《How can I have a heart of a demonic god in my body?!》 Chapter 1 - 1 Crystal Wonder Stone Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Crystal Wonder Stone Editor: Chrissy ¡°` Nightfall descended. Chu Country, Yunyue Sect. Scattered across the outer hills of the sect¡¯s perimeter were sporadic houses. This was the residence for the ¡°Outer Disciples¡± of the Yunyue Sect. Within, dim light flickered from a shabby dwelling. ¡°This crystal stone¡¯s material is truly unprecedented¡­¡± A youth of about fourteen or fifteen, clad in a green robe, held a peculiar crystal stone in his hands, a low sigh escaping his lips. The youth¡¯s face was somewhat youthful but clean and pleasant to look at, with bright and clear eyes. At this moment, he was excitedly staring at the crystal stone in his hand. The crystal stone was as clear as crystal, oddly shaped, roughly the size of a baby¡¯s palm, with a surface that gleamed a deep grayish-silver. At first glance, it resembled an exquisite crystal heart. Under the lamplight, In the depths of this mysterious crystal stone, sometimes gold and silver intertwined, and at other times, colors varied with ripples of blood¡­ it seemed to portray every color in the world! ¡°So amazing; no wonder it¡¯s the extraordinary stone that accompanied the ¡®mysterious meteorite¡¯ descent¡­¡± Chen Yu was unable to contain his excitement. The boy named Chen Yu was not yet fifteen years old, the lowest rank among the Outer Disciples of the Yunyue Sect. An hour ago, A meteor had fallen on the periphery of the Yunyue Sect, instantly causing dust to rise, making the earth tremble. For a time, the sect was shaken from top to bottom. Because, in the deep pit where the meteor landed, appeared the rare ¡°mysterious meteorite¡±! The mysterious meteorite was an extremely valuable material for artifact refining; many legendary Divine Weapons were made using mysterious meteorites. Ordinary mundane weapons, if a fragment of a meteorite were to be fused, might turn into a treasured artifact. Chen Yu¡¯s luck was truly remarkable! At the time of the event, he happened to be near the area where the mysterious meteorite fell. Even though he was a mile away, the dust storm created by the meteor¡¯s descent hit him, injuring his arm slightly. After the event, The sect¡¯s law enforcers arrived to seal off the area immediately. Consequently, some disciples nearby, who picked up meteorite fragments, were required to turn them over to the sect. Chen Yu, who was farther away, picked up two thumb-sized meteorite fragments and went unnoticed. Not only that, Chen Yu also found a crystal stone that emitted residual heat and was stuck to the mysterious meteorite. That was the crystal stone he now held in his hand! ¡°Meteorites fall and shatter, yet this crystal stone remains intact?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes gleamed. He had a gut feeling that the value of this crystal stone was beyond imagination and could even change his lowly fate within the sect¡­ However, thinking about his situation in the sect, the boy¡¯s expression slightly darkened. Chen Yu had joined the Yunyue Sect nearly three years ago. When he first joined, he was just twelve, entering the ¡°Body Refining Stage¡± with the family¡¯s support. The Body Refining Stage, as the name suggests, is about tempering the body, strengthening the constitution to lay the foundation for true martial arts cultivation. The Yunyue Sect¡¯s entry requirements were not high, being under fifteen years old and entering the Body Refining Stage was sufficient. After nearly three years of effort, Chen Yu progressed from the Early Body Refining Stage to the Late Stage Body Refining. According to his father, such aptitude was considered decent within the family or mortal realms. However, Upon entering the sect, Chen Yu realized his mediocrity and insignificance. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Just two months left, if I fail to ascend to the higher ¡®Meridian Passage Stage,¡¯ I will be expelled from the sect!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes dimmed. In the Yunyue Sect, new Outer Disciples were subject to an ¡°evaluation period.¡± The outer sect regulation stated: After three years or upon reaching sixteen, if one remains in the Body Refining Stage without a breakthrough, they will be expelled from the sect! After all, the Body Refining Stage is merely the foundational level of martial arts; it doesn¡¯t differ much from ordinary humans. Only by advancing to the Meridian Passage Stage would one be considered stepping into the threshold. Chen Yu was unfortunately only two months away from the evaluation deadline. Just as Chen Yu was lost in thought, Bang! Bang! A knocking came from outside the house, with shadows vaguely visible. ¡°Outer Disciple ¡®Chen Yu,¡¯ open the door immediately and subject yourself to the Law Enforcement Team¡¯s inspection!¡± A cold male voice called out. Chen Yu¡¯s heart skipped a beat. It was unexpectedly the sect¡¯s law enforcers. Could it be that his ¡°scavenging¡± on the outskirts of the meteorite area was discovered? It shouldn¡¯t be! Chen Yu was certain he saw no one else when he picked up the meteorite fragments and mysterious crystal. He hurriedly tucked the ¡°mysterious crystal stone¡± into his bosom for safekeeping. Creak! The door opened revealing a young man in a black robe, followed by a boy in green. The black-robed young man wore a law enforcement robe, his imposing presence clearly indicating his special status as a law enforcer. Just one glance from him gave Chen Yu a knife-like cutting sensation, causing his skin to prickle with cold. The other boy in green, about fifteen or sixteen, could be considered handsome, but his demeanor had a hint of malice, slightly marring his appearance. He was dressed similarly to Chen Yu, both wearing the standard garb of Outer Disciples. ¡°Wang Lingyun, it¡¯s you¡­¡± Chen Yu recognized this boy in green, his face changing. Wang Lingyun was his nemesis in the sect! Both hailed from Xiangyang City in Chu Country, where their families held rivalries. At this moment, a look of schadenfreude was evident in Wang Lingyun¡¯s eyes. ¡°Wang Lingyun, is this the Chen Yu you reported? Are you sure he left the meteorite crater area carrying fragments?¡± The black-robed law enforcer spoke indifferently. His gaze shifted to the boy in green beside him, ¡°Wang Lingyun.¡± Bullshit! Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but curse inwardly. Wang Lingyun had actually ratted him out to the sect. But he distinctly remembered that when he ¡°scavenged,¡± Wang Lingyun wasn¡¯t present. Though, after he left the sealed area, he did encounter Wang Lingyun. ¡°Law Enforcement Lord!¡± Wang Lingyun replied respectfully, ¡°I personally witnessed that kid leave the meteorite area, exhibiting strange behavior. I suspect that he most likely carried meteorite fragments.¡± Upon saying this, he internally smirked. Indeed! He had met Chen Yu, but wasn¡¯t entirely certain whether Chen Yu had acquired fragments. He was merely suspicious. However, even with doubt, he could not allow Chen Yu any chance to rise! How valuable was mysterious meteorite? If Chen Yu secretly obtained a piece or two, exchanged for precious materials or spiritual medicines, he might ascend to the Meridian Passage Stage. Should he achieve the Meridian Passage Stage, he would establish himself in the Yunyue Sect ¡ª a scenario Wang Lingyun absolutely did not want to see! ¡°As long as Chen Yu is expelled from the sect, the gap between him and me will widen. My Wang Family will continue to suppress his Chen Family, dominating Xiangyang City! Moreover, Mu Xueqing will lose interest in him and turn her affection towards me¡­¡± Wang Lingyun schemed inwardly, a hint of satisfaction showing. ¡°Chen Yu.¡± The black-robed law enforcer spoke, ¡°Did you carry out any meteorite fragments? If so, handing them over voluntarily can spare you punishment.¡± Both the enforcer and Wang Lingyun fixed their eyes on Chen Yu. ¡°It¡¯s true.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s thoughts raced, quickly coming up with a plan. He admitted it? A trace of surprise crossed the face of the black-robed law enforcer. ¡°There really were¡­¡± Wang Lingyun couldn¡¯t help but feel envious. Initially, he just had suspicions; he didn¡¯t expect Chen Yu had truly acquired fragments. If he put himself in Chen Yu¡¯s position, he wouldn¡¯t hand over the fragments either. After all, handing them over might earn a few sect contribution points, but it couldn¡¯t compare to the true value of the meteorites! ¡°Good thing I had foresight, not giving him any chance.¡± Wang Lingyun felt a bit relieved. Soon, Chen Yu handed the two fragments he had obtained over to the law enforcer. ¡°Hm, although you carried out the fragments, cooperating and handing them over spares you any punishment.¡± The black-robed law enforcer nodded. They then searched Chen Yu¡¯s room for a while and found no other fragments. ¡°Law Enforcement Lord, he hasn¡¯t been searched personally yet?¡± Wang Lingyun squinted his eyes, a hint of sharpness evident, unwilling to leave any possibility unchecked. Chen Yu felt a chill run over his heart, cursing Wang Lingyun¡¯s ancestors, eighteen generations over. Although Chen Yu handed over the fragments, the more valuable, more mysterious ¡°mysterious crystal stone¡± was still hidden on his person and hadn¡¯t been handed over. Thankfully, Chen Yu had anticipated this. He had prepared his explanation: adamantly claiming that the mysterious crystal stone was a ¡°family heirloom.¡± After all, the sect¡¯s investigation was focused on meteorites; no one knew of the existence of the mysterious crystal stone. ¡°The fragments have been handed over; the Law Enforcement Lord can search my person.¡± Chen Yu waved his hand, appearing at ease. The black-robed law enforcer nodded slightly, believing him seven to eight parts. However, he wouldn¡¯t lower his status to search an Outer Disciple personally and hence let Wang Lingyun do the job. ¡°Rest assured, Law Enforcement Lord!¡± Wang Lingyun showed eagerness, appearing very proactive. He wouldn¡¯t allow Chen Yu any opportunity! Swish! With a swift movement, Wang Lingyun was beside Chen Yu, beginning the search. ¡°Such speed!¡± Chen Yu felt an invisible force enveloping him, his body slightly swaying, nearly losing balance. Wang Lingyun¡¯s palms carried an intangible ¡°aura,¡± making Chen Yu¡¯s blood stagnant, his breathing labored. That ¡°aura,¡± unseen by the naked eye, possessed great strength, easily slicing through bricks. ¡°Internal Breathing?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart sank. ¡°Wang Lingyun indeed broke through to the ¡®Meridian Passage Stage,¡¯ and it wasn¡¯t even a recent advancement¡­¡± The so-called Meridian Passage Stage involved opening all body meridians and cultivating the intangible force of ¡°internal breathing.¡± Internal breathing, when cultivated to its peak, could harm enemies from a distance, crush gold and smash iron, and kill with a flick, truly wielding great force beyond the mundane world. Where Chen Yu stood at the ¡°Body Refining Stage,¡± it was about enhancing the physique, improving the body holistically, yet without possessing ¡°internal breathing.¡± ¡°Hmph¡­ as long as I¡¯m here, you won¡¯t have any chance!¡± Wang Lingyun started the search. In this process, he missed no detail, not excluding Chen Yu¡¯s ears, mouth, hair, or underarms. (Dominion ends, a new journey begins: A new book is like a seed, a sapling, in need of recommendations, collections, and all sorts of support. Fast food thanks you.) ¡°` CREATORS¡¯ THOUGHTS Alsey From 15 Feb 2020, Coins spent on books that aren¡¯t selected will be refunded within 30 days. However, Fast Passes will not be refunded. The selected book will have a mark on the corner of the book cover in 30 days to indicate continuation. Thank you for your understanding. Chapter 2 - 0002 Heart Fusion Chapter 2: Chapter 0002 Heart Fusion Editor: Chrissy S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu secretly sighed in distress, feeling uneasy. If it were the Law Enforcer searching him, he would still have seventy percent confidence of bluffing his way through. However, Wang Lingyun was like finding bones in an egg, and might even create problems where there were none. Chen Yu wasn¡¯t sure his preparations would get him past this. He watched as Wang Lingyun¡¯s hand moved from his neck to his chest. Chen Yu¡¯s heart leapt into his throat. His heartbeat suddenly accelerated. That crystal stone¡­ was right at his heart! Thump, thump! Thump, thump! Suddenly, Chen Yu felt a heavy, mountain-like heartbeat, resonating mysteriously with the pulse of the space around him. It even felt as if the whole room was swaying slightly. Strangely, Wang Lingyun and the black-robed Law Enforcer seemed completely unaware. ¡°Hmm?¡± A scorching heat emitted from Chen Yu¡¯s heart. The invisible pulse seemed to come from the crystal stone pressed against his heart. At the next moment! Wang Lingyun¡¯s hand reached Chen Yu¡¯s left heart area. Chen Yu held his breath, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. Wang Lingyun and the black-robed Law Enforcer noticed Chen Yu¡¯s abnormality but assumed it was the ¡°internal energy¡± Wang Lingyun carried causing him immense pressure. One breath¡­ two breaths¡­ three breaths. Wang Lingyun¡¯s hand moved away from Chen Yu¡¯s heart and went on to search his abdomen, back, and other areas. Chen Yu was bewildered, ¡°What¡¯s going on? He didn¡¯t find it?¡± At this moment, the scorching sensation at his heart became clearer, along with faint shocks of electricity. The strange crystal seemed to have vanished. Chen Yu¡¯s body was numb and stiff, motionless, as Wang Lingyun finished searching him. ¡°Law Enforcement Lord, I have thoroughly searched him and found nothing¡­¡± Wang Lingyun said respectfully. The black-robed Law Enforcer nodded, saying with a hint of meaning, ¡°Now that you¡¯ve checked him, I have no concerns.¡± He could see that Wang Lingyun harbored animosity toward Chen Yu and wouldn¡¯t give him the slightest chance, more assuring than searching himself. With that, the Law Enforcer departed gracefully. Wang Lingyun didn¡¯t leave, leisurely observing Chen Yu with a playful glance. Only the two remained in the room, and it was eerily quiet. Chen Yu remained motionless, feeling the numbing current at his chest gradually fading. He instinctively reached for his heart. ¡°What!¡± Chen Yu was shocked, finding that the crystal stone once pressed against his heart had disappeared without a trace. What¡­ happened? Only faint warmth and slight pain lingered at his heart. Wang Lingyun¡¯s amused expression didn¡¯t register much in Chen Yu¡¯s mind. Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°distraught¡± appearance secretly pleased Wang Lingyun, believing he had thwarted Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°opportunity,¡± which was a severe blow. Without this opportunity, Chen Yu feared he wouldn¡¯t break through the Meridian Passage Stage in time and would be expelled from the sect. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± Wang Lingyun suddenly spoke, his face turning stern, ¡°I advise you to give up on ¡®Mu Xueqing¡¯ early and go back to Xiangyang City. This sect no longer has a place for you!¡± ¡°Xueqing?¡± Chen Yu snapped back to reality and temporarily set aside the enigmatic crystal stone. In his mind. The graceful, pure silhouette of a young girl, Mu Xueqing, flickered and disappeared. In the Yunyue Sect, Mu Xueqing was intelligent and beautiful, admired and pursued by many disciples. Chen Yu and Wang Lingyun were among her admirers. Additionally, Mu Xueqing, Chen Yu, and Wang Lingyun all came from Xiangyang City. Chen Yu and Mu Xueqing¡¯s closer relationship incited Wang Lingyun¡¯s jealousy. ¡°Heh, I don¡¯t need to remind you. Soon, you will be expelled from the sect. After that, we won¡¯t live in the same world.¡± Wang Lingyun suddenly sneered. Saying this, Wang Lingyun laughed out loud and turned to leave. From this moment on, Chen Yu was beneath his notice! Someone who couldn¡¯t even stand as an Outer Disciple, how could he compete with him? Watching Wang Lingyun leave, Chen Yu stayed silent. ¡°Two months left, if I try my hardest to break through the Meridian Passage Stage, I only have a twenty to thirty percent chance. With precious spiritual materials, my chances would double, but unfortunately¡­¡± Chen Yu sighed inwardly. He couldn¡¯t compare to Wang Lingyun, the Young Master of the Wang Family, who could receive the family¡¯s maximum support. Within his own family, Chen Yu¡¯s aptitude was decent, and his status wasn¡¯t low, but nothing compared to the ¡°Young Master¡± backed by immense support. In cultivation, natural talent was important, but external resources were equally critical. Initially, obtaining a meteorite fragment was an opportunity for Chen Yu, but Wang Lingyun destroyed it. ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Chen Yu suddenly thought of something and quickly shut the door. Unbuttoning his shirt, Chen Yu examined his heart where he had placed the crystal stone close to his body. What he saw gave him a fright. On the surface of his left heart, a ¡°heart-shaped¡± blood pattern had appeared. Zzzz~ That heart-shaped pattern shimmered with a crystalline glow and emitted a faint electric sensation. More strangely. Chen Yu vaguely saw a delicate, transparent crystal heart, like clear water, merging bit by bit into his real heart. ¡°This¡­¡± Chen Yu was dumbfounded by the phenomenon, something he¡¯d never heard of! Reflecting more carefully. The crystal stone itself resembled a ¡°crystal heart.¡± Thump, thump! Thump, thump! Chen Yu felt his heartbeat grow steady and strong, each beat filling him with unimaginable confidence. After several breaths. The blood pattern at his heart disappeared. Whoosh~ Chen Yu let out a long breath, feeling as if he were in a trance. But clearly, this wasn¡¯t a dream. Vaguely, a unique energy flow centered on his ¡°heart¡± spread to his limbs and even his brain. This process lasted for an hour. ¡°Boom!¡± Suddenly, Chen Yu felt clarity in his mind and his blood boiled. An indescribable power surged from his heart, revitalizing his entire body. At this moment, he felt filled with vitality. Flick! He lightly tapped his foot, his body rising half a person¡¯s height, more effortlessly than ever before. ¡°Hah!¡± Throwing a punch, he created an invisible gust of wind, full of momentum. Crash, crack! A thin crack appeared on the wall ahead, a power four or five times stronger than usual! ¡°Speed, strength¡­ all improved significantly!¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t believe it. Not only that. Through the window crack, the figures, vegetation, and houses outside in the night became clearer and brighter to him. Night became like day! Holding his breath, he could hear the faint whispers of other Outer Disciples in nearby buildings. Not only had his physical qualities improved, but also his vision, hearing, and sense of smell had qualitatively enhanced. ¡°This body¡­¡± Chen Yu trembled, raising his hand, questioning whether this was a human physique. As he raised his arm, his gaze sharpened again. ¡°No! The scars are gone!¡± Chen Yu stared at his arm as if he had seen a ghost. He distinctly remembered a scratch on his arm from the meteorite fragment. Upon closer inspection. Only a faint red trace remained on his arm, fading at a speed visible to the naked eye, until it disappeared entirely. What terrifying self-healing! Chen Yu gasped. Although a cultivator¡¯s physique was robust, his usual recovery rate needed at least half a month for scars to disappear. Now, scars vanished in no time. Records mentioned only legendary physiques or mythical races had such healing capabilities. ¡°What exactly is that crystal heart?¡± Chen Yu touched his left heart, the steady, powerful heartbeat instilling him with strange confidence. He was filled with mixed feelings. The joy came from the crystal heart transforming his body drastically; the worry stemmed from a foreign object merging with his heart, ominous and unpredictable. Who knew what this mysterious stone was, or whether it would lead him down a ¡°non-human¡± path? Gurgle! The hunger pangs interrupted Chen Yu¡¯s thoughts. ¡°How strange, I ate just two hours ago¡­¡± Chen Yu muttered to himself. Flick! Without thinking much, he went alone to a forest on the mountain¡¯s edge. With ¡°night like day¡± vision and enhanced agility, Chen Yu easily caught a wild rabbit and set up a barbecue. In the end, after eating the entire roasted rabbit, his stomach still felt empty. He hunted a wolf and ate half of it, about twenty pounds, finally satiating his hunger. Such an appetite, along with the digestive ability, exceeded normal human limits. Chen Yu grew more anxious. But he had no way back; he couldn¡¯t very well dig out his heart. Under cover of darkness, he decided to start practicing his fist technique. ¡°Iron Plow Fist!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s fists were like iron balls, whistling through the air, the speed increasing with every move. In the dark, his movements were vigorous and powerful, yet filled with coordination and fluency. After just a few rounds¡­ Chen Yu felt something was amiss! ¡°The Iron Plow Fist¡± was the fist technique he chose upon entering the sect, known among lesser martial arts for its power. However, it was both easy to learn and difficult to master. This martial technique was simple to grasp but required high physical qualities and personal determination to hone it. Yet just now. Chen Yu noticed his performance of the ¡°Iron Plow Fist¡± was much more fluent, and he seemed to progress significantly in his mastery! ¡°Once more.¡± Chen Yu focused, and the fist technique flowed like a seamless stream, every sequence melding perfectly together. In daylight, challenging moves he once struggled with were executed effortlessly. Whoosh! Bang! Bang, bang¡­ In the night, Chen Yu¡¯s fists blossomed like a violent storm, each punch echoing like an iron ball, deeply resonating. Dust stirred around him, with faint roaring sounds. ¡°Impossible! ¡®Iron Plow Fist¡¯ not only reached minor success but feels extremely stable in skill¡­¡± Chen Yu stood still, incredulous. Chapter 3 - 0003: Rapid Progress (Please Bookmark and Recommend) Chapter 3: Chapter 0003: Rapid Progress (Please Bookmark and Recommend) Editor: Chrissy ¡°How could this be! The Iron Plow Fist not only broke through to Minor Accomplishment but also seemed to be very stable¡­¡± Chen Yu paused in place, incredulous. Previously, his Iron Plow Fist had just reached Initial Accomplishment, and he expected it would take months to reach Minor Accomplishment. Not only that. After practicing for an hour, Chen Yu felt the energy and blood within growing stronger, as if it were endless. Usually, when Chen Yu practiced for just half an hour, his body would be drenched in sweat and he would feel exhausted; but now, after an hour of continuous practice, he felt remarkably at ease. This transformed body seemed tireless, with astonishing recovery in stamina. An hour¡­ two hours¡­ three hours. Huff! Bang! Bang, bang, bang¡­ Chen Yu¡¯s martial arts, full of powerful and fierce movements, did not lose their momentum, and he himself felt exhilarated. Unconsciously, an entire night passed. Throughout the night, Chen Yu was almost entirely focused on intensely practicing Iron Plow Fist, stopping only to search for food when he felt hungry. After a night, his Iron Plow Fist had a sensation of following his heart¡¯s desires, as if Great Success was not far away. Even more surprising! Having long been stuck in the Late Stage Body Refining, after this night of arduous cultivation, his martial arts prowess was faintly nearing the upper limit of the Body Refining Realm! ¡°Incredible¡­¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath, spreading his slightly trembling hands. At this moment, he clearly felt his progress, with his heart calmly and powerfully beating, bringing him immense confidence. That integrated ¡°crystal heart¡± had not only transformed Chen Yu¡¯s physique, but also mysteriously altered his martial arts talent. Moreover, having lingered at this stage for a long time, he was now progressing a thousand miles in a day with the practice of the low-level martial arts, Iron Plow Fist! ¡­ A sliver of light appeared on the horizon. Chen Yu stopped practicing and returned to the Outer Disciple residence in triumph, his face beaming with excitement and joy. Judging by today¡¯s progress, advancing to the Meridian Passage Stage within two months seemed to be no difficulty. As long as he broke through the Meridian Passage Stage within the time limit, Chen Yu would establish himself in the sect. He even felt that after transforming his body, his martial arts talent was definitely not inferior to some of the rumored geniuses in the sect. Just then, Chen Yu¡¯s stomach growled again. He couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly, as if since integrating with that mysterious crystal stone, his appetite had increased tenfold. Fortunately, the Outer Disciples of the Yunyue Sect had a communal ¡°canteen¡± for dining. In the early morning, there were already some figures in the cafeteria. Chen Yu didn¡¯t care and grabbed a large steamed bun in his left hand and a piece of pork knuckle in his right, devouring them greedily. His ravenous eating attracted glances from nearby Outer Disciples. ¡°When did this guy turn into such a glutton¡­¡± ¡°I think he¡¯s been oppressed by Wang Lingyun for too long and needs to blow off some steam.¡± A few disciples in the cafeteria made some mocking comments. In Yunyue Sect, the number of Outer Disciples was generally controlled at around three hundred. Due to the rules of elimination, those who did not break through the Meridian Passage Stage within three years or were still under sixteen and had not broken through would be expelled from the sect. Therefore, most of these Outer Disciples knew Chen Yu and were aware of his grudge with Wang Lingyun. ¡°Hmph, I don¡¯t know why Mu Xueqing has taken a liking to this glutton.¡± A horse-faced teenager with a displeased look approached. Chen Yu glanced at him sidelong, then shifted his gaze back to the greasy pork knuckle in his hand, finding it more enticing and didn¡¯t bother to respond. This disregard aroused the nameless anger in the horse-faced teenager. He was incredulous: Normally, Chen Yu would be somewhat wary of him and not dare to easily provoke him. ¡°Tsk tsk, this Feng De has only been in the sect for a little over a year and has already cultivated to the Peak of Body Refining. Didn¡¯t expect he¡¯s also one of ¡®Mu Xueqing¡¯s¡¯ admirers.¡± The laughter from some nearby Outer Disciples with a playful tone made the horse-faced teenager even angrier. The horse-faced teenager, named Feng De, was considered a promising newcomer among the Outer Disciples. Wham! A large piece of pork knuckle crashed onto Chen Yu¡¯s table, scattering meat bits and interrupting his meal. Chen Yu frowned, looking at the provocative horse-faced teenager in front of him. ¡°Feng De, what is the meaning of this?¡± Being interrupted while eating, Chen Yu was a bit displeased. However, he was also somewhat helpless against such provocative behavior, knowing that reasoning was out of the question. Because Yunyue Sect encouraged competition among the disciples, as long as it didn¡¯t result in death or severe disability, it was not considered a significant issue. Such provocations were very common. In the past, Chen Yu mostly chose to tolerate them. ¡°I am here to admire Brother Chen¡¯s heroic appearance. Being favored by ¡®Mu Xueqing¡¯ is truly unique; even eating is so bold¡­¡± Feng De crossed his arms with a mocking expression. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± There was a burst of laughter from the surrounding disciples. Chen Yu frowned slightly but remained still, continuing to chew on the food in his hands. Nevertheless, Feng De did not plan to let Chen Yu off. The previous disrespect from the other party had displeased him greatly. He intended to take this opportunity to teach Chen Yu a lesson, hoping to make the ¡°dreamlike fairy¡± Mu Xueqing remember his name. As Mu Xueqing¡¯s admirer, Feng De had once tried to make small talk but hadn¡¯t expected that she couldn¡¯t even remember his name. That incident had greatly humiliated Feng De, making him hold a grudge for a long time. Now running into Chen Yu, his mood was even worse; the irony was that Chen Yu actually dared to confront him. ¡°Mu Xueqing¡­¡± Chen Yu suddenly paused, sighing inwardly. In the sect, many believed he was favored by Mu Xueqing and was with her. However, the reality was not quite so. Did Chen Yu pursue Mu Xueqing? Indeed, he did! Was Mu Xueqing his dream lover? That was true too! After all, for a pure, graceful, talented beauty like her, which young man could remain unmoved? But in truth, Chen Yu hadn¡¯t won over Mu Xueqing; they were just a bit closer. This was because both hailed from Xiangyang City, being from prominent families, and had known each other since childhood, barely qualifying as childhood sweethearts. In the past, the little beauty Mu Xueqing was quite dependent on him, and their relationship was rather intimate. However, since joining Yunyue Sect, Mu Xueqing began to play hot and cold with his pursuits, neither close nor rejecting. Nevertheless, compared to other disciples, the relationship between Chen Yu and Mu Xueqing could be described as ¡°close,¡± sparking envy among many. ¡°Come on, Brother Chen, this pork knuckle is on me¡­¡± Feng De picked up a pork knuckle and thrust it toward Chen Yu¡¯s face, interrupting the latter¡¯s momentary recollection. Such a flippant gesture was a barefaced insult! And the nearby disciples watching the drama all cheered loudly, not wanting to miss the ¡°rival lovers¡¯ battle.¡± ¡°Feng De has already reached the Peak of Body Refining, nearing Meridian Passage, with even better martial arts talent¡­¡± ¡°This Chen Yu has long been at the bottom among the Outer Disciples. He¡¯s likely to suffer again.¡± Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The nearby people shook their heads, not holding much hope for Chen Yu. ¡°Get lost!¡± Chen Yu dodged the pork knuckle and instinctively countered with a punch. Whoosh! That punch held a faint sound of thunder, naturally exhibiting the power of the Iron Plow Fist. ¡°Dare to fight back?¡± Feng De sneered. He had intended to provoke Chen Yu into striking. Unexpectedly, the other party reacted so swiftly. Faceless Palm! Feng De spun his palm and bent his knees slightly, blocking the blow from Chen Yu with intricate skill. This move contained a force of counter-spin, followed by a combination move: first buffering the opponent¡¯s strike, then rebounding like a bowstring with lightning speed. However, Feng De¡¯s calculations failed. ¡°Bang!¡± As the fist and palm collided, a low booming sound like that of thunder echoed, stunning the onlookers. Ah! Feng De screamed, feeling a piercing pain and numbness racing down his entire arm. Boom! The next moment, Feng De¡¯s body was flung back, crashing into a table. What! Some of the Outer Disciples present looked bewildered, mouths agape. Under everyone¡¯s gaze, this Feng De¡­ was sent flying by a single punch from Chen Yu? Instantly, the entire cafeteria fell into an oppressive silence, broken only by the clatter of dishes dropping to the floor. After a long moment, ¡°Ah? This is unbelievable!¡± ¡°Feng De¡¯s martial arts level and talent clearly excel, even the techniques used in Faceless Palm are more profound¡­¡± A commotion broke out among the Outer Disciples, many expressing disbelief. After all, in their subconsciousness, they all placed their bets on Feng De. ¡°What?¡± Knocking Feng De away with one punch, Chen Yu looked slightly dazed, examining his own fist. He found it hard to believe that this punch came from him. Thump, thump! Thump, thump! With each heartbeat, the abundant vitality and energy gave him unprecedented reality and intense mental clarity. ¡°Just now, I only used sixty to seventy percent of my strength in that punch. The proficiency and power of Iron Plow Fist seem not far from Great Success¡­¡± Chen Yu immediately understood. In just one day, not only had his physique transformed and strength dramatically increased, but the technique and power of his martial arts fists had also improved significantly. Combined, these brought about a surge in combat prowess! ¡°How can this be! My Faceless Palm just recently broke through to Minor Accomplishment.¡± Feng De climbed up from the ground, unable to accept this reality, muttering, ¡°It must be because he struck first; I didn¡¯t exert my full strength.¡± The spectators also acknowledged this point. Chen Yu¡¯s sudden attack inherently had the advantage of striking first. ¡°Again!¡± Feng De shouted in fury, veins bulging across his body as he twisted his palms masterfully, targeting Chen Yu¡¯s shoulders. Iron Plow Fist! Chen Yu responded with a cold smile, his fists whistling like iron balls, bursting with an even more astonishing momentum compared to before, meeting Feng De head-on. Bang! Bang! Bang!¡­ In a flash, their fists and palms clashed three times, each sound echoing loudly. With the first punch, Feng De staggered back three steps, not being flung away this time, but a hint of red brushed past his face. With the second punch, Wow! Feng De¡¯s face turned pale, spitting out a mouthful of blood, shock written all over his face. With the third punch, With a ¡°boom,¡± Feng De¡¯s body was again flung backward, crashing into two dining tables. The surrounding disciples¡¯ expressions of amusement gradually solidified. As Chen Yu took a step closer, Feng De¡¯s arm had lost all feeling, unable to raise it, his face filled with fear, ¡°I concede! I concede¡­¡± After the series of confrontations, he developed a fear of Chen Yu. The opponent¡¯s power was terrifying, and the momentum even more ferocious, each punch stronger than the last, truly a monster! Chapter 4 - 0004 Mu Xueqing Chapter 4: Chapter 0004 Mu Xueqing Editor: Chrissy ¡°I surrender! I surrender¡­¡± In the dining hall, only Feng De¡¯s terrified pleas for mercy remained. The surrounding Outer Disciples exchanged glances in surprise and began to whisper among themselves. The crowd¡¯s gaze towards Chen Yu changed immediately; even some experienced disciples at the Meridian Passage Stage stopped looking down on him. ¡°In the Yunyue Sect, it really is the fist that teaches people better¡­ but I like it!¡± Chen Yu chuckled, blowing on his fist. He no longer paid attention to Feng De and returned to his table, devouring his food again, leaving behind a crowd of bewildered faces. ¡°How did Feng De lose so miserably?¡± ¡°Knocked away with one punch! Crushed in three moves! Even someone at the Meridian Passage Stage wouldn¡¯t do better¡­¡± Some Outer Disciples still displayed suspicion on their faces. After all, Feng De¡¯s strength at the Body Refining Stage was considered top tier. Just then, A handsome, cold youth in a green robe walked in from outside the dining hall. ¡°How could this be¡­¡± The green-robed youth looked astonished, just in time to witness the scene of Chen Yu defeating Feng De. Then, he fell into a brief contemplation, his expression flickering with uncertainty. ¡°Senior Brother Wang!¡± ¡°Senior Brother Wang Lingyun!¡± Some disciples nearby greeted him respectfully. But Wang Lingyun¡¯s face looked unpleasant; upon entering the dining hall, he unexpectedly saw this scene. Just last night, he had suppressed Chen Yu¡¯s opportunity, stating openly that he no longer considered him a real opponent. ¡°Junior Brother Feng, how are you?¡± Wang Lingyun regained his composure, walked over, and helped the devastated Feng De up, displaying a look of concern. In truth, Wang Lingyun¡¯s relationship with Feng De was quite ordinary, and they hadn¡¯t spoken much. However, Wang Lingyun needed more specific information from Feng De. After all, he had just arrived and only saw the moment Chen Yu¡¯s final punch defeated Feng De, unaware of the preceding events. ¡°It¡¯s Senior Brother Wang, great¡­¡± Feng De looked elated. The ¡°rival¡± relationship between Chen Yu and Wang Lingyun was something he was well aware of. Especially as Wang Lingyun had been steadfastly suppressing Chen Yu within the sect, making things difficult for him in various ways. ¡°Wow¡­ Wang Lingyun is here. Things are getting interesting now.¡± The onlookers around were even more eager for drama. Before long, Feng De recounted the entire process of his battle with Chen Yu. ¡°How is that possible! In such a short time, his strength has leaped to such a level?¡± Wang Lingyun questioned in his heart. Gradually, he began to feel suspicious again. Chen Yu¡¯s sudden surge in strength was indeed questionable, even abnormal! ¡°A significant increase in strength in a short time is mostly reliant on external factors, like some legendary materials or Spirit Pills.¡± Wang Lingyun was sharp-minded. His piercing gaze fell again on Chen Yu, who was focused on gnawing a pig¡¯s trotter. But given that guy¡¯s financial capabilities, it was obvious he didn¡¯t have the means, unless¡­ A gleam flashed in Wang Lingyun¡¯s eyes. ¡°Unless¡­ that kid was still hiding meteorite iron fragments or had other opportunities.¡± Thinking of this, Wang Lingyun felt extremely displeased. No way! He couldn¡¯t let him succeed! Wang Lingyun¡¯s heart sank as he began plotting. In Xiangyang City, the Wang Family, to which he belonged, and the Chen Family, of which Chen Yu was a part, were both among the top three families. The two families had been vying for many years, each wanting to become the overlord of Xiangyang City. However, though strong, both families were merely part of the secular realm. On the Kunyun Continent, the power of the sects towered above secular countries. The sects were the real rulers of the world! Some legendary powerhouses, who could fly through the sky and burrow into the earth, take a head from a thousand miles, shatter mountains with a sword, and break through the void, all came from the mysterious and sublime sect world! ¡°Only by standing firm in a sect can one¡¯s family become strong¡­¡± Wang Lingyun understood this deeply. This was also why he spared no effort in suppressing Chen Yu. Even competing with Chen Yu and pursuing Mu Xueqing was for this goal. Seeming to sense something, Chen Yu, who was dining, scanned the area with his eyes. ¡°Wang Lingyun!¡± Their gazes collided. Chen Yu¡¯s face turned slightly somber as he suddenly felt a hostile, malevolent gaze. Such keen perception was something he hadn¡¯t had in the past. ¡°My Junior Brother Chen, in just one night apart, it seems your strength has improved quite a bit.¡± Wang Lingyun approached with a smile, appearing quite friendly. Chen Yu¡¯s heart tightened, as he was well aware of Wang Lingyun¡¯s true nature as a ¡°smiling tiger.¡± ¡°Come on! Let me test Junior Brother¡¯s skills.¡± Sure enough, as soon as Wang Lingyun got close, he suddenly extended his hand like a claw, reaching for Chen Yu¡¯s arm. Whoosh! That claw came like lightning, bringing a piercing gust. The speed and power of the move were far superior to Feng De¡¯s earlier. Chen Yu felt his blood and energy stagnant, and a chill running across his skin. However, his heart beat powerfully, causing his blood and energy within to surge. ¡°Open!¡± Chen Yu threw a punch, accompanied by a dull whistling. Wham! Fist and claw collided, and Chen Yu¡¯s expression changed drastically. He felt a sharp and domineering energy penetrate his body. ¡°Inner Qi¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s figure jerked violently, barely steadying himself; at the same time, a tumult surged within his body, making him extremely uncomfortable. Wang Lingyun stood motionless, his clawed hand slightly drooped. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In an instant, the difference in their strengths became apparent. ¡°Hmm?¡± A flicker of panic crossed Wang Lingyun¡¯s eyes, but inside, he was shocked. That claw just now utilized fifty to sixty percent of his Inner Qi¡¯s power, yet he didn¡¯t manage to take down his opponent. Not only that, In the brief clash, his palm had gone numb; his opponent¡¯s strength was incredibly formidable! It seemed Chen Yu had not used his full strength in his previous confrontation with Feng De. Thinking of this, A cloud of darkness shrouded his heart, and he developed a strong intention to kill: ¡°This kid must have had some opportunity, possibly hiding meteorite iron fragments¡­¡± The value of meteorite iron fragments far exceeded imagination. Chen Yu likely hid a few fragments and may have traded them for rare materials or Spirit Pills with outsiders or sect elders, leading to such a significant breakthrough. ¡°I absolutely cannot let him succeed!¡± Wang Lingyun¡¯s intention to kill intensified as he quietly mustered all his Inner Qi. He resolved that even if it meant facing punishment from the sect, he would beat Chen Yu into serious injury or even disable him, making him easier to deal with later. Otherwise, once Chen Yu advanced to the ¡°Meridian Passage Stage,¡± it would become rather tricky. Just as he was about to launch a lightning-fast attack, Whoosh! The young man opposite him flashed backward several yards, creating distance between them. Chen Yu wasn¡¯t a fool; aware of the disparity between himself and Wang Lingyun, he wouldn¡¯t sit idly by and let the other strike again. ¡°Iron Cloud Claw!¡± The figure in a green robe flickered, and Wang Lingyun pursued him relentlessly, his claw emitting fierce Inner Qi, slicing through the air with a sharp whistle. Clearly, Chen Yu underestimated Wang Lingyun¡¯s determination. ¡°The Iron Cloud Claw! This is the most vicious among ¡®mid-level martial arts¡¯¡­¡± ¡°This claw technique only exhibits its maximum power at the Meridian Passage Stage, possessing the ability to crush iron and stone.¡± Some experienced disciples nearby exclaimed in shock. Wang Lingyun¡¯s Iron Cloud Claw was a mid-level martial art, a tier higher than the Iron Plow Fist! In an instant, Chen Yu felt a sense of crisis pressing in; even though the Iron Cloud Claw had not yet arrived, the intangible gust made it hard for him to breathe. Whoosh! Fortunately, his physical attributes had greatly improved, and a surge of vigorous strength emanated from his heart, enabling him to leap into the air and quickly move a yard away, creating distance again. Crack! Wang Lingyun¡¯s claw struck empty air, leaving a claw-shaped hole in the heavy wooden table. One could imagine the outcome if that claw struck flesh. ¡°With my current strength, even if I can¡¯t defeat Wang Lingyun, I should be able to protect myself for a short time without much problem.¡± After dodging a strike, Chen Yu breathed a slight sigh of relief. He had great confidence in his physical attributes. After integrating with the mysterious heart, his physical attributes had comprehensively improved¡ªstrength, speed, and reaction capability greatly differed from before. ¡°Come chase me¡­ come on, come on.¡± With a mischievous grin, he dashed into the crowd of disciples. ¡°Move!¡± An enraged Wang Lingyun¡¯s figure flickered as he prepared to pursue. Ah! The disciples in the crowd exclaimed and quickly dispersed, not wanting to be caught in the crossfire. Instantly, figures darted around the dining hall, creating chaos. That slippery fellow! Wang Lingyun seethed with anger, unable to catch him in such a short time. The dilemma made him extremely embarrassed, ¡°Stop!¡± Suddenly, a cold female voice came from behind. Even though that voice was filled with displeasure and chill, it still carried a girl¡¯s unique gentle charm that made one¡¯s imagination wander. Abruptly, The entire dining hall fell silent. Wang Lingyun¡¯s body stiffened as he looked behind him at a girl¡¯s figure, wearing a smile of compliance. In the scene before him, A graceful and soft beauty walked towards them. With her waterfall-like hair, bright eyes, and long and curved eyelashes, her unique youthful beauty was captivating. ¡°Junior Sister Mu!¡± ¡°Mu Xueqing? The first beauty among the Outer Disciples¡­¡± The young girl, dressed in a lotus-blue long skirt, highlighted her graceful curves and immediately became the center of attention in the dining hall. Many male disciples subconsciously swallowed; some female disciples instantly felt overshadowed, secretly annoyed. ¡°Xueqing!¡± Unaware of when, Wang Lingyun put on a graceful smile and greeted her. Mu Xueqing, however, ignored him; her bright and lovely gaze fell upon Chen Yu, her voice like a songbird: ¡°Brother Chen!¡± She approached warmly and took Chen Yu¡¯s arm. This scene immediately made several male disciples, including Wang Lingyun, look displeased. ¡°Xueqing?¡± Feeling the soft warmth of the girl¡¯s gentle arms, Chen Yu opened his eyes wide, somewhat disbelieving. Besides a sudden rush of joy and happiness, he felt even more surprised. In recent years, this was the first time Mu Xueqing had been this intimate with him. ¡°Brother Chen, let¡¯s go¡­¡± The girl¡¯s cheeks were slightly flushed¡ªa sight fully captured by his eyes. As a fourteen or fifteen-year-old boy, receiving the liking and approval of his dream girl brought incomparable happiness and pleasure. ¡°Chen Yu! Hiding behind a woman, is that all you¡¯ve got!¡± Behind them, Wang Lingyun¡¯s cold shout echoed. Yet the figures of the young man and woman seemed oblivious, leaving behind a room full of jealousy and envy. Chapter 5 - 0005 Martial Arts Great Success Chapter 5: Chapter 0005 Martial Arts Great Success Editor: Chrissy Walking hand in hand with the young girl, Chen Yu felt a sense of unreality. Before him, Mu Xueqing was like a peony blooming after the rain, with her shy red cheeks that invoked an overwhelming sense of tenderness. The long skirt accentuated her delicate figure, imbuing an impression of purity and elegance. The girl¡¯s hair, soft and fragrant, brushed past his ears, sending a tingling and fiery sensation to his heart. Especially, the girl¡¯s fair and slender arm brought a truly smooth and soft feeling. However, the steady and powerful heartbeat, filled with an invisible strong conviction, did not allow him to lose himself. Having undergone the transformation of the crystal heart, Chen Yu¡¯s body and mind reacted far beyond what they had before. Contemplating, Chen Yu felt something was amiss. Where there¡¯s an abnormal occurrence, there must be something unusual. For the past two years, he had pursued Mu Xueqing for quite a while. However, Mu Xueqing never refused nor accepted, and this ambiguous feeling left him uneasy. It felt like Mu Xueqing wasn¡¯t indifferent to him but was unconsciously distancing herself due to some unknown reason. And now. Mu Xueqing suddenly laced her arm with his in public, an intimate gesture that came as a surprise and seemed unusual. As they walked out of the canteen, the girl stopped in her tracks. ¡°Brother Chen,¡± Mu Xueqing suddenly let go of his hand, the redness fading from her charming face. She took a small breath, her clear eyes filled with a resolute decision, looking at Chen Yu openly. The sudden release of her hand gave Chen Yu a slight sense of loss. Moreover, Mu Xueqing¡¯s changed expression, that serene gaze like a calm lake, felt unfamiliar to him. ¡°Does Xueqing have something to say?¡± Chen Yu steadied his thoughts, the steady and powerful heartbeat emboldening him to face the dream girl he once dared not desecrate. Mu Xueqing was slightly startled, feeling something different about the boy before her. However, this wouldn¡¯t change her initial resolution. ¡°Brother Chen, given your aptitude, you might fare better returning to the mortal family. Perhaps the sect isn¡¯t necessarily suited for you, and Xueqing can¡¯t bear to see you mistreated¡­¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s gentle voice lingered at his ear. The voice was melodious, but the implicit meaning in it sent a chill down Chen Yu¡¯s heart. In that instant. He felt an illusion of falling from the clouds into a bottomless abyss; like a basin of cold water was poured onto his fiery heart. ¡°You think my aptitude is lacking and want me to leave the sect and return to the mortal world? So, your earlier gesture was merely to ¡®protect¡¯ me?¡± Chen Yu interrupted her. Mu Xueqing¡¯s bright face involuntarily stiffened. Her words were already rather tactful, aimed at sparing Chen Yu¡¯s pride. She hadn¡¯t expected him to point it out directly. Indeed. Mu Xueqing¡¯s act in the canteen earlier was her way of not wanting to see Chen Yu bullied, opting for a disguised ¡°protection.¡± ¡°Exactly!¡± Mu Xueqing bit her lip, maintaining a dignified appearance, ¡°I meant well in advising Brother Chen to return to the mortal world. And besides¡­¡± Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°And besides what?¡± Chen Yu surprisingly calmed down. ¡°Soon, I¡¯ll be entering the ¡®Inner Sect,¡¯ becoming an inner sect disciple. By then, no matter what decision Brother Chen makes, we will ultimately¡­ be people from two different worlds.¡± Mu Xueqing sighed softly as she spoke of her ¡°decision,¡± her eyes clear and peaceful. After voicing this decision, the guilt and unease in her heart seemingly subsided into tranquility. We will ultimately¡­ be people from two different worlds. ¡°So this is your decision?¡± Chen Yu suddenly laughed. Mu Xueqing¡¯s words were tantamount to completely drawing a line with Chen Yu; it also meant that Chen Yu¡¯s past pursuits and efforts had all been in vain! The Inner Sect was the core of the Yunyue Sect. Inner sect disciples were the focus of the sect¡¯s nurturing, worlds apart from outer disciples. Based on Chen Yu¡¯s performance in the past two years, even maintaining a foothold in the outer sect was no simple task. In some ways¡­ Mu Xueqing¡¯s conclusion and decision didn¡¯t seem wrong. ¡°Brother Chen, Xueqing knows you are a good person and feels deeply sorry for you. If you truly wish to stay in the sect, as long as Xueqing is here, no one will oppress you.¡± Mu Xueqing bit her thin lip gently, guilt written on her face. After all, the two had known each other from a young age, harboring some feelings towards one another. Was she being too harsh? She worried that Chen Yu might not be able to withstand such a blow. ¡°Thank you.¡± Chen Yu exhaled those three words, with a strange smile on his face. That smile had a sense of relief, like a burden lifted off his shoulders. Remembering the past years, he had pursued Mu Xueqing, feeling her drift further away, more unfamiliar and distant. It turns out. Mu Xueqing had already moved so far ahead, about to enter the Inner Sect. In this light, the efforts of the disciples in the Outer Sect, be it him or Wang Lingyun, including numerous other admirers, were all in vain. The only difference being Chen Yu had once captured the beauty¡¯s heart¡ªcould this be considered a bittersweet victory? Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but imagine: If Mu Xueqing had been frank earlier, severing his affection, he might have spent more energy in martial arts practice over the past two years. Perhaps by now, he would have broken through to the Meridian Passage Stage, at least with a higher success rate. ¡°Luckily, it¡¯s not too late now.¡± Chen Yu shed the heavy burden, feeling at ease; though there was inevitable heartache, he had nonetheless crossed this threshold. Thank you? Mu Xueqing¡¯s bright eyes scrutinized Chen Yu carefully, suddenly finding this young boy somewhat indistinct. ¡°I will remain in the sect, but I don¡¯t need your so-called protection.¡± Chen Yu said calmly. Martial arts was the path he yearned for. The world of the sect, martial arts prowess, they were the true masters of this world. He longed for this path. After speaking, Chen Yu showed no hint of nostalgia, turning away decisively. That determined boy¡¯s back made Mu Xueqing¡¯s heart flutter inexplicably, feeling a sense of loss and pain. At this moment, the confidence and masculine spirit emanating from the boy pulled at her heartstrings. ¡°Chen¡­¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s bright eyes turned slightly red. Suddenly, she felt as though she had lost something precious, irretrievably. At this moment. Chen Yu suddenly turned his head, leaving a message: ¡°See you in the Inner Sect later.¡± ¡°See you in the Inner Sect? That¡¯s impossible!¡± Mu Xueqing shook her head slightly, almost instinctively concluding. She understood Chen Yu¡¯s present situation well. She feared he would find it very challenging to maintain even a toehold in the Outer Sect. Soon, Mu Xueqing calmed her emotions, her eyes clear and decisive. Since she chose this path, she would experience no regrets! She had her family, her life goals, and a broader future. How could she be trapped in an unstarted ambiguous feeling? ¡­ Parting with Mu Xueqing, Chen Yu sprinted toward the more remote mountain area of the sect. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Leaping all the way, Chen Yu felt lighter, the world in his eyes growing wider. After some brief agony, a sense of open clarity emerged in his heart, like blue skies appearing after the storm clouds. ¡°I must establish myself in the sect, enter the Inner Sect. I want my family to be powerful, to make my parents proud of me¡­¡± Flying through the air, Chen Yu shouted. In that moment, the youthful boy brimmed with vigour and strength, setting his own goals. What he didn¡¯t know. Was just how far, how high he would stand, having taken this step forward. In the wild forest. ¡°Iron Plow Fist!¡± The young figure flickered, his fist movements whistling, producing a succession of rumbling sounds, dull and alarming. With the passage of time. The power of Chen Yu¡¯s fist grew stronger, evoking an illusion of cleaving the waves, of a crashing thunderstorm. He continually practiced, not only to enhance his cultivation and martial timing but also to adapt to the enhanced body. After integrating that mysterious heart, Chen Yu¡¯s recovery ability surged; typically, even after several consecutive hours of practice, he wouldn¡¯t feel fatigued. Only when his stomach growled with hunger would he go hunting for some wild game. This meant that his training time and efficiency far exceeded that of ordinary people. Time slipped away bit by bit. Chen Yu¡¯s mastery of fist techniques, and even his cultivation level, progressed simultaneously. Especially the former, advancing at lightning speed. On the evening of the tenth day. Crash! The roaring iron fist directly shattered a tree as thick as a bowl, sending chips flying. For a moment, dust rose, and wild animals retreated in shock. ¡°To blow through hardwood as thick as a bowl in one punch, with wood shattering at the break, this can only be achieved at the point of achieving ¡®Great Success¡¯ in Iron Plow Fist¡­¡± In the center of dust, the young boy closed his eyes, a satisfying smile on his face. Through these ten days of rigorous practice, his Iron Plow Fist finally reached the Great Achievement Realm! General martial arts were categorized into four realms: Coming into the Basics, Small Success, Martial Mastery, and Reaching the Pinnacle. These could be simplified as Entry Level, Partial Mastery, Great Success, and Peak. A martial art¡ªeven a low-level one¡ªwhen practiced to the point of Great Success, could wield considerable power. Especially considering that. Iron Plow Fist was known to be easy to learn but hard to master. The further one advanced, the more powerful it became. In the Entry Level and Partial Mastery stages, compared to martial arts of the same level, its power was even slightly inferior. Yet upon reaching Great Success, its power surged remarkably! ¡°With my current strength, I may not lose even against a disciple at the Early-stage Meridian Passage.¡± Chen Yu closed his eyes, feeling the vigorous power inside his body. At this moment, not only did his Iron Plow Fist progress greatly, but his cultivation had also reached the peak of the Body Refining Stage¡ªPeak of Body Refining! Peak of Body Refining was already equipped for impacting the Meridian Passage Stage¡¯s basic conditions. Meaning. Chen Yu could now attempt an impact on the ¡°Meridian Passage Stage.¡± Whether successful or not was another matter. ¡°There¡¯s no rush to make an impact, there¡¯s still one and a half months remaining.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face reflected contemplation. He¡¯d heard from teaching elder within the sect that the foundation in the Body Refining Stage ought to be as solid as possible. The more solid the foundation, the greater the internal energy strength the ¡°Meridian Passage Stage¡± could bear later, and the further the path of martial arts could go in the future. Additionally. The breakthrough¡¯s primary cultivation technique also held considerable weight. The higher the primary cultivation technique¡¯s level, the deeper the foundation, and the more formidable the strength after breaking through to the Meridian Passage Stage. Upon entering Yunyue Sect, Chen Yu had freely selected a low-level martial art, Iron Plow Fist, from the Heavenly Martial Pavilion. According to the regulations. Upon advancing to the Meridian Passage Stage, he could freely choose a higher-level ¡°intermediate martial art.¡± Otherwise, he could only rely on sect contribution points! Completing some tasks entrusted by the sect earned contribution points, yet acquiring them posed a significant challenge. During nearly three years in the Outer Sect, Chen Yu had accumulated enough contribution points solely for another low-level cultivation technique redemption. This held little significance for him. ¡°My target is the Inner Sect; my starting point must not fall short. I must gather more contribution points to select a fairly good primary cultivation technique before breaking through to the ¡®Meridian Passage Stage¡¯¡­¡± Chen Yu briefly considered and quickly reached a resolution. (Requesting some likes and favorites~~~) Chapter 6 - 0006 The Reputation of Being a Kept Man Chapter 6: Chapter 0006 The Reputation of Being a Kept Man Editor: Chrissy The next day, Yunyue Sect, Sect Affairs Hall. As soon as the sky began to brighten, many disciples had already gathered inside the hall where the Sect Affairs Hall was located. ¡°The mission board has been updated¡­¡± A group of sect disciples, looking expectant, uniformly stared at the freshly posted mission boards on the wall. The Sect Affairs Hall was the institution where Yunyue Sect released various missions. As per usual, every morning, the mission board at the Sect Affairs Hall would be updated. Today was no exception. ¡°The first on the assassination list is still the ¡®Demon Clown,¡¯ and the contribution points for this mission have actually risen to twenty-eight thousand!¡± Some outer disciples clicked their tongues in amazement. ¡°This ¡®Demon Clown¡¯ is not someone we can provoke. It¡¯s said that this demon once massacred a small town, and the disciples at the Meridian Passage Stage, even some Inner Sect Disciples, who died at his hands were numerous.¡± ¡°The cruelty of this demon is famous in Chu Country. Any enemies who fall into his hands, regardless of gender or age, are mercilessly slaughtered. The horror of it¡­¡± The seasoned disciples present changed color upon hearing this, shaking their heads one after another. At this moment, a slightly youthful-looking boy walked into the Sect Affairs Hall. The boy was dressed in the standard blue robe of an outer disciple, looking inconspicuous, but his eyes were clear and powerful, and his steps were very steady. The newcomer was precisely Chen Yu. ¡°The assassination list is still not something I can touch for now.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes lightly swept over the intimidating names on the list. Naturally, the Demon Clown at the top, with a reward of twenty-eight thousand contribution points, plus other various rewards, was needless to say. It must be known. The mid-level martial arts Chen Yu was keen to obtain only required a thousand contribution points to exchange. Ranked second, the ¡°Infinite Thief,¡± and third, the ¡°Blood Blade Wolf King,¡± were also notorious, each either ferocious or cunning, and even targets wanted by the various sects in Chu Country. For instance, the ¡°Infinite Thief¡± was a flower thief specifically targeting the noble ladies of famous families. His greatest achievement was penetrating the royal palace of the neighboring country and defiling a consort and a princess of Chu Country. The contribution points for killing this thief were as high as twenty-six thousand! The rewards for the top twenty on the assassination list started at at least ten thousand. The rewards for the assassination list were generous, but with Chen Yu¡¯s current cultivation, encountering these people would only mean being killed instantly. However, after breaking through to the Meridian Passage Stage, he could try for some of the targets further down the list. Chen Yu removed his gaze from the assassination list and began searching other categories of task boards. Besides the most dangerous assassination missions, more common ones included gathering missions in perilous places, including hunting some feral beasts to obtain materials. The simplest were some errands like delivering messages and dealing with minor trivialities in the mortal world. And these simple tasks either offered pitifully little reward, with contribution points possibly even in single digits, or were extremely cumbersome, wasting a lot of time and effort. In the past, Chen Yu could only choose these simple, risk-free tasks, doing them a few times a year for very little reward. But this time, Chen Yu intended to take on some tasks with higher rewards. Correspondingly, the tasks were also more dangerous. However, Chen Yu had a certain degree of confidence in his current strength, thinking that he should be able to protect himself in general tasks. Before long. Chen Yu found a suitable task on the list. ¡°Hunt the ¡®Iron Brown Bear¡¯: Obtain materials such as bear gallbladders and bear claws. Depending on the level of the Iron Brown Bear, a single bear gallbladder rewards contribution points ranging from 20 to 60, and 1 to 5 inferior-grade Primordial Stones; a bear claw offers 5 to 20 contribution points.¡± Seeing this task, Chen Yu¡¯s eyes lit up. Not only were the contribution points for this task decent, but obtaining bear gallbladder would also reward Primordial Stones. Primordial Stones were the hard currency in the sect world. Primordial Stones were crystals formed from the condensation of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, which could accelerate cultivation, replenish qi, and be traded for various cultivation resources, making them very versatile. Chen Yu had stayed in the sect for so long without having a single Primordial Stone in his hand. Because he was still in the observation period for outer disciples and had not become a real outer disciple yet; otherwise, formal outer disciples could receive three inferior-grade Primordial Stones per month. ¡°Iron Brown Bear¡­¡± Several outer disciples paused their gaze on this task for a moment but quickly shook their heads. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but fall into contemplation. The rewards for this task were considered relatively generous; despite the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s tough hide and monstrous strength, its speed and agility were said to be quite average. In theory, there should be many people taking on such a task. But in reality, it was not so, indicating that this task was not as simple as imagined. ¡°The Iron Brown Bear task, our team is still short one person.¡± At this moment, amidst the noisy crowd, Chen Yu heard a voice. The voice came from outside the Sect Affairs Hall. Following the voice, Chen Yu walked towards the three men and one woman outside the hall. The speaker was a ¡°triangular-eyed man,¡± in his early twenties, looking like a seasoned disciple at the ¡°Meridian Passage Stage.¡± Having been in the outer sect for nearly three years, Chen Yu recognized most people. This triangular-eyed man was named ¡°Ding Jiuhui,¡± an old hand in the outer sect, with strength definitely not inferior to Wang Lingyun. The other two men and one woman included a pockmarked boy, a slim girl, and a horse-faced boy. Chen Yu had some impression of the first two but couldn¡¯t recall their names. However, the last horse-faced boy looked at Chen Yu with resentment; he was an old acquaintance. ¡°Chen Yu.¡± The horse-faced boy gritted his teeth slightly, clenching his fists, with a look of slight fear. It turned out this person was Feng De, who had been knocked away with one punch by Chen Yu just a few days ago and crushed in three moves. ¡°Kid, I know you¡­¡± The leader, ¡°Ding Jiuhui,¡± with his triangular eyes, gave Chen Yu a rather peculiar look. ¡°Are you that Chen Yu?¡± The pockmarked boy and the slim girl looked at Chen Yu as if suddenly realizing, seeming very familiar with him. ¡°Am I that famous?¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but touch his chin. However, judging from the situation, although these people knew him, their eyes were mostly filled with disdain and ridicule. ¡°Brother Chen¡¯s reputation for ¡®mooching¡¯ has spread throughout the entire outer sect. Tsk tsk, even being able to win over a great beauty like ¡®Mu Xueqing¡¯ makes one envious¡­¡± The pockmarked boy made a lewd face, seemingly somewhat genuinely admiring. Mooching? Under the peculiar gaze of the surrounding circle, Chen Yu almost stumbled. It was very apparent that the scene of Chen Yu and Mu Xueqing ¡°walking hand in hand¡± out of the dining hall that day had been seen by many. ¡°Ahem! Now that everyone knows each other, it¡¯s easier to talk. I, for one, am interested in joining your team to hunt the ¡®Iron Brown Bear¡¯ together.¡± Chen Yu felt uncomfortable under the stares of the few people and quickly got to the point. ¡°Hunt the Iron Brown Bear? Just you?¡± The people present, led by Ding Jiuhui, were first stunned, then soon one by one showed amused expressions. Besides Feng De, the other three all wore expressions of skepticism. ¡°What doubts do you have?¡± Chen Yu finally realized that his reputation for ¡°mooching¡± had earned him the contempt of these people. ¡°You, not up to the mark!¡± Ding Jiuhui¡¯s triangular eyes swept indifferently over Chen Yu, speaking bluntly. As a seasoned outer disciple, he didn¡¯t give Chen Yu any face, mercilessly refusing. ¡°Haha! Brother Chen, that ¡®Iron Brown Bear¡¯ is a feral beast in its own right, not as easy to deal with as you imagine. Among us, the lowest cultivation level is at the Peak of Body Refining, and we must also be the top tier under the Meridian Passage Stage.¡± The pockmarked boy immediately came to the rescue. In his words, the pockmarked boy revealed his subtle self-satisfaction about his strength. ¡°Oh, is it so¡­¡± Chen Yu realized that the task of hunting the Iron Brown Bear was indeed not simple. But these people¡¯s lowest cultivation was at the peak of the Meridian Passage Stage, and Feng De among them was probably considered weak. ¡°It¡¯s good you understand.¡± Ding Jiuhui curled his lips, showing an air that implied Chen Yu was sensible. ¡°Of course. If it¡¯s just like this, I can confirm that I am still qualified to participate¡­¡± Chen Yu spoke slowly. What! Ding Jiuhui¡¯s face darkened, and the intangible qi exuded from the Meridian Passage Stage made the people present feel a slight pressure in their breathing. The pockmarked boy and the slim girl both looked at Chen Yu with surprise. ¡°After all¡­ among you, there is someone who lost to me.¡± Chen Yu remained unmoved. His gaze intentionally or unintentionally shifted toward Feng De. ¡°Chen Yu! Don¡¯t be arrogant!¡± Feng De¡¯s face turned livid, extremely embarrassed. But he couldn¡¯t deny this fact, nor could he suppress the fear of Chen Yu in his heart. His strength was considered the weakest among the task members, and it was only because of his good relationship with Ding Jiuhui that he got to join. ¡°Oh?¡± Ding Jiuhui thoughtfully looked at Feng De. Naturally, Feng De wouldn¡¯t spread the humiliation of his crushing defeat everywhere; the brief confrontation at the dining hall was just a trivial spat, common in the sect and known only to small circles. In contrast, Chen Yu and Mu Xueqing¡¯s ¡°walking hand in hand¡± attracted more attention and was passed on from one to ten and from ten to a hundred. ¡°Heh heh, kid, it seems I¡¯ve underestimated you. How about this, as the assistant leader, you only need to pass my ¡®one finger¡¯ test to get recognition.¡± Ding Jiuhui¡¯s triangular eyes, with a hint of playfulness, reassessed Chen Yu. He had confirmed that Chen Yu¡¯s strength should be above Feng De¡¯s. Logically, he was eligible to be the last member of the small team. However, Chen Yu had just embarrassed him, and since he was close to Feng De, he felt the need to vent some anger for a friend. One finger? The pockmarked boy and the slim girl on the side changed color when they heard this. Their hearts tightened, understanding that Ding Jiuhui intended to make things difficult for Chen Yu, even wanting to teach him a lesson. ¡°Alright then.¡± Chen Yu maintained a calm face, seeming incapable of understanding Ding Jiuhui¡¯s malice. ¡°Good!¡± Ding Jiuhui smiled wickedly and extended a soft hand, a finger lightly pointing at Chen Yu. That one finger appeared not to exert any force, merely revealed a muffled low cry of airflow around the fingertip. ¡°It¡¯s the mid-tier martial art ¡®Willow Shadow Finger¡¯!¡± Nearby, some people turned pale. This ¡®Willow Shadow Finger¡¯ was a yin-style martial art that seemed like willow branches brushing against the face but was actually full of hidden deadly intent. Chen Yu vaguely sensed a formless yin-like internal breath at the opponent¡¯s carefree fingertip that ¡°gathered but did not unleash.¡± The sense of danger it brought even slightly surpassed Wang Lingyun¡¯s ¡®Iron Cloud Claw.¡¯ While the deadly intent of the ¡®Iron Cloud Claw¡¯ was apparent, the ¡®Willow Shadow Finger¡¯ concealed it. ¡°Break!¡± Chen Yu didn¡¯t retreat a step, swinging a punch, with his heart¡¯s strong beat surging a torrent-like vital blood strength. Whoosh! At the instant the punch swung out, the momentum felt heavy, faintly accompanied by a storm-like thunder. Bang, pop! In a flash, a finger and a punch intersected mid-air, and an invisible wave of air erupted. Those watching nearby felt a chilling breeze on their faces, causing them to involuntarily step back a few steps. Chapter 7 - 0007 First Battle with the Iron Brown Bear Chapter 7: Chapter 0007 First Battle with the Iron Brown Bear Editor: Chrissy Outside the Sect Affairs Hall. Thud! A finger and a fist clashed, causing a gust of wind and a disturbing noise that caught the attention of many people. Nearby, Feng De and another man and woman watched in shock, involuntarily stepping back a few paces. Psst! Psst! Two figures collided momentarily before quickly separating. Among them, Chen Yu retreated nearly ten feet, swaying slightly as his face flushed with a surge of blood and energy. He wasn¡¯t injured; he just felt a stinging sensation on his fist where his opponent¡¯s soft internal energy infiltrated, causing a slight blockage in his circulation. However, a vigorous heat flowed from his heart, quickly clearing the congestion. Chen Yu realized that after the transformation by his mysterious heart, his body¡¯s resistance to internal energy attacks had somewhat improved. On the other side, Ding Jiuhui stepped back several paces before stabilizing himself, his fingers slightly drooping. He appeared to hold a slight advantage. Nonetheless, Ding Jiuhui¡¯s expression gradually grew serious as he forcefully masked a hint of surprise. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Junior Brother Chen to be so deeply hidden, with not only impressive skills but also an entire body of ¡®Innate Divine Strength.''¡± A forced smile appeared on Ding Jiuhui¡¯s face. In the previous exchange, he had used seventy percent of his internal energy, yet his fingers were still faintly tingling. ¡°Thanks to Senior Brother Ding¡¯s restraint, that finger earlier let me suffer a bit.¡± Chen Yu pretended to massage his hand, giving his opponent an opportunity to step down. In the sect, it was necessary to demonstrate a certain degree of strength and assertiveness. Judging by Ding Jiuhui¡¯s one-eighty-degree change in attitude toward Chen Yu before and after the skirmish. ¡°Haha, with this, our team is complete.¡± Ding Jiuhui heaved a sigh of relief. Regarding Chen Yu¡¯s words, he was half-skeptical. Logically, with his Meridian Passage Stage cultivation, his invisible, soft internal energy should have dealt some minor damage to the opponent. Yet a thought flashed in his mind: if in the previous exchange, Chen Yu didn¡¯t suffer at all, then this person was hiding far too deeply¡­ Of course, this unrealistic notion was quickly dismissed. ¡°With Brother Chen joining us, our chances of success have increased.¡± The pockmarked teenager also smiled, wary of Chen Yu¡¯s strength. Only Feng De looked a bit awkward and embarrassed. ¡°Everyone is here?¡± At this moment, a gentle young voice came from beside Chen Yu. Hmm? Chen Yu felt a shiver in his heart, as he only realized the presence of the speaker at the moment they appeared. He saw a handsome, gentle young man with flowing hair and a long rectangular package on his back, appearing before them. ¡°Junior Brother Yue!¡± Ding Jiuhui and the others greeted him with great respect. ¡°Brother Le, you finally came.¡± The previously quiet slender girl lit up with her eyes shimmering, her voice soft and pleasant. Le Feng! Was he really that Le Feng? Chen Yu was startled, quickly paying his respects to the handsome young man. The ¡°Le Feng¡± before him was said to be one of the top talents in the outer sect. Chen Yu remembered that Le Feng joined the sect a little over six months after him, yet broke through to the Meridian Passage Stage within just one year! It was rumored that Le Feng¡¯s current cultivation was at least at the Mid-stage Meridian Passage! And he was still younger than Chen Yu! Faced with such talent, Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but feel respectful. ¡°Oh, are you the Brother Chen Yu?¡± Le Feng¡¯s gaze lingered on Chen Yu¡¯s face for a moment, appearing slightly interested. Chen Yu felt a sense of frustration, realizing that the ¡°freeloader¡± label on his head wouldn¡¯t be removed anytime soon. There was no choice. Mu Xueqing was too famous in the outer sect, embodying the titles of ¡°Heavenly Pride Girl¡± and ¡°First Beauty of the Outer Sect.¡± Getting involved with her was quite a headache. ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand, Brother Chen.¡± Le Feng smiled slightly and then explained, ¡°Mu Xueqing¡¯s beauty and talent are astonishing. She was once my rival. However, recently, she entered the inner sect early for some reasons.¡± So, As one of the outer sect¡¯s talents, Le Feng had once competed with Mu Xueqing. ¡°Hmph! Mu Xueqing entered the sect half a year earlier than Brother Le. And who knows if there was any ¡®special¡¯ reason for her early entry into the inner sect.¡± The slender girl seemed highly protective and admiring of Le Feng. ¡°Alright, enough about that. Let¡¯s focus on discussing the mission¡­¡± Le Feng waved it off, getting to the main point. With this, the team was fully assembled. The team leader was Le Feng, and the deputy leader was Ding Jiuhui. The four other members were Chen Yu, Feng De, the pockmarked teenager, and the slender girl. A total of six people. Chen Yu was a bit surprised that the task of hunting the Iron Brown Bear brought together a formidable team. In the team, Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui were both at the Meridian Passage Stage, especially the former, regarded as a top talent in the outer sect. The other four members were all at the Peak of Body Refining stage. A moment later. The six-member team collected their team mission at the Sect Affairs Hall and discussed some details. Half a day later. The group rode their horses to the periphery of the Yunyue Sect¡¯s territory, reaching a stretch of continuous mountains. ¡°This is the ¡®Yunyuan Mountain Range,¡¯ spanning several nearby countries. This small area nearby, under the jurisdiction of the Yunyue Sect, is essentially a neutral, perilous forbidden zone!¡± Le Feng dismounted. Chen Yu had heard some legends about the Yunyuan Mountain Range. It was said that deep within this mountain range, ancient beasts from ancient times existed, possessing the terrifying power to topple mountains and nations. Many years ago, super-powerful figures from neighboring countries had united to purge the terrifying presence deep in the mountains, leading to earth-shattering battles. The final result, however, remained unknown. In the current situation, as long as humans didn¡¯t venture too deeply into the Yunyuan Mountain Range, they wouldn¡¯t encounter the legendary terrifying beings. ¡°According to the mission information, the Iron Brown Bear should be around here, and we don¡¯t need to go deep.¡± Le Feng eased the group¡¯s concerns. After all, the Yunyuan Mountain Range was notorious as a forbidden zone. These outer disciples weren¡¯t fit to venture deeper. Roar! Shortly after entering the mountains, some tiger and leopard-like beasts emerged nearby. However, these were just ordinary beasts. Typical tigers and leopards weren¡¯t a threat to those at the Body Refining Stage. Willow Shadow Finger! Ding Jiuhui lightly tapped a leopard¡¯s head with a finger, causing it to collapse with a groan, lifeless. For ordinary people, these fierce beasts were terrifying, but they were effortlessly killed in one move by those at the Meridian Passage Stage. The Meridian Passage Stage had cultivated ¡°internal energy,¡± capable of entering the body to shatter internal organs and blood vessels. Ordinary flesh stood no chance against it. In comparison, Feng De, the pockmarked teenager, and the slender girl needed two or three moves to take down a tiger or leopard. This demonstrated the evident gap between the Meridian Passage Stage and the Body Refining Stage. ¡°Scram!¡± Chen Yu delivered a heavy punch to a wolf, shattering its head, splattering blood everywhere. Despite lacking ¡°internal energy,¡± Chen Yu possessed immense strength and refined martial skills. Ordinary beasts were heavily maimed, losing combat effectiveness, with just a single blow¡ªeven without unleashing the full prowess of his ¡°Iron Plow Fist¡± mastery. The strength Chen Yu displayed caught Le Feng¡¯s eye and earned a nod of approval. ¡°We¡¯re almost there.¡± Le Feng led the way, his movements so swift that the beasts before him seemed instantly dispatched, their actions almost imperceptible. Before long, the six of them crossed a mountain peak, with a woodland appearing ahead, nestled against the mountain. Some caves could be vaguely seen. With his enhanced vision after transforming, Chen Yu saw the large footprints in the woods, surpassing those of humans and ordinary beasts. ¡°It¡¯s around here, everyone be prepared.¡± Le Feng took out a small jar of honey, placed it on a mountain slope upwind. Without sufficient tools, they couldn¡¯t set traps or ambushes, only a simple lure. Moreover, against a beast like the Iron Brown Bear, ordinary traps or blades were ineffective. Roar! Within a short time, two towering brown bears charged from the forest, nearly a dozen feet tall, comparable to a small building. The two immense brown shadows roared as they charged, their invisible beastly presence causing insects and beasts to scatter in fright. ¡°That¡¯s the Iron Brown Bear, so big¡­¡± Feng De and the slender girl, who were relatively weaker, felt a shiver down their spines, their legs trembling slightly. It was their first time facing such a massive beast, given their limited experience as outer disciples. ¡°Two of them, and bigger than anticipated.¡± Le Feng¡¯s expression shifted slightly. According to the mission description, the gallbladder from an Iron Brown Bear of this size could be exchanged for forty to fifty contribution points. ¡°Everyone, attack!¡± Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui exchanged glances, each confronting an Iron Brown Bear. Chen Yu and the four Body Refining members, according to the plan, split into two groups to support the two Meridian Passage leaders. Ding Jiuhui, Chen Yu, and Feng De formed one group to contend with one Iron Brown Bear. Le Feng, the pockmarked teenager, and the slender girl formed the other group. However, the initial exchange was far from ideal, even disheartening. ¡°Willow Shadow Finger!¡± Ding Jiuhui¡¯s form flickered, moving to the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s side, pressing with a finger on its back. The Iron Brown Bear¡¯s back was already several feet above his head. Thud! The Iron Brown Bear merely shook its enormous body, unfazed, then waved its massive arms, creating a whirlwind. ¡°Watch out!¡± Ding Jiuhui barely dodged the blow in time. Ah! But Feng De, on the side, cried out, unable to dodge, taking the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s blow head-on. In the next instant, Boom-Whoosh! Feng De was sent flying like a black shadow, slammed into a mountain wall, vomiting blood. In a single exchange, Feng De was knocked away! Meanwhile, Chen Yu deftly rolled to the side, avoiding the massive fuzzy bear arm. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°That was close!¡± Chen Yu wiped his sweat nervously. If not for his body¡¯s transformation from his mysterious heart, augmenting his reflexes and speed, he might have ended up like Feng De, forced to take the hit. On the other side, the situation for Le Feng¡¯s group wasn¡¯t promising either. Smack! The slender girl wielded a silver whip, wrapping it around another Iron Brown Bear¡¯s leg, her face showing delight. The Iron Brown Bear, in a furious rage, howled and grabbed the silver whip. ¡°Let go!¡± Le Feng shouted a warning, but it was too late. The next moment, the slender girl was yanked into the air by the Iron Brown Bear, its mouth as wide as a giant snake¡¯s, ready to bite the off-balance girl in mid-air. ¡°Ah¡­¡± The girl¡¯s scream echoed through the mountain wilderness. Chapter 8 - 0008: First Display of Skills (Please Bookmark and Recommend) Chapter 8: Chapter 0008: First Display of Skills (Please Bookmark and Recommend) Editor: Chrissy Hearing the slender girl¡¯s scream, Chen Yu and his companions felt a chill in their hearts, deeply sensing the unexpected difficulty of the mission. The slender girl and Feng De were considered top-tier within the Body Refining Stage, easily able to overpower tigers and leopards. However, when faced with the thick-skinned, immensely powerful Iron Brown Bear, which was classified among vicious beasts, they could hardly stand their ground. Looking on, it seemed the slender girl was about to fall into the bear¡¯s mouth. She was unbalanced in midair, already unable to dodge, her face pale with fright. Swish! In the life-and-death moment, a graceful silhouette leaped into the air, appearing between the Iron Brown Bear and the slender girl along an incredible trajectory. What an exquisite movement technique! Chen Yu¡¯s peripheral vision caught this scene, and he could not help but marvel. The one who acted was naturally Le Feng, whose displayed movement technique was at least of mid-grade in light martial arts. Slap! Le Feng was still in midair when he lightly patted the slender girl¡¯s shoulder with one hand. With just a trace of strength, the slender girl regained her balance in midair, drifting two feet to the side. Two feet was enough to change life and death. Whoosh! The Iron Brown Bear¡¯s bite missed by a few inches. ¡°Big Brother Le Feng¡­¡± The slender girl, saved from the jaws of a tiger, was filled with gratitude and blushing, feeling that Le Feng before her was like a prince descending from the heavens. However, Le Feng¡¯s actions in midair were not yet over. ¡°You beast!¡± Le Feng, with a touch of anger on his face, kicked the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s face while still in the air. That kick carried fierce internal energy and a gale, striking with astounding force. With a loud ¡°bang,¡± the Iron Brown Bear staggered back, blood spraying from its face as it let out a miserable scream. Not only that. In its misery, the Iron Brown Bear covered one eye with a paw, looking unbearably pained. ¡°That kick actually hit the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s eye.¡± The pockmarked young man and the slender girl beside him were astonished and then overjoyed. Everyone on the scene relaxed a little. As expected of Le Feng. A crisis in a critical moment was turned around by him, with one kick severely injuring the Iron Brown Bear. ¡°You two, maneuver from behind and attack the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s lower body. First, adapt to its attack style, and don¡¯t engage it directly.¡± Le Feng instructed. Yes! The pockmarked young man and the slender girl immediately complied, especially the latter, who worshiped Le Feng immensely. Le Feng¡¯s strategy was indeed sound. The severely injured Iron Brown Bear had blurry vision, and with two people holding it back and attacking its lower body, its agility was greatly affected. Meanwhile, Le Feng, acting as the main force, used fists and feet to strike the Iron Brown Bear, causing blood to flow from its head, and its injuries worsened. It seemed that Le Feng¡¯s team was only a matter of time away from killing the Iron Brown Bear. But things were not going so smoothly on Ding Jiuhui¡¯s side. Primarily, Feng De was struck down and spat blood by the Iron Brown Bear on the first encounter and had not yet recovered. Feng De was sitting cross-legged at a distance, regulating his breathing and taking some healing medicine. For the short term, Feng De was not able to join the battle. Therefore, only Chen Yu and Ding Jiuhui had to deal with this Iron Brown Bear. The two dared not confront the Iron Brown Bear head-on, only moving around its side and seizing the moment to strike once or twice. Unexpectedly for Ding Jiuhui, Chen Yu was able to maneuver easily with the Iron Brown Bear, playing a certain restraining role at least, not becoming a burden. ¡°Willow Shadow Finger!¡± Ding Jiuhui finally found an opportunity, jumped up, and pointed at the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s temple. There was no other way; the Iron Brown Bear was too large, so attacking its head¡¯s vital area required jumping into the air. Puff! One finger hit its mark! The soft force of the finger struck the vital area, causing the Iron Brown Bear to let out a miserable howl and stagger where it stood. One could see a half-inch deep bloody hole at the temple where the Iron Brown Bear was struck. But the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s skin and flesh were too thick, being classified among vicious beasts, also possessing some resistance to internal energy attacks. Though this strike caused considerable damage, it wasn¡¯t fatal. Roar! The Iron Brown Bear seemed somewhat dizzy, spinning in place, its huge paws swinging haphazardly. In midair, Ding Jiuhui looked regretful and was forced to graze the Iron-Armed Bear. Thud! A massive force sent Ding Jiuhui rolling to the ground, causing him to tumble. At this point, a sudden change occurred. Roar! The Iron Brown Bear, its eyes filled with violent light, abruptly sobered and lunged at Ding Jiuhui, who had just fallen to the ground. ¡°Not good!¡± Ding Jiuhui struggled to roll on the ground to evade, barely escaping danger. The main problem was his momentary negligence in underestimating the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s defenses and how quickly it could recover from dizziness. Once pressed to the ground for ¡°hand-to-hand combat¡± by the Iron Brown Bear, the consequences were unimaginable. ¡°Quick!¡± While rolling, Ding Jiuhui called urgently to Chen Yu. At this critical moment, Chen Yu just needed to distract the Iron Brown Bear a bit to resolve Ding Jiuhui¡¯s crisis. The key was whether Chen Yu could do it! On the other side, Le Feng was also watching this scene closely. At the crucial moment, Chen Yu did not retreat. ¡°Take my punch!¡± Chen Yu jumped up like a spring. Though he lacked Le Feng¡¯s graceful movement, he compensated with speed and surprise. In the blink of an eye, Chen Yu vaulted into the air, bringing his shoulder level with the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s head. Bam! A heavy punch collided with the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s face like an exploding iron stone. Crack! Blood instantly splattered on the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s face, its massive nose nearly flattened. ¡°What a powerful punch!¡± Everyone present brightened their eyes. ¡°It looks like a boxing technique close to great success, made even more impressive by that terrifying strength.¡± Le Feng, from a distance, showed a touch of admiration. Such a heavy frontal blow caused the Iron-Armed Bear to stagger in pain and anger, stumbling in place. ¡°Good!¡± Taking this opportunity, Ding Jiuhui rolled like a carp on the ground, escaping danger. He had just smiled when he noticed that Chen Yu, still in midair, had not escaped the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s attack range. Not good! Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Both Ding Jiuhui and even Le Feng, from a distance, realized the perilous situation. Chen Yu, being airborne, found it hard to change direction unless he had Le Feng¡¯s graceful movement. What happened next surprised everyone. After injuring the Iron-Armed Bear¡¯s face with a punch, Chen Yu had no intention of backing off. It was only Feng De, who was healing in the rear, who noticed one detail: Chen Yu used his ¡°left hand¡± for the previous punch. It¡¯s noteworthy, as most people, except for left-handers, have more strength in their right hand. ¡°Iron Plow Earth!¡± Chen Yu swung his right fist. Taking advantage of the stunned Iron-Armed Bear from the previous punch, he amassed power for a peak strike. Whoom! The punch had a seemingly slow and heavy illusion yet carried a muffled sound like that of cracking the earth, faintly resembling iron thunders crossing each other. ¡°Great success in boxing!¡± Both Ding Jiuhui in front and Le Feng from afar bore astonished expressions. Great Success! Even for a low-level martial art to reach great success was no small feat. An ordinary person might require nearly ten years of hard training to achieve great success in a basic martial art. Moreover, the Iron Plow Fist was one of those martial arts that was easy to learn but hard to master. Bang! The punch landed on the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s temple, producing a cracking sound. Chen Yu felt as if the punch unleashed a torrential flow of heat, all his strength concentrated on the Iron-Armed Bear¡¯s temple. More vicious was the fact. That punch precisely hit the wound initially struck by Ding Jiuhui¡¯s Willow Shadow Finger. In his vision, that amazing punch shattered the Iron-Armed Bear¡¯s head, even splattering brain matter. With a thundering noise, dust rose, and the towering body of the Iron-Armed Bear collapsed weakly. The field fell into momentary silence. Even the other Iron-Armed Bear, with fear and astonishment in its eyes, paused its assault. ¡°Well done.¡± Ding Jiuhui came back to his senses, cheering. Earlier, when he called out to Chen Yu, at most he hoped Chen Yu would help by restraining it. But unexpectedly, Chen Yu unleashed momentum, resolving the crisis with the Iron Brown Bear. ¡°It¡¯s satisfying.¡± In the rear, Feng De, with stabilized injuries, stood up slowly and rejoined the fray. With one Iron Brown Bear taken down, and only one left, the situation was manageable. Le Feng and the other three no longer needed assistance to leave that Iron Brown Bear defenseless. Even so, the Iron Brown Bear, not entirely foolish, decided to turn tail and run. ¡°That¡¯s about enough.¡± Le Feng murmured, suddenly unveiling a long package from his back. Swish! From within the long package, an ancient sword unfolded, its sheath adorned with some fish-like patterns. With a ¡°clang,¡± a streak of chilling cold light withdrew from the scabbard, emanating a bone-chilling frost. Everyone present inexplicably shivered. Chen Yu focused his eyes, identifying it as an incomplete ancient sword emanating a cold luster, clearly no ordinary weapon. ¡°Chasing Life Sword.¡± Le Feng¡¯s expression turned cold, and with a flicker of his form, the remnant sword in his hand traced an icy, indistinct arc in the air. Pfft! The Iron Brown Bear, just barely escaping a dozen feet, stiffened as it was pierced by a sword. Drip, drip! Blood gushed from its thick fur, quickly forming a small pool of blood. Le Feng¡¯s single sword had pierced through the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s throat. A lethal sword strike! Everyone present couldn¡¯t help but be astonished by Le Feng¡¯s formidable strength. ¡°Le Feng, you finally revealed your true skills. I never thought you actually possessed a prized weapon.¡± Ding Jiuhui smiled slightly. ¡°It¡¯s merely a defective low-quality precious weapon, but dealing with ordinary vicious beasts is simple enough.¡± Le Feng sheathed the sword. Yet, the other several people present, including Chen Yu, the pockmarked young man, and Feng De, did not look pleased. ¡°Le Feng, with your capability, why hold back previously?¡± The pockmarked young man voiced his dissatisfaction. Le Feng¡¯s behavior seemed somewhat like playing with his teammates¡¯ lives. ¡°Please do not misunderstand, everyone!¡± Le Feng raised his hand slightly, calmly speaking, ¡°The earlier battle was just an appetizer. I intended for you to adapt to fighting the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s patterns. After all, your battle experience is somewhat deficient, struggling so much against just one or two Iron Brown Bears.¡± Hearing this, Feng De and the slender girl couldn¡¯t help but feel embarrassed. Facing the Iron Brown Bear earlier, their performance was indeed lacking. On one hand, the Iron Brown Bear was stronger than expected, and on the other, their lack of battle experience and awareness contributed. Chen Yu wholeheartedly agreed with this point. Initially facing the Iron Brown Bear, he barely managed to survive, adapting to the battle later, coordinating with Ding Jiuhui to finally kill it. ¡°If earlier combat was merely an appetizer, then what is the main course?¡± Chen Yu sensed something. ¡°Even if you hadn¡¯t asked, I would have mentioned it.¡± Le Feng paused and then pointed to the two Iron Brown Bear corpses on the ground. ¡°These Iron Brown Bear gallbladders and paws, Senior Brother Ding and I don¡¯t want them. We¡¯re handing them over to you.¡± What! Chen Yu and the others looked astonished. Each Iron Brown Bear had one gallbladder and four paws. Based on the size of these two Iron Brown Bears, they could at least trade for two hundred contribution points, not including Primordial Stones. And these, leading figures like Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui, were actually not interested in them? Chapter 9 - 0009 Bear Kings Gallbladder Chapter 9: Chapter 0009 Bear King¡¯s Gallbladder Editor: Chrissy One moment, Chen Yu, Feng De, and the others were all stunned. The task of hunting the Iron Brown Bears this time was precisely for the reward of contribution points and Primordial Stones, wasn¡¯t it? And yet, Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui didn¡¯t want any of these? Then, what could their true objective be? ¡°Not just the gallbladders and claws of these two Iron Brown Bears; we don¡¯t want any from the future ones either.¡± Ding Jiuhui added from the side. Upon hearing this, Chen Yu and Feng De exchanged glances with the pockmarked teenager, all with an expression of excitement. According to reports, there was a small group of Iron Brown Bears nearby. With Le Feng and the group¡¯s strength, killing a bear like the one they just encountered shouldn¡¯t be too difficult. ¡°If what Le Feng says is true, this mission will yield considerable contribution points, easily enough to exchange for a mid-level martial art.¡± Chen Yu was genuinely tempted. He was on the brink of breaking through to the Meridian Passage Stage and needed a better primary cultivation technique to not fall too far behind those Inner Sect Disciples. ¡°So, dare I ask, what do you need, Brother Yue and Senior Brother Ding?¡± The pockmarked teenager inquired. These people weren¡¯t fools; they wouldn¡¯t take on excessively dangerous tasks. ¡°Our target is a ¡®Bear King¡¯ in the forest cave ahead. More precisely, it¡¯s the Bear King¡¯s Gallbladder.¡± Le Feng said candidly. Bear King? Bear King¡¯s Gallbladder? The hearts of Chen Yu and the others tightened. Just hearing the words ¡°Bear King¡± made it clear it was no easy target. The ordinary Iron Brown Bears just now demonstrated their might, and disciples of the Meridian Passage Stage typically couldn¡¯t withstand them. ¡°The Bear King¡¯s Gallbladder, combined with several auxiliary materials, produces a ¡®Bear Gall Elixir,¡¯ which aids me and Senior Brother Ding in breakthrough cultivation.¡± Le Feng explained. Chen Yu and the others understood. Le Feng¡¯s cultivation was stuck at the Mid-stage Meridian Passage; he was half a step away from breaking through to the Late-stage Meridian Passage. Ding Jiuhui¡¯s situation was similar; he was about to advance to the Mid-stage Meridian Passage. The ¡°Bear King¡¯s Gallbladder¡± was far more useful to them than ordinary bear gallbladders and claws. Hence, they generously gave up the latter. ¡°What about the Bear King¡¯s strength? Brother Yue, do you want us to help deal with the Bear King?¡± The pockmarked teenager was hesitant. He struggled even with ordinary Iron Brown Bears. If they encountered the Bear King, wouldn¡¯t he be instantly killed? ¡°Hmph! Of course, the Bear King isn¡¯t something you can handle.¡± Ding Jiuhui snorted, ¡°At that time, Brother Yue and I will join forces to tackle the Bear King. Your task is to distract and lure away some ordinary Iron Brown Bears.¡± Upon hearing this, the few present breathed a sigh of relief. Chen Yu nodded, ¡°If we don¡¯t have to deal with the Bear King, then there¡¯s naturally no problem.¡± The pockmarked teenager and Feng De also nodded in agreement. After all, their goal here was to earn a large number of contribution points. ¡°However, let me warn you in advance. If anyone among you flees during the battle, all previous gains will be forfeited!¡± Ding Jiuhui declared coldly. To this, no one had any objections. In general team missions, it¡¯s not particularly disgraceful to flee in battle. After reaching an agreement, they began distributing the profits from two Iron Brown Bears. ¡°According to convention, profits are distributed based on effort and contribution.¡± Le Feng said. Soon, the profits from the two Iron Brown Bears were divided into ten parts. Chen Yu, for killing one Iron Brown Bear and contributing the most, took five shares; the pockmarked teenager and the slender girl each received two shares; Feng De, having been knocked away at the beginning, received only one share. There was no dispute over this distribution. In typical team missions, profits are often distributed according to contribution, to prevent slacking. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s continue deeper in.¡± Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui led the way ahead, cautiously entering the dense forest. After entering the forest, Le Feng again took out a small jar of honey; this special honey worked on Iron Brown Bears, unlike ordinary honey. Soon. In the depths of the forest, three Iron Brown Bears leapt out, each as massive as the previous two. Le Feng instructed, ¡°Everyone, get accustomed to fighting in the forest.¡± With a gentle slash of his treasured broken sword, he injured and attracted one Iron Brown Bear. The other two Iron Brown Bears were dealt with by Ding Jiuhui and the five others, including Chen Yu. This time, Ding Jiuhui fought one Iron Brown Bear alone. The last Iron Brown Bear was left for Chen Yu, Feng De, the pockmarked teenager, and the slender girl to handle. It was clear that Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui wanted the four to become more accustomed to fighting Iron Brown Bears. In the woods, taking advantage of the terrain made dealing with the relatively clumsy Iron Brown Bears easier than on flat ground. Soon! With hardly any time, Le Feng dismembered the Iron Brown Bear into pieces. Ding Jiuhui also severely injured another Iron Brown Bear. Killing it would only be a matter of time. As for the four of them on Chen Yu¡¯s side, with Chen Yu as the main force and the others providing support, they managed relatively easily. After a short while, ¡°Iron Plow Fist!¡± Chen Yu landed successive blows on the back of the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s head, shattering it, causing the bear¡¯s massive body to collapse with a thud. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Almost simultaneously, Ding Jiuhui also dealt with another Iron Brown Bear. With experience and techniques, these three Iron Brown Bears were taken down so swiftly by the group. ¡°Next time, you four will handle two Iron Brown Bears.¡± Le Feng contemplated. He seemingly intended to further push the potential of the four, including Chen Yu. Chen Yu had no objections; after all, he had tremendous physical strength and happened to lack practical combat experience. The six continued deeper into the forest. This time, they attracted five Iron Brown Bears, a slight increase in number. Le Feng, alone, lured away two; Ding Jiuhui individually enticed one; the remaining two were left to Chen Yu and the others. This time, Chen Yu teamed up with Feng De to handle one. With Chen Yu as the main force, the two managed quite comfortably. The pockmarked teenager and the slender girl worked together to handle another, which was a bit more challenging, but not difficult to engage with and protect themselves. Boom! This time, Chen Yu leapt and delivered a powerful punch, killing an Iron Brown Bear before Ding Jiuhui; with Feng De aiding him, they were more efficient. Afterward, Chen Yu and Feng De helped the pockmarked teenager and the slender girl. In a short span of time. All six Iron Brown Bears were dealt with by the group. Le Feng single-handedly slew two; Ding Jiuhui killed one. On Chen Yu¡¯s side, with him as the primary force, they killed two. ¡°It seems that Brother Chen can handle an Iron Brown Bear alone without much trouble.¡± Le Feng remarked with some surprise. The stronger a team member¡¯s abilities, the higher the chance of successfully obtaining the Bear King¡¯s Gallbladder. After a brief rest, the group continued further into the forest. ¡­ Half a day later, the group had killed twenty or thirty Iron Brown Bears, and everyone was handling them with noticeably more ease. Based on contributions, Chen Yu still claimed the most significant share. Out of nearly thirty Iron Brown Bears, Chen Yu alone took at least fifty-five percent, earning well over two thousand contribution points, excluding the Primordial Stones. Such a bounty made Chen Yu overjoyed. Even Ding Jiuhui was somewhat envious of Chen Yu¡¯s gains; however, considering Chen Yu¡¯s displayed strength, comparable to the Early-stage Meridian Passage, he had no words of complaint. As night fell, the six camped outside for the night, resting and recovering. The next morning, the group of six reached the depths of the forest, where they saw a massive cave ahead. Traces of Iron Brown Bears could be seen faintly in the vicinity of the cave. Clearly, this was the Iron Brown Bears¡¯ lair. ¡°I estimate that over half of the Iron Brown Bears in the cave have been lured out and killed. The remaining bears have become cautious, likely due to the Bear King¡¯s vigilance.¡± Le Feng analyzed. Ding Jiuhui said in a solemn tone, ¡°Then we¡¯ll have to storm it.¡± Le Feng nodded. Ultimately, a hard battle was inevitable. Chen Yu and the others took a deep breath; the moment of truth had come. At this point, they couldn¡¯t back out, or all their previous efforts would be wasted. Thinking of this, Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but admire the meticulous nature of Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui¡¯s plan. ¡°Charge!¡± Le Feng, holding his treasured broken sword, took the lead and charged toward the bear cave. Ding Jiuhui and Chen Yu followed closely. With a flash of residual sword light, Le Feng swiftly killed an Iron Brown Bear with a couple of strikes. Willow Shadow Finger! Iron Plow Fist! Ding Jiuhui and Chen Yu launched a rapid assault, finishing another Iron Brown Bear in just a few moves. The screams of the two dying Iron Brown Bears immediately alarmed their kin nearby. Roar! A roar shook the cave, and a gust of foul, fishy wind surged out from deeper inside. That dreadful aura made everyone¡¯s blood halt for a moment. ¡°It¡¯s the Bear King¡¯s voice!¡± Le Feng¡¯s expression changed. Yet his eyes grew sharper, quickly slaying another Iron Brown Bear nearby. According to their plan, the six split up in different directions, each luring a certain number of Iron Brown Bears. ¡°Help me¡­¡± The pockmarked teenager accidentally attracted six or seven Iron Brown Bears. At the same time, Chen Yu saw an opportunity. He picked up two or three stones, striking three Iron Brown Bears and provoking them into furious roars. This way, Chen Yu attracted three Iron Brown Bears. At this moment, aside from Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui, the others¡¯ tasks were to lure away a specified number of Iron Brown Bears. Among them, Chen Yu attracted three Iron Brown Bears; Feng De and the pockmarked teenager lured away three and four, respectively. The slender girl was lucky, attracting only two. In total, twelve! This met the requirements of their plan. Though there were still seven or eight Iron Brown Bears nearby, the treasured broken sword in Le Feng¡¯s hand was practically unstoppable, capable of slaying an Iron Brown Bear in one or two strikes. ¡°You don¡¯t need to fight, just lure these Iron Brown Bears away, as far as possible.¡± Le Feng said loudly while slaying the bears. Before long, the four Body Refining Stage disciples successfully lured twelve Iron Brown Bears away a dozen yards. Then, boom! At the entrance of the cave, a slight tremor occurred, kicking up a wave of dust and airflow. Amidst the dust, the shadow of a giant bear emerged. A silver-brown giant bear, taller and larger than the ordinary Iron Brown Bears, stepped out from the cave. ¡°Bear King!¡± From a dozen yards away, Chen Yu felt a shiver, sensing the formidable blood and energy oppression. Chasing Life Sword! After killing an Iron Brown Bear with one strike, Le Feng leaped into the air, sending a streak of residual light arcing towards the Bear King. Whoosh! The treasured broken sword left only a shallow blood mark on the Bear King¡¯s surface. Roar boom! A shocking roar erupted, accompanied by a whirlwind of dust surging in all directions. Crash! Without seeing the details, Le Feng¡¯s body flew back several yards; fortunately, with his skillful movement technique, he flipped mid-air, landing on a tree. On the tree trunk, a trace of blood appeared at the corner of Le Feng¡¯s mouth. ¡°Junior Brother Yue, are you alright?¡± Ding Jiuhui looked shocked. With Le Feng¡¯s considerable strength, he was struck and sent flying with just one move. ¡°No major issues.¡± Le Feng wiped the blood from his mouth and said in a low voice, ¡°The Bear King¡¯s roar contains a sonic attack, and its defensive power exceeded expectations. Without this damaged treasured sword, even injuring it would be difficult.¡± Chapter 10 - 0010: The Fierce Chen Yu (Seeking recommendations and collections) Chapter 10: Chapter 0010: The Fierce Chen Yu (Seeking recommendations and collections) Editor: Chrissy Bear¡¯s Cave Front. Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui faced the immeasurably powerful Bear King and a scattering of Iron Brown Bears. Their expressions were extremely grave, and their breathing was tense. In the brief skirmish earlier, the sonic attack unleashed by the Bear King had given Le Feng a small setback. Swoosh! Ding Jiuhui leaped onto the tree trunk, standing shoulder to shoulder with Le Feng. ¡°Fortunately, Junior Brother Yue has a broken treasure weapon that can at least scratch the Bear King. Otherwise, I would have turned around and left by now.¡± Ding Jiuhui steadied his emotions and took out a small bottle from his bosom. Inside the bottle was half filled with a purple liquid, faint black bubbles surfacing. ¡°What is this?¡± ¡°Blood Transformation Poison. Fifty Primordial Stones per small bottle, enough to handle ordinary low-tier fierce beasts.¡± Ding Jiuhui¡¯s mouth curled into a cold smile. After speaking, he carefully smeared half of the Blood Transformation Poison from the bottle onto Le Feng¡¯s treasure weapon, the broken sword. Boom! Crack! At this moment, the Bear King below slammed itself a few times, causing the large tree, which two people could barely encircle, to shake violently, with cracks appearing on its branches. ¡°What terrifying strength!¡± The two of them shivered inwardly, exchanging a glance. Le Feng, emboldened by his superior movement technique, soared toward the ground and swung his sword toward a lone Iron Brown Bear. Slash! The sword, coated with Blood Transformation Poison, made a swipe on the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s back neck, causing its body to stiffen, and within moments, it collapsed, dead as a doornail. ¡°This poison is quite potent.¡± Le Feng¡¯s eyes lit up, his confidence in slaying the Bear King increased. With the treasure weapon and Blood Transformation Poison, the lethality of his attack nearly doubled! ¡°Now, as long as the other four guys don¡¯t hold us back, this mission should go smoothly.¡± Ding Jiuhui murmured. At the same moment. The others in the team were each being chased by several Iron Brown Bears, enduring an ordeal. Even the slender girl, having the least pressure, faced with the pursuit of two Iron Brown Bears, was trembling with fear. The speed of Iron Brown Bears was actually not slow, and they could at least tightly chase disciples below the Meridian Passage Stage, with excellent stamina. With the slender girl¡¯s speed, it was difficult to shake off the two Iron Brown Bears behind her. However, the worst off was the pock-faced boy! He was being relentlessly chased by four Iron Brown Bears; even the slightest pause in his stride and he would be pounced on by one of them. Fortunately. His movement technique was decent, and with quick thinking, he utilized the geographical environment, running circles with the four Iron Brown Bears. ¡°There¡¯s no way out! I should have known that those contribution points aren¡¯t so easily earned.¡± The pock-faced boy felt like crying but had no tears left. Once his stamina gave out, what awaited him would be a nightmare. ¡­ Among the four, if anyone was at ease, it was naturally Chen Yu. Swoosh! Swoosh! Chen Yu, like a leopard, dashed through the dense forest, his breathing stable, unlike the others, who were in a panic. Every so often, he purposely paused, worried that the three Iron Brown Bears behind would lose track of him. Thanks to the mysterious transformation from the crystal stone, Chen Yu¡¯s strength and speed far surpassed his past self. Especially his stamina and recovery, he was unafraid of running for a few more hours. Even if it dragged on, he could tire those three Iron Brown Bears to death. ¡°Keeping three Iron Brown Bears busy is no big deal, even if three more came, it would just increase the pressure a bit.¡± Chen Yu pondered deeply. He was no longer thinking about just stalling the three Iron Brown Bears, but how to further eliminate them. If Feng De and the others knew this, who knows what they¡¯d think. Chen Yu had this thought mainly because of his lack of actual combat experience. However, he was now facing three Iron Brown Bears, not one; if it were just one, according to his previous performance, he had a ten percent chance of slaying it. Soon, Chen Yu concocted a plan. There was only one strategy, and that was division! Divide and conquer! Chen Yu¡¯s gaze flickered toward the back: due to his speed, the three Iron Brown Bears chasing him were in a loose formation, with distances between them. ¡°Got it!¡± Chen Yu suddenly remembered a hill outside the dense forest. Before long, Chen Yu led the three Iron Brown Bears out of the dense forest and to the hill. This hill was about two zhang high, with a radius of dozens of zhang, forming an irregular oval shape. Next, Chen Yu circled the oval hill with the three Iron Brown Bears in tow. The plan went smoothly. The Iron Brown Bears, as low-tier fierce beasts, lacked intelligence and were soon confused by Chen Yu, their grouping became separated. ¡°Good!¡± Chen Yu rejoiced inwardly. Having achieved this step, the goal of eliminating the three Iron Brown Bears was halfway accomplished. Swoosh! He leaped, appearing behind one of the Iron Brown Bears. ¡°Iron Plow Fist!¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath, his heart surging with vigorous vital energy and blood, gathering all his strength to unleash a punch. Whoosh! As the punch was delivered, it was like an iron ball roaring, showcasing the power of the Great Success stage of the Iron Plow Fist in full. Moreover, Chen Yu truly unleashed his most pinnacle punch after his body¡¯s transformation! In that instant, the besieged Iron Brown Bear¡¯s fur stood on end. Bam! The back of the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s head erupted in blood, its body dizzy, its vision went black. With just one punch, the Iron Brown Bear was half-dead, losing the ability to resist. ¡°Die!¡± The second punch from Chen Yu sent the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s body crashing to the ground. If the other members of the squad were present, they would surely be shocked beyond measure. Because Chen Yu, alone, had slain an Iron Brown Bear within a few exchanges. Even Ding Jiuhui at the early-stage Meridian Passage couldn¡¯t achieve this; Le Feng, though possibly able to kill an Iron Brown Bear with one strike, relied on the sharpness of his treasure weapon. After dealing with this Iron Brown Bear, there was even less pressure with the remaining two. Chen Yu could dispatch the remaining two Iron Brown Bears with two or three punches each. ¡°It seems that through actual combat, one can indeed provoke combat prowess.¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of accomplishment. Reflecting on when he first faced an Iron Brown Bear, he was somewhat apprehensive, unable to utilize even sixty percent of his full strength. Now, he could practically slaughter any Iron Brown Bear with ease. ¡°Let¡¯s head back and have a look.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s stamina was still very good. Having slain several Iron Brown Bears, he was somewhat addicted. As he approached the dense forest, he heard cries for help. ¡°Help me!¡± A panting voice came from the side; it was the pock-faced boy. At this moment, the pock-faced boy was being hunted by four Iron Brown Bears, looking utterly wretched, as if walking a tightrope on a cliff. ¡°With this boy attracting attention, I can kill more Iron Brown Bears, which means more distributed rewards.¡± Chen Yu made up his mind. Swoosh! Without hesitation, he chased after the scene behind him. Thus, a bizarre scene emerged: The pock-faced boy was running for his life from four Iron Brown Bears, while a youth charged toward the bears with murderous intent. A few breaths later. Boom! The first Iron Brown Bear was slain from behind by Chen Yu. Immediately afterward. The second and third Iron Brown Bears were successively taken out by Chen Yu from behind. Perhaps frightened by Chen Yu¡¯s savage ferocity, the fourth Iron Brown Bear surprisingly turned tail and ran. ¡°You¡­¡± The pock-faced boy looked in awe at Chen Yu, who was covered in blood and exuding a murderous aura; in fact, none of the blood was his own. In the end, the fleeing Iron Brown Bear didn¡¯t escape, with a mournful cry, it fell to the ground, taken out by Chen Yu¡¯s brutal method. The pock-faced boy stood by, his face full of shock and stupor. ¡°Let¡¯s go, have a look inside.¡± Chen Yu, unfazed, calmly headed deeper into the forest. He really wanted to see the Bear King¡¯s great battle. ¡°Bro, I can¡¯t run anymore¡­¡± The pock-faced boy lamented, collapsing to the ground with a ¡°plop.¡± After being chased for half the day by four Iron Brown Bears, he was near exhaustion. Whereas Chen Yu still appeared composed, leisurely entering the forest. On the way. Chen Yu encountered the slender girl; although she faced only two Iron Brown Bears, she was struggling, covered in fragrant sweat. ¡°Brother Chen, lend me a hand.¡± The slender girl exclaimed happily. Without a word, Chen Yu, his face vacant, attacked from behind, taking out the two Iron Brown Bears. He¡¯d already grown accustomed to attacking Iron Brown Bears from behind. Naturally, the slender girl was astonished by Chen Yu¡¯s formidable strength, but her gaze was somewhat peculiar. ¡°Senior Brother Chen Yu, let¡¯s go help Brother Le Feng, shall we?¡± The slender girl pleaded softly. ¡°Help? Just you?¡± Chen Yu glanced sideways at the panting girl dismissively. Measuring she¡¯d barely be enough to fill the gap in Bear King¡¯s teeth. ¡°By our agreement, we don¡¯t need to intervene with the Bear King. Hmm, but helping clean up the battlefield is doable.¡± Chen Yu nodded. The slender girl hummed discontentedly, following Chen Yu toward the bear cave. Roar! Just approaching the Bear King battlefield, they heard the dull, staggering roar, causing their eardrums to tremble and their energy and blood to churn. The slender girl nearly lost her footing. ¡°Huh? This seems like a sonic attack.¡± Chen Yu was utterly unfazed, for his physique could no longer be measured by normal human standards. Hearing this, the slender girl adjusted her breath and covered her ears with her hands; she was only at the Body Refining Stage and couldn¡¯t, like Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui, seal her ears with inner breath. Closer now, they clearly saw the situation. Near the bear cave, lay seven or eight Iron Brown Bear carcasses, with some still oozing dark, poisonous blood. Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui, gasping for air, both bore some wounds. Ding Jiuhui was worse off, nearly kneeling on the ground. On the other side, Le Feng wielding his treasure weapon, staggered as he engaged in guerrilla tactics with the Bear King. The Bear King¡¯s body had many wounds, oozing purplish-black pus, yet its claw swipes and roars remained formidable. ¡°Chen Yu, you¡¯re just in time!¡± Le Feng¡¯s face lit up seeing them, especially upon seeing Chen Yu. As for the slender girl, although her eyes were full of affection and worry, she was overlooked by Le Feng. ¡°What¡¯s this? Junior Brother Yue, not planning to seize the moment and slay this bear?¡± Chen Yu stood aside, showing no intention of helping. The Bear King¡¯s power was far above ordinary Iron Brown Bears; especially in the final moments, a desperate counterattack could be deadly at any time. And as per the prior agreement, he didn¡¯t need to help. Le Feng¡¯s expression faltered, unable to argue, as the prior mutual agreement was clear. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, both Junior Brother Yue and I are injured and exhausted. You just need to help stall the Bear King for a while; once we recover, slaying the Bear King will surely be easy.¡± Ding Jiuhui squeezed out a smile on his face, speaking politely. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 11 - 11: Slay the Bear King Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Slay the Bear King Editor: Chrissy Bear Cave Front. Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui, both Meridian Passage Stage disciples, looked expectantly at Chen Yu. Ding Jiuhui sounded somewhat polite and pleading. The two were quite helpless; despite being well-prepared, they still underestimated the Iron Brown Bear King¡¯s strength. Especially the Bear King¡¯s robust physique. Even though it was poisoned with ¡°Blood Transformation Poison,¡± its combat power hadn¡¯t diminished much. This battle was incredibly difficult. According to Ding Jiuhui¡¯s estimation, to poison the Bear King effectively, the dosage needed to be several times heavier! Fortunately, S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After a prolonged battle, the poison began to seep in. The Bear King¡¯s speed sharply decreased, and its life force slowly dwindled away. But the two¡¯s stamina and even their injuries were becoming unsustainable. At this moment, they only needed someone to hold the Bear King off for a little while. After a short recovery, slaying the Bear King shouldn¡¯t be too hard. ¡°Brother Chen, please lend a hand.¡± The slender girl pleaded pitifully; her heart was only filled with concern for Le Feng, wanting desperately to rush up and help. ¡°You guys,¡± Chen Yu rolled his eyes, ¡°You want a mere ¡®Body Refining Stage¡¯ to handle a Bear King that even the ¡®Meridian Passage Stage¡¯ struggles with? Isn¡¯t this request a bit excessive?¡± Upon hearing this, Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui felt like they had fish bones stuck in their throats. Yet, they couldn¡¯t argue back. It was known that the difference between the Meridian Passage Stage and the Body Refining Stage was substantial, with refined internal energy and developed meridians. Now, they wanted a Body Refining Stage to deal with a Bear King that two Meridian Passage Stage fighters couldn¡¯t match? Was this to stall for time, or to send someone to their death? ¡°Hmph! You¡¯re not just a regular Body Refining Stage! I saw with my own eyes how you easily killed two Iron Brown Bears.¡± The slender girl retorted coldly. Chen Yu only smirked silently. This girl was completely captivated by Le Feng¡¯s charm, deeply entranced, completely forgetting who had come to her rescue earlier. ¡°Brother Chen,¡± Le Feng said while maneuvering around the Bear King, ¡°I know asking you to help delay the Bear King is indeed risky. I won¡¯t let you exert yourself for nothing.¡± Saying this, he took out a booklet from his bosom. Chen Yu was slightly surprised. Le Feng¡¯s movement technique was quite exquisite; even in such a situation, he could still talk to him while dealing with the Bear King. Of course, no matter how brilliant his movement technique was, the problems of stamina and injuries were unsolvable. ¡°My movement technique, as you have seen, is ¡®Cloud Stepping.¡¯ It is a martial art my family acquired at a great cost. Its intricacies are top-notch among mid-level martial arts, even approaching high-level martial arts.¡± Le Feng took a deep breath. Next to him, Ding Jiuhui looked surprised, staring at the ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± booklet, obviously tempted. ¡°Do you want to use this martial art to exchange for my help?¡± Chen Yu asked in surprise. In general, such exquisite martial arts were never taught to outsiders. Its value might not be less than the Bear King¡¯s Gallbladder. ¡°Of course, Brother Chen must ensure to help hold off the Bear King for 15 minutes.¡± Le Feng said gravely. Hearing these words, a trace of a different color appeared on Ding Jiuhui¡¯s face. Thinking carefully, Le Feng¡¯s plan was quite crafty. Stalling for 15 minutes? If it were someone at Le Feng¡¯s level, mid-Meridian Passage Stage, with skilled techniques, it might be doable. But for a Body Refining Stage, it was almost impossible to achieve, and they might even lose their life. In other words, this ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± martial art was merely bait. If Chen Yu agreed, he might not last that long and naturally wouldn¡¯t get the martial art. Moreover, regardless of whether Chen Yu succeeded or not, they would gain some respite time. ¡°Alright, I agree. But you must give me the manual first.¡± Chen Yu said straightforwardly. Le Feng wasn¡¯t surprised. He knew Chen Yu, as a fringe Outer Disciple, was eager for high-level martial arts. Snap! Le Feng extended his hand, tossed the ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± manual to Chen Yu. Chen Yu took the manual, glanced through it, confirmed there were no major issues, and stored it safely. Once the agreement was reached, Le Feng quickly retreated. Bang! Chen Yu picked up a stone from the ground and hurled it at the Bear King¡¯s head. If it were an ordinary person¡¯s strength, the stone would merely scratch the Bear King, failing to draw its attention. Yet his stone made the Bear King howl in a low voice. Roar! The Bear King¡¯s roar, accompanied by a sonic attack, locked its blood-red, icy eyes onto Chen Yu. A shiver ran through Chen Yu, his skin chilled. The massive creature before him was indeed the greatest threat he had ever faced in his life. The sonic wave made Chen Yu¡¯s blood and energy churn, his eardrums humming. But he was prepared. He took a deep breath, his heart thumping forcefully, instantly calming his entire body¡¯s energy and blood. Leap! Chen Yu lightly leaped, maintaining a distance of about two zhang from the Bear King. Howl-roar! As the Bear King charged, dust flew, leaving a trench in the ground. Its mighty power was enough to sap ordinary Body Refining Stage fighters of their fighting spirit. Chen Yu, however, remained unflustered, as agile as a leopard, leaping in the dust, at times using nearby trees for leverage. Le Feng and his companions took the opportunity to retreat dozens of zhang away. ¡°This Chen Yu¡¯s speed and reactions are really something, not at all like a Body Refining Stage.¡± Ding Jiuhui commented. ¡°Let¡¯s see how long he can hold on.¡± Le Feng watched with a look of interest. They often had to use internal energy to seal their ears against the occasional sonic attacks when facing the Bear King. Unknowingly, this consumed a lot of energy during the battle against the Bear King. However, Chen Yu had no such concern. Time slowly passed. In the dusty battlefield, that agile figure constantly maneuvered and leaped, growing more and more composed. Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui showed more astonishment on their faces. It was utterly unexpected! As time passed, Chen Yu seemed to handle the Bear King increasingly effortlessly. During this time, the Bear King attempted to escape once, only to be intercepted by Chen Yu¡¯s reversed airborne punch, striking its hind brain. Under normal circumstances, his punch would not cause the Bear King much harm. But after the brutal battle, the Bear King¡¯s head was riddled with wounds and poisoned with Blood Transformation Poison. This punch made it stumble and roar in agony. Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui changed color again. Leap! At a certain moment, a figure quickly flashed towards the two of them. ¡°15 minutes have passed. It¡¯s up to you now.¡± The figure was Chen Yu. Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui exchanged glances, sighed, and stood up to face the Bear King. The two had regained some physical strength, and their injuries had stabilized. At this moment, dealing with the Bear King, who was at the end of its strength, wasn¡¯t too difficult. Slash-screech! Especially Le Feng¡¯s treasured broken sword further enlarged the wounds on the Bear King, whose pained roars echoed in the woods. Seeing it unfold, The Bear King¡¯s life was finally nearing its end. ¡°Roar¡ª¡ª¡± In the final moment, the Bear King desperately lunged at Le Feng, seemingly aware of its impending doom. The last counterattack was a bit faster than usual. Le Feng shouted in alarm. After battling for so long and severely injured, he was exhausted. It was impossible to escape unharmed. ¡°Brother Le, watch out¡ª¡ª¡± A slender figure rushed from behind, wielding a silver whip, striking the Bear King. Crack! The whip landed squarely on the Bear King¡¯s face, even hitting an eye. The attacker was the slender girl, who by now understood how to target the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s vulnerable spots through the experience in battle. The Bear King, hit on the face, opened its mouth and howled. ¡°Good opportunity.¡± Le Feng thrust his sword, piercing straight into the Bear King¡¯s mouth and through its throat in one swift motion. Previously, he had tried to attack the Bear King¡¯s throat, but it was hard to penetrate. This close-range strike through its mouth went seamlessly. The Bear King, dealt a fatal blow, let out a heart-wrenching scream, its paws flailing wildly. Roll! Le Feng reacted quickly, rolling on the ground. After all, now that this strike had been landed, the Bear King was doomed and there was no need to entangle further. Yet, While he dodged this strike, the slender girl who was helping from the side wasn¡¯t so fortunate. ¡°Ah¡­¡± The slender girl screamed as her delicate body was pierced by the Bear King¡¯s massive paw. Her impaled body dangled in the air, barely struggling, as blood quickly stained her entirely. ¡°Le Bi¡­¡± She looked at Le Feng in disbelief, full of unwillingness, before closing her eyes. Silence engulfed the scene. The Bear King¡¯s last counterattack took the life of a young girl. Chen Yu and Ding Jiuhui showed a hint of pity; Le Feng gritted his teeth, breathing heavily, not sparing a glance at the girl¡¯s body. After a moment, With a thunderous crash, the Bear King¡¯s bloodied, massive body fell to the ground with a boom. ¡°Finally slain¡­¡± Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui let out a long sigh of relief, a hint of joy in their eyes. Once they obtained the ¡°Bear Gallbladder Heart,¡± their chances of breaking through their current realm would significantly increase. But just then, A distant roar resonated from deeper in the woods, no less intimidating than the Iron Brown Bear King. ¡°Not good! It¡¯s another beast, perhaps on par with the Bear King,¡± Le Feng¡¯s expression darkened. Ordinarily, beasts have territorial instincts. This area belonged to the Bear King, and other beasts wouldn¡¯t intrude unless they were of equal or superior rank. ¡°Perhaps the heavy scent of blood here attracted another beast of the same level.¡± Chen Yu surmised. Hurry! Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui quickly sliced into the Bear King¡¯s body to extract its gallbladder. In their current condition, facing another beast of the Bear King¡¯s caliber would be doomed. ¡°Go!¡± After extracting the gallbladder and slicing off the Bear¡¯s paw, they swiftly evacuated the bear cave area, dashing toward the forest¡¯s edge. Moments after they left, Swish! Swish! Two figures appeared on the mountainside above the bear cave. One was a scarred young man with a sword on his back; the other was a glamorous woman in a floral dress. ¡°Hehe, what a good show we just witnessed.¡± The woman in the floral dress spoke with an amused look, gazing in the direction Le Feng and the others had left, ¡°That boy is truly heartless; to seize the best opportunity to kill the Bear King, he let the girl ready to assist him die at the Bear King¡¯s hands.¡± ¡°What¡¯s so strange about it? To become strong, one inevitably steps on countless bones.¡± The scarred young man with the sword said indifferently. ¡°However,¡± The young man murmured, ¡°These few novice fellows showed some decent prowess. And they¡¯re probably just low-ranked Outer Disciples; the foundation of the Yunyue Sect is not to be underestimated.¡± ¡°What? Are you considering changing our original plan? The two of us, the ¡®Flower Sword Double Evil,¡¯ shouldn¡¯t fear a mere Yunyue Sect.¡± The woman in the floral dress was unconcerned. ¡°I intended to pressure the upper echelons of the Yunyue Sect to trade a certain amount of ¡®Heavenly Meteorite Iron¡¯ to repair my ¡®Cloud Evil Sword.¡¯ But watching these juniors, I suspect the Yunyue Sect isn¡¯t as simple as it appears. There might indeed be an old master of that level.¡± The scarred young man explained. Just as the woman was about to speak, a terrifying roar echoed not far away. A ¡°Flower Pattern Giant Leopard,¡± its size nearing that of the Bear King, leapt forth, eyeing the two on the mountainside menacingly. Judging by its prowess, this Flower Pattern Giant Leopard was not inferior to the Bear King and was even faster. If Le Feng and his companions faced this speedy leopard-like beast, they would likely struggle to escape. However, the woman remained unfazed, gently pointing with her delicate fingers. In an instant, A bizarre, dazzling aura emanated from her fingertips, striking the Flower Pattern Giant Leopard with a ¡°poof.¡± A horrifying scene unfolded. Buzz-swish! An array of radiant spots blossomed on the giant leopard, instantly piercing its body with countless blood holes. Before the leopard could even wail, its body transformed into a pool of blood. This little episode didn¡¯t affect their conversation. ¡°More importantly, my ¡®Spirit Rat¡¯ sensed a terrifying presence nearby that filled it with dread¡­¡± In the palm of the scarred young man was a quivering purple-haired rat. ¡°My Spirit Rat is a mutant, its sense of smell extremely keen. It has helped me evade disasters several times. But this time, it¡¯s more frightened than ever before.¡± The scarred young man¡¯s words alarmed the woman. She knew very well the special ability of this mutant Spirit Rat, ¡°What exactly does it sense that terrifies the Spirit Rat, especially when those few youngsters were around? We need to be cautious on this Yunyue Sect trip¡­¡± Chapter 12 - 0012 Unexpected Surprise Chapter 12: Chapter 0012 Unexpected Surprise Editor: Chrissy Outside the dense forest. Five people ran swiftly toward the outskirts of the ¡°Yunyuan Mountain Range,¡± looking as if they wished to leave this place as soon as possible. ¡°Hmm?¡± As soon as they ran out of the forest, Chen Yu paused, a trace of confusion in his eyes. Just in that instant, the invisible aura of fierce evil he felt earlier abruptly stopped. If he guessed correctly, that aura should belong to a fierce beast as powerful as the Iron Brown Bear King. ¡°Everyone, don¡¯t stop. If that powerful beast from behind is a speed-type, it might catch up with us,¡± Le Feng reminded. Two hours later. The group reached the edge of the Yunyuan Mountain Range, finding the place where their horses had been stationed earlier. ¡°Finally out of danger.¡± Ding Jiuhui exhaled a sigh of relief, unable to help but glance back in the direction of the forest bear cave. The danger of this mission was certainly not small, originally having a team of six, with one losing their life to the Bear King¡¯s Claw. However, everyone tacitly avoided mentioning the death of the ¡°slender girl.¡± Chen Yu recalled the details of the slender girl¡¯s death, always feeling something was amiss: was she just foolish, or did Le Feng truly overlook her safety at the time? However. None of this mattered anymore. An Outer Disciple was just the lowest member of the sect¡¯s pyramid; losing one or two in a mission was common. Generally, in incidents like these, the sect would only symbolically inquire briefly. Often, only when an Inner Sect Disciple died would the upper echelons of the Yunyue Sect send personnel to investigate. ¡°Before returning to the sect, should we distribute our rewards?¡± Chen Yu suggested. At the mention of rewards, the people present felt a hint of excitement and anticipation. ¡°That¡¯s necessary,¡± Le Feng nodded. A moment later. The bear gallbladders and bear claws each had were placed in front of them. After tallying, there were over forty bear gallbladders and one hundred sixty or seventy bear claws, which could be exchanged for at least five thousand contribution points; of course, this did not include the Bear King¡¯s Gallbladder and Bear King¡¯s Claw. Chen Yu estimated that the value of the Bear King¡¯s Gallbladder and Bear King¡¯s Claw was not inferior to the sheer quantity of the former. After a discussion. The benefits from the ordinary bear gallbladders and bear claws were divided into ten shares. Chen Yu made the greatest contribution, having killed the most ordinary Iron Brown Bears among those in the Body Refining Stage, even more than Ding Jiuhui. Thus, he received seventy percent of the share alone. Feng De and the pockmarked-faced youth had limited contributions, each receiving fifteen percent of the share, without any objections. Getting seventy percent of the share already surpassed Chen Yu¡¯s expectations. According to his initial expectations, receiving around sixty percent would have been sufficient. Soon, he understood the reason. Le Feng and another had split the share belonging to the slender girl among the three of them. With everyone receiving more, there was naturally no further questioning about the slender girl¡¯s death. On the other hand. Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui also reached an agreement. ¡°For this mission, I deployed a treasure and even provided the ¡®Cloud Stepping Technique.¡¯ I should at least get two-thirds of the Bear King¡¯s Gallbladder,¡± Le Feng stated calmly. ¡°For being able to slay the Bear King, Brother Yue was instrumental; as your junior brother, how could I object?¡± Ding Jiuhui chuckled. Indeed, Le Feng was the main force in this mission, bearing a huge cost. ¡°But I didn¡¯t expect Brother Yue was willing to give the ¡®Cloud Stepping Technique¡¯ to that kid,¡± Ding Jiuhui remarked in surprise. The ¡°Cloud Stepping Technique,¡± a light-body martial art, was top-notch among its peers, perhaps as valuable as the Bear King¡¯s Gallbladder. Even Ding Jiuhui was quite tempted by this light-body martial art. ¡°As long as one can enter the Inner Sect, offering up a mid-level martial art is nothing,¡± Le Feng remarked lightly. In truth, he was somewhat frustrated and pained inside. According to his estimation, for Chen Yu, at the Body Refining Stage, to hold off the Bear King for 15 minutes seemed an almost impossible task. ¡°Oh? I understand now, Junior Brother Yue aims for the ¡®Outer Betournament¡¯ three months later.¡± Ding Jiuhui suddenly realized. In the Yunyue Sect, the Outer Section held an annual ¡°Outer Betournament.¡± According to sect rules: anyone who secures the ¡°first place¡± can unconditionally enter the Inner Sect and become an Inner Sect Disciple! Moreover, during the Outer Betournament, certain Sect Elders would spectate. Typically, the top ten performers in the Betournament had a chance to be noticed by an elder and enter the Inner Sect. Based on past experiences, besides the first place, the top three generally had a solid chance to enter the Inner Sect. ¡°Exactly!¡± Le Feng did not deny it, and a surge of confidence was evident in his words: ¡°I¡¯m determined to secure a victory in the Outer Betournament.¡± In terms of martial aptitude, he was considered among the geniuses in the Outer Sect. But his only weakness was his relatively short tenure compared to Chen Yu, joining six months later. Consequently, his cultivation was still not on par with the top disciples in the Outer Sect. This time, however, he acquired the Bear King¡¯s Gallbladder, which exceeded expectations in quality; advancing to the Late-stage Meridian Passage should be smooth sailing. ¡°Then I offer my congratulations in advance,¡± Ding Jiuhui smiled in congratulation, his words more courteous and complimentary. Once Le Feng advanced to the Late-stage Meridian Passage, his strength would greatly increase. Plus, he possessed a treasure, making him a formidable contender in the ¡°Outer Betournament.¡± ¡°Outer Betournament?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s hearing far surpassed ordinary people; although the two intentionally lowered their voices, he still picked up on some key words. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He had heard of the Outer Betournament. In fact, he had witnessed one or two before, although he hadn¡¯t qualified to participate. To participate in the Outer Betournament, one needed at least to reach the Meridian Passage Stage. Back then, while observing the Betournament, he marveled at the intense and thrilling duels among the powerful disciples. ¡°With three months until this year¡¯s Betournament, I wonder if I¡¯ll be able to participate,¡± Chen Yu thought silently. It was, after all, a major event held once a year by the entire sect, significantly meaningful to Outer Disciples. However, he couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly, not having even broken through to the Meridian Passage Stage yet. Fortunately. He reaped considerable profits from this mission, securing seventy percent of the share, translating to over 3,500 contribution points. Such a wealth of contribution points should suffice for acquiring a mid-level or better martial art. Once back, his goal was to break through to the Meridian Passage Stage! Half a day later. The group of five rode horses back to the sect, heading straight to the Sect Affairs Hall. Within a grand hall at the Sect Affairs Hall. ¡°Hmm? Your haul this time isn¡¯t bad. These bear gallbladders and bear claws are of superior quality.¡± An elder in a gray robe, a keen glint in his eyes, stared at the spoils before him. Soon. He noticed the Bear King¡¯s Gallbladder and Bear King¡¯s Claw that Le Feng and his companion produced. The elderly man¡¯s eyes lit up, a look of approval on his face: ¡°With your abilities, to have slain the Iron Brown Bear King? Normally, without the cooperation of two disciples at the Late-stage Meridian Passage and several at the Meridian Passage Stage, success would be improbable.¡± ¡°Senior, we lost one disciple during this mission,¡± Chen Yu reminded. ¡°What? Only one Outer Disciple lost? You returning alive is already commendable.¡± The elder waved it off, not even blinking. Chen Yu and the others were at a loss. How could he say ¡°only¡± one Outer Disciple was lost? From the elder¡¯s words, it seemed this was within his expectations. ¡°Ahem! Was the deceased a disciple at the Late-stage Meridian Passage?¡± The elder seemed to realize his misstep. Soon. He reviewed a mission list and realized the deceased was a female disciple at the Body Refining Stage, dismissing it: ¡°Very well, I¡¯ll report this to the sect¡¯s high-ranking members.¡± Even the slowest could detect his perfunctory attitude. The death of an Outer Disciple at the Body Refining Stage, an unofficial member, likely wouldn¡¯t even prompt an inquiry from the sect. Chen Yu felt a chill, acutely aware of an Outer Disciple¡¯s low status within the sect. Only by becoming an Inner Sect Disciple could one begin to receive the sect¡¯s earnest attention and even some cultivation. A moment later. The spoils in the hands of a few were exchanged for contribution points and Primordial Stones. Among them, bear gallbladders could be exchanged for contribution points and a small amount of Primordial Stones. ¡°Contribution points, totaling three thousand seven hundred sixty; substandard Primordial Stones, one hundred sixty-five pieces. Not bad, young fellow¡­¡± The elder, somewhat surprised, glanced at Chen Yu. Thus was Chen Yu¡¯s harvest. As a steward of the Sect Affairs Hall, the elder naturally understood that typical mission teams allocated profits according to contribution. ¡°Thank you, senior.¡± Chen Yu beamed, especially when holding the substandard Primordial Stones. These Primordial Stones acted as currency in the sect world, applicable not only in the Yunyue Sect but still useful when taken outside. Contribution points, however, were restricted to internal use within the sect. ¡°Alright, everyone, disperse. We¡¯ll reconnect for the next mission.¡± In front of the Sect Affairs Hall, Ding Jiuhui laughed heartily. The group, bearing tired bodies, returned to their respective residences. Chen Yu planned to rest well for the night and visit the ¡°Heavenly Martial Pavilion¡± tomorrow to select a primary cultivation technique. Returning to his residence. Chen Yu remained quite excited, contemplating the uses of the fortune in Primordial Stones and contribution points he held. Firstly, with over 3,700 contribution points, he more than had enough to exchange for a mid-level martial art; apart from a primary cultivation technique, he could choose another mid-level martial art. As for the Primordial Stones, their uses were even greater. They could be used to purchase rare materials and spiritual medicines, assisting in cultivation breakthroughs, and could even be used outside to acquire powerful weapons and armor to equip himself. Chen Yu envied Le Feng¡¯s treasure. A treasure significantly enhanced one¡¯s attack power, an impressive feat. In this mission, had they not had that treasure, slaying the Bear King would have been nearly impossible. However, Chen Yu¡¯s current quantity of Primordial Stones was far from enough to purchase a treasure, even a damaged one. Knock knock! Suddenly, a knock on the door interrupted Chen Yu¡¯s thoughts. ¡°Law Enforcers?¡± Opening the door, Chen Yu was surprised to find two black-robed Law Enforcers, causing his heart to skip a beat. The last time these enforcers came, Chen Yu handed over two pieces of meteoric iron fragments; he still felt a bit resentful about it, especially after witnessing the power of a treasure. ¡°Chen Yu. We¡¯re here today under orders from the sect to provide additional compensation to those who handed over the meteoric iron,¡± one slightly portly Law Enforcer said with a smile. ¡°Compensation?¡± Chen Yu was taken aback, totally unexpected. Compensation after turning over meteoric iron? ¡°Yes, quite a generous compensation. You turned in two pieces of meteoric iron fragments, and the sect is compensating you with six thousand contribution points.¡± The other youthful Law Enforcer was one who had come before. ¡°Six thousand?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart skipped a beat, leaving him momentarily speechless. (Two updates down, as the new week approaches, the first push for the leaderboard in ¡°Eternal Heart¡± begins. Fast Food will add another chapter at midnight. Please help with recommendations and collections to boost the popularity!!) Chapter 13 - 0013 Heavenly Martial Pavilion (Seeking Recommendations and Collections) Chapter 13: Chapter 0013 Heavenly Martial Pavilion (Seeking Recommendations and Collections) Editor: Chrissy ¡°Six thousand?¡± Chen Yu was overjoyed, but he couldn¡¯t believe his ears. The two law enforcers exchanged a subtle glance and smiled. ¡°Chen Yu, take this token. You can go to the Sect Affairs Hall to exchange them for the corresponding contribution points.¡± The plump law enforcer handed two small tokens to Chen Yu. ¡°Thank you, Law Enforcement Lord.¡± Chen Yu finally came to his senses and quickly expressed his gratitude. The two law enforcers did not linger and left Chen Yu¡¯s residence in a hurry. Swish! Swish! The two law enforcers leaped dozens of yards away and stopped in a corner. ¡°Brother Zhu, here are your ten genuine yuan stones.¡± The plump law enforcer took out ten genuine yuan stones and handed them to the young law enforcer with a smile. These ten genuine yuan stones were lustrous and of far better quality than the inferior stones Chen Yu had obtained. ¡°Ha ha, thank you.¡± The young law enforcer said knowingly. ¡°As it should be. By taking these twenty genuine yuan stones, we¡¯re indirectly protecting that kid.¡± The plump law enforcer waved his hand. At this moment, if Chen Yu were present, he might have felt the urge to curse loudly. So, the sect¡¯s reward wasn¡¯t just contribution points. It also included twenty genuine yuan stones. ¡°Indeed. Twenty genuine yuan stones can exchange for at least two thousand inferior ones. For an Outer Disciple, that¡¯s a significant amount. If mishandled, it could truly lead to deadly troubles.¡± The young law enforcer nodded. The two took part of Chen Yu¡¯s reward and even found a righteous excuse. ¡°Heh heh, the batch of meteorite iron the sect acquired this time is said to be of excellent quality. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t be so generous, rewarding even a few Outer Disciples.¡± The plump law enforcer laughed. ¡°However, this batch of meteorite iron has attracted the attention of several nearby sects, including some renowned rogue cultivators. Especially the rival sect, ¡®Iron Sword Sect,¡¯ which outright demanded our sect trade half of the meteorite iron with them¡­¡± The young law enforcer sighed. ¡°Iron Sword Sect?¡± The plump law enforcer sneered, ¡°Most of the martial arts in that sect are inclined toward sword weapons. If they were to obtain a large amount of meteorite iron and produce some sword dao treasures, that would be unacceptable!¡± ¡­ The next morning. Chen Yu woke up early, feeling refreshed. He had already gone to the Sect Affairs Hall yesterday with the two tokens and exchanged them for six thousand contribution points. Adding the three thousand seven hundred from tasks and the over one hundred he usually accumulated, Chen Yu¡¯s total contribution points were now nearing ten thousand! ¡°With nearly ten thousand contribution points, exchanging for several mid-level martial arts is more than enough.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s goal changed. With nearly ten thousand contribution points on hand, mid-level martial arts could no longer satisfy him. Soon. Chen Yu arrived at the sect¡¯s important place, the Heavenly Martial Pavilion. The Heavenly Martial Pavilion was the critical place within the Yunyue Sect for exchanging martial arts and cultivation techniques. Here, the only way to exchange for techniques was with contribution points. The pavilion before him was ancient and unassuming, divided into four levels. In front of the pavilion, there were stationed guards; from Chen Yu¡¯s perception, the aura each guard emitted surpassed that of the previously slain Iron Brown Bear King. ¡°These guards¡¯ cultivation levels are probably at least at the ¡®Organ Refining Stage.''¡± Chen Yu thought with awe. Martial Arts initiation was divided into three stages, the Body Refining Stage, the Meridian Passage Stage, and the Organ Refining Stage. The first stage, the ¡°Body Refining Stage,¡± as the name suggests, is about strengthening the body and flesh, the most superficial level. At this stage, like Chen Yu and Feng De, their physical quality surpassed that of ordinary people, capable of killing tigers and leopards. The second stage, the ¡°Meridian Passage Stage,¡± focused on refining the ¡°inner breath¡± from the powerful body and blood and starting to explore the meridians, stimulating the body¡¯s potential. People at this stage had mastered considerable martial strength, far exceeding ordinary people, capable of fighting fierce beasts. The third stage, the ¡°Organ Refining Stage,¡± involved further strengthening the internal organs based on opening up the meridians, allowing the body to undergo transformation, resulting in a significant leap in physical quality! It could be said that once one reached the Organ Refining Stage, it marked the beginning of the body¡¯s transformation, as well as a leap in strength. It was said that experts at the Organ Refining Stage had refined their inner breath to the extent it could injure others from a distance, reaching levels where they could shatter iron and stone. ¡°These guards, with just a flick of their inner qi, could kill those at the Body Refining Stage.¡± Naturally, Chen Yu was full of veneration, not daring to act unusually. He took a deep breath and stepped into the first floor of the Heavenly Martial Pavilion. On the first floor, he had come once before when he had just entered the sect and chosen the low-level martial art ¡°Iron Plow Fist¡± for free. However, the martial arts on the first floor were limited to low and mid-level. Chen Yu cast a glance at some mid-level martial arts; among them, a few even tempted him. ¡°Tiger Evil Fist,¡± fierceness and might like a tiger, cultivating to the extreme, the fist power could manifest the image of evil tiger qi; this martial arts included the Tiger Evil Heart Method, refining inner qi with the might of the evil tiger, capable of shaking the enemy¡¯s spirit. Exchange Contribution Points: One thousand eight. Generally, mid-level martial arts were valued at just over a thousand, but this ¡°Tiger Evil Fist¡± was as high as one thousand eight. This martial art had a main mental method for cultivation. If trained on the foundation of Chen Yu¡¯s original ¡°Iron Plow Fist,¡± with similar style and essence, it would be a suitable upgrade in cultivation techniques. In the past, this was the mid-level martial arts Chen Yu had dreamed of. However, having now acquired many contribution points, Chen Yu¡¯s perspective and requirements had changed, and he was not ready to make a decision. Where his gaze landed, he saw the finest, even top-tier, of mid-level martial arts. ¡°Seven Star Steps,¡± a marvelous movement technique that steals the mystery of the seven stars; cultivated to Great Success, one could easily contend with two or three of the same tier and remain undefeated. This martial art has a corresponding movement mental method, with a longer breath when using the Light Body Skill to travel. Exchange Contribution Points: One thousand five. This was a movement martial art, but in terms of intricacy, it could not surpass the ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± Chen Yu had obtained. The ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± obtained from Le Feng, in terms of its intricacy, was close to high-level martial arts and should even be slightly superior to the ¡°Seven Star Steps¡± here. Chen Yu found that the low-level martial arts on the first floor generally required over a hundred contribution points, rarely exceeding three hundred. Meanwhile, mid-level martial arts generally required over a thousand, and the higher ones did not exceed two thousand, with two thousand or so already considered top-tier in the same tier. ¡°Better go to the second floor to see high-level martial arts.¡± Chen Yu anticipated silently. Many of the mid-level martial arts on the first floor tempted him, and some used to be what he had longed for. ¡°Youngster.¡± Just as he stepped onto the stairs, a voice sounded in Chen Yu¡¯s ears. At some point, an old, red-faced man appeared beside him, with a large black mole on his forehead. This person¡¯s appearance was not grotesque, but just enough to be a bit comical, and his sudden emergence indeed startled Chen Yu. ¡°Senior, what advice do you have?¡± Chen Yu asked respectfully. The person appeared beside him without any sign, a level of skill even experts at the Organ Refining Stage might not achieve. This person might belong to the higher-ups in the sect. ¡°You don¡¯t know that as an Outer Disciple, you are not allowed to enter the second floor.¡± The red-faced elder squinted and said. What? Chen Yu was a bit surprised since he didn¡¯t know this. However, with such a rule, he wasn¡¯t too surprised. The sect felt to him like a strict pyramidal hierarchy. Each level had its corresponding permissions that were difficult to bypass. ¡°According to the rules, Outer Disciples wishing to enter the second floor must first pay one thousand contribution points and are limited to two hours. If exceeded, additional contribution points are required.¡± The red-faced elder stated expressionlessly. ¡°One thousand contribution points, I can pay, Senior.¡± Chen Yu let out a sigh of relief. Now, with almost ten thousand contribution points to his name, he felt confident. ¡°Oh?¡± The red-faced elder was a bit surprised. One thousand contribution points to enter the second floor was just an ¡°entry fee,¡± not something an ordinary Outer Disciple could afford. He could not help but squint, giving Chen Yu another glance. However. With that look, a gleam flashed in the red-faced elder¡¯s eyes. Swish! Chen Yu only felt his vision blur, and the next moment found his body lifted into the air; then, his joints were pinched a few times by the red-faced elder. Finally. Chen Yu even felt a strange force permeating his body; at that moment, his whole body, blood and qi, were momentarily halted. ¡°What a pity.¡± The red-faced elder let go of Chen Yu and sighed, ¡°Your physique is good, and your strength should be very strong; in fact, the stability of your foundation is even better than some Inner Sect Disciples.¡± What was going on? Chen Yu was confused; this senior was sighing yet praising him at the same time. ¡°It¡¯s just that your aptitude for martial arts is rather ordinary. Judging by aptitude levels, it should be between ordinary body and Spiritual Body, more appropriately termed ¡®Half Spirit Body.''¡± The red-faced elder explained. Half Spirit Body? Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help recall the examination when he had first joined the sect. At that time, the elder examining his aptitude had a very indifferent expression; however, when examining Mu Xueqing, he showed clear delight. ¡°Of course, you need not be discouraged. The full extent of a person¡¯s aptitude can best be seen after the ¡®Meridian Passage Stage.¡¯ Many special physiques reveal themselves only later on.¡± The red-faced elder¡¯s expression softened. ¡°Thank you, Senior, for the guidance.¡± Chen Yu felt enlightened; the scene during the ¡°entry assessment¡± he initially didn¡¯t understand now made sense. Mu Xueqing¡¯s early admission to the Inner Sect was probably due to an exceptional aptitude. The reason that some low-aptitude individuals were not excluded upon entry might be to avoid missing out on those with special physiques. After all, genuinely potential-rich or specially-physiqued individuals would not find passing the Meridian Passage Stage difficult. Soon, Chen Yu took out his Identity Token, paying the red-faced elder a thousand contribution points. This Identity Token was specially crafted, containing some simple information. ¡°Oh! This kid¡¯s net worth isn¡¯t small indeed.¡± The red-faced elder¡¯s eyes showed more interest, watching Chen Yu step onto the second floor. The information on the Identity Token was generally obscure, such that even mid-level stewards in the sect couldn¡¯t see the exact numbers. But this red-faced elder¡¯s status in the sect was evidently exceptional. As Chen Yu stepped onto the second floor, a man and woman walked into the Heavenly Martial Pavilion¡¯s entrance. The pair was a handsome man and a beautiful woman. The man was in his twenties, clad in a silk robe with golden patterns, exuding an invisible air of nobility and arrogance. His attire did not follow the uniform of the Outer Disciples. According to sect rules, even standard Inner Sect Disciples had to wear the appropriate uniform. ¡°Xueqing, you truly have no time to accompany this prince to the ¡®Hidden Lake Conference¡¯? This time, there will be many rare treasures up for auction at the conference.¡± The man¡¯s clear voice carried a hint of firmness. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Seventh Prince, Xueqing plans to choose a movement martial art at the ¡®Heavenly Martial Pavilion,¡¯ truly no time.¡± The young woman¡¯s voice was sweet, and her waterfall-like hair, even just the soft curves on her side, resembled a bright scenic view. (Requesting recommendations, collection, clicks, support¡­ Every data point can increase popularity. I hope fellow readers can help ¡°The Eternal Heart¡± in its first ranking attempt. Quick Meal thanks you~~~~) Chapter 14 - 0014 Copper Statue Technique Chapter 14: Chapter 0014 Copper Statue Technique Editor: Chrissy At this moment, when Mu Xueqing faced the noble man in front of her, her tone carried a hint of helplessness, yet she dared not easily offend him. Because the other party was Chu Country¡¯s ¡°Seventh Prince,¡± with a noble status, and the powerful energy of the royal family behind him could affect the rise and fall of her own family. Families like the top three in Xiangyang City were completely beneath their notice. At the same moment, Chen Yu had taken a step forward and entered the second floor of the Heavenly Martial Pavilion. The space on the second floor was smaller, and the martial arts manuals placed here were reduced by more than half compared to the first floor. However, most of the martial arts here were high-level, and there were even a few top-level ones, requiring an exorbitant amount of contribution points. ¡°Surprising Swallow Sword,¡± a sword that strikes like a startling swallow, exorcising demons and slaying monsters! When this sword technique is cultivated to great success, it can cut through water and harm people across a riverbank. At the pinnacle of mastery, it can condense into an indestructible ¡°Surprising Swallow Sword Qi,¡± which aids in breaking through to the Qi Transformation Realm! Redemption contribution points: Fifteen thousand After reading the introduction, Chen Yu felt a chill in his heart. The power of this martial art was terrifying. Once achieved, it could instantly kill an Iron Brown Bear King. Its ultimate state of perfection might even surpass the Organ Refining Stage and enter a broader realm. However, being a top-level martial art, its fifteen thousand contribution points were beyond Chen Yu¡¯s ability to pay. Chen Yu shook his head, his gaze searching momentarily before fixing on a ¡°high-level martial art¡± that suited him. ¡°Cloud Evil Fist,¡± a branch of Yunyue Sect¡¯s ruling Cultivation Technique ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill.¡± When combined with the Cloud Evil Heart Method, the fist technique can generate the power of evil qi, enhancing the power of the fist with the might to sweep through armies. The more the practitioner kills, the stronger the integration with evil qi. If cultivated to the extreme, there is a chance to condense ¡®Cloud Evil True Qi,¡¯ which can crush gold and shatter iron, and any flesh or blood touched by it will immediately corrode, displaying unparalleled dominance! Moreover, this skill can subsequently advance to practice the true ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill.¡± Redemption contribution points: Six thousand After reading the introduction, Chen Yu¡¯s eyes lit up instantly. As a high-level martial art, the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± was so domineering in power that it almost rivaled top-level martial arts. Additionally, the progression of this Cultivation Technique could lead to the choice of Yunyue Sect¡¯s ruling Cultivation Technique ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill¡±! Compared to other high-level martial arts that required four or five thousand contribution points, the cost-effectiveness of ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± was extraordinarily high. But soon, Chen Yu saw the reason. There was a note below the introduction of ¡°Cloud Evil Fist.¡± It stated: This skill has certain drawbacks. Since it is not the original entry-level of the ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill,¡± it is easy for practitioners to have their minds influenced by evil qi during practice, risking deviation and insanity. Non-willful individuals are advised to learn cautiously. Upon seeing this, Chen Yu could not help but feel a bit hesitant. The power of ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± was domineering, and its cost-effectiveness was high, but its drawbacks posed a life-threatening risk. Immediately, Chen Yu searched for other high-level martial arts. The martial arts on the second floor were all high-level or even a few top-level ones, and their number was not large. Among them, Chen Yu did not have enough contribution points for the top-level martial arts. As for high-level martial arts, they generally required four to five thousand contribution points, and their power and prospects were not as good as ¡°Cloud Evil Fist.¡± Of course, there were high-level martial arts that were on par with ¡°Cloud Evil Fist.¡± ¡°Golden Wave Saber,¡± like a golden wave when drawn, sweeping through autumn leaves. This saber technique is balanced in offense and defense. When cultivated to great success, the saber waves can cut bridges and waterfalls; the ultimate condensation of ¡®Golden Pattern Blade Radiance¡¯ can cut people through walls and almost rival Postnatal True Qi! Redemption contribution points: Seven thousand In high-level martial arts, this saber technique was also outstanding, and its power was not much inferior to ¡°Cloud Evil Fist.¡± The important thing was that this saber technique was balanced in offense and defense without any drawbacks. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, unfortunately, it was a saber technique. The best advancement Cultivation Technique for Chen Yu would focus on fists and palms. The style and meaning of ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± also fit well as an advancement for the ¡°Iron Plow Fist.¡± ¡°Among the Cultivation Techniques that suit me, the power and cost-effectiveness of ¡®Cloud Evil Fist¡¯ are higher.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flickered. Just as he was about to make a decision, a voice came from behind. ¡°Xueqing, it seems that your contribution points are a bit lacking to exchange for ¡®Wind Shadow Steps.¡¯ Would you like me to give you two thousand contribution points?¡± The voice of the Seventh Prince came through. ¡°Thank you for your kind offer, Your Highness. ¡®Wind Shadow Steps,¡¯ being the best high-level movement technique here, I am only a bit more than a thousand contribution points short. Going out for a task should be more than sufficient,¡± Mu Xueqing courteously responded. Hmm? Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but turn around, just in time to see the captivating girl in his memory. ¡°Brother Chen?¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s graceful figure stiffened, and her bright eyes happened to meet Chen Yu¡¯s. When she first entered the second floor, she noticed that silhouette, but only found it somewhat familiar and did not recognize Chen Yu. At this moment, the changes in Chen Yu¡¯s image slightly surprised her. It¡¯s only been a little over ten days, and the boy, who was once naive in her impression, had grown a few inches taller, with a whiter and more radiant complexion; his aura and demeanor exuded an indescribable masculinity and competence. It even reached a point where Mu Xueqing almost didn¡¯t recognize him at first glance. Perhaps even Chen Yu himself hadn¡¯t realized that after merging with a mysterious heart, his body and mind had undergone a complete transformation from the inside out. At that instant, Mu Xueqing¡¯s heart couldn¡¯t help but skip a few beats. ¡°So Xueqing is also here to choose martial arts.¡± Chen Yu calmed his emotions. At that moment, he finally made a decision, decisively grabbing the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± manual in front of him. ¡°¡®Cloud Evil Fist¡¯?¡± The Seventh Prince¡¯s eyes were sharp, and the corners of his mouth curled into a playful smile, ¡°You, an Outer Disciple, have enough contribution points to exchange for this nearly top-level martial art?¡± ¡°Why not?¡± Chen Yu remained expressionless. He did not know the Seventh Prince, but from his attire and demeanor, he could see this person¡¯s extraordinary nature. After speaking, he took the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± and walked out. Mu Xueqing¡¯s bright eyes flickered with curiosity; did Chen Yu really have that many contribution points? It should be noted, the ¡°Wind Shadow Steps¡± she intended to exchange for, being the best high-level movement technique here, required only four to five thousand contribution points. ¡°Young man, are you sure you want to exchange for this martial art and intend to use it as your primary practice?¡± A red-faced elder appeared out of nowhere. ¡°Yes, senior,¡± Chen Yu replied solemnly. The red-faced elder couldn¡¯t help but shake his head, ¡°Aside from the intrinsic danger of ¡®Cloud Evil Fist,¡¯ this martial art, as a branch of the ruling Cultivation Technique, has high demands on martial aptitude.¡± Yet, his words did not sway Chen Yu. The red-faced elder spoke no more, handing the complete version of the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± manual to Chen Yu and deducting the contribution points. Seeing Chen Yu successfully exchange for the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist,¡± both the Seventh Prince and Mu Xueqing showed surprise. ¡°Haha, your friend is quite something.¡± The Seventh Prince slightly narrowed his eyes, seemingly a bit interested in Chen Yu. Of course, as the Seventh Prince of Chu Country, he saw no reason to provoke an Outer Disciple for no reason, nor would he regard the other as a competitor. This young man before him only piqued his interest slightly, nothing more. Upon receiving the full manual, the red-faced elder, as was customary, issued some warnings to Chen Yu. First, the borrowed manual must be returned within two months, without copying any duplicates. Second, the manual is for personal practice only and must not be circulated. Violating any of these rules would lead to abolition of cultivation and expulsion from the sect according to the rules! ¡°Xueqing, since this boy has exchanged for ¡®Cloud Evil Fist,¡¯ how could you, as an Inner Sect Disciple, do any less? If needed, I can provide you with the remaining contribution points anytime.¡± The Seventh Prince maintained a genteel smile and demeanor. He vaguely guessed Chen Yu¡¯s identity and used it to motivate Mu Xueqing. ¡°No.¡± Mu Xueqing still shook her head, not accepting the Seventh Prince¡¯s offer. The Seventh Prince wasn¡¯t annoyed, gazing at Mu Xueqing as she descended the stairs, a hint of a smile on his face, ¡°Interesting, this girl can withstand the temptation of external benefits multiple times. Her high character is quite unexpected. However, getting such a woman is the real achievement.¡± ¡­ Chen Yu, with the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± in hand, walked down from the second floor of the Heavenly Martial Pavilion. He was about to leave when his steps suddenly halted. He waited for a moment, watching as the Seventh Prince and Mu Xueqing left. It appeared that Mu Xueqing had not accepted the Seventh Prince¡¯s favor. ¡°Youngster.¡± The red-faced elder appeared beside him, holding a wooden box. ¡°Senior, why did you call me? Is there something you need?¡± Chen Yu inquired respectfully. It turned out, while descending the stairs, he suddenly heard the elder¡¯s transmission, asking him to stay for something. ¡°Old as I am, I cannot bear to see such a fine foundational physique wasted. Here¡¯s a unique Cultivation Technique which might be worth a try for you.¡± As he reached the end, the red-faced elder opened the wooden box in his hand. The box revealed a dusty, ancient yellow manual, with even a layer of dust visible on top. ¡°¡®Copper Statue Technique¡¯?¡± Chen Yu accepted the manual, blowing off the thick dust to reveal its title. He couldn¡¯t help casting a skeptical look, ¡°If this were truly a great Cultivation Technique, would it be locked away like this? It seems it hasn¡¯t been touched for many years.¡± ¡°Ahem!¡± The red-faced elder coughed lightly, ¡°Boy, what¡¯s with that look? This Cultivation Technique, if mastered, is only stronger than your ¡®Cloud Evil Fist.''¡± Could it really be that formidable? Chen Yu was greatly surprised; if its power was beyond ¡°Cloud Evil Fist,¡± wouldn¡¯t it be a level higher than top-level martial arts? ¡°However.¡± The red-faced elder paused, ¡°This martial art cannot be given to you for nothing. At its original value, it¡¯s worth at least six to seven thousand contribution points, but I am willing to offer it to you for a discount, at only twenty-five hundred.¡± ¡°But why have I never heard of the ¡®Copper Statue Technique¡¯? It seems no one practices it?¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but say. No matter how he looked at it, the dust-covered manual gave him an unreliable feeling. Coincidentally, after paying the twenty-five hundred contribution points, Chen Yu¡¯s contribution points were just about used up. ¡°The choice is yours. This ¡®Copper Statue Technique¡¯ is indeed peculiar, requiring extremely stringent physical conditions from the practitioner, and one needs immense perseverance to successfully cultivate it.¡± The red-faced elder maintained a solemn expression, awaiting Chen Yu¡¯s final decision. ¡°Alright.¡± Chen Yu finally agreed, reasoning that with the elder¡¯s high status in the sect, he was unlikely to deceive him too greatly. Moreover, he dared not refuse the elder¡¯s kindness repeatedly. Without the support of a sect elder, how could he continue in Yunyue Sect? ¡°Very well.¡± The red-faced elder smiled satisfactorily and exchanged the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± with Chen Yu. In this way, Chen Yu left the Heavenly Martial Pavilion with the martial arts manuals of ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± and ¡°Copper Statue Technique.¡± Swish! As Chen Yu departed, a white-bearded elder appeared before the red-faced elder. ¡°You actually gave the ¡®Copper Statue Technique¡¯ to an Outer Disciple. No one has succeeded in cultivating this skill for nearly twenty years.¡± The white-bearded elder stated. ¡°Heh, just a small gamble. If successful, it would be of great help to that plan.¡± The red-faced elder wore a crafty expression. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s my turn to take over guard duty,¡± the white-bearded elder replied indifferently, evidently not hopeful about the red-faced elder¡¯s gamble. Chapter 15 - 0015 Advanced Meridian Passage Chapter 15: Chapter 0015 Advanced Meridian Passage Editor: Chrissy Outer Disciple Residence. Chen Yu returned to his room and took out the Iron Plow Fist and Copper Statue Technique, unable to hide the excitement on his face. In the past, he found it quite difficult to obtain even a mid-level martial art. Yet this time, he managed to exchange for two high-level martial arts at once, and they weren¡¯t just any ordinary high-level martial arts. Among them, the Iron Plow Fist was a branch of the sect¡¯s core technique, Yuan Sha Divine Skill; and as for the Copper Statue Technique, according to the red-faced elder¡¯s description, its origin wasn¡¯t simple either. He first opened the Copper Statue Technique and began to browse through it. He chose this martial art mainly because he found it hard to refuse the red-faced elder. After a quick glance, Chen Yu¡¯s expression became somewhat awkward. ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± it read, ¡°the first volume of the Copper Statue Technique, an ancient body refining technique focused on tempering the spirit and strengthening the body. When this first volume is cultivated to great success, the body becomes like copper skin and iron bones, invulnerable to swords and spears except at critical points, capable of immense strength, resembling a bronze statue, and can dominate below the Qi Transformation Realm without needing inner breath.¡± Chen Yu quickly skimmed through it. This cultivation technique seemed like an external defense skill, never mentioning the ¡°Meridian Passage,¡± nor was there a corresponding mental method for breaking through the Meridian Passage Stage. Moreover, frustratingly, this Copper Statue Technique was only the first volume. Chen Yu¡¯s initial intention for choosing his primary cultivation technique was to break through the Meridian Passage and to have stronger foundational strength afterward so that he wouldn¡¯t lose to those inner sect disciples. Slap! A bit frustrated, Chen Yu threw the Copper Statue Technique aside. He quickly took out the Cloud Evil Fist and began to study it carefully, soon revealing a smile. As a branch of the sect¡¯s core technique, the Cloud Evil Fist didn¡¯t disappoint Chen Yu, as this cultivation technique included both the Cloud Evil Heart Method and the Cloud Evil Fist Technique. Among them, the Cloud Evil Heart Method contained an inner breath cultivation method and even a way to break through the Meridian Passage Stage. ¡°Not bad.¡± Chen Yu smiled and immediately began to practice the Cloud Evil Heart Method. By rights, his foundation during the Body Refining Stage was extremely solid, and the conditions for advancing to the Meridian Passage Stage were mature. In such a situation, he only needed the cooperation of the mental method to break through to the Meridian Passage Stage. However, when Chen Yu attempted to operate the Cloud Evil Heart Method, trying to condense his vitality and generate ¡°inner breath¡± within, he found it very difficult. There was hardly any sensation within his meridians. According to some senior disciples, this was a lack of ¡°Qi sensation.¡± On the first day, Chen Yu¡¯s Cloud Evil Heart Method made hardly any progress; the vitality within him was strong enough, but he couldn¡¯t produce inner breath or so-called ¡°Qi sensation.¡± The second day was still the same. On the third day, there was only a slight progress but still no inner breath generated. At this point, Chen Yu finally felt a bit panicked and even began to doubt his own aptitude. If other¡¯s foundational physique was inadequate and couldn¡¯t condense inner breath, that would be understandable. But Chen Yu¡¯s foundation was astonishing, even making the red-faced elder marvel at it. Involuntarily, Chen Yu suddenly recalled the red-faced elder¡¯s regretful evaluation of his aptitude. Could it be, just as he said, that his martial arts aptitude was indeed average? ¡°That¡¯s right, if it were average aptitude, the Meridian Passage Stage is indeed a bottleneck, and taking a few months to break through is quite normal.¡± Chen Yu finally reached a conclusion. The conclusion was: he wasn¡¯t a genius. In recent days, thanks to the mysterious heart¡¯s transformation, his practice of the Iron Plow Fist felt divinely aided, leading him to believe his aptitude was comparable to some of the geniuses within the sect. If not a genius, then this pace was perfectly normal. According to some senior outer sect disciples, breaking through the Meridian Passage, gaining Qi sensation, and condensing inner breath generally required about two months. However, Chen Yu didn¡¯t have two months left. With only a month and a half remaining, if he couldn¡¯t break through to the Meridian Passage Stage, he would be expelled from the sect. ¡°Calm down.¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath and began to ponder. If his aptitude was indeed average, why did it feel divinely inspired when practicing the Iron Plow Fist? With this in mind, he set aside the Cloud Evil Heart Method and began to study the Cloud Evil Fist Technique from the Cloud Evil Fist. As a high-level martial art, the profoundness of this Cloud Evil Fist Technique naturally surpassed the Iron Plow Fist and demanded even more of the physique. Hah! Hah! Hah! Chen Yu swung his fists and started to practice the Cloud Evil Fist Technique. Each punch was filled with impressive force, learning surprisingly easily. Although he hadn¡¯t comprehended the true meaning of ¡°Evil,¡± he easily learned the form of the fist technique, gradually grasping the evil power contained in it. After half a day, Chen Yu was astonished by his rapid progress in cultivating the Cloud Evil Fist Technique. The smoothness was reminiscent of the days when he practiced the Iron Plow Fist not long ago. Three days later, ¡°Cloud Evil Fist!¡± Chen Yu threw a punch, and the vigorous aura seemed to bring forth a vicious evil Qi, reminiscent of the fierce beasts he encountered in the Yunyuan Mountain Range. Within the fist technique, it was as if there was a gale howling and fierce beasts roaring, stirring one¡¯s vitality and blood. Just that one punch nearly exceeded the power of the Great Success Iron Plow Fist. The Cloud Evil Fist Technique had reached the initial achievement! Standing in shock, Chen Yu exclaimed, ¡°Am I a genius?¡± Because according to the manual, achieving the initial success with the Cloud Evil Fist Technique typically required several months to half a year, except for a genius. However, thinking about his bottleneck in the mental method, Chen Yu felt a bit dispirited. Even if he were a genius, he was still an incomplete genius. After the initial success of the Cloud Evil Fist Technique, Chen Yu continued practicing for several days and still made considerable progress. It felt as though his body, aided by some divine force, could perfect any move effortlessly. His body aligned perfectly first while the divinity appeared clearly over time. Another ten days passed. Chen Yu¡¯s Cloud Evil Fist Technique approached the Small Success Realm, but now it faced a bottleneck and progress slowed. On one hand, this fist technique required the Cloud Evil Heart Method to reach its full power; on the other hand, this technique needed to be paired with certain battles and kill to gather evil Qi for easier progression. ¡°Let¡¯s try the Cloud Evil Heart Method again.¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath and returned to practice the mental method. After the Cloud Evil Fist Technique neared the Small Success Realm, his body¡¯s foundation and strength reached a terrifying extreme, even surpassing many inner sect disciples. Surprisingly, this time, he felt something during his practice of the Cloud Evil Heart Method. His vitality and spirit were not only unprecedentedly powerful but also subtly imbued with some essence of the Cloud Evil Fist Technique. Within half a day, Chen Yu vaguely sensed a ¡°breath¡± within his vitality, carrying some Qi akin to that of the Cloud Evil Fist Technique. That breath exuded a cold and bloody evil Qi, sending a chill through Chen Yu¡¯s soul. Thump! Thump! A heavy, mountain-like beat came from his heart, instantly dispersing the mind-influencing breath into nothingness. As time passed, the shapeless evil Qi within his vitality grew sharper, carrying an unrestrained and domineering aura. ¡°The Qi sensation is clear!¡± Chen Yu felt ecstatic and continued to channel the Cloud Evil Heart Method. Late at night, Chen Yu spread his arms, his meridians and blood vessels bulged, faint menacing blue patterns emerged, and an icy, gloomy evil aura surged around him. Whoosh! The aura grew stronger and formed a circle of airflow around him. ¡°Ha!¡± Chen Yu shouted, the menacing blue patterns on his body intensified as he swung his fist. Whoomph! A chilly, domineering ¡°breath¡± resounded from his fist, and the nearby paper window abruptly shattered under the powerful force. ¡°It¡¯s done!¡± Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu felt exhilarated, sensing a chilly inner breath breaking through his meridians, surging from between his fists. ¡°Is this inner breath?¡± He took a deep breath and continued to operate the Cloud Evil Heart Method, a piercing whistling sound emanating from his palm as the invisible ¡°inner breath¡±¡ª cold and domineering as if a ferocious beast¡ªwas ready to pounce. In the Meridian Passage Stage, the inner breath condensed by a martial artist still couldn¡¯t launch attacks beyond the body unless ascending to the Organ Refining Stage. Even so, attacks imbued with inner breath had qualitatively different power. Furthermore, varying levels of martial arts yielded stronger or weaker inner breath. Chen Yu felt that his Cloud Evil inner breath was significantly stronger than Ding Jiuhui¡¯s Willow Shadow Finger inner breath. Thus Chen Yu spent half a month to condense inner breath, breaking through the Meridian Passage Stage in one fell swoop! ¡°At last, I can establish myself in the sect.¡± Chen Yu let out a breath of relief. For nearly three years, this was his aim. Establishing himself in the sect was the first step, granting him the preliminary qualification to become a martial arts powerhouse. Only by becoming strong could his parents have better lives, his family remain stable, and even prosper. ¡°It¡¯s been a while since I returned home. Perhaps I can go back soon and tell my parents the news.¡± A smile spread across Chen Yu¡¯s face. At that moment, he could almost envision his parents¡¯ surprise and contentment upon hearing the news. Two days later, Chen Yu stabilized his cultivation and even his inner breath. Due to the incredibly solid foundation before his breakthrough, his post-breakthrough state was quite stable. That morning, Chen Yu got up and headed to the Central Hall of the Outer Sect. He went there for two things. Firstly, to establish his official status as an Outer Disciple. Secondly, he needed to apply for permission to return home. Inside a side hall of the Central Hall, ¡°Show me your primary cultivation technique,¡± a middle-aged steward said nonchalantly. Chen Yu nodded and threw a punch. Whoosh! At the moment the Cloud Evil Fist was thrown, a faintly vicious wind accompanied the punch, leaving one¡¯s mind unsettled. ¡°What¡­ Yuan Sha Divine Skill! No, this is the Cloud Evil Fist!¡± The middle-aged steward jumped up. Gone was his casual demeanor, replaced by a solemn intensity. His gaze was sharp as he seriously assessed Chen Yu. Chapter 16 - 0016 The Way Back Chapter 16: Chapter 0016 The Way Back Editor: Chrissy ¡°Steward, I should have met the standard by now, right?¡± Chen Yu felt guilty under his gaze. After advancing to the Meridian Passage Stage, his senses further amplified, and he vaguely sensed the powerful inner breath within the middle-aged steward, surpassing both himself and even Le Feng by a whole level. This person¡¯s cultivation likely reached the peak of the Organ Refining Stage. ¡°My surname is Liu, just call me Deacon Liu. Chen Yu, how long have you been practicing the Cloud Evil Fist?¡± The middle-aged steward smiled. Chen Yu was taken aback, wondering why this middle-aged steward suddenly became polite. In fact, that punch just now was quite casual, and he hadn¡¯t really used his full strength. ¡°About half a month.¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t hide it since he had only obtained the secret manual not long ago. ¡°Just half a month, and you¡¯ve already started with the Cloud Evil Fist and reached such a level?¡± Deacon Liu looked utterly astonished. The Cloud Evil Fist had a high requirement for aptitude, and the practice had certain risks. Otherwise, as a branch of the sect¡¯s foundational Cultivation Technique, it wouldn¡¯t just require a few contribution points. Reaching this level in half a month with the Cloud Evil Fist could be considered genius. After a moment, Deacon Liu registered Chen Yu¡¯s information, establishing his status as an Outer Disciple. Then, Chen Yu received a new token and two sets of new clothing. The token was a new Identity Token. The new clothes had slight differences in details from the original ones. These all signified that Chen Yu had truly become a member of the Yunyue Sect. Beyond establishing his formal disciple status, Chen Yu had to go home for a month, applied with Deacon Liu, and got the approval. After Chen Yu left, the middle-aged steward took out a thick book and began to look through it. ¡°At the entry, he was just of ordinary ¡®Half Spirit Body¡¯ aptitude, and it took him three years to barely break through to the Meridian Passage Stage. Strange, really strange¡­¡± Deacon Liu had a face of contemplation. Yet such an aptitude could master the Cloud Evil Fist preliminarily in just half a month. ¡­ Walking out of the Outer Sect Central Hall, Chen Yu felt elated, with an urge to shout to the heavens. After three years, his wish was finally realized! ¡°However, as an Outer Disciple, I¡¯m just a member of the lowest tier of the sect, without any real status. Next, my goal is to enter the Inner Sect!¡± Chen Yu made a determined decision. A scene of the ¡°slender girl¡± dying unreasonably appeared in his mind. The death of the slender girl didn¡¯t draw the slightest attention from the sect; until now, many disciples didn¡¯t know whether she was alive or dead. Outer Disciples were too insignificant! Only by becoming an Inner Sect Disciple could one gain the sect¡¯s attention and resource allocation, even getting more privileges and opportunities. Regardless of power, status, or future prospects, becoming an Inner Disciple was a threshold that must be crossed. The Central Hall was at the peak of the outer sect mountain. When Chen Yu was descending the mountain, some others were ascending, dealing with various matters. Among them, many were there to apply for leave to return home. Tread! Tread! A green-clothed youth around fifteen or sixteen leaped up the mountain, with a light and agile step. ¡°Senior Brother Wang!¡± Nearby, several youths greeted him. This green-clothed youth had well-defined facial features and was fairly handsome, carrying a calm smile, evidently well-liked among his peers. ¡°Hmm? It¡¯s Wang Lingyun¡­¡± Chen Yu, while going down the mountain, cast his gaze toward the green-clothed youth. These days he had been in hard training, rarely seen Wang Lingyun, nor had he been troubled by him. What Chen Yu didn¡¯t know was, Wang Lingyun had also been in deep retreat. ¡°This time the closed-door training finally bore some fruit. However, to make a good showing at the ¡®Outer Sect Competition,¡¯ it¡¯s not enough. I need to visit the family to demand more resources.¡± Wang Lingyun was pondering in his heart. There were more than two months left for the Outer Sect Competition to start; recently his thoughts focused on this. ¡°Senior Brother Wang.¡± A faint yet familiar voice came from the mountain peak. ¡°Mm, alright¡­¡± Wang Lingyun responded unconsciously, used to many greeting him along the way. But the next moment, he felt something amiss, looking upward. ¡°Chen Yu?¡± Wang Lingyun¡¯s face turned heavy with disbelief. In the past, Wang often troubled Chen Yu, who would usually avoid him or be extremely cautious upon seeing him. This time, it was completely different. Chen Yu unexpectedly took the initiative to greet him. ¡°Oh? I see, Junior Brother Chen has already ascended to the Meridian Passage Stage.¡± Wang Lingyun¡¯s gaze swept over Chen Yu¡¯s new clothes. After becoming a formal disciple, Chen Yu changed into new standard clothes, differing slightly in detail. This scene naturally darkened Wang Lingyun¡¯s heart. He had tried hard to beat Chen Yu out of the sect but ultimately failed, allowing Chen Yu to break through the Meridian Passage Stage. ¡°Pardon my foolishness for just breaking through to the Meridian Passage, disappointing Senior Brother Wang¡­¡± Chen Yu said with a hint of a smile. ¡°Hmph! Don¡¯t act all pretentious here! Don¡¯t think that breaking through the Meridian Passage Stage puts you on the same level as me.¡± Wang Lingyun snorted coldly. ¡°Is that so? I was just hoping to learn some of Senior Brother Wang¡¯s high techniques.¡± Chen Yu suddenly shifted the topic. What? Wang Lingyun almost thought he misheard it. Swish! In the next moment, the opposite Chen Yu¡¯s figure flickered and a punch came crashing toward him. He attacked as he spoke! Chen Yu¡¯s sudden punch startled Wang Lingyun, and some nearby disciples looked as if they had seen a ghost. Facing this scene, Wang Lingyun, after a moment of amazement, smirked with ridicule. ¡°Iron Cloud Claw!¡± Wang Lingyun pushed his arm forward, the iron claw tore through the air, and sharp inner breath whistled, vaguely visible as a cold ray. Bang! Slam! Chen Yu¡¯s punch, filled with inner breath, clashed against the Iron Cloud Claw. At once, he felt a fierce, sharp inner breath rebounding sharply, making his palm ache with stiffness. Hmm? Chen Yu had gained no advantage with his initial punch. ¡°Eh! Mid-stage Meridian Passage?¡± S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu took a light breath and calmed his blood, glancing at Wang Lingyun with surprise. Although he hadn¡¯t exhibited the Cloud Evil Fist Technique with that punch earlier, he had not held back much in terms of inner breath. He initially thought such an attack should suppress an Early-stage Meridian Passage. To his surprise, Wang Lingyun had advanced to Mid-stage Meridian Passage. In Mid-stage Meridian Passage, the intensity and volume of inner breath saw significant increments compared to the early stage, with expanded meridians and improved constitution. Yet¡­ The truly surprised party was still Wang Lingyun. ¡°Is this kid really newly broke into the Meridian Passage Stage? Why is his inner breath so strong!¡± Wang Lingyun swayed slightly in his place. He only felt a sinister, overbearingly powerful breath coming at him, forceful enough to make his blood churn. ¡°Haha! Let¡¯s go again¡ª¡± Failing with the first punch, Chen Yu instead laughed heartily. Iron Plow Fist! This time, Chen Yu¡¯s assault grew even more ferocious, his pair of iron fists whirled, as if pear petal iron blasts erupted in the air with whistling inner breaths. ¡°How has this guy become so strong!¡± Wang Lingyun only felt a violent rainstorm of iron pears surmounting him, his very breath sinking. The inner breath condensed by the Cloud Evil Heart Method, combined with the Great Success Realm of the Iron Plow Fist, pushed Chen Yu¡¯s assault to a new level. Boom! Boom! Slam! Instantaneously, the two exchanged a dozen moves mid-hill. Some observing disciples nearby looked dumbstruck, unable to react. ¡°When did Chen Yu break into the Meridian Passage and even fight Wang Lingyun to a stalemate?¡± ¡°The Iron Plow Fist at Great Success should not possess such strength.¡± These disciples were more inclined to marvel at Chen Yu¡¯s display of power. After all, no one expected Chen Yu to master the near top-tier ferocious Cloud Evil Fist, with condensed inner breath surpassing regular peers. In every bout, Wang Lingyun felt stifled. Facing him directly, Chen Yu showed no fear, his momentum growing wilder, his power likened to a savage beast. Soon, thirty moves elapsed. Wang Lingyun¡¯s hands, akin to iron claws, felt numb, and the subsequent clashes rendered him suppressed. Originally, he intended to rely on the Mid-stage Meridian Passage cultivation, with prolonged breath, to eventually wear out Chen Yu. Now it seemed unfeasible. He unknowingly observed the youth opposite, appearing so towering and formidable, stirring helplessness within him. He even had the illusion, doubting if Chen Yu was deliberately using him to hone himself. This feeling wasn¡¯t misplaced. Having just broken through the Meridian Passage not long ago, Chen Yu, eager from the experience, naturally would not let Wang Lingyun slip by. After sixty moves, Wang Lingyun shifted his strategy, ceased direct clashes with Chen Yu, and employed a movement technique, opting for guerilla tactics. Whoosh, thud! Chen Yu¡¯s subsequent punches mostly flew into thin air. ¡°Swimming Fish Body Technique.¡± Wang Lingyun maneuvered like a flexible swimming fish, circling around Chen Yu without engaging directly. Though Chen Yu¡¯s offensive remained fierce, the opponent merely avoided direct combat. ¡°This guy actually practiced a mid-tier movement martial art¡­¡± Chen Yu was slightly surprised. Fully exerted, Chen Yu could still elevate his strength and speed. But, the opponent¡¯s technique relied on skill. With no huge disparity, breaking through the technique wasn¡¯t easy. ¡°Now I cannot expose the Cloud Evil Fist, better reserve some strength.¡± Chen Yu halted his assault. Looking forward to the ¡°Outer Sect Competition¡± in over two months, he intended to fight for victory. Exposing his true potential prematurely wasn¡¯t advisable before the competition. Seeing Chen Yu halt, Wang Lingyun exhaled deeply, sweat beading upon his forehead. ¡°I¡¯ve seen Senior Brother Wang¡¯s technique. Let¡¯s battle another day!¡± Leaving these words, Chen Yu turned and headed down the mountain. As he watched his departing figure, some Outer Sect disciples nearby wore looks of confusion, whispering among themselves. ¡°Chen Yu, how did you progress so much with your aptitude? You must hold some secret, don¡¯t make me catch an opportunity!¡± Wang Lingyun gritted his teeth, an ominous glint in his eyes. ¡­ Fifteen minutes later, Chen Yu descended the mountain gate. This time, he didn¡¯t hire any mounts within the sect, traveling on foot instead. Not only walking, but he also specifically chose sparsely populated routes. At a secluded foot of the mountain, Chen Yu took out a secret manual from his bundle, precisely the Cloud Stepping obtained from Le Feng. ¡°This Cloud Stepping should be more advanced than Wang Lingyun¡¯s Swimming Fish Body Technique.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s lips curved into a smile. The earlier battle made him realize the importance of movement technique. And this Cloud Stepping, as he saw Le Feng perform, had once saved the slender girl in midair and injured the Iron Brown Bear with a foot. Thus, on the journey, Chen Yu practiced Cloud Stepping while traveling. Five days later, he finally arrived back in Xiangyang City, and that Cloud Stepping surprisingly reached the Small Success Realm smoothly! Chapter 17 - 0017 The Truth of the Family Chapter 17: Chapter 0017 The Truth of the Family Editor: Chrissy The ¡°Cloud Stepping Technique¡± in the Small Success stage, this was already the level Le Feng displayed that day. In his body technique, such a smooth progress caused Chen Yu to reflect. His first thought was still the ¡°Iron Plow Fist.¡± Ever since merging with that mysterious heart, his physique had undergone a transformative change, akin to rebirth. When he initially practiced the ¡°Iron Plow Fist,¡± the smoothness, as if aided by divine intervention, was now also manifested in the ¡°Cloud Stepping Technique.¡± ¡°Iron Plow Fist,¡± ¡°Cloud Stepping Technique,¡± ¡°Cloud Evil Fist Technique¡±¡­ In these three martial arts leaning towards ¡°body technique,¡± I practice them all very smoothly.¡± Chen Yu finally found a common thread. The ¡°Cloud Stepping Technique,¡± as a movement technique martial art, fundamentally could not be separated from the use of the body. Although it also had corresponding mental methods and inner breath coordination, they merely functioned as supports. In contrast, Chen Yu¡¯s practice of the ¡°Cloud Evil Heart Method¡± was relatively slow. To say slow is only in relative terms; it was more of what was ¡°normal.¡± ¡°The ¡®Cloud Evil Heart Method¡¯ leans towards inner breath, emphasizing the internal and requires certain aptitude. And my aptitude is said to be just a Half Spirit Body, thus making it hard to progress smoothly.¡± The more Chen Yu thought about it, the more he understood. His personal talent lay in the realm of ¡°body techniques.¡± Inner breath, in essence, was a kind of special energy, a domain in which Chen Yu was limited by his aptitude. Ultimately, Chen Yu still managed to cultivate inner breath through the ¡°Cloud Evil Heart Method,¡± mainly because his physical foundation was astonishingly solid, far exceeding the requirements of the Meridian Passage, and he comprehended the essence of the corresponding ¡°Cloud Evil Fist Technique.¡± In this light, Chen Yu could indeed be considered a ¡°genius in body technique.¡± No wonder, the red-faced elder of the Heavenly Martial Pavilion recommended the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± to him. Chen Yu decided, when he had the chance, to try the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± again. ¡­ Xiangyang City, amidst the bustling crowd in the market. Chen Yu strolled leisurely. This was where he grew up during his childhood and adolescence, every brick and tile intimately familiar. This was where he and Mu Xueqing left their childhood memories, from knowing each other to playful bantering. Of course, Here also lay his family and his dearest ones. ¡°I¡¯m back.¡± Chen Yu was filled with anticipation; he hadn¡¯t returned home in the past year, and this time he brought good news. As one of the three major families in Xiangyang City, the ¡°Chen Family¡± owned a mansion spanning a thousand acres. At the entrance of the Chen mansion, visitors came and went daily. ¡°Are you¡­ Young Master Chen Yu?¡± The doorman scrutinized him twice before blurting out in surprise. It wasn¡¯t that they had bad eyesight, but that Chen Yu had changed too much recently! At fourteen or fifteen years old, it was the age for growth; moreover, after merging with the mysterious heart, his body had transformed from the inside out. ¡°Are the Family Head, as well as my parents, at home?¡± Chen Yu asked easily, stepping into the mansion. Returning home, he felt an indescribable familiarity and satisfaction throughout his body. ¡°The Family Head and your parents are all at home, I¡¯ll go notify them¡­¡± The doorman replied. ¡°No need, I¡¯ll go in myself.¡± Chen Yu said with a smile. He thought to himself that his breakthrough into the Meridian Passage Stage and establishing himself in the sect would surely surprise and delight the Family Head and his parents. Familiar with the way, Chen Yu walked through a few corridors and entered his own courtyard. In the courtyard, a middle-aged couple was making tea. ¡°Father, Mother¡­¡± The boy¡¯s voice broke the tranquility of the courtyard. ¡°Yu¡¯er?¡± Father Chen, Chen Tiande, suddenly stood up, staring at Chen Yu in surprise. Chen Tiande, around forty years old, still looked handsome, with an upright stature and spirited eyes. ¡°My child, it¡¯s been over a year, and you finally decided to come home.¡± Mother Chen, Liu Wen, almost dropped the teacup in her hand onto the ground. Father Chen and Mother Chen were dressed rather elegantly, and both of them appeared significantly younger than their actual age. Especially Mother Chen, Liu Wen. Nearly forty, she had fair skin, bright eyes, and a graceful demeanor, looking no older than thirty. In the courtyard. The family of three, happily gathered, started reminiscing about the past. ¡°Yu¡¯er, you¡¯ve really changed a lot over the past year¡­¡± Mother Chen¡¯s eyes never left her son. Chen Yu had grown considerably in height and bulk, and his demeanor had also greatly transformed. In the past, Chen Yu gave off the impression of being somewhat dull; now, he seemed vibrant and serene. After taking a sip of tea, Chen Yu announced a piece of news. ¡°Oh? You¡¯ve already advanced to the Meridian Passage Stage and secured your position in the outer sect.¡± Father Chen and Mother Chen exchanged glances, showing joy and surprise more than anything else. Hmm? Chen Yu sensed that something was amiss. Logically, as his family had high hopes for him and sent him to the sect, now that he had finally broken through to the Meridian Passage Stage, his parents should be very pleased. However, instead of the expected overwhelming joy, his parents showed more surprise than excitement. Could it be that his parents never had much hope for him? ¡°Yu¡¯er, three years ago, when you passed the sect¡¯s initial selection, we learned about your ¡®Half Spirit Body¡¯ physique.¡± Perhaps noticing Chen Yu¡¯s confusion, Father Chen Tiande explained. Chen Yu thought to himself, ¡°Indeed,¡± realizing that his parents did not have high expectations for him. ¡°The true cultivation physique is called ¡®Spiritual Body.¡¯ This type of physique is naturally suited for cultivation, with a stronger sense of qi and easier Meridian Passage breakthroughs. The key is that in subsequent advancements, sensing the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, it holds an inherent advantage.¡± Father Chen lamented. ¡°So what about my Half Spirit Body?¡± Chen Yu voiced his curiosity. ¡°The Spiritual Body is the favored child of cultivation, with subdivisions in its ranks, but let¡¯s not get into that. Below the Spiritual Body is the Mortal Body, which is what most of us have. The Mortal Body isn¡¯t incapable of cultivation, but it¡¯s extremely difficult with near-zero qi perception. It¡¯s said that the pinnacle a Mortal Body can reach is the Organ Refining Stage.¡± Father Chen elaborated. It seemed clear that both Father Chen and Mother Chen likely possessed Mortal Bodies. ¡°Your Half Spirit Body falls between a Mortal Body and a Spiritual Body, or you could say it¡¯s a flawed Spiritual Body, not much stronger than a Mortal Body. Generally, with such a physique, you can¡¯t stay long in the sect, and even if you spend resources to advance to the Meridian Passage Stage or the Organ Refining Stage, the future accomplishments remain limited.¡± At this point, Father Chen and Mother Chen both looked at Chen Yu with surprise. It seemed the two of them never expected Chen Yu to break through to the Meridian Passage Stage within three years. ¡°I see now.¡± Chen Yu inwardly smiled bitterly, suddenly understanding a lot. One particular detail was that during these three years in the sect, no matter how hard he worked, the family had given him almost no resource support. Compared to Wang Lingyun and Le Feng, the difference was like night and day. Previously, Chen Yu naively believed that those two received such vast resources because they were the young masters of their family. Now the truth was clear. The family had no hopes pinned on Chen Yu and even had given up on cultivating him. ¡­ At night. The Chen Family hosted a banquet to celebrate Chen Yu¡¯s return. Regardless of the circumstances, having a family member secure a position in the sect was worth celebrating. Apart from Father Chen and Mother Chen, the banquet also included the Family Head, Chen Tianwei, and several elders with significant status and standing within the family. Chen Yu felt a slight sense of disappointment. The Family Head and elders did not show much enthusiasm for his breakthrough into the Meridian Passage Stage. At most, it seemed to be a mild surprise. Of course, the older members present, although possessing Mortal or Half Spirit Bodies, had been cultivating for decades, with many having reached the Meridian Passage Stage. ¡°Hehe, you¡¯re that Cousin Chen Yu, huh?¡± A voice as clear as silver bells was heard. A girl in a floral dress walked into the banquet hall, less beautiful than Mu Xueqing but still possessing a certain brightness and liveliness. Cousin? When did I gain a younger cousin? Chen Yu was taken aback. ¡°Inger, why did you come?¡± The Family Head quickly stood up, showing a face full of affection. Several other family elders also stood up to greet the girl in the floral dress, behaving extremely politely. Their level of attention surpassed that given to Chen Yu. ¡°And who is this?¡± Chen Yu found this girl somewhat familiar, including her name. Father Chen Tiande explained, ¡°She is your uncle¡¯s adopted daughter. You might have met her when you were young, do you remember?¡± As Chen Yu tried hard to recall, only faint impressions came to mind. In his memory, The Family Head, Chen Tianwei, Chen Yu¡¯s uncle, only had one son, who did not possess martial arts talent and was focused on merchant businesses outside. At some point, when Chen Yu was around three or four years old, the Family Head, Chen Tianwei, adopted a ¡°goddaughter,¡± who should be this Ying¡¯er. But a few years later, that goddaughter suddenly disappeared from everyone¡¯s view. Back then, Chen Yu was just a child amidst many peers in the family and didn¡¯t pay much attention to it. Now, what was going on? The long-missing goddaughter reappeared, and it seemed like she was being put on a pedestal by the family elites. ¡°I am Ying¡¯er, Chen Ying¡¯er.¡± The girl in the floral dress seemed to be quite outgoing, saying, ¡°I¡¯ve heard about you, this ¡®unsuccessful¡¯ cousin. I didn¡¯t expect you to have broken through to the Meridian Passage Stage, quite unexpected¡­¡± Uhh¡­ unsuccessful cousin? Chen Yu was astonished; this Chen Ying¡¯er was indeed rather impolite. ¡°Yu¡¯er, don¡¯t mind. Ying¡¯er has this blunt personality, a sharp tongue¡­¡± The Family Head, Chen Tianwei, spoke with a smile towards Chen Yu. He was worried that Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s words might hurt Chen Yu¡¯s self-esteem; however, in his words, a lingering fondness and bias toward Chen Ying¡¯er were apparent. ¡°Mother, what¡¯s the deal with this Chen Ying¡¯er?¡± Chen Yu quietly inquired. ¡°You mean Ying¡¯er, right? She¡¯s been extraordinarily gifted since she was young. Around seven or eight, she entered the Body Refining Stage and was sent to the eastern part of the Chu Country, to the Water Moon Sect. Now, at just fourteen, she¡¯s advanced to the late-stage Meridian Passage. It¡¯s said she possesses a ¡®Middle-grade Spiritual Body¡¯ and was accepted as a disciple by a Sect Elder of the Water Moon Sect, already an Inner Sect Disciple¡­¡± Mother Chen explained with a smile. Her words showed her fondness for Chen Ying¡¯er. Water Moon Sect? Late-stage Meridian Passage? Inner Sect Disciple? This stream of information left Chen Yu astonished, and he felt quite discouraged. He had to consider that Chen Ying¡¯er was even a year younger than him. Finally, he fully realized why the Family Head and his parents did not show great exhilaration over his advancement to the Meridian Passage Stage. All the truth was right here! The Chen Family had secretly nurtured such a heavenly daughter. ¡°Yu¡¯er, now you¡¯ve formally met Ying¡¯er. Previously, for fear that her exceptional aptitude might incite harm from adversarial families, we kept her identity under wraps. But now, being a disciple of a Sect Elder, she doesn¡¯t need to be overly cautious.¡± Family Head Chen Tianwei said with a laugh. Chen Yu nodded in agreement but internally complained: This Chen Ying¡¯er was well-protected, while he had to bear Wang Lingyun¡¯s bullying. ¡°Little cousin.¡± Chen Ying¡¯er pursed her lips, speaking with the air of an elder, ¡°In the future, if you have any questions about martial arts, feel free to ask me for guidance!¡± Chen Yu: ¡°¡­¡± Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 18 - 0018: Copper Skin Chapter 18: Chapter 0018: Copper Skin Editor: Chrissy The entire banquet was said to be in celebration of Chen Yu, but the true star turned out to be Chen Ying¡¯er. At the banquet, the high-ranking members of the family gave overwhelming praise to Chen Ying¡¯er, their words filled with flattery. That Chen Ying¡¯er was not a humble person either, often adopting a ¡°preaching¡± tone towards her ¡°little cousin¡± Chen Yu. Even a clay figurine has a bit of temper. Chen Yu was no clay figurine, nor was he someone with a broad heart who repays grievances with kindness. Naturally, he felt a bit uneasy. ¡°Come, come, Chen Yu! You¡¯re the star of the banquet! Congratulations to our Chen Family for having another person stand firm in the sect,¡± the family head Chen Tianwei, as wise as he was old, led a toast to ease Chen Yu¡¯s embarrassment. ¡­ Very late at night, Chen Yu and his parents returned to their small courtyard. ¡°Yu¡¯er, don¡¯t take to heart what happened at the banquet today. Ying¡¯er possesses a middle-grade Spiritual Body and is apprenticed under a sect elder. Her future prospects are limitless. The clan elders praise her, and your uncle dotes on her, which is only human nature,¡± advised Mother Liu Wen. ¡°It certainly is human nature,¡± Chen Yu said with a bitter smile. After the banquet, he did not dwell on it too much. After all, Chen Ying¡¯er was also his cousin. Regarding the warmth and coldness of human relationships, Chen Yu had seen too much of it in the sect. However, now that Chen Yu had returned to the clan, a feeling that this place was ¡°home¡± gave him a certain contrast with reality. At that moment, fifteen-year-old Chen Yu finally understood. Whether in the sect, the clan, or the outside world, the principle of respecting strength was universal. ¡°It¡¯s good that you understand this. I hope you and Ying¡¯er can get along harmoniously,¡± Chen Tiande smiled slightly. ¡­ Returning to his room, Chen Yu sat in quiet contemplation for a while, then as usual, started operating the ¡°Cloud Evil Heart Method,¡± circulating internal breath through his meridians. The practice of the mental method emphasized incremental progress through daily practice, requiring only two hours daily; any more would be pointless. After two hours, Chen Yu had circulated the ¡°Cloud Evil Heart Method¡± several times and couldn¡¯t help but sigh. In terms of the internal breath of the mental method, his progress was rather ordinary, far less impressive than his stunning performance in the body technique field. It was imaginable that Chen Ying¡¯er and other geniuses like Le Feng surpassed Chen Yu significantly in the cultivation efficiency and progress of the inner breath heart method. Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but recall the evaluation of a red-faced old man about himself. At that time, the elder from the sect offered both high praise and a tinge of regret. ¡°Why not try the ¡®Copper Statue Technique¡¯?¡± Chen Yu remembered the unconventional technique the red-faced elder recommended. In the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± because there was no method for Meridian Passage, Chen Yu initially abandoned it. This time, Chen Yu revisited the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± and read the descriptions. Upon close examination, Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit delighted. First, the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± as an ancient body refining technique catered specifically to the ¡°body technique¡± cultivation, which precisely matched his innate talent. Secondly, the power and effects of the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± were indeed phenomenal, capable of greatly enhancing physique, strength, and especially defense! When cultivated to the Great Success of the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± one¡¯s entire body became like a copper statue, impervious to sword and spear, with immeasurable strength. The first part of the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± was divided into three levels: copper skin, copper tendons, and copper bones, corresponding to the Early Stage of Body Refining, Meridian Passage Stage, and Organ Refining Stage, respectively. According to the description, if Chen Yu could cultivate to the ¡°copper skin¡± level, he could essentially ignore Body Refining Stage attacks, including ordinary knife and sword slashes. If he reached the ¡°copper tendons¡± level, he could withstand Meridian Passage Stage attacks, even relying solely on his formidable physique to dominate the Meridian Passage Stage like a human-shaped beast. In terms of robustness, the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± was undoubtedly beyond reproach. However, as an unconventional technique, it demanded a high requirement on physique and perseverance. In fact, the time and difficulty of cultivation were far beyond those of the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± and other martial arts. ¡°Ah! Unique Body Refining Techniques, ¡®Copper Statue Body Casting Method¡¯?¡± Chen Yu found a specialized body refining method within the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± and his eyes lit up. The ¡°Copper Statue Body Casting Method¡± involved various limb movements of the body¡¯s parts to temper and invigorate the body. These actions included rubbing, kneading, bending, arching, striking, and twisting, among over a dozen methods. They targeted every minuscule part of the body, including muscles of all sizes, bones throughout the body, and numerous joints and acupoints. Just reading through the illustrated introduction opened Chen Yu¡¯s eyes to a new understanding of the human body. He had never realized the body contained so many muscles, bones, joints, and countless acupoints and meridians. ¡°This ¡®Copper Statue Technique¡¯ regards the body as ¡®refined iron,¡¯ subjecting every part of the body, large and small, to repeated hammering and stimulation, ultimately forging a living ¡®copper statue.''¡± Chen Yu roughly understood the principle. Ordinary people would likely be unable to endure such a cultivation method, as the mere pain was unbearable for most. Some practices involved leveraging external environments, such as furnaces, freezing, waterfalls, and giant waves, to temper the body, enough to scare off a large number of people. Even if you had enough perseverance and endurance, success remained a distant vision for the ordinary person. Because some of the high-difficulty actions in the body refining method demanded a very high requirement on physique, an ordinary person¡¯s physique might take weeks just to meet the requirement of one minuscule action. Whoosh¡ªChen Yu exhaled a long breath, finally understanding why this manual had a layer of dust when it was taken out. But the difficulty of this martial art did not deter him. That very night, Chen Yu began practicing the ¡°Copper Statue Body Refining Method.¡± In the room, one meticulous, occasionally exaggerated high-difficulty action appeared vividly on Chen Yu¡¯s body. Some refining actions required targeting key parts of the body, involving striking, even bending and twisting in high difficulty. Yet these actions posed no challenge to Chen Yu. Chen Yu¡¯s physique could no longer be measured by common sense; he could bend when he wanted, twist when he wished. Some ¡°striking¡± types of body refining actions were no trouble for him at all; perhaps due to his unique physique, the pain experienced during the refining process was far less than imagined. If a normal person could barely complete these refining actions half-heartedly, Chen Yu could exceed expectations, achieving precision with an efficiency of one hundred and twenty percent, surpassing the requirements of the body refining method. Of course, a mere night was not enough to finish the complex ¡°Copper Statue Body Refining Method.¡± That night, Chen Yu primarily focused on both arms. By the next morning, Chen Yu raised his arms to find the flesh and skin there had taken on a faint yellow sheen, appearing as firm as iron. ¡°So quickly?¡± Chen Yu was a bit surprised himself. In just one night, his arms had already acquired some characteristics of the ¡°copper skin¡± level. He estimated that at this point, some initial Body Refining Stage fist and foot attacks, landing on Chen Yu¡¯s arms, would be no different than hitting a wall. The rapid progress in the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± delighted and thrilled Chen Yu. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon further thought, it might be due to his physique, after the fusion with the mysterious heart, having already reached a high level. The ¡°copper skin¡± level was perhaps still considered ¡°low-end¡± for Chen Yu¡¯s current physique. Of course, Chen Yu¡¯s powerful physique, insane recovery, and ability to perform highly difficult body refining methods were also crucial factors. In the days that followed, Chen Yu fully focused on cultivating the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± dedicating most of his time outside of fixed internal breath practice and brief rest, to intensive body refining. In the blink of an eye, three or four days passed. Chen Yu¡¯s entire body had gone through the tempering of the ¡°Copper Statue Body Refining Method.¡± By a normal person¡¯s progress, it would take at least several months to half a year to temper the whole body once, and the effect would certainly be far less than Chen Yu¡¯s. Late at night, Chen Yu wore only a pair of shorts, revealing skin all over his body with a yellowish sheen like copper. Whoosh¡ªhe stimulated the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± and the skin and flesh all over his body emitted a layer of faint copper luster, inflating in an impressive manner, almost like a copper figure. ¡°Is this the ¡®Copper Skin¡¯ body?¡± Chen Yu marveled, casually pulling out a small ordinary knife. Ding! With the force of a normal Body Refining Stage, the blade was drawn across the arm¡¯s skin, producing a crisp sound, the latter unharmed. ¡°Haha, I¡¯m at least ¡®Copper Skin Small Accomplishment¡¯ now,¡± Chen Yu laughed heartily. The ¡°copper skin¡± level was tempering the outermost skin and flesh. The subsequent ¡°copper tendons¡± were deeper level muscles, and finally, ¡°copper bones¡± involved deep bone marrow refining. Now, Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Skin¡± body was at least in its initial accomplishment. Because Chen Yu¡¯s physique was strong enough, the increase in strength was only slight, with the most significant boost being in bodily defense! ¡­ The next morning, Chen Yu sought out his father, Chen Tiande. ¡°Father, I am currently practicing a body refining technique and need to purchase some herbs for body refining baths,¡± Chen Yu spoke. The cultivation of the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± didn¡¯t rely solely on oneself; it required external resources. Among them, body refining liquid was a means of external assistance. Several types of related prescriptions, ranging from low to high, were introduced in the ¡°Copper Statue Technique.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Father Chen took the two body refining prescriptions. These two prescriptions were among the relatively low-end ones from the ¡°Copper Statue Technique.¡± The lowest one was called the ¡°Common Prescription,¡± with precious herbs purchasable even with worldly gold and silver. The other required the aid of some rare spiritual materials, possibly needing Primordial Stones to procure. ¡°The first prescription is not a problem. The second one might require some Primordial Stones; I¡¯ll apply to your uncle for that. Since you have now broken through to Meridian Passage, the family should grant you some resources,¡± Father Chen nodded, taking the prescriptions and leaving. Chen Yu, on the other hand, continued relying on his innate physique advantage to practice the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± diligently. Three days later, Chen Yu successfully achieved ¡°Small copper skin¡± in the ¡°Copper Statue Technique.¡± [Small Copper Skin]: The surface defense of Chen Yu¡¯s body had greatly increased again, with a certain boost in strength as well. Reaching this level, typical attacks below Meridian Passage could probably only tickle Chen Yu. At that time, Chen Yu felt that solely relying on himself to practice body refining methods had slowed his progress significantly. Fortunately, at that moment, Father Chen had already gathered the materials for the body refining liquid. But to Chen Yu¡¯s disappointment, Father Chen only brought the herbs for the ¡°Common Prescription,¡± the kind purchasable with ordinary gold and silver. According to the description in the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± this kind of prescription had the poorest effect. ¡°Yu¡¯er, for now, only the materials for the first prescription are collected. As for the second, since it requires some Primordial Stones, your uncle said the family¡¯s finances are very tight and need consideration,¡± said Father Chen apologetically. He initially hoped that, with Chen Yu¡¯s breakthrough to Meridian Passage, the family would allocate some resources for cultivation. However, he was rejected by the family head, Chen Tianwei. The reason given was that once Chen Ying¡¯er returned to the sect, she might attempt to reach the ¡°Organ Refining Stage,¡± and the family¡¯s vast resources were almost entirely diverted to her. Chapter 19 - 0019 First Meeting Chen Yinger (Please Favorite and Recommend) Chapter 19: Chapter 0019 First Meeting Chen Ying¡¯er (Please Favorite and Recommend) Editor: Chrissy Father Chen didn¡¯t go into detail, but Chen Yu could guess the general reason. He had been at the sect for almost three years, and aside from a little gold and silver and other worldly possessions, the family hadn¡¯t provided him with any real resources. Although the Chen family was a worldly family, they were still one of the three major families in Xiangyang City. As a prominent family in the area, they were somewhat able to grasp some of the ¡°transcendental resources¡± of the sect world, such as grade essence stones and some spiritual objects and rare materials. But. Chen Yu had received almost no support in this regard. So where did all the transcendental resources go? The answer was obvious. Chen Ying¡¯er, the family head¡¯s daughter with a Spiritual Body, was apprenticed to a sect elder; at just fourteen years old, she had reached the late-stage meridian passage¡­ she possessed too many auras! Clearly, she had already become the Chen family¡¯s ¡°Heavenly Pride Girl.¡± ¡°The common body refining liquid will have to suffice for now since my current body refining realm isn¡¯t high.¡± Chen Yu took the medicinal materials and reassured his father instead. Father Chen was frustrated and ashamed that he couldn¡¯t get a good body refining formula for his son. After receiving the materials for the ¡°civilian formula,¡± Chen Yu immediately returned to his room, mixed and ground them into a pile of medicinal powder. This pile of medicinal powder would dissolve in hot water during bathing to become a body refining liquid. However. Before Chen Yu could prepare the ¡°body refining liquid,¡± an unexpected guest barged in. ¡°My cheap cousin, come out quickly!¡± A rude and bossy female voice came from outside the door. The visitor was naturally Chen Ying¡¯er. Chen Ying¡¯er wore a black martial artist¡¯s outfit, her beautiful face and graceful figure exuding a certain heroic spirit. ¡°Ying¡¯er, what do you mean by this?¡± Chen Yu slowly walked out, speaking with displeasure. This girl had taken all the resources and was so bossy, Chen Yu naturally wasn¡¯t pleased. ¡°Hmph! How dare you.¡± Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s apricot eyes widened, a look of indignation on her face, ¡°Father said I should guide your cultivation when I have the time.¡± ¡°So what?¡± Chen Yu found it baffling. ¡°But¡ªyou¡¯re a useless cousin who doesn¡¯t even take the initiative to ask for guidance! Don¡¯t you know that those protectors and elders in the family all humbly seek guidance from me, and I can¡¯t even be bothered to care?¡± Chen Ying¡¯er spoke in a continuous stream, leaving Chen Yu dumbfounded. Take the initiative¡­ to seek guidance? Chen Yu finally understood and rolled his eyes directly. This little cousin, worthy of being the Heavenly Pride Girl, was held in the palm of the entire family, overly arrogant. Since he didn¡¯t take the initiative to seek guidance, he was to be criticized. Perhaps the family head, his uncle, had good intentions, wanting to let Chen Ying¡¯er, an inner sect disciple, impart some experience to him. ¡°Alright, how do you plan to guide me?¡± Chen Yu asked with a composed smile, temporarily holding back the words ¡°I never said I wanted your guidance.¡± Suddenly. He truly wanted to experience the strength of Chen Ying¡¯er, this top disciple of an elder, and also learn about the Water Moon Sect. There were four major sects inheriting in Chu Country, among which Yunyue Sect and Water Moon Sect were included. Chen Yu had heard before that the martial arts heritage of the Water Moon Sect had its own uniqueness, with most of its disciples being female. ¡°It¡¯s very simple.¡± Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s arrogance faded all at once when it came to ¡°guidance,¡± becoming serious, ¡°I¡¯ll suppress my cultivation to the early-stage meridian passage like yours; we¡¯ll spar while I point out your inadequacies.¡± Seeing her serious demeanor, Chen Yu felt a bit guilty and uncertain inside. Perhaps this girl really came with sincere intentions to guide. Fortunately, the words ¡°I didn¡¯t ask for your guidance¡± were not spoken out; otherwise, it would have been hard to predict how angry this Heavenly Pride Girl would become, possibly alarming the entire family. ¡°Alright then.¡± Chen Yu nodded straightforwardly. The two of them then moved to a martial stage within the family. The Chen family¡¯s attendants were quite quick to react, spreading the news of their sparring to the family leaders swiftly. Thus, as soon as they arrived at the martial stage, there were already some elders present. The family head, Father Chen, Mother Chen, and some others had mostly arrived, showing interest in looking at the two in the martial stage. The two in the martial stage had extremely different expressions. Chen Ying¡¯er stood with her hands behind her back, looking like an old teacher. Chen Yu, on the other hand, appeared calm and relaxed, with a faint smile. ¡°Let¡¯s begin. You attack first, use your strongest attack, attack me as much as you want.¡± Chen Ying¡¯er said impatiently. ¡°Be careful then.¡± Chen Yu took a light breath, channeling the ¡°Cloud Evil Internal Breath¡± within him. An invisible wave of energy and a faint evil Qi wafted out. Hmm? The characteristic and oppressive feeling of that internal breath surprised some of the elders present. ¡°Looking at this internal breath, it seems Yu¡¯er is practicing something other than ordinary cultivation techniques.¡± Father Chen and Mother Chen exchanged a glance. As a major family in Xiangyang City, the Chen family had a core leadership mostly with a martial foundation. At this moment, even Chen Ying¡¯er showed a hint of a strange expression. ¡°Iron Plow Fist!¡± Chen Yu swung his fist, the Cloud Evil Internal Breath roaring in his fist. The Great Success of the Iron Plow Fist was like thunder and torrential rain. Simultaneously. His legs unconsciously performed the ¡°Cloud Stepping.¡± In the blink of an eye, Chen Yu¡¯s punch, under the drive of internal breath and footwork, was already upon Chen Ying¡¯er. ¡°Tricks!¡± Chen Ying¡¯er smirked, a slender hand stirred up an ethereal, water-like internal breath, blocking Chen Yu¡¯s strike. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! A fist and palm clashed in mid-air, strangely stagnant. The scene appeared as if a chunk of iron was caught in a vortex of water, intertwined together. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Yu felt his powerful punch seemed to be trapped in cotton, unable to exert any force. He sensed a portion of his strength being diverted. But the mid-air standoff only lasted for less than a blink of an eye. The iron and vortex of water had to either smash through the water flow or be swept away by the vortex. In a blink of an eye. Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s face turned slightly red, a hint of surprise in her bright eyes, her mouth slightly open. Bang! A powerful Qi Force exploded between the two. At a critical moment, Chen Yu, with his significant size and weight, had his iron smash through the vortex¡¯s pull. Teng! Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s figure drifted back a few yards. As Chen Yu¡¯s punch broke through, a powerful surge of internal breath erupted from her. Step, step, step! Chen Yu was forced back two or three steps by the surge of powerful internal breath. As it turned out. At the decisive moment, Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s internal breath surged past the early-stage, reaching mid-stage and even approaching late-stage meridian passage. ¡°Impossible! My Water Circle Technique is practiced to the third layer, and with the same internal breath, I¡¯m unmatched¡­¡± Chen Ying¡¯er stood still with a puzzled expression. Additionally, there was a fiery sensation coming from her hand. The scene of their clash surprised the onlookers. Both were from the sect, especially Chen Ying¡¯er from the inner sect, with cultivation techniques far more profound than ordinary worldly martial artists. Of course. The real surprise was that with equal cultivation, Chen Yu managed to hold the upper hand, forcing Chen Ying¡¯er to employ a higher cultivation. ¡°Haha! Yu¡¯er¡¯s strength is indeed beyond expectation. It seems the rules for this spar need to be adjusted.¡± Family Head Chen Tianwei¡¯s laughter resonated. At this moment, the family head was in turmoil¡ªhis previously ignored, once forgotten little nephew had such strength. One must know. Over the years, he had devotedly favored Chen Ying¡¯er with resources, and ignored Chen Yu entirely. And yet this duel contradicted everyone¡¯s expectations. The present family elders and leaders might question his previous ¡°bias.¡± Chen Tianwei couldn¡¯t allow his prestige to be diminished. ¡°Oh? How should the rules be changed?¡± Everyone turned their gaze to Family Head Chen Tianwei. ¡°Yu¡¯er, it seems you¡¯ve actually practiced a body refining technique, along with notable internal breath; you¡¯re already capable of fighting Ying¡¯er. For this spar, let¡¯s not limit the cultivation levels.¡± Chen Tianwei first praised Chen Yu, then casually changed the rules. ¡°But, I previously¡­¡± Chen Ying¡¯er began to say something, but she was silenced by her foster father Chen Tianwei¡¯s gaze. ¡°Alright, Cousin Chen Yu, I must remove the words ¡®useless.¡¯ Ying¡¯er has indeed underestimated you, but from now on, Ying¡¯er won¡¯t hold back.¡± A powerful determination emerged in Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s eyes. Whoosh! She slowly waved her arms, and a surge of internal breath surpassing Chen Yu¡¯s emerged from her graceful figure. The formidable internal breath had clearly reached the late-stage, even nearing the apex of the meridian passage. Chen Yu¡¯s face also turned serious. At this moment, Chen Ying¡¯er was the strongest opponent he had faced since entering the sect. Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s strength surpassed Wang Lingyun and even Le Feng during the battle with the Bear King. ¡°Water Circle Thirteen Forms!¡± Chen Ying¡¯er emanated a powerful internal breath, her graceful form leaving a trail as her jade hand stirred a turbulent flow of internal breath like flowing water, at times tumultuous, at times fierce, occasionally like a mysterious whirlpool of the deep lake. Bang! Bang! After just a couple of exchanges, Chen Yu¡¯s figure was pushed back a few steps. ¡°What strong internal breath! The variation of these moves is truly fast.¡± Chen Yu confirmed that his opponent¡¯s main martial art might not be inferior to his ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± and was more versatile. With his early-stage meridian passage internal breath, if not for his strength, speed, and response being robust, he might have been knocked to the ground. ¡°Copper Skin.¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath and suddenly activated ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± causing his skin and muscles to exhibit a deep copper hue. In an instant. His body expanded slightly in a surprising way, akin to a bronze statue. Bang! Chen Yu¡¯s strength and defense surged significantly, his fists resembled copper balls, fiercely clashing with Chen Ying¡¯er several times. ¡°What!¡± Chen Ying¡¯er felt that every clash seemed to strike a bronze wall. The Chen Yu in sight seemed to transform into a powerful bronze man in that moment, each strike carrying immense force. Bang! Bang! Each clash numbed Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s hands. In terms of internal breath, she did suppress Chen Yu. However, in terms of physicality, strength, and defense, she was far inferior to Chen Yu. ¡°So strong!¡± ¡°What kind of body refining method is this, so powerful?¡± Some family elders and leaders around the martial stage were highly astonished. Even though, at present, Chen Yu hadn¡¯t gained a clear advantage, just matching a late-stage meridian passage Chen Ying¡¯er while at the early-stage was astounding. ¡°Didn¡¯t they say Chen Yu had average talent? Over the years, it seems the family didn¡¯t really provide him with many resources.¡± Some of the family elders and leaders couldn¡¯t help but mutter. This spectacle seemed like an invisible slap on the face of Family Head Chen Tianwei, leaving a burning sensation. Chapter 20 - 0021 Honghu Three Killers Chapter 21: Chapter 0021 Honghu Three Killers Editor: Chrissy ¡°`html Half-precious Artifact? Chen Yu remembered Le Feng¡¯s broken treasure artifact. Even though it was an incomplete treasure artifact, the enhancement in combat power was quite astonishing. ¡°Half-precious artifacts, in the secular world, are the top divine weapons, only that some master craftsmen might be able to forge. Their power and quality are close to that of treasure artifacts and, in some aspects, not even inferior to them!¡± the Family Head explained. These words made Chen Yu¡¯s heart stir. Having an additional half-precious artifact equated to having an extra means of attack, and it would make future missions much more convenient. Though Chen Yu practiced fist and foot cultivation techniques, not all environments would be suitable for fist and foot combat. Moreover. The reward of a fertile territory also held some allure for Chen Yu. After returning to Xiangyang City, the family¡¯s attitude left him disappointed, a bit bitter even, that he found himself not holding much hope for the family at all. If he could have a piece of land, he could establish his own estate or manor, making future cultivation and travel freer. In the audience, it wasn¡¯t just Chen Yu who was tempted. Chen Yu stood rooted in the sect, but he was a bit tempted as well, especially considering the family¡¯s higher-ups present. Even the ten thousand gold pieces, which Chen Yu didn¡¯t care much for, could arouse the envy of quite a few people. ¡°Hehehe, I always wanted to get a treasure artifact, and although it¡¯s just a half-precious artifact, I guess I could trade it for some primordial stones back at the sect,¡± Chen Ying¡¯er said gleefully, as if the bounty was already certain for her. ¡°You think the ¡®Honghu Three Killers¡¯ are so easy to deal with?¡± Family Head Chen Tianwei shook his head with a bitter smile. According to the information he had, the Honghu Three Killers were not just vicious but also cunning and adept at joint strikes to overcome the strong with the weak. ¡°It¡¯s rather odd. Why would the City Lord Mansion put up a bounty on the Three Killers?¡± a first elder expressed doubt. Logically speaking, the Honghu Three Killers were evil people wanted by the Court, not much related to Xiangyang City. However, Xiangyang City offered a bounty exceeding that of the Court, only requiring the leader among the Three Killers to be killed to claim the additional bounty. It must be said, this matter was indeed peculiar. ¡°Because¡ªthe Honghu Three Killers once visited the City Lord Mansion and murdered the City Lord¡¯s elderly mother. Rumor has it, they even kidnapped the City Lord¡¯s daughter!¡± Chen Tianwei said coldly. As soon as he said those words, the crowd fell into a brief silence before gasping collectively. ¡°How is that possible! The City Lord Mansion has over a dozen Meridian Passage Stage experts alone.¡± ¡°The City Lord of Xiangyang City, ¡®Yan Fengyun,¡¯ is said to have a cultivation nearing the Organ Refining Stage. There are rumors that even an Organ Refining Stage expert is stationed at the mansion, so how did the Three Killers succeed?¡± The crowd engaged in heated discussions, their faces grave. If the ¡°Honghu Three Killers¡± truly had such strength, this bounty wasn¡¯t something just anyone could meddle with. At the very least, it would be hard for the family¡¯s senior leaders present to accomplish such a highly challenging task. ¡°Perhaps at that time, the Organ Refining Stage expert at the City Lord Mansion hadn¡¯t yet had the chance to intervene. Besides, the Honghu Three Killers have faced the ¡®Organ Refining Stage¡¯ before and never suffered a loss,¡± Chen Tianwei remarked nonchalantly. Everyone nodded slightly, agreeing with Chen Tianwei¡¯s words. However, no one in the crowd volunteered to take part in the hunt for the ¡°Honghu Three Killers.¡± Even though the bounty was high, one needed to be alive to enjoy it. ¡°What of the cultivation of the Honghu Three Killers?¡± Chen Yu finally asked. ¡°The Honghu Three Killers, their talents aren¡¯t considered high; even the strongest, the leader among the Three Killers, ¡®Life-taking Hand,¡¯ hasn¡¯t reached the Organ Refining Stage, likely at the Peak of the Meridian Passage Stage. But these three have roamed for over a decade, with extensive means and strategies; their strength cannot be measured logically. Their peers slain by them are countless. There¡¯s even a rumor that the Three Killers once teamed up to seriously injure and defeat an Organ Refining Stage practitioner,¡± Chen Tianwei solemnly stated. Regarding the rumors about the Three Killers¡¯ strength, he dared not withhold too much. ¡°Excellent! I¡¯m decided to take part in this bounty,¡± Chen Yu said with a smile. Just recently, his ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± advanced to ¡°Copper Skin Great Success,¡± and he was getting eager, wanting to find a worthy opponent for a great battle. Moreover, the City Lord Mansion¡¯s offered bounty tempted him. ¡°I¡¯ll join in too,¡± Chen Ying¡¯er added with a giggle. Upon hearing this, the Family Head Chen Tianwei frowned. Having Chen Yu take part was in line with his desires, for the young man¡¯s defense was remarkably strong. But Chen Ying¡¯er taking part made him a bit uneasy. The main reason wasn¡¯t her capability but rather the high hopes placed on her by the family, entailing great sacrifices. ¡°Father, relax. With Brother Yu and me teaming up, what harm could a few petty thieves pose?¡± Chen Ying¡¯er assured with full confidence. After a round of discussion, Chen Tianwei agreed to the requests of Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er. However, Chen Tianwei had a few stipulations: First, Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er were not to separate; they must stay together! With two disciples of prominent sects working together, as long as they didn¡¯t act alone, even if they failed to kill the Three Killers, there would surely be no problem ensuring their safety. Second, the family would dispatch a team of experts to assist them, and this couldn¡¯t be refused. Third, if they found themselves outmatched, they must not force the matter and should promptly retreat. Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er agreed to these three points. ¡­ That night, Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er began making arrangements within the family. Chen Tianwei assigned two Meridian Passage Stage experts to them: one was the protector leader of the Chen Family; the other was a senior elder of the Chen Family, with both having attained the Mid-stage Meridian Passage. Chen Yu sized up the two experts. The protector leader, surnamed Fang, was a burly, square-faced man clad in leather armor, wielding a shield and sword. The senior elder was a young swordsman, with sword-like brows and starry eyes, a senior relative to the two. ¡°Uncle Fang, Uncle Chen,¡± Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er greeted the two Meridian Passage Stage experts. Uncle Fang, being the protector leader, was seasoned with iron-blooded combat experience, having strong ties with the Family Head. Uncle Chen, the young swordsman, was one of the few masters from an older generation within, having traveled across Chu Country. Besides these two, below them were eighteen protectors all at the Body Refining Stage. ¡°Not bad,¡± Chen Yu nodded secretly; this lineup far surpassed the one they had for killing the Bear King, in both numbers and strength quality. In the dead of night, a group of four great Meridian Passage Stage experts and eighteen protectors quietly left Xiangyang City. ¡°According to reliable information, the Honghu Three Killers, carrying ¡®the City Lord¡¯s daughter¡¯ hostage, headed toward the suburbs north of Xiangyang City,¡± Protector Uncle Fang noted, tightening his grip on the shield. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Hehe, with a hostage in hand, the Three Killers would want to coerce the City Lord to yield and wouldn¡¯t stray too far from the city. If I were the Three Killers, I would certainly occupy a strategically high ground, allowing easy advance and retreat,¡± Uncle Chen, garbed as a young swordsman, spoke with a smile. ¡°Uncle is vastly experienced; I agree with that,¡± Chen Yu nodded in agreement. The Honghu Three Killers, having kidnapped the City Lord¡¯s daughter, must have had a purpose. In the short term, they wouldn¡¯t stray far from Xiangyang City and would likely be hiding somewhere nearby. Upon leaving the city and entering the city outskirts, everyone became vigilant. The eighteen protectors dispersed within a mile or two, searching for any clue. After a short while. A protector exclaimed, ¡°There¡¯s a corpse here.¡± The crowd hurried over to find a leather-armored man¡¯s corpse within a pile of grass. Upon closer inspection, a ¡°Three-Edged Dart¡± was embedded in the person¡¯s throat. This type of dart was slender and long, having three ridged blades. At that moment, blood trailed down the blood grooves between the edges of the dart, staining the earth red. ¡°I know this person; it¡¯s the Mu Family¡¯s protector leader, a noted Meridian Passage Stage expert in Xiangyang City,¡± Protector Uncle Fang gasped in shock. After all, the deceased bore a status and capability quite similar to his own. Chen Yu¡¯s face also showed a hint of caution. The Mu Family belonged to ¡°Mu Xueqing¡¯s¡± family, one of the three major families in Xiangyang City. For this bounty, experts were dispatched from all three major families in Xiangyang City, and encountering someone from the Mu Family or Wang Family was quite normal. ¡°Judging by the wound, this was a one-hit kill. The attacker should be the Second Evil ¡®Blood Poison Dart¡¯ of the ¡®Honghu Three Killers.¡¯ This person¡¯s mastery of hidden weapons is at an extraordinary level, renowned for never missing,¡± Uncle Fang said as he took a deep breath, alertly scanning the surroundings. Second Evil Blood Poison Dart! Chen Yu also became wary. This person could, from a distance, use hidden weapons to instantly kill a Meridian Passage Stage presence. Which meant any of those present could potentially be eliminated by a single strike from the Second Evil. ¡°The Second Evil ¡®Blood Poison Dart¡¯ had his Three-Edged Dart coated with a deadly peculiar poison. But this particular dart didn¡¯t kill the Mu Family¡¯s protector with poison; it was the sheer force of the hidden weapon itself,¡± Protector Uncle Fang added. The Poison Dart, without relying on its poison, could kill a Meridian Passage Stage expert with sheer force. Even if one managed to dodge the vital spots, they likely couldn¡¯t evade the lethal peculiar poison. This Second Evil was truly alarming! In their vigilance, the group followed leads to press onward. As a result, along the way, every so often they¡¯d encounter a corpse or two. These corpses perished in a manner similar to the first one, each being killed with a single dart. Additionally, in almost ninety percent of cases, death didn¡¯t occur from poison but was due to the penetrative power of the hidden weapon itself. ¡°Corpses from the Mu Family, the Wang Family, and even more from the City Lord Mansion¡­¡± Protector Uncle Fang noted with a chill down his spine. Judging by the scene, the City Lord Mansion deployed the most people, and consequently, they suffered the most casualties. And thus far, only the Second Evil from the Three Killers had made a move. The most potent leader of the Three Killers, the ¡®Life-taking Hand,¡¯ hadn¡¯t even stepped in. ¡°Report, there¡¯s a pile of corpses over there!¡± One protector came running in fright. Chen Yu and the other four Meridian Passage experts rushed over, their expressions growing more serious. In the dim night, seven or eight corpses could be seen, collectively dead at one spot, with an extinguished bonfire amid them. Evidently. These people gathered together, attempting to counteract the Second Evil, ¡°Blood Poison Dart¡¯s,¡± ambush. ¡°Something¡¯s wrong! These people weren¡¯t killed by the Second Evil,¡± Protector Fang¡¯s face changed dramatically. In the next instant, a sudden mutation occurred. Thud! Thud! Two Chen Family protectors that followed suddenly fainted, collapsing to the ground. ¡°Not good!¡± ¡°This is the Three Killers¡¯ ¡®Soul Scattering Fragrance¡¯¡­¡± Protector Uncle Fang and Uncle Chen wobbled unsteadily, looking aghast. A strong sense of drowsiness¡­ assailed their minds! Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er also felt a twinge of sleepiness and discomfort, their faces changing dramatically. ¡°Hee hee¡­¡± An eerie, haunting female giggle echoed in their ears. Swish! Before them, a ghostly woman suddenly rose from the pile of corpses, leaping out as if resurrected! ¡°` Chapter 21 - 0022 A Punch Breaks Chapter 22: Chapter 0022 A Punch Breaks Editor: Chrissy In the moonlit night, A ghost-like woman suddenly leaped from a pile of corpses, her face eerily pale. Hiss! A chill crept into everyone¡¯s hearts. ¡°This is the Three Killers¡¯ ¡®Soul Scattering Fragrance¡¯¡­¡± Protector Uncle Fang and Uncle Chen wavered unsteadily, nearly unable to stand, while the other two Body Refining Stage protectors had already fainted. ¡°This woman actually hid among the corpses, setting the ¡®Soul Scattering Fragrance¡¯ in advance.¡± The two Meridian Passage Stage cultivators, Uncle Fang and Uncle Chen, were horrified and gritted their teeth, a hint of despair in their expressions. Despair! The Soul Scattering Fragrance was a famous lethal weapon of the Three Killers, reportedly hard to resist even for those at the Meridian Passage Stage. Once inhaled, the mind would become sluggish, limbs would weaken, and one would lose control over their body. With their cultivation, they could barely stay awake, preventing coma. ¡°Miss, Young Master, you must run¡ª¡± Protector Uncle Fang cried out softly, holding his shield tightly, standing before Chen Ying¡¯er and Chen Yu. Even in death, he would shield the two geniuses of the clan. ¡°Cackle, after getting hit by my ¡®Soul Scattering Fragrance¡¯, where do you think you can run?¡± The pale woman sneered as she approached them menacingly. Smack! The pale woman turned suddenly and struck at Uncle Chen. This move was a surprise. She neither attacked the shielded Uncle Fang nor targeted the protected, significant Chen Ying¡¯er and Chen Yu. Her target was the solitary Uncle Chen. ¡°Not good!¡± Cold sweat dripped from Uncle Chen¡¯s forehead as he struggled to draw his sword, but his arm was too limp and weak to swing it. ¡°Stay away from Uncle Chen!¡± A fierce shout came, followed by a surge of gentle inner strength. Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s petite figure flashed to the side, launching a palm at the Three Killers¡¯ ¡°Soul Scattering Fragrance.¡± Should the Three Killers strike Uncle Chen, even she would struggle to escape unharmed. Moreover, she sensed something significant in the attack behind her; despite being hit by the Soul Scattering Fragrance, the enemy still showed such skill. Smack bang! The Three Killers had to turn around, clashing palms with Chen Ying¡¯er, creating a strong gust of wind that dispersed around them. Chen Ying¡¯er groaned, stumbling back a few steps, her face flushing red. ¡°Oh! You, young girl, so young yet already at the late-stage Meridian Passage¡­¡± The Three Killers uttered in surprise. She herself was at the late-stage Meridian Passage; her advantage earlier was due to the opponent being affected by the Soul Scattering Fragrance. ¡°Little girl¡­ You¡¯re reckless to channel your inner strength after inhaling the Soul Scattering Fragrance. Doing so will only enhance its potency.¡± The Three Killers spoke sinisterly. Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s body swayed, her face changing drastically. Initially, though affected by the Soul Scattering Fragrance, she could suppress it with her sect¡¯s advanced techniques, retaining five or six parts of her strength. Yet her reckless move earlier caused the fragrance to rebound, reaching full strength. ¡°I¡¯ll kill you first!¡± With a murderous look, the Three Killers floated menacingly towards the weakened Chen Ying¡¯er. Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s profound skills made the Three Killers uneasy; this girl¡¯s origin might be extraordinary, and she had to be eliminated quickly. Just then, Another palm strike from the Three Killers was about to hit Chen Ying¡¯er. Given her state, she couldn¡¯t last more than a few moves. At that moment, A lighthearted voice came from the side, ¡°The power of this Soul Scattering Fragrance isn¡¯t as great as I¡¯d heard¡­¡± What! In mid-air, the Three Killers¡¯ body froze. Swoosh! Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a tall young man flit to the rear. Cloud Evil Fist! The youth¡¯s fist surged with an eerie, domineering wind, a murderous intent locked onto her. For a moment, the Three Killers felt as though she heard a beast roaring beside her ear. The powerful blow brought a chilling sense of Evil Qi to her, a potentially deadly crisis. ¡°Get away!¡± Chilled to the bone, the Three Killers abandoned Chen Ying¡¯er and hastily countered with a palm strike aimed at Chen Yu. Her palm seemed soft, yet it concealed a yin internal force akin to Ding Jiuhui¡¯s ¡®Willow Shadow Finger,¡¯ but stronger. ¡°Copper Hand!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s lips curled into a mocking smile. Whoosh! His fist inflated out of nowhere, gleaming with a bronze metallic sheen, exuding overwhelming power. ¡°Not quick enough!¡± The Three Killers¡¯ entire energy and blood sank, sensing danger. Boom, crack! The massive copper hand crashed with such force, sending the Three Killers spinning in the air. Amid the chaos, those nearby heard the creaking of wood breaking. ¡°Ah¡ª¡± A piercing scream shattered the night sky. A pale woman fell to the ground, her arm dripping blood. Upon closer inspection, One of the Three Killers¡¯ arms hung limply, shattered by a single punch! ¡°You little brat¡­ You actually broke my arm. It¡¯s been years since anyone has!¡± Bloodshot eyes, the Three Killers¡¯ gaze fixed hatefully on Chen Yu. Meanwhile, The other three from the Chen family, Chen Ying¡¯er, Protector Uncle Fang, and Uncle Chen, looked at Chen Yu with disbelief and uncertainty. In that instant, they all felt as if there was a mismatch with the boy in their memories. One punch! He actually broke the Three Killers¡¯ arm with one punch! ¡°Tsk tsk! Breaking your arm, so what. I¡¯ll break your legs too!¡± Chen Yu blew hot air on his fist. Swoosh! His figure blurred, rushing fiercely toward the injured pale woman. ¡°No!¡± Horrified, the pale woman couldn¡¯t believe how ruthless Chen Yu was, still wanting to break her legs. What shocked her the most was Chen Yu¡¯s speed, far exceeding expectations. Under normal circumstances, with her movement technique, she wouldn¡¯t fear Chen Yu¡¯s pursuit; but now, her arm was broken, suffering internal injuries. Her speed was down to sixty percent of her peak. Watching Chen Yu, like a beast, pounce on the Three Killers. Whoosh¡ª The night air filled with the sharp sound of breaking wind. A cold gleam shot towards Chen Yu¡¯s neck from a crafty angle. ¡°Watch out!¡± ¡°It¡¯s Second Evil¡¯s ¡®Blood Poison Dart¡¯!¡± Uncle Fang and Uncle Chen shouted loudly. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Yu reacted with extraordinary speed, his expression turning serious. He extended a hand, channeling the Copper Statue Technique, his entire palm shimmering with a copper glaze. Ding, bang! In the night, the sound of metal clashing resounded. A Three-Edged Dart was shattered by a hand graced with a metallic sheen. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡­ Several more Three-Edged Darts followed, aiming for Chen Yu¡¯s head, waist, and lower body. Ding, ding, ding¡­ These hidden attacks were forcefully deflected by Chen Yu. However, In that brief moment, the injured Three Killers escaped several dozen meters, darting into the forest ahead, meeting another figure. ¡°Yu¡¯er, don¡¯t chase desperate foes.¡± Uncle Chen¡¯s voice discouraged Chen Yu¡¯s pursuit. ¡°Very well, these Three Killers won¡¯t fetch the City Lord Mansion¡¯s bonus bounty if killed anyway.¡± Chen Yu dusted off his hands, leisurely returning. The City Lord Mansion¡¯s bounty targeted the leader of the Honghu Three Killers, the ¡°Life-taking Hand.¡± It was rumored among the Honghu Three Killers, the Great Evil ¡°Life-taking Hand¡± had unfathomable skills. When Chen Yu returned, Chen Ying¡¯er had returned to normal, and Uncle Chen and Uncle Fang had also somewhat recovered. He learned that Chen Ying¡¯er had used a secret Heart Cleansing Pill from the Water Moon Sect. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you produce this elixir earlier?¡± Chen Yu was speechless. Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s cheeks reddened, huffing, ¡°The situation was urgent. I didn¡¯t have time to react. Besides, even after taking the Heart Cleansing Pill, it takes some time for the effect to set in.¡± ¡°And you didn¡¯t even need an antidote!¡± Pouting, Chen Ying¡¯er looked away. The people present exchanged strange glances towards Chen Yu. The Soul Scattering Fragrance was a notorious lethal weapon, having caused many skilled individuals to lament its effects. Here, those seven or eight corpses had fallen due to this very fragrance. On the spot, The four rested briefly. ¡°Miss, Young Master Chen, I believe this venture is highly dangerous. The Second and Third Evils are so formidable, it¡¯s hard to imagine the Great Evil¡¯s terror¡­¡± Uncle Fang and Uncle Chen exchanged looks, showing signs of retreat. The duo clearly wanted to back out. Earlier, without Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er, they might have perished in the Netherworld. ¡°Can¡¯t even handle the mere Three Killers? How can this lady have the face to return to the sect? Besides, didn¡¯t Brother Yu just cripple the Three Killers?¡± Chen Ying¡¯er shook her head defiantly. ¡°If we¡¯re going back, it must be after getting the Great Evil¡¯s head.¡± Chen Yu shook his head. During the brief skirmish, using the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist Technique,¡± he brought out his ferocity, grasping a hint of Cloud Evil Fist style. This would elevate his Cloud Evil Fist realm, benefiting his future ¡°Cloud Evil Internal Force¡± practice. ¡°Even without a bounty, I¡¯m determined to continue attacking the Honghu Three Killers.¡± A slight trace of Evil Qi flickered on Chen Yu¡¯s brow, causing a shiver in Uncle Fang and Uncle Chen¡¯s hearts. ¡­ Simultaneously, two figures traversed the forest. ¡°Sister, are you alright?¡± A black-clad youth supported a pale woman beside him. The pale woman was none other than the Three Killers¡¯ ¡°Soul Scattering Fragrance,¡± whose arm Chen Yu had broken. ¡°No major concerns. The ¡®Bone Healing Ointment¡¯ I applied earlier worked wonders, acquired from a disciple I killed before¡­¡± Her arm was now bandaged and fixed. Her face turned stern again, harboring resentment, ¡°That young brat was truly abnormal, his strength horrifying, practically a beast.¡± ¡°No worries, people like him, trained in the external horizontal techniques, are restrained by the boss. If the boss was here, he¡¯d take his life with a single palm.¡± S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The black-clad youth sneered. Just then, a distant whistle echoed from the forest peak. ¡°Quick! The boss is summoning us!¡± Startled, the black-clad youth and pale woman dashed toward the location. ¡­ At the same time. A black-faced middle-aged man stood atop a mountain, hands behind his back, his eyes chilly and cold. Behind him, tied to a stake, was a graceful woman, her luxurious dress torn, her silhouette only partially visible in the moonlight. ¡°Release the young lady!¡± Four Meridian Passage stage experts stood ready against the black-faced middle-aged man. It¡¯s hard to fathom that this unassuming man was actually the formidable leader of the Honghu Three Killers. Attack! The leading elder, a late-stage Meridian Passage expert, spearheaded the charge against the black-faced middle-aged man. Facing their assault, the black-faced middle-aged man stood still, making no attempt to dodge. Closer inspection would reveal a fleeting trace of pity in his eyes. For a moment, figures clashed on the mountain peak. The black-faced man remained still, only lightly countering each attacker with a palm. Ah! The lead late-stage Meridian Passage elder suddenly screamed, coughing blood, and died! From just one palm strike with the black-faced man. Thump! Thump! The other three Meridian Passage experts, who made contact with the black-faced man¡¯s hand, all immediately spit blood and collapsed. Chapter 22 - 0023 Refining Zangs Move (Please Collect and Recommend) Chapter 23: Chapter 0023 Refining Zang¡¯s Move (Please Collect and Recommend) Editor: Chrissy ¡°`html Splash! Splash¡­ In an instant, all four Great Meridian Passage experts spewed blood and fell to the ground, three of them dying on the spot. Only one young man remained, his face full of terror as he struggled to rise, ¡°Spare me! My Lord, spare me¡ª¡± The black-faced middle-aged man in his view seemed like the shadow of death, standing proudly before him. The intangible evil qi and coldness left him with no thought of resistance. The young man didn¡¯t believe he survived because of his own strength. On the contrary, among the Four Great Meridian Passage experts, he was the weakest, having only recently advanced to Mid-stage Meridian Passage. The only reason he hadn¡¯t died was because of one possibility¡ªthe Great Evil deliberately spared his life, perhaps seeing some further use for him. This Great Evil¡¯s ¡°Life-taking Hand¡± was even more terrifying than the rumors! Sss! The Great Evil¡¯s expression was indifferent, and with a knife in hand, he slashed like lightning. ¡°No¡­¡± The youth was panic-stricken, wondering if his guess was wrong. In the next instant, the knife struck its target¡ªa woman bound to a stump. ¡°The City Lord¡¯s daughter.¡± The young man gaped. Thud! A section of the woman¡¯s bloody finger was cut off, making the young man¡¯s heart skip a beat violently. The woman on the stump, her mouth sealed with a strip of cloth, instantly fainted. ¡°Take this finger to Chu Fengyun. Tell him that if he doesn¡¯t arrive here within one incense¡¯s time, the next piece he¡¯ll see of his daughter is a section of her thigh.¡± The Great Evil¡¯s tone was flat as he handed the finger to the young man. ¡°I¡­¡± The young man felt like a walking corpse. Before the Great Evil, he lost all thoughts of defiance or refusal, resembling a loyal slave. Staggering, the young man walked down the mountain. ¡°It¡¯s Vice General Xu!¡± In front of a makeshift tent at the foot of the mountain, a figure exclaimed. Soon, a few City Lord Mansion guards helped the young man named Xu into the tent. Inside the tent. ¡°Vice General Xu, what¡¯s the situation on the mountain?¡± A slightly obese middle-aged man in official attire inquired. ¡°City Lord, here is Miss¡¯s finger¡­ The Great Evil said that if you don¡¯t go up the mountain, he¡¯ll sever Miss¡¯s leg next.¡± The young man¡¯s face was pale, and his voice was strained. Seeing the woman¡¯s finger, the City Lord¡¯s face changed dramatically, ¡°Ying¡¯er!¡± A ring on the finger¡ªone he recognized¡ªit belonged to his daughter. The slightly obese middle-aged man was none other than City Lord Chu Fengyun. ¡°City Lord! That Great Evil is truly cruel and inhumane to harm the young lady.¡± ¡°Allow us to charge up the mountain and tear him to pieces!¡± Beside the City Lord stood two armored generals, both at Late-stage Meridian Passage; their auras were sharp. ¡°You, quickly take Vice General Xu down for treatment.¡± The City Lord instructed. But just as he spoke, a sudden change occurred. Ugh! The young man spat out a mouthful of blood, his body convulsed, and then he fell dead. Inside the tent, dead silence fell. Everyone present bore expressions of shock and gravity. ¡°That Great Evil¡¯s ¡®Heart-pushing Palm¡¯ has already reached a perfected state; its palm force had long since infiltrated the heart meridians of Vice General Xu and calculated his time of death.¡± An elderly voice came from behind. Unnoticed, an elderly man with white hair appeared beside the City Lord, Chu Fengyun. ¡°Master Wu.¡± City Lord Chu Fengyun showed a look of joy. Seeing the white-haired elder, everyone present couldn¡¯t help but stand in respect. ¡°City Lord, rest assured. Faced with such peril, I will not stand by. I will do my utmost to behead that vile villain¡­¡± The white-haired elder vowed solemnly. Before long, dozens of guards escorted City Lord Chu Fengyun up the mountain. Alongside Chu Fengyun were only two Late-stage Meridian Passage generals and the white-haired elder. The remaining guards were merely Body Refining Stage, the elite trained by the City Lord Mansion. ¡°City Lord, these guards, facing evildoers like the ¡®Honghu Three Killers,¡¯ would only be sending them to their deaths.¡± The white-haired elder sighed. Chu Fengyun nodded, signaling the guards to temporarily camp and await orders. At the same time. He pulled out a candle-like object from his sleeve and lit it with fire. Whoosh! Instantly, a brilliant firework shot into the sky, visible from miles around. ¡­ Miles away. Chen Yu sat cross-legged, operating the ¡°Cloud Evil Heart Method¡± for a while. He felt the method¡¯s flow was exceptionally smooth tonight. Beside him, Protector Uncle Fang and Uncle Chen had already regained their peak states. The group conserved their energy, ready to set out at any moment. Whoosh! Just then, fireworks rose in the distant sky. ¡°The City Lord Mansion¡¯s signal.¡± Protector Uncle Fang immediately stood up. ¡°It seems the City Lord Mansion has located the Honghu Three Killers.¡± Uncle Chen said solemnly. Without further words, they rushed toward the direction of the firework signal. Before long. The group encountered some skilled fighters who arrived upon hearing the news at a mountainside location. ¡°It¡¯s the Mu Family and Wang Family people.¡± Protector Uncle Fang whispered to Chen Yu and the others. Chen Yu glanced over. The Mu and Wang families each had two Meridian Passage experts remaining, with the lowest cultivation at Mid-stage Meridian Passage. ¡°Hahaha¡­ Chu Fengyun, I didn¡¯t expect you still hold family in high regard, rushing here for the sake of your daughter.¡± A powerful, cold laughter rang from the mountaintop. The Chen Family, Wang Family, and Mu Family forces quickened their pace, leaping toward the summit. At the mountain¡¯s peak. The black-faced middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his back, wearing a cold smile as he overlooked the crowd. Beside him stood a black-clad youth and a deathly pale woman, the Second Evil Blood Poison Dart and the Third Evil Soul Scattering Fragrance, respectively. Bound to a stump behind the Three Evils was a woman in a long dress, her hair disheveled. Opposite the Honghu Three Killers was the City Lord Mansion¡¯s side. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. City Lord ¡°Chu Fengyun,¡± with a slightly obese body, stood on the cold mountain top, his expression calm, showing no trace of panic. On his side were the white-haired elder and two Late-stage Meridian Passage generals. He himself was also a Meridian Passage expert, with cultivation matching that of the Great Evil. In terms of strength, the City Lord Mansion¡¯s side clearly held the upper hand. Moreover, some other experts were arriving one after another. Clang! Clang! The first to arrive were Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er. As sect disciples, young and vigorous, their martial arts far surpassed secular martial artists of the same rank. ¡°Boss, it¡¯s that kid who broke Third Sister¡¯s arm just now.¡± Second Evil said in a low voice. ¡°Hmm?¡± The black-faced middle-aged man¡¯s gaze swept over Chen Yu and the others, his expression tensing. ¡°These two youngsters, I¡¯m afraid, are sect disciples, making this operation somewhat tricky.¡± The Great Evil black-faced man frowned. After all, the sects were the rulers of this land, and even someone as strong as the Great Evil felt apprehensive inside. ¡°What¡¯s there to fear! We haven¡¯t failed to kill sect disciples before, and the rewards were indeed bountiful¡­¡± Second Evil Blood Poison Dart said with a touch of excitement. The black-faced middle-aged man wore an ashen expression, the killing intent and evil qi between his brows growing even more intense. When dealing with sect disciples, it was best not to provoke them, but if they did, they must be utterly exterminated. ¡°Third Sister.¡± The black-faced middle-aged man suddenly spoke, ¡°This time, you stay concentrated at the rear, no need to fight.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The deathly pale woman¡¯s eyes flashed with severity, sitting cross-legged next to the City Lord¡¯s daughter. Chen Yu and the others initially thought she was there to specifically guard the hostage. But they were mistaken. They watched as the deathly pale woman took out a peculiar purple flute and began to play it. Suddenly. A sharp, murderous resonance from the flute transformed into invisible ripples, surging toward the City Lord¡¯s forces, including the skilled fighters from the three arriving families. ¡°This is¡­¡± Some of the experts present felt dizzy, their blood and energy churning. The closer they were to the stump where the Three Killers stood, the stronger the invisible flute sound attack became. Those on the scene, all within the Meridian Passage stage, could use inner breath to protect their ears, but it only lessened the attack and couldn¡¯t completely avoid it. It seemed that the flute¡¯s attack wasn¡¯t entirely based on sound waves. Aside from Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er, who were not significantly affected, the other Meridian Passage experts felt disturbed and their blood and energy tumultuous. Chen Yu was barely affected because of his powerful physique and because he practiced the ¡°Cloud Evil Heart Method,¡± a branch of the sect¡¯s foundational Cultivation Technique, which was extraordinary. Chen Ying¡¯er, being the elder¡¯s most favored disciple, possessed profound martial arts and cultivation, so she was also barely affected. ¡°That flute was indeed a thrilling gain when we killed an Inner Sect Disciple back then.¡± The black-faced middle-aged man felt satisfied. Years ago, the Three Evils fled to the neighboring Qi Country, and by chance, nearly killed a solitary, wounded sect disciple. That kill brought great fortune to the Three Evils. Now, those experts affected might not be able to exert even seventy percent of their full strength. Sss¡ªWhiz whiz whiz! Second Evil Blood Poison Dart had already made his move, launching over a dozen Three-Edged Darts with astonishing skill. Almost everyone present was targeted with one. Among them, Chen Yu received special ¡°attention,¡± being served with three. City Lord Chu Fengyun was ¡°attended¡± to with two. ¡°Aah¡­¡± Agonizing screams erupted, as amidst the enigmatic sound wave¡¯s influence, most of the experts present found it hard to dodge as their spirits and blood fluctuated. Thud! On the City Lord Mansion¡¯s side, a Late-stage Meridian Passage general was hit, poisoned, and killed on the spot. The Mu Family suffered the worst, with both of their Mid-stage Meridian Passage experts hit. On the Wang Family¡¯s side, one Mid-stage Meridian Passage was hit, while another Late-stage Meridian Passage barely escaped. The Chen Family remained the most intact. Clang clang clang! Chen Yu¡¯s entire skin glowed with a copper sheen. His hands danced, blocking several hidden weapons. Chen Ying¡¯er moved with extreme agility, not only blocking her own but also protecting Uncle Chen behind her from a dart. ¡°Vile villain, stop flaunting your power¡ª¡± An elderly, harsh cry shook the scene, overpowering even the eerie flute sound. Looking on. An intense aura erupted from the white-haired elder on the City Lord Mansion¡¯s side, currents swirling around him. Immediately, the Three-Edged Darts from Second Evil were deflected before even nearing his body. ¡°What a powerful aura.¡± Everyone present, including the Honghu Three Killers, felt their blood and energy suppressed. ¡°Could it be¡­¡± A thought flashed through Chen Yu¡¯s mind. Whoosh! In the next instant, the white-haired elder became a blur, unleashing a vast, powerful palm strike toward the Great Evil black-faced man. ¡°Not good! Organ Refining Stage¡ª¡± The black-faced middle-aged man paled, retreating rapidly. Despite the distance, the Great Evil remained uneasy, simultaneously driving his full internal breath to defend ahead. In the next moment. Bang! An unseen cyclone of palm force smashed into the black-faced middle-aged man from afar, sending his body flying. ¡°The power of the Organ Refining Stage!¡± Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er exchanged glances, both a bit shocked. The white-haired elder¡¯s palm hadn¡¯t directly hit the Great Evil, yet the invisible inner breath palm force struck from several feet away, directly knocking the Great Evil away! ¡°` Chapter 23 - 0023 Refining Zangs Move (Please Collect and Recommend) Chapter 23: Chapter 0023 Refining Zang¡¯s Move (Please Collect and Recommend) Editor: Chrissy ¡°`html Splash! Splash¡­ In an instant, all four Great Meridian Passage experts spewed blood and fell to the ground, three of them dying on the spot. Only one young man remained, his face full of terror as he struggled to rise, ¡°Spare me! My Lord, spare me¡ª¡± The black-faced middle-aged man in his view seemed like the shadow of death, standing proudly before him. The intangible evil qi and coldness left him with no thought of resistance. The young man didn¡¯t believe he survived because of his own strength. On the contrary, among the Four Great Meridian Passage experts, he was the weakest, having only recently advanced to Mid-stage Meridian Passage. The only reason he hadn¡¯t died was because of one possibility¡ªthe Great Evil deliberately spared his life, perhaps seeing some further use for him. This Great Evil¡¯s ¡°Life-taking Hand¡± was even more terrifying than the rumors! Sss! The Great Evil¡¯s expression was indifferent, and with a knife in hand, he slashed like lightning. ¡°No¡­¡± The youth was panic-stricken, wondering if his guess was wrong. In the next instant, the knife struck its target¡ªa woman bound to a stump. ¡°The City Lord¡¯s daughter.¡± The young man gaped. Thud! A section of the woman¡¯s bloody finger was cut off, making the young man¡¯s heart skip a beat violently. The woman on the stump, her mouth sealed with a strip of cloth, instantly fainted. ¡°Take this finger to Chu Fengyun. Tell him that if he doesn¡¯t arrive here within one incense¡¯s time, the next piece he¡¯ll see of his daughter is a section of her thigh.¡± The Great Evil¡¯s tone was flat as he handed the finger to the young man. ¡°I¡­¡± The young man felt like a walking corpse. Before the Great Evil, he lost all thoughts of defiance or refusal, resembling a loyal slave. Staggering, the young man walked down the mountain. ¡°It¡¯s Vice General Xu!¡± In front of a makeshift tent at the foot of the mountain, a figure exclaimed. Soon, a few City Lord Mansion guards helped the young man named Xu into the tent. Inside the tent. ¡°Vice General Xu, what¡¯s the situation on the mountain?¡± A slightly obese middle-aged man in official attire inquired. ¡°City Lord, here is Miss¡¯s finger¡­ The Great Evil said that if you don¡¯t go up the mountain, he¡¯ll sever Miss¡¯s leg next.¡± The young man¡¯s face was pale, and his voice was strained. Seeing the woman¡¯s finger, the City Lord¡¯s face changed dramatically, ¡°Ying¡¯er!¡± A ring on the finger¡ªone he recognized¡ªit belonged to his daughter. The slightly obese middle-aged man was none other than City Lord Chu Fengyun. ¡°City Lord! That Great Evil is truly cruel and inhumane to harm the young lady.¡± ¡°Allow us to charge up the mountain and tear him to pieces!¡± Beside the City Lord stood two armored generals, both at Late-stage Meridian Passage; their auras were sharp. ¡°You, quickly take Vice General Xu down for treatment.¡± The City Lord instructed. But just as he spoke, a sudden change occurred. Ugh! The young man spat out a mouthful of blood, his body convulsed, and then he fell dead. Inside the tent, dead silence fell. Everyone present bore expressions of shock and gravity. ¡°That Great Evil¡¯s ¡®Heart-pushing Palm¡¯ has already reached a perfected state; its palm force had long since infiltrated the heart meridians of Vice General Xu and calculated his time of death.¡± An elderly voice came from behind. Unnoticed, an elderly man with white hair appeared beside the City Lord, Chu Fengyun. ¡°Master Wu.¡± City Lord Chu Fengyun showed a look of joy. Seeing the white-haired elder, everyone present couldn¡¯t help but stand in respect. ¡°City Lord, rest assured. Faced with such peril, I will not stand by. I will do my utmost to behead that vile villain¡­¡± The white-haired elder vowed solemnly. Before long, dozens of guards escorted City Lord Chu Fengyun up the mountain. Alongside Chu Fengyun were only two Late-stage Meridian Passage generals and the white-haired elder. The remaining guards were merely Body Refining Stage, the elite trained by the City Lord Mansion. ¡°City Lord, these guards, facing evildoers like the ¡®Honghu Three Killers,¡¯ would only be sending them to their deaths.¡± The white-haired elder sighed. Chu Fengyun nodded, signaling the guards to temporarily camp and await orders. At the same time. He pulled out a candle-like object from his sleeve and lit it with fire. Whoosh! Instantly, a brilliant firework shot into the sky, visible from miles around. ¡­ Miles away. Chen Yu sat cross-legged, operating the ¡°Cloud Evil Heart Method¡± for a while. He felt the method¡¯s flow was exceptionally smooth tonight. Beside him, Protector Uncle Fang and Uncle Chen had already regained their peak states. The group conserved their energy, ready to set out at any moment. Whoosh! Just then, fireworks rose in the distant sky. ¡°The City Lord Mansion¡¯s signal.¡± Protector Uncle Fang immediately stood up. ¡°It seems the City Lord Mansion has located the Honghu Three Killers.¡± Uncle Chen said solemnly. Without further words, they rushed toward the direction of the firework signal. Before long. The group encountered some skilled fighters who arrived upon hearing the news at a mountainside location. ¡°It¡¯s the Mu Family and Wang Family people.¡± Protector Uncle Fang whispered to Chen Yu and the others. Chen Yu glanced over. The Mu and Wang families each had two Meridian Passage experts remaining, with the lowest cultivation at Mid-stage Meridian Passage. ¡°Hahaha¡­ Chu Fengyun, I didn¡¯t expect you still hold family in high regard, rushing here for the sake of your daughter.¡± A powerful, cold laughter rang from the mountaintop. The Chen Family, Wang Family, and Mu Family forces quickened their pace, leaping toward the summit. At the mountain¡¯s peak. The black-faced middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his back, wearing a cold smile as he overlooked the crowd. Beside him stood a black-clad youth and a deathly pale woman, the Second Evil Blood Poison Dart and the Third Evil Soul Scattering Fragrance, respectively. Bound to a stump behind the Three Evils was a woman in a long dress, her hair disheveled. Opposite the Honghu Three Killers was the City Lord Mansion¡¯s side. City Lord ¡°Chu Fengyun,¡± with a slightly obese body, stood on the cold mountain top, his expression calm, showing no trace of panic. On his side were the white-haired elder and two Late-stage Meridian Passage generals. He himself was also a Meridian Passage expert, with cultivation matching that of the Great Evil. In terms of strength, the City Lord Mansion¡¯s side clearly held the upper hand. Moreover, some other experts were arriving one after another. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Clang! Clang! The first to arrive were Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er. As sect disciples, young and vigorous, their martial arts far surpassed secular martial artists of the same rank. ¡°Boss, it¡¯s that kid who broke Third Sister¡¯s arm just now.¡± Second Evil said in a low voice. ¡°Hmm?¡± The black-faced middle-aged man¡¯s gaze swept over Chen Yu and the others, his expression tensing. ¡°These two youngsters, I¡¯m afraid, are sect disciples, making this operation somewhat tricky.¡± The Great Evil black-faced man frowned. After all, the sects were the rulers of this land, and even someone as strong as the Great Evil felt apprehensive inside. ¡°What¡¯s there to fear! We haven¡¯t failed to kill sect disciples before, and the rewards were indeed bountiful¡­¡± Second Evil Blood Poison Dart said with a touch of excitement. The black-faced middle-aged man wore an ashen expression, the killing intent and evil qi between his brows growing even more intense. When dealing with sect disciples, it was best not to provoke them, but if they did, they must be utterly exterminated. ¡°Third Sister.¡± The black-faced middle-aged man suddenly spoke, ¡°This time, you stay concentrated at the rear, no need to fight.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The deathly pale woman¡¯s eyes flashed with severity, sitting cross-legged next to the City Lord¡¯s daughter. Chen Yu and the others initially thought she was there to specifically guard the hostage. But they were mistaken. They watched as the deathly pale woman took out a peculiar purple flute and began to play it. Suddenly. A sharp, murderous resonance from the flute transformed into invisible ripples, surging toward the City Lord¡¯s forces, including the skilled fighters from the three arriving families. ¡°This is¡­¡± Some of the experts present felt dizzy, their blood and energy churning. The closer they were to the stump where the Three Killers stood, the stronger the invisible flute sound attack became. Those on the scene, all within the Meridian Passage stage, could use inner breath to protect their ears, but it only lessened the attack and couldn¡¯t completely avoid it. It seemed that the flute¡¯s attack wasn¡¯t entirely based on sound waves. Aside from Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er, who were not significantly affected, the other Meridian Passage experts felt disturbed and their blood and energy tumultuous. Chen Yu was barely affected because of his powerful physique and because he practiced the ¡°Cloud Evil Heart Method,¡± a branch of the sect¡¯s foundational Cultivation Technique, which was extraordinary. Chen Ying¡¯er, being the elder¡¯s most favored disciple, possessed profound martial arts and cultivation, so she was also barely affected. ¡°That flute was indeed a thrilling gain when we killed an Inner Sect Disciple back then.¡± The black-faced middle-aged man felt satisfied. Years ago, the Three Evils fled to the neighboring Qi Country, and by chance, nearly killed a solitary, wounded sect disciple. That kill brought great fortune to the Three Evils. Now, those experts affected might not be able to exert even seventy percent of their full strength. Sss¡ªWhiz whiz whiz! Second Evil Blood Poison Dart had already made his move, launching over a dozen Three-Edged Darts with astonishing skill. Almost everyone present was targeted with one. Among them, Chen Yu received special ¡°attention,¡± being served with three. City Lord Chu Fengyun was ¡°attended¡± to with two. ¡°Aah¡­¡± Agonizing screams erupted, as amidst the enigmatic sound wave¡¯s influence, most of the experts present found it hard to dodge as their spirits and blood fluctuated. Thud! On the City Lord Mansion¡¯s side, a Late-stage Meridian Passage general was hit, poisoned, and killed on the spot. The Mu Family suffered the worst, with both of their Mid-stage Meridian Passage experts hit. On the Wang Family¡¯s side, one Mid-stage Meridian Passage was hit, while another Late-stage Meridian Passage barely escaped. The Chen Family remained the most intact. Clang clang clang! Chen Yu¡¯s entire skin glowed with a copper sheen. His hands danced, blocking several hidden weapons. Chen Ying¡¯er moved with extreme agility, not only blocking her own but also protecting Uncle Chen behind her from a dart. ¡°Vile villain, stop flaunting your power¡ª¡± An elderly, harsh cry shook the scene, overpowering even the eerie flute sound. Looking on. An intense aura erupted from the white-haired elder on the City Lord Mansion¡¯s side, currents swirling around him. Immediately, the Three-Edged Darts from Second Evil were deflected before even nearing his body. ¡°What a powerful aura.¡± Everyone present, including the Honghu Three Killers, felt their blood and energy suppressed. ¡°Could it be¡­¡± A thought flashed through Chen Yu¡¯s mind. Whoosh! In the next instant, the white-haired elder became a blur, unleashing a vast, powerful palm strike toward the Great Evil black-faced man. ¡°Not good! Organ Refining Stage¡ª¡± The black-faced middle-aged man paled, retreating rapidly. Despite the distance, the Great Evil remained uneasy, simultaneously driving his full internal breath to defend ahead. In the next moment. Bang! An unseen cyclone of palm force smashed into the black-faced middle-aged man from afar, sending his body flying. ¡°The power of the Organ Refining Stage!¡± Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er exchanged glances, both a bit shocked. The white-haired elder¡¯s palm hadn¡¯t directly hit the Great Evil, yet the invisible inner breath palm force struck from several feet away, directly knocking the Great Evil away! ¡°` Chapter 24 - 0024 Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needle Chapter 24: Chapter 0024 Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needle Editor: Chrissy In the view. The white-haired elder stood proudly in the center of the airflow, surrounded by roaring winds, exerting an aura surpassing the Meridian Passage Stage, intimidating the Honghu Three Killers. Organ Refining Stage, indeed a level above the Meridian Passage Stage. With a palm strike across the air, the white-haired elder sent the leader of the ¡°Honghu Three Killers¡± flying. ¡°To withstand my palm and retreat unscathed, it seems your cultivation is nearing the Organ Refining Stage, and your mastery of the ¡®Heart-pushing Palm¡¯ has reached its peak.¡± A hint of solemnity appeared on the face of the white-haired elder. In the brief clash earlier, he not only sensed the profound inner breath of the Great Evil but also felt that the opponent was quite familiar with the methods of the Organ Refining Stage and very experienced in responding. It seemed that the power of this Great Evil was not much different from the Organ Refining Stage. ¡°Chu Lifei! I advise you to surrender early. Master Wu is a ¡®Organ Refining Stage¡¯ expert I invited, and with the experts present, you won¡¯t escape today.¡± City Lord Chu Fengyun reprimanded coldly. Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned. City Lord Chu Fengyun had actually called out the Great Evil¡¯s name. They had never known the real names of the Honghu Three Killers. Even more intriguing was the fact that this Great Evil also had the surname Chu. Was there a connection between him and Chu Fengyun? ¡°Hahaha¡­ Chu Fengyun! Do you think that hiring an expert at the Organ Refining Stage would be enough to kill me, Chu Lifei?¡± The black-faced middle-aged man laughed loudly, his inner breath surging, already nearing the Organ Refining Stage. The white-haired elder sighed lightly and slowly stretched out his arms. A great battle was about to begin. ¡°Old geezer!¡± The black-faced middle-aged man sneered, ¡°With the cultivation of the Early Stage of Refining Internal Organs, why don¡¯t you enjoy your old age instead of fighting us? It¡¯s like a birthday boy hanging himself for a longer life!¡± As his words fell. A surge of violent and surging inner breath erupted from the black-faced middle-aged man. That inner breath instantly rose to a level comparable to the white-haired elder. ¡°Organ Refining Stage? Something¡¯s not right¡­¡± Chen Yu noticed a layer of red blood stripes emerging on the skin of the black-faced middle-aged man, with veins bulging all over, looking fierce and daunting. ¡°Violent Blood Pill! You actually used such an elixir to temporarily boost your cultivation.¡± City Lord Chu Fengyun gasped. The Violent Blood Pill was an elixir with significant side effects. Consuming this pill could forcibly enhance one¡¯s cultivation level temporarily but also carried the risk of violent blood rupture leading to death. Moreover, depending on the usage period, it would also leave one weak afterward. ¡°Trivial trick.¡± The white-haired elder sneered, leaping into the air and striking towards the Great Evil. Relying on the medicine to temporarily stimulate the Organ Refining Stage had certain differences from his genuine Organ Refining Stage. ¡°Eliminate the Three Killers!¡± Seeing this, everyone moved together towards the tree stump where the Honghu Three Killers were situated. ¡°Go ahead.¡± The Great Evil had a cruel smile on his lips. Chen Yu followed the crowd but noticed something amiss with the expressions of the Great Evil and the Second Evil, and instinctively slowed down. Just as the white-haired elder attacked in mid-air, a sudden change occurred. Swish! A cylindrical object appeared in the hands of the Second Evil beside him. A cylindrical object pointed towards the crowd, with densely packed circular holes emitting a chilling aura. ¡°Not good! Everyone retreat quickly!¡± City Lord Chu Fengyun¡¯s face changed abruptly, shouting to stop them. Unfortunately, his warning was already a bit late. ¡°Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needle!¡± With a sinister press of the mechanism on the metallic cylinder by the Second Evil, a ¡°click¡± was heard. Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª The densely packed silver needles swept forward with astonishing penetrating power, like a drizzle. At least half of the silver needles targeted the white-haired elder in the air. The other half scattered toward the nearby crowd. ¡°Ah!¡± The last Late-stage Meridian Passage general of the City Lord Mansion was shot with a dozen blood holes, falling to the ground dead. ¡°Uncle!¡± Chen Ying¡¯er cried out softly. Using her superb movement technique and inner breath to dodge and block the silver needles, she found her Uncle Chen lying on the ground. Clang clang clang! Chen Yu activated the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± a layer of deep copper covering his body, raising his bronze arms to block the silver needles, effectively countering this type of hidden weapon. Of course, he still had to urge his inner breath to strengthen his defense to prevent the silver needles from hitting vital points. Besides him, only the white-haired elder could face the Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needle head-on. Whoosh! An invisible inner breath layer surrounded the white-haired elder, blocking most of the silver needles. However, the number of silver needles was overwhelming, and they had a certain penetrative power against the inner breath. Half of the Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needle used by the Second Evil targeted him. While the Second Evil used this deadly weapon, the Third Evil was not idle. With a strange flute in hand, she produced a sharp and focused sonic attack. This flute attack focused a beam that struck the white-haired elder. In this moment. The white-haired elder first endured the Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needle and then the concentrated flute attack. Although the latter posed no direct threat, it caused some interference. Even someone as strong as one in the Organ Refining Stage could barely handle it, getting hit by a few needles. ¡°Heart-pushing Palm!¡± The burly figure of the Great Evil flashed in front of him, delivering a gentle palm strike. Whoosh whoosh whoosh! The Second Evil put away the cylinder and threw several Three-Edged Darts, whistling sharply and aiming directly at the white-haired elder¡¯s face. ¡°Not good!¡± S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The white-haired elder had not yet landed and had not recovered from being hit by the needles. Crash! In a moment of urgency, he forcibly urged his inner breath, creating a layer of invisible energy that blew away the darts. However. The palm strike accumulated to its peak by the Great Evil had already arrived in front of him, and the white-haired elder could only respond hastily. Slap! The two palms met, creating a whirlwind that swept several yards around. With a ¡°boom.¡± The black-faced middle-aged figure was knocked flying, but even in mid-air, he sneered. Wow! The white-haired elder¡¯s body trembled, spitting out air, his face pale. ¡°Old geezer, how does it feel to be hit by my ¡®Heart-pushing Palm¡¯? With equivalent cultivation levels, a perfected ¡®Heart-pushing Palm¡¯ will shatter the heart vessels of the target, especially your old and decaying body.¡± The black-faced middle-aged man landed, sneering incessantly. That previous palm strike was his accumulated hit, catching the white-haired elder off guard. ¡°You¡­¡± The white-haired elder had a few silver needles embedded in him, with bloodstains at the corners of his mouth, flowing down his beard. The others on the scene were not doing well either. Besides Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er, everyone else was either dead from the Pear Blossom Needle or severely injured, losing combat effectiveness. On the Chen Family¡¯s side, Uncle Chen was hit by five or six needles, unconscious. Fortunately, Protector Uncle Fang had a small shield that saved him at a critical moment with only minor injuries. ¡°Uncle Fang, take Uncle Chen away first.¡± Chen Yu instructed softly. In the current situation, Uncle Fang and Uncle Chen could hardly contribute. At this time. Around the tree stump, none of the Honghu Three Killers were harmed. On the City Lord Mansion¡¯s side, only City Lord Chu Fengyun and the severely injured white-haired elder remained. The Mu Family and Wang Family had no one left standing. The power of the Rainstorm Pear Blossom was terrifyingly astonishing, not only with strong penetration but also with a formidable range of damage. ¡°Evil thief! Even if I die today, I will kill you.¡± The white-haired elder had a resolute and fierce expression, suppressing his injuries with a surge of powerful inner breath. Swoosh swoosh! The white-haired elder¡¯s figure flashed, pressing towards the black-faced middle-aged man. ¡°Old geezer! You are exhausted now; how will you fight me?¡± The black-faced middle-aged man laughed loudly. This time, he did not fight the white-haired elder head-on but pulled out a dark iron whip, engaging in a hit-and-run battle with him on the mountaintop. ¡°Young heroes, please hold off the Second Evil and Third Evil.¡± City Lord Chu Fengyun earnestly addressed Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er. At this point, only Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er were unharmed, retaining full combat power. ¡°Alright.¡± Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er exchanged a glance and nodded. The two figures flickered, approaching the Second Evil and Third Evil near the tree stump. Seeing this, City Lord Chu Fengyun roared in anger, assisting the white-haired elder in besieging the Great Evil. The white-haired elder and Chu Fengyun joined forces, immediately suppressing the Great Evil. Though the Great Evil was as slippery as an eel, wielding an iron whip, he engaged in a mobile battle on the mountaintop with the two masters. On the other side. Chen Ying¡¯er confronted the Second Evil Blood Poison Dart. Clap clap! After a few close encounters, the Second Evil¡¯s expression changed: ¡°This girl¡¯s martial arts and cultivation are so profound.¡± Chen Ying¡¯er, after all, was a disciple of a sect and apprenticed under an elder. In a direct fight, even Chen Yu could only defend and deplete her, barely able to contend with Chen Ying¡¯er. The Second Evil quickly fell into a disadvantage and had to adopt a mobile strategy. ¡°Damn it, I¡¯ve run out of hidden weapons¡­¡± Second Evil was furious. When had he ever been so utterly suppressed by a little girl? Of course, even if he had plenty of hidden weapons now, they would not be much use. Hidden weapons are better for stealth attacks; in direct combat, their effectiveness would be greatly reduced. The remaining Third Evil was left for Chen Yu to handle. ¡°Ha ha! Third Fool¡­ we meet again. This time, I¡¯m going to break your legs.¡± Chen Yu sneered, approaching the Third Evil Soul Scattering Fragrance. ¡°Third Fool?!¡± Second Evil was infuriated. When had they, the Honghu Three Killers, ever been so openly insulted? Just during this pause, Chen Yu¡¯s figure had already closed in. Cloud Evil Fist! With a raging punch, full of inner breath, it seemed like a ferocious beast was attacking. Third Evil had no chance to dodge, meeting Chen Yu¡¯s punch head-on. Stomp! Stomp! Stomp! Third Evil was forced back several steps by Chen Yu¡¯s punch, almost spitting blood. Despite having Late-stage Meridian Passage cultivation, she had the lowest strength in face-to-face combat among the Three Killers. Furthermore, she had previously been injured by Chen Yu, breaking an arm, and her fighting power was severely reduced. Chen Yu laughed loudly, his brow exuding even more intense Evil Qi, with his Cloud Evil True Qi boiling within him. Copper Fist! Cloud Evil Fist! Chen Yu¡¯s fist glowed with a deep bronze metallic sheen, and the power of the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist Technique¡± escalated again. Third Evil felt terrified, suppressed by the invisible Evil Qi, finding it hard to breathe. Wow! After a series of attacks, Third Evil was heavily injured, spitting blood. Her face was filled with despair. Unwittingly, her peripheral vision caught sight of the ¡°City Lord¡¯s daughter¡± tied to the tree stump. Third Evil¡¯s eyes lit up, grasping a sliver of hope. Dash! She bolted towards the City Lord¡¯s daughter. Cloud Stepping! Seeing her intentions, Chen Yu¡¯s heart beat strongly, applying power to his feet to execute a movement technique. In an instant. Chen Yu¡¯s body lightened, soaring overhead, landing above Third Evil¡¯s head. At this moment. Third Evil¡¯s hand was almost on the City Lord¡¯s daughter¡¯s neck. She wore a smug smile, but it froze in an instant. Bang! A heavy, dull sound accompanied by severe pain plunged her into endless darkness. ¡°Sister!¡± Not far away, the black-faced Second Evil cried out in alarm, witnessing an incredibly tragic scene. Chapter 25 - 0025: Yun Sha Shows Power Chapter 25: Chapter 0025: Yun Sha Shows Power Editor: Chrissy ¡°` Copper Foot! Chen Yu, in midair, delivered a foot as strong as copper and iron directly to the head of the Third Evil. The outcome was obvious. The head of the Third Evil was not as hard as the Iron Brown Bear. This kick from Chen Yu was similar to Le Feng¡¯s midair kick at the Iron Brown Bear that day, but with much greater power and force. This kind of midair kicking technique came from ¡°Cloud Stepping.¡± Otherwise, for ordinary people, it was difficult to gain force in the air and to be so precise and fierce. ¡°No¡ª¡± The Second Evil helplessly watched as the Third Evil¡¯s head was kicked off, blooming in midair. This was Chen Yu¡¯s first time killing someone. Although he had previously killed many Iron Brown Bears, they were not of the same kind. At this moment, Chen Yu felt a trace of discomfort in his heart, which was quickly filled with a fierce Evil Qi that he had developed since practicing the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist.¡± After killing the Third Evil, Chen Yu felt the power of the fist technique was on the verge of reaching a new level. ¡°You actually killed the Third Sister. I want you dead¡ª¡± The Second Evil¡¯s eyes turned blood-red, and his emotions seemed somewhat out of control. Chen Yu did not know. The Honghu Three Killers were ruthless along the way, and their camaraderie in life-and-death battles was not inferior to that of blood siblings. There was even a trace of unsaid romantic feelings between the Second and Third Evils. ¡°I want you dead¡ª¡± The Second Evil, disregarding Chen Ying¡¯er, charged at Chen Yu like a runaway wild wolf. Brother Yu, be careful! Chen Ying¡¯er called out softly. The speed and power that erupted when the Second Evil lost control activated the body¡¯s potential. Moreover, in terms of direct combat strength, the Second Evil was much stronger than the Third Evil. ¡°Sky Wolf Claw!¡± The Second Evil, with a ferocious look on his face, stretched out his hand to grab Chen Yu¡¯s head. Cloud Evil Fist! Chen Yu did not flinch; after killing the Third Evil, his body was filled with heightened Evil Qi, and the power of his inner breath and moves had evidently improved. Bang bang pop! The two exchanged several blows at their original spot in an instant. Chen Yu felt a surge of violent, fierce inner breath that he couldn¡¯t completely suppress in a short time. ¡°This kid is simply not human¡­¡± The Second Evil felt a chill in his heart, sensing that the opponent was incredibly strong and his palms felt as hard as steel and copper. After several hard clashes, his palms were nearly numb. ¡°Die, you villain!¡± Chen Ying¡¯er flew over from behind, forming a pincer attack with Chen Yu. The heart of the Second Evil sank into the abyss. He understood that facing an attack from both sides meant certain death. ¡°Third Sister! I¡¯ll join you soon. But before that¡ª¡± The Second Evil took a deep breath, his figure suddenly leaping forward with astonishing speed, diving straight at Chen Yu. In terms of movement technique, the Second Evil was slightly superior to Chen Yu and Le Feng. Hm? Seeing the Second Evil¡¯s face of utter determination, Chen Yu noticed that he was entirely unconcerned with his attack, rushing directly at his head. ¡°Going down together?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s lips curled into a trace of pity, seeing through the Second Evil¡¯s intentions. Faced with the Second Evil¡¯s desperate counterattack, Chen Yu neither evaded nor dodged; his body leaped up and faced it squarely. ¡°Copper Skin!¡± Chen Yu used the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± his body expanding a bit, his skin taking on a deep copper metallic sheen, appearing like a copper statue. Whoosh! The Cloud Evil Fist Technique operated at its limit, and Chen Yu punched directly at the Second Evil¡¯s face. Simultaneously, his chest was struck by the Second Evil¡¯s claw. The Second Evil¡¯s ferocious face showed a pleased expression, but the next instant, his body stiffened in midair. Clang bang! His claw felt as if it hit a copper wall, hot and stinging, hardly breaking the opponent¡¯s skin. Under normal circumstances, his claw could cut through a Meridian Passage Stage chest. Bang crack! Chen Yu¡¯s punch, with surging Evil Qi, echoed with vague roars of a fierce beast and the sound of clouds breaking, smashing onto the Second Evil¡¯s face. ¡°Cloud Evil Small Success!¡± At the moment of landing a punch, Chen Yu was startled. Finally, the Cloud Evil Fist Technique broke through to Small Success! This was an advanced martial art close to top-tier level, typically extremely difficult to achieve even Small Success. ¡°Ah¡ª¡± The Second Evil¡¯s body flew backward in midair, his screams abruptly silenced. Thud! The Second Evil fell dead! An exchange of injuries, a trade of life for life, only, unfortunately¡­he picked the wrong target. Whew~ After landing, Chen Yu¡¯s face flushed briefly with red. He took a deep breath to calm the turbulent energy and blood. Taking the Second Evil¡¯s desperate claw head-on wasn¡¯t without consequences; he was even slightly injured. Looking down, there was a bluish-red claw mark visible on his chest. Even with Chen Yu¡¯s beast-like physique and the strong defense of the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± he couldn¡¯t completely fend off the attack. Of course. Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± was only at the Copper Skin stage. If he could reach the ¡°Copper Muscle¡± stage, he could truly ignore the Second Evil¡¯s attacks. Thump thump! Thump thump! Chen Yu noticed his heart was beating strong and fast. His wound, the blue-red claw mark, was gradually fading away. That kind of self-healing was almost palpable, and even observable to the naked eye. ¡°The self-healing power of this body is indeed extraordinary.¡± Chen Yu was thrilled. The brutal approach he took allowed his Cloud Evil Fist Technique to break through to Small Success and further validated the body¡¯s incredible self-healing ability. ¡°Youngster! You actually killed my Second Brother and Third Sister¡ª¡± An icy voice came from another part of the battleground. The Great Evil¡¯s eyes were cold like ice, flickering with deadly fierceness and killing intent. At this moment. His side of the battleground was deadlocked. If not for fearing the old man¡¯s last desperate counterattack, the Great Evil would have engaged in close combat long ago, instead of merely exchanging feints. Now. Seeing the death of the Second and Third Evil, he finally couldn¡¯t hold back. But from the death of the Third Evil to the life-and-death struggle, it had only been a matter of breaths, leaving him no time to assist. ¡°Sorry. The two fools you mentioned, I killed them. Later, I¡¯ll hack down you, the big fool, too.¡± Chen Yu wiped the blood off his hands. ¡°You little bastard! I¡¯ll tear you to pieces¡ª¡± The Great Evil¡¯s voice was filled with grief, rage, and murderous intent. In that instant, his emotions slightly slipped, revealing a flaw, surging toward Chen Yu. ¡°Where are you going? It¡¯s time for you to stay.¡± An aged voice came from beside him, accompanied by a tide of internal energy. The white-haired old man¡¯s face flared with a final burst of red light, his body lunging forward and delivering a powerful palm strike. He had been waiting too long for this opportunity. His injuries were almost unbearable. At this critical moment, Chen Yu¡¯s slaying of the Third and Second Evils provoked the Great Evil. ¡°You old bastard, die for me!¡± The Great Evil, unable to dodge, operated a full force of internal energy to withstand the blow. Heart-pushing Palm! S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The strange inner energy swirled into the white-haired old man¡¯s pulse, instantly splitting his already broken veins, causing him to vomit blood from his facial orifices and die. Boom! The Great Evil was sent flying by the old man¡¯s desperate palm strike, spewing a mouthful of blood in the air. ¡°How is that possible! You took the ¡®Violent Blood Pill¡¯ and suffered such a severe wound, yet the side effects are so mild?¡± City Lord Chu Fengyun was incredulous. The longer one took the Violent Blood Pill, the greater the side effects. Especially when severely injured, the risks soar, possibly leading to self-destruction. ¡°Hmph! Who said I took the ¡®Violent Blood Pill¡¯? I took a more precious ¡®Blood Essence Pill¡¯ from a sect in Qi Country!¡± The Great Evil sneered. ¡°This pill can temporarily enhance combat power greatly but only allows a few uses of transcendent force with much smaller side effects. And in the last fight, I truly used Organ Refining Stage power less than three times¡­¡± Blood Essence Pill! City Lord Chu Fengyun¡¯s face turned ashen. He finally understood. Why in the previous fight, the Great Evil chose to evade. First, he feared the white-haired old man¡¯s desperate counterattack. Secondly, the limitations of the ¡°Blood Essence Pill¡± didn¡¯t allow the Great Evil to recklessly use force. After all, there were still skilled opponents to deal with and various emergencies to handle. ¡°Father!¡± The woman in front of the tree stump exclaimed. At this moment. Taking the opportunity, Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er rescued the City Lord¡¯s daughter. The City Lord¡¯s daughter was about sixteen, with a slender figure, her torn dress revealing slender legs, prompting daydreams in the hazy night. However. When Chen Yu saw her face clearly, his thoughts extinguished immediately. The City Lord¡¯s daughter was not ugly, just ¡°too ordinary,¡± with a broad, slightly dark face, slightly sunken eyes, and a drooping nose. ¡°Young Hero, it was you who saved me. Yun¡¯er will repay you!¡± The City Lord¡¯s daughter, with an adoring and hopeful look, gazed affectionately at Chen Yu. Chen Yu felt his skin crawl under her gaze. ¡°Ying¡¯er, quickly take her to the back.¡± Chen Yu hurriedly said. Whether the City Lord¡¯s daughter was beautiful or not, she couldn¡¯t be used by the enemy. At this moment. The other side of the battle took a sudden turn. Swoosh! City Lord Chu Fengyun suddenly turned and fled. Don¡¯t be fooled by his plump figure; when he started running, his movement technique was remarkably nimble. This scene left Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er stunned. ¡°Hm?¡± Even the Great Evil was surprised. Chu Fengyun had stepped forward, supposedly to save his daughter, but now, he actually abandoned her to save himself. ¡°Hahaha¡­Chu Fengyun! I thought you had familial love, but you turned out to be a coward after all.¡± The Great Evil laughed up to the sky. Seeing Chu Fengyun escape, a sinister glint flashed across his face. The Great Evil did not pursue Chu Fengyun. Leap! He soared into the air with furious inner energy, charging straight at Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er. ¡°Chu Fengyun! You, as a father, don¡¯t care about your daughter¡¯s life, so don¡¯t expect us outsiders to.¡± Chen Yu almost cursed out loud. But at this moment, the Great Evil¡¯s formidable strike, imbued with distant inner force, came crashing down. Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er had no choice but to operate all their inner energy, jointly facing the Organ Refining Stage-level attack. Boom boom! The overwhelming palms¡¯ force, like monstrous tides, sent Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er flying several feet back. ¡°Haha!¡± The Great Evil swiftly flashed and grabbed the City Lord¡¯s daughter. ¡°Father, save me¡ª¡± The City Lord¡¯s daughter cried out desperately with tears. However, Chu Fengyun showed no intention of turning back to save her. ¡°Two Young Heroes, kill the Great Evil with all your might, and you can still earn the reward. As for the girl¡¯s death, you need not worry at all.¡± Chu Fengyun spoke. What! Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er exchanged surprised and incredulous glances. ¡°Do you really not care about your daughter¡¯s life? Do you believe I will abuse and kill her in front of you, her father?¡± The Great Evil¡¯s eyes flashed with a fierce light. Yet, Chu Fengyun on the other side remained unmoved. This scene left both Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er cold-hearted. That City Lord didn¡¯t care about his daughter¡¯s life at all? Crack! The Great Evil, with cruelty in his face, tore off the City Lord¡¯s daughter¡¯s arm, and she fainted immediately. Not to mention, he also shredded her skirt¡­ Faced with this, the City Lord did not get angry but instead laughed. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± The City Lord laughed up to the sky, his face full of ridicule. ¡°What are you laughing at?¡± The Great Evil was momentarily stunned, realizing something was wrong. ¡°Chu Lifeng, have you noticed that this girl looks somewhat like you?¡± The City Lord laughed heartily. ¡°Wha¡­what!¡± The Great Evil¡¯s body jolted, involuntarily scrutinizing ¡°the City Lord¡¯s daughter¡¯s¡± face. Upon a closer look. The City Lord¡¯s daughter had a dark complexion, unlike the City Lord¡¯s fair and plump figure. However, the facial contours and skin tone were very similar to the Great Evil¡¯s rough, middle-aged features¡­ ¡°` Chapter 26 - 0026: Completely Overcoming Great Evil Chapter 26: Chapter 0026: Completely Overcoming Great Evil Editor: Chrissy Upon closer inspection, Great Evil¡¯s face changed dramatically. His entire body shuddered, his expression nearly deranged, ¡°This¡­ this is impossible!¡± Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er were both somewhat stunned. By this point, the development of events had completely surpassed their imagination. However, Thinking back, City Lord Chu Fengyun never cared about the life or death of the ¡°City Lord¡¯s daughter¡± from beginning to end, which seemed quite reasonable. ¡°Haha, you don¡¯t believe it, do you?¡± City Lord Chu Fengyun, with a smug smile, said, ¡°Back in the day, when I found out that the girl was your illegitimate child, I wanted nothing more than to abandon her in the wilderness. But because my wife threatened suicide, I reluctantly kept the girl.¡± ¡°She¡­ she¡¯s really my child and Xuan¡¯er¡¯s flesh and blood?¡± Great Evil trembled, promptly placing the unconscious ¡°City Lord¡¯s daughter¡± carefully aside. ¡°Shut up!¡± Chu Fengyun shouted harshly, ¡°Xuan¡¯er is not someone you can call by name! Back then, if it weren¡¯t for you, the ¡®bastard son,¡¯ seizing the opportunity to assault Xuan¡¯er while I was away, I wouldn¡¯t have been forced to mercilessly strike you, my half-brother.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t slander me!¡± Great Evil Chu Lifeng, bursting with anger, said, ¡°Xuan¡¯er and I were in love with each other. It was you who forcibly took her away from my side. And your wicked mother tried to poison me, her stepson, several times.¡± Their direct confrontation left Chen Yu dumbfounded. The outline of the story became clear. As it turns out, City Lord Chu Fengyun and Great Evil Chu Lifeng were half-brothers. However, Great Evil Chu Lifeng was an illegitimate child. The two became mortal enemies due to a woman. Back then, it was likely City Lord Chu Fengyun, the legitimate son, who prevailed. But Great Evil Chu Lifeng was unwilling to accept defeat. For years, he wandered, honing peak cultivation techniques, intending to return for revenge. He captured the City Lord¡¯s daughter as a hostage to force Chu Fengyun out. Chu Fengyun went along with it, enlisting an Organ Refining Stage master to completely eliminate Great Evil, the bastard. ¡°In any case, I, Chu Fengyun, have done all I can.¡± Chu Fengyun sneered, ¡°Back then, Xuan¡¯er was my fianc¨¦e, and I still kept your child. I thought that if you didn¡¯t return seeking vengeance, I could ensure this girl¡¯s lifetime peace. But if you aimed for revenge, she would be my pawn to counter you!¡± ¡°In other words, it¡¯s your grudge that harmed your own flesh and blood.¡± Chu Fengyun mocked. Upon hearing this, Great Evil Chu Lifeng wavered, nearly overcome by rage. No matter how meticulous his plans, how prepared his trump cards, he ultimately fell short by a step against Chu Fengyun¡¯s schemes. Chen Yu¡¯s heart also shivered. Although Chu Fengyun was not someone from the sect world, his scheming was truly astounding. Shing! Shing! Shing! At this moment, a team of twenty or thirty guards rushed up the mountain to join the City Lord. These guards were previously stationed halfway up the mountain, left by Chu Fengyun temporarily for support. ¡°City Lord.¡± The guards surrounded Chu Fengyun in the center. ¡°You two young heroes, this villain is at the end of his rope. If you sever his head, you can claim bounties from both the Court and my City Lord Mansion at once.¡± Chu Fengyun clasped his fists together, addressing Chen Yu and his companion. Chen Yu rolled his eyes in annoyance. This Chu Fengyun was as skilled as Great Evil yet did not step forward to confront him directly. By the look of it, this man also wanted to use them as pawns. ¡°However, having already slain Second Evil and Third Evil, it would be a pity to give up now.¡± Chen Yu pondered. Regarding Great Evil, someone so vicious, Chen Yu felt no pity at all. ¡°Sister, how many more ¡®Organ Refining Stage¡¯ attacks do you estimate Great Evil can unleash?¡± Chen Yu whispered. First, they had to gauge the enemy¡¯s true depth. He didn¡¯t want to fight Great Evil to exhaustion himself and then let Chu Fengyun reap the benefits. ¡°Blood Essence Pill, I¡¯ve heard a little about it.¡± Chen Ying¡¯er said, thoughtfully, ¡°Judging by Great Evil¡¯s condition, he¡¯s used the Organ Refining Stage attack three times in total; considering the consumption in between, he can manage at most two more Organ Refining Stage-level attacks before his state begins to weaken.¡± ¡°Oh? Two times?¡± Chen Yu found reassurance. If it were a fully empowered Organ Refining Stage, he would have turned and left. Hoo! The two exchanged a glance, took a deep breath, gathered their internal energy, and advanced toward Great Evil. Although Great Evil was at the end of his rope, he still had two Organ Refining Stage attacks left, and that ¡°Heart-pushing Palm¡± reached a pinnacle. ¡°Big fool! Don¡¯t be shy about handing over your head.¡± Chen Yu, battle-ready and fierce, exuded an aura of astonishing evil power, like a massive fierce beast. Cloud Evil Fist! With a flash, Chen Yu moved, the Cloud Evil Fist, trained to minor success, carried tyrannical, chilling internal energy, accompanied by sounds of cloud bursts. Chu Lifeng¡¯s expression changed slightly, recognizing the fearsome nature of Chen Yu¡¯s punch. ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± was, after all, a branch of the Yunyue Sect¡¯s core cultivation technique, a level much higher than his ¡°Heart-pushing Palm.¡± ¡°Water Circle Technique!¡± At the same time, another graceful figure launched a surging wave-like palm. Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er opted for a combined attack strategy. Great Evil still had a woman with him, and no matter how high his cultivation and movement technique, there was no way he could dodge both of their attacks at once. Heart-pushing Palm! Great Evil shifted his figure, dodging Chen Yu¡¯s strike, while his palm clashed with Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s. Bam! Snap! Two palm forces collided; Chen Ying¡¯er let out a dainty cry, retreating a few steps. Great Evil blurred momentarily, grinning fiercely at Chen Ying¡¯er, ¡°Girl, after being hit by my ¡®Heart-pushing Palm,¡¯ can you still remain unharmed?¡± Though he hadn¡¯t used the Organ Refining Stage¡¯s strength earlier, he had great confidence in his ¡°Heart-pushing Palm.¡± ¡°Trivial tricks.¡± Chen Ying¡¯er scoffed, ¡°This kind of cultivation technique, which resonates internal energy in a circular manner into the opponent¡¯s heart meridian, wouldn¡¯t be considered very clever even in the sect world.¡± She only fell behind in the confrontation earlier mainly because of the difference in cultivation strength. Great Evil had been cultivating for at least twenty to thirty years, possessing profound internal energy, and the proficiency of ¡°Heart-pushing Palm¡± was incredibly high. In the sect world, The ¡°Heart-pushing Palm¡± was at least a mid-tier martial art, immeasurably powerful when mastered at its peak. Previously, Chen Yu¡¯s low-tier martial art, ¡°Iron Plow Fist,¡± when practiced to great success, was extremely impressive. Therefore, ordinary Meridian Passage Stage fighters were overpowered by Great Evil¡¯s single strike, granting him the infamous name ¡°Life-taking Hand.¡± How is this possible! Great Evil was shocked, realizing he underestimated these two¡¯s origins. He naturally didn¡¯t know that Chen Ying¡¯er was a disciple under the elders¡¯ tutelage. ¡°Old villain, meet your end!¡± Chen Ying¡¯er leaped through the air, maneuvering the profound Water Circle Technique, cornering Great Evil. Great Evil indeed believed it. Other Meridian Passage fighters, after being hit by his ¡°Heart-pushing Palm,¡± if they forcibly maneuvered their internal energy, would instantly explode and die. Swish! He flickered aside, dodging Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s attack. ¡°Heart-pushing Palm!¡± Great Evil¡¯s palm surged with low, muffled internal energy, aiming at Chen Yu. ¡°Brother Yu, watch out!¡± Chen Ying¡¯er cried out in alarm; Great Evil¡¯s attack had reached a new level of power. It was an Organ Refining Stage attack! Hoo! Chen Yu felt a deep, weird internal energy already venture into his body ahead of everything else. ¡°Hah!¡± He bellowed, his entire body being coated in a layer of bronze metal, swelling in size, and pushing the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± to its limits. Bang! Thunder! The evil-permeated ¡°bronze fist¡± collided head-on with Great Evil¡¯s forceful inner energy palm. A bizarre and potent internal energy circled once and shot into Chen Yu¡¯s heart. Chen Yu grunted, a sharp pain radiating near his heart. In that moment, he almost spat blood, staggering, then retreating several steps. ¡°So strong! This is an Organ Refining Stage ¡®Heart-pushing Palm¡¯¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face went pale. However, at his heart, a heavy, mountain-like beat took place, a strange power flowed to his limbs. Chen Yu sensed that the power surging into his heart dissipated without a trace. Of course, there was a slight internal injury, but to his robust body, possessing self-healing capabilities, it was nothing. ¡°This is impossible!¡± Great Evil stared at Chen Yu as if he had seen a ghost. Struck by his ¡°Heart-pushing Palm,¡± and at the Organ Refining Stage level, yet Chen Yu didn¡¯t drop dead with a shattered heart. Even if Chen Yu had spat blood, Great Evil would feel a little better. But Chen Yu¡¯s face only paled briefly before regaining its color, acting as if nothing had happened. ¡°Heh, you intended to attack my heart?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s smile appeared odd. The strength of his body stemmed from modifications to this heart. The transformation began with the heart. Perhaps his heart was the most fortified point on Chen Yu¡¯s entire body. Chen Yu¡¯s smile made Great Evil¡¯s heart sink; others who encountered his ¡°Heart-pushing Palm¡± would spit blood and die, yet this guy not only was fine but smiled so weirdly. In that instant, Great Evil felt a misconception that this man was not human. ¡°Retreat!¡± Great Evil¡¯s expression drastically changed, blurring as he grabbed the City Lord¡¯s daughter and fled down the mountain. Pop! Chen Ying¡¯er tried to stop him but was struck by Great Evil¡¯s last ¡°Organ Refining Stage¡± hit, making her body shiver, blood seeping from the corner of her mouth. ¡°Ying¡¯er, are you alright?¡± Chen Yu hurriedly supported Chen Ying¡¯er. Unlike him, Chen Ying¡¯er didn¡¯t have such a strong heart. Facing the Meridian Passage ¡°Heart-pushing Palm¡± was one thing, but the Organ Refining Stage palm force was beyond her. Great Evil¡¯s final attack as he left had indeed wounded Chen Ying¡¯er. ¡°I¡¯m fine, just need to resolve Great Evil¡¯s heart attack power. Brother Yu, the efficacy of Great Evil¡¯s ¡®Blood Essence Pill¡¯ should be wearing off soon, about to enter weakness¡­¡± Chen Ying¡¯er quickly took an elixir. ¡°Alright.¡± Chen Yu knew the upcoming moment was when Great Evil would be the weakest. Swish! He leaped forward, operating ¡°Cloud Stepping,¡± straight in pursuit of Great Evil. Though Great Evil had profound cultivation, his speed was slightly superior to Chen Yu¡¯s. However, carrying someone, with ¡°Blood Essence Pill¡¯s¡± efficacy wearing off, a wave of weakness surged through him. The two went on a pursuit, covering hundreds of li. ¡°Great Evil, if it¡¯s a contest of endurance, you¡¯ve made another mistake¡­¡± Behind, Chen Yu pursued at a leisurely pace. He saw that Great Evil, due to taking the Blood Essence Pill, fell into a certain weakness. Originally, by launching at the body¡¯s extreme speed, he could barely catch up, but he didn¡¯t do so. Chen Yu kept his distance, subtly observing, to further deplete Great Evil internally, weakening him further. Sure enough, After another hundred or two hundred li, Great Evil was panting heavily, his legs weakening. Thud! Great Evil finally collapsed to the ground, exhausted and helpless. No matter what, he hadn¡¯t fathomed that this strange fellow Chen Yu would be his nemesis in every way. ¡°Hey! Does this count as winning without fighting?¡± Chen Yu dusted his hands off, slowly walking toward the weakened Great Evil, while maintaining a certain level of vigilance. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 27 - 0027 Descends from the Sky Chapter 27: Chapter 0027 Descends from the Sky Editor: Chrissy ¡°` The Great Evil was truly in despair. The young man before him could be considered the bane of his life. His opponent¡¯s cultivation level wasn¡¯t high, yet he was exceptionally ferocious, possessing supernatural strength and physique. Vaguely, the Great Evil seemed to see a maniac ten times more terrifying than himself being born in this land of Chu Country. At this moment, there was a trace of caution in the young man¡¯s leisurely expression. The Great Evil felt bitter and helpless; at this point, what trump card could he still have? Several years ago, the Honghu Three Killers had been fortunate enough to kill a disciple of a sect in the neighboring Qi Country, seemingly an Inner Sect Disciple. From that deceased Inner Sect Disciple, they obtained items like the Blood Essence Pill, a mysterious flute, the Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needle, and some Primordial Stone manuals. However, the Honghu Three Killers were all ordinary mortal bodies. Given their age, even with this opportunity, it was very difficult to break through. ¡°You can kill me, young man. But please, spare my daughter. If you can settle her well and let her live peacefully for the rest of her life, I, Chu Lifeng, in my next life, will serve you as an ox or a horse¡­¡± The Great Evil pleaded. The Great Evil of Hong Lake, having roamed freely for many years, in his dying moments, placed his only good will on his own flesh and blood. ¡°If you knew today would come, why act as you did in the past?¡± Chen Yu sighed in his heart, glancing at the Great Evil¡¯s daughter, who had lost an arm. One could imagine, even if this girl survived, what meaning would her life have? Previously, Chu Fengyun left the Great Evil¡¯s daughter as a pawn. If the Great Evil gave up his hatred, his daughter might still have a chance to live a peaceful life. But now, even that thought was an extravagance. ¡°I have things belonging to that deceased Inner Sect Disciple on me that I can give you.¡± The Great Evil said earnestly. Chen Yu showed a hint of hesitation on his face. He would definitely kill the Great Evil, but his daughter was also a victim. Sneak! The Great Evil suddenly lunged forward like a fierce tiger, pouncing towards Chen Yu. Bronze Fist! Without thinking, Chen Yu¡¯s powerful Bronze Fist, carrying a domineering and sinister inner breath, struck directly at the Great Evil¡¯s head. The Great Evil died! Chen Yu was taken aback, not expecting to succeed so easily. Thinking back, the Great Evil¡¯s just now would have forced Chen Yu to make a move. ¡°Ah¡­¡± At this moment, a woman¡¯s scream came. It was precisely the Great Evil¡¯s daughter. Chen Yu ignored the girl, instead rummaging through the Great Evil¡¯s belongings. Apart from some mundane silver and miscellaneous items, he found a few sect objects, including an emblem representing a certain identity. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whoosh! Whoosh! Suddenly, from the sky came the soul-stirring cry of a bird. Chen Yu¡¯s internal energy and blood surged, his heart restless, feeling as if a ferocious gust of wind almost lifted him off the ground. He looked up to see a terrifying scene: a ¡°Green Feathered Giant Bird,¡± its wings spanning as wide as a small courtyard, descending with a howl that echoed to the heavens. Judging by sight, the Green Feathered Giant Bird was at least three to four yards in length and width. To Chen Yu, this giant bird¡¯s aura was more than ten times stronger than the Iron Brown Bear King on that day. ¡°Hmm?¡± Suddenly, Chen Yu saw a faint and beautiful figure on the back of the giant bird. As the Green Feathered Giant Bird landed, a peerless girl dressed in white silk, with a heavenly and marvelous aura, entered Chen Yu¡¯s view. This was¡­ Chen Yu, oppressed by the overwhelming momentum of the giant bird, could barely stand firm. The girl¡¯s eyes were like cold autumn water, with cascading tresses concealing half of her jade-like face. Even so, that half was enough to be comparable to sinking fish and falling geese, flawless like jade. This was the first time Chen Yu saw a woman whose beauty and temperament surpassed Mu Xueqing. Chen Yu dared not look closely, for the girl¡¯s eyes carried a penetrating coldness that chilled his body, as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. Swoosh! The peerless girl lightly leaped from the height of several dozen yards, floating down like a white feather. ¡°What kind of movement technique is this?¡± Chen Yu could not describe his feelings. How tall is several dozen yards? An ordinary house is about one yard high per floor. Several dozen yards high would be akin to jumping off a cliff. Yet, the girl¡¯s body seemed weightless, landing lightly. ¡°Bring it.¡± The girl¡¯s eyes, as cold as autumn, fixed on Chen Yu. Chen Yu¡¯s blood nearly froze. The girl carried no killing intent, but the sheer release of her aura left him unable to resist. ¡°May I ask, to which sect does Your Excellency belong? I am Chen Yu, an Outer Disciple of Chu Country¡¯s Yunyue Sect.¡± Chen Yu took out the items he found on the Great Evil to test and inquire. In this entire Kunyun Continent, sects were the true rulers. Judging by the woman¡¯s strength, Chen Yu estimated she was at least in the Qi Transformation Realm, definitely not someone he could provoke. ¡°Yunyue Sect? I¡¯ve heard of it. Among the sects of Chu Country, only that ¡®Bone Demon Palace¡¯ seems noteworthy.¡± The girl murmured to herself as she took the token. Chen Yu was rendered speechless, wondering if the girl was being deliberate or if Yunyue Sect¡¯s renown was just too small. As for that ¡°Bone Demon Palace,¡± it was once the greatest sect force in Chu Country. However, due to its rampant expansion, it attracted a joint attack by the Iron Sword Sect, Yunyue Sect, and Water Moon Sect. After that great battle, Bone Demon Palace suffered heavy losses and gradually declined; it¡¯s been low-key for decades now. ¡°Indeed, this is Senior Sister Li¡¯s token. Back then, if it weren¡¯t for the fatal wound during a battle with monsters, Senior Sister Li wouldn¡¯t have died at the hands of mundane pests like the Honghu Three Killers¡­¡± The girl sorted through several items and nodded slightly. Among them, Chen Yu saw a purple flute, the very one Second Evil used with the Soul Scattering Fragrance. Honghu Three Killers? Pests? To Chen Yu, the girl¡¯s tone seemed quite grand; the Honghu Three Killers, which he and others painstakingly eliminated, were just pests in her eyes. Yet this girl indeed had the strength to back it up. ¡°Alright.¡± The peerless girl put away the items, tossed a small porcelain bottle to Chen Yu, and said, ¡°This is a pill of middle-grade Body Nourishing Pill, as your recompense. With this pill, if your aptitude isn¡¯t poor, it should enough to help you reach Mid-stage Meridian Passage.¡± Recompense? Chen Yu was somewhat dumbfounded, ¡°May I ask, what exactly is going on?¡± The peerless girl floated into the air onto the back of the giant bird and casually replied, ¡°I have received a master¡¯s order to investigate the true cause of Junior Sister Li¡¯s death. After tracking the culprit to Chu Country, I came here riding the flying steed ¡®Green Bird¡¯ of our sect.¡± I see. Chen Yu understood that the girl indeed originated from a sect, but the level of her sect was certainly above Yunyue Sect, and her status was undoubtedly high. ¡°As for this girl¡­ As the daughter of the murderer, she naturally must be rooted out; she cannot be left in the world.¡± The girl¡¯s cold eyes fell on the Great Evil¡¯s daughter. Puff! With a wave of her sleeve, an intense, cyan frosty beam struck the body of the Great Evil¡¯s daughter across the air. Sizzling! In an instant, the Great Evil¡¯s daughter was covered in a layer of frost, her limbs rapidly hardening, her internal life force instantly frozen to death. Chen Yu could vaguely see countless cracks forming on the girl¡¯s body. Whoosh! Whoosh~ The girl mounted the Green Bird giant and rose into the sky with a fierce wind and sandstorm. As for the Great Evil¡¯s daughter, amid the violent wind, her stiff, icy body shattered into countless icy fragments. ¡°May I ask for Your Excellency¡¯s esteemed name? So that I may report back.¡± Chen Yu inquired. In truth, he was simply eager to know the name of the stunning girl. ¡°Lingjian Sect, Ye Luofeng.¡± The giant bird with the girl transformed into a black dot and vanished into the clouds. Ye Luofeng? Chen Yu withdrew his gaze, playing with the small porcelain bottle in his hand, containing a small, translucent blue pill. ¡°Although I didn¡¯t obtain the spoils from the Great Evil, this trip was still worthwhile.¡± Chen Yu kept the small porcelain bottle. Immediately, he carried the Great Evil¡¯s corpse and retraced his path back. Two hours later. Chen Yu returned to the previous mountaintop. At this moment, the mountaintop was brightly lit, with the soldiers and guards of the City Lord Mansion camped there. ¡°Brother Yu, you¡¯re back?¡± In front of the camp, a girl who had been sitting cross-legged stood up gracefully. It was Chen Ying¡¯er. Seeing Chen Yu returning with the Great Evil¡¯s corpse caused a commotion in the camp. ¡°Young Hero Chen, truly courageous indeed.¡± City Lord Chu Fengyun greeted them joyfully, leading the welcome party. Inside the camp. Chen Yu received admiration from many experts and officers. He wasn¡¯t much interested in socializing, smiling faintly, ¡°I wonder when the bounty for slaying the Honghu Three Killers will be delivered.¡± Funny enough, the entire Honghu Three Killers ended up dying at Chen Yu¡¯s hands. ¡°You can rest assured, Young Hero Chen. While I can¡¯t guarantee the court¡¯s reward, I, Chu Fengyun, will personally deliver our City Lord Mansion¡¯s bounty tomorrow.¡± Chu Fengyun¡¯s smile was amiable, and his gaze towards Chen Yu was full of admiration. During this time, everyone was naturally curious about the details of killing the Great Evil. Upon hearing that the Great Evil was exhausted and killed with one punch by Chen Yu, there was a slight sense of disappointment among the crowd. Some couldn¡¯t help but feel regret: how did Chen Yu get so lucky? ¡°I wonder, is the Great Evil¡¯s daughter alive or dead?¡± Chu Fengyun asked. ¡°She fell off a cliff while escaping¡­¡± Chen Yu lied effortlessly. ¡°Oh?¡± Chu Fengyun gave Chen Yu a meaningful look but didn¡¯t probe further. Later in the conversation, Chen Yu learned a detail: the flute that Second Evil used with the Soul Scattering Fragrance had vanished without a trace. Chen Yu¡¯s heart tightened. Could it be that the ¡°Ye Luofeng¡± who descended from the sky watched the entire battle but didn¡¯t bother intervening in the fight between pests? ¡­ By the time Chen Yu returned to the Chen Family, the sky was getting brighter. Knowing that Chen Yu killed the Honghu Three Killers, the high ranks of the Chen Family were naturally thrilled. Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er, feeling a bit tired, retired to rest. That afternoon, City Lord Chu Fengyun brought the bounty to the mansion. Upon learning that Chen Yu and the others were resting, Chu Fengyun instructed the family head not to disturb him. However, at the banquet, he specifically asked to meet Chen Yu¡¯s parents. Father Chen and Mother Chen were somewhat surprised. Chu Fengyun, as the lord of a city, had a powerful Chu Family behind him. Compared to that, the Chen Family in Xiangyang City was like a small fry. Such a figure actually wanted to meet them personally. It was undoubtedly an honor. ¡°I heard that your son¡¯s aptitude is a Half Spirit Body and that he is an Outer Disciple of Yunyue Sect?¡± Chu Fengyun asked with a smile. ¡°That¡¯s correct.¡± Father Chen, Chen Tiande, nodded slightly. Chu Fengyun¡¯s next words shocked everyone present: ¡°May I ask if your son is engaged?¡± (Two updates reached, one more will be posted before midnight, could be read the next day¡­) ¡°` Chapter 28 - 0028 Gap (Seeking Recommendations and Favorites) Chapter 28: Chapter 0028 Gap (Seeking Recommendations and Favorites) Editor: Chrissy (At the start of a new week, needing more recommendations, clicks, and collections~~) Bang! Bang! In a sleepy haze, Chen Yu was startled awake by a series of knocks on the door. ¡°Brother Yu, hurry and open the door. There¡¯s great news, the City Lord Mansion¡¯s reward has arrived¡­¡± The voice of a young girl, clear as a silver bell, came through. Without opening his eyes, Chen Yu knew it was his cousin, Chen Ying¡¯er. ¡°Great news? Has the reward arrived?¡± Chen Yu turned and got out of bed, the sleepiness leaving his face, replaced by a hint of anticipation. The bounty for slaying the ¡°Honghu Three Killers¡± was no small matter. He opened the door. Chen Ying¡¯er, with a mischievous smile, glanced over at Chen Yu, who was hastily washing. ¡°What are you up to?¡± Chen Yu showed a trace of vigilance. Could this girl be planning something against him? He knew Chen Ying¡¯er was very interested in the half-precious artifact that the reward involved. ¡°Heehee! I came to tell Brother Yu about a joyous event¡­¡± Chen Ying¡¯er spoke mysteriously. ¡°Joyous event? Is it that the City Lord Mansion¡¯s reward has arrived?¡± Chen Yu finished washing and dressed himself neatly. ¡°The reward is naturally yours to begin with!¡± Chen Ying¡¯er said irritably, ¡°The joyous event is, of course, your life event.¡± Life event? What is happening! Chen Yu¡¯s gaze sharpened, and he suddenly had a bad premonition. ¡°My father and the others have arranged a marriage for you! The bride is another daughter of City Lord Chu Fengyun. Doesn¡¯t this count as a joyous event? Shouldn¡¯t you, in your joy, give me that half-precious artifact¡­¡± Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s cheeks flushed, growing more excited as she spoke. A marriage! Chu Fengyun¡¯s daughter? Chen Yu was as if struck by lightning, almost staggering on the spot. When it came to marriage, he had an instinctive aversion, and when it mentioned Chu Fengyun¡¯s daughter, he inexplicably thought of the Great Evil¡¯s daughter. ¡°Hey! What kind of reaction is that? I¡¯ve seen Chu Fengyun¡¯s real daughter, she¡¯s as beautiful as a flower, not that Great Evil¡¯s daughter¡­¡± Chen Ying¡¯er, holding back her laughter, showed her teasing nature. Chen Yu¡¯s expression, however, wasn¡¯t too pleasant. He was a person rooted in the sect, wholeheartedly pursuing the pinnacle of martial arts. Marriage, how could the family make such decisions for him? Chen Ying¡¯er, on the other hand, looked like she was enjoying a good show, fearing the world wasn¡¯t chaotic enough. After a while. Chen Yu said a sentence, ¡°Let¡¯s deal with one thing at a time. No matter what, let¡¯s claim the reward first.¡± Chen Ying¡¯er was almost choked on her words. At this moment, Chen Yu had already formulated a plan in his mind. First, take all the benefits that should be claimed. As for that marriage, whether through negotiation or tearing faces, it was inconsequential. Before long. Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er entered a large reception hall. In the reception hall sat City Lord Chu Fengyun, Family Head Chen Tianwei, Father Chen and Mother Chen, and several elders of the clan. ¡°Yu¡¯er, you finally arrived.¡± Family Head Chen Tianwei, with a smile on his face, showed a significant change in attitude towards Chen Yu. Chen Yu vaguely noticed that this drastic change wasn¡¯t only due to his achievement of slaying the Great Evil but also for another underlying reason. ¡°Young Hero Chen, I, Chu, am here with the reward as per the agreement.¡± Chu Fengyun smiled kindly. Despite his dislike for these two, Chen Yu still managed to pay simple respects. ¡°Young Hero Chen, this is your deserved reward.¡± Chu Fengyun didn¡¯t indulge in formalities, taking out a long wooden box and handing it to Chen Yu. Chen Yu¡¯s eyes lit up as he received the long wooden box. Opening the box, the first thing revealed was a meticulously crafted short sword. The short sword had an ancient bronze pattern on its hilt, and the one-foot blade was smooth like a mirror, seemingly natural, with a hint of a cold glint on its edge. ¡°Is this the half-precious artifact?¡± Chen Yu was curious as he picked up the sword. Immediately, a clear and resonant sound of wind echoed around the sword. Holding the sword in his hand, Chen Yu felt an indescribable sense of agility, something that no mundane weapon could bring. ¡°This sword is named ¡®Wind Singing Sword.¡¯ Its quality is close to that of a precious artifact, a top-grade sword in the secular world. As for sharpness, it can rival real precious artifacts, slicing through iron like clay. Try it out, and you¡¯ll know its other characteristics¡­¡± Chu Fengyun said with a smile. Clearly, he had great confidence in the quality of this sword. ¡°Slicing through iron like clay? Heehee, let me try¡­¡± Chen Ying¡¯er, from somewhere, picked up a well-made thick-backed saber and swung it at Chen Yu. Chen Yu laughed as he met it with the ¡°Wind Singing Sword.¡± Ding-ka! The heavy thick-backed saber was directly cut into two by the Wind Singing Sword. ¡°Ah no! That¡¯s my Tiger Treasure Saber¡ª¡± Family Head Chen Tianwei reacted, crying out in distress. It turned out that the saber Chen Ying¡¯er had casually picked up was his Tiger Treasure Saber, which had accompanied him for many years. This saber was a rare high-quality weapon in the secular world. However, in front of the razor-sharp ¡°Wind Singing Sword,¡± it was slashed in half. What a sharp sword! Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s eyes were full of affection as she fiddled with the Wind Singing Sword. ¡°Not bad.¡± Chen Yu was satisfied. In terms of sharpness, the ¡°Wind Singing Sword¡± surpassed Le Feng¡¯s precious artifact remnant sword. Aside from the Wind Singing Sword, there were two other items in the long box. A land deed and a gold note. The land deed represented a piece of fertile land on the outskirts of Xiangyang City, equivalent to the land of a small village. The gold note was worth ten thousand gold. These two items made the eyes of several clan elders present light up with interest. Even Family Head Chen Tianwei seemed somewhat tempted. ¡°This ten thousand gold is advance payment by our court.¡± Chu Fengyun explained. Chen Yu was satisfied, putting away the land deed and the gold note, also retrieving the Wind Singing Sword that Chen Ying¡¯er was reluctantly holding. After giving the reward, Chu Fengyun didn¡¯t linger, leaving first. ¡­ ¡°Yu¡¯er, what do you plan to do with that piece of land?¡± Family Head Chen Tianwei ventured to ask. This land deed was very tempting to him, as it could expand their territory and consolidate the family¡¯s strength. ¡°I plan to use that ten thousand gold and land deed to build an estate for myself to live in later. Uncle, Ying¡¯er, you can come to my estate to play in the future.¡± Chen Yu did not hide his intentions. Hearing this. The Family Head and the senior members revealed looks of disappointment and discontent. But now, Chen Yu, rooted in the sect and with considerable strength, could not be forced. ¡°I heard from Ying¡¯er that uncle arranged a marriage for me. Is this true?¡± Chen Yu shifted the topic, sounding somewhat displeased. The atmosphere in the hall turned heavy. Family Head Chen Tianwei¡¯s expression became somewhat awkward. On one hand, it was due to Chen Yu¡¯s unfriendly tone; on the other, it was true that this marriage had not been agreed upon by the other party. ¡°Yu¡¯er! This marriage was allowed by your mother. Don¡¯t blame your uncle.¡± Mother Chen, Liu Wen, suddenly interjected. Mother? Chen Yu was dumbfounded. As they say, ¡°Parents¡¯ orders, matchmakers¡¯ words.¡± According to secular rules, parents generally have the right to decide on their children¡¯s marriages. ¡°Yu¡¯er, I¡¯ve seen a picture of City Lord Chu¡¯s daughter, she¡¯s absolutely stunning, suitable for you.¡± Mother Liu Wen gently coaxed. Wow! Saying this, she took out a painting and slowly unfolded it. ¡°Hmm? This is¡­¡± Chen Yu stared at the painting. On it was a slender, elegant young woman, with eyebrows like flowing ink, bright eyes like stars, and a smile so pure that it made one¡¯s heart skip a beat. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Judging from the painting, this girl¡¯s looks were no less than those of Mu Xueqing and had a distinct classic grace. ¡°Heehee, seeing the painting, Brother Yu might change his mind, right? That Chu Wanyu is a disciple from the same Water Moon Sect as me.¡± Chen Ying¡¯er smirked with slight disdain. ¡°Ahem.¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t deny that, judging by the painting, the girl was indeed somewhat captivating. ¡°Yu¡¯er.¡± Chen Tianwei clapped, laughing as he saw Chen Yu¡¯s interest, ¡°You¡¯ve seen her beauty now. She comes from one of the prominent families of Chu Country. If you were to marry her, it would greatly benefit our Chen Family.¡± A union with a great family? Chen Yu finally understood that this was about the family¡¯s interests. ¡°My child, that Chu girl is only a year older than you, a disciple of the Water Moon Sect. She shares your half-spirit body, but with her family¡¯s support, she is already at the mid-stage Meridian Passage. In terms of lineage, looks, and talent, she¡¯s quite suitable for you.¡± Mother Chen said with a smile. Clearly, she was very pleased with this marriage. Chen Yu was silently astonished. Why did Chu Fengyun favor him enough to marry his daughter to him? Although Chen Yu didn¡¯t think highly of Chu Fengyun, Chu Fengyun was astute and calculative, often outsmarting even the deceitful Great Evil. ¡°Even so, I can¡¯t agree to this marriage lightly.¡± Chen Yu shook his head. Having established himself in the sect world, his perspective broadened, and he was solely focused on pursuing the pinnacle of martial arts. Previously, because of Mu Xueqing, he nearly missed the best time for cultivation. He wouldn¡¯t make the same mistake again! To bind himself to a woman he had never met, no matter how stunning, wasn¡¯t something he could easily agree to for life. What! You¡¯re not agreeing? The clan elders present, including Chen Tianwei, looked stiff, and the atmosphere fell into unease once more. Especially Family Head Chen Tianwei, who showed some displeasure. Being able to arrange a marriage with such a prominent family like the Chu Family was a rare blessing for the Chen Family. Yet, this junior, Chen Yu, dared to refuse? He actually refused? Such a beautiful young lady from a prestigious family, also from the same sect world, wasn¡¯t this a perfect match? ¡°Can¡¯t you make a small sacrifice for the family? Moreover, that Chu Wanyu is absolutely¡­¡± Chen Tianwei took a deep breath, his face showing a slight sternness. ¡°No.¡± The young man¡¯s simple answer left Chen Tianwei flushed with anger. ¡°You¡­ fine, fine! You think your wings are fully grown, ignoring family interests entirely.¡± Chen Tianwei laughed in anger. At the moment. The clan elders present, including Father Chen and Mother Chen, looked at Chen Yu with disappointment and regret. ¡°I am focused on martial arts and currently need to break into the Inner Sect. I don¡¯t have the time or leisure to concern myself with marriage matters.¡± Chen Yu said calmly. After speaking, he turned and left the hall. ¡°Ugh! With your talent, do you still dream of becoming an Inner Sect Disciple?¡± ¡°This kid is truly overestimating himself.¡± The clan elders glared disapprovingly at Chen Yu¡¯s actions. But these comments made Father Chen and Mother Chen uncomfortable. ¡°Why can¡¯t my son enter the Inner Sect? Didn¡¯t you all say before that he couldn¡¯t, but now he¡¯s established in the Outer Sect.¡± Mother Liu Wen replied indignantly. ¡°Hmph! If he becomes an Inner Sect Disciple, this old man will admit my mistake to you.¡± A white-bearded clan elder scoffed. The clan elders present wore cold smiles. Without family resources, Chen Yu¡¯s further progression was as difficult as ascending to the heavens! Chapter 29 - 0029 Midway Ambush Chapter 29: Chapter 0029 Midway Ambush Editor: Chrissy Inside the main hall, Amidst a bout of quarreling, faces flushed with anger, Father Chen and Mother Chen stormed out. ¡°Tianwei! This Chen Yu, his wings have truly hardened, completely disregarding his elders, he needs to be disciplined.¡± ¡°Not only does this child refuse such a wonderful marriage alliance, but he also monopolizes the land deeds and gold. Does he intend to leave the family and establish his own sect?¡± Several family elders spoke harshly with stern expressions. Chen Yu had slain the Honghu Three Killers, single-handedly acquiring a half-precious artifact, territory rewards, and ten thousand gold, already making them green with envy. Now, as Chen Yu opposed the Family Head and refused the marriage alliance, they seized the opportunity to take advantage, hoping to gain a share if Chen Yu was brought down. ¡°Family Head, should we request the ¡®Ancestor¡¯ to take action and deal with this child according to family law?¡± The white-bearded family elder suddenly suggested. Ancestor? Everyone present revealed expressions of reverence upon hearing these two words. As a family with standing in the region, the Chen Family had a secret expert as their guardian. However, they would not easily make a move unless the family¡¯s existence was threatened. ¡°No, it¡¯s not the time yet.¡± Family Head Chen Tianwei immediately shook his head and said gravely, ¡°Chen Yu has not yet committed a fundamentally wrong act, and we have no excuse for severe punishment. Moreover, as a sect disciple who just killed the Honghu Three Killers, his fame is currently at its peak.¡± ¡°Then what about the engagement with Chu Fengyun?¡± ¡°We can only delay for now; perhaps the child will change his mind. Furthermore, Chu Fengyun only engaged us and did not specify a marriage date.¡± ¡­ Back in the courtyard, Chen Yu calmed his mind, recalling the scene in the main hall. Despite everything, he did not regret his decision. He did monopolize the land deeds and gold, but all of this was his rightful due. In the face of heinous criminals like the ¡°Honghu Three Killers,¡± how many among the family¡¯s high ranks dared to stand out and fight? In the past, being in the sect, he was left in the dark with no substantial resource aid. Now, having risked his life in deadly battles to achieve such fruitful results, how could he let others get a piece? As for the marriage engagement, that was his freedom. ¡°Yu¡¯er.¡± At this time, Father Chen and Mother Chen walked in. ¡°Father, Mother.¡± A tinge of guilt stirred within Chen Yu for disappointing his parents with their good intentions. He could see that his parents were somewhat in favor of this marriage alliance, especially his mother, Liu Wen. However, Upon their return, his parents did not urge the marriage as he had imagined. ¡°Yu¡¯er, no matter what decision you make, we will support you¡­¡± Father Chen Tiande comforted him. The Chen Family¡¯s Matron then added, ¡°Yu¡¯er, you must become an inner sect disciple.¡± Hmm? Chen Yu was a bit surprised at his mother¡¯s sudden expectation for him. Upon inquiry, he learned that his mother, Liu Wen, had argued with several family elders. Those elders were adamant that Chen Yu could not become an inner sect disciple, speaking with a tone of disdain. ¡°As for the inner sect disciple, I must succeed!¡± Chen Yu murmured determinedly inside. Only two months remained until Yunyue Sect¡¯s ¡°Outer Sect Grand Competition.¡± However, Being in the early-stage Meridian Passage, he merely had an entry-level qualification. According to Chen Yu¡¯s knowledge, those who passed the grand competition and got selected as inner sect disciples in previous years were mostly at the late-stage Meridian Passage or above. Two months was a rather tight timeline for Chen Yu. Inside his room, Chen Yu sat cross-legged, as usual, practicing the ¡°Cloud Evil Heart Method.¡± He found that after surviving the deadly fight with the ¡°Honghu Three Killers,¡± the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist Technique¡± had not only reached a small success, but his internal breath¡¯s intensity had also subtly advanced. Since then, His practice of the Cloud Evil Heart Method had become smoother and progressed much faster. Chen Yu speculated whether his heart state, after the life-and-death battle, aligned more with the true meaning of the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist Technique.¡± ¡°However,¡± Chen Yu furrowed his brow slightly, ¡°With my aptitude, even if progress has quickened somewhat, breaking through to mid-stage Meridian Passage could still take a year or more.¡± In terms of internal breath cultivation, he lacked the corresponding aptitude. Yet, paradoxically, beyond the Meridian Passage Stage, internal breath level corresponded to one¡¯s cultivation realm. Chen Yu fell into a brief contemplation. In the sect, truly gifted talents were rare; most people did not possess exceptional aptitude. So, those with average aptitude mostly relied on what to boost their progress? The answer was external resources. To some extent, the importance of external resources was no less than that of aptitude. For instance, Chen Yu¡¯s nominal ¡°fianc¨¦e,¡± Chu Wanyu, had a mid-stage Meridian Passage cultivation. For someone without family background, whether they could break through the Meridian Passage Stage with such aptitude was uncertain. ¡°Ah, right.¡± Chen Yu took out a small porcelain bottle, staring carefully at the single, crystalline pill within. This object was what the mysterious girl, ¡°Ye Luofeng,¡± had given Chen Yu as ¡°compensation¡± before departing. At that time, The stunning girl referred to this pill as a mid-grade ¡°Body Nourishing Pill.¡± According to her, if Chen Yu¡¯s aptitude wasn¡¯t particularly poor, with this pill¡¯s aid, advancing to mid-stage Meridian Passage shouldn¡¯t be an issue. A moment later, Chen Yu, deep in thought, put away this mid-grade ¡°Body Nourishing Pill¡± for safekeeping. For now, he didn¡¯t wish to consume the pill immediately. First, Chen Yu was not very confident about his half spirit body¡¯s aptitude; the level that ¡°Ye Luofeng¡± considered not poor might already be difficult to obtain among ordinary sect disciples. Second, Chen Yu had recently advanced in the Meridian Passage; he preferred to rely on his effort to accumulate foundation. Thus, he decided to set this ¡°Body Nourishing Pill¡± aside for use at a critical moment. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shortly after, Chen Yu took out the half-precious artifact ¡°Wind Singing Sword¡± and casually swung it a few times inside the room. Oh! Chen Yu noticed that when he wielded this sword, it felt remarkably light and nimble, with faint sounds of wind singing audible to his ears. The speed of his swings was slightly faster than that of an ordinary weapon by a fraction. To validate this, he specifically obtained a short sword of similar weight and dimension but did not experience the same agility. ¡°As sharp as a precious artifact and capable of slightly enhancing sword speed, it seems these are the true characteristics of the ¡®Wind Singing Sword.''¡± Chen Yu marveled. Of course, having not studied swordsmanship martial arts, he thought he could give it a try upon returning. Chen Yu suddenly remembered that seemingly after breaking through the Meridian Passage Stage, he could freely choose a mid-tier martial art. ¡­ In a blink, several days passed. Chen Yu stayed within the family, studying martial arts. Among them, ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± and ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± made steady and rapid progress. In the field of body technique, Chen Yu¡¯s talent was indeed impeccable. Only the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist,¡± especially in the heart method aspect, progressed slowly, far less than the former two. This day, Chen Ying¡¯er bid her farewell in advance; her deadline to return to the Water Moon Sect had arrived. Upon her departure, Chen Ying¡¯er received a significant accumulation of resources from the family but seemed somewhat reluctant to part with Chen Yu¡¯s half-precious artifact. Chen Yu¡¯s deadline to return to the sect was also approaching. He had taken a month-long leave for this home visit, most of which had now passed. A few days later, Chen Yu rose to bid farewell. Unlike Chen Ying¡¯er, he received no resource assistance from the family. In the depths of the Chen Residence, within a loft, ¡°Chen Yu has left?¡± Family Head Chen Tianwei said, gazing at the white-bearded clan elder before him. This elder was the same person who had argued with the Chen Matron, Liu Wen, a few days prior. ¡°He has, and he didn¡¯t receive any resources.¡± The white-bearded clan elder chuckled. ¡°Yes. Given his aptitude, it¡¯s extremely unlikely he will make it to the forefront in this ¡®Outer Sect Grand Competition.¡¯ At that time, he will naturally reconsider.¡± Chen Tianwei nodded. Originally, After Chen Yu advanced in the Meridian Passage and established himself in the sect, the family was supposed to provide him with some symbolic resource assistance. However, due to Chen Yu¡¯s marriage refusal and property monopolization issues, several family elders unanimously decided not to grant him resource aid. ¡°Rest assured.¡± The white-bearded clan elder said confidently, ¡°I have never heard of any half spirit body, without family resource support, becoming an inner sect disciple. At least, in Chu Country, it hasn¡¯t been seen in the past twenty years or so.¡± ¡­ On his way back to the sect, Chen Yu still traveled on foot, using ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± to hurry along. While practicing his movement technique, his actual travel speed wasn¡¯t particularly fast. Two days later, Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± remarkably advanced steadily, seemingly not far from reaching the Great Achievement Realm. Should he break through to Great Achievement, Chen Yu¡¯s movement speed would enter a whole new level, with very few during the Meridian Passage Stage able to compare. At one point, when Chen Yu passed through a necessary side of a canyon, Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Several figures suddenly leapt from the surrounding woods on both sides. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Yu appeared wary and soon saw six masked figures in black. These six masked men radiated a chilling aura of death, sending shivers down one¡¯s spine. A faint sense of impending danger arose within Chen Yu. ¡°Kill¡ª¡± Without a word, the six figures flanked Chen Yu from both sides. With internal breath surging through their bodies, wielding knives or swords, some even launched sharp, piercing projectiles. ¡°Two at the late-stage Meridian Passage, four at the mid-stage Meridian Passage¡­¡± Based on his internal breath perception, Chen Yu concluded, and his heart skipped a beat. If it were merely the number of experts, it wouldn¡¯t be enough to cause him such concern. Having specialized in the ¡°Cloud Evil Skill¡± and fought against the Honghu Three Killers, Chen Yu¡¯s sensitivity to evil qi was keen. The current assailants each exuded an extraordinary malevolence, their eyes filled with murderous intent, undoubtedly battle-hardened. Whoosh! Whoosh! Before they closed in, one or two projectiles, as powerful as the Second Evil Blood Poison Dart, threatened Chen Yu from both sides. ¡°Surrender your life.¡± One of the late-stage Meridian Passage attackers wielded a black whip, creating an astonishing thundering sound, aiming straight for Chen Yu¡¯s lower half. Another late-stage attacker, holding a long spear, conjured up an array of dark, cold snake shadows, akin to cunning poisonous snakes, targeting Chen Yu¡¯s vitals. The remaining four, all at mid-stage Meridian Passage, were no slackers. Faced with this lineup, even the formidable ¡°Honghu Three Killers,¡± without the Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needle or the Mysterious Purple Flute¡¯s powerful means, might avoid a hard confrontation. ¡°Retreat.¡± In a flash of lightning and thought, Chen Yu made his choice. Facing a coordinated assault from such a group of seasoned experts alone was indeed a disadvantage. Simultaneously, his thoughts raced as to who set out to kill him. Someone able to orchestrate such an effort must have a certain backing; as for a fifteen-year-old like Chen Yu, the number of potential enemies was limited. Suddenly, a figure emerged in Chen Yu¡¯s mind. Chapter 30 - 0030 Counterattack Chapter 30: Chapter 0030 Counterattack Editor: Chrissy Above the canyon. A young man in a blue shirt sneered, overlooking Chen Yu, who was being surrounded by a crowd of elite fighters below. ¡°Chen Yu, oh, Chen Yu, today you¡¯ve nowhere to run, your luck and fortune end here!¡± Wang Lingyun¡¯s handsome face bore a hint of malice. That day, after battling Chen Yu on the sect mountain, he felt uneasy. Since the ¡°Starfall Iron¡± incident, Chen Yu¡¯s progress had been astonishing, as if he had transformed into another person. Wang Lingyun was convinced that Chen Yu must have some opportunity or secret. After returning to Xiangyang City, Wang Lingyun had been secretly monitoring and inquiring about Chen Yu¡¯s movements and plotting this assassination attempt. Upon learning that Chen Yu had luckily killed the Great Evil and received a generous reward, Wang Lingyun felt both envious and hateful. Watching the once oppressed opponent leap forward step by step, how could he be content? At this moment, at the mouth of the canyon below. Facing interception from six elite fighters, Chen Yu made the quickest decision¡ªretreat! Swish! Chen Yu unfolded the ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± technique, his body lightening as he narrowly dodged the crowd¡¯s blockade with an extraordinary movement technique. Ting-tsch! Still, there was a dart he couldn¡¯t avoid, catching it with the ¡°Copper Statue Technique.¡± Oh! Seeing Chen Yu retreat unharmed from the encirclement with remarkable movement, a trace of surprise crossed the eyes of the two black-clothed men in the Late-stage Meridian Passage leading the siege. ¡°When did this kid¡¯s movement technique become so advanced? Wait, how does this movement technique resemble Le Feng¡¯s ¡®Cloud Stepping¡¯?¡± Above the canyon, Wang Lingyun¡¯s expression showed astonishment. This movement technique he had seen with external-door genius Le Feng. However, Chen Yu¡¯s rapid breakout didn¡¯t panic Wang Lingyun. Wang Lingyun¡¯s eyes flashed coldly, ¡°Luckily, I have already adjusted my estimate of your strength. Come, try my secret weapon!¡± Thwack! Thwack! Thwack! Chen Yu had just escaped a few feet when suddenly, from the dense forest on both sides, two rows of powerful crossbow arrows shot out. Every single one of those crossbow arrows was as thick as a thumb, tearing through the air with an ear-piercing shriek. ¡°Armor-piercing arrows!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s complexion changed at last. These rare armor-piercing arrows in the army could penetrate the steel armor of cavalry. In some cases, these armor-piercing arrows were specifically used to ambush elite fighters. And at this moment, Two rows of crossbow arrows¡ªa total of twenty¡ªcompletely blocked Chen Yu¡¯s escape. No matter how he moved, it was difficult to evade all of the armor-piercing arrows. The armor-piercing arrows¡¯ penetrative power was formidable, and their speed was far faster than ordinary arrows or hidden weapons. Rumble! Chen Yu quickly rolled on the ground, fully operating the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± to protect his vital spots. Ting! Ting! Tsch! sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Still, two armor-piercing arrows pierced Chen Yu, transmitting a strong drilling force that made Chen Yu feel a slight sting. Chen Yu¡¯s skin and flesh on the surface were pierced, oozing a trace of blood. However, the blood from that wound soon solidified, visibly healing at an observable speed. Such strong penetrative power! Chen Yu was extremely aware of his own ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± defense. Of course, his ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± was only at the Copper Skin level; reaching a higher Copper Tendons level would be different. How could this be! Above the canyon, Wang Lingyun¡¯s face was frozen in shock. ¡°These armor-piercing arrows can even penetrate heavy armor but can¡¯t inflict much damage on Chen Yu.¡± Wang Lingyun was momentarily stunned. He had known beforehand that Chen Yu had practiced a type of Horizontal Training of External Skills. But armor-piercing arrows were supposed to effectively counteract such external skills. Wang Lingyun¡¯s misunderstanding lay in not understanding the true details of the death of the ¡°Honghu Three Killers.¡± What he knew mostly came from second-hand reports. Those so-called ¡°eyewitnesses¡± all claimed that Chen Yu killed the Great Evil because the Great Evil took the ¡°Violent Blood Pill,¡± weakened and exhausted himself, and Chen Yu simply took advantage of the situation. The only ones who truly understood the truth were City Lord Chu Fengyun and Chen Ying¡¯er. ¡°Fire again!¡± Wang Lingyun took a deep breath, a terrible light flashing in his eyes. He refused to believe it. Thwack! Thwack! Thwack! The second round of armor-piercing arrows once again locked onto Chen Yu just two breaths later. ¡°If this continues, it¡¯ll leave me too passive. I¡¯ll still be wounded even if I escape.¡± Chen Yu endured two more arrows and couldn¡¯t help but grit his teeth. Suddenly. He made a decision, performing a carp flip to dart in the opposite direction. I¡¯m not running! Chen Yu, with a fierce killing aura, turned back to attack the six elite fighters behind him. ¡°This kid, what insane defense¡­¡± The six elite fighters behind were shocked to see Chen Yu withstand two rounds of armor-piercing arrows¡¯ attacks. And at this moment, The young man, with astonishing speed, counterattacked. Thus, after braving through the third round of ¡°armor-piercing arrows,¡± the subsequent attacks ceased. If they continued, the armor-piercing arrows would start hitting ¡°their own.¡± ¡°Kill!¡± The whip-wielding Late-stage Meridian Passage expert smirked coldly, leading the charge against Chen Yu. They had pre-planned for this ambush. If the target escaped, he¡¯d face the armored arrows and lose his skin even if he survived. Should the target retreat, they¡¯d continue the encirclement and kill. In any case, the target could not escape his fate of being surrounded and killed. ¡°Let me kill you first.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression darkened like a leopard as he rushed straight at the whip-wielding Late-stage Meridian Passage expert in front. The whip-using expert was troublesome and easily controlled the fight. ¡°Young one, do you wish to die!¡± The whip-wielding expert bore a cold smile, driving with full internal force as he lashed out a harsh wind whip shadow. Under his full-force whip, even an iron board could crack. Got it! Chen Yu shouted, not dodging an inch. He activated the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± infusing internal breath, and reached for the whip. What? The whip-wielding expert¡¯s face showed a cold smile: This guy dared to grab his whip barehanded? Generally speaking, Snatching a weapon from your opponent required a significant advantage in skill. Otherwise, it was inviting disgrace. With a ¡°snap,¡± Chen Yu truly grasped the whip, his hand burning. But having trained the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± his palms, legs, and head were the hardest locations, known as ¡°Copper Fists,¡± ¡°Copper Feet,¡± and ¡°Copper Head,¡± fearing no ordinary weapon. ¡°Come over here!¡± Chen Yu shouted, jerking the whip violently right after grasping it. Oh no! The whip-wielding Late-stage Meridian Passage expert felt a massive force pull him forward, stumbling a few steps. He quickly reacted by releasing the whip, but his body couldn¡¯t stop. Such a massive opening was severely critical in a life-and-death struggle. ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu, a moving blur, rushed forward to land a punch on his chest. Bang! The brutal punch of sinister evil directly split open the Late-stage Meridian Passage expert¡¯s chest, spitting blood and dying upon hitting the ground. Killing a Late-stage Meridian Passage expert! At the outset of the engagement, Chen Yu created a favorable opportunity and successfully killed the tricky whip-wielding expert. Of course, For that, he also paid a price. After all, his foes weren¡¯t just one man. Ting! Ting! At the same moment, his ¡°Copper Skin¡± was grazed by two hidden weapons, leaving tiny scratches. The greatest threat was another Late-stage Meridian Passage expert¡¯s full-force strike. ¡°Prepare to die!¡± Another Late-stage Meridian Passage expert¡¯s spear glowed cold as he infused it with internal breath and thrust it from behind toward Chen Yu. Having just slain the whip-wielding expert, retreating unscathed was unrealistic for Chen Yu. He had to activate the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± hardening his arm to block the spear¡¯s powerful thrust. Pcht! Chen Yu¡¯s arm was once again cut open, the wound nearly half an inch deep. For Chen Yu, it was the most significant injury since training the ¡°Copper Statue Technique.¡± ¡°How could this be¡­¡± The spearman, in the Late-stage Meridian Passage, was speechless with shock. His all-out attack, sneakily from behind, caused only a minor injury to Chen Yu. For Chen Yu¡¯s robust physique, such wounds were trivial. However, it did enrage him. To think that he, standing firm in the sect, on the verge of entering the inner sect, was wounded by these mundane elites. Chen Yu made up his mind: after returning to the sect, he must cultivate the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± to the Copper Tendons level. Then, unless facing a treasure weapon, ordinary Meridian Passage-stage weapons would mostly be ineffective against him. ¡°Begone!¡± Chen Yu swung his arm, knocking the spearman back over ten feet. Nevertheless, he did not pursue the kill. Among those remaining, the spearman was the most formidable: the strongest in combat. Once engaged head-on, he¡¯d wind up surrounded by the other four Mid-stage Meridian Passage fighters. Swish! Swish! Chen Yu shifted, leaving nearly an afterimage behind, dodging hidden weapons and attacking the other four Mid-stage Meridian Passage fighters. At this moment, his ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± mastery was nearing Great Success. The spearman could barely keep pace with his rhythm in the short term. Cloud Evil Fist! Chen Yu threw a punch, the Cloud Evil internal breath roaring like a ferocious beast, sealing off a Mid-stage Meridian Passage fighter using hidden weapons. ¡°Ah!¡± The Mid-stage Meridian Passage expert couldn¡¯t withstand the fierce punch¡¯s violent brutality and was directly sent flying, his internal organs shattered. In an instant. The second expert met a tragic death. Chen Yu¡¯s heart settled as he killed the long-range hidden weapon expert, making it easier to handle the remaining Late-stage Meridian Passage and three Mid-stage Meridian Passage experts. Swish! He displayed the movement technique, with astonishing speed, once again leaving the spearman behind as he attacked the three remaining Mid-stage Meridian Passage fighters. ¡°You youngster! If you have the guts, fight me alone.¡± The spearman¡¯s eyes flared with rage, his voice that of an adult male. Chen Yu chuckled coldly. With the same method, he swiftly, thunderously slew the other three Mid-stage Meridian Passage fighters. At this point, only the spearman, the Late-stage Meridian Passage expert, remained on the field. Gasp! The spearman took a deep breath, with little hesitation, he flashed away into retreat. Meanwhile, above the canyon. With a ¡°bang,¡± Wang Lingyun punched the rock beneath, cracking it open. At this moment, he too realized the advantage was gone. ¡°How could this be! How could¡­¡± Wang Lingyun clenched his jaw, his sinister brow revealing deep resentment. Where are you going! Below, Chen Yu shouted, pursuing the fleeing spearman, the Late-stage Meridian Passage expert. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! Suddenly, some armor-piercing arrows shot out from the trees on both sides, blocking Chen Yu¡¯s advance. The spearman, in disarray, dashed into the woods. Chen Yu did not continue the pursuit but crouched down, unveiling the mask on the whip-wielding Late-stage Meridian Passage fighter. Revealed was a middle-aged man with a high nose. The man¡¯s face carried a sense of familiarity for Chen Yu. Recalling earlier speculations, Chen Yu suddenly realized, murmuring, ¡°This person is a clan elder of the Wang Family! Wang Lingyun, it is indeed you¡­¡± Chapter 31 - 0031 Verification of Aptitude Chapter 31: Chapter 0031 Verification of Aptitude Editor: Chrissy ¡°¡±Wang Lingyun, it¡¯s really you!¡± Chen Yu was already convinced in his heart that the Wang Family wouldn¡¯t set up such a grand assassination scheme just for a mere Half Spirit Body like him. Moreover. The true genius of the Chen Family, ¡°Chen Ying¡¯er,¡± had already been exposed, and she should be the most threatening figure to the Wang Family. Swish! Chen Yu¡¯s figure flickered, bringing a fierce wind as he charged into the dense forest. He wouldn¡¯t let this go so easily. ¡°Run!¡± In the dense forest, a group of masked men was retreating, each carrying a heavy crossbow on their backs. These crossbowmen were only at the Body Refining Stage and burdened with heavy crossbows, so how could they outrun Chen Yu? ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu quickly caught up with a crossbowman, delivering a Cloud Evil Fist that unleashed an astonishingly fierce aura, sending the target flying and killing him instantly. The other crossbowmen fled in panic. After entering the dense forest, the complicated terrain with many obstacles made Chen Yu¡¯s profound movement technique impervious to their armor-piercing arrows. ¡°Ah, ah, ah¡­¡± Screams echoed continuously in the dense forest. The menacing Cloud Evil Fist of Chen Yu, with its cold, fierce power, allowed him to kill these Body Refining Stage crossbowmen in seconds, even without using inner energy. Targets locked by this ominous force felt their bodies turn cold and fear gripping their hearts, leaving them with no power to resist. After the fight, Chen Yu felt the Yin Sha inner energy within him growing fiercer and smoother, and both the Cloud Evil Fist Technique and his inner energy seemed to break through their bottleneck. ¡°This kid is practically a calamity.¡± The late-stage spear-wielding expert felt a chill in his heart, using his familiarity with the terrain and the blockade of the crossbowmen behind him to finally escape Chen Yu¡¯s sight. However. The remaining Body Refining Stage crossbowmen were each killed by Chen Yu. Not only did he kill them. He also destroyed all those heavy crossbows. Chen Yu knew it took great effort and financial resources to secretly train such a loyal group of crossbowmen, and acquiring armor-piercing crossbows was quite expensive too. ¡°Hmph, Wang Lingyun¡­ this time, I¡¯ve only taken a little interest from you.¡± Chen Yu didn¡¯t continue the pursuit. Wang Lingyun was in the sect; they¡¯d meet sooner or later. There was ample time; he¡¯d find his chance to deal with him. An hour later. On the other end of the canyon, in front of a hidden cave. Panting heavily! The spear-wielding expert came to stand before a gloomy, resentful young man in blue robes. ¡°Lingyun, my little nephew!¡± The middle-aged spear-wielder wore a difficult expression: ¡°This time, I listened to you and set up a trap to kill that kid, but we¡¯ve cost the family five Meridian Passage Stage experts and twenty painstakingly trained crossbowmen.¡± This ambush not only failed but resulted in a heavy loss for the Wang Family! ¡°That kid must have some opportunity¡­¡± Wang Lingyun gritted his teeth, his face showing viciousness and anger along with extreme unease. His fists clenched tightly, fingernails even embedding into his flesh, and a trace of blood seeped from his palms. ¡°To hell with your opportunity!¡± The middle-aged spear-wielder nearly cursed out loud: ¡°You led your four uncles astray, claiming this kid might have meteorite fragments. Given the situation, even if he lucked into one or two pieces, he¡¯d likely have already utilized them to amplify his strength.¡± Initially, most of the Wang Family¡¯s elders disagreed with Wang Lingyun¡¯s ¡°interception plan.¡± After all, they most feared Chen Ying¡¯er, that student of the elder. Later, Wang Lingyun managed to sway two uncles, asserting that Chen Yu had some opportunity and likely carried meteorite fragments, thus convincing them. But the result turned out to be disastrously bleak. This interception was nearly an utter failure, spare for the surviving middle-aged spear-wielder from the Wang Family. ¡°I¡¯ll take responsibility for this failure.¡± Wang Lingyun took a deep breath, finally calming himself. No matter what, before becoming an Inner Sect Disciple, he urgently needed the family¡¯s full support and resources. ¡°But! I won¡¯t give up now; even if I wanted to, Chen Yu wouldn¡¯t let me go. I have no retreat¡­¡± A strong intent to kill and a fierce ruthlessness flashed in Wang Lingyun¡¯s eyes. ¡°Hmph! Even if you and I joined hands, we couldn¡¯t be a match for that kid. His formidable defense isn¡¯t just simple Horizontal Training of External Skills.¡± The middle-aged spear-wielder was not optimistic. ¡°I admit, I¡¯m not his match; in the secular world, few could contend with him. But in the sect, there are countless who can easily crush him. I, Wang Lingyun, have extensive connections within the sect¡ªat least ten ways to covertly harm him¡­¡± A hint of cruel coldness appeared on Wang Lingyun¡¯s calm face. The spear-wielding expert at his side felt an inexplicable chill. ¡­ A few days later, Chen Yu arrived at the Yunyue Sect. The first thing after returning to the sect. Chen Yu went to the Heavenly Martial Pavilion to choose a mid-level martial art. Since it was a free benefit for advancing to the Meridian Passage Stage, he might as well take it. This time, he didn¡¯t see the red-faced old man from last time. From a middle-aged steward, Chen Yu obtained a mid-level martial art called ¡°Wind-cutting Sword.¡± The Wind-cutting Sword emphasized extreme speed, which complemented well with his ¡°Wind Singing Sword.¡± Back at his residence. Chen Yu attempted to practice the ¡°Wind-cutting Sword.¡± He chose this swordsmanship not as his main focus nor specifically for the ¡°Wind Singing Sword.¡± He intended to verify something! ¡°My talent in body techniques feels divinely aided when practicing body-related martial arts. I wonder how my talent fares with weapons like knives and swords.¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. Three days later. Holding the ¡°Wind Singing Sword,¡± Chen Yu lightly danced in an open wilderness of the sect, a cluster of fierce sword shadows and gusts trailing behind, as his swordsmanship intertwined with his movement technique. Chen Yu¡¯s progress in ¡°Wind-cutting Sword¡± was satisfactory, unknowingly reaching the ¡°beginner¡± stage. Such progress would surprise some Inner Sect Disciples. However. Compared to his progress in fist-based martial arts, this was considerably slower, though much faster than cultivating the Cloud Evil Inner Energy. At that moment. Chen Yu validated his aptitude. Indeed, his aptitude leaned toward body techniques, deeming him a genius in body techniques! He concluded: The pure utilization of the body, such as fist and kick martial arts, and Body Refining Techniques, could progress astonishingly fast for him! Meanwhile, weapon-associated martial arts, like swordsmanship and knife skills qualified him as a first-grade talent through the indirect use of his body. Finally. Regarding mental methods, aligning with energy systems, his aptitude was fairly ordinary. Having discerned the truth about his aptitude, Chen Yu felt a weight lifted off his chest. Even though his cultivation talent wasn¡¯t perfect, he had unique strengths. ¡°Since that¡¯s the case¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flickered; after verifying his aptitude, a vague path of cultivation emerged in his mind. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Following this cultivation path, if all went smoothly, he could advance to mid-stage Meridian Passage before the ¡°Outer Disciple Tournament,¡± thereby boosting his strength another notch. ¡­ The next day. Chen Yu got up and headed to the Sect Affairs Hall. This time, he wasn¡¯t there for a sect mission but to collect and exchange some spiritual herbs. The Sect Affairs Hall, apart from issuing tasks, also offered exchanges for some common spiritual materials and elixirs. The most common would be some healing medicine and elixirs that aid cultivation. Inside a side hall. ¡°A total of one hundred and two inferior Grade Essence Stones and two hundred and ten contribution points. As for the ¡®Wild Ox Marrow¡¯ and ¡®Primordial Grass¡¯ you need, they are relatively rare and currently out of stock.¡± A red-robed steward spoke indifferently. So much? Chen Yu was startled, somewhat surprised. The materials he collected were for another Body Refining prescription in the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± slightly above the ¡°commoner formula.¡± This second Body Refining formula was relatively low-end within ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡±; though, it no longer used common precious materials from the secular world. Despite Chen Yu¡¯s prior preparations, the final price exceeded expectations. The key issue was. The main material of that formula, ¡°Wild Ox Marrow,¡± hadn¡¯t even been redeemed yet. The other seven or eight auxiliary spiritual materials alone consumed this many stones and contribution points. ¡°Too expensive? Heh¡­¡± The red-robed steward chuckled wickedly: ¡°The materials in our Sect Affairs Hall are naturally over twenty percent more expensive than private purchases outside. If not, you could scour and find them yourself for a cheaper price.¡± Chen Yu spoke no further, paying the stones and contributions to exchange for these auxiliary materials. With only about a month and a half left before the ¡°Outer Disciple Tournament,¡± Chen Yu didn¡¯t have the time to search one by one for those auxiliary rare materials. As it stood. His contribution points were almost exhausted, with less than a hundred inferior Grade Essence Stones remaining. For the remaining two spiritual materials, ¡°Wild Ox Marrow¡± and ¡°Primordial Grass,¡± Chen Yu had to come up with another plan. Exiting the Sect Affairs Hall. Chen Yu encountered an acquaintance, a man with triangular eyes. It was Ding Jiuhui. ¡°Junior Brother Chen? Are you here at the Sect Affairs Hall to collect materials?¡± Ding Jiuhui greeted Chen Yu with a smile. Since the task of slaying the ¡°Bear King¡± last time, Ding Jiuhui had gained a newfound respect for Chen Yu. Without Chen Yu¡¯s aid that day, he couldn¡¯t have smoothly advanced to mid-stage Meridian Passage. Now, as Chen Yu had advanced to Meridian Passage Stage and became a formal Outer Disciple, Ding Jiuhui naturally regarded him with admiration. ¡°Yes. I¡¯m missing two rare materials.¡± Chen Yu raised the bag in his hand, explaining his situation. ¡°Oh?¡± Ding Jiuhui said curiously, ¡°Collecting materials at the Sect Affairs Hall can be costly. But if you¡¯re only missing two slightly rare materials, you could try your luck at the ¡®Outer Disciples Exchange Meet¡¯ the day after tomorrow.¡± Outer Disciples Exchange Meet? Chen Yu was momentarily taken aback and then recalled some rumors about the exchange meet. ¡°Now that Junior Brother Chen has advanced to Meridian Passage, officially becoming a disciple, it¡¯s time to join this ¡®circle.¡¯ Why not let me show you in then?¡± Ding Jiuhui said with a look of realization. It seems. This ¡°Outer Disciples Exchange Meet¡± generally targeted seasoned Outer Disciples, requiring at least Meridian Passage advancement. Previously, with only Body Refining Stage cultivation, Chen Yu was on the margins of the Outer Disciples, naturally never entering that small circle. ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother Ding.¡± Chen Yu hurriedly expressed his gratitude. He knew. The Outer Disciples Exchange Meet was a small activity where seasoned Outer Disciples exchanged martial arts experiences and mutually promoted each other. Moreover. During the exchange meet, seasoned disciples could trade among themselves for resources. Chen Yu had long yearned for this exchange meet. It¡¯s said that some of the true geniuses and elites among the Outer Disciples occasionally appeared at the exchange meet. ¡°Hopefully, the exchange meet the day after tomorrow will yield results.¡± Chen Yu returned to his residence and sat in meditation to cultivate. Collecting the prescription materials was an integral part of his cultivation path. Whether he could reach the Inner Sect depended on the ¡°Copper Statue Technique!¡± Chapter 32 - 0032: Outer Sect Exchange Meeting Chapter 32: Chapter 0032: Outer Sect Exchange Meeting Editor: Chrissy Two days later. Chen Yu, under the guidance of Ding Jiuhui, arrived in front of a small courtyard in the northern corner of the Outer Sect. At the courtyard gate, two Outer Disciples squatted, joking and chatting, somewhat resembling gatekeepers. ¡°Senior Brother Ding, you¡¯re here¡­¡± The two Outer Disciples quickly stood up and greeted Ding Jiuhui. ¡°Who is this?¡± One of the Outer Disciples looked at Chen Yu. In the circle of seasoned disciples, Chen Yu was still a new face, attending the exchange meeting for the first time. ¡°Huh! Are you that mooching Chen¡­ Chen Yu?¡± Another Outer Disciple recognized Chen Yu and blurted out. ¡°No way! He¡¯s Chen Yu? The pretty boy who got Mu Xueqing? I don¡¯t think he¡¯s much better looking than me.¡± The previous Outer Disciple reacted strongly, eyes fixed wide at Chen Yu. The two looked at Chen Yu as if observing some rare creature, scrutinizing him. Mooching? Pretty boy? Chen Yu¡¯s face twitched slightly. Since that time he walked hand in hand with Mu Xueqing, the label of mooching had stuck to him, even though he had advanced to the Meridian Passage Stage and become a formal disciple. ¡°Hmph! Stop talking nonsense, you two! Junior Brother Chen¡¯s strength is not inferior to mine. I¡¯m here to bring him to the exchange meeting.¡± Ding Jiuhui glared at the two of them. ¡°Hey! Senior Brother Ding, go on in.¡± The two smiled cheekily and gestured for Ding Jiuhui and Chen Yu to enter the courtyard. As for Ding Jiuhui¡¯s assessment of Chen Yu¡¯s strength, they naturally didn¡¯t believe it, thinking that Chen Yu had pulled some strings with Ding Jiuhui to enter this circle. Entering the courtyard, Chen Yu first saw a spacious martial arts arena. Ha! Ha! On the martial arts arena, two disciples of the Meridian Passage Stage were sparring with punches and kicks. Judging by their cultivation, they were at the Mid-stage Meridian Passage, but their real strength could rival the typical Late-stage Meridian Passage outside. After all, the sect had a considerable advantage in martial arts foundation and grades. Around the martial arts arena, a scattered number of Outer Disciples stood watching, occasionally whispering to each other. ¡°Tsk, tsk, with the standards of these two, trying to get into the top twenty of the tournament is unlikely!¡± sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A chubby round-faced youth, munching an apple, stood on the steps and disdainfully looked down at the two fighting on the martial arts arena. The round-faced youth¡¯s voice was quite sharp, audible to everyone present. Several people nearby, hearing his words, glanced nervously at the round-faced youth. Yet, that round-faced youth held an impressive status in the Outer Sect, with companions adulating him. ¡°Brother Huang is right!¡± ¡°With such strength, do they even dare to show their faces in disgrace?¡± On the martial arts arena, the two sparring instantly showed furious expressions. The sparring stopped. ¡°Huang Yuan! Don¡¯t think just because you took seventh place in last year¡¯s tournament, you can look down on us.¡± The two young men on the martial arts arena couldn¡¯t hold back their anger. It turned out, this chubby round-faced youth was named Huang Yuan, a top elite among the Outer Disciples, who had ranked in the top ten in last year¡¯s tournament. Seventh place? Chen Yu showed a look of surprise and gained an interest in this Huang Yuan. ¡°Brother Chen, be wary of this Huang Yuan. He¡¯s unpredictable and likes to pick on the soft targets.¡± Ding Jiuhui whispered. Chen Yu nodded; he noticed that the nearby disciples, including Ding Jiuhui, were somewhat apprehensive of the chubby youth ¡°Huang Yuan.¡± At this moment, the conflict on the martial arts arena intensified. ¡°Just you two?¡± The round-faced youth sneered, ¡°Within three moves, I can take you both down. Believe it or not?¡± Take on two at once? Take them down in three moves? The nearby Outer Disciples showed looks of surprise and doubt. ¡°Don¡¯t believe it!¡± The two young men on the martial arts arena were furious. Defeating one of them within three moves already represented a form of overpowering insult, let alone taking down both. ¡°Where does Huang Yuan get such confidence?¡± Ding Jiuhui was a bit shocked. In terms of cultivation, the two young men on the arena were at the same Mid-stage Meridian Passage as Ding Jiuhui, with similar strength. Huang Yuan¡¯s cultivation was just one small level higher at the Late-stage Meridian Passage. The key point was taking on two and defeating them within three moves. Was that possible? With a flicker! Just as everyone speculated, Huang Yuan had already darted into the martial arts arena. ¡°Be careful!¡± The two Mid-stage Meridian Passage youths showed vigilance. If Huang Yuan succeeded, what face would they have? Huang Yuan smiled, strolling leisurely on the martial arts arena. Go! The two exchanged a glance, then attacked Huang Yuan from both sides simultaneously. ¡°Flying Eagle Leg!¡± One youth leaped into the air, delivering a kick with awe-inspiring momentum. ¡°Iron Cloud Claw!¡± The other demonstrated the same Iron Cloud Claw as Wang Lingyun, a claw strike with a biting cold wind aimed right at Huang Yuan¡¯s face. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Huang Yuan laughed, his plump figure becoming a blur, easily dodging the latter youth¡¯s Iron Cloud Claw attack. The spectators¡¯ faces all changed. Huang Yuan¡¯s seemingly plump body was surprisingly fast, especially the explosive speed from stillness to movement! Chen Yu noticed that Huang Yuan only dodged the Iron Cloud Claw but not the other attack. It wasn¡¯t that he couldn¡¯t dodge both attacks simultaneously. ¡°Stay down!¡± Huang Yuan¡¯s eyes flashed fiercely, his palm, as broad as a fan, descended with tremendous force on the airborne youth¡¯s leg. Ah! The kicking youth groaned, intense pain surging through his leg, nearly breaking it. With a thud, the youth who executed the leg technique fell to the ground, clutching his leg in pain. Another young man, his face aghast, dared not fight Huang Yuan head-on, planning to engage in a mobile fight. However, Huang Yuan¡¯s movement technique was alarmingly swift, and he rapidly approached. ¡°Ow!¡± At the moment of collision between fist and claw, the youth using Iron Cloud Claw felt his arm go numb, his strong internal energy causing him to become unsteady. Stay down again! Before he could react, Huang Yuan hit him with a thunderous palm, sending him flying several yards away and crashing to the ground, unable to get up for half a day. Gasp! Some of the disciples watching couldn¡¯t help but gasp. From start to finish, within less than ten breaths and a total of three moves, Huang Yuan knocked down the two Mid-stage Meridian Passage disciples. ¡°This Huang Yuan has cultivated a family-inherited Cross Training Method. Not only is his cultivation and martial arts profound, but his physique and defense also far surpass the average disciple of the same stage.¡± Ding Jiuhui explained in a low voice. I see. Chen Yu had already noticed that Huang Yuan, like himself, possessed strength and physique far exceeding the typical Meridian Passage disciple. By his assessment, Huang Yuan¡¯s strength was at least at the level of Great Evil Chu Lifeng. Although his mastery of cultivation techniques slightly lagged behind the Great Evil, his strength and physique definitely surpassed him. ¡°Is this the strength of the top ten in the Outer Sect?¡± Chen Yu felt a bit of pressure. At Great Evil¡¯s level, even with Chen Yu¡¯s current strength, he didn¡¯t have complete confidence in victory. It¡¯s hard to imagine the strength of the top three and even the first place in the Outer Sect. According to past experiences, besides the first in the Outer Sect, who can steadily enter the Inner Sect, only the top three have a greater hope. In other words, Chen Yu needed to aim for the top three or even the first to enter the Inner Sect! ¡°With disciples like you, attending the Outer Sect competition would only bring disgrace.¡± Huang Yuan dusted his hands off and disdainfully walked out of the martial arts arena. In the courtyard, many disciples were full of apprehension and fear towards the chubby round youth¡¯s silhouette, keeping a respectful distance. ¡°Heh heh, Fatty Huang, with your limited skill, you only manage to bully the weak.¡± A roguish laughter shattered the silence on the scene. Chen Yu was shocked; who dared to use a teasing tone with ¡°Fatty Huang¡± to refer to Huang Yuan? Everyone¡¯s eyes fixed upon the source. From the middle of the courtyard¡¯s pavilion walked out a graceful youth holding a folding fan. This youth was quite fair-skinned, with handsome and elegant features. If it weren¡¯t for his nonchalant demeanor, he might have seemed scholarly. ¡°It¡¯s him! The first genius of the Outer Sect!¡± ¡°Nangong Li! Ranked second in Outer Sect strength¡­¡± The faces of the disciples in the courtyard changed once again. If Huang Yuan brought apprehension and fear to the crowd, then the youth with the folding fan inspired an invisible respect and admiration. Nangong Li? So this was Nangong Li! Chen Yu assessed the youth, having heard of Nangong Li¡¯s exploits. The title of the first genius of the Outer Sect was truly renowned. ¡°Nangong Li has reached the Peak of Meridian Passage. It¡¯s said with his talent, he already qualifies to be an Inner Sect Disciple. Advancing to the Organ Refining Stage wouldn¡¯t be difficult for him.¡± Ding Jiuhui formally introduced. What? This time, Chen Yu was genuinely astonished. This Nangong Li could already become an Inner Sect Disciple and advance to the Organ Refining Stage with ease. Why was he still in the Outer Sect? Was he trying to make life difficult for himself? Many disciples like Chen Yu were still fighting hard to become Inner Sect Disciples. ¡°Once he advances to the Organ Refining Stage, he¡¯d automatically upgrade to an Inner Sect Disciple, and a high-ranking sect member is willing to take him as a disciple. But it¡¯s said that Nangong Li wants to claim an ¡®Outer Sect first¡¯ for some honor and benefits, and apparently, this year¡¯s rewards for the ¡®first in the competition¡¯ and ¡®top three¡¯ from the sect are quite generous.¡± Ding Jiuhui explained the reason. Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but wonder about this year¡¯s rewards for the first in the competition, making Nangong Li linger in the Outer Sect. In the past, the top ten in competitions received certain rewards to encourage competition among disciples. ¡°I wondered who it was! Nangong Li, you¡¯re just wasting time here in the Outer Sect, snatching the spot from us poor disciples.¡± Huang Yuan¡¯s plump face filled with smiles, and he openly teased. He could act arrogant in front of others, but when facing ¡°Nangong Li,¡± he had to put on a friendly face. ¡°Not interested! It seems only that ¡®Duan Xiaolong¡¯ from the Outer Sect can truly challenge me.¡± Nangong Li shook his head. He looked down on opponents of Huang Yuan¡¯s caliber in both strength and character for bullying the weak. Just then, several Outer Disciples entered the courtyard one after another. ¡°Brother Yang! Senior Brother Wang¡­¡± The two disciples guarding the gate sounded slightly flattering. Particularly, the short-haired youth wielding a silver spear in front carried a fierce gaze that was hard to meet directly. Beside him, a familiar figure to Chen Yu was a friendly young man in green. ¡°Wang Lingyun.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression darkened as he recalled the ambush from that day. Thinking of this, he immediately strode towards Wang Lingyun. ¡°Not good¡­ it¡¯s Chen Yu!¡± Wang Lingyun shuddered, face changing drastically. Judging by Chen Yu¡¯s stance, he was definitely here to settle scores! Chapter 33 - 0033: A Strong Rise Chapter 33: Chapter 0033: A Strong Rise Editor: Chrissy ¡°Chen Yu, you¡­ what do you want to do?¡± Wang Lingyun¡¯s face turned grim. A few days ago, the brutal scene of Chen Yu defeating the Five Great Meridian Passage Period was still swirling in his mind. At this moment, seeing Chen Yu approaching with a menacing demeanor, Wang Lingyun even had the thought of fleeing. However. In front of so many people, Wang Lingyun couldn¡¯t bring himself to run away. If he did, how could he maintain his face in this circle? Importantly, he had a powerful backup beside him. Hmm? The ¡°short-haired youth¡± beside Wang Lingyun was surprised to see Chen Yu approaching Wang Lingyun directly. He vaguely felt that Chen Yu looked very familiar. ¡°Chen Yu, do you want¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s actions startled Ding Jiuhui. Wang Lingyun was one thing, but he was about on the same level as Ding Jiuhui. However, the ¡°short-haired youth¡± beside Wang Lingyun was certainly not an ordinary person. ¡°Senior Brother Wang, last time during the ¡®sparring¡¯ in the wild, it wasn¡¯t thrilling enough. Today, I came to seek your guidance again.¡± Chen Yu laughed indifferently. He cryptically referred to the previous wilderness ambush, and now he openly proposed sparring. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you¡¯re joking. We¡¯re so familiar with each other, there are plenty of opportunities to spar. Let¡¯s skip it today¡­¡± Wang Lingyun forced a smile, his body instinctively shrinking back. This scene surprised nearby senior disciples. Everyone knew Wang Lingyun, who was relatively well-regarded in the circle and had decent strength. It seemed that Wang Lingyun was quite apprehensive of Chen Yu and didn¡¯t even dare to face him in a match. ¡°Is that so! But I want to get more ¡®intimate¡¯ with Senior Brother Wang. Senior Brother, just take three moves from me.¡± Chen Yu grinned mischievously and suddenly made his move. Whoosh! From less than ten feet away, Chen Yu, in the blink of an eye, was upon Wang Lingyun, pressing on him with a punch that boomed like iron thunder. Wang Lingyun felt a heavy, wild force from the punch, making it hard for him to breathe. Even though he was prepared, he still couldn¡¯t escape Chen Yu¡¯s incredibly fast movement technique. Iron Cloud Claw! Wang Lingyun had no choice but to grit his teeth, exerting all his strength, and struck out with a vigorous claw attack. With a ¡°puff bang,¡± the fist and palm clashed in mid-air, producing a heart-jarring thud. Instantly, most of the people in the courtyard were drawn to the two of them. Gasp! Wang Lingyun groaned, feeling his arm go numb, nearly losing all feeling, as he staggered back a few steps. Bronze Fist! Chen Yu¡¯s second punch. The entire fist emitted a layer of deep bronze luster, slightly swelling with one punch, its power and speed reaching a new level. Wow! Wang Lingyun found it even harder to resist, immediately spitting a mouthful of blood as he was sent flying by that fierce, inhuman punch. Bang! Wang Lingyun¡¯s body crashed against the courtyard wall, his face pale with fright. Only after personally clashing with Chen Yu did he realize how terrifying the opponent was, stronger by more than just a level compared to their last encounter. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°When did Chen Yu become¡­¡± Ding Jiuhui¡¯s face showed an array of complex expressions. From the last battle with the Bear King, he had recognized Chen Yu¡¯s extraordinary abilities and slightly overestimated him. But he didn¡¯t expect Chen Yu to become this strong. Just two punches, and he had sent Wang Lingyun, someone of the same level, flying and vomiting blood. Not far away, the two Outer Disciples guarding the gate were filled with dread on their faces. Thinking back, they had even mocked Chen Yu as a pretty boy living off women. ¡°One move left.¡± Chen Yu blew on his fist playfully, slowly advancing on Wang Lingyun. Two punches had already made Wang Lingyun spit blood. Another punch, he estimated, could put the opponent down for ten days or half a month. Whoosh! A sharp glint flashed in his eyes as the third punch brewed, becoming one or two degrees stronger than the second. ¡°Kid! Seems you really don¡¯t consider me present.¡± Suddenly, a deep, powerful voice came from the other side. Chen Yu felt a domineering force, mixed with an icy, invisible sharpness, coming straight towards him. He turned his head slightly to see. The ¡°short-haired youth¡± accompanying Wang Lingyun swung a silver spear, with cold and fierce energy swirling around its body. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, this is ¡®Yang Fan,¡¯ a senior brother who ranked ninth in the last competition. There¡¯s no grudge between you two, so there¡¯s no need for such a big fight.¡± Ding Jiuhui chuckled awkwardly, hastening over to mediate. In the Yunyue Sect, making it into the top ten of the Outer Sect was no small feat. Each was an elite of the same level. ¡°Haha, there¡¯s no need for a major fight, surely. But, Junior Brother Chen needs to take three moves from me, no, just two.¡± The short-haired youth ¡°Yang Fan¡± flashed a cold smile. Ding Jiuhui¡¯s face immediately became uncomfortable. This Yang Fan wasn¡¯t recognizing his authority at all and was determined to stand up for Wang Lingyun. ¡°Hmph, just as I expected.¡± In another corner, Wang Lingyun¡¯s eyes flashed with a trace of malice, ¡°Yang Fan was originally Mu Xueqing¡¯s suitor. Recently, I¡¯ve been speaking ill of this kid Chen Yu in front of him.¡± Yang Fan was indeed one of his backers. But Chen Yu wasn¡¯t intimidated by the title of ¡°top ten in the Outer Sect.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve been wanting to see the strength of the Outer Sect¡¯s top ten.¡± A battling spirit surged within Chen Yu. His goal was to become an Inner Sect Disciple! If he couldn¡¯t even cross the lowest threshold of the Outer Sect¡¯s top ten, how could he aim for the top three, or even first place? ¡°First, take my first spear.¡± Yang Fan coldly chuckled, the silver spear in his hand trembling, tracing a cold and indistinct spear shadow, stabbing straight at Chen Yu. Whoosh! The fierce, icy wind from the spear body already enveloped Chen Yu. Such a powerful spear strike gave Chen Yu a sense of facing the ¡°Great Evil¡± Chu Lifeng again. ¡°Break!¡± Chen Yu let out a shout, his fist expanding, radiating a deep bronze metallic luster, as a dark and domineering inner force erupted within him. Those nearby felt as if a fierce beast was roaring at their ears. From the air of that punch came an invisible aura of terror that even caused Yang Fan, opposite him, to feel a slight pressure on his spirit and life force. ¡°Eh?¡± In the corner, Nangong Li, who had been paying no mind, revealed a hint of surprise. Clang! Two domineering forces collided in mid-air, creating a strange buzzing sound, as if a copper bell had suddenly rung. ¡°So strong!¡± Nearby disciples with cultivation lower than the late-stage Meridian Passage felt their eardrums ache and their blood churn. Whoosh! Dust rose around the combat zone of the two. In their fields of vision, the spear and fist froze in mid-air, the two seeming like statues, forming a single entity. ¡°This guy, such a powerful force!¡± A trace of surprise appeared on Yang Fan¡¯s stern face. The opponent¡¯s formidable power gave him a sense of facing Fatty Huang, who was ranked seventh. Not just that. Within Chen Yu¡¯s fist force was a peculiar aura, subtly capable of exerting some suppression on his spirit and blood. Clang! A surge of tremendous force from Chen Yu¡¯s bronze hand shook off Yang Fan¡¯s spear. Immediately, he spun gracefully, delivering a series of punches in a counterattack against Yang Fan. Clang! Clang! Clang! In an instant, Chen Yu¡¯s storm-like punches engaged in over ten exchanges with Yang Fan. If it had been an ordinary late-stage Meridian Passage practitioner, they might have been forced to retreat by Chen Yu¡¯s overwhelming power. Whoosh! But that Yang Fan, with his silver spear flying up and down, produced spear shadows accompanied by fierce gales, demonstrating forceful dominance without losing agility, expertly balancing offense and defense. ¡°How could this be¡­¡± Wang Lingyun on the ground was nearly shattered. When had Chen Yu become so formidable that he could draw even with Yang Fan, one of the ¡°top ten in the Outer Sect¡±? In the courtyard. Other senior disciples gazed at Chen Yu with changed eyes. This strong? Ding Jiuhui¡¯s face held a look of astonishment and uncertainty. Yang Fan, among the top ten of the Outer Sect, was a powerful figure he couldn¡¯t possibly defeat, someone he respected daily. ¡°So this is the guy who snagged Mu Xueqing? He¡¯s not as weak as I thought.¡± Ranked seventh, ¡°Huang Yuan,¡± showed a playful smile on his round face. ¡°Both of you, stop.¡± A gentle teenage voice came from another side. At some point. A handsome, long-haired youth appeared between the two, serenely walking through the gap between their attacks. Such a movement technique left everyone in the courtyard in awe. Chen Yu felt this voice was very familiar, quickly guessing its identity. ¡°Le Feng?¡± Yang Fan¡¯s silver spear paused and stopped attacking. It was indeed Le Feng. At this moment, he stood calmly, his demeanor more graceful than before. Just observing how leisurely he navigated through their attacks revealed his remarkable progress. ¡°Cloud Stepping Great Success?¡± With a glance, Chen Yu confirmed that Le Feng¡¯s movement technique was slightly superior to his own. Additionally, after acquiring the ¡°Bear King¡¯s Gallbladder,¡± Le Feng¡¯s cultivation had reached the late-stage Meridian Passage, making up for his only shortcoming. ¡°Junior Brother Le, you came just in time.¡± Ding Jiuhui slightly exhaled in relief, his tightly strung nerves finally relaxed. ¡°Le Feng, you like sticking your nose into others¡¯ business. Let¡¯s see the outcome in the next Outer Sect competition.¡± Yang Fan snorted lightly, sheathing his spear and walking away. This surprised Chen Yu. It seemed that Yang Fan was quite wary of Le Feng. ¡°Heh heh, Junior Brother Chen, you may not know. After Junior Brother Le advanced to the late-stage Meridian Passage, his martial arts have improved too. Recently, even those ranked ninth and seventh, like Yang Fan and Huang Yuan, fell to him.¡± Ding Jiuhui came closer with a smile. Chen Yu suddenly understood. During the time Chen Yu returned to his family, Le Feng had risen strongly within the Outer Sect! Now. Le Feng in the Outer Sect had become a star talent, even one of the favorites for the top three. ¡°Senior Brother Chen¡¯s progress is truly astonishing, I am ashamed.¡± Le Feng smiled slightly, casting a slightly meaningful glance at Chen Yu. At first, Chen Yu was merely at the peak of body refining, an edge character in the Outer Sect. Meeting again today, Chen Yu could now compete with the elite of the Outer Sect¡¯s top ten. The few exchanged pleasantries before entering the pavilion. The Outer Sect exchange meeting, apart from sparring and communication, also involved some trading activities. At this moment, one or two dozen people had already gathered inside the pavilion, all with the cultivation level of the Meridian Passage, mostly mid-level and above. Because the ¡°Outer Sect competition¡± was approaching, everyone at this exchange meeting was eager for resources. Several Outer Sect disciples even began the transaction phase. ¡°Senior Brother Chen, at this exchange meeting, you must also be looking to trade for something, right?¡± Le Feng said with a smile. Inside the pavilion, groups formed, divided among familiar individuals, forming clusters of three to five or six people. On Chen Yu¡¯s side, centered around Le Feng and joined by Ding Jiuhui, there were five or six people in total. ¡°I¡¯m looking for ¡®Tough Ox Marrow¡¯ and ¡®Primordial Grass.''¡± Chen Yu did not hide his intentions. This was his primary purpose for coming to the exchange meeting. ¡°¡®Tough Ox Marrow¡¯?¡± A delicate-looking female disciple beside Le Feng reacted. Chapter 34 - 0034 Acquired (Please Favorite and Recommend) Chapter 34: Chapter 0034 Acquired (Please Favorite and Recommend) Editor: Chrissy ¡°¡®Marrow of the Barbaric Bull?¡¯ Le Feng¡¯s side, the handsome female disciple, reacted, looking toward Chen Yu. This refined female disciple was considered a member of Le Feng and Ding Jiuhui¡¯s circle, appearing to have a high status. ¡°This is Senior Sister Tong Yuling.¡± Ding Jiuhui helped with the introduction. ¡°So it¡¯s Senior Sister Tong. Do you happen to have the ¡®Marrow of the Barbaric Bull¡¯ that I need?¡± Chen Yu felt a sense of urgency in his heart. His ¡®Copper Statue Technique¡¯ had basically reached the pinnacle of the ¡®Copper Skin¡¯ level. Although his cultivation progress was good, it couldn¡¯t match the rapid progress of the past. Previously, the effects of the ¡®Commoner¡¯s Remedy¡¯ became increasingly ineffective. And that ¡®Marrow of the Barbaric Bull¡¯ was the main ingredient in the second formula. If he could obtain this, the remaining supplemental ingredient would be manageable. ¡°I do have the ¡®Marrow of the Barbaric Bull,¡¯ but it has a certain effect of improving physique and is said to increase strength somewhat. Its value is not low¡­¡± Tong Yuling showed a slightly troubled expression. Hearing this, Chen Yu felt uneasy. The ¡®Marrow of the Barbaric Bull¡¯ was quite valuable, and the small amount of Primordial Stones he had might not be enough. ¡°I wonder what Senior Sister Tong wants in return or how many Primordial Stones she needs.¡± Chen Yu asked, bracing himself. He calculated that if worse came to worst, he could trade away that ¡®Half-precious Artifact¡¯ to get a sum of Primordial Stones. ¡°How about this,¡± Tong Yuling thought for a moment, then said, ¡°Seeing Junior Brother Chen fight with Yang Fan just now, you basically have the strength of the top ten in the outer sect. If Junior Brother Chen can help me with something, I will give you the ¡®Marrow of the Barbaric Bull¡¯ for free.¡± For free? Chen Yu was a bit surprised. Tong Yuling obviously had looked up his strength, so what he had to do probably wouldn¡¯t be easy. ¡°Oh, is Senior Sister Tong after that task? The ¡®Blood-Handed Bald Wolf,¡¯ ranked sixth and seventieth on the ¡®Elimination List¡¯ ¡ª although quite powerful, if Senior Sister Tong and Brother Chen work together, there¡¯s at least a seventy percent chance of success.¡± Le Feng laughed, evidently knowing the inside story. The Elimination List? Blood-Handed Bald Wolf? Chen Yu roughly understood what was going on. Tong Yuling had taken on a mission from the Elimination List and wanted to bring him along to increase the chances of success. ¡°I took this task not just for the reward on the Elimination List, but also because the ¡®Blood-Handed Bald Wolf¡¯ has stained the blood of several of my clan members.¡± sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tong Yuling¡¯s refined face was calm. ¡°I see. May I ask about this ¡®Blood-Handed Bald Wolf¡¯s¡¯ specific cultivation and general strength?¡± Chen Yu asked. Tong Yuling said, ¡°Blood-Handed Bald Wolf is at the late-stage Meridian Passage like me, with strong skills, ruthless, and extremely cunning; however, if we join forces, there¡¯s a high probability of success. Even if unsuccessful, there¡¯s no life-threatening danger. Also, whether the elimination is successful or not, as long as Junior Brother Chen contributes, the ¡®Marrow of the Barbaric Bull¡¯ will be given as a reward.¡± With the offer at this stage, Chen Yu naturally couldn¡¯t refuse and agreed immediately. After that, The two discussed some details, roughly needing three to five days before obtaining accurate information on Blood-Handed Bald Wolf to proceed with the elimination. After deciding, Chen Yu made a request. ¡°Well¡­ could Senior Sister pay me with the ¡®Marrow of the Barbaric Bull¡¯ in advance?¡± Chen Yu asked somewhat embarrassedly. Mainly because he urgently needed it. If he could assemble the remedy ahead of time, his strength could level up faster. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll trust you this time.¡± Tong Yuling exchanged a glance with Le Feng and agreed. Chen Yu was naturally very pleased; he just asked as a trial, already prepared for rejection since he barely knew Tong Yuling and the ¡®Marrow of the Barbaric Bull¡¯ was quite valuable. Very quickly. Chen Yu received a small bottle the size of a baby¡¯s fist. Opening it, he found a clump of deep red blood marrow like fire inside. ¡°This is the blood marrow of the ¡®Red-Horned Fierce Bull,¡¯ considered a type of Marrow of the Barbaric Bull. A few days ago, our family experts all went out together, barely hunting one. Its true strength is comparable to a master of the Organ Refining Stage.¡± Tong Yuling introduced it. Chen Yu nodded with satisfaction. The Marrow of the Barbaric Bull, as the main material in the formula, the higher the quality, the better the effect. ¡­ Inside the pavilion. A group of seasoned disciples first conducted private trades within their own small circles. When the small circles couldn¡¯t satisfy needs, formal trades began. ¡°Blood Qi Pill can help increase the sense of Qi and Meridian Passage; willing to trade for Yellow Spirit Ginseng with fifty years of maturity.¡± ¡°Seeking materials for forging ¡®precious artifacts¡¯¡­¡± ¡°An ancestral knife technique, comparable to mid-level martial arts, willing to trade for ¡®Body Nourishing Pill.''¡± Some seasoned disciples impatiently stated their needs. Many scarce resources had to be grabbed quickly, especially now that the outer sect competition was approaching. Chen Yu looked around and found that besides a Half-precious Artifact, he didn¡¯t have much to offer. Some enticing resources were out of his reach due to his limited Primordial Stones. However, a ¡®Body Nourishing Pill¡¯ he had obtained before seemed quite popular among the seasoned disciples here. He traded just one and it was auctioned off immediately. Moreover, the quality of the traded ¡®Body Nourishing Pill¡¯ was low grade. ¡°The Body Nourishing Pill is effective throughout the ¡®beginner¡¯s three stages,¡¯ whether Meridian Passage or Organ Refinement, it enhances cultivation. The higher the quality, the better the effects.¡± He got the answer from Le Feng. Chen Yu realized that the mid-grade Body Nourishing Pill he had was more valuable than he had imagined. According to Le Feng, only low-grade Body Nourishing Pills were circulated in the outer sect, and they were rare enough that each appearance caused a frenzy. One two-hour later. The trading in the loft came to a close, followed by the martial exchange session. ¡°Martial Arts Exchange¡± mainly involved discussing martial arts and cultivation issues for mutual exploration and learning. In this field, Chen Yu was a newcomer and naturally didn¡¯t speak out. Le Feng, as one of the outer sect talents, received much attention. He shared some cultivation insights and was frequently asked due to his amiable nature. The outer sect¡¯s number one talent ¡®Nangong Li,¡¯ despite his formidable strength and cultivation, rarely spoke. While listening to some discussions, Nangong Li¡¯s face revealed a faint disdain. ¡°It seems that in terms of resources and environment, this outer sect place is no longer able to provide me with much progress¡­¡± Nangong Li shook his head. Had it not been for the promise of the top prize, he would have entered the inner sect long ago. Suddenly. Nangong Li¡¯s gaze fell on the silent Chen Yu. ¡°This Junior Brother Chen, I noticed your ¡®inner breath¡¯ during your previous battle looked familiar, much like a cultivation technique of our sect with a significant history. You¡¯ve cultivated it to such a level that you¡¯ve surpassed ninety percent of the disciples present.¡± Nangong Li held a folding fan, seemed interested, and scanned Chen Yu twice. Chen Yu¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Unexpectedly, the other party mentioned him, with praiseful tone no less. Could it be that Nangong Li recognized his cultivation of the ¡®Cloud Evil Fist¡¯? In his earlier move, although he used Cloud Evil Breath, he hadn¡¯t actually applied the Cloud Evil Fist Technique. At this moment. Many eyes in the crowd turned toward Chen Yu, filled with caution, astonishment, and some sneering and disdain. Le Feng, Ding Jiuhui and the rest were quite shocked. Nangong Li was the outer sect¡¯s number one talent and even considered a pre-determined inner sect disciple. In terms of real strength, only Duan Xiaolong, evaluated as having the top battle power, might surpass him. In other words, Nangong Li¡¯s strength was almost unparalleled in the outer sect. Such a proud figure spoke with disdain during the martial exchange but praised Chen Yu. ¡°Senior Brother Nangong, you are too kind. My cultivation is shallow, perhaps you have mistaken.¡± Chen Yu answered calmly. Since the opponent didn¡¯t mention the ¡®Cloud Evil Fist,¡¯ he wouldn¡¯t bring it up himself; otherwise, it could cause him to be specifically targeted during the outer sect competition. ¡­ In the afternoon, the ¡®Outer Sect Exchange Conference¡¯ concluded. Of the top twenty rankings, fifteen people attended, except top-ranked ¡®Duan Xiaolong¡¯ and a few others. Chen Yu had heard legends of Duan Xiaolong. It was said that Duan Xiaolong, during the competition two years ago, once ranked ¡®second¡¯; at the time, he actually had a chance to claim the first place but gave it up due to some reason. As for last year¡¯s competition, Duan Xiaolong didn¡¯t participate at all. It¡¯s rumored that he had been studying a special cultivation technique and had several encounters with Organ Refining Stage experts, without any defeat recorded. In the outer sect, Duan Xiaolong and Nangong Li were two insurmountable mountains. In front of the courtyard, A group of seasoned disciples started to walk out. In a certain corner, Wang Lingyun, Yang Fan, and a fat, round-faced youth stood together. The chubby round youth was Huang Yuan, ranked seventh. ¡°This brat indeed won over Mu Xueqing, who I failed to obtain?¡± Huang Yuan¡¯s small eyes widened in disbelief. ¡°It¡¯s absolutely true! I come from the same county town as Chen Yu and Mu Xueqing. Once, when I returned home, I saw the two tangled together in the fields, doing that unspeakable act¡­¡± Wang Lingyun said with a face full of resentment. Upon hearing this, Huang Yuan and Yang Fan¡¯s expressions both darkened. Especially Huang Yuan, whose eyes were full of jealousy and hatred. He recalled being publicly rejected by Mu Xueqing back then! ¡­ On the road back. ¡°Brother Chen,¡± Le Feng suddenly spoke, calling Chen Yu aside. ¡°Junior Brother Le, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Chen Yu asked. ¡°I called you for two things,¡± Le Feng paused and said. ¡°First is to advise you to act cautiously in the outer sect. Those ranked second, Nangong Li, fourth, Hu Yiba, and seventh, Huang Yuan, were once admirers of Mu Xueqing. Nangong Li aside, Hu Yiba and Huang Yuan aren¡¯t the forgiving type.¡± Upon hearing this, Chen Yu furrowed his brow. He sighed internally. Even though Mu Xueqing had moved to the inner sect, he was left with endless troubles. Perhaps, Chen Yu could declare to the world that he had no relationship with Mu Xueqing. But doing so, whether others believed it or not, was an admission of ¡°backing down.¡± In the sect, backing down invites more bullying. ¡°I¡¯ll be careful.¡± Chen Yu nodded, though not without fear in his eyes. No matter the trouble, he would use his iron fists to sweep away those dark clouds. ¡°The second thing. The ¡®Cloud Stepping¡¯ I gave you last time, I hope Brother Chen doesn¡¯t spread it. It would do neither of us any good.¡± Le Feng continued. ¡°This is only right.¡± Chen Yu understood immediately. This was Le Feng¡¯s real intention! Le Feng¡¯s ¡®Cloud Stepping,¡¯ when mastered fully and regarding movement and speed, ranked in the top three of the outer sect. If Chen Yu spread it, and competitors of the same level learned its secrets, there could be effective countermeasures. Of course, Chen Yu had nearly mastered his own ¡®Cloud Stepping¡¯ and naturally wouldn¡¯t do such a thing. ¡°Alright, I happen to have a ¡®Primordial Grass,¡¯ consider it my ¡®compensation¡¯ to you, Junior Brother.¡± Le Feng smiled slightly and took out a half-foot-tall grass. Primordial Grass! Chen Yu¡¯s heart skipped, unable to hide the joy on his face. This Primordial Pearl Grass was the last material he needed! Chapter 35 - 0035 Muscle of Copper Formed Chapter 35: Chapter 0035 Muscle of Copper Formed Editor: Chrissy Chen Yu was overjoyed and hastily accepted the ¡°Primordial Grass¡± from Le Feng. However, he wasn¡¯t foolish; Le Feng giving him the Primordial Grass for free was essentially a ¡°hush money¡± transaction. So, Other people would find it difficult to extract the content of the ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± from Chen Yu. ¡°Rest assured, Junior Brother Yue! I am also preparing to challenge the inner sect. How could I do something so foolish?¡± Chen Yu promised. Challenge the inner sect? Le Feng was taken aback. Did Chen Yu, who was merely at the early-stage Meridian Passage, also dare to think of challenging the inner sect? Was this ambition too great? ¡°Then I wish Brother Chen a swift victory.¡± Naturally, Le Feng wouldn¡¯t discourage Chen Yu with words. He said no more and turned to leave. In the spot, Chen Yu held that stalk of ¡°Primordial Pearl Grass¡± in his hand, feeling somewhat excited inside. He finally gathered all the materials for the second prescription! ¡­ That day, Chen Yu returned to his residence and took out spiritual materials like the ¡°Marrow of the Bull¡± and ¡°Primordial Pearl Grass¡± to prepare the second kind of body-refining potion. Although the second prescription in the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± was still considered low-end, it used some transcendental resources of spiritual rare materials, elevating it a notch above the previous ¡°commoner prescription.¡± Gurgling~ In a short while, a bucket of crimson potion bubbled and surged with heat, successfully prepared. Splash! Chen Yu put one foot into the bucket, squatting inside it. Instantly, A spicy, numbing, and stinging sensation seeped from the surface of his skin into the deeper layers of his muscles little by little. Chen Yu quickly began circulating the ¡°Copper Statue Technique.¡± S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The effect of this second prescription was much better than he had anticipated. Sizzle sizzle~ Where Chen Yu¡¯s skin touched the potion, an odd sound emerged as the spiritual power from the prescription started merging into his body. Once again, Chen Yu experienced the exhilarating sensation of rapid progress in the ¡°Copper Statue Technique.¡± His ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± was already lingering at the peak of the Copper Skin level, and it now began to make obvious progress again. Thump, thump! Thump, thump! Suddenly, Chen Yu¡¯s heart started beating strongly and rapidly, with a sense of urgency. ¡°What¡¯s going on!¡± Chen Yu felt an invisible ¡°suction¡± within the heartbeat. This ¡°suction¡± targeted nothing external, nor did it affect the internal energy existing inside him. Gurgle, gurgle! A continuous string of bubbles rose in the bucket, with the invisible spiritual power of the potion transforming into strands as fine as spiritual snakes, merging into Chen Yu¡¯s flesh and blood at a faster pace. This is? Stunned, Chen Yu realized the body-refining potion¡¯s effect nearly doubled! Even if he were foolish, he would know this phenomenon was linked to the crystalline heart integrated within him. ¡°Can¡¯t waste it!¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath and maximized the ¡°Copper Statue Technique.¡± No matter how much the potion¡¯s power came, he absorbed it all! Buzz! Chen Yu¡¯s entire skin took on a dark copper hue, with a stream of faint red flowing over it. In that instant, He seemed to transform into a primitive bronze statue, exuding a dignified aura that made spirits and demons step back. What Chen Yu didn¡¯t know was, In most heavenly treasures, the human body could never achieve one-hundred-percent absorption efficiency; most of the spiritual power would be wasted. Originally, A single bucket of potion¡ªif someone could absorb forty percent of the medicinal power, it would be considered impressive. But at this moment, Under the invisible ¡°suction¡± effect of the mysterious heart, nearly one-hundred-percent of the potion¡¯s effectiveness was absorbed by Chen Yu and applied to his ¡°talent in body techniques,¡± leading to qualitative changes in effectiveness. If an ordinary person were to absorb so madly, they would go astray and bleed from seven orifices. However, Chen Yu¡¯s body was no longer within the normal human range. Gurgle gurgle~ He absorbed frantically as the surface of his dark bronze muscles faintly outlined fine muscle textures. It seemed, Chen Yu¡¯s muscles weren¡¯t much larger than before. Yet at that moment, his muscles were full of a three-dimensional sculptural beauty, radiating a masculine allure. An hour later A bucket of body-refining potion was fully absorbed. Chen Yu felt his ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± was almost halfway into the ¡°Copper Sinew¡± level. ¡°This effect¡­ is simply amazing!¡± Chen Yu was overjoyed. However, The materials for this prescription were barely gathered, only enough for two concoctions of body-refining potion. Today, he used it once and only one remained. To achieve the best effect, Chen Yu didn¡¯t immediately use the remaining one. Then thereafter, He spent an entire day using the ¡°Copper Statue Body Refining Method¡± to temper and strike his body, exhausting the efficacy of the first time entirely. After a day passed, Chen Yu started using the second remaining body-refining potion. The second time, The effectiveness was slightly less, but it still brought rapid progress to Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Statue Technique!¡± Gurgle, gurgle! At a certain moment, the muscles over Chen Yu¡¯s entire body formed a singular, perfect line, robust and flexible. With each breath in and out, Chen Yu felt his body was filled with an explosive force like a leopard. ¡°Copper Sinew Body!¡± Chen Yu activated the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± with flowing sculptural muscle texture emerging on his body, embodying not only toughness but also a powerful tenacity. Upon first glance, Chen Yu appeared just like a living copper statue, with surging sinew patterns shifting beneath his skin that outlined ancient bronze lines, exuding a mysterious and solemn aura. Whoosh! Chen Yu threw a punch, accompanied by sharp howling winds, with the gust heavy and forceful. That punch seemed as if it wasn¡¯t from a human but an ancient giant ape. ¡°Tremendous power surge!¡± Just with one punch, Chen Yu sensed his remarkable improvement. The previous ¡°Copper Skin¡± level mainly corresponded to the Body Refining Stage, where the increase in power wasn¡¯t much, focusing mainly on defense. But now, at the ¡°Copper Sinew¡± level, which corresponded to the Meridian Passage Stage, the deeper layer of his sinew was being refined and strengthened, causing a surge in power. Gurgle! The bucket still had half of the potion power left, and Chen Yu suppressed his excitement, continuing to absorb and not waste any efficacy! The remaining potency was used by him to further consolidate his Copper Sinew Body. The next morning, Chen Yu woke early, his face glowing red. After yesterday¡¯s consolidation, his ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± further progressed. As for the increase in strength, Chen Yu couldn¡¯t estimate it yet. Conservatively estimated, the physical strength increased by no less than fifty percent. More importantly, the bodily agility improved, significantly boosting explosiveness and resistance. ¡°My current strength makes it not difficult to break into the top five of the outer sect.¡± Chen Yu speculated. It should be noted that the seventh-ranked in the outer sect, Huang Yuan, was already at the level of Great Evil Chu Lifeng. And Chen Yu¡¯s estimation of the top five strength was just a preliminary assessment. The specific situation would require practical verification. Additionally, After substantial enhancement of his physique, Chen Yu clearly felt an improvement in the cultivation efficiency of the ¡°Cloud Evil Heart Method.¡± This confirmed his hypothesis! Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation approach was to first enhance the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± as quickly as possible. Doing so had two benefits. First, strengthening the physical defense brought about an increase in power. In this sect world, having greater power offered the capability to acquire more resources and speak with authority. Second, improving physical quality could promote the cultivation of mental method and internal energy. The transformation and improvement of physique, in a way, could be seen as an indirect enhancement of cultivation aptitude. The facts proved that Chen Yu¡¯s approach was feasible. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, are you here?¡± A gentle girl¡¯s voice came from outside the house. Squeak! Chen Yu opened the door and saw a delicate maiden¡¯s face; it was Tong Yuling. ¡°Senior Sister Tong.¡± Chen Yu smiled slightly, understanding her intention. Speaking of which, The rapid promotion of his ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± was also thanks to Tong Yuling for advancing the Marrow of the Bull to him. ¡°Chen¡­ Chen junior brother?¡± Tong Yuling was momentarily stunned when she saw Chen Yu, a glint of brightness flashing in her eyes. In her vision, the young man¡¯s build was tall and muscular, with flowing sculptural muscle lines, exuding masculine allure. To the extent that, At that instant, a faint blush appeared on the delicate maiden¡¯s face. ¡°Junior Brother Chen has changed a lot; it seems your skill has increased greatly. I am more confident in this action.¡± Tong Yuling turned and smiled. The two walked side by side, discussing the details of the ¡°Eliminate List.¡± ¡°Rest assured, Senior Sister, I have received your reward, and this time in eliminating the ¡®Blood-Handed Bald,¡¯ I will do my utmost!¡± Chen Yu was full of confidence. ¡­ Days later, In the northern part of Chu Country, within an abandoned, silent manor. A man and a woman, dressed in green, walked neither hurried nor slow. ¡°I have learned that the ¡®Blood-Handed Bald¡¯ recently arrived in this vicinity. There is one piece of good news and one bad news.¡± Tong Yuling¡¯s face was calm. Chen Yu asked, ¡°What¡¯s the bad news?¡± ¡°The bad news is the Blood-Handed Bald summoned his four subordinates, the ¡®Four Blood Sons,¡¯ together. These ¡®Four Blood Sons¡¯ are all at the Meridian Passage Stage and are adept at collaborating, with quite a few tactics.¡± Tong Yuling¡¯s expression turned solemn. ¡°Oh? What¡¯s the good news then?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression remained unchanged, rather more interested. If the opponents were too weak, he would be disappointed instead. Tong Yuling replied, ¡°The good news is that the ¡®Blood-Handed Bald¡¯ acquired some spiritual rare materials and is currently in seclusion for intensive cultivation. His resting place is very easy to find.¡± Easy to find. That was good news. ¡°It¡¯s indeed good news.¡± Chen Yu wore a smile. He now wasn¡¯t afraid of strong opponents, only afraid they were hard to find, wasting a lot of time. An hour later, Chen Yu and Tong Yuling arrived inside the manor, standing before a large courtyard still of considerable size. The two exchanged glances and walked slowly towards the courtyard. ¡°Hahaha¡­ More fools coming to court death!¡± A strange laugh echoed from the yard. Swish! Swish! Swish¡­ In an instant, four people in blood robes flew out, forming a line. These four blood-robed figures, with three men and one woman, each had a blood mole at their brows, with cold internal energy swirling around them. With a sense of their inner energy, Chen Yu determined that the three men were all at the mid-stage Meridian Passage. And that female blood-robed figure was actually at the late-stage Meridian Passage. ¡°Damn! The ¡®Four Blood Sons¡¯ are higher in cultivation than the intelligence suggested. Plus, they are not surprised by our appearance at all.¡± Tong Yuling sensed something was amiss. Years of experience told her that facing such a situation, one must never forcibly kill the target and must even prepare for retreat. ¡°Jie jie, it¡¯s two sect kids; this time we¡¯ve hit the jackpot.¡± A sinister, raspy voice came from behind them. Swoosh! Unknowingly when, an old man in a blood robe and baldhead appeared from behind. ¡°Blood-Handed Bald!¡± Tong Yuling¡¯s expression slightly changed, inwardly shouting that it was bad. At this moment, the two were caught in a front-to-back encirclement by the ¡°Blood-Handed Bald¡± and the ¡°Four Blood Sons.¡± ¡°Tsk tsk, tender skin, pure face, the old man loves enjoying such untouched young girls like you the most¡­¡± Blood-Handed Bald licked his lips, his squinted eyes roaming wantonly over Tong Yuling¡¯s lovely figure and delicate face, seemingly pleased with the prey he had this time. Chapter 36 - 0036: Great Success in Movement Technique (Seeking Recommendations and Collection) Chapter 36: Chapter 0036: Great Success in Movement Technique (Seeking Recommendations and Collection) Editor: Chrissy Ôº courtyard. Chen Yu and Tong Yuling were caught in a pincer attack by the ¡°Four Blood Sons¡± and ¡°Blood-Handed Bald.¡± In the silent, rundown mountain villa, no other figure could be seen. It was said that this place had suffered from bandits many times, and most of the people in the villa had moved away, leaving only the old, weak, and sick. Blood-Handed Bald licked his lips, like a greedy wolf staring at a snow-white lamb. He and the Four Blood Sons had taken advantage of the environment here to ambush and kill their enemies and bounty hunters several times. At the moment, standing before him were two juicier lambs, juniors from the sect. Blood-Handed Bald had a plan: to finish this job and enjoy the young girl from the sect, then immediately change locations. After all, going head-to-head with the sect was not within his capabilities. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, this is my oversight, the intelligence wasn¡¯t accurate.¡± Tong Yuling spoke with a face of shame. ¡°Sister, you did nothing wrong. It¡¯s just a few more minnows.¡± Chen Yu said calmly. Minnows? As soon as he said this, the faces of the ¡°Four Blood Sons¡± opposite him darkened, and a fierce murderous intent locked onto Chen Yu. Even Blood-Handed Bald momentarily froze. ¡°Little boy, aren¡¯t you afraid your tongue will rip from boasting? Later on, sister will teach you what being better off dead means.¡± The female in the blood-red robe spoke. The woman was a beautiful woman in her thirties. Among the Four Blood Sons, she had the highest cultivation. Her bright and beautiful face bore hints of mockery and coldness. She had a plan: to capture the boy alive and torture him a bit. ¡°Junior Brother, leave ¡®Blood-Handed Bald¡¯ to me.¡± Tong Yuling¡¯s expression relaxed a bit. Chen Yu¡¯s words had brought her confidence. If Chen Yu could hold off the Four Blood Sons, there would be great hope. ¡°Sure! Look at these four minnows, they¡¯re eager and raring to go.¡± Chen Yu laughed. No sooner had his voice fallen than the ¡°Four Blood Sons,¡± a woman and three men, felt a shocking fury as they charged at him. Cloud Stepping! Chen Yu laughed out loud, his figure blurred in place, evading the attack from the ¡°Four Blood Sons¡± with an unusually fast and strange body movement. In terms of movement technique, he was only a hair¡¯s breadth behind Le Feng. At the same moment, Tong Yuling¡¯s delicate figure flickered, a soft sword appeared in her hand, transforming into a group of light, agile sword lights, attacking ¡°Blood-Handed Bald.¡± ¡°Hmm!¡± Blood-Handed Bald let out a soft ¡°hmm,¡± retreating repeatedly while engaging Tong Yuling. Tong Yuling¡¯s strength was higher than expected, with a Late-stage Meridian Passage cultivation, her swordsmanship flexible and cunning, with formidable power. The key was, her combat experience wasn¡¯t bad, superior to Chen Ying¡¯er. Even in a simple confrontation, it could be seen that Tong Yuling might have the strength to rank among the top fifteen in the outer sect. Chen Yu¡¯s mind was at ease, concentrating on dealing with the Four Blood Sons. Among the Four Blood Sons, the powerful woman, wielding a slender long sword, attacked Chen Yu¡¯s eyes, throat, and other vital parts. Adding to her advantage of the Late-stage Meridian Passage cultivation, even Chen Yu could not underestimate her. The other three Blood Sons used a great blade, long whip, and hidden weapons, respectively. Together, the four¡¯s combined power was astonishing. For a moment, Chen Yu was engulfed in the four weapons, appearing to be in grave danger. ¡°I indeed underestimated these four little lackeys.¡± Chen Yu murmured lowly. The joint attack of the Four Blood Sons was too tight, once he attacked one, the other three would immediately gang up on him. Of course, at this time, he hadn¡¯t utilized the power of the Copper Statue Technique, relying only on the advantage of his movement speed to deal with the Four Blood Sons. ¡°Little boy! Your movement technique isn¡¯t bad, but let¡¯s see how long you can hold out?¡± The female in the blood-red robe revealed a few traces of cruelty in her laughter. Although Chen Yu¡¯s movement speed was fast, he was eventually dealing with four people alone. Over time, that consumption would definitely be substantial. The woman estimated that even someone at the Late-stage Meridian Passage could, in such circumstances, endure at most 15 minutes. Moreover, this brat was at the Early-stage Meridian Passage. However, what shocked the Four Blood Sons was that Chen Yu¡¯s movement technique, weaving through their attacks, appeared more composed. Step! Step! Swish! Chen Yu¡¯s movement was sometimes slow, sometimes fast, and at times leaping in mid-air, completing the movement actions in the Cloud Stepping. This was not the usual practice. Instead, through the life-and-death battle, he was honing his movement technique. Often, in actual combat honing, progress in martial arts can be more greatly promoted, especially for a body technique genius like Chen Yu. After a short while, the expressions of the Four Blood Sons appeared somewhat heavy and aghast. The young man in their sight had a mysterious movement technique, becoming more agile and relaxed. ¡°He can¡¯t be suppressed!¡± Among the Four Blood Sons, the one wielding the great blade was breathing heavily. ¡°Darn it! Nearly out of hidden weapons, and I haven¡¯t hit a single one. What kind of freak is this guy?¡± The one using hidden weapons was lamenting. Merely exhibiting his movement skills, Chen Yu brought immense pressure to the four. At this moment, from the other side came the sinister laughter of Blood-Handed Bald. ¡°Young girl, you¡¯d better surrender obediently. Maybe if I have enough fun, I might spare your life.¡± On the other side, the battle situation was changing. Blood-Handed Bald launched a fierce offensive, with both hands, even his arms, glowing faintly reddish, stirring a heatwave. Clang clang clang! The glaring red arms were as hard as iron, deflecting Tong Yuling¡¯s soft sword with a strange internal force repeatedly. ¡°Not good.¡± Tong Yuling panted, her delicate face beaded with sweat. She realized she had been tricked! In the beginning, Blood-Handed Bald concealed his strength, merely adequate in movement technique, slightly feigning weakness, and engaged Tong Yuling in a playful fight. Tong Yuling wanted to kill this bald man to avenge her people and complete the execution task, so she attacked ferociously with all her might, unrelentingly. However, all those fierce attacks didn¡¯t harm Blood-Handed Bald a bit while depleting her internal energy and stamina immensely. As soon as her momentum weakened, Blood-Handed Bald displayed his true power, launching a wild assault. Blood-Handed Bald¡¯s real strength was even greater than anticipated, with substantial internal energy that was nearing the Organ Refining Stage. Additionally, his practice of the Blood Hand Technique was at an astonishing level. His strength unquestionably surpassed Tong Yuling by a margin. ¡°Blood Hand Tiger Capture!¡± Blood-Handed Bald suddenly closed in, deflecting Tong Yuling¡¯s sword, his other bloody hand clutching at the girl¡¯s shoulder. With a ¡°shhh,¡± sound, Tong Yuling¡¯s garment was torn, revealing her warm, red shoulder and snow-white skin. There was a trail of blood on her shoulder. If not for her quick reaction, she might have been captured by Blood-Handed Bald already. ¡°Haha, such tender young girl, I can¡¯t wait any longer¡­¡± Blood-Handed Bald licked his dry lips, staring at the girl¡¯s tender skin and rising breasts. This battle situation delighted the ¡°Four Blood Sons.¡± ¡°Hold on!¡± ¡°Once the boss captures that girl, this boy will have nowhere to escape.¡± The Four Blood Sons laughed grotesquely. Hm? Immersed in the realm of movement, Chen Yu suddenly noticed Tong Yuling¡¯s unfavorable situation. ¡°Almost there.¡± Chen Yu murmured softly. Under the tight siege of the ¡°Four Blood Sons,¡± his Cloud Stepping made great progress, nearly reaching Great Success. Swish! He suddenly flickered, rushing toward the whip-wielding blood-robed man at an incredible speed. For some reason, Chen Yu had a particular fondness for targeting whip-wielders. With a ¡°snap,¡± Chen Yu suddenly grabbed that person¡¯s whip. Ah? The blood-robed man hadn¡¯t even reacted. Chen Yu¡¯s speed was too fast and sudden for such a direct attack. Then, a massive force surged through the whip, pulling the man¡¯s body into the air. ¡°Not good!¡± The remaining three Blood Sons¡¯ faces changed drastically. The quick-reacting blood-robed woman wielded her slender sword, stabbing swiftly toward Chen Yu from behind. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Swish! But Chen Yu¡¯s form leaped into the air, dodging the sword. Cloud Evil Fist! A domineering and deadly fist energy swirled around his bronze fist, hitting the whip-wielding blood-robed man directly on the head. Crack! The whip user¡¯s head burst open in mid-air. This scene left the remaining three Blood Sons in terror and astonishment. In just a single encounter, Chen Yu blasted one of them to death. So beforehand, why did he entangle with the three of them repeatedly? What was his purpose? ¡°Heh! That¡¯s it, thanks for the practice.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s laugh chilled the three. It turned out, his skirmishing with them repeatedly was to enhance his movement technique. Swish! Just as he landed, he performed another peculiar spin, flashing to another blood-robed man¡¯s front. ¡°Cloud Evil Fist!¡± A terrifying murderous force, accompanied by roaring and rumbling, struck another blood-robed one. This blood-robed man¡¯s chest exploded immediately. Run! The blood-robed woman was filled with dread. However, just a few steps back, a tall shadow blocked the sunlight. Immediately, her vision went black, and she fell into endless darkness¡­ Meanwhile, ¡°Little girl, where are you running to¡ª¡± Blood-Handed Bald emitted a chilling laugh, driving Tong Yuling into a grove. Tong Yuling looked pale and gasped for air. Her hair was disheveled, with several torn spots in her clothes, exposing her snow-white skin, causing Blood-Handed Bald to cackle. Thud! Blood-Handed Bald delivered a powerful palm strike, sending Tong Yuling flying with her sword. Tong Yuling almost coughed up blood; by now, she was nearly exhausted. ¡°Come on, little girl.¡± Blood-Handed Bald approached step by step, this time reaching for Tong Yuling¡¯s well-rounded chest. Tong Yuling instinctively stepped back but bumped into a tree, her face the very picture of terror. Finished! Her face went ashen as if seeing her own fate. Swish! Suddenly, a young figure rushed rapidly toward this grove. Blood-Handed Bald sneered, still grabbing for Tong Yuling. ¡°Not good!¡± Chen Yu panicked intensely. At the critical moment, his form lightened suddenly, the mental method and steps of the Cloud Stepping surged like a floodgate releasing. In an instant, his movement speed entered a new level¡ªCloud Stepping Great Success! Agh! His heart thumped powerfully, and a surge of rejuvenating energy ignited within him. Swish! Only a series of afterimages remained in place. Blood-Handed Bald¡¯s hand was just about to reach Tong Yuling when he felt a gust of wind. That fast? Blood-Handed Bald was astonished. Tong Yuling was more shocked than delighted. Incredibly fast! The boy in her sight seemed to fly in mid-air, his movement speed on par with Le Feng¡¯s Cloud Stepping. The same Cloud Stepping Great Success, at this moment, Chen Yu¡¯s burst speed completely exceeded Le Feng¡¯s. ¡°Scram!¡± Blood-Handed Bald¡¯s eyes flashed with wickedness, activating his Blood Hand Technique, his entire arm glowing red, becoming as hard as steel. However, mid-air, a smirk appeared at the corner of the boy¡¯s mouth, and in his hand appeared a short sword smooth as a mirror. The short sword sliced through the air, accompanied by a gentle whispering of the wind. Thunk! Blood splattered, and a severed arm fell to the ground. Chapter 37 - 0037: Rich Battle Results Chapter 37: Chapter 0037: Rich Battle Results Editor: Chrissy In midair, Chen Yu gripped the Wind Singing Sword tightly, slashing down with great force as he descended to the ground. Thud! Landing alongside him was a severed human arm. Tong Yuling leaned against a large tree, her lips slightly parted, her exquisite face filled with shock and awe. The young man in her sight appeared like a stern, divine judge descending from the heavens, and with a single strike, severed Blood-Handed Bald¡¯s arm. ¡°Ah!¡± Blood-Handed Bald screamed, confronting the harsh reality. His face turned deathly pale as he stared at his fallen arm in terrified disbelief. ¡°T-treasure,¡± he stammered, fixating on the Wind Singing Sword in Chen Yu¡¯s hand. His Blood Hand Technique not only had unique internal energy but also possessed a formidable effect, capable of withstanding weapons of the same level. Only a treasure could effortlessly sever his arm with one strike. At the same time, from the corner of his eye, he noticed the scattered bodies of his four subordinates near the courtyard and felt a chill in his heart. All this within a few moments? The youth had slain all four of his men with one breath, then descended like a deity, crippling him with a single sword blow. ¡°This kid, even without the treasure, his strength is comparable to mine. In terms of movement speed, he surpasses me¡­¡± Blood-Handed Bald felt his heart plummet to an abyss. The scariest aspect was Chen Yu¡¯s superior movement speed. This meant he couldn¡¯t escape, especially with an arm lost. Run! Yet, Blood-Handed Bald still chose to flee for his life. A head-on confrontation would only end in a more gruesome death! Whoosh! Chen Yu moved with his footwork, mirroring his shadow, and within a breath, he blocked his escape. This speed plunged Blood-Handed Bald into despair. Thud! Blood-Handed Bald knelt to the ground, ¡°Spare me, young hero! I have a few treasures and rare materials, all of which I¡¯ll offer to you.¡± Such a shameless sight left Chen Yu momentarily taken aback. Treasures and rare materials? Chen Yu felt a slight temptation in that regard. He had used up the Body Refining prescription he gathered last time and was now as poor as a church mouse. ¡°Blood Hand Piercing Shadow!¡± Suddenly, Blood-Handed Bald, who had been kneeling, erupted with a red hand, emanating a heat wave, aimed directly at Chen Yu¡¯s groin. At such close range, this attack, combined with a crouching leap, released his peak speed. ¡°Watch out!¡± Tong Yuling exclaimed in surprise. Even in a dire situation, Blood-Handed Bald could execute such a vile underhanded move. Chen Yu had a mocking smile on his lips. Copper Foot! Instead of dodging, he activated the Copper Statue Technique, lifting a heavy foot that felt as solid as copper. Thump! Blood-Handed Bald¡¯s strike felt like hitting a copper wall, his sinister smile freezing on his face. His entire hand tingled with a burning sensation, and he felt a tremendous force pouring forth. ¡°Down!¡± With a single exertion, Chen Yu stomped Blood-Handed Bald onto the ground. Wow! Blood-Handed Bald spat out a mouthful of blood, feeling as though a copper statue weighing a thousand pounds was pressing on him. No matter how much he struggled, he couldn¡¯t budge an inch. After advancing to the Copper Tendon level in the Copper Statue Technique, Chen Yu¡¯s power had vastly increased, making it difficult for someone in the Meridian Passage Stage to contend with him. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, let me finish off this scoundrel,¡± Tong Yuling said with a face full of hatred. After she spoke, she flashed over, pulled out a dagger, and personally severed Blood-Handed Bald¡¯s head. Chen Yu stood still, lost in thought. Earlier, his Cloud Stepping had unexpectedly reached Great Success, which was a pleasant surprise. However, in that moment of lunging at Blood-Handed Bald, a mysterious surge of strength welled up in his heart, unleashing speed beyond the level of Great Success in Cloud Stepping. This he couldn¡¯t comprehend. ¡­ After slaying Blood-Handed Bald, the two did not leave immediately. Often, targets of such a kill held considerable value. Sometimes, the spoils from the target¡¯s body could exceed the bounty itself. Not long after, the two found a manual of Blood Hand Technique, two bottles of elixirs, and dozens of Grade Essence Stones on Blood-Handed Bald¡¯s body. ¡°This time, defeating the villain is all thanks to Junior Brother Chen. Yuling even owes you a life. Aside from one item from my family, the rest of the spoils go to Junior Brother Chen,¡± Tong Yuling declared earnestly. Chen Yu did not refuse. The date for the Outer Sect Competition was drawing near, and he was in urgent need of resources. He collected all the spoils from Blood-Handed Bald. The Blood Hand Technique seemed to be a mid-grade martial art. If the Heavenly Martial Pavilion of the Yunyue Sect hadn¡¯t yet acquired it, it could be exchanged for some contribution points. Afterward, they searched through the Four Blood Sons, only finding a dozen or so Grade Essence Stones on the female blood-robed figure, the rest being mundane items. ¡°This harvest seems not to match the renown of Blood-Handed Bald,¡± Chen Yu expressed with some disappointment. The two then entered the courtyard where Blood-Handed Bald had stayed. Soon enough, they discovered a Blood Ganoderma of decent maturity on a fertile patch of soil. ¡°I heard that Blood-Handed Bald annihilated a declining minor family and obtained several spirit materials, including an eighty-year-old Blood Ganoderma,¡± Tong Yuling¡¯s eyes lit up. However, according to their previous agreement, the Blood Ganoderma also belonged to Chen Yu. Though tempted by the item, she did not regret it. Without Chen Yu, she couldn¡¯t imagine what her fate might have been. They searched around the house for a while. At a certain moment, Tong Yuling tapped on a section of the wall, noticing an unusual sound. Click! Pressing a picture frame on the wall, a mechanism clicked into action. Soon, a concealed door opened where the frame had been. A secret chamber appeared before them. ¡°Heh, so Blood-Handed Bald had hidden treasures,¡± Chen Yu remarked in wonder. Inside the secret chamber, there were a few dimly lit Luminous Pearls. Within, they found over two hundred Grade Essence Stones and several manuals. Additionally, there were several rare items: A blood-red, odd stone bamboo, a beast claw the size of a palm fan, and two scales as large as an adult¡¯s palm. ¡°Found it,¡± Tong Yuling said joyously, grabbing the blood-red stone bamboo. Apparently, this was something that belonged to her family. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Regardless, Chen Yu didn¡¯t care. He had come to provide aid and had gained numerous other spoils, which was already an unexpected pleasure. ¡°Congratulations, Junior Brother Chen. That beast claw and the scales likely came from a vicious beast at the Organ Refining Stage. Each piece could rival the value of Wild Ox Marrow,¡± Tong Yuling said with a smile. Having obtained the Blood Stone Bamboo, she considered herself lucky, achieved her goal. ¡°This haul really is impressive. No wonder the ¡®Kill List¡¯ attracts so many people,¡± Chen Yu said, smiling ear to ear. He sorted through his acquisitions. Cultivation Technique manuals: He obtained six in total, with Blood Hand Technique being the main one¡ªpotentially exchangeable for contribution points upon submission to the sect. Rare materials: Included Blood Ganoderma, a beast claw, and two scales. These were invaluable treasures. Grade Essence Stones: About two hundred and seventy. Additionally, a few bottles of elixirs for healing and Qi replenishing, which he could use personally. These gains might well have exceeded the original bounty on the ¡°Kill List.¡± After organizing their haul, the two left the estate. ¡°If we return to the sect, we can stop by my family. If Junior Brother Chen still needs Wild Ox Marrow, you can trade some other rare materials with my family,¡± Tong Yuling said with a smile. Following this mission, she viewed Chen Yu in a different light. She had thought his strength was at most equal to the ¡°Outer Sect¡¯s top ten,¡± but his performance suggested he could conservatively rank in the top five, possibly even top three. ¡°Wild Ox Marrow? That would be just perfect,¡± Chen Yu felt a surge of joy. He was contemplating how to convert his resources into currency to acquire Wild Ox Marrow. In the Body Refining prescription, Wild Ox Marrow was the most valuable and hardest to obtain. Two days later, Chen Yu followed Tong Yuling to her family¡¯s location in Fengyang City. In Fengyang City, the Tong family, where Tong Yuling lived, was one of the two major families there. In terms of family strength, the Tong family also surpassed Chen Yu¡¯s own family. This time, with Tong Yuling bringing back Blood-Handed Bald¡¯s head, she received unanimous acclaim and praise from the upper echelons of the Tong family. Seeing Tong Yuling, revered and admired within the crowd, Chen Yu compared it to his treatment in his own family, and felt a little disheartened. In terms of threat, the Honghu Three Killers were likely even more formidable than the likes of Blood-Handed Bald. When Chen Yu eliminated the Three Killers, it only created a rift with his family. That evening, through Tong Yuling¡¯s introduction, Chen Yu traded the beast claw and two scales he had acquired to the Tong family. The Organ Refining Stage¡¯s beast claw and scales naturally held great value and were highly versatile for medicine brewing, elixir crafting, and creating divine weapons and armor. From the Tong family, Chen Yu obtained four bottles of Wild Ox Marrow. Both parties were naturally pleased. Chen Yu still held onto his Blood Ganoderma, although members of the Tong family were very interested. However, Chen Yu did not sell it. The Blood Ganoderma, as a rare treasure aged eighty years, holds immense value whether consumed directly or used in alchemy. Even someone in the Organ Refining Stage could gain power from consuming this ganoderma. The two did not linger long in the Tong family and soon set out again. Three days later, at the Yunyue Sect¡¯s Sect Affairs Hall, in a side chamber. ¡°Of these manuals, three can be added to the Heavenly Martial Pavilion. The Blood Hand Technique, as a boutique mid-grade martial art, can be exchanged for one thousand contribution points, and the other two¡­ well, that¡¯s a total of two thousand contribution points for all three,¡± declared an elder with floral whiskers, putting the manuals away. Two thousand contribution points? Chen Yu was very satisfied with this acquisition. With two thousand contribution points, plus some Grade Essence Stones on hand, he could easily gather the remaining auxiliary spirit materials for the Body Refining prescription with ample quantities. Tong Yuling also completed the Blood-Handed Bald assassination mission, earning several thousand contribution points, along with a reward of some Grade Essence Stones. Overall, this outing resulted in abundant returns and fruitful achievements for both of them. Upon returning to the sect, Chen Yu and Tong Yuling learned a significant piece of news, ¡°One month from now, the ¡®Outer Sect Competition¡¯ will begin. The top ten will receive rewards, with the first place winning ¡®thirty thousand contribution points, a treasure, a Qi Storage Pill,¡¯ and access to the third floor of the Heavenly Martial Pavilion to choose a ¡®sacred martial art.''¡± The news of the competition swept through the entire outer sect. A treasure, Qi Storage Pill, and sacred martial art. When Chen Yu heard these terms, his heart raced with excitement. The treasure and thirty thousand contribution points spoke for themselves, the former¡¯s mighty power and the latter¡¯s widespread utility in the sect, were known and desperately needed by all. ¡°A Qi Storage Pill? That¡¯s an elixir that even those in the Organ Refining Stage covet, to prepare for breaking through to the Qi Transformation Realm¡­¡± Tong Yuling exclaimed in disbelief. As for sacred martial arts, these exceeded high-grade martial arts and were extraordinary cultivation techniques truly establishing one¡¯s footing in the world of the sect, enabling cultivation to reach higher into the Qi Transformation Realm. The first prize was indeed tempting enough to make inner sect disciples envious. Chapter 38 - 0038 Chen Yus Decision Chapter 38: Chapter 0038 Chen Yu¡¯s Decision Editor: Chrissy ¡°` (If the content of the previous chapter is missing, you need to clear the cache, remove the book from the bookshelf, add it again, and enter the directory to read it.) Chen Yu finally understood why the top talent of the Outer Sect, ¡°Nangong Li,¡± didn¡¯t break through to the Organ Refining Stage but deliberately remained in the Outer Sect. It could be imagined that some people must have learned the rewards for the ¡°Outer Sect Grand Competition¡± in advance through internal channels. ¡°The generous reward for first place this time is a rarity not seen in 20 years.¡± Tong Yuling marveled. Treasure artifacts, Qi Storage Pills, top-grade martial arts¡­ any one of these appearing in previous competitions would be exhilarating. Yet this year¡¯s competition offered all three simultaneously. Besides the top prize, even the top three and top ten had tempting rewards. [Top Three Rewards]: Twenty thousand contribution points, top-tier martial arts, mid-grade Body Nourishing Pill. The rewards for second and third place were comparable to first place in previous years. Looking further down. [Top Ten Rewards]: Ten thousand contribution points, high-tier martial arts, low-grade Body Nourishing Pill. Even the lowest reward for the top ten was enough to entice any Outer Disciple. Ten thousand contribution points? Ordinary disciples had to take great risks and exert substantial effort to earn that. High-tier martial arts? In the Outer Sect, those who could practice high-tier martial arts were as rare as phoenix feathers. Body Nourishing Pills? Every time they appeared in the Outer Sect, they were snapped up instantly. ¡°Let¡¯s go, hurry to sign up!¡± Inside the mountain gate, the restless figures of some Outer Disciples could be seen. Those hopeful of breaking into the top ten looked excited and were eager to compete. Even some of the less powerful disciples wouldn¡¯t let this opportunity slip by. In the Outer Sect Grand Competition, it wasn¡¯t all about strength. Sometimes, with a bit of luck, good rankings could still be achieved. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, shall we go sign up together?¡± Tong Yuling said with a smile. She believed that with Chen Yu¡¯s strength, he would undoubtedly sign up. ¡°Alright.¡± Chen Yu nodded. Seeing the competition¡¯s rewards made him truly delighted. With his strength, breaking into the top ten was absolutely no problem. Entering the top five was highly hopeful. For the top three, it would require a fierce fight. Before long. The two arrived at the Central Hall of the Outer Sect to line up together for registration. ¡°Do you know why the rewards for this year¡¯s competition are so high?¡± Voices of discussion came from the crowd. ¡°Isn¡¯t it because our ¡®Yunyue Sect¡¯ has declined, and the sect wants to nurture some new elites to revitalize it?¡± ¡°Heh heh, that¡¯s just one reason. Importantly, I heard that two months ago, the sect made a huge profit from a batch of ¡®meteorite iron.''¡± ¡°Oh¡­ I see. I heard this batch of meteorite iron made several surrounding sects envious.¡± Meteorite iron? Hearing this gossip, Chen Yu was startled. The landing of that meteorite iron indeed brought opportunities to the Yunyue Sect; however, it also brought some risks and pressure. As for how that batch of meteorite iron was ultimately handled, it wasn¡¯t something Chen Yu, an Outer Disciple, could understand. Shh! Suddenly, the crowd fell silent. Some boastful disciples suddenly quieted down, looking fearfully and cautiously in a certain direction. Hmm? Following their gazes, Chen Yu saw a group of people with a huge presence. Leading the group was a burly man with a face full of flesh and a ¡°yin-yang head¡± hairstyle. This man exuded an invisible fierce aura; his eyes conveyed a domineering and ruthless air with casual glances. Every Outer Disciple who met his eyes shuddered involuntarily. Beside this ¡°yin-yang head¡± were familiar faces to Chen Yu: Huang Yuan, Wang Lingyun, and Yang Fan. It seemed that. Ranked seventh and ninth, Huang Yuan and Yang Fan were mere foils to this man. And Wang Lingyun stood beside him with a fawning smile. ¡°Hu Yiba has arrived, along with Huang Yuan.¡± Some Outer Disciples looked serious, not daring to look directly at the ¡°yin-yang head¡± man. ¡°Be careful, Chen Yu. That yin-yang head is ¡®Hu Yiba,¡¯ one of Mu Xueqing¡¯s suitors. He was fourth in last year¡¯s competition and a dominant force in the Outer Sect.¡± Tong Yuling whispered a reminder. Chen Yu nodded slightly; he had already received warnings from Le Feng. At that moment. Hu Yiba, Huang Yuan, Yang Fan, and Wang Lingyun headed straight toward the middle of the queue. It seemed like they were planning to cut in line. Whoosh! Suddenly, Wang Lingyun and Yang Fan¡¯s gazes fixed on Chen Yu. ¡°This kid!¡± Wang Lingyun¡¯s eyes flashed with resentment and malice, and Yang Fan¡¯s look was equally unfriendly. The two immediately whispered to ¡°Hu Yiba.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Hu Yiba¡¯s fierce gaze instantly fixed on Chen Yu. Beside him, Huang Yuan¡¯s round, fat face revealed a gleam of amusement and cruelty. This is not good! Beside Chen Yu, Tong Yuling sensed something was amiss. She was well aware of Huang Yuan¡¯s nature of inciting trouble and bullying the weak. And that ¡°Hu Yiba¡± was even more brutal and domineering. No one in the Outer Sect dared to provoke him, except for Nangong Li and Duan Xiaolong. ¡°Are you Chen Yu? Come out here!¡± Hu Yiba¡¯s deep voice rumbled like a lion¡¯s roar. Nearby disciples were frightened by his fierce and domineering aura, instinctively shrinking back. The queue fell deathly silent. Countless gazes focused on Chen Yu, bearing a hint of sympathy and pity. Wang Lingyun¡¯s face was twisted with cold laughter and schadenfreude. ¡°Come out?¡± Chen Yu clicked his tongue and waved his hand, saying, ¡°Why don¡¯t you just roll over here instead!¡± Roll over here? The faces of the disciples present turned pale, looking at Chen Yu with shock and pity. What! Hu Yiba¡¯s entire face was nearly contorted, veins bulging on his forehead, and the cold gleam in his eyes was like a cold winter¡¯s knife slicing through one¡¯s skin. Instantly, the fury and killing intent on him seemed like a revived volcano about to erupt violently. Wang Lingyun, Huang Yuan, and the others were in disbelief. Chen Yu dared to confront the Outer Sect¡¯s bully, ¡°Hu Yiba,¡± head-on? At this moment. The atmosphere was overwhelmingly oppressive, and every disciple¡¯s breath seemed heavy. A few yards apart. Chen Yu stood motionless, his eyes bright and sharp, meeting Hu Yiba¡¯s gaze without backing down. ¡°Kid, you will soon know what it means to offend me, ¡®Hu Yiba.''¡± Hu Yiba¡¯s arms surged with an impressive internal breath, causing the surrounding air to roar, and the gusts howled. That powerful internal breath carried a domineering force capable of crushing everything. ¡°Such strong internal breath!¡± ¡°Hu Yiba¡¯s cultivation has long reached the peak of the Meridian Passage. His inherited ¡®Overlord Halberd Technique¡¯ rivals high-tier cultivation techniques.¡± Nearby disciples felt oppressed, their blood and energy stagnating. Chen Yu also sensed the opponent¡¯s formidable power. Hu Yiba had been practicing the ¡®Overlord Halberd Technique¡¯ since childhood; in terms of skill and strength, he might even be beyond the Great Evil Chu Lifeng. This was the strongest opponent Chen Yu had faced since joining the sect! ¡°What¡¯s all the ruckus? Stay in line.¡± Inside a side hall, a steward elder gave a low grunt, interrupting the confrontation outside. Whew~ The atmosphere eased, and many released a long breath. ¡°Kid, in the Outer Sect Grand Competition, don¡¯t let me encounter you¡­¡± Hu Yiba¡¯s cruel gaze swept over Chen Yu. Chen Yu paid no heed and continued to line up. However, with his exceptional perception, he vaguely heard some low whispers. ¡°I heard that in the last competition, one or two guys were crippled by Hu Yiba, bedridden for a month, and missed the competition opportunity.¡± ¡°Alas, this Chen Yu is too stubborn; offending Hu Yiba, how can he stand in the Outer Sect?¡± These whispers were filled with pessimism about Chen Yu¡¯s future. Except for one person who didn¡¯t think so. That was Tong Yuling! Her eyes flickered as she gave Chen Yu a deep glance. She had some understanding of Chen Yu¡¯s true strength. Even if he wasn¡¯t a match for Hu Yiba, he wasn¡¯t far behind. An hour later. Chen Yu finished signing up and bid farewell to Tong Yuling. ¡­ In the following days. Chen Yu used his two thousand contribution points and over three hundred Primordial Stones to gather additional auxiliary herbs for the Body Refining prescription at the Sect Affairs Hall. The most difficult main ingredient in the prescription, ¡°Bull Marrow,¡± was already in hand, and the other auxiliary herbs were not hard to obtain. Although the prices at the Sect Affairs Hall were higher, materials were collected quickly. Two days later. Chen Yu gathered all the materials in sufficient quantities. In the subsequent period, Chen Yu began dedicated cultivation. Every day, he used the Body Refining concoction to practice the Copper Statue Technique, steadily progressing. The Cloud Evil Fist was practiced step by step, progressing faster than before. Whether the mental method or the fist technique, both accumulated little by little. Immersed in such diligent cultivation, time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, more than ten days had passed. Chen Yu¡¯s Bull Marrow refining concoction was finally used up. At this moment. His progress in the Copper Statue Technique was steady and was nearing the Copper Muscle Minor Achievement level. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Copper Muscle level divided into initial success, minor achievement, and great success. Breaking through the Copper Muscle level so quickly and nearing minor achievement was due to Chen Yu¡¯s innate body technique talent and the help of the refining concoction. Additionally. Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation at the Meridian Passage Stage improved somewhat, with a solid foundation. ¡°It¡¯s about time to use that item.¡± Chen Yu muttered to himself. He took out a translucent, pale white elixir. This pill was a mid-grade Body Storage Pill obtained from the stunning ¡°Ye Luofeng.¡± With a resolute expression, Chen Yu consumed the elixir. Soon. A powerful yet gentle medicinal energy surged within his body, slowly spreading throughout. Chen Yu hurriedly operated the Cloud Evil Heart Method to absorb the spiritual medicinal energy. As time passed. Chen Yu felt his internal breath gradually increasing. His body seemed to undergo some sort of baptism, making the internal breath flow more smoothly. Two days later, the medicinal energy was mostly absorbed. Chen Yu felt his internal breath had become more refined and profound, nearing the upper limit of the Early-stage Meridian Passage. He was just a tiny step away from breaking through to the Mid-stage Meridian Passage! Alas! Chen Yu sighed deeply, just that tiny step. It seemed that his Half Spirit Body physique slightly hindered his internal breath cultivation. On the other hand. It had been less than two months since Chen Yu broke through to the Meridian Passage Stage, lacking accumulation. If his skill was slightly deeper or his aptitude slightly better, breaking through the Meridian Passage Stage this time would have been easy. Following that. Chen Yu instinctively operated the Copper Statue Technique, feeling that consuming the Body Storage Pill had benefitted his body significantly. As a result, he was greatly surprised. Buzz! A layer of ancient copper textures appeared on Chen Yu¡¯s body surface; his muscles were flexible and firm, as if fused into an exquisite metallic copper statue, exuding a solemn and majestic aura. Under the light, a metallic sheen even appeared on his skin. Chen Yu was both pleasantly surprised and regretful. The Body Storage Pill didn¡¯t help him break through to the Mid-stage Meridian Passage but allowed the Copper Statue Technique to naturally achieve the Copper Muscle Minor Achievement. ¡°However, I think there¡¯s one more form of assistance for breaking through the mid-stage.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression was calm. In his hand, he held an eighty-year-old Blood Ganoderma. By consuming the Blood Ganoderma, he had more than a seventy percent chance of breaking through to the Mid-stage Meridian Passage in one go! However, the potent medicinal energy of the Blood Ganoderma could forcefully elevate his cultivation to the Mid-stage Meridian Passage, but it might lead to an unstable foundation. To use it or not use it, that was the question. ¡°` CREATORS¡¯ THOUGHTS Alsey From 15 Feb 2020, Coins spent on books that aren¡¯t selected will be refunded within 30 days. However, Fast Passes will not be refunded. The selected book will have a mark on the corner of the book cover in 30 days to indicate continuation. Thank you for your understanding. Chapter 39 - 0039 Condensing Killing Intent with Fist Power Chapter 39: Chapter 0039 Condensing Killing Intent with Fist Power Editor: Chrissy Yunyue Sect, a few hundred miles south, on a plain. ¡°Charge! Charge! Charge!¡± A group of fierce, robust men with ruthless looks rode tall black-maned horses, besieging a green-clothed youth. ¡°Surround that kid!¡± ¡°This brat killed four or five of our brothers; today, we must tear him into pieces!¡± These horseback men, with ferocious expressions and emanating killing intent, were clearly not good people. They were a group of infamous bandits in the nearby area. This group of bandits was known as the ¡°Ten Evil Bandits.¡± In half a year, they had bloodily swept through three or four small villages, killed all the men, and after abusing the women, murdered them, burning everything in their wake. The crimes they committed could only be described as heinous, thus named the ¡°Ten Evil Bandits.¡± At this moment, a green-clothed youth, with a calm expression, weaved in and out among dozens of ¡°Ten Evil Bandits.¡± Dozens of Body Refining Stage horse bandits, along with five Meridian Passage Stage minor leaders, together couldn¡¯t even touch the corners of the youth¡¯s clothes in a short time. ¡°Ah!¡± A scream rang out, accompanied by the sound of men and horses falling. The youth, flying through midair, hooked his foot onto a bandit¡¯s throat. That horse bandit died on the spot, collapsing to the ground in a cloud of dust. ¡°Kill him!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the boss is arriving soon.¡± The five minor leaders at the Meridian Passage Stage were quite wary of the youth¡¯s movement technique and hurriedly organized their formation. However, the youth¡¯s movement technique was extraordinarily graceful, sometimes swift as the wind, and sometimes moving from motion to stillness, playing these notorious ¡°Ten Evil Bandits¡± like a fiddle. Thud! Thud! With every few breaths, a horse bandit would die and fall. This made the group of bandits roar with rage. Meanwhile, amidst moving his body, the youth frowned slightly. ¡°My ¡®Cloud Stepping¡¯ has reached the level of Great Success, equal to Ling Yun. But why can¡¯t I achieve the astonishing explosive speed I did when diving at the ¡®Blood-Handed Bald¡¯ last time?¡± The youth was none other than Chen Yu. It turned out, a few days ago, he did not use the Blood Ganoderma to break through to the Mid-stage Meridian Passage. Chen Yu still felt that a solid foundation was important. His aptitude for internal breath cultivation was average at best, and forcing it could stifle his future growth potential. At this stage, in the face of various bottlenecks in his Cultivation Technique and skills, Chen Yu decided to go out and temper himself. One of his goals was to try out the explosive trick of ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± from last time. Chen Yu remembered that Tong Yuling was about to be caught by the Blood-Handed Bald; theoretically, even with Great Success in ¡°Cloud Stepping,¡± it would have been hard to save her. But at the critical moment, his heart suddenly surged with a mysterious, vigorous force, causing his speed to surge almost double instantaneously! However, after many attempts, he couldn¡¯t pinpoint the trigger for that explosion. Chen Yu was certain that this explosive opportunity had something to do with the mystery of his heart. ¡°The boss is here!¡± The surrounding horse bandits suddenly grew excited. They saw a scar-faced man in tiger skin, riding an incredibly ugly purple-haired strange horse, wielding a Golden Ring Saber, charging fiercely toward them. ¡°The Ten Evil Bandit King, ranked fifty-ninth on the kill list.¡± Information about this person surfaced in Chen Yu¡¯s mind. The Ten Evil Bandit King was the leader of the Ten Evil Bandits, and his cultivation had reached the Peak of Meridian Passage. His strength was even greater than the Blood-Handed Bald, and he had numerous subordinates. The Purple Sweat Strange Horse beneath him was immensely strong and incredibly fast, adding to his might. This time, Chen Yu accepted this solo kill mission mainly to gain practical combat experience and see if he could find a chance to break through his bottleneck. ¡°You little brat, with just you alone, dare to take on my ¡®Ten Evil Bandits¡¯? Truly audacious!¡± The Ten Evil Bandit King looked down on Chen Yu with a sneer. His ¡°Ten Evil Bandits¡± were highly mobile and roamed around the area. During that time, it wasn¡¯t that they hadn¡¯t been pursued by the sect¡¯s disciples, but the Ten Evil Bandits were vast in number and elusive, and even a standard Organ Refining Stage couldn¡¯t do much to them. Now, a youth at the Meridian Passage Stage was single-handedly fighting their Ten Evil Bandits; it was rare indeed. Swish! Chen Yu ignored him, leaving several after-images in place, his speed increased a few notches, weaving through the horse bandits. ¡°Ah, ah, ah¡­¡± Screams immediately filled the air. One by one, the Ten Evil Bandits fell to the ground dead, chaos reigning. The youth¡¯s movement technique speed was truly mysterious and swift, and his strength was immense. No matter if it was person or horse, a touch from him brought instant death. The Ten Evil Bandit King watched helplessly as two Meridian Passage Stage minor leaders were killed in a single hit. So fast, so powerful! The terror of his opponent could only be described with four words. ¡°Courting death!¡± The Ten Evil Bandit King rode his Purple Sweat Strange Horse, along with two Mid-stage Meridian Passage minor leaders, attacking Chen Yu from three sides. Boom! Boom! Boom! The Bandit King wielded the Golden Ring Saber, pushed forward by the strange horse beneath him, generating an astonishing momentum and impact. The saber cut through the air like a golden tide, the gusts piercingly sharp. Man and horse acted as one, and the power of that saber could almost reach the level of the Organ Refining Stage. ¡°Cloud Evil Fist!¡± Chen Yu did not dodge, as a fierce and domineering Evil Qi burst from his body, his fist suddenly expanding, reflecting a layer of golden-bronze luster under the sunlight. Whoosh! The powerful fist exploded with a deafening sound, vaguely forming a cloud of Evil Qi. This boxing power sight was a sign of ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± nearing Great Success. ¡°This kid is no ordinary.¡± The Ten Evil Bandit King was taken aback, recognizing Chen Yu¡¯s extraordinary Cultivation Technique, likely surpassing the high-level techniques. The invisible punch¡¯s form, the fierce aura, even suppressed his blood and energy. Clang! The clash resounded across the plain, invisible waves of air and wind lifting nearby horse bandits, flipping them over. The bandits were horrified. Below the Organ Refining Stage, someone was able to confront the Bandit King¡¯s man-horse unity, holding their ground. One must know that the ¡°man-horse unity¡± of the Bandit King could normally withstand the Organ Refining Stage. The youth, after confronting a blow, only showed a slight flush on his face. Swish! His figure flickered as he swept past a Mid-stage Meridian Passage minor leader, the latter immediately falling dead. The ¡°Ten Evil Bandit King¡± stood in place, an expression of shock on his face. His hand gripping the Golden Ring Saber had its tiger¡¯s mouth split open, a trace of blood seeping out. At that moment, it felt as if he was facing off against a Fierce Beast King, his man-horse unity at a disadvantage. And that youth, after a single strike, was still leisurely slaughtering nearby bandits. Thud! Thud¡­ The youth moved like the wind, as if in an uninhabited realm, wantonly killing. ¡°Retreat, quickly retreat!¡± The Bandit King took a deep breath and made a decision. By now, more than half of his subordinates had been wiped out by Chen Yu. Gallop! Gallop! Gallop! A mass of horse bandits fled in disarray, kicking up a huge wave of dust. Unbelievably, the infamous ¡°Ten Evil Bandits¡± were being chased down by a single youth in such a pitiful state. ¡°My subordinates have fine horses with remarkable endurance; no matter how strong that brat is, he can¡¯t sustain the chase indefinitely.¡± The Bandit King felt slightly reassured. However, over the next half an hour, fear and shadows enveloped the entire Ten Evil Bandits. The youth behind them seemed to have endless stamina, continuing to persistently pursue them at his astonishing speed. In the end, the Bandit King¡¯s subordinates were nearly annihilated, wiped out by ninety percent. ¡°What kind of monster is this guy?¡± The Bandit King finally started to panic, but it was too late. The youth behind had already locked onto him, occasionally catching up with a powerful punch. Each confrontation made the Bandit King¡¯s scalp tingle, his tiger mouth repeatedly split open, barely able to hold the Golden Ring Saber. After half an hour, the down-and-out Bandit King fled into a valley. This place was his stronghold, perhaps allowing him to escape by taking advantage of the familiar geographic environment. Swish! Chen Yu followed the Bandit King deeper into the valley, seeing some hastily erected wooden houses. A stench of decomposing corpses hit him. Near the wooden houses, there were female corpses, their clothes stripped, bodies bruised, leaking disgusting mucus. Some corpses were nearly dismembered, the humiliation they¡¯d suffered unimaginable. ¡°Ten Evil Bandits!¡± A nameless rage surged within Chen Yu¡¯s chest. Pound! Pound! A rapid, powerful heartbeat emanated from his heart, unleashing an outpouring of energy. Swish! In an instant, Chen Yu¡¯s movement technique speed increased to another level. ¡°Swish¡±¡ªan unbroken string of blurry after-images flashed before his eyes. ¡°This feeling¡­¡± Flying through the air, Chen Yu felt his entire body lighten, the mysterious power surging from his heart doubling his speed. In just a blink, he caught up with the Bandit King. Impossible! The Bandit King turned pale, never expecting Chen Yu¡¯s speed to surge out of nowhere. This disrupted his escape plan. Left with no choice, the Bandit King had to muster all his strength, the Golden Ring Saber carving a golden blade¡¯s edge. Cloud Evil Fist! Chen Yu, in the air, simply infused the surging force from his heart into his fist technique. At that moment, a sudden change occurred. Boom! Chen Yu¡¯s fist roared like a cloud explosion, unleashing a faint black ¡°Killing Aura Fist Shadow,¡± as large as a basket. ¡°Organ Refining Stage? How is it possible¡­¡± The Bandit King¡¯s heart sank, his blood and internal breath repressed and trembling. The ¡°Killing Aura Fist Shadow¡± was like an exploding dark cloud enveloping him. Boom! Even before the punch reached him, the dominant, formless ¡°Killing Aura Fist Shadow¡± struck the Bandit King from a distance. Spit! The Bandit King spat out a mouthful of blood, his body flying back with a cracking noise from his chest. ¡°What happened with that punch?¡± Chen Yu was shocked, staring at his fist. Just now, with that punch, only relying on the suddenly appearing ¡°Killing Aura Fist Shadow,¡± he hit the Bandit King from a distance, inflicting severe injury. That was definitely the strength of ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± at Great Success, or even Organ Refining Stage. Huff! Huff! Chen Yu¡¯s breathing was slightly heavy, the mysterious surging power in his heart like a tide receding; his body also felt a slight weakness. ¡°Fist essence condensing into killing aura! How could someone at the Meridian Passage do it¡­¡± The Bandit King stared tightly at Chen Yu. Facing such a startling strike, how could he die otherwise? At death¡¯s door, all he wanted was to know the answer. Boom! Chen Yu¡¯s figure flickered, delivering another punch, causing the dying Bandit King to perish. ¡°I don¡¯t know the answer either.¡± Chen Yu stood for a long time, murmuring to himself. At this point, he couldn¡¯t find the opportunity to trigger the power of his heart, especially when exceeding the level of ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± in Great Success. According to ¡°Cloud Evil Fist,¡± generally only the Organ Refining Stage could unleash the power of the fist in Great Success. However, in his rage, the mysterious heart unleashed an incredible potential, allowing him to execute the high-level power of ¡°fist essence condensing into killing aura.¡± The power of ¡°fist essence condensing into killing aura¡± was truly domineering, capable of instantly killing masters at the level of the Bandit King or Great Evil with one blow. In the valley, Chen Yu pondered for half an hour but couldn¡¯t grasp the feeling. He simply sat cross-legged, activating the ¡°Cloud Evil Heart Method,¡± adjusting his breath to recover. However. As internal breathing circulated for a moment, Chen Yu felt something was amiss. ¡°Boom!¡± The Cloud Evil internal breath inside him, like an untethered horse, surged like waves, growing ever stronger as it flowed. CREATORS¡¯ THOUGHTS Alsey From 15 Feb 2020, Coins spent on books that aren¡¯t selected will be refunded within 30 days. However, Fast Passes will not be refunded. The selected book will have a mark on the corner of the book cover in 30 days to indicate continuation. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thank you for your understanding. Chapter 40 - 0040 Mid-Stage Advancement Chapter 40: Chapter 0040 Mid-Stage Advancement Editor: Chrissy ¡°` Boom! The Cloud Evil internal energy within his body surged like an unbridled horse, rushing forward like waves, growing stronger and stronger as it moved. ¡°This feeling¡­¡± Chen Yu was overjoyed. The Cloud Evil internal energy within his body, with a burst of momentum, began to expand the new meridian network, and the internal energy became increasingly pure and robust. The so-called Meridian Passage referred to the expansion of the meridians, tapping into the true power of the human body. The meridian system of the human body was mysterious and complex. During the Meridian Passage Stage, only the external meridians were targeted. For deeper meridians, like the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, one had to wait until after the Organ Refining Stage. Even for external meridians, they were generally divided into three major meridian networks. The Early-stage corresponded to the first external meridian network, the Mid-stage to the second, and the later stage to the third. At this moment, Chen Yu¡¯s internal energy began flowing from the first meridian network into the second meridian network, expanding smoothly. Previously, some blocked and congested meridians now became incredibly smooth. Some people with good aptitude, such as those with a Spiritual Body, had a naturally vibrant meridian network, even absorbing trace amounts of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi as they grew, nourishing the physique¡¯s meridians. For those with ordinary or poor physique, their meridians did not have such vitality and resilience, and they were not as compatible with various energies. Chen Yu was one such person with average aptitude in this regard. Yet now, the expansion of his second meridian network felt like a natural progression. There were many factors involved in this, primarily two points. First, Chen Yu¡¯s foundational physique could be described as exceptionally good. Second, the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± had once reached Great Success, with profound intent, even achieving high-level power by condensing the evil with his fist energy. As of now, The purity and quality of the internal energy he possessed had reached an unimaginable extreme for someone at the same stage! Under this highly pure and powerful Cloud Evil internal energy, Chen Yu suddenly broke through the bottleneck he faced. Half a day later, Chen Yu¡¯s Cloud Evil internal energy successfully advanced into the second external meridian network, and his internal energy became increasingly formidable and pure. This signified that his cultivation had advanced to the Mid-stage Meridian Passage. Due to his solid foundation and the high-quality strength of his internal energy, even after just breaking through to the Mid-stage, his realm was very stable. This phenomenon was the same as when he had newly advanced to the Early-stage. This steady, step-by-step, deeply rooted sense of accomplishment gave Chen Yu a significant sense of achievement. ¡°I fear, now my internal energy has surpassed an average Mid-stage Meridian Passage, and I can even contend with an ordinary late-stage one.¡± Chen Yu murmured. His internal energy far surpassed those of the same stage, not only because of his solid foundation and having once played out ¡°fist energy to condense evil,¡± but also because the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± itself was of high martial arts caliber. If disregarding the drawbacks of the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist,¡± this skill could basically compare with top-tier martial arts. Ask yourself, Who in the whole outer sect could practice top-tier martial arts? As far as Chen Yu knew, those who could practice high-level martial arts were exceptionally rare, and even then, it was due to family backing. ¡­ After staying at the Ten Evil Bandits¡¯ domain for a day, Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation was entirely consolidated. Before leaving, Chen Yu conducted a search of this place. The outcome was somewhat disappointing to him. Except for one or two hundred defective Primordial Stones on the Bandit King¡¯s body, there were no other extraordinary resources. But the lair of the Ten Evil Bandits indeed had a large amount of gold and silver. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, to someone like Chen Yu, who was rooted in the sect and aspired to martial arts peaks, these mundane wealth meant little. Swish! Chen Yu drew out the Wind Singing Sword and cut off the Bandit King¡¯s head. The Ten Evil Bandit King was the fifty-ninth target on the kill list. His ranking was even above Blood-Handed Bald. Chen Yu knew that the top fifty on the kill list represented a watershed. Once past this watershed, entering the top fifty, the targets to deal with would most likely be strong individuals above the Organ Refining Stage. Ranked fifty-nine, the Bandit King was essentially among the strongest below the Organ Refining Stage. ¡°Kid, leave the Bandit King¡¯s head.¡± A cold voice came across the canyon. Hmm? Chen Yu paused, seeing on the opposite hill two youths, one tall and one short. Both wore standard gray robes with swords on their backs. From their attire, Chen Yu deduced that the two hailed from another sect of the Chu Country¡ªthe Iron Sword Sect. ¡°Oh? Fellow practitioners from the Iron Sword Sect, are you perhaps stepping out of bounds?¡± Chen Yu wrapped up the head and said with interest. In the sect world of the Chu Country, the Iron Sword Sect was a rather aggressive and dominant sect. In terms of strength, this sect surpassed the Yunyue Sect by quite a bit. ¡°Out of bounds? Hehe, these ¡®Ten Evil Bandits¡¯ have been committing crimes all over the Chu Country. We¡¯ve chased them here from the Iron Sword Sect¡¯s domain.¡± The short youth said indifferently. The tall youth had a cold voice, ¡°Hand over the head, and we¡¯ll let you leave!¡± Chen Yu was a bit speechless. These two disciples of the Iron Sword Sect were truly overbearing. ¡°Handing over the head is possible. Unless you pay me four thousand five hundred contribution points and eight hundred defective Primordial Stones.¡± Chen Yu waved his hand. ¡°Then we fight!¡± The tall youth said, naturally cold and matter-of-factly. Swish! Swish! The tall and short youth leaped down from the hillside, charging directly at Chen Yu. Their speed surprised Chen Yu. In terms of movement technique speed, the two were almost on par with Le Feng, with at least the tall youth being at Le Feng¡¯s level. These two were likely not ordinary members of the Iron Sword Sect¡¯s outer sect. Clang! The tall youth drew his treasure sword, and a clear and cold sword light silhouette cut through the air, locking onto Chen Yu with an invisible chill. Chen Yu¡¯s expression changed. With just one sword strike, he sensed the tall youth¡¯s powerful strength. The martial arts practiced by his opponent were seemingly not inferior to his ¡°Cloud Evil Fist.¡± No wonder this person¡¯s tone was so bold. ¡°Cloud Evil Fist!¡± Chen Yu threw a punch, and domineering internal energy and evil Qi vaguely formed a mass of evil Qi clouds, exploding like rolling thunder. Oh! The tall youth was struck with surprise, his sword light silhouette hitting the fist enveloped by the evil Qi cloud. Boom¡ªboom! A thunderous explosion generated a layer of annular air ripples on the spot, with darkness and light interwoven. With a ¡°boom.¡± The tall youth was forcibly shaken back several steps by Chen Yu¡¯s copper fist, and his treasure sword nearly slipped from his hand. The shorter youth was quite sly. Seizing the lull after the confrontation, he aimed to slash at Chen Yu¡¯s knee with his sword. ¡°Scram!¡± Chen Yu activated the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± making his entire leg and foot seem to be plated with copper and lead, as heavy as a massive hammer. Bang¡ªclang! The short youth cried out in pain, being kicked away along with his sword. This surprised Chen Yu. In the confrontation with the tall youth, he felt the opponent¡¯s strength. Not daring to underestimate the short youth, he naturally activated the ¡°Copper Statue Technique.¡± Unexpectedly, the short youth was weak enough to be kicked away with a single kick. Of course. This was mainly because Chen Yu¡¯s strength had leaped significantly compared to half a month ago. In terms of strength, this short youth might be ranked within the top fifteen of Yunyue Sect¡¯s outer sect. ¡°Brother Wu, are you alright?¡± The tall youth hurried to support the short youth, staring at Chen Yu with trepidation. Before the confrontation, The two never expected that a mere outer disciple of Yunyue Sect could possess such strength. In their impression, Yunyue Sect was one of the lesser sects among the four in Chu Country. ¡°Junior Gao, I¡¯m fine¡ªwhoa!¡± The short youth didn¡¯t finish his sentence before spitting out a mouthful of blood. The tall youth was shocked; the opponent¡¯s casual kick had caused Brother Wu internal injuries. Although Brother Wu¡¯s strength wasn¡¯t outstanding, in the Iron Sword Sect¡¯s outer sect, he was around twentieth in combat power. ¡°So weak.¡± Chen Yu shook his head, unwilling to bother further with the two, and leapt away. At the scene, The two from Iron Sword Sect had ugly expressions. ¡°Don¡¯t go! I haven¡¯t even shown my true strength¡­¡± How could the tall youth endure such humiliation, gripping his treasure sword to rush forward? He was stopped by the short youth. ¡°Junior Gao, better let it go. I suspect this person is among the top in the Yunyue Sect¡¯s outer sect. Besides, your ¡®Sky Shadow Sword Technique¡¯ has just been mastered for a short time, the realm is not stable, and not easy to use readily.¡± The short youth coughed. Indeed. The tall youth¡¯s true strength had not yet been fully used. But how could they be sure that the opponent hadn¡¯t gone all out too? ¡°Kid, leave your name. Someday, I, Gao Feng, will seek you out for a lesson.¡± The tall youth said bitterly and reluctantly. To think that in the Iron Sword Sect, he was a talent of the first rank, and joining the inner sect was not difficult, yet he was disregarded by a disciple of Yunyue Sect. However. The young man in the field didn¡¯t respond at all, getting farther and farther away. ¡­ Two days later. Chen Yu returned to Yunyue Sect and submitted the task of killing the ¡°Bandit King,¡± earning four thousand five hundred contribution points and eight hundred defective Primordial Stones. At this time, the entire outer sect was filled with a tense and solemn atmosphere. It turned out, The Outer Sect Competition was about to begin! ¡°Only two days left¡­¡± Chen Yu returned to his residence and began his quiet recuperation. Now, he had advanced to the Mid-stage Meridian Passage, with ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± at Copper Muscle Minor Achievement, reaching the limit in all aspects. Among them, The ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± was in a special state. Supposedly, Chen Yu had comprehended the Great Success intent of the Cloud Evil Fist Technique; otherwise, he couldn¡¯t have displayed the ¡°fist energy to condense evil¡± that day. But due to cultivation limitations, he couldn¡¯t fully exert the power of the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± Great Success. Because the mental method and fist technique realms had certain correlations, they couldn¡¯t be too disparate. In other words, his Cloud Evil Great Success was an incomplete Great Success. Unless his cultivation made a breakthrough, or he triggered the mysterious heart¡¯s ¡°explosive method¡± again. Chen Yu still couldn¡¯t figure out the ¡°explosive method¡± of the mysterious heart. Time passed swiftly. Soon, the night before the ¡°Outer Sect Competition¡± arrived. In a house in the outer sect settlement. A beautiful young girl sat cross-legged, with her fair hands open. Buzz! In the palms of the young girl¡¯s hands was a ¡°Blood Stone Bamboo,¡± exuding a continuous flow of blood-colored light streaming into her body. The crimson light flow gradually seeped into her body. The girl¡¯s body was wrapped in a strange layer of blood-red gas. If Chen Yu were present, he would recognize that this Blood Stone Bamboo was the trophy obtained from the battle against Blood-Handed Bald. ¡°No more absorption.¡± Tong Yuling murmured to herself, ¡°The intensity and quantity of the internal energy have reached their limit; otherwise, I would probably break through to the Organ Refining Stage¡­¡± Whoosh! She circulated her power, and a turbulent and cold airflow rose from her entire body, with a hint of blood appearing in her eyes. The powerful internal energy she demonstrated was nearly stepping into the Organ Refining Stage! ¡°Thanks to this ¡®Blood Jade Spirit Bamboo,¡¯ that ¡®Blood-Handed Bald¡¯ had blood-washed the fallen Fang Family to obtain this treasure but didn¡¯t know its real activation method. Including that Chen Yu, a common outer disciple with limited experience and knowledge, didn¡¯t recognize this item¡­¡± A faint smile curled at the corners of Tong Yuling¡¯s lips. It turned out this Blood Stone Bamboo was not just ordinary precious material and wasn¡¯t a part of her Tong Family either. ¡°Tomorrow¡¯s ¡®Outer Sect Competition,¡¯ I want to surprise everyone!¡± ¡°` Chapter 41 - 0041 The Competition Begins Chapter 41: Chapter 0041 The Competition Begins Editor: Chrissy Yunyue Sect, a secluded small courtyard. Ding! Ding! Clang! ¡­ Two young men, wielding a saber and a sword, clashed continuously in the night. Among them. One of the men wielded a sword, with which he created a fierce slash of air, interweaving sword shadows and a gust of wind. On the ground nearby, ¡°puff puff chh¡± left a series of sword marks. If there were any ordinary experts present, they would be astounded. This young man¡¯s inner breath, through his weapon, reached a level of external release, capable of injuring at a distance. The sword shadows and slashes could cut through iron and gold; even multiple Late-stage Meridian Passage fighters teaming up couldn¡¯t get close. Evidently. The sword-wielding man¡¯s cultivation had reached the Organ Refining Stage! His opponent was a ¡°handsome man¡± with thick eyebrows and tiger-like eyes, wielding an ancient, simple saber. ¡°Break!¡± The handsome man¡¯s eyes were like cold lightning, and with a single sweep of the ancient saber in his hand, a wave of blade lights engulfed the surrounding area. Puff puff chh! In an instant, it was unclear how many times he slashed, an almost frenzied look in his eyes. Eventually. A multitude of blade shadows merged into a huge blade flash, like the edge of thunder, accompanied by a fierce roaring wind and a series of crackling sounds, causing shock and awe. Chh¡ª That lightning-like slash forcefully broke through the defense of the sword-wielding man at the Organ Refining Stage. The sword-wielding man turned pale, his inner breath surging wildly as he slashed out several external sword shadows in quick succession, retreating a few steps before barely managing to withstand that thunderous blow. ¡°I¡¯m done fighting,¡± the sword-wielding man said with a bitter smile, shaking his head. In the earlier exchange, his cultivation at the Organ Refining Stage was suppressed by his opponent, which was indeed frustrating. ¡°Senior Brother Duan, who would have imagined that even after entering the Inner Sect and breaking through to the Organ Refining Stage, I would barely hold my own against you?¡± The sword-wielding man sighed. Being at the Organ Refining Stage and being beaten down by someone at the Meridian Passage Stage was rare even within the sect. However, there was not much shame or surprise on his face. Because his opponent was the ¡°Duan Xiaolong,¡± the Outer Sect¡¯s number one combatant. Duan Xiaolong was a legend in the Outer Sect! If he had wanted, he could have claimed first place in the Grand Competition two years ago. ¡°This time, the reward for first place is very tempting. Not claiming first place would be ridiculous.¡± Duan Xiaolong shrugged. ¡°The Outer Sect Grand Competition? With your strength, isn¡¯t it too unfair?¡± The sword-wielding man was at a loss for words. ¡­ Yunyue Sect, in the courtyard in front of an ancient pavilion. Roar! Roar! Two massive purple-green tigers let out deafening roars, with gusts of ominous winds swirling, encircling a graceful young man. Swipe! Swoosh! The graceful young man held a folding fan in his hand, trailing a series of phantom shadows. With elegance, he sparred with the two massive tigers. These two tigers were comparable in size to the Iron Brown Bear King but were faster and more powerful. ¡°Impressive, impressive. These two ¡®Purple Cloud Tigers¡¯ I raised are almost as strong as those at the Organ Refining Stage, yet you can maneuver with them undefeated.¡± A white-bearded elder, with a face full of appreciation, remarked. This graceful young man was the Outer Sect¡¯s top genius, ¡°Nangong Li.¡± ¡°With my talent and your status in the sect, Grandfather, entering the Inner Sect would be a breeze. But I want to use my own strength to rightfully claim the title of ¡®Outer Sect First,¡¯ earning glory and shutting other people¡¯s mouths.¡± Nangong Li said with a faint smile. From birth, he had an extraordinary family background, and his grandfather was a sect elder. However, Nangong Li wanted to rely on his own prowess to climb to the pinnacle step by step and obtain his own honors. Not¡­ the Young Master relying on the Family Head and Grandfather in others¡¯ eyes. ¡°Your ambition is commendable,¡± the elder stroked his beard with a smile, ¡°And coincidentally, with the descent of ¡®Sky Iron,¡¯ the sect is experiencing a bountiful harvest and intends to nurture promising talents. Under the influence of me and others, the reward for first place in this Grand Competition has been greatly increased.¡± ¡°Rest assured, Grandfather, having mastered those two secret techniques, securing first place this time shouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡± Nangong Li spoke with confidence. He knew. The influence exerted by his grandfather had significantly upped the reward for first place, which to a certain degree, was somewhat self-serving. Therefore, he was even more determined to claim first place. Pa, pa, pa! Nangong Li swung a barrage of fan-like air gusts, hitting the two giant tigers, causing them to howl in outrage and pain. ¡­ At the same moment. At Yunyue Sect¡¯s Outer Sect, several powerful disciples were preparing, secretly gathering strength. The reward for this year¡¯s ¡°Outer Sect Grand Competition¡± was overwhelmingly generous! Whoever received the reward would inevitably create a group of elites within Yunyue Sect. This was arguably the greatest opportunity in twenty years for the Outer Sect! The next morning. Chen Yu sat in meditation, his eyes slightly closed, adjusting his state, gathering all his energy, essence, and spirit. His condition was steadily rising. ¡°The Outer Sect Grand Competition takes place once a year. This time is an opportunity due to the sky iron; such a generous reward is unlikely to reappear the next time.¡± Chen Yu felt an unprecedented strong desire. This Grand Competition¡­ he must become an Inner Sect Disciple! Top three, at the very least. Due to his average qualifications, even the top three did not guarantee that Chen Yu could enter the Inner Sect. Therefore. Claiming first place in the Grand Competition was imperative! The lavish reward for first place was a significant opportunity for any Outer Sect Disciple, including Chen Yu. If he succeeded, he could soar like a carp leaping over the dragon gate! If not. With Chen Yu¡¯s qualifications, he might remain dormant for a year or two or live an uneventful life, never reaching the true pinnacle of the sect world. Clang! Clang! Clang! Three consecutive reverberating bell tolls echoed throughout Yunyue Sect. ¡°The Grand Competition is starting!¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath and slowly stood up. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Those bells came from Yunyue Sect¡¯s treasured item, the ¡°Shaking Cloud Bell,¡± often struck only for major events. The more frequent the ringing, the more critical the situation. If sounded nine consecutive times, it would signal a catastrophic crisis for the entire sect. ¡°It¡¯s starting!¡± ¡°The Outer Sect Grand Competition, here I come¡­¡± One by one, disciples heard the bells and immediately got up. The outer sect¡¯s Grand Competition would be held at the ¡°Cloud Sky Peak¡± on the eastern side of Yunyue Sect. Clouds surrounded Cloud Sky Peak; though autumn¡¯s chill was present, some remnants of snow lingered along the mountain¡¯s edges. Atop the mountain, there were two sparring platforms. Both sparring platforms were elliptical, not more than twenty feet long and ten feet wide, slightly larger than a basketball court. For experts, this might seem small. In the past two years, Chen Yu had observed the Outer Sect Grand Competition. He was relatively clear that these not-too-large sparring platforms were designed to prevent some disciples from delaying time or using petty means for guerrilla warfare. If knocked off the sparring platform, it would count as a loss. Therefore, each Grand Competition, with over a hundred participants, proceeded rather quickly. This year¡¯s Grand Competition had a registration number reaching a hundred seventy to eighty! This was the highest number in ten years. Essentially, every disciple who met the Grand Competition requirements had signed up. An hour later. The area around the sparring platforms was filled with people. ¡°The Grand Competition begins! In the first round, the ¡®elimination test¡¯ will select the top twenty.¡± An aged, authoritative voice echoed throughout the venue. Upon seeing. To the north of the sparring platforms, there stood three pavilions. In each pavilion sat some mid-to-high-ranking figures of the Yunyue Sect. These figures included Hall Masters, Elders, and even some senior sect figures. This Grand Competition attracted three significant figures. All three sat in the pavilion at the center. In the center pavilion, there were two men and one woman, a white-bearded elder, a blue-robed middle-aged man, and a woman in palace attire. The earlier voice came from the white-bearded elder. He was the grandfather of Nangong Li and an Elder of the sect. The ¡°Blue-robed Middle-aged¡± man in the center was recognized by Chen Yu as the Yunyue Sect Master, who had appeared in previous Grand Competitions. The palace-attired woman looked about twenty, with delicate features, graceful and elegant, her skin as white as snow. She had a noble and serene presence, exuding an untouchable aura. ¡°It¡¯s Elder Nangong and the Sect Master!¡± ¡°Huh! Who is that great beauty, I wonder?¡± ¡°That is Grandmaster Xia, the youngest elder in the sect. In the Chu Country Sect, she is known as ¡®Fairy Xia Yu.''¡± Some disciples whispered in low voices. Yunyue Sect Master, Elder Nangong, Grandmaster Xia. These three elder-level figures present each had cultivation realms certainly above the Qi Transformation Realm. At this moment. Two black-robed law enforcers stepped onto the stage. ¡°The first round ¡®elimination test¡¯ begins. Let¡¯s briefly discuss the rules of the Grand Competition¡­¡± One of the law enforcers began to explain the rules. The Grand Competition rules remained the same as in previous years. It begins with randomly drawn matches, and each contestant must participate in about ten rounds of competitions. Your record is determined by the number of victories. Win a match, earn a point; draw a match, no points; lose a match, lose a point. The rules were simple. After approximately ten rounds, rankings are determined by scores, selecting the top twenty. Those ranked beyond the top twenty are all eliminated! Only the top twenty can compete for the top ten, top three, and eventually the first place. ¡­ After the rules were explained. Two law enforcers each took charge of a sparring platform. The two sparring platforms were called ¡°Platform A¡± and ¡°Platform B,¡± with one law enforcer each responsible for ruling. Platform A. ¡°Number 9 versus Number 56.¡± A law enforcer waved a flag. Upon registering, every participant received a numbered tag. Chen Yu¡¯s tag bore his number: 99. Soon, the competition on Platform A began. Clang! Clang! Two youths leapt onto the stage and quickly started exchanging blows. One youth wielded a saber, at Mid-stage Meridian Passage; the other, a spear-wielding youth, was only at Early-stage Meridian Passage. Typically, such a fight held little suspense. Ding ding clang! The saber and spear clashed for over a dozen moves before the saber-wielding youth, with his greater inner breath, forced the spear-wielding youth off the sparring platform. ¡°Number 9 wins, earning one point. Number 56 loses, losing one point.¡± The law enforcer waved the flag impassively. The saber-wielding youth beamed with joy, while the defeated youth looked dejected. At that moment. Raucous sounds erupted from Platform B. ¡°Lay down for me!¡± A rotund youth thrust his arm, generating a whistling inner breath, slamming another Mid-stage Meridian Passage youth to the ground. Thud! The Meridian Passage Stage youth fell, bloodied, to the ground. ¡°It¡¯s Huang Yuan!¡± Some disciples present looked on with fear. With a single move, his opponent was slammed to the ground. This was the signature style of last year¡¯s seventh-place finisher, ¡°Huang Yuan.¡± Jump! Huang Yuan, wearing a victorious smile, flew off the platform. ¡°Brother Huang, that move was mighty indeed.¡± Wang Lingyun, with a smile, approached, speaking in a flattering tone. Beside the two stood a menacing man with a yin-yang hairstyle, exuding a terrifying aura that made nearby disciples keep their distance. ¡°Hu Yiba, you haven¡¯t even started fighting, and your presence is intimidating enough.¡± Huang Yuan said with a laugh. ¡°Hmph! Don¡¯t let me face that kid.¡± Hu Yiba¡¯s gaze, sharp as a blade, swept across the crowd to the other end where Chen Yu stood. Chapter 42 - 0042 Toss (Three Updates Before Dawn) Chapter 42: Chapter 0042 Toss (Three Updates Before Dawn) Editor: Chrissy Chen Yu stood in place, suddenly feeling a cold and hostile gaze. At first glance, he saw the fierce man with a yin-yang hairstyle, precisely last tournament¡¯s fourth-place winner, ¡°Hu Yiba.¡± At this moment. Hu Yiba, Huang Yuan, Yang Fan, and others in the ¡°villain¡¯s circle¡± intimidated many disciples, deterring them from approaching. Wang Lingyun was a member of this circle. Seeing Wang Lingyun fawning, mingling within the villain¡¯s circle, Chen Yu knew he had no good intentions. Sure enough. Several people from the villain¡¯s circle swept their unfriendly gazes over Chen Yu. Chen Yu remained indifferent, holding his number plate, casually watching the fights on the martial arts stage. At his current level, he needed at least a top twenty outer sect battle to find something worth watching. After over a dozen battles. An elegant young man with flowing long hair ascended the martial arts stage, causing some female disciples¡¯ eyes to light up. ¡°It¡¯s Le Feng!¡± ¡°The charismatic figure of this competition!¡± Le Feng¡¯s handsome appearance and gentle demeanor attracted numerous gazes. Especially from certain female disciples. ¡°This Le Feng truly is the ¡®perfect prince¡¯ of the outer sect.¡± ¡°Hehe, yes, he¡¯s handsome, approachable, and highly skilled. I¡¯ve heard he¡¯s the Young Master of a great family.¡± In the eyes of many female disciples, Le Feng was perfect without flaw. On the martial arts stage. Le Feng¡¯s opponent was a dark-faced young man in the late-stage Meridian Passage, a formidable contender ranked within the top twenty. This battle promised to be interesting. ¡°Begin.¡± The Law Enforcer waved a hand, signaling the start of the match. ¡°I must see the true strength of you, the genius of the outer sect.¡± The dark-faced young man was unimpressed. Both being in the late-stage Meridian Passage, why was the other person the charismatic figure of the outer sect, receiving so much favor from female disciples? Wave-breaking Blade! The dark-faced young man swung his large saber, a wave of astonishing inner breath surging along the blade¡¯s edge, creating layer upon layer of saber waves and gusts of wind, fierce and imposing. Swish! But before his eyes, an afterimage flickered, and the saber waves and gusts of wind completely missed their target. The dark-faced young man knew something was amiss. The next moment. Le Feng¡¯s figure shifted to his side, spinning and leaving flickering afterimages. Slash! Slash! Slice! All the dark-faced young man¡¯s successive blows hit nothing but air, and his expression grew increasingly unsightly. Only after the true confrontation did he realize how suppressive his opponent¡¯s movement technique was. Whoosh-boom! Within Le Feng¡¯s graceful footwork, a sudden palm strike landed in front of him, a surge of wondrous inner breath palm force rushing forth. Clang! The dark-faced young man barely managed to parry with a saber, yet his body stumbled, and the opponent¡¯s extraordinary palm force dissipated all the power of his strike. ¡°Stand down.¡± Le Feng suddenly smiled, his other hand cutting in. With a clattering sound. The dark-faced young man¡¯s hands numbed, and the large saber fell to the ground. ¡°Bravo, bravo!¡± ¡°Disarming someone barehanded, truly remarkable!¡± Cheers erupted from below the stage, and some female disciples even squealed in excitement. Le Feng¡¯s move was too dazzling! Even in the central pavilion, three major figures of the sect took notice. ¡°This young one still has some potential.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master commented with a smile. The white-haired elder and Grandmaster Xia also nodded slightly. This was the first time since the competition began that someone received recognition from the three major figures. ¡°You¡­¡± The dark-faced young man was utterly embarrassed, wanting the ground to swallow him. ¡°Thanks for letting me win! Senior brother, while your Inner Breath Saber Technique is fierce, your inner breath manipulation could use some work.¡± Le Feng smiled and cupped his fist. He picked up the large saber from the ground and handed it back to the dark-faced young man. ¡°Thank you for your guidance. I admit defeat wholeheartedly.¡± The dark-faced young man was taken aback by the kindness. Le Feng¡¯s modesty in victory and personable nature earned unanimous approval from the senior sect members present. ¡°Tch, hypocrite¡­¡± An abrasive voice came from the ¡°villain¡¯s circle.¡± The voice¡¯s owner was Huang Yuan. He couldn¡¯t stand Le Feng, especially after losing to him not long ago. But he was soon drowned out by a chorus of protests from the women. ¡°This Le Feng is certainly a formidable rival. I hear he¡¯s at his best with a sword, and he didn¡¯t even unsheathe it just now.¡± Hu Yiba remarked gravely. In this competition, Hu Yiba aimed for at least the top three. Thus, Le Feng would be his formidable opponent! In the outer sect tournament, on stages A and B, rounds continued one by one. ¡°Duan Xiaolong is up.¡± Stage A stirred with excitement. A gallant young man stepped onto the stage. ¡°Duan Xiaolong!¡± Chen Yu took notice. He had often heard of this legendary outer sect figure. Duan Xiaolong was over twenty years old, yet his face carried a hint of world-weariness, his deep eyes exuding a mature aura. His appearance drew reverent looks from the disciples. ¡°Senior Brother Duan, I should admit defeat, but it¡¯s an honor to face you.¡± Opposite stood a nervous mid-stage Meridian Passage youth. Iron Plow Fist! With that, the youth unleashed his full power, his punch roaring like a storm. Ah? Chen Yu noticed the youth was using the ¡°Iron Plow Fist,¡± a style he was familiar with, approaching Great Success. The punch¡¯s might was substantial. Chen Yu instinctively placed himself in the youth¡¯s position. Iron Plow Fist! A powerful punch aimed directly at Duan Xiaolong¡¯s face. Duan Xiaolong remained unmoved, his expression indifferent, waiting until the punch was fully extended and beyond retraction¡­ then he acted! Smack! A rough hand caught the youth¡¯s wrist. The youth¡¯s body trembled, frozen stiff. Simultaneously. Below the stage, Chen Yu felt a jolt. At that instant, he had placed himself ¡°in¡± the youth¡¯s position. Duan Xiaolong¡¯s grip felt like it had clamped onto a snake¡¯s vital point. Chen Yu¡¯s face turned solemn. Although he had greater strength and superior fists, if his wrist were to be caught in such a grip, how could he exert his power? Duan Xiaolong¡¯s attack exuded an immensely seasoned simplicity, transforming complexity into straightforwardness. ¡°I concede.¡± The youth¡¯s face flushed red, his wrist seeming trapped by iron pincers, unable to move. Duan Xiaolong¡¯s first appearance was so simple and unadorned. Below the stage, disciples aiming for the top spot or top three wore grim expressions. ¡°Impressive indeed.¡± A soft chuckle came from an elegant youth with a folding fan in hand. At this moment, only the top outer sect prodigy, ¡°Nangong Li,¡± could evaluate with such ease. As fate would have it. Shortly after Duan Xiaolong appeared, Nangong Li took the stage. Stage B. Nangong Li wielded his folding fan, facing a stern youth wielding a long spear. ¡°Nangong Li versus Yang Fan.¡± Many eager gazes converged on Stage B. Yang Fan, gripping his silver spear, appeared grim. He knew Nangong Li was strong, but even in losing his first match, he couldn¡¯t afford to lose too drastically. Furious Wind Spear! Yang Fan shook his silver spear, unleashing a frenzied storm of spear shadows and flashes like a furious dragon toward Nangong Li. Among the outer sect¡¯s top ten, regardless of power, speed, or timing, there was no room for criticism. ¡°This Yang Fan¡¯s strength is even greater than the day he faced me.¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. At the outer sect exchange meeting, he had fought Yang Fan to an even match. ¡°Haha, not too bad indeed.¡± Nangong Li, holding his folding fan, neither dodged nor evaded but spun directly. Thwack! The fan carried a strong rotational force, striking Yang Fan¡¯s silver spear. What? Yang Fan¡¯s face changed dramatically, feeling his silver spear was being pushed uncontrollably toward the ground. ¡°No way! Sweep¡ª¡± Yang Fan reacted well, using the force to vibrate inner breath through the silver spear, sweeping a chilling arc toward Nangong Li¡¯s lower body. Bravo! The onlookers couldn¡¯t help but cheer. The top ten in the outer sect were no pushovers. Hehe. A playful laugh suddenly echoed from mid-air. Swish! Leaving an afterimage behind, Nangong Li leapt into the air, stepping forward with a foot. That foot landed on Yang Fan¡¯s silver spear. Not good! Yang Fan felt an odd, sticky soft force on his spear shaft, yet incredibly heavy, pressing upon him. Thump! The next moment, Nangong Li leapt along the silver spear, delivering a kick to Yang Fan¡¯s shoulder. Boom! Yang Fan was struck by a tremendous inner breath, sent flying with a trickle of blood at his lips, his silver spear falling to the ground. Nangong Li won! S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In playful banter, Nangong Li¡¯s prowess as the top prodigy was undeniable. ¡°This Nangong Li, his movement speed is even beyond Le Feng, and he was merely toying just now.¡± Chen Yu observed astutely. Among the opponents who had appeared so far, only Nangong Li and Duan Xiaolong remained elusive to him. At a certain moment. ¡°Number 99 versus Number 106.¡± Stage B, the Law Enforcer called out loudly. 99? Chen Yu¡¯s heart skipped a beat. It was his turn to appear! Stage B. Chen Yu stepped onto the stage, facing a thin opponent. The thin youth, like him, was at the mid-stage Meridian Passage, channeling inner breath and preparing to attack. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t he the guy who snagged ¡®Mu Xueqing¡¯ by going soft?¡± A commotion suddenly arose from the crowd. Amidst them were jealous, disdainful, and hostile glances. ¡°Xueqing?¡± In the central pavilion, Grandmaster Xia uttered softly. ¡°Junior Sister Xia, it seems Mu Xueqing is your recent disciple that they mentioned?¡± The Yunyue Sect Master chuckled. ¡°Hmm.¡± Grandmaster Xia nodded. Mu Xueqing was indeed her disciple. At this moment, her eyebrows furrowed slightly as she watched the youth on stage, seemingly having some entanglement with her female disciple. On stage, the battle began! Three-inch Fist! The thin youth struck with incredible speed, inner breath howling from his fists, almost instantly reaching Chen Yu¡¯s face. Chen Yu initially intended to strike back with a fist. But he suddenly recalled how he had kicked the short youth from the Iron Sword Sect into an internal injury with a single strike. And now, a mid-stage Meridian Passage thin youth might not withstand his strength. Hmm¡­ after all, they were fellow sect members, there was no need to be too harsh. Thinking thus. He switched from a fist to a grab. Smack! Chen Yu¡¯s hand caught the opponent¡¯s fist. The thin youth¡¯s face changed, feeling as if the opponent¡¯s hand were an immovable hand of Buddha. ¡°Up you go.¡± Chen Yu swung his arm, tossing the youth off the martial arts stage, almost like throwing a ball. Because. He remembered a rule, once off the stage, the opponent lost. Thud! Boom! Boom! Like a sandbag, the youth was thrown off the stage, crashing into a few disciples. An uproar erupted below the stage. ¡°Ugh!¡± Someone got knocked down, becoming a human cushion. ¡°Wow! A flying person.¡± ¡°What¡¯s with throwing people in this match?¡± Stage B. Two Law Enforcers stood in shock for a moment, casting a strange look at Chen Yu, then declared him the winner. Chapter 43 - 0043: Continue Throwing (Seeking Support for the Rankings) Chapter 43: Chapter 0043: Continue Throwing (Seeking Support for the Rankings) Editor: Chrissy In the midst of an uproar and shouting, Chen Yu won the first round. ¡°Hmph! That kid stole the spotlight; if he meets me or Senior Brother Hu, we¡¯ll make him crawl off the stage himself,¡± Huang Yuan said maliciously. He was increasingly displeased with Chen Yu! Previously, it was because of his failed pursuit of Mu Xueqing and Wang Lingyun fanning the flames. Later, he discovered that Chen Yu and Le Feng were getting closer, which made his hatred grow. ¡°His skills aren¡¯t bad. Sooner or later, we¡¯ll meet,¡± Hu Yiba said sinisterly. The first round of eliminations would consist of about ten matches, gradually eliminating some opponents during the competition. There was one strict rule. If someone lost three points, they would be eliminated. Judging by Chen Yu¡¯s performance, it was unlikely he¡¯d be eliminated, so they¡¯d eventually meet. Not long after, Hu Yiba mounted the martial stage. With his fierce gaze and the style of his yin-yang haircut, as the overlord of the outer sect, he made the arena fall silent. His opponent was a short-haired boy at the Mid-stage Meridian Passage level. ¡°Hu Yiba¡­¡± the short-haired boy shivered in fear, ready to admit defeat. ¡°Get out!¡± A gust of wind swept over. Hu Yiba, like a fierce panther, exploded with terrifying speed and landed a massive punch on the boy¡¯s face. Crack! The short-haired boy screamed, blood streaming down his face, his nasal bone broken. Hu Yiba wasn¡¯t finished yet; he raised his foot to stomp down. If this stomp landed, the boy would likely be bedridden for half a month. ¡°Stop!¡± A blurred figure flashed over, reaching out to block Hu Yiba¡¯s foot. The one who intervened was the law enforcer referee. As a referee, the enforcer¡¯s cultivation was at least at the Peak of Refining and excelled in speed. Hu Yiba laughed heartily and swaggered off. Some disciples in the audience looked fearful and instinctively distanced from him. ¡°This Hu Yiba just now didn¡¯t use his specialty, the ¡®Overlord Halberd Technique,''¡± Le Feng muttered. Hu Yiba was a formidable rival he must face in his pursuit of the top three! In the afternoon, the second round of random matches began. This time, Chen Yu took the stage relatively early and was quickly drawn at random. Opposite Chen Yu stood a big boy with a burly build. ¡°Ha¡­ it¡¯s you! Dude, I¡¯ve admired you for a long time! Could you teach me how you won over Mu Xueqing? How¡¯s the taste of living off a woman¡­¡± The big boy turned out to be a chatterbox. Chen Yu: ¡°¡­¡± The big boy stared at Chen Yu with admiration, incessantly expressing his admiration. ¡°In the match, no idle talk allowed! Otherwise, you¡¯ll be disqualified¡­¡± the referee¡¯s face twitched. The audience erupted in laughter. Chen Yu¡¯s figure flickered, and he directly reached out to grab the big boy. ¡°Dude, you want to toss me? That¡¯s not gonna happen. I¡¯m not like that skinny fellow earlier. Back in the village¡­¡± The big boy wasn¡¯t stupid either; he saw through Chen Yu¡¯s intention. With great confidence, he stood his ground, surprisingly not dodging. ¡°Down you go!¡± Chen Yu grabbed his arm and gave it a shake. Even though this big boy was nearly twice as heavy as the skinny fellow before, to someone like Chen Yu, the human-shaped beast, it made little difference. ¡°Ah! No¡ª¡± The big boy exclaimed as his body lifted off the ground. ¡°Swoosh-thud.¡± In the next instant, he was hurled off the martial stage like a sandbag. Thud, thud. Below the martial stage, a few who reacted slowly became human cushions. ¡°Damn it! Not again!¡± ¡°To hell with it, why does it keep landing on me?¡± The crowd erupted into chaos, cursing and swearing all around. This time, the big boy¡¯s toss affected a larger area, hitting over a dozen people. ¡°Number 99 wins.¡± The referee, with a peculiar expression, waved his flag. Chen Yu, with a smile, walked off the stage amidst the cursing and complaints. At this time, he had won two consecutive matches, earning two points, which was a decent start. As the sun set, the third round of random matches had already begun. Duan Xiaolong, Nangong Li, Hu Yiba, and other strong disciples secured their third consecutive wins. In fact, the opponents of these few people admitted defeat right from the start. Especially Hu Yiba; his opponent was so frightened he surrendered before the referee even announced the start. As night fell, Chen Yu¡¯s third match began. When he took the stage, ¡°boo¡± sounds came from below, along with some dissatisfied curses. ¡°This time, be careful, and don¡¯t get hit!¡± Some disciples, who had been hit before, were on high alert. ¡°Begin.¡± The referee glanced at Chen Yu, remembering him. This time, opposite stood a handsome and elegant young man. ¡°Chen Yu, right?¡± The handsome man tidied his hair, flashing a charming smile. ¡°Perhaps I may not be your match, but using those previous tricks on me won¡¯t work.¡± This man was confident and self-absorbed. ¡°Hey! Last year¡¯s competition¡¯s top twenty ¡®Yun Xi¡¯!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t this guy always calling himself the most handsome man in Yunyue?¡± The appearance of the handsome man drew some sidelong glances and discussions. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Apparently, he was a notable figure. ¡°Make your move.¡± Chen Yu, expressionless, approached Yun Xi with incredible speed. He still reached out to grab. ¡°Haha, I told you, it¡¯s not working!¡± Yun Xi smoothly brushed his forehead, sliding sideways more than ten feet. Hmm! Chen Yu¡¯s grab missed. This Yun Xi¡¯s movement technique was nearly on par with Le Feng¡¯s level. However, Chen Yu reacted extremely fast. His feet launched ¡®Cloud Stepping,¡¯ making a bizarre pivot to intercept Yun Xi. Yun Xi was surprised; he hadn¡¯t expected Chen Yu to be so fast. ¡°That footwork¡­ looks a bit like Le Feng¡¯s ¡®Cloud Stepping,¡¯ not much worse than Le Feng¡¯s.¡± A low whisper rose from the audience. Even Le Feng himself was surprised. Clearly, he hadn¡¯t expected Chen Yu¡¯s ¡®Cloud Stepping¡¯ to reach such a level of mastery. On the stage, Yun Xi was intercepted by Chen Yu, unable to avoid a frontal clash. Whoosh, pop! He swung a palm, accompanied by a sinister internal breath, directing a gale at Chen Yu¡¯s face. Simultaneously, Yun Xi was cautious not to let Chen Yu grab hold of him. Being thrown off the stage and embarrassing himself was unacceptable to him. Thump! Chen Yu met his sinister palm with a punch. Instantly, a huge force made Yun Xi¡¯s arm numb, forcing him back, off-balance. ¡°Hehe.¡± Chen Yu reached out, grabbing Yun Xi¡¯s shoulder. ¡°No¡ª¡± Yun Xi¡¯s body lifted, already caught in mid-air. No matter whether he wished or not, his body flew off the stage with a ¡°whoosh.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s throw was quite strong, ensuring Yun Xi couldn¡¯t flip back in mid-air. ¡°Ah! Someone, catch me¡­¡± Yun Xi¡¯s body soared into the crowd. Get out of the way! This time, everyone was prepared, quickly clearing a space. ¡°Thud,¡± a cloud of dust rose. Yun Xi landed face first, sprawled out, holding his head and sobbing, ¡°My face, my face¡­.¡± Chen Yu shrugged and descended from the stage. This time, the disciples below looked at him with a different gaze. Once could be luck; twice, coincidence. But the third time, with his opponent Yun Xi¡¯s impressive movement technique, being able to crack the top twenty¡­ Yet he still couldn¡¯t escape Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°throw move.¡± ¡­ Cloud Sky Peak. After three rounds of random fights, it was late, and the disciples went back to rest for the night. The next morning. The disciples regrouped at Cloud Sky Peak. Today. In front of the two martial stages, appeared a rectangular board, engraved with some array patterns. ¡°Activate!¡± A Black Robed Elder flicked his finger in the air, a visible pale blue energy chain merged into the ¡°Array Board.¡± Buzz! On the Array Board, some numbers and names illuminated, displaying results: Number 12, Nangong Li, 3 points Number 49, Le Feng, 3 points Number 58, Duan Xiaolong, 3 points ¡­ Number 78, Hu Yiba, 3 points Number 99, Chen Yu, 3 points. ¡­ In front of the Array Board, the names shone brightly, recording those ranked at the top with more points. The back of the Array Board bore dim names: Number 2, Zhang Fenglin, -3 points Number 7, Wei Yun, -3 points Number 16, Li Xian, -3 points ¡­ ¡°Sigh, bad luck, eliminated so soon¡­¡± The dim names represented the eliminated disciples. In the elimination round, a score of -3 would kick one out. Yesterday¡¯s three rounds had dismissed a batch of Early-stage Meridian Passage disciples scraping the bottom. A new day. The fourth round of random matches quickly commenced. ¡°Number 99 against Number 80.¡± The referee¡¯s voice rang out. Chen Yu was taken aback; he hadn¡¯t expected to be first. Below. Some disciples looked wary, ¡°That guy¡¯s up again; everyone be careful.¡± This time. Chen Yu¡¯s opponent was a charming and attractive young lady, with a beautiful face and eyes like autumn water, invoking pity. ¡°My name is Jiang Yun¡¯er,¡± she said with a sweet smile that could melt hearts. ¡°I hope Senior Brother will show mercy and not throw me.¡± Jiang Yun¡¯er! Some male disciples below instinctively licked their lips; her charming femininity made hearts race. ¡°This Jiang Yun¡¯er almost made it into the top twenty in last year¡¯s competition.¡± ¡°Hey! Maybe Chen Yu will trip if he falls for her beauty trap.¡± Some disciples commented with interest. ¡°Sure, sure,¡± Chen Yu said, softening slightly at her tender voice. Tap! With a delightful fragrance, Jiang Yun¡¯er leaped into the air, delivering a series of graceful flying kicks. Cloud Soft Leg! The girl¡¯s figure spun mid-air, seemingly gentle taps. At the first encounter, Chen Yu¡¯s face changed slightly. Boom, snap! Fist clashing, a malicious internal force surged from her slender leg, piercing his vitals. ¡°Rise!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s hand subtly swelled, a copper sheen emerging, as he grabbed the girl¡¯s slender leg. A muted groan escaped Jiang Yun¡¯er in mid-air, her delicate leg numb. ¡°Hmm! This feels different.¡± Grabbing her, Chen Yu sensed a softness and elasticity, much unlike the ones before. Perhaps by instinct. Without much thought, he flung her out. ¡°Ah¡­¡± With a scream, Jiang Yun¡¯er unbalanced, sent flying off the stage by an overwhelming force. ¡°Wow! It¡¯s a beauty!¡± ¡°Quick, quick¡­¡± Some disciples below rushed to catch Jiang Yun¡¯er. This was a golden opportunity to play hero and save the damsel! At worst, they could take advantage of the situation and cop a feel. In an instant, chaos broke out below, with even some trampling. Thump, boom! Ahh, ahh¡­ Some disciples ended with head injuries, those trampled let out pig-slaughtering screams. A few disciples, vying for the chance to ¡°hold the beauty,¡± started fighting on the spot, punches and kicks flying. Chapter 44 - 0044 The Rise of the Dark Horse Chapter 44: Chapter 0044 The Rise of the Dark Horse Editor: Chrissy sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°` Cloud Sky Peak. A small chaos below the stage stirred the entire crowd. The charming girl ¡°Jiang Yun¡¯er¡± descended from the sky, causing the male disciples to ¡°scramble¡± madly. Each of these people wanted to be the hero who saves the beauty and wins her heart. At the very least, they wanted to take advantage of the situation. The number of participants reached as many as twenty, with dozens more getting caught in the crossfire. ¡°Ah! I got here first!¡± ¡°Everyone get out of my way¡­the beauty is mine!¡± In the crowd, some disciples collided with one another, heads bleeding. At least five or six people were trampled and hurt, letting out miserable wails. Long-Arm Fist! Willow Leaf Thirteen Slashes! Amidst the chaotic grabbing, it was not uncommon for fights to break out, the sound of clashing and banging echoing without cease. The final result. In the melee and hindrance, none managed to hold on to the beauty. ¡°Ah!¡± A shrill scream was heard as Jiang Yun¡¯er¡¯s graceful body crashed into the crowd, her face turning red in an instant. Several male disciples who were struck scrambled to embrace and pull at the young girl. ¡°Get lost, all of you!¡± Jiang Yun¡¯er erupted in anger, sending several male disciples trying to take advantage of the situation flying with a kick. ¡°Thud!¡± Dust flew up as a few more were knocked over in the crowd. ¡°Silence!¡± A dignified voice, bearing a powerful aura of authority, descended from the air. Instantly. The disciples below felt as if struck by a heavy hammer, their breath and blood flow coming to a halt. The entire scene quieted down. The voice filled with pressure came from the pavilion in the center. The Yunyue Sect Master¡¯s indifferent gaze swept over the disciples below, bringing the scene under control. However. The earlier spectacle left the mid-level and high-level leaders of the sect exchanging glances, expressions strange. In the central pavilion. ¡°Is this the barbaric boy entangled emotionally with Junior Sister Xia¡¯s female disciple?¡± The White-bearded Elder squinted his eyes, examining Chen Yu. Suddenly, he found that the youth seemed somewhat familiar. Oh¡­he remembered, at the Heavenly Martial Pavilion, this boy had obtained the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± from ¡°Old Man Mao.¡± He wondered how the progress was going. The White-bearded Elder, who was also Nangong Li¡¯s grandfather, had a glint in his eyes. ¡°Hmph! Such a coarse and unruly child disrupting the competition¡¯s order, Sect Master Senior Brother, don¡¯t you think his qualification for the competition should be revoked?¡± Grandmaster Xia slightly furrowed her eyebrows, her elegant and beautiful face showing a hint of displeasure. Evidently. The renowned ¡°Fairy Xia Yu,¡± Grandmaster Xia, was discontent with Chen Yu¡¯s behavior. Chen Yu¡¯s ungentlemanly manner of not cherishing women was enough to make most women dislike him. Moreover. There were some emotional entanglements between Chen Yu and Grandmaster Xia¡¯s female disciple, Mu Xueqing. ¡°Revoking his competition qualification?¡± The Yunyue Sect Master shook his head and said, ¡°That might be making a mountain out of a molehill. This boy hasn¡¯t violated the competition rules; as long as he makes his opponent leave the martial stage, it counts as a win for him, no room for criticism. Besides, he has not maliciously injured any disciple.¡± He secretly muttered to himself, that boy really didn¡¯t know how to cherish tender beauties. Such a delicate girl, directly thrown off the stage. Xia Xian was speechless, indeed unable to fault Chen Yu for any fundamental error. ¡°Chen Yu! This disgrace today, I, Jiang Yun¡¯er, will not let slide! Just you wait¡ª¡± Jiang Yun¡¯er, feeling humiliated and angry, glared at Chen Yu with a face of hostility. Chen Yu touched his nose, the hand that grabbed the girl¡¯s slender leg still had a faint fragrance. He took a deep breath of it. Had he known there would be retaliation, he would have pinched more. Alas. Chen Yu shook his head, showing some regret. His expression and actions drove Jiang Yun¡¯er to the point where her face turned blood red, nearly causing her to lose control on the spot. After this battle, Chen Yu won four consecutive matches! Swoosh! On the array board, Chen Yu¡¯s name suddenly rose to first place. Number 99, Chen Yu, 4 points. Because he was the first to enter the fourth round¡¯s random battle, he temporarily held the top spot. ¡°What the hell! Is this fair?¡± ¡°This guy casually throws people around and ranks first.¡± Below the stage, the crowd of disciples was speechless, especially those who were ¡°thrown, being smashed.¡± On the other side. In the circle of villains, Hu Yiba, Huang Yuan, Wang Lingyun, and others had extremely somber expressions. ¡°Winning four consecutive matches, temporarily first! Could this kid be the ¡®dark horse¡¯ of this year¡¯s competition?¡± Yang Fan murmured softly. If it were him and with decent luck, he might win four matches in a row, but he feared he couldn¡¯t achieve Chen Yu¡¯s level of casually throwing people to win. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. This kid is only strong.¡± Wang Lingyun said grimly. The term dark horse weighed heavily on his heart. It was what he worried about most, yet it was about to happen. ¡°Strong?¡± Huang Yuan and Hu Yiba grinned at this. Speaking of strength. Among the top ten from the external sect, several were exceedingly powerful. Just at the moment. Huang Yuan had been practicing his family¡¯s horizontal training of external skills since childhood, overpowering peers and could casually stomp ordinary Meridian Passage Stage cultivators. Hu Yiba practiced his family¡¯s ¡°Overlord Halberd Technique.¡± The word ¡°Overlord¡± alone suggested how formidable his strength was. Only the two did not know, Wang Lingyun¡¯s appraisal of Chen Yu was reserved. The biggest trait of Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± wasn¡¯t just great strength. Time passed. The fourth round¡¯s random battle swiftly went by. This round saw the elimination of some not so strong disciples. Of course, some were quite capable but had terribly bad luck, like encountering top ten or top twenty disciples consecutively. At the moment on the array board. There were only two to three dozen people who managed to maintain an unbeaten record. Even top ten disciples from the previous year couldn¡¯t guarantee a winning streak. For example, Yang Fan faced Nangong Li in the first round and lost one match, resulting in three wins and one loss. The elimination round, the fifth round, began. Before long. Chen Yu appeared again, drawing a round of boos and vigilance from the disciples below. ¡°Chen Yu, you¡¯d better not throw people around again. Some big figures above think you¡¯re suspected of disrupting the order.¡± A voice sounded in Chen Yu¡¯s ear. Chen Yu glanced sideways, seeing it was the enforcing judge beside him whispering. Transmitting sound secretly required at least the Organ Refining Stage to perform. No more throwing people? Chen Yu muttered to himself, wondering which big shot he might have offended. ¡°Alright! No more throwing if that¡¯s the case.¡± Chen Yu didn¡¯t mind, looking at a boy across from him. ¡°Don¡¯t throw me¡­I surrender!¡± The boy on the opposite side, only at the Mid-stage Meridian Passage, knew he was no match for Chen Yu, so he quickly surrendered. Losing was a minor issue, but being thrown off the stage was highly embarrassing. He surrendered immediately! This was the first time Chen Yu encountered such a situation since the competition began. It seemed his reputation was gradually being established in the minds of the disciples. Five consecutive wins! Chen Yu grinned and stepped off the martial stage. The fifth round of the competition ended even quicker. On one hand, some contestants were eliminated, reducing the number. Moreover, strong figures like Duan Xiaolong, Hu Yiba, and Nangong Li, their opponents would all decisively surrender. After the fifth round ended. A glance at the ranking on the array board. ¡°Five consecutive wins, only twenty-three left¡­¡± The ranking on the array board attracted numerous gazes. Of course, several dim names appeared, indicating more disciples had been eliminated. The sixth round began! In the ensuing battles, strong disciples frequently faced off, fighting fiercely and intensely. Among them. A particular match caused an uproar. ¡°Iron Sand Palm!¡± A slightly dark-faced youth raised a surge of fiery internal energy in his palm, like a clump of hot iron sand, exuding an astonishing aura. His opponent was a square-faced man. ¡°Bang!¡± The youth, with a palm as hot as molten iron, forced the square-faced man to retreat continuously. ¡°How can that be! Who is that youth, who even forces the eleventh place ¡®Zheng Dong¡¯ from the previous session to struggle in defense.¡± ¡°Iron Sand Palm? Isn¡¯t this a low-level martial art?¡± The disciples below couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. A low-level boxing technique managed to suppress Zheng Dong, who ranked eleventh. ¡°Boxing pinnacle!¡± Chen Yu saw the peculiarity. Outside the arena, some mid-level and high-level sect members were somewhat surprised. Mastering a martial art to its culmination and comprehending its essence was no easy feat. Even a low-level martial art that reached its pinnacle had astounding power. Moreover, that youth had a cultivation at the Late-stage Meridian Passage. After several rounds. Boom! The square-faced man ¡°Zheng Dong¡± was knocked off the martial stage. ¡°Inferior to you.¡± The youth¡¯s voice was calm, not arrogant or impatient. Swoosh! On the array board, the youth ¡°Cao Lei¡¯s¡± name suddenly leapt to the forefront. On closer inspection. The youth Cao Lei¡¯s record was actually six consecutive wins! ¡°A dark horse! Another dark horse!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve seen this kid; he was always practicing hard with his head down. I didn¡¯t expect him to surprise everyone today.¡± Some disciples were whispering privately. Cao Lei¡¯s combat performance, breaking into the top ten was not too difficult. ¡°Number 99 versus number 33.¡± The judge¡¯s voice sounded, and it was Chen Yu¡¯s turn to be on stage again. On the martial stage. ¡°Wang Lingyun!¡± Chen Yu looked at the familiar Green-clothed Youth opposite him, unable to refrain from being surprised. Number 33 was Wang Lingyun. Chen Yu¡¯s lips curled into a playful smile. The competition had reached the sixth round, and he finally encountered Wang Lingyun. ¡°Darn it!¡± Wang Lingyun realized the trouble. But to immediately surrender in front of Chen Yu, he couldn¡¯t bring himself to do it. Even if he was going to lose, he wanted to lose with dignity. Wang Lingyun made plans in his mind, remaining vigilant; he couldn¡¯t afford to be thrown off the stage. Iron Cloud Claw! Wang Lingyun stepped forward steadily, his single claw slicing through with fierce internal energy, the whistling energy sharp and ear-piercing, sending a chill down one¡¯s spine. Compared to last time, Wang Lingyun¡¯s martial skill proficiency had clearly improved. ¡°Break!¡± Chen Yu struck with a fist, the immense force and overwhelming internal energy directly making Wang Lingyun stagger. Poof! Blood oozed from the corner of Wang Lingyun¡¯s mouth, and he looked horrified; he never imagined he couldn¡¯t even withstand a punch. Immediately, the figure of the youth opposite him blurred. Whoosh! A gust of wind came, and Wang Lingyun inwardly cursed, fearing that Chen Yu was going to throw him out. However. The ensuing sensation was not that of being grabbed. Bam! A heavy foot kicked Wang Lingyun¡¯s behind. ¡°Ah-hiss¡ª¡± Wang Lingyun felt a piercing pain from his nether region, letting out a mournful howl. Thud! In the next moment, a powerful kick sent him flying off the martial stage. Crash! A few disciples below were on guard and moved aside, causing Wang Lingyun to fall face-first into the ground. However. What surprised everyone this time was, Chen Yu didn¡¯t throw anyone; instead, he used his foot. ¡°Ah! My butt¡­¡± Wang Lingyun struggled to get up, sweat pouring from his forehead. He pressed a hand on his bottom, walking lamely like an old cripple. The judge was utterly dumbfounded, giving Chen Yu a look. ¡°I didn¡¯t throw anyone this time. Is kicking off not allowed either?¡± Chen Yu whispered. The judge¡¯s face twitched, waving the flag to declare Chen Yu¡¯s sixth consecutive victory! ¡°` Chapter 45 - 0045 The Ambush Begins Chapter 45: Chapter 0045 The Ambush Begins Editor: Chrissy ¡°` The tragic fate of Wang Lingyun sent a chill through the hearts of many disciples watching. In comparison, Chen Yu¡¯s previous act of ¡°throwing people¡± still seemed like a ¡°gentle¡± gesture. ¡°Chen Yu! I will repay today¡¯s humiliation tenfold!¡± Wang Lingyun gritted his teeth, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and his eyes showed unprecedented malice. He had come to understand. In the Yunyue Sect, only one between him and Chen Yu could remain. Chen Yu walked down from the stage, naturally sensing Wang Lingyun¡¯s venomous gaze; he resolved to eliminate this man if given a good opportunity! Though he had surpassed Wang Lingyun, he didn¡¯t want to constantly guard against this hidden viper. The sixth round of competition proceeded in an orderly manner. Up to now, only over seventy disciples remained uneliminated on the field. In other words, by this stage of the elimination match, nearly two-thirds of the disciples had been eliminated. Duan Xiaolong, Nangong Li, Hu Yiba, and others remained as strong as ever; their opponents basically conceded. Toward the end of the sixth round, a battle piqued attention. ¡°Get lost!¡± A man with slanted eyebrows shouted harshly, wielding in his hand a black iron rod that whistled with a dull roar, bolstered by thick internal energy, making it astoundingly powerful. ¡°It¡¯s Fang Xing!¡± ¡°This guy was eighth in last year¡¯s competition; he¡¯s made great advances in skill this year.¡± Many disciples recognized Fang Xing. Fang Xing¡¯s opponent was a graceful woman wielding a soft sword, executing a flurry of agile sword shadows. ¡°Tong Yuling.¡± Chen Yu recognized this woman at a glance; she was Senior Sister Tong, who had once helped him kill Blood-Handed Bald. What surprised Chen Yu was that Tong Yuling could calmly contend with Fang Xing. In his memory, Tong Yuling¡¯s strength probably ranked within the top fifteen of the Outer Disciples, somewhat below Fang Xing and Yang Fan in the top ten. ¡°Sweep the world with my rod!¡± The man with slanted eyebrows, Fang Xing, had internal energy roaring explosively on his iron rod, suddenly swinging out a column-like rod shadow, with a momentum to split mountains and sweep away legions with a single strike. The power and force of that swing were undoubtedly an almost ultimate strike of the Meridian Passage Stage level. ¡°Spirit Snake Sword Dance!¡± Tong Yuling retreated not in the slightest, her soft sword vibrating, seemingly transforming into a lively sword-snake, bursting with an astounding cold rainbow of internal energy, with a faint blood sheen glinting across its surface. That sword was not only strangely agile; the internal energy erupting from the sword surpassed Fang Xing¡¯s. Rip! The snake-like sword struck the iron rod, causing Fang Xing¡¯s body to tremble, showing an expression of disbelief. In the next moment, Tong Yuling followed up, the cold light and blood gleam intertwined on her soft sword, twining around the iron rod, and giving it a fierce twist. ¡°No!¡± Fang Xing shouted in shock, as the iron rod flew out of his hand. With a clang, the iron rod fell to the ground from midair, leaving Fang Xing looking disoriented and incredulous. ¡°How could it be¡­ My cultivation has reached the peak of the Meridian Passage; I could contend for the top five.¡± Fang Xing couldn¡¯t accept reality. In the previous competition, he was the tenth of the Outer Disciples, but losing to the seventh Huang Yuan was just an oversight. In this competition, he had made considerable progress, aiming for the top five. With slightly improved performance, he might catch the attention of a prominent figure in the sect, or even enter the Inner Sect. In the earlier fights, he won several matches straight, without meeting too strong opponents, and his luck was decent. Unexpectedly, in this sixth match, he lost to a previous underling. Before the array board, a Black Robed Elder pointed a finger, and a faint blue chain of energy visible to the naked eye struck the array board. Swish! On the array board, Tong Yuling¡¯s ranking jumped upward. It was seen that Tong Yuling¡¯s record was also six wins in a row, tying with Nangong Li, Le Feng, Chen Yu, and others. ¡°Another dark horse!¡± ¡°Tong Yuling has improved greatly; judging from her previous strength, she could contend for the top five.¡± The audience buzzed with discussion. Chen Yu and Le Feng showed surprise on their faces. Tong Yuling, however, walked down with a smiling face, displaying a natural demeanor for her victory. ¡°Last time when Blood-Handed Bald was killed, Tong Yuling did not have this strength. Could it be that she recently had some chance encounter?¡± Chen Yu pondered. If Tong Yuling had such strength, she could have killed Blood-Handed Bald alone last time. However, Chen Yu quickly figured it out. The sect world was mysterious and fantastical, with not only him gaining opportunities, but potentially many others like him. Not long after, the sixth round¡¯s random match concluded. After six battles, only nineteen people still maintained a winning streak! ¡°That guy actually made it to the top twenty.¡± Wang Lingyun was begrudging and unwilling. Given this trend, Chen Yu would face no pressure to enter the ¡°ranking match¡± of the next round, as long as his luck wasn¡¯t too bad. ¡°Don¡¯t worry! He just had a bit of good luck without facing any disciples in the top ten.¡± Huang Yuan spoke in a cold voice. ¡°The remaining number of disciples is getting fewer, so the chance of meeting a top disciple is already quite high.¡± Hu Yiba¡¯s mouth curled into a cruel smile. Indeed, after rounds of elimination, the remaining disciples were increasingly fewer. ¡°Ladies and gentlemen.¡± Wang Lingyun gritted his teeth suddenly, ¡°If any of you can defeat Chen Yu and block his winning streak, I, Wang Lingyun, offer a fifty-year-old Spirit Worm Grass, along with five hundred Grade Essence Stones.¡± On hearing this, several people within the ¡°villain circle¡± glanced at Wang Lingyun in surprise. A fifty-year-old Spirit Worm Grass, plus five hundred Grade Essence Stones, was already a significant sum for an Outer Disciple. Even for someone like Wang Lingyun, a Young Master from a family, it was a rare resource. ¡°And me, adding another thousand Grade Essence Stones. Whoever can teach Chen Yu a lesson on stage will get these thousand Essence Stones.¡± A soft girl¡¯s voice chimed in. The crowd turned to look and saw a charming young girl, none other than Jiang Yun¡¯er. Jiang Yun¡¯er, as a hugely popular beauty, being thrown off the stage by Chen Yu in public, had experienced a rare sense of humiliation and resentment. ¡°Deal.¡± Hu Yiba and Huang Yuan exchanged a glance, both revealing smiles. In total, one thousand five hundred Grade Essence Stones, plus a fifty-year-old Spirit Worm Grass¡ªthis was very tempting. Moreover, accomplishing this might also earn Jiang Yun¡¯er¡¯s favor. ¡°Haha! Such a great deal, can we join in too?¡± Several figures, overhearing, approached the area. The bounty offered by Wang Lingyun and Jiang Yun¡¯er was enough to rouse any Outer Disciple¡¯s interest. ¡°Of course.¡± Wang Lingyun was overjoyed. If relying on his personal power alone, he wouldn¡¯t have such a high appeal, but with the addition of Jiang Yun¡¯er, the effect multiplied. In an instant, a total of five or six Outer Disciples were gearing up, eager for the battle against Chen Yu. A ¡°blockade operation¡± officially began! Those participating in this operation had at least the strength of the top fifteen or top ten among the Outer Disciples. Including fifth-ranked Hu Yiba, seventh-ranked Huang Yuan, and ninth-ranked Yang Fan, also joining were sixth-ranked Cheng Jun and tenth-ranked Xu Jing. ¡°Tsk tsk, it seems Chen Yu has aroused the public¡¯s indignation among the Outer Disciples.¡± ¡°Who can resist the allure of beauty and Essence Stones? If only my strength were formidable, sigh¡­¡± Some nearby disciples couldn¡¯t help but sympathetically gaze at Chen Yu. ¡°Block my winning streak?¡± Chen Yu soon received the news, since the action over there wasn¡¯t exactly concealed. Upon learning of the rich rewards, Chen Yu shook his head and sighed, ¡°It¡¯s enough to make even me tempted¡­¡± He almost wished he could knock himself out with a punch and fall into the embrace of beauty and Essence Stones. The elimination match quickly reached the seventh round. Finally, those involved in the ¡°blockade storm¡± had their chance. ¡°Number 99 versus Number 132.¡± As the referee¡¯s voice sounded, a figure in the crowd excitedly leaped onto the stage. ¡°Hahaha! I got it¡­¡± A rustic youth carrying an axe surged onto the stage with joy. The other participants in the blockade showed looks of regret. Chen Yu stood on the stage, looking in amazement at the eager rustic youth, as if seeing a mountain of gold and silver and a stunning beauty on his body. He remembered this person¡ªhe was ¡°Xu Jing,¡± the tenth-ranked in the previous year¡¯s competition. ¡°Begin!¡± As soon as the referee¡¯s voice fell, the rustic youth, ¡°Xu Jing,¡± swung up his axe, charging forward. Whoosh! The axe tore through the air with the sound of cloth ripping. With immense force and roaring internal energy bolstering it, the axe seemed to transform into a frenzied iron ox. Confronted with such momentum, Chen Yu wouldn¡¯t willingly meet it head-on if he wasn¡¯t operating the Copper Statue Technique. After all, the opponent was utilizing a heavy weapon. Swish! As the axe swung down, Chen Yu¡¯s body suddenly shattered and vanished. Missed! However, the rustic youth Xu Jing reacted quite fast, swinging the axe horizontally again toward where Chen Yu appeared beside him. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But this time, Chen Yu¡¯s movement and steps suddenly shifted, cutting in with an uncanny twist. Rip! The axe missed again, and Chen Yu suddenly closed in. ¡°Such speed¡ªit looks familiar.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that the Cloud Stepping technique? It appears as effective as Le Feng¡¯s own.¡± The crowd stirred in astonishment. Not good! When Xu Jing missed with his axe, he felt something was amiss. Though his axe was heavy and powerful, it was easily countered by powerful movement techniques. ¡°Open!¡± The moment Chen Yu cut in, he punched, unleashing an overbearing and sinister breath within the hefty punch. In a scramble, Xu Jing barely retrieved his axe to block the powerful punch. Thud! The domineering internal energy and violent force from the punch directly sent Xu Jing stumbling back several steps, his blood surging. Before he could steady himself, the Chen Yu in front of him vanished once more. ¡°Damn it!¡± Just as Xu Jing steadied, a fierce wind came from behind, but it was too late to react. Next, intense pain shot from his butt, a thud was heard. A foot from behind kicked Xu Jing, sent him flying mid-air covering his rear, letting out a heart-wrenching howl. Thump! Following Wang Lingyun, another person was kicked off the stage by Chen Yu. A momentary dead silence fell over the crowd before another storm of astonishment surged. ¡°This was top ten from last year, lost so miserably.¡± ¡°Did you notice that Chen Yu¡¯s movement technique is exactly the same as Le Feng¡¯s, without lacking in precision?¡± The disciples below, some amazed, some thoughtful. The astute ones noticed something peculiar about Chen Yu¡¯s movement technique. Without it, he could not have won so easily. The entire process was basically dominated by movement over last year¡¯s tenth-ranked Xu Jing. ¡°How could it be! His Cloud Stepping technique has reached the same level of Great Success as mine!¡± Le Feng¡¯s face shifted unpredictably. ¡°` Chapter 46 - 0046 Spiritual Secret Technique Chapter 46: Chapter 0046 Spiritual Secret Technique Editor: Chrissy ¡°` Chen Yu¡¯s victory was undoubtedly a significant blow to Wang Lingyun, who had proposed the ¡°interception action.¡± Defeating Xu Jing from the top ten last year cemented Chen Yu¡¯s position as a strong dark horse. This year¡¯s outer sect tournament produced three major dark horses, namely, Tong Yuling, Chen Yu, and Cao Lei. In the past, these three did not stand out. But this time, all three defeated opponents from the top ten and achieved six consecutive victories! Among those who felt most complicated about Chen Yu¡¯s victory was Le Feng! Three months ago. ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± fell into Chen Yu¡¯s hands, which was not his original wish, this was already an accident. To prevent ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± from being leaked by Chen Yu, Le Feng specially stepped out and offered a plant of ¡°Primordial Pearl Grass¡± to win him over. But unexpectedly. Chen Yu, a disciple once on the edge, managed to cultivate the ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± to the realm of Great Achievement. One could say this was an accident within an accident. ¡°Interesting.¡± In a corner below the stage, Nangong Li, holding a folding fan, glanced with interest at Chen Yu and Le Feng. As early as the ¡°Outer Sect Exchange Meeting,¡± Nangong Li had noticed that Chen Yu was not simple. Of course. He was merely a little interested in Chen Yu and couldn¡¯t consider him an opponent yet. Nangong Li¡¯s only opponent was Duan Xiaolong! So far in the tournament. Neither Nangong Li nor Duan Xiaolong had met an opponent yet, and their true power was unfathomable. At the same moment. Duan Xiaolong happened to glance at Nangong Li, this arch-rival of his. Suddenly. The eyes of the two met in mid-air. Bang! An invisible spiritual power clashed once in the air. Whoosh~ Their robes fluttered wildly, the powerful invisible airwave forcing the nearby disciples back. After a brief probe. Duan Xiaolong¡¯s face tightened, his figure slightly shook, while Nangong Li¡¯s face showed a hint of mystery. Apart from the sect elders present, no one could see what kind of confrontation the two had just had. However. The powerful invisible aura around them was already no less than the Organ Refining Stage. The mysterious and unfathomable probing and confrontation were thrilling. ¡°Double Dragon Battle!¡± Many disciples were thrilled and expectant. This year¡¯s tournament was a grand event that hadn¡¯t been seen in ten years. With the Double Dragon Battle and the three dark horses, no one knew what kind of sparks would eventually fly. ¡­ The elimination rounds entered the eighth round! By this stage, the disciples who were left had no weaklings. The upcoming battles were worth watching, sometimes fought fiercely, with various clever tactics emerging. The three dark horses continued to achieve consecutive victories. Tong Yuling, with unfathomable inner strength and agile swordsmanship, easily defeated an opponent ranked in the top twelve. Cao Lei surprisingly defeated last year¡¯s ninth place, Yang Fan, within fifty moves, using the astonishing proficiency of ¡°Iron Sand Palm.¡± ¡°I lost! I actually lost to low-level martial arts.¡± Yang Fan, holding a silver spear, with a few tears in his clothes, unwillingly walked off the stage. Cao Lei¡¯s ¡°Iron Sand Palm,¡± cultivated to the peak perfection, comprehended a unique true meaning, and its power exceeded imagination. Chen Yu¡¯s opponent in the eighth round held just the top twenty strength and admitted defeat directly. As of now. Chen Yu had a significant reputation in the tournament. If one didn¡¯t want to be kicked off the stage, it¡¯d be best to admit defeat. When night fell, the eighth round concluded. Nangong Li and Duan Xiaolong, as the ¡°Double Dragon Battle,¡± still maintained consecutive victories. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The three dark horses also achieved eight consecutive victories. At this moment, only twelve or thirteen people on the field remained unbeaten. Apart from the Double Dragon Battle and the three dark horses, they included last year¡¯s fourth place, Hu Yiba, fifth place Yuan Beiting, sixth place Cheng Yun, seventh place Huang Yuan, and others. ¡­ On the third day, the ninth round of eliminations began. At this time, there were only thirty to forty disciples left who had not been eliminated. Disciples with two losses in their records were extremely nervous. In the ninth round, the chance of the strong facing each other greatly increased. ¡°Sister Jiang, rest assured! Going forward, the chance that Chen Yu meets us is getting higher and higher.¡± Huang Yuan confidently made a bold statement in front of the beauty. ¡°Of course, I trust you.¡± Jiang Yun¡¯er giggled sweetly, her smile like a blooming flower, making several outer sect elite disciples enchanted. For Primordial Stones and beauty, Hu Yiba, ranked fourth, Cheng Yun, ranked sixth, and Huang Yuan, ranked seventh, were all willing to stand up for her. ¡°Chen Yu, let¡¯s see how many more matches you can win consecutively.¡± Wang Lingyun sneered coldly in his heart. Yet, in the ninth round, these three powerhouses still did not encounter Chen Yu. However, sixth-ranked Cheng Yun faced off with Le Feng, an outer sect talent. ¡°Le Feng vs. Cheng Yun!¡± Spotlights converged on the stage. Cheng Yun was a young man with a sallow complexion, appearing somewhat mature. He joined the ¡°interception action¡± against Chen Yu mainly because he was somewhat infatuated with Jiang Yun¡¯er. Cheng Yun did not expect to meet Le Feng, the storm talent, without even getting to Chen Yu. ¡°Brother Cheng, shall we begin?¡± Le Feng cupped his fists. He was aiming to break into the top five, top three, and Cheng Yun was quite a hindrance. ¡°Junior Brother Yue hasn¡¯t drawn his sword? Could it be that you think mere movement technique will be enough to win?¡± Cheng Yun smiled indifferently. Clang! Le Feng drew a broken sword with a terrifying aura from his hand, like a cold arc arching across the night sky. Cheng Yun also drew out an exquisitely crafted mortal world famous sword. ¡°Wind-cutting Sword!¡± The famous sword in Cheng Yun¡¯s hand slashed like a rapid gust, a transparent cold glow shimmering on the blade, entwined with a harsh qi force and wind. The ¡°Wind-cutting Sword¡± he practiced was a renowned sword technique in the outer sect. Including Chen Yu, he had also practiced this sword technique. Whoosh! As the sword slashed, air tore apart, surrounding wind and qi force sealing Le Feng¡¯s escape route. Against an opponent of this caliber, Le Feng found it hard to rely on movement technique to suppress them. ¡°Soul Chasing Sword!¡± Le Feng¡¯s figure and the treasure sword transformed into a whole, afterimages and sword light interwoven, the sword taking a surprising turn, adrenaline-pumping. Ding ding ding¡­ In the blink of an eye, the two exchanged over a dozen strikes amid an intersection. People below the stage held their breath, as the naked eye could barely catch the specifics of the engagement, only seeing a blur of sword shadows and sword lights. Swish! Suddenly, a figure swiftly retreated several steps, appearing somewhat embarrassed. Cheng Yun¡¯s face showed astonishment, and there was a fine crimson scratch on his cheek. Le Feng held his sword on his back, smiling. ¡°Cheng Yun lost?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t even see the details, too fast!¡± The crowd below was in uproar. In the fight just now, they witnessed the strength of the outer sect storm talent, Le Feng, and the seasoned veteran Cheng Yun. ¡°Number 49 wins.¡± The referee waved the flag, announcing Le Feng¡¯s victory. ¡­ ¡°Brother Cheng improved quite a bit, how could he lose so quickly?¡± Huang Yuan exclaimed. ¡°In a duel between swordsmen, victory or defeat is determined in moments. Moreover, Le Feng¡¯s movement technique slightly prevails, and in his hand is the treasure sword.¡± Hu Yiba asserted matter-of-factly. His gaze swept over Le Feng, an opponent not to be underestimated. A superior movement technique and a stronger weapon, both were advantages! Cheng Yun¡¯s loss wasn¡¯t unjust. After this battle, Le Feng¡¯s popularity soared, earning the admiration and love of many female disciples. Some male disciples also admired his strength and demeanor. Apart from Le Feng¡¯s battle. The ninth round also featured another much-anticipated fight. ¡°Nangong Li vs. Yuan Beiting!¡± There was a commotion in the crowd; its attention level even surpassed that of Le Feng¡¯s match. On stage. Nangong Li stood with a folding fan, looking at a strong, tower-like man opposite him, resembling a fierce tiger. The man stood half a head taller than regular people; before the fight, his fists collided like iron hammers emitting a ¡°bang-bang¡± sound, the savage aura was unnerving. ¡°Is this Yuan Beiting, the first mighty force of the outer sect?¡± Chen Yu was very interested. Yuan Beiting, fifth in last year¡¯s great competition, had his greatest advantage being his Innate Divine Strength. His ¡°Innate Divine Strength¡± was natural, unlike Chen Yu who gained it postnatally through fusing a mysterious heart. Mountain Opening Fist! Yuan Beiting snarled in a low voice, his profound inner energy vibrating with a low hum, his arms moving like grinding discs cutting through the air, any punch could pulverize ox and tiger. Thud! Thud! Every punch thrown, the ground faintly trembled, and the terrifying power kicked up a gusty airflow. ¡°Snap¡± sound. Nangong Li¡¯s folding fan suddenly struck Yuan Beiting¡¯s arm, the latter withdrawing a few steps amid a loud roar. Nangong Li flickered a half a yard backward. ¡°Such raw power, profound inner energy, and not slow to react. As expected of the fifth last year, he can fight head-on with me.¡± Nangong Li smiled. Of course. His behavior was somewhat provocative. After all, the opponent had Innate Divine Strength, and yet he engaged head-on. ¡°But, it¡¯s over now.¡± A remnant of Nangong Li lingered, and the folding fan in his hand slapped toward Yuan Beiting. This time, it was still a frontal attack. Meow~ Just as the crowd was puzzled, Nangong Li emitted a quirky catcall-like sound from his mouth. The bizarre sound made people feel dizzy and their spirits trembled. Everyone below the stage, including Chen Yu and others, felt a jolt in their minds and blood. ¡°What kind of attack is this?¡± Chen Yu was shocked; the impact they felt was just a ripple. ¡°Ah!¡± Yuan Beiting on the platform suddenly staggered, clasping his head, an annoyed and pained expression on his face. He bore the full force of the strange sound, the whole world spinning as a buzzing sound resonated in his mind. Bang thud! In Yuan Beiting¡¯s stiff moment, a fan swept across his body. Thud! Yuan Beiting¡¯s massive body rolled off the stage. Upon regaining clarity, he shouted loudly, ¡°What kind of sorcery is that, how could I lose¡ª¡ª¡± Below, the disciples exchanged glances, their looks at Nangong Li filled with deep reverence. ¡°So it was a spiritual secret technique.¡± ¡°No wonder he is the Young Master of the Nangong family, mastering spiritual secret techniques at such a young age.¡± Some seasoned sect elders present could discern the mystery. Spiritual secret technique? Chen Yu had a feeling that this kind of intangible and formless attack posed a threat to him. The ninth round soon concluded. In this round, Chen Yu¡¯s opponent wasn¡¯t in the top ten, and he won very easily. ¡°The tenth round!¡± Chen Yu was excited in his heart; in previous years, elimination rounds generally concluded by the tenth round. At this moment. On the array board, only thirty to forty names remained lit. The elimination rounds were nearing their end! In the tenth round, the chance of encountering strong opponents increased, even meeting someone like Duan Xiaolong or Hu Yiba was considered normal. The tenth round quickly reached Chen Yu. This time, he finally encountered a strong opponent. ¡°Hahaha¡­ Chen Yu! Finally, your Grandpa Huang has met you.¡± A plump round-faced youth laughed heartily, leaping onto the stage with great pride. ¡°Huang Yuan!¡± Seeing the plump youth, some disciples turned pale. In the villain circle, Hu Yiba and Cheng Yun showed some regret. Could it be that Fatty Huang Yuan was going to seize the Primordial Stones and take the beauty? This was a scene too hard to accept. ¡°` Chapter 47 - 0047 Unstoppable Chapter 47: Chapter 0047 Unstoppable Editor: Chrissy ¡°` Ranked seventh, Huang Yuan was undoubtedly a ruthless figure within the outer sect. Seeing him take the stage, Wang Lingyun and Jiang Yun¡¯er below the platform both showed signs of delight: This time Chen Yu finally met a tough opponent. ¡°Chen Yu, your winning streak ends here.¡± Wang Lingyun¡¯s smile was cold and sinister. Up to now, Chen Yu had already achieved nine consecutive victories. Just one more win would solidify his place in the top ten. Fortunately, his interception plan had stopped Chen Yu in its tracks! ¡°Huang Yuan versus Chen Yu!¡± ¡°Good, good! This year¡¯s dark horse against last year¡¯s seventh place, this will be worth watching.¡± A crowd of disciples below eagerly anticipated. Towards the two on the stage, most disciples held little affection. One bullied disciples in the outer sect wantonly, while the other stirred public anger in the tournament. Now, seeing these two ¡°villains¡± clash was something everyone was willing to see. ¡°However, Huang Yuan¡¯s strength is too formidable. Can this dark horse, Chen Yu, still win?¡± Many disciples were not optimistic about Chen Yu. Huang Yuan had such a notorious reputation within the outer sect, second only to Hu Yiba. ¡°Kid, if you obediently admit defeat now and apologize to Junior Sister Yun¡¯er, I, Huang Yuan, could let you off in the future.¡± Huang Yuan¡¯s round, plump body stood on the platform, stomach jutted out. Junior Sister Yun¡¯er? Several disciples below couldn¡¯t help but feel a chill and curse inwardly. It seemed this Huang Yuan was determined to win the beauty¡¯s favor. ¡°This detestable fatty.¡± Jiang Yun¡¯er¡¯s pretty face turned livid with anger. If not for wanting to vent her frustration, she would¡¯ve turned her back on him ages ago. ¡°A tiny pearl dares to compete with the bright moon!¡± Chen Yu remarked nonchalantly. ¡°Shut up! That line should be mine to say¡ª¡± Huang Yuan erupted in fury. For a former fringe disciple to dare use the analogy of the bright moon and a tiny pearl in comparison to him. The key point was, he was regarded as the tiny pearl. The crowd below burst out in astonished laughter. Chen Yu¡¯s subtly amused expression clearly showed he intended to toy with Huang Yuan. Previously, at the early-stage Meridian Passage and Copper Skin level, he indeed held some trepidation towards Huang Yuan. But now, his strength had risen more than a level, ready to flaunt itself. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Huang Yuan was just the right whetstone. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Huang Yuan¡¯s figure darted forward, his round body surprisingly nimble. Whoosh! In the blink of an eye, his round, plump body bounded in front of Chen Yu. Dragon Subduing Hand! One of Huang Yuan¡¯s hands swelled slightly, like a large fan, accompanied by a strong and startling inner breath, slamming towards Chen Yu¡¯s face. ¡°Trying to slap my face? Isn¡¯t that a bit too hasty?¡± Chen Yu remained serene. Whoosh! His body elegantly spun back, evading Huang Yuan¡¯s slap and sidling to his side. ¡°Hmph! Don¡¯t think you can suppress me with just your movement technique.¡± Huang Yuan smirked coldly, his plump body shifted slightly, as his other hand swept like an iron shovel towards Chen Yu¡¯s throat. Chen Yu was slightly surprised. Huang Yuan¡¯s movement technique trailed just a bit behind Le Feng, and he could counteract with composure, showing considerable experience. Seeing this. He took a gentle breath and swung a fist to clash with Huang Yuan¡¯s ¡°Dragon Subduing Hand.¡± Whoosh! As Chen Yu threw his punch, his entire arm expanded a bit, transforming into a large bronze hand, gathering a dominant Yin Evil Qi force. ¡°Oh! It seems the ¡®Copper Statue Technique¡¯ has been cultivated to Copper Skin Great Success and beyond.¡± Elder Nangong Bai Xu¡¯s eyes flickered with curiosity. ¡°Boom!¡± An astounding blast of air surged between the two. In that moment of clash, Huang Yuan¡¯s face changed drastically. Stomp! Stomp! Stomp! Huang Yuan¡¯s body was forced several steps back, his palm faintly throbbing with pain. ¡°How is it possible! Your strength¡ª¡± Huang Yuan¡¯s face was filled with shock and disbelief. It¡¯s known that. He had practiced a family-inherited cross training method since childhood, excelling in strength and defense over his peers. Yet, in that recent strike, he was actually subdued. This kind of overwhelming power had only occurred when facing the Outer Door Strongman ¡°Yuan Beiting.¡± The crowd of disciples below was even more astonished. Hu Yiba, Cheng Yun, Wang Lingyun, and others all had faces like they¡¯d seen a ghost. However. What happened next exceeded their expectations. ¡°In that strike, I barely used fifty percent of my power, it seems you¡¯re only capable of this much.¡± Chen Yu smiled faintly. Fifty percent power! Those four words were like a massive wave crashing upon the hearts of the disciples. Huang Yuan felt an overwhelming insignificance, as if swallowed by that giant wave. At that moment. The tall youth opposite seemed to transform into a giant, carrying an unstoppable momentum. ¡°Fifty percent power? Could it really be true?¡± ¡°This kid is blowing smoke¡­¡± Not only were the disciples astonished, but even some of the present sect elders turned their intrigued attention. ¡°Interesting, he uses the power of words to psychologically stress his opponent and build his own momentum.¡± Yunyue Sect Master smiled faintly. At times, when experts of similar strength clash, one can defeat the other on a psychological level, finding a breakthrough point. ¡°Hmph! Just a little show of rhetorical skills.¡± Xia Xian huffed coldly, a trace of disdain on her dignified jade face. ¡°I don¡¯t believe it! Don¡¯t think you can play mind games.¡± Huang Yuan wasn¡¯t foolish, he growled, arms widening, becoming harder, like two giant pincers. Whoosh! Whoosh! As his arms vibrated, the violent inner breath surged, with vicious gusts howling around him. In an instant. Huang Yuan concentrated his lifetime¡¯s skill, his lifetime¡¯s power, into a peak strike. If the previous strike was him using eighty percent of his power, this time, it was an extraordinary exertion of possibly one hundred twenty percent. Cloud Evil Fist! Chen Yu¡¯s fist momentum shifted, releasing an overwhelming ferocity, with the Yin Evil Qi roaring in low. Whoom! Boom! That punch exploded, vaguely forming a mass of evil qi cloud. The fierce, cold terror of the evil qi was felt, and many disciples below shivered. This is¡ª?! Huang Yuan¡¯s face was aghast, his internal energy and breath stalled, as his consciousness was washed over by formless evil qi. Under such circumstances, he could barely wield seventy to eighty percent of his full strength. ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill!¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s Cloud Evil Fist¡­¡± Several sect elders on the platform were speechless. In the middle pavilion, Yunyue Sect Master, Elder Nangong Bai Xu, and Fairy Xia Yu all showed signs of astonishment. Boom! The competition stage trembled as Huang Yuan, akin to a mantis trying to oppose a chariot, was sent flying several meters away by that fierce, dominant punch. Ugh! Huang Yuan spat out a mouthful of blood, struggling to stabilize himself, his face pale. The audience was in an uproar. That punch from Chen Yu was truly terrifying, reportedly forming an evil cloud of qi with the power of the Organ Refining Stage. A formidable Huang Yuan was sent flying, spitting blood. It was completely a different level! ¡°How can he be so strong¡­¡± Wang Lingyun and others were dumbstruck; Jiang Yun¡¯er¡¯s lovely face was filled with shock, yet subtly drawn by the dominance of that punch. Strong, domineering, vicious. ¡ªSuch was the sensory impact from that punch. ¡°Fifty percent power? That kid was quite modest just now.¡± Yunyue Sect Master said in a deep voice. ¡°He actually cultivated the ¡®Cloud Evil Fist¡¯ to such a level. I fear that punch is close to reaching Great Success.¡± Fairy Xia Yu showed astonishment for the first time. Because of Mu Xueqing, she had always held prejudices against Chen Yu. Yet, she didn¡¯t expect this kid to possess such high talent in martial and boxing techniques. ¡°If not for the cultivation restriction, perhaps that punch would be a Great Success ¡®Cloud Evil Fist.''¡± Elder Nangong Bai Xu mumbled to himself. In the outer sect, being able to cultivate the perilous ¡®Cloud Evil Fist¡¯ to such a degree was indeed rare. On the competition stage, Huang Yuan looked pale and breathless, his face a mixture of horror and unwillingness. ¡°Do you still want to fight?¡± Chen Yu glanced at him playfully. ¡°Number 99, victory.¡± The referee directly waved the flag, declaring Chen Yu¡¯s victory. Ugh! Huang Yuan spat out another mouthful of blood, his body swaying violently, almost collapsing. The crowd was more alarmed. That punch was more terrifying than expected, severely injuring Huang Yuan. Forced fighting might even risk life. No wonder, the referee swiftly declared the result. ¡°Ten consecutive wins!¡± Chen Yu exhaled lightly, descending from the competition stage. Whoosh! As he descended, reverence-filled gazes parted for him in the crowd. Some chose to step aside. Others came forward to praise. ¡°Brother Chen, that punch just now was truly domineering.¡± ¡°Hee hee, Brother Chen, that punch was so manly, people admire it¡­¡± Not just male disciples, even several female disciples, came to interact. Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but be astonished. Previously, he hadn¡¯t experienced such popularity. Clearly, that punch earned him true renown within the outer sect, simultaneously establishing him as the top dark horse of this tournament. ¡°I¡¯m so angry!¡± Not far away, Jiang Yun¡¯er¡¯s face turned green with rage. ¡°How did he achieve such power?¡± Wang Lingyun was dazed. His interception plan ended in failure. Now, with Chen Yu¡¯s displayed strength, he might have the potential to challenge the top three. Following this competition, each match of the tenth round was splendid. There were no weaklings on the platform, strength largely ranked within the top thirty. Among them, Hu Yiba met dark horse Cao Lei, drawing significant attention. As a result, after a dozen moves, Hu Yiba wielded the famed outer sect ¡®Overlord Halberd,¡¯ sweeping Cao Lei out of the competition. Cao Lei, the dark horse¡¯s win streak, was thus halted. ¡°That Hu Yiba¡¯s ¡®Overlord Halberd,¡¯ I fear it might be a half-precious artifact.¡± Chen Yu noted. Hu Yiba¡¯s cultivation, skill, and power all decisively surpassed Huang Yuan. Last year¡¯s fourth-place repute was genuinely deserved. The ten-win Hu Yiba, filled with battle intent, cast a cold and sharp glance at Chen Yu. From their contention during registration, Hu Yiba and Chen Yu were destined for an unchangeable rivalry. Wang Lingyun¡¯s eyes glimmered with renewed hope. While Chen Yu could firmly secure a spot in the top ten, the top three still faced considerable obstacles. Ahead lay formidable opponents like Nangong Li, Duan Xiaolong, Hu Yiba, and Le Feng. Soon after, the tenth-round elimination matches concluded. ¡°The elimination matches are complete! Based on performance, the top twenty advance to the ranking battles.¡± Before the Array board, the Black Robed Elder announced loudly. Whoosh! On the Array board, except for the top twenty names, all others dimmed, eliminated from the competition. By this time, only six individuals maintained a ten-win streak on the Array board. These six were: Duan Xiaolong, Nangong Li, Hu Yiba, Le Feng, Chen Yu, and Tong Yuling. It¡¯s essentially confirmed that these six are securely in the top ten, with the first place, maybe even the top three, to be decided among them. ¡°` Chapter 48 - 0048 Planning the Ranking Battle Chapter 48: Chapter 0048 Planning the Ranking Battle Editor: Chrissy In three days, the first stage of the ¡°elimination matches¡± of the Outer Disciple Tournament finally came to an end. On the array board. The names of the top twenty appeared bright and dazzling. Most notably, the top six were tied for first place, attracting a lot of attention. ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect him to reach this level¡­¡± Le Feng took a deep breath, his gaze fixed on the words ¡°Chen Yu,¡± tied with him. Three months ago, after killing the Iron Brown Bear, he never anticipated reaching this step. Had he known today¡¯s outcome, Le Feng would never have used the ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± as a bargaining chip in a deal with Chen Yu. In terms of movement techniques, it was Le Feng¡¯s major advantage to advance into the top three. Hu Yiba and Yuan Beiting, two main competitors, were slightly inferior to him in the aspect of movement techniques. But Chen Yu was different. He had also mastered the ¡°Cloud Stepping,¡± and he had learned the more advanced ¡°Cloud Evil Fist,¡± along with an unknown external horizontal training skill. Le Feng even felt that Chen Yu¡¯s strength was likely not as simple as it appeared. While regretting, Le Feng came to a frightening conclusion: Chen Yu would be his greatest threat to entering the top three! In the Outer Disciple Tournament, the gap between being in the top three and being fourth was immense. First of all, the top three received twenty thousand contribution points, top-tier martial arts, and a mid-grade Body Nourishing Pill. Whereas from fourth to tenth, they all received the top ten rewards, which were ten thousand contribution points, high-tier martial arts, and a low-grade Body Nourishing Pill. The difference in rewards was a whole tier! Secondly, those ranked in the top three were more likely to be selected into the Inner Sect! In short, the difference between third and fourth place could determine the fate of people like Le Feng and Hu Yiba. Hu Yiba was a typical example. In the last session, he was fourth, while the top three basically entered the Inner Sect. ¡°It seems I must do something¡­¡± Le Feng¡¯s eyes flickered as he made a decision. At this moment, all the disciples on Cloud Sky Peak dispersed one by one. After the elimination matches, there would be a rest day, followed by the Ranking Competition the next day. After all, with consecutive battles, many disciples were injured and quite fatigued, needing proper rest. Chen Yu didn¡¯t think much of it. After returning to his room, he began to adjust and recuperate, preparing for the decisive battle the next day. ¡­ At night. In a deserted courtyard of the Outer Disciple area. Swish! Swish! One by one, several figures of Outer Disciples quietly entered the courtyard. Before long, five people gathered in the courtyard, four men and one woman. If any other disciples were present, they would be shocked. At this session of the Outer Disciple Tournament, no less than five of the disciples temporarily ranked in the top ten were present here! The four men and one woman were Hu Yiba, Yuan Beiting, Cheng Yun, Le Feng, and Tong Yuling. ¡°Le Feng, we don¡¯t seem to know each other well, and you suddenly called us here tonight. What¡¯s the reason?¡± Hu Yiba spoke indifferently. The gaze of the others gathered on Le Feng¡¯s face. It turned out that Le Feng was the initiator of the gathering of these five elite disciples. ¡°I won¡¯t beat around the bush. In today¡¯s tenth round, what did you all think of Chen Yu¡¯s strength?¡± Le Feng said with a faint smile. Chen Yu! At these words, there was a spark in the eyes of Hu Yiba and Cheng Yun. The group exchanged glances and instantly understood. ¡°Le Feng, are you suggesting we join forces to deal with Chen Yu, so you can make it into the top three?¡± Cheng Yun sneered. ¡°No, it¡¯s mutual assistance. According to my plan, there¡¯s a benefit for all of you.¡± Le Feng said with calm confidence. Then, Le Feng lowered his voice and let the others draw near, whispering in secret. Oh? After listening carefully, Hu Yiba and Cheng Yun soon revealed expressions of interest and anticipation. ¡°Hahaha¡­ good strategy. Chen Yu is a huge obstacle for us getting into the top three. In tomorrow¡¯s ranking matches, each of us will challenge him once, and this disguised wheel battle will exhaust him.¡± Hu Yiba laughed heartily, very satisfied. In previous ranking battles, the preliminary rankings were arranged according to the elimination match results. Afterward, those not satisfied could challenge those ranked ahead. Le Feng¡¯s plan was very direct. The five strong individuals present could each issue a challenge to Chen Yu, depleting his stamina and energy. ¡°Yuan Beiting, Tong Yuling, what do you think?¡± Hu Yiba shifted his gaze. ¡°I heard from Wang Lingyun that Chen Yu is very strong, strongly overshadowing my claim as the ¡®Strongest Force God¡¯ in the Outer Sect. Of course, I want to challenge him.¡± Yuan Beiting said in a deep, resonant voice. Great! Le Feng and the others were delighted. Yuan Beiting, being somewhat simple-minded, was perfect for leading the charge. The group¡¯s attention then moved to the last one, Tong Yuling. ¡°My chances of getting into the top three are slim, so I won¡¯t participate in your actions.¡± Tong Yuling pondered for a moment and gave her reply. Her words left Le Feng somewhat disappointed. All along, he had a good relationship with Tong Yuling, and he hadn¡¯t expected her to refuse him this time. Le Feng did not know that the day they jointly killed the Blood-Handed Bald, Chen Yu had saved Tong Yuling¡¯s life. The five soon dispersed. ¡°Le Feng, you¡¯ve changed¡­¡± Tong Yuling watched the handsome long-haired boy leave, softly sighing in her heart. ¡­ In an elegant pavilion atop the sect¡¯s peak. ¡°You weren¡¯t lying to me, were you? Last time, that kid successfully mastered the ¡®Copper Statue Technique¡¯ and even advanced to the Copper Skin Great Success realm?¡± A red-faced elder stared wide-eyed at the white-bearded elder in front of him. The white-bearded elder was the Elder Nangong, Nangong Li¡¯s grandfather. ¡°Why would I lie? That kid not only achieved success in the ¡®Copper Statue Technique,¡¯ but he also reached at least the Small Success Realm in the ¡®Cloud Evil Fist.''¡± Elder Nangong Bai Xu expressed admiration. ¡°For only two or three months, it¡¯s unbelievable given the half spirit body¡¯s aptitude.¡± The red-faced elder had a peculiar expression. If it were an Inner Sect genius who managed this, they could barely accept it. But the subject was an ordinary disciple of half spirit body. ¡°No matter how, the plan for the ¡®Ancient Moon Well¡¯, therefore, has some feasibility.¡± Elder Nangong laughed. ¡°Heh, who would have thought a seed I randomly scattered that day would succeed? Apart from you, me, and Junior Brother Pan, no one else in the sect knows about the ¡®Ancient Moon Well¡¯ secret.¡± The red-faced elder reveled in pride. ¡°This matter must be kept confidential.¡± The two reached an understanding, their conversation growing quieter. ¡­ The next morning. Dang! Dang! Dang! Dang! The Shaking Cloud Bell tolled four times, echoing through the sky, reverberating among the mountains. On Cloud Sky Peak. The A and B martial arts stages were combined into one larger stage, twice the size. In front of everyone stood an ¡°array board,¡± showcasing twenty bright names. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. From first, second¡­ all the way to the twentieth, listed in order. Among them. The first place had six people tied, namely, Duan Xiaolong, Nangong Li, Hu Yiba, Le Feng, Chen Yu, and Tong Yuling. A crowd of shadows gathered at the peak. Because it was the day of the final battle, there were many more attendees than the previous three days. Besides the Yunyue Sect Master, Fairy Xia Yu, and Elder Nangong Bai Xu, two or three more elders had arrived. ¡°Hehe, I heard the aptitude of this batch of Outer Disciples is quite good, so I came to try my luck.¡± One red-faced elder laughed and approached. ¡°Eh! Elder Mao, you have always been indifferent to external matters, yet today you have time to watch the Outer Disciple Tournament.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master and several other elders expressed surprise. Hmm? Chen Yu¡¯s gaze fell on the red-faced elder. He recognized: Wasn¡¯t this Elder Mao the very person who had recommended the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± to him at the Heavenly Martial Pavilion? Apart from the sect¡¯s high-level figures, some Inner Sect Disciples also came to observe the Outer Disciple Tournament. There were six or seven Inner Sect Disciples in total; not many, but compared to before, it was already a lot this time around. ¡°Xueqing, you actually have leisure to come watch the ¡®Outer Disciple Tournament¡¯?¡± The Seventh Prince¡¯s languid voice came over. He wore a luxurious robe, different from the standard disciple attire, standing out from the crowd. Beside him, a serenely beautiful young girl stood, her exquisite long skirt highlighting her slender figure, with waterfall-like waist-length black hair, gently swaying in the wind, stunningly graceful. The girl¡¯s delicate face was akin to a rain-washed peony, her skin like white porcelain with a rosy tint, that blossoming purity and fragrance making one¡¯s heart pound. ¡°Mu Xueqing!¡± ¡°The Outer Sect¡¯s number one beauty! Didn¡¯t she enter the Inner Sect?¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s appearance attracted much attention, her popularity nearly overshadowing the twin dragons Nangong Li and Duan Xiaolong competing for supremacy. The girl¡¯s eyes, as bright as the dawn, were fixed on the rankings on the array board. First place, Chen Yu, 10 points. That name made the girl¡¯s long eyelashes tremble lightly, with a hint of complexity in her expression. She still remembered the words the boy left behind on the day they parted: ¡°And, let¡¯s meet again in the Inner Sect.¡± At this moment. The boy¡¯s name was number one; though shared with five others, it temporarily held the first position. ¡°Interesting.¡± The Seventh Prince grinned lazily, his gaze skimming over some names on the array board. He remained nonchalant. Pursuing Mu Xueqing had been ongoing for a while, though difficult to succeed, he enjoyed the process. Should success come too easily, it would instead feel boring to him. As for Chen Yu, this potential ¡°rival in love,¡± would serve merely as a bit of spice. ¡°The ranking matches begin.¡± Before the array board, the Black Robed Elder announced loudly. On the field, the disciples fell silent. ¡°The competition rules are that those with lower ranks can challenge those with higher ranks. Everyone has only two challenge opportunities, lose once and a challenge opportunity is deducted, win and no challenges are deducted. The winner exchanges ranks with the challenger, and if they lose, their rank remains unchanged.¡± The rules were the same as past years, very simple. Everyone had two challenge opportunities, with no deduction for winning and a deduction for losing. Thus. The challenge target had to be chosen carefully. If the challenge target were too high and both attempts were unsuccessful, no progress would be made. ¡°Everyone has two opportunities, starting now!¡± The Black Robed Elder shouted firmly. As soon as the words fell. Chen Yu suddenly felt an influx of fighting intent and animosity locking onto him. These gazes came from Hu Yiba, Yuan Beiting, Cheng Yun, and even Le Feng. He suddenly sensed that something was off. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you should be careful. Hu Yiba and the others will team up against you, intending to kick you out of the top three competition.¡± A familiar female voice sounded in Chen Yu¡¯s ear. Unnoticed, Tong Yuling stood beside Chen Yu, whispering quietly. ¡°Kick me out of the top three?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s lips curled into a cold smile: ¡°But my goal isn¡¯t the top three!¡± What! Not the top three? Could he possibly be thinking¡­ Tong Yuling¡¯s heart surged with waves of emotion, looking at Chen Yu in disbelief, finding it increasingly hard to fathom this young man. Chapter 49 - 0049 Consecutive Wins Chapter 49: Chapter 0049 Consecutive Wins Editor: Chrissy Tong Yuling¡¯s heart surged with waves of shock. The young man before her suddenly seemed towering and inscrutable. She had kindly reminded Chen Yu to be wary of the wheel battles from Le Feng and others. Unexpectedly, Chen Yu¡¯s aspirations were beyond the top three that Le Feng and others contended for. He even intended to enter the competition for the dual dragon championship, reaching for the crown of the ¡°Great Competition¡¯s First¡±? Regardless of his strength, this confidence and boldness already exceeded the few ahead of him. ¡°I challenge the tenth place, Cao Lei.¡± A sweet and charming girl was the first to step forward and launch an attack against the top ten. ... This girl was Jiang Yun¡¯er, who ranked twentieth. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the second round of ranking battles, it was usually those who ranked lower who initiated the challenge. Originally, Jiang Yun¡¯er had the capability to break into the top fifteen; however, due to her defeat to Chen Yu, she suffered tremendous humiliation, and her subsequent performance was ordinary. As soon as she came on stage, she pointed her sword at the top ten. But, after less than ten moves, Jiang Yun¡¯er was pushed off the stage by Cao Lei without any suspense. The gap between the top ten and the top twenty was quite significant. After her. The nineteenth¡­ the eighteenth¡­ the seventeenth-ranked individuals successively launched their first-round challenges. Their targets were mostly those like Cao Lei and Huang Yuan within the top ten. Facts proved. The ranking determined by the knockout matches still held a certain level of prestige. Those ranked after the fifteenth who challenged the top ten were defeated one by one, with a significant gap. Even so, the top ten remained the target of everyone¡¯s challenge. Because. Only the top ten in the outer sect competition received rewards. While the top ten might not have as good a chance as the top three to be selected into the inner sect, their exposure was at least higher. The competition only became truly fierce until the eleventh and twelfth places. The eleventh and twelfth places were occupied by Yang Fan and Fang Xing, respectively, tied in rank. These two were originally ranked ninth and eighth in the previous competition, but in this competition, they were squeezed out of the top ten. The main reason being. In this competition, three dark horses emerged: Chen Yu, Tong Yuling, and Cao Lei. ¡°I challenge the first place, Tong Yuling!¡± Yang Fan, holding a long spear, stepped onto the stage, pointing at the first place. In this competition, he was quite unlucky, squeezed out of the top ten, and was very annoyed. Instead of challenging people like Cao Lei and Huang Yuan, he directly aimed at the temporary first place, ¡°Tong Yuling.¡± At present. Among the six tied for first place, only Tong Yuling seemed slightly weaker. ¡°As you wish.¡± Tong Yuling smiled sweetly and floated onto the stage. The two of them exchanged several moves quickly, immediately engaging intensely. In less than ten moves. ¡°Go!¡± Tong Yuling¡¯s soft sword flashed with blood-red light, raising an astonishing chill of inner energy. The sword shadow surged like a wild wave, knocking Yang Fan¡¯s long spear off. Wow! Yang Fan spat out a mouthful of blood, looking utterly shocked. How did Tong Yuling become so formidable, especially with such terrifying inner energy carrying a domineering aura of blood? ¡°This girl seems to carry some opportunity with her.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master cast a glance at Tong Yuling. ¡°In this world, rare treasures are innumerable. It¡¯s beneficial if used well; however, excessive reliance could stifle one¡¯s innate potential, even causing self-destruction,¡± said Fairy Xia Yu with a nod. Opportunities like that of some disciples were not uncommon in the sect world. Just look at these elders here; each had considerable opportunities to reach their current level. Behind Yang Fan, the eighth place from last time, Fang Xing, issued a challenge. He challenged Cao Lei and was defeated after dozens of moves. Thereafter. The challenges from those outside the top ten concluded with none successfully breaking through! Immediately following. The seventh to tenth-ranked individuals, Yuan Beiting, Cheng Yun, Huang Yuan, and Cao Lei, could issue challenges. These four were essentially tied in their scores, each losing only once in the knockout stages. ¡°I challenge Huang Yuan.¡± One of the three dark horses, Cao Lei, was the first to issue a challenge against the seventh-ranked Huang Yuan from the last competition. Iron Sand Palm! The pinnacle and perfect hand technique of Cao Lei sent waves of hot air rolling, and his palms turned a flushed red. This battle went on for nearly a hundred moves. In the end, Huang Yuan, relying on greater strength and thick inner energy, barely defeated Cao Lei. The competition among Yuan Beiting, Cheng Yun, Huang Yuan, and Cao Lei from seventh to tenth was very intense. In the end. Both Huang Yuan and Cao Lei¡¯s challenges failed, with Yuan Beiting and Cheng Yun temporarily leading. However, Yuan Beiting and Cheng Yun did not immediately compete for rankings, as their gazes were fixed on Chen Yu. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± Yuan Beiting¡¯s massive figure, like an iron tower, stood on the stage, his eyes wide, fists clashing with a thundering sound, the strong momentum intimidating all. Le Feng, Hu Yiba, and Cheng Yun all showed a slight smile. According to the plan, Yuan Beiting was the first to lead the charge. ¡°Big guy, just in time.¡± Chen Yu smiled faintly and floated onto the stage. Ever since merging with the mysterious heart, his physique and strength had been significantly enhanced. In most situations, including the previous battles, his strength had been deliberately restrained, not fully exerted. At this moment. His opponent was the ¡°First Hercules¡± of the outer sect, Yuan Beiting, who was truly endowed with Innate Divine Strength. Chen Yu genuinely wanted to know the difference between his Acquired Divine Power and Yuan Beiting¡¯s Innate Divine Strength. ¡°Let¡¯s see whose strength is greater!¡± Yuan Beiting¡¯s voice rumbled like thunder, as he slowly raised his fists, thick inner energy vibrating with a low hum. Mountain Opening Fist! A punch like a millstone slammed out, with fierce wind rushing forward, stirring up a wave of dust on the ground, carrying a heavy oppressive force. ¡°Good!¡± Chen Yu didn¡¯t fear but instead was delighted. His heart beat steadily within, and as he threw a punch, a surging force burst forth. As soon as his fist exerted force, a layer of copper sheen naturally appeared. Boom! The two forces collided fiercely, and the sheer strength caused the stage to tremble slightly. In an instant. Centered around the two of them, an invisible shockwave swept a few yards around. Everyone below the stage held their breath, shocked by the terrifying exchange of power, as if witnessing two iron bulls colliding. In terms of physique. Chen Yu, at his age, was already considered tall and robust; Yuan Beiting was half a head taller than the average person, resembling a giant ape. However, at the moment of their fists colliding, Yuan Beiting¡¯s body swayed, revealing a glimpse of astonishment. Step, step, step! Both Chen Yu and Yuan Beiting retreated a few steps. Yet, Chen Yu¡¯s breathing and steps appeared more stable. This scene astonished all the disciples. ¡°Chen Yu¡¯s strength reached this level? Surely Yuan Beiting didn¡¯t use his full power.¡± Wang Lingyun found it hard to accept. ¡°Hahaha! You managed to take a hit with seventy percent of my strength. I didn¡¯t expect to meet a match in strength.¡± Yuan Beiting laughed out loud. He was full of flush excitement, took a deep breath, his whole body¡¯s muscles expanded suddenly, birthing an even stronger explosive force. Mountain Opening Fist! Yuan Beiting¡¯s subsequent punches reached a new level of power. Chen Yu showed no fear, as his heart beat rhythmically within, erupting with power, his entire skeletal structure and flesh seemed to awaken, exuding astonishing strength. He hadn¡¯t advanced the Copper Statue Technique to the copper tendon level, as he wanted to explore the secrets of his heart. Bang, bang! Amid the repeated clashes, Chen Yu felt a refreshing comfort throughout his body, with a continuous outburst of force. In no time. The two on stage exchanged one hundred to two hundred blows, producing an awe-inspiring fight, with each hit causing a slight ground tremor illusion. Faintly, Chen Yu explored some techniques for using the mysterious heart through exertion. Combined with breathing, the mysterious heart could store power. For example, taking a deep breath to store energy could unleash a punch far beyond normal. Additionally, under external pressure and stimulation, the heart¡¯s rapid beating could instantly boost explosive strength. This instant boost was akin to when he annihilated the Bandit King with a punch, unleashing ¡°Condensed Fist Qi,¡± a high-level power beyond its class, a few days back. ¡°If this continues, Chen Yu¡¯s stamina and vitality will be greatly consumed.¡± Hu Yiba and Cheng Yun both smiled. However. Le Feng felt a vague unease in his heart, recalling the miracle of Chen Yu enduring fifteen minutes with the Bear King while at the Body Refining Stage. After two hundred moves. Chen Yu¡¯s breathing was steady and unhurried, while Yuan Beiting¡¯s forehead was already dotted with sweat. ¡°It seems the biggest advantage from the mysterious heart is not the strength, but its recovery in terms of physique, healing, and durability.¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. Even though Yuan Beiting had immense power, after exerting maximum strength with each punch, he was beginning to lack subsequent force. ¡°It¡¯s over.¡± Chen Yu suddenly murmured, activating the Copper Statue Technique. Buzz! A layer of metallic copper sheen coated his skin, outlining fluid sculpture-like copper muscle textures, causing his entire being to expand slightly. Instantly, an invisible physique aura brought a powerful pressure from the blood and energy. ¡°Transformed¡­ Does this guy also know some sinister art?¡± Yuan Beiting¡¯s breath halted as he looked at the drastically altered Chen Yu, his gaze slightly dazed. ¡°Copper Statue Technique!¡± The sect¡¯s high authorities and several elders expressed surprise. ¡°This kid¡¯s Copper Statue Technique has actually reached the copper tendon level, at least the initial copper tendons!¡± Elder Nangong and Elder Mao were taken aback. The two elders exchanged glances, appearing pleasantly surprised. With a ¡°bang,¡± Chen Yu¡¯s copper-patterned hand, like that of a copper statue buddha, punched Yuan Beiting, who lacked subsequent force, sending him flying several yards. ¡°Stop, stop¡­ The title of the First Hercules in the outer sect is yours.¡± Yuan Beiting hastily jumped off the stage. In the hard-hitting contest just now, the more he fought, the more disadvantaged he became, and Chen Yu¡¯s final punch in his transformed state truly stunned him. Below the stage. Le Feng, Hu Yiba, and Cheng Yun exchanged glances. ¡°As planned, I¡¯ll go first. He should have consumed some stamina and energy.¡± Cheng Yun nodded. After speaking. He proposed his challenge to Chen Yu to the referee. ¡°Chen Yu, you have just been challenged; you are allowed to postpone it by one match.¡± The referee inquired. ¡°Hmph, what difference does it make to postpone it by one match?¡± Wang Lingyun secretly sneered. Some quick battles concluded in just over a dozen moves. ¡°No need.¡± Chen Yu sneered, ¡°You guys want to challenge me? Then line up and come all at once, finish it in one go, save the trouble!¡± What! Yuan Beiting, Le Feng, and Cheng Yun¡¯s faces turned grim. This Chen Yu was truly arrogant. Knowing it was a wheel battle, yet he boldly told them to line up. On Cloud Sky Peak, in a corner. ¡°Brother Yu, this competition concerns your fate; how could you be reckless¡­¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s eyelashes trembled slightly, her beautiful and moving eyes flickered with traces of worry. For some reason, she harbored an intense hope: If the Chen Yu she had admired and relied on since childhood could enter the inner sect and pursue martial arts alongside her, how wonderful would life be? Clang! Boom! At this moment, the dual figures on stage exchanged a few rapid blows. With a ¡°clang,¡± a giant copper-made hand, as heavy as ten thousand pounds, directly knocked Cheng Yun¡¯s treasured sword away. How quick! Mu Xueqing, along with the nonchalant Seventh Prince beside her, was surprised. Below the stage, there was an uproar. Cheng Yun, ranked sixth in the outer sect, couldn¡¯t withstand even ten moves against Chen Yu. Chapter 50 - 0050 Paving the Way for You Chapter 50: Chapter 0050 Paving the Way for You Editor: Chrissy ¡°` The clash between Chen Yu and Cheng Yun was incredibly fast. In just a few breaths, the victor had been decided. ¡°How can this be?¡± Hu Yiba and Le Feng were astonished. Earlier, Chen Yu had exchanged over a hundred moves with Yuan Beiting, all head-on clashes, which seemed to have consumed a great deal of energy. Unexpectedly. ... As soon as Cheng Yun stepped onto the stage, before he could steady himself, Chen Yu defeated him with lightning speed. ¡°Too strong, I couldn¡¯t defend at all.¡± Cheng Yun walked off the stage with a bitter smile. He was completely convinced by his defeat. ¡°This guy must have held back during the fight with Yuan Beiting. If we weren¡¯t rivals, I would be somewhat in awe of his strength and spirit.¡± For the first time, Hu Yiba¡¯s fierce face showed a hint of solemnity, even respect. Although he was domineering in the sect, he also respected strong individuals. ¡°Hu Yiba, Junior Brother Yue. Who among you is next? To break into the top three, you have to get through me first.¡± Chen Yu still stood on the stage. Another fight? The disciples below were dumbfounded and incredulous. ¡°Brother Chen, I¡¯ll go.¡± A handsome young man with flowing long hair gracefully landed on the stage. Chen Yu versus Le Feng! The duel between the two instantly drew everyone¡¯s interest. One was a newly emerged outer sect genius, the other a dark horse shining like a comet. Le Feng stood on the stage, gazing at the unstoppable Chen Yu opposite him, feeling incredibly conflicted. ¡°Junior Brother Yue, before we fight, I want to thank you for the opportunities you gave me, the Iron Brown Bear battle, the outer sect trade meeting, and the Primordial Pearl Grass you gave me¡­¡± Chen Yu said sincerely. Even though at this moment they were competitors, and Le Feng had used some tactics, Chen Yu did not harbor resentment toward Le Feng. Reaching the top three not only came with rich rewards but also an opportunity akin to a carp leaping over the dragon gate. If one had the capability, who wouldn¡¯t vie for it? Le Feng had initiated a wheel battle against Chen Yu within the rules, which was a struggle for destiny. ¡°Thanks?¡± Le Feng murmured, contemplating those words. In his heart, Chen Yu silently said, ¡°Thank you for the Iron Brown Bear mission, for bringing me generous contribution points and Primordial Stones; thank you for the Bear King battle, and that manual Cloud Stepping, that improved my movement technique; also thanks for that piece of Primordial Pearl Grass, that hastened my Copper Skin Great Success advancement.¡± Each of these steps could have been crucial to Chen Yu achieving his current strength. The nuances in these details were not something outsiders could comprehend. Given Le Feng¡¯s intelligence, he could probably deduce what Chen Yu meant from the word of thanks. ¡°In the past, I admired your talent and strength, Junior Brother Yue. Today, I am honored for this ¡®destined battle.''¡± After speaking, Chen Yu silently channeled his inner energy through his fist technique. ¡°Cloud Stepping!¡± As their gazes crossed, the two swiftly moved. Swoosh! Swoosh! Two graceful, swift figures passed each other on the martial stage. Both of their attacks missed! ¡°An identical movement technique!¡± ¡°They both are using Cloud Stepping, at similar proficiency levels.¡± The disciples below were bewildered, watching this peculiar battle. On the stage. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Two figures with nearly identical footwork crossed paths as if someone was dancing with their reflection in the mirror. In several exchanges, neither had landed a hit. Cloud Evil Fist! Chen Yu broke the stalemate first, channeling the power of the mysterious heart, increasing his speed abruptly. Whoosh! He suddenly charged forward, throwing a punch enveloped in an eerie cloud of evil qi, the airflow burst with a loud noise. The invisible force of the evil qi momentarily stagnated Le Feng¡¯s blood and inner energy. Using the evil qi to augment himself and suppress the opponent. ¡ª This was the advantage of the Cloud Evil Fist as a branch of the sect¡¯s supreme cultivation technique. ¡°Soul Chasing Sword!¡± Le Feng wielded his remnant treasure sword, carving a long arc of cold light, leaving a trail of blurred sword shadows. At the same time, his movement technique combined uniquely with his sword technique. Clash! Boom! The sword and fist crossed paths in mid-air. In this, Le Feng¡¯s body drifted back a few steps. Hmm! Chen Yu was slightly surprised, that previous strike hadn¡¯t suppressed the opponent. After pondering briefly, he quickly realized that through clever coordination of swordsmanship and footwork, Le Feng had not directly clashed and even tried to counterattack. However, Chen Yu¡¯s punch carried menacing evil power, too strong. Le Feng¡¯s finesse wasn¡¯t smoothly executed. On the other side, Le Feng felt a numbness in his arm, his heart shivered. Even without a direct clash, he was at a disadvantage. Tingting! Boom! The two continuously exchanged dozens of blows on the martial stage, leaving the onlookers dazzled. In terms of movement technique, both had achieved Great Success in Cloud Stepping. However, Le Feng had practiced it longer, grasping its essence, making his movements more graceful and seamlessly coordinating with his swordsmanship. Chen Yu, in terms of grace and precision, was slightly inferior, but his physical advantage allowed him to surpass Le Feng in absolute speed. Copper Statue Technique! Cloud Evil Fist! Chen Yu¡¯s arm developed an antique copper pattern, reaching the copper muscle tier, elevating his fist technique and strength further. Clang Clang! In successive strikes, Chen Yu forced a confrontation, pushing Le Feng into retreat, his blood boiling. After fifty exchanges. Le Feng¡¯s hand holding the sword went numb, and with a clang, the remnant treasure sword fell to the ground. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, I lost.¡± Le Feng admitted his defeat with a face tinged with shame, gracefully stepping off the stage. He suddenly regretted having initiated a wheel battle strategy against Chen Yu. ¡°Hu Yiba!¡± Chen Yu looked at the fierce man with an alternating yin-yang hairstyle below the stage with a smile. Hu Yiba, an overlord in the outer sect and the fourth in the previous ranking, just missed entering the inner sect. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± Hu Yiba took a deep breath and solemnly said, ¡°Your strength and spirit impress me. If I am not wrong, your goal is no longer the top three.¡± ¡°Indeed, the first is my goal.¡± Chen Yu didn¡¯t deny it. Wow! The crowd erupted, and the disciples turned to Chen Yu with astonishment and excitement. Competing for the first place! This was perhaps the first time in this major competition that someone outside the Double Dragon Contention dared to openly aim for the top spot. If it were during the elimination rounds, everyone would have thought Chen Yu was overestimating himself. But now, Chen Yu had defeated Yuan Beiting, Cheng Yun, and Le Feng, three strong opponents, all with ease. If he smoothly defeated Hu Yiba next, it wouldn¡¯t be a challenge. Such power was terrifying. ¡°Haha, this is getting more interesting. This guy indeed has the qualification to challenge us.¡± Nangong Li snapped his folding fan. Duan Xiaolong looked serious, nodded at Chen Yu, and said, ¡°First place, another opponent.¡± The Double Dragon Contention acknowledged Chen Yu¡¯s strength. At this moment, The crowd erupted in excitement, all eyes fixed on the dark horse of the outer sect. He had passed challenge after challenge and was now in the top three; could he reach the first place? If he could, it would be a great miracle for the outer sect! ¡°You must succeed¡­¡± Mu Xueqing clenched her petite fists, seemingly returning to her childhood, remembering the brave boy who stood beside her, facing challenges. ¡°Brother Yu, if you succeed, perhaps I can persuade my parents to support us!¡± A hint of moisture appeared in Mu Xueqing¡¯s bright eyes. In her heart, hope ignited. Previously, she had made a significant decision to sever ties with Chen Yu, largely due to family and parental pressure. ¡°Chen Yu.¡± Hu Yiba laughed at himself and said, ¡°You are indeed aiming for the top. Our previous actions were indeed unworthy, falling short. I am deeply ashamed and have no intention to fight against you¡ªinstead, I will pave the way for you!¡± Pave the way? Chen Yu was taken aback. ¡°I challenge the first place, Duan Xiaolong!¡± Hu Yiba took a deep breath and pointed his Overlord Halberd at the first name on the array board. Challenging Duan Xiaolong! The scene buzzed again, as everyone looked at Hu Yiba in utter surprise. Chen Yu was also astonished. Paving the way for you? Hu Yiba, the tyrant of the outer sect, actually decided to do this. ¡°Good.¡± Duan Xiaolong¡¯s expression remained calm, and with a flicker, he landed on the martial stage. Chen Yu, looking peculiar, had to step down from the stage. On the stage. Duan Xiaolong and Hu Yiba were about to engage in a battle. ¡°Overlord¡¯s Returnless!¡± Hu Yiba swung his Overlord Halberd, sweeping forth with tremendous force and thick inner energy, his moves exuding an air of boldness and heroism. Below the stage, Chen Yu, Le Feng, and others were moved. In terms of strength and thick inner energy, Hu Yiba was even above Le Feng, and the Overlord Halberd in his hand was a half-precious artifact. ¡°You are worthy of my blade.¡± Duan Xiaolong¡¯s ancient saber in his hand vibrated slightly, its blade gleaming with light, faint electric sounds intermingling. Before the blade even struck, everyone present felt the oppressive force of a great tidal wave descending. ¡°This oppressive feeling is akin to the Organ Refining Stage¡­¡± The disciples were speechless in astonishment. This was the first time Duan Xiaolong had drawn his blade since entering the competition. As the blade cleaved through, dragging a shadow of blade light, one could vaguely see a dazzling blade gleam in the violent airflow, flashing in an instant. A faint rumble resounded in the air. Clang~ The enormous weight of the Overlord Halberd clashed head-on with the thunderous blade in mid-air. The disciples only felt their blood surge and their minds shaken. ¡°That blade!¡± Hu Yiba was shocked, retreating several steps, his arm numb. Duan Xiaolong held his ancient saber steady; however, Hu Yiba¡¯s clothing was somewhat torn and ripped. ¡°Overlord¡¯s Wild Dance!¡± A hint of madness appeared in Hu Yiba¡¯s eyes as his Overlord Halberd roared furiously, swirling a cyclone of halberd shadows, almost creating a small whirlwind. Clang Clang Clang! In an instant, the Overlord Halberd and the ancient saber collided several times mid-air. Zzzzz! In the final blow, the saber in Duan Xiaolong¡¯s hand gleamed like lightning, crackling with a supernatural power. Clang Chhh¡ª The terrifying blade slashed the Overlord Halberd, sparks flying, cutting a half-inch gap. Ah! Hu Yiba spat blood, his body retreating several yards, leaving blood traces and burned marks on his shoulder. ¡°That blade seemed to carry thunder and lightning, beyond ordinary martial arts¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face grew serious. Duan Xiaolong¡¯s fearsome reputation as the top combatant of the outer sect was even more terrifying than expected. It¡¯s likely that even some lesser Organ Refining Stages might not be his match! ¡°Thunder Blade!¡± ¡°This lad has almost perfected the Thunder Blade technique, such understanding, even in the inner sect, is rare.¡± On the stage, some high-ranking sect members expressed their surprise. ¡°Chen Yu, I can only do this much.¡± Hu Yiba staggered off the stage. Chen Yu felt his battle intent surge within, sensing the mysterious heart within him eagerly thumping faster. He was about to step onto the stage for a challenge when, ¡°Hold on.¡± a familiar voice called out. Chen Yu turned to see Le Feng speaking. ¡°I still have one challenge opportunity, I challenge the first rank, Nangong Li!¡± Le Feng ascended the stage. Huh? Nangong Li was taken aback, his body revolving in the air, landing gently on the stage. ¡°What is Le Feng up to¡­¡± Chen Yu was startled, a bit surprised. ¡°Brother Chen, had I known you had the strength to strive for first, I wouldn¡¯t have used such methods. Please consider this my compensation.¡± Le Feng silently took the stage, his long hair flowing, facing Nangong Li, the genius of the outer sect, in the wind. ¡°` Chapter 51 - 0051 Battle Nangong Li Chapter 51: Chapter 0051 Battle Nangong Li Editor: Chrissy ¡°` Le Feng and Hu Yiba shared the same thought. Since they couldn¡¯t contend for the top three, they might as well do Chen Yu a favor or alleviate some guilt in their hearts. Onstage. Nangong Li casually said, ¡°You¡¯re Le Feng? In terms of overall strength, you¡¯re indeed not bad. I also understand your intention, trying to probe my capabilities?¡± Le Feng was taken aback. Nangong Li was so direct, unmasking his intent. Precisely. ... He thought the same as Hu Yiba, intending to gauge the top outsider disciple¡¯s capabilities. Hu Yiba seemed to have succeeded, and now it was his turn. ¡°Then as you wish.¡± Nangong Li¡¯s lips curled up, looking generous. Cloud Stepping! Le Feng held his treasure weapon, a broken sword, which melded with his steps, like a residual arc in the night sky, swooping straight at Nangong Li. Swish! Nangong Li¡¯s figure flickered, trailing a few afterimages, as he crossed paths with Le Feng several times. ¡°What an exquisite movement technique!¡± ¡°This Nangong Li, even while moving leisurely, has a movement technique slightly superior to Le Feng.¡± The group of disciples had their eyes wide open. Le Feng¡¯s Cloud Stepping met a superior movement technique for the first time. Of course, Nangong Li¡¯s movement technique only surpassed his by a bit. If steady and meticulous, it wouldn¡¯t be a fatal gap. Primordial Gang Fan! The folding fan in Nangong Li¡¯s hand suddenly swept up a gust of fan shadows with a peculiar force, condensing the winds into a single mass, devoid of any noise except a deep howl. Clang! Snap! The fierce and wondrous power on that folding fan deflected Le Feng¡¯s sword, instantly putting him at a disadvantage. Le Feng gritted his teeth, pushing his movement and sword techniques to their limits, using all his lifelong skills, striving not for victory but for balance. In an instant. Le Feng was suppressed by more than a dozen moves, his breathing rapid, fully at a disadvantage. Offstage. Chen Yu watched the battle intently, frowning slightly. So far, Nangong Li¡¯s attacks were casual, obviously not exerting his full strength. ¡°Brother Yu.¡± A soft, familiar voice sounded in his ear. Hmm? Chen Yu¡¯s heart skipped a beat when he saw a bright young girl akin to the morning dew, standing before him. Her waterfall-like black hair, her pure and delicate face, bright as fresh snow, was enough to amaze any peer for a brief moment. ¡°Xueqing? You are¡­¡± Chen Yu was greatly surprised. ¡°Brother Yu, you¡¯ve been in continuous battles earlier, with considerable exertion. I¡¯m afraid Le Feng can¡¯t hold for a moment. Quickly take this superior ¡®Replenishing Qi Pill.''¡± The girl held out her delicate hand, producing a crystalline pill, with a bit of hope in her eyes. ¡°What is this all about¡­¡± Chen Yu felt a bit strange, not understanding the situation. In his mind, the emotional traces belonging to Mu Xueqing had long been fading little by little. The path of martial arts, reaching the peak of the sect, was what he aspired to most now. ¡°Even if we¡¯re mere friends, can¡¯t I help you?¡± The girl smiled radiantly, as if reminiscing about Chen Yu¡¯s past wooden nature. ¡°Alright.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s thoughts raced, and he accepted the precious superior Replenishing Qi Pill. He suddenly thought that it was best to avoid exposing his terrifying recovery ability to prevent arousing more suspicion. This Replenishing Qi Pill could just appropriately conceal that. If it were just increased strength, he could claim it was due to consuming some kind of Spirit Fruit, transforming his physique and greatly enhancing his power. Similar opportunities weren¡¯t unheard of in the sect¡¯s world. If the multitude of peculiarities, like immense strength, amazing recovery, monstrous self-healing, and body technique talent were all exposed, it could spell trouble. At least, until he became powerful, it was best not to reveal them. ¡°Brother Yu, you should strive to become an Inner Sect Disciple¡­¡± Mu Xueqing clenched her small fists, seemingly caring more than Chen Yu himself. ¡°Mm.¡± Chen Yu nodded, taking the superior Replenishing Qi Pill. As soon as the pill hit his stomach, Chen Yu felt a heart tremor. A bizarre suction drew the pill¡¯s force immediately. In a flash. An overwhelming sense of fulfillment spread throughout Chen Yu¡¯s body. Almost instantly, under the mysterious heart¡¯s impetus, Chen Yu¡¯s body absorbed the entire medicinal power of the spiritual medicine. Chen Yu felt his essence, spirit, and especially his inner energy reach an unprecedented peak. ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll return the favor when I can.¡± Chen Yu took another look at Mu Xueqing, and the girl¡¯s face blushed instantly, adding a hint of bright charm. This scene, however, made not far away Wang Lingyun gnash his teeth in jealousy. He never would have imagined that not only could Chen Yu secure a place in the top three, but he might even contend for the first. Le Feng and Hu Yiba were willing to pave the way for him. The so-called top beauty among the outsider disciples, Mu Xueqing, personally delivered a precious Replenishing Qi Pill to him. If! If he could seize the first place, wouldn¡¯t that mean rewards, beauty, status¡­ everything at his fingertips? In the mountain¡¯s corner. ¡°Why is my heart filled with such sour unwillingness? Could it be I¡¯ve truly grown fond of this girl?¡± The Seventh Prince murmured in his heart. He stared at the lovely, modest girl who was like a budding peony, feeling an urge to hold her and fulfill all wishes at that moment. But! The girl¡¯s charming shyness and care were directed at another. Suddenly. The Seventh Prince¡¯s face turned serious. His nonchalant expression vanished, as if deciding something. Just then. A change occurred in the battle onstage. ¡°Heh, heh¡­ warm-up over. Since the start of this competition, you are the first who can engage me to this extent.¡± Nangong Li¡¯s form paused. Opposite him, Le Feng was already heavily breathing, sweat seeping from his forehead. The crowd was shocked. How could so little time have passed and yet Nangong Li, lightly, forced Le Feng to this state? This was still a warm-up? Just stretching? ¡°Are you ready?¡± Nangong Li stepped forward, leisurely walking toward Le Feng. Le Feng realized something. Yet, as soon as he moved, a strange, urgent, and lengthy sound struck his brain. In an instant. Le Feng¡¯s form shuddered, almost unable to stand. ¡°Mental secret technique¡ªSoul Capturing.¡± Nangong Li¡¯s lips moved oddly, producing waves of long and urgent sounds. And the force of those sound waves, reaching the ears of the nearby disciples, left them feeling restless and their blood in turmoil. ¡°This sound¡­¡± Chen Yu suddenly recalled the past encounter with the Honghu Three Killers. Among them, one of the killers used a peculiar flute to produce strange sound waves, but it was no simple sonic attack. It involved the mental domain. And now, Nangong Li, without relying on any tool, had unleashed the Soul Capturing Sound, its power far exceeding that of the past Three Killers. Le Feng felt his mind quake, his senses chaotic, as a buzzing engulfed his mind. Pomph! Snap! Nangong Li waved his folding fan, the fan wind fiercely blowing, thrusting him one yard away. With a clang, his treasured sword fell to the ground. Le Feng lost the match! The audience fell into a silent stillness, their faces filled with shock. Nangong Li¡¯s mental secret technique was indeed eerie, hard to defend against! ¡°Your strength could only make my mental secret skill half effective.¡± Nangong Li shook his head and said. The disciples below were shocked beyond disbelief. ¡°Brother Chen, I¡¯ve done my best to this point.¡± Le Feng smiled bitterly. Against Nangong Li, the top genius of the outer sect, his talent fell short. Of course, it wasn¡¯t just talent; Nangong Li¡¯s background was more illustrious, with a Sect Elder supporting him. ¡°Come on, Chen Yu. Let¡¯s see if you have the capability to make me use my full power.¡± Nangong Li won a match, composed and relaxed. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Yu soared with astonishing speed, leaping to the stage. ¡°Be careful, Brother Yu. Dealing with mental secret techniques, it¡¯s crucial to stay steadfast and counter with your own will.¡± Mu Xueqing advised. Onstage. Chen Yu accumulated his inner energy. His heart beat slowly and powerfully, as if waiting for something. ¡°You¡¯re not going to attack? If my full mental secret technique is unleashed, you might not get the chance¡­¡± Nangong Li slowly said. ¡°Wait until you recover your energy, winning fair and square. I don¡¯t want to leave room for talk of a relay battle.¡± Chen Yu said calmly. Nangong Li: ¡°¡­¡± This was the first time since the start of the competition someone dared to act so proud in front of him. ¡°While Le Feng and Hu Yiba kindly help me strive for first, I prefer to rely on my own true strength, without any external forces.¡± Chen Yu said blandly. Upon hearing this, some disciples present showed their respect. Some high-ranking sect members displayed approval. Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation journey had always been step by step, solid and unwavering. To take first place, he wished to do it that way as well. ¡°Well said! However, you just fought three matches. It¡¯s even between us.¡± Nangong Li played slyly, suddenly striking. Swish! Thud! Snap! His form moved toward Chen Yu with a speed far surpassing what he used against Le Feng, the folding fan unleashed a flurry of condensed fan shadows, the wind gathering intensely. So fast! The disciples below could not discern his movement¡¯s trajectory. ¡°Nangong Li, when sparring with me, retained speed.¡± Le Feng was stupefied for a moment. Nangong Li was truly profound and unpredictable, completely unsure of how much strength he still hid. Cloud Stepping! Another figure leaped like a sudden flying leopard, evading Nangong Li¡¯s strike. Huh! Nangong Li¡¯s fan strike missed, catching him by surprise. ¡°What! This guy also conserved speed, a bit faster than before.¡± Cheng Yun looked depressed, feeling quite devastated. Everyone watching was greatly excited, seriously examining the duel on stage between the two. Swish! Swish! The two figures on stage crossed paths several times in an instant, surprisingly even. Thump! Thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart raced, and his body¡¯s speed truly exploded. ¡°What kind of monster is he? In absolute speed, he slightly surpasses me. If not for my superior movement technique¡­¡± Nangong Li was secretly shocked. He practiced a high-level movement technique, superior to Cloud Stepping. Cloud Evil Fist! Suddenly, Chen Yu took a deep breath, swinging out a punch with surging Cloud Evil inner energy. As the fierce wind roared, a shadowy evil cloud faintly appeared. Bronze Hand! His arm was coated with a layer of metallic bronze sheen, displaying ancient bronze patterns, resembling a strike from a Buddha. Primordial Gang Fan! Nangong Li swung the fan, the condensed fan wind shadows clashing with the evil cloud shadows. Boom! Blast! At the collision site, a shallow pit several feet wide was blown open on the tough martial stage, which was harder than steel. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the strong gust of wind, the two figures parted. Thud! Thud! Thud! Among them, Nangong Li, holding the folding fan, coughed a few times, retreating a few steps in a slightly disheveled state. Chen Yu retreated one step, his face slightly flushed. The many onlookers below held their breath, keeping their eyes on the two. ¡°Very well. You¡¯re the first to slightly suppress me in direct combat.¡± Nangong Li¡¯s face darkened. ¡°However, you will next face the full force of my mental secret technique.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Nangong Li stepped toward Chen Yu. ¡°Mental secret technique¡ªSoul Capturing!¡± A long, piercing sound resonated in Chen Yu¡¯s mind, the buzzing sound vibrating, causing a tremor in his mind. ¡°` Chapter 52 - 0052 Competition for First Place Chapter 52: Chapter 0052 Competition for First Place Editor: Chrissy ¡°` ¡°Spiritual Secret Technique¡ªSoul Command!¡± A long, urgent sound of alarm reverberated throughout the arena, a bizarre spiritual force surging toward Chen Yu. At that moment. All the disciples in the audience felt dizzy, their minds trembling. Chen Yu¡¯s mind buzzed incessantly, a panicked force causing his consciousness to shake, the scene before him to waver, and his qi and blood to become restless. ... Thump! Thump! At his heart, a firm and powerful beat. Chen Yu took a light breath, steadying his blood and body. ¡°Eh!¡± Nangong Li clearly noticed that Chen Yu¡¯s resistance to the spiritual secret technique was stronger than Le Feng¡¯s earlier. The main demonstration was Chen Yu¡¯s strong control over his body, unaffected by qi and blood disturbances. Unlike Le Feng and others, whose bodies shivered suddenly when facing the secret technique. Copper Statue Technique! Chen Yu¡¯s body suddenly swelled a circle, as if draped in a metallic sheen of copper armor. ¡°Your body is strong, but your mind is inescapable.¡± Nangong Li confidently remarked. Soul Command was not an ordinary sonic attack; it contained interference from spiritual power. Buzz! Chen Yu¡¯s mind trembled with panic, despite controlling his body, unable to exert even five-tenths of his full strength. ¡°Defeat!¡± Nangong Li¡¯s figure flickered, the folding fan in his hand sweeping toward Chen Yu. ¡°Break for me!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart pounded violently, heavy as a mountain, his qi and blood within like a furious torrent. Especially his Cloud Evil Qi, at this moment, seemed to burn and boil violently, exuding an unruly, domineering ferocity that looked down on everything. Whoosh! A tumultuous gale of evil qi surged around Chen Yu, a layer of fierce blue-black patterns covering his skin. In his eyes, a ruthless dominance as if overlooking the world like a supreme demon. ¡°Ha!¡± A roar that shook the clouds and peaks rose to the sky, the howling wind of evil qi roaring. That shocking howl seemed like a peerless demon awakening. Stomp! Stomp! Stomp! Nangong Li was taken aback, retreating several steps, his qi and blood churning from the force of that voice, his eardrums nearly bleeding. The howl of soaring evil qi directly overwhelmed his spiritual secret technique. Even. Nangong Li¡¯s spiritual secret technique almost backfired, his face alternating red and white, staring at the man surrounded by the gale of evil qi like a fierce demon. ¡°This voice seems to have grasped some true meaning of the ¡®Cloud Evil Fist.''¡± Several sect elders were moved. That roar contained an amazing evil qi that swept over the spiritual level. ¡°Heh heh, practitioners of the ¡®Cloud Evil Fist¡¯ accumulate evil qi through slaughter, their spiritual consciousness imbued with vicious qi, which can cause them to lose control, but simultaneously, it also makes them a fierce demon that resists external spiritual attacks.¡± Elder Mao, his face red, revealed a hint of a smile. At that moment. A terrifying ruthless aura burst forth from Chen Yu¡¯s eyes, cold and grim. ¡°What a frightening gaze!¡± Some disciples on the stage, meeting his eyes, felt a chill creep through them. That was an evil qi from the spiritual level, a spiritual power generated through numerous battles and the accumulation of evil qi. This fearsome evil qi nearly caused Nangong Li¡¯s spiritual secret technique to backfire. ¡°The ¡®Cloud Evil Fist¡¯ is just the introductory branch of the ¡®Yuan Sha Divine Skill,¡¯ how can it have such terrifying power of evil qi.¡± The white-bearded Elder Nangong was somewhat unable to accept this. He was mainly worried that his grandson, Nangong Li, would suffer. ¡°Haha! You might not know, the ¡®Cloud Evil Fist¡¯ is actually the original introductory chapter of the ¡®Yuan Sha Divine Skill.¡¯ Few know this secret.¡± Old Man Mao laughed. ¡°What!¡± Not only Elder Nangong, but several nearby senior members were also greatly surprised. Elder Mao explained, ¡°The sect¡¯s ¡®Yuan Sha Divine Skill¡¯ is an ancient cultivation technique with a long legacy. Its introductory chapter is extremely challenging and perilous; generally, seven or eight out of ten people who practice it end up losing control. Later, a sect ancestor modified the introductory chapter to make it more suitable for common physiques. Gradually, the version of ¡®Yuan Sha Divine Skill¡¯ we have today is an improved version. The original chapter was separated and gradually forgotten, known as ¡®Cloud Evil Fist.''¡± Upon hearing this hidden truth, several sect experts were utterly amazed. ¡°So.¡± Elder Mao summarized, ¡°The ¡®Cloud Evil Fist¡¯ that Chen Yu practices is the original introduction! Its strength is more powerful, more tyrannical; the drawback is it¡¯s extremely dangerous, with high demands on physique and mind. It¡¯s uncertain if Chen Yu continues to cultivate the ¡®Yuan Sha Divine Skill¡¯, whether he¡¯ll differ from others.¡± So that¡¯s it! Several sect elders came to an epiphany. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No wonder Chen Yu before them exuded such potent and violent ferocity. At that moment. On the stage, Nangong Li calmed his qi and blood. ¡°You¡¯re strong. To break through my spiritual secret technique so forcefully and directly. But next¡­¡± Nangong Li said solemnly, then smiled enigmatically. Suddenly. His entire body stilled, exuding a strange and mystifying spiritual aura. ¡°Spiritual Secret Technique¡ªPhantom Eye!¡± His pupils rippled with wave-like circles, layer upon layer of extending rings, seemingly reaching an endless abyss. Thunk! Chen Yu¡¯s step faltered, the instant he met the other¡¯s gaze, the scene before him flickered. The martial stage in front of his eyes vanished. The surroundings transformed into a sea of lava and fire, a giant flame figure appeared ahead of him, while he himself became as insignificant as an ant. ¡°What is this!¡± ¡°What kind of sorcery is this!¡± The crowd present cried out, seeing Chen Yu suddenly standing frozen and vacant. Even the high-level figures of the sect present couldn¡¯t help but lose their poise. ¡°A bloodline pupil technique? How can this be!¡± ¡°Your Nangong Family seems to lack a ¡®Bloodline Pupil¡¯ inheritance, don¡¯t you?¡± Several sect elders all turned their gaze toward the white-bearded Elder Nangong. ¡°Heh, if my grandson had the legendary ¡®Bloodline Pupil,¡¯ he wouldn¡¯t be languishing in the little Yunyue Sect. This ¡®Phantom Eye¡¯ secret technique employs the rare ¡®Green-eyed Fox Demon¡¯s¡¯ eye essence blood to concoct a special spiritual liquid, applying it to the pupils to amplify the spiritual technique. To some extent, it allows rough use of simplified pupil techniques, but it is not a true bloodline pupil technique.¡± The white-bearded Elder Nangong spoke with a hint of pride. ¡°Sigh, your Nangong Family has such profound resources, to possess the formula for this spiritual liquid, and to lavishly use ¡®Green-Eyed Demon Fox¡¯s¡¯ eye essence blood. Even if a few Qi Transformation Innate experts were dispatched, they might not capture it.¡± ¡°Indeed, if that ¡®Green-eyed Fox Demon¡¯ could be tamed, it would serve a strategic purpose.¡± Several elders marveled at the Nangong Family¡¯s extravagance. ¡°Uh¡­ you misunderstand. With our Nangong Family¡¯s strength, we don¡¯t have the capability to hunt such a demon fox. It was merely a fortuitous opportunity, acquiring a couple of the fox¡¯s parts at an auction in a neighboring country.¡± The white-bearded old man rolled his eyes. Understanding the reason, the elders¡¯ gazes fixed once again on the stage. It must be said, Nangong Li¡¯s ¡°Phantom Eye¡± secret technique was incredibly powerful. Just a glance could plunge Chen Yu into illusions and delusions. ¡°Brother Yu¡¯s luck is too unfortunate, facing such an opponent.¡± Mu Xueqing sighed softly. ¡°The Nangong Family¡¯s heritage is so ancient that even our Imperial Family must offer some respect. If Nangong Li wanted to enter the inner sect, I fear he¡¯d already have done so.¡± The Seventh Prince said with a faint smile. He secretly rejoiced that the unstoppable Chen Yu was facing such a formidable opponent. ¡°To make me use the ¡®Phantom Eye¡¯ secret technique, your defeat today won¡¯t be without honor.¡± Nangong Li smiled faintly. With those words. He continued to employ the ¡°Phantom Eye¡± secret technique while approaching Chen Yu. Due to the need to maintain the spiritual secret technique, he couldn¡¯t unleash his full power. At the same moment. Chen Yu¡¯s vision was filled with various illusions and misconceptions, his mind entrapped within. Thump, thump, thump. However, the strong pulse at his heart, steady and clear, allowed him to grasp his body and external senses. ¡°Break for me!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s fists clenched tightly, the fierce evil qi surging over him, yet he couldn¡¯t escape the illusions. ¡°Such strong resistance!¡± Nangong Li¡¯s body froze, sensing Chen Yu¡¯s struggle, waves of evil qi rushing at him. Fortunately. His Phantom Eye secret technique, bolstered with Green Eyes Essence Blood, utilized illusory power, which was difficult to dispel by brute force. Whoosh! Nangong Li¡¯s folding fan struck toward Chen Yu¡¯s shoulder. At that instant. All the disciples in the arena held their breath. This was the moment that would decide victory, even the competition for the first place. What? Amidst all the illusionary scenes, Chen Yu, due to his control over his body, sensed the incoming attack. Thump, thump, thump, thump! His heartbeats grew fiercer and more urgent, like a heavy drum of war. In an instant. Chen Yu felt the entire Cloud Evil Qi within him surging like a furious wave, and a startling force erupted from within, invigorating his consciousness. ¡°This feeling¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes suddenly brightened, the illusions before him vanished. Suddenly, he entered the powerful state he had when he unleashed ¡°Fist Force Condensing Evil.¡± Whoosh! But Nangong Li¡¯s fan was already coming close, leaving no space to dodge. ¡°Copper Statue Technique!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s body suddenly expanded, coated in rustic metallic copper patterns, even glimmering with a faint sheen, his whole being resembling a towering statue exuding an aura of majesty. ¡°Is that!¡± Nangong Li felt an overwhelming pressure bearing down on him, his qi and blood stalling. ¡°Too late, unfortunately.¡± Nangong Li smirked, adding more inner strength to his fan, striking Chen Yu. Clang! The wind condensed by the fan struck the golden-bronzed arm, producing a resonant clang of metal. Chen Yu¡¯s form wavered, then stood as firm as a statue, unscathed. ¡°What!¡± Nangong Li felt the tremor in his arm, his fan seemingly striking a statue, it couldn¡¯t shake Chen Yu. ¡°Is this your attack?¡± Chen Yu stood motionless. ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡­ Copper Muscle Minor Achievement!¡± In the distance, Elder Mao and Elder Nangong exclaimed. Chen Yu¡¯s Copper Statue Technique had not only reached the Copper Muscle stage but also achieved Minor Completion! This meant that attacks at the Meridian Passage Stage were basically meaningless to him. ¡°This¡­ this is impossible!¡± Nangong Li was stunned speechless, thinking he must be experiencing an illusion. He couldn¡¯t believe it. Primordial Gang Fan! Nangong Li¡¯s fan swung again, powerful fist of wind shadows aiming for Chen Yu¡¯s head. Copper Head! Chen Yu didn¡¯t dodge, the ancient copper patterns on his head shone, ¡°bang¡± as it collided directly with Nangong Li¡¯s arm and fan. At that moment. The extraordinary power triggered by his heartbeat surged forth, nearly twice the usual strength! ¡°Boom!¡± Nangong Li, along with his fan, was sent flying five or six yards, his arm nearly breaking with a crack. That scene shocked the entire arena, rendering all the disciples dumbstruck. ¡°` Chapter 53 - 0053: Reaching the Summit (Please Collect and Recommend) Chapter 53: Chapter 0053: Reaching the Summit (Please Collect and Recommend) Editor: Chrissy The entire Cloud Sky Peak fell into a sudden dead silence. The scene froze on the shocking moment when Nangong Li was headbutted and sent flying by Chen Yu. Fierce, domineering, savage, violent. No words were enough to describe the impact of the scene before them. The opponent was Nangong Li, the number one genius of the outer sect, who had integrated Green Eyes Essence Blood and mastered the inscrutable secret technique of the Strange Eyes. After the deathly silence, there was an uproar. ... ¡°Nangong Li actually lost!¡± ¡°This Chen Yu, could he be a beast in human skin? So ferocious.¡± Many disciples gasped. Numerous eyes landed on Chen Yu, carrying a kind of inhuman fear and dread. ¡°Li¡¯er!¡± Elder Nangong Bai Xu called out softly. Swish! In the blink of an eye, Elder Bai Xu¡¯s figure flashed, and he floated in the air without his feet touching the ground, landing on the martial stage in a few steps. ¡°Void Crossing!¡± This technique, akin to flying, made all the disciples look up in awe and admiration. ¡°Grandfather.¡± Nangong Li, full of shame, was helped down from the stage by Elder Bai Xu and treated with precious Bone Healing Spirit Ointment. Chen Yu, with the poise of a victor, walked off the martial stage. There was a hint of recollection and contemplation on his face. In the critical moment just now, he had once again triggered a certain power from his mysterious heart, causing his body strength, speed, and other aspects to surge. Chen Yu called this state the ¡°Burst Method.¡± This Burst Method had been experienced three times in total. The first time, he slashed off Blood-Handed Bald¡¯s arm with a single sword mid-air, breaking through speed limitations. The second time, he punched with Killing Aura, nearly killing the Bandit King instantly. Just now, had he fully exerted the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist,¡± he might have been able to produce ¡°Killing Aura,¡± but it could have killed Nangong Li in an instant. Chen Yu only used the Copper Statue Technique to defeat his enemy. The third time was just now. Gradually, Chen Yu started to grasp some of the tricks and might be able to control this method actively in the future. Of course, After the Burst Method, depending on its duration, he would fall into some degree of weakness. This time, Chen Yu¡¯s Burst Method was likewise short, and the feeling of weakness wasn¡¯t intense. However. His next opponent was Duan Xiaolong, the number one combat force of the outer sect, so he had to be careful and fight again after recovering. ¡°Brother Yu.¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s pretty face was radiant with delight and joy. Chen Yu actually won! When Nangong Li used the ¡°Strange Eyes¡± secret technique, she had lost all hope. Unexpectedly, Chen Yu managed to reverse the situation dramatically in the end. At this moment, she was overwhelmed with unprecedented happiness and excitement. ¡°Brother Yu, I have another Replenishing Qi Pill here.¡± Mu Xueqing handed over another pill. ¡°Yes, I will return them to you together.¡± Chen Yu nodded; he didn¡¯t want to owe Mu Xueqing any favors. ¡°No need, your victory is more important than anything¡­¡± Mu Xueqing blushed, joy spreading across her face. And this scene caused a subtle pain in the heart of the Seventh Prince behind her. In the pavilion. Fairy Xia Yu noticed this scene, frowning slightly. ¡°Junior Sister Xia, your female disciple certainly has someone she likes. A Top Grade Rejuvenation Pill isn¡¯t cheap.¡± An elder teased. ¡°Hmph! This Chen Yu is only a Half Spirit Body. Even if his strength is decent for now, how can he be worthy of Xueqing?¡± Fairy Xia Yu snorted softly. ¡°Half Spirit Body?¡± ¡°This boy simultaneously studied Copper Statue Technique and Cloud Evil Fist to such a level, and he¡¯s actually a Half Spirit Body?¡± Some sect elders who didn¡¯t know the inside story were greatly surprised Followed by a series of sighs. ¡°Originally, I planned to accept this boy as a disciple and give him a spot.¡± ¡°What a pity, what a pity.¡± ¡­ After defeating Nangong Li, Chen Yu temporarily rested. The medicinal power of the second ¡°Replenishing Qi Pill¡± was instantly absorbed by his body under his powerful heart¡¯s influence. Meanwhile, another battle started on stage. A man and a woman clashed fiercely on the martial stage. ¡°Hu Yiba and Tong Yuling.¡± Chen Yu showed slight surprise, not expecting these two to cross paths. Hu Yiba wielded the Overlord Halberd, swinging it with power and ferocity, relentless in his might and aggression. Chen Yu¡¯s Copper Statue Technique, if not pushed to Copper Muscle level, might not withstand such force. And Tong Yuling, with her Soft Sword, wielded it with a torrent-like burst of incredible internal energy, and the sword¡¯s edge occasionally shimmered with a blood-red glow. In terms of internal energy¡¯s intensity and depth, Tong Yuling surprisingly suppressed Hu Yiba. Furthermore, Tong Yuling¡¯s martial arts foundation was not lacking. Her Soft Sword was nimble and tricky, matching Hu Yiba move for move. They exchanged at least a hundred to two hundred moves. Finally, it was Tong Yuling who emerged victorious, as the offensive of her Soft Sword grew increasingly fierce, as if her internal energy was inexhaustible. ¡°You won.¡± Hu Yiba admitted defeat, casting a deep look at Tong Yuling. This woman, aside from Chen Yu, was the most astonishing participant in this competition. After the two determined a victor, a much-anticipated peak showdown finally began. Chen Yu and Duan Xiaolong stepped onto the martial stage in perfect synch, their eyes meeting with fierce winds sweeping around them. ¡°This is the battle for the top.¡± A crowd of disciples was full of anticipation. After defeating Nangong Li, Chen Yu was only half a step away from reaching the summit. ¡°Unexpectedly, before entering the inner sect, I encountered an opponent like you.¡± Duan Xiaolong¡¯s rugged face showed a hint of expectation. His deep-set eyes were calm and confident, even having witnessed Chen Yu¡¯s previous victories. This was the will of a strong man! Chen Yu was sure he had met an opponent with an extremely powerful will. This Duan Xiaolong was likely even more terrifying than Nangong Li. Cloud Evil Fist! Copper Statue Technique! Chen Yu swung his copper fist fiercely, the punch echoing as an evil qi dark cloud emerged, a turbulent dark wind swirling, its power nearly reaching the Organ Refining Stage. Thunder Blade! It was Duan Xiaolong¡¯s second time unsheathing his blade since entering the competition. The ancient, plain blade trailed a blur of blade light, the faint sound of thunder resonating in the ears. Schlunk! Within the blur of blade light, a dazzling blade glow appeared, triggering a supernatural scene of thunderous gusts, slashing toward Chen Yu in an instant. At once, the Evil Qi Dark Cloud punch and the Thunder Gale blade intertwined. Boom! The wind tore the clouds asunder on the spot, thunder roared, and the airwaves and dust formed gray mini-whirlwinds, enveloping their figures. ¡°This is practically a battle at the Organ Refining Stage level.¡± ¡°The levels of martial arts from both have likely surpassed the usual Organ Refining Stage.¡± Disciples below watched, eyes wide open in astonishment. In that swirling dust and airwaves, their blurred figures clashed, thrilling and spectacular. The two in the clash became serious. Among them, Chen Yu¡¯s clothes were torn in several places, disheveled. He pushed the Cloud Evil Fist to its limit with continuous punches. Copper Statue Technique was further pushed from Initial Copper Muscle to Copper Muscle Minor Achievement. Even so, He still couldn¡¯t gain the slightest advantage. One must know, the previous Nangong Yu, in face-to-face confrontation, was slightly inferior to him. ¡°Good, good, good! No matter the outcome today, let¡¯s fight to our heart¡¯s content.¡± Duan Xiaolong shouted long and loud, his fighting spirit soaring. In that voice lay an unyielding, powerful conviction. ¡°Then let¡¯s fight to the fullest!¡± There was a hint of madness on Chen Yu¡¯s face, a fierce evil qi radiating from him. Each punch brought forth a Killing Aura Fist Shadow, growing more ferocious as he fought. Meanwhile, the thunder on Duan Xiaolong¡¯s antique blade grew louder. Boom! Whoosh! Suddenly, heavy rain fell from the sky. ¡°It¡¯s raining.¡± Under the martial stage, everyone exclaimed. However, the vast majority couldn¡¯t care less about the rain. They kept their eyes glued to the battle on stage. In the curtain of rain, Chen Yu and Duan Xiaolong were thoroughly soaked, yet fought with even more ferocity and exhilaration. Ba-boom! Ba-boom! Chen Yu¡¯s heart beat rapidly and powerfully, the strength and internal energy in his copper fists becoming increasingly wild and terrifying. In this all-out exhilarating battle, his internal energy of the Cloud Evil Fist surged, vaguely having an increase greater than half a month¡¯s arduous cultivation. If not for his cultivation limit, his Cloud Evil Fist would have long exuded the terrifying might of Great Success. Under the torrential rain, the violent fist shadow of an Evil Qi Dark Cloud and the interlaced blade glow of thunder intertwined. Whoosh, whoosh! The surrounding rainwater was directly pushed away by an invisible immense force. In the area where they clashed, it was as if a vacuum was formed. No water could enter! ¡°So strong!¡± The disciples below watched, their blood boiling. In the pavilion, sect seniors looked emotional one by one. ¡°The Thunder Blade is the Duan Family¡¯s unique martial art famed in Chu Country, already within the top-tier level, extraordinarily powerful.¡± ¡°The demands this blade technique has on comprehension are extremely harsh. That Duan Xiaolong could practice it to near Great Success level.¡± ¡°Chen Yu¡¯s Cloud Evil Fist, though just an entry chapter to the Yuan Sha Divine Skill, is not inferior in power to top-tier martial arts. It seems he¡¯s also nearing Great Success.¡± Several high-ranking members exclaimed in amazement. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Such martial arts geniuses were extremely rare even within the inner sect. Whoosh! Whoosh! Amid the rain, two figures abruptly separated. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, be careful. I am going to unleash my strongest strike, also the final strike.¡± Duan Xiaolong took a deep breath, slowly raising his ancient blade. Buzz! At the moment the blade was lifted, thunder boomed, and amidst the wind and rain, flashing thunder infused Duan Xiaolong with an aura akin to a battle deity. Just by lifting the blade, it brought Chen Yu an unprecedented pressure. His breath was halted. It was as if, in the next moment, he would face the wrath of the natural thunder, immobile with an indefinable aura locking onto him, making escape impossible. Ba-boom! Ba-boom! Within Chen Yu, his heart¡¯s beating reached a peak. Under immense pressure, his heart once again activated the ¡°Burst Method¡±, triggering a rejuvenating surge of power. Whoosh! Instantly, Chen Yu¡¯s skin surface manifested a cyan-black energy pattern, an incomparably fierce Killing Aura shot skyward, and the surrounding rainwater was pushed away. ¡°That is¡­¡± The elders on stage suddenly cried out, seemingly realizing something. Cloud Evil Fist! Chen Yu launched a punch, the Evil Qi Dark Cloud surged, transforming into an enormous faint black fist shadow visible to the naked eye, barrel-sized, like a beast baring its fangs and claws, sweeping toward Duan Xiaolong. ¡ªPrecisely the Killing Aura! Thunder Blade! Duan Xiaolong unleashed his strongest strike, amidst the turbulent winds an enormous blade glow emerged, faint electric charges flowing, wielding supernatural power slashing forth. ¡°Boom!¡± The two immense forces collided fiercely. The entire martial stage trembled. In an instant, Within several dozen feet, rain scattered, lightning intertwined with thunder, echoing in concert with the wail of the evil wind. Amidst the chaos, the shattering of the Killing Aura fist shadow and the dimming of the lightning blade glow could be vaguely discerned, everything gradually becoming calm. Amidst the pouring rain, both figures simultaneously retreated several steps. Among them, Chen Yu retreated a few steps, his face slightly pale, clothes in disorder, his expression shocked. His gaze was fixed on his shoulder, where there was a bloodstain and a patch of scorched flesh. ¡°Injured?¡± Chen Yu was stunned. This was the first time since his progress in the Copper Statue Technique and the start of the outer sect competition that he was genuinely injured. Duan Xiaolong¡¯s blade was truly terrifying; even typical Organ Refining Stage cultivators had difficulty retreating unscathed. ¡°You¡­ won.¡± Duan Xiaolong stood in the curtain of rain, his voice hoarse, with a bitter smile on his face. Wow! He suddenly staggered and spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turning pale. Chapter 54 - 0054 The First of the Outer Sect Chapter 54: Chapter 0054 The First of the Outer Sect Editor: Chrissy Cloud Sky Peak The rain gradually lessened, falling sporadically; in the distant sky, a touch of gentle sunlight appeared, with the hazy colors of an ink painting. The raindrops, illuminated by the afterglow, shimmered slightly. After the violent storm, the two figures on the martial platform stood tall and distinct. The crowd below held their breath. ¡°You¡­ won.¡± ... Duan Xiaolong¡¯s strained words broke the silence on the scene. The disciples wore expressions of surprise and doubt, feeling a sense of unfinished business. When Duan Xiaolong spat out a mouthful of blood and staggered, the disciples were shocked and gasped in disbelief. ¡°Defeated!¡± ¡°Duan Xiaolong was defeated?¡± Some disciples were dismayed, seemingly unable to accept the reality. Indeed. Duan Xiaolong was a legend in the Outer Disciples. Two years ago, he could have topped the Outer Sect, being the uncrowned king. Rumor had it. Duan Xiaolong¡¯s talent was average, merely a Half Spirit Body. However, his comprehension was astonishing, choosing the extremely difficult ¡°Thunder Blade¡± technique and often venturing out under the guise of missions to comprehend storms and lightning. Among the onlookers, many disciples admired and revered Duan Xiaolong. ¡°Senior Brother Duan¡¯s slash was incredibly powerful; how could he lose?¡± ¡°That slash demonstrated the essence of the Thunder Blade, and in stormy weather, its power increases.¡± Some disciples were completely puzzled. Why did Duan Xiaolong lose? In terms of momentum and strength, Duan Xiaolong¡¯s slash seemed a bit superior to Chen Yu¡¯s punch. ¡°Truly Duan Xiaolong, being a Half Spirit Body as well, you reached this point. That slash of yours slightly surpassed my ¡®Condensed Evil Fist in power.¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath. Since achieving the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± Copper Muscles, it was the first time he¡¯d been directly injured. Duan Xiaolong was the first. The sect elders, including the Yunyue Sect Master, were astonished by the spectacular clash between the two. ¡°Condensed Evil Fist! Such a level of martial skill. Generally, even those in the Organ Refining Stage find it hard to achieve, unless the Cloud Evil Fist reaches Great Success and comprehends its essence.¡± ¡°Unexpectedly, Duan Xiaolong comprehended a hint of the realm of thunder. That slash carried a semblance of thunder and lightning¡¯s might.¡± Some elders exclaimed in wonder. Even in the Inner Sect, mastering ¡°Condensed Evil Fist¡± and comprehending a trace of ¡°thunder realm¡± were extremely rare. Yet these two things appeared simultaneously in the peak battle of the Outer Disciples. ¡°Duan Xiaolong¡¯s amazing slash actually ended in defeat?¡± Elder Nangong, with his white beard, muttered. In his view, Duan Xiaolong¡¯s slash, aided by the weather, had overwhelming power. ¡°You and I should understand. In true life-and-death battles, sometimes it¡¯s not about whose attack is stronger and who survives. We all underestimated the power of the Copper Statue Technique.¡± Elder Mao chuckled. Indeed. Elder Nangong nodded; he naturally understood this principle. Duan Xiaolong¡¯s slash, due to his internal power advantage and the storm adding to the Thunder Blade¡¯s power, was slightly superior to Chen Yu¡¯s. However, it only had a slight edge in attack. Yet. In terms of defense, Duan Xiaolong was far behind Chen Yu. Both wielded strength beyond their level, carrying equal power. The result was. Duan Xiaolong was severely injured and spat blood; Chen Yu suffered only slight external injuries, which were insignificant given his robust regenerative abilities. There was another unknown aspect. Such power beyond their levels¡ªDuan Xiaolong could only execute it once or twice at most. If injured heavily on the first strike, a second would be difficult. Chen Yu was different. He felt that repeatedly performing the ¡°Condensed Evil Fist¡± attack several more times wouldn¡¯t be a problem, only leaving him weak later. This was akin to the barrel effect: a barrel¡¯s capacity is determined by its shortest plank. ¡°Number 99, Chen Yu¡¯s victory, temporarily ranks first.¡± The Black Robed Elder glanced deeply at Chen Yu and tapped a finger on the array panel. Swish! Chen Yu¡¯s name jumped to the top, becoming the sole first place. Though it was ¡°temporarily ranked first,¡± everyone knew that after Chen Yu¡¯s successive victories over Nangong Li and Duan Xiaolong, he was now the top Outer Disciple! He even qualified as an Inner Sect Disciple. The sect¡¯s ancient rule: being first in the competition meant automatic admission as an Inner Sect Disciple. ¡°Chen Yu, actually succeeded¡­¡± Below the stage, Le Feng, Tong Yuling, Hu Yiba, and others had complex expressions, feeling either gratified or moved. Especially Le Feng, whose emotions were most complicated. From the battle with the Iron Brown Bear, he witnessed Chen Yu¡¯s growth from a raw rookie to the top of the Outer Disciple. Every strong person starts as a rookie. Back then, when Chen Yu first faced the Iron Brown Bear, he was in such a sorry state. ¡°How could this be¡­ he actually reached first¡­¡± Wang Lingyun nearly lost his footing, with a surge of panic emerging in his heart, his mind racing with alarm. He realized that he opposed such an opponent? Watching the previous battle, Chen Yu could easily overpower him in an instant. Wang Lingyun felt a chill, wondering how he could establish himself in the sect after Chen Yu became an Inner Sect Disciple. ¡°Did I just lose like this? No! I¡¯m not willing to accept it!¡± Wang Lingyun took a deep breath. A sinister and vicious glint flashed in his eyes: ¡°Chen Yu, there must be a tremendous secret on you, and I will uncover it!¡± At this moment. The thoroughly defeated Wang Lingyun found a chance to turn the tables against Chen Yu. ¡­ The Outer Disciple competition was not yet over. Chen Yu¡¯s consecutive victories over Nangong Li and Duan Xiaolong only established his first-place position. Afterward, there were still rankings for the top three, top ten, and top twenty to establish. Especially for the top three and top ten, intense battles lay ahead. ¡°Brother Yu, you truly succeeded.¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s bright eyes welled with tears of joy, her face beaming with happiness, embodying a charming purity and beauty. With an unstoppable force, Chen Yu repeatedly defied the odds, conquering Nangong Li and Duan Xiaolong to reach the peak of the Outer Disciples. Witnessing these scenes, her hopes were realized, feeling surreal as in a dream. ¡°I¡¯ll help you bandage your wounds.¡± Mu Xueqing couldn¡¯t bear to see the scorched marks and blood stains on Chen Yu¡¯s shoulder. Smack! However, as her gentle hand reached for his shoulder, Chen Yu instinctively slapped it away. That strong force made Mu Xueqing¡¯s hand burn, causing her petite frame to tremble. Even though Chen Yu did it subconsciously, without exerting effort, the force was significant. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Brother Yu, you¡­¡± Mu Xueqing stiffened, looking at Chen Yu in disbelief. Could it be that. Now, with fame in the competition and becoming an Inner Sect Disciple, Chen Yu¡¯s outlook shifted, leading him to fall for someone else or still begrudge past events. ¡°Xueqing, don¡¯t misunderstand¡ª¡± Chen Yu felt helpless. He simply didn¡¯t want his abnormal body¡¯s regenerative ability to be exposed publicly. At that moment. The bloodstains and scorch marks on Chen Yu¡¯s shoulder were just a disguise; the injury inside had already healed, and even the traces were fading. ¡°Hmph! Chen you brat, if you bully Xueqing, don¡¯t blame me for using my seniority to oppress you.¡± A sharp man¡¯s voice interrupted Chen Yu¡¯s words. The Seventh Prince, clad in a luxurious robe, had quietly approached the two. Whoosh! An aura resembling a storm pressed on Chen Yu, causing his face to change, and his breaths and blood to pause. ¡°Organ Refining Stage, at least Late Stage of Organ Refining!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart skipped a beat as he took the Seventh Prince seriously. Low murmurs of ¡°Seventh Prince,¡± ¡°Huangfulin¡± echoed from the surrounding disciples. Seventh Prince, Huangfulin! The luxurious-robed man¡¯s identity stunned the crowd. ¡°Isn¡¯t Huangfulin one of the sect¡¯s True Disciples?¡± ¡°With his status, he actually came to watch the ¡®Outer Disciples competition,¡¯ and it seems he stands up for Mu Xueqing.¡± The disciples were aflame with gossip. Between Chen Yu, Mu Xueqing, and the Seventh Prince, what entanglements exist? ¡°Seventh Prince? I¡¯m sorry, but this is a private matter between Junior Sister Mu and me. An outsider like you shouldn¡¯t interfere.¡± Chen Yu did not back down. ¡°You dare¡­¡± The usually graceful Seventh Prince showed anger, speaking coldly, ¡°In my Chu Country, the Chen Family is merely a small force.¡± A threat? Chen Yu felt cautious, but he wasn¡¯t a fool. The royal family¡¯s power was strong and influential, yet it remained confined to the secular world. On the Kunyun Continent, sects ruled supreme! Presently, Chen Yu was an Inner Sect Disciple of Yunyue Sect. With them sharing the same sect, any unwarranted retaliation by the Seventh Prince on his family was taboo. After all, many sect members, including elders and hall masters, had secular family ties. ¡°Furthermore, Junior Sister Mu, we¡¯ve already parted ways. I hope you won¡¯t bring me any more trouble; I will return the two Replenishing Qi Pills to you.¡± Chen Yu declared earnestly. The trouble Mu Xueqing had brought was infuriating Chen Yu. Before reaching the top, he¡¯d borne the label of being dependent on her, attracting unfounded hostility, and now it even involved a Seventh Prince. Worst case scenario, this could endanger the Chen Family, bringing about its destruction! ¡°You¡­¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s delicate frame trembled, her beautiful face blank with disbelief. This was not the Chen Yu she knew who would cater to her every whim. Especially the unfamiliar address of ¡°Junior Sister Mu,¡± plunging Mu Xueqing into an icy abyss, rendering her speechless. At this moment. Her eyes grew moist, wanting to cry out: their past separation was due to family pressure. In her first years in the Outer Sect, her family relentlessly pressured, and Xueqing struggled hard, facing his pursuit with reluctance. Later. Xueqing saw him suffer humiliation and ridicule in the sect, and her heart ached. Persisting would not only hinder her future, but would also subject the one she loved to more hardships. It seemed better to persuade him back to the secular world, to part ways. Now, with you and I both entering the Inner Sect, we can pursue martial arts together, breaking secular constraints. Why. You won¡¯t even give me a chance? In the end. Mu Xueqing uttered not a word and gracefully departed. ¡°Xueqing!¡± The Seventh Prince glared at Chen Yu and hurried after her. Chen Yu watched Mu Xueqing leave, and after a long exhale, felt relieved. That small episode didn¡¯t affect the climax of the ¡°Outer Disciple competition,¡± where the ensuing challenges unfolded fiercely. Finally. The ranking competition concluded. In the last battle, Nangong Li narrowly lost to Duan Xiaolong, determining the second and third places. Swish! On the array panel, the disciples¡¯ rankings were shown clearly: First place, Chen Yu Second place, Duan Xiaolong Third place, Nangong Li Fourth place, Tong Yuling Fifth place, Le Feng Sixth place, Hu Yiba Seventh place, Yuan Beiting Eighth place, Cheng Yun Ninth place, Huang Yuan Tenth place, Cao Lei Chapter 55 - 55 Inner Sect Disciple Chapter 55: Chapter 55 Inner Sect Disciple Editor: Chrissy ¡°` The top ten from the competition were listed. According to previous conventions, some high-ranking members of the sect held a certain number of quotas and could directly bring the people they favored into the inner sect to enjoy the treatment of Inner Sect Disciples. An elder-level position received one quota every three years, while a hall master-level position received one every six years. Of course, The first place of the competition ignored this restriction, even if no one took them as a disciple, they would automatically become an Inner Sect Disciple. ... Chen Yu had now become an Inner Sect Disciple. In addition, any cultivator who advanced to the Organ Refining Stage before the age of twenty-five could also become an Inner Sect Disciple. In short, there were only three ways to become an Inner Sect Disciple. The simplest was through connections. Secondly, having good qualifications could also make one an Inner Sect Disciple. No qualifications? Then rely on absolute strength to forcibly claim first place, like Chen Yu. Among the three ways, the last one was the most difficult. In the pavilion, Several high-ranking elders scanned the top ten disciples. ¡°Duan Xiaolong, I see you have remarkable comprehension and are promising material, would you like to become my disciple? I will grant you Inner Sect Disciple status.¡± A blue-robed middle-aged man spoke with a smile. The speaker was the Yunyue Sect Master. This enviable scene caused a stir in the audience. ¡°I would.¡± Duan Xiaolong showed a happy expression and quickly stepped forward to bow. In fact, for Duan Xiaolong, advancing to the Organ Refining Stage was not very difficult at this point. The Duan Family behind him was also a major family in Chu Country. However, Becoming the disciple of the Yunyue Sect Master was too great an honor. ¡°Le Feng, I see you have decent martial art potential, are you willing to become my disciple?¡± A kindly clothed elder spoke. ¡°I am willing!¡± Le Feng looked pleasantly surprised. He did not expect that his fifth-place ranking would gain the attention of an elder and be taken as a disciple. Afterward, Some elders and hall masters in the pavilion fell silent. In the top three, Chen Yu was already an Inner Sect Disciple, his qualifications being too mediocre made it unnecessary to waste a quota on him now. If they valued him, they could privately take him as a disciple later. Duan Xiaolong was already taken as a disciple by the Sect Master. As for Nangong Li, he was the grandson of Elder Nangong, so naturally his grandfather would train him personally. ¡°Nangong Li, I will grant you the status of ¡®True Disciple¡¯.¡± After some thought, the white-bearded elder made a decision. True Disciple! Everyone, including the Yunyue Sect Master, looked at Elder Nangong in surprise. ¡°The quota for True Disciples is something only elders might have, and it only comes once every twenty years. It can elevate any disciple directly to the status of a ¡®True Disciple.''¡± ¡°Wow! A True Disciple! The sect treatment and privileges they enjoy are immense.¡± There was a cacophony of discussions among the crowd. ¡°Elder Nangong, are you sure you want to use the once-in-twenty-years True Disciple quota on Nangong Li? Once this quota is used, it will automatically be consumed, and you won¡¯t have another until the next twenty years.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master said solemnly. The True Disciple quota was extremely precious. Some with shallow qualifications who had not been elders for very long did not have this quota. For example, Fairy Xia Yu, the youngest elder in the Yunyue Sect, did not have this privilege. ¡°Confirmed.¡± Elder Nangong did not hesitate at all. Nangong Li, as his biological grandson, had extraordinary qualifications. Missing out on the reward for first place couldn¡¯t delay him any longer. Resolutely, he decided to give the once-in-twenty-years quota to his own grandson. After that, The high-ranking members in the pavilion no longer spoke. For one thing, quotas were limited; for another, none of the remaining disciples were very satisfactory. ¡°What a pity, I thought Tong Yuling was quite good, but there¡¯s no quota.¡± Fairy Xia Yu sighed softly. She valued Tong Yuling¡¯s potential and mindset and felt she might be worth cultivating. However, she had used her quota in advance on Mu Xueqing. Among the remaining top ten, the other disciples all wore expressions of disappointment and gloom. ¡°Next, we distribute the competition¡¯s rewards.¡± A clear, high voice came from the black-robed elder in front of the formation board. Rewards for the competition! The crowd of disciples felt their spirits lift. Especially Chen Yu, whose heart raced; this year¡¯s first-place prize was far better than in previous years. At that moment, Elder Nangong¡¯s gaze swept over Chen Yu and Nangong Li, with a silent sigh. Nangong Li had deliberately lingered in the outer sect just for the ¡°first place¡± reward, and Elder Nangong had assisted in this. In the end, everything was done in vain. ¡°First, distribute the top ten rewards,¡± the black-robed elder waved his hand. Quickly, Seven women, carrying seven trays, walked up to the martial stage. The fourth to tenth places, Le Feng, Tong Yuling, Hu Yiba, and others, stepped onto the stage to receive their prizes. [Top ten rewards]: 10,000 contribution points, high-level martial arts, and a Low Grade Body Nourishing Pill. These rewards were a significant boost for a disciple at the Meridian Passage Stage. ¡°Top three, come to receive your rewards.¡± Two more women brought trays up to the stage. These women were at the Body Refining Stage, members of the sect¡¯s lower tier. In the Yunyue Sect, Those called ¡°disciples¡± all had age limits. Outer Disciples were not to exceed twenty-five years of age. If they reached the age limit and had not entered the inner sect, they would no longer be called ¡°disciples¡± but could stay in the sect, taking some low-level roles. If they had not even broken through to the Meridian Passage Stage, they might be marginally allowed to remain as laborers or maidservants. Inner Sect Disciples were not to exceed twenty-five years of age. Once exceeding this age, they, too, would leave the disciple ranks and be placed in middle-level roles. [Top three rewards]: 20,000 contribution points, top-level martial arts, Mid-grade Body Storage Pill. The rewards for the top three were significantly more generous; many Outer Disciples might not see such opportunities even after striving for ten years. Duan Xiaolong and Nangong Li received their rewards expressionlessly. Both of them had originally competed for the first place and were full of confidence. Now, receiving a top-three reward was naturally not up to their expectations. ¡°First place, come forward to receive your reward.¡± Under countless envious, jealous, and begrudging gazes, Chen Yu stepped onto the stage. [First place rewards]: 30,000 contribution points, sacred-grade martial arts, one Qi Storage Pill, one treasure. This reward was more than double that of the top three, an enormous difference! The top three received no treasure rewards and could not choose sacred-grade martial arts. ¡°With these rewards, I can have a good start in the inner sect.¡± Chen Yu felt delighted. On the tray before him lay a jade bottle and three talismans. Inside the jade bottle was a mysterious pill, flickering with a faint green ripple, about the size of a thumb. ¡°Is this the ¡®Qi Storage Pill¡¯?¡± Chen Yu curiously picked up the jade bottle and gazed at it. At that instant, He suddenly felt numerous greedy, spying gazes. These glances came from members of the sect at the Organ Refining Stage, including Inner Sect Disciples and even some stewards and law enforcers. ¡°The Qi Storage Pill is so valuable? To attract so much attention.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart took a cautious turn. He had only vaguely heard of the pill¡¯s effects; it was said to set a solid foundation for breaking through to the Qi Transformation Realm, and for the Organ Refining Stage, it was a rare, indispensable spiritual medicine. ¡°With the other three talismans, you can go to the Sect Affairs Hall, Heavenly Martial Pavilion, and Heavenly Weapon Tower to collect the other three rewards.¡± The black-robed elder added a sentence. He glanced at the ¡°Qi Storage Pill¡± in Chen Yu¡¯s hands, a playful smile appeared on his lips. When Chen Yu walked off the stage, feeling numerous peeping eyes, a cold sweat broke out on his back, accompanied by a vague sense of unease. ¡°Young man, be sure to keep that ¡®Qi Storage Pill¡¯ safe. To members in the mid-to-late stages of refining organs, this pill is a dream come true.¡± A familiar elder¡¯s voice echoed in Chen Yu¡¯s ear. Chen Yu turned to the source and saw the red-faced elder who recommended the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± to him, Elder Mao. Once the rewards were distributed, this year¡¯s competition concluded. The crowd of disciples began to disperse. Chen Yu, as the first place in this year¡¯s competition, a genuine Inner Sect Disciple, drew much attention. ¡°Congratulations on winning first place, Brother Chen.¡± Many greeted him. ¡°Brother Chen, see you in the inner sect.¡± Le Feng cupped his hands. Although he did not make it to the top three in this year¡¯s competition, he was taken as an Inner Sect Disciple. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°I as well, see you in the inner sect!¡± Tong Yuling smiled warmly. Hm? Chen Yu and Le Feng looked at Tong Yuling in surprise. It seemed that Tong Yuling had not been taken as a disciple by any high-ranking member, right? But it wasn¡¯t long before Chen Yu found out the answer. ¡­ The next morning, Chen Yu entered the Central Hall to register as an Inner Sect Disciple. As a result, During the registration of his inner sect identity, he saw Tong Yuling. However, Tong Yuling exuded a turbulent inner aura, as if she had just broken through. ¡°Organ Refining Stage.¡± Chen Yu looked at Tong Yuling in astonishment. What kind of opportunity had Tong Yuling encountered to advance to the Organ Refining Stage so quickly? No wonder she was so confident about entering the inner sect. Tong Yuling gave a gentle smile, ¡°I hope Junior Brother Chen will take care of me.¡± ¡°Sister, having advanced to the Organ Refining Stage, there¡¯s no need for a Meridian Passage Disciple like me to take care of you.¡± Chen Yu laughed. The two received new identity tokens and two sets of formal robes in the Central Hall. The formal robes of the Yunyue Sect disciples were simple blue garments. After becoming Inner Sect Disciples, the clothes became more exquisite, decorated front and back with hazy mountain and cloud designs. Tong Yuling, being a woman, could also choose the finely crafted dresses. After receiving their tokens, Chen Yu and Tong Yuling entered the inner sect area together. The Inner Sect area lay deeper within the Yunyue Mountain Gate, where the environment was more elegant, with occasional pavilions and terraces, bridges, and flowing water. ¡°You two can each choose a single courtyard.¡± A middle-aged steward took them to a flat area. There were several scattered courtyards in sight. Each courtyard had a separate two-story pavilion and occupied around one or two acres. Delighted, Chen Yu and Tong Yuling each chose a single courtyard. The treatment of the inner sect was indeed far superior to that of the outer sect. One could tell from the living quarters provided to Inner Sect Disciples. In addition, Every Inner Sect Disciple¡¯s residence was entitled to one servant and two maidservants. ¡°Greetings, Master.¡± In Chen Yu¡¯s courtyard, a middle-aged man and two maidservants bowed respectfully. ¡°You don¡¯t need to be overly formal in the future.¡± Chen Yu waved them off. The servant and maidservants were responsible for his daily necessities, including errands and other trivial matters. In the future, there would be no need to go to the dining hall for meals like in the outer sect, as these three would handle it. After confirming his residence, Chen Yu planned to collect the remaining three rewards in the afternoon: the treasure, contribution points, and sacred-grade cultivation technique. ¡°Is Junior Brother Chen Yu here?¡± At that moment, two unfamiliar young men walked into the courtyard. ¡°That¡¯s me.¡± Chen Yu glanced over, sensing that the two young men were Inner Sect Disciples. Thanks to the mysterious heart¡¯s enhanced senses, he could feel the internal energy fluctuations within the two. They were at the Organ Refining Stage, one even at the mid-stage of refining. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, my Master would like to see you.¡± A short-haired young man said with a friendly smile. ¡°` Go to ????????????????????.co Chapter 56 - 0056: The Nine Realms Chapter 56: Chapter 0056: The Nine Realms Editor: Chrissy ¡°` Two young men. One was short-haired and lean, with a sharp face; the other was broad-shouldered and stout, with a round, honest appearance. Both were Inner Sect Disciples, smiling happily at Chen Yu. ¡°Master? May I ask who you both are?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart stirred. ... Could it be that a high-level sect member was planning to take him as a disciple? ¡°I¡¯m Wu Yu, and he is Li Dakui. From now on, we¡¯re fellow disciples.¡± The short-haired young man smiled warmly. The other large-framed youth grinned broadly, ¡°I¡¯m your second senior brother, Li Dakui!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve met the two senior brothers.¡± Chen Yu dared not be negligent. Among the two, Li Dakui was slightly older, had reached the Mid-stage of Refining, and claimed to be the second senior brother. The short-haired young man, Wu Yu, was at the Early Stage of Refining Internal Organs and regarded himself as the third senior brother. ¡°May I ask the two senior brothers, who is the master you mentioned?¡± Chen Yu asked. ¡°You¡¯ll know when you meet them later.¡± Wu Yu smiled mysteriously, selling a bit of suspense. Chen Yu followed the two forward. Along the way, the two young men, who regarded themselves as senior brothers, incessantly questioned Chen Yu. The topics from both focused on the Outer Sect Grand Competition. ¡°It¡¯s truly remarkable for the junior brother to take the first place. Tsk tsk, even those like Nangong Li and Duan Xiaolong, are known among us Inner Sect Disciples.¡± Wu Yu repeatedly praised. ¡°It¡¯s just a bit of luck,¡± Chen Yu smiled. ¡°I heard this time the ¡®first place in the grand competition,¡¯ the rewards are extremely rich, including a Qi Storage Pill.¡± Li Dakui said enviously. At the mention of ¡°Qi Storage Pill,¡± their eyes brightened. ¡°That¡¯s indeed the case.¡± Chen Yu nodded. ¡°Junior Brother Chen.¡± Li Dakui looked on with honest admiration, ¡°Could you let me take a look at that ¡®Qi Storage Pill¡¯?¡± This? Chen Yu was taken aback, not expecting the request. However, seeing the straightforward and simple-minded look of the other party, who seemed earnest in wanting to broaden his knowledge, he didn¡¯t think much of it. Chen Yu took out the jade bottle containing the ¡°Qi Storage Pill.¡± ¡°Tsk tsk.¡± Li Dakui and Wu Yu leaned in close, the former grabbed the bottle and inspected it carefully. Inside the jade bottle, a crystal-clear elixir shimmered with pale green ripples, mysteriously alluring. A trace of greed and longing flashed in the eyes of Li Dakui and Wu Yu. ¡°Haha! Junior Brother Chen, you¡¯re now at the Mid-stage Meridian Passage, right? The Qi Storage Pill holds little significance for you. How about this¡ªyour senior brother will offer a thousand Grade Essence Stones plus a Body Nourishing Pill to trade for this elixir?¡± Li Dakui clutched the jade bottle, looking reluctant to part with it. Upon hearing this, Chen Yu¡¯s heart sank. Judging from Li Dakui¡¯s demeanor, he seemed unwilling to return the Qi Storage Pill. One thousand Grade Essence Stones? Plus a Body Nourishing Pill, which might still be a Low Grade Body Nourishing Pill¡ªdid they really intend to trade for the precious Qi Storage Pill? Even if Chen Yu were a fool, he would understand that the other party was trying to force a trade under an implicit threat. ¡°Well, a thousand Grade Essence Stones seem a bit low. Perhaps if you added a few hundred more, it would be worth considering.¡± Chen Yu acted troubled. Hearing this, Li Dakui was overjoyed. He would happily add a few thousand more. ¡°Hmm! Why does this pill have a bit of a blemish? Could there be a quality issue?¡± Chen Yu suddenly focused on the pill inside the bottle. He acted startled, and amidst Li Dakui¡¯s confusion, he retrieved the jade bottle. ¡°Is there an issue?¡± ¡°Oh, it might be the angle, the elixir is fine.¡± sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu gave it another glance and then put the jade bottle away, no longer bringing up the trade, leaving Li Dakui and Wu Yu full of regret and frustration. A cup of tea later. ¡°We¡¯ve arrived.¡± Li Dakui and Wu Yu led Chen Yu into a residence. This estate covered ten to twenty acres, with gardens, a small herb garden, and even a stream running through it. ¡°Master is inside.¡± Li Dakui and Wu Yu brought Chen Yu to a side hall. After entering the estate, the two became meek and unusually honest. Entering the side hall. ¡°Hehe, kid, we meet again.¡± An old man with a red face, wearing a green pine robe, sat on a chair on the opposite side, legs crossed, sipping tea. Beside him, two young and pretty maids served him with respect. ¡°It¡¯s you¡­¡± Chen Yu instantly recognized him as the sect elder who had recommended the Copper Statue Technique to him. Yet the scene of indulgence before him left Chen Yu in shock. ¡°Kid, there¡¯s no need to be surprised. Even a ¡®Qi Transformation Realm¡¯ like me has a mere one hundred fifty years of life. If not now, then when to enjoy life?¡± The red-faced elder sighed. He waved his hand, indicating that Chen Yu should not salute but sit freely. Chen Yu sat down feeling uneasy, unsure of the red-faced elder¡¯s agenda. The elder¡¯s lament left Chen Yu speechless. A lifespan of one hundred fifty years, yet still considered short? Even emperors in the mundane world didn¡¯t live beyond a century. At this moment, the two maids bowed and left. ¡°Let¡¯s skip the pleasantries. Chen Yu, this old man plans to take you as an in-name disciple. Are you willing?¡± The red-faced elder stated straightforwardly. An in-name disciple? Chen Yu was stunned, not quite understanding the implication. Generally speaking, an in-name disciple wasn¡¯t a true heir, perhaps just a title. ¡°Let me be direct. With your talent in Body Cultivation, not just in the Yunyue Sect, but across the entire Chu Country, it¡¯s difficult to find a suitable master for you.¡± The red-faced elder spoke frankly. ¡°Body Cultivation?¡± Chen Yu caught onto this key point. ¡°At your level, you probably believe ¡®Martial Arts¡¯ is the only cultivation path in this world. But in reality, there are countless cultivation pathways. During the Ancient Era, various schools existed. Besides martial arts, there was the Ghost Path, Witchcraft, the Immortal Path, etc. And the Copper Statue Technique you practice is a remnant of Body Cultivation¡­¡± The elder¡¯s narrative carried a sense of longing and reverence. The Copper Statue Technique was actually on par with Martial Arts, another significant path of cultivation? Chen Yu¡¯s heart was shaken. ¡°Of course.¡± The elder switched his tone again. ¡°With the gradual thinning of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi and the shortage of resources, the Immortal Path, Witchcraft, and others that once wielded world-destroying power during the Ancient Era have now declined. Even the Sword Dao is seldom seen. Today, the orthodox path is Martial Arts.¡± Martial Arts, the orthodox cultivation! Chen Yu could sense the elder¡¯s pride in mentioning it. ¡°Why did martial arts become the orthodox path, and what is the pathway of Body Cultivation?¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Martial Arts thrived because it requires the least qualifications among the various pathways and demands the least from Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi. Its inclusiveness allows it to integrate the strengths of various schools, adapting to the times. Even in the Ancient Era, it held its ground.¡± The elder paused. ¡°As for your well-suited Body Cultivation, it wasn¡¯t mainstream even in the Ancient Era, having only been brilliant for a short time. Nowadays, it¡¯s nearly lost. Finding a truly fitting master for you is extremely difficult.¡± The elder explained. After this detailed explanation, Chen Yu gained a new understanding of the world¡¯s system. Martial Arts, during the Ancient Times, was merely one of countless pathways. Yet now, it became the mainstream and orthodoxy, with other cultivation pathways declining into obscurity. ¡°Then, elder, why do you wish to take me as a disciple?¡± Chen Yu asked earnestly. He realized that the red-faced elder was patient with him, not assuming the airs of an elder. How could a sect elder have so much idle time to chat with a disciple? ¡°There are two reasons. First, within this sect, I¡¯m relatively the most suitable for your understanding in the field of Body Cultivation.¡± The elder chuckled. ¡°The second reason is, because of your talent and accomplishments in the Copper Statue Technique, I will require your assistance in the future. The specifics aren¡¯t discussed now, at least not until your Copper Statue Technique breaks through to the ¡®Copper Bone¡¯ level.¡± After the elder spoke, he quietly awaited Chen Yu¡¯s response. An in-name disciple? Chen Yu fell into a brief contemplation and soon made a decision. ¡°Disciple is willing.¡± Chen Yu performed the disciple salutation to the red-faced elder. ¡°Since you¡¯re an in-name disciple, there¡¯s no need for a formal apprenticeship ceremony. My surname is Mao, full name Mao Qiuyu.¡± The red-faced elder raised his hand. Instantly, an invisible force like a gentle breeze lifted Chen Yu up. ¡°Greetings, Master.¡± Chen Yu still bowed respectfully. His decision was made after careful consideration. Being under an elder¡¯s tutelage had significant advantages. First, an elder-level master served as a solid backing. Henceforth, anyone in the sect wanting to harm Chen Yu would have to think twice. Second, Elder Mao¡¯s profound knowledge and cultivation prowess would still be beneficial in guiding his cultivation. Of course, Elder Mao appeared to have certain expectations of Chen Yu. Just as there were benefits, there would be obligations. Saying it was taking a disciple was essentially a kind of transaction, mutually beneficial. ¡°This master gives you an hour. In terms of cultivation, any doubts you have can be raised.¡± The red-faced elder said. Chen Yu¡¯s eyes brightened, knowing advice from a sect elder was a rare opportunity. ¡°Disciple wishes to know. The cultivation realm stages. After Meridian Passage and the Body Refining Stage, there is Qi Transformation Realm. What is the existence of Qi Transformation Realm, and is there a higher stage beyond it?¡± Chen Yu inquired. He aspired to ascend to the peak of the sect world, to observe more magnificent vistas, curious about the limits of cultivation. ¡°The path of cultivation consists of nine realms. The first realm is called the ¡®Entry Realm,¡¯ and in some places, it¡¯s called ¡®Body Refining Realm¡¯ or ¡®Fortification Realm,¡¯ divided into three stages: the Body Refining Stage, Meridian Passage Stage, and Organ Refining Stage.¡± Elder Mao articulated. Nine great realms? Chen Yu¡¯s eyes brightened, surprised that Body Refining, Meridian Passage, and Organ Refining were merely the entry stages of the first realm. ¡°The Entry Body Refining Realm mainly focuses on the ¡®body.¡¯ Even the ¡®internal energy¡¯ cultivated during the Meridian Passage Stage is just a low-level power borne of essence and blood.¡± Low-level power? Chen Yu was stunned. Woosh! Elder Mao opened his palm, revealing a faint cyan vortex, full of vitality, emanating an aura that left Chen Yu trembling. Thud! From that faint cyan vortex, a trace of azure thread separated, striking the opposite bronze vessel from afar. Crack! The bronze vessel shattered into pieces. Chen Yu¡¯s heart was shocked, that just a trace from the vortex could shatter metal and iron. ¡°This is Innate True Qi, visible to the naked eye, and any thread of it can extinguish all the inner breath in your body!¡± Elder Mao stated plainly. ¡°Innate True Qi! This is the power possessed by the Qi Transformation Realm.¡± Chen Yu felt his blood boil. This level of power already surpassed the normal human realm. With such strength, one could be invincible in the mundane world, even emperors would show respect and courtesy. ¡°Beyond the entry stage lies the ¡®Qi Transformation Realm.¡¯ As implied by its name, Qi Transformation Realm involves refining essence into qi, and extracting the essence of internal energy. The refined True Qi is divided into Postnatal True Qi and Innate True Qi. Hence, the Qi Transformation Realm is split into the Postnatal and Innate stages.¡± Elder Mao gave a brief overview. Without doubt, he was a master at the Qi Transformation Innate level. ¡°Then, above the Qi Transformation Realm¡­¡± ¡°` Go to ????????????????????.co Chapter 57 - 0057 Cultivation Technique and Treasure Artifact Chapter 57: Chapter 0057 Cultivation Technique and Treasure Artifact Editor: Chrissy ¡°` ¡°So, what is the scene like beyond the Qi Transformation Realm?¡± Chen Yu had learned that cultivation had nine great realms. The Qi Transformation Realm was just the second threshold, considered as stepping into the hall. ¡°Your curiosity is not small. But in fact, even the Qi Transformation Realm is very distant for you. With the Half Spirit Body aptitude, it would be difficult to advance to the Qi Transformation Realm in a lifetime.¡± The red-faced Elder Mao unceremoniously remarked. Chen Yu flushed slightly, feeling a bit awkward. ... However, Master Mao Qiuyu was stating a fact. With his experience, he must have seen much. ¡°Beyond the Qi Transformation Realm is the ¡®Guiyuan Realm¡¯; in this realm, True Qi transforms into Primordial Energy and comprehends the power of heaven and earth. In the nearby countries, they are rare superpowers, while the Qi Transformation Realm is vulnerable before them. Further up is the ¡®Sky Sea Realm.¡¯ In this realm, on the continent, it¡¯s almost legendary. One can ascend to the heavens and dive into the earth, roam the four seas, level mountains, and overturn rivers with a wave of the hand, without much that can restrict them.¡± A hint of yearning appeared on Elder Mao¡¯s face. Entry Level¡­ Qi Transformation Realm¡­ Guiyuan Realm¡­ Sky Sea Realm¡­ Chen Yu listened intently, his blood stirred. Although he might not break through the Qi Transformation Realm in this life. Yet. Regardless of success, he yearned for that mysterious and magnificent world of cultivation. ¡°Speaking of the Sky Sea Realm, beyond that, there is no point. In our Kunyun Continent, there hasn¡¯t been a strong figure above the ¡®Sky Sea Realm¡¯ for tens of thousands of years. Even the existence of subsequent realms is a question. For related information, you can refer to the mythological ancient texts.¡± Elder Mao concluded the topic. Chen Yu was unsatisfied, yet unable to ask further questions. After all, the existence of subsequent realms can only be explored in mythological ancient texts. And myth, what a distant term it was. ¡°Disciple, I still have questions about cultivation techniques. May I ask how to choose the ¡®sacred martial arts¡¯ in my hand?¡± Chen Yu inquired. Winning the first place in the competition allowed him to choose a sacred martial art. This was of great importance and needed careful consideration. ¡°Sacred martial arts? That¡¯s the common term in the outside world. Actually, it¡¯s the ¡®Qi Transformation Realm¡¯ technique.¡± Elder Mao thought for a moment. Actually, he was a bit troubled about what technique Chen Yu should choose. Chen Yu¡¯s aptitude was just Half Spirit Body, and some of the sect¡¯s ¡®Qi Transformation Realm¡¯ techniques leaned towards profound mental methods. ¡°Let¡¯s do this. Since your progress in practicing the ¡®Cloud Evil Fist¡¯ is good, why not choose the sect¡¯s fundamental technique ¡®Yuan Sha Divine Skill!¡¯ This ancient technique has special requirements for physique and temperament. Your physique might be up to the test, but don¡¯t be too reckless.¡± Elder Mao decided and let Chen Yu choose the advanced technique of the ¡®Cloud Evil Fist.¡¯ ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill! The fundamental technique of the sect.¡± Chen Yu was somewhat excited. But he was curious whether his chance for the sacred martial arts could be exchanged for the fundamental technique of the sect. ¡°Logically, the ¡®Yuan Sha Divine Skill,¡¯ as the fundamental technique of the sect, could be cultivated up to the ¡®Guiyuan Realm.¡¯ It surpasses the level of sacred martial arts, and only True Disciples can practice it.¡± Elder Mao paused. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. True Disciple? Chen Yu thought it indeed seemed that the fundamental technique of the sect was not something simple, generally difficult for Inner Sect Disciples to access. ¡°However, since I¡¯ve taken you in as a disciple, I will use my status as an elder to vouch for you and exchange it for the upper part of the ¡®Yuan Sha Divine Skill.¡¯ Even the upper part is enough to cultivate to Qi Transformation Innate, which is more than sufficient for you.¡± Elder Mao added with a smile. ¡°Thank you, Master, for stepping in.¡± Chen Yu expressed gratitude, thinking that having connections and backing in the sect truly made a difference. Even the fundamental technique of the sect could be cultivated. ¡°Regarding the ¡®Yuan Sha Divine Skill,¡¯ I still need to discuss it with the Sect Master and others to make an exception for you, which will take some time. When the time comes, you will also need to make a contribution. After all, even the upper part of the ¡®Cloud Evil Fist¡¯ surpasses ordinary sacred martial arts in value.¡± Elder Mao added. ¡°I understand, Disciple.¡± Chen Yu was already thrilled to be able to practice the fundamental technique of the sect. The fundamental technique of the sect was the core of a cultivation technique system. Every sect only had a few of such techniques, which could be considered the sect¡¯s trademark. Following this, Chen Yu inquired about the ¡®Copper Statue Technique.¡¯ It seemed that the ¡®Copper Statue Technique¡¯ he obtained was only the first part. Actually, in any sect, real high-level techniques or core techniques were never given to disciples all at once. Otherwise, the sect¡¯s secrets would have been stolen long ago. ¡°You must focus on practicing the ¡®Copper Statue Technique¡¯; you should have experienced its power as it¡¯s quite suitable for your physique. Fortunately, as a lost and fallen body cultivation technique, it has little use for our sect. Go to the ¡®Heavenly Martial Pavilion¡¯ the day after tomorrow, use my name, and exchange it with contribution points.¡± When Elder Mao mentioned the ¡®Copper Statue Technique,¡¯ his eyes brightened as he looked at Chen Yu. Until Chen Yu left, Elder Mao repeatedly emphasized having Chen Yu focus on raising the ¡®Copper Statue Technique.¡¯ ¡­ An hour later, Chen Yu walked out of the side hall. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, it seems Master values you highly; you talked for a long time inside.¡± The short-haired young man, Wu Yu, had a kindly smile. ¡°Junior Brother, let us escort you out.¡± Li Dakui had an honest expression. The two of them amiably escorted Chen Yu out of the mansion, chatting about some matters of the sect along the way. Chen Yu learned. In Master Mao Qiuyu¡¯s tutelage, including himself, there were five disciples. Li Dakui and Wu Yu were the second and third senior brothers. Additionally, there was a senior elder brother and a fourth junior brother. The eldest brother, over thirty years old, had long ceased to be a disciple and had become a high-ranking steward within the sect. The last junior brother was reportedly a True Disciple and Elder Mao¡¯s favored pupil. Chen Yu, being the youngest, was considered the ¡°fifth junior brother.¡± As they watched Chen Yu leave, the smiles on the faces of Li Dakui and Wu Yu gradually faded. ¡°This fifth junior brother has quite the fortune, winning the competition directly for the rewards like the Qi Storage Pill and treasure artifact. But it seems Master takes a liking to him, not an easy target for coercion.¡± Wu Yu said somewhat reluctantly. ¡°What are you afraid of! Just a Half Spirit Body in-name disciple. As long as we find a good opportunity, it may not be impossible to get him to comply.¡± Li Dakui coldly snorted. The straightforwardness on his face vanished, replaced by a hint of ferocity. ¡°Heh heh! Of course, Senior Brother isn¡¯t afraid, being Master¡¯s only ¡®grandson.¡¯ As long as you don¡¯t kill your fellow disciples, Master will turn a blind eye.¡± Wu Yu flattered. ¡°I¡¯ve been stuck in the mid-stage of Refining for two or three years and must not miss this ¡®Qi Storage Pill!''¡± ¡°Indeed, indeed. This kid will also have a treasure artifact that Senior Brother probably doesn¡¯t need. Help junior brother me then¡­¡± ¡­ At the same moment. Chen Yu left the Elder Mansion, heading straight for an important place in the Yunyue Sect¡ªthe Heavenly Weapon Tower. The Heavenly Weapon Tower was the Yunyue Sect¡¯s core artifact refining place. Naturally, this building also housed some weapons, including the rare and sought-after treasure artifacts. Had Chen Yu not seized the first place in the competition, and due to certain reasons, the first-prize reward this year far surpassed previous years, he would not have easily obtained a treasure artifact. It must be known that even some less experienced Inner Sect Disciples found it hard to acquire a treasure artifact. Chen Yu entered the treasure hall of the Heavenly Weapon Tower. The hall displayed many valuable instruments, not limited to swords and blades but also including leather armor and protective gear. Each piece required corresponding Primordial Stones and contribution points for exchange. Yet, the highest grade of weapons and armor here was only at the level of Chen Yu¡¯s half-precious artifact, the ¡°Wind Singing Sword.¡± ¡°I want to choose a treasure artifact.¡± Chen Yu spoke up. ¡°Treasure artifact? You look unfamiliar; you must have just entered the Inner Sect. The value of a treasure artifact is ten times that of the instruments here.¡± In the corner, a white-haired elder said lazily. Swish! Chen Yu produced a token, which the elder saw, revealing a look of surprise. ¡°Follow me.¡± The elder took the token, glancing at Chen Yu unexpectedly. Before long. The two entered the depths of the ¡°Heavenly Weapon Tower,¡± reaching a vault. This vault was covered in dense array patterns, shimmering with a faint dark light. ¡°Open.¡± The elder took out a token, and with Chen Yu¡¯s token in hand, his hands rolled up a red wave, emitting an astonishing pressure. Chen Yu was slightly astonished; this elder was at least a Postnatal Qi Transformation Realm expert. Hum! Hum! The elder¡¯s token and Chen Yu¡¯s token respectively emitted two bright red beams that merged into the vault door. Creak! The vault door¡¯s array patterns lit up, and the door opened. ¡°Fifteen minutes, choose a lower-grade treasure artifact.¡± The elder let Chen Yu in, staying at the door. Chen Yu took a deep breath and entered the vault. This vault was not large, with display cases around its walls. Each case held an instrument. [Flowing Light Armor]: Lower-grade treasure artifact. Manufactured mainly from Flowing Cloud Gold, this half-body defensive armor can withstand Organ Refining Stage attacks, even offering some resistance to True Qi. The first thing that caught his eye was this half-body armor, glowing with a dim golden shimmer. It looked exquisite and practical. [Golden Scale Treasure Saber]: Mid-grade treasure artifact. When swinging this saber, it can form a golden scale shadow, substantially increasing attack power and causing mental intimidation with ancient beast roars. Note: Requires Qi Transformation Realm to wield. [Cloud Piercing Bow]: Lower-grade treasure artifact. It far surpasses ordinary bows in range and penetrating power, capable of breaking the True Qi layer and ignoring general Inner Breath defenses. After looking at three items, Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but be amazed. Treasure artifacts were rare and precious because they possessed extraordinary abilities or features. [Fire Cloud Saber]: Mid-grade treasure artifact. When attacking, it can produce flame saber lights that instantly burn various fierce beasts. Its flame power is incredibly violent and once burned down a city in the hands of a villain. Note: Requires Qi Transformation Realm to handle. The highest grade items in this vault were mid-grade treasure artifacts, and they were scarce. Most were lower-grade treasure artifacts. Chen Yu¡¯s competition reward only allowed him to select one lower-grade treasure artifact. ¡°My advantages are strong power and defense. Defensive armor is not necessary for now; a heavier weapon suits me better.¡± Chen Yu analyzed inwardly. The half-precious artifact ¡°Wind Singing Sword¡± he had obtained earlier had good power and features but was too light and not handy. With this requirement in mind, Chen Yu¡¯s gaze scanned for a moment, landing on a weapon. [Xuan Heavy Sword]: Lower-grade treasure artifact. Made primarily from Deep Sea Xuan Iron and incorporating Heavenly Falling Meteor Iron and several spiritual ores, it was once a failed mid-grade treasure artifact refinement. This sword is extremely heavy, with the top-quality materials making its hardness comparable to mid-grade treasure artifacts. During an attack, it can make Inner Breath True Qi more solid, thereby increasing attack strength. Note: Requires Qi Transformation Realm or Innate Divine Strength to wield. ¡°Tsk tsk, this sword is not bad.¡± Chen Yu eyed the deep silver greatsword in the display case, looking very satisfied. ¡°` Go to ????????????????????.co Chapter 58 - 58 Swordsmanship Initial Understanding Chapter 58: Chapter 58 Swordsmanship Initial Understanding Editor: Chrissy The Xuan Heavy Sword before him had once failed to be refined into a mid-grade treasure weapon, but the materials used were substantial. The key was that the sword had enough ¡°weight¡± and could amplify attack strength. Moreover, Chen Yu had also trained in a swordsmanship skill. ¡°I¡¯ll choose this one.¡± Chen Yu picked up the token in his hand and swiped it on the counter where the Xuan Heavy Sword was located. Buzz! ... A layer of crimson array light suddenly lit up in front of the counter, flashed, and then disappeared. At the same time, the token in Chen Yu¡¯s hand emitted a burst of burnt smoke. Chen Yu¡¯s face showed happiness as he reached out and took the Xuan Heavy Sword from the counter. As soon as he held the sword, Chen Yu¡¯s arm sank slightly, giving him a sense of weight and solidity. He estimated that this sword weighed at least 1,500 pounds. Generally, at the Body Refining Stage, one might not even be able to hold this sword with one hand and would be lucky to pry up a corner. At the Late-stage Meridian Passage, one might barely manage to swing it. At the Organ Refining Stage, swinging it would make it difficult to maneuver. Even Chen Yu felt the sword was somewhat heavy, but it shouldn¡¯t affect his combat effectiveness. ¡°When my Copper Statue Technique reaches Copper Sinews Mastery or the Copper Bone level, I should be able to fully utilize this sword.¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. ¡°Huh! Is this the Xuan Heavy Sword?¡± At the door, an elderly man with a flowered beard showed a look of astonishment. Seeing Chen Yu holding the sword with ease surprised him greatly. From what he knew, even a Postnatal Qi Transformation expert had tried this sword, but due to its impact on flexibility, had to give it up. After obtaining the treasure weapon Xuan Heavy Sword, Chen Yu returned to his dwelling and began to familiarize himself with it. Previously, he had casually practiced the intermediate martial art Wind-cutting Sword, which he seldom practiced but had reached the Small Success Realm. Chen Yu practiced with the Xuan Heavy Sword in the yard for several hours. However, this sword was ultimately somewhat cumbersome and did not match the Wind-cutting Sword¡¯s extreme pursuit of speed. Thump! Thump! Chen Yu tried to stimulate his heart, and his strength and speed increased severalfold. Wind-cutting Sword! The Xuan Heavy Sword in his hand turned into a blur of silver sword shadows, and only the rush of wind was left in his ears, with invisible gusts of sword wind slicing a leaf in front of him into nearly equal four parts. And this was without infusing internal energy. Slash! Chen Yu infused his internal energy, ¡°Yun Sha,¡± and the Xuan Heavy Sword in his hand gathered a dense silver-black sheen. At that moment. He felt the heavy sword in his hand become even heavier, seeming like a maddened bull ready to charge out of its cage. Boom¡ª A heavy silver-black sword arc, with an awe-inspiring sound, carved a shallow trench half a foot deep and several feet long in the rock layer of the ground, with sparks and stone chips flying. ¡°What a powerful force!¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but be amazed. The inner sect¡¯s station where he was based had a layer of hard rock soil, and ordinary weapons could hardly carve it open. After testing the Xuan Heavy Sword, The next day, Chen Yu got up and headed straight for the Heavenly Martial Pavilion. After the Outer Sect Grand Competition, Chen Yu had exchanged thirty thousand contribution points at the Sect Affairs Hall. In addition, he had previously earned 4,500 and 2,000 contribution points from killing the Bandit King and the Blood-Handed Bald, respectively (and exchanged for cultivation technique manuals), which were quite sufficient. Even considering consumption, he still had over thirty-six thousand contribution points left! He went straight to the second floor. Chen Yu selected a high-level sword skill, Iron Gang Sword, which cost him five thousand contribution points. The Iron Gang Sword, unlike the Wind-cutting Sword, emphasized stability, weight, and momentum. Once trained to a small success, it could form a sword net into gang qi, using momentum to overwhelm opponents and protect oneself with sword gang qi, adept in both offense and defense. If this martial skill was mastered, the spinning sword gang could have group attack capabilities. ¡°Very suitable for the Xuan Heavy Sword.¡± Chen Yu was quite satisfied with this high-level martial skill. On the second floor, he continued to search for a while. ¡°I didn¡¯t see the Copper Statue Technique.¡± Chen Yu hadn¡¯t forgotten the main purpose of this trip. He found a middle-aged steward at the Heavenly Martial Pavilion to inquire about the lower volume of the Copper Statue Technique. ¡°Oh, you¡¯re Elder Mao¡¯s disciple?¡± The middle-aged steward wore a courteous expression, asking Chen Yu to wait a moment. A while later, The middle-aged steward retrieved a wooden box from an unknown corner, taking out the lower volume of the Copper Statue Technique. Chen Yu looked, realizing it was indeed the lower volume of the Copper Statue Technique. ¡°How many contribution points?¡± Chen Yu asked. The middle-aged steward smiled, ¡°For this obsolete body cultivation technique, it¡¯s practically useless for the current era. Just give a few thousand contribution points casually.¡± Obsolete and useless? Chen Yu showed a strange expression, lamenting the decline of body cultivation. Of course, regardless of how much it has fallen, the Copper Statue Technique¡¯s level was not low. The middle-aged steward¡¯s mention of a ¡°casual few thousand contribution points¡± was thanks to Elder Mao¡¯s reputation. Under normal procedures, asking for ten to twenty thousand wouldn¡¯t be strange. ¡°Alright.¡± Chen Yu deducted four thousand contribution points and exchanged for the lower volume of the Copper Statue Technique. In this way, He exchanged the Copper Statue Technique and the Iron Gang Sword at the Heavenly Martial Pavilion, using only nine thousand contribution points in total. Chen Yu calculated, finding he still had over twenty-seven thousand contribution points left, and over a thousand inferior essence stones. This was Chen Yu¡¯s current worth. ¡­ Back at his dwelling, Chen Yu first perused the lower volume of the Copper Statue Technique. ¡°In the lower volume of the Copper Statue Technique, after entering with the Copper Statue, one can form a ¡®Copper Statue Body,¡¯ divided into the Copper Statue Gang Body and True Copper Statue levels¡­¡± Chen Yu read briefly. The Copper Statue Technique¡¯s lower volume was still quite a distance away for him. According to the description, entering with the Copper Statue should refer to: Copper Skin, Copper Sinews, and Copper Bone. Above these, there was the true Copper Statue Body, divided into the Gang Body and True Form levels. Chen Yu speculated this might correspond to Postnatal Qi Transformation and Innate levels. [Copper Statue Gang Body]: A powerful Copper Statue body, adding an invisible Copper Statue force field to the body, akin to a layer of gang qi armor, capable of withstanding treasure weapons, rampaging through thousands of troops, shattering various attacks, and even countering opponents¡¯ strikes. Withstand treasure weapons? Chen Yu took a sharp breath. Once this Gang Body was achieved, one could potentially rampage and crush obstacles, like an armored and spiked war dragon. Above this was the [True Copper Statue], whose description was even more mystical! [True Copper Statue]: By honing oneself with great willpower, one¡¯s spirit merges with the Copper Statue, comprehending the true essence of the Copper Statue, achieving a ¡®living copper statue.¡¯ Once the true form is attained, it is impervious to water, fire, and poison, possesses immense strength, and can cause ghosts and gods to retreat. This realm may provide secret techniques to enlarge one¡¯s physique, granting certain great powers, resistant to many divine and ghostly powers. This True Form level¡¯s abilities and phenomena surpassed what Chen Yu had seen or heard. ¡°It seems the first volume is the introduction, while the second volume is the main course.¡± Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu put away the manual. Now with the Copper Statue Technique fully assembled, he felt a sense of relief. In the following days, Chen Yu immersed himself in practicing the high-level sword martial skill, Iron Gang Sword, in the courtyard. Previously, his casual practice of the Wind-cutting Sword had a light and agile style; in contrast, the Iron Gang Sword emphasized weight, momentum, and stability. During his practice, Chen Yu compared the two, understanding the essence within the swordsmanship. His body seemed to have an innate ability to perfectly integrate all external movements quickly. First, he achieved perfect integration with the form, then he could grasp the intent more quickly. Gradually, Chen Yu, during practice, first achieved perfect integration with the moves, then gradually forgot about the moves, with his body¡¯s mysterious ability attuning to the true intent of the swordsmanship. In the courtyard, The boy¡¯s swordsmanship was sometimes as light and agile as the wind, other times as steady and solid as a mountain. Five days later, Chen Yu¡¯s Iron Gang Sword reached Small Success. Buzz, swish! The Xuan Heavy Sword in his hand flickered, swirling a deep silver shadow of sword gang wind, further condensing into a brilliant silver sword gang. Sword gang initially formed! ¡°Could I be a swordsmanship genius?¡± Chen Yu was quite surprised. This time¡¯s practice with the Iron Gang Sword, a high-level martial skill, progressed even faster than the Wind-cutting Sword. Moreover, the Wind-cutting Sword had now broken through to Great Success! Actually, after the mysterious heart fusion, Chen Yu¡¯s body had been continuously transforming and growing, with a powerful instinct surpassing that of a wild beast. He could easily and perfectly integrate the swordsmanship¡¯s ¡°form,¡± then use his body¡¯s instincts to pursue the true intent within the swordsmanship. Another minor reason, the Iron Gang Sword¡¯s emphasis on weight, momentum, and balance matched well with Chen Yu¡¯s powerful physique and the Copper Statue Technique. Of course, Chen Yu merely ¡°dual-trained¡± these two sword martial skills. The Iron Gang Sword, being a high-level martial skill, contained its own inner breath methods and could serve as a primary practice. However, the developed inner breath, surely couldn¡¯t match the Yun Sha inner breath. Chen Yu only practiced the sword martial techniques to comprehend their true intent and occasionally applied some matching inner breath utilization skills. On this day, Chen Yu ceased his practice and headed to the Sect Affairs Hall. ¡°All other materials, we have gathered the quantities you need, except for the Red-Horned Fierce Bull marrow.¡± A steward produced some materials. In fact, A few days prior, Chen Yu had deposited some contribution points and primordial stones at the Sect Affairs Hall, purchasing rare materials for Body Refining prescriptions under the guise of tasks. This was the privilege of becoming an Inner Sect Disciple, allowing task releases at the Sect Affairs Hall. Now, all other materials were assembled, only the main ingredient, the Red-Horned Fierce Bull marrow, was missing. ¡°All in all, three hundred contribution points and one hundred eighty subpar primordial stones.¡± The steward handed the materials to Chen Yu. Chen Yu walked out of the Sect Affairs Hall, letting out a sigh, ¡°Still lacking the Red-Horned Fierce Bull marrow.¡± Previously, The Red-Horned Fierce Bull marrow he had obtained from Tong Yuling¡¯s family had been exhausted after achieving Copper Muscle Minor Achievement with the Copper Statue Technique. An hour later, Chen Yu found Tong Yuling, who was also in the Inner Sect. ¡°Red-Horned Fierce Bull marrow? My family has run out of it recently too.¡± Tong Yuling shook her head. Chen Yu frowned; without the Body Refining elixir, his Copper Statue Technique practice was slowing down. ¡°However, I do know the whereabouts of the Red-Horned Fierce Bull.¡± Tong Yuling hesitated to say. ¡°Oh?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes lit up. If he could find the carrier for the Red-Horned Fierce Bull marrow, securing that main ingredient would be easier in the future. ¡°Only, this fierce bull is extremely frenzied and dangerous. My family once paid a great price, sending out two from the Organ Refining Stage and six or seven from the Late-stage Meridian Passage, to barely slay one, suffering great losses. One from the Organ Refining Stage was severely injured and hasn¡¯t recovered even now¡­¡± Tong Yuling warned. ¡°I understand.¡± Chen Yu didn¡¯t give up. Now, having obtained the treasure weapon Xuan Heavy Sword and initial accomplishments in swordsmanship, it was a good time to go out and hone himself. ¡°How about this, I happen to need the essence blood of the Red-Horned Fierce Bull; we can collaborate to slay this bull.¡± Tong Yuling smiled. She had noticed the long package on Chen Yu¡¯s back. ¡°Alright.¡± Chen Yu felt joyous; Tong Yuling, having now advanced to the Organ Refining Stage, was a great help. The next day, After preparing, Chen Yu and Tong Yuling left Yunyue Sect on horseback. They had barely left when, Two figures in straw hats emerged from the surrounding woods, appearing to be young men. ¡°They even have a female companion at the Organ Refining Stage?¡± One of the straw-hatted youths remarked in surprise. ¡°What are you afraid of? Just a girl who just advanced to the Organ Refining Stage. When they¡¯re getting all lovey-dovey, we¡¯ll strike, ha ha¡­¡± The other youth seemed utterly unrestrained. Go to ????????????????????.co Chapter 59 - 0059: A Sword of Ten Thousand Jun Chapter 59: Chapter 0059: A Sword of Ten Thousand Jun Editor: Chrissy ¡°` Half a day later. Chen Yu and Tong Yuling arrived in front of an endless mountain range. Because of practicing the Cloud Evil Fist, Chen Yu sensitively felt waves of fierce evil aura rushing towards him from the mountains. The mountain range before him was the forbidden land known across many countries: the Yunyuan Mountain Range. Last time, when he killed the Iron Brown Bear King, he had visited the edge of this mountain range. ... ¡°The location of the Red-Horned Fierce Bull is about two hundred miles deep into the Yunyuan Mountain Range. On the way, we¡¯ll inevitably encounter some fierce beasts,¡± Tong Yuling stated solemnly. Within two hundred miles? Chen Yu¡¯s heart sank. This was vastly different from last time, when they only lingered around the edge of the Yunyuan Mountain Range while killing the Iron Brown Bear. This time, the action would be far more dangerous than the previous one. Sure enough. After traveling dozens of miles into the mountain range, they encountered a few massive black pigs up ahead, their bodies as large as the Iron Brown Bear¡¯s, with tusks as thick as two thumbs extending nearly a foot from their mouths, looking ferocious and terrifying. Swish! Swish! The fierce black pigs roared and transformed into several black shadows, charging toward the two people at an astonishing speed. ¡°Quick battle, quick resolution!¡± Tong Yuling¡¯s face tightened. These fierce black pigs, in terms of strength and defense, were not inferior to the Iron Brown Bear, and their burst speed was considerably stronger. Wind-cutting Sword! Chen Yu gripped the Wind Singing Sword, flashed past one of the fierce black pigs. Clang-swipe! A swift burst of sword light sliced across the abdomen of the fierce black pig. Thud! The fierce black pig let out a whimper, its abdomen split open with a two-foot-long gash, exposing and slicing its internal organs, collapsing into a pool of blood. In one stroke, the fierce black pig was killed instantly! This scene made Tong Yuling secretly surprised. She had encountered such ¡°Fierce Black Tooth Pigs¡± during the late-stage Meridian Passage, needing at least three or four strikes to successfully kill one. Extinguish! Tong Yuling waved her jade hand, and an invisible whirlwind of palm force burst with a ¡°bang,¡± striking the back of the fierce pig¡¯s head from afar. The fierce pig couldn¡¯t even scream before immediately dying from exhaustion. ¡°To kill ¡®Fierce Black Tooth Pigs¡¯ from a distance, it seems Tong Yuling¡¯s internal energy is quite formidable, even though she advanced to the Organ Refining Stage not long ago,¡± Chen Yu thought in surprise. But then he realized, if Tong Yuling didn¡¯t have two tricks up her sleeve, she wouldn¡¯t be teaming up with him to kill the dangerous ¡°Red-Horned Fierce Bull.¡± The remaining fierce black pigs were quickly dispatched by the two of them. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± They didn¡¯t stay a moment longer, quickly departing. The blood here would attract more fierce beasts to come. ¡­ One day later. The two experienced various fierce beasts and finally reached their destination. On a hillside. Chen Yu and Tong Yuling sat back to back, adjusting their breath and recovering. Tong Yuling had several wounds on her body, and her face was filled with exhaustion. ¡°Let Junior Brother Chen laugh at me. This journey was more perilous than anticipated. No wonder my family elders were unwilling to hunt the ¡®Red-Horned Fierce Bull¡¯ a second time,¡± Tong Yuling said with a bitter smile while tending to her wounds. After speaking, she glanced at Chen Yu with a strange expression. Though she was at the Organ Refining Stage, traversing the one or two hundred miles encountering unforeseen fierce beast attacks here and there, she couldn¡¯t avoid being injured and exhausted. But Chen Yu was not only unscathed but appeared calm and at ease. That left Tong Yuling, who was in the Organ Refining Stage, at a loss. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°To be honest, the cross-training method I practice not only strengthens my physique but also enhances my five senses beyond that of ordinary people,¡± Chen Yu explained. Indeed. Throughout the journey, they encountered myriad fierce beasts and various assault methods, making avoidance difficult. But Chen Yu, relying on his extraordinary senses and strong physical control, consistently executed the best response. Moreover, regular attacks couldn¡¯t penetrate the defense of his Copper Statue Technique. ¡°Such a miraculous cross-training method is rare. It seems that relying on Junior Brother Chen will be crucial in the upcoming battle with the Red-Horned Fierce Bull,¡± Tong Yuling said with a hint of depth. She also had her secrets and knew that Chen Yu was likely hiding some things in this area. An hour later. Both returned to peak condition and headed straight towards a nearby hill. The hill ahead was uneven, with some areas pocked with holes, severely limiting visibility. Looking down, there was no sign of the fierce beasts. Their expressions grew more solemn, though. The situation indicated that a powerful fierce beast was nearby, deterring other beasts from coming close. At a certain moment. A red-spotted fierce bull, as large as an elephant, appeared in front of the two. The bull had a pair of blood-red horns two feet long, eyes bloodshot, skin resembling a crocodile¡¯s back, legs thick as columns, and a tail like a red-black iron whip, looking quite intimidating. ¡°Is this the Red-Horned Fierce Bull?¡± The Cloud Evil Qi in Chen Yu¡¯s body faintly trembled, sensing the bull¡¯s astonishing bloodthirsty aura. It seemed. The Red-Horned Fierce Bull was several times stronger than the previous Iron Brown Bear King. Snorting! The Red-Horned Fierce Bull fixed its blood-red eyes on the two from afar, letting out a low snort, its dense red spots trembling all over. Thump! Thump! Thump! The ground lightly trembled as the Red-Horned Fierce Bull stirred up a layer of dust, charging directly at the two. ¡°So fast!¡± Chen Yu and Tong Yuling changed color simultaneously. The bull¡¯s speed already surpassed Nangong Li during the great competition. If they were not its match, even escaping would be difficult. Yet the two had come this far and wouldn¡¯t easily give up. ¡°Charge!¡± Chen Yu and Tong Yuling moved in tandem, charging directly at the Red-Horned Fierce Bull. As they approached. They suddenly noticed that the fierce bull had its fair share of wounds, mainly external ones. Without thinking further, they attacked directly. Slash! In Tong Yuling¡¯s hand, the soft sword trembled, the robust internal energy at the Organ Refining Stage flowing through, sweeping up a python-like sword arc, entwined with a vortex of sword shadows, striking the head of the Red-Horned Fierce Bull. This full-strength attack at the Organ Refining Stage was almost comparable to Duan Xiaolong¡¯s stunning strike that day. Boom! Slash! The Red-Horned Fierce Bull roared, its body slamming forward, enduring the attack while knocking Tong Yuling back a yard or two. The astonishing full-strength sword strike only left a small bloody scratch on the bull. So tough! Chen Yu¡¯s heart sank, seeing Tong Yuling, at the Organ Refining Stage, retreat at the first clash. It then seemed. Facing this bull alone at the Early Stage of Refining Internal Organs was undoubtedly a dire situation. Wind-cutting Sword! Seizing the chance while the bull turned, Chen Yu wielded his Wind Singing Sword, sweeping up an icy edge like a gust of wind, thrusting straight for the Red-Horned Fierce Bull¡¯s rear weak spot. Definitely a major weak point, able to pierce straight inside. Feeling secretly pleased, Chen Yu added more force and thrust his Wind Singing Sword at that weak spot. Whoosh-crack! Suddenly, a red-black whip shadow lashed fiercely, bringing a piercing, howling wind. This was¡­ the bull¡¯s tail! Chen Yu was shocked, the Wind Singing Sword in his hand vibrating back due to the powerful force. The tricky attack on the weak spot ended in failure. Though unsuccessful, the sword startled the Red-Horned Fierce Bull, freeing Tong Yuling from her plight. ¡°Watch out.¡± Tong Yuling spotted the Red-Horned Fierce Bull inexplicably turning and charging toward Chen Yu. Dang it! Chen Yu performed a graceful sidestep, avoiding the bull¡¯s retaliatory ram. Whoosh! Whoosh! Within the fierce gale, a menacing blood-red horn nearly brushed past Chen Yu¡¯s clothes. Cloud Evil Fist! Copper Statue Technique! Chen Yu took a deep breath, his heart gathering strength, a deep copper fist flashing forward with a resounding boom, vaguely visible with an evil cloud of Qi. Boom! The evil might erupted from the powerful punch, striking the Red-Horned Fierce Bull¡¯s head, causing blood to splatter immediately! Moo~! The Red-Horned Fierce Bull¡¯s body shuddered, letting out an enraged roar, briefly staggering, then relentlessly charging headfirst at Chen Yu. ¡°Its skin is really thick,¡± Chen Yu marveled. Instead of retreating directly, he executed the Cloud Stepping, agilely circling to evade the Red-Horned Fierce Bull. Fortunately, Tong Yuling was on the other side, aiding in holding it back. Upon closer inspection, Chen Yu found that the full-force punch, enhanced with the mysterious heart¡¯s force, had only impressed a small half-inch fist mark on the bull¡¯s head. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, aren¡¯t you using your treasure weapon?¡± Tong Yuling asked while attacking. At the moment. With Chen Yu as the main force, they barely tangled with the fierce bull. Chen Yu¡¯s advantage lay in his great strength, strong defense, and not being easily repelled upon contact, allowing him to spearhead the assault. Anyone else risked being sent flying upon attacking the Red-Horned Fierce Bull, leading to destabilization and peril. ¡°No hurry.¡± Chen Yu did not use the Xuan Heavy Sword. The sword was heavy and large, suitable for confronting head-on with pressure, lacking in agile combat. He had a strategy, wielding the Wind Singing Sword, alternating between fist and sword, to battle the Red-Horned Fierce Bull. Tong Yuling noticed: every sword or punch Chen Yu launched aimed at one side of the bull¡¯s head. Observing. The wounds on the bull¡¯s head accumulated more and more. Swift Wind Frenzy Slashes! Chen Yu seized an opening, his heart gathering strength once again, soaring through the air, the Great Success of the Wind-cutting Sword issuing five or six whirlwind sword shadows in succession. Slash-slash! For a moment, a blurry sword blade whirlwind could be seen, stacking upon the bull¡¯s head. ¡°So fast!¡± Tong Yuling¡¯s eyes halted. She didn¡¯t realize Chen Yu¡¯s attack, boosted by the mysterious heart¡¯s energy reserve, surpassed his usual speed and power. In a blink. The Red-Horned Fierce Bull¡¯s head had flesh flying, the wound from before expanding further. The Wind Singing Sword¡¯s sharpness, comparable to a treasure weapon, was pushed to its limit at that moment! ¡°Moo¡ª¡± The Red-Horned Fierce Bull let out a mournful roar, its head bleeding profusely, the neuronal vital point attacks almost causing it to become dizzy. Even so, it did not receive a fatal injury. Its eyes blood-red, the pair of horns wildly charged at Chen Yu in mid-air. ¡°Heh heh¡­ not finished yet!¡± Chen Yu used the Copper Foot, stamping fiercely on the bull¡¯s back, not only failing to be repelled but soaring again with a powerful push. Clatter! From behind, a heavy dark-silver sword emerged in his hand. ¡°Xuan Heavy Sword!¡± Cloud Evil Qi gushed into the Xuan Heavy Sword, becoming more solid, as sword shadow and fierce wind intermingled. Heavy Sword to a Firm Stance! Chen Yu harnessed the heart¡¯s energy reserve, swinging with might, the deep silver sword shadow gale compressed into a silvery scintillating fan-shaped sword aura. ¡°What is that!¡± Tong Yuling gasped softly, feeling that one sword weighed like ten thousand pounds, seemingly sucking all the air from around. Slash! Chen Yu wielded the Xuan Heavy Sword with mountainous weight, trailing the silvery fan-shaped sword aura, hitting directly on the accumulated blood wounds of the bull¡¯s head. Bang¡ªslash! The head of the Red-Horned Fierce Bull was torn open immediately, the new and old wounds triggering chains of reaction, spraying forth red and white material like a fountain. With a ¡°boom,¡± Chen Yu held the Xuan Heavy Sword, stepped on the corpse of the Red-Horned Fierce Bull, firmly landing on the ground amid the spray of blood and the dust. ¡°` CREATORS¡¯ THOUGHTS Alsey From 15 Feb 2020, Coins spent on books that aren¡¯t selected will be refunded within 30 days. However, Fast Passes will not be refunded. The selected book will have a mark on the corner of the book cover in 30 days to indicate continuation. Thank you for your understanding. Go to ????????????????????.co Chapter 60 - 0060 Yi Yunfei Chapter 60: Chapter 0060 Yi Yunfei Editor: Chrissy With the ¡°Red-Horned Fierce Bull¡± crashing to the ground, Tong Yuling snapped out of her shock. Chen Yu¡¯s last chain of moves to kill was executed with incredible speed. First, he used the Wind Singing Sword¡¯s ¡°Gale Frenzy Slash,¡± a series of sharp random slashes to enlarge the wound. Finally, he used the Xuan Heavy Sword¡¯s Ten Thousand Jin Sword for a decisive kill! What was even more astonishing. This sequence of killing moves was completed mid-air, leveraging off the bull¡¯s back, a feat usually impossible even for those in the Organ Refining Stage. Whoosh! ... After landing, Chen Yu let out a deep breath. Despite his strong physique, the repeated use of heart strength had taken a toll. Especially the last strike, which nearly reached the critical point of the ¡°explosive method¡± of his mysterious heart. To Chen Yu¡¯s surprise, During the perilous battle just now, the Iron Gang Sword technique nearly surged to the realm of Great Success, particularly that final blow. It seemed that such life-and-death combat in actual combat more effectively stimulated the body¡¯s potential. ¡°Quickly collect the blood essence and marrow.¡± Tong Yuling circulated her inner breath, reaching out to press several points on the bull¡¯s body. Chen Yu took out a water pouch, sliced open the bull¡¯s flesh with the Wind Singing Sword, and extracted the specific blood marrow from the bone cavity. In addition, the most valuable part of the Red-Horned Fierce Bull was actually its pair of horns, which could be taken back and exchanged for a batch of Primordial Stones. Before long, Chen Yu filled the water pouch with the bull marrow, very satisfied. This ensured an ample supply of ingredients for the second ¡°Body Refining Recipe.¡± Slash, swish! Suddenly, a figure rushed rapidly from a distance. Who is it! Chen Yu and Tong Yuling fixed their gaze: a man in white, with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, approaching with hostility. ¡°You two, leave behind the bull¡¯s blood essence and horns!¡± The man in white, seeing the water pouch and horns on the two, exclaimed angrily. What? Chen Yu and Tong Yuling exchanged glances and found it amusing. ¡°Hmph! The bull fought with me for quite some time before, was significantly injured, and had considerable physical exhaustion. Otherwise, how could you two have taken it down so easily?¡± The man in white complained somewhat irritably. Indeed, He had first encountered this fierce bull. About two hours ago, he fought it alone for a long time, halfway to wearing it down. But unexpectedly, A flock of fierce birds suddenly appeared nearby, forcing him to retreat temporarily. When he finally managed to shake off the birds and relocate the Red-Horned Fierce Bull, these two in front of him had already claimed it. Chen Yu and Tong Yuling gave each other a bewildered look. When they encountered the beast, they indeed noticed it was wounded. Furthermore, Chen Yu sensed that during the battle, the bull lacked the ferocity it was rumored to possess. Could what the man in white said be true? Could he indeed fight the bull alone and have a sure chance of winning? Chen Yu and Tong Yuling exchanged a glance and made a decision. ¡°How about this? You might indeed have contributed a bit to killing the Red-Horned Fierce Bull. We¡¯ll let you have one horn.¡± Chen Yu spoke up. ¡°A bit of effort? Ridiculous! I alone could have taken down this bull. Leave the blood essence and horns, and you can have the rest of the skin and bones.¡± The man in white sneered. As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful blast of air flowed from the man in white, exuding a pressure characteristic of the Mid-stage of Refining Internal Organs. Mid-stage of Refining Internal Organs! Tong Yuling was greatly shocked; the intensity of the man¡¯s inner breath surpassed that of the typical Refining Internal Organs level. ¡°You still have a chance to take the skin and bones and leave.¡± sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The man in white was very domineering. ¡°You¡¯re dreaming! Now, you won¡¯t even get half a horn.¡± Tong Yuling¡¯s face turned cold. Chen Yu¡¯s body emitted an aura of Evil Qi, no longer backing down. ¡°Courting death!¡± The man in white, face livid with anger, waved his palm, sending a cold torrent of inner breath towards them, as if a blizzard charged forward. In an instant, An overwhelming chill encapsulated Chen Yu and Tong Yuling. Slash! Tong Yuling was the first to strike, her soft sword weaving a serpent-thick sword shadow cold rainbow, the sword wind creating a cyclone. Thump, thump! The instant two forces of inner breath collided, Tong Yuling¡¯s face changed dramatically. Boom! A raging cold current of inner breath sent her retreating several steps, her face turning pale, nearly spitting blood. ¡°Senior Sister Tong!¡± Chen Yu was greatly alarmed, not expecting a casual strike from the opponent to injure Tong Yuling. Whoosh, thud! Simultaneously, a swirling cold current¡¯s Qi Force enveloped Chen Yu, his blood, and Qi from within chilled, causing him to freeze. Most would have been gravely injured if they were at the Meridian Passage Stage. ¡°Hmm? One in the Early Stage of Refining Internal Organs and one at the Meridian Passage Stage dared withstand 60% of my strength.¡± The man in white seemed surprised. Hearing this, Tong Yuling was astonished at this man¡¯s immense strength, no wonder he spoke so boldly. ¡°Rubbish! I haven¡¯t even made my move.¡± Chen Yu cursed lightly; the opponent truly thought he was facing two opponents. ¡°Meridian Passage Stage?¡± The man in white glanced at Chen Yu contemptuously, his body flicking towards Tong Yuling once more. He ignored Chen Yu. As long as he thoroughly defeated Tong Yuling in the Refining Internal Organs Stage, the two would naturally beg for mercy. ¡°Cold Water Technique!¡± The man in white waved his hand slowly, launching a colder and more violent palm of a cold surge straight at Tong Yuling. But in the next moment, Slash! A sword force as heavy as ten thousand jin, shining with a silvery light, carrying an unseen weight and seething Evil Qi, swept from the side. Oh! The man in white¡¯s body froze, feeling a sinking of his Qi and blood; even before the sword reached him, its fierce weighty wind pressured him. ¡°Take this sword!¡± Tong Yuling¡¯s eyes flashed cold as she dragged her soft sword in a waterfall-like sword rainbow, with a vein of blood light shining on the surface. That sword carried a strange blood aura, with a strength exceeding her previous attacks, comparable to the Mid-stage of Refining Internal Organs. Their simultaneous eruption surprised the man in white. Slash! He sneered, his body flickering like a phantom, distancing from Chen Yu while striking Tong Yuling with the cold and violent cold surge palm. Whoosh, boom! In a series of urgent explosive sounds, Tong Yuling stumbled back several steps, a trickle of blood from her lips, her face pale with astonishment. Ah-ha! Chen Yu¡¯s heavy sword blocked the white-clad man¡¯s path of retreat. ¡°A treasured weapon?¡± The man in white smirked, drawing an icy crystalline treasured sword with his other hand, slowly cutting forth. Whoosh, slash! A wave of icy sword-power and sharp icy breeze formed a vortex, clashing with Chen Yu¡¯s charging sword. Crack! Chen Yu¡¯s Xuan Heavy Sword seemed to slice into rolling hail. ¡°Break!¡± Moving like a mighty ape, Chen Yu¡¯s heavy sword powerfully cleaved through the icy vortex, briefly intertwining with the man¡¯s crystalline sword. Thud! The man in white felt a tremendous force, retreating several meters away. Chen Yu stood firm, feeling his arm clutching the sword seem frozen, almost unable to exert force. Whoosh! He circulated his inner breath, his heart jolting as a surge of warm flow rushed through, dispelling most of the chill. Yet still, That strike left him almost internally injured, with some blockage in his meridians. ¡°Incredible? A mere Mid-stage Meridian Passage exerting the power of a treasured weapon, defenses worthy of withstanding my Yi Feiyun¡¯s strike.¡± The man in white was full of surprise. Bearing in mind, he also used his treasured weapon and took Chen Yu¡¯s strike hurriedly despite facing two opponents. ¡°Yi Yunfei! Are you that True Disciple from the Water Moon Sect?¡± Tong Yuling exclaimed. She had heard his name. Among the Water Moon Sect, where men were sparse, true male disciples were rare as phoenix feathers. Suddenly, She smiled bitterly, no wonder she was utterly no match even when augmenting with that thing¡¯s power to the Mid-stage of Refining Internal Organs. ¡°Is this the strength of a True Disciple?¡± Chen Yu wore a grave expression. With his physique and Copper Statue Technique, he could amplify the Heavy Mysterious Sword¡¯s immense power, which even those in the Refining Internal Organs Stage couldn¡¯t achieve. Under normal circumstances, Without employing the heart¡¯s explosive method, Chen Yu could dominate the Early Stage of Refining Internal Organs with the Xuan Heavy Sword. Whoosh! Thump-thump! Thump-thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart rate quickened, on the brink of initiating its explosive method, his only chance to contend. But at that moment, The man in white, Yi Yunfei, gazing skyward, turned pale. Hmm? Chen Yu suddenly sensed a deluge of pressing Evil Qi. Turning to see, A dense sea of black dots loomed like a black cloud tide. ¡°Ah!¡± ¡°So many fierce birds, run¡ª¡± Two youths wearing bamboo hats leaped over in panic. That voice sounded familiar? The black dots in the sky were fierce birds, basket-sized, with sharp beaks and black feathers, eyes glowing with ferocity and swarming with murderous intent. The swarm of fierce birds, likely in the tens of thousands, made one¡¯s scalp tingle. The aura of each fierce bird approached that of the Black-Tooth Fierce Pig slain earlier, and several were even larger in size, akin to the Red-Horned Fierce Bull, wing spans a meter wide. ¡°Persistent soul, why have these fierce birds reappeared?¡± The man in white cursed angrily. Whoosh! The overwhelming fierce birds swept in with an evil wind. The bamboo hats of the two youths flew off in the strong wind, tangled by several fierce birds. ¡°Senior Brother Li? Brother Wu?¡± Chen Yu was astonished, staring at the two. These two youths were none other than Senior Brothers Li Dakui and Wu Yu from the same sect. ¡°Junior Brother Chen! Huh? Yi Yunfei, why are you here too?¡± Wu Yu, seeing Chen Yu and the man in white, was also taken aback. ¡°Run quickly!¡± Li Dakui swung a treasured broadsword, cutting a wave-like blade wind, slicing through several fierce birds. The two carved a bloody path, joining Chen Yu¡¯s group. ¡°You two! How did you attract such a massive flock of fierce birds¡­¡± Yi Yunfei¡¯s face turned blue, voice trembling. Previously, battling the Red-Horned Fierce Bull alone, he was forced to stop due to an encounter with a flock of fierce birds. After shaking them off, he found Chen Yu and his companion benefiting. And now, These two fellows had somehow attracted ten times as many fierce birds. Slash, slash, slash! The five of them, faced with the black wave of fierce bird troops, had no choice but to carve a bloody path toward the depths of the mountains. ¡°Find a river or a cave.¡± Yi Yunfei thought of a strategy. Whoosh, whoosh! Breathing heavily, they ran over a hundred miles, no river in sight but spotted a dark and eerie cave. ¡°Get in!¡± Ignoring everything else, they dashed into the foul-smelling cave. Inside the cave. The space was narrow and the terrain complex; the fierce birds circled outside but did not enter. ¡°Senior Brother Li, Brother Wu. Why are you here? And how did you attract this horde of fierce birds?¡± Chen Yu could not help but ask. Earlier, he sensed being followed and watched while traveling. Was it these two fellows? CREATORS¡¯ THOUGHTS Alsey From 15 Feb 2020, Coins spent on books that aren¡¯t selected will be refunded within 30 days. However, Fast Passes will not be refunded. The selected book will have a mark on the corner of the book cover in 30 days to indicate continuation. Thank you for your understanding. Go to ????????????????????.co Chapter 61 - 0061: Blood Essence and Evil Qi Chapter 61: Chapter 0061: Blood Essence and Evil Qi ¡°This¡­ was definitely an accident.¡± Wu Yu chuckled dryly, and both of their expressions were somewhat unnatural. They couldn¡¯t just say: We were secretly tracking Junior Brother Chen but ended up drawing this frighteningly large group of fierce birds. ¡°You two must have done something. These fierce birds are still lingering outside the cave, with no intention of leaving.¡± Yi Yunfei said solemnly. ¡°This¡­ actually¡­¡± ... The two of them stammered for a while. Eventually, it was Li Dakui who took out several dark brown bird eggs from his bag. ¡°You stole the eggs of the fierce birds?¡± Yi Yunfei exclaimed angrily. Chen Yu and Tong Yuling were also speechless. No wonder these two were hated and relentlessly pursued by the fierce birds. ¡°My fellow disciple and I came to the Yunyuan Mountain Range intending to hunt for some fierce beast materials. Unexpectedly on our way, we stumbled upon a great battle among the fierce bird flocks¡­¡± Go to ????????????????????.co Wu Yu began to narrate. A fierce bird flock battle? Chen Yu felt a twinge of curiosity. Of course, the pretense they started out with could be ignored. Chen Yu was certain, these two had followed him here. Li Dakui said: ¡°We took advantage of the fierce bird flock¡¯s battle with another flock of flying creatures, entered their nest, and stole some fierce bird eggs, not expecting to be marked for death.¡± ¡°Hmph! You must have stolen the ¡®Fierce Bird King Egg¡¯, or else there wouldn¡¯t be such a commotion.¡± Yi Yunfei snorted coldly. The two gave an embarrassed smile; this detail had not escaped Yi Yunfei¡¯s notice. ¡°How did I say, out of nowhere a flock of fierce birds attacked us suddenly. It turns out it¡¯s because you stole the Fierce Bird King Egg, alerting the entire flock.¡± Yi Yunfei¡¯s face darkened. If it had not been for the fierce bird¡¯s first appearance, Yi Yunfei could have killed the Red-Horned Fierce Bull long ago, leaving no chance for Chen Yu and the others. Chen Yu¡¯s face looked weird. This meant that because of the presence of Li Dakui and his fellow, he and Tong Yuling managed to successfully kill the fierce bull and obtain its materials. At that moment. An ear-piercing screech reverberated from outside the cave, winds and sand swirling in a frenzy. The cry sent tremors through their hearts and minds. Looking outside, they were horrified to see a giant blackish-red fierce bird, accompanied by a tumult of black smoke like wind, hovering over the cave entrance without leaving. ¡°The Fierce Bird King! Likely a bird of prey with strength close to that of the Postnatal Qi Transformation.¡± Yi Yunfei¡¯s face grew even uglier. Aside from this ¡°Fierce Bird King¡±, there were also larger fierce birds whose presence was not inferior to the previously encountered Red-Horned Fierce Bull and rivaled mid-stage of Refining. Moreover, with thousands of fierce birds, if they were to break through forcefully, they would likely be devoured to the bone in an instant. Boom! Suddenly, a slight trembling came from the depths of the cave, as if a gigantic fierce creature was crawling out, and a wave of fishy odor and evil Qi hit their faces. The pungent fishy evil Qi, as forceful as a bellows at work, was nearly as intimidating as the Fierce Bird King outside. The five people present shivered with cold. ¡°Outside, there¡¯s definitely no escape.¡± Yi Yunfei regained his composure. He and Li Dakui, both at Mid-stage Meridian Passage, exchanged a glance and quickly made a decision. The five of them, with grim determination, carefully explored deeper into the cave. Despite the presence of a terrifying creature in the depths of the cave, it was still preferable to facing the flock of fierce birds outside. Hiss-roar! Whoosh! A large fierce creature approached from within the cave, the violent fishy evil Qi causing their hearts to palpitate with unease. ¡°What a huge creature!¡± Li Dakui growled, shaking the treasured blade in his hand to protect himself. They all took a sharp breath as they focused their eyes. In front of them. A Blood Python nearly as thick as a water bucket, stretching five to six zhang long, was coiled ahead, its gaping maw and thick tongue exuding a ball of foul stench. Its pair of eerie red eyes, in the dim cave, were like daunting oil lamps that chilled the heart. ¡°The aura of the Blood Python is close to the Postnatal Qi Transformation; at the very least, it is at the Peak of Refining. Only by joining forces can we fight.¡± Yi Yunfei took a deep breath. At this point, there was no turning back; they had to fight with all they had! All five present were no novices; each drew their weapons, forming a semi-encircling formation. Yi Yunfei and Li Dakui confronted the Blood Python head-on. Wu Yu, Tong Yuling, and Chen Yu stood to the sides and rear. After a tense moment of standoff. Finally, Li Dakui let out a battle cry and slashed with the treasured blade, releasing a wave-like ripple of blade energy aimed at the Blood Python¡¯s head. Boom! The Blood Python lunged suddenly, resembling a small red mountain; its thick body swept through the air, bringing up a whirlwind of blood shadows. Thump! Li Dakui groaned as he absorbed the hit and was knocked to the ground, tumbling haphazardly about. Had he been fighting alone, he might have been swallowed by the Blood Python by now. You beast! Yi Yunfei¡¯s treasured sword slashed out an incredibly cold and sharp sword glow, cutting through the chill sword wind, and ¡°puchi¡± struck the Blood Python. On the body of the Blood Python appeared a half-inch deep, three-foot long cut. This sword strike was far more powerful than any in the earlier skirmish with Chen Yu and company. But the Blood Python was immensely strong with lightning-fast reflexes; its tail sweep pushed Yi Yunfei back, sword and all. Following him, Wu Yu had a stroke of bad luck as he was forced to collide with the python¡¯s tail. Thump! Wu Yu was sent flying, slamming into the stone wall and coughing up blood. Any other mere Meridian Passage stage member would likely have been shattered. Fortunately, at that moment. Chen Yu and Tong Yuling attacked together, tying down the Blood Python. Especially Chen Yu¡¯s Xuan Heavy Sword, dragging a shiny swath of sword Qi, slashed across the Blood Python¡¯s side, causing it to shriek and shiver. Puchi-puchi! Tong Yuling¡¯s Soft Sword, flashing a streak of blood, left several superficial cuts on the massive serpent. ¡°Die, you accursed beast!¡± Li Dakui roared, joining Yi Yunfei, as blade and sword combined, their fierce attack unrelentingly striking the Blood Python. With a hiss, the Blood Python cast a sweep of blood-colored shadows, nearly sealing off the nearby area. Swoosh! Yi Yunfei, with incredibly nimble movements, miraculously escaped through a gap. Thud! Li Dakui wasn¡¯t as lucky and was battered to the ground once more. But fortunately. Chen Yu and Tong Yuling arrived in time to rescue. Especially Chen Yu, with a heavy slash of his sword, the tremendous force was capable of shaking the giant python¡¯s body. On the scene, only he possessed such immense strength to disturb the Blood Python and perform a ¡°bloody rescue.¡± In what followed, Tong Yuling and Wu Yu were both beneficiaries of Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°stage-saving.¡± Hiss! The Blood Python hissed furiously, extremely irate, constantly attempting to charge at Chen Yu. Xuan Heavy Sword transforms! As Chen Yu hastily retreated, he mustered strength in his heart, and his Xuan Heavy Sword conjured a dark silver blade aura, like an iron wall. His Iron Gang Sword technique was particularly adept at defense. Bang thud! The Blood Python¡¯s direct hit connected with the blade aura, which instantly shattered; but Chen Yu¡¯s body was so defensively strong and his movement so agile, that he managed to escape unscathed. Seizing this moment, Yi Yunfei and Li Dakui, wielding their precious weapons, struck hard. During the Blood Python¡¯s hissing, several wounds were left on its body. ¡°Leave the attack to us. Junior Brother Chen, you focus on the rescue and block it at crucial moments,¡± Li Dakui said. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Yu nodded. After all, when it came to destructive power, the other two at the Mid-stage of Refining with precious weapons in hand were to be counted on. Especially Yi Yunfei. Not only was his attack the strongest on the field, but his movement mastery was also unpredictable like an elusive ghost. Each of his attacks would leave a wound on the Blood Python, and he could swiftly retreat afterward. ¡°Truly worthy of a True Disciple.¡± Chen Yu secretly admired. At the same Mid-stage of Refining, Yi Yunfei was much stronger than Li Dakui. Of course, Chen Yu¡¯s role in restraining and timely ¡°stage-saving¡± was also indispensable. It ensured the integrity of the five-person team. If one after another were to die, no matter how strong Yi Yunfei was, he would struggle against a Blood Python close to the Postnatal Qi Transformation stage. Time slowly passed by. Under the tight coordination of the five, the Blood Python bled profusely, and its injuries worsened. Hiss! Finally showing a trace of fear, the Blood Python dragged its badly wounded body toward the depths of the cave. ¡°Kill!¡± Covered in tatters but exhilarated, Li Dakui chased after it to kill. Everyone was also overjoyed. The strength of this Blood Python was nearly at the Qi Transformation Realm, and every part of its body was a precious material. Zing! Zing! Zing¡­ The five people chased and attacked, with Yi Yunfei leading in speed and continuing to inflict various injuries on the Blood Python. During this, the Blood Python tried to counterattack, only to be temporarily stopped by Chen Yu, the ¡°stage-saving expert,¡± with his ¡°Xuan Heavy Sword transforms,¡± without disturbing their formation. After another bout of fierce attacking, the Blood Python, fatally wounded, fled into the depths of the cave. Before long, the Blood Python was cornered by the five at the end of the cave. A large blood pool appeared in front of them, emanating astonishing bloodiness and Evil Qi. Splosh! The Blood Python leaped into the blood pool, though the pool could not completely submerge its enormous body. ¡°Don¡¯t stop! The Blood Python is using the power of the blood pool to recover its vitality and wounds¡­¡± Tong Yuling shouted in alarm. Chen Yu took a closer look and saw the wounds on the Blood Python, upon jumping into the blood pool, gradually healing, its color even seeming to improve. ¡°Attack!¡± Everyone shuddered and immediately waged a fierce attack on the Blood Python in the blood pool. At the Organ Refining Stage, inner breath could conduct long-range attacks, especially Yi Yunfei and Li Dakui, whose precious weapons wielded long-range Qi blades, causing the Blood Python to wail in agony. With the lengthy and large Xuan Heavy Sword in hand, Chen Yu too dealt cruel blows to the Blood Python. After about 15 minutes, the Blood Python was, in frustration, beaten to death by the group. Its bitter eyes swept across Chen Yu and Yi Yunfei just before its death. Gurgle gurgle! The Blood Python¡¯s corpse caused eerie waves of blood in the pool, the water in the pool appearing even more viscous. ¡°This pool must contain some kind of Blood Spirit Mineral. Hurry up and handle the corpse, or all its vital blood essence will be wasted,¡± Tong Yuling reminded. They quickly got to work, jointly retrieving the Blood Python¡¯s corpse which was a treasure in its entirety. However, the moment Tong Yuling stepped into the blood pool, an unexpected transformation occurred. Crash! Centered around Tong Yuling, a terrifying wave of Evil Qi surged in the blood pool, wrapping around her body like blood-colored twine. ¡°Save me!¡± Tong Yuling was enveloped in the violent wave of blood and Evil Qi, her complexion ashen. The Blood Jade Spirit Bamboo she carried close to her shone a cluster of bloody light, acting like an invisible vortex, drawing more of the blood Evil Qi wave, winding around her entire body. Most of the blood Evil Qi flowed into the Blood Jade Spirit Bamboo, and some into her body. Tong Yuling groaned, her beautiful face showing a hint of deep red, contorted in pain. Crash! Centered around her, the powerful wave of blood and Evil Qi sent the nearby people stumbling. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu was closer to her and his face flashed with hesitation. Snap! Suddenly, his arm was grasped by Tong Yuling. ¡°You¡­¡± Chen Yu was taken aback. But in the instant his arm was grasped, a stream of Evil Qi flowed into him. Boom! The Yunyuan inner breath within him suddenly boiled, instantly melting upon contact with the blood Evil Qi, becoming one with it. Thump thump! Thump thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart in his body began to beat wildly. The stream of blood Evil Qi entering his body encountered an invisible ¡°suction force,¡± flooding inside with a rapidity several times more intense. Rumbling! In an instant, the entire blood pool¡¯s water transformed into thick blood snakes, winding around the two of them. ¡°What¡¯s happening!¡± Li Dakui and the others retreated in shock. They saw the man and woman in the pool had become like a pair of blood sculptures, attracting all the blood Evil Qi waves in the entire pool. ¡°These two¡­¡± Yi Yunfei¡¯s complex expression showed a hint of envy. Chapter 62 - 0062 Late-stage Meridian Passage Chapter 62: Chapter 0062 Late-stage Meridian Passage In the blood pool within the cave. Chen Yu and Tong Yuling, arms connected, were enveloped and entwined by surging waves of Blood Evil Qi, looking like two blood-colored statues. After clutching onto Chen Yu, the ¡°lifeline,¡± the pained and twisted expression on Tong Yuling¡¯s face greatly lessened. ¡°I¡¯ve dragged you into this,¡± Tong Yuling said, ashamed and self-blaming. Her situation just then was like that of a drowning person, experiencing a subconscious desire for survival. ... ¡°This is¡­¡± Chen Yu discovered strands of blood-black Evil Qi within the surrounding blood waves that, under the attraction of the mysterious heart and Cloud Evil breath, were madly rushing into his body. That terrifying power of the Evil Qi melded perfectly with the Cloud Evil Qi within his body. Like a sponge absorbing water, his Cloud Evil breath grew step by step, rampaging through his meridians. Hfff! Within the blood waves, the crystal-clear bloodstreams were being absorbed by Tong Yuling¡¯s body. Chen Yu dimly saw within her clothes, a gleaming, blood-lit Blood Jade Stone, which looked very familiar. So it turned out. Go to ????????????????????.co The blood pool contained not only the essence of blood but also, over the years, it had absorbed the massive Evil Qi from the nearby fierce beasts roaming the Yunyuan Mountain Range. Tong Yuling¡¯s ¡°Blood Jade Spirit Bamboo,¡± though capable of absorbing the essence of blood, was heavily impacted by the massive accompanying Blood Evil Qi on its host. If she couldn¡¯t bear the brunt of that Evil Qi, Tong Yuling might succumb to madness, or even turn into a ferocious demon that lost all reason. Fortunately, she had grabbed hold of Chen Yu! Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± required the accumulation of Evil Qi to boost his power. But that alone was not enough. The mysterious ¡°suction¡± created by the heart within Chen Yu¡¯s body helped him to gather and contain the violent Blood Evil Qi. Time passed. Chen Yu felt his Cloud Evil Qi growing increasingly fierce and restless, as his body was nearly overflowing with the breath of the Blood Evil Qi. Thankfully, During the pulsations of the mysterious heart, the ¡°suction¡± force further condensed most of the Blood Evil Qi, even pushing it bit by bit into his flesh and bones, with its essence converging into his heart. Chen Yu felt his heart pounding with even more vigor. After two hours. The tumultuous Blood Evil waves calmed and dimmed. The pool¡¯s bloody water mostly dried up, revealing a thin layer of dark mire. There remained only some scraps of skin, flesh, and bones of the Blood Python. ¡°You two¡­ have actually absorbed all the essence of the Blood Python¡¯s flesh and blood.¡± Yi Yunfei looked grim and unwilling. Obviously, An opportunity had been seized by Chen Yu and Tong Yuling. By absorbing the massive essence of blood, Tong Yuling¡¯s beautiful face became radiant and alluring, her skin finer and smoother. She glowed with health and beauty, as if she had been reborn. Tong Yuling had only absorbed a small part of the essence of blood; the majority was taken by the ¡°Blood Jade Spirit Bamboo¡± she wore; she didn¡¯t have the same robust constitution as Chen Yu. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, I owe you big time,¡± Tong Yuling said, her radiant face full of gratitude. Chen Yu had absorbed the unnecessary Evil Qi ¡°impurities¡± for her, making the essence of blood she absorbed exceptionally pure. Incidentally, those ¡°impurities¡± were precisely what Chen Yu¡¯s Cloud Evil Qi needed. At this moment, Chen Yu had no time to reply. He sat cross-legged, doing his best to control the surging Qi within him, the Cloud Evil Qi growing fierce and restive. THUMP! THUMP! Several forceful beats of the mysterious heart steadied Chen Yu¡¯s blood flow and breath. If it were anyone else, even another practitioner of ¡°Cloud Evil Fist,¡± they would likely suffer a backlash, with the risk of their body exploding and dying. Chen Yu now needed to absorb and transform the violent Blood Evil Qi rampaging through his meridians. Moreover, his flesh had absorbed and stored a great deal of Blood Evil Qi, which also posed the danger of ¡°devouring its master.¡± After all, that Evil Qi was an external force, not cultivated by Chen Yu himself. ¡°This kid, the Blood Evil Qi in his body is so massive it far exceeds his own Qi; it¡¯ll backlash against him sooner or later!¡± Yi Yunfei watched coldly. Chen Yu hadn¡¯t gone mad or exploded yet, which was a surprise to him. Two hours later. Outside the cave, only a few of the Fierce Birds had left; most still lingered. Chen Yu continually ran the ¡°Cloud Evil Heart Method,¡± striving to maintain his core, transforming and absorbing the Blood Evil Qi within his body. During this period, the several backlashes of the internal Evil Qi were all quelled by the mysterious heart. Gradually, Chen Yu got a hold of his Cloud Evil breath, and then proceeded to absorb the other Blood Evil Qi from his meridians, refining and strengthening himself. Hmm? Those present sensed that the fierce Qi around Chen Yu was gradually stabilizing and condensing. At the same time. The fluctuations of Qi in Chen Yu¡¯s body were slowly climbing. ¡°This guy, he actually¡­¡± Yi Yunfei wore a face of disbelief. Chen Yu had actually tamed and refined a portion of the Blood Evil Qi, continuously growing in strength. Two days later. Ugh! Chen Yu let out a low growl, his body generating gusts of pale black Evil winds, expelling a few streaks of bloody impurities. Yi Yunfei and Li Dakui both looked shocked, as if they had seen a ghost. ¡°Congratulations, Junior Brother Chen, for taking another step up in your cultivation.¡± Tong Yuling said, beaming. ¡°Late-stage Meridian Passage? That¡¯s beyond expectations¡­¡± Chen Yu exhaled deeply. These two days, his sole focus had been to stabilize his Qi and tame the Blood Evil Qi wreaking havoc inside. As a result, After stabilizing his internal condition, the Cloud Evil Qi swelled to its limits, forcefully opening up a third external meridian network within his body and running unhindered. This signified that Chen Yu had ascended to the late-stage of Meridian Passage! However, Chen Yu wore a mixed expression of joy and concern. He was happy, as he had unexpectedly advanced to the late stage of Meridian Passage. His concern, however, was that the breakthrough with the aid of external forces made him feel that his cultivation was unstable, far less solid than before. After all, with his talent, it would normally take at least a year to break through to the late stage of Meridian Passage. ¡°You two, having gained so many benefits, shouldn¡¯t you give something in return?¡± Yi Yunfei was clearly unwilling to accept this outcome. Chen Yu and Tong Yuling couldn¡¯t help but look towards the blood pool. In the blood pool, there was a layer of brittle pale red crystal debris and the remnants of the Blood Python¡¯s corpse. All the opportunities within had been seized by Chen Yu and his companion. Logically speaking, the Blood Python was killed by the collective efforts of five people, so everyone should have a share, not to mention the opportunities presented by the blood pool itself. After some discussion, the five made a division of the spoils. Chen Yu and his partner gave the Fierce Bull¡¯s Horn and its essence blood to Yi Yunfei. Tong Yuling, having absorbed such a vast and pure Blood Essence, naturally did not need the essence blood of the Fierce Bull. Chen Yu also retained the essence marrow of the savage bull, leaving everyone more than satisfied. Besides. Li Dakui and Wu Yu, having attracted so many Fierce Birds, brought disaster upon everyone. This disaster was faced together by all. The two reluctantly handed over a Fierce Bird King Egg to Yi Yunfei. Only then did Yi Yunfei¡¯s expression slightly soften. During the battle with the Blood Python, he was one of the main forces, and he had been affected by the flock of fierce birds twice, so no one objected. Of course. The biggest advantage was still taken by Chen Yu and Tong Yuling. But there was nothing Li Dakui and the others could do about it; even if the blood pool were intact before them, they lacked the ability to utilize it. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, what do you think about trading these two Fierce Bird King Eggs, along with the earlier elixirs and Primordial Stones, for your Qi Storage Pill?¡± Li Dakui said with a naive smile. Qi Storage Pill? Yi Yunfei looked at Chen Yu in surprise; even he was very tempted by such an elixir, and this boy actually had one? S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°The items Senior Brother Li has offered are enough to trade for a Qi Storage Pill,¡± said Tong Yuling with a smile. Chen Yu understood that Li Dakui¡¯s trade proposal this time was far more sincere than the last. However. Although the Fierce Bird King Egg was valuable, the chances of successfully hatching it and raising a flying bird pet were uncertain, not to mention the years of effort and price that it might require. The Qi Storage Pill, on the other hand, brought immense benefits when taken during the Organ Refining Stage and could even lay a solid foundation for a future assault on the Qi Transformation Realm. One was a long-term benefit in value, the other provided immediate effectiveness. Thus, Chen Yu rejected the proposal once again. Li Dakui was greatly disappointed, but since he had gained a lot this time, he might be able to obtain a Qi Storage Pill in the future. ¡°May I ask this Junior Brother Chen, your esteemed name?¡± Yi Yunfei suddenly spoke. He became interested in Chen Yu. This young man not only had a Qi Storage Pill, but the Cultivation Technique he practiced seemed to be related to the Yunyue Sect¡¯s foundational Yuan Sha Divine Skill. Such a character must have a significant background; why hadn¡¯t he heard of him before? ¡°Ha ha!¡± Wu Yu shook his head and laughed: ¡°His name is Chen Yu, our Junior Brother, not some figure you imagine. His Qi Storage Pill was won by ranking first in the outer sect competition. Unlike Mr. Yi, you¡¯re the son of the Water Moon Sect Master, born into nobility¡­¡± Yi Yunfei¡­ the son of the Water Moon Sect Master? Chen Yu silently marveled, no wonder this person was so young yet possessed such strong cultivation and was a True Disciple of the Water Moon Sect. ¡°Chen Yu¡­ you are that Chen Yu!¡± Yi Yunfei¡¯s face darkened. What was wrong? Everyone present looked at Yi Yunfei, puzzled. ¡°I am Chen Yu. Do you know me, Mr. Yi?¡± Chen Yu was completely baffled. Before the outer sect competition, Chen Yu had always been a peripheral disciple of Yunyue Sect, and could never have crossed paths with a major figure like Yi Yunfei, the son of the Sect Master. ¡°Are you from the Chen Family of Xiangyang City?¡± Yi Yunfei¡¯s gaze turned fierce as he stared intently at Chen Yu. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Chen Yu felt something was amiss. ¡°Then there¡¯s no mistake, take this¡ª¡± The handsome features of Yi Yunfei darkened with murderous intent and fury. Before he finished speaking, he struck out a palm towards Chen Yu. Whoosh! A swirling cold palm force with an astonishing momentum pressed towards Chen Yu, even stronger than the attack that had previously injured Tong Yuling. ¡°Careful!¡± Tong Yuling cried out in alarm. Yi Yunfei¡¯s strike was extraordinary. Most in the Organ Refining Stage would struggle to resist it, potentially suffering severe life-threatening injuries. The powerful chill of the inner energy, even from a distance, made Chen Yu¡¯s blood seem to freeze. Cloud Evil Palm! Chen Yu¡¯s anger flared without name, with a heavy heartbeat, the surging Cloud Evil Qi in his body burst forth. Boom! The moment that palm strike was made, an astonishing Evil Qi surged from his body, bringing forth a column of Killing Aura Fist Shadow as thick as a water bucket, taking on the vague shape of a python. ¡°Concentrated Evil Qi in the fist strike!¡± Li Dakui and Wu Yu on the other side exclaimed in a low voice. Chen Yu was equally astonished. This palm strike had unexpectedly released some of the remaining Blood Evil Qi in his body. The Cloud Evil Qi within him, suppressed for so long, had burst forth like floodwaters through a broken dam. Therefore, even without activating the explosive method of the heart, he managed to execute ¡°Concentrated Evil Qi in the fist strike.¡± What was even more astounding was that this time, the Killing Aura Fist Shadow vaguely took on the form of a Blood Python, with even denser Evil Qi. Boom! The swirling icy palm force collided with the python-shaped Evil Qi fist strike. Instantly, a blast of air and stone chips flew in all directions, sweeping across several yards, causing the cave where everyone was to tremble. Chapter 63 - 0063: Terrifying Suspended Coffins Chapter 63: Chapter 0063: Terrifying Suspended Coffins Boom! Yi Yunfei and Chen Yu exchanged a blow across the air. The two fierce and overbearing energies collided mid-air, causing the cave to shake and a whirlwind of stone chips to fly. ¡°Hey! Stop it!¡± ¡°Why are the two of you fighting?¡± A group of five people, a mess. The powerful force of their physical exchanges swept through the area, and figures darted about. ... Finally. Li Dakui and Wu Yu managed to grab hold of Yi Yunfei, while Tong Yuling stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Chen Yu, coldly eyeing Yi Yunfei. ¡°Kid, you actually managed to take my Cold Wind Palm.¡± Yi Yunfei stood still, calming down. After all. The people before him were from the Yunyue Sect, and although he was not afraid, he would not gain any advantage either. And the punch Chen Yu had just unleashed had taken him by surprise. Go to ????????????????????.co His palm strike, although not fully powered, had been executed with seventy to eighty percent of his strength, which someone at the mid-stage of Refining would not necessarily be able to withstand. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, are you alright?¡± Tong Yuling let out a sigh of relief, her concern apparent. ¡°No big deal.¡± Chen Yu merely felt a chill condensing on his arm; his heart raced for a moment, Evil Qi from within surged in, and he was back to normal. On the other side. Li Dakui and Wu Yu were also secretly shocked. Chen Yu, with his Late-stage Meridian Passage cultivation, could actually unleash a ¡°Fist filled with Condensed Evil,¡± and hold his own against a True Disciple like Yi Yunfei without falling short. Even Chen Yu himself was somewhat surprised. This time, he had not activated the explosive technique of his heart. With a brief shift in thought, Chen Yu roughly understood: that palm strike had released the remaining fierce Blood Evil Qi from his body, greatly amplifying the force of the blow. Keep in mind. There was still residual Blood Evil Qi inside Chen Yu¡¯s body, not fully transformed and absorbed. Moreover, after the release of that palm strike, Chen Yu felt the Evil Qi within him becoming more unobstructed. The feeling was as if his thoughts had ¡°reached through.¡± Heh heh¡­it seems he really should thank Yi Yunfei for that palm. Chen Yu thought this to himself, but showed no pleasant expression, still coldly staring at Yi Yunfei. ¡°Yi Yunfei, have you gone mad, biting at anyone you see!¡± Tong Yuling said indignantly. Her harsh words made Chen Yu and the others feel embarrassed. ¡°You¡­ you!¡± Anger surged on Yi Yunfei¡¯s handsome face, nearly ready to take action again. ¡°Mr. Yi, let¡¯s talk this out. Why did you suddenly attack Chen Yu? It seems like it¡¯s also the first time you two have met.¡± Wu Yu tried to mediate. Yi Yunfei forcefully suppressed his anger, his cold and vengeful gaze fixed on Chen Yu. ¡°Chen Yu, let me ask you this. Are you engaged to Chu Wanyu?¡± Yi Yunfei took a deep breath. Chu Wanyu? Engagement? Chen Yu was taken aback. After thinking it over, it seemed to be true. He had almost forgotten that his family had arranged a marriage for him, the object being City Lord Chu Fengyun¡¯s daughter. This matter had been agreed upon by Chen Yu¡¯s parents. Which is to say. Chu Wanyu really was his fianc¨¦e, at least in name. ¡°Hmph, it looks like you¡¯re aware of this. Wanyu and I are deeply in love, destined for each other in this life, and yet you are trying to steal her away from me.¡± Hatred glinted frostily in Yi Yunfei¡¯s eyes. ¡°You¡­ you have a fianc¨¦e?¡± The beautiful face of Tong Yuling showed surprise, with a fleeting shadow dimming in her eyes. Li Dakui and Wu Yu looked on, dumbfounded. ¡°I say, Junior Brother Chen, since Mr. Yi and that girl have been in love beforehand, it¡¯s somewhat unkind of you to break them apart.¡± Li Dakui cleared his throat. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I haven¡¯t even seen Chu Wanyu¡¯s face. I have no interest in any affair of yours,¡± Chen Yu said irritably. Speaking of this matter, he was also quite annoyed. ¡°Hmph! I advise you to give up any inappropriate thoughts about Wanyu and amicably call off the engagement. Otherwise, none of the men who had designs on my woman have ended up with a good fate.¡± Yi Yunfei threatened darkly. He didn¡¯t believe Chen Yu¡¯s words at all. With Chu Wanyu¡¯s beauty, there had been many men who couldn¡¯t get her out of their minds after just one glance. Because of this, Yi Yunfei had secretly broken the legs of several rivals, or even crippled their cultivation. ¡°Tsk tsk, by the looks of it, you haven¡¯t really won her over yet. If you¡¯re so capable, marry her and go to the Chu Family to call off the engagement.¡± Chen Yu exhibited a look of unconcern. ¡°You¡­¡± Yi Yunfei was fuming. Indeed, he hadn¡¯t won her over, which was why he was so sensitive. But Chen Yu¡¯s insufferable attitude of ¡°it¡¯s not my concern, marry her yourself¡± made him boil with rage. ¡°All right, all right. It¡¯s just a love squabble.¡± Wu Yu quickly tried to smooth things over. Just then. Outside the cave, a series of bird cries and whistling of the wind could be heard. Eh! Everyone felt a chill in their hearts and hurried to the entrance to look out. After two days, the majority of the fierce birds outside the cave had left, leaving only about a thousand or so. Probably just one more day, and it would be nearly safe to make a run for it. ¡°No, these fierce birds seem to be frightened of something.¡± Tong Yuling was very observant. Everyone looked. The flock of fierce birds in the sky were not looking at the five people but screeching and quivering with feathers at a certain direction, displaying an innate fear in their pupils. From another direction of the Yunyuan Mountain Range, a gloomy presence approached. Swish! An inexplicable chill surfaced in the hearts of the people present. At that moment, a piercing and sky-shattering cry cut through the clouds. ¡°It¡¯s the Fierce Bird King.¡± A colossal dark red bird, surrounded by a swirling black smoke and wind, sent out sharp cries that shook the soul. Its mighty presence was even more formidable than the Blood Python they had slain before. It was indeed the nearly Qi Transformation Realm Fierce Bird King. The Fierce Bird King paid no attention to the five people at the cave entrance, trembling with anxiety, issuing a series of shrieks and screeches in a particular direction as a warning. A few breaths later. On the distant horizon, a layer of eerie, gloomy grey fog appeared, dispersing a decaying, somber aura. Within it, a small black dot faintly emerged. ¡°What is that!¡± The five present involuntarily shivered. That somber aura grew stronger and stronger, instilling a primal sense of unease. The grey fog expanded, and the black dot grow larger bit by bit. ¡°That is¡­¡± Chen Yu, who had the sharpest eyesight and senses, saw the outline, his body and mind profoundly shaken. The dot grew larger and larger, eventually outlining a flying ¡°stone coffin,¡± floating into view. A stone coffin! Everyone¡¯s eyes widened, and they gasped in a cold breath. The surface of the stone coffin was old and darkened, engraved with some sinister and odd stone patterns, resembling some kind of ancient Yin script; its floating movement kicked up a swath of somber fog, the closer it got, the denser the fog, the more horrifying the aura. ¡°There are people¡­ inside the stone coffin!¡± Someone murmured in a low voice, sending chills down everyone¡¯s spines. Chen Yu stared closely, at the four corners of the ¡°stone coffin¡± were four corpse-like figures. These four figures had rigid limbs, pale expressions, and numb eyes. The four ghostly figures, like ghost soldiers, carried the ¡°stone coffin¡± drifting through the eerie Qi in midair. Finally. The stone coffin floated into the airspace where the fierce bird flock was located. At that moment, all was silent nearby. All the beasts trembled with anxiety. Chen Yu and the other four broke into cold sweats, their hearts weighed down to the extreme, completely breathless. None of them dared to move or even make a sound, Fearful of disturbing the ¡°host¡± inside the stone coffin, or even the coffin-carrying Ghost Guards, whose faintly radiating aura made their hearts skip a beat. The stone coffin arrived! The invaded flock of birds went into a frenzied panic. Among them, the Fierce Bird King¡¯s huge figure flapped its black feathers, causing a cold and chilling wind. The chaotic flock of fierce birds intermingled with the stone coffin. Buzz! The surface of the stone coffin suddenly glowed with a layer of grey-black flame, illuminating various bizarre Yin scripts. With a ¡°squeak,¡± the coffin lid shifted a few feet. The next moment. A withered skeletal hand slowly stretched out from inside. That scene made the hearts of Chen Yu and the others pound wildly, their spines chilled and their blood frozen. The terrifying pressure made it impossible to breathe. At the mouth of the stone coffin. That somber skeletal hand slowly moved, and there was a dull thunder-like rumble in the sky. Whoom! Visibly, a vast dark and somber shadow swept across the heavens. In an instant. A soul-shattering, mournful shriek tore through the sky. The Fierce Bird King¡¯s massive body was torn to pieces, exploding in midair. At the same time. Hundreds of fierce birds nearby plummeted from the sky, their flesh and bones scattering wildly. In front of the cave. Chen Yu and the others were horrified, staring at the feathers and flesh scattered all over the sky, like celestial maidens scattering flowers. That withered hand had merely clawed through the air. The Fierce Bird King was slain, with hundreds of nearby fierce birds dying in the aftermath! What sort of level was this? Whoosh! At this moment, the sinister and terrifying stone coffin slowly drifted towards the cave entrance. Chen Yu and the others were terrified, their scalps tingling, completely suffocated! Buzz squeak! The coffin lid slowly closed, the Yin script and grey flame on the surface of the coffin extinguished, and that skeletal hand also disappeared without a trace. The four Ghost Guards, carrying the coffin, moved farther and farther away. Until. The stone coffin, amidst the grey-black fog, turned into a small black dot and disappeared into the horizon, and the group of five managed to regain their composure. Whoosh! The five of them were soaked in sweat, looking utterly unsettled. ¡°I feel that just those four ¡®Ghost Guards¡¯ carrying the stone coffin have at least Qi Transformation Realm strength, and the mysterious existence inside the coffin is beyond fathomable.¡± Yi Yunfei took a deep breath. ¡°Qi Transformation Realm? At that level, they could easily have noticed us.¡± Tong Yuling said. ¡°They definitely noticed,¡± Yi Yunfei stated with certainty. ¡°But why would such beings bother with ants by the road?¡± sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The group was taken aback for a moment but couldn¡¯t deny this fact. After this encounter. They dared not linger there any longer and immediately went their separate ways. Two days later. Chen Yu and the others returned to the Yunyue Sect. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, let¡¯s go see Master and report this incident to him. The being within that stone coffin is definitely a terrifying existence that can shake the entire Chu Country Sect world!¡± Wu Yu said earnestly. Chen Yu nodded; he too was curious about what exactly that stone coffin was. Perhaps, Master Mao Qiuyu knew. Before long. Chen Yu and the others, in the Elder Mansion, saw Master Mao Qiuyu. ¡°You rascals, where have you been these past few days? Everyone¡¯s been impossible to find.¡± Elder Mao chided gently. ¡°Master, something big has happened¡­¡± Wu Yu immediately spoke, narrating the horrifying ¡°stone coffin incident¡± they had experienced. A stone coffin? A flash of sharpness flickered in Elder Mao¡¯s eyes, but after listening, his expression remained quite calm. Master¡¯s calmness surprised Chen Yu. ¡°I¡¯m aware. Several days ago, our Yunyue Sect had already received news of the ¡®Yin Stone Coffin¡¯.¡± Elder Mao said slowly. Chapter 64 - 0064: The Mole Chapter 64: Chapter 0064: The Mole The Yin Stone Coffin! Chen Yu and his companions exchanged glances. It seemed that Elder Mao must know a thing or two about the mysterious coffin. Under their curious and inquisitive gaze, Mao Qiuyu began, ¡°Just a few days ago, two large families in Chu Country, each with a patriarch in the Qi Transformation Realm, were wiped out overnight, leaving no survivors.¡± Whole families wiped out? ... A chill ran down Chen Yu¡¯s spine. These were families with patriarchs in the Qi Transformation Realm, more than ten times stronger than his own Chen Family. Such families were titans in the secular world, second only to the Chu Country Sects, and they had intricate ties with several major sects. ¡°Was the extermination the work of the Yin Stone Coffin?¡± Wu Yu inhaled sharply. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Elder Mao¡¯s voice was low and measured, ¡°These two families, fifty years ago, were both under the influence of Bone Demon Palace and then betrayed it during the great battle between good and evil in Chu Country!¡± Bone Demon Palace, the great battle, betrayal. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co Keywords linked together in Chen Yu¡¯s mind. The Bone Demon Palace was once the foremost power of Chu Country, its fame reaching even the mysterious lady ¡°Ye Luofeng¡± in Qi Country. In his memory, The Bone Demon Palace had suffered a crushing defeat in the battle between good and evil, gradually fading into obscurity and keeping a low profile for decades, rarely making an appearance. ¡°All signs indicate that Bone Demon Palace is poised to make a comeback, and its disciples will emerge from hiding. In the coming period, you must be cautious when traveling outdoors and better not to be alone,¡± Elder Mao warned. Chen Yu and the others nodded again and again, well-aware of the fearsome reputation of Bone Demon Palace. However, Chen Yu found it strange that during that battle, Yunyue Sect, Water Moon Sect, and Iron Sword Sect didn¡¯t push their advantage to completely eradicate this demonic cult. Evidently, there were many secrets surrounding that battle. ¡°As for the mystery person inside the ¡®Yin Stone Coffin,¡¯ you¡¯d better not speculate wildly. Sometimes, knowing too much is not a good thing.¡± Elder Mao stifled their curiosity. Then, He narrowed his eyes and scrutinized Chen Yu, ¡°Hehe, it looks like you¡¯ve had quite the stroke of good fortune. It¡¯s only been a few days, yet you¡¯ve broken through to the Late-stage Meridian Passage.¡± Chen Yu felt uncomfortable under his piercing gaze. Li Dakui and Wu Yu wore envious expressions. The group recounted their fortune from the blood pool. ¡°Hmph!¡± Elder Mao smirked coldly, ¡°There¡¯s always a price for what is gained. Such a forceful enhancement of cultivation through external means is fraught with major complications.¡± ¡°Complications!¡± A chill settled in Chen Yu, and he felt a surge of cold and vicious energy rising within him. Snap! In a flash, Mao Qiuyu¡¯s palm landed on Chen Yu¡¯s shoulder. Whoosh~ A stream of pale cyan Innate True Qi, unstoppable and immensely powerful, surged into Chen Yu¡¯s meridians. Instantly, The Cloud Evil inner breath within Chen Yu, as well as the pervasive bloodthirsty energy, were as if frozen, obediently subdued. That strong and profound ¡°Innate True Qi¡± circulated throughout Chen Yu¡¯s body several times. After a brief moment, Elder Mao exhaled lightly and withdrew his hand. Chen Yu felt much refreshed; the Cloud Evil inner breath within him and the violent energies were significantly dispelled. ¡°Thank you, Master.¡± Chen Yu quickly expressed his gratitude, fully aware of the intervention. ¡°Don¡¯t celebrate too soon. There¡¯s still a considerable amount of malicious energy remaining in you, even infiltrating your meridians and flesh. What I¡¯ve done is but a temporary measure,¡± Elder Mao continued, his words sinking Chen Yu¡¯s heart once more. The recent opportunity, his breakthrough to Late-stage Meridian Passage, was thrilling, but its drawbacks had manifested. ¡°You¡¯re now facing two issues.¡± Elder Mao spoke gravely. ¡°Please go on, Master,¡± Chen Yu responded earnestly. ¡°The first is the problem of violent energy backlash, which can lead to losing control and self-destruction, or even death. Frankly, I¡¯m surprised you¡¯re still unharmed.¡± Elder Mao looked bemused. In fact, He had just re-examined Chen Yu¡¯s condition. Elder Mao was puzzled as to why Chen Yu¡¯s progress in cultivating the Copper Statue Technique and Cloud Evil Fist was considerable. However, upon closer inspection, aside from a remarkably healthy body and strong vitality, there were no overt abnormalities. ¡°The second one is instability at your core; your inner breath is tainted with impurities and is mottled, not pure. This could throttle your potential for future growth, such as making it more difficult to ascend to the Organ Refining Stage, or you might never reach the Qi Transformation Realm in your lifetime.¡± Elder Mao explained nonchalantly. Hearing the first point, Chen Yu was somewhat relieved, but the second point plunged him into despair. Unstable foundation¡­ killing future potential. This was his greatest fear! ¡°Master, is there any way to resolve this?¡± Chen Yu inhaled deeply. ¡°There are several methods. A more practical one is taking a rare ¡®Clearing Qi Pill.¡¯ Although it doesn¡¯t greatly increase cultivation, it can neutralize vicious energies, rid impurities, and cleanse the meridians. This pill can also solidify your Cultivation Realm and purify Inner Breath True Qi¡­¡± Elder Mao answered. Clearing Qi Pill. Chen Yu¡¯s eyes brightened; this pill was indeed perfect for his current condition. ¡°However, this pill is valued even more than the ¡®Qi Storage Pill¡¯, mainly because it¡¯s harder to come by. Our Herb Hall only manages to craft a few within a decade.¡± Elder Mao sighed. Chen Yu, hearing this, breathed a sigh of relief. At least there was a clue to be followed for this pill. ¡°Luckily, you have a ¡®Qi Storage Pill¡¯ in your possession. Trading for a ¡®Clearing Qi Pill¡¯ is somewhat feasible. Give me a few days, and I¡¯ll inquire for you.¡± Elder Mao paused for a moment. ¡°Thank you, Master.¡± Chen Yu naturally couldn¡¯t ask for more. However, speaking of this matter, he was reminded of the exchange situation for ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill.¡± Last time, Elder Mao had also mentioned stepping in to help. Chen Yu was just about to speak up. Elder Mao waved a hand, signaling for Li Dakui and Wu Yu to step down. ¡°There has been an unexpected issue with ¡®Yuan Sha Divine Skill.¡¯ Normally, with your master intervening, you should be able to make an exception. Unfortunately, the sect has recently uncovered a ¡®spy¡¯ from Bone Demon Palace, causing unease among the disciples,¡± said Elder Mao solemnly. A spy? S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu cursed inwardly. How could they suddenly find a spy, and from the Bone Demon Palace, no less? ¡°According to the information obtained from the interrogation, the ¡®Bone Demon Palace¡¯ has planted many spies in our three sects during their years of recuperation. Reliable information suggests that there are still spies within our sect that haven¡¯t been exposed. Even before, some of our sect¡¯s secret cultivation techniques were stolen,¡± the severity flashed in Elder Mao¡¯s eyes. Spies still confirmed? Chen Yu was even more speechless. For all he knew, someone he knew could be the spy. It was no surprise then. That exchanging for the sect¡¯s core cultivation technique ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill¡± would meet with resistance and be put on hold. ¡°However, the Sect Master has spoken. If you advance to the Late Stage of Organ Refining or become a true disciple of our sect, you will be able to exchange for the ¡®Yuan Sha Divine Skill,''¡± Elder Mao added reassuringly. In fact. Advancing to the Late Stage of Organ Refining and becoming a true disciple were both incredibly distant if not impossible feats for Chen Yu. Therefore. The condition set by the Sect Master was merely consolation and perhaps an excuse to refuse. ¡°Right.¡± Just before leaving, Elder Mao suddenly remembered something: ¡°Since you¡¯ve advanced to the Late-stage Meridian Passage, come to see me in three days.¡± Come over in three days? Chen Yu was startled, but Elder Mao did not explain, so he agreed and left. After leaving the residence. Chen Yu ran into his fellow disciples, Li Dakui and Wu Yu. ¡°A lot has happened in the sect during the days we were away.¡± ¡°Besides the spy incident, there was also the ¡®Meteor Iron Wager Battle¡¯ between our sect and the Water Moon Sect and the Iron Sword Sect.¡± The pair spoke enthusiastically. ¡°Meteor Iron Wager Battle? What¡¯s that about!¡± Chen Yu asked, puzzled. Wu Yu snorted coldly: ¡°It¡¯s nothing but those two sects coveting the meteoric iron that fell in our territory last time. They looked for various excuses to force a trade of the meteor iron. A few days ago, some of our elite disciples and disciples of these two sects compared their skills and wagered on the meteor iron, as well as other precious spiritual objects of a similar level. ¡°So that¡¯s it,¡± Chen Yu realized. Ultimately. This Meteor Iron Wager Battle was a lingering issue from the last meteor iron that fell from the sky. ¡°How did the wager battle go?¡± Chen Yu inquired further. ¡°It was quite a loss. First, against the Water Moon Sect, we lost two out of three matches; then with the Iron Sword Sect, we lost seven out of ten,¡± Li Dakui shook his head, looking as if it was a misfortune that he hadn¡¯t been a part of it. Seeing his sighing demeanor, it seemed like his non-participation was a great loss. ¡­ Upon returning to his residence. Chen Yu took out a waterskin of ¡°Brute Bull Marrow¡± with a smile on his face. This trip had brought great gains, but the main objective was actually the primary ingredient for the second medicinal formula. Over the next two or three days. Chen Yu both stabilized his ¡°Cloud Evil Inner Breath¡± and utilized the ¡°Brute Bull Marrow¡± Body Refining medicinal liquid. During this process. His ¡°Cloud Evil Inner Breath¡± occasionally became restless and agitated, with violent Qi recoiling, but thankfully, his mysterious heart quelled it. This made Chen Yu give even more importance to the matter, determined to remove any future threats! Despite having a mysterious heart that wasn¡¯t afraid of the backlash from the bloodlust Qi, the instability of his cultivation and inner breath was a major issue that could affect his future prospects! On the other hand. The effects of the ¡°Brute Bull Marrow¡± formula began to diminish. Chen Yu simply increased the amount of Brute Bull Marrow used, applying the Body Refining medicinal liquid in conjunction with the cultivation of ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± every morning, noon, and evening. After all, he had an ample supply of Brute Bull Marrow at his disposal, so there was no concern about wasting it. Finally. On the third day, Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± broke through to Copper Sinews Mastery. Hum! As Chen Yu operated the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± his entire body was outlined with golden-copper patterns, with three-dimensional and prominent metallic sinews that were ever more detailed and lifelike, resembling a majestic, towering copper statue. Whoosh! Whoosh! Chen Yu casually threw punches, producing whistling gusts of wind. A mere exertion of force under his feet caused the house to tremble slightly. ¡°What¡¯s going on!¡± The servants next door felt the house shake and were filled with terror. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Muffled laughter echoed from Chen Yu¡¯s room. It turned out. Upon achieving great success with the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± Chen Yu¡¯s strength and muscle explosiveness had significantly increased! Following the transformation of his body by the mysterious heart, Chen Yu¡¯s physique was continuously evolving and becoming more formidable. His ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± compared to others of the same realm, was superior. Chen Yu estimated that his Copper Sinews Mastery with the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± might be comparable to someone else¡¯s initial stage of Copper Bone Formation. Now. Using solely the brute strength and speed of his body, he could contend against a typical practitioner at the Organ Refining Stage. With Copper Sinews Mastery coupled with the Late-stage Meridian Passage, Chen Yu¡¯s overall strength had undoubtedly surged! Chapter 65 - 0065: Meteorite Iron Betting Battle (Later Three More Updates) Chapter 65: Chapter 0065: Meteorite Iron Betting Battle (Later Three More Updates) The next day. Chen Yu arrived at the Elder Mansion as planned and met with his master, Elder Mao Qiuyu. Standing beside Elder Mao was a slightly arrogant, fair-faced youth in black clothing, about the same age as Chen Yu. ¡°This is your Senior Brother Chang Xuan.¡± Elder Mao introduced. ¡°It¡¯s an honor to meet you, Senior Brother Chang.¡± ... Chen Yu bowed slightly and observed the youth in black carefully. This Chang Xuan, whom he had heard mentioned repeatedly by his two other senior brothers, was a true disciple of Elder Mao and was dearly loved by the master. ¡°Hmm.¡± Chang Xuan replied with just a word, his tone quite cold. Chen Yu felt slightly awkward. However, since the other party was a ¡°True Disciple,¡± he indeed had the confidence, being only a year older than Chen Yu at the most but already at the Mid-stage of Organ Refining. ¡°Chen Yu, I called you here today to participate in the ¡®Meteorite Iron Battle¡¯; you might have a chance to enter the fray.¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co Elder Mao explained. ¡°Meteorite Iron Battle? Isn¡¯t it participated in by senior disciples in the Organ Refining Stage?¡± Chen Yu was astonished. Though he had come first in the External Sect Grand Competition previously, he was still a tender newcomer in the Inner Sect. Within the Inner Sect. Most disciples were at the Organ Refining Stage, and some veteran disciples were only half a step away from the Qi Transformation Realm. ¡°The veteran disciples have already fought several rounds in their matches. Today¡¯s competition will delve into the Meridian Passage Stage.¡± Elder Mao¡¯s expression was grim. Previously, those senior elite disciples had participated in many battles, but they had lost more than they won. Seeing Elder Mao¡¯s grim expression, Chen Yu did not press further. ¡­ After a short while. Elder Mao, accompanied by Chang Xuan and Chen Yu, arrived at the sect¡¯s critical area, ¡°Yuntian Hall.¡± Yuntian Hall was generally where the sect¡¯s upper echelons held council. This was Chen Yu¡¯s first visit there. Inside Yuntian Hall, some high-ranking officials, including elders and hall masters, had already arrived. This included previously met figures like the Yunyue Sect Master, Elder Nangong, Fairy Xia Yu, among others. Moreover. There were also some young elite disciples visible, such as the Seventh Prince and Mu Xueqing. The hall was filled with an air of solemnity. The faces of the high-ranking officials present all looked grim. ¡°Everyone is here.¡± Clad in a blue robe, the Yunyue Sect Master spoke up, ¡°Is the roster for today¡¯s battle, concerning the Meridian Passage Stage candidates, finalized?¡± As soon as his words fell. Two young men and a woman, three young disciples, stepped forward. These three disciples were uniformly at the Peak of Meridian Passage Stage, their aura nearly touching the Organ Refining Stage. ¡°My granddaughter, ¡®Qiu Yue¡¯er¡¯, was originally planning to advance to the Organ Refining Stage soon. This is good timing. She possesses a specially made treasure, the ¡®Ling Yue Sword,¡¯ which can exert greater power.¡± An elder in a white robe, stroking his beard, chuckled. Qiu Yue¡¯er. The gazes of the crowd fixed on the young girl among the three disciples. Dressed in simple green clothes, she appeared around fourteen or fifteen years old and rather petite. Her fair, delicate face, straight aquiline nose, and bright eyes under curved eyebrows exuded natural beauty. ¡°Qiu Yue¡¯er pays respect to all the seniors.¡± The girl smiled playfully and bowed to the surrounding high ranks, earning their approval. Clearly. This Qiu Yue¡¯er was set to be a key player in today¡¯s battle. The other two young men were also quite exceptional, both almost ready to advance to the Organ Refining Stage. ¡°Shi Chuan, Peak of Meridian Passage, extremely high comprehension, has learned the high-level cultivation technique ¡®Golden Wave Saber¡¯ to near Great Success.¡± The second young man in green also introduced himself briefly. Chen Yu was inwardly shocked. The quality of the disciples within the Inner Sect was exceptionally high. The difference between the Inner and External Sect: younger age, higher cultivation level, and advanced techniques. Even though Duan Xiaolong had previously been the strongest in combat in the External Sect, he was already several years older. ¡°Wan Dong, Peak of Meridian Passage, strong real combat skills, often mingling with fierce beasts. He has cultivated ¡®Cloud Evil Fist¡¯ to Great Success, limited in full potential by his cultivation level.¡± The third young man also introduced himself. ¡®Cloud Evil Fist?¡¯ Chen Yu was a bit shocked; the third youth named ¡°Wan Dong,¡± like him, practiced ¡®Cloud Evil Fist.¡¯ Perhaps due to the sensing of Evil Qi, Wan Dong suddenly looked sideways, locking eyes with Chen Yu. Instantly. A dense surge of Evil Qi and murderous intent rushed forth. The ¡®Cloud Evil Inner Breath¡¯ within Chen Yu aggressively pulsed, repelling the opponent¡¯s Evil Qi. Wan Dong displayed a trace of surprise, giving Chen Yu an extra glance. ¡°Are there a few more ¡®reserve¡¯ candidates?¡± The Yunyue Sect Master smiled again. He was mostly satisfied with the quality of the three disciples he had just seen. Promptly. A few more youths emerged from the crowd, about five or six, each at least in the Late-stage of Meridian Passage. Among them, Chen Yu spotted a familiar face, Le Feng. ¡°You, come forward too.¡± Elder Mao nodded to Chen Yu. Reserve? Chen Yu was slightly taken aback but also stepped forward, lining up with Le Feng and the other six. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It turned out. Today¡¯s Meridian Passage Stage battle had selected three main participants and seven reserves. The three main participants were Qiu Yue¡¯er, Wan Dong, and Shi Chuan, three disciples of extraordinary origins. The seven reserves were Chen Yu, Le Feng, and five others. ¡°Eh! This lad seems to be the first place winner of this session¡¯s External Sect Grand Competition.¡± Several high-ranking elders recognized Chen Yu. Grand Competition first place? Qiu Yue¡¯er and the other two cast a uniform glance at Chen Yu, but their expressions subtly conveyed a hint of disdain. Different from Chen Yu. Qiu Yue¡¯er and others, possessing extraordinary aptitude or impressive backgrounds, had entered the Inner Sect early on and were given focused training. For disciples like Chen Yu, who came from the External Sect and had inferior talent, they looked down on him from the heart and felt a sense of superiority. This feeling of superiority, Chen Yu had also experienced from Chen Ying¡¯er, which was not surprising. ¡°Sect Master Junior Brother, my disciple has recently had a fortuitous breakthrough to the Late-stage Meridian Passage. He should also qualify for the main force.¡± Elder Mao spoke up. ¡°Oh?¡± The Blue Robed Sect Master glanced at Chen Yu, quite surprised, ¡°However, the three main forces have been basically determined. We¡¯ll see how things go at that time.¡± Elder Mao¡¯s words gave Qiu Yue¡¯er¡¯s three main forces a sense of crisis. The three main forces swept their gazes over Chen Yu, their eyes unfriendly. ¡°Brother Chen.¡± Le Feng gave a bitter smile and greeted Chen Yu. Actually. With the strength of Nangong Li and Duan Xiaolong, they also had a chance to participate in the gambling battle, at least as alternates. However, both of them had recently advanced to the Mid-stage of Organ Refining. ¡­ An hour later. At Yunyue Sect, in front of a large stone platform, hundreds of people gathered. The stone platform, about ten feet high and irregularly elliptical, covered an area of about one or two acres. ¡°Is this the Trial Gold Platform?¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er¡¯s three main forces looked at the stone platform, nervous yet excited. Hum! Suddenly, pale golden lights flickered on the stone platform, with array patterns shimmering, seemingly a combat platform of an Array. ¡°The Trial Gold Platform is where True Disciples compete for rankings each year.¡± Wan Dong, who also practiced the Cloud Evil Fist, looked forward with longing and anticipation. Trial Gold Platform, the battle for True Discipleship! In Yunyue Sect, the status of True Disciples was not entirely unshakeable. Ordinary Inner Sect disciples could challenge True Disciples. Of course, promoted disciples like Nangong Li had a protection period¡ªthey could be challenged only after fulfilling three years or reaching the age of twenty. Besides. The True Disciples also had rankings among themselves. The top-ranked True Disciple was the Chief Disciple! This was similar to the External Sect competition but at a much higher level and scale. ¡°Hahaha¡­ Yesterday¡¯s gambling battle ended in consecutive losses for Yunyue Sect. I wonder if your sect has a new turning point today.¡± A brash, loud laughter came from the other end of the Trial Gold Platform. That voice, unpleasant in tone and words. Everyone¡¯s eyes turned to a group of about fifty people on the opposite side of the Trial Gold Platform. In front of these people, there was a flag with a rusty old iron sword marked on it. Iron Sword Sect! Chen Yu recognized the origin of these people. That harsh voice came from a middle-aged man with a goatee, his face somewhat smug. ¡°Giggle¡­¡± On another side of the Trial Gold Platform, a group of women¡¯s laughter sounded, quite pleasant to hear. Glancing sideways. There was a water-blue flag on that side, representing the Water Moon Sect, also with about forty to fifty people, mostly female disciples. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Yu felt a wave of hostility from the crowd of the Water Moon Sect. ¡°Chen Yu, so you are really here¡­¡± Yi Yunfei, dressed in white, stood among the crowd, giving Chen Yu a few cold glances. Chen Yu was quite surprised. This Yi Yunfei had actually come to Yunyue Sect too. Wasn¡¯t this young man still fighting in the Yunyuan Mountain Range a few days ago? ¡°Today¡¯s gambling fight. Let¡¯s have the ¡®Iron Sword Sect¡¯ go first.¡± From within the Water Moon Sect, a beautiful mature woman in palace attire smiled, ¡°Let¡¯s start quickly.¡± This palace-dressed beauty, in appearance, resembled Yi Yunfei somewhat and was likely the Water Moon Sect Master. ¡°Start quickly.¡± The goatee middle-aged man from Iron Sword Sect let out his harsh voice, ¡°The other day, the competitions among Organ Refining Stage Disciples of Yunyue Sect were merely passable. I wonder if the Meridian Passage Stage will also be a pushover.¡± His grating, unbearable voice made the high ranks of Yunyue Sect grimace. However, the gambling battle was unavoidable. Iron Sword Sect and Water Moon Sect jointly pressured with this method, coercing an exchange for meteoric iron, which, in fact, was still considered a ¡°gentle¡± approach. In the past, for resources and territory issues, Iron Sword Sect even instigated wars. ¡°Let¡¯s begin.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master nodded. Soon, ten disciples from Yunyue Sect stepped forward. ¡°Zhan Sect Master. Today¡¯s rules, how about we change them a bit? Let each side send out three people for a skirmish, but the winner can continue fighting, and the loser gets eliminated. The final winner takes all the stakes.¡± Goatee middle-aged man proposed. ¡°This¡­¡± The Yunyue Sect Master exchanged glances with a few elders. The last gambling battles, whether three-on-three or ten-on-ten, were calculated by rounds, winning a match meant acquiring the opponent¡¯s staked rare materials and spiritual treasures. But this time, the winners could keep fighting. Until one side¡¯s gambling disciples were completely defeated, the winning side would then take all the stakes all at once. ¡°The Iron Sword Sect wants to increase the stake?¡± Elder Nangong furrowed his brows. ¡°Hehe, this time, we stake three hundred pounds of Brass Crystal! Your sect only needs to stake two hundred pounds of meteoric iron.¡± Goatee middle-aged man waved his hand grandly. Swoosh! On the ground, several blocks of spirit ore emitting a yellowish glow appeared out of thin air. ¡°That Brass Crystal, in terms of value, is not far behind meteoric iron. Three hundred pounds of it has already exceeded the value of two hundred pounds of meteoric iron.¡± The high-ranking elders of Yunyue Sect communicated privately, quite tempted. Still, aside from being tempted, they remained cautious. Iron Sword Sect, suddenly changing the rules and increasing the stakes, surely had something to rely on. ¡°Hahaha¡­ Does your sect dare not to compete? How about we Iron Sword Sect take a step back? We¡¯ll send out three people, and you can add one more. Four against three, you won¡¯t be afraid to fight, right?¡± The brash laughter of Goatee resounded once again. That harsh voice made the Yunyue Sect Master and others quite annoyed. ¡°Fine!¡± Yunyue Sect Master said coldly. Since the other party dared to boast, he was not going to be polite! Chapter 66 - 0066 Two Battles (Vote for Favorite, Recommend, Third Update) Chapter 66: Chapter 0066 Two Battles (Vote for Favorite, Recommend, Third Update) ¡°Good!¡± The Yunyue Sect Master waved his hand, and several fist-sized meteoric iron from outer space appeared out of thin air. From the Iron Sword Sect, an ancient elder stepped forward, grabbed the meteorite, and checked it. ¡°That¡¯s correct, and the quality is also passable.¡± ¡°Heh.¡± Elder Mao walked to the opposite side, weighed the Brass Crystal from the Iron Sword Sect, and smiled. ¡°The color is still decent.¡± Chen Yu was astonished. It seemed Elder Mao was quite experienced, responsible for the appraisal of materials. ... At the same time, he noticed a detail: both the Yunyue Sect Master and the Iron Sword Sect¡¯s bearded middle-aged man had conjured the precious Spiritual Ore from thin air. Could it be the legendary storage artifacts? Chen Yu didn¡¯t ponder further; the world of the sects was vast and mysterious, with too many things he had never encountered. ¡°If there¡¯s no problem with the bet, then let¡¯s begin. The rules of the fight are the same as the previous days. Only disciples under the age of twenty may participate in the bet¡­¡± The bearded middle-aged man reiterated the rules. Soon, Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co a youth clad in light purple soft armor, wielding a sword and shield, stepped out from the Iron Sword Sect. His face was stoic, and his body was tightly wrapped. ¡°Who will take the stage?¡± The Yunyue Sect Master¡¯s gaze swept over the three main force disciples. Qiu Yue¡¯er, Wan Dong, and Shi Chuan, the three main force disciples, were all eager to move. ¡°According to the Sect Master¡¯s promise, whoever wins a fight will receive 3,000 Grade Essence Stones and one catty of meteorite.¡± Especially Qiu Yue¡¯er, her face full of expectation, looked utterly confident. However, this girl was considered a trump card disciple, not only powerful in her cultivation technique but also in possession of custom-made treasures, naturally would not be sent to fight immediately. ¡°I¡¯ll go.¡± Shi Chuan, holding a golden ring saber, had a calm and composed face. Several elders nodded in agreement. Swoosh! Shi Chuan, gripping the golden saber, stepped onto the test platform. ¡°Yunyue Sect¡¯s Shi Chuan, may I ask who you are, please state your name?¡± Shi Chuan gave a cold gaze to the stoic youth. However, the opposite stoic youth seemed not to notice, staring straight at Shi Chuan. ¡°You¡­ are you a mute?¡± Shi Chuan, feeling ignored, his face slightly reddened, became somewhat angry. The youth¡¯s expression remained blank and still did not speak. This scene caused the assembled spectators to be greatly surprised. The Golden Wave Saber! Shi Chuan became infuriated, sweeping his golden saber as his inner breath roared, with only the naked eye seeing streaks of golden saber lights sweeping toward the stoic youth like waves. ¡°The Golden Wave Saber! That¡¯s a high-ranking saber technique famous in the Yunyue Sect.¡± Many disciples spoke out. Chen Yu also had heard of this saber technique. When he first chose his main cultivation technique, he compared it between the ¡°Golden Wave Saber¡± and the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist.¡± Clang! Sizzle~ The ringing of metal clashing resounded from the test platform. The stoic youth¡¯s shield emitted a layer of dark cyan patterns, with Qi Force flashing violently, shaking Shi Chuan¡¯s saber away. What! Shi Chuan staggered back several steps, his hand going numb, his face a picture of shock. Meanwhile, that stoic youth, holding sword and shield, steadily advanced toward him step by step. Clang! Clang! On the test platform, sparks flew, and Shi Chuan¡¯s golden saber created a series of frightening golden patterned saber lights. But every attack was steadily blocked by the stoic youth. ¡°The ¡®Golden Wave Saber¡¯ at Great Success, approaching its peak. Its power isn¡¯t much different than my Cloud Evil Fist¡­¡± Chen Yu was secretly astonished. In terms of power and presence, Shi Chuan¡¯s saber technique was almost comparable to Duan Xiaolong¡¯s, and it had more sustainability. ¡°That youth¡¯s shield is a Half-precious Artifact. However, in his hands, it¡¯s displaying quite a remarkable defensive effect.¡± ¡°This child is undistracted and firm in his steps; his defense is flawless.¡± Some of the older masters made their assessments. In terms of mentality and defense, the stoic youth was impeccable. Clang! Clang! Clang! Shi Chuan intensified his offensive, his golden saber whipping up a whirlpool of golden patterned saber waves with Vortex Blade Wave. This offensive was sufficient to make the disciples in the Early Stage of Refining Internal Organs feel ashamed. But the stoic youth, expressionless, with his shield blocked each attack time again, and occasionally burst out a clump of Qi Force, shaking Shi Chuan¡¯s golden saber off. One hundred moves later. Sweat began to appear on Shi Chuan¡¯s forehead; the stoic youth, however, remained as calm as ever. The Yunyue Sect Master and several elders frowned. ¡°Turtle with its head pulled in!¡± Shi Chuan couldn¡¯t help but curse, and the stoic youth raised the corners of his mouth in a sneer. ¡°Shi Chuan¡¯s saber is also a Half-precious Artifact. But this stoic youth seems to have strong stamina and an excellent mindset.¡± Chen Yu saw the unfavorable situation. He suspected that the stoic youth might have practiced some special cultivation technique or the Cross Training Method, making his stamina and strength extremely strong. Clang! Clang! Clang! The exchange of blows on the platform continued incessantly. Gradually, the stoic youth was not just defending; sometimes, holding the shield, he actively pressed towards Shi Chuan. You don¡¯t attack; I¡¯ll pressure you with my shield. The test platform was only so large; if you were pushed off, you would lose. ¡°Not good!¡± Shi Chuan felt his inner breath gradually failing; his previous wild attacks had cost him more. And the youth, strong and enduring, with each collision made Shi Chuan¡¯s saber-holding hand go numb, the palm splitting open. 15 minutes later. Shi Chuan was gasping for breath, and the youth¡¯s shield, sometimes violently pressing in, forced the former to retreat step by step. At a certain moment. Clang! Sizzle! The youth¡¯s other hand gripping the sword suddenly swung out a dazzling blade of light, which skimmed Shi Chuan¡¯s saber-holding arm when he was exhausted and careless. ¡°So fast!¡± the onlookers murmured in a low voice. Ah! Shi Chuan cried out, the saber fell from his hand with a clang to the ground. A new cut appeared on his arm. Clearly, the stoic youth had held back with that sword; otherwise, it would have been a severed arm instead. The first match, Yunyue Sect lost. ¡­ ¡°Haha! Although Atong is a mute, he has a natural sense of focus and determination. Every day, he practices wielding his sword and shield tens of thousands of times, undeterred by wind or rain¡­¡± The bearded middle-aged man from the Iron Sword Sect said with a smile and praise. A mute? The crowd was shocked and looked at the silent young man ¡°Atong.¡± ¡°Dummy? Focused?¡± Chen Yu muttered to himself as if he had an epiphany. After a crushing defeat, the Yunyue Sect Master and the elders turned their attention to the remaining two of the three main forces: Qiu Yue¡¯er and Wan Dong. ¡°Sect Master, I can definitely win against him.¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er clenched her tiny fist. However, the Sect Master and the elders did not choose her. ¡°I¡¯ll go.¡± Wan Dong was equally confident; he had seen through Atong¡¯s strategy and was confident of victory. Several elders nodded slightly. After all, Qiu Yue¡¯er was the final contestant, and it would not be advantageous for her to appear too early. On the other hand, Wan Dong, with his rich combat experience, practiced the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± with profound skill, second only to Qiu Yue¡¯er in strength. ¡°Remember, don¡¯t waste energy fighting him; you need to strike a deadly blow.¡± Yunyue Sect Master reminded. ¡°The disciple understands.¡± Wan Dong¡¯s figure flashed, landing on the testing platform. Shing! A surge of Evil Qi emanated from Wan Dong, like a leopard full of explosive power circling around the silent young man, moving swiftly. His ¡°Cloud Evil Fist,¡± having reached Great Success, naturally involved much bloodshed. Amidst his shuffling steps, Wan Dong¡¯s eyes were cold and unyielding, constantly searching for the silent young man¡¯s flaws. ¡°Break!¡± Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A residual image shimmered; Wan Dong closed in on the silent young man at an astonishing speed. Whoosh! He threw a punch, and the Evil Qi howled like a gusting wind, the powerful Qi Force forming a murky shadow. That terrible Evil Qi made the silent young man¡¯s blood and breath sink. The Cloud Evil Fist, as it progressed, grew stronger in Evil Qi, not only boosting the user¡¯s punch but also suppressing and weakening the opponent. Bang! The silent young man countered stillness with motion, his shield blocking Wan Dong¡¯s punch. A force surged towards the shield, propelling towards Wan Dong. Unexpectedly, Wan Dong gave a sly smile, pulling back in the instant he struck. He even seemed to use the rebound force from the shield to enhance the speed of his movements. Whisk! In a single turn, Wan Dong moved to the young man¡¯s other side and threw a punch filled with dense Evil Qi, aiming at the silent young man¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Not good!¡± The Iron Sword Sect¡¯s crowd couldn¡¯t help exclaiming. Wan Dong was indeed cunning; the first strike seemed overwhelmingly powerful, but it was a feint. Holding a sword and shield, the silent young man was at a disadvantage in agility once truly close-quarter combat ensued. There seemed to be no way to dodge this punch. There wasn¡¯t a single ripple on the silent young man¡¯s face, his mental state surprisingly steady. If he couldn¡¯t dodge¡­ then he wouldn¡¯t! Clang! He tossed away the shield, like a stubborn bull, his body slamming hard into Wan Dong. What! Wan Dong was taken aback. The crowd gasped in unison; the young man had actually discarded his shield, his body colliding with Wan Dong. At the same time, The silent young man¡¯s sword drew a dazzling streak, slashing fiercely at Wan Dong¡¯s attacking arm. That strike was like the one that had defeated Shi Chuan, not frequent but thunderous upon its release. Indistinctly, In Chen Yu¡¯s mind, emerged the numbness of the silent young man swinging his sword tens of thousands of times a day. ¡°Darn it!¡± Wan Dong¡¯s punch could not be retracted. The silent young man was charging head-on¡ªhow could he dodge? Perhaps, He could strike his opponent, but his own arm would undoubtedly be slashed off. Boom! Wan Dong struck the silent young man, a faint purple pattern shimmering on the latter¡¯s soft armor, dampening some of the punch¡¯s strength. Half-precious Soft Armor! Wan Dong¡¯s face paled, his formidable punch¡¯s power partly neutralized. Moreover, the silent young man came prepared, having concentrated his Qi into the soft armor¡¯s shoulder region to strengthen the defense. Wan Dong tasted bitterness. He was going to lose; his palm strike might wound his opponent, but it would not be fatal. He was about to lose an arm! At this critical juncture, Sss! A sound like electric buzzing rang out next to his ear. In the next instant, A pale-blue spinning palm force, like a gentle wall of Qi, separated Wan Dong and the silent young man. A tingling sensation spread throughout their bodies. Wow! The silent young man, having received a punch, spat blood from the injury. Wan Dong, however, was saved by that palm strike, preserving his arm. ¡°Sect Master.¡± Wan Dong looked on, ashamed, at the blue-robed figure that appeared next to him. The person who had intervened was the Yunyue Sect Master himself. ¡°This match, we¡¯ll concede as your victory.¡± Yunyue Sect Master took a deep breath, his expression grim. At that moment, Wan Dong was destined to lose, and he had no choice but to step in and save his disciple¡¯s arm. ¡°Ha ha, much obliged, much obliged!¡± The middle-aged man from the Iron Sword Sect with the eight-character mustache smiled broadly, filled with surprise and delight. To be honest, Under Wan Dong¡¯s cunning, lethal strike, the middle-aged man thought the silent young man would lose. But unexpectedly, the silent young man was so fierce, directly risking his life. Of course, the Half-precious Soft Armor and the young man¡¯s sound mental state were also key to his victory. In terms of strength, he had no advantage over Wan Dong. ¡°Yunyue Sect has lost two matches in a row!¡± An uproar spread across the field. The Iron Sword Sect cheered, while whispers from the women of the Water Moon Sect echoed. ¡°Sect master brother, we can still send out two more people; we¡¯re not without chances of winning. How about we let my disciple, Chen Yu, give it a try?¡± Elder Mao suggested. Chapter 67 - 0067: Youre Just a Defeated Foe Chapter 67: Chapter 0067: You¡¯re Just a Defeated Foe Today¡¯s bet involving the meteoric iron is quite unfavorable for Yunyue Sect. Right from the start, they¡¯ve lost two consecutive matches. ¡°Atong, you¡¯ve managed to achieve two consecutive victories; that¡¯s already an extraordinary performance. Yunyue Sect will not tolerate losing three in a row. The next opponent will definitely be strong,¡± transmitted the middle-aged man with the figure-eight mustache. Atong, mute, nodded slightly upon hearing this. ¡°In the next match, you don¡¯t need to win; just do your best to drag it out and wear down your opponent¡¯s strength! If you can do this, aside from the original reward, I¡¯ll also give you the half-precious soft armor you¡¯re wearing,¡± said the middle-aged man with the figure-eight mustache. Instantly, a trace of joy appeared on Atong¡¯s face. ... The half-precious soft armor is incredibly rare, and its value is even close to that of a genuine precious artifact. At this moment. The Yunyue Sect was discussing who it should send to fight. ¡°Chen Yu, are you confident you can defeat this Atong?¡± asked the Yunyue Sect Master with some concern. Just now, it was Elder Mao who suggested sending this disciple into the fray. Elder Mao estimated: Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation technique was as mature as Wan Dong¡¯s who had just been defeated, but his defenses and strength were undoubtedly stronger. As long as he didn¡¯t make any sizable blunders, defeating the injured Atong shouldn¡¯t be difficult. ¡°This¡­ shouldn¡¯t be a problem,¡± nodded Chen Yu. ¡°Sect Master, let me take the stage. Wan Dong also trained in ¡®Cloud Evil Fist¡¯ but is more profound in his practice, and yet he was defeated. If we lose three matches in a row¡­¡± objected Qiu Yue¡¯er. The words ¡°lose three matches in a row¡±¡­ made the Yunyue Sect Master hesitate. Indeed. Yunyue Sect could not afford to lose again. Otherwise, aside from losing the bet, they would be utterly disgraced. ¡°Just now Wan Dong and Shi Chuan were both sure of winning, and what was the result? Moreover, this person has only recently broken through to the late-stage Meridian Passage,¡± said Qiu Yue¡¯er, her gaze towards Chen Yu filled with strong skepticism and disdain. ¡°Hmm,¡± the Yunyue Sect Master nodded in agreement. And so. Qiu Yue¡¯er got her wish and gracefully ascended the stage. On the Testing Gold Platform. The wooden, boyishly simple Atong wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, staring blankly at Qiu Yue¡¯er. ¡°Your luck ends here!¡± said Qiu Yue¡¯er unceremoniously as she drew out a slender, silver-gleaming precious sword that was evidently a treasured weapon! The Ling Yue Sword, a treasured weapon crafted specifically for Qiu Yue¡¯er. Cloud Fall Sword! With a flicker of the Ling Yue Sword in her hand, it transformed into a hazy cloud of light waves like a sword, and within the way she wielded her swordsmanship, there was a sense of ethereal tracelessness. Upon this sword technique¡¯s debut, some from the Iron Sword Sect changed countenance. ¡°It¡¯s the Cloud Fall Sword! It¡¯s the introductory cultivation technique of Yunyue Sect¡¯s immense foundational ¡®Azure Cloud Sky¡¯.¡± ¡°This swordsmanship is on par with the highest level of entry-level martial arts.¡± Ding ding! Dang chi! S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On the Testing Gold Platform, the illusory cloud-like Linglong Sword clashed against a solid, steady sword shield, creating a stark contrast. However. The crowd could see that the wooden, simple Atong was already at a disadvantage. Just ten moves in, Atong was forced to go on the offensive. His shield now bore one or two visible sword marks. The intangible sword winds left several cracks on Atong¡¯s leather armor. Atong¡¯s defense was filled with repeated flaws, but he stubbornly held on. ¡°Atong is injured, and Qiu Yue¡¯er is strong. Her martial arts skill is profound, not to mention she also has a custom-made precious artifact,¡± thought Chen Yu to himself. The outcome was already decided; it was just a matter of how long Atong could hold on. After dozens of moves. Ding ka! Qiu Yue¡¯er¡¯s Ling Yue Sword split Atong¡¯s sword in two. Lose? Atong looked at the bloodline on his arm; the opposing girl¡¯s precious sword was only half an inch from his throat. ¡°Atong, your defeat is not unjust. The opponent has a custom-made precious artifact that can be used to its greatest potential¡­¡± the middle-aged man with the figure-eight mustache was not at all surprised. Generally speaking. Meridian Passage Stage disciples aren¡¯t really suited for using genuine precious artifacts; firstly, they can¡¯t unleash its full potential, and secondly, they are difficult to wield, and it consumes a great deal of internal energy. A half-precious artifact is, in fact, more suitable. But for Qiu Yue¡¯er, who has a noble status and a custom-made precious artifact, things are different. Custom-made artifacts can possibly be adjusted to complement her cultivation technique, strength conditions, and to bring out greater power while reducing consumption. Atong had already succeeded by dragging Qiu Yue¡¯er into dozens of moves. ¡°Who¡¯s next, who will take the stage?¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er, holding her Ling Yue Sword, gestured towards the Iron Sword Sect¡¯s side. The Yunyue Sect Master and elders sighed a little in relief. The forceful Qiu Yue¡¯er winning one match had at least salvaged some pride. ¡°I¡¯ll go,¡± came a cold voice. Woosh! A cold and aloof tall youth with a precious sword in hand floated down to the Testing Gold Platform. ¡°Eh!¡± Chen Yu felt that this tall youth looked somewhat familiar. Quickly. He recalled meeting two disciples from the Iron Sword Sect, one tall and one short, when he was fighting the Ten Evil Bandit King. At that time, the two young men were quite domineering, wanting to claim the Bandit King¡¯s head. Naturally, Chen Yu disagreed and harmed the shorter one with a kick, and exchanged a strike with the other tall youth. Now, this tall youth was the very same person. ¡°Iron Sword Sect¡¯s ¡®Gao Feng.¡¯ I am very interested in your swordsmanship,¡± stated the tall youth flatly. Qiu Yue¡¯er scoffed and, with a flicker of her Ling Yue Sword, stirred up a misty wave of sword light. Shatter! The tall youth named Gao Feng shook his precious sword, instantly splitting it into several overlapping and intersecting sword light illusions. ¡°That is¡­¡± Onlookers from the three sects, some of the older generation, couldn¡¯t help but whisper, seemingly recognizing something. Qiang ding ding! Chichichi! A few illusory sword light shadows, uncertain in solidity, tore apart the sword cloud waves conjured by Qiu Yue¡¯er, creating several rifts. Even a few of the seemingly indistinguishable true and false sword shadows forced Qiu Yue¡¯er back several steps. ¡°What sword technique is this!¡± exclaimed Qiu Yue¡¯er, her face losing color. ¡°It¡¯s the ¡®Sky Shadow Sword Technique¡¯ from Iron Sword Sect!¡± ¡°At such a young age, he has mastered such an ancient sword technique. A hundred years ago, the ¡®Sky Shadow Sword Elder¡¯ roamed Chu Country with this technique, hardly finding an equal.¡± Even several high-ranking members of the Water Moon Sect couldn¡¯t help but discuss it among themselves. Swish, swish! Sss, sss! Gao Feng¡¯s face was proudly cold and indifferent as overlapping shadows of swords emerged around him, some shifting from light to dark, others from dark to light. ¡°How did I not see such exquisite swordsmanship from this guy last time?¡± Chen Yu was surprised. He didn¡¯t know. Their last clash had been hasty, and Gao Feng¡¯s ¡®Sky Shadow Sword Technique¡¯ had only just been mastered then, his skill not yet stable. Moreover, on that occasion, Chen Yu had injured another partner with a kick, preventing them from fighting at full strength. And with so much time passed since then, Gao Feng¡¯s swordsmanship had stabilized and improved. Ding-tss! A faint sword shadow suddenly solidified, brushing past the Linglong Sword, aiming straight for Qiu Yue¡¯er¡¯s throat. Whoosh! Qiu Yue¡¯er swiftly changed her stance just in time, the phantom sword light cutting only a few strands of her hair. However, At that moment, Gao Feng was displaying movement techniques that were at least on the level of Nangong Li, if not better, shadowing her movements and seizing the opportunity to press his attack. Ding, ding, tss! Qiu Yue¡¯er was on the defensive, managing to block the uncertain real or feigned attacks of her opponent solely based on the advantages of the Linglong Sword. ¡°Tch, tch, when it comes to the depth of swordsmanship, Yunyue Sect isn¡¯t even worthy to carry our shoes.¡± The middle-aged man with a beard on his face was quite pleased. At that moment, Gao Feng, armed with only a Half-precious Artifact, managed to suppress Qiu Yue¡¯er completely with the finesse of his sword and movement techniques. He was calm and collected, in no rush to secure a victory. ¡°We¡¯ve lost.¡± The attitude of Gao Feng was clear for the Yunyue Sect Master and others to see. If Gao Feng had rushed for victory, Qiu Yue¡¯er might have stood a chance to turn the tide with the advantages of her artifact. But with Gao Feng in no hurry, that hope had diminished. ¡°This Gao Feng is very clever. Qiu Yue¡¯er was worn out from her previous fight, and using an artifact ultimately consumes more energy. If this drags on, she¡¯s bound to lose.¡± Chen Yu sighed inwardly. Using an artifact at the Meridian Passage Stage can amplify one¡¯s power for a short period, but the energy consumed is indeed greater. Qiu Yue¡¯er had a custom-made artifact which was somewhat better, but fighting two consecutive battles had left her somewhat spent. Dozens of moves later, Gao Feng¡¯s precious sword drew three or four phantom blades, forcing the panting Qiu Yue¡¯er off the trial platform. ¡°I¡¯ve lost.¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er landed clumsily, her face full of shame. She, who was the mainstay, had been defeated in just the second round. How could this be possible? Several elders from Yunyue Sect sighed. In terms of the depth of swordsmanship, they were indeed no match for Iron Sword Sect. Moreover, Gao Feng had a good psychological approach to combat. Thus far, All three main fighters of Yunyue Sect had been defeated. ¡°Haha, Zhan Sect Master! As we said before, three against four. You still have one more slot for a contestant.¡± The man with the beard laughed out loud, triumphant and confident. At that moment, He felt certain of victory. His three contestants, each stronger than the last! Without a strong card up their sleeve, how could the Iron Sword Sect be so bold as to fight three against four? ¡°Chen Yu, it¡¯s up to you now. Gao Feng has expended quite a bit of energy. If you can defeat him, it will save some face for our Yunyue Sect.¡± Elder Mao sighed. Clearly, he had lost faith in this gamble. ¡°Chen Yu. According to the standards for main disciples, if you can win one match, then you will be rewarded with three thousand Grade Essence Stones and one pound of meteoric iron.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master said solemnly. Regardless, Yunyue Sect still had one slot left for a contestant. And Chen Yu¡¯s strength, based on his performance in the external sect competition, should qualify him as a main disciple. ¡°Three thousand Grade Essence Stones, and one pound of meteoric iron? If I win against him, will I get all that?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face lit up with joy. Such rewards for the main force were very generous. No wonder the previous three had been fighting to participate. The Yunyue Sect Master and others were taken aback and speechless. The contest had not yet begun, and the boy was already concerned about the reward. ¡°You little brat! Enough talk! You¡¯ll get your due after you win.¡± Elder Mao said, annoyed. ¡°Hmph! Don¡¯t get knocked down in three moves.¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er spoke irritably. She knew firsthand how powerful the opponent was. If she had been defeated, Chen Yu stood no chance. ¡°Rest assured! For the reward, I¡¯ll give it my all.¡± Chen Yu laughed heartily. His display of confidence, despite the successive losses of his predecessors, made the high-ranking members of the Yunyue Sect even more doubtful. Swoosh! In a flash, Chen Yu¡¯s figure floated onto the trial platform. ¡°It¡¯s¡­ it¡¯s you!¡± Gao Feng stared at Chen Yu, initially stunned, then suddenly exclaimed in shock. How could he not recognize Chen Yu! That day, Chen Yu had suppressed him with a single move, and kicked his senior brother, an indignity he had endured for a long time. In the time that followed, The image of that Yunyue Sect disciple striding away lingered in his mind, unshakable. Because of this, He had diligently practiced his swordsmanship, and his cultivation technique had greatly advanced. ¡°Haha¡­ an old adversary! You¡¯re surprised to see me, aren¡¯t you?¡± Chen Yu grinned. But in Gao Feng¡¯s eyes, that smile was irritating and smug, and anger welled up in him: ¡°Don¡¯t be presumptuous. Our last confrontation is not over yet.¡± What! An old adversary? The members of the three sects present nearly dropped their jaws. Seeing the annoyed look on Gao Feng, it seemed there was some truth to it, at least not far off. What was happening? The Yunyue Sect disciples, including the high-ranking members, were greatly surprised. Could it be that Gao Feng, who had mastered the ¡®Sky Shadow Sword Technique,¡¯ was once defeated by Chen Yu? That¡­ that¡¯s impossible! Shock at the implausible notion was evident on Qiu Yue¡¯er¡¯s pretty face. Chapter 68 - 0068: Heavy Sword Overwhelming Chapter 68: Chapter 0068: Heavy Sword Overwhelming On the testing platform. Chen Yu¡¯s smile was smug, creating a stark contrast with Gao Feng¡¯s surging anger. The disciples were bewildered and doubtful. Yunyue Sect Master and several elders revealed hints of surprise, their hearts filled with expectation. ¡°It¡¯s impossible! He must be bluffing!¡± After her moment of doubt, Qiu Yue¡¯er couldn¡¯t help but sneer. ... She suddenly found it funny, questioning why she would believe such a childish joke. At that moment, the clash on the field escalated abruptly. Hiss! Gao Feng¡¯s face was filled with fury as his treasured sword split into five or six sword light phantasms, which enveloped Chen Yu, making it difficult to distinguish between the real and the fake. ¡°Bring it on!¡± Chen Yu exclaimed, gripping a heavy, thick sword. Buzz! The surface of the deep silver greatsword gathered a solid layer of dark silver luster, and the entire Xuan Heavy Sword vibrated, creating a ring of dark silver airflow. It seemed to instantly grow heavier and even slightly larger. ¡°Vanish!¡± A massive column-like dark silver sword rainbow, carrying a haunting, muffled roar and a fierce wind, swept across the area. This is bad! Gao Feng¡¯s heart skipped a beat. The immense pressure and terrifying evil power made his blood slow and his breathing difficult. Puff! Where the massive dark silver sword rainbow and evil wind passed, those uncertain sword light phantasms instantly shattered to pieces! ¡°Clang¡ª¡± At the moment the two swords clashed, a deafening metallic symphony rang out. Thump! Thump! Gao Feng staggered back several steps, nearly dropping his treasured sword. His face alternated between pale and flushed. The horrifying force caused his hand to split open, bleeding. Drip, drop! A trickle of blood fell from Gao Feng¡¯s palm. ¡°This is¡­¡± Many people gasped. One sword. Just one sword strike had injured Gao Feng! Qiu Yue¡¯er, who had just sneered coldly, stiffened her face, her mouth agape. ¡°A defeated fighter. No matter how many real or illusionary sword shadows you conjure, with one stroke, I can sweep them all away.¡± Chen Yu weighed the heavy sword in his hand. His Xuan Heavy Sword was heavy and large, using its force to overcome opponents, sweeping across an area. With Chen Yu¡¯s current strength, even without using the Xuan Heavy Sword, merely relying on the Copper Statue Technique, his pair of copper fists could compete with someone in the Organ Refining Stage. ¡°Heh heh, this is using strength to overpower intelligence. My disciple is also adept at utilizing advantages.¡± Elder Mao, beaming, deliberately raised his voice so others would notice, Chen Yu¡¯s strike had indeed made him quite proud. The Yunyue Sect Master and others revealed expressions of pleasant surprise. ¡°Kid, you¡ª¡± Gao Feng was a mix of shock and rage. Since his initial mastery of the Sky Shadow Sword Technique, he had never faced such humiliation. Chen Yu¡¯s vile smile made him realize. He had been tricked! Had he known earlier about Chen Yu¡¯s tremendous strength, he would have never engaged directly, resulting in his arm being injured right at the start. And just at the start, he had been infuriated by Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°defeated fighter¡± talk. Sky Shadow Sword Technique! Residual Wind Steps! Gao Feng¡¯s expression turned fierce, his treasured sword trembled, and he unfurled several more overlapping sword light phantasms toward Chen Yu. This time, he fully activated his movement technique, leaving intermingling afterimages on the spot, the sound of the wind whistling as he pushed the advantages of the Sky Shadow Sword Technique to the limit. Destroy! Chen Yu swung his sword, and the sword light phantasms in front of him instantly dissipated. However, Gao Feng had learned his lesson and avoided clashing directly with Chen Yu¡¯s heavy sword, at most, crossing it from the side. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hmm? Chen Yu stood his ground, facing the continuous onslaught of sword light phantasms and step afterimages, his eyebrows furrowing. Gao Feng was adopting a hit-and-run tactic, avoiding direct confrontation altogether. ¡°Well done! The kid is using a heavy-grade artifact, which consumes a lot.¡± A middle-aged man with a mustache spoke approvingly. The Yunyue Sect elders slightly frowned. At this rate, Chen Yu would be at a disadvantage. ¡°Hit-and-run, huh?¡± Chen Yu chuckled, then suddenly flickered with astonishing speed and disappeared from his spot. This is bad! Gao Feng¡¯s several sword light phantasms suddenly hit empty air. The opponent¡¯s movement technique was on par with his own, and even faster in terms of explosive speed. Just in the blink of an eye. Chen Yu had moved to his side, turning the situation from passive to active. Heavy Sword Formation! Chen Yu¡¯s Xuan Heavy Sword flashed with a layer of dark silver energy waves, lifting a silver brilliant fan-shaped sword formation. Whoosh! The radiant fan-shaped sword formation, carrying the weight of ten thousand jun, swept across an area. Gao Feng¡¯s breath stalled, his body feeling an immense pressure, facing such a localized attack with nowhere to hide. How to dodge? The opponent¡¯s absolute speed was even faster than his. Sword Shadows turn into illusion! Gao Feng, with determination, dragged a series of sword light phantasms, but beneath that fan-shaped sword formation, they were all obliterated. However. The instant all sword shadows vanished, a chilling flash of light grazed past from the side of the Xuan Heavy Sword! That flash of sword light pressed close to Chen Yu. What a stunning sword! Members from the three sects exclaimed in astonishment. ¡°What is this?¡± Chen Yu was taken aback. The opponent¡¯s Sky Shadow Sword Technique could execute such an illusion-like maneuver. From solid to illusion, then from illusion to sword. That one sword, under the cover of all other sword shadows, appeared before Chen Yu in an inconceivable manner. Nowhere to dodge! After all, Chen Yu was wielding a heavy sword and was so close. Huh! With this successful strike, Gao Feng felt immensely satisfied, his face slightly pale, clearly indicating that the sword had taken a toll on him. ¡°Hmph!¡± Faced with an unavoidable sword strike, Chen Yu¡¯s lips curled into a mocking smile, filling Gao Feng with an inexplicable unease. ¡°Break!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s other arm, swollen like a copper hand, swirling with howling evil Qi, struck down! Clang! The Copper Statue hand directly collided with Gao Feng¡¯s treasured sword, and an indescribable domineering inner breath and tremendous force pressed down. ¡°No¡ª¡± Gao Feng¡¯s body, unstoppable, was sent flying backward. With a clatter, the treasured sword fell to the ground. Gao Feng¡¯s sword-holding arm could no longer be lifted, his complexion pale. ¡°In Ancient Times, there was a saying: ¡®Never get close to a body cultivator, it would be a nightmare!''¡± Elder Mao murmured softly. When Gao Feng¡¯s final strike deviated, and he moved close in, he knew the outcome. ¡°You lost again.¡± Chen Yu blinked at Gao Feng. Actually, He had to thank Gao Feng. Sparring with such a sword technique master allowed his swordsmanship to evolve and deepen. After all, in terms of sword technique mastery, Gao Feng was much stronger than him. During the brief exchange, Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Iron Gang Sword¡± had surpassed days of arduous practice and nearly stepped into the Great Achievement Realm. ¡°Next time, I¡¯ll still learn from you¡­¡± Gao Feng took a deep breath, his fighting spirit unabated. ¡°Don¡¯t be disheartened. It seems your opponent has also mastered an ancient body cultivation technique and used a heavy weapon, which is much stronger than Qiu Yue¡¯er. Such an opponent is not suitable for close combat. Once you advance to the Organ Refining Stage, you will have methods to restrain him.¡± The middle-aged man with a goatee spoke lightly. ¡°Disciple understands.¡± Gao Feng had a moment of clarity. He resolved that once he reached the Organ Refining Stage and his cultivation and techniques improved further, he would definitely come back and challenge Chen Yu. ¡°Haha, Chen Yu! Well done!¡± Sect Master Yunyue and the others, with smiles on their faces, praised him. The three principal competitors, including Qiu Yue¡¯er, had extremely awkward expressions, showing disbelief. Chen Yu, the original ¡°reserve,¡± had outshone all three principal competitors. ¡°Damn it! If it weren¡¯t for my carelessness that time¡­¡± Wan Dong, who also practiced ¡°Cloud Evil Fist,¡± displayed a look of deep regret. This ¡°three-sect gambling battle,¡± not only offered rich rewards but also a chance to make a name for oneself. ¡°This¡­ Sect Master Uncle, the bout I just won. Is the reward still valid?¡± Chen Yu confirmed from the stage. According to the standards of the principal competitors, winning one bout would secure him three thousand Grade Essence Stones and a kilogram of meteoric iron. Such rewards were enticing wealth for Inner Sect Disciples. Especially that meteoric iron, which was priceless. If the meteoric iron was sufficient in quantity and integrated into Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Xuan Heavy Sword,¡± it might enhance the sword¡¯s quality. ¡°Of course!¡± Sect Master Yunyue smiled genially, ¡°Would I, as the Sect Master, jest about such matters! If you can win another bout, not only will you receive another reward, but our sect will also meet one of your requests if conditions allow.¡± The other elders found it amusing. The bet battle involved one hundred and fifty kilograms of meteoric iron and two hundred brass crystals, enormously valuable. Not just valuable but also a matter of Yunyue Sect¡¯s reputation. Three against four, if they lost, where would Yunyue Sect place their face? Therefore, The high-ranking members of Yunyue Sect took the upcoming battle very seriously. ¡°I want Clearing Qi Pills!¡± The youth on the stage declared resolutely. ¡°Clearing Qi Pills?¡± Sect Master Yunyue and a few elders were taken aback. ¡°It¡¯s like this¡­¡± Elder Mao explained the reason and glared fiercely at Chen Yu. ¡°So it is.¡± Sect Master Yunyue and the others seemed to understand. It seemed that the ¡°Clearing Qi Pills¡± were indeed crucial for Chen Yu. If they didn¡¯t agree, Chen Yu¡¯s next match might be listless and dejected, possibly impacting his performance. ¡°As long as you can win! One Clearing Qi Pill, no problem!¡± Sect Master Yunyue agreed. ¡°Hehe, kiddo! You don¡¯t stand a chance in the next match.¡± A leisurely laugh came from behind. Unknown when, A sloppy young man with bedraggled hair had appeared on the stage. Hmm! Chen Yu¡¯s heart chilled; he hadn¡¯t sensed the young man¡¯s sudden appearance. ¡°Fei Letian!¡± Beside Elder Mao, Chang Xuan blurted out. ¡°Fei Letian! A True Disciple of the Iron Sword Sect!¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on? Isn¡¯t Fei Letian a True Disciple in the Organ Refining Stage?¡± The crowd below stirred up. ¡°Sect Master Qian! What is this about? How can your sect¡¯s True Disciple participate in the Meridian Passage Stage gambling battle?¡± Sect Master Yunyue¡¯s expression darkened. ¡°Hmph! Is your sect trying to cheat?¡± Elder Mao scoffed coldly. ¡°Hehe, this isn¡¯t cheating!¡± The middle-aged man with a goatee smiled, ¡°Fei Letian has been practicing a lost secret technique. After the Organ Refining Stage, with every minor realm he reaches, he will drop his cultivation level in a manner similar to dispelling his skills. Then, he will rapidly return to the original realm, making his cultivation techniques and inner breath even purer and stronger.¡± ¡°There¡¯s such a technique? Why haven¡¯t we heard of it?¡± Sect Master Yunyue and others wore faces of disbelief. ¡°Haha, that¡¯s something we have to keep secret. But you can be sure that we aren¡¯t cheating; you¡¯re welcome to inspect it.¡± The goatee-bearded middle-aged man smiled mysteriously. It seems, that lost secret technique involved some taboo secrets, not to be disclosed to outsiders. For a moment, The faces of Yunyue Sect¡¯s high-ranking members darkened. That Fei Letian, a renownedly famous True Disciple of the Iron Sword Sect, even if his cultivation level fell to the Meridian Passage, the intensity of his inner breath and other aspects would definitely overpower those of the same stage. More importantly, his realm of cultivation techniques as a True Disciple was all retained. ¡°Sect Master Uncle.¡± Fei Letian said languidly, ¡°Actually, letting me fight earlier, one against their four, might have been more fun.¡± Chapter 69 - 0069: Thank You for Your Noble Sect Chapter 69: Chapter 0069: Thank You for Your Noble Sect ¡°One against four?¡± The appearance of the powerful trump card, Fei Letian, caused the hearts of everyone from the Yunyue Sect to sink. No wonder. Iron Sword Sect had the audacity to send out three to face four from Yunyue Sect. It turned out this sect had so many trump cards up their sleeve, with each of the three disciples who took the stage being stronger than the last. Hearing Fei Letian¡¯s tone, fighting one against four seemed like no big deal to him. ... ¡°One against four? Great! Junior Sister Qiu, Senior Brother Wan¡­ let¡¯s all go on stage together.¡± Chen Yu smiled shamelessly and called out to Qiu Yue¡¯er and the other two main forces. Holy crap! The elders and disciples of the three sects present nearly dropped their jaws. He actually wanted to fight four against one, how utterly shameless. Fei Letian was thunderstruck, his forehead sprouting black lines, his face twitching momentarily. He almost wanted to curse out loud, ¡°Go to hell! When I said one against four, it wasn¡¯t about starting a brawl. It¡¯s one match after another!¡± Moreover. When he spoke those words, he was just trying to bluff; he hadn¡¯t expected to run into someone even more shameless. ¡°Haha¡­ Letian was just joking! Don¡¯t take it seriously! Besides, the previous three who were defeated and eliminated can¡¯t fight again.¡± The middle-aged man with the mustache hastily let out a laugh. He wiped a cold sweat. Facing such a thick-skinned and shameless person, Fei Letian¡¯s bluff was nearly caught with no room to backtrack. You want to show off? Chen Yu sneered inwardly, sizing up Iron Sword Sect¡¯s biggest trump card. ¡°Little brat! Don¡¯t be careless. The level of Fei Letian¡¯s cultivation technique is far beyond your level,¡± warned Elder Mao through voice transmission. On the other side. Fei Letian¡¯s lazy demeanor turned grim and cold. Just now, he had nearly become a laughingstock because of that shameless youngster. He had to win. And he had to win easily, to wipe away the opponent¡¯s face. At the same time, the voice of Sect Master Qian with the mustache transmitted to his ear, ¡°Nephew Letian, do not take this lightly. If you clash head-on with this youngster, even you will find it tough and unprofitable.¡± This battle was critical for deciding the outcome of the wager fight. The middle-aged man with the mustache could not restrain himself from cautioning. ¡°Hmm.¡± Fei Letian¡¯s expression became serious; having watched the previous battles, he was of course aware of Chen Yu¡¯s advantages. Clang! A saber-light-like sword glow flashed through the air; a sharp, cold sword wind, swept in front of Chen Yu. So fast! A chill struck him, and Chen Yu almost didn¡¯t see the trajectory of his opponent¡¯s swordsmanship. Clang! Chen Yu¡¯s Xuan Heavy Sword, almost instinctively flashed, tracing a silver-black cold rainbow, parrying the opponent¡¯s sword. Thump thump! Thump thump! His heartbeat suddenly accelerated. In that moment, Chen Yu¡¯s reaction and speed had increased significantly. Clang chi! Fei Letian¡¯s treasured sword emitted a few faint cyan patterns and crossed with the Xuan Heavy Sword, sparking a burst of sparks. ¡°A treasured weapon! His swordsmanship is quite peculiar, it touched my heavy sword, yet it feels light as a feather.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression turned solemn. Whether it was speed, skill, or realm, Fei Letian had reached a level that someone at the Meridian Passage Stage could only look up to. ¡°Not a bad reaction! I even used a technique to divert force, and my hand is still a bit numb.¡± Fei Letian was surprised. He had thought that this strike would, at the very least, put Chen Yu in an embarrassing position, but it didn¡¯t gain him any advantage. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu¡¯s strength was indeed too great. Especially when paired with the Xuan Heavy Sword, this sword was not just heavy but could also condense qi, enhancing the attack potency. And besides. He not only had great strength, but his reactions were also remarkably quick. ¡°Very interesting, I can have a good fight now,¡± Fei Letian said with excitement. Whoosh! With terrifying speed, an afterimage flashed, and Fei Letian, along with his sword, rapidly swept past Chen Yu back and forth. Swoosh! Hiss! With the naked eye, only a shadow and a light from the sword could be seen flitting around and weaving through Chen Yu¡¯s surroundings. ¡°What kind of swordsmanship is this!¡± ¡°Such mysterious movement techniques, it¡¯s impossible to distinguish between the sword and the person when the swordsmanship is executed.¡± The disciples from the three sects watching the battle held their breath. At this moment. Chen Yu faced tremendous pressure, only seeing the flashing of sword light and afterimages, unable to discern the figure. Clang chi! Suddenly, that sword light afterimage crossed with his heavy sword once again, scattering sparks. This time. After the sword light swept past, it didn¡¯t leave, but split into two. Ss-lash! One of the sword light afterimages slashed in front of Chen Yu, while the other figure had already fled far away. Chen Yu couldn¡¯t dodge in time, struggling even to catch a glimpse of the figure. ¡°What¡¯s going on!¡± ¡°The attack and the figure split simultaneously.¡± The watching disciples shouted in astonishment, as if they were witnessing a magic trick. ¡°Ghostly Sword Step!¡± Some high-ranking members from the three sects exclaimed in admiration. Ghostly Sword Step: It was both swordsmanship and footwork. The perfect union of movement technique and swordsmanship, extremely difficult to master martial arts. Chi ting~ The wisp of sword light afterimage landed on Chen Yu, sparks flying. Fei Letian¡¯s figure had already flashed to another side. ¡°What!¡± The smile curling on Fei Letian¡¯s lips froze. Chen Yu¡¯s chest, revealed muscles etched with fine golden copper lines from the torn clothes, leaving a small green mark on the body surface. At that moment. Not only was Fei Letian stunned, most members present from the three sects were shocked into silence. ¡°A very clever sword technique. Using a high realm to release sword qi from a distance, and splitting the sword and body in an instant.¡± Chen Yu muttered softly. But that sword was not the physical treasured weapon; it was weaker than a direct attack and had nearly failed to break through the defense of the Copper Statue Technique. ¡°Heavy Sword Gang!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart powered up, and with a ¡°swoosh,¡± his figure blurred. Instantly. A dazzling silvery sword gang swept over in a fan shape, sweeping across the area where Fei Letian was standing. Ghostly Sword Step! Fei Letian felt a jolt of alarm as a sword light afterimage skittered past him at his original position, forcefully breaking free from the raging sword force. Despite his quick response, a tear still appeared on his clothes. After all, Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Iron Gang Sword¡± had formed an attack that affected a small area. ¡°He was actually holding back his strength!¡± At the other end, Fei Letian stood rooted, disbelieving. Meanwhile, Down below, Gao Feng couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°This kid didn¡¯t have such speed and power when he fought with me just now.¡± Clang! Ting ting tss! On the trial platform, two figures interweaved; sparks occasionally flashed. Very quickly, Chen Yu once again found himself on the defensive, as the opponent¡¯s ¡°Ghostly Sword Step,¡± was simply too fast and too odd. He could only occasionally build up power in his heart and accelerate explosively to force the opponent back for a moment. ¡°Chen Yu! You¡¯re using a heavy sword artifact; you¡¯ll deplete your energy way faster than me. Not to mention that my cultivation level is deeper, I can definitely outlast you.¡± Fei Letian, swaying in motion, wore a smile on his face. Both wielded treasures. But while Chen Yu¡¯s was a heavy sword, Fei Letian¡¯s was an ordinary treasure sword, much nimbler, consuming far less energy. Ding dang! Ting ting tss! The two exchanged blows rapidly, and in a blink of an eye, they had gone through a couple of hundred moves. However, To the shock of Fei Letian and the Iron Sword Sect, Chen Yu, wielding a heavy sword artifact, showed no signs of exhaustion. Face not flushing, heart not racing. On the contrary, Fei Letian was breathing a bit heavily, with traces of sweat faintly visible on his forehead. ¡°How is this possible!¡± Fei Letian was astounded and found it hard to accept. His usual attacks couldn¡¯t injure Chen Yu, and he couldn¡¯t directly clash with the opponent¡¯s heavy sword. Heavy Sword Becomes Gang! Sword Net Heaven and Earth! Chen Yu¡¯s heavy sword techniques suddenly intensified, and that area of sword force expanded, splitting into raging sword winds. This is bad¡­ area sword technique! Fei Letian¡¯s expression changed as he retreated to get out of the range of the sword net. Pfft! Still, a strand of sword force cut through the air and left a faint bloodstain on his body. Although it was a superficial wound, he had truly been injured! ¡°Ha ha¡­ The Iron Sword Sect has exquisite swordsmanship, but I, a person of limited ability, have struggled to comprehend just a fraction of it.¡± Chen Yu burst out laughing. It turned out that, After crossing swords with such swordsmanship geniuses as Gao Feng and Fei Letian, his ¡°Iron Gang Sword¡± had completely stabilized at Great Success. With ¡°Iron Gang Sword¡± at Great Success, the sword force could form an area attack! Fei Letian¡¯s movement technique was clever, but it was hard to dodge indiscriminate area attacks. After all, the gap between his and Chen Yu¡¯s movement techniques wasn¡¯t exceptionally vast. As the fight went on, Chen Yu completely turned the tables, remaining still to control the fight while occasionally countering with ¡°Sword Force Becomes Net.¡± Of course, Such area techniques consumed a lot of energy, and Chen Yu couldn¡¯t sustain them if used in quick succession. But even the occasional strike proved remarkably effective, making Fei Letian wary. ¡°Damn! I also trained the ¡®Iron Gang Sword¡¯ to Great Success when I was at the Meridian Passage Stage, but it wasn¡¯t nearly half as powerful as this.¡± A Yunyue Sect Inner Sect Disciple spoke discontentedly. Someone nearby asked with a laugh, ¡°Do you have half his strength?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Another laughed, ¡°Is your weapon half as heavy as his?¡± ¡°Is your speed, your explosive power, half as strong as his?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The disciple was at a loss for words. As the battle continued, Chen Yu grew steadier, his movement technique ever more ethereal and agile. His body technique talent shined once again. In exchanging blows with Fei Letian¡¯s ¡°Ghostly Sword Step,¡± Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± rapidly improved, subtly reaching its peak level. ¡°Junior Brother Chen¡¯s movement technique has clearly surpassed mine,¡± Le Feng said with a sigh. Initially, Chen Yu¡¯s movement technique was at best on par with his, except for the explosive speed. But now, Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± had completely overtaken him. Such progress was not only due to Chen Yu¡¯s talent in body techniques but also because Fei Letian¡¯s ¡°Ghostly Sword Step¡± was more than a level above. Under the pressure of this clash, Chen Yu improved even faster. ¡°Elder Mao, your disciple truly is a freak of nature,¡± the Yunyue Sect Master and others commented in amazement. ¡°Heh! This is a once-in-a-millennium body technique talent. It¡¯s a pity that the era of body cultivation has waned,¡± Elder Mao said with a mix of pride and regret. After 15 minutes, With a clang, Fei Letian¡¯s heavy sword, having slipped in his grip, clashed hard against Chen Yu¡¯s and flew out of his hand. ¡°I have lost.¡± Fei Letian was drenched in sweat, his breathing rough, his sword-holding hand numb. His defeat was not from a lack of skill but from physical exhaustion. Though he tried not to clash head-on with Chen Yu, they still crossed paths occasionally. Even if he could disperse the force, the repeated clashes took their toll. ¡°Ha ha! Much appreciated,¡± Chen Yu said with a broad smile, expressing his gratitude from the heart. Winning this fight, he had gained a great deal. Moreover, through back-to-back battles with Gao Feng and Fei Letian, both his swordsmanship and movement technique had greatly improved, leading to numerous insights. The Iron Sword Sect members, including Sect Master Qian with the eight-character mustache, however, looked quite displeased. ¡°You lucky brat! Acting all cute after snagging a bargain,¡± Elder Mao teased with a laugh. At this time, The Yunyue Sect Master was negotiating with the Water Moon Sect. ¡°Your sect¡¯s disciple has gone through consecutive fights today and must be quite tired. Why don¡¯t we postpone our contest until the day after tomorrow?¡± The Water Moon Sect Master, a beautiful woman in palace attire, offered with a smile. ¡°Hmph! Tired? Clearly, seeing us in a position of strength, you want to delay for more time,¡± some of the older generation of the Yunyue Sect expressed discontent. ¡°Giggle! Your Sect¡¯s Nephew Chen is indeed formidable. Naturally, our sect¡¯s female disciples need to think of some strategies,¡± the Water Moon Sect Master said with a charming laugh, exuding a mature allure. This Sect Master openly admitted to being wary of Chen Yu, seeking to delay with an upfront approach. Chapter 70 - 0070 Qiu Xinxin Chapter 70: Chapter 0070 Qiu Xinxin Facing the delay tactics of the Water Moon Sect, the Yunyue Sect was helpless. Men who renege are despised, but when women renege, it seems to be a privilege. ¡°This Water Moon Sect, who knows what they are up to.¡± S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°They are quite wary of Nephew Chen¡¯s strength, aware they have no chance of winning, and so they are deliberately dragging things out¡­¡± The higher-ranking elders of the Yunyue Sect expressed their worries. After this battle, the Water Moon Sect will have a profound understanding of Yunyue Sect¡¯s Meridian Passage Level strength and will certainly have corresponding countermeasures. ... An hour later. Sky Cloud Hall. The Yunyue Sect Master¡¯s face was aglow with happiness as he distributed rewards to several disciples. ¡°Winning a match will earn three thousand Grade Essence Stones and one jin (approximately 1.1 pounds) of iron meteorite. Even the defeated will be rewarded with one thousand Grade Essence Stones,¡± smiled the Blue Robed Sect Master. Inside the grand hall, there were also some high-ranking elders, including some True Disciples and elite disciples. The elite disciples were very tempted by these rewards. Especially, that one jin of iron meteorite! Chen Yu won two matches, obtaining six thousand Grade Essence Stones and two jin of iron meteorites. However, what he received were not Grade Essence Stones but sixty pieces of lustrously colored genuine yuan stones. Genuine yuan stones, one piece can be exchanged for one hundred Grade Essence Stones; within the sect, they are considered ¡®large denomination¡¯ currency, with high value and easy to carry. Additionally, he received a token with a Herb Hall symbol on it. Qiu Yue¡¯er came next, obtaining three thousand Grade Essence Stones and one jin of iron meteorite, her mouth slightly pouting, as if it hadn¡¯t met her expectations. The remaining two. Wan Dong and Shi Chuan, with faces of shame and reluctance, accepted the ¡°consolation reward¡± of one thousand Grade Essence Stones. ¡°Go to the Herb Hall and exchange for ¡®Clearing Qi Pills¡¯.¡± Chen Yu held the token, pleasantly satisfied. According to the Master, the rarity of the Clearing Qi Pills was even higher than that of the Qi Storage Pills. He had originally planned to trade the ¡°Qi Storage Pills¡± even if he had to, just to get the ¡°Clearing Qi Pills¡± in hand. Unexpectedly. This tri-sect gambling battle brought him the opportunity. He had just stepped out of the grand hall. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± A familiar female voice came, not so polite. Huh? Chen Yu glanced over, first noticing the charming and beautiful Qiu Yue¡¯er, her sparkling eyes holding a trace of reluctance. ¡°Junior Sister Qiu, are you looking for me?¡± Chen Yu asked curiously. This girl, as the granddaughter of an elder, had always been haughty and disdainful of interacting with Chen Yu. ¡°It¡¯s me who¡¯s looking for you.¡± A melodious and pleasant female voice came from behind Qiu Yue¡¯er. Immediately, a gorgeous form, slender and graceful, appeared before Chen Yu. On closer look, Chen Yu felt a moment of astonishment! The woman wore a dress blue as the sky, her long hair draped over her shoulders, pristine; her tall and beautiful figure stood a head taller than Qiu Yue¡¯er, evoking a sense of reverence, like the holy statue of a goddess. Especially that delicate and gentle face, serene and transcendent, her skin as pure as driven snow. Her features were exquisitely flawless, her beautiful eyes as clear as autumn water, lucid and bright, seemingly with a power that penetrates the soul, making one dare not look directly. ¡°Good heavens! It¡¯s Qiu Xinxin!¡± ¡°Qiu Xinxin? The True Disciple known as the number one beauty of the inner gates?¡± Several disciples from a distance gaped at the blue-gowned beauty, utterly infatuated. ¡°This is my sister, Qiu Xinxin.¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er huffed, seemingly discontented that Chen Yu took an extra glance at her sister. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s Senior Sister Qiu, what can I do for you?¡± Chen Yu was puzzled. He and Qiu Yue¡¯er were not close, let alone this exquisitely beautiful top beauty of the inner gates. However, her facial features and poise were indeed a pleasant sight. Not just her figure and looks, but also her serene and gentle charm was something most men favored in their hearts. ¡°It is like this. I heard that Junior Brother Chen acquired two jin of iron meteorite, and it so happens that I urgently need good materials for Artifact Refining to refine a precious weapon.¡± Qiu Xinxin smiled, her elegance blooming like a freshly opened lotus. That moment of splendor left people breathless. Nearby disciples had their eyes wide open. ¡°Senior Sister Qiu smiles very beautifully, truly befitting the first beauty of the inner gates¡­¡± Chen Yu, captivated and heart racing, unconsciously praised. The beauty before him, in terms of appearance and temperament, was basically the highest among all the female disciples of Yunyue Sect whom Chen Yu had seen. Mu Xueqing and Qiu Yue¡¯er were also beautiful, but due to their age, they still appeared youthful. Whereas Qiu Xinxin, at seventeen or eighteen, was at the purest and most beautiful age for a girl to blossom. ¡°You playboy!¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er scolded with a voice full of anger, stepping in front of Chen Yu as if worried he had ulterior motives. ¡°That was a compliment! Don¡¯t you understand what that means?¡± Chen Yu was speechless. To receive such reproach for praising a beauty seemed absurd. ¡°Hmm! You surely harbor improper thoughts towards my sister.¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er said indignantly. ¡°Qiu Yue¡¯er, don¡¯t be rude¡­¡± Qiu Xinxin quickly intervened and blushed slightly when she received Chen Yu¡¯s compliment. Indeed. Chen Yu had been open and respectful in his admiration, his gaze clear, without a hint of sacrilege, and his words of praise were not excessive. ¡°Alright then! I ask you, are you willing to trade those two jin of iron meteorite?¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er asked scornfully. ¡°Iron meteorite? I am sorry¡­¡± Chen Yu showed the Xuan Heavy Sword hanging at his side. His intention was clear. The iron meteorite, I need it for weapon refinement as well. This was not an excuse by Chen Yu. His Xuan Heavy Sword was originally a failed attempt at forging a mid-grade magic weapon. If he added some precious materials, it might well be improved a grade in the future. ¡°Stingy! If you want to chase my sister, you can¡¯t even part with that much.¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er sneered disdainfully. Chase your sister? Chen Yu retorted irritably, ¡°Just because I spare your sister an extra glance, you think I want to chase her. How many times have you looked at me? Are you planning to chase after me?¡± ¡°You¡­ you¡¯re twisting words and forcing logic!¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er¡¯s pretty face flushed red with anger, and her inner energy surged, almost leading her to take action. Whoosh! Chen Yu¡¯s figure swayed, and he moved from his spot, laughing out loud: ¡°I¡¯m leaving.¡± If I can¡¯t handle provocation, can¡¯t I at least evade it? These two sisters were the elder¡¯s granddaughters; one of them was even a True Disciple, the number one beauty among the inner disciples. Experience told Chen Yu that such women were trouble. Not to mention from afar, Mu Xueqing from before was one example, didn¡¯t she bring Chen Yu a lot of trouble? ¡°So, this is the Chen Yu you spoke of, the one who turned the tide in today¡¯s bet? This man is indeed quite intriguing, seemingly avoiding us at all costs.¡± Qiu Xinxin smiled gracefully as she watched Chen Yu¡¯s retreating figure. ¡°Hmph! He¡¯s nothing but brute strength and thick skin. Wait until the day after tomorrow¡¯s bet with the Water Moon Sect, he¡¯ll definitely be targeted. Let¡¯s see how he maintains his glory then.¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er pouted. ¡­ Herb Hall. Inside a hall fragrant with medicinal herbs. Chen Yu handed over an amulet to a gaunt elder. ¡°Mmm, with this amulet, you may receive a Clearing Qi Pill.¡± The gaunt elder nodded in approval. Soon after. The elder retrieved a brown jade bottle, inside which a greenish and transparent elixir shimmered faintly, its surface exuding a layer of light-colored ripples. ¡°Thank you, senior.¡± Chen Yu was overjoyed to receive the elixir. Before leaving. The gaunt elder added, ¡°Be careful in the day after tomorrow¡¯s bet. The Water Moon Sect will definitely target you.¡± Chen Yu was taken aback. Had this elder watched today¡¯s bet? ¡°May I ask senior, in what ways will the Water Moon Sect target me?¡± Chen Yu inquired. ¡°Hehe, how should I know specifically? To target you, naturally means to hit where you¡¯re weakest. You should consider what your weaknesses might be.¡± The elder said with a smile. Upon hearing this. Chen Yu¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly thanked the man. While he seemed to have not directly answered, he had indeed pointed out the direction. ¡°Weakness?¡± Chen Yu pondered thoughtfully. His greatest strengths were his power and defense, but in terms of speed and movement technique, he didn¡¯t have any obvious deficiencies. But suddenly. Chen Yu remembered that during the outer disciples¡¯ competition, he almost fell prey to Nangong Li¡¯s two spiritual secret techniques. ¡­ Returning to his dwelling. Chen Yu didn¡¯t think further; he sat down cross-legged and directly consumed the ¡°Clearing Qi Pill.¡± The violent energy and some impurities in his body were already an unstable factor. Once the Clearing Qi Pill was ingested. A cool and calming flow spread from his stomach, quieting Chen Yu¡¯s mind mysteriously. His inner Yunyue energy stirred at first, and then settled down. That mysterious medicinal power was spreading little by little, integrating into his meridians, permeating his flesh and blood. ¡°The Clearing Qi Pill needs ten days to a fortnight to take full effect, dispelling the evil energy and purifying the meridians¡­ ¡± Chen Yu wore a smile. Hum! Suddenly, there surged a familiar ¡°suction¡± from the region of his heart. The elixir¡¯s restorative essence was absorbed at an astonishing rate, swiftly integrating with his body¡¯s meridians. ¡°That was fast!¡± Chen Yu was shocked. All he could do was control his Yunyue energy and embrace the potent medicinal effect. In less than an hour. Chen Yu¡¯s flesh and meridians, including his entire inner energy, had been ¡°cleansed¡± by that medicinal flow. Drip, drip! Threads of filthy, dark droplets trickled down, exuding an odor of corrupted blood, from Chen Yu¡¯s body. These dark droplets were expelled from within his body. In the end. The droplets settled in front of him, forming a ¡°tainted blood sphere,¡± radiating an astonishingly sinister energy and solidifying into a thumb-sized ¡°tainted blood pearl.¡± ¡°That¡¯s way too fast!¡± Chen Yu exclaimed in amazement. The result that usually took ten days to a fortnight to achieve was absorbed in just one day, and the outcome was remarkably good. Under the ¡°suction¡± of the mysterious heart, there was almost no chance for the medicinal effect to dissipate. In that moment. Chen Yu felt completely refreshed; his meridians were full of vitality and resilience. His inner Yunyue energy was even purer, possibly surpassing the average Late-stage Meridian Passage. Whoosh, boom! Chen Yu swung his fist, sending Qi tumbling as if he unleashed a python-shaped, faint black cloud in midair. The Evil Qi became even purer and more domineering! This Clearing Qi Pill¡¯s effect was probably more than twice as effective as for the average person. ¡°What is this thing?¡± Chen Yu picked up the solidified ¡°tainted blood pearl¡± from the ground. Upon touching it, he felt a chilling sinister energy that made him shiver with fear and palpitation. Ordinarily. Even if others had the same opportunity as Chen Yu to obtain a blood pool and took a Clearing Qi Pill, they wouldn¡¯t be able to produce such a ¡°tainted blood pearl.¡± Because for others, the pill would take ten days to a fortnight to show its miraculous effects, with the evil energy dissipating very slowly throughout the process. Due to the mysterious heart, Chen Yu forced the pill¡¯s effects to the maximum within half an hour, achieving results far surpassing others. This coincidental result led to the formation of this frighteningly tainted blood pearl. Chen Yu felt the pearl was no ordinary object and securely stored it away. Chapter 71 - 0071: Five-Person Team Battle Chapter 71: Chapter 0071: Five-Person Team Battle Two days later. Members of the Yunyue Sect, the Water Moon Sect, and the Iron Sword Sect once again gathered around the ¡°Trial Platform.¡± Today was the scheduled day for the gambling battle between the Yunyue Sect and the Water Moon Sect. ¡°Iron Sword Sect lost, why haven¡¯t they left?¡± Junior Brother Chen and some other disciples noticed the presence of the Iron Sword Sect¡¯s figures across from them. On the Yunyue Sect¡¯s side. ... Chen Yu, Qiu Yue¡¯er, Wan Dong, Shi Chuan¡ªfour main forces¡ªas well as some reserve disciples, were gathered together. ¡°Be cautious in today¡¯s gambling battle, especially you, Chen Yu!¡± The Yunyue Sect Master reminded. ¡°I will be careful,¡± Chen Yu nodded in agreement. That Water Moon Sect, by delaying for no reason for two days, must have come prepared for today¡¯s battle. In the past two days, Chen Yu had been consolidating his cultivation and Cultivation Techniques, as well as reflecting on the insights from the previous two fights, including his swordsmanship and movement technique. Although there weren¡¯t major advancements, all aspects of Chen Yu¡¯s abilities seemed more refined and satisfactory. ¡°Here, you should wear this first.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master, out of nowhere, took out a crystal pendant and handed it over to Chen Yu. Without asking too many questions, Chen Yu wore the pendant. ¡°Hm?¡± From the pendant, a faint and subtle feminine fragrance lingered, and concurrently, a cool sensation spread through Chen Yu¡¯s mind. ¡°Eh! Isn¡¯t that my sister¡¯s ¡®Ice Heart Tears¡¯?¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er gasped softly, staring at the crystal pendant Chen Yu had put on, with annoyance evident on her face, as if she were about to snatch it away. Ice Heart Tears? Qiu Xinxin? Chen Yu was surprised and puzzled, wondering how the pendant had come from the Sect Master¡¯s hand to his own. ¡°Yue¡¯er! This pendant was lent to Chen Yu temporarily after a discussion between grandfather and the Sect Master. After all, he is one of the main forces in the gambling battle.¡± A gentle and sweet voice, as pleasant as the chirping of birds, came from behind. ¡°Qiu Xinxin!¡± ¡°The number one beauty of the Inner Sect!¡± A girl in a goose-yellow gown with a serene and gentle demeanor, her black hair flowing, walked through the crowd, drawing whispers of awe. Her stunningly flawless countenance and the ethereal, celestial poise of her body commanded nothing but admiration. ¡°Sister, how could you lend the ¡®Ice Heart Tears¡¯ to this crude fellow. He¡¯s a main force, but am I not?¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er pouted, expressing her displeasure. ¡°Qiu Yue¡¯er, wear this soft armor.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master chuckled lightly and passed a finely crafted female-styled soft armor to her. Qiu Yue¡¯er¡¯s eyes lit up as she donned the soft armor and said with a beaming smile, ¡°Half-precious Soft Armor, it fits perfectly. Is this a gift for me?¡± ¡°As long as you win a match. This Half-precious Soft Armor will be the rental fee for the ¡®Ice Heart Tears,''¡± The Yunyue Sect Master said with a smile. ¡°Great. This Half-precious Soft Armor is mine.¡± The corners of Qiu Yue¡¯er¡¯s eyes curved into crescents, her earlier concerns about Chen Yu wearing her sister¡¯s pendant completely forgotten. ¡°Chen Yu. Be careful in today¡¯s gambling battle. The ¡®Ice Heart Tears¡¯ I lent you might not be of much use.¡± Qiu Xinxin¡¯s smile was warm and gentle as she cautioned. ¡°Thank you, Senior Sister Qiu, for the aid.¡± Chen Yu responded with a grateful smile, yet he had the uneasy feeling of thorns at his back. Among the crowd. Looks of envy, admiration, and hostility were cast upon Chen Yu. The fact that Qiu Xinxin and Qiu Yue¡¯er, two beautiful sisters, were both paying attention to Chen Yu, a rising star of the Inner Sect, was a scene that many coveted. Especially given Qiu Xinxin¡¯s transcendent beauty, being the undisputed goddess among the inner disciples. Within a group of people. ¡°Brother Kun! You have pursued Miss Qiu for so long without success. This Chen Yu, merely displaying some talent in the gambling battles, seems to have caught the beauty¡¯s favor.¡± Several Inner Sect Disciples teased. In the center stood a tall man with his arms crossed, clothed in a purple robe. This man in a purple robe was not dressed in the standard disciple¡¯s robe, clearly a True Disciple like the Seventh Prince and Qiu Xinxin! ¡°Impossible!¡± The purple-robed Brother Kun laughed confidently, ¡°I am well aware of how discerning Xinxin¡¯s eyes are. She would never fancy a common country bumpkin with ordinary talent.¡± He trusted his own judgment and did not easily believe others. At the same moment. In another corner of the Inner Sect disciples. ¡°Senior Brother Duan. Ever since we were in the Outer Sect, you have been smitten by Qiu Xinxin, to the point of conceding to her in the final battle of the grand competition two years ago.¡± By Duan Xiaolong¡¯s side, a young man in green sighed. Both were looking in the direction of Chen Yu and Qiu Xinxin. ¡°But is all this worth it? You¡¯ve delayed for two years. Qiu Xinxin, of noble status and with astonishing talent, won¡¯t take notice of you.¡± The young man couldn¡¯t help advising. He truly felt pity for Duan Xiaolong, who seemed too deeply ensnared. ¡°For now, merely seeing her smile from afar is enough for me,¡± Duan Xiaolong replied with a wistful smile. His tone then shifted, tinged with concern, ¡°As for Junior Brother Chen, I fear he might attract trouble. That ¡®Kun Ling¡¯ is one of the stronger True Disciples, with particularly formidable methods.¡± Just then. On the far side, the beautifully-dressed woman of the Water Moon Sect gracefully stepped forward. ¡°We apologize for the two days¡¯ delay. Today¡¯s gambling battle will still primarily involve Meridian Passage Stage disciples, but I suggest we change things up a bit.¡± The Water Moon Sect Master said with a smile. ¡°Change things up a bit? How does the Water Moon Sect wish to proceed with the contest?¡± The Yunyue Sect Master was not surprised. Over these days, the gambling battles with the two sects had been varying. First, there was the battle of True Disciples, then three and ten gambling battles respectively, and recently the focus had shifted to the Meridian Passage Stage battles. ¡°In the previous battles, it was one-on-one duels, where individual strength reigned supreme. However, the world of sects is not always peaceful, and wars between forces do occur. In those situations, the role of an individual becomes quite insignificant.¡± The Water Moon Sect Master articulated her reasoning. ¡°What you¡¯re suggesting is¡­¡± ¡°This time, between our two sects, let¡¯s have a team competition as the wager battle!¡± The Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s beautiful eyes sparkled with a hint of amusement. Team competition! The other two sects in attendance erupted in astonishment. However, Iron Sword Sect¡¯s mustachioed Sect Master Qian had a smile on his face, as if he had already anticipated the outcome. ¡°What form shall the battle take?¡± the Yunyue Sect Master asked, wary. ¡°It¡¯s quite simple. Each of our sects will send out a team of five for a team battle. Of course, the teams can be led by an Organ Refining Stage disciple, which was the suggestion of this worthless son of mine.¡± As the Water Moon Sect Master finished speaking, an elegant young man in white emerged from the crowd behind her. Yi Yunfei! Chen Yu and some of the elite disciples from Yunyue Sect recognized him. Yi Yunfei was, indeed, the beloved son of the beautiful matriarch sect master, a man of no small stature. ¡°Members of the Yunyue Sect.¡± With a fist and palm salute, Yi Yunfei spoke with poised grace, ¡°I, Yi, though unworthy, will lead our sect¡¯s five-member team against you in this team wager battle. Of course, this fight will not only test individual strength but more importantly, team coordination. The leader you choose to send should be roughly at the same cultivation level as myself.¡± During this time, his gaze swept over Chen Yu with a hint of coldness. After the encounter at the Yunyuan Mountain Range, he understood Chen Yu¡¯s capabilities better, including the opportunity he had in the Blood Pool. Hence, Yi Yunfei suggested this team battle to his mother, the Sect Master. The proposal earned unanimous approval from the elders and high-ranking officials of the Water Moon Sect. After all, Chen Yu¡¯s individual strength was formidable; engaging in a team battle would mitigate the influence of his personal power, and if they targeted his weaknesses, their chances of victory would increase. ¡°Team battle?¡± ¡°The Water Moon Sect really knows how to mix things up, but it seems there is nothing here overtly disadvantageous to us.¡± The high-ranking elders of the Yunyue Sect communicated through voice transmission. The proposal from the Water Moon Sect was not unreasonable. In the world of sects, power struggles, and even sect wars place a premium on team strength. ¡°For our wager, the Water Moon Sect will stake a bottle of Purple Jade Dew.¡± Draped in magnificent attire, the Water Moon Sect Master flipped her hand and revealed a crystal bottle. The bottle contained a pool of purple liquid, shimmering like dreamy grapes with fantastical bubbles. ¡°Purple Jade Dew!¡± ¡°It¡¯s the special product of the Water Moon Sect¡¯s heavenly pond¡ªthe Purple Jade Dew. This spiritual liquid can help one comprehend profound concepts and is beneficial for breaking into the Qi Transformation Realm and even boosting the realm itself.¡± The leaders of the Yunyue Sect were astonished. This Purple Jade Dew was not something the Water Moon Sect usually offered. The amount they were putting up would be enough for ten people to use. ¡°This bottle of Purple Jade Dew against two hundred jin of your meteoric iron.¡± The Water Moon Sect Master said with a smile. Upon hearing this, the higher-ups of the Yunyue Sect were clearly tempted. ¡°Hehe, though our Iron Sword Sect will not participate in the contest, we can still bet on the side to add some stakes and spice up the excitement, right?¡± The mustachioed middle-aged man from Iron Sword Sect grinned. With a wave of his hand, several chunks of meteoric iron appeared before him, weighing in at one hundred and eighty jin. ¡°This is what we previously won from your Yunyue Sect. We bet that the Water Moon Sect will win! If you prevail, the one hundred and eighty jin of meteoric iron is yours; if you lose, give us an equal amount of your meteoric iron.¡± The mustachioed Sect Master Qian said with a cheerful tone. Wagering? The Yunyue Sect leaders were taken aback. But in this way, if Yunyue Sect won, they would win double the stakes. If they lost, they would lose double as well. ¡°Just need to win this. We can gain the Purple Jade Dew and recover some of the meteoric iron we lost.¡± The higher-ups of Yunyue Sect¡¯s eyes sparkled. The higher the risk, the greater the reward! ¡°Alright.¡± The Blue Robed Sect Master agreed to the team wager battle with a firm voice. The choice of participants was clear. Chen Yu, Qiu Yue¡¯er, Shi Chuan, and Wan Dong¡ªfour members of the team¡ªhad already been confirmed. Now, they just needed an Organ Refining Stage leader whose cultivation was comparable to Yi Yunfei¡¯s mid-stage refinement. ¡°Why not let my disciple ¡®Chang Xuan¡¯ fight? He recently mastered¡­¡± S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Elder Mao suggested quietly. Chang Xuan? The Yunyue Sect Master and others turned to look at a pale-faced, taciturn young man in black standing beside Elder Mao. Chang Xuan, also known as Chen Yu¡¯s fourth senior brother. ¡°Hmm, within the mid-stage of Organ Refining, he is indeed a decent choice.¡± Several elders nodded in agreement. In private, the Yunyue Sect Master and several elders secretly conveyed cooperation strategies to Chang Xuan and the others, proposing several ad hoc battle plans. At this moment, the five disciples of the Water Moon Sect, two male, and three female, ascended the testing platform. Zing! Zing! Zip! The five members from Yunyue Sect, led by Chang Xuan, leaped onto the fighting stage. The two teams sized each other up. The leader for the Water Moon Sect was none other than Yi Yunfei! Among the other male and three females, there was a girl about fourteen or fifteen years old, with a delicate and charming appearance. It was Chen Ying¡¯er. ¡°Cousin! Are you surprised to see me? I was actually going to push for the Organ Refining Stage, but I got pulled in to participate in the wager battle. How about you take it easy and let me win? The reward is so tempting¡­¡± Chen Ying¡¯er pleaded peculiarly and spiritedly with watery eyes. Throw the fight on purpose? Those from the various parties were all flabbergasted. ¡°Or instead, you take it easy and let your cousin win. Once the Sect rewards come in, I¡¯ll split it with you¡­¡± Chen Yu laughed heartily. Chapter 72 - 0072: Sword Array and Secret Blade Chapter 72: Chapter 0072: Sword Array and Secret Blade The teasing conversation between Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er drew the attention of members from all three sects. ¡°Those two are actually cousins!¡± ¡°During the group battle later, could one of them actually go easy on the other?¡± The disciples of the Yunyue and Water Moon Sects whispered among themselves, both looking rather uneasy. The higher-ups of both sects, on the other hand, remained calm. Battles at the Meridian Passage Stage were hardly able to conceal secrets from those at the Qi Transformation Realm. ... The Testing Platform. Chen Yu¡¯s gaze swept toward another male and two females from the Water Moon Sect. The boy among them was handsome, with a fair complexion, yet there was a hint of effeminacy in his bearing. Of the two females, one had an ordinary appearance. The last girl stood out: an elegant and graceful young lady, with willowy eyebrows and starry eyes, exuding a captivating purity. Hmm? Chen Yu felt as though he recognized the girl from somewhere. At that moment, the elegant young lady was setting up a guqin in front of her. ¡°Brother Chang, I have heard of your fame. A pleasure to have this battle with you today,¡± Yi Yunfei said with a clasped-fist smile. ¡°I only hope you don¡¯t disappoint me,¡± Chang Xuan responded coolly. At this point, The Yunyue Sect Master spoke up, ¡°The rules of the spar will be similar to those of past days. Those who admit defeat or are driven off the Testing Platform are eliminated.¡± ¡°Until one side is completely defeated. The side with anyone still on the platform wins.¡± The Water Moon Sect Master added. This battle was no trivial matter; it involved the strategic contest between the three sects. Right now, the Sect Masters of Yunyue and Water Moon were acting as judges, keeping watch on each other. ¡°Brother Chang, take my sword!¡± Yi Yunfei shouted, and with a ¡°clang,¡± his treasured sword, the Ice Heart Tears, came unsheathed. Swoosh! A cold arc like frost sliced through the air, stirring up a chill wind that slashed towards Chang Xuan. That sword. The chilly wind that drifted was enough to make several Yunyue Sect disciples at the Meridian Passage feel their skin grow cold and their blood seem to freeze. As True Disciples, they displayed their prowess with the first strike that could kill those in the Meridian Passage from afar. ¡°How strong is Yi Yunfei exactly? He seems to get stronger every time he takes action. He didn¡¯t even use his full strength last time in the Yunyuan Mountain Range,¡± Chen Yu marveled inwardly. ¡°Well struck!¡± Chang Xuan held a long saber in hand, also a low-grade artifact, and with a flick of the blade, he unleashed a terrifying blood-shadowed saber light. A killing aura emerged from Chang Xuan himself, setting hearts racing. Clang! The two clashed in mid-air, where the frosty sword arc and blood-shadowed saber light met, the blood waves and cold streams exploded, and the powerful gale force created made it difficult for anyone nearby to approach. In an instant. The two True Disciples exchanged over a dozen moves, the vigorous blood waves and cold wind forcing the other disciples back. ¡°So strong!¡± The rest of the team members gasped and held back from making a move for the time being. Among them, Chang Xuan¡¯s swordsmanship was domineering and merciless, growing more ferocious as the battle raged on. In his eyes shone a hint of a cold and ruthless bloodlust. As for frontal combat, Chang Xuan was second to none. But. Yi Yunfei¡¯s swordsmanship was mysterious and extraordinary; the intangible cold wind and aura would slowly solidify the opponent¡¯s blood vessels, causing their bodies to stiffen. ¡°Brother Chang¡¯s fame is truly well-deserved. If we continue like this, even one or two hundred moves won¡¯t determine the winner,¡± Yi Yunfei said with a relaxed smile. Actually, he was shocked by the power of Chang Xuan¡¯s saber techniques. If they fully clashed head-on, even he might suffer a loss. ¡°Set up the Sword Array!¡± Yi Yunfei quickly retreated and waved his hands suddenly. Clang! Clang! As his words fell, from behind him two chilling sword lights shot forth from either side. It was seen that Chen Ying¡¯er and that effeminate youth each held a treasured cold sword, swinging out arcs of cold air and sword shadows, forming a triangular formation with Yi Yunfei. In an instant. The cold from the treasured swords in the hands of Yi Yunfei, Chen Ying¡¯er, and the effeminate youth merged, sweeping the vicinity within a dozen feet with a surging cold wind. Among them, Yi Yunfei was the core of the Three-Person Sword Array. ¡°Strike!¡± He swung his sword, and all one could see was a massive wave of coldness engulfing a dozen feet ahead. That swing¡¯s might was amplified by thirty to forty percent! Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thwack! Boom! Chang Xuan swung his long saber desperately, unleashing violent blood-shadowed saber lights, barely meeting the sword strike but appearing quite haggard as he was forced to retreat a dozen feet. ¡°This is¡­ a joint Sword Formation!¡± ¡°It resembles the style of the ¡®Heavenly Water Cold Sword Formation.''¡± The elders of the Yunyue Sect murmured in surprise. The Blue Robed Sect Master sneered, ¡°The other two disciples in the Sword Array, both equipped with artifacts, how long can they last?¡± For a typical Meridian Passage Stage disciple, using an artifact was still a bit forced and very draining. ¡°Giggle! These two disciples are at the Peak of Meridian Passage, capable of challenging the Organ Refining Stage as Inner Sect Disciples, with profound energy. Plus, with the ¡®Sword Array Joint Strike¡¯s¡¯ mutual support, they can reduce consumption by ten to twenty percent.¡± The Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s smile held a trace of smugness. ¡°Reduce consumption by ten to twenty percent?¡± The Yunyue Sect Master was slightly shocked but did not lose confidence. As long as Chen Yu and the others held their ground and waited until the Sword Array¡¯s two Meridian Passage disciples exhausted their inner breath, victory would belong to the Yunyue Sect. ¡°Hehe, that¡¯s not all.¡± The Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s face was full of confidence, ¡°These three people¡¯s artifacts were all made from the main material harvested from the same body of deep sea cold iron. Therefore, when the three treasured cold swords join in the Sword Array, not only is their power increased by a third, but the consumption is reduced by an additional third.¡± An additional reduction by a third! Hearing this, the Yunyue Sect Master finally looked dismayed. That meant the trio¡¯s combined Sword Array could ultimately reduce consumption by fifty percent. This was almost the expenditure of a Half-precious Artifact. ¡°Moreover, this Sword Formation is just one part of the kill strategy.¡± The Water Moon Sect Master smiled slyly. As soon as she finished speaking, Zing! Zing~ From a corner of the Testing Platform came the urgent sound of a guqin, like golden snakes dancing wildly, and a tempest raging. Within the sound of the guqin was the power that shook one¡¯s blood and spirit. ¡°Not good!¡± The five disciples of the Yunyue Sect felt a buzzing in their eardrums as the urgent zither music brought images of clashing metal and murderous scenes directly into their minds. Even with their inner energy sealing their ears, the effects of the zither music still retained sixty to seventy percent of its impact. ¡°It¡¯s her.¡± Chen Yu looked toward a corner where a graceful and demure girl was playing the zither, her delicate hands casting lotus-like shadows as she plucked the strings. The power of the zither music seemed sentient, circumventing the members of the Water Moon Sect, and targeting only the Yunyue Sect disciples. Chen Yu felt that the ¡°Ice Heart Tears,¡± which he wore close to his body, emitted an invisible cool aura that protected his mind, offsetting some of the effects of the music. For a moment, Aside from Chang Xuan and Chen Yu, Qiu Yue¡¯er, Wan Dong, and Shi Chuan were visibly affected, their minds uneasy. Even the strong Chang Xuan couldn¡¯t guarantee he was completely unaffected. Even the slightest distraction could influence the outcome in a battle between equals, let alone With the Sword Array¡¯s help, Yi Yunfei gained a crushing advantage. ¡°Attack!¡± Yi Yunfei, Chen Ying¡¯er, and the gentle-looking young man, bearing the power of the Array, pressed hard against the Yunyue Sect side. Retreat quickly! The rolling cold sword waves forced the five disciples of the Yunyue Sect to repeatedly fall back. The Cold Sword Formation and the mysterious zither music, when combined, increased their power to a terrifying level. Qiu Yue¡¯er and the others didn¡¯t even have the strength to defend themselves. ¡°How can the power of that zither music be so strong and mysterious? This can¡¯t be something a disciple in the Meridian Passage Stage could achieve.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master couldn¡¯t believe it. His eyes sharp, he released his Spiritual Sense, focusing on the girl playing the zither. To his discovery, the girl was merely in the late-stage Meridian Passage, and it seemed she had only recently broken through. ¡°Don¡¯t bother looking.¡± The Water Moon Sect Master scoffed with a sneer: ¡°This girl possesses the ¡®Heavenly Sound Charm Body¡¯ mentioned in ancient texts. This constitution grants tremendous natural talent in music and some mysterious abilities. However, this type of constitution is so rare that it has become difficult to trace¡­¡± Heavenly Sound Charm Body! Just by hearing these words, one could understand its advantage in zither music. ¡°It¡¯s a pity that the zither in her hands isn¡¯t a treasure-grade weapon, otherwise¡­¡± The Water Moon Sect Master sighed. Suddenly, the situation on the stage changed again. The five disciples of the Yunyue Sect, including Chang Xuan and Chen Yu, were cornered. ¡°Such strong cold air!¡± Chen Yu, although physically defensive, felt his blood coagulate when touched by the cold air. Qiu Yue¡¯er and the others gasped for breath, their inner energy greatly depleted, their bodies forming a layer of frost, movements growing stiff. Thud! Shi Chuan was expelled from the stage by a cold sword wave slashed out by Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s sword. ¡°Ah!¡± Shi Chuan, with his body freezing, fell off the stage, his expression bitter and helpless. Upon defeat, His inner energy was mostly depleted, his blood nearly solidified. ¡°Heehee, defeated one. Another one and I can receive a treasure as a reward.¡± Chen Ying¡¯er said with delight on her face. She and the other gentle-looking youth pressed toward Qiu Yue¡¯er and Wan Dong. The heavy sword forms strength! Chen Yu used the ¡°Xuan Heavy Sword,¡± bringing up a flash of silvery sword strength, and together with Chang Xuan, they resisted Yi Yunfei¡¯s strong pressure. ¡°Chen Yu! Soon I will kick you off the stage in front of everyone.¡± Yi Yunfei felt triumphant inside. At that moment. He was fighting two alone, firmly holding the upper hand. If not for Chang Xuan being stronger than expected, and Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Iron Gang Sword¡± being adept at defense, with both of them barely affected by the zither music, he probably would have already won. Yi Yunfei wasn¡¯t in a hurry; he wanted to toy with the two of them a bit more before securing victory. ¡°Ah!¡± Another scream. Qiu Yue¡¯er cried out, forced off the stage by Chen Ying¡¯er and the gentle-looking youth. Even with her Half-precious Soft Armor, it was useless. She couldn¡¯t defend against the cold wind and cold air of the Sword Array, nor the attack of the zither music. ¡°Junior Brother Chen!¡± The always taciturn Chang Xuan suddenly said, ¡°Leave this to me, you take Wan Dong and deal with that girl playing the zither. Remember, don¡¯t come near me.¡± What? Leave this to you? Chen Yu looked surprised, disbelief written all over his face. The next moment, a shocking change occurred. ¡°Blood Frenzy Secret Saber!¡± Chang Xuan bellowed, his eyes flooding with a blood-red hue, his face flushed red and blue, a flash of blood-colored energy flowing around his body. Buzz! Spurt spurt¡ª A series of violent and domineering blood-colored saber winds danced into a whirlwind of blades, sweeping across a radius of one or two yards. Clang clang bang! The terrifying blood-colored whirlwind shredded the nearby ¡°Three-person Sword Formation¡¯s¡± cold sword waves. What! What kind of saber technique is this! Yi Yunfei exclaimed in horror, staring at the frenzied Chang Xuan, the terrifying blood-colored whirlwind destroying everything in its path. Even the hard golden stone surface of the stage was scraped into a layer of blood-colored powder. ¡°Defend quickly! Hold the Sword Formation steady!¡± Yi Yunfei shouted in alarm, urging Chen Ying¡¯er and the gentle-looking young man to gather. Spurt spurt ch! Three treasure-grade cold swords waved, conjuring gusts of cold sword winds, forming an ice storm whirlwind, barely holding back Chang Xuan¡¯s ¡°Blood Frenzy Secret Saber.¡± ¡°So strong!¡± Chen Yu looked at the rampaging Chang Xuan. He didn¡¯t dare to linger, quickly taking Wan Dong with him, circling around the area, and rushing to attack the other corner where the girl was playing the zither and another ordinary-looking girl guarding her. ¡°Blood Frenzy Secret Saber? How can this be!¡± The sudden turn of events made the Water Moon Sect Master exclaim. ¡°Ha ha! If your sect can arrange so many tricks, can¡¯t our Yunyue Sect have an ace up its sleeve?¡± The Yunyue Sect Master laughed heartily. Choosing Chang Xuan as the leader was also because of this. ¡°It¡¯s not an exaggeration!¡± Elder Mao raised his voice, chuckling: ¡°Once my disciple uses the ¡®Blood Frenzy Secret Saber,¡¯ it¡¯s no match for several peers in the Organ Refining Same Rank. If not for your sect¡¯s powerful Sword Formation, he alone could wipe out your five-person team!¡± Chapter 73 - 0073: Fiancée Chapter 73: Chapter 0073: Fianc¨¦e ¡°` ¡°¡­If it weren¡¯t for your sect¡¯s deployment of such a powerful sword array, he alone could annihilate your five-person squad!¡± Elder Mao¡¯s smug appearance caused the faces of the Water Moon Sect members to darken. At this moment. Chang Xuan unleashed the ¡°Blood Frenzy Secret Saber,¡± his eyes a bloody red, rampaging madly, swinging a blood-colored whirlwind blade, like a god of slaughter. In his eyes, there remained but a sliver of rationality, indiscriminately slaughtering everything around him. ... Yi Yunfei¡¯s Three Sword Formation could barely withstand Chang Xuan¡¯s frenzied attack, their faces a picture of horror. Chen Yu and Wan Dong, having been cautioned earlier, kept their distance from Chang Xuan. ¡°The outcome of this bet is almost without suspense now.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master said with a faint smile. ¡°With Chen Yu¡¯s power alone, he is more than capable of sweeping away the two women playing the zither at the back.¡± Several elders nodded in agreement. The scales of victory, leaning toward the Yunyue Sect. ¡°Don¡¯t be too pleased with yourselves! Whether Chen Yu can succeed remains to be seen. A secret technique like the ¡®Blood Frenzy Secret Saber,¡¯ which stimulates potential and greatly enhances combat power, must have a significant cost. If this was not the case, why haven¡¯t you used it earlier?¡± The Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s mouth curved into a mocking sneer. ¡°Hey! The ¡®Blood Frenzy Secret Saber¡¯ is naturally suited for turning the tide. When there are too many people, it¡¯s actually not advantageous to use. And besides, our chance of victory does not lie with Chang Xuan.¡± Elder Mao said, undaunted. Indeed. The Blood Frenzy Secret Saber does not have the endurance of Yi Yunfei¡¯s Three Sword Formation. But before that. It was believed that with Chen Yu¡¯s strength, he could easily crush the other members of the Water Moon Sect. Thus. The situation on the field had become very clear. The victory did not lie with the Blood Frenzy Secret Saber or the Three Sword Formation, but with Chen Yu. ¡°Giggle¡­ If your sect pins its hopes of victory on this young man, then let me disappoint you.¡± The Water Moon Sect Master gave a coquettish laugh, confident of her victory. As soon as her voice fell. The graceful woman in the corner paused her slender fingers, blooming like a lotus. She gave Chen Yu a cold glance from her clear eyes and slowly plucked the zither strings. In an instant. A profound and deep zither sound echoed throughout the proving ground, waxing and waning unpredictably, making one¡¯s blood surge and spirit waver. ¡°That zither sound!¡± S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu and Wan Dong, pressing towards the zither-playing woman, felt the Cloud Evil Qi within them become agitated, taking on a sense of inexplicable frenzy. The disturbance of the Evil Qi within their internal energy even induced a sense of brutality in their minds. ¡°Sss!¡± Wan Dong grunted, greatly affected by the zither sound. At this time. He couldn¡¯t exert even thirty to forty percent of his strength, with most of his mental effort and internal energy spent combating that strange and profound zither music. The closer they got, the stronger its influence! In Wan Dong¡¯s state, if he actually got closer, there might be a risk of backlash from the Cloud Evil Qi. Chen Yu stood frozen in place, his body shuddering. ¡°Hmph! With both of you in this state, I can take down each of you with one sword.¡± Beside the zither-playing girl, an ordinary-looking girl with a soft sword in hand and a cold smile guarded the front. ¡°What kind of zither music is this!¡± ¡°Wan Dong and Chen Yu are both affected. This zither music seems to be specifically targeting those who practice Evil Techniques.¡± The Yunyue Sect side was in an uproar. That strange and profound zither music not only affected Chen Yu and Wan Dong but also indirectly Chang Xuan, who was in the midst of his frenzied rampage. During his frenzy, Chang Xuan¡¯s face showed a trace of struggle. Fortunately. The focus of the zither music was still on Chen Yu and Wan Dong, with the power growing stronger the closer the distance. ¡°The consort has learned from the dog that Chen Yu, through the external opportunity of the blood pool, has forcibly advanced to the Late-stage Meridian Passage with an unstable realm and harbors violent Qi within his body¡­¡± The Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s beautiful eyes flashed coldly. Upon hearing this. Several Yunyue Sect elders¡¯ expressions changed slightly. Clearly, the Water Moon Sect¡¯s zither music was specifically targeting Chen Yu, their main force. Wan Dong, who also practiced the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist,¡± was targeted by association. ¡°Hahaha¡­ Chen Yu! Your cultivation realm is unstable, the violent Qi within you could backlash at any moment!¡± Yi Yunfei was greatly relieved. This bet was actually instigated by him. He wanted to use this to cause Chen Yu to backlash and even fall into demonic cultivation. He wouldn¡¯t allow anyone to lay a finger on Chu Wanyu. Especially Chen Yu, as Chu Wanyu¡¯s fianc¨¦, who was the number one love rival! On the proving ground. Wan Dong struggled, his forehead breaking out in cold sweat, halting his advance. And Chen Yu, after the initial shudder, approached the zither-playing woman with an impassive face and steady steps. ¡°He¡­ that¡¯s not right!¡± The girl with the soft sword beside the zither player¡¯s face changed. How could it seem that Chen Yu was not greatly affected? Swoosh! Chen Yu¡¯s figure suddenly leaped forward, like a leopard, rushing toward the two women in front of the ancient zither. This is impossible! This scene shocked the Water Moon Sect Master and others into silence. ¡°How could he not be affected!¡± The Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s face displayed waves of shock. For the first time since the bet began, a look of panic appeared. ¡°Chen Yu has two layers of protection on him. One is the ¡®Ice Heart Tears,¡¯ which can protect his spirit; the other is the ¡®Clearing Qi Pill¡¯ he took two days ago, whose medicinal effect should still be in his body, capable of helping suppress the backlash of the violent Qi.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master said with a smile. ¡°Heh heh¡­ You can scheme, but we are not without our precautions.¡± Elder Mao laughed complacently. A bet like this, concerning the interests and face of both sects, was full of calculations. In fact. The Yunyue Sect Master¡¯s analysis had left out one thing. Inside Chen Yu¡¯s body was a mysterious heart, capable of suppressing all chaotic forces within. And. The effects of the Clearing Qi Pill had already been fully absorbed by Chen Yu, making it even more effective. That is to say. He had no issue of an unstable realm; on the contrary, the purity of the Cloud Evil Qi within him was even greater than that of Wan Dong, who was at the Peak of Meridian Passage! ¡°` Swoosh! Chen Yu¡¯s figure flashed several times, pressing close to the two women in front of the ancient zither. At that moment, the power of the zither music he faced had reached a climax. Fortunately, the ¡°Ice Heart Tears¡± that Chen Yu wore emitted strands of cool breath, seeped into his spirit, cleared his mind, and he remained exceptionally calm. The greatest characteristic of the zither music was that it could affect one¡¯s spirit, but it was somewhat restrained by the ¡°Ice Heart Tears.¡± Thump! Thump! Inside his body, his heart beat firmly and steadily, his Cloud Evil Fist breathing flowing like a raging river, circulating vigorously without losing fluidity. ¡°Not good!¡± The complexions of the two women in front of the zither changed drastically. ¡°Hahaha¡­ Here I come!¡± Chen Yu laughed aloud and lashed out with a foot, kicking towards the ancient zither. That zither was the chief culprit; without it, Yunyue Sect wouldn¡¯t have been defeated so quickly. ¡°Senior Sister Chu! I¡¯ll stop him!¡± The ordinary-looking girl shook her soft sword, her water-like inner strength surged like surging waves, sweeping towards Chen Yu. Eh! Chen Yu was slightly surprised; the girl¡¯s strength was almost approaching the Organ Refining Stage. Copper Statue Technique! He was fearless, extending one arm, as tough as bronze, with a casual swing, he resisted the girl¡¯s strike with a clang. Copper Foot! Chen Yu¡¯s foot, aimed at the ancient zither in front of the graceful woman. ¡°No!¡± The graceful woman¡¯s face lost its color as Chen Yu¡¯s foot, carrying immense force and domineering inner strength, struck the zither. ¡°Clang!¡± The sound of the zither music stopped abruptly, the ancient zither shattered into pieces, and the graceful woman cried out in alarm, showing a pained expression, attempting to rescue the zither. As a result, she was kicked off the testing stage by Chen Yu, sword and all. This scene left the onlookers dumbfounded. ¡°You¡­ you actually destroyed my zither?¡± Upon landing, the graceful woman¡¯s eyes were cold, her face filled with resentment. Chen Yu was stunned; it was just a zither, yet he also kicked the woman herself. ¡°Brother Yu, she is your fianc¨¦e!¡± Behind him, Chen Ying¡¯er exclaimed in shock, her face filled with astonishment, her jaw almost dropping. What? Fianc¨¦e!! Chen Yu stared at the graceful woman, her gentle and pure, secluded and resentful appearance gradually overlapping with the woman in the painting his mother held. ¡°You¡­ you¡¯re Chu Wanyu?¡± Chen Yu stuttered, feeling numb at the thought of what he had just done. Kicked his fianc¨¦e away? If Liu Wen, his mother, knew about this, she would skin him alive. ¡°Chen Yu! You¡¯ve destroyed my beloved ¡®Luoh River Zither¡¯, the only treasure grandfather left me after his death.¡± Chu Wanyu gritted her teeth, her countenance cold with resentment. Being kicked off the stage didn¡¯t bother Chu Wanyu; after all, it was a competition. But this man had actually damaged the Luoh River Zither her grandfather had passed down to her. Just as Chen Yu was at a loss for words, ¡°Die, thief! Wanyu will not marry a brute like you.¡± The girl from before, holding her soft sword, attacked Chen Yu again. Boom! Chen Yu lifted a foot, Copper Statue Technique¡¯s power surged, and with that strength, he kicked the girl and her sword off the stage together. ¡°Ah!¡± The girl cried out in alarm, her arm going numb, as she was kicked off the testing stage. The members of the three sects present fell silent at once. After having already kicked his fianc¨¦e off, what did it matter if there was one more or one less? Chen Yu was expressionless. After dealing with the two women, Chen Yu shifted his figure and veered off to support his senior Brother Chang Xuan. At that moment, Chang Xuan was vigorously attacking Yi Yunfei¡¯s Three Sword Formation at the forefront, now more accurate without the zither¡¯s influence. ¡°Heavy Sword becomes Qi!¡± Chen Yu wielded the Xuan Heavy Sword, forcefully breaking into the chilling wind of the Three Sword Formation, attacking from behind. Swish! The thick and heavy sword slashed out a swath of gleaming sword Qi, aiming at the effeminate young man beside Yi Yunfei. Not good! The effeminate young man was alarmed; his treasured cold sword spun in a circle, clanging as it blocked the Xuan Heavy Sword¡¯s strike. Immediately, an immense force made his blood churn, forcing him to retreat several steps. Had it not been for the added strength of the ¡°Three Sword Formation,¡± Chen Yu¡¯s sword could have wounded him. Even so, Chen Yu¡¯s attack from behind disrupted the ¡°Three Sword Formation,¡± causing them to make mistakes in their coordination. ¡°Damn it! How could this happen?¡± The formation was thrown into chaos, and Yi Yunfei was forced to retreat repeatedly by Chang Xuan. His face was filled with shock, unable to believe: how could Chen Yu accomplish all this while being unstable in cultivation and beset by malicious energy? ¡°Haha! The victory is secured.¡± The high-ranking elders of the Yunyue Sect were stroking their palms and laughing. Chang Xuan and Chen Yu¡¯s pincer assault had broken through the ¡°Three Sword Formation,¡± leaving the remaining three members of the Water Moon Sect in a panic. A few breaths later, with a clang, Chen Yu¡¯s heavy sword swept the effeminate young man off the testing stage. The Three Sword Formation lost a member, its prowess greatly diminished! Subsequently, Chen Yu, wielding the heavy sword, looked at Chen Ying¡¯er with a smile, ¡°Will you leave on your own, or shall I¡­¡± ¡°Brother Yu, could you be gentler?¡± Chen Ying¡¯er pleaded with tearful eyes, looking pitiful. At that moment, a voice came from outside the venue, ¡°You¡¯ve won!¡± The Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s face showed unwillingness as he gritted his teeth in resentment. Chapter 74 - 0074: Gambling Battle Victory Chapter 74: Chapter 0074: Gambling Battle Victory ¡°You¡¯ve won!¡± The unwilling voice of the Water Moon Sect Master declared the victory of Yunyue Sect in this gambling duel. The Yunyue Sect Master¡¯s face glowed with triumph as he collected the gambling stakes. A female disciple from the Water Moon Sect handed over a bottle of ¡°Purple Jade Dew.¡± The middle-aged man with the eight-character beard from Iron Sword Sect reluctantly handed over one hundred and eighty jin of meteoric iron. In this gambling duel, Yunyue Sect had won double the spoils of war. ... They not only won back what they had lost before but also gained extra profit. ¡°Brother Yu!¡± Chen Ying¡¯er came over with playful malice and giggled, ¡°This gambling duel has been a great achievement for you, the rewards must be abundant. According to our agreement, you have to share half with me. Otherwise, I¡¯ll tell your mother about the matter of you kicking your fianc¨¦e¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re threatening me!¡± Chen Yu was genuinely upset, this Chen Ying¡¯er really knew when to strike while the iron was hot. But the truth was he felt somewhat guilty about this matter. Kicking one¡¯s fianc¨¦e, in the eyes of the secular world, would be regarded as utterly scandalous. At this moment. Chu Wanyu, with her cool and resentful gaze, made Chen Yu feel embarrassed and ashamed. ¡°How about it! Will you give it, or will you not!¡± Chen Ying¡¯er demanded petulantly. Looking at her, Chen Yu knew that if he did not comply, she would definitely go to their mother, Liu Wen, to stir up trouble. ¡°One half won¡¯t do, I¡¯ll give you a hundred times Grade Essence Stones at most.¡± Chen Yu said, irritated. This gambling duel had at least seen him defeat three opponents. For each defeat, he would receive three thousand times Grade Essence Stones and one jin of meteoric iron. Accordingly, that was nine thousand times Grade Essence Stones and three jin of meteoric iron. Moreover. In this gambling duel, he had been the one to turn the tide at the last moment, his contribution was comparable to that of his senior brother, Chang Xuan. On this account, Elder Mao would certainly strive to secure additional benefits for his disciple. ¡°Chang Xuan, Chen Yu. In this gambling duel, the two of you made significant contributions, as is customary, our sect will satisfy your relatively reasonable requests.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master conveyed through psychic voice. ¡°Thank you, Sect Master.¡± Chen Yu and Chang Xuan showed a trace of joy in their eyes. However, Chang Xuan¡¯s face was somewhat pale, as using the ¡°Blood Frenzy Secret Saber¡± had left him considerably weakened. But. After this battle, his impression of Chen Yu, his fifth junior brother, had greatly improved. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Wanyu! That brat¡¯s humiliation of you will be avenged by me. As for the damaged qin, I will have the most skilled craftsmen and Artifact Refiners restore it for you.¡± Yi Yunfei stood beside Chu Wanyu, comforting her. ¡°Thank you, Brother Yi. But please don¡¯t be too hard on Chen Yu and his family.¡± Chu Wanyu¡¯s expression softened slightly, as she mustered a forced smile. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll just teach him a small lesson!¡± Yi Yunfei¡¯s eyes flickered with malevolence as he looked towards Chen Yu, who was basking in his triumph amidst the crowd. He was itching with hatred over the outcome of the gambling duel. His meticulous planning against Chen Yu had not only failed but had also made the latter a key figure in turning the tables. ¡°Congratulations, Junior Brother Chang, Junior Brother Chen, for the great achievements you¡¯ve made this time.¡± The melodious voice of Qiu Xinxin came floating over. ¡°Senior Sister Qiu.¡± Chen Yu quickly greeted her. The successful turnaround in the gambling duel owed much to Qiu Xinxin¡¯s ¡°Ice Heart Tears.¡± At this moment, he returned the Ice Heart Tears to their rightful owner. ¡°Kid! You really got lucky this time. How are you going to thank me and your sister¡­¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er came over, trying to take her share. Before she could finish, a cold snort came from beside her. ¡°Who are you to extort Brother Yu? Are you her sworn sister?¡± The one speaking was Chen Ying¡¯er. ¡°Eh! Who are you, girl, I am not¡­¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er retorted angrily. ¡°You¡¯re not, for sure! This great beauty by my side might be worthy of my brother, and so is Chu Wanyu, but you¡¯ve got a long way to go!¡± Chen Ying¡¯er cheerfully sized up Qiu Xinxin. Even she was stunned by Qiu Xinxin¡¯s absolutely beautiful and serene temperament. ¡°Humph! He¡¯s not even worthy of carrying my sister¡¯s shoes¡­¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er fumed, ready to fire back, but was stopped by her sister, Qiu Xinxin. ¡°Ying¡¯er, stop it.¡± Chen Yu glared at Chen Ying¡¯er. ¡°Hehe! If you don¡¯t share the loot with me, I¡¯ll keep causing trouble.¡± Chen Ying¡¯er made a funny face. Chen Yu, left with no choice, ultimately decided to throw the Half-precious Artifact, the Wind Singing Sword, to Chen Ying¡¯er. After all, he had a more compatible weapon, the Xuan Heavy Sword, making this sword relatively redundant. ¡°Well, with this added, it¡¯s enough for me to exchange for a treasure.¡± Chen Ying¡¯er pursed her lips. Just then. Swoosh! A black-feathered bird soared through the sky, with wings spanning two to three zhang, and gusts of wind billowed as it landed near the Iron Sword Sect¡¯s group. ¡°Sect Master, something terrible has happened!¡± A young man with a dark complexion hopped down from the black-feathered bird. ¡°What¡¯s wrong!¡± The bearded Sect Master Qian¡¯s face grew dark. ¡°Sect Master¡­¡± The young man was anxious and began to relay the message through psychic voice. What! The bearded Sect Master Qian¡¯s expression changed dramatically, and his demeanor instantly turned grave. ¡°Sect Master Zhan!¡± The bearded Sect Master raised a fist to the opposite side, ¡°My Iron Sword Sect has urgent matters to attend to, we will take our leave now.¡± Withdraw! With a wave of his hand, Sect Master Qian orchestrated the immediate departure of the Iron Sword Sect. ¡°Sect Master Qian, what has happened?¡± The Blue Robed Sect Master as well as the Water Moon Sect Master asked, puzzled. Iron Sword Sect, in Chu Country, was considered a strong faction, its strength ranking above both Yunyue Sect and Water Moon Sect. In recent years, the sect has been showing a trend of becoming the top sect in Chu Country. What could make the Sect Master of Iron Sword Sect so tense and solemn? ¡°This matter also concerns your two sects¡­¡± The middle-aged man with the eight-character mustache flashed a look in his eyes and briefly explained through voice transmission. Upon hearing this, Both the Sect Master of Yunyue Sect and the Sect Master of Water Moon Sect changed their expressions simultaneously and took a sharp breath, ¡°Is it really true?¡± ¡°This is no child¡¯s play!¡± The middle-aged man with the eight-character mustache didn¡¯t linger for another moment and led his disciples to withdraw immediately. ¡°Let¡¯s go too!¡± The Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s face was solemn as he waved his hand, organizing all disciples and followers to depart immediately. The hurried departure of the two sects brought a heavy atmosphere. ¡°What exactly has happened?¡± The disciples of Yunyue Sect looked at each other in confusion. The Sect Master and a few elders were exchanging voice transmissions, each of their faces showing great changes. Faintly, Chen Yu felt an oppressive atmosphere, as if a storm were brewing. Anything that could cause the Sect Elders, these Innate Strong People in the Qi Transformation Realm, to become so emotional, must undoubtedly be a big event within the circlet of sects. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, In the Yuntian Hall, The Sect Master of Yunyue, a few elders, and some core disciples, gathered together. ¡°For this gambling battle, Chen Yu¡¯s reward will be 9,000 Grade Essence Stones and three pieces of meteoric iron. The rest, regardless of win or loss, will each receive 2,000 Grade Essence Stones and a pound of meteoric iron,¡± The Yunyue Sect Master announced. This was in accordance with the agreed-upon rewards. Qiu Yue¡¯er, Wan Dong, and Shi Chuan didn¡¯t defeat anyone but still received rewards, which naturally came as a pleasant surprise. Besides, Chen Yu and Chang Xuan, who had made contributions during the gambling battle, could also make a reasonable request. Chang Xuan spoke up, ¡°Sect Uncle, I would like a portion of ¡®Purple Jade Liquid¡¯.¡± ¡°Purple Jade Night.¡± The Sect Master of Yunyue and a few elders exchanged glances and finally nodded in agreement. The Water Moon Sect¡¯s wager for this gambling battle was a bottle of Purple Jade Night, enough for ten people. After all, at least half of this Purple Jade Liquid would eventually be used to cultivate the True Disciples; giving a portion to Chang Xuan was not too excessive. Next, it was Chen Yu¡¯s turn to make a request. ¡°Yu¡¯er,¡± Elder Mao voiced, ¡°I suggest you keep the ¡®Ice Heart Tears.¡¯ This pendant can protect the mind and offers a certain resistance to spiritual attacks; and since you¡¯re cultivating ¡®Cloud Evil Fist,¡¯ which has an astonishing amount of Evil Qi, it is quite dangerous. This object can help you calm your mind and reduce your chances of deviating.¡± Ice Heart Tears? A thought struck Chen Yu. In today¡¯s gambling battle, this pendant had played a significant role in resisting the spiritual invasion of the music. ¡°It¡¯s just that, this object seems valuable, and it¡¯s also Qiu Xinxin¡¯s personal property¡­¡± Chen Yu expressed his own concerns. ¡°Hehe! That Qiu Xinxin and her grandfather, Elder Qiu, are both urgently in need of meteoric iron. I¡¯ll try for you,¡± Elder Mao chuckled. Following that, Elder Mao began voice transmission discussions with the Yunyue Sect Master and Elder Qiu. Conveniently, Qiu Xinxin was there with her younger sister to receive the reward, also in Yuntian Hall. ¡°This¡­¡± Qiu Xinxin hesitated slightly, glancing at Chen Yu a few times, and finally nodded in agreement. ¡°Chen Yu, you can have ¡®Ice Heart Tears¡¯ if you want. However, the three pounds of meteoric iron you obtained today, along with the two pounds from the gambling battle two days ago, in total five pounds, must all be transferred to Qiu Xinxin,¡± The Yunyue Sect Master spoke in a straightforward manner. ¡°Alright.¡± Chen Yu nodded in agreement. Ice Heart Tears could compensate for his relative weaknesses. His physical defenses were strong, but in terms of spirit, he didn¡¯t have much advantage over others at the same level. ¡°Alright. Chen Yu¡¯s five pounds of meteoric iron, plus ten more pounds compensated by the sect. A total of fifteen pounds, which is enough to be the main material for an artifact,¡± Elder Qiu laughed. ¡°Here you go. Maybe this item is truly fated for you. I¡¯ve had ¡®Ice Heart Tears¡¯ for four or five years, and if it weren¡¯t for the fact that my grandfather and I urgently needed meteoric iron from outside the heavens, I really would not have agreed.¡± Qiu Xinxin gave a charming smile and handed over the Ice Heart Tears pendant to Chen Yu. ¡°Thank you, Senior Sister Qiu.¡± Chen Yu put on the pendant and caught a delicate, faint fragrance of a young girl, stirring his mind. At this moment, Chen Yu felt a sharp and cold gaze inside the hall. It was a tall, proud man in a purple robe, with a trace of coldness in his eyes, staring at Chen Yu as he accepted ¡°Ice Heart Tears¡± from Qiu Xinxin. This man, he vaguely remembered, seemed to be one of the True Disciples. ¡°Junior Brother Kun, you seem a bit jealous.¡± A teasing voice came over. It turns out, This Brother Kun was the True Disciple Kun Ling, one of Qiu Xinxin¡¯s suitors. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± Kun Ling¡¯s brows furrowed, only to see the splendidly dressed Prince by his side. Prince Huangfulin! Also a True Disciple, and with a status and position even more special than the average True Disciple. ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand, Junior Brother Kun. This Chen Yu is but a lucky boy with a Half Spirit Body, nothing to be concerned about for us True Disciples. As long as the time is right, we can stomp him back into his original shape,¡± Huangfulin leisurely transmitted his voice. ¡°Dealing with a little brat at Meridian Passage Stage? I¡¯m not interested.¡± Kun Ling shook his head. He had his own pride. As a True Disciple in the Late Stage of Organ Refining, to deal with a new disciple who had just entered the inner door? ¡°I used to think that when he was still in the Body Refining Stage.¡± The Prince scoffed indifferently. Hearing this, Kun Ling seemed thoughtful and said nothing more. Before long, The five participants of the gambling battle received their rewards. This time, Chen Yu only accepted the 9,000 Grade Essence Stones, and the other three pounds of meteoric iron were transferred to Qiu Xinxin. Once all the disciples left, The hall went silent, leaving only the Sect Master and Elder Mao, along with five or six others. ¡°Is that message accurate? Has the Bone Demon Palace truly emerged?¡± ¡°It should be correct. The Bone Demon Palace expanded its domain by a thousand miles within three days. This Evil Sect prospers those who submit and destroys those who resist, annihilating several families. They even seized a Spiritual Ore from Iron Sword Sect!¡± Chapter 75 - 0075: Bone Demon Invasion Chapter 75: Chapter 0075: Bone Demon Invasion In the north of Chu Country, a deep and continuous mountain range was shrouded in sinister fog. Mmm~ From within an ancient temple built against the mountains, a thrilling low growl echoed. Boom! Whirr~ Inside the temple, intense shaking occurred, lighting up complex arrays etched on the walls. Visible to the naked eye, chains of purple-black lightning roamed the inner walls of the ancient temple, hissing and flickering, making the dim grand hall appear even more bizarre and eerie. ... Upon closer inspection, those purple-black lights, like chains of electric snakes, converged and twisted around a ¡°Dark Gold Throne¡± in the center. The Dark Gold Throne, ten times larger than a normal chair, held a skeleton giant wrapped in dark Qi, about two or three zhang high. Its eye sockets flickered with a pair of gloomy red flames, startling and chilling to the touch. At first glance, it resembled a Skeleton King. Mmm~ The massive Skeleton King, entwined in the purple-black electric snakes, let out a series of soul-shattering howls. Its whole body surged with dark Qi, and a powerful demonic wind swept dozens of zhang. That terrifying aura, just a mere remnant, could obliterate anyone in the Organ Refining Stage. Snap! Clang clang! With every struggle, the Skeleton King¡¯s elephant-leg-like bone hands made the grand hall, as well as the mountain it leaned on, shake violently, giving a sensation of the earth shaking and mountains swaying. ¡°With the formidable strength of our Bone Demon Palace, do we truly need to awaken the original ¡®Bone Demon King¡¯ to annihilate the three sects of Chu Country?¡± A deep voice arose at the entrance of the temple. Only to see. A withered old man in a dark gold robe, holding a scepter, stood amidst the black Qi and cold wind, staring at the Skeleton King on the throne above. ¡°With your palace¡¯s strength, especially the supreme power of the Supreme Elder ¡®Absolute Yin Demon Master,¡¯ defeating the three sects should not be difficult. However, hasn¡¯t the Bone Demon Palace learned from the lessons of fifty years ago?¡± An elegantly sinister voice came from behind. Whoosh! A pale-faced, devilishly handsome youth in a blood robe appeared behind the withered old man. On the handsome youth¡¯s blood robe, a bizarre and lively pattern of a blood moon was engraved, carrying a mysterious and unfathomable aura. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Amidst the violent demonic winds around, the Blood Moon robe fluttered on its own. ¡°Humph! Decades ago, my ¡®Bone Demon Palace¡¯ nearly obliterated Iron Sword, Water Moon, and Yunyue Sects. At that time, these three sects repeatedly asked for a reconciliation, but we refused.¡± The withered old man snorted coldly. ¡°But alas, at that time, the two neighboring powerful countries were spying from the sidelines, wanting to invade heavily. They were much stronger than the three sects. In order not to let Chu Country be internally wounded and benefit the neighboring forces, the Bone Demon Palace stopped its ambition of unifying the sects of Chu Country, and even during the resistance against the neighboring countries¡­¡± The withered old man thumped his black scepter on the ground, and from it, thick black Qi snakes surfaced. Boom! The entire ancient temple trembled, and those thick, bucket-sized black Qi snakes poured into the body of the ¡®Bone Demon King¡¯ on the Dark Gold Throne. Instantly. On the Bone Demon King¡¯s body, a faint layer of pale golden bone patterns surfaced, the surrounding black Qi thickened, and the flames in its pupils seemed to gain a hint of spirit. ¡°This original ¡®Bone Demon King¡¯ possesses no ordinary strength. It merged with the soul of the most powerful third-generation ancestor, with boundless might. Should this Bone Demon truly awaken, sweeping through Chu Country would be effortless, but if it loses control, it might bring an irreversible disaster.¡± The withered old man¡¯s voice was heavy as he looked toward the blood-robed handsome youth. ¡°Rest assured, your palace. I¡¯m not merely a practitioner of Blood Cultivation. I also possess certain accomplishments in the path of ghost corpses. Moreover, since we began assisting, the Bone Demon Palace has recovered to its peak in just a few decades, even surpassing its former glory. We have never been at a disadvantage. Our organization always honors mutual benefits and reliability, far surpassing those so-called righteous sects.¡± The blood-robed youth smiled confidently. Moments later. Four ragged, unkempt figures were pushed by a group of black-armored guards to the grand throne of the ¡®Bone Demon King¡¯. ¡°Let us go!¡± ¡°Bone Demon Palace! You dare to use us for a blood sacrifice to the ghosts and demons, such an act of sheer brutality. Aren¡¯t you afraid of divine retribution?¡± The four figures let out fierce roars. These four escorted figures, consisting of three men and one woman, were far stronger than those in the Organ Refining Stage. ¡°Four Postnatal Qi Transformation experts, make do for now. These major families don¡¯t obey the Bone Demon Palace. Their seated Qi Transformation Realm just happens to serve as nourishment.¡± The withered old man nodded. ¡°Ah ah ah¡­¡± A harsh scream resonated within the ancient temple. The four bodies were beheaded by swords and blades, their blood spilling all over the ground. Under the bizarre array¡¯s power, the blood assembled into a blood pattern, and streams of blood snakes merged into the body of the Bone Demon King. Whirr mmm~ On the entire skeleton of the Bone Demon King, a layer of crystal-clear blood luster appeared, and amidst the interlacing black Qi and cold wind, its body outline solidified and thickened. ¡°Ke ke ke¡­¡± In its eye sockets, the bouncing gloomy red flames faintly revealed a sinister cold smile, also bearing a king-like coldness that seemed to look down upon the world. ¡­ Inside the Yunyue Sect, domestic quarters. After the meteorite iron gamble, Chen Yu spent four to five days in quiet cultivation inside his courtyard pavilion. ¡°Cloud Evil Fist and Copper Statue Technique¡­ both have reached a bottleneck.¡± Chen Yu murmured. Whew! He let out a long breath, ending several days of intense cultivation. Such dedicated practice sometimes showed great effects, but more often, the efficiency was very low. Now. Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation was stable at Late-stage Meridian Passage. His Cloud Evil inner breath was pure and stable. However, to reach the limit of the Meridian Passage Stage, the peak was still far away. With his current talent and progress, without about a year or so, he couldn¡¯t consider advancing to the Organ Refining Stage. This was also because Chen Yu had a stable foundation, Cloud Evil Fist had achieved Great Success, his insight was high, his inner breath was pure, and his cultivation speed boosted. As for the Copper Statue Technique, the current ¡°Barbarian Bull Essence¡± prescription was gradually losing its effect. Of course. With his ¡°body technique talent,¡± if he had undergone tough training for about half a year, he might have advanced to higher levels of the Copper Bone Formation. In terms of the difficulty of cultivation, the body cultivation technique still far surpasses ordinary techniques by several times. As for the ¡°Iron Gang Sword¡± and ¡°Cloud Stepping,¡± Chen Yu treated them as martial skills to practice, and his progress was fairly stable. Among them, ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± almost reached the peak level. ¡°Iron Gang Sword¡± was stable at the Great Achievement Realm, and with continued hard practice, given Chen Yu¡¯s talent in body technique, there was steady progress. ¡°The key is still the level of cultivation, limited by aptitude.¡± Chen Yu was slightly worried. In the inner sect, most of the disciples had good aptitudes, and many were in the Organ Refining Stage. Some of the disciples in the Meridian Passage Stage were quite young, some even a year and a half younger than him. Therefore, with Chen Yu¡¯s current level of cultivation and strength, as a new member of the inner sect, he still lacked some foundation to truly establish himself. Unfortunately, his considerable value had attracted the envy of many. To truly establish himself in the inner sect, he at least needed to advance to the Organ Refining Stage or reach the Copper Bone level in the ¡°Copper Statue Technique.¡± Relatively speaking, the latter was more achievable for Chen Yu. ¡°First advance the ¡®Copper Statue Technique¡¯ to the Copper Bone level¡­ then seek a breakthrough in cultivation¡­¡± Chen Yu formulated the same cultivation plan as before. Since he possessed talent in body technique, he decided to first quickly enhance his ¡°Copper Statue Technique.¡± On one hand, having a strong physique would improve his aptitude and strengthen his foundation. On the other hand, being powerful would not only protect himself but also make it easier to acquire resources. This approach had been proven viable in the past. The Copper Bone level of the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± roughly corresponded to the Organ Refining Stage. Although Chen Yu had a robust physique, at the Copper Sinews Mastery level, he could almost match those at the initial Copper Bone Formation stage. Once Chen Yu reached the Copper Bone level, it would be relatively easier to advance his cultivation to the Organ Refining Stage later. Because after enhancing his physique, not only would his foundation be more solid, but it would also indirectly improve his meridian aptitude. ¡°Master, someone has left a message.¡± Inside the courtyard, a beautiful maid around seventeen or eighteen years old bowed respectfully. ¡°Oh?¡± Chen Yu nodded as a sign. ¡°In the past few days, Qiu Xinxin, Tong Yuling, and your two brothers have visited. Seeing that you were deeply engrossed in your training, they did not disturb you.¡± The maid spoke. ¡°Qiu Xinxin.¡± Chen Yu murmured softly, roughly understanding her purpose. In the previous gamble, divided into two parts, Chen Yu had won two kilograms of meteoric iron the first time, and three kilograms the second, totaling five kilograms. This five kilograms were the price left from ¡°Ice Heart Tears.¡± Of these, the three kilograms were transferred to Qiu Xinxin at Yuntian Hall during the second time. Two kilograms were still not given to Qiu Xinxin. As for what Tong Yuling was looking for, Chen Yu was not sure. The two brothers were probably Li Dakui and another, still fixated on the Qi Storage Pill. Chen Yu left the house and headed straight to Qiu Xinxin¡¯s residence. Qiu Xinxin had previously provided a rough location when she visited last time. Inner sect residence. Inside a small pavilion in a garden full of floral fragrance, Chen Yu met Qiu Xinxin. ¡°Senior Sister Qiu, here are the two kilograms of meteoric iron.¡± Chen Yu took out two pieces of meteoric iron the size of an index finger, small in appearance but heavy in density. ¡°Thank you. Xinxin urgently needed some meteoric iron, otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have come to bother you a few days ago.¡± Qiu Xinxin apologized with a smile, her demeanor as blooming peonies, captivating. Just as Chen Yu was about to leave, from outside the garden, a man¡¯s voice was heard: ¡°Is Junior Sister Qiu here? I, Kun, seek an audience.¡± The newcomer was a young man in a purple robe, slightly arrogant and spirited. It was none other than Kun Ling, a true disciple of the inner sect! ¡°Ah! Junior Sister Qiu has visitors already, hmm? It¡¯s you¡­¡± When Kun Ling saw Chen Yu, his expression slightly stiffened. ¡°Brother Kun, what business do you have with me? Xinxin is gathering the meteoric iron and will be busy for a while¡­¡± Qiu Xinxin said calmly. ¡°In ten days at the ¡®Hidden Lake Conference,¡¯ there will be a large-scale auction held every six months. Currently, with the Bone Demon Palace invading, we, the new talents among the disciples, might be assigned to defense missions urgently needing rare materials.¡± Kun Ling said to Qiu Xinxin with a smile, without looking at Chen Yu. ¡°Oh? A large-scale auction. By then, I¡¯ll also be free, just in time to attend.¡± Qiu Xinxin¡¯s eyes sparkled lightly, smiling pleasedly. Bone Demon Palace invading? These words startled Chen Yu. ¡°Bone Demon Palace invading? May I ask you two, what¡¯s going on?¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°You didn¡¯t know? Bone Demon Palace has recently made its presence known, aggressively expanding. Now, not only the Iron Sword Sect and Water Moon Sect but even our Yunyue Sect are threatened¡­¡± Kun Ling glanced at Chen Yu. ¡°Now, the three sects have officially joined forces.¡± Qiu Xinxin¡¯s delicate brows furrowed slightly as she added, ¡°Some elder disciples have already gone to the front lines to resist the ¡®Bone Demon Palace.¡¯ However, the situation is not optimistic, our Yunyue Sect has already lost a Postnatal Qi Transformation expert, including seven to eight members in the Organ Refining Stage, and many more in the Meridian Passage and Body Cultivation, suffering losses of many dozens of people¡­¡± Sss! Hearing this, Chen Yu involuntarily gasped. In just the short span of four to five days of intense cultivation, such a major event had occurred in the Chu Country¡¯s sect world! Chapter 76 - 0076 Mobilization Crisis Chapter 76: Chapter 0076 Mobilization Crisis Seeing Chen Yu¡¯s surprise, Kun Ling¡¯s face carried a chill, ¡°Junior Brother Chen had better be careful! Our sect has issued a frontline mission, and if the number of participants is insufficient, it¡¯s possible some disciples will be forcibly dispatched to provide support¡­¡± Frontline mission? The depth and chill in Kun Ling¡¯s eyes gave Chen Yu a rather bad premonition. If he had bad luck and was sent to the frontline for support, the danger would indeed be significant. On the battlefield where they stood against the Bone Demon Sect, those in the Late Stage of Organ Refining had no assurance of survival, let alone those below that stage¡ªthey were nearly cannon fodder. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, don¡¯t be scared by him.¡± ... Qiu Xinxin covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her beauty captivating, causing Kun Ling to be momentarily stunned. ¡°That¡¯s right. For newer generation disciples like us, even with poor luck and being dispatched, we¡¯re mostly assigned to logistics or rear-guard duties, unlikely to engage in frontline combat. Unless, of course, the situation becomes perilously dire!¡± Qiu Xinxin explained with a smile. Hearing this, Chen Yu breathed a sigh of relief. Disciples like them, under twenty-five years of age, were the new talents of the sect. Generally, those who went to the frontline were older members. The new talents were the tender shoots the sect was currently cultivating, usually not sent on dangerous missions¡ªespecially the elite disciples who received focused training. ¡°By the way.¡± Before leaving, Qiu Xinxin turned back with a smile, ¡°You¡¯re going to attend the ¡®Hidden Lake Conference¡¯ in ten days, right? Yue¡¯er told me your worth has greatly increased.¡± ¡°Hidden Lake Conference? I should attend.¡± Chen Yu nodded. He had heard of the ¡°Hidden Lake Conference¡± back when he was an Outer Disciple. Hidden Lake Conference was a neutral force within Chu Country, catering specifically to trade within the cultivation world, providing a secure and fair marketplace. At the Hidden Lake Conference, there was an auction every month. Additionally, they held a large auction every six months. At this very moment, The semi-annual grand auction of the Hidden Lake Conference was about to begin. Chen Yu had in his possession a significant sum of Primordial Stones, as well as eighty-year-old Blood Ganoderma, and the precious Qi Storage Pills. ¡°Just in time, I need to use the third Body Refining prescription, which requires even more precious resources.¡± Chen Yu made up his mind. The prescriptions provided in the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± started with a commoner¡¯s prescription, followed by the Barbarian Bull Marrow prescription. The first two prescriptions had basically lost their effect on Chen Yu. Now, He resolved to use the third Body Refining prescription which required resources several times more precious than the second! ¡°Chen Yu.¡± After leaving Qiu Xinxin¡¯s pavilion, Kun Ling, dressed in a purple robe, suddenly blocked Chen Yu¡¯s way. ¡°Brother Kun, what does this mean?¡± Chen Yu felt an overwhelming force pressing down on him, not just from the other¡¯s fierce internal breath, but also from some kind of mental pressure. Through the sensation in his heart, he was convinced that the other was in the Late Stage of Organ Refining, even more powerful than Yi Yunfei and Chang Xuan. ¡°For your ¡®Ice Heart Tears,¡¯ I, personally, am offering an exchange: a Half-precious Artifact, two thousand Grade Essence Stones, and three jin of Spiritual Ore akin to meteoric iron.¡± Kun Ling got straight to the point. His eyes were burning as he fixated on the crystal pendant Chen Yu wore. Kun Ling knew that Qiu Xinxin was very fond of the pendant, having traded it to Chen Yu only in an urgent need for meteoric iron. Now, Kun Ling had plans to redeem the ¡°Ice Heart Tears.¡± ¡°No.¡± Chen Yu almost reflexively rejected the offer. The Ice Heart Tears was one of his layers of protection, remarkably rare. Due to his practice of the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist,¡± which induced strong Evil Qi, the peril of the technique was such that it could easily cloud one¡¯s mind with malicious Qi, leading to deviation in his practice. Moreover, the Ice Heart Tears could also defend against unpredictable mental attacks¡ªa domain unfamiliar to Chen Yu. ¡°Chen Yu, this is an opportunity I¡¯m offering you. Should you not seize it¡­¡± Kun Ling¡¯s face was handsome yet cold, the corner of his mouth curled with a hint of chill. Out of the blue! Chen Yu paid no mind to the person before him and continued on to the Sect Affairs Hall. He had come here to gather rare medicinal materials required for the third prescription. However, After a round of collection, expending some contribution points and Primordial Stones, he barely managed to purchase two or three auxiliary materials. The third Body Refining prescription contained two ¡°main materials.¡± They were: Fierce Snake King¡¯s Gallbladder and Hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng. [Fierce Snake King¡¯s Gallbladder]: At least at the level of Blood Python or Fierce Bird King, like the ones encountered in the Yunyuan Mountain Range! [Earth Spirit Ginseng]: A rare earth-attribute Spirit Ginseng, requiring at least a hundred years of growth, its medicinal properties growing stronger with age. ¡°Your other materials can be acquired by posting tasks here; it shouldn¡¯t be too difficult. But the Hundred-year-old [Earth Spirit Ginseng], that¡¯s too rare and exceptionally precious. Try your luck at the Hidden Lake Conference.¡± A grey-robed steward suggested. ¡°Thank you.¡± Chen Yu nodded in appreciation. The other main material[Fierce Snake King¡¯s Gallbladder], according to the Sect Affairs Hall steward, could possibly be acquired with some good fortune if a task was posted for a duration. Within the sect, Some powerful elite disciples and True Disciples in the Organ Refining Stage could, by cooperating, slay a Fierce Snake King¡ªit wasn¡¯t too difficult. ¡°Fierce Snake King¡¯s Gallbladder. One for three thousand contribution points, two thousand Grade Essence Stones.¡± Chen Yu set a suitable procurement price. Of course, The Sect Affairs Hall would also take a five percent commission in Primordial Stones and contribution points. In total, Chen Yu deposited over ten thousand contribution points and more than seven thousand Grade Essence Stones to post tasks, temporarily buying three ¡°Fierce Snake King¡¯s Gallbladders,¡± along with other auxiliary materials. Departing from the Sect Affairs Hall, Chen Yu returned to the Outer Disciple¡¯s residence, then paid a visit to Tong Yuling¡¯s dwelling. Tong Yuling was not present, informed by her maids that she had left abruptly due to an urgent family matter. ¡°What could Tong Yuling want with me?¡±, Chen Yu returned, bewildered. In the following days, Chen Yu resumed his arduous cultivation of techniques and martial skills. Meanwhile. He was closely following the latest developments of the ¡°Bone Demon Palace invasion.¡± After all, this was a major issue for the sects of Chu Country and could concern his own safety and fate. However, The news from the front lines was very unfavorable. The alliance of three major sects only managed to slow down the invasion speed of the Bone Demon Palace, and they were suffering one defeat after another, with heavy losses. No one could be sure whether the Bone Demon Palace would reach the three sects, or even the doorstep of Yunyue Sect. Recently, Many younger disciples had been summoned to important sect locations, to assist and guard against attacks. ¡°Do you know? A couple of family powers affiliated with our Yunyue Sect were ambushed by the Bone Demon Palace a few days ago, suffering heavy casualties.¡± ¡°Shh! Keep your voice down. I heard that some disciples of the ¡®Bone Demon Palace¡¯ have infiltrated the secular powers near our sect.¡± ¡°What if the Bone Demon Palace attacks us here? Or if we are dispatched to the front lines¡­¡± There were private discussions among the Inner Sect residence. A pressing and oppressive atmosphere was spreading throughout the Yunyue Sect. The setbacks at the front lines Brought not a small amount of pressure to the disciples of Yunyue Sect. Eventually, many disciples¡¯ requests for leave to go home were denied. ¡°The sect is thoroughly investigating internal traitors, and any disciple who leaves the sect without permission will be executed without mercy!¡± Yunyue Sect was practically under a semi-curfew. Even when some disciples went out for normal tasks, they had to undergo a strict inspection. ¡­ Several days later, Two black-robed Law Enforcers arrived at Chen Yu¡¯s courtyard. ¡°Is Chen Yu here!¡± ¡°Brothers of the Law Enforcers, what brings you to my doorstep?¡± Chen Yu came out of the building and, upon seeing the two formidable Law Enforcers, was shaken and realized something. ¡°In half a month. You will be part of the third batch of support members, heading to ¡®Beishan Spirit Garden¡¯ to reinforce the defense of this critical location, in case of an ambush by the Bone Demon Palace.¡± One of the Law Enforcers announced. The announcement of the task made Chen Yu¡¯s heart sink. Although this was not about heading to the frontlines for battle, it was still considered bad luck, being part of the group of disciples being dispatched. Oddly, Chen Yu thought of the deep meaning and abnormality in Kun Ling¡¯s expression a few days ago. Could it be, That this task assignment was within Kun Ling¡¯s expectations, or that he knew something in advance? Chen Yu realized That there might be human intervention in this task assignment! But, To intervene in task assignments, especially when it involves Inner Sect Disciples, whoever was doing this in secret must have profound influence within the Yunyue Sect. After the two Law Enforcers left, Chen Yu held a token, his face showing a mixture of emotions. He currently possessed valuable artifacts and Qi Storage Pills, which made him quite wealthy, but he was only at the Meridian Passage Stage, and his position in the Inner Sect was not stable. ¡°Sect assignment orders must not be disobeyed, or severe punishment will follow, possibly even abolishing one¡¯s cultivation!¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath. The invasion by the Bone Demon Palace not only brought crisis and pressure to the three sects. Chen Yu, a disciple of the sect, would also face a series of risks and challenges in this storm. Of course, this could also be an opportunity. The enforced mission itself would have generous rewards, and killing enemies would also be rewarded, with the spoils going to the victor. The task reassignment was set for half a month later. In the last remaining time, Chen Yu could still strengthen and enhance his abilities! ¡°The Hidden Lake Conference¡­ is just a few days away.¡± Chen Yu harbored some expectations for the ¡°Hidden Lake Conference¡± taking place in several days. As long as he gathered all the ingredients for the ¡°Snake Gallbladder Spirit Ginseng¡± prescription, his Copper Statue Technique would have the chance to advance early to the ¡°Copper Bone¡± level. At that time, Even if faced with Mid-Stage Organ Refining experts, he would be able to put up a fight, greatly increasing his self-preservation ability. ¡­ Late at night, At a secluded and dilapidated house within the Yunyue Sect. ¡°Master Lin, are you certain that you have indeed reassigned Chen Yu to participate in the support mission outside?¡± S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A sycophantic voice was heard. The speaker was a green-clothed youth, currently bowing and scraping. If Chen Yu were here, he would surely recognize that this was his former adversary, Wang Lingyun. In the dimly lit, grim house, One could vaguely see a tall and burly middle-aged man across the room, who emanated a formidable presence like a mountain, obscured within a layer of pale yellow mist. This presence made it hard for Wang Lingyun to breathe. ¡°About the anomaly on Chen Yu¡¯s person, the mysterious opportunity that arose since the falling of the meteoric iron, have you spoken of it to anyone else within the sect?¡± The silhouette of the fuzzy ¡°Master Lin¡± spoke in a low voice. ¡°Absolutely not! Apart from you and the Seventh Prince, I haven¡¯t told a third person,¡± Wang Lingyun hurriedly replied. A vicious light flickered in his eyes: Oh Chen Yu, you have your opportunity and high value, but now that you¡¯ve attracted the attention of important people within the sect, let¡¯s see how long you can remain arrogant. ¡°Hm, you¡¯ve made a considerable contribution. You can leave with peace of mind.¡± Master Lin nodded. ¡°Thank you, Master! Hmm¡­ leave with peace of mind?¡± Wang Lingyun first showed gratitude but then suddenly felt something was amiss. Boom! A heavy, mountainous burst of yellow Qi Force instantly engulfed and pierced Wang Lingyun¡¯s body. ¡°You¡­¡± Wang Lingyun stiffened, the internal energy he tried to summon extinguished like a snuffed lamp. Then, His body, as if crushed by a ten-thousand-pound boulder, became a pile of red and white mush shaped vaguely like a human. Chapter 77 - 0077: Hidden Lake Island Chapter 77: Chapter 0077: Hidden Lake Island ¡°Uncle Lin, why take his life?¡± A richly dressed man appeared beside Hall Master Lin just after Wang Lingyun was killed. The newcomer was the Seventh Prince who Wang Lingyun had just mentioned! ¡°Junior Brother Chen has already become an Inner Sect Disciple, and he¡¯s also an elder¡¯s disciple. Although he¡¯s just a named disciple, we cannot take this lightly. If we want to deal with him, we can¡¯t let any word leak out. As the Sect Affairs Hall Master, it¡¯s within my duties to send him to guard the Beishan Spirit Garden, which is a reasonable assignment within my job.¡± Hall Master Lin said in a deep voice. He took out a black metal bottle and poured out a few drops of milky white liquid. ... Hiss~ Wang Lingyun¡¯s body completely dissolved into a pool of blood and water and merged into the soil. For Outer Disciples like Wang Lingyun, even if they died, it wouldn¡¯t spark too much attention from the sect. Especially now, with the Bone Demon Palace invading, losing one Outer Disciple is even less of a concern for the sect. ¡°Uncle Lin, do you think that Junior Brother Chen really possesses some kind of great opportunity as Wang Lingyun said?¡± The Seventh Prince¡¯s gaze flickered. ¡°Opportunity is not unusual in the world of sects. If your Uncle Lin hadn¡¯t stumbled upon an opportunity in my youth, I wouldn¡¯t have reached the Qi Transformation Realm. This lad might have some kind of opportunity on him, but regardless of its existence, I want his Xuan Heavy Sword. The sword¡¯s material is good; it was once used in the failed refinement of a mid-grade magical weapon. As for the ¡®Qi Storage Pill,¡¯ it¡¯s no use to me; you can have it¡­¡± ¡°Everything will be as Uncle Lin arranges. As long as that kid is transferred away, everything will be easy,¡± Huangfulin said, his smile hiding a trace of icy intent. In the past few months, he had been relentlessly pursuing Mu Xueqing to no avail. After the recent Outer Disciple competition, Huangfulin was certain that Mu Xueqing still had some attachment to Chen Yu. If Chen Yu were still just a marginal Outer Disciple, it wouldn¡¯t matter. However, Chen Yu had recently stood out prominently among the sect. Coupled with Wang Lingyun¡¯s ¡°fanning the flames,¡± asserting that Chen Yu possessed some opportunity, Huangfulin felt threatened by the possibility of Chen Yu¡¯s rise in the future. For these two reasons, Huangfulin finally made up his mind to approach Hall Master Lin, a high-ranking sect figure close to the royal family. ¡­ Two days later. The gates of Yunyue Sect were crowded with disciples, dozens of them. Recently, the sect had enacted a semi-lockdown. Whether leaving or returning to the sect, everyone had to undergo strict checks. ¡°Have all the disciples going to the ¡®Hidden Lake Conference¡¯ gathered? We will not wait for latecomers!¡± A man in a green pine robe stood on a tall stone, his piercing eyes scanning the group of disciples below. ¡°Senior Brother, we¡¯re all here.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Zong! When are we leaving¡­¡± The group of disciples looked up at the man standing on the high stone, respect evident on their faces. ¡°Is he the Chief Disciple?¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but observe. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you¡¯re not familiar with Senior Brother Zong, right?¡± The graceful young man with a folding fan by his side spoke, smiling. That young man was Nangong Li. Now, he had been promoted to the Organ Refining Stage, one of the inner sect true disciples. ¡°Brother Zong Tianchen is our number one true disciple. His talent and comprehension are excellent. He shined brightly in his early years and learned a sect-defining Cultivation Technique. As for now, he¡¯s at least at the Peak of Refining Organ and seems to be on the verge of touching the Qi Transformation Realm.¡± Nangong Li spoke with a hint of admiration. The disciples gathered here were all set to attend the ¡°Hidden Lake Conference.¡± The sect decided to make them travel together as a group given the current invasion and infiltration by the Bone Demon Palace, which was no ordinary circumstance. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking around, Chen Yu saw many familiar faces among the disciples, including Qiu Xinxin and her sisters, Mu Xueqing, Huangfulin, Kun Ling, Le Feng, and of course, several of Chen Yu¡¯s fellow sect brothers. Many others he did not recognize. Among the Outer Disciples, there were also several familiar faces, including Hu Yiba, Huang Yuan, Yang Fan, and others. At this moment, these Outer Disciples looked at Chen Yu with a mix of complexity and awe. Strangely enough, Chen Yu did not see Wang Lingyun. With Wang¡¯s cunning, how could he miss such a group activity? ¡°Junior Brother Chen!¡± Li Dakui and Wu Yu approached with a smile. ¡°Senior Brother Li, I haven¡¯t planned on trading my Qi Storage Pill yet.¡± Chen Yu sighed. In recent days, many Inner Sect Disciples, even some Stewards, had come to Chen Yu, wanting to trade for his ¡°Qi Storage Pill.¡± At this stage, with the Bone Demon Palace invading, everyone in the sect felt endangered, and everyone wanted to improve their strength. Such elixirs, naturally, became very sought-after during wartime, and their prices soared. Nevertheless, most of those who came to trade with Chen Yu didn¡¯t offer a sincere price; they wanted to trade at the normal rate. Chen Yu estimated that his Qi Storage Pill could fetch at least a 50% price increase from the usual rate! If put up in an auction, doubling in price wouldn¡¯t be impossible. ¡°Let¡¯s set off!¡± The Chief Disciple, Zong Tianchen, on the high stone, flitted down like a feather ¡°swoosh,¡± landing on the steps at the gate in the blink of an eye. The elegance and speed of his movement technique left everyone else behind. ¡°Chen Yu, how about we compare movement techniques? Losing to you in the Outer Disciples competition was a regret I¡¯ve had for a long time. I¡¯ve wanted to have another match with you for ages. Unfortunately, I¡¯ve now advanced to the Organ Refining Stage; competing with you wouldn¡¯t be honorable,¡± Nangong Li suddenly suggested. ¡°Then let¡¯s compare.¡± Chen Yu agreed, the corners of his mouth curling into a playful smile. Before long, the group of disciples, riding on the sect¡¯s fine horses, began their journey. Chen Yu and Nangong Li didn¡¯t rent horses due to their movement technique comparison. Zoom! Zoom! The two figures raced alongside each other through the wilds, neither giving ground, yet staying close to the group. At some moment, Chen Yu and Nangong Li leaped to a sheer cliff dozens of meters high, darting swiftly, astonishing some other disciples below. ¡°Chen Yu¡¯s Cloud Stepping seems to be nearing its peak level,¡± Le Feng observed, surprised. He had no idea, After the meteoric iron gambling fight, Junior Brother Chen had diligently cultivated his movement techniques with the blessing of his ¡°innate body technique talent,¡± making significant progress. Especially since after being assigned the ¡°defensive duty,¡± Junior Brother Chen further improved his Cloud Stepping technique under the pressure of crises. Now Junior Brother Chen¡¯s Cloud Stepping technique had not just achieved Great Success but had reached the Peak Realm! A movement technique at the Peak Realm could be described as the pinnacle of mastery! ¡°I should not expose the level of my movement technique now¡­¡± During his competition with Nangong Li, Junior Brother Chen still held back, not showing his full potential. Even so The Nangong Li he competed against was quite surprised. ¡°I have suppressed my cultivation level to the Peak of Meridian Passage. I have no advantage over him in terms of movement technique.¡± This stoked Nangong Li¡¯s competitive spirit. He was a True Disciple, a genius of the Nangong Family of this generation, with Green Eyes Essence Blood enhancing his pupils and burdened with the high expectations of his family. Swoosh! He brought out his internal breath to the Refining Organ Level and surpassed Junior Brother Chen in terms of speed! Junior Brother Chen just smiled slightly and didn¡¯t take it to heart. His demeanor somewhat dampened Nangong Li¡¯s spirits; winning this way felt hollow. Over the next two days Junior Brother Chen and Nangong Li competed in movement techniques while discussing and exchanging knowledge on their journey. Junior Brother Chen¡¯s Cloud Stepping technique, having reached the peak, gradually unveiled the true essence of movement techniques. Nangong Li had a higher level in movement technique cultivation, and from him, Junior Brother Chen learned quite a lot. ¡­ Two days later A lake came into view. The lake sparkled with the gentle blue of gemstones, about twenty to thirty li in diameter. What was most special was that the lake was nestled in the center of a mountain range and was difficult to discover. ¡°This is the Hidden Lake!¡± In the middle of the lake, there was a central island. ¡°Alright! Now we must rely on our weight-reducing martial arts to get to that ¡®Hidden Lake Island¡¯¡­¡± Zong Tianchen gathered all the disciples together. At a glance, there were no boats on the lake¡¯s surface. This area was part of the neutral power ¡°Hidden Lake,¡± designed to be a place of cultivation for sect members. It was difficult for ordinary people to access Hidden Lake Island. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Zong Tianchen led the way, as light as a feather, stepping on the lake¡¯s surface as if it were solid ground. Plop! Plop! Plop! In just a few breaths, Zong Tianchen had already stepped twenty zhang away. Afterward The other True Disciples and Inner Sect Disciples also exhibited their light-bodied martial techniques, treading over the lake with ease. Basically Disciples in the Organ Refining Stage could walk on water effortlessly. Those at the Meridian Passage Stage had to be the elites; consequently, there were less than ten Outer Sect Disciples included in this excursion. ¡°Hehe, let¡¯s have another competition.¡± Laughing lightly, Nangong Li leaped alongside Junior Brother Chen on the surface of the lake. The distance was a good seven to eight li. At the beginning, all the disciples were fine, but after walking two to three li, some at the Meridian Passage Stage began to struggle due to their high internal energy consumption. Among the Meridian Passage Stage disciples, only Junior Brother Chen remained calm and composed. Splash Splash! Suddenly, a silver-backed giant tiger, carrying an old man and a young girl, rode the wind and waves, passing by everyone. ¡°Hehe, these people are so silly.¡± The girl on the silver-backed tiger blinked at everyone and made a face as she overtook them. Whooosh Whap! Then, right over their heads, a giant white crane flew past, carrying two to three people. Clearly These were all participants heading to the Hidden Lake Conference. ¡°Spiritual Pet Flying Creatures, how flashy it would be to have one.¡± The disciples all wore looks of envy. However, these spiritual pet flying creatures were mostly at the Organ Refining Stage or above. Cultivating or taming any one of them was extremely difficult, and typical disciples could not afford them. The Yunyue Sect did have flying creatures for transportation, but their use was mostly restricted to the higher ranks. Before long The Yunyue Sect disciples arrived at Hidden Lake Island and saw many people coming and going. Whooosh! The journey across the water left many disciples panting and significantly diminished their internal energy. Particularly the Meridian Passage Stage disciples were nearly exhausted. ¡°Next, you may all move freely on the island. You have only one day. We will gather here tomorrow.¡± Zong Tianchen announced. He then explained some rules of the island. Hidden Lake Island was a neutral trading spot in Chu Country, closer to the Yunyue Sect. Typically, most participants were from the region near the Yunyue Sect, with few coming from the other two sects. This time, however Due to the invasion of the Bone Demon Palace and the urgent shortage of resources, this large-scale auction drew more participants than usual from the Iron Sword Sect and Water Moon Sect. Junior Brother Chen assessed his assets: one Qi Storage Pill, an eighty-year-old Blood Ganoderma, and over eight thousand grade yuan stones (he stored genuine yuan stones; otherwise, seven to eight thousand grade yuan stones would fill several boxes). The remaining yuan stones were kept in the Sect Affairs Hall for the purchase of Snake King¡¯s Gallbladder and other auxiliary materials. ¡°Right, there¡¯s also this.¡± Junior Brother Chen took out a thumb-sized ¡°Filthy Black Blood Pearl.¡± Within this pearl, a terrifying aura of bloodthirsty yin energy faintly leaked out. At the same time, Chief Disciple Zong Tianchen looked over at Junior Brother Chen as if sensing something. At that very moment, far in the sky A lean figure in a black cloak and bamboo hat rode a black feathered fierce bird toward Hidden Lake Island, suddenly uttering a low sound of surprise, ¡°Such a strong aura of malevolent energy! Could it be that some evil treasure has appeared on Hidden Lake Island?¡± Chapter 78 - 0078: The Value of the Filth Blood Bead Chapter 78: Chapter 0078: The Value of the Filth Blood Bead As he took out the ¡°Filthy Black Blood Bead,¡± Chen Yu had a bad feeling. Sensitive individuals like the Chief Disciple ¡°Zong Tianchen¡± seemed to detect the bead¡¯s aura. He hastily placed the bead into a small metallic bottle. ¡°Are you Junior Brother Chen Yu?¡± Zong Tianchen¡¯s gaze fell upon Chen Yu and he said with profound meaning, ¡°At the Hidden Lake Conference, there are all kinds of people, including idle evil cultivators besides the three major sects. It¡¯s not rare for incidents to happen.¡± ¡°Thank you for your concern, Brother Chen.¡± Chen Yu gave his thanks with a bow. ... The Chief Disciple held a special status within the sect and might very well become the new Sect Master or an elder in the future. ¡°Everyone, disperse.¡± With a wave of his hand, Zong Tianchen scattered the disciples into several small groups. Hidden Lake Island wasn¡¯t large, only about two or three miles in circumference. Yet within this small area, there were quite a number of shops, as well as two or three free markets. Of course. Whether it was the shops or the low-end market stalls, they were all targeted at cultivators from the sects. ¡°Spirit Pets for sale at fair prices¡­¡± In front of a garden complex large as a bird¡¯s nest, several young men and women stood, calling out loudly. This was a Spirit Pet shop. ¡°Hehe, I¡¯m just thinking of buying a mount for traveling.¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er¡¯s eyes lit up as she pulled her sister Qiu Xinxin into the garden complex. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, let¡¯s go take a look too.¡± Nangong Li said with a smile. It was Chen Yu¡¯s first time here, and he wanted to take in the sights, so he nodded in agreement. Just now, when they were traveling over the waves, all the disciples envied those with Spirit Pets as mounts. Moreover. With Qiu Xinxin, the ¡°number one beauty of the inner sect,¡± entering, she instantly attracted a group of Yunyue Sect disciples, totaling around twenty people. The Spirit Pet shop at the moment was actually a semi-open garden complex, surrounded by a large metallic net that faintly pulsed with the lines of an array. Inside the shop. There were large cages containing various forms of Spirit Pets, beasts and birds, everything one could wish for. There is actually a difference between Spirit Pets and ferocious beasts. Simply put. Ferocious beasts are wild, with strong ferocity that obscures their spiritual intelligence; Spirit Pets are bred, specially trained to remove their brutal nature, and can assist their owners in travel, even combat. ¡°Wow! This Sheep-Horned Beast looks so cute¡­¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er¡¯s eyes sparkled as she looked at a sheep-like Spirit Pet with snow-white fur that was about the size of a horse. ¡°Miss has a good eye. This ¡®Sheep-Horned Beast¡¯ is said to be somewhat related to the legendary ¡®Unicorn¡¯; its horn on the head has certain offensive capabilities, capable of dealing with general beasts.¡± A middle-aged attendant with bright eyes started to pitch skillfully. This scene left Chen Yu and the others speechless. ¡°Yue¡¯er! This ¡®Sheep-Horned Beast¡¯ lacks both stamina and speed. It can¡¯t be used for traveling, nor does it have any combat ability¡­¡± Qiu Xinxin shook her head with a smile. Qiu Yue¡¯er left reluctantly, the Sheep-Horned Beast¡¯s snow-white fur and unique horn were very appealing to girls. ¡°Two young heroes, what kind of Spirit Pet are you looking for? For traveling, combat, or other assistance?¡± A female attendant greeted Chen Yu and Nangong Li with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m looking for something to ride on.¡± Nangong Li, holding his folding fan, appeared carefree and suave. ¡°This ¡®Golden Pattern Leopard¡¯ would be very suitable for you.¡± The female attendant recommended with a smile a leopard-like Spirit Pet, one and a half zhang long, covered in fur like golden threads. This Golden Pattern Leopard was robust, appeared spirited, had pale green eyes, and exuded a stench and heat with every growl. ¡°How much?¡± Nangong Li asked casually. ¡°Two thousand and one hundred secondary grade Essence Stones,¡± the female attendant replied. Afterward. They looked at a wolf-like Spirit Pet and a horse with brown scales on its back, all for use as mounts. ¡°Young master, this ¡®Brown-Scaled Horse¡¯ can travel three thousand miles a day, has excellent stamina, is an expert in mountaineering and river crossing, and can jump over a general thirty-foot cliff with a single leap¡­¡± The female attendant highly praised the horse Pet. ¡°I want something that can fly.¡± Nangong Li shook his head; as a True Disciple, he had high standards. ¡°A flying mount? That would be quite rare!¡± The attendant led Chen Yu and Nangong Li to another open area, where they could see several large trees. Each tree was fixed with a large cage. A huge bird Pet with feathers completely red and eyes like rubies entered their view. Whoosh! This Red Feather Bird unfolded its two zhang wide wings and the beautiful feathers seemed to emit a faint red flow, like glowing firelight. ¡°Red Feather Bird! Tamed from a fierce Red-Feathered Bird, it¡¯s capable of carrying people in the sky with excellent speed and has combat power comparable to the Late Stage of Organ Refining. Suitable for both travel and battle, it¡¯s one of the store¡¯s signature Spirit Pets¡­¡± The female attendant introduced. The bird was both beautiful and practical, and also capable of combat. If they were to ride this bird back home, it would certainly be eye-catching. Nangong Li¡¯s eyes brightened. Even Chen Yu felt somewhat tempted; after all, this was a bird that could soar through the skies. ¡°How much?¡± ¡°Twenty-six thousand secondary grade Essence Stones,¡± the attendant replied. Both of them shook their heads and sighed; they couldn¡¯t afford it! The price of this ¡°Red Feathered Bird Pet¡± was almost on par with a treasure artifact. Later on. They looked at a few more Spirit Pet mounts, feeling dispirited. The cheap ones didn¡¯t appeal to them, while the expensive ones they couldn¡¯t afford. Although Chen Yu took a liking to several practical Spirit Pets, he couldn¡¯t recklessly spend the Grade Essence Stones he had. In his hands, he had only just over eighty Grade Essence Stones. This amount of Grade Essence Stones might not even suffice to purchase a hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng. He estimated that he would need to sell that eighty-year-old Blood Ganoderma¡­ ¡­ ¡°` An hour later, everyone gradually left the Ling Pet Shop. Only a few disciples from Yunyue Sect purchased Spirit Pets as mounts. Among them, Qiu Yue¡¯er was riding on a fluffy snow-white large dog Spirit Pet. This dog was as big as a tiger or leopard. It looked gentle and beautiful without losing its grandeur and presumably had some combat abilities to assist in battle. ¡°Miss, take care. This ¡®Snow Mountain Dog¡¯ has an impressive burst speed and can contend with those at the Meridian Passage Stage. It will be a faithful companion to you,¡± said the middle-aged shop assistant with a beaming smile as he saw her off. ¡°Hmph! Such a waste of money, spending seven to eight thousand Grade Essence Stones on a ¡®Snow Mountain Dog¡¯.¡± Some people nearby shook their heads, unable to help themselves. In fact, the Snow Mountain Dog that Qiu Yue¡¯er had bought was quite practical. Although its combat strength was average, its sense of smell was very keen, making it useful for tracking and alerting. However, the cost-performance ratio was slightly lower than expected. ¡°Senior Brother Nangong, I plan to look for several rare materials,¡± Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu said as he parted ways with Nangong Li. He wandered alone through various shops, his eyes dazzled by the array of goods. Chen Yu planned to find some hundred-year ¡°Earth Spirit Ginseng¡±. Along the way, he also intended to appraise the tainted black blood pearl to discover its potential uses. ¡°Item appraisal available.¡± While passing by a shop named ¡°Treasure Tower,¡± Chen Yu noticed these words on a sign next to it. ¡°Our store sells all kinds of rare and exotic treasures, including appraisals and purchases of some precious items,¡± intoned the shopkeeper, a dark-faced middle-aged man, at a leisurely pace. Chen Yu found that ¡°Treasure Tower¡± had an elegant layout and was much quieter compared to other shops. He glanced casually at the display case and was startled: [Storage Bag]: Made with the Sumeru Mustard Seed Array, fused with a bit of spatial stone foam, this bag has an internal capacity as large as a water tank, capable of containing items, but cannot change their original weight. Price: Three hundred genuine stones. [Clearing God Incense]: Can make the mind clear and focused, reducing the likelihood of cultivation deviation. For those below the Qi Transformation Innate, it can slightly improve the efficiency of cultivating techniques. Price: Three hundred and fifty genuine yuan stones. [Illusion Mist Plate]: A simple Array Plate that can temporarily create a fog-shrouded Illusion Array, capable of trapping ordinary Meridian Passage Stage individuals. It also has short-term interference effects on those at the Late Stage of Organ Refining. Price: Two hundred and sixty yuan stones. ¡­ The yuan stones mentioned here are all genuine, each item representing tens of thousands of Grade Essence Stones. ¡°There are storage items here? However, they only have space as big as a water tank, and can¡¯t change the weight of the items¡­¡± Chen Yu marveled in amazement. He had heard that some high-end storage items were only the size of a ring or bracelet, with space inside comparable to a house, and could lighten the weight of the items. And legendary spatial items could even ignore weight altogether, forming a small dimensional space within. The [Storage Bag] here was roughly the size of an ordinary bag, simply using the Sumeru Mustard Seed Array to compress the space as big as a water tank into the volume of a pouch, unable to alter the weight of objects. ¡°Even my Xuan Heavy Sword wouldn¡¯t fit inside.¡± Chen Yu shook his head, After all, he couldn¡¯t afford it; it was like sour grapes, he supposed. ¡°I would like to have an item appraised,¡± Chen Yu spoke up. After that, he took out a metal vial and presented a tainted black blood pearl from within. ¡°Hmm?¡± The dark-faced middle-aged man sensed the malevolent Qi on the pearl, and his expression suddenly changed. ¡°No need for appraisal. I¡¯ll offer ten thousand Grade Essence Stones to purchase this pearl¡­¡± a hoarse voice from an elderly man came from behind. Hmm? Chen Yu turned his head and saw a skinny old man with a bamboo hat stepping into Treasure Tower. ¡°Ten thousand Grade Essence Stones?¡± Chen Yu was secretly astonished. Was the blood pearl that he expelled and condensed after taking the ¡°Clearing Qi Pill¡± really so valuable? Hearing the offer, a mocking expression appeared on the dark-faced shopkeeper¡¯s face. Just as the shopkeeper was about to speak, the old man¡¯s bamboo hat lifted slightly, revealing a pair of intimidating eyes that glowed like two lamps from the depths of an abyss. Boom! The shopkeeper¡¯s body shook, and despite his Organ Refining Stage cultivation, his consciousness roared upon contact with the old man¡¯s gaze. In an instant, his blood and internal Qi felt as if they were being compressed by a great mountain, making it difficult to breathe. ¡°You¡­¡± The shopkeeper could hardly utter a word. Additionally, a trace of an invisible spiritual pressure enveloped Chen Yu. Thump, thump! Thump, thump! Chen Yu¡¯s body shook, his heart beating vigorously. Simultaneously, the ¡°Ice Heart Tears¡± he wore close to his body released a strange current, protecting his mind and heart. ¡°Who are you, to attempt forceful buying and selling on Hidden Lake Island?¡± Chen Yu cried out loudly. Whoosh! A surge of Evil Qi and a chilling wind arose around him, and his loud shout echoed for dozens of yards. Eh! The old man in the bamboo hat was surprised. He didn¡¯t expect that someone at the Meridian Passage Stage could withstand even a bit of his spiritual pressure and make a commotion loud enough to attract the attention of those nearby. For a moment, he was caught in a dilemma. The Hidden Lake Conference was not a simple power. It held a transcendent position in Chu Country, with close ties to the Yunyue Sect. Even a Qi Transformation Realm powerhouse would have to think twice before acting rashly here. ¡°Kid, I¡¯m offering you fifteen thousand Grade Essence Stones, which is more than fair to you¡­¡± The old man in the bamboo hat slightly retreated a half step. ¡°My master is Elder Mao Qiuyu of the Yunyue Sect.¡± Chen Yu was not conversing as expected. Mao Qiuyu! The dark-faced shopkeeper showed a look of shock, while the old man¡¯s hand twitched slightly, a movement not missed by Chen Yu¡¯s eyes. ¡°I¡¯ll give you two hundred genuine yuan stones, no more!¡± The old man in the bamboo hat said in a grave tone. Two hundred genuine yuan stones, that amounted to twenty thousand Grade Essence Stones. ¡°Hehe, I¡¯ll pay three hundred genuine yuan stones!¡± Suddenly, a light laugh echoed from the upper floors of Treasure Tower. Chapter 79 - 0079: Soaring Worth Chapter 79: Chapter 0079: Soaring Worth ¡°Hehe, I offer three hundred genuine yuan stones!¡± The owner of the voice instantly raised the price to three hundred genuine yuan stones, which equated to thirty thousand lesser yuan stones. ¡°Who is that?!¡± The elder with the bamboo hat became furious, his voice turning cold. If the price were one or two thousand lesser yuan stones, he might see a profit, but at the price of thirty thousand lesser yuan stones, it hardly mattered anymore. ¡°Vice President!¡± ... The dark-faced shopkeeper said with utmost respect. Then, a middle-aged man dressed like a scholar, with a fair complexion, descended the stairs from the second floor of the Treasure Tower. ¡°Vice President? Are you the ¡®Mr. Bai Mian¡¯ of the Hidden Lake Conference, Xu Chuan Song?¡± The voice of the elder with the bamboo hat changed. ¡°I am indeed Xu Chuan Song. It¡¯s unfortunate for you that this ¡®Treasure Tower¡¯ is one of my business enterprises.¡± The fair-faced scholar slapped a folding fan into his palm. Hum! The inner walls of the establishment and the surfaces of some counters suddenly emanated faint white array patterns, exuding a powerful imposing force. ¡°You¡¯re ruthless!¡± The elder with the bamboo hat muttered under his breath as a blur of dark mist flashed on the spot; his figure became hazy and then disappeared without a trace. ¡°Many thanks, Senior.¡± Chen Yu breathed a little easier and bowed respectfully towards Vice President Xu Chuan Song. This man had a profound and unfathomable presence, giving Chen Yu the feeling that he was on the same level as his Master, Elder Mao. No wonder. The items for sale in the Treasure Tower were all high-end; so it turned out to be the enterprise of the Vice President of the Hidden Lake Conference. ¡°Young nephew, there¡¯s no need for formalities, I have some private dealings with your Master Mao Qiuyu. In the past, I even owed him a small favor.¡± Xu Chuan Song smiled warmly and gestured for Chen Yu to sit inside. Soon. The shopkeeper served them a pot of top-quality tea. ¡°Oh? Chen Yu? Your name sounds familiar to me; it seems that you made quite an impression during the three sects¡¯ iron ore gamble.¡± Xu Chuan Song¡¯s eyes gleamed as he looked at Chen Yu. Chen Yu was surprised; he hadn¡¯t expected his modest fame to have reached such an important figure. Afterward. Chen Yu asked about the ¡°grimy blood pearl.¡± S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°This pearl is known as the ¡®Yinli Pearl,¡¯ accumulated with a powerful force of malevolence, and is beloved by practitioners of nefarious paths. It holds great value, slightly higher than ordinary treasures¡­¡± Xu Chuan Song gave a simple introduction. ¡°Yinli Pearl!¡± Chen Yu exclaimed softly, having vaguely heard of it before, although it wasn¡¯t quite what he remembered. ¡°The Yinli Pearl you possess harbors a strong malevolent aura, yet it¡¯s a shame it¡¯s been tainted with some blood stains. If you¡¯re willing, I¡¯ll offer three hundred and thirty genuine yuan stones to purchase it.¡± Xu Chuan Song examined the ¡°grimy blood pearl¡± for a moment, ¡°Three hundred and thirty genuine yuan stones?¡± Chen Yu was quite tempted. The pearl was of no use to him. More importantly, its emanating malevolent aura could potentially attract the attention of those from the nefarious paths. ¡°Three hundred and thirty genuine yuan stones is already slightly above the market rate, and that¡¯s considering the pearl is stained with blood. If auctioned, it might sell for even more, but then you¡¯d have to pay intermediary fees, as well as face the possibility of various uncertainties and risks¡­¡± Xu Chuan Song said with a smile. ¡°Alright.¡± Chen Yu nodded in agreement. Being able to liquidate the hot potato that was the Yinli Pearl and avoid further troubles was indeed a relief. Xu Chuan Song was decisive. He promptly took out three hundred and thirty genuine yuan stones from his storage bag and handed them to Chen Yu. ¡°Here¡¯s an additional token of goodwill for my worthy nephew.¡± Xu Chuan Song handed over a pale silver token. Engraved on the token were the words ¡°Hidden Lake.¡± ¡°Hidden Lake Silver Order.¡± The dark-faced shopkeeper looked surprised. He hadn¡¯t expected the Vice President to give a ¡°Silver Order¡± to Chen Yu. ¡°Young Hero Chen, with this token, you can enjoy certain privileges at the Hidden Lake auction, including discounts and other conveniences in some official trading venues on Hidden Lake Island¡­¡± The dark-faced shopkeeper explained. ¡°Thank you very much, Senior Xu.¡± Chen Yu said with joy, carefully storing the token. ¡°The token has been programmed with your information; you can use it with confidence.¡± Xu Chuan Song said with a faint smile. In the Treasure Tower, Chen Yu stayed for a while and saw a few rare and unique treasures that caught his eye. However. As a high-end venue, even the simplest of items here were worth hundreds of genuine yuan stones. Chen Yu needed to acquire a Hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng and save up for the auction, so he had to reserve a sum of yuan stones for future purchases. Before leaving. Chen Yu inquired about the Hundred-year-old ¡°Earth Spirit Ginseng¡± with Xu Chuan Song. ¡°Earth Spirit Ginseng? This item is quite rare, its value even surpassing ordinary Spirit Ginseng. The common decades-old variety can be found on the island, but those of a hundred years are harder to come by,¡± Xu Chuan Song mused. Ordinarily, the spiritual potency and medicinal effect of spiritual material pearl fruits increase significantly once they reach a hundred years, and so does their value, multiplying geometrically with each century milestone. ¡°Of course. According to past occasions, large auctions always feature items like the Hundred-year-old Fire Spirit Ginseng, Earth Spirit Ginseng, and Blood Ganoderma, though they aim to fetch a high price.¡± Xu Chuan Song added. Chen Yu instantly understood. Even if some merchant forces possessed Hundred-year-old Spirit Ginseng, they wouldn¡¯t privately sell it at the moment. They¡¯d wait for the auction to sell it at a higher price. Watching Chen Yu take his leave. The shopkeeper asked puzzledly, ¡°Sir, selling that Yinli Pearl tarnished by the polluted blood for over three hundred genuine yuan stones, wasn¡¯t that a bit of a loss?¡± ¡°A loss?¡± Xu Chuan Song¡¯s face revealed an inscrutable smile, ¡°If we can refine the ¡®polluted blood¡¯ into filthy blood poison, it will prove difficult to resist for those below the Qi Transformation Realm. It will be of considerable value.¡± ¡°So that¡¯s how it is! Brilliant!¡± The dark-faced shopkeeper admired Xu Chuan Song. As the saying goes, there¡¯s no such thing as a crooked merchant; surely a merchant wouldn¡¯t engage in unprofitable transactions, even if it appeared that way on the surface. ¡°However, refining this polluted blood requires no small conditions. At the very least, one must be in the Qi Transformation Realm and adept in the Blood Dao Technique¡­¡± Xu Chuan Song murmured. ¡­ Leaving the Treasure Tower, Chen Yu¡¯s wealth had skyrocketed. He originally had over eight thousand lesser yuan stones, and now, with the addition of three hundred and thirty genuine yuan stones, he had over forty thousand lesser yuan stones. Next. Chen Yu began to search for Earth Spirit Ginseng. He visited several treasure and spiritual medicine shops but only found Earth Spirit Ginseng that was a few decades old. It was quite rare to see any over fifty years old. At one moment, Chen Yu entered a large spiritual medicine shop. Inside, he could see several Yunyue Sect disciples, including Mu Xueqing. ¡°Shopkeeper, I¡¯d like ten Top Grade Rejuvenation Pills,¡± Chen Yu suddenly said. He remembered that during the outer sect competition, Mu Xueqing had given him two Replenishing Qi Pills. Furthermore, in ten days or so, he would be assigned to participate in the ¡°Guardian of the Spirit Garden¡± mission and would need to prepare some Spirit Pills. ¡°Alright! One for a hundred lower-grade essence stones, that will be a total of one thousand lower-grade essence stones¡­¡± The shopkeeper deftly retrieved two porcelain bottles. However, as he turned around, he saw Chen Yu revealing a silver metal token in his hand. ¡°Hidden Lake Silver Token!¡± The shopkeeper immediately showed respect, a smile forming on his face, ¡°You will receive a ten percent discount, costing only nine hundred lower-grade essence stones.¡± Chen Yu nodded and paid with nine genuine yuan stones. ¡°Hidden Lake Silver Token? That¡¯s a VIP status at the Hidden Lake Conference, how could Chen Yu have one¡­¡± A few Yunyue Sect disciples showed surprise on their faces. Generally, even True Disciples at the Organ Refining Stage don¡¯t possess a Hidden Lake Silver Token. Among all the disciples, only the prime disciple ¡°Zong Tianchen¡± owned one. ¡°Xueqing.¡± Chen Yu walked over and handed two Rejuvenation Pills to Mu Xueqing. He did not want to owe her any favors. ¡°What! What kind of person do you take me for!¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s pretty face was full of annoyance and coldness, her eyes reddening as she turned and walked away. What¡¯s this? Chen Yu was speechless, did I do something wrong in returning the Elixir? ¡°Haha, Junior Brother Chen! You don¡¯t understand women.¡± Nangong Li emerged from nowhere, laughing and said, ¡°Mu Xueqing is the type of woman with a proud heart; she wouldn¡¯t accept your Rejuvenation Pills. However, it seems the rumor that you¡¯ve captured her heart is indeed true.¡± ¡°But, I can¡¯t seem to find the feeling I had before.¡± Chen Yu shook his head and sighed. In fact, deep down, he had never blamed Mu Xueqing for her past decision, let alone hated her. Chen Yu was also not clear on Mu Xueqing¡¯s difficulties. But, after that time when she set clear boundaries, he suddenly felt relieved, his mind became clear, and he no longer had to pursue or face Mu Xueqing¡¯s ambiguous attitude. ¡°Normal!¡± Nangong Li chuckled, ¡°This is called transferring one¡¯s affections, could it be that you really have taken a liking to Qiu Xinxin?¡± He had a frank nature and spoke loudly. Just then, a pair of beautiful and charming sisters walked in from outside. It was the Qiu Xinxin sisters. Hearing this. A blush crossed the elegant and tranquil face of Qiu Xinxin, prompting her to curse inwardly. ¡°Nangong Li! How dare you two¡­¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er hummed coldly. ¡°Haha! I still have to buy a few materials¡­¡± Nangong Li swiftly left, shamelessly leaving Chen Yu behind. In this scene, Chen Yu faced the two ladies, especially the gentle and elegant Qiu Xinxin with her clear, lake-like eyes, and felt considerably embarrassed. ¡°Chen Yu, what should I say this time?¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er asked with ill intent. Just as Chen Yu was about to find an excuse to leave, he suddenly heard the shopkeeper¡¯s voice. ¡°Earth Spirit Ginseng? We do have two that are eighty years old. But as for the price, each requires eight thousand lower-grade essence stones?¡± ¡°That expensive?¡± A middle-aged man frowned, ¡°I bought Yellow Spirit Ginseng before, and a hundred-year-old one was only eight or nine thousand.¡± ¡°Hehe, there¡¯s no helping it. Earth Spirit Ginseng is more expensive than the regular Spirit Ginseng. Moreover, the big auction tonight is starting, and prices for all kinds of treasures have risen by more than thirty percent.¡± The shopkeeper showed a take-it-or-leave-it attitude. The middle-aged man felt somewhat disheartened and turned to look at other medicines. ¡°I¡¯ll take the two eighty-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng plants.¡± A faint voice sounded. Hm? The middle-aged man, as well as Qiu Xinxin and the others, looked towards the person who spoke. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er was slightly surprised. ¡°No! I was here first; the Earth Spirit Ginseng is mine!¡± The middle-aged man, with a quick roll of his eyes, suddenly backpedaled. ¡°If you¡¯re not buying, then of course it¡¯s mine.¡± Chen Yu said irritably. He wanted the eighty-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng primarily for reserve use. The third Body Refining prescription indicated that it was best to use Earth Spirit Ginseng that was a hundred years old or more, but an eighty-year-old one could suffice, albeit with a lesser effect. ¡°Hmph! I¡¯ll add an extra thousand lower-grade essence stones!¡± The middle-aged man changed his face faster than the sky changes. Whoosh! He emitted a strong aura of the Organ Refining Stage, his face conveying a threatening look. Chen Yu just sneered at him, utterly unmoved. Beside him, Qiu Yue¡¯er watched with a mischievous grin, eager for the drama. As a result, surprising the two women, the shopkeeper calmly said, ¡°This gentleman is a VIP from the Hidden Lake Conference. Since you previously declined, these two Earth Spirit Ginseng plants belong to him.¡± ¡°What! A Hidden Lake VIP?¡± The middle-aged man¡¯s face turned ashen, looking incredulously at Chen Yu. Qiu Xinxin and her sister were likewise taken aback. Then, they watched as Chen Yu casually took out a heap of genuine yuan stones to buy the two eighty-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng plants, benefiting from the ten percent discount. Chapter 80 - 0080 Ghost Sword Lv Santong Chapter 80: Chapter 0080 Ghost Sword Lv Santong ¡°Ten percent off! This guy actually gets a ten percent discount.¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er was both annoyed and envious. If she had known Chen Yu had this VIP status earlier, she could have saved quite a few Primordial Stones on previous deals. Having acquired two eighty-year-old Earth Spirit Ginsengs, Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Spirit Ginseng Snake Gallbladder¡± Body Refining recipe had an added layer of assurance, bringing him one step closer to his goal. He was just about to leave when Qiu Yue¡¯er grabbed him. ¡°I and my sister want to buy some Top Grade Rejuvenation Pills and healing pills, as well as the Ice Mountain Snow Lotus¡­¡± ... Qiu Yue¡¯er giggled. It turned out she wanted to use Chen Yu¡¯s VIP status to make the purchases and help get a discount. ¡°Alright.¡± Since there was no loss to him, Chen Yu helped the two women purchase the two types of elixir. However. Qiu Xinxin required at least eighty-year-old Ice Mountain Snow Lotus, which this store did not have, so they went to another large spiritual material shop. Upon arriving at this shop. ¡°Shopkeeper! How can you conduct business like this? I was the first one here for this seventy-year-old Blood Spirit Ginseng.¡± A stunningly beautiful young woman said, looking displeased. ¡°Hehe, beauty! If you spend one night with this young master, I wouldn¡¯t mind giving you the Blood Spirit Ginseng.¡± A scruffy swordsman sneered, his lecherous gaze moving up and down the smooth skin of the beautiful young woman¡¯s face. ¡°Senior Sister Tong.¡± Chen Yu was shocked; the stunning young woman was none other than Tong Yuling. It had been quite a few days since he had last seen her. Tong Yuling had changed even more, her skin pale and delicate, her beautiful eyes shimmering like autumn water, possessing a charm that could captivate souls. ¡°Who are you to meddle in my business!¡± The sword-bearing man glared fiercely. In an instant, a sharp and cold spiritual aura burst forth, nearing the pressure of the Qi Transformation Realm. If he were an ordinary Meridian Passage Stage practitioner, he would probably be so intimidated that he couldn¡¯t stand steadily. ¡°This guy.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart suddenly skipped a beat; the ¡°Ice Heart Tears¡± he wore emitted a chilly aura, stabilizing his mind. This scruffy swordsman had such formidable strength. ¡°Tsks, just a Meridian Passage Stage, and yet you remain unfazed in front of me.¡± The scruffy man let out a weird laugh. Suddenly, his gaze landed on the faces of the sisters Qiu Xinxin, his eyes lighting up with greed. Especially Qiu Xinxin, whose gentle and tranquil beauty was overwhelming, it made him stare fixedly. ¡°Wow! A top-quality beauty!¡± The scruffy man staggered slightly and suddenly blurred with a swift movement. The next moment, carrying a body odor that assaulted the senses, the scruffy man pounced in front of Qiu Xinxin. It was unclear how many days it had been since he had bathed. Such speed! Chen Yu felt a chill in his heart; in just a blink of an eye, the man had circumvented him and Tong Yuling to approach Qiu Xinxin. ¡°You are ¡®Ghost Sword¡¯ Lv Santong!¡± Qiu Xinxin¡¯s face paled, her eyes flashing with cold caution as she stared at the scruffy man. Ghost Sword Lv Santong! At this outburst, many nearby exclaimed in surprise. ¡°Is that the ¡®Sword Dao prodigy¡¯ Lv Santong? I heard this man is eccentric and lecherous¡­¡± ¡°This individual is from the Iron Sword Sect, second only to the chief disciple in this generation, only a few like Fei Tianle can compare with him.¡± sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Many people present had heard rumors about him. First, Lv Santong was incredibly powerful, a Sword Dao prodigy of the Iron Sword Sect. Secondly, this man was notoriously wicked, lusting after women, and had committed many atrocious acts. ¡°Extreme beauties, and sisters at that¡­¡± Lv Santong twisted his body and rubbed his nose toward the two women, his face showing intoxication and excitement. The sisters Qiu Xinxin looked disgusted and wary. Among them, Qiu Yue¡¯er¡¯s face turned pale with fear, mainly because this villain¡¯s notoriety was too well-known. It was said that few women he targeted could escape. ¡°Senior Sister Tong, are you alright?¡± Chen Yu inquired about Tong Yuling¡¯s situation. Tong Yuling, seeing Chen Yu, slightly relaxed and explained the situation telepathically. It turned out. This time, Tong Yuling had come to the Hidden Lake Conference with her family. While collecting spiritual materials alone, she was targeted and persistently harassed by this villain. Just before. Tong Yuling had eyed a precious material and was about to speak when Lv Santong also wanted it. Unfortunately, Lv Santong also had a Hidden Lake Conference VIP token, and official stores generally gave him some deference. However, at this moment. Seeing the even more beautiful and elegant Qiu Xinxin, Lv Santong was astonished and shifted his ¡°target.¡± ¡°Scoundrel! What¡­ what do you want to do? There are many disciples from the Yunyue Sect here, if you dare¡­¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er saw the crowd and mustered courage to shout angrily. ¡°Many disciples? Is your confidence in this little Meridian Passage boy?¡± Lv Santong scoffed weirdly. Whoosh! With a strange whirling gust, Lv Santong moved with a bizarre and astonishing speed to Chen Yu¡¯s side. ¡°Kid, are you these two women¡¯s escort? I hate your kind the most. I squash everyone I see.¡± Lv Santong wore a look of disgust. Upon finishing, he weirdly smiled and produced two palm-sized, fragrant pieces of fabric in his hand. The fabric was exquisite, made from fine silk; from the patterns, it seemed to be from women¡¯s clothing. ¡°Oh¡­ this enticing body fragrance, are they both virgins?¡± Lv Santong wore a lewd expression of enjoyment, sniffing the two pieces of fabric. ¡°My clothes!¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er exclaimed in shock, looking at the missing piece of fabric from her upper garment. ¡°You¡­¡± Qiu Xinxin¡¯s face was frosty, her anger mixed with humiliation: a piece of fabric was missing from her skirt, exposing her long and beautiful legs to a chill. Hiss! The crowd around them sucked in a breath of cold air. In tow cycles of movement, Ghost Sword Lv Santong had imperceptibly taken fabric from the two women¡¯s clothing, taking advantage of the situation. ¡°What terrifying movement technique! Ghost Sword ¡®Lv Santong,¡¯ yet to use his sword, already so powerful.¡± Chen Yu was greatly shocked. The opponent¡¯s cultivation was probably at the Peak of Refining Organs, his real strength possibly nearing the Qi Transformation Realm. ¡°Kid, aren¡¯t you the protector of beauties?¡± Lv Santong, holding the two pieces of fabric, sarcastically gazed at Chen Yu. Suddenly, Chen Yu felt a chill across his skin, and his heart thumped violently as his arm instinctively blocked to the left. ¡°Bang!¡± His palm, flickering with coppery patterns, subconsciously blocked a hand targeting his waist. Chen Yu¡¯s body swayed, feeling a cold and piercing internal energy penetrating his body. His heart exerted force, and his Yunsha internal energy surged like waves, barely holding off the further intrusion of the opposing internal energy. Huh! Lv Santong was thwarted and retreated two or three steps, surprised, saying, ¡°Not bad, kid, to actually block my strike with thirty percent strength.¡± His recent attack had succeeded in front of Qiu Yue¡¯er, at the stage of refining organs. Unexpectedly, this junior at the Meridian Passage Stage was so quick to react, blocking the strike and even managing to force him back. ¡°Lv Santong! How dare you lay hands on Xinxin!¡± At this moment, several disciples of the Yunyue Sect approached, led by a young man in a purple robe. It was Kun Ling! Chen Yu sighed, ¡°This is the real protector of beauties, and I¡¯ve just been caught in the crossfire.¡± Apart from Kun Ling, there were two or three core elite disciples, all in the mid-to-late stage of refining organs. ¡°Kun Ling? A defeated foe. Not to boast, but in your sect, only ¡®Zong Tianchen¡¯ could match me in battle.¡± Lv Santong recognized Kun Ling and disdainfully said. ¡°Don¡¯t be arrogant. Last year in a hundred moves, you succeeded only by trickery.¡± Kun Ling¡¯s face showed anger. It looked like, Both sides, with swords drawn, seemed on the verge of starting a brawl. ¡°Hmph! Lv Santong, I¡¯ve finally found you¡­¡± A cold female voice came from beside Chen Yu. Who? Chen Yu¡¯s heart sank slightly, and from the corner of his eye, he saw a young girl in a snow robe appearing beside him. This girl had a beautiful oval face, her skin fairer than snow, fragile as if it could be damaged by a mere blow, her demeanor pure and lofty, yet her entirety emanated a coldness that repelled others. ¡°Li Bingyue! You came too!¡± Seeing this girl, even Lv Santong changed color, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes. Whoosh! He turned into a blur, diving into the crowd, vanishing straight away. Where do you think you¡¯re going! The snow-robed girl ¡°Li Bingyue¡± moved, shadowing him into the crowd, her jade hand raising two blades of cold air, dropping the surrounding temperature by several degrees. Pfft pfft! The two cold blades, bitterly cold and unbelievably fast, hit two overlapping elusive figures. But the next moment. Only two frozen pieces of cloth remained on the spot; Lv Santong was nowhere to be seen. ¡°Thank you for your intervention, Miss Li. This scoundrel targets beautiful women and is infamous. He needs to be taught a lesson¡­¡± Kun Ling bowed in gratitude. Qiu Xinxin and her sister also hurriedly expressed their thanks. ¡°Li Bingyue? Are you the number one prodigy of the Water Moon Sect, known as the ¡®Water Moon Ice Immortal¡¯?¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er¡¯s eyes shone with admiration. ¡°I¡¯m not fully confident against this scoundrel either, but once he truly sets his sights on a target, he will persist and eventually act.¡± Li Bingyue¡¯s expression was cold as she glanced at Qiu Xinxin and then blended into the crowd. In terms of beauty, Li Bingyue was not less attractive than Qiu Xinxin, but that icy allure was unforgettable. ¡°Ghost Sword Lv Santong? Water Moon Ice Immortal? These two are formidable. Ordinary mid-to-late stage refining organs practitioners stand no chance against them.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression was serious. ¡°They are both potential candidates for ¡®Chief Disciple.¡¯ It¡¯s embarrassing for Xinxin that Junior Brother Chen could even block an attack from ¡®Ghost Sword¡¯ Lv Santong.¡± Qiu Xinxin smiled gracefully, her beauty unparalleled, her interest in Chen Yu growing. With the cultivation of the Meridian Passage Stage yet possessing the Hidden Lake Silver Token, wealthy and able to block an attack from Ghost Sword Lv Santong. More and more mysteries seemed to surround this young man. Qiu Xinxin¡¯s unintentional smile, however, left the nearby crowd, including disciples like Kun Ling, in stunned admiration. ¡°We owe Junior Brother Chen again.¡± At that moment, Tong Yuling had successfully purchased that seventy-year-old Blood Ginseng, her face beaming with joy. Chen Yu gave a wry smile and shook his head: if thanks were due, it should be to Li Bingyue or Qiu Xinxin, especially the latter, who had become Lv Santong¡¯s new ¡°target.¡± ¡°Sister, please don¡¯t fall for this guy. He¡¯s not the faithful type; first Mu Xueqing, and now Tong Yuling, and all are beauties¡­¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er, on the side, disdainfully slandered. Chen Yu ignored her, leaving the spirit material shop with Tong Yuling. At this time. Night had fallen, and Hidden Lake Island lit up with variously colored lanterns, creating a beautiful scene. ¡°The hundred lanterns are lit, the Hidden Lake auction is about to start.¡± Qiu Xinxin¡¯s beautiful eyes sparkled with excitement. Just then. In the central area of the Hidden Lake Conference, a tall domed building launched fireworks of vibrant colors. ¡°The auction is starting!¡± Many figures rushed towards the auction site. Chen Yu felt anticipatory, his mission of transfer soon to commence. Before that, whether he could make another breakthrough was crucial; this auction was critical. Chapter 81 - 0081 Auction (Please Collect and Recommend) Chapter 81: Chapter 0081 Auction (Please Collect and Recommend) As the crowd surged, Chen Yu and Tong Yuling arrived at the large, domed building where the auction was being held. ¡°Senior Sister Tong, last time at the sect, you were looking for me for something?¡± Chen Yu suddenly asked. He had looked for Tong Yuling before and found out that she had returned to her family. This time, she came with her family as well. ¡°It¡¯s hard to explain.¡± Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ... Tong Yuling said with a bitter expression, ¡°Recently, some minions of the Bone Demon Palace have infiltrated the area near Fengyang City, where my family resides. After all, it is relatively closer to the front lines of the battlefield. After receiving a call for help from my family, I took the initiative to investigate the traces of the Bone Demon Palace and even assist in eliminating their secular minions.¡± Chen Yu felt a chill. Fengyang City, where Tong Yuling was from, was only hundreds of miles away from Xiangyang City. ¡°Last time, I wanted to trade with you for that ¡®Blood Ganoderma.¡¯ First, an elder in my family was severely injured by minions of the Bone Demon Palace and needed such rare materials to recover from injuries and replenish vitality; second, facing the secular minions of the Bone Demon Palace, I urgently needed to enhance my strength.¡± Tong Yuling explained the reason. After listening, Chen Yu felt a sense of empathy: Tong Yuling, like himself, was in a rather dangerous situation. ¡°Alright then. The eighty-year-old Blood Ganoderma was originally a trophy I got from killing the Blood-Handed Bald, so giving it to Senior Sister Tong doesn¡¯t matter.¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï??0.§ã0 Chen Yu took out the long-preserved Blood Ganoderma. This eighty-year-old Blood Ganoderma, he had originally planned to sell for Earth Spirit Ginseng. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, name your price. I owe you a lot, and I cannot owe you even more.¡± Tong Yuling earnestly said. Just recalling the incident with the blood pool, without Chen Yu there, she didn¡¯t know what her fate would have been. ¡°It¡¯s four thousand Grade Essence Stones then,¡± Chen Yu said. ¡°Four thousand? You can¡¯t usually buy it for that price!¡± Tong Yuling shook her head, ¡°Our family needs to participate in the auction and we¡¯re short on funds, so I¡¯ll give you seven thousand for now.¡± Eighty-year-old Blood Ganoderma usually sells for five or six thousand. And in these times, when the prices of rare materials have skyrocketed, even seven or eight thousand is quite normal. ¡°Alright then.¡± Chen Yu handed Tong Yuling the Blood Ganoderma and accepted seventy genuine yuan stones. Thus, After deducting the earlier purchased elixirs and two eighty-year-old Earth Spirit Ginsengs, Chen Yu now had nearly thirty-three thousand lower-grade yuan stones. ¡­ Before the auction venue. Chen Yu and Tong Yuling parted ways; she joined her family and entered the auction. ¡°Chen Yu, wait.¡± Just as he was about to enter alone, Qiu Yue¡¯er called out softly, with Qiu Xinxin following her. ¡°What¡¯s this¡­?¡± Chen Yu appeared slightly annoyed. These two women, especially Qiu Xinxin, were too conspicuous and could easily cause trouble. ¡°What? Junior Brother Chen isn¡¯t welcoming us?¡± Qiu Xinxin smiled brightly, like a beautiful blooming flower, her clear, autumn-water-like eyes making people feel unworthy to look directly at her. ¡°Hmph! We just want to follow your distinguished guest Silver Order to enter the auction and avoid some trouble.¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er said indignantly, clearly dissatisfied with Chen Yu¡¯s expression. If it were someone else facing their proactive offer to join, they would have been overwhelmed with joy. But this person seemed rather reluctant. ¡°Fine.¡± Chen Yu led the two women into the auction. ¡°Distinguished guest Silver Order? Please come this way.¡± At the entrance, after showing the token, a female attendant specifically greeted the trio. For others attending the auction, an admission fee was just the beginning; their capital or yuan stones had to be confirmed before they could enter. Not much later. Chen Yu and the two women were allocated seats on a relatively high-positioned VIP platform. Such VIP platforms, similar to a small balcony, could accommodate three or four people, with attendants serving pastries and beverages and staying nearby on standby. Moreover, There were even higher-tier VIP suites that were elegantly arranged and could accommodate about ten people. Of course, this was a treatment exclusive to ¡°Gold Order Dignitaries.¡± In less than half an hour, Several hundred seats at the auction venue were occupied by various attendees including wealthy secular families, the three major sects, civilian martial artists, and scattered evil cultivators. Among them, Chen Yu spotted Seventh Prince Huangfulin entering a VIP loft reserved for the Imperial Family. Nangong Li, Duan Xiaolong and others also entered the VIP areas reserved for their respective families. ¡°That¡­ Isn¡¯t that Chen Yu?¡± In a secluded corner of the auction, sat a middle-aged man and two elders. One of them was Chen Family Patriarch, Chen Tianwei. The other two were a bearded elder and an elderly ancestor in white robes. At that moment, Chen Tianwei and the bearded elder, seeing Chen Yu on the VIP seats, looked as if they had seen a ghost. ¡°How did he end up in the VIP seats?¡± Chen Tianwei said in disbelief, his face full of surprise. To know They had paid a significant price just to barely secure three seats, which were in the most remote corner. ¡°How does an Outer Disciple have the qualifications to be in the VIP seats?¡± The bearded elder, who had been sure Chen Yu wouldn¡¯t make it to the inner sect, stammered, his eyes wide. ¡°Outer Disciple?¡± By coincidence, a disciple of the Yunyue Sect was sitting nearby and scoffed, ¡°The Chen Yu you are mentioning is already an Inner Sect Disciple and, apparently, an elder¡¯s disciple. He made a name for himself in the three sects¡¯ duel.¡± What! Inner Sect Disciple? Elder¡¯s disciple? Chen Tianwei and the bearded elder were shocked and speechless. ¡°What¡¯s going on here!¡± The Chen Family¡¯s white-robed Elder¡¯s expression darkened. As a power in its own right, the Chen Family actually had an Organ Refining Stage Ancestor in residence, who ordinarily never showed his face. ¡°Replying to the Ancestor¡­ this Chen Yu¡­¡± Chen Tianwei and the bearded elder were sweating profusely and their voices turned hoarse. This Chen Yu, almost completely unsupported by their resources, had become an Inner Sect Disciple, an Elder¡¯s disciple, and had rapidly risen to fame. Unseen, It felt as though a heavy slap had struck them across the face. ¡°VIP seats, that boy¡­¡± At the same moment, both the Mu Family and the Chen Family spotted Chen Yu in the VIP seats. Moreover. Inside a VIP loft, Yi Yunfei, dressed in white, stared at Chen Yu with a fluctuating expression. This loft housed two elders of the Water Moon Sect and several True Disciples. ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, the Hidden Lake Auction will now begin. I, Mr. Qiao, will be hosting the auction session.¡± On the auction stage stood an elderly man with a spirited and healthy demeanor. His vigorous and powerful voice resonated throughout the venue, and an aura of Postnatal True Qi faintly radiated from him, clearly marking him as a Qi Transformation Realm master. ¡°So it¡¯s Elder Qiao.¡± ¡°He is a famous Array Master and Artifact Refiner in the Chu Country, known for his profound knowledge, research in ancient studies, and expertise in authentication.¡± The crowd below respectfully quieted. Elder Qiao raised his hand with a smile, ¡°The first item for auction is ten High Grade ¡®Body Nourishing Pills,¡¯ produced by the Alchemy Master ¡®Wu Dongshan¡¯. Starting bid is two thousand five hundred grade essence stones per pill, with each increase no less than one hundred.¡± High Grade Body Nourishing Pills! The venue instantly erupted. Especially those at the Organ Refining Stage and Meridian Passage Stage, their eyes shone brightly. ¡°Body Nourishing Pills are effective even for beginners at the Third-tier Body Refining. High Grade Body Nourishing Pills can even significantly advance the cultivation of those at the Organ Refining Stage.¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er¡¯s eyes lit up. At that moment, bidding sounds surged like waves: ¡°Two thousand eight!¡± ¡°Three thousand two!¡± ¡°Three thousand five hundred!¡± ¡­ ¡°I bid five thousand!¡± ¡°Five thousand two!¡± In a short while, the first High Grade Body Nourishing Pill was bid up to over five thousand. ¡°Seven thousand!¡± Eventually, a voice from the VIP loft of the Imperial Family concluded the bidding for the first Body Nourishing Pill. Subsequently. The other nine Body Nourishing Pills each sold for no less than six thousand. ¡°It¡¯s insane. High Grade Body Nourishing Pills, merely enhancing a bit of cultivation at the Organ Refining Stage, and yet they¡¯ve been bid up so high.¡± Chen Yu lamented. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, if you can sell that ¡®Qi Storage Pill¡¯ you have, it can definitely fetch a price several times that of the High Grade Body Nourishing Pills.¡± Qiu Xinxin smiled teasingly. ¡°The second item for auction, three Fierce Bird King Eggs, starting at three thousand grade essence stones per egg¡­¡± Elder Qiao announced. ¡°Three thousand two!¡± ¡°Three thousand five!¡± ¡­ ¡°Four thousand eight!¡± In no time, the price of one Fierce Bird King Egg approached five thousand. Ultimately, it sold for just over six thousand. Chen Yu suspected that these Fierce Bird King Eggs were the ones consigned by Li Dakui and another individual. However. The number of participants in this egg bidding wasn¡¯t large. Currently, with the invasion of Bone Demon Palace, all forces wanted to enhance their strength, necessitating Elixirs, Spirit Materials, and precious artifacts. The Fierce Bird King Eggs, without any special lineage and requiring long-term cultivation, demanded much effort and resources. The second and third Fierce Bird King Eggs only fetched a little over five thousand. Following that. One by one, items continued to be sold at the auction. ¡°The sixth item for auction, a lower-tier precious artifact ¡®Blood Tooth Sword¡¯, forged from the fangs of a Saber-Toothed Tiger King and several rare Blood Spirit Ores. Besides its impressive power, this sword inflicts additional corrosive damage to flesh, making wounds extremely difficult to heal¡­¡± Elder Qiao announced smilingly. Finally, a precious artifact surfaced at the auction. ¡°Starting bid, fifteen thousand grade essence stones, with each increase no less than a thousand.¡± ¡°One thousand eight!¡± ¡°Two thousand!¡± ¡°Two thousand three!¡± ¡­ ¡°Two thousand eight!¡± Quickly, the ¡®Blood Tooth Sword¡¯ reached a high bid of close to three thousand. At last. The sword sold for thirty-one thousand to a mysterious figure in a conical hat. ¡°What a pity, I don¡¯t have enough yuan stones.¡± Tong Yuling looked dejected. She had participated in the bidding for the Blood Tooth Sword, but her financial resources fell short. An hour later. The auction had already gone through over ten rounds. ¡°Coming up next, a truly unique and rare treasure.¡± Elder Qiao announced with a smile. ¡°Unique and rare treasures usually refer to items with unusual abilities or special effects that can¡¯t be categorized simply by artifact grades. Their creation can be an accidental product of artifact refining or naturally occurring, with functionalities varying in degree.¡± Elder Qiao explained with a hint of mystery. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, the ¡®Ice Heart Tears¡¯ you¡¯re wearing could also be considered a unique and rare treasure.¡± Qiu Xinxin said with a smile. ¡°Oh?¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but feel intrigued. Just then. A tall, beautiful woman arrived carrying a tray, on which lay three worn metallic spheres with some rust and a dull gray sheen. Thump! Thump! Suddenly, Chen Yu¡¯s heart began to beat faster inside him, as if it was conveying an urgent desire. ¡°What¡¯s happening!¡± Chen Yu was shocked; the metallic spheres had triggered such a reaction from his mysterious heart. This was the first time such a reaction had occurred since the integration of the mysterious heart. Chapter 82 - 0082: Mysterious Space Chapter 82: Chapter 0082: Mysterious Space Thud, thud! Thud, thud! Chen Yu stared intently at the three worn metal balls on the stage, feeling an urgent beating in his heart. That sense of need was very clear. ¡°Could it be that this ball is useful for the heart?¡± Chen Yu was astonished in his mind. If he could obtain this ball, he might be able to uncover the origin and purpose of the mysterious heart. ¡°These metal spheres should be a kind of treasure from ancient times. One of their properties is that they can slightly absorb external energies like True Qi, and they are suspected to contain elements of spatial crystal stones,¡± ... Elder Qiao explained. Slightly absorb external energy? The introduction by Elder Qiao piqued the interest of some people, especially Array Masters, Artifact Refiners, and a few from the Qi Transformation Realm. ¡°In addition, these metal balls are very hard, not even ordinary treasures can leave a scratch on them, proving the material¡¯s exceptional quality. However, many appraisers have looked at them and cannot determine their origin.¡± Is that all? Most people in the venue exchanged glances, somewhat disappointed. Against the backdrop of the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s invasion, the vast majority were in need of things that could boost their strength in the short term. Only those special field experts like Artifact Refiners and Array Masters were interested in these three metal balls. ¡°The starting bid for each ball is ten thousand. Each bid increase must be no less than one thousand,¡± Elder Qiao announced. ¡°Eleven thousand!¡± Immediately, an Artifact Refiner from the crowd showed interest. ¡°Twelve thousand!¡± ¡°Thirteen thousand!¡± The price climbed bit by bit, but it was not as intense as the competition for Elixirs and treasures. Chen Yu breathed a slight sigh of relief. Although labeled as a ¡°strange and extraordinary treasure,¡± these metal balls had no attractive highlights. ¡°Fifteen thousand!¡± Chen Yu raised his sign, calling out a price. ¡°Sixteen thousand.¡± Just a brief pause later, an older man with dark skin raised the bid by another thousand. ¡°Eighteen thousand.¡± Chen Yu increased the bid by two thousand. At this point, many of the participants hesitated. Those who were merely curious mostly gave up. Eighteen thousand could buy plenty of precious Artifact Refining materials already. ¡°Twenty thousand!¡± A scoffing voice came from a private room in the loft. The audience looked over. In the loft were people from the Water Moon Sect. The bidder was a young man with sword-like eyebrows and clad in white robes, with a hint of scorn at the corner of his mouth. ¡°Yi Yunfei!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression darkened. It was clear the other party was deliberately making things difficult for him. But, The metal ball was linked to the secret of the mysterious heart, and he could not give up easily. ¡°Twenty-two thousand,¡± Chen Yu added another thousand. ¡°Twenty-three thousand!¡± Yi Yunfei had a cold smirk on his face. Even though he didn¡¯t understand why Chen Yu needed this object, his instinct told Yi Yunfei that this might be no simple matter, and he could not let his opponent succeed. ¡°Twenty-four thousand,¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath. The price was getting higher and higher. Although he had some genuine yuan stones on hand, he still had to bid for the Hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng. ¡°Twenty-five thousand.¡± Yi Yunfei¡¯s face showed a playful look, as he simply did not wish for Chen Yu to succeed. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Yunfei, don¡¯t you need to buy several rare materials and Spirit Pills for your breakthrough to the Late Stage of Organ Refining soon?¡± An elder said. Hmm? Yi Yunfei calmed down. Indeed, if this metal ball truly held a secret, wouldn¡¯t those Artifact Refiners and Appraisers have found it by now? What if after buying this object, it turned out to be useless and instead occupied his available yuan stones, affecting his plan to advance to the Late Stage of Organ Refining? ¡°Twenty-five thousand? Let you have it then,¡± Chen Yu smiled. What! Yi Yunfei¡¯s face changed, but he had already submitted that price; as the Young Sect Master, he could not renege in public. He immediately regretted acting on such a whim. ¡°Twenty-five thousand, is there any higher bidder?¡± Elder Qiao looked around with a smile. This price was already quite good. After all, twenty-five thousand could buy a treasure. There was silence in the venue, and Yi Yunfei reluctantly acquired the first worn metal ball. Then, the auction for the second ball continued. This time, when the price reached close to sixteen thousand, it ran out of steam. ¡°Twenty thousand!¡± When Chen Yu called out this price, no one else competed. Although he was certain that the third worn metal ball would sell at an even lower price. He was satisfied with the twenty thousand price, which was five thousand less than what Yi Yunfei paid. ¡°This kid!¡± Yi Yunfei was frustrated but found it hard to express his irritation. The auction continued, and the third worn metal ball sold for eighteen thousand to a dark-skinned Artifact Refiner. ¡°Young Master, this is the item you¡¯ve won.¡± A female attendant came over with a tray, on which a dull, worn metal ball was placed. ¡°Hmm.¡± Chen Yu paid with two hundred Grade Essence Stones. ¡°Is this piece of junk really worth twenty thousand Grade Essence Stones?¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er was puzzled as she picked up the worn metal ball. She tried to merge some of her energy into it and felt a little bit absorbed. But what¡¯s the use? ¡°There are some strange array patterns on it, but they are severely damaged and obscure. Junior Brother Chen, why did you buy it?¡± Qiu Xinxin looked on with curiosity, increasingly unable to understand the young man. Without the backing of a major family, spending twenty thousand on a metal ball with an unknown origin and no apparent use, there must be a secret. Thud, thud! Thud, thud! The beating of Chen Yu¡¯s heart grew more urgent, almost as if it wanted to leap out of his chest. He took a deep breath and grabbed the worn metal ball. Whoosh! An eerie and profound suction arose suddenly from his heart, the heavy thuds making the space before his eyes seem strangely overlapped and wobbly. Yet those around him were oblivious. Then, The metal ball in Chen Yu¡¯s hand trembled suddenly, and threads of enigmatic and profound energy were absorbed into his body. To be precise, into the mysterious heart. Boom! Chen Yu suddenly felt the scene blur, and his consciousness was pulled into a dimly lit space. Within his field of vision, there was a dark haze, the entire space, silent and cold, resembled the desolation of ancient times. Buzz! Suddenly, threads of star-like silver crystal light points appeared in this murky space, illuminating a small area. The bright area twisted and shrank. In the end, it condensed into a pale silver crystal space the size of an adult¡¯s palm and three inches thick. ¡°Where is this?¡± Chen Yu thought, and the image before his eyes disappeared. The next moment. His consciousness returned to the auction and the VIP seating area. ¡°Hey! That silver sphere seemed to flash just now, it wasn¡¯t an illusion, was it?¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er exclaimed softly. The two ladies didn¡¯t notice anything odd about Chen Yu. Chen Yu took a deep breath and felt some marvelous changes around his heart. Concentrating his thoughts on his heart. Whoosh! In his mind, the palm-sized light silver crystal space instantly emerged. Thump, thump! Thump, thump! The light silver crystal space slightly pulsated with the heartbeat, giving Chen Yu the feeling that it was a part of his own flesh and blood. ¡°What¡¯s the use of this crystal space? It¡¯s not inside my heart, is it?¡± Chen Yu guessed. For a while, he could not fathom it. However, as long as he focused his consciousness on his heart, the light silver crystal space would emerge in his mind. If his consciousness concentrated deeply, he could also see the dim and silent space surrounding him. ¡°Next up, we have a lost martial arts scripture fragment. Named ¡®Rashamon Blade¡¯, just the fragment itself is equivalent to a top-notch entry-level martial arts scripture that can be cultivated up to the Postnatal Qi Transformation Realm¡­¡± Elder Qiao announced loudly. As soon as this secret scripture came out, it aroused the interest of many Independent Practitioners and major clans alike. Even as a fragment, a martial arts scripture that could be cultivated to the Postnatal Realm was quite valuable. In a short time. The secret scripture was bid up to tens of thousands of Grade Essence Stones and was auctioned off to a major clan. ¡°These are two hundred-year-old Fire Spirit Ginsengs, and their value goes without saying. The starting bid for each is nine thousand Grade Essence Stones with each increment not less than a thousand.¡± Elder Qiao said with a smile. Hundred-year Fire Spirit Ginseng! The appearance of this item triggered a frenzied auction. A hundred-year Spirit Ginseng, especially the most sought-after Fire Spirit Ginseng, had an even greater demand. Once a rare medicinal herb reached a hundred years, its medicinal effectiveness greatly increased, soaring to a new level in value. ¡°Ten thousand!¡± ¡°Twelve thousand!¡± ¡­ ¡°Eighteen thousand!¡± The price quickly rose, nearing twenty thousand, before most of the bidders withdrew in alarm. In the end. The hundred-year Fire Spirit Ginseng was auctioned for a high price of twenty-two thousand. The second ginseng was also auctioned for a high price of twenty-one thousand. ¡°Geez! These prices are almost twice as much as usual.¡± ¡°The prices are too outrageous.¡± Many people couldn¡¯t help shaking their heads. ¡°The value of a hundred-year Fire Spirit Ginseng is comparable to an Earth Spirit Ginseng, but it¡¯s just a bit more popular.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart sank. Looking at the situation. The nearly thirteen thousand Grade Essence Stones he had left were definitely not enough. The main reason was, Chen Yu had just spent twenty thousand to purchase that worn metal sphere. Seeing this. Chen Yu gritted his teeth and took out the small porcelain bottle with the Qi Storage Pill. The Qi Storage Pill was for use during the Late Stage of Organ Refining. To Chen Yu, that stage was still far off. Just as Chen Yu took a deep breath and focused intently on the small bottle. Whoosh! His mysterious heart skipped a beat, and the small porcelain bottle vanished from his hand. Ah! Chen Yu panicked. This was the Qi Storage Pill, how could it just disappear? Was it an illusion? Quickly. A faint sensation came from the light silver crystal space in his mind. Hmm? There, in the light silver crystal space, appeared a small bottle containing pills. ¡°This¡­ this is my Qi Storage Pill? How did it get here!¡± The bizarre scene stupefied Chen Yu. Come out! How to get out! Chen Yu was anxious; this item was meant to be auctioned to purchase Hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng. Whether he could advance past the copper bone level soon all depended on it. To his surprise. With a thought from Chen Yu, the small porcelain bottle disappeared from the light silver crystal space. Whoosh! In the palm of his hand appeared an object, which was the small bottle with the Qi Storage Pill. ¡°Could this be a separate little space? It seems only space artifacts of legend possess such capabilities.¡± Chen Yu was overjoyed. He silently held the small bottle in his hand and tried several more times. He found. The light silver crystal space was like a ¡°little pouch¡± formed from his own flesh and blood; to place items inside, all he needed was a thought. To take them out, it also required just a thought. ¡°Very useful, just a bit small in space.¡± Chen Yu contemplated. If there were any secret weapons, kept in this little space, they could be produced instantly during a battle, potentially having an unexpected effect. Of course. This was just one ability of the crystal space he had discovered. Whether it had other functions was yet to be determined. ¡°Can I mortgage this ¡®Qi Storage Pill¡¯ to you, or use it for auction?¡± Chen Yu calmed himself and called the waiting maid over. ¡°Qi Storage Pill? This¡­ of course, you can!¡± The maid blushed with excitement, ¡°Even if you weren¡¯t a VIP, a treasure like the Qi Storage Pill could certainly be used as collateral or for auction.¡± Chapter 83 - 0083 Astonishing High Price Chapter 83: Chapter 0083 Astonishing High Price The maid was both surprised and excited. This young man, truly deserving the status of a Silver Order guest, was indeed of great value. He had just casually purchased a useless old metal ball, and now he had taken out a Qi Storage Pill! A Qi Storage Pill was a precious elixir that could lay the foundation for breaking through to the Qi Transformation Realm. If taken during the mid-to-late stage of Organ Refining, it could enhance one¡¯s cultivation, and even slightly increase the success rate of advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm. It could be said, This was the spirit pill madly sought after by True Disciples, large families, and elder Organ Refining powerhouses! ... ¡°Is he selling a Qi Storage Pill?¡± The Qiu sisters, faces full of surprise, wondered: Had Chen Yu gone mad? Chen Yu, of course, hadn¡¯t gone mad; on the contrary, he was very calm. Chen Yu¡¯s talent lay in the ¡°Body Technique domain,¡± where he first aimed to enhance the Copper Statue Technique, which best suited his talent, as easily as possible. With increased strength and a deeper foundation, he could also slightly improve his talents. Then use these advantages to nourish his Inner Breath Cultivation. Chen Yu, along with the maid, stepped into a room behind the auction. ¡°Qi Storage Pill, no doubt about it!¡± An old man with a flowery beard and a hunched back, after inspecting the pills in the bottle for a moment, was visibly excited. There was even a hint of longing on his face. This hunchbacked elder, responsible for the appraisal, was himself an Organ Refining expert in the Late Stage. In the end, This Qi Storage Pill was temporarily mortgaged to Chen Yu for twenty-five thousand Grade Essence Stones, and that was a conservative estimate. When sold, the price was definitely going to be higher. Chen Yu, with a smile on his face, took a bag of two hundred and fifty genuine yuan stones and returned to the VIP platform. At that moment, The auction was selling a Blood Ganoderma, surprisingly aged a hundred and twenty years. ¡°One eighteen thousand!¡± ¡°One nineteen thousand!¡± This hundred and twenty-year-old Blood Ganoderma quickly approached twenty thousand. Eventually, it was auctioned off for an impressive ¡°twenty-one thousand,¡± which could have been higher if it were Fire Spirit Ginseng. Following that, An Ice Mountain Snow Lotus, one hundred and fifty years old, boldly made its appearance. With an age of one hundred and fifty years, the medicinal efficacy was better, attracting bids from several Qi Transformation Realm powerhouses. This Snow Lotus sold for over thirty thousand! ¡°Next, two Earth Spirit Ginsengs, one aged a hundred and twenty years and the other one fifty.¡± Elder Qiao said with a smile. In this auction, good elixirs and century-aged treasures fetched high prices. ¡°One hundred twenty years and one hundred fifty years?¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath. He had to make a choice. Buying both was beyond his budget in yuan stones and would make him too conspicuous. Soon, Chen Yu made a rational decision. Choose the hundred and twenty years! Because, a hundred and fifty-year-old treasure would attract Qi Transformation Realm bidders. Moreover, before the auction, Chen Yu had bought two eighty-year-old Earth Spirit Ginsengs as backups, which were just slightly less effective. ¡°First auction, the Earth Spirit Ginseng of one hundred twenty years, starting at ten thousand, each bid increment no less than one thousand.¡± Elder Qiao waved his hand. As the starting price was announced, many began bidding below. ¡°Seventeen thousand!¡± ¡°Eighteen thousand!¡± ¡­ After the price approached twenty thousand, it slowed down a bit. ¡°I bid twenty thousand!¡± A relaxed voice from a young man broke through, pushing the price to twenty thousand. The place quieted for a moment. Everyone looked towards a VIP pavilion. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The speaker was a slovenly young man inside the pavilion. ¡°It¡¯s Fei Letian of Iron Sword Sect.¡± ¡°Fei Letian? One of the true disciples of Iron Sword Sect, reportedly a contender for Chief Disciple.¡± Many people glanced sideways. ¡°Fei Letian.¡± Chen Yu looked towards the slovenly young man in the pavilion. During the tri-sect gamble battle, Chen Yu had crossed paths with Fei Letian, whose martial skills were incredibly profound. What was most peculiar was, This man cultivated a special cultivation technique, where after reaching each minor realm in the Organ Refining Stage, his cultivation would drop once. Of course, At this point, Fei Letian had recovered his Refining Organ Stage Cultivation, seeming even to have reached the Late Stage. ¡°Tsk tsk, I bid twenty-one.¡± From the same ?avilion, another strange laughter came, The voice was a bit sharp and mocking, giving Chen Yu a familiar sensation. ¡°Lv Santong!¡± ¡°Ghost Sword Lv Santong!¡± Many recognized this person. Lv Santong, with a strange smile, glanced at Fei Letian next to him. The situation was bizarre. The two, being true disciples from the same sect, were actually competing for the same treasure. ¡°Lv Santong, are you deliberately causing trouble? My secret technique has reached a critical moment, and I really need the Earth Spirit Ginseng to consolidate it.¡± Fei Letian looked displeased. ¡°Hey! A hundred and twenty-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng, after I take it, can also enhance my physique and stabilize my cultivation.¡± Lv Santong said nonchalantly. ¡°Twenty-two thousand.¡± Fei Letian kept a straight face. ¡°Twenty-three thousand.¡± Lv Santong was unyielding. What¡­ What was going on? Chen Yu looked puzzled as the two top disciples of Iron Sword Sect publicly competed. But it seemed, from the look of it, that Lv Santong was deliberately causing trouble. ¡°It¡¯s said that the ¡®Iron Sword Sect¡¯s¡¯ current Chief Disciple is reaching the age limit. Both Lv Santong and Fei Letian are strong contenders. Fei Letian is cultivating a special secret technique, and once successful, not only will his technique greatly improve, but his strength will also tower over his peers. Naturally, Lv Santong doesn¡¯t wish to see this happen¡­¡± Qiu Xinxin explained softly. So that was it. Chen Yu realized and chuckled lightly, ¡°I bid twenty-four thousand!¡± Whoa! A commotion erupted around the venue. Unexpectedly, a third party had entered the fray, forcefully joining the battle. ¡°It¡¯s Chen Yu!¡± ¡°He previously spent twenty thousand on that worthless metal ball, how does he still have yuan stones?¡± In a corner, Three members of the Chen Family, faces full of astonishment. Previously, after Chen Yu had spent twenty thousand on that worthless metal ball, the three from the Chen Family felt as if he was squandering his inheritance. You should know. They, the three of them, representing the entire small family¡¯s financial resources, could barely scrape together about ten thousand yuan stones. ¡°Hmph! Is this you, the little guys who never support with resources?¡± Chen Family Ancestor snorted coldly. Family Head Chen Tianwei and the white-bearded elder listened to the scolding with trepidation and an indescribable feeling in their hearts. ¡°Twenty-four thousand, any higher?¡± Elder Qiao surveyed the crowd. ¡°It¡¯s this youngster¡­¡± Lv Santong squinted his eyes. Chen Yu¡¯s participation, he had no objections, in fact, he welcomed it with raised hands. After all. His real rival was Fei Letian. ¡°Twenty-four thousand, almost at the limit. If I bid, then Lv Santong won¡¯t let it go easily.¡± Fei Letian thought for a moment and then gave up. Then. An unexpected scene occurred. Once Chen Yu made his move, the two True Disciples of Iron Sword Sect actually both silently gave up. ¡°Oh my! What¡¯s the background of this guy? As soon as he made a move, he subdued the two True Disciples¡­¡± ¡°Are you dumb? Can¡¯t you see the subtle situation?¡± Some whispers passed around among the audience. Chen Yu caught a clever balance, the price almost reaching the peak, and in one fell swoop, he ¡°secured¡± the two True Disciples. Thus. The one hundred and twenty-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng was obtained by Chen Yu. Following that, another hundred and fifty years old Earth Spirit Ginseng was purchased by a Qi Transformation Realm expert for a high price of thirty-five thousand. ¡­ The auction was in full swing. More and more auction items, Spirit Pills, precious materials, treasures, scriptures, and rare artifacts¡­ dazzled their way onto the stage. Qiu Xinxin sisters also made a bid or two, acquiring two precious materials worth over ten thousand each. The auction soon reached its midpoint. ¡°Come on up.¡± Elder Qiao motioned with his hand, and ten maidens each holding a tray came up. On each tray, there lay a small piece of peculiar iron metal. ¡°Extraterrestrial meteors!¡± Voices rose simultaneously from the audience. ¡°Fifty pounds of meteorite iron. Divided into ten portions. Each auction of five pounds starting at twenty-five thousand, bid as you wish.¡± Elder Qiao said indifferently. He wasn¡¯t worried about selling the extraterrestrial meteorite iron. ¡°Thirty thousand!¡± ¡°Thirty-four thousand!¡± ¡°Thirty-six thousand!¡± ¡­ Before long, five pounds of meteorite iron were called for a high price of nearly thirty thousand. Ultimately. The first batch of five pounds was sold for a high price of thirty-nine thousand! The following nine batches of meteorite, the transaction prices were quite stable, all above thirty-five thousand. ¡°Who has such a big hand to get so much meteorite iron all at once.¡± ¡°Who else! It must be ¡®Yunyue Sect¡¯, this sect has always been close to the Hidden Lake Conference.¡± The audience was astounded. Such a move, if it were an individual¡¯s power, would be too shocking; but for a sect¡¯s power, it wasn¡¯t much. ¡°Yunyue Sect actually took this time to sell a batch of meteorite iron and make a fortune.¡± Chen Yu was somewhat speechless. After this batch of meteorite iron was sold, the following auction fell into a brief lull. Seeing this, Elder Qiao sent a sound transmission to the back and chuckled with a wave of his hand. ¡°Next up is a ¡®Qi Storage Pill¡¯, which I believe many of you will be interested in.¡± Elder Qiao was confident. Qi Storage Pill! A small commotion arose in the venue. The powerful individuals in the Mid-to-Late Stage of Organ Refining were visibly shaken. ¡°Qi Storage Pills, extremely rare, can lay a foundation for one to assault the Qi Transformation Realm. Those in the Mid-to-Late Stages of Organ Refining could also use it to advance their cultivation.¡± ¡°This pill starts at twenty thousand!¡± Elder Qiao waved his hand. Twenty thousand starting bid? The high price was staggering. Normally, a Qi Storage Pill would cost about this much. But the key was. In the current crisis environment, ordinary forces or those in the Organ Refining Stage, if they possessed this pill, would never sell it. ¡°Twenty-three thousand!¡± The first bidder added three thousand directly. That voice came from the royal box of Chu Country. ¡°Qi Storage Pill? Damn it! This must be Chen Yu¡¯s auction; otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be so lavish today.¡± The Seventh Prince was infuriated. According to his original plan, he had intended to lure Chen Yu away first, then make his move and obtain the Qi Storage Pill without much cost. But he never expected Chen Yu to auction off the Qi Storage Pill directly at the auction. This was ruthless! Other people would not sell a Qi Storage Pill, yet he could afford to let it go. ¡°Twenty-five thousand! ¡°Twenty-six thousand!¡± ¡­ ¡°Twenty-nine thousand!¡± ¡°Thirty thousand!¡± The bidding aggressively broke through the thirty-thousand mark. Chen Yu, of course, was all smiles; the higher the sale, the better. ¡°Did you¡­ really sell the Qi Storage Pill?¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er¡¯s mouth hung open, staring blankly at Chen Yu. ¡°Thirty-four thousand!¡± ¡°Thirty-five thousand!¡± The bidding continued until thirty-five thousand before it slowed down. But at this time. There were still forces like the royal family, Nangong Family, Duan Family, Water Moon Sect, and others still participating in the competition. Especially the royal family, who appeared desperate to win this pill. ¡°Thirty-six thousand!¡± From the royal family, a beautiful lady resolutely called out. ¡°Uncle¡­ is it worth bidding so high?¡± Huangfulin whispered softly. ¡°With the three sects and Bone Demon Palace at war, our Chu Country¡¯s royal family is caught in the middle, also at a moment of life and death; if we can cultivate one more Qi Transformation Realm expert, it means one more chance of survival.¡± The beautiful lady spoke seriously. Of course, other major family forces rooted in Chu Country had the same thinking. ¡°Forty thousand!¡± Eventually, the royal family called out a price that shocked the entire audience, and they won the Qi Storage Pill with it. Chapter 84 - 0084: Full of Harvest Chapter 84: Chapter 0084: Full of Harvest sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A Qi Storage Pill surprisingly fetched the high price of forty thousand, causing a peak moment at the auction. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you are quite fortunate this time. Normally, Qi Storage Pills wouldn¡¯t fetch such a price,¡± Mu Xueqing said with a hint of admiration. Due to the invasion of the Bone Demon Palace and the grand biannual auction, two factors pushed the price of this pill to a high level. Ordinarily, a Qi Storage Pill would be worth just over twenty thousand. ¡°Forty thousand Grade Essence Stones.¡± ... Chen Yu felt somewhat excited. Although selling this Qi Storage Pill was a last resort, the transaction price left him pleasantly surprised. Of course, the Hidden Lake Conference would still deduct a 5% auction fee, leaving Chen Yu with thirty-eight thousand. Adding on the thirteen thousand he had left, minus the cost of the Earth Spirit Ginseng, Chen Yu had nearly twenty-seven thousand Grade Essence Stones left. ¡­ ¡°Next up, a legendary fragment will be sold,¡± Elder Qiao said with a mysterious smile. As he finished speaking, a dignified lady unfolded a long, damaged fragment of a scroll on stage. The scroll depicted a series of complex, obscure blood-patterned lines, sketching an abstract, eerie image. ¡°Blood Moon Fragment!¡± It was uncertain who exclaimed softly. ¡°Yes! This is indeed a Blood Moon Fragment left behind by the Blood Moon Sect. Legend has it that the scroll records the hidden locations of the Blood Moon Sect¡¯s treasures and can uncover the truth behind the fall of the Blood Moon Sect,¡± Elder Qiao explained. ¡°Blood Moon Sect?¡± Chen Yu looked puzzled. He noticed that some of the Qi Transformation Realm elders had significant reactions. ¡°The Blood Moon Sect was once a heretical sect with followers all across the Kunyun Continent. At its peak, it nearly controlled the entire continent. Then for some unknown reasons, it was defeated by an alliance of sects across the continent. However, that happened two hundred years ago, and many historical truths have been obscured¡­¡± Qiu Xinxin spoke eloquently. ¡°You know more than the average person.¡± Chen Yu praised her, causing a slight, unnatural look on the face of the nearby Qiu Xinxin. ¡°This map may hide incredible secrets and also holds collectible value. Starting at twenty thousand Grade Essence Stones,¡± Elder Qiao smiled. Twenty thousand Grade Essence Stones¡­ for this torn map? Chen Yu and many other young attendants were shocked. But the subsequent bidding surprised everyone. ¡°Thirty thousand!¡± A figure, cloaked in black robes and wearing a hat, raised the bid by ten thousand. ¡°Thirty-five thousand!¡± Another slim elder in a hat coldly raised the bid. ¡°Forty thousand!¡± This time, it was an elder from the Yunyue Sect wearing a simple white robe. ¡°Elder Qiu!¡± Chen Yu was somewhat surprised. He then noticed that the grandfather of the Qiu sisters was also present, sitting in a VIP seat in another corner with two Hall Masters. This auction, the Yunyue Sect sent two elders. Besides Elder Qiu, there was also ¡®Fairy Xia Yu,¡¯ Grandmaster Xia, with Mu Xueqing by her side. However, Chen Yu couldn¡¯t understand why the Qiu sisters weren¡¯t together with their grandfather. ¡°Forty-five thousand!¡± ¡°Forty-eight thousand!¡± ¡°Fifty thousand!¡± The price of the Blood Moon Fragment soared, and the participants in the competition were mostly prosperous Qi Transformation Realm cultivators. ¡°Seventy thousand!¡± In the end, the Blood Moon Fragment was won by the mysterious person clad in tightly wrapped black robes. Chen Yu found it strange. Several of those bidding for the Blood Moon Fragment were hooded figures, including the elderly man who had previously sought to purchase Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Yinli Pearl.¡± ¡­ As the auction progressed into its latter stages, several marvelous artifacts appeared in sequence, including weapons and protective gear. ¡°Moonlight Sword! A lower-tier artifact, a top-grade in its class. Infused with a small amount of Moon Spirit Ore, it enhances the speed of channeling Inner Breath True Qi and increases its power by threefold under the moonlight.¡± ¡°The sword starts at twenty thousand!¡± Elder Qiao waved his hand. A lower-tier artifact, top-grade in its class? Chen Yu paused for a moment, only to see the sword¡¯s price soar up to thirty-five thousand, approaching the forty-thousand mark. ¡°Artifacts, even those of the same tier, also vary between ordinary and exceptional. Like your ¡®Xuan Heavy Sword¡¯, it¡¯s practically considered an exceptional artifact of its tier,¡± Qiu Xinxin said with a smile. Typical lower-tier artifacts range between twenty and thirty thousand. Exceptional pieces, like Chen Yu¡¯s ¡®Xuan Heavy Sword¡¯, could fetch over thirty-five thousand. ¡°Lower-tier protective artifact ¡®Purple Scale Treasure Armor¡¯, crafted using the scales of the ¡®Purple Scale Demon Python¡¯ as the primary material, mixed with several rare flexible metal ores to form a full-body soft armor!¡± Elder Qiao smiled faintly. Full-body soft armor? This armor immediately attracted many gazes. ¡°Full-body protective gear, especially lightweight soft armor, is worth more than double the typical attack artifact,¡± Qiu Yue¡¯er¡¯s eyes shone with stars. Given her status, she only wore a half-precious artifact, a half-body armor. ¡°Thirty-five thousand!¡± ¡°Thirty-eight thousand!¡± ¡°Forty thousand!¡± The price climbed to forty thousand and continued to rise. until the end. ¡°Fifty-three thousand!¡± A staggering high price secured the purchase of this full-body soft armor. Chen Yu was greatly surprised. He had seen protective artifacts in Yunyue Sect¡¯s secret vault of treasures, but they were only half-body armors, roughly equivalent in value to ordinary weapons. Yet this Purple Scale Treasure Armor, fundamentally a full set covering the trunk and limbs, could protect against almost any Postnatal Qi Transformation, making it nearly impossible to break through. ¡­ At one moment, a dark green arm guard on stage caught Chen Yu¡¯s attention. ¡°Green Crocodile King Arm Guard, crafted using the ¡®Green Crocodile King¡¯s¡¯ scale skin as the primary material. You should know this crocodile¡¯s strength is comparable to Postnatal Qi Transformation, and its scales are tough enough that ordinary Qi Transformation Realm might hardly break¡­¡± Elder Qiao chuckled. ¡°Only one of these arm guards?¡± Someone muttered below. ¡°Uh, this armguard was originally a pair, but one was lost. However, even as a single piece, the quality of this armguard is close to that of the finest of its kind. It can amplify your strength during close combat attacks, or be used for defense, which is quite remarkable.¡± Elder Qiao explained. After he finished speaking, he demonstrated by putting on the armguard. Once he infused it with True Qi, the armguard suddenly expanded slightly, resembling a small shield on the arm, displaying a layer of dark blue scales. ¡°It can amplify strength and also be used for defense.¡± Chen Yu was somewhat tempted. However, he had less than twenty-seven thousand lower-grade Primordial Stones left, and he wasn¡¯t certain he could win the bid. But next, Chen Yu realized he had been overthinking. Because there was only one of the armguards left, it was considered a defective item. Only as a pair would it be considered a complete treasure. Moreover, true enthusiasts of close-quarters combat were few and far between. ¡°Seventeen thousand!¡± ¡°Eighteen thousand!¡± As the price approached twenty thousand, it slowed down. ¡°Twenty-two thousand!¡± When Chen Yu called out this price, the room fell silent for a moment. ¡°Twenty-three thousand.¡± A burly man hesitated before adding a thousand. ¡°Twenty-five thousand!¡± Chen Yu steeled his heart and added two thousand more. This was almost all he had left. Fortunately, after reaching twenty-five thousand, the price was considered too high, and the others gave up. ¡°Got it.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face lit up with joy. At this auction, he had acquired a battered metal sphere, a hundred and twenty-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng, and the Green Scale Armguard. But now, he didn¡¯t have many Primordial Stones left. At the same time, the originally owned Qi Storage Pills, eighty-year-old Blood Ganoderma, and the Yinli Pearl had all been sold. Overall, Chen Yu was very satisfied. ¡°Next, we enter the finale of the auction!¡± Elder Qiao¡¯s voice rose. The grand finale! Everyone present was thrilled, even though the vast majority could not participate. Chen Yu was just there to watch the excitement. ¡°A mid-grade treasure, the ¡®Five Poison Whip¡¯, crafted from tendons of five different demon snakes and infused with five deadly poisons. When attacking, it can control the venom to infiltrate the enemy, the venom so potent that even those in the Qi Transformation Realm cannot fully resist it, and those below will drop dead instantly¡­¡± Elder Qiao introduced. Hearing this, the crowd gasped. This ¡°Five Poison Whip¡± was too domineering; typically, those at the Organ Refining Stage who got close would meet their demise, and even individuals in the Qi Transformation Realm could not fully resist. The quality of this whip was probably among the finest of mid-grade treasures. ¡°Starting bid, fifty thousand, raise freely,¡± Elder Qiao waved his hand. As his voice fell, several bids sprang up from the crowd, mainly from higher levels of the Qi Transformation Realm. ¡°Sixty thousand!¡± ¡°Seventy thousand!¡± ¡°Seventy-five thousand!¡± ¡­ ¡°Ninety-five thousand!¡± ¡°One hundred thousand!¡± The bidding for the whip fiercely broke one hundred thousand. Finally, the whip was auctioned for a high price of one hundred and twenty thousand by a prominent family. Moreover, this family happened to be the Chu Family that Chen Yu had encountered before. Inside the VIP loft of the Chu Family, ¡°Great-grandfather, why bid such a high price for such a malevolent artifact?¡± a refined young girl asked. This girl was Chu Wanyu. ¡°In the next year or two, our Chu Family¡¯s survival will be at stake, and we must make a significant sacrifice.¡± A silver-haired, youthful-looking old man sighed deeply. He looked at Chu Wanyu¡¯s face with affection and a trace of special emotion. ¡°If¡­ if I were to marry Yi Yunfei, could I help relieve some of the burden for the family?¡± Chu Wanyu¡¯s cheeks flushed, her voice soft as an ant. ¡°I know you and Yi Yunfei have feelings for each other. However, the situation in the sect realm isn¡¯t as simple as you think, especially with the Water Moon Sect¡¯s past as a demonic sect. Your father¡¯s judgments are seldom wrong, otherwise he wouldn¡¯t have betrothed you to that Chen Yu.¡± The old man of the Chu Family shook his head and sighed. Despite his certainty that these words would fall on deaf ears, ¡­ ¡°The final item of the auction, a Fire Essence Stone. Although its quality is slightly inferior, it still contains the essence of fire, potentially capable of cultivating ¡®Spirit Flame True Fire¡¯. Fire Essence Stone! As soon as the item was presented, most people didn¡¯t react. However, those powerful beings in the Qi Transformation Realm, especially the Qi Transformation Innate experts, all had their eyes light up. ¡°Fire Essence Stone! The legendary treasure that can cultivate True Fire Spirit Flame.¡± Several in the Qi Transformation Realm exclaimed in surprise. ¡°Starting bid, one hundred thousand!¡± The crowd was stunned. Just the starting bid was already a hundred thousand. ¡°This is even just a slightly inferior quality Fire Essence Stone.¡± Chen Yu was astounded. ¡°Only those above the Qi Transformation Realm can truly appreciate its value, even though this is just an inferior Fire Essence Stone.¡± Qiu Xinxin seemed to know something. ¡°One hundred and fifty thousand!¡± ¡°One hundred and sixty thousand!¡± ¡­ ¡°One hundred and eighty thousand!¡± ¡°Two hundred thousand!¡± The price broke through the two hundred thousand mark and still hadn¡¯t stopped. In this, Chen Yu saw Yunyue Sect¡¯s Elder Qiu and Fairy Xia Yu also joining the competition. ¡°Elder Qiu, why not advance me some of the Primordial Stones from the meteorite auction? I¡¯ll pay the Sect back once we return.¡± Fairy Xia Yu, dignified and pretty, showed a hint of urgency. ¡°Alright. But even with this Fire Essence Stone, cultivating the True Fire Spirit Flame isn¡¯t guaranteed.¡± Elder Qiu smiled helplessly. ¡°Three hundred thousand!¡± Eventually, the Fire Essence Stone was secured by the two elders from the Yunyue Sect for a dominant price of three hundred thousand. Chapter 85 - 0085 Beishan Spirit Garden Chapter 85: Chapter 0085 Beishan Spirit Garden Two days later. Chen Yu and a group of disciples safely returned to the Yunyue Sect. This trip to the Hidden Lake Conference saw most disciples come away with something; even those without the means to bid at the auction had a chance to trade for what they needed after staying a day on Hidden Lake Island. Chen Yu could be said to have returned with a full load. After returning to the sect. Chen Yu felt a tense and vigilant atmosphere throughout the entire sect; even in broad daylight, patrollers were visible everywhere. ... Swoosh! Swoosh! Elder Qiu and Fairy Xia Yu seemed to have received some message, and took to the skies on flying beasts, heading straight for the sect¡¯s core area. ¡°Chen Yu, let¡¯s see how long you can remain smug¡­¡± The Seventh Prince, Huangfulin, watched Chen Yu leaving with a trace of mockery and pity in his eyes. At the Inner Sect residential area. Chen Yu returned to his courtyard residence and organized the gains from his journey. A lower-tier treasure, a single Green Scale Arm Guard. Three Earth Spirit Ginsengs, including two of an eighty-year variety and one of a hundred and twenty-year variety. An old metal sphere, hard in material and dull in luster, its purpose unknown. Moreover. Before and after the auction, Chen Yu bought some commonly used elixir materials and other items, including Replenishing Qi Pills, healing pills, and more. After all. In just seven or eight days, Chen Yu was to leave for the Beishan Spirit Garden to take up guard duties, and everything must be well prepared. ¡­ Three days later. Chen Yu arrived at the Sect Affairs Hall. ¡°Your luck isn¡¯t bad. Including three Fierce Snake King Gallbladders, you¡¯ve gathered all the materials.¡± The grey-robed steward handed over a bundle of materials. Among them, in a medicinal gourd, three Fierce Snake King¡¯s Galls were preserved. ¡°It¡¯s all here.¡± Chen Yu confirmed, showing a hint of joy on his face. This third ¡°Snake Gallbladder Spirit Ginseng¡± recipe was extraordinarily valuable for an average Inner Sect Disciple. It had taken him a great deal of effort and a stroke of fortune to gather everything. Back at his residence. Following the method outlined in the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± Chen Yu quickly concocted three bottles of Body Refining elixir. Three small bottles containing a greenish liquid sat in front of him. Unlike the first two formulas. The third formula yielded a Body Refining elixir for internal consumption rather than external application! The cultivation of the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± progressed inward from copper skin and copper tendons, to copper bones, step by step. This was why. The first two formulas were of no help to Chen Yu¡¯s breakthrough to Copper Bone. ¡°Three bottles of Body Refining elixir, to be taken in separate doses. Once daily, a bottle lasting three days.¡± Chen Yu silently calculated. The three bottles would last him ten days, right up until after Beishan Spirit Garden. Among them, one bottle, made with the hundred and twenty-year Earth Spirit Ginseng, was of the highest quality. ¡°From low to high.¡± Chen Yu opened the bottle of the eighty-year Body Refining elixir and drank one-third of it. In an instant. A mingling sensation of piercing pain and warmth spread throughout Chen Yu¡¯s body, the medicinal effect continuous as if ice and fire were intertwined within. Swish! While running the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± he waved his hand, and the three small bottles disappeared from in front of him, tucked away into the Light Silver Crystal Space. Since obtaining this mysterious space, Chen Yu kept some valuable items, such as the Body Refining Elixir, inside it. The Light Silver Crystal Space, felt very stable and reassuring to Chen Yu, like a personal pouch extending from his own flesh and blood. In the blink of an eye. Four or five days had passed. Chen Yu spent these days in rigorous cultivation. He was about to finish the two bottles of eighty-year Body Refining elixir. At this time. Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± had reached the very limit of the copper tendon stage and was on the verge of touching the copper bone stage. That very afternoon. Chen Yu received an order to gather in a side hall of the Sect Affairs Hall. Inside the hall, a group of people had already assembled, including elder members and young promising disciples, both Organ Refining and Meridian Passage, about a dozen or so in total. Unexpectedly. Chen Yu saw the stunningly beautiful Qiu Xinxin and Duan Xiaolong among the crowd! Qiu Xinxin showed a moment of surprise and hesitation upon seeing Chen Yu, then quickly smiled warmly. Duan Xiaolong stood in a corner, occasionally giving Qiu Xinxin a silent glance. After joining the Inner Sect. Having heard various rumors, Chen Yu became aware of some gossip, such as Duan Xiaolong, once the top Outer Sect candidate, having long harbored deep feelings for Qiu Xinxin. ¡°Senior Sister Qiu, it seems like you too have run out of luck and been assigned to a guard mission.¡± Chen Yu inquired further. ¡°No, I chose this mission voluntarily.¡± Qiu Xinxin¡¯s answer surprised Chen Yu. New and inexperienced disciples like him normally avoided such dangerous assignments at all costs. ¡°Such rear-guard missions are not dangerous, less than a thousand miles from Yunyue Sect, a thousand or two miles from the battlefield. Of course, I chose this mission for the rewards. In addition to five thousand contribution points, one can also select a fifty-year medicinal herb.¡± Qiu Xinxin explained. Five thousand contribution points, fifty-year old precious medicinal herbs? Chen Yu remembered that the mission details he received only offered three thousand contribution points and a thirty-year old common medicinal herb. After inquiring further, Chen Yu realized. Everyone here taking the mission had different cultivation levels, ages, and statuses. Once they arrived at the Beishan Spirit Garden, the specific tasks of each person would also differ in difficulty and risk. ¡°The people are all here.¡± A tall and burly middle-aged man in leather armor entered. This man exuded a powerful, substantial presence, bringing with him an intangible sense of deterrence. ¡°Master Lin!¡± All the members present greeted the person with salutes. In the Yunyue Sect, a Hall Master generally was at least at the Postnatal Qi Transformation Stage, and most likely even an elite within that stage. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Today you will set off to the ¡®Beishan Spirit Garden¡¯ for a two-month guard duty task. The front line battle is currently unfavorable, and as the news states, many disciples and minions of the Bone Demon Palace have infiltrated the secular world and our rear areas. You must be extra careful!¡± Master Lin admonished. Then, Master Lin¡¯s gaze swept over everyone present, each person matched their Token with his. Chen Yu noticed Master Lin¡¯s gaze lingered on him for a moment longer than on others. There was a hint of an almost indiscernible smile on the corner of his mouth. After confirming the personnel, A group of more than ten people, led by a Peak of Refining Law Enforcer, left the Yunyue Sect. Two days later, Several towering cliffs came into the view of the group. These cliffs formed a unique arrangement, with rivers flowing past on both sides. The Beishan Spirit Garden was situated in the flat land embraced by the cliffs. ¡°This place naturally forms an Array that gathers more Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi and also preserves the medicinal properties of spiritual materials¡­¡± The leader, the Peak of Refining Law Enforcer, introduced with a light smile. The Beishan Spirit Garden, built within the natural Array shaped by the cliffs, had been a key cultivation resource ground for the Yunyue Sect for the last few decades. In the garden, various ancient medicinal trees and exotic herbs could be seen. A burst of fragrant aroma hit everyone¡¯s faces, and the contained spiritual medicine essence revitalized everyone¡¯s spirits. ¡°The shift change time has come; now let¡¯s distribute the tasks.¡± An elder woman with silver hair and wrinkles glanced over everyone with a faint gaze, proceeding with the inspection. The Beishan Spirit Garden always had Postnatal Qi Transformation Experts standing guard year-round, and this silver-haired elder woman was one of them. Then, The group of more than ten people were given their respective tasks by the elder woman. Some were responsible for patrolling and guarding within the Spirit Garden, some for patrolling the perimeter and on alert, and even some were assigned to stand guard and perform menial tasks. Qiu Xinxin, due to her understanding of pharmacology, chose to take care of the internal guarding duties when receiving her task. Duan Xiaolong also proactively took up a task, responsible for patrolling within the Spirit Garden. Chen Yu, only being at the Meridian Passage Stage, was arranged to serve as a covert sentinel in the Spirit Garden every night. ¡°A covert sentinel?¡± Chen Yu was taken aback. It seemed his low cultivation had relegated him to a position just above those assigned to stand guard and perform chores. He reflected on the situation. This task was very easy. As a covert sentinel, it only took half of the night. With this arrangement, He would have plenty of time to cultivate during the day. Of course, if there were any ¡°invasive¡± dangers, being a covert sentinel could be very risky. ¡°This is a secret technique for concealing one¡¯s Qi. As a covert sentinel, you need to learn how to hide your own Qi.¡± The elder woman tossed Chen Yu a small booklet. Another person assigned as a covert sentinel received the same booklet. ¡°The Concealing Qi Technique?¡± Chen Yu saw the title of the booklet ¨C it was a mid-level martial arts manual. For Inner Sect Disciples, a mid-level martial art wasn¡¯t that remarkable. Moreover, this ¡°Concealing Qi Technique¡± seemed like the typical stuff available; it was just a skill and didn¡¯t compare to a complete mid-level martial arts manual that included a main mental method and combat techniques. Just like that, Chen Yu¡¯s two-month duty as a covert sentinel began. Afterward, Each night, Chen Yu sat cross-legged in an inconspicuous corner of the Spirit Garden, hiding his presence. He lay hidden in the shadows, his gaze occasionally sweeping the surroundings. At the same time, Chen Yu also devoted himself to practicing the ¡°Concealing Qi Technique.¡± Unfortunately, his talent in Body Techniques didn¡¯t give him any advantage here, and his progress was mediocre. Nevertheless, While practicing the ¡°Concealing Qi Technique,¡± Chen Yu felt his inner power, even the warmth of his body and scent, all gradually receding. With his Qi subdued in such a state, Chen Yu was even less likely to be detected. On the first day or two of sentinel duty, Chen Yu found it quite novel. But afterwards, he felt endless loneliness and tedium every deep night. He could only silently circulate the ¡°Concealing Qi Technique¡± to pass the time. To his delight, On the fourth day of guarding the Spirit Garden, Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± finally broke through to Copper Bone Formation! Inside a simple hut in the Spirit Garden, Creak! Crack! Chen Yu stretched his limbs, and a cracking sound akin to frying beans came from his bones. Buzz! A solid and thick layer of metallic copper pattern manifested on the surface of his body; his muscles and limbs didn¡¯t bulge as before but instead became more compact and presented a ruggedness and solid feel of copper and iron. Chen Yu¡¯s whole figure appeared leaner and more composed. Yet, with a slight exertion of his strength, a domineering, unparalleled force would explode from his flesh and bones. ¡°My muscles are firmer, and my bones have been strengthened. I have outer to inner defense.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face lit up with joy. Previously, when practicing the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± at the copper skin and copper muscle stages, his strength was confined to the surface. But after reaching Copper Bone Formation, he was strengthened inside out. Copper Statue Technique! With a flex of his arm, his bones rattled, revealing a brawny Copper Bone Arm with dark metallic patterns, solid and weighty. Chen Yu estimated that without using internal power, a casual punch could make an ordinary Organ Refining practitioner cough blood. In terms of defense, that¡¯s where the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± excelled even more. Now, the attacks from the early to mid-stages of the Organ Refining Phase could barely harm him. ¡°Bone Shrinking!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s skeletal structure contracted, and his figure abruptly shrank more than two inches. In an instant, Chen Yu¡¯s physique slimmed down significantly. The legendary Bone Shrinking Skill, mentioned in secular tales, could now be easily performed after ascending to the ¡°Copper Bone¡± level. Chapter 86 - 0086: Snake Ghost Shadow Chapter 86: Chapter 0086: Snake Ghost Shadow After advancing to the Copper Bone level with the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart settled down a lot. Copper Bone Formation meant that his foundational strength, without relying on any external force or martial arts skills, was firmly rooted in the Late Stage of Organ Refining. Moreover, The fierce body that Chen Yu got from the mysterious cardiac reconstruction was originally comparable to ferocious beasts; his Copper Bone Formation was on par with other people¡¯s Copper Bone Small Success or even higher. However, at this time, The three bottles of Body Refining elixirs that Chen Yu had spent a great deal to compound were now all consumed. ... Practice had proven that the key to breaking through to Copper Bone was still that batch of Body Refining elixir aged one hundred and twenty years, its effects nearly twice as strong as the previous two bottles! ¡­ In the following days, Chen Yu led a peaceful yet monotonous life. At night, he served as a hidden sentry, silently practicing the ¡°Concealing Qi Technique.¡± During the day, he cultivated his techniques and martial skills. In the blink of an eye, More than a month had passed, and the days guarding the Spirit Garden were much more peaceful than he had imagined. But for some reason, This abnormal calmness gave Chen Yu a slight sense of unease. He always had the feeling that this ¡°Spirit Garden Guardian¡± assignment had been orchestrated by someone. But, Based on the current situation of the mission, as long as the Bone Demon Palace did not invade this place, there seemed to be no threat to Chen Yu. Chen Yu didn¡¯t think any further. Aside from his life as a ¡°hidden sentry,¡± he spent all day diligently cultivating his techniques and martial arts. In just over forty days, Chen Yu made rapid progress. With the added talent in body technique, his ¡°Cloud Evil Fist Technique¡± became more profound, and the Evil Qi in his Cloud Evil inner breath became more intense. After his last consumption of the Clearing Qi Pill, the inner breath was as pure as desired. It gave him the feeling that the Cloud Evil Fist Technique was approaching its peak. The greatest difference, Chen Yu now could produce ¡°Fist Force Condensing Evil¡± without having to enter an explosive state; just a slight charge in his heart was sufficient. In the realm of swordsmanship, The ¡°Iron Gang Sword¡± progressed even faster; after all, its level was below that of the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist,¡± and it wasn¡¯t subject to restrictions like cultivation level or killing conditions. In a secluded cave, Sword energy solidified! Chen Yu shook the heavy sword in his hand, and a ¡°buzzing¡± silvery iron wall of sword energy danced before him, dense and airtight, with an impenetrable and substantial feeling. At a glance, it was like a heavy overlapping wall of iron waves. Near that wall of sword energy, the air seemed to thicken, as if draining the surrounding space of air. Any sand or stone that neared it was crushed to dust. ¡°Sword energy forms a wall! It can form a sizeable defensive layer of energy.¡± Chen Yu smiled with satisfaction. The ability to create a wall of sword energy meant that his ¡°Iron Gang Sword¡± had reached the peak of its potential! This was the successful result of over forty days of strenuous cultivation by Chen Yu. The integration of the mysterious heart provided not just a talent for body technique, but also astonishing stamina and recovery ability. Therefore, Not only was Chen Yu advancing quickly, but he could also cultivate for twice as long as the average person. Especially with techniques like heavy swordsmanship, which were immensely draining to perform. Even someone at the Late Stage of Organ Refining would find it taxing to practice for an hour. Besides the Sword Energy Wall, Chen Yu also mastered another sweeping sword skill¡ª¡±Sword Energy Torrent.¡± Once unleashed, Sword Energy Torrent would turn the sword energy into a raging storm of blades, engulfing a region two zhang around. This skill was even more powerful and more formidable than when he had achieved Great Success. This technique was one that Chen Yu created after his ¡°Iron Gang Sword¡± reached its peak and he comprehended the true essence of swordsmanship. For any martial technique, including fist or sword techniques, once the peak is reached, one can understand the true essence of martial arts. The true essence understood by each person varies slightly. Once the true essence is grasped, one can break free from the constraints of the original martial techniques, with moves coming naturally and unrestricted. That night, Chen Yu, as usual, completed his cultivation of techniques and martial arts and then began his duty as a ¡°hidden sentry.¡± His post for today was atop a large tree. In the tree, dense branches and foliage completely obscured Chen Yu¡¯s figure. He skillfully circulated the ¡°Concealing Qi Technique,¡± contracting all his breath and body heat as if he were an inert piece of deadwood. With the cover of darkness, it would be quite difficult for anyone to notice him, even if they came within a zhang. Chen Yu¡¯s vision swept over the area within a mile radius. At that moment, Duan Xiaolong and a Meridian Passage Stage disciple passed by on their patrol nearby. Chen Yu exchanged a subtle glance with Duan Xiaolong, signaling that there were no abnormalities to report. But today, A hint of anxiety appeared on Duan Xiaolong¡¯s face, occasionally looking around. Chen Yu thought about it and understood the reason. A person like Duan Xiaolong, with a will and temperament far beyond ordinary people, was always composed and undisturbed by external factors. The only reason for his emotional fluctuation was Qiu Xinxin! Duan Xiaolong had always been deeply in love with Qiu Xinxin, apart from Martial Arts, she was the single emotional investment in his heart. As per the routine of the past few days, Qiu Xinxin¡¯s task involved a general inventory of the precious Spiritual Medicines in the Spirit Garden, twice daily¡ªmorning and evening. And this evening, Qiu Xinxin did not show up. ¡°It¡¯s almost half an hour later than usual, and she still hasn¡¯t appeared¡­¡± Duan Xiaolong¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly, revealing a trace of concern. He knew Qiu Xinxin well; she was extremely hardworking and demanding in her daily routine and cultivation, and very responsible with her tasks. Now that she has not appeared, there were only two possibilities. One, Qiu Xinxin was delayed by important matters. Two, something unexpected might have happened to Qiu Xinxin! ¡°Junior Brother Chen, have you seen Junior Sister Qiu tonight?¡± Duan Xiaolong asked through a voice transmission. ¡°No,¡± Chen Yu replied softly. As a hidden sentry in the shadows, he had a wide field of vision and was sure that Qiu Xinxin hadn¡¯t come by today. Chen Yu also felt that her absence was somewhat abnormal. After watching Duan Xiaolong leave, Chen Yu scanned the mile radius once more, sensing that something was amiss. ¡°Something¡¯s not right! Two people are missing!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart chilled. As a hidden sentry, it was his responsibility not only to watch for the enemy and abnormalities but also to occasionally count the number of people on his own side. Chen Yu remembered. Within a two-hour radius of this area, there were six sect members patrolling, including Duan Xiaolong. Six patrolling members, divided into three groups; each group consisted of one Organ Refining and one Meridian Passage. And generally, the two members of each group wouldn¡¯t separate. And now. Chen Yu discovered that among the original three groups patrolling, one group was missing¡ªthat is, two people. He took a deep breath and scanned the area again to confirm. Indeed, there was one less group! The simultaneous disappearance of two people was not something an ordinary person could manage. Because the two members of each group, supporting each other, usually didn¡¯t separate. There was an enemy presence! Just as Chen Yu was about to call out, he suddenly felt a chill attacking him. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hiss! A cold wind with a chill came from the bottom of the tree trunk. A dark-spotted poison snake, about three feet long and hissing, was seen climbing along the tree trunk to the foot of Chen Yu. Swoosh! The dark-spotted poison snake opened its venomous fangs, carrying a dangerous breath, and bit towards Chen Yu¡¯s leg. That scene, so startling that Chen Yu felt a chill up his spine, inescapable! The dark-spotted poison snake was completely silent, perhaps lurking here while he was conversing with Duan Xiaolong. Ding-chi! The dark-spotted poison snake bit into Chen Yu¡¯s leg, spitting out a grey-green toxic liquid with an extremely powerful corrosive force. ¡°This is a poison snake spirit pet comparable to the Organ Refining Stage¡­¡± Chen Yu grunted, feeling a sensation of burning pain and numbness spreading from his leg. At a critical moment. He had already activated the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± turning his legs into copper and iron, nearly getting pierced by the snake¡¯s bite. Had he been at the mere Copper Muscle level, his skin would have been broken and the venom would have invaded him. Even more terrifying was. Although the snake failed to penetrate his defense, it spewed a glob of grey-green venom, carrying lethal poison for corrosion. Ssss~ The venom not only caused Chen Yu¡¯s leg to feel numb but the scent it emitted gave him a slight dizziness. Thump! Thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart violently pounded, driving away that bit of dizziness, and the numbness in his leg faded. He was certain. If it had been an average Mid-stage or Late Stage Organ Refining practitioner faced with this snake¡¯s sneak attack, they might have been poisoned to death by now. Whoosh! The dark-spotted poison snake, three feet in length, leaped upwards, coiling around Chen Yu¡¯s legs, with its venomous fangs and tongue, lunging straight for Chen Yu¡¯s throat. ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu was furious, operating the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± at the Copper Bone level. Crunch Crunch! Bones throughout his body crackled, a layer of metallic dark copper luminescence formed on the surface of his body, his physique suddenly expanded, and he erupted with an overwhelmingly powerful force. Pop! Splurt¡ª In an instant, an enormous force tore the dark-spotted poison snake in two, splattering flesh and blood. ¡°You youngster! You actually killed my ¡®Snake Child¡¯¡­¡± A dozen yards away, beside a rock on the mountain, an old man in a grey robe holding a snake staff emerged, his face showing a mixture of resentment and shock. Hiss! Hiss! Two dark-spotted poison snakes, identical to the one before, were crawling on the old man¡¯s staff. Moreover. Within dozens of yards around him, several dozen more poison snakes appeared, each with strength at least at the Peak of Meridian Passage. These snakes, hissing and with their cold serpentine eyes, stared at Chen Yu up in the tree. ¡°What demon from where! Someone¡ª¡± Chen Yu shouted loudly, his powerful voice spreading within a two-hour radius. However. After a quick glance, he startled and noticed that among the original three patrols, only Duan Xiaolong¡¯s group remained. ¡°Bad news! That¡¯s ¡®Snake Ghost Shadow¡¯¡ªthe ¡®Snake¡¯ from the combination.¡± Upon seeing the snake-controlling old man beside the mountain rock, Duan Xiaolong¡¯s expression changed, and he hurriedly warned, ¡°Junior Brother Chen, be careful, and¡ª¡± He recognized the origin of this person. Snake Ghost Shadow was a terrifying combination from a secret assassin organization in Chu Country. Snake was just one part of that combination. Before Duan Xiaolong could finish, a sudden change occurred. Whiz! A ghostly afterimage flew out from the bushes behind and toward Chen Yu. In a split second. A short sword, silent and snake-like, seemed to pierce out of the night and towards Chen Yu. Chen Yu¡¯s muscles tensed, feeling a sense of crisis far greater than the previous snake attack. The blade of the short sword, dull and non-reflective, merged with the night, reaching Chen Yu. Too fast! Chen Yu couldn¡¯t dodge in time. ¡°Jie¡­¡± A ghastly figure in black, shriveled and ghost-like, entered Chen Yu¡¯s field of vision. The energy fluctuations emerging from the dull short sword were clearly in the Late Stage of Organ Refining! The sword seemed to be a treasure weapon specialized for assassination. Even with Chen Yu¡¯s Copper Bone Formation, he feared he couldn¡¯t completely withstand it, and the ¡°Xuan Heavy Sword¡± on his back was out of reach. ¡°Get lost!¡± Chen Yu ran the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± raising his arm to withstand the blow. Seeking death? A sneer of mockery and cruelty appeared on the ghost in black¡¯s face. Ding! Sizzle~ The sword struck Chen Yu¡¯s arm, sparks flew, and a tremendous recoil force nearly knocked the short sword out of the attacker¡¯s hand. What! The ghost in black was astonished and colored with shock, as not even a Postnatal Qi Transformation practitioner could withstand the sword with their flesh. ¡°Green Scale Arm Guard!¡± On Chen Yu¡¯s left arm, a dark green arm guard buzzed to life, showing scales like those of a crocodile, expanding slightly, becoming like a small shield, with scales shining brilliantly. Chapter 87 - 0087: Seizure Chapter 87: Chapter 0087: Seizure From Duan Xiaolong¡¯s alarmed shout to Chen Yu blocking the lethal strike from Ghost Shadow with the ¡°Green Scale Armguard,¡± barely a moment had passed. At the sudden appearance of the sword, Duan Xiaolong¡¯s heart clenched tight. The Duan Family, a prominent family in Chu Country, had some understanding of various forces, including evil spirits and demon gods. The current ¡°Snake Ghost Shadow¡± was among the top assassin groups in Chu Country. Snake Ghost Shadow consisted of two assassins, Snake and Ghost Shadow. ... ¡°Snake¡± specialized in controlling snakes, and the ¡°snake offspring¡± he manipulated were a venomous breed adept at lurking. Fed on potent toxins from birth and trained for years, sometimes even over a decade, their ambushes were nearly impossible to defend against. Even with Chen Yu¡¯s senses, he hadn¡¯t detected the presence of the snake until the moment it struck. Thanks to the formidable Copper Statue Technique, Chen Yu fended off Snake¡¯s attack and ferociously killed a poison snake of Organ Refining Stage caliber. This had already shocked Duan Xiaolong. Because with ¡°Snake Ghost Shadow¡¯s¡± assassination attempts, more than ninety percent succeeded with just the use of their poison snakes. Even if one could evade the snake¡¯s bite, the odor of the venom would cause dizziness¡ªsomething most at the Organ Refining Stage could hardly resist. However, Chen Yu had not only blocked the poison snake but also the more formidable ¡°Ghost Shadow.¡± Ghost Shadow¡¯s cultivation had reached the Late Stage of Organ Refining. His movement technique was so fast and unpredictable he was nicknamed after a ghostly shadow. His sword was a custom-forged treasure sword, perfect for assassination, containing powerful poison refined over the years with the venom from Snake¡¯s snakes. That sword strike was meant to be an immediate kill upon touching blood! Yet, That strike had failed to penetrate Chen Yu¡¯s defense, not even scratching the skin. Ting¡ª The treasure sword sparked against the ¡°Green Scale Armguard,¡± its scales dimmed momentarily. The remaining force was naturally insufficient to penetrate Chen Yu¡¯s Copper Statue Technique. ¡°How is this possible¡­¡± Ghost Shadow¡¯s withered face showed a flash of shock. In his years of assassination, he had never encountered such tough defenses. Cloud Evil Fist! Chen Yu let out a cry, his heart pounding heavily as he punched with gathered force. He did not draw his Xuan Heavy Sword from his back; it would take time and wasn¡¯t suited for close combat. Whoosh¡ª That punch, a Killing Aura Fist Shadow the size of a water bucket, took on the vague form of a python, exploding with a booming roar that shuddered blood and soul. It was the manifestation of a fist¡¯s killing intent! Now, Chen Yu¡¯s inner breath martial arts were on a higher level, his heart could gather force and unleash a punch with killing intent concentrated within. At such a close distance, even if Ghost Shadow was proficient at evading, he had no room to dodge. No way! Struggling to mobilize his inner breath, a faint black pattern emerged on the Half Treasure Armor he wore, blocking the punch. He had thought: Chen Yu was just at the Meridian Passage Stage, and even if he was taken for an Early Stage of Refining Internal Organs, resisting with the Half Treasure Armor should not result in severe or fatal injuries. Boom¡ª When the punch connected, and the aura of evil Qi inside burst, Ghost Shadow realized his mistake. A tyrannical and chilling evil force surged into his body. Crack¡ª What was more terrifying was the sheer brute force that, even through the Half Treasure Armor, directly broke several of his ribs. Ugh¡ª Ghost Shadow spat out blood, his body curling and his complexion turning pale. That strike seemed to come from a Fierce Beast King close to the Qi Transformation Realm. Without the protective layer of the Half Treasure Armor, he would have likely been burst with a single punch. Bear in mind, Chen Yu¡¯s recent punch had gathered force in his heart. The power from the initial formation of Copper Bone and Cloud Evil Fist were both insidiously enhanced. Thud¡ª Ghost Shadow fell under a tree, heavily injured, with several ribs broken and internal bleeding. ¡°Ghost Shadow¡­¡± Snake from the other side uttered an astonished gasp. This scene had caught him entirely off guard. Beforehand, When the two learned that their target was only at the Meridian Passage Stage, they scoffed at taking action. Only the exceptionally generous reward offered by the employer barely convinced them to accept. Sword Form Solidifies into Gang! A fleeting shadow dashed by, Chen Yu at his peak using Cloud Stepping closely followed, leaping to the base of the tree to close in on Ghost Shadow, swinging his heavy sword. Swoosh¡ª The heavy sword dragged a crescent of sword energy along with a violent barrage of heavy sword shadows, covering a range of one to two zhang beneath. ¡°This is bad¡ª¡± Ghost Shadow, still in the air with unsettled blood and injuries, miscalculated again, not expecting his opponent to have equally exceptional movement techniques. Chen Yu descending from above, with timing and terrain in his favor, launched an attack over a range outlined by the treasure heavy sword, leaving Ghost Shadow no chance to evade. Leave! In surprise and anger, Ghost Shadow managed to block with his short sword. Clang¡ª The Xuan Heavy Sword, with its terrifying burden and great force, sent Ghost Shadow flying, along with his sword, disarming him. The short sword could not match the heavy sword, especially not with the immense disparity in strength. Moreover, Chen Yu¡¯s punch had severely wounded Ghost Shadow, who had yet to drift to the ground or catch his breath. Forced to resist in a hurry, Ghost Shadow couldn¡¯t even muster up sixty percent of his peak power. Guh¡ª Ghost Shadow¡¯s body trembled violently as he spat out blood, a deep bone-deep gash appearing on his arm, causing his entire left shoulder and arm to go numb. In an instant, he suffered a near fatal wound, his arm almost crippled. Whoosh¡ª Chen Yu¡¯s figure flashed, rapidly closing in, stepping onto the fallen treasure poison sword. It seemed, That losing the sword would be like a venomous snake stranded without its fangs. ¡°No¡ªmy sword!¡± Ghost Shadow roared in horror and anger. However, faced with Chen Yu¡¯s subsequent oppressive strikes with the heavy sword, and the rebound of his internal injuries, he simply couldn¡¯t resist. ¡°Retreat now, or we won¡¯t make it out.¡± On the other side, Snake, the gray-robed elder, called out lowly, his voice filled with resignation. As a top assassin, if the first strike failed, they retreated a thousand miles. Moreover, the assassination attempt by the two would alert the powerful members of the sect in the Beishan Spirit Garden. Swoosh! The shadowy figures, dressed in black, left a few overlapping afterimages in place and dodged Chen Yu¡¯s heavy sword pursuit. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± The two turned into ghostly shadows, fleeing toward the deep mountains near the Beishan Spirit Garden. Zing! Zing! At that moment, Duan Xiaolong and Chen Yu joined forces. After chasing a few dozen yards, they were intercepted by suddenly emerging dozens of poisonous snakes. Puchi puchi! They took action, decimating over a dozen Meridian Passage Stage poisonous snakes. But by that time, the figures of ¡°Snake Ghost Shadow¡± were already blurred into the night, becoming indistinct. ¡°Forget the chase; see how the others are.¡± Duan Xiaolong called out in a low voice. It was already a stroke of luck for someone at the Organ Refining Stage to survive an assassination attempt by the ¡°Snake Ghost Shadow.¡± Over the past few years. There had been almost no failures in the assassinations by ¡°Snake Ghost Shadow¡±. Several at the Peak of Refining had died at their hands. This pair, at one time, claimed that no one below the Qi Transformation Realm was unkillable. ¡°This sword can count as compensation for my emotional distress¡­¡± Chen Yu examined a short dark gray sword, about a foot long, with a smile on his face. Duan Xiaolong cast an envious gaze upon the sword. ¡°This ¡®Ghost Shadow¡¯s¡¯ sword is called the ¡®Dark Snake Sword.¡¯ It¡¯s forged with the poisonous fangs of the Poison Snake King and combined with thousand-year-old ironwood and other precious materials. The sword has been tempered with the venom of ¡®Snake¡¯ year-round, and it¡¯s widely regarded as a lethally poisonous sword that seals the throat upon blood contact, certainly one of the best among lower-grade artifacts.¡± That powerful? Chen Yu was taken aback, safely stowing away the Dark Snake poisonous sword. ¡°Ghost Shadow must feel more pain losing this sword than if he¡¯d lost an arm.¡± Duan Xiaolong couldn¡¯t help but sigh. The two conducted a brief search nearby. They discovered that the other two patrol groups had also been poisoned by snakes and were in a comatose and dying state. Duan Xiaolong immediately fed them Detoxification Pills. ¡°The poison affecting them is just ordinary snake venom, not very deep. It seems ¡®Snake Ghost Shadow¡¯ had reservations, not wanting to offend the sect too much. They aimed specifically at you.¡± Duan Xiaolong concluded. ¡°Aimed at me?¡± Chen Yu thought about the harrowing near-death experience of the assassination. If it had been a typical person at the Organ Refining Stage, they wouldn¡¯t have had any chance to fight back and would have been easily killed. ¡°Have you offended anyone?¡± Duan Xiaolong gave Chen Yu a glance and paused: ¡°I suspect the person who wanted you assassinated is in collusion with members of our sect, or it might even be a member of our own sect. Otherwise, they couldn¡¯t be so familiar with the geography inside the Spirit Garden and be able to easily target patrols and sentries.¡± Chen Yu nodded, finding it plausible. There were many suspicions. The Beishan Spirit Garden was one of Yunyue Sect¡¯s important locations, its geological layout unfamiliar to outsiders. Furthermore, To mobilize ¡°Snake Ghost Shadow,¡± it must be the work of a major power, not just any ordinary individual. Someone like Wang Lingyun didn¡¯t have such influence. ¡°The Seventh Prince¡­ or Kun Ling?¡± Chen Yu momentarily recalled these two names in his mind. The likelihood of Kun Ling was smaller. This person had a sense of pride, and his conflict with Chen Yu wasn¡¯t that significant, only displeased because Chen Yu had refused to trade the ¡°Ice Heart Tears.¡± Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! At that moment, some Yunyue Sect members rushed to the scene of the incident. ¡°What happened?¡± A patrol captain at the Peak of Refining asked aloud. When they learned of the attack by Snake Ghost Shadow and the failed assassination of Chen Yu, they were all taken aback. ¡­ Swoosh! Swoosh! Two figures, under the cover of night, left the outer periphery of the Beishan Spirit Garden. One of the ghostly shadows said bitterly and coldly, ¡°My ¡®Dark Snake Sword¡¯¡­ I must get it back.¡± Losing that treasure of a poisonous sword, his strength had diminished by thirty to forty percent. Just then, Hoo~ Ahead in the night, a thin layer of dark fog emerged, blending with the dark, masking the churning dust behind it. ¡°Who¡¯s there!¡± Snake and Ghost Shadow, sensing slight ¡®pitter-patter¡¯ sounds, became alert. Suddenly, The thin dark fog expanded, revealing mounts of jackals over a yard tall, their pairs of green, ghostly eyes becoming faintly visible. What was eerie, Those jackals were not only robust in size, nearing that of tigers and leopards, but also emitted strands of black fog and carried an air of brutality and ferocity, unlike that of ordinary beasts. ¡°Demonized Jackals!¡± Snake Ghost Shadow¡¯s complexions changed drastically, a fear chilling them to the bone. These Demonized Jackals themselves were only nearly at the Organ Refining Stage in strength, which wasn¡¯t scary. What was truly terrifying were the rumors associated with them! Pitter-patter! Pitter-patter! S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the dark fog, each Demonized Jackal carried a stern, tall figure armed with weapons such as swords or scythes. From their rough estimation, there were at least nearly twenty figures in the fog. Run! Snake and Ghost Shadow felt their scalps tingle as they hastily retreated in the opposite direction. But unbeknownst to them, The area they were in had already been enveloped by the dark fog. Humph! An alarmed low roar, like rolling thunder, carried an invisible sound wave over them. The source of the sound was a towering, dark-skinned giant, sitting atop a massive purple-black tiger several yards in length, looking like an indifferent overlord. Thud! Thud! With just that one roar, the overwhelming pressure and sound waves caused them to fall prostrate to the ground, vomiting blood on the spot. Chapter 88 - 0088: Bone Demon Night Raid Chapter 88: Chapter 0088: Bone Demon Night Raid ¡°Sir¡­ Sir¡­¡± Snake and Ghost Shadow lay prostrate on the ground, the rumbling thunderous roar from the adversary struck terror into their souls, making them vomit blood on the spot. The towering dark-skinned giant man, sitting on a purple-black gigantic tiger that was two or three zhang long, was followed by the tall figures of several Demonized Jackal Wolf Knights. The aura emitted by the purple-black gigantic tiger he rode was almost comparable to the Postnatal Qi Transformation. ¡°Where do these two come from? They almost disrupted our plans¡­¡± A cold female voice came from above their heads. ... Hu~ Above the pale black mist, a giant black-feathered bird with a wingspan of four or five zhang swept in, bringing with it flying sand and rocks. On the giant bird, there were two women. The cold voice came from one of the women, a black-robed enchanting beauty whose figure seemed ghostly, drifting in the ferocious windstorm. ¡°Master Uncle, these two appear to be the assassin duo ¡®Snake Ghost Shadow.''¡± On the giant bird stood a black-clothed young girl with a red sand mark on her brow, her figure graceful and her face delicate, possessing a uniquely bewitching beauty. Snake and Ghost Shadow, hearing this, showed a trace of hope. So much so that the voice of the red-sand girl sounded to them like heavenly music. ¡°Ugh¡­¡± The older Snake¡¯s neck was suddenly seized by a slender delicate hand, his face turned red, and his feet kicked in the air. Without knowing when. The red-sand girl had already appeared behind them. With a squeeze of her fair slender hand. Crack! The old man Snake¡¯s head broke off, his body fell separately, and blood splattered. ¡°Ah!¡± Ghost Shadow, terrified, had no power to resist. He had been severely injured by Chen Yu and further weakened by the roar of the dark-skinned giant. His injuries were already fatal. But even at his best, he deemed himself no match for the red-sand girl; his proud movement technique seemed clumsy in comparison to hers. ¡°You two, why did you disturb the people in Beishan Spirit Garden?¡± The red-sand girl asked coldly. ¡°We were hired¡­ to capture and kill someone in the garden¡­ but we failed¡­¡± Ghost Shadow¡¯s voice was weak, his words unclear. Slap! With a flick of her hand, red and white fluids splattered, and Ghost Shadow plunged into endless darkness. ¡°It¡¯s clear now, Master Uncle. Their appearance was just a coincidence.¡± S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The red-sand girl¡¯s graceful figure drifted back onto the giant bird. ¡°These two truly deserved to be slaughtered a thousand times! I wonder if the people guarding the Beishan Spirit Garden have become alerted because of this!¡± The enchanting beauty spoke coldly, staring at the corpses, her voice still carrying a hint of venom. ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of!¡± The man on the purple-black gigantic tiger hummed lowly, ¡°We have already figured out the layout of the meager manpower in Beishan Spirit Garden. Even if we confront them head-on, we can crush them.¡± ¡­ Beishan Spirit Garden. Chen Yu and Duan Xiaolong revived several other patrolling members. The Peak of Refining captain inquired about the assassination attempts and details from the two. ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re alright.¡± The captain nodded, ¡°In ten more days, our duty here will end successfully, and we can return to the sect to rest for a while¡­¡± Suddenly. From the perimeter of the Spirit Garden, several screams and loud shouts were heard. Promptly. A burst of red fireworks rose into the sky, illuminating the entire Beishan Spirit Garden. ¡°Not good!¡± The captain exclaimed, his face looking very grim. ¡°Night raid! Night raid¡ª¡± ¡°Enemies incoming! It¡¯s the Bone Demon Palace¡­¡± Inside the garden, figures moved swiftly, highlighted by the fire, as panic spread. With the light from the fireworks. Everyone saw in the sky, more than a dozen flying creatures swooping down, precisely targeting the sect members in the garden. Shh! Shh! Shh! More than a dozen fierce, robed figures, wielding swords and employing dark powers, began battling within the garden. Whoosh, boom! Some of them threw a kind of black canister, hitting buildings, and instantly a gloomy black-green fire engulfed a large area. ¡°Ah ah¡­¡± Some of the resting or cultivating people inside the buildings shot out enveloped in flames, unable to extinguish the black-green fire. In a moment. That area of buildings, and the Yunyue Sect members inside, whether in the Organ Refining or Meridian Passage Stages, perished in the fire sea. ¡°Be careful everyone! That¡¯s the ¡®Bone Scale Flame¡¯ from Bone Demon Palace, hard to resist below the Qi Transformation Realm¡­¡± The captain shouted in alarm. His eyes were bloodshot, leading five or six men, they charged to battle. ¡°Bone Demon Palace directly used flying creatures to sneak attack the lodging area of our disciples. This is definitely a premeditated night raid, there must be a traitor!¡± Duan Xiaolong¡¯s expression turned grave as he took a deep breath. Chen Yu¡¯s heart also sank. The night raid by Bone Demon Palace was like blitzkrieg, directly infiltrating the interior of the Spirit Garden. The peripheral area could possibly be facing worse. Because the perimeter of the Spirit Garden had watchtowers and defensive buildings, with more patrolling members. Even air raids would have been spotted immediately. Sure enough. A wave of black-green fire was already burning in the perimeter, where the battle was even fiercer. ¡°Kill them all! Loot everything¡­¡± A group of Demonized Jackal Wolf Knights, laughing savagely, brandishing swords. Some stern figures directly jumped off their mounts, ruthlessly attacking patrolling members. Even the hidden sentinels in some corners were pulled out by the Bone Demon Palace. Puff puff boom! The eerie black-green fire spread everywhere, destroying one defense building after another. ¡°Activate the Defensive Array!¡± ¡°No use, the hub of the array has been destroyed by them.¡± ¡°Damn¡­ how did they know about the array hub!¡± At the periphery of the Spirit Garden, various disciples from the sects were in retreat, forming only a defensive formation to barely hold on. ¡°Everyone, form up and fall back to ¡®Back Mountain Peak.''¡± The silver-haired elder lady presiding over the Spirit Garden, her voice cold and angry, echoed through the field. The disciples inside the garden were invigorated, as if they had found their backbone. As the home defenders, Yunyue Sect managed to stabilize their formation in groups after initial panic and fear. Familiar with the terrain, everyone moved towards ¡°Back Mountain Peak.¡± Chen Yu, Duan Xiaolong, and a few other defending members, all retreated towards the highest cliff in the rear. Back Mountain Peak was a vital area of the garden, where many valuable materials were cultivated. Its high terrain was favorable for defense. However, at this moment, members of the Bone Demon Palace were everywhere, and interception along the way was inevitable. Swoosh swoosh! Birds occasionally skimmed through the sky. On the ground, ghastly figures from the Bone Demon Palace led Demonized Jackals rampaging mercilessly. ¡°Ah!¡± A scream came a few meters behind Chen Yu. A slower disciple in the Meridian Passage Stage was attacked by a flying creature, tearing open his skull on the spot. Whoosh! Chen Yu suddenly felt a sharp gust of wind attacking his head from the side. Cloud Evil Fist! Evil Qi surged within Chen Yu¡¯s body, his Copper Bone Arm vibrated, and the clouds of Evil Qi exploded, propelling forward with immense force, striking a black-feathered vicious bird that was swooping in. Bang crack! The black-feathered vicious bird, although as strong as the refining organs stage, had its chest blown out by Chen Yu¡¯s punch, scattering flesh and blood, unable to rise from the ground. ¡°Slash!¡± Duan Xiaolong wielded his ancient blade and swung out a massive blade aura that, accompanied by the sound of thunder, sent a burly man from the Bone Demon Palace flying, spitting blood. ¡°A blade technique of the Thunder Concept?¡± The Bone Demon Palace man shockingly fell, a foot-long bloody gash left on his chest along with a burnt mark. Chen Yu was somewhat surprised. This man from the Bone Demon Palace was in the Mid-stage of refining internal organs. It seemed. Duan Xiaolong, despite being newly advanced to Refining Stage, was also a top figure at his level; after all, his cultivation foundation and martial arts level were beyond ordinary from having been stagnated in the Meridian Passage Stage for so long. Cloud Evil Fist! Thunder Blade! A copper fist wrapped in clouds of Evil Qi, and the wielding blade aura buzzing with thunderous power, forcefully carved out a bloody path. ¡°So strong!¡± ¡°An Early Stage of Refining and Late-stage Meridian Passage, actually¡­¡± Both friends and foes were shocked. At this moment. The two former ¡°First Outsiders¡± of Yunyue Sect, joining forces, produced astonishing power. Chen Yu¡¯s physical defense was robust, be it members of the Bone Demon Palace, flying creatures, or Demonized Jackals, all were forcefully confronted and rebounded. Facing head-on, they were hardly matched. Duan Xiaolong¡¯s Thunder Blade was nothing short of indestructible, horrifyingly powerful, and to a certain extent restrained the sinister techniques of Bone Demon Palace. Their combined forces were not merely additive but mutually amplifying. During this period. Not even a late Stage of the refining elder from the Bone Demon Palace could stop them. ¡°Get lost!¡± Chen Yu powered up his Copper Statue Technique, reinforced by ¡°Azure Scale Arm Guard,¡± unleashing ¡°Fist Strength Condenses Evil,¡± and forcefully clashed with a late-stage refining elder¡¯s palm. Under the formidable force, the elder¡¯s figure staggered. Thunder Blade! A huge blade aura, swift as lightning, took the opportunity to slash, instantly cutting across the Bone Demon Palace elder¡¯s shoulder, almost severing one of his arms. ¡°These two¡­¡± The Bone Demon Palace elder, his face stricken with shock, could only temporarily avoid their sharpness. Kill! Chen Yu and Duan Xiaolong, leading four to five disciples, fought their way through and reached the middle of Back Mountain Peak. At this time. Surviving disciples of Yunyue Sect, smeared with blood, gathered together halfway up the mountain. ¡°Junior Sister Qiu!¡± Duan Xiaolong called out softly upon seeing an elegant and ethereal beauty among the crowd. It was indeed Qiu Xinxin. At this moment, Qiu Xinxin¡¯s skirt was torn in places, her white arms smeared with blood, her face set with determination. Boom! Bang! Up high on Back Mountain Peak, a terrifying rumbling noise erupted, with winds of dust swirling. That formidable might, out of reach for ordinary disciples. ¡°Qi Transformation Realm battle!¡± the disciples exclaimed. One could see. A silver-haired elderly woman, holding a treasure staff, unleashed a storm of purple-green gales, sweeping across a radius of thirty to forty feet. Whoosh boom! Within that storm, columnar staff shadows howled with each strike, kicking up dust, leaving multiple long trenches on the ground. Her opponent was an extraordinarily enchanting woman in a black dress. Illusion Demon Dance! The woman in black, like a ghost, her form nebulous and indistinct, moved around the elderly silver-haired woman. Swoosh! Holding a pale blue short sword, each swipe raised a swath of blue cold glow, levelling the surrounding trees and hillsides with each movement. ¡°Merely a Postnatal Middle Stage, daring to confront an elder.¡± The silver-haired elder wielded her treasure staff even more fiercely, forcing the woman in black to repeatedly shift position to avoid direct confrontation. ¡°Kiki! But it¡¯s not just me.¡± The woman in black chuckled. As soon as her words fell. Hmm~ A thunder-like roar, carrying a sonic attack, transformed into a pale black whirlwind of about thirty to sixty feet in diameter, sweeping towards the silver-haired elder from the side. A dark-skinned giant man, riding a giant purple-black tiger and holding a heavy halberd, charged towards her. ¡°Child¡¯s play!¡± The silver-haired elder sneered, her figure barely hesitating as her treasure staff swept out a column of purple-green staff shadows, the gales tearing apart the pale black whirlwind. And that sonic attack, which could make those in the Refining Stage spit blood, barely affected her. ¡°This elder¡¯s cultivation is only a step away from Qi Transformation Innate. Today¡¯s battle shall not be too dull.¡± The woman in black smiled strangely, her expression eerie. Chapter 89 - 0089: Strong Breakout Chapter 89: Chapter 0089: Strong Breakout ¡°This old lady is just one step away from the Qi Transformation Innate. Today¡¯s battle won¡¯t be too boring.¡± A sinister smile with a hint of amusement appeared on the face of the woman in the black dress. At this moment, the entire Beishan Spirit Garden was witnessing a one-sided massacre by the Bone Demon Palace, overwhelmed in battles below the realm of Qi Transformation. Unless, the silver-haired old lady, a powerful fighter at the peak of Postnatal Qi Transformation, could turn the tide by defeating the two Qi Transformation realm fighters from the Bone Demon Palace. ... However, when Chen Yu exchanged glances with Duan Xiaolong, he saw a bitter expression on the latter¡¯s face, suggesting a grim view of the situation. Suddenly, Chen Yu thought of Duan Xiaolong¡¯s previous assessment, ¡°¡­This is definitely a premeditated night raid; there must be a traitor!¡± This night raid, the Bone Demon Palace evidently had a thorough understanding of the internal layout and personnel arrangement of the Beishan Spirit Garden. ¡°Kill this old hag!¡± The dark-skinned giant rode a purple-black giant tiger, wielding a heavy halberd, and charged at the silver-haired old lady, leveraging the powerful impact of his mount. Ti! The dark-skinned giant roared, thunderous noise sweeping through, as his halberd drew an arc in the air, casting a black beast-like shadow, carrying an ancient roar that shocked the soul, clashing fiercely with the silver-haired old lady. Dang Peng! The staff and the halberd collided, the immense impact causing the silver-haired old lady to stagger back several steps, exclaiming, ¡°A medium-grade treasure! With a soul-shocking effect¡­¡± The halberd wielded by the dark-skinned giant was not only immensely heavy but also possessed a primordial roar that directly shook the soul. This halberd was undoubtedly a fine piece among medium-grade treasures. The next moment, an unexpected change occurred! The woman in the black dress, with a sinisterly smiling, took her move. Puchi! A slim, shadow-like cold gleam flashed through the night and struck the just-stabilized silver-haired old lady. ¡°Yin Bone Needle!¡± The body of the silver-haired old lady trembled, a bone needle emitting dark energy pierced her shoulder, oozing traces of strange black liquid. She channeled her True Qi, shaking off the needle, but her complexion was already pale. ¡°Giggle¡­¡± The woman in the black dress laughed uncontrollably, her presence overflowing with a more majestic aura than before. ¡°Postnatal Late Stage! You actually concealed your cultivation level¡­¡± Finally, the old lady¡¯s expression changed. Previously, the woman in the black dress had maneuvered around her, seemingly avoiding direct confrontation, but her movement technique was unexpectedly high, causing the old lady to sense something amiss. Unexpectedly, the woman in the black dress had used the direct attack of the dark-skinned giant to divert attention and swiftly launched this ¡°Yin Bone Needle¡± in secret. The Yin Bone Needle, a special hidden weapon refined by the Bone Demon Palace, could break through the Qi of the Qi Transformation stage. This needle contained a strange poison that rapidly infected the entire body. ¡°Elder Jiang, I¡¯ve heard that ten years ago, you were poisoned by a cold toxin, leaving a lingering illness, preventing you from breaking through to Qi Transformation Innate¡­¡± The subsequent words of the woman in the black dress caused the silver-haired old lady to despair. Conspiracy! This was definitely a long-planned night raid. The enemy not only knew her cultivation techniques but also a hidden ailment from her youth. And now, the Yin Bone Needle indeed posed a significant threat to her. ¡°Even so! The idea that you two could kill me is utterly delusional¡­¡± The silver-haired old lady smiled coldly. Whoosh~ Her body surged with a purple-green True Qi whirlwind, her aura approaching Qi Transformation Innate. Not only that, a jade pendant on her, emitting traces of warm yang energy, integrated into her body, dissolving the invading poison. What! The smile on the face of the woman in the black dress slightly stiffened. ¡°This ¡®Warm Yang Pendant¡¯ is a miraculous and unusual treasure I stumbled upon years ago, able to neutralize cold poison and negative energy, a secret unknown to anyone but my closest kin.¡± The True Qi pressure from the elderly lady grew stronger. Huhuhong! S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Her weapon, a treasured staff, dragged a cascade-like purple-green shadow, pushing back the woman in the black dress. Dang Dang Peng! The dark-skinned giant forcefully swung his halberd several times, clearly struggling, a look of shock on his face. This scene brought tremendous joy to the gathered Yunyue Sect disciples halfway up the mountain. But the next moment. A cold voice echoed in everyone¡¯s ears. ¡°Everyone, quickly evacuate from Beishan Spirit Garden, return to the sect to report, the sect has been infiltrated¡­¡± That was a sound transmission from the silver-haired old lady! Hearing this, the hearts of the disciples shook greatly. ¡°Everyone, retreat quickly!¡± ¡°Elder Jiang must be temporarily suppressing the poison through some secret technique, but she likely won¡¯t hold out for long.¡± The Yunyue Sect members weren¡¯t naive. Following the night raid by the Bone Demon Palace, only about a dozen members guarding the Spirit Garden were left. Among them. Two captains at the Peak of Refining persisted. The remaining disciples in the Refining Phase totaled around seven or eight. However, originally, the Refining Phase should have had the most survivors, yet now only five or six remained, including Chen Yu. As could be seen, the stronger one¡¯s power, the higher their chances of survival. ¡°Junior Sister Qiu, Junior Brother Chen, let¡¯s break out quickly.¡± Duan Xiaolong called out. After hesitating for a moment, Qiu Xinxin still followed, taking another route with Chen Yu towards the other side of the Back Mountain Peak¡ªa river outside the Spirit Garden. Presumably, once they reached the river, the chances of survival would be higher amidst the murky waters. Cloud Evil Fist! Thunder Blade! Chen Yu and Duan Xiaolong, fighting side by side, actually managed to shake off two or three intercepting Strong opponents from the Bone Demon Palace. Simultaneously, the remaining dozen or so from Yunyue Sect surged together towards the river below Back Mountain Peak. However, reality was cruel. On the rugged mountain path leading to the river, about a dozen Bone Demon Palace fighters were stationed, with ferocious birds occasionally swooping down from the sky. These Bone Demon Palace fighters, all of the Refining Stage, possessed significantly greater overall strength. Fortunately, among them, there were only two Peak Refining fighters, temporarily held off by the two captains from Yunyue Sect. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Screams resounded, mainly from the disciples of Yunyue Sect. The remaining disciples at the Meridian Passage Stage, including those weaker at the Early Stage of Refining Internal Organs, continuously met gruesome deaths. Whoosh whoosh! Birds of prey flying through the air posed a great threat to them. ¡°Junior Sister Qiu, hurry up¡­¡± Duan Xiaolong called in a low voice, quickly shielding Qiu Xinxin as they hurried onward. Qiu Xinxin¡¯s cultivation was roughly at the Mid-stage of Refining, and her movement technique was good, her overall ability comparable to someone in the Mid-stage of Refining; she wasn¡¯t a burden. ¡°Hehe¡­ Beautiful lady!¡± Two or three fierce men from the Bone Demon Palace licked their lips and swooped toward her. These three men, one at the Late Stage of Organ Refining and the other two at Mid-stage, had greedy and lewd gazes fixed on Qiu Xinxin. Especially the Late Stage man, with a scarred face, wielding a precious long spear. Zing! The scarred man swung his spear, unleashing layers upon layers of cold wind and spear shadows, carrying a wave of dark energy, cleaving through the three of them. The formidable might gave Chen Yu an illusion that he was facing Yi Yunfei. Clang! Duan Xiaolong countered with a blade, the sound of thunder erupting, and he was pushed back several steps, his face slightly pale. This scar-faced man would be a formidable enemy! The other two Mid-stage men were not to be underestimated either; placed in Yunyue Sect, they would be considered elite among the inner disciples. Duan Xiaolong¡¯s expression was resolute, showing no sign of yielding. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, I¡¯ll hold them off. You take Junior Sister Qiu and break through.¡± Duan Xiaolong transmitted his voice. ¡°You¡­¡± Chen Yu saw Duan Xiaolong¡¯s robust and upright figure, holding an ancient blade, blocking the three men. ¡°Run!¡± Duan Xiaolong¡¯s ancient blade suddenly vibrated, chopping out a weave of electric mingling with thunder, its strong force changing the expressions of the scar-faced trio as they united to face it. ¡°Senior Sister Qiu, let¡¯s go!¡± Chen Yu grabbed the hesitant Qiu Xinxin and rushed down the mountain. He understood that now was a race against time, a battle for their lives. If they were surrounded by too many enemies, the hope of escape would diminish further. In the cover of night. Qiu Xinxin¡¯s hand was grabbed by him, her face flushing slightly, and she cast one more glance at Duan Xiaolong behind her, her expression struggling slightly. ¡°Hahaha¡­ Beauty, let¡¯s all get her!¡± Just a dozen or so meters out, three or four males from the Bone Demon Palace swooped in from both sides. It was an ambush! Chen Yu¡¯s expression darkened. Qiu Xinxin¡¯s stunning beauty was too captivating. The four Bone Demon men, one at Late Stage, one at Mid-stage, and two at Early stage of Refining. Whoosh! Chen Yu took a deep breath and drew the Xuan Heavy Sword from behind. ¡°Young man, playing hero to save the beauty? You need the strength to back it up. You won¡¯t save yourself either¡­¡± The lead Late Stage burly man with a pockmarked face sneered. This Late Stage burly man, holding a curved blade, cleaved a chilling, eye-catching blue blade light, the piercingly cold wind making Chen Yu and Qiu Xinxin¡¯s robes flutter. The other three men attacked from both sides. Hit the ground! Chen Yu suddenly exerted his power, pressing Qiu Xinxin onto the ground. ¡°You¡­¡± Qiu Xinxin¡¯s face showed a mix of embarrassment and anger, a beauty like her having never been handled so rudely before. But the next scene left Qiu Xinxin in a stunned shock. ¡°Sword Energy Torrent!¡± Chen Yu, encircled by the four, suddenly built up power in his heart, swinging the heavy sword to generate a flurry of gleaming sword energies. Swoosh swoosh hiss! Only a series of overlapping sword energy afterimages could be seen, like towering waves, rolling in all directions. In that moment. The surrounding air seemed to be sucked away, a heavy force making it difficult for Qiu Xinxin below to breathe. The four attackers staggered in their breath and internal energy. Clang clang ding¡ª In an instant, a storm of sword energies engulfed them. Ah! Bang bang! Screams and blood splattered within the stormy sword energy. The first half instant. Clang! Clang! Except for the Late Stage pockmarked man, the other three Refining Stage weapons were flung away. The four were terrified, their hearts going numb, yet already engulfed by the ¡°Sword Energy Torrent.¡± The second half instant. Squish! One Early Stage man had half his body severed by the heavy sword energy. The third half instant. Another Early Stage man was swept away, his body a bloody blur. Two died gruesomely! The remaining Late Stage and Mid-stage were in extreme shock and disarray. Then, The Mid-stage man, having lost an arm, rolled several meters away, wetting his pants in fright. Scrape rustle! The Late Stage pockmarked man was pushed back by the Xuan Heavy Sword, his energy turbulent, his clothes torn in several places, his face in shock. ¡°Go!¡± Chen Yu grabbed Qiu Xinxin¡¯s fair arm, her face still in a stunned shock. After unleashing the ¡°Sword Energy Torrent¡±, Chen Yu¡¯s complexion paled slightly. Area-based sword moves inherently consumed a lot of energy. Moreover, his activation of this area-based move, having built up power in his heart throughout, nearly reached the critical point of the ¡°Heart Burst Method¡±. At that moment. Squish! A massive blade energy, flashing through the night sky casting a faint blue electrical light, cut across from the crowd behind. ¡°Duan Xiaolong!¡± Chen Yu and Qiu Xinxin couldn¡¯t help but look back. ¡°Ah!¡± Two Refining Stage disciples were cut and flew away, their bodies charred, their fate unknown. ¡°The intent of thunder, you¡¯ve actually touched it¡­¡± The scar-faced Late Stage man also hurriedly retreated in panic, a bone-deep cut on his shoulder leaving a burned mark. Chapter 90 - 0090: Come Bite Me Chapter 90: Chapter 0090: Come Bite Me Thud! After executing that startling Thunderclap Slash, Duan Xiaolong¡¯s face was pale, his form wavered, and he nearly failed to stay on his feet. He didn¡¯t possess Chen Yu¡¯s formidable defense and had several wounds on his body, smeared with bloodstains. ¡°Run!¡± On Chen Yu¡¯s call, Duan Xiaolong dashed over. When he witnessed the gruesome scene left by Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Dark Silver Sword Gang,¡± he was slightly shocked. ... The two men exchanged glances and shared a knowing smile. Duan Xiaolong and Chen Yu had both underestimated each other¡¯s strength. Zoom! Zoom! Together, they protected Qiu Xinxin, facing no further obstacles, and headed straight for the river at the foot of the mountain. ¡°These two guys¡­¡± The scarred man and the pockmarked brute, both at the Late Stage of Organ Refining, had astonishment written across their faces. Defeating enemies beyond one¡¯s level, and more than one at that, such warriors were rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. And at this moment, to see two of them at once, left both feeling a bit bitter. ¡°We¡¯ve done all we can. With those two holding the fort, I doubt a single fish will slip through the net.¡± ¡­ ¡°Senior Brother Duan, are you okay?¡± Chen Yu asked. ¡°The injury¡¯s not serious, just overexerted a bit with that move¡­¡± Duan Xiaolong took a Replenishing Qi Pill. Without delay, the trio quickly arrived at the foot of the mountain, with a river coming into view. However, at the base of the mountain, two paths branched off, each only a hundred or so yards from the river. ¡°There¡¯s someone!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s pace halted. At the end of one path, there was a strikingly beautiful girl with a red sand mark on her forehead, her eyes were cold and indifferent. Next to the Red Sand girl lay the corpse of a Yunyue Sect Law Enforcer. ¡°There¡¯s someone over there too,¡± Duan Xiaolong focused on the other path, where at the end hidden in the bushes was a purple-haired youth, nonchalantly leaning against a massive Shadow Leopard. A man and a woman were separated by a hundred yards, yet each blocked one path. To escape from here to the riverbank, they¡¯d have to pass near one of them. Zoom! Zoom! Suddenly, at the precipitous cliff top, two figures leapt down, both elder members of the Yunyue Sect at the Organ Refining Stage. They surprisingly descended from a steep cliff a hundred yards high by relying on iron chains. Once they landed, they split off in two directions, heading straight for the river. Since they weren¡¯t taking the common path, there was no need to pass by the man or the woman. ¡°Seeking death!¡± The purple-haired youth snorted coldly, and his adjacent Shadow Leopard transformed into a phantom blur, instantly pouncing on one of the Mid-stage Organ Refining men nearest to him. Woo-ah! In a flash, the Shadow Leopard clashed with the disciple at the Mid-stage of Refining. Before the details of the skirmish could be seen, the latter let out a scream as his chest was torn open, becoming prey to the ferocious beast. Chen Yu and Duan Xiaolong¡¯s expressions turned solemn. The purple-haired youth could easily kill a Mid-stage Organ Refining stage just with a Spirit Pet mount. ¡°Ah!¡± Another old man at the Late Stage of Organ Refining cried out in shock, hastily distancing himself from the purple-haired youth. This brought him closer to the Red Sand girl. ¡°Don¡¯t¡­ come back!¡± Chen Yu exclaimed in warning. For he recognized that the corpse beside the Red Sand girl was one of the sect¡¯s Law Enforcers, a man he remembered was at the Peak of Refining! The fact that she could slay someone at the Peak of Refining stage indicated the depth of the Red Sand girl¡¯s strength. But his warning came too late. Swoosh! Like a ghost, the Red Sand girl vanished from where she stood. A few breaths later, only a faint black line flashed in the night. With a ¡°tsk,¡± the body of the old man at the Late Stage of Organ Refining stiffened, a jet of blood sprayed from his throat, and he fell dead. ¡°Killed a Late-stage Organ Refining instantly!¡± The Red Sand girl¡¯s power made them both inhale sharply. After completing the kill, the Red Sand girl¡¯s form flickered a few times, returning to the end of the path she was guarding. Just then, Bang! Boom! Boom! At the peak of the mountain, those at the Qi Transformation Realm clashed, the sound of their battle was earth-shattering, with dust and stones flying, creating a soul-stirring cacophony. ¡°Hahaha¡­ old hag, you¡¯re really just bluffing. How much longer can you hold out?¡± The dark-skinned giant¡¯s laughter thundered. Even from a great distance, Chen Yu and the others below could feel their blood roiling inside them. Wow! The silver-haired old woman spat out a breath, her complexion turning pale; she was faltering under the combined attack of two at the Qi Transformation Realm. ¡°Junior Brother Chen! We must choose a path. Granny Jiang can¡¯t hold on much longer¡­¡± Duan Xiaolong spoke gravely. Neither path ahead looked promising. The Red Sand girl could instantly kill opponents at the Late Stage of Refining, and the purple-haired youth¡¯s pet could easily dispose of those at the Mid-stage. ¡°Choose the one with purple hair.¡± Chen Yu pondered for a moment before making a decision. It was his intuition. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Good!¡± Duan Xiaolong nodded, and Qiu Xinxin had no objections. Zoom! Zoom! The three reached the end of the path. Out of the bushes, the purple-haired youth slowly stood, the corner of his mouth curved in a touch of pity. ¡°Choosing me? Do you think I¡¯m weaker than Jiang Ping?¡± As the three approached within ten yards of the purple-haired youth, Whoo-hoo! The Shadow Leopard at the foot of the purple-haired youth turned into a phantom, closing in on the three of them rapidly. Swoosh! The Shadow Leopard seemed to merge with the darkness, moving extremely fast, invisible to the naked eye. ¡°Be careful! This panther closely resembles the ¡®Shadow Leopard,¡¯ a species of ancient beast.¡± Duan Xiaolong called out softly. When it came to speed, the dark-spotted giant leopard was superior to a typical practitioner in the Mid-stage of Refining and could blend into the darkness, making it indistinct. Pfft! A blurry afterimage, carrying a whiff of strong wind, suddenly struck in front of Chen Yu. ¡°Slash!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s Xuan Heavy Sword swung almost instinctively, sweeping up a swath of Dark Silver Sword Gang with a ¡°clang¡± sound, sending the dark-spotted giant leopard flying a dozen feet away. Hmm~ The dark-spotted giant leopard let out a whine, eyeing Chen Yu warily. Clearly, the force of that sword had made its paws ache. ¡°Not bad on the strength! You could actually block the attack of my ¡®Shadow Leopard.''¡± The purple-haired youth¡¯s face showed a hint of surprise. His Shadow Leopard was not an ordinary fierce beast, but a creature with a trace of the ancient Shadow Leopard¡¯s bloodline. In terms of speed, the Shadow Leopard was a rare match in the Organ Refining Stage, having even killed experts in the Late Stage of Organ Refining. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you deal with this leopard first.¡± Duan Xiaolong, holding an ancient blade, alongside Qiu Xinxin, confronted the purple-haired youth. Thunder Blade! Duan Xiaolong unleashed a giant blade glow that thunderously crackled, interwoven within numerous blade shadows, like lightning fleeting in a violent storm. At the same moment, Qiu Xinxin¡¯s figure flickered, and a slender silver sword sent out several dazzling arcs of silver light, like threads wrapping around the purple-haired youth¡¯s lower body. ¡°Courting death!¡± The purple-haired youth sneered coldly, his hand forming a claw that sparked with terrifying dark purple patterns, cutting through the night with a ¡°whoosh.¡± In the next instant, A swirl of purple and black Qi, flickering bright and dark, enveloped Duan Xiaolong and Qiu Xinxin like a small whirlwind, almost reaching the power of the Qi Transformation Realm and making the whole scene oppressive. Not good! Qiu Xinxin¡¯s treasured silver sword sliced through the air with silk-like arcs comparable to a Mid-stage of Refining attack, yet flickered out like a snuffed lamp. Bang! A soft grunt, and Qiu Xinxin¡¯s corner of the mouth spilled a trace of blood, her body flung backward a couple of feet and crashing onto the slope. A few patches of blood were left on her fragrant shoulder and the skirt of her abdomen. Boom! Duan Xiaolong¡¯s Thunderclap Slash, a huge thunderous blade glow, cut into the purple-black Qi swirl, a surge of violent Qi shaking his blood, nearly making him spit out blood. This was even after Qiu Xinxin¡¯s strike had weakened the opponent¡¯s attack by three or four tenths. However, Once his blade glow dimmed greatly, a whisper of thunder actually managed to pierce through the purple-black Qi swirl. ¡°Eh!¡± The purple-haired youth¡¯s body surged with a pale purple aura, and with a ¡°ssst¡± sound, was sliced by a tiny current of the Thunder Blade wind. This scene made him stagger back several steps. ¡°Thunder¡¯s intent¡­ You¡¯ve actually touched upon the rudiments of the Thunder Dao¡­¡± The purple-haired youth¡¯s expression darkened slightly. Duan Xiaolong¡¯s recent slash had nearly wounded him. This was not only due to the imposing intent of that slash but also the restraint it had over the evil cultivation technique. Duan Xiaolong suppressed a mouthful of clotting blood, his expression turning even more solemn. Just one strike. The purple-haired youth had severely injured Qiu Xinxin, and Duan Xiaolong also sustained some internal injuries. And his Thunder Blade, due to the restraint of the cultivation technique, could pierce the opponent¡¯s inner Qi defense. ¡°This person, he must be a ¡®Secret Disciple¡¯ of the Bone Demon Palace¡­¡± Qiu Xinxin wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, speaking with bitterness. Bone Demon Palace, Secret Disciple! Duan Xiaolong¡¯s heart shuddered. In Chu Country, the Bone Demon Palace reigned supreme over the three sects in the way of evil, and its Secret Disciples were equivalent to True Disciples of the three sects but were often even more formidable. Clang! On the other side, Chen Yu¡¯s Xuan Heavy Sword once again repelled the ¡°Shadow Leopard¡± that was launching its shadowy attacks. This Shadow Leopard was incredibly fast. If Chen Yu¡¯s Cloud Stepping hadn¡¯t reached the peak of perfection, he would probably have been utterly suppressed. Moreover, Using the cover of darkness, the ¡°Shadow Leopard¡± seemed to have some mysterious boost, melding its speed and silhouette with the night, almost invisible. ¡°It won¡¯t do! That purple-haired kid is too strong. Qiu Xinxin is injured, and Duan Xiaolong will not last more than a few moves¡­¡± Chen Yu inhaled deeply. He had to kill this leopard quickly; any further delay would mean death for Qiu Xinxin and Duan Xiaolong. Only by joining forces with Duan Xiaolong would there be a chance to defeat this Secret Disciple of the Bone Demon Palace. Hmm, whoosh! The Shadow Leopard rushed through the night, scarcely revealing its trajectory, but it did not easily launch attacks either. Previously, its several attacks had been repelled by Chen Yu¡¯s Xuan Heavy Sword, making it wary and mainly conducting hit-and-run tactics. ¡°Got it.¡± An idea flashed through Chen Yu¡¯s mind, and he formulated a plan. Suddenly, He sheathed the Xuan Heavy Sword, deliberately showing a flaw. Zoom whoosh! Not terribly clever, the leopard, seeing the large weapon gone and its fear greatly diminished, didn¡¯t think twice before pouncing on the opening in Chen Yu¡¯s abdomen. ¡°Bite, come on and bite me¡­¡± With a mischievous grin, Chen Yu extended one arm, beckoning the leopard with an extremely flamboyant posture. Even in such a situation, why would the leopard not bite? It was too opportune a position, and the Shadow Leopard ¡°whooshed¡± down and bit Chen Yu¡¯s arm. This bizarre scene stunned both the purple-haired youth and Duan Xiaolong. Has this kid¡­ gone mad? However, When the purple-haired youth saw the dark grey poison sword in Chen Yu¡¯s other hand, his face suddenly changed dramatically. ¡°Stop!¡± The purple-haired youth shouted in alarm and anger, but it was too late. ¡°Clang¡± went the sound. The Shadow Leopard¡¯s bite felt as if it had clamped down on a copper pillar, almost breaking its teeth. On Chen Yu¡¯s arm appeared a dark green bracer that revealed a layer of dark green scale akin to that of a crocodile, the Copper Bone Arm, reinforcing the defese. ¡°Good bite!¡± Chen Yu laughed heartily, thrusting the dark grey poison sword in his other hand multiple times into the Shadow Leopard¡¯s abdomen. Pfft Pfft Hisss! The leopard¡¯s abdomen was torn open with deep wounds reaching its organs, seeping viscous dark red poisoned blood, a ghastly sight to behold! Chapter 91 - 0091 Merging of Sword and Blade Chapter 91: Chapter 0091 Merging of Sword and Blade ¡°Stop!¡± The youth with purple hair screamed in anger and frustration as he watched Chen Yu, who looked smug, stabbing the Shadow Leopard furiously with a treasured poisonous sword. This dark-gray short sword in Chen Yu¡¯s hand was the infamous ¡°Ghost Shadow¡± poison sword, the ¡°Dark Snake Sword.¡± Characterized by its silence in the night, the sword was not only sharp like most treasured short swords but also contained a deadly poison. For those below the Qi Transformation Realm, this sword would seal their throats upon drawing blood! Woo-ao! Thud! ... After a mournful howl, the Shadow Leopard helplessly collapsed onto the ground, its body rapidly decaying as a pool of black-red poisonous blood flowed out. ¡°Worthy of being a top-tier item among the lower-graded treasures¡ªsharper and vastly more powerful than the previous Wind Singing Sword¡­¡± Chen Yu wore an expression of surprise. After all, Ordinary fierce spirit beasts had physical viabilities far exceeding those of humans. No wonder the ¡°Snake Ghost Shadow¡± combination was famed for being unstoppable under the Qi Transformation Realm. ¡°Boy, you¡¯ve killed my long-cultivated Shadow Leopard¡­¡± The youth¡¯s eyes flamed with anger as he swept out several streaks of purple-green light with one claw, the evil aura exploding around him. Clang! Bang! Duan Xiaolong and Qiu Xinxin were repelled through the air by the power of a single claw strike. ¡°Be careful!¡± Duan Xiaolong shouted. The youth was significantly more formidable than regular direct disciples of the Yunyue Sect. ¡°Haha, Purple Hair¡­ come bite me too!¡± Chen Yu remained fearless and switched his Dark Snake Sword for the ¡°Xuan Heavy Sword.¡± ¡°Die!¡± The youth with purple hair nearly exploded with rage, his face twisted with resentment as he swept out a spinning dark purple blade vortex, creating a terrifying mini-tornado that instantly engulfed Chen Yu. ¡°Sword Gang Wall!¡± Chen Yu was well-prepared; his ¡°Xuan Heavy Sword¡± instantly summoned overlapping waves of iron sword energy walls. At first glance, It seemed as though an impregnable rotating iron wall had emerged, the fierce wind around it compressing, grinding sand, stones, and vegetation into dust. This was the peak skill of the ¡°Iron Gang Sword,¡± capable of forming a Sword Gang Wall. Bang! Chi! The dark purple blade vortex unleashed by the vengeful youth screeched muffledly as it approached the iron wave sword wall, quickly dispersing afterward. ¡°So strong¡­¡± Chen Yu took a step or two back, further intensifying the Sword Gang Wall to block the attack. ¡°A mere Meridian Passage Stage¡­ How is this possible!¡± The youth was stunned. A blow filled with his resentment, typically even those in the Late Stage of Organ Refining wouldn¡¯t escape unscathed. He did not know. Chen Yu, solely relying on the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± could already withstand attacks from those above the Mid-stage of Refining. With his strength advantage, he could enhance the power of the Xuan Heavy Sword, a high-grade weapon of the same tier, far beyond its usual capabilities. Moreover, the ¡°Iron Gang Sword¡± specialized in defense, perfected to the peak realm. ¡°Thunder Blade!¡± Seizing the opportunity, Duan Xiaolong attacked from the side, slashing with a lightning-charged blade that dazzled with electric sparks, its power formidable. ¡°I strike too!¡± Chen Yu with his heavy sword, swung a crescent-shaped blaze of flashing silver sword energy, sealing the path of the youth with purple hair. Finally, the youth showed concern. Splitting the Clouds! He swung his claws, causing a swift whistling in the air, as a dark purple, gloomy whirlwind suddenly billowed out. With a ¡°boom¡±, A surging domineering pale-purple wave, carrying an extremely sharp screech, swept towards both Chen Yu and Duan Xiaolong in an instant. Sword Gang Wall! Chen Yu once again whirled up a wall of iron Gang energy with his heavy sword, intentionally absorbing most of the impact. Boom! Boom! Immediately, Chen Yu, bearing immense pressure, still felt his skin sting from the residual violent pale-purple waves. Fortunately, his ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± withstood some of the dispersed attacks, and had plenty of room to spare. ¡°Thunder Blade!¡± Duan Xiaolong unleashed a massive blade of thunder, the blade light causing faint blue electricity to spark, the thunderclap resounding. Since Chen Yu, using the ¡°Sword Gang City Wall,¡± blocked most of the attacks, Duan Xiaolong¡¯s blade smoothly cut through, reaching right up to the youth with purple hair. Pu-chi! The youth hastily retreated, but a scorch-marked blade wound still appeared on his shoulder; had it not been for his treasured armor, the injury would¡¯ve been more than a superficial flesh wound. ¡°You two clowns¡­ have actually wounded me, Shangguan Qi.¡± The youth¡¯s expression was dark as water, his chest raging like a volcano. Just now, using his full strength, ordinarily two or three individuals at the Organ Refining Stage would have been blown away. Yet, Chen Yu had blocked most of the attack, allowing Duan Xiaolong¡¯s Thunder Blade a smooth entry. One offensive, one defensive¡ªperfect synergy. Duan Xiaolong was not only strong in the attack, but his Thunder Blade also countered the youth¡¯s evil cultivation technique. Thus, Chen Yu had taken most of the attacks head-on, creating the chance for Duan Xiaolong. Thunder Blade! Iron Gang Wall! Chen Yu and Duan Xiaolong, sword and blade combined, aggressively pursued the youth with purple hair. ¡°The key is to circumvent that one wielding the heavy sword. Once past him, killing the one with the blade will be much easier¡­¡± The youth¡¯s movements suddenly became elusive. He calmed down, no longer blindly clashing. The one using the heavy sword, his defense was too strong, any formidable secret technique might still get blocked. Black Wind Body Technique! The figure of the youth abruptly blurred, several indistinguishable afterimages appearing like a black wind. ¡°So fast!¡± Duan Xiaolong stood still. He suddenly sensed a hint of danger, as if being targeted by a venomous snake. Duan Xiaolong didn¡¯t need to think: the youth surely intended to circumvent Chen Yu and directly strike at him, Firstly, because Duan Xiaolong was relatively easier to kill. Secondly, Duan Xiaolong¡¯s Thunder Blade, strong in attack, countered the youth¡¯s evil techniques. ¡°Haha, Purple Hair, the sausage is coming¡­¡± A shadow suddenly flickered in the night. Swish! The shadow swept forward, holding a heavy sword, intercepting the youth with purple hair from the side. The speed of this kid! The youth was greatly alarmed, his own movement speed, already comparable to the previously mentioned Shadow Leopard, had actually been intercepted by Chen Yu. Originally, Chen Yu had just charged his heart, instantly increasing his speed substantially. Sword Gang Wall! Chen Yu didn¡¯t say anything further and wielded the Iron Gang Sword powerfully, pressing forward. The layer of Sword Gang served both offense and defense. Thunder Blade! Duan Xiaolong was thrilled, and seized the momentum to strike again at the purple-haired youth. However, The scene from before played out several times. The domineering attacks of the purple-haired youth were always mostly intercepted by Chen Yu. Sss sss! Duan Xiaolong¡¯s Thunder Blade, which countered evil techniques, left thin charred scars on the purple-haired youth¡¯s body, time and time again. The purple-haired youth wore a treasure armor, and though each strike only left minor wounds, their sheer number still caused significant bleeding. At a certain moment. Shh! A burned scar from the blade was only an inch away from the neck. Hss! The purple-haired youth felt a chill runs through his body, awakening him from the pain of his wounds. He finally realized that neither of these two men were ordinary. A hundred yards away. The red sand girl with a playful expression said, ¡°Shangguan Qi, do you need my help?¡± They were two named secret disciples, positioned at the rear, specifically to kill any that slipped through. According to their agreement, each guarded a specific area. ¡°No need! This guy who understands the tempests of thunder is very annoying. What are you still standing there for?¡± The purple-haired youth glared resentfully and looked behind Duan Xiaolong. His tone seemed as though he was speaking to someone else. In the next moment, an unexpected change occurred! Whoosh! A chilling sharpness, along with a piercing wind, struck towards Duan Xiaolong¡¯s back. ¡°Be careful!¡± Chen Yu saw a slender, beautiful figure behind Duan Xiaolong. Pffft! A slender silver sword produced a filament of bright silver sword light that hit Duan Xiaolong. ¡°Ah!¡± Duan Xiaolong staggered, barely dodging a sword that aimed straight for his back. But that strike landed on his left arm. Sssla! His entire left arm fell from his body, blood gushing like a fountain. ¡°Qiu Xinxin!¡± Chen Yu stared in disbelief at the striking figure behind Duan Xiaolong. ¡°Junior Sister Qiu¡­ it really is you¡­¡± Duan Xiaolong looked bitterly at Qiu Xinxin, whose treasured sword was dripping with blood. The one who struck was indeed Qiu Xinxin. ¡°You are a traitor!¡± A sudden realization dawned upon Chen Yu. Why Qiu Xinxin had volunteered for the duty of guarding the Spirit Garden. Why, during tonight¡¯s inventory of medicinal herbs, Qiu Xinxin did not show up as agreed. ¡°That¡¯s right, it was me.¡± Qiu Xinxin¡¯s pretty face was frosted over, her voice cold. ¡°I had noticed some anomalies in your activities within the Yunyue Sect. I just couldn¡¯t believe that you, a traitor, would attack your fellow sect member.¡± Duan Xiaolong knelt on the ground, his voice trembling. ¡°I had thought I covered my tracks perfectly, yet you saw through the anomalies.¡± Qiu Xinxin looked surprised. ¡°No matter how well you did, you couldn¡¯t hide from the eyes that silently watched over you. Xinxin, I still believe that you must have your reasons. Otherwise, with your character, you wouldn¡¯t commit such betrayal.¡± Duan Xiaolong stared straight at that flawless and serene face. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment¡ª Chen Yu¡¯s face showed both fury and intent to kill, while Duan Xiaolong¡¯s eyes held not a hint of hatred, only a touch of bitterness. Duan Xiaolong¡¯s confession caused a momentary struggle to flash across Qiu Xinxin¡¯s beautiful face. Then she sneered coldly: ¡°You think you understand me? Betrayal? I¡¯ve never belonged to Yunyue Sect!¡± Never belonged to Yunyue Sect! Both Chen Yu and Duan Xiaolong were shaken to their core. How many pieces had the Bone Demon Palace, silent for decades, placed in its scheme? ¡°Enough talk. Let me finish you off by my hand.¡± The purple-haired youth, his claws swirling with a shocking purple-black inner Qi, flickering light and shadow, lunged at Chen Yu and Duan Xiaolong. With one arm severed, their duo was broken. ¡°Senior Brother Duan, run!¡± Chen Yu gathered his strength and grabbed Duan Xiaolong, sprinting towards the river area with staggering speed. Actually¡ª Chen Yu had long considered that with his explosive speed, he might have a chance to break through alone. However¡ª For various reasons, he had not taken such a risky move. But now¡ª He no longer needed to worry about the traitor Qiu Xinxin, carrying Duan Xiaolong wouldn¡¯t be too great of an impediment. ¡°Haha¡­ You think you can escape while carrying someone?¡± The purple-haired youth jeered. Swish! His figure left several afterimages, chasing with slightly faster speed. After running a few dozen yards, the purple-haired youth had nearly caught up. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, let me go. You still have a chance to escape.¡± Duan Xiaolong said with a sad smile. ¡°Alright!¡± With a heavy throw, Chen Yu sent Duan Xiaolong flying. Such a resolute action to abandon a comrade caused both the purple-haired youth and Qiu Xinxin behind to pause, astonished. The next moment¡ª They saw that the forceful throw by Chen Yu was extraordinary, as Duan Xiaolong landed with a splash in the distant river. Die, boy! The eyes of the purple-haired youth filled with indignant shame as he charged at Chen Yu. He felt as if he was being toyed with again. However¡ª With his back toward the assailant, under the night sky, his skin showed patches of a dark evil Qi. Thump! Thump! Thump! Inside Chen Yu¡¯s body, his heart accelerated to its limit, instantly breaking through a critical point, the next moment rushing forth like a mountain torrent! Chapter 92 - 0092 Yunyues Astonishing Change Chapter 92: Chapter 0092 Yunyue¡¯s Astonishing Change Thud! Thud! Thud! The mysterious heartbeat accelerated to an extreme, and Chen Yu felt a vigorous power bursting within him. That moment, a strong and familiar state returned after a long absence. Chen Yu felt every organ, every piece of flesh, even the limbs and bones throughout his body, ignited with a surging heat. ¡°Boy, prepare to die!¡± The purple-haired youth, with a sinister smile, pounced to kill. ... In Chen Yu¡¯s field of view, the youth¡¯s back facing him suddenly stiffened briefly. Such an opening was practically inviting death! The purple-haired youth¡¯s claw swept through a rush of dark purple Qi, swirling around an intense, condensed aura of gloom, its power reaching the Postnatal Qi Transformation level. Death! A massive surge of dark purple Qi, along with a yard-wide whirl of gloomy air, ¡°boom,¡± engulfed Chen Yu from afar. In an instant, Dust rose from that area, leaving a hole about a yard in diameter, without a trace of flesh or bones. ¡°That¡¯s not right!¡± The purple-haired youth¡¯s face turned stern. He knew Chen Yu¡¯s defenses well; even his full force strike could only injure, not kill. In the very next instant. Whoosh! A startling gloomy wind flashed by from the side, leaving only a fleeting shadow. So fast! The purple-haired youth changed color, overwhelmed by the opponent¡¯s speed. Under the Burst Mode, Chen Yu¡¯s internal vigor exploded, doubling his speed instantaneously. ¡°This feeling¡­¡± Chen Yu slightly exerted his strength, and his body floated off, light as a swallow. The purple-haired youth¡¯s attack didn¡¯t even touch the hem of his robe. In a blink of an eye. Chen Yu moved to the side of the purple-haired youth, channeling the vigorous power within him into his fist. Whoosh boom! Chen Yu threw a punch, releasing a massive python-shaped Evil Qi fist shadow, with fierce blue-black spots and a whirlwind of brutal gloom, engulfing an area of one to two yards. ¡°Not good!¡± The purple-haired youth felt a suffocating pressure on his blood, spirit, and mind. The power and evil aura of the opponent¡¯s punch nearly reached the Qi Transformation Realm. Too late to dodge! Under the Burst Mode, Chen Yu¡¯s speed and power could both double. The purple-haired youth gritted his teeth, hurriedly circulated his breath, and drew a dark purple Qi swirl, defensively. Ugh~Boom! The python-shaped Evil Qi fist shadow, with a soul-shaking growl upon impact, fiercely hit the dark purple Qi swirl, causing the purple-haired youth to spit out blood by the sheer force and evil aura. His defense was hurried, only at seventy to eighty percent strength. The opponent, however, was fully unleashed at full speed¡ªa strike he couldn¡¯t block! At the same time. A red sand girl, standing a hundred and fifty yards away, sensed the astonishing phenomenon. ¡°The punch condenses evil¡­ The shadow has taken shape!¡± The red sand girl was moved. Chen Yu¡¯s punch condensed into the shape of a python, likely related to his earlier absorption of the qi and essence from a blood pool¡¯s Blood Python. Boom! The purple-haired youth was knocked back several yards and spat out blood. Before he could stabilize, Chen Yu, with terrifying speed, flashed over again. ¡°No!¡± The purple-haired youth retreated mid-air. Ugh! Boom! The python-shaped Evil Qi fist shadow appeared again, carrying a rolling evil gloomy wind, flashed past, grazing the purple-haired youth. Crack boom! The treasure armor on the purple-haired youth¡¯s body instantly burst open, not only from this strike but also from many cracks left by Duan Xiaolong¡¯s Thunder Blade. ¡°Save me!¡± The purple-haired youth used the impact to leap backwards seven or eight yards. This time, He endured most of the attack with his treasure armor, resulting in lighter injuries, and used the momentum to flee towards the red sand girl. ¡°Shangguan Qi!¡± The red sand girl let out a shout, speeding over at a phenomenal rate, nearly equal to Chen Yu¡¯s Burst Mode. Despite the tense relationship, she could not stand idly by and watch a fellow sect brother be slaughtered by the enemy. ¡°Burst Mode, shouldn¡¯t last long.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression changed. He intuitively felt the red sand girl was a far greater threat than the purple-haired youth. Swoosh! He channeled the bursting power within him to his legs, his form flashed, and he drew a dark gray poison sword in his hand. The poison sword, in the darkness, made a silent slash. Pfft! The purple-haired youth tried his best to dodge, but his arm was sliced open, a deadly numbing sensation immediately overtook him. ¡°Ha ha ha¡­¡± Chen Yu laughed loudly, successful with his strike and not pursuing further, he turned and leaped across the river. Leveraging the speed from the Burst Mode, he sprinted a couple hundred yards in one breath. In the darkness. When the red sand girl arrived, the purple-haired youth lay unconscious on the ground, his body part blue, part black. Chen Yu¡¯s figure merged into the night, becoming blurred. ¡°Shangguan Qi.¡± The red sand girl pulled out a Detoxification Pill, administered it to the purple-haired youth, but it had little effect. ¡°Regular Detoxification Pills won¡¯t work. The ¡®Dark Snake Sword¡¯s¡¯ poison is lethal below the Qi Transformation Realm. Now, cutting off his arm might give him a chance to survive.¡± Qiu Xinxin appeared out of nowhere. Ah! That moment, the purple-haired youth, tormented by poison, awoke in agony. Hearing this, the purple-haired youth ¡°Shangguan Qi¡± gritted his teeth, his breath burst forth, surging to the poisoned arm. Crack! The blue-black arm broke off, falling to the ground and slowly becoming a puddle of pus and poison. Thus, The purple-haired youth¡¯s complexion eased a bit. ¡°Liu Xinxin, if you had taken action sooner, with full force, I wouldn¡¯t be in this situation.¡± Shangguan Qi said resentfully. ¡°Hmph! You were too complacent; those two aren¡¯t even True Disciples¡­¡± Qiu Xinxin was not pleased. Yet at this moment, she was referred to as ¡°Liu Xin¡¯er.¡± Not long after. Swoosh! Swoosh! Two sounds of breaking through the air, accompanied by a raging sandstorm, approached with an invisible oppressive force. Then they saw. A dark-skinned giant and a woman in a black dress, both looking sullen, landed on the spot. ¡°Just missed it by a bit, let that old woman escape on a flying bird,¡± the dark-skinned giant complained reluctantly. Suddenly, the two spotted a purple-haired young man lying on the ground, his body invaded by poison. Up until this moment, the purple-haired youth was still in mortal danger. Ssst! Ssst! The expressions of the duo changed dramatically as they sat cross-legged in front of the purple-haired youth, channeling their True Qi into his body. After a long while, Whaa! Whaa! The purple-haired young man vomited several mouthfuls of poisoned blood, and a trace of color finally returned to his face. ¡°Shangguan, who injured you so severely?¡± the woman in the black dress exclaimed in shock. This Shangguan Qi, although only at the Mid-stage of Refining in terms of cultivation and not outstanding among true disciples, held a significant status in the Bone Demon Palace. The purple-haired youth looked distressed and stuttered, struggling to speak. He couldn¡¯t possibly admit that he had been cornered to this extent by a disciple in the Meridian Passage Stage, poisoned his spirit pet, and even forced to sever an arm. ¡­ Ssst! Ssst! Chen Yu, in the state of explosive technique, maintained this for over ten breaths. In this state, his speed and strength almost doubled, and the power of his internal breath surged explosively. After sprinting a couple of miles, Thump! Thump! Thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heartbeat finally slowed, soon followed by a wave of weakness. This time, the explosive technique lasted longer, leaving him staggering with pallor on his face. Chen Yu quickly took out a Replenishing Qi Pill and swallowed it. As the medicinal power entered his stomach, it was like rainwater revitalizing a dried riverbed. His heart gave a strong thump, creating a powerful ¡°suction¡± that absorbed the medicine¡¯s power almost instantly. In less than ten breaths, Chen Yu¡¯s complexion was rosy, his breathing steady, and his state nearly restored. Recovery was always Chen Yu¡¯s forte, and his absorption of the elixir was exceptionally fast. ¡°Senior Brother Duan!¡± Downstream by the riverbank, Chen Yu spotted a drifting man, who was the unconscious Duan Xiaolong. Slap! Slap! Chen Yu walked on the waves and fished Duan Xiaolong¡¯s body ashore. In fact, When Chen Yu had thrown Duan Xiaolong into the river, he had already planned accordingly. At least this way, the chances of survival were higher. An hour later, In a thick forest, Chen Yu dressed Duan Xiaolong¡¯s wounds and administered a healing elixir. ¡°Junior Brother Chen¡­¡± Duan Xiaolong opened his eyes, feeling like he had just walked through the gates of hell. Originally, he thought he would die by the hands of his beloved but did not expect to still be alive. He looked at Chen Yu and saw blood all over him, his clothes torn, but no significant wounds. He couldn¡¯t help but marvel at Chen Yu¡¯s abnormal physical defense and strong survivability. In the dangerous world of sects, sometimes having high talent and strong attacks is not as good as strong survivability. ¡°That¡­ what about the purple-haired one?¡± Duan Xiaolong glanced around subconsciously. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my ¡®returning spear¡¯ tricked him, and he was poisoned by my dark sword; if he didn¡¯t die, he would have lost a layer of skin,¡± Chen Yu chuckled. As for the details of repelling the purple-haired youth, Chen Yu could only explain it as having strategically tricked the other party. Duan Xiaolong tactfully did not ask further. Surviving this battle was already a stroke of great luck. Duan Xiaolong estimated that among the disciples at the stages of Refining and Meridian Passage, except for the two of them, there might be no other survivors. Two days later, The two returned to the sect and confirmed this. The Yunyue Sect was cloaked in an oppressive and tense atmosphere, with heightened alertness. Chen Yu and Duan Xiaolong, alive after returning from Beishan Spirit Garden, had alerted the sect¡¯s high-ranking members. Reportedly, The night raid by the Bone Demon Palace was meticulously planned; even Granny Jiang of the Qi Transformation Realm almost lost her life but managed to escape heavily injured. ¡­ In the Yuntian Hall, The two immediately reported the news of Qiu Xinxin being an insider to the sect¡¯s upper echelons. However, The Yunyue Sect Master, Elder Mao, Elder Nangong, and others had grim expressions and did not react strongly. ¡°Some days ago, Elder Qiu betrayed us, severely injured your Grandmaster Xia, and stole a batch of meteoric iron from the sect. Additionally, Qiu Yue¡¯er and several others burned down a key building complex in the sect,¡± Elder Mao spoke slowly. An elder¡¯s betrayal! sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu and Duan Xiaolong couldn¡¯t help but gasp in shock. In the Yunyue Sect, where Elders were all Qi Transformation Innate cultivators, this battle had indeed dealt a heavy blow to the sect, with all the medicinal materials in Beishan Spirit Garden either looted or burned, along with the losses brought by Elder Qiu and Qiu Yue¡¯er. ¡°It turns out, Nephew Chen, you, being at the Meridian Passage Stage,_managed to escape back here alive.¡± Several high-ranking officials found it incredulous. Elder Mao also showed a surprised expression. ¡°Because of the ¡®Copper Statue Technique,¡¯ I¡¯ve recently advanced to the copper bone level, and with the Dark Snake Sword I obtained from ¡®Snake Ghost Shadow,¡¯ after struggling several times, I barely managed to preserve my life. I failed to fight to the death during the Bone Demon Palace invasion and hope the Sect Master will forgive me,¡± Chen Yu said with a look of shame. Fight to the death? Doing so would have been foolish. The Yunyue Sect Master and others exchanged glances with strange looks on their faces. ¡°You said¡­ your ¡®Copper Statue Technique¡¯ broke through to the copper bone level?¡± Elder Mao suddenly inquired, his eyes suddenly brightening. Elder Nangong also looked pleased. Indeed, If Chen Yu had advanced to the copper bone level, his physical defense and survivability would be stronger than the average Refining stage cultivator, and with some luck, his survival was entirely plausible. Chapter 93 - 0093: Master Lins Compromise Chapter 93: Chapter 0093: Master Lin¡¯s Compromise ¡°Yes,¡± Junior Brother Chen nodded to confirm, ¡°At the hidden lake auction, I acquired a hundred and twenty-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng, and later acquired three Fierce Snake King Gallbladders. I cultivated arduously for over a month in Beishan Spirit Garden and made a breakthrough in the Copper Statue Technique to Copper Bone Formation. Had I been delayed by two or three days, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to return alive.¡± After finishing, he showed a look of relief on his face. Originally, as a disciple in the late-stage Meridian Passage, his return alive made several high-ranking officials suspect him of being an insider. Fortunately, the power of the Copper Statue Technique, a body cultivation technique, was also known to the elders. ... Moreover, Duan Xiaolong¡¯s statements were quite supportive of Chen Yu. In fact, Chen Yu had only made a slight change to one detail¡ª he had delayed the time of his advancement to initial Copper Bone Formation by one month. ¡°Goodness, it seems you have exceptional talent in body cultivation.¡± Elder Mao¡¯s joy was evident, appearing proud of Chen Yu, his registered disciple. Elder Nangong also greatly praised Chen Yu for his cleverness and wisdom. The simultaneous protection from two elders surprised some high-ranking members in the sect, and they refrained from further comments. After all, Chen Yu¡¯s every action, such as obtaining the Earth Spirit Ginseng and the Fierce Snake King Gallbladders, were no secret. ¡°This kid actually¡­¡± Among the higher-ups, a burly middle-aged man was inwardly shocked. This man was Master Lin. Since he personally managed the task involving the ¡°Beishan Spirit Garden,¡± he was invited to verify the matter. Seeing Chen Yu return alive had frightened Master Lin tremendously. The Snake Ghost Shadow coupled with a night attack from Bone Demon Palace had not killed the kid. Master Lin inwardly cursed, calling the boy as tough as a cockroach. At that moment, seeing Elder Mao and Elder Nangong both defending and praising Chen Yu, he broke out in a cold sweat. ¡°It seems that this Chen Yu is not just a registered disciple under Elder Mao.¡± Master Lin was deeply worried. ¡­ After leaving the Yuntian Hall, Chen Yu was summoned to the elder mansion by his master, Mao Qiuyu. Under Elder Mao¡¯s instructions, Chen Yu demonstrated the Copper Bone Power of the ¡°Copper Statue Technique.¡± The body cultivation technique made it particularly difficult to investigate specific realms, especially without a demonstration of power. ¡°Not bad at all, definitely at the Copper Bone level.¡± Elder Mao nodded with a smile. ¡°Master, I remember you mentioned that after advancing to the Copper Bone level in the ¡®Copper Statue Technique,¡¯ I have to do something.¡± Chen Yu suddenly asked. He vaguely remembered that Elder Mao had taken him as a disciple primarily for this reason. Otherwise, with Chen Yu¡¯s Half Spirit Body aptitude and his talent for the lost art of body cultivation, he would not have caught the interest of the sect elders. ¡°Yes, after a few days of preparation, I will take you out.¡± Elder Mao did not explain the reason. Chen Yu found it inappropriate to inquire further. Suddenly, recalling the unusual mobilization during the last mission and the assassination attempt by the Snake Ghost Shadow, he quickly informed Elder Mao of these matters. ¡°It seems that you have provoked someone in the sect.¡± Elder Mao¡¯s expression turned cold when he heard this. His expression changed, and after a moment of contemplation¡ªas if realizing something. Chen Yu kept silent. Elder Mao, being a seasoned elder at the Yunyue Sect and extremely experienced, understood the sect structure more deeply. This matter could likely be resolved with just a little investigation on his part. He might already have an answer in mind. ¡°In that case, after this mission, the sect has given you a half-month rest. For the next mission, you can apply for one you prefer in advance,¡± said Elder Mao with a slight smile. Apply for one he liked? Chen Yu¡¯s face lit up with joy. At this stage, the invasion of Bone Demon Palace put the three sects in jeopardy. Especially now, the Yunyue Sect was severely damaged. With the missions becoming increasingly perilous and mandatory, it was not easy for a common disciple to choose a preferred task. However, with Elder Mao¡¯s promise, Chen Yu felt reassured. ¡­ Inner gate residence. After resting well for a day at the inner gate residence, Chen Yu headed directly to the Sect Affairs Hall. ¡°Is it Junior Brother Chen¡­¡± Upon arriving at the Sect Affairs Hall, a black-robed steward politely welcomed Chen Yu into an elegant chamber. Something felt off to Chen Yu. Normally, these managing stewards were quite aloof and supercilious. ¡°Master Lin mentioned that he would try his best to fulfill any of your requests,¡± said the black-robed steward, smiling accommodatingly. Soon, two pretty female servants brought Chen Yu tea and snacks, even coming forward to give him a back rub and shoulder massage. Overwhelmed, Chen Yu dismissed them directly. ¡°Uh, I came here to apply for a mission.¡± Chen Yu thought of Elder Mao¡¯s promise and spoke with confidence. As he finished speaking, a hearty laugh sounded, ¡°Ah, Nephew Chen, you want to apply for a mission? That¡¯s easy to say. Elder Mao has already mentioned it to me.¡± The voice sounded familiar. ¡°Master Lin?¡± Chen Yu quickly got up and saw a tall, burly middle-aged man in leather armor. Wasn¡¯t this Master Lin? Master Lin, the Hall Master of the Sect Affairs Hall and a major power holder among the sect higher-ups. Seeing Master Lin entering, another steward bowed and exited. ¡°Nephew, there¡¯s no need to be formal. Treat this place like your own home,¡± said Master Lin with a smile. This differs greatly from his usual air of authority and grandeur. Chen Yu even felt that the other¡¯s smile had a somewhat ingratiating quality. When had the high and mighty Hall Master of the sect ever needed to be so polite to a disciple like him? ¡°This booklet contains the task arrangements for the upcoming month. You can choose whichever one you like.¡± Master Lin sat beside him. Chen Yu opened the booklet, filled with various big and small cumbersome tasks. Yunyue Sect, its disciples, and various other members combined numbered around two or three thousand. And these were just the official members. On the periphery, there were also older members at the Body Refining Stage and Meridian Passage Stage, forming the fringe members. ¡°I want to go home for a visit. Are there any tasks near Xiangyang City?¡± Chen Yu was no longer polite. By now, how could he not see that Elder Mao¡¯s influence had clearly come into play? ¡°Xiangyang City?¡± Master Lin thought for a moment and replied, ¡°It¡¯s a small county town, really limited in scope. There are over a hundred such county towns in Chu Country. However, I do have a ¡®request for help¡¯ task from the ¡®Beiyun Six Counties¡¯¡­¡± Request for help, Beiyun Five Prefectures? As Chen Yu was puzzled, Master Lin took out a map. Taking a closer look. Including Xiangyang City where Tong Yuling was located in Fengyang City, both were part of the ¡°Beiyun Six Counties.¡± On it, there were also some power names. Indistinctly, Chen Yu saw the names ¡°Chu Family,¡± ¡°Yan Family Castle.¡± As for the Chen Family and Tong Family, the names appeared even smaller on it. ¡°In the Beiyun Six Counties, the largest two forces are the Chu Family and Yan Family Castle. Recently, there has been a small number of infiltrations by the disciples of the Bone Demon Palace, but it¡¯s not serious; law enforcers have already been sent there¡­¡± Master Lin summarized the situation. ¡°What¡¯s the request for help about?¡± Chen Yu asked directly. ¡°The request for help actually comes from ¡®Yan Family Castle¡¯, which is a loyal force affiliated with Yunyue Sect. It is said that the master of Yan Family Castle died recently, nearby tribes are rising, bandits are rampant, and there is a power struggle within the castle itself; it¡¯s a case of external worries and internal troubles. The daughter of the castle master has requested the sect to send someone to stabilize the situation.¡± After finishing, Master Lin showed a ¡°you know what I mean¡± expression. Oh? Chen Yu understood. Such tasks involving secular feuds were relatively safe and lucrative. Why lucrative? The envoy sent by the sect to carry out justice acts like a judge. What the sect envoy says, goes. ¡°When is this task?¡± Chen Yu asked. ¡°Departure within half a month for a one-month duration, but it¡¯s alright to delay up to two months to stabilize the regional order.¡± ¡°Good! I¡¯ll take this task.¡± Chen Yu nodded. This task was just like a leisurely worldly life, truly allowing one to wield power and influence. Nowadays. Yunyue Sect faced considerable pressure on the front lines, whether it was front-line fighting, defensive support, or rear guard duties; all carried significant risks. Every disciple would be assigned a task. Since he couldn¡¯t avoid it, he might as well choose one himself! Chen Yu enjoyed his privilege, choosing a comfortable task near his family, why not delight in it? Ultimately, it was all to survive the catastrophe of the Bone Demon Palace invasion. ¡°I need time to grow,¡± Chen Yu whispered to himself. After selecting his task, Chen Yu was ready to leave. ¡°Nephew, wait a moment.¡± Master Lin suddenly called out to Chen Yu, handing him a long wooden box. Hmm? Chen Yu looked puzzled. Upon opening the wooden box, inside were three Fierce Snake King Gallbladders and a hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng. ¡°This¡­¡± Chen Yu was a bit surprised. Why would a sect hall master need to please him like this? ¡°Previously, one of my juniors was misled by Wang Lingyun and almost moved against you, my dear nephew. These are just a small token of my regard to calm your nerves,¡± Master Lin whispered. Chen Yu suddenly understood something, his expression darkening. ¡°The past incident was all a misunderstanding, my dear nephew, try not to take it to heart. My junior assures that he will not lay his hands on you again.¡± Master Lin said, somewhat sheepishly. After this. Master Lin gritted his teeth and took out a porcelain bottle, ¡°Inside this bottle, there are two high-grade Body Nourishing Pills, to help Nephew Chen advance to the Organ Refining Stage faster.¡± ¡°High Grade Body Nourishing Pills?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart stirred, and his expression eased. He had previously used the mid-grade Body Nourishing Pills to accelerate his advancement to the Mid-stage Meridian Passage. And High Grade Body Nourishing Pills were even rarer, beneficial for advancement to the Organ Refining Stage when consumed. ¡°Now I just want to ask one question, where is Wang Lingyun?¡± Chen Yu took the porcelain bottle, and asked further. ¡°Wang Lingyun, well¡­ he will probably not show up again.¡± Master Lin said evasively. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll temporarily overlook the past events.¡± Chen Yu, holding the items gifted by Master Lin, strode out of the Sect Affairs Hall. With matters having reached this point, and the other party willingly seeking reconciliation and even offering hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng and other items, Chen Yu might as well accept them graciously. After all, he was just a disciple with shallow roots. Master Lin, as well as the imperial family, being entrenched in both the sect and Chu Country, certainly possessed a massive and profound foundation. Not long after Chen Yu left, a man dressed in luxurious clothes appeared in the room. It was the Seventh Prince, Huangfulin. ¡°Uncle Lin, given the power of our imperial family and your influence, do we really need to compromise with Chen Yu?¡± Huangfulin said through gritted teeth, begrudgingly. ¡°Now, behind Chen Yu, stand two senior elders. Elder Mao, whose seniority is higher than even the Sect Master; Elder Nangong, with the backing of the Nangong Family, which is one of the three superpower families in Chu Country.¡± ¡°If our forces weren¡¯t strong enough and Yunyue Sect wasn¡¯t facing internal and external troubles, Elder Mao would probably not ¡®talk things out¡¯ with me, but rather eradicate us in one fell swoop!¡± Master Lin sighed, his face showing a trace of relief. Chapter 94 - 0094: Sparring Among Fellow Disciples Chapter 94: Chapter 0094: Sparring Among Fellow Disciples He returned to his residence. Chen Yu took out three Fierce Snake King Gallbladders, two High Grade Body Nourishing Pills, and one Hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng, a smile appearing on his face. Among these, the most precious was the Hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng. The three Fierce Snake King Gallbladders also saved Chen Yu a lot of effort. Furthermore, the confirmation of his next task allowed Chen Yu to breathe a sigh of relief. ... The invasion of the Bone Demon Palace was slowly sweeping across the whole Chu Country, and would eventually lead to an unprecedented life-and-death battle. Subtly, disciples like Chen Yu were faced with a significant ¡°survival crisis.¡± Chen Yu had only one goal at present¡ªto survive this catastrophe and accumulate some strength before the final battle. Luckily, the next task was relatively leisurely and safe, significantly less dangerous. Of course, under the current circumstances, there could be no absolutely safe tasks. There were traitors within the sect, and even Yunyue Mountain Gate could not guarantee absolute safety. But secular tasks, at least, greatly reduced the chance of encountering secret disciples or Qi Transformation Realm experts from the Bone Demon Palace. Moreover, wars among cultivation sects generally did not affect the secular world, as per the established customary rules. In the following days, Chen Yu began to meditate quietly. The practice of ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± and ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± had entered a lull and would hardly see rapid breakthroughs for a short time. This aspect required accumulation and settling. Luckily, Chen Yu devoted most of his attention to the martial arts and swordsmanship. Now, Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Iron Gang Sword¡± had reached its peak perfection, and he had comprehended its true essence, gradually freeing himself from the original martial arts moves¡¯ constraints. Another mid-level sword technique, ¡°Wind-cutting Sword,¡± was also beginning to reveal some of its essence. The two sword techniques had entirely opposite artistic conceptions. One focused on being light, fast, and dexterous, while the other emphasized being heavy, forceful, and stable. The contrasting styles of these two sword techniques corroborated each other, and through further realization of his previous life-and-death battles, Chen Yu had some insights. But they were just some insights. It was not so simple to achieve a breakthrough or integration based on these two sword techniques! However, gradually, a concept began to form in Chen Yu¡¯s mind. ¡°The ¡®Iron Gang Sword¡¯ should for now be paired with the heavy sword, and the ¡®Wind-cutting Sword¡¯ with the Dark Snake Sword¡­¡± Chen Yu muttered to himself. The first step was to ensure the maximized power of the sword techniques and the treasures. Both matching strategies were excellent and could adapt to a variety of situations. The second step, was to try a reverse approach: using the heavy Xuan Heavy Sword for the light, fast, and dexterous ¡°Wind-cutting Sword¡±; using the short Dark Snake Sword for the heavy, forceful, and stable ¡°Iron Gang Sword.¡± Chen Yu faintly believed that this idea might work. In martial arts, there was a realm called ¡°making the heavy feel light.¡± When the artistic essence of martial arts was no longer limited by the external aspects of weapons, one might reach a new level. In the days that followed, Chen Yu indeed tried this. Using the Xuan Heavy Sword for the ¡°Wind-cutting Sword,¡± and the Dark Snake Sword for the ¡°Iron Gang Sword.¡± The result, despite both sword techniques being nearly at their peak, there was still a slight awkwardness and contradiction in execution. Strangely, within that awkwardness and contradiction, Chen Yu gained an indescribable insight. It was quite apparent that both sword techniques became increasingly refined. ¡°It seems this method works.¡± Chen Yu nodded. From now on, he would use this reverse approach to enhance the two sword techniques. ¡­ That day, while Chen Yu was gaining insights into the sword techniques, two senior brothers, Li Dakui and Wu Yu, came looking for him. ¡°Tonight, all five of us brothers will be together.¡± Wu Yu explained the purpose of their visit. It turned out, Elder Mao¡¯s five disciples were rarely assembled all at once, and there would be a small sect gathering. These small gatherings were quite rare. At that time, Elder Mao would examine the martial arts of the few disciples and provide some guidance. The brothers among the disciples would have a friendly sparring to enhance their relations. ¡°Good.¡± Chen Yu looked forward to it. That evening, at the Elder Mansion. In front of a flat sandy ground, all five disciples of Elder Mao arrived. Second brother Li Dakui, third brother Wu Yu, that goes without saying. Fourth junior brother Chang Xuan, Chen Yu also knew him. By age, Chang Xuan was similar to Chen Yu, not much older, and had a clean, pale face, yet dressed in a black robe, embodying a cool demeanor. That day, the scene of Chang Xuan employing the ¡°Blood Frenzy Secret Blade¡± remained vivid. ¡°Chen Yu, this is your eldest brother, Qin Feng.¡± Elder Mao introduced. A young man of average stature, dressed in worn leather armor, gave Chen Yu a friendly smile. ¡°Nice to meet you, eldest brother.¡± This was the first time Chen Yu met the eldest disciple ¡°Qin Feng.¡± Qin Feng had been one of Elder Mao¡¯s earlier apprentices, nearly thirty years old, and his cultivation had reached the Peak of Refining, making him one of the Law Enforcers in the sect. Eldest disciple, Qin Feng. Second disciple, Li Dakui. Third disciple, Wu Yu. Fourth disciple, Chang Xuan. Fifth disciple, Chen Yu. All of Elder Mao¡¯s disciples were now present. ¡°Today, during this gathering, if you have any doubts about your cultivation, feel free to ask your teacher.¡± S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Elder Mao smiled lightly. His gaze swept across the five disciples. Chen Yu noticed that Elder Mao¡¯s gaze lingered on Chang Xuan the longest, his eyes filled with affection and anticipation. Chang Xuan was the only True Disciple present! His aptitude and talent were the highest among the five disciples. In the following two hours, the five disciples raised various doubts about their cultivation practices. The eldest disciple, Qin Feng, focused his questions on the difficulties of breaking through to the Qi Transformation Realm. ¡°To break through the Qi Transformation Realm, besides the factor of Spiritual Body aptitude, the key lies in ¡®enlightenment¡¯. Qin Feng, you are cultivating the ¡®Sky Mountain Palm¡¯, and while circulating the Inner Breath Heart Method, your mental state must comprehend a sense matching the vastness of the heavens and earth and the profound solidity of the mountains. Only then can you refine your inner breath into the corresponding Sky Mountain True Qi¡­¡± Elder Mao stated. During this process, Chen Yu and others listened intently. Afterward, Elder Mao checked the state of Qin Feng¡¯s inner breath and frowned, ¡°Your body has absorbed some mixed Qi from precious materials and spirit pills, which diminishes the purity of your inner breath and its alignment with the true essence of martial arts by a slight margin.¡± Breaking through the Qi Transformation Realm involved many factors. Aptitude, foundation, spiritual perception, purity of inner breath¡­ each was indispensable. ¡°Disciple hasted the breakthrough to the Qi Transformation Realm in the past two attempts and indeed consumed several genius treasures and auxiliary spirit pills.¡± Qin Feng stated with a face of embarrassment. ¡°Polish your temperament well, and for the next half year, it¡¯s best not to casually consume precious materials and spirit pills. However, you may take Clearing Qi Pills and Bone Marrow Cleansing Pills to expel impurities and refine your inner breath¡­¡± Elder Mao¡¯s brow furrowed. Qin Feng¡¯s condition somewhat disappointed him. Clearing Qi Pills, Bone Marrow Cleansing Pills? Qin Feng couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly; such spirit pills were hard to find. Especially the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pills, which had the effect of transforming one¡¯s physique, were many times more precious than Primordial Qi Pills and Clearing Qi Pills. Subsequently, Elder Mao resolved the doubts of Li Dakui, Wu Yu, and Chang Xuan, one by one. He was not quite satisfied with the condition of Li Dakui and Wu Yu. On the other hand, he praised Chang Xuan a few times. ¡°Xuan¡¯er, after the gamble battle last time, you consumed ¡®Purple Jade Liquid¡¯, and your cultivation technique aura has become more refined. You seem close to touching the late stage of Organ Refining.¡± Elder Mao spoke with a smile. Chang Xuan had made significant progress, surpassing Qin Feng and the other two. Purple Jade Liquid could help in comprehending mental states and even aid in breaking through the Qi Transformation Realm. Chen Yu distinctly felt that the strong aura emitting from Chang Xuan seemed to narrowly surpass that of the purple-haired youth from the Bone Demon Palace. Finally, it was Chen Yu¡¯s turn. Elder Mao looked at Chen Yu, a smile on his face. It seemed that since Chen Yu had advanced his ¡®Copper Statue Technique¡¯ to the copper bone level, Elder Mao had begun to give him special attention. ¡°Master, can you check if the lingering effects from my last advancement to the Late-stage Meridian Passage are still present?¡± Chen Yu quickly spoke. ¡°Hmm.¡± Elder Mao placed his hand on Chen Yu¡¯s wrist, and Innate True Qi instantly merged into his body. Suddenly, Elder Mao opened his eyes, looking at Chen Yu with a strange expression. ¡°Master, how does it look?¡± Chen Yu anxiously waited. ¡°The effect of the ¡®Clearing Qi Pill¡¯ is surprisingly good! The Evil Qi within your Cloud Evil Inner Breath is extremely dense yet pure and far surpasses those of the same stage. Such a foundation is not commonly solid.¡± Elder Mao¡¯s face showed surprise. He had sensed Chen Yu¡¯s mental state; despite the strong Evil Qi, his divine light was clear without the slightest hidden danger from practicing the ¡®Cloud Evil Fist¡¯. ¡°Could it be because of the ¡®Copper Statue Technique¡¯, which has a certain effect of transforming physique and improving constitution, coupled with the ¡®Ice Heart Tears¡¯¡­¡± Elder Mao muttered. He could only attribute this to the lost body cultivation technique. ¡°Yu¡¯er, your current state is very good. With another year and a half of hard cultivation, Organ Refining is within reach!¡± Elder Mao praised. Chen Yu was overjoyed upon hearing this. As long as the lingering effects from the previous Blood Pool opportunity were resolved, not affecting his future prospects, he was greatly relieved. After answering some doubts, the fellow disciples engaged in friendly sparring. Among them, Chang Xuan and the eldest disciple, Qin Feng, had a fight. Despite being at the Mid-stage of Organ Refining, Chang Xuan did not lose to Qin Feng, who was at the Peak of Refining. This was still Chang Xuan not using the ¡®Blood Frenzy Secret Blade¡¯. Afterward, Li Dakui, Wu Yu, and Chen Yu also sparred with each other. Among them, Li Dakui, with his cultivation and treasure advantage, naturally defeated Wu Yu, who was at the Early Stage of Organ Refining. Following Wu Yu¡¯s defeat, he sparred with Chen Yu. He originally thought he could gain an advantage against Chen Yu, but the outcome was unexpected. ¡°Wind-cutting Sword!¡± Chen Yu, holding a heavy sword, executed the swift and clever ¡®Wind-cutting Sword¡¯. Puchi-puchi! The Xuan Heavy Sword, at an astonishing speed, conjured a flurry of wind-breaking sword shadows, with occasional faint silver wind-like sword flashes slashing swiftly, almost impossible to guard against. The fellow disciples present all felt a sense of contradiction from the swordsmanship. Yet Wu Yu was suppressed to the point of being breathless. After dozens of moves, Wu Yu ended up losing in embarrassment, half of his sleeve sliced off by Chen Yu¡¯s sword. This was still with Chen Yu holding back his strength; otherwise, he would have injured Wu Yu earlier. ¡°Conceded.¡± Chen Yu, after winning, decided to leave well enough alone. He had used the recent sparring to test his own swordsmanship. ¡°Dakui, you try now.¡± Unexpectedly, a gleam flickered in Elder Mao¡¯s eyes, instructing the second disciple Li Dakui to step forward. ¡°Ha ha! Isn¡¯t this a bit too bullying?¡± Li Dakui grinned broadly. Although he said this on the surface, deep inside, he held a grudge against Chen Yu for not trading Qi Storage Pills previously. He was determined to make Chen Yu embarrass himself in this sparring session. ¡°Here it comes.¡± Li Dakui swung his treasure blade, and a ripple-like surge of wild blade light and shadow leapt toward Chen Yu, striking through the space between them. As soon as he made a move, he attacked Chen Yu from a distance with his treasure blade. Obviously, Li Dakui was aware of Chen Yu¡¯s advantage in body cultivation. Chen Yu immediately felt a pressure far exceeding Wu Yu¡¯s; with Li Dakui at the Mid-stage of Organ Refining and holding a treasure weapon, his cultivation technique was also stronger. Chapter 95 - 0095 Moon Spirit Ore Chapter 95: Chapter 0095 Moon Spirit Ore Facing Li Dakui, Chen Yu dared not be careless. Wind-cutting Sword! Chen Yu still wielded the heavy sword, using that awkward and contradictory swift swordsmanship. Bang! Hiss, hiss! The treasure blade of Li Dakui chopped out fierce and domineering wave-like blade Qi, whipping up sand and howling winds around. The Wind-cutting Sword wielded by Chen Yu, with its swift sword shadows, was forcefully torn apart before it even got close. ... ¡°Hmph! You possess body cultivation techniques, I won¡¯t get close to you¡­¡± Li Dakui thought smugly to himself. As a practitioner of the Late Stage of Organ Refining, he could injure someone from a distance using his internal breath, and with the help of a treasured weapon, he could attack Chen Yu while maintaining a distance of about ten feet. This was the advantage of having a higher cultivation level. Seeing this. A sneer flickered across Chen Yu¡¯s lips. Torrential Wind Slash! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï??0.§ã0 In Chen Yu¡¯s hand, the heavy sword suddenly transformed into a blur of swift wind sword shadows. Buzz! Hiss, hiss, hiss! In an instant, whirlwinds wrapped around, turning every sword shadow that extended a length of ten feet into a tangible cyan-black blade, slashing at Li Dakui through the air. For a moment. The wave-like blade Qi unleashed by Li Dakui was torn apart by the Torrential Wind Slash. Even more astonishing was. Although Chen Yu was only at the Meridian Passage Stage, his internal breath and pinnacle swordsmanship, which far exceeded those of the same stage, allowed the attack to extend somewhat, achieving a sort of ranged attack through the air. Moreover, the Xuan Heavy Sword was large and long, providing a naturally extended reach. ¡°Ranged attacks are indeed an advantage after the Organ Refining Stage, but the farther the distance, the weaker the attack. The strongest attack still comes from close combat!¡± Chen Yu smiled lightly. At the Organ Refining Stage, one could throw a punch that would kill a bull or tiger ten feet away. But ranged attacks, firstly, consume a lot, and secondly, as distance increases, there is bound to be some loss, never as solid as a close combat attack. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In a moment, dozens of moves had passed. Chen Yu and Li Dakui fought fiercely with sword against blade, both struggling to gain the upper hand. Li Dakui had maintained distance the whole time, prioritizing ranged attacks and avoiding direct confrontations with Chen Yu as much as possible. Iron Gang Sword! Suddenly, Chen Yu¡¯s style of swordsmanship changed dramatically. Clang! Buzz! The heavy sword carved out a mass of solid Iron Gang Qi, glaringly silvery, creating a crushing presence in an expanse. Clang! Ding, ding¡­ All of Li Dakui¡¯s attacks seemed to hit an iron wall, and he couldn¡¯t advance any further. Using this, Chen Yu rapidly closed in. Wind-cutting Sword! In a closing moment, Chen Yu¡¯s style changed again, slicing out blurry and shimmering wind-cutting sword Qi blades. Damn! Li Dakui retreated hastily, unable to bear it. Chen Yu¡¯s swordsmanship was like the ever-changing weather, sometimes as heavy as ten thousand catties, overbearing like dark clouds pressing on the city; sometimes fleeting like the wind, swift as lightning. One moment, that heavy sword strike left Li Dakui¡¯s hands tingling, while the next was light and airy, seemingly hanging by a thread. After a hundred moves. Li Dakui breathed roughly, the awkward feeling of alternating between light and heavy making him feel almost nauseated to the point of vomiting blood. ¡°Hehe.¡± Elder Mao let a smile play on his lips from the sidelines. He clearly saw. Chen Yu was using Li Dakui to practice integrating the two styles of swordsmanship. The result was neither a complete success nor a failure. If, Chen Yu truly wanted to win, he could simply overpower him, pushing the Iron Gang Sword to its limits, and gradually crush Li Dakui. After two hundred moves. Li Dakui gasped for breath, sweat beading on his forehead as his endurance evidently began to flag. Pfft, hiss! Chen Yu¡¯s heavy sword suddenly transformed into wind. With a quirky twist of movement technique, several blurry sword winds left cuts on Li Dakui¡¯s arms and legs. ¡°I quit.¡± Li Dakui felt suffocated as if he was going to vomit blood, the whole experience was simply agonizing! After this battle. Li Dakui was utterly ashamed, despite considering himself as the second senior and being superior in cultivation and older in age, he had lost to Chen Yu. ¡°Chen Yu, your insight into martial arts is quite decent.¡± Elder Mao praised. In these sparrings, Chen Yu won two bouts in a row, greatly boosting his status within the sect. Li Dakui and Chen Yu harbored a sense of wariness towards Chen Yu, and even a bit of respect. Qin Feng and Chang Xuan observed solemnly, recognizing Chen Yu¡¯s strength. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, once you advance to the Organ Refining Stage, perhaps we can have a match.¡± Chang Xuan exuded a hint of fighting spirit. As a True Disciple approaching the Late Stage of Organ Refining, winning against Chen Yu now wouldn¡¯t feel like an accomplishment. ¡°Let¡¯s talk about it when the time comes,¡± Chen Yu chuckled. Regarding Chang Xuan¡¯s strength, he was still quite cautious, especially when entering the frenzied mode of the ¡®Blood Frenzy Secret Blade,¡¯ which was unstoppable. ¡°Alright, now you are free to discuss and exchange ideas among yourselves.¡± Elder Mao waved and smiled. Soon, a maid brought up dishes and wine. The five disciples from the same sect discussed their emotions and shared some cultivation insights. ¡­ Late at night, the five disciples under Elder Mao, laden with strong scents of alcohol, dispersed. ¡°Chen Yu, you stay.¡± Elder Mao¡¯s voice transmission asked Chen Yu to remain at the Elder Mansion. Chen Yu looked thoughtful, faintly guessing the reason Elder Mao wanted him to stay. Moments later. Swish! An elder with white whiskers floated down to the spot. It was Elder Nangong! ¡°How are the preparations on that side?¡± Elder Mao asked. Elder Nangong replied, ¡°Almost done. The miners at Youshan Mine will rest for the night; there won¡¯t be anyone around.¡± Youshan Mine? Chen Yu thought to himself, could this be the destination for their journey? He knew that the Yunyue Sect had many key resources, such as the Beishan Spirit Garden, and the Youshan Mine might be one of them. ¡°Then let¡¯s set off.¡± Elder Mao nodded. Elder Nangong blew a whistle. Whoosh! From the sky, a gigantic Iron-Backed Eagle, stirring up a whirlwind of flying sand, descended. ¡°Chen Yu, you go first. I will explain your mission details once we arrive,¡± Elder Mao said, waving his hand. Curiosity marked Chen Yu¡¯s face as he stepped onto the Iron-Backed Eagle, which had wings spanning three to four yards. The bird¡¯s strength was almost in the Qi Transformation Realm. Flap! Flap! The Iron-Backed Eagle flapped its wings and broke through the air, carrying the two elders and Chen Yu, quickly ascending hundreds of yards into the sky. This was Chen Yu¡¯s first time riding a flying creature; he felt the strong wind against his face and the rapid currents. Fortunately, he practiced the Copper Statue Technique, his robust physique making him as solid as a rock once he was seated on the Iron-Backed Eagle. As they flew past the sect gate, Elder Mao sent a greeting to the patrolling captain below. With the status of Sect Elders, their passage was naturally unobstructed. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! The Iron-Backed Eagle soared through the night sky, quickly reaching high altitudes where the buildings and trees below looked no larger than bricks. Chen Yu looked up and noticed the moon was exceptionally round tonight. ¡°It must be a ¡®deep night with a full moon¡¯ for the suppression from the Ancient Moon Well to be much weaker,¡± Elder Mao whispered. They flew for an unknown length of time. Eventually, the Iron-Backed Eagle landed in front of a desolate mine deep in the mountains. Upon closer inspection, this area appeared to be a Spiritual Ore zone, seemingly abandoned, with most of the useful Spiritual Ore seeming nearly exhausted. ¡°Elder Mao, Elder Nangong.¡± In the mining area, a short, thin old man with a strange lump on his forehead floated over. ¡°This is Elder Pan, who guards the Youshan Mine,¡± Elder Mao briefly introduced. ¡°Nice to meet you, Elder Pan.¡± Chen Yu guessed that this person was similar to Granny Jiang, who guarded the Beishan Spirit Garden. ¡°Is this the child who advanced his Copper Statue Technique to ¡®Copper Bone¡¯?¡± Elder Pan¡¯s green bean-like eyes scrutinized Chen Yu a few times. ¡°Time is running short on this night of the full moon,¡± Elder Nangong urged. Elder Pan nodded and hurriedly led the way. After walking about a hundred yards, Chen Yu felt an eerie and cold force descend upon him. Instantly, the domineering Cloud Sha internal breath within his body was immobilized. ¡°This is the mysterious force field around the Ancient Moon Well. This area was once a mining site of an ancient sect. Nowadays, only small amounts of Iron Moon Ore can be mined each month here,¡± Elder Mao explained. The Ancient Moon Well? Just as Chen Yu was about to ask a question, a well about thirty feet in diameter appeared before him. The surrounding rocks were smooth and under the moonlight, cast a snow-frost-like silver glow. Simultaneously, an even stronger force field suddenly oppressed them. Both elders, including Elder Pan, stiffened their steps. ¡°Our innate True Qi is being suppressed,¡± Elder Mao and Elder Nangong said to each other with a wry smile. When they were about thirty feet from the ancient well, even the Qi Transformation Realm¡¯s True Qi was restricted. ¡°Chen Yu, try using the Copper Statue Technique,¡± Elder Pan suggested. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Yu activated his Copper Statue Technique, and his bones crackled crisply. Buzz! A surging great strength emerged from his body, coating his body with a layer of shining metallic copper patterns under the moonlight, making him resemble a cold, majestic copper statue. ¡°The Copper Statue Technique¡­ completely unaffected!¡± Chen Yu exclaimed in surprise. At that moment, all the internal breath in his body was utterly confined; he figured his palm and sword techniques were reduced to mere forms. Even the innate True Qi of the two elders were immobilized. Only his Copper Statue Technique was unaffected. ¡°Body Cultivation is a very special Dao, unlike other cultivation schools that depend on external forces of nature. Only Body Cultivation can ignore the mysterious force field here,¡± Elder Mao said, his face glowing with excitement. ¡°Master, what exactly do you need me to do?¡± Chen Yu could not help but ask. ¡°Chen Yu, you see. That well ahead is called ¡®Ancient Moon Well.¡¯ Essentially, it is a mysterious mine left by an ancient sect. But the surrounding area of this ancient well holds a strong force field, and the well¡¯s force field is several times stronger than the outside world, such that even those in the Guiyuan Realm would have their entire True Yuan confined.¡± Elder Pan eagerly explained, his eyes gleaming with excitement as he looked at Chen Yu. ¡°We need you to enter the Ancient Moon Well. We want you to gather a type of mysterious Spiritual Ore called ¡®Moon Spirit Ore,¡¯ and if possible, explore the secrets within the ancient well, although safety is the priority.¡± Elder Mao gazed at the ancient well, his eyes brimming with fervor. ¡°Moon Spirit Ore?¡± Chen Yu remembered feeling somewhat familiar with the name of the ore but couldn¡¯t recall it at the moment. ¡°Moon Spirit Ore is a legendary Spiritual Ore formed by the accumulation of moon¡¯s essence. This Spiritual Ore has many mysterious uses. We know that when Moon Spirit Ore is melded into a treasure, it can enhance the quality of the treasure, greatly increase the True Qi circulation speed, and allow the treasure to exert greater power on moonlit nights.¡± ¡°Moreover, when Moon Spirit Ore is ground into powder and mixed into Moon Spirit Liquid, it has mysterious effects on the body. Some say it can change the nature of the Spiritual Body; others say it can cleanse dark illnesses and impurities, purifying malicious Qi¡­¡± The three elders added eagerly, their faces filled with excitement. ¡°In short, this Spiritual Ore is extremely mysterious and highly valuable. If you can collect some, we will reward you handsomely!¡± The three Qi Transformation Realm experts looked intently at Chen Yu, filled with hopeful anticipation. Chapter 96 - 096 Giant Spider Iron Beetle Chapter 96: Chapter 096 Giant Spider Iron Beetle ¡°Anyway, this Spiritual Ore is very mysterious and highly valuable. If you could collect some, you will be handsomely rewarded!¡± Handsomely rewarded? Chen Yu felt odd at heart. This Moon Spirit Ore possessed magical powers that captivated the hearts of three elders in the Qi Transformation Realm. The uses of Moon Spirit Ore were twofold: On one hand, it targeted artifacts. It could enhance the quality of artifacts and increase the speed at which True Qi flowed inside them. On the other hand, it mysteriously promoted bodily functions, though opinions varied on this aspect. ... Among the most mystical was the ability to change a Spiritual Body¡¯s aptitude! ¡°Master¡­ can a Spiritual Body¡¯s aptitude really change?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart skipped. Up until now, despite merging with the mysterious heart, his Spiritual Body aptitude was still his greatest weakness! In the world, was there truly a method to change a Spiritual Body¡¯s aptitude? ¡°In the vast Cultivation World, with its broad territories, countless treasures exist. Indeed, legends speak of a few heaven-defying treasures capable of changing a Spiritual Body¡¯s aptitude postnatally.¡± Elder Mao murmured softly. ¡°Does Moon Spirit Ore truly have such power?¡± Chen Yu held his breath. ¡°Hehe, lad, don¡¯t overthink it. It¡¯s just a rumor.¡± Elder Pan chuckled strangely. ¡°Rumor?¡± ¡°Related to the rumor, it¡¯s not ordinary Moon Spirit Ore. It is the legendary treasure that may exist in one out of a billion¡ª the Moon Spirit Holy Stone.¡± Moon Spirit Holy Stone! Upon hearing the words ¡°Holy Stone,¡± Chen Yu felt it was beyond his reach. ¡°According to legend, a person of normal bodily aptitude became a High Grade Spirit Body with the aid of the Moon Spirit Holy Stone. Of course, that¡¯s only recorded in ancient texts.¡± Elder Pan smiled. By his tone and expression, even he himself might not believe that rumor. Bodily aptitude is innately determined¡ªchanging it postnatally is akin to defying fate! ¡°As for this abandoned Moon Spirit Ore site, its scale is mediocre. It was nearly exhausted by an ancient sect, leaving at most some ordinary Moon Spirit Ore. The Moon Spirit Holy Stone? Don¡¯t even think about it!¡± Elder Pan¡¯s words shattered Chen Yu¡¯s fantasies. Chen Yu thought again; even if there were truly a Moon Spirit Holy Stone here, it wouldn¡¯t likely end up in his hands. ¡°Yu¡¯er, when you enter the ancient well later, if you could mine some Moon Spirit Ore, that would already be quite remarkable. Your master decrees, for every extra ten pounds you mine, you shall keep one pound. You must understand, the value of this ore far exceeds that of common meteoric iron.¡± Elder Mao said with a smile. ¡°Disciple will do his best. However, I must say, if there are irresistible dangers in this mine, I cannot force it.¡± Chen Yu solemnly stated. Even if the legendary Moon Spirit Holy Stone was present, one must live to enjoy it. ¡°That¡¯s understandable. After all, your ¡®Copper Statue Technique¡¯ can still be improved, and this ore in the mine can be mined every six months.¡± Elder Mao nodded. In fact, none of them harbored great hopes. If not this time, there would be another chance. Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± could also improve, with preserving his life being the priority. Next. The two elders and Elder Pan each took out some tools for Chen Yu. Among them, Elder Mao took out a set of half-precious artifact soft leather armor for Chen Yu to wear. Elder Nangong handed Chen Yu a storage bag. ¡°Fortunately, the force field here doesn¡¯t interfere with the Sumeru Formation, allowing the use of storage bags; that¡¯s part of its peculiarity.¡± Elder Nangong said with a smile. Storage bag? It was the first time Chen Yu used such a bag, which included an array enhancement; by pressing a hub, it could be opened. Inside the bag was a mustard seed space as large as a water tank, similar to those available on the market, and it didn¡¯t reduce the weight of its contents. Unfortunately, the storage bag still couldn¡¯t fit the Xuan Heavy Sword. Chen Yu pursed his lips. ¡°Greedy boy, don¡¯t be insatiable. During ancient times, if not for a mysterious race called the Heavenly Mechanism Clan descending, various array tools like storage bags wouldn¡¯t be as widespread as today. Otherwise, having one in the Qi Transformation Realm would be a luxury.¡± Elder Mao couldn¡¯t help but curse playfully. Then. Elder Pan took out a mining shovel and a fist-sized Luminous Pearl and had Chen Yu place them into the storage bag. The elders gave Chen Yu several Spirit Pills as well¡ªsome for restoring vitality, others were antidotes, all rare treasures. ¡°I have one more ace for you.¡± Suddenly Elder Mao took out two dark red spheres, about the size of a baby¡¯s fist. ¡°Yin Fire Pearls!¡± Elder Nangong and Elder Pan had a slightly grim expression. ¡°These Yin Fire Pearls, seized from a strong practitioner from Bone Demon Palace on the battlefield, have the power to threaten and seriously injure someone in the Poster Qi Transformation.¡± Elder Mao clicked his tongue and smiled. Injure someone in the Qi Transformation Realm? Chen Yu¡¯s eyes suddenly brightened. This was indeed an ace! Elder Mao taught Chen Yu how to use it, advising, ¡°Don¡¯t use this unless absolutely necessary.¡± Chen Yu nodded gravely, securing the Yin Fire Ball. ¡­ Finally. Fully equipped, Chen Yu set off, heading towards the deep ancient well. Under the moonlit night, the ancient well was surrounded by a faint halo of silvery moon frost, creating a mysterious echo with the round moon in the sky. Swoosh! Elder Pan took out a tens of meters long iron chain, instructing Chen Yu to grasp it and descend into the well. ¡°When you return, or if something unusual happens, just tug this iron chain, and we will pull you up.¡± Elder Pan emphasized. ¡°Understood.¡± Chen Yu slid down the well, his body gradually descending into the ancient deeper parts. During this process, his nerves were tense, his extraordinary vision always on guard for the surrounding environment. After entering the ancient well. Chen Yu clearly felt the invisible force field increase several times in strength, to the extent that his Inner Breath True Qi could not sense even a bit. Fortunately. The beating of his heart was as clear as ever, seemingly still able to gather strength and initiate. His ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± was also unaffected. After descending about twenty meters, Chen Yu finally touched down, standing on the hard rock layer. Swoosh! Upon landing, Chen Yu felt an inexplicable chill as a strong gust of wind attacked from the side. He immediately activated the Copper Statue Technique, shifting his body to the side, and heard a ¡°snap.¡± He saw. Several strands of white spider silk, as thick as needles, striking the rock wall. Even the smooth rock wall, which was as hard as a Half-precious Artifact, showed a shallow crack. Hiss! One of the white strands brushed past Chen Yu¡¯s shoulder, but with a full-body Half-precious Artifact for protection, it only left a crack on it. Chen Yu gasped in shock. He looked intently and saw a silver-brown giant spider, larger than a human, crouched in a corner of the mine, its several brown-red icy eyes visible. Screech! A ghastly gust of wind roared, leaving a lingering afterimage, the silver-brown giant spider pounced in front of Chen Yu with an undetectable speed. So fast! Chen Yu¡¯s heart tightened. If it were someone at the Organ Refining Stage or even Qi Transformation Realm without Inner Breath True Qi, their lightweight martial arts would hardly be able to perform, likely resulting in an instant kill. Clang bang! Chen Yu picked up the Xuan Heavy Sword and swung it forcefully, sending the silver-brown giant spider flying a distance away. The shocked observers. Though not incredibly strong, the silver-brown giant spider¡¯s body was harder than iron. The previous strike only left shallow marks on it. Hiss! Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! After stabilizing itself, the silver-brown giant spider shot several more white strands of silk, aiming at Chen Yu¡¯s legs. The speed of the spider silk was so fast that it nearly made it impossible for Chen Yu to dodge. He had a sudden inspiration. Whoosh! Chen Yu brought down the Xuan Heavy Sword, and sure enough, it got bound by the white spider silk. ¡°Hehe, get up!¡± Chen Yu forcefully tugged the heavy sword in his hand. The powerful force, following the spider silk, pulled the silver-brown giant spider into midair. Hiss! As the silver-brown giant spider called out, its body suspended in air, it showed a look of terror. What followed was an unimaginable nightmare of misery. Bang bang! Bang, bang, bang! Chen Yu swung the silk-bound heavy sword up, down, left, and right, treating the silver-brown giant spider like a punching bag, smashing it against the rock walls, mine ceiling, and the rocky ground, battering it bad and tired. After dozens of strikes, the silver-brown giant spider bled green blood and passed out. ¡°Done!¡± Chen Yu laughed. To his surprise, the spider silk sprayed by the silver-brown giant spider was extraordinarily tough; it didn¡¯t break even after such a whipping. Of course, if one were to be bound by this spider silk, they too would be in a crisis. Squish! After the silver-brown giant spider was beaten half-dead, it lost all ability to resist. Chen Yu approached with the heavy sword and targeted its vital points, successfully slashing it. After killing the spider, Chen Yu gathered the spider silk into a ball and stored it in the storage bag. Afterward. Chen Yu looked around to make sure that there were no apparent living creatures within about twenty feet. ¡°Um.¡± Feeling slightly relieved, Chen Yu took out a Luminous Pearl and examined the surrounding rock walls. Suddenly. He discovered a few small patches of ore in the nearby rock area, round in color and emitting a faint lustrous sheen. ¡°Moon Spirit Ore?¡± Chen Yu took out a fist-sized piece of Iron Moon Ore from his storage bag and compared them. Iron Moon Ore is a special kind of Spiritual Ore produced outside this mine. It is said to be a lower grade form of Moon Spirit Ore. The difference is, Moon Spirit Ore has a glossy color and emits a weak luminescence similar to moonlight. ¡°Indeed, it is Moon Spirit Ore.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face lit up with joy. Without another word, he picked up the mining shovel given by Elder Pan from his storage bag. Clang clang! The shovel, clearly not an ordinary object, was heavy and powerful, quickly digging up the irregular pieces of Moon Spirit Ore. Of course. This was possible because Chen Yu was enhanced by the Copper Statue Technique and had ¡°Acquired Divine Power.¡± Had it been an average person at the Organ Refining Stage without any inner breath, they probably wouldn¡¯t have been able to chip off much. Before long. Chen Yu mined all the Moon Spirit Ore in the nearby area, weighing about thirty kilograms. The density of Moon Spirit Ore was much lower than meteoric iron. The pile looked so small; if it had been meteoric iron, it would have weighed at least a hundred or two hundred kilograms. Chen Yu held the heavy sword and slowly penetrated deeper into the mine. Vaguely, he sensed an eerie, putrefying aura. Swoosh, swoosh! After advancing about thirty feet, another similar silver-brown giant spider leaped out, spitting several strands of white silk. Without hesitation, Chen Yu blocked with the heavy sword, intentionally letting the spider silk bind him. Bang bang bang! Just like the previous method, Chen Yu scooped up the silver-brown giant spider and started beating it left and right, quickly rendering it half-dead and unconscious. After dealing with this giant spider. Just as Chen Yu was about to extract the spider silk and check the nearby Moon Spirit Ore, he suddenly felt a chilling creepiness. Shoo, shoo, shoo! From the deeper, darker area of the mine, a myriad of small black dots shot out, each about the size of a thumb. ¡°Are those¡­?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face turned to horror as he saw hundreds of grey-patched iron bugs converging into a swarm, rushing towards the blood-soaked corpse of the silver-brown giant spider. Obviously, the bloodiness of the giant spider¡¯s corpse attracted these iron bugs. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Taking advantage of the iron bugs being drawn to the giant spider¡¯s corpse, Chen Yu quickly retreated. Puff puff puff! But saw those grey-patched iron bugs, within a few breaths, devour the giant spider¡¯s corpse, leaving nothing but bone scraps¡­ Chapter 97 - 0097: The Remnants of a Broken Sword Chapter 97: Chapter 0097: The Remnants of a Broken Sword Seeing the silver-brown giant spider¡¯s corpse devoured in an instant, Chen Yu, who had already retreated thirty feet, felt a chill down his spine. He immediately activated the ¡°Concealing Qi Technique¡± he had learned while serving as a covert sentry, concealing his entire body¡¯s Qi and continued to retreat. But those grey-spotted iron bugs seemed to detect something and pressed toward his direction. Run! Chen Yu¡¯s heart gathered strength, and he sped up his retreat, barely managing to put some distance between himself and the grey-spotted iron bugs. Approaching the bottom of the ancient well, the iron chain that hung from the well¡¯s mouth was faintly visible. ... Now. Chen Yu could choose to return to the surface, but out of the corner of his eye, he noticed the corpse of the silver-brown giant spider not far away. This was the first spider he had killed upon descending. ¡°Could it be the stench of this giant spider¡¯s blood?¡± A thought struck Chen Yu. Swoosh! In a flash, he darted to the front of the giant spider¡¯s corpse, took out the Dark Snake Sword, and made more than a dozen slashes on the spider¡¯s body to infuse the flesh with deadly poison. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! At that moment, a swarm of silver-gray bugs flew towards him aggressively. ¡°Go!¡± Chen Yu hurled the poisoned spider¡¯s carcass toward them. Plop, plop, plop! At least a thousand iron bugs swarmed over the corpse, tearing it apart frantically. Meanwhile, Chen Yu ran to the bottom of the well, grabbing the iron chain, ready to make a swift escape at any moment. Just then. Among the insect swarm, any iron bug that bit into the giant spider¡¯s carcass stiffened, struggled for a few moments, and then oozed purple-black pus before finally becoming stiff in death. Chen Yu was both shocked and relieved. The relief was that the venom was indeed effective against these bugs. The shock was that the bugs appeared to have a substantial resistance to the poison. With their size, if they were other beasts, they would have likely turned into a puddle of blood by now. Yet these bugs struggled for a long time before finally succumbing to death. Moments later. In front of him, the thousands of bugs were either dead or barely alive, lacking the strength to attack. Chen Yu approached and captured one or two of the half-dead bugs. He didn¡¯t continue his exploration but instead pulled on the iron chain near the bottom of the well. Not long after. Chen Yu climbed up to the mouth of the Ancient Moon Well and saw the three elders not far off, holding the iron chain. ¡°How¡¯s the situation?¡± Elder Mao asked urgently. Chen Yu handed over the Moon Spirit Ore from his storage bag first, noting the surprised delight on the faces of the trio. Then. Chen Yu recounted his encounter with the grey-spotted iron bugs and took out one or two of the half-dead bugs. Elder Mao examined the bug in front of him for a moment. ¡°This bug is known as ¡®Iron Moon Corpse Worm,¡¯ a peculiar insect recorded in ancient texts. It¡¯s the lowest form of its kind. These worms are characterized by their bodies, harder than iron and impervious to blades and spears. They have strong resistance to poisons, corrosive energies, and various forms of True Qi attacks. Especially under moonlight, their power increases, gaining a fearsome regenerative ability,¡± Elder Mao explained. Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but be amazed. ¡°I¡¯ve encountered this bug one or two times while guarding these mines, but they were few in number. For someone in the Qi Transformation Realm, facing such clusters of bugs would indeed be troublesome. Your Dark Snake Sword is extremely toxic, and these bugs are in their lowest form. That¡¯s why it was effective,¡± Elder Pan added. Next, they began to discuss strategies on how to deal with the Iron Moon Corpse Worms. As a result. The plan that the three elders came up with was the same as Chen Yu had thought: continue using poison. ¡°I have a kind of ¡®Corrosive Blood Poison,¡¯ which is somewhat effective even against Postnatal Qi Transformation practitioners,¡± Elder Pan said as he took out a porcelain bottle. ¡°Hehe, I have a type of unique snake and scorpion venom,¡± Elder Mao said, producing a block of black paste. Afterward. Chen Yu added the two types of venom to a portion of his Dark Snake Sword. Some time later. Elder Nangong fetched a large wild boar from afar and cut its flesh into dozens of large pieces. The three elders took out an extra storage bag specifically for Chen Yu to store these pieces of flesh. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, a typical storage bag somewhat blocks the scent,¡± Elder Mao said with a smile. Chen Yu nodded and once again delved into the Ancient Moon Well. Reaching the remains and bloodstains of the second silver-brown giant spider, Chen Yu mined a few more pieces of Moon Spirit Ore nearby. ¡°How big exactly is this mine?¡± Chen Yu was curious. He pushed on in one direction for nearly a hundred feet and mined several dozen pounds of Moon Spirit Ore. Swoosh! Suddenly, a black shadow the size of an infant darted toward Chen Yu like lightning. Clang! Chen Yu swung the massive sword in his hand to repel the shadow, the blow giving off a resonant clang as though striking metal. On closer inspection. The shadow was a scorpion far surpassing the usual size, its tail curled up about half a foot long, looking quite ferocious. Clang, clang, ding! The large scorpion attacked several more times, only to be repelled by Chen Yu¡¯s heavy sword each time. ¡°Why is everything in this mine so tough?¡± Chen Yu found himself momentarily locked in a standoff with the scorpion. Suddenly. Chen Yu took a piece of meat from his storage bag and threw it over. Swoosh, plop! The large scorpion pounced and quickly devoured the meat. Snap! Chen Yu threw another piece, this time poisoned meat that had been touched by the venomous sword. After eating the poisoned meat, the scorpion became dizzy. It didn¡¯t show signs of dying from the severe poison for a while but lost most of its mobility. ¡°This venomous scorpion is naturally toxic and has a strong resistance to poison,¡± Chen Yu murmured. It was worth mentioning that this was the poison from his sword, boosted by the interventions of two individuals in the Qi Transformation Realm. Spatter, hiss! He approached and drew his Dark Snake Sword, swiftly dismembering the dazed large scorpion. After dealing with the scorpion, Chen Yu continued onward. Following his path, Chen Yu encountered several poisonous scorpions, giant spiders, and other bizarre dark beasts along the next couple hundred yards, but he resolved each situation without incident. However, those ¡°Iron Moon Corpse Worms¡± he had seen earlier did not appear again. At this moment, In Chen Yu¡¯s storage bag, there were two or three hundred pounds of Moon Spirit Ore; he was planning to return. Just then, Chen Yu noticed a faint reflection up ahead, which seemed to be some kind of metal? Hm? As Chen Yu cautiously approached, he saw a human skeleton holding half of an ancient broken sword in its hand. ¡°Strange!¡± Chen Yu was puzzled. In this mine, with many ferocious things like Iron Moon Corpse Worm swarms, poisonous scorpions, and Silver-brown Giant Spiders, how could there be a relatively intact skeleton? No other place bore any traces of skeletons. However, When Chen Yu actually got close to the skeleton, he suddenly felt an inexplicable Sword Intent that struck directly at his heart. Boom! His heart was shocked, and in his vision appeared a heavenly sword rainbow cleaving the clouds, slicing the nearby mountains and rivers in two. Such a terrifying Sword Intent! Chen Yu¡¯s body shook violently, and he staggered back several steps, with blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. Hum! The ¡°Ice Heart Tears¡± pendant around his neck started to buzz urgently, and the crystal on it even developed a small crack. ¡°No wonder, no wonder!¡± Chen Yu, still in shock, finally understood why this skeleton had remained so intact. The key was that broken sword. Even with its owner dead and the sword body broken, it still contained an overwhelming Sword Intent. This residual Sword Intent would probably be difficult for anyone within the Qi Transformation Realm to resist. ¡°This sword, what could its grade be? A High Grade Treasure, an extreme grade treasure, or even higher¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s thoughts stirred again. But the spirit Sword Intent emanating from the sword was truly terrifying. If he tried to take it forcefully, he might very well lose his soul. The slight crack on the ¡°Ice Heart Tears¡± was testimony to this. Ultimately, Chen Yu dismissed the idea of taking the sword; the invisible impact of Sword Intent had already inflicted a blow to his psyche. However, Chen Yu¡¯s gaze fell upon the skeleton¡¯s other bony hand. It seemed to be clutching something. ¡°Hm?¡± Upon closer inspection, Chen Yu saw a hint of moonlike silver brilliance emanating from between the fingers of the skeleton¡¯s hand. Its color was much like that of Moon Spirit Ore, but it was a lot brighter. And within the luster was a crystal-like sensation. ¡°This skeleton, in its life, must have been a powerful being above the Guiyuan Realm. Prior to his death, he clutched these two objects. One was his weapon, and the other was similar to Moon Spirit Ore, but it seemed to be of a higher grade.¡± Chen Yu weighed his options. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He dared not covet the broken sword. But the stone in the hand, resembling a higher-grade Moon Spirit Ore, was no ordinary object. Surely it didn¡¯t contain any spirit attacks. Chen Yu quickly made a decision. It was worth taking a gamble! Chen Yu retreated five or six yards away and took out the robust spider silk before tightly wrapping it around the pickaxe Elder Pan had given him. Go! With a slight exertion of force, Chen Yu flung the pickaxe with the strength of the spider silk, hooking it onto the skeleton¡¯s wrist. With a ¡°clang¡± sound, The pickaxe hit the skeleton¡¯s wrist but did not shatter it, which showed how strong the individual had been in life. However, The skeletal hand was still dead, and with that knock, it loosened slightly. Plunk! A piece of Moon Spirit Crystal Ore, the size of a baby¡¯s fist and resembling translucent jade, rolled out in front of him. At the same moment, On the other hand of the skeleton, the broken sword buzzed, and an invisible Sword Intent stirred up a fierce gale. Chen Yu was startled and quickly rolled to the ground. Afterward, the broken sword was silent for a while, seemingly remaining inert as long as no external force disturbed or approached the skeleton. ¡°Crystal-like Moon Spirit Ore!¡± Chen Yu breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes lighting up as he examined the Spirit Ore that shimmered with crystal moonlight, feeling his heart race with excitement. He then used the pickaxe to carefully transport the Moon Spirit Crystal Ore over to himself. ¡°This piece of Moon Spirit Crystal Ore, its quality and grade, are definitely above that of the regular Moon Spirit Ore.¡± Holding the ore in his hand, Chen Yu felt a mysterious coolness that penetrated his heart and spread through his body. In an instant, He felt refreshingly comfortable all over, and even the mental wounds that had been affected by the Sword Intent began to heal. After a good while, Chen Yu brushed his hand and whispered, ¡°Store!¡± Whoosh! In the next moment, the Light Silver Crystal Space of his mysterious heart contained a luminous and jadelike piece of mysterious Moon Spirit Ore. Chen Yu smiled in satisfaction. The only regret was that this Light Silver Crystal Space was just a bit too small. With a curious mind, Chen Yu bypassed the skeleton holding the short sword and continued to explore a few dozen yards further. He discovered That the deeper parts of the mine had both a much greater quantity and quality of Moon Spirit Ore. Of course, ores like the crystal-like Moon Spirit Ore that he had just found were not seen again. At the same time, Chen Yu also encountered several dangerous creatures, all of which he handled with his keen reaction and quick thinking. Unknowingly, Chen Yu reached the end of the mine, where a bright and flat rock wall appeared ahead, glowing with a soft moonlight hue. ¡°An entire wall of Moon Spirit Ore! The quality is better than that of the outer areas.¡± Chen Yu was ecstatically shocked. His body trembled slightly from the intense excitement. After all, The value of Moon Spirit Ore was far greater than that of meteoric iron. Ordinary treasures, melded with some, might have their grades enhanced. Moreover, this Spirit Ore had a mysterious beneficial effect on the body. Chapter 98 - 098: Return Trip Horrors Chapter 98: Chapter 098: Return Trip Horrors After a long while, In front of a whole wall of Moon Spirit Ore radiating soft moonlight, Chen Yu came to his senses. He shivered with a start. The mining cave was fraught with peril, teeming with Corpse Worms, strange spiders, poisonous scorpions, and who knows how many other dangerous creatures. Chen Yu had only explored a very small area of this place. ¡°Eh!¡± ... He carefully surveyed his surroundings and suddenly let out a soft exclamation. He saw A vast expanse of Moon Spirit Ore Wall in front of him, forming a ¡°concave¡± shape, with about three walls of Moon Spirit Ore directly facing him. In the middle of the concave wall was a stone platform intricately engraved with the complex lines of an array, bearing traces of human excavation. This was an Array Stone Platform. It was roughly ten feet in diameter, with a dark green, rusty metal dragon head at each of the four directions. Each dragon head held within its mouth a peculiar small notch. Chen Yu faintly felt this arrangement was familiar; he should have read about it in some ancient tome, but couldn¡¯t recall where. ¡°Better head back.¡± Chen Yu didn¡¯t dare linger; his storage bag was already filled with enough Moon Spirit Ore. The privately stashed piece of Moon Spirit Crystal Ore was even more immeasurable in value. On his way back, Chen Yu felt as if he was being watched, faint rustling sounds coming from all around within the dark, interconnected mining tunnels. Hiss-hiss! Out of the darkness, a huge crawling creature emerged with a hiss, revealing a pair of cold, green-tinted eyes larger than a crocodile, its body covered in scales. ¡°What is that!¡± Chen Yu felt an invisible pressure, even similar to that of the Qi Transformation Realm. Thump thump! Thump thump! His heart suddenly started racing. Whoosh! The scaled creature, darting forward like a swift breeze, pounced towards Chen Yu with a speed hard to react to. In an instant, Sand and stones flew around, a pungent wind howled, and the terrifying pressure was enough to suffocate anyone at the Organ Refining Stage. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was likely a Postnatal Qi Transformation creature! Zoom! Chen Yu¡¯s heart surged with power, and with an astonishing bounce, he leaped rapidly to the side. The next instant, A fierce gust barely missed him, the skin protected by the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± felt a stabbing pain. By mere inches, The creature streaked past Chen Yu. That was close! Chen Yu¡¯s heart raced with fear. He had been on guard the moment before, and with his heart¡¯s power at its peak, nearing an explosive technique, his reflexes and speed were far superior to the ordinary. Only then had he narrowly escaped disaster. ¡°That was¡­¡± Chen Yu caught a glimpse from the corner of his eye of a dark lizard over ten feet long, its body covered with scales. Scrape! The dark lizard, strong and powerful in limb, turned back in an instant after missing its initial pounce. Chen Yu retreated, pulling several bloody chunks of meat from his storage bag and threw them towards the dark lizard. The last two pieces were slashed with a poisoned sword. Plop plop! The dark lizard, quick as a wraith, swallowed the bloodied chunks in a few sweeping dashes through the night¡¯s shadows. ¡°The potent poison on the meat, enhanced, should be a threat to Postnatal Qi Transformation.¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. In one hand, he clutched a Yin Fire Pearl, his face wary. Hiss-ow! After ingesting the poisoned meat, the dark lizard seemed uncomfortable, scratching the ground restlessly. The hard rock layer was easily scratched open, gouges several inches deep appearing. Chen Yu felt a chill; the rock layer¡¯s hardness in the mining cave was almost comparable to a Half-precious Artifact, yet the dark lizard easily clawed through it. Shhh shhh shhh! Suddenly, a vague noise came from between the rocky walls all around. ¡°That feeling¡­¡± Chen Yu grew uneasy inside; that feeling of being watched had grown even stronger since he started his return. Seeing this, He quickly took out several more pieces of meat and dragged the poisoned sword across them. At the same moment, the large body of the dark lizard stiffened, and its eyes showed a glint of apprehension and fear. Whoosh! The dark lizard opened its mouth and spat out a greenish-black mist, which hit a part of the rocky wall several feet away with a ¡°poof.¡± Sizzle~ The hard wall corroded instantly, creating an opening about ten feet in diameter, and a cloud of corrosive greenish-black mist spread over an area four to five feet wide. Chen Yu looked in that direction and was shocked. He saw thousands of gray-spotted Iron Moon Corpse Worms emerging from the hole, indeed they were Iron Moon Corpse Worms! The corrosive mist spewed by the dark lizard killed over a hundred Iron Moon Corpse Worms instantly, but considering their large numbers, it was just the tip of the iceberg. Shhh shhh shhh! Shhh shhh shhh! More and more Iron Moon Corpse Worms swarmed from every corner and passage of the mining cave. The number of Iron Moon Corpse Worms in front of him was at least in the tens of thousands. Within the swarm, there were even larger insects with a metallic luster on their surface, the Iron Moon Corpse Worms, their presence even stronger. Scrape-zoom! The dark lizard, showing fear, turned into a shadow and fled through a tunnel in the mining cave. Even a powerful Qi Transformation Realm creature fled at the sight! Go! Chen Yu¡¯s scalp tingled as he quickly tossed a few poisoned pieces of meat. Then, charging his heart power and applying the Copper Statue Technique to protect his body, he dashed back the way he¡¯d come. Shhh shhh shhh! Whoosh! The Iron Moon Corpse Worms quickly engulfed the poisoned meat that Chen Yu had thrown. As he sprinted, Chen Yu threw out more chunks of meat. These blood-scented pieces attracted most of the Iron Moon Corpse Worms. But still, Some Iron Moon Corpse Worms, in an almost encircling ¡°formation,¡± closed in on Chen Yu. ¡°Why are these bugs chasing me non-stop! The big lizard is such an obvious target, yet they don¡¯t go after it!¡± Chen Yu gritted his teeth in silent fury. The dark lizard was escaping, with hardly any Iron Moon Corpse Worms in pursuit. Many Iron Moon Corpse Worms, as though possessing a kind of intelligence and controlled by some force, targeted Chen Yu. What could be the reason? Just as Chen Yu pondered this, he suddenly felt pain underfoot, and some Iron Moon Corpse Worms had crawled onto him. ¡°Damn it!¡± His heart sank to the bottom. The Half-precious Soft Armor he wore, though covering his entire body, began to fall apart bit by bit under the relentless tearing and biting of the numerous Iron Moon Corpse Worms. In a few breaths, the armor on Chen Yu¡¯s body turned into tatters, about to fall apart completely. Had it not been for his Copper Statue Technique guarding his body, any ordinary Organ Refining practitioner, even those in the Qi Transformation Realm, would have perished, reducing to bones and ashes. And what was more terrifying, those larger Iron Moon Corpse Worms, emitting a metallic sheen, managed to bite through Chen Yu¡¯s skin, leaving a small bloody mark with each bite. Fortunately, there were few of these creatures, and Chen Yu¡¯s self-healing abilities could still withstand them. However, the ordinary corpse worms were numerous, and each bite could leave a bruise. Before his eyes, more and more worms crawled onto Chen Yu. Thump! Thump! Thump, thump, thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart raced, reaching a critical threshold, and suddenly his entire body erupted with a newfound, vigorous strength. Whoosh-bang! His power and speed surged dramatically, like a cheetah in a burst of speed, covering several yards in a leap, rapidly moving through the swarm. However, there were too many worms, and they surrounded Chen Yu. A hundred or two hundred worms crawled on Chen Yu, his hands flailing wildly, preventing the worms from approaching above his neck. The thought of the worms burrowing into his nose or ears was unthinkable. ¡°Launch!¡± Chen Yu slammed a Yin Fire Pearl in his palm onto the ground below. Thud! Using an explosive technique, with his heart¡¯s energy at its peak, his body¡¯s power burst forth, shooting him six to seven yards like a cannonball. Boom! A cluster of dark red and gloomy flames exploded on the ground, unleashing a terrifying wave of crimson flames and black wind. ¡°Swoosh!¡± Under the sweep of the flame wave and dark wind, the worms within nearly ten yards were instantly melted and incinerated. The hard ground was blasted into a deep pit, and the surrounding rock layers showed signs of melting. ¡°As expected of the Yin Fire Pearl, a threat even to killers in the Postnatal Qi Transformation stage,¡± Chen Yu¡¯s pressure greatly alleviated. But the swarm of insects around him still organized, relentlessly closing in on him. ¡°Could there be something on me that makes these worms so determined to get me?¡± Chen Yu inwardly speculated. This situation reminded him of Li Dakui, who once stole a Fierce Bird King Egg and was relentlessly pursued by the flock. Suddenly, a metallic reflection appeared in the area ahead, from a corpse clutching a broken sword. ¡°Got it.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes lit up. The corpse holding the broken sword had remained intact to this day, surely possessing a power that repelled the other fierce beings in the mine. Whoosh! Chen Yu accelerated toward the corpse with the broken sword. Hum! As he neared a critical point, the broken sword hummed, emitting an overwhelming Sword Intent, with strong winds carrying Sword Qi furiously whipping around. In a flash, the nearby worms besieging Chen Yu stiffened, trembling in fear, not daring to come closer. ¡°That¡¯s great.¡± Since Chen Yu had had dealings with the corpse and broken sword before, he was able to gauge a rough triggering point. At that moment, the area where Chen Yu stood became a vacuum zone. Thousands of worms around him kept their distance, not daring to approach. Just as Chen Yu was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Hisss! An excruciating pain shot through his abdomen. Chen Yu was shocked to see a thumb-sized Iron Moon Strange Insect, with a faint silvery gleam, easily biting through his Copper Statue Technique¡¯s defenses. Then, a numbing chill spread throughout him. Thump! Thump! Thump, thump! His heart pounded heavy and powerfully, an odd warmth surging within, blocking the numbing poison of the strange insect. Any other Organ Refining practitioner might have been poisoned instantly. Just as Chen Yu was about to catch the insect, what happened next chilled him to the bone: ¡°No!¡± Spurt! The insect¡¯s sharp, silvery body flashed, and it swiftly burrowed into Chen Yu¡¯s body through the abdominal wound. ¡°Ah!¡± Chen Yu groaned, heart pounding wildly in extreme fear, entering a state of explosive technique. Once inside, the silvery Iron Moon Strange Insect frantically began to damage and tear. Had it not been for Chen Yu¡¯s robust body, reinforced inside and out, supplemented by the Copper Statue Technique, he would have likely passed out. As he watched, the Silver Moon Strange Insect moved towards Chen Yu¡¯s organs, even towards the heart area. Thump, thump, thump! Thump, thump, thump! His heart beat furiously, generating a heavy, mountain-like pulse, as if resonating with the space in a mysterious harmony. Suddenly, the Iron Moon Strange Insect inside his body stiffened, shivering as if suppressed by a powerful force, rendered unable to move. Phew! Chen Yu exhaled, his back soaked with cold sweat. At the same time, the wounds inside and outside his body began to heal rapidly under the influence of his heart¡¯s pulsations. ¡°The worm¡­ the worm¡­¡± Seeing his abdomen wound healing, he couldn¡¯t help but murmur, wanting to cry yet having no tears. Upon sensing carefully, the strange insect inside remained rigid, quivering, immobilized by the mysterious power emanating from his heart. Rustle! Rustle! At that moment, the overwhelming swarm of insects seemed to lose their lead, dispersing like loose sand, retreating to various corners of the vast mine. In Chen Yu¡¯s mind, a term emerged unbidden¡ªQueen Worm! Chapter 99 - 0099: Rumors and Insect Pets Chapter 99: Chapter 0099: Rumors and Insect Pets After a moment. Surrounded by tens of thousands of Iron Moon Corpse Worms, they dispersed, leaving only some poisoned worm corpses behind. All was deathly still at the original spot. Chen Yu sat cross-legged, small injuries across his body gradually healing under his strong self-healing capacity. However, Chen Yu¡¯s complexion was fluctuating uncertainly. ... The swarm might have left, but inside his body, there seemed to be an Iron Moon Worm King remaining. Even if it wasn¡¯t the Worm King, it was some kind of mutant. Fortunately, the silvery Iron Moon Strange Insect, under the suppression of the mysterious heart, was completely immobilized inside his body. Indistinctly, Chen Yu felt a mysterious aura emerging from his heart, carrying a trickle of warm flow that enveloped the immobile strange insect. Suddenly, Chen Yu felt a strange connection with the strange insect inside his body. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã0 At the same time, an image appeared in his mind, a silvery blur of a strange insect, wrapped by a blood-colored cocoon, trembling timidly. Seemingly sensing Chen Yu¡¯s presence, the strange insect¡¯s compound eyes blinked pitifully. For some reason, Chen Yu discovered that he felt a bizarre sense of connection, as though linked by flesh and blood with this insect. Intuitively, the strange insect no longer felt threatening at all, even exuding a slight sense of familiarity. Chen Yu¡¯s gaze flickered, contemplative. ¡°This place is not safe to stay.¡± Chen Yu stood up, cautiously surveying his surroundings. He circled around the broken sword and remains, casting one last glance at the broken sword, then leaped away. On the way back, Chen Yu surprisingly encountered not a single worm, although many other ominous beings such as scorpions, centipedes, and spiders appeared from time to time. ¡°This underground mine is vast, and Iron Moon Corpse Worms might be the most terrifying group amongst them,¡± Chen Yu analyzed in his mind. On the way back, although there were many ferocious creatures, they all seemed somewhat panicked, probably disturbed by the recent swarm. The area Chen Yu traversed was just a small part of the underground mine. He had no idea how many more vicious creatures there were in other areas. Moreover, during the brief encounter with a Qi Transformation Realm demon beast, Chen Yu noticed that its strength wasn¡¯t fully restrained. From what Chen Yu knew, some demon beasts reached the Qi Transformation Realm and possessed a strength akin to True Qi, which should be affected here, but the native creatures seemed different. After 15 minutes, Chen Yu fought fiercely several times, ran out of meat chunks in his pocket, and barely made his way back to the starting point. Along the way back, he was even bitten by a few poisonous creatures; fortunately, his body¡¯s defense was robust, immune to most severe poisons. When Chen Yu returned to the well¡¯s base, his clothes were in tatters. As for the Half-precious Soft Armor, it was shattered after the swarm encounter. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Elder Mao and the other two grabbed the chains and pulled Chen Yu up. Phew! Chen Yu breathed out a long sigh of relief and changed into a new set of clothes. The three elders opened the storage bag and saw a full bag of Moon Spirit Ore, weighing over three hundred pounds, their joy uncontainable. ¡°Targeted by the swarm, almost trapped. I used two Yin Fire Pearls, the Half-precious Armor¡­¡± Chen Yu briefly explained the situation. In this account, he omitted details of the mysterious heart and the Worm King. Beside that, in the Light Silver Crystal Space inside Chen Yu¡¯s heart, there rested a Yin Fire Pearl and a piece of Moon Spirit Crystal Ore. He kept these items to himself. After all, Chen Yu¡¯s risky adventure was akin to flirting with death¡ªanyone else from the Qi Transformation Realm venturing there would have perished. He felt no guilt whatsoever. ¡°Yu¡¯er! You did well to get so much Moon Spirit Ore.¡± Elder Mao¡¯s face glowed with excitement. As per the prior agreement, for every ten pounds of Moon Spirit Ore, Chen Yu would receive one pound. From the total Moon Spirit Ore, which was about three hundred and fifty pounds, Chen Yu would get thirty-five pounds. Elder Mao laughed heartily, sharing out Chen Yu¡¯s portion without waiting for the others¡¯ agreement. Afterward, how the other nine-tenths of the Moon Spirit Ore was divided among the three others, Chen Yu did not care. But he could tell that Elder Mao gained the larger share. Once the benefits were distributed, the three elders began asking about more details of the mine. Chen Yu described everything about the Array Formation Platform and the encounter with a Qi Transformation Realm level lizard in detail. ¡°That lizard must be a Black Moon Lizard. Being born and bred here, it¡¯s not much affected by the force field and can exert about seventy to eighty percent of a Qi Transformation Realm¡¯s power,¡± Elder Pan mused. He had guarded this place for many years and knew more about the Moon Mine. ¡°What is that Array Formation Platform?¡± Chen Yu asked. He did not mention the entire wall of Moon Spirit Ore, to avoid being pressured by the three elders to continue the perilous adventures. Array Formation Platform? The three elders looked at each other, their expressions turning peculiar. ¡°That¡¯s a Transmission Array!¡± Elder Pan stated firmly, then sighed, ¡°It seems the rumors are true.¡± As Chen Yu looked puzzled, Elder Pan recounted a legend. The rumor was, this mining area was once a vital resource site for an ancient Sword Cultivator sect. At some point, a protecting sect powerhouse, at least a mid to high-rank member of the Sword Sect, discovered the Moon Spirit Ore hidden underground. At that time, the quantity and quality of Moon Spirit Ore in Chu Country were undoubtedly superior to today¡¯s. However, the sect powerhouse did not report the news of the ore mine to his sect. He chose to conceal it and hoarded the vast quantity of Moon Spirit Ore! ¡°Hoarded?¡± Chen Yu could imagine that, faced with such huge benefits, anyone might do the same. ¡°Not only did he hoard it, but that sect powerhouse also rapidly enhanced his strength through the benefits from the Moon Spirit Ore, colluded with external sects, and used the natural array formations underground to set up an ancient array, thus creating the environmental force field we see today. He did this to prevent the leakage of the Moon Spirit Ore news.¡± Elder Pan said with a smile. ¡°And what about the transmission array? What¡¯s that about?¡± Chen Yu was deeply curious. He suddenly thought of the broken sword and skeleton, wondering whose corpse it might be. ¡°In the end, the news still leaked. But that powerhouse, having operated here for many years, was said to have prepared an escape route long ago, even establishing a transmission array deep in the mine to transport the Moon Spirit Ore to a distant country and cultivate his own forces. At that time, Chu Country didn¡¯t even exist¡­¡± Elder Pan paused here. ¡°However, the ultimate fate of that person remains a mystery. But not long afterward, that Sword Sect perished, and some of his descendants are said to still be on this continent.¡± Upon finishing, Elder Pan shook his head with emotion. This rumor dates back at least thousands, if not tens of thousands, of years. ¡­ As dawn broke, the moonlight dimmed. At this moment, the force field around the Ancient Moon Well grew slightly stronger, and a surge of invisible gravity made it difficult to move. Chen Yu looked astonished. The next moment, he saw blood-ink-colored waves rising inside the well, accompanied by the sound of splashing water. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Elder Mao said; ¡°Only during the full moon is it possible to enter this place. Moreover, every six months, the mine absorbs the power of the moonlight to produce new Moon Spirit Ore.¡± On the way back, Chen Yu was still riding the Cang Ying, Elder Nangong¡¯s flying bird, while Elder Pan stayed behind in the secluded mine area. ¡°Elder Nangong. As this flying bird is your spirit pet, do you share that mysterious connection with it, erm, like the spirit pet contracts mentioned in ancient texts?¡± Chen Yu asked curiously. At that moment, the strange insect within him maintained a mysterious connection with him. Chen Yu could sense the insect¡¯s condition at any time. ¡°No.¡± Elder Nangong shook his head: ¡°Pets of this level can only execute simple commands after being tamed by a beast tamer, similar to hunting dogs or horses. To reach that level of mental resonance needed for a spirit pet pact, the pet itself must possess spiritual intelligence and can only be bonded with creatures from the Qi Transformation Realm or above, often ancient or demon beasts.¡± Qi Transformation Realm or above? Chen Yu understood that ordinary ferocious beasts were of a lower rank and their ferocity clouded their nature. Once they gained spiritual intelligence and attained a certain level, they would become demon beasts. The lizard he encountered in the well was likely just stepping into that threshold. Demon beasts possess an innate ability to cultivate. Like practitioners in the Qi Transformation Realm, they could harness similar forces, like demon spirit energy! As for ancient beasts, they are powerful species passed down from ancient times. It is said that today¡¯s ferocious beasts and demon beasts all possess, to some degree, the bloodline of ancient creatures. ¡°Below the Qi Transformation Realm, it¡¯s completely impossible to form a contract?¡± Chen Yu pursued further. ¡°It¡¯s not completely impossible. Some ancient creatures or mutant species, which are of higher rank and develop intelligence early, can form spirit pet contracts even before reaching the Qi Transformation Realm.¡± Elder Nangong looked curiously at Chen Yu. Chen Yu did not dare to ask further, only adding that he also wanted a flying bird mount. ¡°If you want a flying bird mount or other items, you can trade with me using the Moon Spirit Ore you have.¡± Elder Nangong said smilingly, his eyes showing a touch of eagerness. ¡°Heh, Old Man Nangong, trading is fine, but don¡¯t cheat my disciple.¡± Elder Mao laughed. Chen Yu thought for a moment and said, ¡°I¡¯d like a slightly larger storage bag and also need the Hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng.¡± ¡°Ordinary storage bags are only so big; slightly larger ones cost double, and even larger ones increase exponentially in value by many times.¡± Elder Nangong said with a wry smile. Ultimately, Chen Yu traded four catties of Moon Spirit Ore for a larger storage bag from Elder Nangong. This storage bag was shaped like a coffin-shaped rectangle inside. Its volume was a bit larger than the standard water tank-sized bags, and its value was at least double. Importantly, the bag could accommodate Chen Yu¡¯s Xuan Heavy Sword. Additionally, he kept thirty-plus catties of Moon Spirit Ore for personal use. On one hand, this ore could enhance the grade of his weapon. On the other, he always felt he had seen Moon Spirit Ore somewhere before; it felt familiar and might be useful to him. In the inner sect residence. Chen Yu returned to his dwelling and rested well for the night. Upon waking, the first thing he did was sense the Iron Moon Strange Insect in the blood cocoon, looking pitiful. Sensing Chen Yu¡¯s attention, the insect appeared tearful. ¡°How do I get it out?¡± Chen Yu tentatively confirmed that under the influence of the mysterious heart, a bond akin to a spirit pet pact mysteriously formed between him and the insect. How to get it out? S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He couldn¡¯t just conjure it out, could he? Suddenly, Chen Yu had a flash of inspiration, and his thoughts concentrated on the blood cocoon housing the Iron Moon Strange Insect. Swoosh! The next moment, the blood cocoon appeared in the Light Silver Crystal Space, its three inches of thickness perfectly accommodating it. Out! With a thought from Chen Yu, the blood cocoon appeared in his hand. Crack! The Iron Moon Strange Insect, overjoyed, bit open the blood cocoon and swallowed it. Then, the insect affectionately rubbed against Chen Yu¡¯s hand, displaying a docile and dependent demeanor. ¡°Little bug, what abilities do you have?¡± Chen Yu clearly remembered how this insect easily bit through his Copper Statue Technique defense, its biting power was terrifying! Chapter 100 - 0100 Light and Heavy Swordsmanship Chapter 100: Chapter 0100 Light and Heavy Swordsmanship ¡°Little bug, what abilities do you have?¡± The moment the voice fell, Whoosh! A pale silver streak flashed on the spot, and the Iron Moon Strange Insect had shot several meters away. Such incredible speed! Chen Yu almost didn¡¯t catch its trajectory, not only because the insect was fast but also because it was so small. ... With a ¡°pop¡± sound, The pale silver streak left in the wake of the Iron Moon Strange Insect penetrated an approximately foot-thick wall as if there were no obstacles at all. On the wall, a neat, smooth little hole appeared, with no cracks around it. It felt as if it wasn¡¯t a wall that had been pierced, but a sheet of paper. Pop pop whoosh! The Iron Moon Strange Insect zipped in and out of the room, seemingly ignoring the barriers of various objects. ¡°Stop causing damage!¡± Chen Yu called out to stop it. There were servants and maids in this courtyard. A careless moment, and the insect could pierce through the body of an ordinary person at the Late Stage of Organ Refining with a blink. Eh? Chen Yu suddenly sensed that the Iron Moon Strange Insect had entered the underground rock layer and was burrowing smoothly. What was strange was that Chen Yu could share the sensory perspectives of the Iron Moon Strange Insect underground. ¡°Not bad.¡± This ability greatly pleased Chen Yu. In the future, this insect would become Chen Yu¡¯s second viewpoint; ambushing and attacking would be very convenient. For the rest of the day, Chen Yu verified the insect¡¯s abilities multiple times. This Iron Moon Strange Insect¡¯s body was tougher than iron, its defenses were no weaker than Chen Yu¡¯s own. Even more astonishing was that the Iron Moon Strange Insect had a very strong resistance to internal breath and True Qi. Chen Yu used his Yun Sha Internal Breath to test it, operating at sixty to seventy percent power, and the insect could basically ignore it; its body structure was vastly different from that of normal creatures. As Elder Pan said, under the night moon, the Iron Moon Corpse Worm¡¯s strength would increase even more, and it even possessed self-healing abilities. ¡°It seems the abilities of this insect need to be explored slowly¡­¡± Chen Yu said, smiling. This mutated insect pet was an unexpected joy from this adventure. ¡­ In the following days, Chen Yu allowed the Iron Moon Strange Insect to roam freely underground but not to stray beyond the area within a mile. Meanwhile, he began to practice and verify his sword techniques. In terms of cultivation, Chen Yu was neither anxious nor impatient, accumulating slowly. Although he had two High-Grade Body Nourishing Pills in hand, he had no plans to use them yet. He would consider them when he was at the peak of the Meridian Passage Stage and needed to break through to the Organ Refining Stage. The previous blood pool incident had left a significant shadow on Chen Yu. His spiritual body aptitude was already less than that of the average Inner Sect Disciple; if his foundation was unstable and his internal breath not pure, he feared he might never have the hope of advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm in this life. As for the auxiliary cultivation of the Copper Statue Technique, Chen Yu had a hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng and three Fierce Snake King Gallbladders in his possession. Naturally, these were not enough. Chen Yu continued to collect precious materials such as the Fierce Snake King Gallbladders at the Sect Affairs Hall. The only hard-to-find item was still the hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng. To his surprise, a few days later, Elder Mao and Elder Nangong came to Chen Yu together, bringing hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng and traded with Chen Yu for Moon Spirit Ore. The two elders in the Qi Transformation realm were particularly eager for the Moon Spirit Ore. Finally, Chen Yu traded five kilograms of Moon Spirit Ore for four sprigs of hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng, two of which were 120 years old! To think, under the current circumstances, precious materials like hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng were worth far more than ordinary ones by at least half. With these in mind, Chen Yu now had a total of five sprigs of hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng. ¡°With five sprigs of hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng, preparing five bottles of Body Refining liquid won¡¯t be a problem.¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. After all, other materials were not too difficult to obtain. Before long, Chen Yu had prepared five bottles of the Body Refining liquid but had no intention of consuming them all at once. He was well aware that after advancing to the Copper Bone level, the effectiveness of this ¡°Spirit Ginseng Snake Gallbladder¡± Body Refining recipe would decrease significantly. Five bottles of the Body Refining liquid would not allow him to advance to Copper Bone Small Success in the short term. Since this was the case, it would be better to consume them slowly, taking one bottle every ten days, about a mouthful every three days. This kind of gradual improvement made Chen Yu feel secure. ¡­ One day, Chen Yu was verifying the Iron Gang Sword and the Wind-cutting Sword techniques when he hit a bottleneck. Both sword techniques had been honed to peak perfection. By practicing them in reverse, Chen Yu had grasped his own unique true meaning, akin to pure bluish-green fire from the furnace. However, to further verify and elevate the two techniques or to merge them, he encountered quite a bit of resistance. Suddenly, Chen Yu had a thought: he should not hang himself on a single tree. Therefore, he went to the Heavenly Martial Pavilion and spent over ten thousand contribution points to exchange for three stylistically similar sword techniques. Their styles varied; some were heavy, some light, some rigid, some gentle. With this, the contribution points Chen Yu had left, along with the funds for buying materials, weren¡¯t much. ¡°Anyway, I won¡¯t be able to exchange for the Yuan Sha Divine Skill before the late stage of Organ Refining or becoming a True Disciple¡­¡± Chen Yu reconciled himself to the fact. Before the major confrontation between the three sects and the Bone Demon Palace, accumulating as much strength as possible and ensuring survival were paramount. With the addition of three new sword techniques, S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu¡¯s verification of swordsmanship could broaden his horizons and add more sparks of inspiration. With the two previously mastered sword techniques as a foundation and Chen Yu¡¯s talent for Body Techniques, the entry and even minor success with several stylistically similar sword techniques were easily achieved. Afterward, Chen Yu¡¯s understanding of both light and heavy swordsmanship indeed began to advance bit by bit. It was quite apparent. Chen Yu, by using the ¡°Xuan Heavy Sword,¡± was able to switch effortlessly between light and heavy styles of swordsmanship, and he became increasingly unconcerned with the original sword techniques. Even. In the blink of an eye during a sword thrust, his swordsmanship could continuously change between light and heavy styles two or three times. Several days later, in the courtyard. ¡°Slash!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heavy sword slowly drew across as though gliding through feathers, giving off a fleeting and traceless sensation. Clang hiss! After the sword fell, it tore open a trench two zhang in length and over a foot deep, stirring up clouds of dust as if slicing through tofu. Immediately following. Chen Yu unleashed another powerful and overbearing slash, the sword wind swirling, skimmed just above a falling leaf. Whoosh! This leaf was sheared off just as thin as a fingernail, while the rest of the leaf remained perfectly intact. What appeared to be an extremely heavy sword stroke was lighter than a blade. ¡°This new sword technique is called ¡®Light-Heavy Swordsmanship.¡¯ I¡¯ve only grasped a rudimentary form for now¡­¡± Chen Yu had a look of joy on his face. ¡°Light-Heavy Swordsmanship¡±: Integrates the two styles of heavy and light swords to truly achieve the effect of lifting heavy as if light. Beyond a certain level, the lightness and heaviness, the speed and slowness of the swordsmanship can be switched in a single thought, to the point where one can no longer distinguish between light or heavy, fast or slow. This sword technique was, in fact, not truly unique. Essentially, Chen Yu had summarized and blended the two styles, pushing the meaning and power control of the swordsmanship to its extreme. But for a third-stage beginner, this was already quite remarkable. Chen Yu felt confident that the ¡°Light-Heavy Swordsmanship¡± he now grasped in terms of power and conception had already surpassed the peak realm of common high-level martial arts. That very afternoon. A message came from the Sect Affairs Hall. ¡°The mission for worldly assistance is starting now?¡± Chen Yu stopped cultivating. For this mundane task, his main goal was to avoid dangerous missions, earn time for growth, and take the opportunity to visit his family. ¡­ Sect Affairs Hall. Inside a side hall stood numerous sect members, including promising disciples and older members. Master Lin and several stewards handed out a few missions. ¡°Nephew Chen!¡± When Master Lin saw Chen Yu, he greeted him enthusiastically. Chen Yu immediately inquired about his mission. ¡°Nephew Chen, there has been a slight change in your mission.¡± Master Lin said with a hint of hesitation. A change? Chen Yu wondered if this comfortable mission had become unfeasible. ¡°Actually, it just means the difficulty of the mission has increased a little. The original task, meant for you alone, now has two additional members assigned by the Sect Affairs Hall. Three people in total!¡± Master Lin said somewhat apologetically. A solo mission had turned into a trio mission, and the difficulty had inevitably increased. Master Lin explained, ¡°There are mainly two reasons. The first is that the ¡®Infinite Thief,¡¯ ranked second on the hit list, has appeared near Yan Family Castle, potentially endangering the castle. The second reason is that an opposing force has emerged near Yan Family Castle, suspected to be peripheral disciples of Bone Demon Palace causing trouble.¡± ¡°If it¡¯s just the peripheral disciples of Bone Demon Palace, adding more people may not mean much. But that ¡®Infinite Thief¡¯¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. He had fought against even the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s true disciples and naturally didn¡¯t fear ordinary disciples. The real threat was the Infinite Thief! This thief was ranked second on Yunyue Sect¡¯s hit list, second only to Demon Clown. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that. ¡®Infinite Thief,¡¯ this thief, is already being dealt with by our sect¡¯s True Disciple Kun Ling and another elite Inner Sect Disciple. That¡¯s another assigned mission.¡± Master Lin said with a smile. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I have no objections.¡± Chen Yu breathed a sigh of relief. The Infinite Thief had a notorious reputation, with rumors that he had sneaked into Chu Country¡¯s royal palace and defiled a consort and princess. Committing such a heinous crime and still roaming free showed his capability. At that moment. A man and a woman walked towards Master Lin. ¡°Nephew Chen. These two people will join you in the secular aid mission.¡± Master Lin announced, lifting his hand. Glancing sideways. Leading the pair was a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy with thick eyebrows, exhibiting an upright appearance. Behind him followed a beautiful girl who exuded purity, her youthful face like a peony after rain, graceful and delicate in figure. ¡°Mu Xueqing.¡± Chen Yu was slightly surprised. Mu Xueqing¡¯s face also showed a hint of surprise. ¡°Chen Yu, Mu Xueqing, Fang Haofei. You three will act as envoys for the sect, heading to Yan Family Castle to stabilize the order there.¡± Master Lin formally announced. The three nodded, acknowledging each other. Among them, Fang Haofei, at the mid-stage of Organ Refining, was an Inner Sect Disciple. ¡°However.¡± Master Lin cleared his throat slightly, looking at the three of them, ¡°With three people on this mission, we need to establish a team leader.¡± ¡°Team leader? That should naturally be me. Among those present, my cultivation and seniority are the highest.¡± Fang Haofei said as though it was a foregone conclusion. ¡°The choice of team leader isn¡¯t necessarily based on cultivation alone. I intend to contend for the position.¡± Mu Xueqing humphed softly, expressing her dissatisfaction. Fang Haofei appeared slightly embarrassed by the lady¡¯s challenge. ¡°Considering first come, first served, the team leader should be me. Please acquiesce to this, the both of you.¡± Chen Yu touched his nose. ¡°You¡­ you, just at the Meridian Passage Stage, aspire to be the team leader?¡± Fang Haofei¡¯s eyes bulged with disbelief. Following the betting battle, Chen Yu had also made a small name for himself among the Inner Sect. However, Fang Haofei absolutely did not believe that Chen Yu was fit to be the leader. Moreover. The perks and power that came with being the leader were not insignificant. In truth. Chen Yu wanted to be the leader not out of greed for those benefits, but mainly to gain the freedom to execute the mission. Becoming the team leader would allow him to control the route, including stopping by Xiangyang City for a visit. ¡°No way!¡± Mu Xueqing and Fang Haofei simultaneously shook their heads, disagreeing with Chen Yu taking the role of leader! Chapter 101 - 0101: Battle for the Team Leader Position Chapter 101: Chapter 0101: Battle for the Team Leader Position Sect Affairs Hall, in a side hall. Master Lin had a bit of a headache; what was supposed to be a simple mundane task had become complicated. Three people all wanted to compete for the team leadership position. And each of the three had complicated backgrounds to consider. After all, under the current circumstances, it was usually impossible for ordinary people to snatch such an easy yet lucrative task. Mu Xueqing was a disciple of Fairy Xia Yu and, as an elder¡¯s apprentice, was not only talented but also highly determined. ... Fang Haofei, who was seventeen or eighteen years old, had already reached the Mid-stage of Refining, and his background was anything but simple; one of his uncles was a Hall Master in the sect. Chen Yu, needless to say, had the backing of two seasoned elders. ¡°Haha! Since none of you are convinced, let¡¯s see the real skills in action!¡± Fang Haofei said with a self-assured smile. Among the three, he was the oldest and had the deepest cultivation and experience. Moreover, in front of Mu Xueqing, the renowned beauty of the Inner Sect, he naturally wanted to showcase the responsibility and dominance of a man. It was well-known. Mu Xueqing had been previously ranked alongside Qiu Xinxin, praised as the ¡°Twin Beauties of the Inner Sect.¡± But now, with Qiu Xinxin having defected from the sect, Mu Xueqing was about to become the number one beauty among the Yunyue Sect disciples. Therefore, whether for the sake of pride and profit or to gain the favor of a beauty, he had to compete for this leadership role! ¡°Which one of you will go first?¡± Fang Haofei asked with a smile, glancing over at the two others, especially lingering for a moment on Mu Xueqing¡¯s delicate figure. ¡°I will.¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s expression was cool, showing no signs of yielding. In fact, her reasoning for competing as team leader was similar to Chen Yu¡¯s; she also wanted to use it as an opportunity to visit home and have a bit more freedom. ¡­ It didn¡¯t take long. The three of them moved to the spacious courtyard of the Sect Affairs Hall, onto a martial arts platform. Swoosh! Swoosh! With sword and saber in hand, the two combatants quickly engaged on the platform. Heavenly Blue Blade! Fang Haofei wielded his thick-backed saber, making a few sweeping strokes, exuding an immense sense of vastness. The lengthy saber light sliced through the air, rolling up dim waves of light. Top-tier martial arts! Chen Yu was slightly surprised; Fang Haofei¡¯s saber technique belonged to the top-tier. Although this top-tier martial art was relative to the entry-level three tiers, being called top-tier naturally meant it was almost the strongest within its level. Even a Qi Transformation Realm martial art at the entry stage would be no better. ¡°Thousand Rain Sword!¡± Mu Xueqing held a Blue Shinning Treasure Sword, and in a moment, she flicked out more than a hundred clear and blue light spots. Thin, rain-like streaks of sword light weaved back and forth, like a cold and beautiful firework display. Chen Yu watched with interest. Mu Xueqing¡¯s swordsmanship was also an entry-level top-tier martial art. For a disciple of an elder, obtaining a top-tier primary martial art was relatively much easier. Their clash was stylistically distinct. Fang Haofei¡¯s offensive was grand and deep, while Mu Xueqing¡¯s swordsmanship was as cold as the stars, both dazzling and limitless. But Chen Yu faintly felt that Mu Xueqing¡¯s inner breath was very pure, emitting a trace of coldness that perfectly matched the spirit of her sword technique. Furthermore, Mu Xueqing had the upper hand with her lighter movement technique. But it was still too early to call the outcome. After all, Fang Haofei¡¯s internal energy was robust, and his mastery of martial arts was exceptionally high, giving him the advantage in a power struggle. In the blink of an eye, the two exchanged over a hundred moves, yet neither could claim victory. ¡°It seems the rumors are true. Although Nephew Chen Xueqing only has a lower grade Spiritual Body, it is said to possess the rare attribute of cold water, which not only progresses her training almost as fast as a middle-grade Spiritual Body but also enhances her power.¡± Master Lin said with a smile. ¡°Master Lin, whom do you think will win?¡± Chen Yu asked casually. He had always expected Mu Xueqing¡¯s talent to be high, otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have been accepted into the Inner Sect so early and taken as an apprentice by an elder. ¡°I¡¯d say it¡¯s too close to call. I can¡¯t determine the outcome of their match, but as for this contest for leader, Nephew Chen¡¯s victory should be without question,¡± Master Lin said, pondering momentarily then implying something more profound. From the Outer Sect tournament, the meteoric iron gambling battle, to the confrontation at Beishan Spirit Garden, Chen Yu¡¯s ascending steps were nothing short of miraculous. Winning first place in the tournament, he dominated over Nangong Li and Duan Xiaolong, which was a huge upset. In the meteoric iron gambling battle, he had triumphed against Fei Letian at the same stage during a dispiriting period. Such feats were beyond the reach of ordinary disciples. The hardest was yet the battle at Beishan Spirit Garden. A Disciple at the Meridian Passage Stage had somehow managed to survive tenaciously through the dual crises of the Snake Ghost Shadow attack and the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s nocturnal raid! ¡°Since Master Lin thinks there is no question about it, why not just make me the leader directly?¡± Chen Yu blinked. Master Lin: ¡°¡­¡± Before long, on the platform, after exchanging over two hundred moves, the two still fought to a stalemate. ¡°The two of you are equally matched, and it¡¯s difficult to determine a winner. Why not let me take the leader¡¯s position to avoid any hard feelings?¡± Chen Yu said with a smile. ¡°No way!¡± The two on the platform twitched their faces and fought even more fiercely. Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but shake his head and sighed. Whoosh! With a leisurely movement, he reached into his storage bag and pulled out the Xuan Heavy Sword. Master Lin was startled; normal Inner Sect disciples rarely owned storage artifacts. And it seemed Chen Yu¡¯s storage bag was larger than average. At that moment, the figure before him blurred as Chen Yu entered the martial arts platform with ghostly speed. ¡°Begin!¡± The Xuan Heavy Sword in Chen Yu¡¯s hand was like a feather, effortlessly sweeping several times in an instant, with silvery remnants of sword light weaving through at an astonishing speed. What sort of sword technique was this? Master Lin felt an inexplicable conflict rise within him. Clang! Clang! Clang! In an instant, Chen Yu¡¯s seemingly light Xuan Heavy Sword clashed with Fang Haofei¡¯s blade several times. The first strike. Fang Haofei¡¯s palm went numb, and his thick-backed saber nearly slipped from his hand. The second strike. The power was heavier, causing his blood to surge, splitting his tiger¡¯s mouth and drawing out blood. The third strike. ¡°Clang,¡± Fang Haofei¡¯s thick-backed blade flew from his grip. Fang Haofei¡¯s face turned from green to white as he exclaimed in disbelief, ¡°¡­ How is this possible!¡± During the meteoric iron wager battle, Fang Haofei had watched Chen Yu¡¯s fight. But at that time, it was only a battle at the Meridian Passage Stage, which he didn¡¯t take seriously. Now, with his own strength at the Mid-stage of Refining, he had been disarmed by the opponent¡¯s three swords. ¡°Xueqing, do you still want to compete?¡± Chen Yu winked at Mu Xueqing with a smile. Pfft! Mu Xueqing¡¯s pretty face turned red, she gritted her silver teeth, and her treasured sword released a myriad of faint blue light spots like stars, with a cold aura overflowing. ¡°Slash!¡± The Xuan Heavy Sword in Chen Yu¡¯s hand suddenly vibrated, carrying a heavy momentum like sweeping mountains and rivers, with a silver glow swirling around it, fiercely striking Mu Xueqing¡¯s treasured sword. Fang Haofei, standing to the side, watched with a shiver in his heart. But the outcome was unexpected. That seemingly heavy sword lifted Mu Xueqing¡¯s treasured sword aside as if it were a willow branch caressed by a gentle breeze. Ding! Swish! The vigorous and hefty great sword, seemingly slow and ponderous, vanished in an instant with a flash. The next moment. The heavy sword bypassed Mu Xueqing¡¯s treasured sword, its afterimage sweeping by, to hover just an inch away from the girl¡¯s fragrant shoulder and snow-white neck. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°You¡­¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s pretty face was a picture of shock, disbelieving what had happened. ¡°Alright! The team leader is me now,¡± Chen Yu said, with a flick of his hand, storing the heavy sword back into his storage bag. Master Lin, standing by, also wore a trace of surprise. However, the fact that the other party had survived the combined attack of the Snake Ghost Shadow wasn¡¯t unexpected given his capabilities. This was precisely why. Chen Yu didn¡¯t bother concealing his power too much in front of Master Lin. In the sect, one needed support, and revealing some strength appropriately was crucial to enhance one¡¯s status and reputation so others would think twice before crossing paths with you. Moreover, after the adventure at the Ancient Moon Well, Chen Yu had gained a stronger card up his sleeve, unknown to others. ¡°I concede that you are strong, but taking advantage of our fatigue after a prolonged fight lends an element of opportunism,¡± Mu Xueqing huffed after sheathing her sword. Chen Yu responded with a smile, not a word. He was of course aware of Mu Xueqing¡¯s prideful disposition, or else his previous pursuit wouldn¡¯t have been so exhausting. Fortunately, he was now solely focused on cultivating, unburdened by such concerns, and his mindset was even more carefree. Fang Haofei, on the other hand, remained silent. As a Mid-stage Refining Disciple losing to Chen Yu who was at the Late-stage Meridian Passage, any excuse seemed feeble. Fang Haofei was genuinely convinced; unlike Mu Xueqing, who was convinced against her will. And so, Chen Yu became the leader of this mission, with the other two seething privately. The trio ready to embark, leaving Yunyue Sect. Two days later, Chen Yu and his companions approached the region around Xiangyang City. ¡°Eh? Junior Brother Chen, this route seems incorrect. If we go this way towards Yan Family Castle, it will be a detour,¡± Fang Haofei said. ¡°I¡¯m the team leader. We¡¯re going to Xiangyang City first to gather some information,¡± Chen Yu replied expressionlessly. Xiangyang City¡­ gathering information? Fang Haofei was speechless. Xiangyang City wasn¡¯t exactly a central county city so why gather information there? ¡°I agree,¡± Mu Xueqing said, supporting with a smile. The reason she chose this mission was that she hadn¡¯t been back to Xiangyang City in a long time. Additionally, her family had sent a message indicating some trouble. Not much longer, the trio arrived at Xiangyang City. Mu Xueqing, with permission from Chen Yu, requested to visit her family first and refused to let Fang Haofei follow. Fang Haofei, dispirited, had no choice but to accompany Chen Yu. Inside the Chen Mansion. This time, upon his return to the clan, Chen Yu was received with stars and moon-like treatment. ¡°Nephew, you¡¯ve finally come back. At the Hidden Lake Conference, there was no chance to speak with you¡­¡± Family Head Chen Tianwei and several elders were all smiles, accompanying him. ¡°Yu¡¯er! Now that you¡¯ve become an Inner Sect Disciple, Elder Yu¡¯s disciple, renowned across three sects, it has truly given our Chen Clan cause for pride and lent more clout to us in Xiangyang City,¡± several high-ranking clan elders said, fawning over him. In the hall, Father Chen Tiande and Mother Liu Wen came in, their faces aglow with happiness. Seeing Chen Yu¡¯s expressionless face, the other high-ranking elders then flocked to praise Father Chen and Mother Liu. After a while, an old man in plain clothes with white hair entered the hall. ¡°Ancestor Chen!¡± ¡°Clan Leader Chen!¡± The high-ranking clan members all stood up and paid their respects. This plain-clothed, white-haired elder was none other than the Chen Clan¡¯s Ancestor, who usually kept a low profile. ¡°Yu¡¯er, this is your Clan Leader Grandfather,¡± Father Chen hurriedly introduced. Chen Yu stood up to pay his respects. This Ancestor of the Chen Family, he had met as a child. He was said to be venerable in age, at least in his eighties. The plain-clothed Ancestor looked at Chen Yu approvingly, ¡°It is rare for our Chen Clan to produce an individual of such stature.¡± ¡°The mistakes made by Tianwei and others have been chastised by me. From now on, if you need anything, the clan will provide full support,¡± the Ancestor said before casting a stern glance at Chen Tianwei and the others. Chen Tianwei and the white-bearded elder were so shaken they didn¡¯t dare make a sound. ¡°And this is¡­¡± The Clan Leader suddenly noticed Fang Haofei standing next to Chen Yu. Upon closer inspection, Ancestor Chen was taken aback. This taciturn young man with thick eyebrows, his cultivation level seemed even more profound than his own. The subtle flow of his inner breath made the Ancestor feel uneasy. This youth was certainly a talented individual with significant backing from the sect. Initially, he thought him to be just an attendant given his place behind Chen Yu. Filled with astonishment, Ancestor Chen exclaimed, ¡°You lot, blind as bats, quickly offer this young hero a seat¡ª¡± Chapter 102 - 0102 Manor Chapter 102: Chapter 0102 Manor ¡°Several of you, can¡¯t recognize Mount Tai even with your dog eyes. Offer this young hero a seat quickly¡ª¡± Ancestor Chen sternly ordered, and Family Head Chen Tianwei and the others looked at Fang Haofei with shock and disbelief, their faces pale. The burly teenager trailing behind Chen Yu was treated like a guest of honor by Ancestor Chen, even showing a respectful demeanor. Ancestor Chen was serious, his heart stirred by amazement. This thick-eyebrow youth, appearing to be seventeen or eighteen years old, had a profound cultivation level that even he could hardly perceive. Not yet twenty, yet already at the Mid-stage of Refining. ... In the secular world, this would be considered earth-shattering, unimaginable. You see, Ancestor Chen, who was over eighty years old, only possessed the Refining Organ Stage cultivation because of his mediocre talent and ordinary Spiritual Body. Breaking through to the Refining Organ Stage in his thirties or forties, The late breakthrough led to exhausted potential, leaving him unable to make much progress in the following decades. Compared to this youth, Ancestor Chen¡¯s achievements felt shameful and unbearable. ¡°May I ask for the honorable name of this young hero? Our hospitality has been lacking, please forgive us¡­¡± Ancestor Chen apologized with a cupped fist bow. Quickly, Several elders of the Chen family rushed to fetch a chair for Fang Haofei. Chen Tianwei and the others, feeling anxious and nervous, could hardly believe that someone whom Ancestor Chen treated with such respect had almost been mistaken for a servant by them. One could imagine, This thick-eyebrow youth¡¯s cultivation was at least at the Refining Organ Stage, undoubtedly making him a talented elite within their sect. ¡°Uncles and elders, please don¡¯t be so courteous! I¡¯m really just a follower.¡± Fang Haofei waved his hand and chuckled. A follower? That must be a joke! How could Ancestor Chen believe that, feeling even more uneasy, fearing that the guest was displeased and speaking ironically. ¡°Young hero! Please, no jokes.¡± ¡°It¡¯s overwhelming for us.¡± The higher-ups of the Chen family were uneasy. Fang Haofei couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry, ¡°On this mission, Junior Brother Chen is the team leader! All actions have to follow his commands. Uncles and elders, no need for formalities.¡± What! Chen Yu is the leader? This talented young disciple of the sect was really just a follower? The high-ranking elders of the Chen family stood dumbstruck, their jaws almost dropping. They were stunned! Ancestor Chen, Chen Tianwei, including Father Chen and Mother Chen, all bore a look of bewildered astonishment. This was beyond acceptance. Half a year ago, wasn¡¯t Chen Yu just a peripheral disciple of the outer sect? At that time, the family had even given up on supporting him with resources. It was only in the recent months that Chen Yu had entered the inner sect and begun to rise within the Yunyue Sect. However, Judging by the thick-eyebrow youth¡¯s demeanor and tone, he didn¡¯t seem to be pretending. ¡°Brother Fang, just sit back and relax. If you feel uncomfortable, you can also take a stroll around.¡± Chen Yu said with a smile. ¡°Alright.¡± Fang Haoran shrugged and walked out of the hall. The internal affairs of the Chen family were not appropriate for him, an outsider, to participate in. Only after Fang Haoran had left, Did the higher-ranking elders of the Chen family gradually recover. Ancestor Chen and the others, as they looked toward Chen Yu, had a more complex and indescribable expression in their gaze. Even if they were foolish, they could understand one thing: Chen Yu in the Yunyue Sect was definitely no longer just an ordinary disciple. ¡°Yu¡¯er. Are you really the leader for this outing? That talented disciple just now probably has a Refining Organ Stage cultivation and seemed to acknowledge you as the leader.¡± Mother Liu Wen asked spontaneously with joy and anticipation in her eyes. ¡°Because I wanted to pass by Xiangyang City on the way, I managed to secure the leadership. Technically, the leader does hold the initiative over the mission.¡± Chen Yu replied. Facing his mother, he dared not neglect her. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just unsure if his parents knew about him kicking his fianc¨¦e during the Falling Iron gambling battle. Upon receiving confirmation from Chen Yu, Both Father Chen and Mother Chen were overjoyed beyond expectation. Ancestor Chen also wore a satisfied expression, proud that the Chen family had produced such a remarkable individual. But Family Head Chen Tianwei, that white-bearded elder, had a crestfallen and awkward expression. Previously, These two had pressured Chen Yu into a marriage, even going so far as to cut off resources to him. ¡°Let¡¯s not mention the past for now. I purposely took a detour back this time to look around, one of the reasons being that engagement.¡± Chen Yu subtly shifted the topic. That engagement was not his true intention. Moreover, According to unofficial news Chen Yu had heard within the sect, Yi Yunfei had long admired Chu Wanyu, and it seemed that affection had developed between them. Even if Chen Yu risked offending Yi Yunfei to marry Chu Wanyu, it would be a loveless union. After Chen Yu explained his reasoning, the elders of the Chen family looked at each other in dismay. If it had been earlier, These elders might have insisted emphatically. To marry for the benefit of the family, what¡¯s sacrificing some personal interest? Especially since in the past, it seemed to them that Chen Yu marrying Chu Wanyu was already aiming high. ¡°Yu¡¯er, this matter is a bit troublesome.¡± Father Chen Tiande suddenly spoke. Tricky? Chen Yu looked towards his father. At this moment, the room was silent as if gripped by a chill. The other elders didn¡¯t dare to speak rashly. ¡°Firstly, the Chu Family is one of the major families in our country. Its strength far surpasses ours. It¡¯s said their family even has Postnatal Qi Transformation Experts in residence.¡± Father Chen sighed. Chen Yu frowned slightly. Indeed, the Chu Family was powerful. Terminating the engagement on his own would offend this enormous clan. ¡°Secondly, nowadays, the Bone Demon Palace is invading. Its disciples have reached the ¡®Beiyun Six Counties,¡¯ and even our Xiangyang City has been unstable lately. The secular minions of the Bone Demon Palace have even come to tempt or threaten us into subjugation. Otherwise, once the Bone Demon Palace invades here, our clan will be annihilated!¡± Father Chen expressed with difficulty. ¡°The infiltration of the Bone Demon Palace into the secular world has reached this extent? The Chen Family has already received warnings and threats.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression was solemn. ¡°Because of your engagement with Chu Wanyu, our Chen Family and Chu family formed an alliance. Chu Fengyun even promised that if the Chen Family faced a crisis, the Chu family would provide sanctuary¡­¡± Family Head Chen Tianwei added. ¡°Are you saying that our family must rely on this verbal marriage agreement to survive under the protection of the Chu family?¡± Chen Yu scoffed. As far as he knew, strong families like the Chu family had been wiped out by the Bone Demon Palace. If the Bone Demon Palace really attacked here, everything would be in vain. A mere wedding contract, what effect could it have? When the time came, the only option would be to abandon these secular properties and flee far away. Can¡¯t hide in Chu Country? You can go to neighboring countries. With how vast the world is, there was surely somewhere to take refuge. In the end, Chen Yu decisively determined ¡ª that the marriage agreement had to be voided. Mainly, this deal was too unfavorable. If he forcefully married Chu Wanyu, there was no telling how much enmity it would draw from Yi Yunfei, or even the Water Moon Sect. The key issue was, other people were marrying for love. Chen Yu was essentially an intruder who had already kicked his nominal fianc¨¦e. ¡­ That very afternoon, Chen Yu, accompanied by Fang Haofei and his parents, visited an estate on the southern outskirts of Xiangyang City. This vast estate spanned thousands of acres. In the center of the estate, there was a pond adorned with lotus leaves and fish creating ripples as they swam. Beside the pond stood a residence in the pastoral style. Around the residence, was a garden crowded with flowers and trees, from which the scent of flowers could be smelled even yards away. ¡°Wow! This place has a nice environment. It would actually be nice to cultivate here quietly for a while.¡± Fang Haofei admired. This estate was Chen Yu¡¯s private territory. That day, besides acquiring the territory after he had slain the Honghu Three Killers, he had also received ten thousand gold in rewards, most of which were used to refurbish and construct this estate. ¡°Master has seen,¡± Upon entering the pastoral residence next to the pond, eight male and eight female servants stood by awaiting them. In total, sixteen servants were responsible for managing the estate. ¡°Yu¡¯er, are you satisfied with this estate? You haven¡¯t even finished spending that ten thousand gold in rewards.¡± Mother Liu Wen said with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s pretty good. Having a private estate was my past dream.¡± Chen Yu looked around, feeling fulfilled. The estate had fertile land, mountains, and water. In addition to the flowers and trees near the courtyard, there were orchards and grain crops nearby, capable of self-sufficiency. If one were to disregard the crisis of the Bone Demon Palace invasion, an ordinary person could live worry-free here for a lifetime. That night, Chen Yu spent the night in the estate with his parents. The other elders of the Chen Family, also wisely, did not come to disturb Chen Yu. In the depths of the night, Inside the Wang Family Mansion in Xiangyang City, In a secret room, ¡°Wang Family Master, what are your thoughts? If you could affiliate yourself with the Bone Demon Palace early on, acting as insiders, once Chu Country is unified, you will be treated as heroes.¡± A young man with a hooked nose, lounging with crossed legs, Stood beside him, a man and a woman, both exuding a malevolent aura. All three were in the Organ Refining Stage. Across from them, A middle-aged man with a beard gritted his teeth, ¡°As long as you can capture and kill Chen Yu, we will consider joining your palace. This boy is the prime suspect behind my son¡¯s disappearance. We are almost ninety percent certain that my son, Wang Lingyun, is no longer among the living.¡± The bearded middle-aged man was the Wang Family Master. ¡°Chen Yu? The Yunyue Sect disciple you mentioned? This boy is within the sect, how do we make a move?¡± The hooked-nose youth huffed. A venerable elder by the side of Wang Family Master spoke up, ¡°We have just received news that Chen Yu has returned to Xiangyang City!¡± ¡°This boy is in Xiangyang City? A Meridian Passage Stage Inner Sect Disciple?¡± A smirk filled with intrigue appeared on the youth¡¯s face, and he shared a knowing look with the man and woman beside him. This was like a dream come true, with someone bringing a pillow as one dozed off. The three of them, as peripheral members of the Bone Demon Palace, could earn significant merit if they managed to kill an Inner Sect Disciple from one of the three sects. Moreover, once they could capture and kill Chen Yu, they could pull the Wang Family into the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s camp. This was truly a golden opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. ¡°A mere Meridian Passage Stage, not a problem. But if we kill this boy, you must ensure that as the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s insiders in the secular world, you provide an intelligence network¡­¡± the youth with the hooked nose smirked. ¡°If your palace can capture and kill this boy, naturally it counts. After all, our Wang Family is now hard-pressed to stand firm in Xiangyang City, being overtaken by the Chen and Mu families.¡± Wang Family Master said indifferently. Beside him, the venerable elder nodded in agreement. ¡°You need to be careful. Chen Yu¡¯s true strength is said to be equivalent to the Refining Organ stage, and he seems to have a peer at the same cultivation level.¡± Wang Family Master stressed. ¡°Don¡¯t worry! Tonight, we will bring his head over.¡± the hooked-nose youth laughed loudly. Swish swish! A gust of chilling wind swirled, and three figures, ghost-like, merged into the night. Watching the three from the Bone Demon Palace depart, Wang Family Master and Elder Wang exchanged glances, each heaving a sigh. ¡°Looking at the current situation, it¡¯s only a matter of time before the three sects can no longer resist the ¡®Bone Demon Palace.¡¯ It is said that decades ago, the Bone Demon Palace almost wiped out the three sects; if not for the neighboring countries watching, their plot would have succeeded. Now, having recuperated for several decades, they likely won¡¯t make the same mistake and are sure to succeed,¡± Elder Wang sighed. ¡°Setting this palace against Chen Yu is partially to seek revenge for Yun¡¯er, but it¡¯s also necessary to test this palace¡¯s sincerity. After all, the Bone Demon Palace is from an Evil Sect, and any slight mistake could doom our entire family.¡± Chapter 103 - 0103: Insect Might Chapter 103: Chapter 0103: Insect Might On the outskirts of the city, within a pastoral-style chamber. Junior Brother Chen sat cross-legged, taking out a small bottle and drinking a sip of a hundred-year-old Body Refining elixir before beginning to circulate the Copper Statue Technique. He had prepared five bottles of the Body Refining elixir made from Spirit Ginseng Snake Gallbladder. Three of those bottles contained a hundred-year-old concentration, and two of them were a hundred and twenty years in potency; their deliberate use was enough for Chen Yu to last for over a month. Chen Yu estimated that in about two or three months, the Copper Statue Technique could likely advance to the Copper Bone Small Success stage. At that time, ... below the Qi Transformation Realm, aside from a very few top True Disciples, there would be scant few who could threaten him. Suddenly, Chen Yu sensed an anomaly coming from the Iron Moon Strange Insect. Rustle! Rustle! Concentrating his breathing and focus, from the quiet surroundings of the estate, a barely perceptible sound could be heard. In the dead of night, within the desolate estate, there was an air of cold, eerie assassin¡¯s intent. Through the Iron Moon Strange Insect, Chen Yu could share in the vision it saw, which was clear and effective within a mile. Hmph! The corners of Chen Yu¡¯s mouth curled up with a hint of mockery and chill. Not much longer, ¡°Who goes there!¡± a cry of alarm rose from the chamber where Fang Haofei was. Whoosh! Fang Haofei¡¯s figure darted out only to see more than a dozen men in black, with murderous intent in their eyes, surrounding several nearby chambers. ¡°Giggle, worthy of being an Inner Sect Disciple of the Yunyue Sect, you detected us so quickly.¡± A pointed-faced woman in a black veil, twisting her waist, chuckled as her delicate hand flickered imperceptibly. Swoosh! Clang! Fang Haofei¡¯s form shook violently as a dark blue needle, vibrating with a faint glow, nearly grazed his robe and went through the solid wood door behind him. ¡°You wench!¡± Fang Haofei broke out in a cold sweat, his face darkened, and he grabbed his precious thick-backed blade. If it had been a regular disciple with slower reactions, they might have been hit. The black-veiled woman, at the Early Stage of Refining Internal Organs, exuded a morbid and sinister aura. Despite her attack missing, she seemed unfazed. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Tsks, this kid has some skill.¡± A man in a straw raincoat, clutching a dark scythe, hissed as several cold black wind blades, sharp and piercing, cut through the air towards Fang Haofei¡¯s lower body. Break! Fang Haofei¡¯s expression turned stern as his thick-backed blade drew a vast and persistent arc of blade light, ghostly shimmering, breaking open the remote black wind blades. This man in the raincoat was at the Mid-stage of Refining, and his dark and gloomy scythe was a peculiar treasure. The black wind blades emitted by that scythe were startlingly fast, difficult to catch under the night sky. Swoosh crackle! The pointed-faced black-veiled woman, holding a long purple-black whip, lashed out with a chilling torrent of dark wind, entangling Fang Haofei from the side. For a moment, the man in the raincoat and the black-veiled woman, scythe and whip intertwining, ensnared Fang Haofei firmly. The black-veiled woman, despite being at the initial stage of refining, occasionally launched one or two dark blue poisonous needles, vexing Fang Haofei to the point of itching teeth with anger. If it were a one-on-one fight, neither of the two would be a match for Fang Haofei. But together, they managed to suppress Fang Haofei in a short time. At that moment, a cold voice came from atop the building: ¡°The rest of you move out, kill all living souls in the estate. Drag Chen Yu out.¡± Fang Haofei¡¯s heart sank. Then he saw. On the rooftop opposite, appeared a young man with a hooked nose and a black cloak. The fleeting surge of his inner breath was nearly reaching the Late Stage of Organ Refining, likely even stronger than the man in the raincoat. ¡°Chen Yu! Won¡¯t you come out?¡± Fang Haofei, entangled by the man and woman, couldn¡¯t help but curse inwardly. Obviously, these people¡¯s target was Chen Yu, their cultivation technique aura suggested some connection with the Bone Demon Palace. Besides the three leaders with hooked noses, there were more than a dozen black-clad men at the Meridian Passage Stage, all Mid-stage Meridian Passage and above, each with a cold demeanor, openly exposing their murderous intent. Zoom! Zoom! Zip! A group of men in black dispersed in all directions, commencing their search for Chen Yu. ¡°Are you looking for me?¡± In one of the rooms, the light suddenly came on, a lethargic young voice followed. In an instant, that chamber shone brightly in the midst of the night. Creak! The door to the house opened, and a young man of about fifteen or sixteen years old sat casually in a chair. ¡°It¡¯s Chen Yu, no mistake!¡± The man with the hooked nose brightened, as he had seen Chen Yu¡¯s portrait. But uncertainty showed on the face of the one with the hooked nose. The young man sat leisurely in a chair, elegantly brewing a pot of tea, snacking on some pastries. The scene was far too calm and leisurely, truly bizarre. Outside, mayhem was imminent, danger lurking everywhere, and here was someone in the Meridian Passage stage, leisurely having tea and pastries. ¡°Yu¡¯er. It seems there are three at the Organ Refining Stage outside, and numerous ones at Meridian Passage stage, are you sure it¡¯s no trouble?¡± Father Chen and Mother Chen emerged from behind, their faces filled with concern. Turned out, this chamber belonged to the parents of Chen Yu. Chen Yu had already ascertained the enemy situation through the Iron Moon Strange Insect. His first reaction was to protect his parents, after which he had no further concerns. ¡°Onward! Seize and kill this boy!¡± The hooked-nose youth commanded sharply. Whoosh! Whoosh! Zip! More than a dozen in black swiftly converged around the chamber where Chen Yu was, the icy stares and intangible murderous intent suffocating Father Chen and Mother Chen. Among them, two men even drew crossbow arrows. However, before the two crossbowmen could act, their bodies suddenly stiffened. Pfft! Pfft! On the throat of each Meridian Passage Stage crossbowman appeared a thumb-sized hole, followed by blood spurting like an arrow, and they fell dead. What! The nearby men in black cried out in shock; they had not seen clearly how their companions had died. ¡°Be careful! Hidden weapons!¡± The man with the hooked nose, standing on the rooftop, faintly caught a glimpse of the darting black spots. Ah! Ah! The next moment, screams rose again. Two more men in black, blood arrows erupting from their chests, fell to the ground, dead. ¡°What is that thing!¡± The man with the hooked nose standing on the roof, his face transformed with shock. Next. His naked eye only caught a blur of black dots, splashing tiny beads of blood, instantly piercing through the remaining men in black. ¡°Aaaaaah¡­¡± The screams were incessant. Around the side room, all the men in black, in less than the time of five breaths, died tragically on the spot. Their common feature was a hole the size of a thumb at their hearts or throats. All of them, without putting up any resistance, didn¡¯t even catch a glimpse of the enemy¡¯s shadow. Hiss! The man with the hooked nose sharply inhaled, his back cold with fear. Meanwhile, in the opposite building, a young man was leisurely drinking tea, looking towards him with a smile that was not quite a smile. Just then. A turnaround occurred in the fight on the other side. Wave Breaking Sea Blade! Fang Haofei cried out in alarm, his treasured blade in hand unfurling a vast and boundless circular wave of blade energy, accompanied by a gust of fierce wind, barreling through a radius of one to two zhang. Chi peng peng! The man in the straw coat and the woman behind the black veil changed color together, their forms retreating in unison. On the woman¡¯s arm and shoulder, there were deep, bone-visible lacerations. The straw-coated man¡¯s clothes were torn in several places, and a cut appeared on his cheek. So strong! The two of them let out startled cries, wounded by Fang Haofei¡¯s single strike. At the outset, the two had joined forces against Fang Haofei and felt they had a slight advantage. But later, they found that Fang Haofei¡¯s inner breath of his cultivation technique was profound, his martial skills were extraordinary, and they simply couldn¡¯t suppress him. Having adapted to their attacks, Fang Haofei began to counterattack. Seeing Chen Yu easily kill off more than a dozen men in black, although he didn¡¯t catch the details, Fang Haofei refused to appear too weak. He finally launched his blade technique¡¯s fatal move, managing to wound both adversaries. ¡°Retreat quickly!¡± Seeing this situation, the young man with the hooked nose on the roof couldn¡¯t help but lose color. By now, how could he not understand? They had kicked an iron plate this time. Just Fang Haofei¡¯s strength alone was probably close to the level of the True Disciples of the three sects, and yet, they hadn¡¯t even seen Chen Yu truly make a move. ¡°Thinking of running away!¡± Fang Haofei sneered coldly, his figure swift as a gust of wind, the thick back blade turning once again, slicing out a vast and long wave of blade light. Bang pur chi! The woman in black veil a step too slow, her back received a foot-long blade mark, piercing through to her vital organs. Thump! The woman in black veil cried out tragically and fell to the ground. ¡°Run quickly!¡± The young man with the hooked nose and the straw-coated man, completely disregarding the woman in the black veil, fled for their lives. Especially the young man with the hooked nose, a strong sense of crisis lingering in his heart, he recalled the young man¡¯s leisurely smile as he killed off his subordinates. Inside the side room. Chen Yu set down his teacup and looked at the two men fleeing, murmuring softly, ¡°This strength, is far too inferior to the secret disciples of the Bone Demon Palace.¡± Back then, at the Beishan Spirit Garden. The red sand woman and the purple-haired young man, how powerful they were. The purple-haired young man that he fought was also at the Mid-stage of Organ Refining and could have easily crushed these three already. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, aren¡¯t you chasing after the strong enemy?¡± After killing the woman in the black veil, Fang Haofei couldn¡¯t help but call out to Chen Yu behind him. He felt a bit frustrated. Ever since these people started chasing to kill, he was entangled with the two at the Organ Refining Stage, narrowly escaping danger while Chen Yu was relaxedly having tea and pastries the entire time. ¡°One for each of us.¡± Chen Yu smiled slightly, clapped his hands, and stood up. At this precise moment. The young man with the hooked nose and the man in the straw coat split up and ran. Both of them were at the Mid-stage of Organ Refining. However, the young man with the hooked nose clearly had stronger abilities. ¡°You¡¯re the team leader, I¡¯ll pick this one!¡± Fang Haofei chuckled, fixing his attention on the slightly weaker man in the straw coat. ¡°Fine.¡± Chen Yu, with a leisurely pace, chased after the young man with the hooked nose. ¡°Team leader?¡± The hooked nose young man, having run few dozen zhang away, felt a chill in his heart. He naturally understood the implications of the term ¡°team leader.¡± Fang Haofei¡¯s strength was already so formidable, approaching that of some True Disciples, causing him apprehension. And the actual team leader was Chen Yu, whom he had once been so confident in capturing. Whoosh! Fang Haofei chased the man in the straw coat, moving further away, blending into the night. Meanwhile, Chen Yu. Strolled along for a while, without any hurry to chase the young man with the hooked nose. ¡°Hm?¡± The young man with the hooked nose was puzzled. Why hadn¡¯t the other party chased after him? Furthermore. The sense of impending crisis in his heart still pervaded, unable to be shaken off. After running a hundred zhang. ¡°Ah!¡± The young man with the hooked nose suddenly felt a pain in his chest, a black dot shot towards him at an impossible speed to dodge. Whoosh! He instinctively operated his inner breath to protect his body. As a result, his hastily executed protective inner breath only caused the black dot to pause slightly, then it tore through and pierced his heart in an instant. ¡°Insect¡­ insect!¡± The young man with the hooked nose stood stiffly, a blood hole pierced through his heart. After that. An iron-grey insect the size of a thumb emerged slightly silver, and with a ¡°whoosh,¡± merged into the night and disappeared. A moment later. Chen Yu leisurely walked up to the corpse of the young man with the hooked nose, the Iron Moon Strange Insect affectionately rubbing against his palm. Quickly, several spoils of war were sorted out: A slender black-streaked treasured sword, twenty-thirty genuine yuan stones, a few booklets, including a sinister and gloomy bone token, with the remaining miscellaneous items being several inferior spirit stones. Chapter 104 - 0104: Uproot Completely Chapter 104: Chapter 0104: Uproot Completely ¡°Heh, obtaining a treasured artifact isn¡¯t bad¡­ This token?¡± Chen Yu first weighed the black-stained longsword and then closely examined another bone token. Swish swish! At that moment, a man and a woman were seen leaping towards them from a distance. ¡°That¡¯s the Bone Demon Token!¡± A familiar female voice carried over. ... Glancing sideways, he saw a stunning and enchanting young woman. ¡°Senior Sister Tong.¡± Chen Yu wore an expression of surprise. Tong Yuling, how did she suddenly arrive at his estate? Beside her was a burly middle-aged man in the Organ Refining Stage. His aura was powerful, clearly one of the elders of the sect, and he seemed to have reached the Late Stage of Organ Refining. ¡°Have you forgotten, Junior Brother Chen?¡± Tong Yuling smiled sweetly, ¡°I had long applied for a mission, to investigate the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s followers that have infiltrated the secular realm, within a nearby area.¡± After approaching. Chen Yu suddenly realized that Tong Yuling had broken through to the Mid-stage of Organ Refining. Not only that, but Tong Yuling¡¯s skin was snow-white and delicate, exuding a faint, warm blush, making her radiant and charming demeanor all the more enticing. Originally. Tong Yuling¡¯s mission area was within the Beiyun Six Counties, including places like Yuyang City and Fengyang City. Recently. Their mission team was investigating a force of the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s followers that had infiltrated the secular world and followed their trail to Xiangyang City. However, this circle of followers was particularly secretive and difficult to track down. Just today. These followers carried out a collective action with a larger number than usual, which finally allowed Tong Yuling and her companions to pick up on their trail. ¡°I just didn¡¯t expect that this place would be where Junior Brother Chen hid his beauty.¡± Tong Yuling teased. ¡°Hide a beauty? If there were a few ladies like Senior Sister Tong, I wouldn¡¯t mind either.¡± Chen Yu laughed heartily, responding with equal jest. ¡°You¡­¡± Tong Yuling glared at him, a faint blush appearing on her radiant face under the night sky. ¡°Did you kill this person?¡± The burly middle-aged man accompanying Tong Yuling stared at the corpse of the man with the hooked nose, his expression stern. Especially. The hole in the man¡¯s chest seemed to be pierced through by a fingertip, but upon closer inspection, it didn¡¯t quite look like it. But one thing was certain. The man had no other wounds on his body, and there were no signs of a struggle nearby; it appeared he was killed without a chance to fight back. ¡°This seems quite ordinary; Junior Brother Chen has long had the strength to overpower an average person at the Organ Refining Stage.¡± Tong Yuling was not surprised. ¡°This man should be an inconsequential underling of the Bone Demon Palace, ambushed and easily assassinated by me here.¡± Chen Yu shrugged his shoulders. ¡°No, that¡¯s not right! I have this man¡¯s information. He¡¯s one of the leading figures among the followers in the Beiyun Six Counties area, probably ranked within the top five.¡± The burly middle-aged man suddenly produced a small booklet. He flipped to a certain page, which had a portrait resembling the man with the hooked nose by about seventy percent. ¡°This person is cunning and cautious; previously, one of our sect¡¯s Law Enforcers at the Late Stage of Organ Refining had a confrontation with him, but he managed to escape with ease.¡± The burly middle-aged man looked meaningfully at Chen Yu. ¡°This is our leader, Senior Brother Pei!¡± Tong Yuling introduced. ¡°So you¡¯re that Chen Yu.¡± Senior Brother Pei actually knew Chen Yu, his expression suddenly full of sorrow as he sighed softly, ¡°A good brother of mine in the sect died in the battle at the Beishan Spirit Garden.¡± Chen Yu expressed his sympathies; that battle had been too brutal. Below the Qi Transformation Realm, only Chen Yu and Duan Xiaolong had fought their way out. Senior Brother Pei quickly suppressed his emotions and examined the items left by the man with the hooked nose, focusing on one of the booklets. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The booklet recorded some confidential information in a unique and cryptic script. ¡°I¡¯ll take the spoils of war, and as for this man¡¯s head, I¡¯ll leave it to the two of you.¡± Chen Yu smiled faintly. He handed over the Bone Demon Token of the man with the hooked nose to Tong Yuling and the other. After a token refusal, they accepted it. By doing so, Chen Yu had his reasons; after all, Senior Brother Pei and his team were specifically tasked with dealing with the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s followers, a more dangerous mission. With more people on their side, they could reasonably take care of the Chen Family within certain limits. Just then. Swoosh! Fang Haofei arrived, carrying a man in a straw raincoat whose fate was unknown. ¡°Senior Brother Pei?¡± ¡°Fang? What are you doing here?¡± Fang Haofei seemed to be quite familiar with Senior Brother Pei, making it easier to communicate. ¡°Couldn¡¯t help it.¡± Fang Haofei pursed his lips, ¡°It was supposed to be a mission for the ¡®Yan Family Castle,¡¯ but since he¡¯s the leader, he had to stay here for a few days.¡± The leader? Senior Brother Pei appeared shocked, and Tong Yuling was also somewhat surprised. After all, Fang Haofei was a significant figure among the Inner Sect Disciples, just one step away from becoming a True Disciple. ¡°This guy¡¯s not dead.¡± Fang Haofei kicked the straw raincoat-clad man awake, who appeared pale, with all the tendons in his hands severed. ¡°Let Senior Brother Pei do the interrogation.¡± Tong Yuling said with a smile. An hour later. Senior Brother Pei emerged from a firewood shed and muttered, ¡°Based on the information in the booklet, coupled with this man¡¯s confession, a new base has been established near Xiangyang City.¡± Upon hearing this, both Chen Yu and Fang Haofei were taken aback. Because near Xiangyang City was relatively close to the Yunyue Sect. The following day. Senior Brother Pei and others led the team, with Chen Yu and Fang Haofei assisting in the tactics, rooting out a Bone Demon Palace¡¯s minion stronghold near Xiangyang City. However. All that remained in that stronghold were some minor thugs, with the strongest being only at the Early Stage of Refining Internal Organs. According to the interrogation, the young man with the hooked nose was the leader of this stronghold. After eradicating this malignant tumorous, Chen Yu was able to breathe a sigh of relief. In this way, he could leave with much less concern for the secular side of Xiangyang City. In addition. Senior Brother Pei also unearthed some information¡ªthe Wang Family of Xiangyang City seemed to be colluding with the Bone Demon Palace, although they had not yet completely defected. This news, at such a sensitive time, naturally came as a heavy blow to the Wang Family. As a result. The Wang Family of Xiangyang City was eradicated from the secular world overnight. The speed was so fast that even the Mu Family and Chen Family of Xiangyang City were caught off guard. Upon hearing the news, Chen Yu gasped in shock. Currently, the Three Sects¡¯ confrontation with the Bone Demon Palace was already under immense pressure, steadily losing ground and morale was low. Under such frustration, they would absolutely show no mercy to traitors from within! After this battle. The various families of the surrounding county cities all felt threatened and dared not deal lightly with the Bone Demon Palace. The annihilation of the Wang Family served as a stark example. In this battle, Senior Brother Pei, Tong Yuling, and others naturally earned a commendation, especially for annihilating the Bone Demon Palace stronghold. Chen Yu and Fang Haofei were also incidentally credited and rewarded with five thousand and three thousand contribution points respectively. In the suburban manor. Chen Yu, Fang Haofei, and Mu Xueqing gathered together. Mu Xueqing had finished dealing with her family¡¯s affairs and was preparing to head to Yan Family Castle with Chen Yu the following day. ¡°Actually, the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s minions also posed some hints and threats to our Mu Family. This time, I am grateful that Brother Yu returned to help eradicate the Bone Demon Palace stronghold.¡± Mu Xueqing hesitated slightly before expressing her gratitude to Chen Yu. Originally. Mu Xueqing¡¯s insistence on leading the team was to return to Xiangyang City to help her family deal with some related troubles. On that very day. Several guests visited Chen Yu¡¯s manor. ¡°City Lord Chu, please come in¡­¡± Family Head Chen Tianwei, along with Father Chen and Mother Chen, courteously received a pudgy middle-aged man. ¡°Chu Fengyun.¡± Chen Yu recognized this crafty old fox from a distance in the wing room. Chen Yu was, of course, aware of Chu Fengyun¡¯s intention for the visit. Two days prior, Chen Yu had expressed his strong desire to resolve the engagement to his family, which must have alarmed Chu Fengyun. ¡°Greetings, Uncle Chu.¡± Chen Yu emerged from the wing room, maintaining the surface formalities. Nominally. This old fox was still his potential father-in-law. ¡°Indeed, I was not mistaken. Just a few short months of parting, and Nephew Chen has prospered in the sect and even gained a bit of fame in the sects of Chu Country.¡± Chu Fengyun appraised Chen Yu, his voice tinged with emotion. His own cultivation talent was quite mediocre, but he seldom erred in his judgment of people. After exterminating the Honghu Three Killers, he had seen the extraordinary in Chen Yu. If not for this. He would not have, back then, demeaned himself to offer his daughter, Chu Wanyu, to a young man who didn¡¯t even count as a Young Master of a minor family. ¡°Uncle Chu overstates it. My return this time is regarding that marriage arrangement¡­¡± Chen Yu cut straight to the chase without any small talk. Now, as a sect disciple and an elder¡¯s favored student, he naturally need not pay too much attention to some of the worldly rules. ¡°Sigh.¡± Chu Fengyun did not get angry. Instead, he sighed and said, ¡°It is my daughter¡¯s misfortune not to be worthy of such an outstanding individual as Nephew Chen.¡± Chen Yu rolled his eyes in response. He thought to himself, it was your daughter who took a fancy to Yi Yunfei, the Sect Master¡¯s son and a True Disciple. ¡°City Lord Chu. Since your daughter and that Yi Yunfei have already set their hearts on each other, why not let them be? The son of the Water Moon Sect Master, a True Disciple, marrying into the Chu Family¡ªwhat could be more joyous?¡± Chen Yu genuinely did not understand. Why would they refuse such an excellent son-in-law and instead insist on him when he was once but an Outer Disciple? ¡°Would you really think I¡¯m so shortsighted to not accept a True Disciple as my son-in-law, preferring instead to marry my daughter to an Outer Disciple?¡± Chu Fengyun gave a bitter smile. Upon hearing this. Chen Yu and others were taken aback. It seemed there was indeed some secret at play. ¡°First, as far as I have investigated, Yi Yunfei¡¯s character involves toying with numerous women, and abandoning them after he gets his way. After he succeeds, he tends to discard them.¡± Chu Fengyun wore a look of worry. A character issue? Chen Yu smirked to himself, considering it an excuse. Between large clans, the marriage alliances, personal sacrifices were negligible, regardless of character. ¡°Of course, the more important point is the second one. As per the information I¡¯ve gathered and my analysis, the Water Moon Sect had traces of being an Evil Sect many years ago. If it took advantage of Wanyu¡¯s ¡®Enchanting Musical Physique¡¯¡ªan ancient and special constitution¡ªa concoction would help Yi Yunfei break through the bottlenecks of the Qi Transformation Realm more smoothly in the future.¡± After finishing, Chu Fengyun¡¯s face was full of bitterness and concern. Used as a cauldron? Chen Yu¡¯s heart chilled¡ªthis was an evil cultivator¡¯s method. If that happened, Yi Yunfei might rise to power, but Chu Wanyu would undoubtedly be ruined and become a mere waste vessel. Chen Yu had no doubts about Chu Fengyun¡¯s revelation. Otherwise. The Chu Family wouldn¡¯t be so foolish as to discard an excellent True Disciple son-in-law and stubbornly insist on giving their daughter to Chen Yu, who was once just an Outer Disciple on the margins. ¡°Hmph.¡± After pondering for a moment, Chen Yu suddenly let out a cold snort: ¡°So, you had a clever plan to marry off your daughter to me, trying to avoid this risk. But did you realize that if it were just any ordinary disciple, they¡¯d have been killed by Yi Yunfei long ago?¡± The first time he unexpectedly encountered Yi Yunfei, if not for the presence of several fellow sect members, the latter would have acted against Chen Yu. The second time, during the meteoric iron gamble, Yi Yunfei and his mother, the Sect Master, targeted the malicious qi inside Chen Yu, attempting to drive him into demonic madness. Had he been an ordinary disciple, he would have already been played to death countless times. Chapter 105 - 0105: Yan Family Castle Chapter 105: Chapter 0105: Yan Family Castle Chen Yu¡¯s subsequent words were clearly unfriendly, even bordering on angry. Chu Fengyun offered a wry smile and remained silent. After revealing the truth, he had anticipated facing displeasure and even wrath from the other party. But now. Chen Yu, in the Yunyue Sect, was no longer just an ordinary Inner Sect Disciple; he had the backing of two elders. Such a figure was feared even by the mighty Chu Family, let alone being someone they could afford to offend. After a long while. ... Chen Yu took a deep breath and said expressionlessly, ¡°Since you¡¯ve come to this conclusion, why not persuade your daughter to give up on Yi Yunfei, or change to a more suitable family?¡± ¡°My daughter is stubborn by nature and has been bewitched by Yi Yunfei, no amount of talking would change her mind. And the other ordinary families, who would dare provoke the Water Moon Sect Master?¡± Chu Fengyun shook his head. He didn¡¯t say, but in his heart, he knew that Chu Wanyu was even so naive as to believe that, after marrying Yi Yunfei, she could help the family share the burden of the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s invasion. Thump! Suddenly, Chu Fengyun knelt down and pleaded in a mournful voice, ¡°I, Chu, am here to request Nephew Chen to lend a hand. Just by maintaining the original marriage agreement, my daughter could be saved. With your current status, you would have nothing to fear from Yi Yunfei.¡± This scene startled Chen Yu. ¡°City Lord Chu, please stand up.¡± Chen Tianwei, Father Chen, and others quickly helped Chu Fengyun to his feet. Chen Yu pondered with a thoughtful expression, weighing the matter. Yi Yunfei, he had already offended him, and if there was a chance in the future, he would not let him off either. With Chen Yu¡¯s current identity, having two veteran elders as backing, he indeed need not fear the direct threats from Yi Yunfei¡¯s lineage. ¡°As long as Nephew Chen agrees, even if it is just maintaining a superficial marriage contract, we can think of other ways to coordinate and have the chance to rescue this girl. If Nephew Chen agrees, my Chu Family will surely express profound gratitude!¡± Chu Fengyun continued. ¡°Maintain a superficial marriage contract? So, it¡¯s just a sham?¡± Chen Yu asked with a smile. ¡°When that time comes, if Nephew is willing, then it can be real. If not, once my daughter survives the crisis, we can annul the marriage agreement.¡± Chu Fengyun spoke earnestly. ¡°What does the Chu Family need to offer for Chen taking such a big risk?¡± A glint appeared in Chen Yu¡¯s eyes. Chu Fengyun was already prepared and took out a wooden box, opening it. Chen Yu saw. Inside the wooden box were a Hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng, two Fierce Snake King Gallbladders, and a land deed. Chen Yu¡¯s face showed a hint of surprise. It seemed that the Chu Family was quite clear about his standing within the sect, no wonder they were keen on preserving this marriage engagement. ¡°As a small token of our appreciation, we offer these. If Nephew truly marries my daughter, the Chu Family Ancestor promises to consider you as a Young Master and provide assistance with resources. Even if it¡¯s a sham marriage, the Chu Family and your Chen Family, in facing the invasion of the Bone Demon Palace, will form an alliance for mutual assistance¡­¡± Chu Fengyun disclosed earnestly. Chen Yu looked pensively, while Chen Tianwei, Father Chen, and Mother Chen beside him appeared quite tempted. Particularly that land deed and the prospect of a real marriage alliance, with the Chu Family willing to treat Chen Yu as a Young Master and provide resources to assist him. One must know. The Chu Family, with a Qi Transformation Realm powerhouse at its helm, had assets far richer than the Chen Family by countless times. However, what moved Chen Yu the most was the potential alliance for mutual aid between the Chu and Chen families. Invisibly. His family, his parents, would be more stable in secular life, and he would have fewer concerns to worry about. ¡°In addition to this, within reasonable limits, my Chu Family will agree to one request from Nephew.¡± Chu Fengyun added. At that moment. A message was transmitted into Chen Yu¡¯s ears: ¡°Junior Brother Chen, the Chu Family has formidable strength and background. It is said that the family has a famous Artifact Refining craftsman, one of the three great Artifact Refiners in Chu Country who has crafted High Grade Treasures.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Upon hearing this, Chen Yu¡¯s heart stirred. The person transmitting the message was none other than Fang Haofei. That guy had been eavesdropping outside the door. ¡°Very well. The junior agrees to maintain this marriage engagement for now.¡± Chen Yu finally responded. Sigh of relief! Chu Fengyun felt as if a weight had been lifted, and the heads of the Chen Family such as Chen Tianwei all showed expressions of pleasant surprise. Chen Yu took the Hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng and the two Fierce Snake King Gallbladders. As for the land deed, he tossed it to Family Head Chen Tianwei without even looking. Chen Tianwei examined the land deed and was instantly overjoyed. ¡°In that case.¡± Chu Fengyun got up, clasping his fists and smiling, ¡°On behalf of the Chu Family Ancestor, I form an alliance with your family. In a few days, one Organ Refining Stage and several Meridian Passage Stage martial artists will arrive here to help the Chen Family stabilize order in this place.¡± Actually. Chu Fengyun represented the Chu Family on this occasion, and his status within the family was not too high. The reason he valued Chu Wanyu so much was mainly that the Chu Family Ancestor, for certain reasons, was extremely fond of Chu Wanyu, much more than other family members. Before Chu Fengyun left. Chen Yu subtly expressed the possibility of utilizing the Chu Family¡¯s famous Artifact Refining craftsman to refine a treasure. Chen Yu still had some Moon Spirit Ore at hand, which was more valuable than ordinary meteoric iron. If he could prepare a few more precious refining materials, there was a chance to refine a mid-grade treasure. A treasure¡¯s quality and power differ significantly with each improvement in rank, much like the difference between each stage of body tempering, Meridian Passage, and Organ Refining. ¡°After I return, I will report on this matter, but I cannot guarantee success. The famous craftsman, owing to having been saved by our family ancestor once, agreed to serve as a guest master in the Chu Family, and his debt of gratitude has long been repaid. Whether this master craftsman will take action often depends on his mood; even the Chu Family cannot compel him.¡± Chu Fengyun spoke solemnly. ¡°Understood,¡± Chen Yu nodded. Special professions like Artifact Refiners and Alchemists are highly sought after in the sect world and hold a very special status. In the manor¡¯s side room. Chen Yu watched as Chu Fengyun, Chen Tiande, and the others left, standing by his side were Fang Haofei and Mu Xueqing. ¡°Congratulations, Brother Chen, on securing such a fine match.¡± Fang Haofei chuckled. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Beside him, Mu Xueqing¡¯s face showed a slight unease. ¡°Alright. With this matter resolved, let¡¯s prepare for the real task ahead¡­¡± Chen Yu spoke leisurely. Their true mission to the secular world was none other than Yan Family Castle! Yan Family Castle was once a powerful secular force in this region, almost rivaling the Chu Family in strength. Just in the past decade, Yan Family Castle had gradually declined, not only losing its Qi Transformation Realm family ancestor but also watching its number of Organ Refining Stage experts dwindle. Nowadays, the castle¡¯s strength was not much stronger than that of the Chen Family. Some time ago, the Fortress Master of Yan Family Castle had died a violent death, and several uncles within fought for power. With powerful clans rising nearby and even suspected infiltration from the Bone Demon Palace, therefore, the current Young Master and his sister of Yan Family Castle had repeatedly sought help from Yunyue Sect. Chen Yu and two others, as Sect Envoys, had gone to Yan Family Castle to stabilize the situation in that region. The following day, the three of them set out, leaving Xiangyang City. ¡­ Two days later, a fortress situated amongst rolling hills and rivers gradually came into view. Two men and a woman arrived on horseback amidst the stream of people at the front of the castle. In front of the fortress, three or four martial artists clad in leather armor stood guard at the gate. The flow of people from about a dozen nearby villages converged here. Around the fortress, there were rivers, woods, lakes, and mines, and one could see the Yunyuan Mountain Range a bit further afield. ¡°This Yan Family Castle, I¡¯ve been here before. There used to be a market here targeting the sect world, where Primordial Stones were the common currency. It¡¯s just that it¡¯s not what it used to be now,¡± Fang Haofei remarked with a sigh. The three of them leisurely arrived at the front of Yan Family Castle and were just about to enter and deliver their message, when suddenly, the sound of horse hooves thundered. A cavalry troop burst forth from the fort, driving away all the nearby commoners. Subsequently, a few luxurious carriages came out of Yan Family Castle. On the city tower and gates, warriors stood by, presenting a strict and intimidating scene. ¡°What does this mean?¡± Chen Yu and the others pondered while sitting atop their horses. Soon after, a few elegantly dressed men and women of various ages alighted from the carriages. Among them, a burly elder in his fifties, dressed in a wine-red robe, stepped forward and bowed to Chen Yu and his company: ¡°I am Yan Hong, here especially to welcome the three esteemed Sect Envoys.¡± This elder¡¯s voice was loud and clear, and he exuded an air of vigor and authority. Some of the men and women around looked at the burly elder ¡°Yan Hong¡± with a hint of awe in their eyes. ¡°Quite a prompt reaction; you come to meet us just as we arrive,¡± Chen Yu noted, his expression showing some curiosity. Following the burly elder ¡°Yan Hong,¡± more men and women came up and respectfully greeted the visitors. After receiving the mission, Chen Yu had a dossier in his hands. This Yan Hong was currently the most powerful person in Yan Family Castle, the brother of the deceased Fortress Master. In the past, Yan Hong, as the eldest son, was expected to be the Fortress Master, but the position was instead inherited by his younger brother, Yan Cong, the late Fortress Master. ¡°Yan Yuexi has the honor of meeting the three esteemed Upper Envoys. This is my brother, Yan Fei,¡± a charming and delicate young girl greeted gracefully with a smile. Yan Yuexi? Chen Yu took note; she was an important member listed in his information, the daughter of the deceased Fortress Master. Yan Yuexi was naturally beautiful and had grown to be a famous beauty in the region, Even compared to Mu Xueqing, this girl was not much less attractive, with a girlish tenderness in her demeanor that inspired pity and tenderness at first sight. ¡°Yan Fei, has the honor of meeting the three esteemed Upper Envoys,¡± said a young boy about eleven or twelve years old, standing beside Yan Yuexi, greeting them reverently. This young boy ¡°Yan Fei¡± was the nominal Young Master of Yan Family Castle, the heir to the Fortress Master. ¡°Esteemed Envoys, my humble home has prepared a feast and songstresses to wash away the dust from your journey,¡± Yan Hong invited with a gesture of his hand. A feast and songstresses? Mu Xueqing furrowed her brow upon hearing this, seemingly not fond of the idea. Fang Haofei had a smile that was not quite a smile on his face. ¡°Mm,¡± Chen Yu nodded slightly, maintaining a poker face. ¡°Please, this way, Envoys,¡± Yan Hong showed a trace of surprise, not expecting the youngest Chen Yu to be the leader of the delegation. In response, Yan Hong ordered sedan chairs to be brought for the three Sect Envoys to enter. ¡°No need for the trouble,¡± Chen Yu waved his hand. It was more convenient for the three to observe the actual situation of Yan Family Castle while riding their horses. Along the way, Yan Hong wore a smile, spoke respectfully, and inquired about their honorable names. Behind in the crowd, Yan Yuexi and several elders of Yan Family Castle accompanied them, sticking close to their side. Yan Yuexi lagged slightly behind. Rustle. The curtain of a sedan chair opened slightly, revealing the beautiful visage of an elegant woman. ¡°Mother, do you think we can rely on these three envoys? I¡¯m worried that they might be swayed by my great-uncle¡­ If that happens, not only will father¡¯s vengeance be hard to exact, but my brother and I will also have no hope of establishing ourselves in Yan Family Castle,¡± Yan Yuexi whispered, her face etched with concern. ¡°Let¡¯s wait and see, and perhaps approach them at the right time. It¡¯s just that, all three of the Upper Envoys this time are quite young; I fear they might be deceived by Yan Hong¡¯s tactics,¡± the beautiful woman sighed softly, feeling uneasy. At the same moment, in a large tree near Yan Family Castle, a masked man was lurking among the leaves, watching Chen Yu and the others enter the castle, the corner of his mouth revealing a hint of amusement. His gaze lingered for a moment on the lovely forms of Mu Xueqing and Yan Yuexi, revealing a trace of greedy lasciviousness. Chapter 106 - 0106: Bribery (Three More Requests for Recommendations and Collections) Chapter 106: Chapter 0106: Bribery (Three More Requests for Recommendations and Collections) Yan Family Castle. In a lavish and expansive hall, several Fanghua Female performers danced gracefully, their snow-white shoulders and slender legs enticingly visible as they moved, captivating onlookers with their charm. A few musicians and singers accompanied them with soft music, creating a scene of birdsong and dance. Chen Yu and Fang Haofei sat at the head table, in front of them a long table covered with fine wines and dishes, delicacies from the mountains and the sea. ¡°Not bad.¡± Chen Yu and Fang Haofei drank and enjoyed the music and dancing, smiling as they did so. ... Fang Haofei¡¯s gaze lingered more on the alluring figures of the singers and dancers. ¡°Oh um¡­¡± Chen Yu gripped a huge, golden roasted bear paw in one hand and an unfamiliar fine wine in the other, tilting his head back to take a sip. His gaze occasionally swept over the singers and dancers, nodding in approval. Since entering the sect, Chen Yu had never relaxed and enjoyed himself like this, especially with the invasion of the Bone Demon Palace hanging over the disciples¡¯ heads like a sharp sword. ¡°Hmph!¡± Sitting to the side, Mu Xueqing kept a stern face, somewhat displeased with the behavior of the two men. On the other side. A few uncles from Yan Family Castle with ¡°Yan Hong¡± at the helm occasionally toasted Chen Yu and company, offering a stream of flattery and compliments. Beside Yan Hong, two middle-aged men whispered with a knowing smile, ¡°Upper Envoys from the sect? Just a couple of naive youngsters, probably can¡¯t handle the pleasures of worldly glory and beauty, heh, let alone get past the trial of seduction¡­¡± Their faces bore ingratiating smiles, but inwardly, they were somewhat dismissive. ¡°Be careful, watch what you say in private. These sect disciples have unusual cultivation and better hearing than normal people.¡± Yan Hong glared fiercely at the two of them. However. The way Chen Yu and Fang Haofei were enjoying themselves slightly eased Yan Hong¡¯s worries. At least. The Upper Envoys from the sect who had come this time were not those strict and difficult characters, making them easier to deal with. ¡°Is this what they call Upper Envoys from the sect? What¡¯s the difference between them and any lustful fools? Relying on them, my brother can hardly make a comeback¡­¡± Yan Yuexi masked the disappointment and disgust in her heart. Sitting beside her was an elegant and noble woman, the same beauty who had been in the carriage before. This beauty, who at first glance seemed not even thirty, had her hair up in a fine style, her eyes and eyebrows lightly made up and spring-like, her skin as smooth and tender as warm jade, and amidst her seductive charm, there was also a sense of dignity and virtue. ¡°Yuexi, it¡¯s too early to say.¡± The beauty shook her head slightly. She had been observing Chen Yu and his companion, noticing that while their eyes often lingered on the singers and dancers, it was more out of appreciation, without evident lascivious thoughts. ¡°This beauty is Lady Yan, the widow of the castle master.¡± As Chen Yu drank, his look swept over the beauty and moved on. The information he had accumulated indicated that Lady Yan was an important figure, the wife of the suddenly deceased castle master. It is said. Before marrying into the Yan Family, both the previous castle master Yan Cong and his elder brother Yan Hong had pursued Lady Yan. Clap clap! Suddenly, Yan Hong clapped his hands, and several comely singers and dancers approached, bringing with them a seductive fragrance as they gracefully approached. ¡°Which of you ladies can keep these two Envoys company will be handsomely rewarded.¡± Yan Hong said with a smile. At once. Several beauties smiled sweetly, their eyes warm with spring, and positioned themselves close to Chen Yu and Fang Haofei, their gazes offering tender and gentle charm. Fang Haofei laughed heartily, embracing the women on both sides, drinking a cup of wine personally offered by one of the beauties. Two other girls, wearing elegant dresses and looking bright and respectable, nestled against Chen Yu¡¯s shoulder, their soft hands gently caressing, eyes brimming with seductive glances. Chen Yu was somewhat surprised, as the two beauties Yan Hong had arranged for him indeed had unexceptional beauty and demeanor. Yet before he could reach out to embrace their waists. Thump! Mu Xueqing could no longer bear it and kicked the wine table in front of her over. ¡°The two of you! Still having the leisure to enjoy yourselves here¡­¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s pretty face was icy, and her voice trembled slightly, especially when it came to Chen Yu, who pained her heart. Once upon a time. Chen Yu had pursued her with all his heart, never sparing a glance at any other woman, no matter how beautiful. ¡°Sister Qing¡­we are just relaxing. It¡¯s appropriate to relax!¡± Fang Haofei gave an awkward smile, shrugging his shoulders. Chen Yu, on the other hand, wore a look of innocence; it seemed he hadn¡¯t done anything, not even holding hands with the beauties. ¡°Haha! Miss, please don¡¯t misunderstand. Our guests have traveled far and are weary. I merely wished the two Lords to enjoy their drinks and relax, with no other intention.¡± Yan Hong hurried over to smooth things over. ¡°Mm, enough of this¡­it¡¯s time to discuss serious matters.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression turned serious, gesturing with his hand. Yan Hong was startled, and his face showed a mixture of reactions, but he quickly waved his hand, ordering all singers and dancers to leave. In the hall, all the non-essential personnel departed. Only a few important senior members of Yan Family Castle remained, including Yan Hong, the two uncles, and mother and daughter Lady Yan and Yan Yuexi. ¡°This youngest lad is indeed the one leading the group.¡± Lady Yan¡¯s beautiful eyes flashed with a hint of surprise. During the song and dance feast, she had been observing the three Envoys from the sect. The only one she couldn¡¯t see through was Chen Yu. ¡°Uh¡­Esteemed Envoys, having just arrived after a tiring journey, perhaps we could discuss matters tomorrow.¡± sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yan Hong said with an ingratiating smile. His glance passed over Lady Yan and her daughter with a touch of wariness. Mu Xueqing, displeased, said, ¡°Let¡¯s talk about the overall situation.¡± She was very concerned about this mission. For some reason, she always felt that this Yan Hong was no good. ¡°At present, the Yan Family Castle is troubled by two main issues. The first is the sudden death of my brother Yan Cong, the previous fortress master. No successor to the fortress master has yet been established, which has left everyone uneasy.¡± Yan Hong¡¯s face showed a look of concern. ¡°Oh?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flashed lightly, ¡°Then let the Young Castle Master succeed to the position, problem solved.¡± Today, he had met that Young Master, Yan Fei. Upon hearing this, Lady Yan and Yan Yuexi couldn¡¯t help but show looks of anticipation and joy. ¡°Perhaps. This Upper Envoy might truly be a fair and just person.¡± The two women couldn¡¯t help but think. ¡°Lord, although that¡¯s what you said, the current Young Castle Master is just over eleven, still young and ignorant of the ways of the world, and not convincing enough to lead. That¡¯s one point.¡± Yan Hong¡¯s expression turned stern as he hurriedly spoke. Chen Yu nodded in agreement; indeed, relying on a little kid to be the castle master was not reliable. ¡°Secondly, the position of the castle master itself is under dispute. According to the ancestral rules, the eldest son has always assumed the position of castle master. In the past, my younger brother, with the help of demonic means, bewitched the Old Castle Master and forcefully took away the position of the castle master that was rightfully mine. Now that he is dead, I have the highest prestige in Yan Family Castle and should rightfully have the inheritance rights to the castle master.¡± Yan Hong stated with conviction. ¡°That¡¯s right! The position of the castle master should have been my brother¡¯s from the beginning.¡± The two uncles standing beside him quickly echoed. ¡°Oh?¡± Chen Yu pondered for a moment. In many family powers, even the inheritance of the throne, the eldest son is established as the heir. ¡°Lords, don¡¯t just listen to their one-sided words.¡± Yan Yuexi, with a delicate and lovely countenance full of anger and disdain, stood out. ¡°Let¡¯s hear what you have to say.¡± Mu Xueqing gestured with her hand, stopping Yan Hong and the others, allowing Yan Yuexi to speak. Being a woman herself, she was more sympathetic to the weaker stance of Lady Yan and Yan Yuexi. ¡°The position of castle master of my father was determined by the Old Castle Master, that is, my grandfather, and there¡¯s no dispute about it!¡± Yan Yuexi¡¯s delicate face flushed, her voice quivering slightly. ¡°That year, my husband and Yan Hong, the elder brother, had a public battle to decide the position of the castle master. I still remember, within ten moves, my husband defeated¡­ elder brother Yan Hong¡­¡± Lady Yan added. Her beautiful eyes swept across the audience: ¡°This was a matter known to all back then. Furthermore, the recent death of my husband was very strange. He was talented, in the Mid-stage of Refining, and robust. Only in his forties, how could he die suddenly? I suspect foul play.¡± ¡°Impudent woman! You dare to slander! Tian Cong¡¯s death was purely an accident.¡± Yan Hong shouted angrily. In his speech, a surge of power belonging to the Organ Refining Stage emanated from him, clearly at the Early Stage of Refining Internal Organs. ¡°Silence!¡± Fang Haofei let out a cold huff, and an immense and vast internal energy suddenly suppressed Yan Hong and the others. His cultivation was not only higher, he also practiced top-tier martial arts which made him much stronger than ordinary martial artists. ¡°Let¡¯s all talk properly. We¡¯ll set this matter aside for now and move on to the next one.¡± Chen Yu spoke indifferently. As the team leader of this worldly mission, he had considerable decision-making power. ¡°The second matter. The Wu Family and Lin Family around Yan Family Castle, initially just small clans, have suddenly risen in power over the last six months and have joined forces with bandits. According to rumors, disciples and minions of the Bone Demon Palace have been seen in that area¡­¡± Yan Hong reported. ¡°Have the Wu Family and Lin Family attacked Yan Family Castle?¡± Chen Yu asked. He had some information on the rise of the Wu and Lin Families at hand. In the past, the Wu and Lin Families were at most at the level of the Chen Family in Xiangyang City and not on the same level as Yan Family Castle. ¡°Lately, they have encroached on several of our worldly industries, and although they have not directly attacked Yan Family Castle, they are already eying us like tigers their prey.¡± Yan Hong said with a bitter smile. The two uncles at his side quickly supported him: ¡°If it weren¡¯t for elder brother Yan Hong holding down the fort, the Wu and Lin Families would have already launched an attack. If the Young Castle Master were to take charge, the people¡¯s hearts would scatter, and the consequences would be unimaginable.¡± A moment later. Chen Yu and the other two had more or less understood the situation in Yan Family Castle, which could not be better described than as ¡°internal strife and external threats.¡± ¡°For today, let¡¯s leave it at that. After observing for a while longer, we will draw our conclusions.¡± Chen Yu said. After finishing his talk, He left the great hall with Fang Haofei and Mu Xueqing. Soon after, Yan Family Castle arranged excellent rooms for Chen Yu and the others. Upon request, Chen Yu obtained a room with a separate courtyard, not far from Mu Xueqing. At nightfall, Chen Yu sat cross-legged and circulated the Cloud Evil Heart Method several times, feeling his cultivation stabilize and progress. In a few months¡¯ time, he hoped to reach the Peak of Meridian Passage. ¡°Is the Lord present? Yan Hong requests an audience.¡± A familiar, deep voice came from outside. Inside the chamber. Chen Yu saw Yan Hong once again, the elderly man now the most powerful in Yan Family Castle. ¡°To disturb you at night, I feel guilty. Please accept this small gift¡­¡± Yan Hong offered an apologetic smile and presented a small, pocket-sized wooden box. ¡°What is the meaning of this? What kind of person do you think I am?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face was expressionless. Despite these words, he still opened the wooden box and his eyelids twitched slightly. Inside the pocket-sized wooden box, there were over a hundred genuine yuan stones and a delicately made red soft armor. ¡°Half-precious Soft Armor?¡± Chen Yu picked up the armor, showing a hint of surprise. ¡°This half-precious soft armor is infused with the fur of a Fire Lizard, which can ignore ordinary flames. It is said to possess a certain resistance to solar flame-based attacks.¡± Yan Hong continued apologetically. ¡°Hmm.¡± Chen Yu maintained a poker face as he closed the wooden box. ¡°I take my leave now. I only hope that Lord Chen will consider the bigger picture for the sake of Yan Family Castle.¡± Yan Hong bowed and withdrew. Seeing Chen Yu accepting the gifts, his smile widened, and he sighed a great sigh of relief in his heart. Chapter 107 - 107: The Thief Appears Chapter 107: Chapter 107: The Thief Appears Inside the side room. Chen Yu stored away the gifts presented by Yan Hong, feeling quite emotional inside. This mission indeed turned out to be a relaxed and favorable assignment. From slaughtering the hook-nosed leader in Xiangyang City to now, Chen Yu had already gained quite a lot. When the opportunity arises to convert these gains into Primordial Stones and other needed resources, Chen Yu advancing to the Organ Refining Stage and achieving Copper Bone Small Success would be worry-free. After organizing everything. Chen Yu put on the Half-precious Soft Armor that Yan Hong had given him, covering it with his clothes, which added an extra layer of defense. ... Although the defense provided by his ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± was remarkable, surpassing the Half Treasure Armor, an extra layer of protection was never unwelcome. While sorting his items. Chen Yu thought of something and his mind entered the Light Silver Crystal Space within his heart. ¡°Appear!¡± In Chen Yu¡¯s palm appeared a crystal ore twinkling with faint moonlight, the same Moon Spirit Crystal Ore he had obtained from the Ancient Moon Well. Chen Yu had always been unaware of its use. In terms of quality and value, it was certainly higher than ordinary Moon Spirit Ore. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã0 But to date, Chen Yu hadn¡¯t found any information about it. The sect records only mentioned ordinary Moon Spirit Ore and were rather vague. Swish! A black dot flashed, and a thumb-sized silvery iron bug shot over. The Iron Moon Strange Insect had always craved the Moon Spirit Crystal Ore in Chen Yu¡¯s hand while showing a normal reaction to ordinary Moon Spirit Ore. The simple message transmitted by the Iron Moon Strange Insect confirmed the importance and allure of this crystal ore. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Yu put away the Moon Spirit Crystal Ore. Swoosh! In a flash, the Iron Moon Strange Insect disappeared. ¡°Brother Yu.¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s voice came from outside. In the middle of the night, the typically aloof Mu Xueqing was seeking him out for what reason? As it turned out, Chen Yu was overthinking it. ¡°I just had a chat with Lady Yan and her daughter¡­ Brother Yu, you must help them.¡± Mu Xueqing got straight to the point. ¡°Help them? Because you sympathize with them, you want to help them take power in Yan Family Castle?¡± Chen Yu smiled. It wasn¡¯t because he had received gifts from Yan Hong that he would say such a thing. What was the purpose of this mission? The aim was to maintain the balance of power in Yan Family Castle and the surrounding area. And Chen Yu believed, The influential and revered Yan Hong, better suited for leadership, would stabilize the regional situation. If the situation was stable, then countless ordinary people could live in peace. Wasn¡¯t the mission accomplished then? Compared to that, What did the fairness of one or two people count for? Moreover, the position of fortress master was controversial. If a weak young boy was forcefully promoted, it would feel like going against the flow and disturbing the natural order. ¡°You¡¯ve misunderstood, Brother Yu!¡± Mu Xueqing shook her head, firmly stating, ¡°I learned from Lady Yan and her daughter that Yan Hong is suspected of colluding with the Bone Demon Palace, even closely associating with the recently powerful Lin and Wu families. Moreover, the death of the previous Fortress Master, Yan Cong, is indeed suspicious.¡± Bone Demon Palace? A sharp light flashed in Chen Yu¡¯s eyes. Although logically, he felt supporting Yan Hong was more beneficial for maintaining stability, If Yan Hong indeed had ties with the Bone Demon Palace, that would change the situation. ¡°Do you have any evidence?¡± ¡°No evidence. This is the conclusion from the investigations and analysis by Lady Yan¡¯s faction. But, Brother Yu, think about it, if it weren¡¯t for external interference, how could the previous fortress master, Yan Cong, have died so suddenly? He was once the top expert of Yan Family Castle, intimidating everyone around.¡± Mu Xueqing spoke earnestly. Not long ago, She had a long conversation with Lady Yan and Yu Xi. After the death of the fortress master, these two were marginalized and bullied by Yan Hong¡¯s faction. ¡°I believe Lady Yan is the weaker party. But here, there are two doubtful points.¡± Chen Yu said solemnly. ¡°Doubtful points?¡± Mu Xueqing looked towards Chen Yu. ¡°First, the body of Fortress Master Yan Cong?¡± Chen Yu smiled. ¡°I asked. Before the burial, the room where the fortress master¡¯s body was kept was burned down. This seems like the murderer¡¯s attempt to destroy the body and erase evidence.¡± Mu Xueqing said. Chen Yu made no judgment, ¡°The second point¡ªgiven Lady Yan and her daughter¡¯s weak position, if Yan Hong¡¯s power was so great, they should have been eliminated or driven out long ago.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Mu Xueqing felt stumped by the second point. Lady Yan, Yu Xi, Young Master Yan Fei¡ªstill all alive and well. ¡°The situation is very complex. There are external forces involved, and not just one, orchestrating within Yan Family Castle.¡± Chen Yu lightly clapped his hands. However, his face remained serene. Chen Yu¡¯s true purpose in coming to Yan Family Castle wasn¡¯t to solve a case. He merely wanted to gain some time for survival and growth, to amass more means of protecting himself before the Bone Demon Palace crisis erupted. Over the following days. Chen Yu truly didn¡¯t care about external matters, focusing solely on cultivation and understanding swordsmanship within this isolated courtyard. Visitors from Yan Family Castle were always refused! Meanwhile, Mu Xueqing, being close to Lady Yan and her daughter, occasionally searched within Yan Family Castle. Fang Haofei often went out to enjoy himself, appearing carefree. In the blink of an eye. Half a month had passed. Within a dimly-lit hall in Yan Family Castle. ¡°Has there been anything unusual about those three over the half month?¡± Yan Hong¡¯s voice was deep. ¡°Nothing major. Team leader Chen Yu seems utterly unconcerned with external affairs. Fang Haofei often goes out, behaving frivolously, not seeming serious at all. Mu Xueqing, that pretty girl, seems very concerned, but she hasn¡¯t found anything in the castle.¡± A middle-aged man chuckled softly. ¡°Still, caution is prudent. As long as no issues are uncovered, Yunyue Sect won¡¯t interfere with my leadership. For the sect, maintaining stability is more important than the small dispute over the fortress master position.¡± Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yan Hong gave a faint smile. ¡­ In the middle of the night. In an elegant chamber at Yan Family Castle. ¡°My Lady Yan, haven¡¯t you agreed to that matter yet¡­¡± A playful man¡¯s heavy breathing could be heard. Under the night moon, one could vaguely see a man wearing an embroidered mask. Beneath him, he pinned a beautiful woman, with her skirts fully peeled back and her skin flushing red; amidst her tear-filled eyes, under the man¡¯s molestation, her delicate and voluptuous body trembled intermittently, exuding a layer of aromatic sweat. If any other servant in Yan Family Castle had seen this, they surely would have been astounded. At this moment, The noble and beautiful Lady Yan was actually serving this mysterious man in the embroidered mask. Lady Yan, complying with the man¡¯s various poses, then knelt lightly between the legs of the masked man, her fair and rosy face streaked with a few tear marks. ¡°Please, as long as you avenge my husband and help my son reclaim the position of Fortress Master, this lowly concubine is prepared to serve you for life.¡± Lady Yan¡¯s delicate body half knelt, looking pitiful. ¡°Hmph! I have already promised that you serving me in bed will momentarily ensure your family¡¯s safety. Wanting to take back control of Yan Family Castle? Only if both you, mother and daughter, serve me together.¡± The masked man, with frivolous movements, lifted Lady Yan¡¯s beautiful face. ¡°No! I can serve you in any way, but Yu Xi is still too young; she absolutely cannot¡­¡± Lady Yan¡¯s mouth was blocked, muffled sounds escaping as she shook her head. ¡°Really? If it weren¡¯t for my desire for both you, mother and daughter, to willingly share my bed, this small Yan Family Castle could hardly stop me.¡± The masked man spoke confidently. He had toyed with countless beautiful women. In recent years, his preferences and tastes had gradually changed, and for some reason, he grew fond of mature beauties like these. Besides, he enjoyed the unparalleled delight of mother and daughter sharing his bed. No doubt, Lady Yan and Yu Xi were prime candidates. For a long time. The masked man concluded his enjoyment, immensely pleased by his service from Lady Yan. ¡°Hmm, my promise still stands. As long as you agree to this matter and eliminate rivals to seize power, it will be easy.¡± The masked man got up and dressed. Lady Yan wept silently, speechless; she could sacrifice herself, but she would never sacrifice her daughter. Ever since this villain started pestering her, she often had to bear humiliation to serve him. Otherwise, without this villain, they would have died at the hands of Yan Family members long ago, or faced other unimaginable nightmares. ¡°Hehe, are you pinning your hopes on those three sect youngsters? I think they can¡¯t even protect themselves¡­¡± The masked man chuckled. Huh? Suddenly, the masked man sensed something, his expression changing slightly. Whoosh! With a raise of his hand, a wave of chill, invisible inner breath swept across the room, instantly annihilating all scents. Then, before Lady Yan¡¯s eyes, the scenery blurred. In the blink of an eye, the masked man had vanished. At the same moment, Ten feet away on the roof of a house, stood a man and a woman, looking towards the house where Lady Yan was. The man wore a purple robe, his demeanor slightly arrogant. Beside him stood a simply dressed young woman, above average in looks, grasping the leash of a slothful pet dog with its large nose sniffing at something. ¡°Brother Kun, the scent stops here.¡± The simply dressed young woman spoke up. If Chen Yu were there, he would recognize the man in the purple robe as the true disciple, Kun Ling. Swoosh! Swoosh! The two figures flashed, coming to the front of Lady Yan¡¯s house. But at this moment, The simply dressed woman¡¯s pet dog hesitated, shaking its head, then looked afar. ¡°It seems like he lingered here, but then he left.¡± The simply dressed young woman¡¯s eyebrows slightly furrowed. ¡°This thief, truly cunning, his senses even more keenly superhuman.¡± Kun Ling said, visibly annoyed. Their assassination target was none other than the second-ranked ¡°Infinite Thief¡± on the hit list. Swish! Swish! The man and woman, without lingering, quickly chased in another direction. Shortly after they left, Swoosh! On the nearby ground, a faintly silver luminous strange insect quickly disappeared. Inside a house in a separate courtyard of Yan Family Castle, ¡°Kun Ling, why come to Yan Family Castle?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression showed surprise. As his Iron Moon Strange Insect lingered nearby, it inadvertently discovered Kun Ling and the other. Chen Yu didn¡¯t ponder much. His days at Yan Family Castle were still spent leisurely mastering his cultivation and swordsmanship. In the blink of an eye, Chen Yu and his companions had stayed in Yan Family Castle for over a month. The ¡°Light & Heavy Sword Technique¡± he was integrating and refining had finally encountered a new bottleneck. Yet, to his delight, After using those five bottles of Body Refining liquid, Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± subtly touched upon Small Success in Copper Bone! Another half month of diligent practice or consuming one or two more bottles might just allow him to succeed. His cultivation progress was also much quicker than expected. Perhaps it was due to the mysterious heart and further restructuring by the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± making his foundation and inner breath more solid and pure. Or maybe, the massive Blood Evil Power absorbed during the blood pool opportunity still stored deep within his body was clandestinely accelerating his cultivation speed. Chen Yu felt, just a little more, and he could reach the limit of Meridian Passage Stage. At this moment, If he consumed a High Grade Body Enhancing Pill, he could undoubtedly reach the limit of Organ Refining Stage and qualify to challenge the Organ Refining Stage. But with a flicker in his gaze, Chen Yu chose not to do so. Instead, he took out the Hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng and Fierce Snake King Gallbladder given by Chu Fengyun, concocting a new Body Refining liquid. Chapter 108 - 0108: The Breakthrough of the Moon Spirit Ore Chapter 108: Chapter 0108: The Breakthrough of the Moon Spirit Ore A bottle of new Body Refining Liquid was concocted. Chen Yu decided to temporarily give up the rapid progress of his cultivation. ¡°Once I achieve small success in Copper Bone, my body¡¯s foundation will be more stable, which will further nourish my talent for cultivation.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze was resolute. Gurgle! He drank one-third of the bottle of Body Refining Liquid and began to operate the Copper Statue Technique. ... Hum! A layer of ancient coppery metallic patterns emerged on Chen Yu¡¯s skin, becoming more intricate and bright. Meanwhile, his body coordinated with the Copper Statue Body Refining Method, his bones and muscles squirmed and crackled in succession, performing a series of difficult refining movements. After refining continuously for two hours, Chen Yu stopped. The ancient metallic copper patterns on his body, which were prominent and bright, quickly retracted and dimmed, his arms becoming as solid as steel. ¡°It seems a bottle is still not enough, or maybe it requires more time.¡± Chen Yu murmured. And then, Chen Yu began to comprehend the later parts of the Copper Statue Technique. Copper Skin, Copper Tendons, and Copper Bone, these three levels in the Copper Statue Technique, were actually just the entrance. It¡¯s like the introductory three tiers of a conventional martial arts system. After Copper Bone, there were the Copper Statue Gang Body and the True Copper Statue. The power of the latter two filled Chen Yu with longing. ¡°Eh!¡± Chen Yu was stunned when he saw the Body Refining prescriptions required for the Copper Statue Gang Body and the True Copper Statue levels. The one he was currently using was the ¡°Spiritual Ginseng Snake Gallbladder¡± prescription, the third one. There was still a fourth one. ¡°Two hundred-year Fire Spirit Ginseng, two hundred-year Ice Snow Lotus, Moon Spirit Ore¡­¡± Moon Spirit Ore! One of the three main ingredients in the fourth prescription! Chen Yu had a strange expression on his face. He had barely studied the latter content of the Copper Statue Technique before, simply memorizing the technique¡¯s mnemonic and copying the prescriptions. No wonder he always felt that Moon Spirit Ore seemed somewhat familiar. It seemed he had heard this term at the auction as well. Of course, this was just a discovery. ¡°Moon Spirit Ore¡­¡± Chen Yu pondered. He still had twenty-six pounds of Moon Spirit Ore. As the main ingredient for a higher-level prescription, could it be of any use to him? Suddenly, Chen Yu remembered Elder Mao¡¯s description of the ability of Moon Spirit Ore: ¡°¡­ Ground into powder and mixed into Moon Spirit Liquid, it has some mysterious effects on the body.¡± Mysterious effects on the body! Moon Spirit Ore, as a legendary ore, not only had effects on Artifact Refining but also mysterious benefits for the body. The legendary Moon Spirit Holy Stone could even reverse and change one¡¯s cultivation aptitude, defying fate! ¡°¡­ Ground into powder? Let¡¯s give it a try.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face showed anticipation. Immediately, he took out a small piece of Moon Spirit Ore to try. The first step. The Moon Spirit Ore had to be ground into powder, which was not an easy task. After all, this was no ordinary stone. Fortunately, Chen Yu had the Xuan Heavy Sword in hand, possessing immense strength. It took him a half a day to grind a small pinch into sparkling powder. The next day, Chen Yu put this pinch of sparkling powder into boiling water. Gurgling! A pot of boiling water quickly turned into a layer of mysterious silver liquid, with strands of moonlight shimmering faintly. Chen Yu did not know whether to take it orally or apply it externally. ¡°Let¡¯s take it orally.¡± Chen Yu thought it better not to waste, believing it wouldn¡¯t hurt to ingest it. Instantly, a refreshing and nourishing sensation began to permeate Chen Yu¡¯s body, slowly spreading throughout his entire being. Chen Yu felt his flesh, bones, and internal organs all being cleansed and purified. That sensation was similar to the Clearing Qi Pill, but much more profound and mysterious. An hour later, Chen Yu consumed the entire pot of Moon Spirit Liquid, feeling not only that his body had been nourished and cleansed but also that his spirit was especially refreshed. ¡°This feeling is very mysterious¡­¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t quite articulate what major changes had occurred in his body, but he felt that his whole being, including his spirit, experienced some benefits and enhancement. In the following days, Chen Yu was pleasantly surprised to discover that his progress in practicing the Copper Statue Technique had significantly accelerated by four or five times! Even his cultivation of the Yun Sha Inner Breath seemed to have sped up a little bit¡­ or was that an illusion? However, when Chen Yu used the Moon Spirit Liquid a second time, he found its effects had greatly diminished. ¡°It seems that only the first use truly works.¡± Chen Yu was slightly disappointed. Suddenly, he remembered the Moon Spirit Crystal Ore stored in the crystal space. With higher quality, he wondered if it would be effective. But in the end, Chen Yu resisted the slight temptation. He would wait for an opportunity to fully understand the true purpose of this crystal ore before making a decision so as not to recklessly exploit a heavenly gift. ¡­ On the seventh day after Chen Yu used the Moon Spirit Liquid, Hum! Chen Yu stood in the room, slowly unfurling his arms. His body displayed a layer of even more detailed metallic copper patterns. The bright patterns came alive, reflecting off the muscle lines and merging into one. Crack crack! Chen Yu¡¯s bones emitted a series of crisp sounds. With each sound, the metallic copper patterns on his body suddenly condensed and then expanded a little more. This process continued for half an hour. Chen Yu¡¯s body was now covered in metallic copper patterns that were deeper and more solid and dense than before. When the Copper Statue Technique reached its peak, Chen Yu could vaguely see through his skin to the bones within, which seemed to also have copper patterns floating on them. That copper pattern was hammering into the bones! Whoosh! Chen Yu¡¯s arm swung lightly, causing a muffled sound in the air nearby. He picked up the Xuan Heavy Sword and discovered that the sword no longer had any feeling of heaviness, unless he applied the true meaning of ¡°weight¡± from the Light-Heavy Sword Technique. ¡°Copper Bone Small Success! The hardness, explosive power, and defensive power of my entire skeletal structure have increased by nearly half.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face lit up with joy. The early promotion to ¡°Copper Bone Small Success¡± was probably due to the effects of the Moon Spirit Liquid. Next, he was greeted with a second surprise. A few days later. Inside Chen Yu¡¯s body, the Yun Sha inner breath in his meridians condensed and expanded to an extreme. His Inner Breath Cultivation had reached the Peak of Meridian Passage Stage! ¡°The Moon Spirit Liquid promoted my body¡­ advanced to Copper Bone Small Success¡­ and then doubled the promotion of my cultivation!¡± Chen Yu was ecstatically surprised in his heart. Everything had come much earlier than expected. The cause of this chain of changes was just that piece of Moon Spirit Ore. Huh! Chen Yu¡¯s heart was exhilarated as he felt the Yun Sha inner breath within him, so pure that it was probably even superior to those at the Early Stage of Refining Internal Organs. He estimated that the Moon Spirit Liquid had played a certain role in this. ¡°Ensuring such a solid foundation, I will have the potential and possibility to advance to the Qi Transformation Realm in the future¡­¡± Chen Yu was filled with anticipation. Elder Mao had once determined that he had basically no hope of reaching the Qi Transformation Realm in this life. But Chen Yu believed that with his step-by-step solid foundation, inner breath much purer than his peers, in addition to a mysterious heart and ample resources, he might still be able to break through to the Qi Transformation Realm. Whoosh! With a thought, Chen Yu took out two High Grade Body Nourishing Pills from the Light Silver Crystal Space. After reaching the peak of the Meridian Passage Stage, with such a solid foundation and such pure inner breath, he estimated that only one High Grade Body Nourishing Pill was needed to act as a push, allowing him to advance in one go. And he anticipated that this wouldn¡¯t lead to instability in his foundation after progressing to the Organ Refining Stage. After contemplating for a long time Chen Yu shook his head and put away the Body Nourishing Pills. The main reason was still the fear that advancing too quickly would raise more suspicion from the outside world, even Elder Mao, his Master, could not be completely guardless. After all, he possessed only the talent of a Half Spirit Body. ¡°Endure for a while longer, until my cultivation is even more stable and profound, it won¡¯t do any harm.¡± Chen Yu let out a long breath. The Copper Statue Technique, as a body cultivation technique, corresponds to the Organ Refining Stage of the martial arts system when at the level of Copper Bone. He had now broken through to Copper Bone Small Success, which corresponded to at least the Mid-stage of Organ Refining or higher martial arts cultivation, plus his ever-transforming strong body, was almost laying the groundwork for the Late Stage of Organ Refining. Therefore, it is said. As long as Chen Yu broke through to Copper Bone Small Success, he could almost roam unopposed below the Qi Transformation Realm, enough to cope with the current situations. ¡­ The next night, Chen Yu was further consolidating the Copper Statue Technique. ¡°Brother Yu!¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s urgent voice came through. ¡°Xueqing, what¡¯s happened to you?¡± Chen Yu walked out of the room. ¡°Hmph! You spend your days here leisurely, not caring about how miserable Lady Yan and the others are inside Yan Family Castle¡­¡± Mu Xueqing snorted lowly, her bright eyes revealing a hint of icy intent to kill. That bit of killing intent surprised Chen Yu. What had happened to Mu Xueqing that she was so agitated? ¡°These days, my relationship with Yan Yuexi, the daughter of the Fortress Master, has gradually become closer. She told me her mother, Lady Yan, was actually humiliated by the Infinite Thief¡­¡± Mu Xueqing clenched her teeth tightly, her face as cold as frost. The Infinite Thief? Afterward, Mu Xueqing narrated the related information she had discovered. ¡°Are you saying¡­ Yan Yuexi saw with her own eyes, her mother serving that masked Infinite Thief in bed?¡± Chen Yu was greatly shocked. Who exactly was the Infinite Thief? A dreadful individual ranked second on the hit list! S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mu Xueqing also said that the Infinite Thief not only humiliated Lady Yan but also wanted to play with both the mother and daughter in bed. As a woman, Mu Xueqing naturally felt extreme indignation upon hearing this news. ¡°But, the task of dealing with the Infinite Thief isn¡¯t our responsibility, right?¡± Chen Yu sighed lowly. Suddenly he understood why, on that day, he saw Kun Ling and another female fellow disciple tracking something. ¡°Brother Kun and Senior Sister Xie Jing are currently responsible for hunting down the Infinite Thief. Especially Senior Sister Xie, who excels in tracking techniques, we could join forces with them.¡± Mu Xueqing said resentfully. ¡°That¡¯s a good idea,¡± Chen Yu nodded. To deal with the Infinite Thief, at least disciples at the true inheritance level were needed to be confident in the confrontation. Just as the two were discussing strategies. Zip! A nimble figure suddenly leaped into the courtyard. Huff, huff! Fang Haofei panted heavily and blurted out, ¡°Something terrible has happened.¡± ¡°What could possibly be wrong with you?¡± Chen Yu looked at him peculiarly. Wasn¡¯t Fang Haofei always fooling around outside? ¡°Recently, although it seemed like I was fooling around outside, in reality, I was delving deep into the city, discreetly investigating, following those subtle clues to pursue the truth and essence of matters¡­¡± Fang Haofei spoke urgently. ¡°Get to the point.¡± Chen Yu curled the corner of his mouth. Fang Haofei¡¯s face looked miserable: ¡°I¡¯ve discovered that Yan Hong¡¯s subordinates have been associating with both the Wu Family and Lin Family, and disciples from the Bone Demon Palace are involved too. I¡¯m sure that they have all defected to the Bone Demon Palace!¡± What! Had Yan Family Castle, the Wu Family, and Lin Family all defected to the Bone Demon Palace? ¡°That¡¯s good news, why the sad face? Our chance to achieve a great merit is here.¡± Chen Yu said with a smile, patting his shoulder. ¡°But, while I was investigating, I was discovered by the Bone Demon Palace and was chased all the way here to inform you¡­¡± Fang Haofei said morosely. Having said that, he showed off a wound on his arm. Discovered? Both Chen Yu and Mu Xueqing¡¯s expressions changed. Shoop, shoop! Suddenly, rapid movement sounds came from the surroundings of the courtyard, and several figures rushed over. ¡°Surround this place!¡± Yan Hong¡¯s deep and cold voice came from outside the courtyard. Chapter 109 - 0109: Message Leaked Chapter 109: Chapter 0109: Message Leaked ¡°Surround this place!¡± Yan Hong stood on a high ground, his face gloomy, commanding about twenty to thirty men in black. Each of these cloaked figures possessed cultivation levels above the Meridian Passage Stage, wielding blades, bows, and chains, encircling the courtyard where Chen Yu and his two companions were located. Alongside two other Organ Refining Stage elders from the Yan Family, Yan Hong looked down coldly at the trio in the courtyard. ¡°Yan Hong! Do you really want to rebel? Attacking a Sect Envoy from your own sect, do you realize the consequences?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression darkened. ... ¡°Unfortunately for the three of you, you had a chance to return to the sect safely, but the news has leaked, and none of you can escape now.¡± A sinister coldness appeared on Yan Hong¡¯s face. ¡°Leaked news?¡± Chen Yu swept a speechless glance at Fang Haofei, who carelessly stirred the grass and startled the snake while tracking and investigating outside. Fang Haofei, with an embarrassed face, muttered, ¡°It¡¯s not completely my fault; you¡¯ve been lounging around in the castle, leaving me to toil away.¡± ¡°Hmph! Just the three of you, at the early to mid stage of Refining, think you can take us on?¡± Mu Xueqing scoffed with cold laughter. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.?¦Ï The trio were all Inner Sect Disciples, with profound cultivation techniques and martial skills, normally no match for secular cultivators at the Organ Refining Stage. ¡°What if we join the fight, little girl?¡± A hoarse and cold voice came from the night sky. Swoosh! Swoosh! A black-feathered bird of prey swooped down from the sky, with a robed elder standing atop it, holding a red patterned staff in his hand. This person released a majestic and surging internal energy, bordering on the Qi Transformation Realm. ¡°Peak of Refining!¡± Both Chen Yu and Mu Xueqing were jolted, their expressions growing serious. Fang Haofei said with a bitter smile, ¡°That was the old man I detected while tracking. I didn¡¯t expect them to react so quickly and pursue us all the way here.¡± Woohoo! Suddenly, a couple of demonized jackals leaped out nearby, bearing several large, sinister figures atop them. ¡°Demonized jackals, members of the Bone Demon Palace.¡± Chen Yu felt a chill in his heart. Such demonized jackals were standard mounts for formal members of the Bone Demon Palace. Chen Yu had seen these mounts in the battle at Beishan Spirit Garden. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you are the leader. What do we do now¡­¡± Fang Haofei was panicking. At this moment. The enemy¡¯s lineup was far superior to their own. Just the robed elder at the Peak of Refining, with his frightening energy close to the Qi Transformation Realm, was enough to give the trio a hard time. At this level, it often required a couple of true disciples to join forces to stand a chance. Three Demonized Jackal Wolf Knights, judging by the flowing internal energy, one late stage and two mid-stage of Refining, could normally handle two to three Inner Sect Disciples under normal circumstances. Moreover. The three Organ Refining Stages from the Yan Family, including Yan Hong, were relatively weaker, but their numbers were great, surrounded by many Meridian Passage Stage men in black. ¡°What to do? We¡¯re outnumbered, so of course we run!¡± Chen Yu rolled his eyes. Easier said than done. Into Chen Yu¡¯s palm appeared a ¡°Yin Fire Pearl¡±. The advantage of the Light Silver Crystal Space became apparent in this situation. Using a storage bag would involve a physical action of retrieving the item. With the Light Silver Crystal Space, Chen Yu¡¯s will alone could bring the item to his hand or another part of his body. With good use of this ¡°Yin Fire Pearl,¡± annihilating several Organ Refining Stages or even slaying that Peak Refining Elder was quite possible. ¡°Fire at them!¡± Yan Hong smirked from the high ground. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Suddenly, a group of crossbowmen emerged in the nearby area and immediately fired dozens of armor-piercing arrows, directly targeting Chen Yu¡¯s trio. Such armor-piercing arrows had been dealt with by Chen Yu before; they were very lethal to those at the Meridian Passage Stage. In large numbers, they could also put pressure on those at the Refining Stage, requiring internal energy to counter. ¡°Ting ting ting¡­¡± Chen Yu, Mu Xueqing, and Fang Haofei, back-to-back, swung their blades, flicking away all the incoming armor-piercing arrows. A hint of coldness appeared on Yan Hong¡¯s face. He certainly did not expect these arrows to kill the Inner Sect Disciples; providing some pressure to hinder their escape was enough. ¡°I¡¯ll count to three, and you¡¯ll follow me to break through,¡± Chen Yu whispered in a low voice. ¡°Three!¡± As Chen Yu uttered the first number, it was loud enough that even the enemies outside, including the robed elder and Yan Hong, could hear. Just when Mu Xueqing and the others wondered what was going on. ¡°Two (Ah)!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, something unexpected happened. ¡°Ah!¡± With a scream, Yan Hong on the high ground suddenly fell to the ground. A thumb-sized blood hole appeared on his head. This scene threw the Yan Family side into chaos, with the other two Organ Refining elders horrified. The attack from the crossbowmen also paused. The men in black surrounding the courtyard were elite troops secretly trained by Yan Hong. With Yan Hong dead, chaos ensued! ¡°Charge!¡± Chen Yu shouted lightly, seizing the opportunity to break out with Fang Haofei and Mu Xueqing. ¡°Whoever blocks me shall die!¡± In Chen Yu¡¯s hand, the Xuan Heavy Sword danced, creating a wind-like flurry of sword qi that was a blur of gleaming silver and shadows to the naked eye. ¡°Ah! Ah! Ah¡­¡± Screams rose and fell as four or five men in black at the Meridian Passage Stage were instantly shredded and their blood and flesh scattered. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now. Chen Yu¡¯s swordsmanship had exceeded the Iron Gang Sword, blending lightness with heaviness into his execution ¨C he was using ¡°Light and Heavy Sword Technique.¡± His seemingly casual stroke was actually an area-of-effect sword qi whirlwind. That single slash directly slew four or five Meridian Passage Stages, sending both friend and foe into shock. Quickly, Junior Brother Chen and his two companions leaped out of the courtyard, breaking through the encirclement of the men in black. Such an easy breakout occurred partly because of Yan Hong¡¯s sudden death, which caused Yan Family Castle to lose its backbone, including two of the clan elders of Yan Family Castle who panicked. ¡°Haha! Worthy of being the leader¡­¡± Fang Haofei exclaimed jubilantly. After the trio broke out, only one man in the late stage of Organ Refining, mounted on a Demonized Jackal, was tightly pursuing them. ¡°Think you can escape!¡± The robed elder wore a sneer, unhurried as he stood on a flying creature, chasing after Junior Brother Chen and the others from midair. The rest of the enemies Junior Brother Chen did not take seriously. However, this robed elder posed a threat to Junior Brother Chen that even surpassed the purple-haired youth from the Bone Demon Palace he had faced before. ¡°We can¡¯t escape; they have mounts and flying creatures.¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s brows were tightly furrowed. Just then, Two more Demonized Jackal Wolf Knights, along with two or three worldly experts in the Organ Refining Stage¡ªtwo old men and an old woman¡ªappeared in the direction of the trio¡¯s escape. ¡°Those three old folks are from the Wu and Lin families nearby; I¡¯ve seen them during my investigation,¡± Fang Haofei recognized them at a glance. Suddenly, Junior Brother Chen and his two companions were blocked by the enemy from both the front and the back. ¡°We really can¡¯t escape, huh.¡± Junior Brother Chen sighed. His insects, close to the ground, had already sent out their senses. Actually, if Junior Brother Chen were to flee alone, it wouldn¡¯t have been a big problem. Now that his Copper Statue Technique¡ªCopper Bone Small Success¡ªwas mastered, almost nobody under the Qi Transformation Realm could threaten him. However, he couldn¡¯t just abandon Mu Xueqing and Fang Haofei. Whish whish! Junior Brother Chen and the other two alighted on a hill, flanked by some trees, which could diminish the advantage of their pursuers¡¯ mounts and flying creatures. ¡°We can only fight now.¡± Junior Brother Chen¡¯s Xuan Heavy Sword in his hand suddenly swept back like a feather floating in the air, slashing towards the late-stage Organ Refining Jackal Wolf Knight who was closely chasing them. ¡°Clang clang!¡± The old man in the late-stage Organ Refining stage changed his complexion drastically as the spear in his hand almost fell out, and his palms were splitting, bleeding. It was hard to imagine that the light and breezy sword could suddenly carry such terrifying power. Bang! His figure was blasted back by the sword, nearly vomiting blood. That man barely escaped disaster, but his mount, the Demonized Jackal, whimpered and was crushed under Junior Brother Chen¡¯s sword, blood splattering on the spot. ¡°Not bad, huh.¡± Junior Brother Chen revealed a hint of surprise. The man¡¯s reaction was speedy, and his strength was exceptional; he managed to retreat by diverting his force in time, under the cyclical slash of the ¡°Xuan Heavy Sword.¡± The opponent¡¯s strength wasn¡¯t much worse than the purple-haired young man from the Beishan Spirit Garden battle. ¡°Team Leader Zheng, are you okay¡­¡± Two Demonized Jackal Wolf Knights supported the retreating spear-wielding man. Junior Brother Chen¡¯s sword forced back ¡°Team Leader Zheng¡± and crushed the Demonized Jackal, causing several others from the Bone Demon Palace to reveal a hint of surprise. Even the robed elder took another careful look at Junior Brother Chen. Whish whish! Swish swish! At this moment, a total of five Demonized Jackal Wolf Knights from the Bone Demon Palace, along with the robed elder and several secular Organ Refining experts, surrounded Junior Brother Chen¡¯s trio. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, Junior Sister Mu, it¡¯s my fault that I¡¯ve dragged you into this¡­¡± Fang Haofei said bitterly. Their current situation was so dire that escaping with their lives would be difficult, much less escaping unscathed. ¡°Brother Yu, are we going to die together?¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s pretty face turned pale as she gazed at the upstanding and resolute figure beside her, silently resigned. Of the three, only Junior Brother Chen remained calm, not showing the slightest trace of panic. ¡°Tsk tsk, quite a number of people¡­¡± Junior Brother Chen chuckled to himself, looking at the circle of eight or nine Organ Refining experts and a group of Meridian Passage Stage men in black, as well as the two flustered Organ Refining clan elders from Yan Family Castle. He wondered to himself how many could be killed if he used his one remaining Yin Fire Pearl. Just as Junior Brother Chen was considering whether to waste his last Yin Fire Pearl, a disturbance arose from behind. ¡°Ah ah¡­¡± Shouts of agony rang out, and the men from Yan Family Castle and the Wu and Lin families at the Meridian Passage Stage kept falling continuously. Thump! Thump! Shoom! Suddenly, four or five figures, both male and female, charged over in this direction. Leading them was a burly middle-aged man wielding a long spear, slashing out an array of fierce spear Qi, instantly cutting down three or four Meridian Passage Stage men in black. ¡°Senior Brother Pei!¡± Fang Haofei cried out joyfully. ¡°Tong Yuling¡­¡± Junior Brother Chen was surprised to recognize one of the striking girls. Senior Brother Pei, Tong Yuling, and the others were members of the Yunyue Sect tasked with investigating and clearing out the Bone Demon Palace minions in the nearby area. Upon a closer look, Including Senior Brother Pei and Tong Yuling, there were five members from the Organ Refining Stage, all belonging to the Yunyue Sect. The other three, two in the early stages of Refining and one at the mid-stage. Their overall strength was decent and had indeed become a formidable force. However, Junior Brother Chen was somewhat puzzled as to how Senior Brother Pei and Tong Yuling and the others managed to arrive just in time. ¡°Heh heh, good thing I was clever. When I discovered some signs during the investigation of the Wu and Lin families, I contacted the nearby secular strongholds of the Yunyue Sect and left a message for Senior Brother Pei and the others,¡± Fang Haofei shared with a touch of pride. He cursed inwardly: Damn this leader, always neglecting his duties, so I had to figure out another plan myself. ¡°So that¡¯s it.¡± Junior Brother Chen nodded in approval, feeling relieved: He almost wasted his last remaining Yin Fire Pearl because of this idiot. ¡°Hahaha¡­ This small Yan Family Castle has actually shocked the ¡®Qian Steward¡¯ of Bone Demon Palace. Your Excellency must be the person in charge of the ¡®Beiyun Six Counties¡¯ area for Bone Demon Palace.¡± Senior Brother Pei laughed heartily, taking long strides towards them. Along with the five Organ Refining experts including Tong Yuling, as they collectively charged, the Organ Refining experts from the secular world of Yan Family Castle, as well as the Wu and Lin families, couldn¡¯t hold them back at all. ¡°Ah!¡± On the spot, an Organ Refining elder from the Wu and Lin families was impaled and flung by Senior Brother Pei¡¯s spear. Chapter 110 - 0110: Black Robed Steward Chapter 110: Chapter 0110: Black Robed Steward Senior Brother Pei, truly deserving of being the leader chosen by Tong Yuling¡¯s side, casually flicked and killed a cultivator from the Wulin Family during a casual conversation. ¡°Not good! The Yunyue Sect has sent reinforcements.¡± Two old men from the Yan Family Castle, faces filled with panic. Previously, as Fang Haofei went out to scout and accidentally alerted the enemy, news leaked out. The Yan Family Castle immediately took action, deciding to trap and kill three Upper Envoys of the sect. As long as their actions were clean, Yunyue Sect wouldn¡¯t receive any news in a short time. ... However, the Yan Family Castle had not anticipated that these three young Upper Envoys had much stronger strength than expected. In just one round of assault, they broke through the siege and even caused the inexplicable death of Yan Hong. ¡°Youngster, you actually know my identity. It seems that among the secular families that recently joined us, there definitely is a mole¡­¡± The Black Robed Elder spoke with a hoarse voice. Facing the reinforcements led by Senior Brother Pei and others, the Black Robed Elder wore a trace of mockery on his lips, calm and composed. ¡°A steward from the Bone Demon Palace?¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï???.§ã0 Chen Yu and the other two shuddered, sizing up the Black Robed Elder who hadn¡¯t made a move yet. Just a moment ago, while breaking out, Chen Yu deliberately avoided this man, as the aura emanating from him made him instinctively sense a threat. ¡°What are you all standing around for?¡± The Black Robed Elder¡¯s chilling gaze swept through the Yan Family Castle and the Wulin families, resting on the remaining four Organ Refining Stage worldly experts. Making eye contact with them, all four worldly Organ Refining Stage old men shuddered. ¡°After eliminating these Yunyue Sect disciples, this old man will recommend you to become peripheral members of the Bone Demon Palace.¡± The Black Robed Elder sent through a sound transmission. Upon hearing this, the remaining elders from the Yan Family Castle and the elderly men and women from the Wulin families showed a hint of joy on their faces. They joined the Bone Demon Palace precisely because they saw the palace¡¯s dominance, completely overpowering the three sects of Chu Country, with hopes to unify the sect realm of Chu Country. ¡°Attack!¡± The four worldly Organ Refining Stage experts no longer hesitated and flanked the Yunyue Sect¡¯s reinforcements from both sides. Whoosh! A surge of black and red Qi flowed, and the Black Robed Elder¡¯s figure flashed and disappeared. ¡°Be careful!¡± Senior Brother Pei suddenly shook his long spear in hand, sparking a wave of light purple spear shadows like a dragon, creating powerful Qi energy that roared like a storm within a dozen meters. Buzzing! A flash of black and red Qi wave and a red-patterned staff descended from the sky, stirring up a violent and fiery black and red swirl. ¡°Open!¡± Senior Brother Pei¡¯s spear penetrated the black and red Qi wave, stabbing directly into the swirling black and red vortex. ¡°Ah!¡± A scream came from ahead. Thump! A Yunyue Sect member in the Early Stage of Organ Refining was swept by the black and red swirl, his body instantly charred and he fell dead on the ground. Stamping! Tong Yuling and the other two Organ Refining members groaned as they hastily retreated a few steps, feeling a burning sensation all over their bodies. This was still thanks to Senior Brother Pei, who had just timely intervened, splitting at least half of the power of the black and red vortex. Otherwise, more than one person would have died! ¡°Red Evil Technique?¡± Senior Brother Pei took a deep breath, a deep red scorch mark left on his arm from the previous strike. ¡°Hehe, not a bad reaction. My move ¡®Red Burning Death¡¯ only killed one person.¡± The Black Robed Steward was slightly surprised. His Red Patterned Staff, planted in the ground nearby, emitted an intensely hot red aura, raising the temperature around by several degrees. Meanwhile, the four Organ Refining Stage from the Yan Family Castle and the Wulin families, followed the Black Robed Elder¡¯s lead to attack. Seeing this, Senior Brother Pei and Tong Yuling exchanged glances. The two, one with a spear and the other with a sword, joined forces to meet the Black Robed Steward. The remaining two Yunyue Sect reinforcements barely held against the four worldly Organ Refining Stages. Despite having similar cultivation levels, even being sect members, it was still very disadvantageous Unless they were of the same rank elite. However, Senior Brother Pei and Tong Yuling were in even more critical situation. Pffii! The Black Robed Elder swung his staff, sending a scorching Qi wave patterned with black and red, carrying a furious heat wave, rolling towards Senior Brother Pei and Tong Yuling. ¡°Be cautious, this ¡®Red Evil Technique¡¯ contains tyrannical burning poison, don¡¯t let its internal Qi force touch your skin.¡± Senior Brother Pei¡¯s spear traced circles of light purple spearglow around them. The extending spearglow continuously swallowed and cut through the scorching Qi waves. Break! Tong Yuling¡¯s sword, a treasured blue blade, slashed few fine serpent-like sword glow Qi shadows, emitting a shimmering blood radiance, stabbing into the mass of scorching Qi waves. Boom! Their attacks together caused an explosion on the spot, rolling heat waves accompanied by black and red heat waves, incinerating the surrounding trees and flowers. ¡°Hisss!¡± Tong Yuling gave a low groan, a burning red mark left on her fair arm. Wow! Senior Brother Pei, leading the frontal attack, spat out a mouthful of blood, his body severely scorched and unbearable. Their combined strength failed to block the Black Robed Steward of the Bone Demon Palace. ¡°Ha-ha! The Steward¡¯s divine skills are unmatched!¡± S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Keep pushing, everyone, each sect member we kill earns us credit.¡± The four Organ Refining Stage from the Yan Family Castle and the Wulin families, seeing the overpowering strength of their Black Robed Steward, had their morale greatly boosted. On the hillside, Chen Yu and the other two faced an assault from five Demonized Jackal Wolf Knights. These five were all formal members of the Bone Demon Palace, similarly at the Organ Refining Stage, but much stronger than their worldly rank equivalents. Among them, Mu Xueqing and Fang Haofei were matched against one Mid-stage Refining and two Early Stage Refining opponents, fighting to a standstill. In a brief period, they even appeared to have the upper hand. Chen Yu¡¯s opponents, aside from the previously repelled ¡°Captain Zheng¡± who was at the Late Stage of Organ Refining, included another Mid-stage young man. ¡°Slash!¡± Chen Yu swayed his heavy sword, casting fluctuating and elusive sword light and breezes, as light as a feather. His two opponents braced themselves firmly, daring not to clash directly with Chen Yu¡¯s heavy sword. Swoosh! The swaying sword light suddenly neared, breezily sweeping past the two opponents. ¡°Careful!¡± Captain Zheng bellowed, his long halberd trembling violently as he utilized all of his strength, while another mid-stage Organ Refining youth made an astonishing surge of internal energy with a large blade in his hand, blocking in front of him. Not only that. After performing these actions, they abruptly retreated. Clang! Crash! That sword light, light as a feather, drew a residual arc, crossing over the long halberd and the large blade, sparking fireworks and emitting a sound like a broken gong. Captain Zheng¡¯s figure staggered back, his face flushed. Wow! The mid-stage Organ Refining youth spewed a mouthful of blood, his face pale, the large blade in his hand nearly slipping away. ¡°Too strong!¡± Captain Zheng and the youth wore faces of shock. During the exchange, they had continuously avoided going head-to-head, mainly focusing on deflecting and clever force, all the while moving dynamically in battle. Even so, they were being suppressed by that bizarre swordsmanship to the point of vomiting blood. ¡°We can¡¯t drag this out any longer¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s peripheral vision caught sight of the battle situation with Senior Brother Pei and Tong Yuling. The Black Robed Steward¡¯s strength was truly terrifying, ordinary four or five mid-stage fighters put together might all be annihilated by him alone. ¡°End it!¡± Chen Yu activated the peak state of ¡°Cloud Stepping,¡± accumulating power in his heart, and from where he stood, faint overlapping afterimages whisked away. The next moment. A faint silver Gang Qi, light as feathers, swept toward the two men. ¡°Block it!¡± The two paled, not expecting Chen Yu¡¯s movement and attack to suddenly speed up. Clang clang! Boom chi! That swath of faint silver Gang Qi suddenly transformed into a dazzling silver full-moon-shaped sword Qi, heavy as ten thousand catties, forming a sweeping sword strike that enveloped them both. ¡°Ah no¡­¡± The mid-stage Organ Refining youth screamed, his entire arm holding the blade, breaking off and flying away, blood splattering everywhere. Ding ding dang! Captain Zheng, fully engaged in defending, shook his long halberd continuously, blocking a slice of the dazzling silver sword Qi that swept forward. Even so. Captain Zheng¡¯s blood surged wildly, he was forced back by about ten feet, with one or two deep sword marks embedding into his shoulder and arm. When he turned back. Thud! The mid-stage Organ Refining youth was cleaved into two by Chen Yu¡¯s sword. ¡°No!¡± Captain Zheng retreated in horror, his hand holding the halberd cracked and bled, losing all sensation. What is this thing! Just as he stepped back, he suddenly felt a pain in his foot as if something bit him, followed by a numbing coldness. Captain Zheng groaned softly, his figure unstable. In that moment. Swish chi! A swift sword light, light as the wind and resembling a silver-white silk thread, swept by him. ¡°So light, so quick¡­¡± Captain Zheng¡¯s body stiffened, a clean bloodline slicing from top to bottom, splitting his body in two. Thump! His eyes bulged as he fell dead. That final sword, light as a weightless breeze, was the true essence of the ¡°Light-Heavy Sword Technique.¡± ¡°Captain Zheng!¡± The other three Bone Demon Palace Jackal Wolf Knights cried out in unison. Captain Zheng and the youth, being among the strongest in their five-person team, had been killed within moments. Meanwhile. The remaining three, facing the onslaught from Fang Haofei and Mu Xueqing, were somewhat unable to cope. ¡°The strength of Chen Yu has increased more than just a notch since our last encounter¡­¡± Fang Haofei¡¯s heart trembled with shock. Mu Xueqing¡¯s face was also streaked with astonishment; the two people who had just exchanged blows with Chen Yu were not weaker than her joined forces with Fang Haofei. Swish! An afterimage flickered, as Chen Yu swiftly passed from the direction of a small hillock. The next moment. Chen Yu approached the area where the Black Robed Steward was clashing with Senior Brother Pei and Tong Yuling. This area, covered by violent burning Qi, was basically unreachable for ordinary Organ Refining phase practitioners. The Black Robed Steward, with his strength alone, was suppressing Senior Brother Pei and Tong Yuling so severely that they struggled to breathe, their bodies sporting several burning scars, visibly on the verge of collapse. Seeing Chen Yu arrive, their faces lit up with a glint of joy. ¡°Destroy!¡± Chen Yu, without another word, wielded his sword and generated a faint silver-clear whirlwind of sword Qi, powerfully advancing into the blazing waves released by the old man. Pfft! The blazing qi wave in front of the old man was torn open, but a scoff crossed the latter¡¯s face. ¡°Junior Brother Chen! Be careful of the burning poison from the ¡®Red Evil Technique.''¡± Senior Brother Pei urgently warned. Hmm? Chen Yu noticed, upon tearing through the opponent¡¯s internal energy layer, some black-red hot currents splashing onto his body, bringing a burning sensation along with a strange heat poison trying to invade his body. ¡°Is this all?¡± Chen Yu smiled faintly, his body radiating a deep metallic copper pattern, and from his bones and muscles, an invisible immense force surged forth. Pfft pfft! Those black-red hot currents, as if striking copper bones and iron skin, elicited no response. Not a single mark was left on Chen Yu¡¯s skin. ¡°Unharmed?¡± The Black Robed Steward exclaimed, his face uncertain and astonished. After achieving minor success with the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± most attacks at the Organ Refining phase level were essentially negligible for Chen Yu. ¡°You¡¯re done for!¡± Caught off-guard, Chen Yu lifted the ¡°Xuan Heavy Sword,¡± drawing up a brilliant dazzling net of silver Qi, enveloping the old man¡¯s body. Senior Brother Pei and Tong Yuling, faces full of joy, intensified their assault. Clang bang! Pfft chi! The giant net of sword Qi collided with the Red Patterned Staff, creating a deafening blast amidst the roaring, rolling heat waves and wind sweeping around several meters. Meanwhile, Senior Brother Pei and Tong Yuling¡¯s blade lights and sword lights exploded within it. ¡°Pesky creature¡­¡± In the middle of the explosive hot currents, the Black Robed Steward¡¯s figure burst backward, uttering a frantic voice as his hair wildly scattered. (Release in a few hours at 1 AM, with two additional chapters in the early morning, and an explosive release of 3-4 chapters or even more on the first day depending on subscriptions, the more subscriptions the more updates) Chapter 111 - 0111: Catching a Turtle in a Jar (Seeking First Subscription) Chapter 111: Chapter 0111: Catching a Turtle in a Jar (Seeking First Subscription) ¡°Little beast¡­¡± In the midst of the roaring Qi Force hot stream, the black-robed elder hastily retreated, emitting a frantic voice as his hair became disheveled and scattered. The astonishing clashing might made the others glance sideways. Whoosh! Only to see the black-robed elder retreat dozens of feet, his clothing torn in several places, forehead and legs bearing a few scratches. The recent confrontation was essentially a group beating by Chen Yu and his two companions. ... The key was, Chen Yu could withstand the burning poison of his ¡°Red Evil Technique¡±; the area of effect sword moves formed by the ¡°Heavy-Light Sword Technique¡± were eerily peculiar. If it were just Chen Yu alone, the black-robed steward wouldn¡¯t have feared at all. But with Chen Yu taking the brunt of the frontal attacks, Senior Brother Pei and Tong Yuling had no reservations, going all out with their attacks, which were not to be underestimated. For a moment, The black-robed steward suffered minor injuries; if not for a full-body Half-Treasure Armor, the injuries would have been much worse. ¡°Beast, take your death!¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï???.§ã¦Ï The black-robed steward¡¯s icy gaze locked onto Chen Yu. Whooshing! A wild and scorching dark-red inner breath surged from his body, the red patterned staff in his hand gleaming with bright red patterns, sweeping out a vast cloud of dark flame waves, resembling a mini firestorm cloud. That horrifying power caused Chen Yu and his companions to feel terribly dry and scorched all over. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, be careful!¡± Senior Brother Pei and Tong Yuling¡¯s faces were filled with shock as the black-robed steward¡¯s strike nearly reached the Qi Transformation Realm. ¡°Just focus on attacking.¡± Chen Yu called out softly, pushing the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± to its limit, his bones, muscles, and skin surface all flashed with a layer of metallic copper patterns. Crack-crack! Amidst the cracking sounds of bones, Chen Yu¡¯s figure grew slightly taller and wider, like a majestic and glowing copper statue. ¡°Slash!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heavy sword in hand transformed into a whirl of faint silver, wind-like sword Qi vortex, and upon contact with that dreadful dark cloud of flame waves, it burst out with a dazzling dark silver radiance. Boom! Bang! The dark cloud flame wave exploded, turning into numerous dark-red burning wave snakes, but most were shredded and engulfed by the splendid sword Qi vortex. Spluttering! Chen Yu withstood a spate of violent red waves burning and beating against him, his breathing heavy and muffled. Fortunately, The Half-Treasure Armor he wore, fashioned from the hide of a Fire Lizard, afforded him an additional resistance against such attacks. At the same time, Slash! His heavy sword slashed out a crescent-shaped dark silver sword rainbow, cutting across the black-robed steward¡¯s staff. ¡°This kid¡­¡± The black-robed steward was shocked, his staff-holding hand trembling slightly. His furious attack, although it somewhat overpowered Chen Yu, was entirely withstood by the latter without a sound; and with the immense force of the heavy sword, he managed to disrupt the steward¡¯s rhythm. At the same time, Senior Brother Pei and Tong Yuling¡¯s attacks arrived from the side and the rear, coordinating with Chen Yu¡¯s to throw the black-robed steward into disarray and danger. Boom! Spluttering! Under the fierce group attack, the black-robed elder¡¯s vitality roiled, and fresh wounds appeared on his body, a hint of blood tracing from the corner of his mouth. Senior Brother Pei, despite not being as defensively robust as Chen Yu, had an offensive ferocity comparable to those at the Peak of Refining, overwhelming the elder. ¡°Ah¡­¡± A scream echoed. Splutter! Mu Xueqing¡¯s sword swept by, slaying a Demonized Jackal Wolf Knight at the Mid-stage of Refining. Eh? Mu Xueqing was somewhat surprised. Her opponent suddenly stiffened, grunted, and seemed to have stepped on a nail, which allowed her to vanquish her enemy. A similar scene played out on Fang Haofei¡¯s side; one at the Early Stage of Refining stumbled, and amid cries, couldn¡¯t stand firm. Splutter! Fang Haofei took the opportunity to spin and slash, unexpectedly killing his opponent. The last Mid-stage Refining Jackal Wolf Knight, in a panic to escape, was killed by Fang Haofei and Mu Xueqing working together. Thus, The remaining three Organ Refining Stage Demonized Jackals were annihilated in one fell swoop, leaving only the black-robed elder and four worldly Mid-stage experts from the Bone Demon Palace. Fang Haofei and Mu Xueqing were both surprised and puzzled. With their abilities, facing three opponents, they would at best have a slight advantage, with no idea when they might win. Mu Xueqing suddenly noticed that the soles of two of the deceased enemies had a small blood hole. ¡°Go support over there.¡± Fang Haofei and Mu Xueqing, with no time to think further, At this time, Four old Mid-stage practitioners from Yan Family Castle and **** were pressing down two Yunyue Sect aid members. Kill! The arrival of Fang Haofei and Mu Xueqing immediately overwhelmed the four old men. ¡°Run! They¡¯re all dead¡­¡± ¡°Qian Steward is also struggling!¡± The four worldly Mid-stage experts were of advanced age and had no desire to fight to the death. Ah! Following the death of one old woman at the hands of Fang Haofei, the remaining three elders fled in disarray. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°These turncoats!¡± The black-robed steward¡¯s hateful voice came through. He was being brutally assaulted by Chen Yu¡¯s group, suffering considerable injury and extreme frustration. ¡°Escape!¡± The black-robed steward realized that the situation was beyond salvaging and that if more practitioners at the stage of Refining like Fang Haofei joined in, he might indeed meet his end here. Red Burning Death! The staff in the black-robed steward¡¯s hand paused abruptly, forming a whirl of dark-red vortex, a raging hot breath of air swirling within it, engulfing the surroundings within one or two yards. ¡°Be careful!¡± This area attack caused Senior Brother Pei and Tong Yuling to face a formidable challenge, with only Chen Yu able to withstand it firmly. Whisk! The black-robed steward¡¯s figure flashed, breaking away close to Tong Yuling¡¯s side, and then leaped to the opposite side atop a large tree. Wah! As the black-robed steward landed on the tree, his figure swayed, and he vomited another mouthful of blood. In the breakout, he was still hammered by the strong blows from Chen Yu and Senior Brother Pei. Fortunately, at this point, His flying mount, a giant bird with dark feathers, was approaching head-on. ¡°Don¡¯t think you can escape!¡± Chen Yu and Senior Brother Pei were in hot pursuit, just a few steps behind. At a glance, the Black Robed Steward was about to mount the giant black-feathered bird. Swish! Senior Brother Pei launched a spear from afar, stirring up a wave of pale purple shadows like a dragon, striking at the Black Robed Steward. Chen Yu, who had not advanced to the stage of refining his internal organs, almost missed his ranged attack, but an idea struck him, and a dark grey poisoned sword appeared in his hand. Boom clang! With a flick of his staff, the Black Robed Steward blocked Senior Brother Pei¡¯s long-distance strike, stepped onto the back of the giant bird, and revealed a triumphant expression. But at that moment, a vague, thin sword shadow, fleeting as lightning through the night sky, ¡°puff,¡± stabbed into the belly of the giant black-feathered bird. It was the Dark Snake Sword! The sword¡¯s characteristic was its silent and barely perceptible nature, especially invisible in the darkness of night. Under Chen Yu¡¯s immense strength, the sword, almost up to its hilt, pierced into the belly of the bird. ¡°No!¡± The Black Robed Steward uttered a low cry as the giant black-feathered bird stiffened, poison striking its heart, and amidst its trembling shrill cries, it plummeted from the sky. It was well known that Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Dark Snake Sword¡± was a weapon of extreme poison, further amplified by the touch of those in the Qi Transformation Realm. ¡°Good!¡± Senior Brother Pei, his face alight with satisfaction, joined Chen Yu in the chase to kill the Black Robed Steward. ¡°Tsk tsk, taking down an enforcer from the Bone Demon Palace ¨C that¡¯s indeed a significant feat.¡± Fang Haofei came over, joining in to kick the enemy while they were down. Swipe! Without any hesitation, the Black Robed Steward¡¯s figure dashed forward, a faint dark shadow flitting toward the deeper parts of Yan Family Castle. He didn¡¯t look for an open area to run but instead chose the complex section with numerous buildings within the Yan Family Castle. ¡°This fox!¡± Chen Yu sheathed the Dark Snake Sword, pushed his movement technique to its extreme, yet still could not shorten the distance. The Black Robed Steward was, after all, at the Peak of Refining, and his cultivation provided a significant boost to his movement speed. In the night. The Black Robed Steward twisted and turned, gradually blending into the streets and houses deep within the Yan Family Castle. ¡°This man is heavily injured and greatly exhausted. We just need to control the situation, lock down the entire Yan Family Castle, and catch the turtle in the jar,¡± Senior Brother Pei said with a smile. ¡°This move is ruthless!¡± Both Chen Yu and Fang Haofei agreed wholeheartedly. At that moment, Mu Xueqing, Tong Yuling, and two other members of the Yunyue Sect gradually took control of the situation. The remaining two elders of the Yan Family Castle who were at the Organ Refining Stage had already submitted, and another person from the two families of Wulin at the Organ Refining Stage was executed. The two Yan Family ancestors gave orders, gathering the castle¡¯s experts to block all passages of the Yan Family Castle. ¡°I¡¯ll go contact Lady Yan.¡± Mu Xueqing suddenly thought of something. With Yan Hong dead and the remaining two elders captured, the external threats eliminated; Lady Yan¡¯s lineage could take power. Zoom! Mu Xueqing¡¯s figure flashed and she quickly arrived at the Yan mansion, heading straight to Lady Yan¡¯s courtyard quarters. She didn¡¯t notice in the shadow of the rockery in the courtyard, a frail old man holding a staff lurked with icy coldness in his eyes. ¡°Lady Yan! Yu Xi!¡± Mu Xueqing knocked on the door with no response, but the lights inside the main room were on. Squeak! She pushed, and the door creaked open. ¡°Whimper¡­¡± From the bed, a faint sound came. A beautiful woman and a charming young girl were tied up in front of the bed, drenched in sweat and struggling. ¡°Lady Yan! What¡¯s happened to you¡­¡± Mu Xueqing turned pale and warily looked around all corners of the room. Who was it that kidnapped the Yan family mother and daughter? Mu Xueqing¡¯s figure flashed rapidly as she hurried over to break the ropes binding the Yan mother and daughter. To her discovery, the internal qi and movements of both women were sealed by a special technique. ¡°Be¡­ careful!¡± Yan Yuexi looked at Mu Xueqing in terror, pointing behind her. ¡°Beautiful lady, who are you looking for?¡± A playful and teasing male voice came from behind. Mu Xueqing felt a chill on her fingers and spine. Without turning her head, she slashed toward the figure behind her with her sword. Swish! But her sword cut through empty air. A mysterious man wearing an embroidered mask appeared ghost-like right before her. His incredible speed far surpassed Mu Xueqing¡¯s, so much so that probably none from their lineage could compete with him. ¡°The Infinite Thief!¡± A dreadful thought surfaced in her mind. As Mu Xueqing was about to scream, her vision blurred once more, and her shoulder was pressed down by a palm. In an instant, a cold and peculiar qi sealed all her internal qi. Slap! Slap! The masked man tapped her body twice more. ¡°You¡­¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s body stiffened, her speech difficult. ¡°Beautiful lady! You do love to meddle. These mother and daughter were about to relent step by step and agree to serve me in bed together. It was you! You gave them hope!¡± A cold killing intent flashed across the masked man¡¯s eyes. However, as he scrutinized Mu Xueqing¡¯s pure and ethereal beauty, the killing intent in his eyes diminished, and he chuckled, ¡°What a wonderful beauty, untouched and innocent. Normally, I have no interest in such young girls, but an exception will be made for someone with your looks.¡± Clang clang! At the same time, on the opposite roof of Lady Yan¡¯s courtyard, a man and a woman appeared. ¡°Sister Xie. The thief has indeed circled back here. This time, we must not let him escape,¡± Kun Ling said with a somber expression. ¡°I saw a familiar figure go in, looks a bit like Junior Sister Mu¡­¡± Dressed in simple elegance, Xie Jing watched her loyal dog-like companion, appearing to have more discoveries. Chapter 112 - 112: The Real Culprit (Vote for Monthly Ticket) Chapter 112: Chapter 112: The Real Culprit (Vote for Monthly Ticket) ¡°` In the courtyard¡¯s artificial hill. The Black Robed Steward¡¯s complexion was pale, he held a cane in his hand, hiding in the shadows, concealing his entire presence. Across from him, on the roof of the house, appeared a man and a woman, which made his expression turn grim. However, the gaze of those two was fixed on the chamber in the courtyard. ... Just a moment ago, he had witnessed a Yunyue Sect female disciple enter the chamber, after which there was no further sound. ¡°¡­What exactly is the situation?¡± The Black Robed Steward¡¯s expression alternated between clarity and cloudiness, always feeling that something was amiss. The battle before had left him seriously injured, having lost his flying mount, and should he flee head-on, he would definitely not last. Therefore, he first infiltrated the residential areas within Yan Family Castle; he headed wherever the architecture and terrain were most complex, and, sure enough, temporarily shook off pursuit. However, the Black Robed Steward had not expected that he would find himself hiding in Lady Yan¡¯s estate. A bad feeling suddenly arose in his heart. The Black Robed Steward did not notice a little bug, the size of a thumb, that emerged in the artificial hill¡¯s pool. Inside the chamber, the light remained on. ¡°Heh, tonight sure is lively.¡± The masked man sat on the bed, his gaze lightly looking out the window as if piercing through the night, controlling everything. Before the bed, Mu Xueqing, Lady Yan, and her daughter leaned against each other, their movements sealed, all three women were rare beauties with distinct charm. ¡°Infinite Thief¡­ Now that the situation in Yan Family Castle is almost settled, why won¡¯t you let us go¡­¡± Lady Yan clenched her teeth tightly, struggling to speak. Before, she had obediently served the Infinite Thief, who only promised to keep her family safe. To assist them in taking vengeance and governing Yan Family Castle, he demanded both mother and daughter serve him. Lady Yan had been enduring, waiting for the Upper Envoys from her sect, hoping they could stabilize the situation. Finally, they saw hope, today of all days, as Yan Hong¡¯s actions were exposed, and the state of affairs was becoming clear. ¡°Hmph! Blame this foolish woman.¡± The masked man cast a cold glance toward Mu Xueqing beside him. If it weren¡¯t for her beauty and charm, she would have been killed long ago. ¡°Blame me?¡± Mu Xueqing gave a bitter smile. The three women, with their movements sealed, could only barely speak. ¡°If you hadn¡¯t meddled, assisting these two, after they lost faith in the so-called Upper Envoys from their sect, they would have submitted under me long ago.¡± Anger was evident in the masked man¡¯s tone. He could have forced himself upon them, but that might have led to the mother and daughter¡¯s destruction, and he would have lost half the enjoyment, unable to relish the bliss of having both serve him. ¡°Now I understand¡­ The internal strife within Yan Family Castle¡­ all began because of you.¡± Mu Xueqing suddenly realized something. ¡°Not slow on the uptake, are you? Without creating this crisis, how could I have slowly brought the mother and daughter to their knees before me?¡± The masked man chuckled. Hearing this, Lady Yan quivered: ¡°Was it you¡­ who killed my husband?¡± Suddenly, she pieced together several clues. Before, Lady Yan had thought her husband¡¯s death was orchestrated by Yan Hong, perhaps in collusion with Bone Demon Palace. But now, upon reflection, her husband was powerful. To kill him without any noise was difficult, and not even a few practitioners at the Organ Refining Stage could manage it. ¡°Ha ha¡­ That¡¯s right. I killed your husband and then set fire to conceal it, letting the blame naturally fall on Yan Hong.¡± The masked man did not deny it. Upon hearing this, A chill spread through Mu Xueqing¡¯s entire body. So, the source of all internal strife within Yan Family Castle was actually the Infinite Thief. Yan Hong and others were merely puppets, silently manipulated behind the scenes, pushed to the current predicament. Using human nature¡¯s obsession with revenge, family, and power, the masked man had little by little breached the mental defenses of Lady Yan and Yan Yuexi. Yan Yuexi, why had she seen her mother serving the Infinite Thief? Mu Xueqing felt cold inside. With the capabilities of the Infinite Thief, how could he not notice¡ªprobably it was deliberate. ¡°Beauty, you¡¯ve ruined my good time. I¡¯m going to strip you of your clothes bit by bit, peeling away the reserved ardor and heat within the heart of a cool girl like you.¡± The Infinite Thief¡¯s hot gaze swept over Mu Xueqing¡¯s gentle and delicate figure. Mu Xueqing¡¯s heart sank into endless darkness. However, she was now so weak that even speaking was immensely difficult, let alone having the ability to bite her tongue and commit suicide. ¡°Of course, before that, I need to take care of the annoying flies outside.¡± The masked man¡¯s tone suddenly shifted. Creak! The Infinite Thief opened the door, his gaze sweeping over the courtyard¡¯s artificial hill. Swoosh! Swoosh! At the same moment, a man and a woman leaped into view from both sides of the courtyard. It was Kun Ling and Xie Jing. ¡°Infinite Thief! You should just surrender.¡± Kun Ling, clad in a purple robe, fluttered in the night wind, going ¡°clang¡± as he drew forth a red-golden greatsword. Woosh! Upon being brandished, strands of cold golden patterned blade radiance coiled around the blade, exuding a bone-chilling aura. ¡°That young man is likely a true disciple of Yunyue Sect.¡± Inside the artificial hill, the Black Robed Steward was shocked. This purple-robed man¡¯s strength was definitely not inferior to his own, and possibly even greater. Swish-slash! Beside him, Xie Jing unfolded a fragrant handkerchief with her bare hands, emitting threads of light purple mist oozing with extreme sweetness. Hiss! In the air, the light purple mist seemed to react with something, producing a puff of foul-smelling black smoke. ¡°You¡¯ve actually countered my ¡®Heavenly Maiden Drunken Fragrance Powder¡¯?¡± The masked man was slightly surprised, looking at Xie Jing and the light purple mist rising from her handkerchief. ¡°Infinite Thief, there is no escape for you today. Xie is someone I specially requested for her ability to counter your depraved techniques. She excels at tracking and is an alchemist, the bane of thieves like you.¡± Kun Ling sneered. With that said, he swung his greatsword, unleashing a massive golden patterned blade radiance like a python, accompanied by the fine rain of golden patterned blade edges, sweeping across one or two feet around. ¡°Child¡¯s play!¡± ¡°` The Infinite Thief let out a bizarre chuckle; in his place, several faint and indistinct silhouettes crisscrossed into existence. ¡°Pfft!¡± In several fleeting moments, most of the afterimages were extinguished by Kun Ling¡¯s slashes; meanwhile, one of the figures calmly widened the distance from Kun Ling. ¡°Such impressive movement technique!¡± Kun Ling¡¯s ferocious barrage was utterly unable to seal the opponent¡¯s movements. Hidden in the darkness, the Black Robed Steward¡¯s heart trembled with shock; when it came to movement speed, the Infinite Thief was certainly a cut above him! ¡°Whoosh!¡± The figure of the Infinite Thief flashed like a ghost, abruptly changing direction towards Xie Jing. ¡°Sister Xie, be careful!¡± Kun Ling couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in alarm. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Hmph!¡± Xie Jing gave a cold laugh, her hands whipping up a roll of alternating red and blue silk ribbons, transforming into a ring of swirling red and blue air flows, with energy shining explosively. This Sister Xie¡¯s cultivation was approaching the Late Stage of Organ Refining, her strength nearly on par with Senior Brother Pei. ¡°Hehe!¡± The Infinite Thief let out a sinister laugh as his figure moved not back but forward, even slicing in at an eerie angle, his palm shooting out a patch of sharp grey air shadows. ¡°Whoo!¡± Xie Jing¡¯s body suddenly stiffened; a flush of red appeared on her skin, and her body became feverishly limp. There was a ¡°thump¡± as Xie Jing collapsed to the ground; all the silk ribbons around her were scattered by the masked man¡¯s palm strike, and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth. Disbelief in her eyes, she struggled to say, ¡°You¡­ but I clearly solved your toxic soft fragrance.¡± ¡°Haha, did you think the ¡®Heavenly Maiden Drunken Fragrance Powder¡¯ was so easy to break? This fragrance is made from an ancient recipe; its main ingredients are the gallbladders from Qi Transformation Realm level creatures, the Five Deer and the Charming Spirit Fox, with special adjustments just for women¡­ Beneath the Qi Transformation Realm, it¡¯s impossible to resist.¡± With a sinister chuckle, the Infinite Thief reached out to grab Xie Jing. If it were so easy to neutralize the powder, how could he have been so notorious in Chu Country? ¡°Scoundrel, meet your death!¡± Kun Ling attacked from behind, his domineering Golden Pattern Blade Radiance momentarily forcing the Infinite Thief back. ¡°Brother Kun, we must retreat quickly. I only neutralized some potency of the ¡®Heavenly Maiden Drunken Fragrance Powder.¡¯ This powder¡¯s power doubles against women, and I am powerless to assist you,¡± Xie Jing spoke with a heated flush, her breathing growing rapid. As she spoke, she swallowed several elixirs; only then did the burning desire begin to subside slightly. Kun Ling helped Xie Jing up, his face looking terrible. ¡°You think to leave just like that? I¡¯m not in a good mood, leave the girl behind as a plaything and I¡¯ll spare your life,¡± the masked man snorted coldly. With those words, he whistled sharply. ¡°Whoosh!¡± From the dark corners of the courtyard, a strange, ink-black crow flew in. This peculiar crow¡¯s body color almost fused with the night. ¡°Caw caw!¡± The pitch-black crow emitted a strange, piercing call, its invisible sound waves piercing through the soul. In an instant, Kun Ling felt his blood and spirit fluctuate, and Xie Jing beside him collapsed even more weakly onto the ground. ¡°This crow is a rare and strange species capable of disturbing the spirit, complementing the ¡®Heavenly Maiden Drunken Fragrance Powder.''¡± ¡°The game begins.¡± The masked man smirked, and in the midst of the crow¡¯s shrill cries, a slender soft sword appeared in his hand. Swish! Clang! Whoosh! The masked man¡¯s figure flickered, and only a fine arc of the sword could be seen whirling and twisting eerily through the shades of the night. What kind of swordsmanship was that! Kun Ling was horrified, as the strange crow disrupted his mind and vision, his broadsword swung up a curtain-like shield of golden blade radiance in front of him. ¡°Ding ding hiss!¡± The fine sword arc sparked, almost piercing through the golden blade shield, the soft sword writhing like a snake in the night. ¡°Hss!¡± Kun Ling recoiled in terror, a slash appearing on his cheek. ¡°This movement technique and swordsmanship¡­¡± From the shadows of the rockery, the hidden Black Robed Steward was utterly shaken. If it came to a one-on-one fight, he was no match for the Infinite Thief. Not to mention, the Infinite Thief had so many inexhaustible tactics. Just when Kun Ling and the others were facing a dilemma, Rustle rustle rustle! A series of swift leaping sounds approached. By the footsteps, there were at least twenty or thirty people. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, are you sure that the Bone Demon Palace Steward ran over here?¡± Fang Haofei asked in a low voice. ¡°Stop talking nonsense, surround this yard!¡± Chen Yu shouted harshly. ¡°Swoosh swoosh swoosh!¡± Suddenly, Senior Brother Pei, Tong Yuling, and four other disciples in the Organ Refining Stage, together with a group of Yan Family Castle¡¯s men, surrounded the yard completely. ¡°Bad news, we¡¯ve been tracked down.¡± In the rockery, the Black Robed Steward¡¯s face turned pale. ¡°Whoosh!¡± Unable to hold back any longer, he burst forward and said to the Infinite Thief, ¡°Sir, today we are surrounded here by a bunch of Yunyue Sect juniors. If we join forces, there¡¯s a chance we can break through.¡± ¡°Bone Demon Palace?¡± The masked man eyed the Black Robed Steward. ¡°Yes, I am an Outer Palace Steward of the Bone Demon Palace,¡± the Black Robed Steward replied. ¡°Bone Demon Palace¡­ die!¡± The masked man¡¯s gaze suddenly turned icy, and in a flash, he vanished like a ghost. The next moment, a slender sword arc was already thrusting towards the Black Robed Steward¡¯s back. ¡°You¡­¡± The Black Robed Steward cried out in terror, his staff shooting out a jet of searing crimson flow, but the sound of the strange crow by his ear caused his blood and spirit to tremble. ¡°Hiss!¡± The masked man pierced the Black Robed Steward¡¯s heart with one sword thrust. And as a few strands of the searing crimson flow from the latter¡¯s staff hit the masked man, a layer of luminescent green patterns emerged through his clothes, outlining an ancient soft armor that covered his entire body. Upon closer examination, it was indeed a full-body treasured soft armor! With a ¡°thump,¡± the Black Robed Steward fell to the ground dead, his face bearing an expression of utter disbelief. Chapter 113 - 113: Dual Identity (Three Updates) Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Dual Identity (Three Updates) Thump! Chen Yu and his men had just surrounded the courtyard when they witnessed the Black Robed Steward fall at the hands of the masked man. ¡°Is this guy the Infinite Thief, ranked second on the assassination list?¡± The members of the Yunyue Sect present, including Senior Brother Pei, Tong Yuling, and others, all gasped in shock. Although the Black Robed Steward was seriously injured and the masked man¡¯s attack had the element of surprise, the fact that he could kill him face to face was truly terrifying. ¡°Senior Brother Pei, you¡¯ve arrived at the right time! Let¡¯s all join forces to trap and kill this thief!¡± ... Kun Ling saw the many reinforcements with a face full of joy. Xie Jing¡¯s condition eased somewhat, and a hint of anticipation showed on her flushed face. The Infinite Thief might be strong, but he was not in the Qi Transformation Realm. Under the encirclement of many Organ Refining Stage experts, it would be a fight of a cornered beast. ¡°These detestable flies¡­¡± The voice of the masked man was filled with disgust and resentment. He had planned for a long time. His wish to enjoy the mother and daughter together in bed was getting closer to success, but at the last moment, it was repeatedly thwarted. First, there was the pursuit of Kun Ling and Xie Jing, along with Mu Xueqing¡¯s meddling. Then. A group of Yunyue Sect disciples searched for the Black Robed Steward, catching him in their net. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, did you know that the Infinite Thief was here?¡± Tong Yuling couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°I really didn¡¯t know.¡± Chen Yu shook his head, his expression showing mild astonishment. Originally. Chen Yu had seemingly given up tracking the Black Robed Steward, but secretly, he had released the Iron Moon Strange Insect to follow covertly. The complex environment inside the fortress had no effect on the insect. Once the situation had stabilized to some extent, Chen Yu immediately gathered everyone to surround this estate. Unexpectedly, they caught a big fish here. ¡°The Infinite Thief has nearly 30,000 contribution points up for grabs on Yunyue Sect¡¯s hit reward, along with treasures and High-Grade Body Nourishing Pills¡­¡± S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Haofei laughed heartily. Chen Yu¡¯s eyes suddenly brightened: ¡°Trap and kill this thief!¡± Whoosh Whoosh Whoosh! Chen Yu, Fang Haofei, Senior Brother Pei, Tong Yuling, and another two in the Organ Refining Stage¡ªa total of six elites from the Yunyue Sect¡ªleaped over the courtyard walls. They besieged the Infinite Thief! Furthermore. Kun Ling and Xie Jing, who were at a disadvantage, took the opportunity to launch a counteroffensive, trying to pin down the Infinite Thief. Faced with such a lineup, the masked man¡¯s complexion changed dramatically. ¡°Want to kill me? A bunch of jumping clowns!¡± The Infinite Thief sneered, and a dark pearl appeared in his hand, which he threw fiercely to the ground. Boom! With an explosion, a thick cloud of black poisonous fog instantly enveloped everything within thirty feet. ¡°Be careful!¡± The sudden onslaught of the black poisonous fog obscured the vision of those approaching. Cough, cough! Several people began coughing uncomfortably and felt a stinging pain in their eyes after being enveloped in the fog. However. Among them, there were those with rich experience or quick reactions. Break! Chen Yu struck out with his palm, sending a python-shaped fist force filled with venom, shattering the dense poisonous fog within a few feet. Senior Brother Pei swung his spear, tearing apart the nearby poisonous fog. Both figures flickered rapidly, intercepting the masked man as he tried to escape from within the black fog. ¡°Stay!¡± With his heart charged, Chen Yu deployed the pinnacle-level ¡°Cloud Stepping¡± technique, exhibiting speed beyond the limits of martial arts. He gave his heavy sword a shake. Buzz! A faint silvery sword gang wind swirl formed, creating a wide-ranging sword technique that blocked the masked man¡¯s escape routes. Senior Brother Pei was not to be outdone. His spear sliced through the air, creating a vicious and sharp light purple spear shadow. The wild, raging Qi Force swept over and enveloped the Infinite Thief. Faced with the joint attack of the two, which also had a wide reach, the Infinite Thief¡¯s color changed. He was confident he could withstand their attacks and make a full escape. However, any slight delay would result in being surrounded by Kun Ling, Fang Haofei, Tong Yuling, and other more powerful Organ Refining experts ¨C the consequences were unthinkable. Yaa yaa! Suddenly, a dark strange crow appeared in the night sky, emanating a sound that made one¡¯s mind sink and blood boil with agitation. At that moment, even Senior Brother Pei¡¯s attack hesitated slightly. Clang! The Infinite Thief gave his soft sword a slight flick, diverting Senior Brother Pei¡¯s spear. Not only that. A strange, fine shadow of sword Qi left a half-inch deep gash on Senior Brother Pei¡¯s arm, forcing his body to stagger back several steps. The masked man revealed a slight look of pleasure but his expression suddenly changed again. Whoosh! The range of the sword move coming from Chen Yu¡¯s Xuan Heavy Sword, that faint silvery wind fan, had not lost any power. In fact, it was increasing. It seemed that Chen Yu was not too affected by the strange crow¡¯s sound. ¡°How can this kid be¡­¡± The masked man¡¯s gaze swept over Chen Yu, revealing a hint of surprise. Chen Yu himself was also slightly taken aback. Just now, it wasn¡¯t just the protection of ¡°Ice Heart Tears¡± for his mind. It seemed that after consuming the Moon Spirit Liquid, his consciousness had been purified, enhancing his resistance to external mental disturbances. Whoosh! The Infinite Thief¡¯s momentum was reluctantly slowed, and his soft sword spun in an incredible way, returning with a large ring blade Qi shadow. A cold and overbearing inner Qi burst open. Boom! Clang! The swath of faint silvery wind fan danced by Chen Yu immediately splintered apart, and his figure faltered. At the same time, a force of cold and overpowering internal energy nearly penetrated inside him. If not for the small success of ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡±, which hardened his bones, he might have suffered internal injuries. ¡°Such great strength!¡± The Infinite Thief, shaken by a powerful force, glared at Chen Yu with resentment as he rapidly retreated. Just that pause. Kun Ling, Xie Jing, Fang Haofei, Tong Yuling, and others caught up, launching various ranged attacks that covered him. Pfft! Puff! In the area where the Infinite Thief¡¯s figure flickered, the sound of blasting Qi force was incessant. ¡°Damn it¡­¡± The masked man was in a sorry state, his clothes torn, revealing a set of soft armor glowing with green light patterns, covering and protecting his limbs. Ding ding hiss! Puff pong! Immediately, some cracks appeared on the full-body treasured soft armor, which took a lot of damage on his behalf. If it had been an average warrior at the Peak of the Organ Refining Stage, such a ferocious attack would have either killed them or crippled them. ¡°This guy, with his strange and powerful swordsmanship and ghost-like movement technique, also has a set of defensive treasures¡­¡± Chen Yu, participating in the group attack, couldn¡¯t help but be shocked. Attack, defense, speed¡­ The Infinite Thief was top-notch in all aspects, with no weaknesses! This thief, he had almost reached the pinnacle below the Qi Transformation Realm. No wonder he killed the Black Robed Steward and disdained cooperation; he clearly had full confidence in his escape. Besides that. The Infinite Thief still had various means like the ¡°Heavenly Maiden Drunken Fragrance Powder¡± and the ¡°Strange Crow Spiritual Pet¡±. Fortunately. That Heavenly Maiden Drunken Fragrance Powder had been largely deciphered by Xie Jing, the pharmacist, otherwise, it would have been enough to trouble everyone. Ya ya! That strange crow in the night sky made weird sounds that disturbed the spirits, blocking the pursuit of the group. ¡°This crow is really annoying.¡± Chen Yu gave a cold huff. Whoosh! His figure swiftly darted forward, the heavy sword in his hand swinging out a crescent-shaped dark silver Sword Gang, with a dull Qi wind howling forth, slashing at the strange crow. Among those from the Yunyue Sect, Chen Yu had the strongest resistance to the strange noise of the crow. Crack! Crack! The strange crow, quick to react with a flapping of wings, dodged, only to be grazed by several heavy sword winds and, after a few wobbles in mid-air, suffered only minor flesh wounds. The crow¡¯s regular combat strength was comparable to the average warrior in the Organ Refining Stage. However. Just as the strange crow dodged the attack, its figure swaying. Whoosh! A blur of a black line, hardly discernible to the naked eye, ¡°pfft,¡± struck the crow¡¯s abdomen. Ya gua~ The crow let out a miserable cry as a small wound was torn open in its belly, and its body suddenly stiffened under the peculiar poison of the Iron Moon Corpse Worm, then ¡°thump,¡± it hit the ground. ¡°Xiaohei¡­¡± The masked man cried out in surprise. Afterward. He witnessed a gruesome scene¡ªa tall and upright youth rushed forward swiftly, his foot kicking the downed crow. Copper Foot! Chen Yu, as if kicking a ball, directly exploded the downed crow with a single kick, blood spraying everywhere. ¡°No! Xiaohei!¡± The masked man let out an enraged roar, but this moment of hesitation brought more attacks upon him. Pong pong! Boom hiss! The attacks from Kun Ling, Senior Brother Pei, and others were certainly not trivial, and even with the full-body treasured soft armor, they managed to make the masked man vomit blood, throwing him into disarray. Wa! After spitting blood, the masked man revealed a trace of ferocity, forcefully suppressing his rage. At this moment. He was grievously injured, suffering a beating from many formidable enemies. The Heavenly Maiden Drunken Fragrance Powder had been mostly deciphered, and even his treasured Strange Crow Spiritual Pet that had always accompanied him had been slain by Chen Yu. There was no point in fighting; the slightest mistake could cost him his life right there. Whoosh! All of a sudden, the masked man¡¯s movement technique, amidst ghostly shifts, took on an additional eerie and unpredictable intention. His speed, imperceptibly, increased by a fraction. Hmm? Chen Yu and Kun Ling both felt a sense of familiarity, as if they had seen this kind of movement technique somewhere before. Right after that. Clang! In the hands of the masked man, he suddenly switched to another strange ironwood treasured sword, its whole body presenting dark gray patterns. Hum! Whoosh hiss! That ironwood treasured sword in his hand transformed into a vast expanse of shadowy sword glow reminiscent of exploding ironwood, further splitting into numerous indefinite iron-gray fine sword shadow Qi forces. Whoosh! Pupu hiss! An area of about two or three Zhang in a fan shape was all covered by that fearsome shadowy sword glow, with fine iron-gray sword shadow Qi forces shrieking in all directions. Such a massive and eerie offensive instantly wounded and pushed back Tong Yuling, Xie Jing, and Fang Haofei, three or four members of the Organ Refining Stage. Ding ding hiss! Chen Yu, hardened by the Copper Statue Technique, felt a piercing pain as the chilly sharp breath penetrated a few inches into his body, causing him to falter. ¡°Ghost Pear Sword, ¡®Six Evil Sword Manual¡¯¡ªyou¡¯re Ghost Sword Lv Santong!¡± Kun Ling staggered back a step or two, unable to restrain himself from speaking out. Ghost Sword Lv Santong? Chen Yu, Tong Yuling, and others wore expressions of shock and uncertainty. ¡°This movement technique, along with the inner breath style, does indeed resemble Lv Santong.¡± Chen Yu came to realize. At Hidden Lake Island, he had a brief encounter with Ghost Sword Lv Santong, even clashing with him. At that time, Lv Santong¡¯s casual attacks, using just a fraction of his strength, had almost injured Chen Yu. Wa! After unleashing the Surprising Swallow Sword move, the masked man was also forced to spit out a mouthful of blood from the backlash of the group¡¯s attacks. Swish! He took a deep look at Chen Yu and the others, then with a ghostly drifting movement technique, widened the distance from the group and quickly sprinted out of the courtyard. ¡°There¡¯s no mistake! It¡¯s Lv Santong. The movement technique and swordsmanship all come from the ¡®Six Evil Sword Manual¡¯. In the younger generation of the Iron Sword Sect, only he has cultivated this sword manual to such a degree. Moreover, that Ghost Pear Wood Sword is his personal treasured weapon.¡± Kun Ling ground his teeth in anger. ¡°Then what are we waiting for, let¡¯s chase together! Capture this man and bring him to justice.¡± Chen Yu urged. ¡°This I¡¯m afraid¡­¡± Kun Ling, however, shook his head, his face showing a hint of helplessness. Senior Brother Pei and Fang Haofei also stopped in their tracks, showing contemplative expressions. Hmm? Chen Yu sensed something strange and unusual. After uncovering another identity of the Infinite Thief, they all seemed hesitant. Chapter 114 - 0114: Refining Plan (Four Updates) Chapter 114: Chapter 0114: Refining Plan (Four Updates) After the Infinite Thief¡¯s other identity was revealed, both Kun Ling and Senior Brother Pei hesitated. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, let¡¯s not discuss whether we can pursue and capture this thief. If the Infinite Thief is confirmed to be Lv Santong, then the matter becomes complicated and difficult to handle. There truly isn¡¯t anyone in Chu Country who dares to touch him!¡± Fang Haofei spoke up. No one in Chu Country dares to touch him? Chen Yu was genuinely shocked. ¡°What is so special about this Lv Santong?¡± Even Yi Yunfei, as the biological son of the Water Moon Sect Master, didn¡¯t have such a daunting influence. ... ¡°This has to do with Lv Santong¡¯s grandfather. He is the Supreme Elder of the Iron Sword Sect, named Lv Tiantong, colloquially known as ¡®Lv Tiezu.''¡± Senior Brother Pei said gravely. ¡°Supreme Elder¡­ Lv Tiezu?¡± Chen Yu was shaken. Having spent a few years in the sect, he had heard some rumors. ¡°Lv Tiezu is a title of respect people gave him. This Lv Tiantong in his own right is a ¡®Guiyuan Realm¡¯ powerhouse, sitting as the Supreme Elder of the Iron Sword Sect!¡± ¡°Before the Bone Demon Palace emerged, Lv Tiantong was the foremost individual among the three sects of Chu Country. Moreover, he is still a trump card against the Bone Demon Palace for the three sects today. Without him, the three sects would have long since been defeated.¡± The group spoke one after another, filled with reverence. Guiyuan Realm¡­ Supreme Elder¡­ Lv Tiezu¡­ number one person of Chu Country¡¯s three sects. This series of titles, all bestowed upon one person, clearly depicted the terrifying and transcendent status of Lv Tiantong. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is.¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath, no wonder everyone hesitated and even gave up pursuing once Lv Santong¡¯s identity was confirmed. It couldn¡¯t be helped. Lv Santong¡¯s background was too terrifying. Compared to him, individuals like Yi Yunfei were insignificant. ¡°Previously, this Lv Santong molested a female disciple and was caught red-handed by a Qi Transformation Realm elder from the Water Moon Sect. However, that Qi Transformation Realm elder could only give him a small reprimand.¡± Kun Ling gave a bitter smile. Even a Qi Transformation Realm elder could only afford a slight punishment. ¡°This matter is significant. We can only report it to the sect¡¯s upper echelons. For now, this mission is put on hold.¡± Kun Ling and Xie Jing exchanged a glance, their faces showing helplessness. Chen Yu and the others didn¡¯t suffer any losses, and even eliminated the Black Robed Steward and others, earning a merit for themselves. But their mission was aborted. ¡°By the way, inside the room.¡± Xie Jing suddenly thought of something, taking everyone into Lady Yan¡¯s room. Soon. The group rescued Mu Xueqing and Lady Yan, mother and daughter, from the chamber. Upon learning that Yan Family Castle was stabilized and the enemies from the Bone Demon Palace were annihilated, Lady Yan and her daughter were overjoyed. ¡°Just letting Lv Santong go after committing such atrocious acts?¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s face was frosty, her teeth clenched in anger. She was almost violated by Lv Santong. And that Lady Yan, having been humiliated and toyed with by this villain, who would seek justice for her? ¡°This exposure can only go through the upper echelons of the sect, our sect¡¯s Supreme Elder, to exert some pressure on the Iron Sword Sect.¡± Senior Brother Pei sighed softly. One could foresee that even with conclusive evidence, if Lv Tiezu decided to protect him, Yunyue Sect would be helpless against Lv Santong. That day. Kun Ling and Xie Jing left Yan Family Castle, starting their journey home. Before leaving. The pair briefed everyone about the situation at the frontlines. ¡°In a recent joint battle, the three sects suffered a great defeat! Two Qi Transformation Innates fell. One of them was a Qi Transformation Realm elder from Yunyue Sect.¡± This news greatly shook Chen Yu and the others. An elder had fallen! It showed that the battle between the three sects and the Bone Demon Palace had entered a decisive stage. ¡°The fate of Chu Country¡¯s sects will be determined in the coming six months,¡± Fang Haofei said solemnly. Once the real decisive battle erupts, Chen Yu, Fang Haofei, Tong Yuling, Mu Xueqing, and other young disciples will all have to enter the battlefield. After all, it would be a crucial fight for the survival of their sects. Late at night. Chen Yu, Fang Haofei, Mu Xueqing, with Senior Brother Pei and Tong Yuling, divided up the spoils of war. This time. Although they hadn¡¯t captured the Infinite Thief, the spoils from killing the Black Robed Steward and other members of the Bone Demon Palace were quite substantial. ¡°Killed six of the Bone Demon Palace Organ Refining Stage, captured five artifacts, including the Black Robed Steward¡¯s staff, which is a lower-grade fine artifact. Other various items, including half-precious artifacts and demonized jackals, totaled up to one hundred forty thousand Grade Essence Stones¡­¡± Senior Brother Pei briefly summarized. In terms of dividing the contribution, Senior Brother Pei believed that Chen Yu and the three should take the larger share. Especially Chen Yu, who was indispensable. Senior Brother Pei decided to give the Black Robed Steward¡¯s Red Patterned Staff to Chen Yu, plus an additional twenty thousand Grade Essence Stones. Estimating that just the staff alone was worth double that of an ordinary artifact! Besides. Senior Brother Pei¡¯s side, having lost a Organ Refining Stage sect member, needed to provide one artifact and twenty thousand Grade Essence Stones as compensation. Those who exerted the most effort had extra rewards; those who were sacrificed also had compensations. Everyone agreed on this distribution. In this way. Chen Yu grinned as he received the Red Patterned Staff, feeling the faint warmth emanating from it when his fingers touched it. A lower-grade fine artifact, plus twenty thousand Grade Essence Stones. Chen Yu was satisfied. These were merely the spoils of war. He also had the bribe from Yan Hong and the profits from collaborating with the Chu Fengyun Family. Moreover. This mission itself came with a certain reward. It can be said. This mission had filled Chen Yu¡¯s coffers to the brim. In the following days, Chen Yu and his two companions, along with Senior Brother Pei and others, reorganized the Wu and Lin families nearby and eradicated remnants and strongholds of the Bone Demon Palace. At Yan Family Castle, Chen Yu was fully in charge. In the end, The Young Castle Master, Yan Fei, succeeded as the head of the Castle, with Lady Yan and Yan Yuexi aiding him as advisors. After ten days of reorganization, the area around Yan Family Castle stabilized. At that time, the Yunyue Sect sent someone to urge Chen Yu and his two companions to return to the sect as soon as possible. Not daring to delay, Chen Yu and his companions set off the next day. Lady Yan and her family watched as the three Yunyue Sect envoys left, their eyes full of gratitude. ¡°Mother, sister, I too want to enter the sect world.¡± Young Castle Master Yan Fei declared, his eyes full of longing. ¡°Fei¡¯er, the sect world is in chaos and fraught with danger. You have a lower-grade spiritual body, and your qualifications are not weak. Be a good castle master, and one day you will be renowned.¡± Lady Yan said lovingly. ¡­ Three days later, Chen Yu and his companions returned to Yunyue Sect, handed over their mission at the Sect Affairs Hall, and received their mission rewards. As team leader, Chen Yu earned seven thousand contribution points and a payment of two thousand grade essence stones. In a side hall of the Sect Affairs Hall, Chen Yu and his companions were received by Master Lin. ¡°After this mission, you can rest for a maximum of ten days before being deployed to the front lines.¡± Master Lin said solemnly. Now, all three sects were at a moment of life or death. Every Yunyue Sect member, from elders to outer disciples, had to contribute to the survival of the sect. Chen Yu and his companions had anticipated this. ¡°I have now reached the Copper Bone Small Success stage. With the High Grade Body Nourishing Pill, I can advance to the Organ Refining Stage at any time, greatly increasing my ability to protect myself!¡± Chen Yu felt calm inside. He had long been aware of the looming disaster of the war in the Chu Country Sect world and had been diligently cultivating and accumulating strength. Master Lin smiled again and added, ¡°The three of you are new talents of the inner gate, with impressive backgrounds. Your tasks on the battlefield will likely be defensive or logistical. But if the situation becomes dire, you may also be sent to the front lines, to fight directly.¡± After returning to the sect, Chen Yu continued gathering materials for the ¡°Spiritual Ginseng Snake Gallbladder¡± formula and began purchasing some artifact refining rare ores. One day, Chen Yu went to find his master. Elder Mao was at his residence, having returned from the front lines not long ago, his face somewhat haggard. ¡°State your business quickly, as I have to assemble a group of new disciples soon, to support the front lines.¡± Elder Mao sighed. From his master¡¯s face, Chen Yu saw anxiety for the first time. ¡°Disciple has come for two matters¡­¡± Chen Yu began succinctly. The first matter concerned Lv Santong and the Infinite Thief, which he mentioned briefly. After all, Chen Yu had killed Lv Santong¡¯s cherished crow during the melee. ¡°It has always been speculated that Lv Santong is the Infinite Thief. I¡¯ll report this to the sect¡¯s Supreme Elder Uncle and suggest that Lv Tiezu properly discipline his grandson.¡± Elder Mao¡¯s words bore a hint of dissatisfaction. Upon hearing this, Chen Yu breathed a sigh of relief. While he couldn¡¯t touch Lv Santong, at least this would make him lie low for a while. ¡°The second matter. Before going to the battlefield, disciple wishes to refine his weapons, incorporating ores such as Moon Spirit Ore.¡± Chen Yu continued. This second matter was his main purpose. In terms of cultivation, Chen Yu could advance to the Organ Refining Stage at any time, which was not a concern. He now wanted to refine artifacts, preferably by visiting the Chu Family. ¡°The Chu Family? That¡¯s easy to arrange. Our sect is looking to have them send reinforcements to the front lines against the Bone Demon Palace.¡± Elder Mao¡¯s eyes flashed. ¡°Ask the Chu Family for reinforcements?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart chilled. The Chu Family was a clan power near Yunyue Sect, but not a direct vassal like Yan Family Castle. Now, Yunyue Sect asking the Chu Family for reinforcements reflected the urgency of the situation. ¡°For this matter, the Sect Master and the Chu Family Ancestor have spoken. You¡¯ll accompany the Chief Disciple, Zong Tianchen, on a visit to the Chu Family the day after tomorrow!¡± Elder Mao stated. ¡°Thank you, Master.¡± Chen Yu expressed his gratitude. Given the current situation, it wasn¡¯t easy for disciples to go out casually. ¡°By the way, refining weapons requires quite a few rare ores. If you tell me which weapon you want to refine and what spiritual ore materials you need, I can offer some guidance.¡± Elder Mao suddenly showed interest. Chen Yu guessed that Elder Mao might want to trade for some more Moon Spirit Ore from him. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But this was also an opportunity. Chen Yu wanted to hear Elder Mao¡¯s opinion and trade for some artifact refining materials from him. Thus, he took out the ¡°Xuan Heavy Sword¡± and the ¡°Dark Snake Sword¡± and demonstrated them in front of Elder Mao, unleashing only about sixty to seventy percent of their power. ¡°Using the ¡®Xuan Heavy Sword¡¯ you can leverage your strength and deploy most of its power; the sword¡¯s quality and materials are good, but it consumes a lot, so it¡¯s not suitable for upgrading. Moreover, as a heavy sword, the materials needed for its refining are several times that of ordinary weapons.¡± Elder Mao mused. ¡°The ¡®Dark Snake Sword,¡¯ on the other hand, is much shorter and can be refined into a mid-level artifact at a much lower cost. Mid-level artifacts are generally suited for the Qi Transformation Realm, and the Organ Refining Stage couldn¡¯t sustain it for long. But if you upgrade this short sword to a mid-level artifact, it only needs to be used at critical moments, coupled with the close-range advantage of body cultivation, its momentary explosion is likely unbeatable under the Qi Transformation Realm!¡± Elder Mao smiled, seemingly imagining such a scenario. Chapter 115 - 0115: Eternal Strong Poison Chapter 115: Chapter 0115: Eternal Strong Poison Elder Mao¡¯s suggestion made a lot of sense to Chen Yu. A medium-quality artifact generally requires one to be in the Qi Transformation Realm to utilize it fully; an individual at the Organ Refining Stage could not sustain it even for a moment. The Xuan Heavy Sword was Chen Yu¡¯s primary weapon, suitable for head-on confrontations. If he upgraded it to a medium-quality artifact, not only would the cost be greater, but the consumption would greatly increase, making it unsustainable in prolonged battles. On the other hand, refining the Dark Snake Sword into a medium-quality artifact, combined with the close combat advantages of body cultivation, could produce an immense burst of power in an instant! Moreover, this poisonous sword was ideally suited for unexpected attacks and assassinations. ... Next, Chen Yu used five kilograms of Moon Spirit Ore to trade with Elder Mao for four kilograms of meteoric iron and three kilograms of brass crystal. ¡°Meteoric iron goes without saying, it can enhance the quality and power of a weapon, and this brass crystal, not only increases the hardness of the weapon but also enhances its sharpness to some extent.¡± Elder Mao explained. Meteoric iron and brass crystal, both were rare ore for artifact refining, and when added to the Moon Spirit Ore Chen Yu already possessed, they were like a tiger given wings. Of course, these were just the main materials, there were other auxiliary materials for artifact refining. After the transaction, Chen Yu returned to his external residence and organized the assets he currently held. This secular mission had brought him many gains. By slaying the hook-nosed minor leader, he obtained an artifact, twenty to thirty genuine primordial stones, and other various small items. From the marriage agreement with the Chu Family, he gained a hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng and two Fierce Snake King Gallbladders. However, the Earth Spirit Ginseng had already been used. In Yan Family Castle, Yan Hong presented a hundred genuine primordial stones and a piece of armor from a half-precious artifact. Ultimately, by annihilating the group of stewards from the Bone Demon Palace, he obtained an artifact-grade staff and two hundred genuine primordial stones. The mission rewards also included two thousand inferior-grade primordial stones. Just in terms of primordial stones, there were over thirty thousand, adding to which, Chen Yu still had thirty-six thousand inferior-grade primordial stones on hand. However, the real bulk of wealth came from those two artifacts, especially the artifact-grade staff. In his room, Chen Yu took out a High Grade Body Nourishing Pill and after a moment of reflection, decided to give it up. Now, he only needed to take a High Grade Qi Storage Pill, which would immediately upgrade him to the Organ Refining Stage without destabilizing his foundation. ¡°Since I¡¯ll soon be on the front line, keeping my cultivation level low will ensure the tasks assigned to me are less difficult.¡± S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flickered. When it¡¯s time to keep a low profile, one certainly shouldn¡¯t show off. On the front line, even elders in the Qi Transformation Realm were falling; not to mention someone in the Organ Refining Stage. Two days later, in front of the Central Hall, Chen Yu stood next to a man dressed in a pine green robe. ¡°Greetings, Senior Brother Zong.¡± Chen Yu was very polite. This man in the pine green robe had sharp eyes and an aura that bore an invisible pressure. It was indeed the Chief Disciple, Zong Tianchen. Meeting Zong Tianchen this time, Chen Yu felt an immense pressure, and even a hint of mental oppression. ¡°Senior Brother Zong, it seems you have ascended to¡­¡± Chen Yu showed a hint of shock. Since integrating the mysterious heart, his senses had heightened, especially discerning various energies, for which he had a strong intuition. ¡°Junior Brother, you are keen-eyed. Ten days ago, I did indeed ascend to the Qi Transformation Realm, and I haven¡¯t yet fully concealed my aura,¡± Zong Tianchen said with a light smile. The Qi Transformation Realm, Chief Disciple! Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but admire Zong Tianchen¡¯s incredible talent, truly worthy of being the top direct disciple! What¡¯s rare, despite being the Chief Disciple and a practitioner in the Qi Transformation Realm, Zong Tianchen carried no arrogance in his usual treatment of disciples. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, I¡¯ve heard that the Chu Family owes you a favor; perhaps Master Gu could help refine a weapon. Who knows, maybe I could benefit from your good fortune this time.¡± Zong Tianchen suddenly smiled. Originally, after advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm, Zong Tianchen wanted to refine his own lower-grade artifact. And, as the Chief Disciple and representing the sect in his capacity at the Qi Transformation Realm, he would bring reinforcements from the Chu Family. ¡­ That very day, Zong Tianchen and Chen Yu rode a sect-specific bird, cutting through the sky heading straight to the Chu Family. In less than a day, they descended into a town where the Chu Family was located, riding a black feathered large bird. In front of a picturesque garden architecture, the Chu Family Head, accompanied by several high-ranking members, welcomed Chen Yu into the complex. Along the way, there were pavilions, bridges over flowing water, and delightful scenery. Chen Yu did not encounter Chu Fengyun. At the Chu Family, Chu Fengyun¡¯s role was, at best, mid-level, rooted in the secular world. ¡°Our ancestor has been waiting for quite some time,¡± the Chu Family Head said with a smile, showing considerable respect for Zong Tianchen, the Chief Disciple. Shortly after, in an ancient attic, Zong Tianchen and Chen Yu met an old man with white hair and a youthful face. It was indeed the Chu Family Ancestor. This was not just any small family¡¯s Organ Refining Stage resident; this was a genuine Qi Transformation Realm practitioner. ¡°Greetings, Mr. Chu, Tianchen represents our Master to greet you¡­¡± Zong Tianchen was neither humble nor haughty. ¡°Qi Transformation Realm? The younger generation is to be feared indeed!¡± The Chu Family Ancestor sensed Zong Tianchen¡¯s aura, a flash of sharpness appearing in his eyes. ¡°I remember, Tianchen, you are still just over twenty years old, aren¡¯t you? Advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm at such an age gives you a good chance to reach the Guiyuan Realm in the future.¡± The Chu Family Ancestor said with a sigh, his face showing a hint of envy. The path of cultivation is a race against time. By the time he himself advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm, he was already in his fifties or sixties. At such an age, even if one luckily succeeded in advancing, one¡¯s potential would have been nearly exhausted. ¡°Tianchen is twenty-one this year, after all, he missed the target of advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm before turning twenty. I heard Master say that advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm before the age of twenty is a threshold; if successful, there would be a greater hope of advancing to the Guiyuan Realm in the future.¡± Zong Tianchen replied. From his tone, it was clear that not advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm before the age of twenty was a great regret. ¡°Indeed. Of the existing Guiyuan Realm experts in Chu Country, most had advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm before the age of twenty. But there are no absolutes. Nephew Zong¡¯s gap with them during their youth was not significant. In the future, reaching the pinnacle of Chu Country¡¯s martial arts realm would not be difficult.¡± Chu Family Ancestor said with a smile. Then, his gaze fell upon Chen Yu. After the introduction, Chu Family Ancestor showed a peculiar expression: ¡°You are the one, Chen Yu, engaged to Wanyu?¡± ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s me,¡± replied the junior. Chen Yu¡¯s face bore a slight embarrassment. He noticed that Chu Family Ancestor was evaluating him with several glances, and it was hard to tell whether the expression contained admiration or aversion. Next. Zong Tianchen and Chu Family Ancestor discussed the details of sending reinforcements to jointly resist the Bone Demon Palace. On this matter, Yunyue Sect and the Chu Family had already reached an agreement. ¡°Six at the Organ Refining Stage, thirty-two at the Meridian Passage Stage. This is already a significant force from our Chu Family; any more would leave our own forces too depleted.¡± Chu Family Ancestor sighed. Essentially. This was Yunyue Sect forcing the Chu Family to provide reinforcements. The Three Sects took the lead in battle; how could they allow the Chu Family to stay safe behind? At the same time, this was also a form of implicit alliance declaration. Once the Chu Family sent reinforcements, they were seen as siding with the Three Sects Camp, clearly distancing themselves from the Bone Demon Palace. After discussing official matters. Zong Tianchen and Chen Yu requested Chu Ancestor about refining their weapons. Chu Ancestor did not dare to neglect them; although he couldn¡¯t guarantee one hundred percent assistance from the Artifact Refining Master, he allowed them to meet. After all. The Chu Family had once promised Chen Yu a favor, and with Zong Tianchen being the Chief Disciple, who might very well become a pinnacle figure in Chu Country¡¯s martial arts realm, he should not be easily offended. An hour later. Behind the Chu Family¡¯s compound, on a separate mountain peak. Chen Yu and Zong Tianchen met an old man with a goat beard, who was not particularly remarkable in appearance. ¡°Master Gu.¡± Zong Tianchen and Chen Yu greeted him politely. ¡°Seeing as Old Man Chu has put in a word for you, I agree to meet you. Bring out your materials and weapons; let me take a look. If they are of too low a grade or too cheap, I may not agree.¡± The old man with the goat beard seemed somewhat reluctant. Immediately. Zong Tianchen took out an ancient sword covered in rust and several artifact refining materials, including about seven or eight catties of meteoric iron, along with other minerals of similar quality. ¡°Eh? This sword, it seems to have a long heritage?¡± Master Gu curiously took the sword, examining it closely. After scrutiny. Master Gu expressed slight regret: ¡°It¡¯s a pity the ancient forging methods on it are largely lost, but the base materials are good, refining it into a mid-grade precious artifact is not a problem.¡± ¡°Thank you, Master Gu,¡± said Zong Tianchen with joy on his face. ¡°However, I will charge you three hundred genuine yuan stones, and I¡¯ll need to keep two catties of meteoric iron and three catties of purple sand crystal¡­¡± Master Gu added. ¡°No problem.¡± Zong Tianchen felt a twinge of pain but could not refuse. His own sect had artifact refiners too, but they were somewhat inferior to this master. Subsequently. Chen Yu showcased his ¡°Dark Snake Sword,¡± taking out meteoric iron, brass crystal, Moon Spirit Ore, etc. ¡°Eh! Moon Spirit Ore!¡± The old man with the goat beard displayed a hint of delight. ¡°The materials you¡¯ve brought will allow this sword to be upgraded to a mid-grade precious artifact without much trouble. However, re-refining it will greatly reduce its toxicity.¡± Master Gu said. ¡°How could this be?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s complexion shifted slightly. One of the major characteristics of the ¡°Dark Snake Sword¡± was its toxicity. ¡°Of course, if you¡¯re willing to give up three catties of Moon Spirit Ore and three hundred genuine yuan stones. I have a prized Blood Poison Stone, incorporating it will permanently preserve the intense poison inside, increasing its potency, and its future refinements will not be affected.¡± The old man then revealed his true intentions with his next words. Chen Yu felt speechless inside; clearly, Master Gu just wanted to get some Moon Spirit Ore. ¡°I have a reputation you can ask around about, I won¡¯t deceive you. With this, I¡¯ll also give you an additional chance to refine a weapon.¡± The old man¡¯s eyes showed a hint of hope. ¡°Alright then.¡± Chen Yu agreed. Thus, he would use three catties of Moon Spirit Ore to refine, which was ample; after all, the Dark Snake Sword was small, and Moon Spirit Ore was only one of the main materials. In addition, he would provide three more catties of Moon Spirit Ore and three hundred genuine yuan stones as payment. Of course. Master Gu would take out a piece of Blood Poison Stone to add to the ¡°Dark Snake Sword,¡± solidifying and enhancing the weapon¡¯s intense toxicity. ¡°Master Gu, we have a favor to ask. Could you help us finish forging the weapons as quickly as possible? We need to head to the battlefield soon,¡± Zong Tianchen said. ¡°No problem. But you¡¯ll have to assist.¡± Master Gu¡¯s eyelids twitched. He could tell that Zong Tianchen was in the Qi Transformation Realm and helping as an assistant, using True Qi to support the refinements, which would greatly enhance the efficiency of refining weapons. And so. Chen Yu and Zong Tianchen, over the next few days, assisted Master Gu in refining their weapons. That night, inside Master Gu¡¯s house. While organizing the materials, Chen Yu stood in front of the smelting furnace and noticed an old, dim metal sphere. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze was drawn to the worn metal sphere. Thump-thump! Thump-thump! From deep within, the long-absent urgent beating of his heart rang out. Chapter 116 - 0116: Promotion to Refining the Viscera Chapter 116: Chapter 0116: Promotion to Refining the Viscera ¡°This metal sphere¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart raced, thinking to himself, wasn¡¯t this one of the three that had appeared at the Hidden Lake auction? Thump, thump! Thump, thump! The increased heartbeat brought with it a sense of anticipation and longing. Faintly, Chen Yu felt a subtle fluctuation in the Light Silver Crystal Space within his heart. ... ¡°Master Gu, do you also have one of these metal spheres?¡± Chen Yu suppressed the excitement in his heart. On the surface, he appeared very surprised and first clarified that he also had one, to dispel the other¡¯s wariness. In reality, Chen Yu had already set his sights on this sphere. ¡°This sphere,¡± Master Gu casually said, ¡°was bought by a junior brother of mine at the Hidden Lake auction for eighteen thousand, but he couldn¡¯t figure anything out from it. He sent it to me, hoping to melt it down and decipher its material composition.¡± ¡°And the result?¡± Chen Yu asked with a smile, taking out a similarly worn metal sphere. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Originally, At the Hidden Lake auction, there had been three of these metal spheres, taken by Yi Yunfei, Chen Yu, and a dark-faced elderly man. ¡°No result. The material of this metal sphere is very hard, forged by a very ancient method, and it likely contains elements of a special spatial crystal. To this day, I have been unable to melt it down.¡± Master Gu shook his head. ¡°I wonder if there¡¯s any difference between it and mine.¡± Chen Yu casually picked up the worn metal sphere next to the melting furnace. Master Gu glanced at it but didn¡¯t mind. Just as Chen Yu grabbed the sphere, a familiar scene occurred. Whoosh! A deep suction came from his heart; the weighty heartbeat caused the space in front of him to feel overlapped and shaky. Immediately the metal sphere in his hand trembled, and strands of mysterious and strange forces were sucked into the mysterious heart. The next moment Within the dark, fuzzy space of the Light Silver Crystal Space, threads of silver crystal light points lit up. Hum! These silver crystal light points quickly merged into the existing Light Silver Crystal Space. In an instant, Under Chen Yu¡¯s conscious focus, the Light Silver Crystal Space rapidly expanded and soon doubled in size. Originally, the Light Silver Crystal Space was only as big as a palm and three inches deep. Now, it was still palm-sized but had grown to six inches deep, like a mini box. ¡°If only it could turn into a rectangular shape.¡± Chen Yu focused his thoughts on the newly formed, glistening mini-space, feeling slightly regretful. If so, his crystal space could store the ¡°Dark Snake Sword¡± and bring out its unexpected effects more efficiently. Just as this thought crossed his mind, the still unsteady small space suddenly twisted. Hum! In the silver light, the small space suddenly stretched to more than a foot long, but its depth and width significantly reduced, turning into a small rectangular box. ¡°That¡¯s great.¡± Chen Yu felt a rush of ecstasy in his heart. This crystal space in the mysterious heart, unlike the external storage bag, was a concept on its own. It was an independent small space, disregarding weight, where objects could be retrieved with just a thought, and items could enter it through thought. Even, The Iron Moon Strange Insect could enter it. Ordinary storage bags couldn¡¯t hold living things, unless it was a specially customized pet bag, which was much more expensive than those of the same volume. ¡°You lad, do you know the origin of this sphere?¡± The voice of the goat-bearded man came through. ¡°Master jests, how could I know about something even you couldn¡¯t decipher.¡± Chen Yu secretly broke into a cold sweat. Just now, he almost gave himself away and was almost discovered by Master Gu. He put down the worn metal sphere and focused on assisting Master Gu. Two days later, A new ¡°Dark Snake Sword¡± was successfully melded. What came into view was a subdued dark gray short sword. Upon close inspection, one could see a layer of dark lustrous patterns on the surface of the blade, very exquisite. Chen Yu infused his True Qi and suddenly felt as if the sword was a bottomless pit, absorbing almost twice the True Qi he normally provided. Hum! A strange gray flow and blood-red gleaming patterns arose on the Dark Snake Sword. With one swipe, a residual shadow flickered lightly, almost without sound. Chen Yu felt that the killing power of this sword was now far superior to the Xuan Heavy Sword. Probably below the Qi Transformation Realm, not many could survive its strike. ¡°By integrating Moon Spirit Ore, this sword maintains its silent features at night, and in places with moonlight, it amplifies its power by thirty percent.¡± Master Gu said with a smile. He was very satisfied with this refined poison sword, especially considering the material used was excellent. Zong Tianchen, on the side, looked at the sword with a hint of astonishment. A Meridian Passage Stage disciple like Chen Yu could prematurely possess such an excellent mid-grade treasure weapon. ¡°With moonlight, the power amplifies by thirty percent. Doesn¡¯t this make the sword close to a top-tier fine weapon at night?¡± Chen Yu asked in amazement. ¡°Pretty much.¡± Master Gu nodded. The main characteristic of melding weapons with Moon Spirit Ore was reflected here. Three days later, Zong Tianchen¡¯s weapon was also enhanced, and he looked very satisfied. Of course Enhancing a weapon and refining one were two different concepts. Their weapons were originally lower grade treasure artifacts, further enhanced by a collection of precious spiritual ores and materials to mid-grade treasure artifacts. If one were to truly craft a mid-grade treasure artifact, it would take at least ten to fifteen days. After refining their weapons, the two took a troop from the Chu Family and, a few days later, arrived at the Yunyue Sect. No sooner had Chen Yu returned to the inner gate than he received a message from the Sect Affairs Hall. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, in six days, you will join the sixth troop reinforcement team to head to the front lines and help defend Lu Yun City.¡± An elder said with a smile. ¡°Thank you, elder.¡± Chen Yu breathed a slight sigh of relief. The impending grand showdown between the three sects and the Bone Demon Palace meant all disciples were inevitably going to be dispatched to the front lines. Although frontline duties were inherently risky, the level of danger varied. The city defense task assigned to Chen Yu was relatively safer, sparing him from fighting on the very front lines or being part of a sacrificial squad. After confirming his mission, the first thing Chen Yu did was to attempt advancing to the Organ Refining Stage. Now, his foundation was solid, his inner breath far purer than his peers, even comparable to those in the Organ Refining Stage. He was just short of a breath away from advancing to the Organ Refining Stage. Upon deciding, Chen Yu took out a High-Grade Body Nourishing Pill from his Light Silver Crystal Space. As the elixir dissolved in his stomach, a warm and surging heat flowed within his body, slowly merging into his inner breath and meridians. Chen Yu sat cross-legged, circulating the ¡°Cloud Evil Heart Method,¡± and began his attempt to break through to the Organ Refining Stage. At this time, the external network of meridians throughout Chen Yu¡¯s body had completely connected, creating an unceasing cycle, and his inner breath had refined to its utmost limit. This intensely pure inner breath began to assault the internal network of meridians. Previously, he had attempted this breakthrough multiple times but always fell short, primarily due to his aptitude. But now, under the medicinal power of the High-Grade Body Nourishing Pill, it seemed as if the internal network of meridians was being cleansed, and the barrier tore like paper. He exhaled sharply! The Cloud Evil True Qi within him, like a fierce wild horse, forcefully surged through the internal network of meridians, entering the twelve regular meridians. The internal network connects to the organs of the body, and during the cultivation process, it can greatly strengthen the organs and alter one¡¯s physique. Hence, this stage is known as the Organ Refining Stage! After reaching the Organ Refining Stage, the cultivator¡¯s physical strength increases, their inner breath becomes more profound, and their energy channels grow longer, making the use of general treasure artifacts much more effortless. Two days later, Chen Yu¡¯s inner breath circulated through parts of the internal network and finally condensed back into the Dan Field Qi Sea. Within the Dan Field, a blue-black cyclone slowly formed. Final Stage of Organ Refining! From then on, all his inner breath had a source; as long as his body remained vital, the Qi Sea could slowly regenerate the inner breath. This was also why, in the Organ Refining Stage, the inner breath is profound and the energy channels are elongating. With a powerful exhalation, Chen Yu¡¯s fists vibrated, and the air roared with Evil Qi, forming a colossal python-shaped Killing Aura Fist Shadow with fierce black and blue patterns, displaying astonishing might of Evil Qi. Likely, ordinary cultivators in the Organ Refining Stage facing such might of Evil Qi would find their spirits and vital energy somewhat diminished. ¡°With a casual punch, I can exert punch strength that condenses Evil Qi, and its shadow has become more solid.¡± Chen Yu showed a pleased expression. His breakthrough to the Organ Refining Stage had gone much smoother than expected. Throughout, Chen Yu had been methodical and steady. He noticed that his current purity of inner breath surpassed that of a typical mid-stage of Organ Refining. Moreover, after advancing, his cultivation level was very stable. In the following days, Chen Yu briefly consolidated his cultivation before starting to comprehend swordsmanship and master the Cloud Evil Fist Technique. For swordsmanship, naturally, it was the ¡°Xuan Heavy Swordsmanship,¡± which Chen Yu now summarized into ¡°Xuan Heavy Sword Technique.¡± ¡°Xuan Heavy Sword Technique:¡± It extracts the strengths of various sword techniques, condensing the contrasting essences of ¡®light¡¯ and ¡®heavy¡¯ sword styles, encompassing the operational methods and skills of swordsmanship and inner breath. From this point on, this sword technique could be considered a newly independent martial art. Chen Yu was confident that this integrated sword technique could match top-tier martial arts, essentially the most elite at this level. Additionally, in Cloud Evil Fist Technique, after advancing to the Organ Refining Stage, Chen Yu could maximize its power. He felt that his fist technique was nearing the peak realm. ¡°Once the Cloud Evil Fist reaches the peak and the true essence is comprehended, there¡¯s a certain chance to condense ¡®Cloud Evil True Qi.''¡± Chen Yu yearned. If he could condense even a trace of ¡°Cloud Evil True Qi,¡± not only would the power be overwhelmingly formidable, capable of injuring those in the Qi Transformation Realm, but it would also greatly increase the chances of advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm. However, condensing Cloud Evil True Qi in the Organ Refining Stage was truly difficult. It demanded aptitude, insight, and opportunity, among other aspects. Several days later, the time to join the frontline battle finally arrived. During these days, Chen Yu¡¯s mastery of Cloud Evil Fist Technique, unfortunately, had not reached the peak. ¡°Perhaps, going to the battlefield and experiencing the bloody and brutal scenes through killing could aid my breakthrough.¡± Chen Yu murmured. He had encountered his fair share of combat before, but he had never experienced the bloodthirsty slaughter of the battlefield. On this clear morning, Chen Yu arrived in front of Yuntian Hall, where more than two hundred people had already gathered. From Qi Transformation Realm elders to Meridian Passage Stage disciples, both familiar and unfamiliar faces could be seen. Among them, Chen Yu saw many familiar faces, including Tong Yuling, Duan Xiaolong, Mu Xueqing, Nangong Li, Huangfulin, and others. ¡°I will lead you to the frontline of battle. Our Yunyue Sect, Iron Sword Sect, and Water Moon Sect will engage in a life-and-death battle with the Bone Demon Palace,¡± a clear and melodious female voice rang out. The speaker was a gracefully beautiful woman in palace attire, with a qi-bang haircut, a lovely countenance, and a clean, solemn complexion like snow porcelain, exuding a dignified and holy presence that commanded respect. Chapter 117 - 0117: First Arrival on the Battlefield (Third Update, Requesting Monthly Pass) Chapter 117: Chapter 0117: First Arrival on the Battlefield (Third Update, Requesting Monthly Pass) Many sect members on the field were attracted to the ¡°Fairy Xia Yu,¡± a beautiful lady adorned in luxurious attire. ¡°Fairy Grandmaster Xia?¡± Chen Yu thought pensively and looked towards the dignified and beautiful lady, suddenly recalling the recent betrayal in the Yunyue Sect. At that time, Elder Qiu betrayed the sect, gravely injured Grandmaster Xia, and stole a batch of meteoric iron. Unexpectedly, Grandmaster Xia turned out to be the leader of these reinforcements, her exquisite and noble temperament a delight to behold. ... Mu Xueqing stood by Grandmaster Xia¡¯s side, joining her Master in the battle at the frontline. In front of Yuntian Hall, The troop made a brief arrangement before setting off directly to the frontline of the battlefield. ¡­ After several days and nights of travel, A giant city embedded in a huge mountain range came into view for the group. ¡°¡­Is this Lu Yun City?¡± The disciples looked up in admiration. The colossal city, grand and majestic, embedded halfway up the mountain, with its highest point reaching near the cloud-wrapped sky. The walls of the city, made of dark green rocks, provided a visual impact of heavy and vast solidity. Boom! Clang clang bang¡ª From the other side of Lu Yun City, a series of roaring and clashing sounds came relentlessly, the explosive energy of Inner Breath True Qi mingling with the collision of weapons. It was clear that on that side, the three sects were clashing with the Bone Demon Palace. Whoosh whoosh! Even from afar, the horde felt the intangible strong wind and the aura of slaughter. Inside Chen Yu, the Cloud Evil inner breath was stirring restlessly, seemingly sensing the massive Evil Qi on the battlefield. ¡°Yunyue Sect reinforcements.¡± Fairy Xia Yu held a flag, using it to signal a secret code to a similar flag atop the giant city. Swoosh swoosh swoosh! Soon, above the city, several cloud ladders and ropes were thrown down. You should know. Lu Yun City stood hundreds of feet above ground, and the mountain on which it perched was steep, a challenge even for someone at the Meridian Passage Stage to climb using light body martial arts. Most people chose the cloud ladders and ropes to quickly ascend to Lu Yun City. Zoom! Zip! Scrape! Some, at the Body Refining Stage with decent light body martial arts, chose areas with slightly gentler slopes to scale swiftly up the rock faces. Before long, The entire Yunyue Sect reinforcement group had entered Lu Yun City. On that same day, Chen Yu and some promising disciples were assigned tasks, mostly logistical or defensive support. That evening, Chen Yu and other disciples arrived at the walls at the frontline to participate in their first defense support. On the city walls, there were some crossbow platforms and stone-throwing carts, all large-scale city defense weapons far beyond what the secular world had. Among these, Chen Yu saw several strong men pulling back a crossbow platform together, launching several heavy crossbow arrows at once, ¡°whoosh whoosh whoosh¡± piercing through the night sky. These city defense weapons¡¯ power far exceeded the ordinary; even someone at the Body Refining Stage couldn¡¯t operate them. ¡°The Bone Demon Palace is attacking! All you newbies, it¡¯s your first battle; keep an eye on the weapons. If the Bone Demon Palace charges, help with the killing.¡± A middle-aged man with a purple face and heavy armor spoke sternly. No sooner had he spoken, Than screeching sounds of flying birds came from the night sky, hundreds of silhouettes weaving and diving among the darkness. At least those riding the flying birds were at the Organ Refining Stage. The flying Bird Knights of the Bone Demon Palace, some holding crossbows for range attacks, others wielding various sorts of treasures swinging for melee assaults, accompanied by various mid-air slashing and stabbing shadows. ¡°Ah, ah!¡± Time and again, someone on the city wall met a gruesome end. These Bird Knights, each at the Organ Refining Stage, were formidable, and ephemeral. They would quickly flee after striking. Swoosh swoosh swoosh! On the city walls, crossbow platforms fired volley after volley of heavy crossbow arrows, like a cold, piercing rain aiming for the birds in the sky. Some hulking men held spears, channeling their Inner Breath, throwing them through the air. The dense attacks barely held back the assault of the birds, downing only one or two Bird Knights. At the same time, ¡°Kill!¡± Below Lu Yun City, a wave of members from the Bone Demon Palace, about two to three thousand, surged towards the mountain wall, scaling it rapidly. Due to the prolonged warfare, the mountain¡¯s side had been piled up with rocks, wood, machinery, and bodies, creating a slope. These attackers, mostly at the Meridian Passage and Body Refining Stages, with a handful at the Organ Refining Stage, seemed defiantly fearless in the face of death, unhesitatingly scaling and killing their way up despite their losses. ¡°Nothing but cannon fodder!¡± Chen Yu felt a chill in his heart. Soon after, some wielding shields approached the ramparts. Kill! Chen Yu and other disciples immediately joined the fight. Cloud Evil Fist! Chen Yu threw a punch. Evil Qi roared furiously, and a python-shaped fist-shaped shadow surged forth with black and green patterns, sweeping across everything in its path. ¡°Ah, ah, ah¡­¡± Immediately, three or four figures, including one at the Organ Refining Stage, were swept over by the massive python-shaped fist shadow and screamed as they met their deaths. The power of this punch surprised several sect members defending nearby. So much so, Within moments, no one approached Chen Yu. But it wasn¡¯t long before the Bird Knights in the sky launched another lightning-fast attack, with arrows and various long-distance slashing sword shadows. Under the cover of these Bird Knights, the black tide of figures below mounted another fierce attack. ¡°Ah, ah!¡± Near Chen Yu, there were occasional screams of casualties. Clang! Suddenly, a piercing long spear shadow, accompanied by the shrill cries of a flying creature, swept directly over the heads of two or three people where Chen Yu stood. ¡°Get out of the way!¡± Chen Yu launched a punch through the air, the python-shaped fist shadow of Evil Qi pounced forward, directly wiping out that long spear shadow. ¡°Not bad in strength, eh?¡± In the night sky, a man in black robes from the Bone Demon Palace stood on a flying creature, surprised at the sight of Chen Yu. Chen Yu and the others were about to counterattack. The man in black robes controlled the flying creature and swiftly moved away after the strike. ¡°The aerial attack from the Bone Demon Palace consists entirely of elites, mainly focusing on harassment, while the ground assault is carried out by death squads,¡± Chen Yu sighed inwardly. The dual threat from the air and ground was indeed troublesome, especially the nimble elite aerial attacks, with fighters at the Organ Refining Stage swooping down from time to time, or shooting arrows from a distance. As time passed, the battle over Lu Yun City raged on fiercely. The attacking figures at the foot of the city wall, which started from two or three thousand, swelled to tens of thousands! Even the flying birds in the night sky increased in number to two or three hundred! Not just that. Occasionally, among the combatants, a few would emerge who were in the Postnatal Qi Transformation Realm, and even some in the Qi Transformation Innate Realm. ¡°Tianyuan Break!¡± A green-robed elder from the Bone Demon Palace stood atop a flying bird, sweeping out a palm that unleashed a torrential vortex of black True Qi, roaring like a mountain flood and sweeping across a distance of seven or eight Zhang. Boom! The tidal-wave-like True Qi vortex turned everyone in its path, whether at the Meridian Passage or Organ Refining Stage, into minced meat. With a single palm strike, he annihilated more than a dozen members on the city wall. Chen Yu¡¯s scalp tingled. The one who had launched the attack seemed to be an Innate Qi Transformation Strong Person. His attack, below the Qi Transformation Realm, meant certain death upon contact! Fortunately, as the defenders, they had a significant geographical advantage. The three sects here also had Qi Transformation Realm powerhouses who countered fiercely, shooting down several flying birds and annihilating large numbers of attackers on the ground. Atop the city wall, the sect members and disciples fought valiantly amidst bloodshed, with casualties occurring every moment. In the endless slaughter, many were exhausted, with huge consumption of Inner Breath True Qi, and had to retreat to rest for a while. Chen Yu made an estimate. Each round of defense lasted two hours before a half-hour rest. With Chen Yu¡¯s stamina, as long as he didn¡¯t squander it excessively, even fighting continuously for half a day wasn¡¯t a big deal. However, he still kept a low profile and rested when he needed to. When participating in the battle, he was far from sloppy, primarily focusing on honing his ¡°Cloud Evil Fist.¡± The ¡°Xuan Heavy Sword¡± he carried on his back had not yet been drawn. During a change of guards and rest, Chen Yu suddenly noticed an eerie tinge of blood on the bright moon in the sky. ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡± Chen Yu felt an inexplicable eeriness and chill as he stared at the blood-stained silver moon. ¡°Ever since the last great battle, where the sects suffered heavy casualties, such a phenomenon began to appear in the night sky¡¯s bright moon,¡± a middle-aged man at the Organ Refining Stage said nonchalantly. ¡°The Bone Demon Palace particularly likes to start battles at night.¡± ¡°Some suspect that the Bone Demon Palace seems to be performing some kind of blood sacrifice through the wars¡­¡± Some sect members discussed among themselves. After half an hour, Chen Yu rejoined the battle on the city walls. By this point, the corpses of the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s cannon fodder, predominantly composed of peripheral members or vassal forces, piled up like mountains near the ground. Whoosh whoosh~ In several areas of the city wall, dark green flames burned, leaving behind some charred, unrecognizable bodies. ¡°Bone Scale Flame!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart chilled; he had seen this kind of attack when he was in Beishan Spirit Garden. Swish! Swish! A black-robed figure atop a flying bird threw down several black canisters with a sinister smile, and Boom! one of them was hurled toward Chen Yu¡¯s area. Chen Yu was about to take action when, ¡°Insignificant tricks!¡± A surging gust of wind came from behind him, and he saw a faint purple domineering windwave ¡°whoosh¡± by, blowing the canister several Zhang away. The canister exploded in mid-air, releasing a burst of dark green fireworks, narrowly missing a Flying Bird Knight. Chen Yu glanced sideways. The one who had taken action was a purple-faced middle-aged man in armor, a Postnatal Qi Transformation Expert. This man belonged to the Iron Sword Sect and was one of the City Defense Captains in this area. However, from time to time, someone from the Bone Demon Palace at the Qi Transformation Realm would make a move, and the purple-faced man was quickly engaged elsewhere. Chen Yu still fought using ¡°Cloud Evil Fist.¡± He didn¡¯t fear the ground attacks, whether they were from Meridian Passage or Organ Refining Stage, and he annihilated them ruthlessly. Gradually, the Evil Qi in Chen Yu¡¯s fist technique grew denser. Even the Blood Evil Qi stored deep within his flesh and bones from the previous opportunity in the blood pool began to be stimulated bit by bit. Unconsciously, both his Cloud Evil inner breath and fist technique were progressively becoming more powerful by the minute. The only thing that troubled Chen Yu was the flying birds in the sky. His Body Technique talent gave him an unparalleled advantage in close combat, but he struggled a bit at long range. The flying bird knights would attack and flee, never engaging in prolonged combat and were very agile. ¡°Ah!¡± A brawny man holding a heavy javelin beside him fell dead, slain by a distant sword aura from a Flying Bird Knight. Clang! A heavy javelin landed at his feet. Chen Yu¡¯s face revealed a moment of contemplation; he picked up the heavy javelin from the ground. It was significantly heavier than a regular javelin, weighing a hundred or two hundred pounds, with a spearhead sharp as a point. This kind of javelin, close in quality to a Half-precious Artifact, was specially forged by the three sects to counter the harassment of the flying birds, but its actual effect was limited. Because the flying bird knights were all elite at the Organ Refining Stage and moved unpredictably in the air, they were difficult to kill and served mainly as a distraction. ¡°Go!¡± Chen Yu gripped the javelin, his Inner Breath surged through it, and he activated the enormous strength of the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± as he hurled it violently. Swoosh! The heavy javelin turned into a dark, cold shadow, carrying with it dull exclamations of surprise and aiming for a nearby Flying Bird Knight. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 118 - 0118 Slightly Famous Chapter 118: Chapter 0118 Slightly Famous Swoosh! The heavy javelin turned into a dark, cold shadow, accompanied by a muffled cry of alarm as it thrust towards a nearby Flying Bird Knight. ¡°Not good!¡± A sense of lethal coldness suddenly arose in that Flying Bird Knight as the heavy gust from the javelin left his blood frozen. The power and speed of this javelin were truly terrifying! At a distance of over a dozen yards, even a mid-stage Organ Refining cultivator among the Flying Bird Knights couldn¡¯t dodge in time. ... S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unexpectedly, Swoosh! The heavy javelin grazed past the rider¡¯s clothes, missing him by a hair¡¯s breadth. ¡°Huh?¡± Chen Yu was taken aback. Clearly, this was his first time using a javelin; while he had plenty of strength and speed, his aim was lacking. But then, a dramatic scene unfolded. ¡°Ah¡ª¡± A scream came from behind the narrowly escaped Flying Bird Knight. Splurch! The terrifyingly powerful javelin pierced through another, more distant Flying Bird Knight, along with his mount, in a splash of blood. The pitiful shriek and the grisly death of that Flying Bird Knight sent chills down the spines of the other riders near the Bone Demon Palace. ¡°Nice shot!¡± ¡°Good strength in that throw!¡± Even the purple-faced middle-aged man at the Qi Transformation Realm from the city defense couldn¡¯t help but praise. ¡°Haha, just luck.¡± Chen Yu was somewhat embarrassed; that javelin throw which killed the enemy was pure chance, like a blind cat stumbling upon a dead rat. ¡°This kid always manages to stand out wherever he goes.¡± From a corner of Lu Yun City, Yi Yunfei dressed in white, his eyes flashing with a cold glint. ¡°Someone, give him some more javelins.¡± The purple-faced middle-aged City Defense Captain ordered. Soon, Two Body Refining Stage logistics members carried over twenty javelins and placed them beside Chen Yu. ¡°Hmm.¡± Chen Yu nodded, his peripheral vision stealing glances at the throwing expressions and movements of several burly men nearby. These javelin throwers were all ¡°strongmen¡± from the Three Sects. ¡°Go!¡± Chen Yu exerted his strength and hurled another javelin. Swoosh! A dark, cold shadow screamed through the heavy gust, its remarkable power and speed piercing through the night sky. Such momentum made the nearby throwers feel ashamed. However, The next two or three javelins from Chen Yu missed their mark, but they still managed to frighten one or two Flying Bird Knights. Chen Yu was not discouraged, and the other throwers didn¡¯t mock him. This was because the hit rate for javelin throws was inherently lower than that of ordinary bows and crossbows. That was one reason. Secondly, the night environment reduced visibility, and the targets were fast-moving Flying Birds. Speaking hypothetically, Even if one could hit accurately, the targets were Organ Refining experts who might block your attack with a treasured instrument. Therefore, The main task of these javelin throwers was to restrain and suppress aerial targets. Killing the enemy usually relied on luck. Swoosh swoosh! Chen Yu occasionally hurled a javelin or two, maintaining strength and speed while gradually improving accuracy. A normal person obviously wouldn¡¯t progress this fast. But Chen Yu¡¯s body technique talent in his area of expertise was nothing short of monstrous. Finally, on his sixth javelin throw, Swoosh! An arc-shaped javelin shadow cut through the night sky and viciously struck a Flying Bird Knight. ¡°Aagh!¡± The knight was pierced through the shoulder, and the horrific power of the javelin even penetrated the wings of the bird beneath him. Thud! Falling from over a hundred yards in the sky, both the member of the Bone Demon Palace and the bird smashed into a meat patty. Hiss! Both friend and foe drew a sharp breath. Especially a few nearby javelin throwers, who looked at Chen Yu with eyes full of inhuman awe. Other throwers might have decent hit rates, but none possessed such terrifying lethal power. In one night, Chen Yu had killed two Flying Bird Knights with the javelin, an exceptionally dazzling deed for a newcomer to the battlefield. In the days that followed, Chen Yu began a life of slaughter at the forefront of the battlefield in Lu Yun City. 1. Survive! 2. Hone the Cloud Evil Fist. 3. Practice throwing the javelin as a ranged technique. Day after day of tedium. ¡­ In the blink of an eye, Half a month had passed. This night, Chen Yu stood on the city wall, a heavy sword on his back and several javelins at his side, his eyebrows exuding a sharp and stern killing intent. Cloud Evil Fist! Chen Yu threw a punch, a domineering Killing Aura Fist Shadow taking form of a large python, its sinister green and black patterns surging, over a yard long, echoing out over two yards through the air. ¡°Aaah¡­¡± That punch killed five or six death soldiers of the Bone Demon Palace on the ground. Compared to his initial time on the battlefield, Chen Yu¡¯s fist technique became more overbearing and unyielding, marked by an even denser Evil Qi. Chen Yu felt that the life-and-death killing of the past half month had propelled his Cloud Evil Fist Technique to greater heights than several months of arduous cultivation could have. Through such slaughter, the essence of the Cloud Evil Fist Technique gradually touched the pinnacle of its realm. The latent potential within his body, the Evil Qi hidden within his flesh and bones, was increasingly stimulated, enhancing his inner breath. Suddenly, Chen Yu spotted several shadows of flying creatures rapidly circling overhead. ¡°Go!¡± With a piercing gaze, Chen Yu drew a javelin from behind him, leaned back slightly, and with his arms extended like a bow, hurled it with all his might. ¡°Get out of the way!¡± ¡°Be careful! It¡¯s ¡®Javelin Demon Hunter¡¯ Chen Yu!¡± Some Flying Bird Knights couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, warning some of their newer comrades. Swish! The javelin¡¯s screeching arc cut through the night sky like a cold and swift thunder. ¡°Ah!¡± A scream echoed from the night sky above. A young man and the flying creature beneath him plummeted from the sky, smashing into the ground as a mangled heap. Hmph! Chen Yu sneered, looking toward the now empty expanse of night sky. ¡°Is that the ¡®Javelin Demon Hunter¡¯? One of the ten most troublesome individuals under the Qi Transformation Realm among the Three Sects Camp?¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s him! Be extremely wary!¡± ¡°This man is the nemesis of us Flying Bird Knights. Once hit by his thrown javelin, it¡¯s almost a certain kill for the enemy.¡± The nearby Flying Bird Knights from the Bone Demon Palace wore an expression of dread. Over the past half month, Chen Yu¡¯s javelin-throwing skills had reached first-class levels, supported by his innate talent in body techniques. But the most terrifying aspect was his fearsome strength; his thrown javelins could not be stopped by most creatures in the Organ Refining Stage, nor by flying creatures. Unbeknownst to him, Chen Yu¡¯s reputation on the battlefield of the Bone Demon Palace had begun to rise, earning him the moniker ¡°Javelin Demon Hunter¡± and placing him among the top ten most troublesome figures. On the battlefield of the Bone Demon Palace, the high-tier encounters, such as those in the Qi Transformation Realm, remained in a relatively balanced state. The ¡°Ten Troublesome Individuals¡± were those under the Qi Transformation Realm of the Three Sects¡¯ side who most vexed the Bone Demon Palace. Among them, three new disciples from Yunyue Sect made the list¡ªChen Yu, Duan Xiaolong, and Chang Xuan. Chen Yu was troublesome because of his javelin. Duan Xiaolong, on the other hand, was known for his Thunder Blade¡¯s dominance over the wicked Cultivation Techniques of the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s camp, and his sword technique¡¯s evolving profoundness. Furthermore, Iron Sword Sect¡¯s Lv Santong, Fei Letian, Li Bingyue from Water Moon Sect, and others were also included in the list. Additionally, there were some older members. ¡°Chen Yu, with you guarding the battlements these past half a month, the pressure on our defenses has been greatly relieved.¡± The middle-aged man with a purple face and in the Qi Transformation Realm said with a smile. ¡°About those military exploits¡­¡± Chen Yu muttered. ¡°Rest assured. You¡¯ve killed over a dozen of the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s Flying Bird Knights, and for each kill, the military merit earned is in the tens of thousands.¡± The purple-faced man replied with a smile. The Three Sects, to encourage slaying the enemy, had established a system of military merit. With earned merits, one could exchange for various resources, be it precious artifacts, Cultivation Techniques, Spirit Ginseng, Elixirs, and more. There was even a dedicated team to roughly tally these merits. Like Chen Yu¡¯s killing of flying mounts, being a focal point, meant that his military merits would surely not go unnoticed. Ten miles across from Lu Yun City, a dense black-gray mist drifted, veiling some tents and buildings. Inside one of the spacious and luxurious rooms, ¡°Qi¡¯er! Are you certain that the thief who poisoned and incapacitated your arm was on that battlefield¡¯s watchtower?¡± A middle-aged man with purple hair and golden armor, his face as grim as water, asked. Beside him sat a one-armed purple-haired youth, his face painted with traces of bitterness and murderous intent. Had Chen Yu been there, he would have recognized him. This purple-haired youth was the secret disciple they had fought at Beishan Spirit Garden. The difference now was, that this Shangguan Qi had lost an arm, and the arrogance on his face had been replaced by even more sinister energy. ¡°He could turn to ash, and I would still recognize him! I saw him on the battlements a few days ago while overseeing the siege; he seemed quite esteemed, being called ¡®Javelin Demon Hunter¡¯¡­¡± Shangguan Qi spoke through clenched teeth, filled with hatred. Looking closely, Shangguan Qi bore a four- or five-point resemblance to the purple-haired golden-armored middle-aged man beside him. ¡°Hmph! ¡®Javelin Demon Hunter¡¯.¡± The golden-armored middle-aged man sneered, ¡°Were it not for our mutual restraint at the Qi Transformation Innate level, that ant would be extinguished with a flick of a finger.¡± ¡°Father, you must avenge me.¡± Shangguan Qi said, seething with rage. ¡°When I¡¯m on the battlefield, I¡¯m a well-known Qi Transformation Innate. The moment I appear, I will be targeted to death by the Three Sects, which makes it inconvenient to take action.¡± The golden-armored middle-aged man fell into contemplation. On the battlefield, the Qi Transformation Innate were among the high-end force, including the top tier Guiyuan Realm. There was a delicate balance maintained between the Three Sects and the Bone Demon Palace. ¡°However, I can dispatch those under the Postnatal Qi Transformation to deal with him. That fellow, called ¡®Javelin Demon Hunter,¡¯ poses quite a threat; it would be a justified move.¡± The golden-armored middle-aged man soon smirked. ¡°That¡¯s excellent!¡± Shangguan Qi¡¯s face lit up with fervent glee. If a Qi Transformation powerhouse acted, there was no reason for that boy to survive. ¡°Guardian Shangguan! The Palace Master has important matters to discuss.¡± At that moment, a man in a black robe knelt outside the room, speaking respectfully. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be right there.¡± The golden-armored middle-aged man, known as Guardian Shangguan, stepped out of the room. He looked up subconsciously and noticed the silver moon overhead, which was taking on an increasingly thick shade of blood, the area around it starting to ripple with eerie blood-colored waves. Meanwhile, inside a large tent in the Bone Demon Palace camp, an elder dressed in a dark gold robe, holding a scepter, stood shoulder to shoulder with an attractively malevolent young man in a blood-red robe. Both were gazing up at the blood-stained moon in the night sky. ¡°Are you sure the rumored event will transpire? For its sake, the Bone Demon Palace has been willing to stalemate the Three Sects for two to three months with bones piling up like mountains and blood flowing like rivers. Under normal circumstances, we would have broken into the Three Sects¡¯ rear lines and exterminated at least one of them by now.¡± The gaunt-faced old man stated indifferently. ¡°Master Fu, rest assured! Given the current blood moon phenomenon, I can guarantee that it will appear, and it¡¯s drawing ever closer. I have been researching this secret for a hundred years.¡± The handsome, confident, and sinisterly smiling young man in the blood-red robe assured. Chapter 119 - 0119: Taking Action with Qi (Seeking Monthly Pass Subscriptions) Chapter 119: Chapter 0119: Taking Action with Qi (Seeking Monthly Pass Subscriptions) Three days later, deep in the night. Chen Yu, with a heavy sword on his back and a spear in hand, occasionally unleashed roars of python-shaped fists shadows, a vague aura of evil qi cloud looming around him. A fearsome, ghost-god-intimidating air of evil qi flickered in his eyes. That invisible evil qi melded with his spiritual consciousness, nearly making the Meridian Passage Stage warriors tremble with fear with a mere glance, causing their inner qi to scatter. This was the sight of the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± reaching its peak domain. Chen Yu didn¡¯t rush to break through to higher levels. ... While felling enemies with his fists, he deliberately condensed and refined that intangible evil qi, minimizing its range. Sharpening his fist technique was unavoidable, but being too ostentatious was undesirable. Assisted by the ¡°Ice Heart Tears¡± and the baptism of the Moon Spirit Liquid on his spiritual consciousness, the increasingly concentrated evil qi did not affect Chen Yu¡¯s clarity of mind. Despite being engulfed in surging evil qi, his gaze held a depth as cold and clear as a wintry pool. Even. Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual consciousness, refined by the evil qi, had become much stronger than that of an average person. At the same time. Chen Yu occasionally glanced at some birds circling in the night sky. He had just reached behind him for his spear. ¡°Everyone, be careful!¡± ¡°It¡¯s ¡®Spear Hunter¡¯ Chen Yu!¡± Those Flying Bird Knights were very vigilant toward Chen Yu and were familiar with his image. Whoosh! Whoosh! These knights kept a distance of fifty yards from Chen Yu. At this distance in the night, the precision and power of a thrown spear dropped by more than half, posing little threat to the prepared Flying Bird Knights. ¡°Ah, it really isn¡¯t easy to earn military exploits¡­¡± Chen Yu reluctantly put away his spear. The Bone Demon Palace hadn¡¯t remained fools after all; after Chen Yu had killed more than twenty Flying Bird Knights, they marked him as a target to be closely guarded against. All newly joined Flying Bird Knights were tasked first and foremost with recognizing the ¡°Spear Hunter.¡± Whoosh! Suddenly, an unremarkable black eagle shot out from the flock, heading straight for Chen Yu¡¯s area. Hmm? Chen Yu felt surprised. While other birds scurried away from him, this Flying Bird Knight seemed to fly directly at him as if provoking a confrontation. He instinctively grabbed a spear. Whoosh whoosh hiss! As some nearby crossbow arrows and spears approached the bird, a Black Robed Elder on it swept out an invisible, faint black fog with one hand, deflecting them all. ¡°Not good!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heartbeat quickened, sensing an invisible crisis approaching. Ordinary Flying Bird Knights would dodge arrows and spears, or fly around the edges; none appeared as calm and composed as this figure. ¡°Young one, meet your end!¡± The Black Robed Elder let out a low shout, eyes flashing sharply, locking onto Chen Yu. Whoosh shick! The black eagle suddenly accelerated. Pale black True Qi surged around the elder, emitting the oppressive aura of the Qi Transformation Realm. In an instant. All nearby crossbow arrows and spears, and all kinds of remote air shadows, were torn to pieces. ¡°Qi Transformation Realm!¡± Atop the city walls, everyone cried out in shock and chaos. At the same moment. Go! Chen Yu hurled the spear in his hand with all his might, a blurry trembling arc of cold shadow, stabbing at the Black Robed Elder with astonishing force and speed. On the ground, dodging a spear wouldn¡¯t be difficult for someone at the Qi Transformation Realm. However, this was in the air, and the elder¡¯s mount, a flying bird, was nowhere near as nimble as on the ground. Boom ka! When the spear hit the pale black True Qi around the elder, a muffled blast rang out, and shockwaves billowed. As a result. Chen Yu¡¯s spear, after piercing an inch or two, shattered inch by inch. ¡°Eh?¡± The Black Robed Elder looked surprised, and his flying mount subtly shook. Despite not harming him at all, Chen Yu¡¯s spear had penetrated his True Qi layer, subtly hindering his momentum. It must be understood. Other spears and crossbow arrows merely shattered as they neared his True Qi layer. ¡°No breach!¡± Chen Yu was alarmed and, after slightly delaying the advance with his spear, swiftly retreated. ¡°Be careful, that¡¯s a Qi Transformation Realm from the Bone Demon Palace!¡± The nearby City Defense Captain, a purple-faced middle-aged man, turned into a blur of purple shadow, rushing over swiftly. Roll out! The purple-faced middle-aged man thrust out a palm, a surge of pale purple wind like an inverted waterfall, meeting the Black Robed Elder head-on. The Black Robed Elder laughed heartily, dancing his hand into a dark python- like qi shadow that spun like thunder toward the city walls. Boom! The city wall trembled slightly, and stone chips and strong winds spread over an area of seven to eight yards. Bang bang bang! Several nearby combatants from both sides were lifted from the city battlements by the powerful gust. Get out of the way! The clash between the two Qi Transformation Realm powerhouses forced the nearby people to scatter. Seeing the Black Robed Elder intercepted by the purple-faced middle-aged man, the members on the city wall breathed a sigh of relief. Many saw that the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s Qi Transformation Realm elder sought to harm Chen Yu. But for some reason. Chen Yu¡¯s heart was still racing, the intangible sense of crisis was not subsiding; rather, it intensified. Just then. Whoosh! From the suicide squad cannon fodder below the city wall, a black ghost-like slender figure suddenly emerged. So fast! That slender figure swept up a blurry afterimage, striking at Chen Yu within the city walls like lightning. Although Chen Yu had retreated two or three yards into the walls. That ghostly figure closed in on him in a leap, moving faster than the Infinite Thief he had seen, by more than a notch. Die! That slender figure extended a hand wreathed in dark red True Qi vortex, smacking the air across the distance. In that moment, the air nearby seemed to solidify, filled with a brutally hot and violent aura. ¡°Damn it!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heartbeat suddenly quickened as he mustered strength in his legs. Whoosh! His body leaned back, his heart powering up to burst forth with a speed far beyond normal limits, nearly grazing the ground as he flew backward. ¡°Ah ah ah¡­¡± Screams emanated from nearby. Two at the Organ Refining Stage and three or four at the Meridian Passage Stage were swept by the crimson vortex and instantly turned into segments of charred, shattered corpses. Hiss! Although Chen Yu retreated quickly, a split-off violent red airwave still struck a few feet in front of him. Cloud Evil Fist! Chen Yu roared as he retreated, throwing out a shadow of a python-sized fist wrapped in grotesque black and blue Qi patterns while his body slid backward across the ground. ¡°Bang!¡± That offshoot of red and black Qi was domineering, and even with just half the power of the main attack, it instantly shattered Chen Yu¡¯s fist shadow. The remaining hot air and forceful wind surged onto Chen Yu. Boom! At the critical moment, Chen Yu could only operate the Copper Statue Technique, defending and retreating with the help of the momentum. Even so, Chen Yu felt a scorching sensation all over, as if molten, corrosive lava were being poured over his skin; the Cloud Evil Inner Qi in his meridians dissipated layer by layer, with a few strands of searing flow almost penetrating his organs. Crack! Chen Yu¡¯s Half-precious Soft Armor, which bore the brunt, burst open. The remnant of the attack was barely intercepted by his Copper Statue Technique, but he felt a burning pain deep within his meridians and organs, suffering some minor internal injuries. Thud thud! Thud thud! With his heart pounding, Chen Yu¡¯s robust self-healing powers kicked in, swiftly healing ordinary internal and external injuries. ¡°Eh!¡± That slender figure revealed herself to be a black-veiled beauty in her twenties, her eyes flashing with surprise. She had been hiding among the daredevil squad, and she was the real assassin! The Black Robed Elder¡¯s frontal attack from midair was merely a diversion, meant to restrain the other Qi Transformation Realm cultivators. However, her sudden assassination attempt failed to kill Chen Yu; his reaction speed, boxing technique, and defensive power were all stronger than she had anticipated. ¡°Heh heh, let¡¯s see if you can handle my second palm.¡± The black-veiled beauty followed his movements like a shadow, closing in again with a speed far surpassing Chen Yu¡¯s, and struck a palm from the air. Whirring! The black-veiled beauty¡¯s delicate hand twirled, conjuring a distorted dark red sphere of Qi. ¡°Boom!¡± That dark red twisted sphere of Qi roared out, accompanied by the sound of a flame explosion, setting off a scarlet flame wind that engulfed an area of fifty to sixty feet. ¡°Ah ah ah¡­¡± Continuous screams echoed as the move turned out to be an area attack. In the blink of an eye, more than a dozen people near Chen Yu were killed on the spot, including three or four at the Organ Refining Stage. Thud! Thud thud! Thud thud thud! Chen Yu¡¯s heart chilled as he pushed his heart to the limit, entering an ¡°eruption mode¡±. His retreating speed doubled! Stomp! Chen Yu¡¯s figure, in the midst of retreating, also soared into the sky. At the same time, he grasped the Xuan Heavy Sword, and a vibrant, rejuvenated force surged out from the bones and flesh of his whole body. Buzzing swish! He swung the heavy sword in his hand, creating a thick and impervious wall of sword Qi, but under the assault of the scarlet flame wind, the wall of sword Qi immediately caved inward, showing countless cracks, consumed by the red Qi. Bang! The heavy wall of sword Qi shattered in an instant, and Chen Yu, along with his sword, was sent flying. Wow! Midair, Chen Yu spat out a mouthful of blood, but used the momentum to retreat an additional twenty to thirty feet. The second palm from his opponent was an area move, leaving no room for clever maneuvers, and Chen Yu almost took it head-on. Fortunately, he had entered the eruption mode in time, retreating from the core area. With the Xuan Heavy Sword unleashing extraordinary power, he barely blocked most of the attack. Even so, Chen Yu still sustained light injuries. The blood he spat out was actually a result of his turbulent Qi and blood, which he opportunistically expelled. After all, around him, more than ten people had died, all dragged into the fray by him. If he didn¡¯t even cough up a mouthful of blood, it would be too unfair to the onlookers and too easy to be targeted and questioned. ¡°He¡¯s not dead yet!¡± Seeing that her second strike only caused Chen Yu to spit blood, which seemed to severely injure him, a storm of shock rose in the heart of the black-veiled woman. Her expression darkened, and she flickered, ready to attack again. ¡°Retreat quickly!¡± Just then, a sudden shout came from the other side of the city wall from the Black Robed Elder. ¡°You wretch, dare to hurt my disciple¡ª¡± A furious shout came from above Lu Yun City. Then, a whistling cyan silhouette, accompanied by a fierce wind and flying sand, soared directly through the air and approached. ¡°Not good! It¡¯s a Qi Transformation Innate!¡± The black-veiled woman¡¯s color changed. That cyan silhouette, without the aid of any flying creature, crossed the sky in an instant and swept over. ¡°Master!¡± S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu¡¯s face lit up with joy. ¡°Run!¡± The Black Robed Elder and the black-veiled woman hastily fled through the air. Elder Mao¡¯s face was filled with anger, his body wrapped in a layer of cyan Qi, as he struck a claw through the air. Shoo! In the night sky, a flash of cyan light was seen. ¡°Boom.¡± The black-veiled beauty, retreating a tad slower, had her layer of True Qi instantly shattered. ¡°Wah,¡± she vomited blood on the spot, her face pale. Rolling! The black-veiled beauty¡¯s clothes were torn, and she rolled down from the mountainside beneath the city wall, looking utterly embarrassed and filled with terror: ¡°It¡¯s Elder Mao, the monster¡­¡± Chapter 120 - 0120: Exchange for Military Merits Chapter 120: Chapter 0120: Exchange for Military Merits Clatter! Ah! The veiled woman fell from the mountain, the broken True Qi around her body tore apart several soldiers of the Bone Demon Palace camp. Run! She ran in panic, not caring about anything else. Before receiving the assassination mission, she had no idea that Chen Yu¡¯s master was Mao Qiuyu. Had she known, she would never have agreed so readily. ... ¡°Yu¡¯er, are you alright?¡± Elder Mao landed on the wall, a blue aura flowing around him, his face full of concern. ¡°Master, my life is not in danger.¡± Chen Yu sat cross-legged and swallowed a healing pill. At the same time, The purple-faced middle-aged man withdrew and checked on Chen Yu¡¯s situation. The result, This Postnatal Qi Transformation Expert from the Iron Sword Sect wore a perplexed expression. Mainly because the injuries Chen Yu sustained were much lighter than expected, with no significant visible wounds. As for internal injuries? The veiled woman¡¯s last strike was an area attack; if the external injuries were minor, then the internal injuries wouldn¡¯t be severe either. ¡°Yu¡¯er, let your master avenge you!¡± Seeing Chen Yu was mostly unharmed, Elder Mao sighed in relief, his face again showing a hint of fierceness. Swoosh! A pale blue Qi blade spiraled, and Elder Mao disappeared from the spot. The next moment, His figure soared out of the city wall, and within a few breaths, he was about to catch up with the veiled beauty. ¡°No!¡± The veiled beauty strained to leap forward, feeling the strong Innate pressure coming from behind, her body and mind trembling. In the Qi Transformation Realm, there are Innate and Postnatal stages. The gap between them is not small, almost like two different realms. Moreover, Elder Mao was among the top in the Qi Transformation Innate. Watching, Elder Mao approached within ten feet of the veiled beauty, his single claw raised again, emitting a few strands of sharp blue Qi. ¡°Ha ha¡­ Mao Qiuyu! Long time no see!¡± From the darkness of the night, a loud and resounding voice came. Elder Mao snorted coldly, his figure closed the distance by seven or eight feet, and several blue Qi strands sliced through the air instantly. ¡°Stop!¡± A golden-armored, purple-haired middle-aged man flashed out from the opposite side, flicking a beam of purple, snakelike light with his finger. But his move was a half beat too slow. Spurt! The True Qi around the body of the veiled beauty, condensed like thread lines of blue Qi, spiraled and instantly tore apart. ¡°Ah!¡± A scream echoed as the body of the veiled beauty was sliced into two. ¡°Guardian Shangguan! Long time no see.¡± After his successful strike, Elder Mao greeted with a loud laugh. ¡°Mao Qiuyu, how dare you kill my subordinate!¡± The golden-armored middle-aged man shouted angrily, flicking his fingers to release a brilliant burst of purple light, the explosion echoing continuously. In an instant, Elder Mao was covered by dozens of purple light trails of finger force, each hitting the ground, leaving half-foot-deep pits and explosive, deafening sounds. Elder Mao, unafraid, waved his twin claws, and a flurry of willow-like blue Qi strands swept up into a whirlwind of blue Qi silk. Roar! The area of their clash, within a radius of several tens of feet, was enveloped in a storm of dust. The ground showed endless deep cracks and various-sized pits, with swirling dust swallowing the neighboring areas. During their fight, they drifted about twenty feet in the air and climbed to the peak of a mountain between the two factions¡¯ camps. In no time, the mountain crumbled, and flowers and trees shattered into flying debris. Atop the city tower, Chen Yu and others watched, utterly dumbfounded. ¡°Tsk tsk¡­ the dignified Guardian Shangguan actually sent two Postnatal Qi Transformation agents to strike at my disciple, Elder Mao indeed has seen it all.¡± Elder Mao kept making strange laughter while fighting. His voice deliberately amplified, as if afraid no one would hear him. Guardian Shangguan, with a grim face, was frustrated, finding himself at a loss for words. Two Qi Transformation stage agents, openly and secretly attempting to assassinate a new youth in the Organ Refining stage¡ªindeed a disgrace to speak about. Key point, damn it failed! Moreover. He couldn¡¯t say: ¡°It¡¯s because your disciple crippled my son¡¯s arm that I ordered this killing.¡± Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once mentioned, it would only make Elder Mao more arrogant and rampant. ¡°Guardian Shangguan?¡± Atop the city tower, Chen Yu faintly heard the critical words, and looking at the golden-armored, purple-haired middle-aged man¡¯s face, he fell into thought. Soon. He recalled the battle at Beishan Spirit Garden, the purple-haired young man who was a secret disciple of the Bone Demon Palace, was his name Shangguan Qi? The confrontation between Elder Mao and Guardian Shangguan didn¡¯t last long. A few moments later. The fight ended abruptly as Qi Transformation Innate from both sides intervened. That day, Chen Yu had been granted a day¡¯s leave because of the Qi Transformation Realm¡¯s assassination attempt. Actually, The purple-faced middle-aged man also wanted to give more leave, but Chen Yu, known as ¡°Javelin Demon Hunter,¡± played a strategic role in the city defense. ¡°I¡¯ve accumulated quite a bit of military merit these days; it¡¯s time to exchange for some items.¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. He endured and rested for a few hours, then finally got up. Inside Lu Yun City, In a spacious and tall temple, Chen Yu checked his military merit. These days, He had used javelins to kill twenty-two Flying Bird Knightsederation Final. Chen Yu¡¯s military exploits had been tallied, and they amounted to over 260,000. ¡°On this merits exchange list, it records the items and resources that can be exchanged with military exploits¡­¡± A beautiful woman in green from the Water Moon Sect handed Chen Yu a booklet. At the same time, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes; she had not expected that the well-known spear demon hunter on the battlefield would be such a young boy, likely only about fifteen or sixteen years old. As Chen Yu opened the booklet, his eyes lit up. The booklet listed many exchangeable items and resources. From ordinary soldier¡¯s fine steel knives, healing pills, Replenishing Qi Pills to precious artifacts, meteoric iron, and rare materials aged a hundred years¡ªyou name it, they had it. Currently, in the alliance of the three sects, united against the Bone Demon Palace, this merit exchange was established jointly by resources from all three sects, aimed to encourage slaying enemies. Suddenly. Chen Yu saw the words ¡°Earth Spirit Ginseng¡± on the exchange list, which could be exchanged for up to 150-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng. ¡°One hundred thousand military exploits.¡± Chen Yu was shocked by the amount of military exploits required. You should know. Some ordinary artifacts could be exchanged for just seventy or eighty thousand military exploits. After a while. Chen Yu spent most of his military exploits in one go. Among them, one hundred thousand were spent on 150-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng. Because. In Chen Yu¡¯s memory, the higher the age of the Earth Spirit Ginseng in the Body Refining medicinal recipe ¡°Spiritual Ginseng Snake Gallbladder,¡± the better the effect. The 150-year Body Refining medicinal liquid might even be worth several bottles of 100-year liquids. Next. Chen Yu exchanged for a lower-grade treasure of soft armor; although it was only half-body armor, it still consumed over ninety thousand contribution points. His previous Half-precious Soft Armor had been scrapped during a Qi Transformation Realm assassination. This time with the treasure soft armor, his protection would greatly increase. Although Chen Yu¡¯s natural defenses were strong, on this dangerous battlefield, more protection meant more security. With the remaining contribution points. Chen Yu browsed the exchange list for a long time and eventually exchanged for three Half-precious spears. Each of these three Half-precious spears weighed two to three hundred kilograms, much heavier than a regular spear. The spear shafts were purple, and their tips flickered with a silvery edge, emitting a sharp aura. ¡°Much more expensive than the average half-precious artifacts.¡± Chen Yu muttered. If it weren¡¯t for his increasing familiarity and need for ranged combat with spears, he would truly be reluctant to use them. ¡°These three ¡®Silver-Edged Spears,¡¯ with hardness comparable to real artifacts, incorporate a bit of Silver Edge Stone powder at their tips, significantly increasing their piercing power, even against ordinary Postnatal True Qi.¡± The green-clothed beauty smiled. To some extent, these three spears were like a set of artifacts! And so. Chen Yu donned black leather armor, carried the three purple-shafted, silver-tipped spears, and left the military exploits exchange hall. A day later, Chen Yu returned to the battlefield. However, he was reluctant to use the three ¡°Silver-Edged Spears¡± he had exchanged. The value of this set of spears was comparable to an artifact. Today¡¯s battle was even more brutal. The reinforcements from the three sects had almost entirely arrived, and they were no longer just defending; they even started counter-attacking locally. ¡°Kill!¡± Members from the Three Sects Camp, including many sect members and even disciples, leapt down, charging directly towards the Bone Demon Palace camp. From the Bone Demon Palace camp, a dark, sinister fog swirled, out of which a mass of grim figures emerged, revealing many demonized jackals. Ping! Bang! The two sides engaged in a fierce melee on the hillside area in the middle of the battlefield, with limbs, heads, and flesh flying everywhere. Whoosh whoosh! Meanwhile, aerial battles raged in the sky, with flying creatures from both sides engaging in deadly combat. Boom! Above the mountain peaks, the encounters at the Qi Transformation Realm stirred the sand and rocks furiously, with True Qi winds howling powerfully, their mighty force insurmountable to ordinary folk. In the following days. The battle intensified even further, with members from the three sects and Bone Demon Palace engaged in combat numbering in the tens of thousands! Amidst this bloody slaughter. The moon in the sky turned almost completely crimson, surrounded by ripples of bloody mist. ¡­ For now, Chen Yu¡¯s task was still to oversee from the fortress tower. Mainly because, with his ¡°spear demon hunter¡± deterrent effect, he served a strategic defensive purpose. Even so. Now and then, enemies from the Bone Demon Palace would engage in close combat, and Chen Yu numbly swung his fist; if there were too many, he would pick up the ¡°Xuan Heavy Sword.¡± ¡°Boom!¡± Suddenly, a thunderous noise echoed from hundreds of feet high in the sky. A tremendous eerie pressure assaulted everyone. ¡°That is!¡± Members of the three sects, including Chen Yu, looked up. They saw. Near the clouds, swirling gray-black smoke appeared, a vast and eerie presence pressured tens of thousands below, making their breathing strained. Through the haze. Chen Yu saw a familiar coffin emitting terrifying sinister energy, floating near the cloud layers. ¡°The Yin Stone Coffin!¡± Many in the Three Sects Camp exclaimed. Suddenly, Chen Yu recalled the coffin he had seen that day in the Yunyuan Mountain Range. On the coffin. A figure, whose body resembled dry wood, sat crossed-legged, surrounded by a cloud of rolling black aura and shattered white bone armor, emitting an intimidating evil and sinister energy. At the same moment. Opposite the host of the Yin Stone Coffin, three powerful presences appeared, each far surpassing the Qi Transformation Innate. The three presences soon revealed two men and one woman. In the center. A silver-haired elder, carrying an orangewood sword, his eyes blazing a sharpness that seems to pierce through the void. Chen Yu vaguely felt that the elder¡¯s facial features bore a slight resemblance to Lv Santong. To the left and right of the silver-haired elder were another man and a woman¡ªthe man, an elderly gentleman with flowing white hair in a green robe; the woman, a charming young lady in a red outfit. Bang! On the Yin Stone Coffin, the mysterious dry wood figure tapped the coffin lid slowly. Whish whizz! The Yin Stone Coffin emitted a layer of gray-black brilliance, lighting up various bizarre Yin characters. Then, it sent up billowing gray-black flames and sinister mists, engulfing the two men and one woman opposite it in an instant. Chapter 121 - 0121: Battle of Guiyuan, Blood Curtain Appears Chapter 121: Chapter 0121: Battle of Guiyuan, Blood Curtain Appears Buzzing! A layer of black ash flames appeared on the Yin Stone Coffin, illuminating various eerie Yin scripts, followed by surges of black ash flames and gloomy fog, which instantly engulfed the two men and a woman opposite. In an instant, A region of the sky was devoured by the black ash flames and fog, and explosions erupted within, each blast shaking the battlefield earth. From the glimpses, One could see the figures of a mysterious withered wood on the Yin Stone Coffin, clashing fiercely with the two men and one woman opposite, darkening the sky and breaking layers of the nearby cloud-covered mountains. They stirred up dark whirlwinds, with powerful residual waves, that even those in the Qi Transformation Realm had to avoid. ... From a great distance, The stormy turbulence and explosive roars from the clash zone left Chen Yu and others on the city tower with hearts pounding, feeling like ants looking up to deities. Clang! Suddenly, a dazzling orange sword radiance pierced through the rolling sea of fog and flames. Boom! Boom! Boom! S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Immediately afterward, several earth-shattering explosions followed. Abruptly! Several bursts of orange sword radiance fell from the sky, immediately slashing several trenches up to dozens of feet into the ground. ¡°Ah! Ah! Ah¡­¡± Screams followed incessantly, as figures swept over by the remnants of the orange sword radiance were all shredded into bloody mash. At that moment, Members from both factions who were killed by the spillover numbered two or three dozen, whether they were at the Peak of Refining or even the Postnatal Qi Transformation, contact meant instant death. Puff! Several more waves of black ash flames erupted from the Yin Stone Coffin, turning into hundreds of black flame strands, spraying all around. Among them, the area near the city tower bore the brunt. ¡°Get out of the way!¡± Lu Yun City turned into chaos. Several strands of black flames drifted towards Chen Yu¡¯s area. ¡°Ah! Ah! Ah!¡± Wherever the strands of black ash flames reached, regardless of being at the Refining or Meridian Passage Stage, one touch resulted in an instant pile of charred ashes. Rolll! Chen Yu swiftly rolled his body, knowing he absolutely must not touch those black ashes. He saw with his own eyes how a Water Moon Sect disciple wearing protective armor turned into a pile of ash upon contact, even melting the armor. ¡°¡­ A battle of the Guiyuan Realm?¡± Chen Yu collapsed in a corner within the city walls, gasping in shock. His reaction was quick and his luck not too terrible. Once touched by that black flame strand, any ordinary defense artifact was just like paper paste. Fortunately, The Guiyuan Realm battle, traversing the sky, soon moved away from the battlefield area, reducing visibility to vague black dots. The people on the city wall finally heaved a long sigh of relief, ¡°Guiyuan Realm! Such terrifying strength!¡± ¡°At this level, humans can escape the binding of the earth, even breaking through the air¡­ The members of both camps held great awe, ¡°That host of the Yin Stone Coffin, what kind of existence is he, to contend alone with Lv Tiezu and the other three Supreme Elders?¡± Chen Yu felt lingering fears. In the distant sky, The area filled with black ash flames and fog, The figure on the Yin Stone Coffin, resembling a ghostly corpse, gradually revealed a cold and ghostly face. ¡°Absolute Yin Ancestor! The three of us together, even if your cultivation has reached the Middle Stage of Guiyuan Realm, will not get the upper hand. Why not leave the victory to the younger generation?¡± The silver-haired elder holding the dazzlingly bright orange wooden sword, his eyes filled with fierce confidence. He was the Iron Sword Sect Supreme Elder, known as Lv Tiezu! Without his presence as a trump card, facing the Absolute Yin Ancestor and the Yin Stone Coffin, the three sects would have been long wiped out. After all, After the Guiyuan Realm, the power gap between each minor realm is not generally large. Often, staying in one realm for decades isn¡¯t considered strange. ¡­ On the battlefield, The killing continued, the battle raging intensely, soaked in blood. At that time, The silver moon in the night was completely swallowed by blood, gradually revealing a sinister blood-red moon, with blood ripples beginning to soak the surrounding void. In the following days, Chen Yu no longer saw any traces of the Yin Stone Coffin and the Three Sect Supreme Elders, these superpower fighters seemingly reaching a balance among themselves. In subsequent battles, Chen Yu was even more cautious, not daring to be careless. While honing his boxing and swordsmanship, he continuously accumulated meritorious deeds. As the battle intensified, His ¡°Javelin Demon Hunting¡± skills finally came into effect amidst the chaos, sometimes taking down birds at a distance, occasionally targeting the Postnatal Qi Transformation warriors from the Bone Demon Palace, even if just for a slight restraining effect. However, Facing the Innate Qi Transformation, his javelin, as soon as it approached the Innate True Qi Layer, would be shattered. On this day, Another superpower emerged from the Bone Demon Palace camp, putting the Three Sects camp into crisis for a while. ¡°Three Sects, I want to use your blood to offer to the moon¡­¡± A chilling and ancient voice echoed through the night sky. Visible, In the middle of the battlefield, atop a hundred-feet tall mountain peak, stood a dark golden robed man with a withered face. The withered-faced elder held a pitch-black scepter, casually waving it downward. Whooom~ A massive black mist dragon roared furiously, carrying fierce black wind, sweeping across twenty or so feet ahead. ¡°Ah! Ah¡­¡± ¡°` Amid a harrowing scream, a member of the Iron Sword Sect, in the Postnatal Qi Transformation stage, was swept away by a dragon-shaped black mist, his body torn into pieces. At the same moment, blood splashed on the spot from about a dozen members of the Three Sects. The upper echelons of the Three Sects immediately turned pale. ¡°It¡¯s the Bone Demon Palace Master!¡± ¡°This person not only survived the great battle of good and evil in days past, but he also advanced to the Guiyuan Realm.¡± Some of the older Qi Transformation Realm elders from the Three Sects were visibly moved. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! From within the Three Sects Camp, five or six figures quickly darted out, all of them in the Qi Transformation Innate stage. Among them, Elder Mao, the master of Chen Yu, and Elder Nangong, were also present. In total, six Qi Transformation Innate practitioners, three wielding knives and three wielding swords, formed a strange large sword formation. Buzzing and whooshing! The six swords and knives danced together, forming a large light shield with golden and silver ripples, with a diameter of twenty zhang, blocking in front of the dark gold-robed old man, ¡°Bone Demon Palace Master.¡± Hiss! Hiss! Hiss! Within the golden and silver light shield, rolling Golden Pattern Blade Radiance and silver-edge Sword Qi whirled fiercely towards the Bone Demon Palace Master. The dragon-shaped black mist wielded by the Bone Demon Palace Master was actually shredded. ¡°Trivial tricks!¡± The Bone Demon Palace Master chuckled coldly, shaking the cane in his hand, a flash of black patterned electric radiance streaked, drawing several arcs of dark light up to five or six zhang long, with ¡°popping¡± sounds. Instantly, The golden and silver ripples of the large light shield flickered faintly and dimly, revealing a few cracks, which then rapidly healed. At the same time, Swoosh! Swoosh! In Lu Yun City, a male and a female figure shot out. Both of these individuals were in the Qi Transformation Realm, yet they possessed an aura far surpassing the general Qi Transformation Innate practitioners. The male was a scarred sword-bearing youth, and the female¡ªa stunning beauty in a flower dress. The two swiftly approached the Bone Demon Palace Master. Clang! The scarred youth pulled out a crystal-clear treasure sword, filled with blue luminescence and unrestrained coldness, and with a slow draw, unleashed a vast surge of icy serpent-like sword shadows, whipping up several zhang high icy whirlwind. The beauty in the flower dress held a peculiar pink golden lotus, shook with Innate True Qi, and the golden lotus suddenly bloomed, releasing a large swath of transparent golden-pink petals, creating ripple-like waves as they rushed towards the Bone Demon Palace Master. ¡°Flower Sword Double Evil?¡± The Bone Demon Palace Master was slightly moved. As a result, With one sword and one flower, the duo¡¯s combined effort unleashed astonishing power. Alongside the golden and silver light shield formation, they managed to push back the Bone Demon Palace Master several steps. ¡°Flower Sword Double Evil? These seem to be the renowned loose cultivators from Chu Country, surprisingly recruited by the Three Sects.¡± Many strong individuals present were caught off guard. Atop the mountain above Lu Yun City, The Blue Robed Sect Master of the Yunyue Sect stood alongside a middle-aged man with a beard shaped like the number eight from the Iron Sword Sect and a beautiful sect master from the Water Moon Sect¡ªall three Sect Masters standing side by side. ¡°Drawing ¡®Flower Sword Double Evil¡¯ into the battle at such a great cost is not ideal. My Yunyue Sect alone gave up several jin of meteoric iron.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master lamented. ¡°The materials Iron Sword Sect has provided are even more precious than those from your Yunyue Sect.¡± The bearded middle-aged man uttered in an unpleasant croaking voice. ¡°From the current standpoint, it appears worthwhile. This ¡®Flower Sword Double Evil¡¯ is said to be a person of great fate, having inherited an Ancient Cave Mansion, obtaining both a sword and a flower inheritance. When two of them join forces, they¡¯re proclaimed as unbeatable below the Guiyuan Realm, capable of competing against ordinary individuals of the Guiyuan Realm.¡± The beautiful sect master from the Water Moon Sect said with a smile. While the three Sect Masters were commanding the overall situation of the battlefield from the summit in Lu Yun City, Suddenly, a vast expanse of blood-colored brilliance appeared in the night sky. Burst! Around the blood moon in the sky, the surrounding layers of blood-colored ripples became increasingly viscous. Moreover, In those blood-colored ripples surged an attention-grabbing Ancient aura, replete with overwhelming scents of blood. ¡°That is¡­¡± All three Sect Masters exclaimed in unison, fixated on the extremely viscous blood-colored ripples. In just a few breaths, Amongst those blood-colored ripples, twisting like a vortex, a blood-colored light screen formed. Buzzing and whooshing! The blood-colored light screen, spiraling like a vortex, gradually expanded, reaching a hundred zhang in length and width. On the battleground, peculiar phenomena were similarly occurring. On the ground of the combat area, the blood of the fallen warriors flowed slowly through the soil, guided by some mysterious force, forming a series of blood-colored stripes on the ground like a vast blood array, intersecting and covering several dozen li. ¡°Could this scene be the legendary¡­¡± The Yunyue Sect Master was shaken to the core. Many eyes turned toward the astonishing phenomena between heaven and earth. Even the battle between Flower Sword Double Evil, the Six-Person Sword Formation, and the Bone Demon Palace Master halted. ¡°Hahaha¡­ It has finally appeared! The rumored ¡®Blood Burial Heavenly Garden¡¯ does indeed exist!¡± The Bone Demon Palace Master, clad in a dark golden robe, fluttered in the fierce wind. ¡°Blood Burial Heavenly Garden!¡± All three Sect Masters, including the Yunyue Sect Master, exclaimed in unison, their faces showing mixed feelings of joy and concern. Only to see, Within the twisted blood-colored light screen in mid-air, vague silhouettes of ancient palaces, spiritual gardens, exotic flowers and plants, and rare spirit beasts appeared¡ªmany of which were legends that could only be seen in fairy tales. ¡°The Bone Demon Palace, through prolonged warfare with our Three Sects in this place and utilizing the fresh blood and souls of numerous fallen warriors, has managed to summon the ¡®Blood Burial Heavenly Garden¡¯ using a blood sacrifice method.¡± Elder Mao looked up, astonished yet showing a hint of delight in his expression. At the same time, Inside the fog-enshrouded camp of the Bone Demon Palace, ¡°Hehe! Blood Burial Garden¡­ You have finally shown yourself!¡± A handsome and eerily beautiful Blood Robed Man gazed at the scenes displayed on the blood-colored light screen in the sky, murmuring: ¡°Through a war sweeping across the Chu Country Sect world, you have been summoned by blood sacrifice, a significant price indeed. But, compared to your value, what is the entire Chu Country Sect world worth mentioning?¡± ¡°` Chapter 122 - 0122: Blood Burial Heavenly Garden (Three more for monthly passes) Chapter 122: Chapter 0122: Blood Burial Heavenly Garden (Three more for monthly passes) Atop Lu Yun City. Chen Yu and some members from the three sects, including the purple-faced middle-aged man in the Postnatal Qi Transformation stage, looked up at the eerie blood curtain in the sky, all with surprised expressions. ¡°The Blood Burial Heavenly Garden? The legendary place has truly appeared in the world,¡± the purple-faced middle-aged man exclaimed. ¡°Elder, what exactly is the Blood Burial Heavenly Garden?¡± Several nearby disciples from the three sects couldn¡¯t help but ask. As the blood-colored light screen emerged, the entire battlefield¡¯s ground was covered with bizarre blood-colored patterns, and the massive force of blood and life spirit was absorbed by an invisible power. ... Gurgling! Waves of ripples formed on the blood-colored light screen, seemingly delighting in painful drinking. ¡°The Blood Burial Heavenly Garden is an independent secret realm from ancient times. Originally, it is said to be an ancient garden cultivated by a powerful being, fostering various heavenly and earthly treasures and exotic beasts and birds. After many years, the original owner of the garden disappeared, and the space fell into the hands of a Blood Path practitioner who extensively remodeled the entire garden. For some unknown reason, every one hundred or several hundred years, the garden needs to absorb a large amount of fresh blood and life spirit,¡± the purple-faced middle-aged man explained. As a cultivator in the Qi Transformation Realm, his knowledge and experience far surpassed those of the disciples present. ¡°Absorb fresh blood and life spirit? Is that the condition for the appearance of the Blood Burial Heavenly Garden?¡± A disciple from the Iron Sword Sect asked. ¡°Indeed! It requires an extremely large amount of fresh blood and life spirit, not from ordinary mortals! It must be from cultivators, at least those in the Meridian Passage and Organ Refinement Stage or above, with the Qi Transformation Realm being ideal. Often, it would require a bloody sect war and the garden¡¯s need for a massive amount of fresh blood and life spirit to possibly materialize,¡± the purple-faced middle-aged man said gravely. Hearing this, everyone couldn¡¯t help but shudder in fear. Anyone with a bit of sense would understand. The war sweeping through the sect realm of Chu Country might not be so simple. Especially since. The Bone Demon Palace intentionally concentrated the battlefield near Lu Yun City. Because only when the quality and quantity of fresh blood and life spirit in one area reached a critical point, could the ¡°Blood Burial Heavenly Garden¡± be sacrificed. Thump! Thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart pounded frequently, seemingly having a mysterious connection to the blood-colored light screen in the sky. This connection was similar to the one he felt when he encountered the old metal sphere, though not as intense. At that moment. The three sects and the Bone Demon Palace mutually and tacitly ceased fighting. A brutally intense battle of life and death, on the verge of reaching its peak, suddenly halted on both sides. Chen Yu noticed that the high-ranking figures from the three sects, those elders and sect masters in the Qi Transformation Realm, looked at the Blood Burial Garden in the sky with faces full of eager excitement and a few traces of worry. ¡­ Over the next few days. The three sects and the Bone Demon Palace directly ceased conflict entirely. In the middle of the battlefield, a stone platform was erected, with some simple seats set up. The three sects and the Bone Demon Palace each sent envoys to negotiate at the stone platform. On this day. Inside a side hall in Lu Yun City. Elder Mao gathered his few disciples. However. Elder Mao had five disciples, but only four were present. The eldest disciple, Qin Feng, the second disciple, Li Dakui, the fourth disciple, Chang Xuan, and the fifth disciple, Chen Yu. As for the third disciple, Wu Yu, he had perished on the battlefield. In this war that swept across the sect realm of Chu Country, even a disciple of an elder wasn¡¯t guaranteed to survive. Elder Mao was relatively fortunate; less fortunate elders lost more than half of their disciples. Among the four. Besides Chen Yu, the other three were injured, their complexions poor, all showing signs of exhaustion. ¡°Qin Feng, you seem to be over thirty years old this year?¡± Elder Mao started. ¡°Revered Master, your disciple is thirty-one, almost thirty-two, and has yet to advance to the Qi Transformation Realm. I am ashamed of the cultivation you have bestowed upon me.¡± Qin Feng said with a face full of shame. Elder Mao¡¯s face remained unchanged. He did not ask further but turned his attention to the second disciple, Li Dakui. It seemed. He was not focused on cultivation. ¡°Da Kui, you¡¯re over twenty now, right?¡± Elder Mao turned to Li Dakui. The four disciples present all looked puzzled; why was Elder Mao suddenly concerned about their ages? ¡°I will be twenty-two soon. In another two or three years, I will leave the ranks of disciples.¡± Li Dakui said nervously. Being twenty-two with a Refining Organ Mid-stage cultivation, he wasn¡¯t outstanding nor poor among the inner disciples. However, compared to Zong Tianchen, who had advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm at twenty-one, Li Dakui felt like burrowing into the ground. ¡°What a pity.¡± Elder Mao sighed lightly, his face showing regret. Li Dakui counted as his external grandson, and he had always taken good care of him. Lastly. Elder Mao looked at Chang Xuan and Chen Yu with hope. ¡°The disciple just turned seventeen.¡± Chang Xuan said. ¡°Your disciple, not yet sixteen¡­¡± Chen Yu weakly replied. In terms of age, he indeed was the youngest in this sect. Not yet sixteen? The voices of Elder Mao, Qin Feng, and Li Dakui all showed a slight surprise. All along. They hadn¡¯t paid much attention to Chen Yu¡¯s age. Unexpectedly, disciple Chen Yu, with his Half Spirit Body talent, had cultivated to the Organ Refining Stage at such an age. ¡°Very good! Both of you are under twenty and both are in the Organ Refining Stage.¡± Elder Mao¡¯s face showed a hint of a smile. Just as the four were puzzled, Elder Mao quickly explained the reason. ¡°The Blood Burial Heavenly Garden is about to open. You two are lucky to encounter a great opportunity that is rare in a century; of course, it is also a dangerous challenge.¡± A flash of sharp light crossed Elder Mao¡¯s eyes. Blood Burial Heavenly Garden! The four disciples simultaneously showed shocked expressions. ¡°In the Blood Burial Garden, many heavenly materials and precious spiritual fruits have been cultivated, many of which are treasures lost to the outside world. Not only that, within this garden, there are also various strange treasures and heavenly legacies left by the powers of the past¡­¡± Elder Mao paused for a moment, his eyes filled with excitement and longing. Chen Yu and the others listened with hearts stirred and minds shaken. ¡°Last time, two hundred years ago, a young disciple accidentally entered the Blood Burial Garden and consumed ¡®Blood Soul Grass¡¯ and ¡®Blood Essence Fruit,¡¯ enabling his cultivation to break through to the Qi Transformation Realm in a short time. He also brought out many Blood Spirit Ginseng and other materials over five hundred years old, causing a bloody storm in the Chu Country Sect circle.¡± Five hundred years old heavenly materials and treasures? Chen Yu and the others wore expressions of shock. It¡¯s known that the medicinal efficacy and value of various materials increase exponentially with each hundred-year threshold. Materials over five hundred years old can even tempt those in the Guiyuan Realm. And these were still slightly inferior compared to the legendary ¡®Blood Soul Grass¡¯ and ¡®Blood Essence Fruit¡¯. ¡°That¡¯s not all. Rumors say that three to four hundred years ago, a young man, by a stroke of luck in this garden, made a spirit pet contract with an ancient beast and obtained great opportunities and legacies within the garden. Afterwards, his cultivation and strength soared, and at the peak of Qi Transformation, he, along with the ancient beast, was able to contend against those in the Guiyuan Realm.¡± ¡°Just as he was about to break through to the Guiyuan Realm, if successful, with the strong ancient beast as support, he would have hopes of dominating the sect circles of Chu Country. But eventually, this person was ambushed and killed by several Guiyuan Realm powerhouses, and that ancient beast also disappeared without a trace¡­¡± Elder Mao said with regret. Chen Yu and the others yearned deeply, their expressions excited. The opportunities in the Blood Burial Garden were just too great; if ordinary people could get even a thousandth of it, they could leap through the Dragon Gate! ¡°Moreover, in our sect circles of Chu Country, there are several top-quality magic weapons, even higher-level divine treasures, and several powerful cultivation techniques of our sects, such as the ¡®Yuan Sha Divine Skill,¡¯ which are said to originate from the Blood Burial Garden. Compared to the value of the Blood Burial Garden, our combined heritage of three sects is not worth mentioning.¡± Elder Mao said ruefully. ¡°Master, why is it Junior Brother Chang and Junior Brother Chen¡¯s opportunity, why can¡¯t we go in? Can¡¯t you go in, Master?¡± Qin Feng couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°No.¡± S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Elder Mao shook his head: ¡°This Blood Burial Garden was modified by a Blood Path Great Power. Its original intention seemed to be to extract fresh young blood from the outside world to cultivate a heavenly treasure. The target is the younger the age and the higher the cultivation, the better the effect. Thus, there¡¯s no restriction on cultivation for entering the Blood Burial Garden, but there is an age restriction!¡± Age restriction! Li Dakui and Qin Feng showed disappointed faces. ¡°As long as you are under twenty years old, no matter your cultivation, you can enter. And in the sect circles of Chu Country, disciples who have reached the Organ Refining Stage before the age of twenty are already rare elites.¡± After finishing speaking, Elder Mao once again looked towards Chen Yu and Chang Xuan with a smile on his face. Obviously. Chen Yu and the others absolutely met the requirements. Disciples under twenty years old, from three sects and the Bone Demon Palace, there really were many. But. To be under twenty and also have the cultivation of the Organ Refining Stage, that ratio was much smaller. Those in the Meridian Passage Stage were not forbidden from entering the Blood Burial Garden, but their strength was too weak, and survival would likely be difficult. Upon hearing this. Chen Yu and Chang Xuan, their faces showed ecstatic expressions. ¡°My talent is just a Half Spirit Body. If there isn¡¯t some great opportunity, the chances of advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm are very slim¡­¡± Chen Yu made a firm decision. This opportunity was truly rare, and despite the risks, he had to seize it! He not only aimed to advance to the Qi Transformation Realm after witnessing the combat of the Guiyuan Realm powerhouses but was also quite eager for higher levels. According to Chief Disciple Zong Tianchen, advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm before the age of twenty would later greatly increase the chances of reaching the Guiyuan Realm. And for Chen Yu, advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm was already incredibly difficult. Thinking of advancing before the age of twenty? That hope was too faint! Unless there was a great opportunity like Elder Mao just mentioned, like those two youths from the rumors. ¡­ Three days later. In a spacious hall in Lu Yun City, many figures gathered. Yunyue Sect¡¯s Blue Robed Sect Master, Elder Mao, Elder Nangong, Fairy Xia Yu, and other high-ranking officials were mostly present. In addition. There were many young disciples, all under the age of twenty. This time. Sitting at the head was a white-haired, green-robed old man, his eyes slightly closed, nearby high-ranking officials all very courteous. ¡°Has everyone arrived?¡± The green-robed old man opened his eyes, looking like just an ordinary old man. ¡°Replying to the Supreme Elder, we have already gathered all the rising stars of Yunyue Sect and its affiliated forces, who have reached the Organ Refining Stage before the age of twenty.¡± The Blue Robed Sect Master respectfully said. ¡°Greetings to the Supreme Elder.¡± More than twenty youngsters bowed, and Chen Yu was among them. ¡°Not bad, altogether twenty-six people. Although our three sects aren¡¯t as strong as the Bone Demon Palace in high-end combat power, the total number of our disciples adds up to more than theirs. When we go to compete in the Blood Burial Garden, we¡¯ll have a certain advantage.¡± The green-robed elder said with a smile. ¡°Yes. The Bone Demon Palace was more agreeable than expected, agreeing to share the benefits of the ¡®Blood Burial Heavenly Garden¡¯ with our three sects, allowing the new generation from both sides to compete fairly for resources and opportunities.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master said with a different expression. ¡°The Bone Demon Palace agreed so readily, could there be a trick?¡± Elder Mao said subconsciously. Chapter 123 - 0123 Well Prepared Chapter 123: Chapter 0123 Well Prepared ¡°Isn¡¯t it too straightforward for the Bone Demon Palace to agree? Could there be a trick?¡± ¡°The secret disciples of the Bone Demon Palace are also going in. They wouldn¡¯t harm their own disciples, would they? Moreover, once you enter the Blood Burial Garden, it becomes a fair competition. Outsiders can¡¯t interfere. Even if someone from the legendary Sky Sea Realm were to force their way in, it would only cause the entire space to backlash and self-destruct, resulting in a loss greater than the gain.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master said. ¡°How long until the entrance to the Blood Burial Garden stabilizes?¡± A white-haired elder in a green robe asked. These days, the three sects and the Bone Demon Palace had preliminarily reached a consensus. ... Once the entrance to the Blood Burial Garden stabilizes, the disciples of the three sects and the Bone Demon Palace will enter together. ¡°Three to five days at the least, six to seven days at the most,¡± The Yunyue Sect Master answered. ¡°We have enough time to make more preparations,¡± The elder in the green robe nodded. Immediately, The Yunyue Sect Master distributed a special metal token to each of the twenty-six disciples present. Chen Yu received the metal token, noticing the flicker of silver patterns and the appearance of twenty-five tiny silver dots. ¡°This is a type of sensing token specially forged by our sect. Once you enter the Blood Burial Garden, your positions won¡¯t be together. With this token, disciples from our sect who are close to each other can sense each other¡¯s direction. Unity and cooperation are the keys to success.¡± Yunyue Sect Master instructed. Before leaving, The sect¡¯s upper hierarchy distributed a small booklet to every disciple present. ¡°This booklet contains various rumors about the Blood Burial Garden. They are not necessarily accurate and are for reference only,¡± Yunyue Sect Master said. Upon opening the booklet, Chen Yu discovered not only some narratives about the Blood Burial Garden but also a list at the back. The list contained information about some of the secret disciples from the Bone Demon Palace. The three sects and the Bone Demon Palace had been in conflict for a long time, and both had insiders. Therefore, it was not difficult to obtain the basic information of those well-known true disciples and secret disciples. ¡°Mei Changqing, eighteen years old, Peak of Refining Organ, the number one secret disciple of the Bone Demon Palace, cultivates the forbidden, evil technique ¡®No Demon Technique¡¯ from the Bone Demon Palace. Six months ago, he had a record of unbeaten confrontation with someone from the Postnatal Qi Transformation¡­¡± The description of the first person on the list made Chen Yu feel a chill. The number one secret disciple of the Bone Demon Palace was indeed formidable, undefeated against the Postnatal Qi Transformation. Chen Yu knew well. When he had faced an assailant from the Postnatal Qi Transformation previously, he had almost no ability to defend himself. ¡°Pang Tiancheng, nineteen years old, Peak of Refining Organ, a secret disciple of the Bone Demon Palace, extremely strong, almost invincible below the Qi Transformation Realm. His true identity has been discovered as the ¡®Demon Clown¡¯, the number one on the execution list¡­¡± ¡°Jiang Ping, seventeen years old, Late Stage of Refining Organ, a secret disciple of the Bone Demon Palace, his cultivation method is rather secretive. He once fought against two Peak of Refining opponents and killed them¡­¡± S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The first seven or eight on the list all had the cultivation of Late Stage of Refining or above. Among the top ten, Chen Yu noticed the description of ¡°Shangguan Qi¡±, which even briefly mentioned his missing arm. ¡°Shangguan Qi¡­ the son of Guardian Shangguan of the Bone Demon Palace!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flickered. It seemed the enemy he had made was indeed no small figure. ¡­ After leaving the great hall, Elder Mao called Chen Yu and Chang Xuan aside privately. ¡°In a few days, the entrance to the Blood Burial Garden will stabilize, and it is fraught with peril. Here, based on each of your situations, I will gift you some external objects and tools.¡± Elder Mao began. First, He took out two kinds of elixirs, one white and one black, two pills each. ¡°Life Extension Pill and Hundred Poison Relief. The former is for severe injuries, even in situations close to death, as it can save a life; the latter, ¡®Hundred Poison Relief¡¯, as the name suggests, can neutralize most deadly poisons, effectively dealing with over seventy percent of severe poisons.¡± Elder Mao stated. ¡°Thank you, Master,¡± Chang Xuan and Chen Yu quickly expressed their gratitude. The value of these two kinds of elixirs was extremely high, and sometimes, they were even more valuable than a treasure. Then, Elder Mao took out a suit of dark silver armor and handed it to Chang Xuan. ¡°Master¡­ is this a full-body treasure armor?¡± Chang Xuan was astonished. Full-body treasure armor was worth more than twice as much as ordinary offensive treasures. ¡°Xuan¡¯er, I have great confidence in your offensive capabilities and explosive power. This suit of full-body treasure armor is of prime quality and will greatly enhance your ability to protect yourself,¡± Elder Mao said with a smile. Prime quality? Even Chen Yu was taken aback. Prime quality meant that its value was increased by at least half, even double. Thus, This suit of full-body treasure armor was nearly as valuable as a middle-grade treasure. ¡°Yu¡¯er, your defensive capabilities aren¡¯t weak, and you also have the ¡®Dark Snake Sword,¡¯ which can unleash explosive power at critical moments equal to Xuan¡¯er¡¯s. So, I will gift you a rare and precious item,¡± Elder Mao then turned to Chen Yu. Saying so, he took out a pair of dark turquoise leather boots. Chen Yu took the boots and put them on under Elder Mao¡¯s indication; the boots were quite elastic and adjustable, fitting normal-sized individuals. ¡°Huh?¡± As he stood up, Chen Yu felt an inexplicable lightness in his legs, making jumping and moving much easier. ¡°These shoes, with just a bit of True Qi infused, can increase your speed by about thirty percent below the Qi Transformation Realm. I believe, paired with your body cultivation¡¯s close-up burst, they will be a significant boost,¡± Elder Mao explained. ¡°Thank you, Master,¡± Chen Yu showed a pleased expression. These boots might not be as valuable as the full-body armor given to Chang Xuan, But for Chen Yu, they were extremely practical. In terms of speed, He was already quite fast, with his heart¡¯s power enhancing capability, and now with these boots, his speed could be boosted again. ¡°Hehe! If you want to thank your master, bring back some centuries-old heavenly and earthly treasures from the Blood Burial Garden.¡± Elder Mao quickly showed his true colors. Chen Yu and Chang Xuan were astonished. ¡°Supreme Elder has set the rules. Disciples who harvest resources from the Blood Burial Garden, since it comes from life-and-death combat, may unconditionally possess thirty percent, and their Master can take ten percent. The other sixty percent are to be handed over to the sect, and the more they hand over, the richer the rewards they receive.¡± Elder Mao explained. Upon hearing this. Chen Yu and Chang Xuan were overjoyed. After all, activating the Blood Burial Garden costs a massive war, and only the newcomers from the three sects and the Bone Demon Palace can enter. Under such circumstances. It was very generous for disciples to be able to keep thirty percent of the harvest unconditionally. ¡­ The next day. In Lu Yun City, Chen Yu once again exchanged all his recent battle achievements. In the subsequent decisive battle, Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Javelin Demon Hunting¡± skills made some breakthroughs, and he killed some flying bird knights. However. With remaining battle achievements less than one hundred thousand, he only exchanged for two hundred-year Earth Spirit Ginsengs. After finishing the exchanges. Chen Yu took out two treasures from his mundane task: a black-spotted treasure longsword and a red-patterned staff. That staff, obtained from a steward of the Bone Demon Palace, was of fine quality among its peers. Luckily, in Lu Yun City, there was a temporary trading post established by the three sects. This trading post was just a simple shed. Chen Yu set up a stall on the spot, placing the two treasures for trade, only in exchange for Earth Spirit Ginseng, secondarily for higher quality Fierce Snake King Gallbladders. Both items were of good quality, especially the red-patterned staff. Several members of the three sects came by to inquire. But Chen Yu only wanted Earth Spirit Ginseng that was over a hundred years old, and Fierce Snake King Gallbladders above the late stage of Organ Refining. ¡°Fierce Snake King Gallbladder, I have one here, but you have to trade your staff for it.¡± An elder spoke up. One? Chen Yu inwardly scorned, but he sensed some waves of True Qi faintly emanating from the elder, detected by his mysterious heart. Postnatal Qi Transformation! Chen Yu put away his disdain and looked at the dark, unassuming gallbladder the elder took out. The powerful aura emanating from the gallbladder was stronger than any he had seen before. ¡°This gallbladder, taken from a demonized fierce snake king, has strength comparable to the Qi Transformation Realm, and it barely fell to the combined efforts of three Postnatal Qi Transformation individuals.¡± The elder said indifferently. ¡°Deal.¡± Chen Yu promptly said. In fact, Chen Yu was slightly at a disadvantage, but a Fierce Snake King gallbladder at the Qi Transformation Realm level was rare. The higher the quality of the main ingredients in the Spiritual Ginseng Snake Gallbladder Elixir formula, the better the Body Refining effect. This high-grade Fierce Snake King gallbladder, Chen Yu planned to pair with the previously exchanged 150-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng. An hour later. Chen Yu also traded away the other treasure longsword, obtaining another hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng and an additional ten thousand Grade Essence Stones from the other party. After the trade. Chen Yu happily returned to his residence. Now. He had four Earth Spirit Ginsengs over a hundred years old, including one that was 150 years old, suitable to pair with the Qi Transformation Realm Fierce Snake King gallbladder. Before long. Chen Yu concocted four bottles of Body Refining elixir. Over the next three to four days. Chen Yu took a bottle of hundred-year-old Body Refining elixir daily, which might not achieve the best effect. But now. The effects of the hundred-year-old Body Refining elixir were diminishing, and with the Blood Burial Garden about to open, pressing at hand, Chen Yu couldn¡¯t be too concerned. It turned out. That hundred-year-old Body Refining elixir, after attaining Small Success in Copper Bone, was quite ordinary in effect. By the fourth day. Chen Yu took the 150-year-old Body Refining liquid and felt the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± visibly improved slightly, progressing toward Copper Bone Mastery! These four days. Besides taking Body Refining elixirs, Chen Yu also consumed the last High-Grade Body Nourishing Pill. Nearly a month. Through the trials and tribulations of the battlefield, his ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± became more refined, and the Evil Qi emitted from his inner breath grew more robust. A High-Grade Body Nourishing Pill, combined with these days of improved insight, allowed Chen Yu to significantly advance his cultivation! Although Chen Yu was still some distance from the Mid-Stage of Refining, the inner breath filling his Qi Sea was already quite formidable among his peers. This didn¡¯t even account for the purity of his inner breath, which was almost not inferior to an ordinary late stage of Organ Refining. On the fifth day. Chen Yu sat cross-legged, his gaze cold and sharp like spectral lightning, his divine light emitting a daunting Evil Qi presence. Whoosh whoosh! With a slow motion of his fists, a vague layer of Evil Qi clouds appeared around him, churning incessantly. Gradually. The Evil Qi around Chen Yu grew more majestic, and the Evil Qi in his punching momentum, along with the evil intent in his spirit, resonated and merged together. Boom! With a shake of his fist, a thunderous roar like cloud-bursting punched through, and a vicious python-shaped dark black evil shadow burst forth, its Evil Qi overwhelming. Merely the Evil Qi it emitted was enough to cause common Refining individuals to tremble in spirit, fragmenting their inner breath somewhat. ¡°So that¡¯s it! The peak realm of Cloud Evil Fist is about elevating the spiritual aspect, refining the mind and will with continuous concentration of Evil Qi, bringing the fist¡¯s evil intent to a whole new height!¡± Chen Yu felt his fist¡¯s power increase by forty to fifty percent. His fist technique, even each and every movement, could bring forth a powerful spiritual Evil Qi, capable of invisible intimidation and impact on an opponent¡¯s spirit. As a result, he felt his spiritual power was much stronger than before. Chapter 124 - 0124 Mei Changqing Chapter 124: Chapter 0124 Mei Changqing Cultivation has advanced! Copper Statue Technique has made great progress! Cloud Evil Fist Technique has reached its peak! Within a few days, Chen Yu¡¯s strength and foundation surged significantly. Of course. This was also due to his recent experiences on the battlefield, which had brought about some enlightenment and triggered the latent Evil Qi within his body. ... Accordingly, Chen Yu¡¯s military accomplishments and previous spoils of war were all depleted, causing his worth to plummet! Half a day later. Near the battlefield of Lu Yun City, the blood-colored light screen in the sky became more bizarrely luminous, the rippling waves within it calming down gradually. Huh! Within the blood-colored light screen, a large expanse of blood mist appeared, revealing vague phantoms of trees, mountains, and buildings, emitting an ancient spatial aura. ¡°The entrance has stabilized and formed!¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã0 Below the blood-colored light screen, on a platform, several figures cried out in surprise. These people were the Qi Transformation Realm powerhouses from the Three Sects and the Bone Demon Palace, who guarded this place day and night, monitoring each other. The sight of the blood-colored light screen naturally caught the attention of both camps. In the Bone Demon Palace area, A simple wooden house, exuding a light fragrance, was furnished delicately. ¡°Is it starting?¡± A gentle and serene girl, with hair flowing like water and a figure graceful as a fairy, her flawless beautiful face gleamed with a captivating beauty under the blood moon. ¡°Liu Xin¡¯er.¡± An eerily handsome Blood Robed Man appeared as if out of thin air. ¡°My lord.¡± The girl known as Liu Xin¡¯er¡¯s expression changed dramatically, and she immediately knelt on the ground with reverence, as if in the presence of a deity. If at this moment, Chen Yu and Duan Xiaolong were here, they would recognize her from a mere glimpse of her back. ¡°You are a piece that the Blood Moon Organization has infiltrated into the Bone Demon Palace in the past ten years. Now that the Blood Burial Garden is opening and urgently in need of manpower, this Master needs you to retrieve an item from within the Blood Burial Garden.¡± The Blood Robed Man spoke indifferently. ¡°Xin¡¯er is willing! It¡¯s just that my sister¡¯s ¡®Yin Lotus Curse Body¡¯ will activate, and she won¡¯t live past sixteen,¡± Liu Xin¡¯er said in awe. ¡°Hmph! If it weren¡¯t for me, your sister would have died years ago. As long as you accomplish this task, I will intervene next time and, at the cost of some vitality, ensure your sister lives until she¡¯s twenty,¡± the Blood Robed Man said. ¡°Thank you, my lord. May I ask what is the task that you wish me to¡­¡± Liu Xin¡¯er breathed a sigh of relief. How would the world know that she was not only a spy within the Yunyue Sect but also had infiltrated the Bone Demon Palace? And all that she had done was for the sake of letting her sister smile brightly in life. Snap! Snap! Snap! Suddenly, the Blood Robed Man reached out and pressed a few points on Liu Xin¡¯er¡¯s body. Liu Xin¡¯er¡¯s delicate body shuddered. ¡°Now, you can unseal the power of another Cultivation Technique at the Late Stage of Organ Refining anytime. In this Blood Burial Garden, you are not the main force I have selected, the task you need to do¡­¡± The eerily handsome man¡¯s voice was low, piercing directly into Liu Xin¡¯er¡¯s mind. ¡°I understand!¡± As soon as Liu Xin¡¯er raised her head, the Blood Robed Man had vanished from the room. The next morning. Under the blood-colored light screen in the middle of the battlefield, many members of the Three Sects and the Bone Demon Palace had gathered. Among them, The largest number was a group of talents under twenty years old. The Three Sects Camp. Twenty-eight promising disciples had gathered at Yunyue Sect, with the addition of one male and one female from a few days ago. Water Moon Sect had thirty young male and female disciples in the Organ Refining Stage. Iron Sword Sect had the most people, totaling thirty-five. Of course, Not all of these Organ Refining Stage talents were disciples of the sects; some were from hidden families of Chu Country or descendants of powerful Independent Practitioners who joined temporarily. Chen Yu stood among the young disciples of the Yunyue Sect. Looking around, he saw too many familiar faces: Kun Ling, Huangfulin, Chang Xuan, Fang Haofei, Tong Yuling, Nangong Li, Mu Xueqing, Xie Jing, and so on. Among them, Chang Xuan¡¯s cultivation had recently broken through to the Late Stage of Organ Refining! Therefore, The disciples of the Yunyue Sect entering the Blood Burial Garden this time included three at the Late Stage of Organ Refining (including the Peak of Refining). They were Kun Ling, Huangfulin, and Chang Xuan. However, in the crowd, Chen Yu didn¡¯t see Duan Xiaolong, who seemed to have surpassed the age limit. ¡°What a pity, Tianchen broke through to the Qi Transformation Realm at twenty-one, just a year too late¡­¡± the Blue Robed Sect Master said regretfully. Zong Tianchen, as the Chief Disciple, was exceptionally talented but was just a year over the age limit. Not just in the Yunyue Sect, The Iron Sword Sect and Water Moon Sect¡¯s Chief Disciples were also over twenty years old. However, the Bone Demon Palace was different. The palace¡¯s secret disciples had a strict age limit of under twenty years; the Three Sects allowed up to twenty-five. Chen Yu then observed the Water Moon Sect and the Iron Sword Sect. The Water Moon Sect also had three disciples at the Late Stage of Organ Refining and above, including Li Bingyue and the recently advanced Yi Yunfei. Iron Sword Sect had four at the Late Stage of Organ Refining and above. Among them, those Chen Yu recognized were Fei Letian and Lv Santong. That Lv Santong, as if sensing something, allowed a cold murderous intent to flash in his eyes, sweeping across Chen Yu¡¯s face, with a mocking sneer of pity on his lips. Back in the Yan Family Castle, Chen Yu and others had thwarted his ambitions, revealing Lv Santong¡¯s identity as the ¡°Infinite Thief.¡± The infamous reputation of the Infinite Thief put a lot of pressure on Iron Sword Sect, leading to censures from all sides. Had it not been for Lv Santong¡¯s grandfather, the number one figure of the Three Sects ¡°Lv Tiezu,¡± the Iron Sword Sect might have been forced to hand him over or even expel him. Due to this, Lv Santong was severely reprimanded by his grandfather and was grounded for a time. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was conceivable. Lv Santong¡¯s hatred for Chen Yu and his group ran very deep. Especially Chen Yu, who had killed his prized rare bird, the Black Crow¡ªan ancient beast species so rare that several mid-grade treasures couldn¡¯t buy one. ¡°This Lv Santong, such a strong killing intent.¡± Chen Yu became wary. Considering the combined strength of Lv Santong and the Infinite Thief with dual identities, how formidable might it become? In the time that followed, Chen Yu closely observed the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s secret disciples. The young talents of the Bone Demon Palace under twenty amounted to more than fifty, surpassing any single sect among the Three Sects Camp. However, the three sects combined had over ninety people, holding an overwhelming numerical advantage. Among the crowd from the Bone Demon Palace, Chen Yu saw the spiteful and venomous Shangguan Qi, as well as the Red Sand girl he had seen previously. That Red Sand girl, named Jiang Ping, ranked within the top three among the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s secret disciples, trailing only behind the Chief Disciple Mei Changqing. Additionally, He took further notice of the other two ranking within the top three of the Bone Demon Palace: Mei Changqing and Pang Tiancheng. Mei Changqing, a youth with jet-black hair and handsome features, stood with his hands behind his back, his face tranquil and his aura deep and impenetrable. On the surface, he seemed to be a harmless, good-looking youth. It was hard to imagine that he could be the Chief Disciple of a villainous martial sect. Chen Yu¡¯s intuition told him that the threat this person posed was even greater than that of the Qi Transformation Realm assailant who had previously attacked him. The last among the top three of the Bone Demon Palace was Pang Tiancheng. Pang Tiancheng was a short and ugly youth, with a collapsed nose, skewed eyes, and one ear that was mutilated. The term ¡®ugly as a smashed pumpkin¡¯ would be insufficient to describe him; he was the complete opposite of his name. But no disciple from the Three Sects dared to underestimate him. Because Pang Tiancheng also had another identity¡ªthe ¡°Demon Clown,¡± the number one on the execution list, with a bounty even higher than that of the Infinite Thief! It was said that Zong Tianchen, the Chief Disciple of the Yunyue Sect, had personally attempted to deal with the Demon Clown with the help of assistants but had failed. Only when the Bone Demon Palace emerged did the identity of the Demon Clown reveal itself to be Pang Tiancheng, among their top three secret disciples. ¡°Master Fu, the Three Sects have dispatched nearly a hundred people against us, nearly double the number of your palace¡¯s disciples.¡± A handsome young man dressed in a blood robe stood by the Palace Master of the Bone Demon Palace. Behind him stood a youth of average height with dark skin, dressed in a beast leather armor, lazily observing the disciples of both the Three Sects and the Bone Demon Palace, his eyes laced with a hint of disdain. ¡°Hmph! The Three Sects are nothing but loose sand. When faced with immense interests, even brothers from the same sect could turn on each other, let alone disciples from three different sects.¡± The Palace Master of the Bone Demon Palace, dressed in a dark gold long robe, looked down on the Three Sects¡¯ disciples with a hint of pity. ¡°However, even if they truly join forces, what is there to fear?¡± Master Fu¡¯s tone exuded an air of pride and strong self-confidence, as if victory was already within his grasp. ¡°Is this the disciple you recommended? Just one?¡± Suddenly, Master Fu¡¯s gaze shifted toward the dark-skinned youth standing behind the blood-robed young man. ¡°Junior Lu Zhuo, I pay my respects to Master Fu.¡± The dark-skinned youth immediately dropped his previous nonchalance and respectfully saluted. ¡°Yes, just him.¡± The blood-robed handsome youth grinned, ¡°As per our previous agreement, all his gains shall be mine. In the Blood Burial Garden, your palace need not concern itself with his life or death.¡± Master Fu exhibited a look of surprise, closely examining the dark-skinned youth. This mysterious man from the Blood Moon Organization was almost solely responsible for instigating the war behind the scenes, conjuring up the Blood Burial Heavenly Garden. In the end, he had recommended only one person to enter? Master Fu¡¯s spiritual sense swept over the dark-skinned youth, discovering that the latter had reached the peak of Refining and, aside from his pure and robust inner breath and muscles far sturdier than the average person, he possessed no other conspicuous features. This youth named Lu Zhuo surely possessed no ordinary strength, being recommended by the Blood Robed Man. The problem was, with just him alone, he seemed insignificant in the face of the many talented disciples from both the Three Sects and the Bone Demon Palace. ¡°Master Fu, it¡¯s about time. Can we enter now?¡± The gruff voice of a middle-aged man with a beard from the Iron Sword Sect sounded. Master Fu looked toward the blood-colored curtain in the sky, where the heart of the mist swirling with the blood mist exuded the distinctive aura of an ancient space. ¡°We may.¡± Master Fu nodded and waved his hand. Thereafter, the disciples from the Three Sects and the Bone Demon Palace, under the instruction of their elders, leaped into the void. Whoosh! A ghostly figure dashed into the midst of the blood mist with a speed that overshadowed all others, vanishing in an instant. ¡°Ghost Sword Lv Santong!¡± Many disciples from the Three Sects blurted out in unison. Swish! After Lv Santong dashed into the blood mist, he disappeared in a flash, as if entering another dimension. Thereafter, the numerous disciples from the Three Sects, including the members of the Bone Demon Palace, began leaping into the midst of the blood-colored light screen. ¡°Master.¡± Mei Changqing, a youth with long black hair, greeted Master Fu. Master Fu nodded slightly. Whoosh! Mei Changqing¡¯s clothes billowed, and a faint black aura emerged around him, covering his body in a mist that blurred his outline. Instantly, a wave of True Qi from the Qi Transformation Realm burst forth from Mei Changqing¡¯s body, creating a faint black windstorm around him with a menacing force. ¡°The Qi Transformation Realm!¡± ¡°How is this possible! When did this youth advance to the Qi Transformation Realm?¡± The elders and Sect Masters of the Three Sects were shocked and pale as they turned to look at the handsome long-haired youth. At that moment, the faint black aura swirling around Mei Changqing was even more potent than the Postnatal True Qi, bringing an oppressive suffocation to the many Organ Refining Stage disciples nearby. ¡°Mei Changqing! The Qi Transformation Realm?¡± Chen Yu and the other disciples of the Three Sects gasped in shock. ¡°Master Fu, I remember your disciple is only eighteen this year?¡± The beautiful female Sect Master of the Water Moon Sect spoke with a face full of surprise and disbelief. All of a sudden, the higher-ups of the Three Sects, and even some disciples who had not yet gone in, were somewhat flustered. Chapter 125 - 125 Mysterious Water Moth Lotus Chapter 125: Chapter 125 Mysterious Water Moth Lotus Eighteen years old and in the Qi Transformation Realm? Members of the Three Sects, from the sect masters and elders to the multitude of disciples in the Organ Refining Stage, all wore expressions of shock. ¡°This means, doesn¡¯t it, that Mei Changqing¡¯s promotion to Guiyuan Realm is almost certain?¡± Chen Yu felt a surge of astonishment in his heart. Before. When Zong Tianchen reached Qi Transformation Realm at the age of twenty-one, Chen Yu had felt immensely jealous, marveling at his incredible talent. ... ¡°Eighteen years old and in Qi Transformation Realm, indeed not bad¡­¡± The Blood Robed Man muttered quietly to himself, while the dark-skinned youth standing behind him couldn¡¯t help but reveal a hint of surprise. ¡°Ha ha ha¡­ Yes! Changqing advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm in the past two months.¡± Master Fu laughed heartily, his face filled with pride and satisfaction. Upon hearing this, the senior members of the Three Sects turned grim. ¡°Qi Transformation Realm at eighteen? I don¡¯t believe it! Those older than twenty can¡¯t enter the Blood Burial Garden.¡± Some of the elders did not believe it. However, in the next moment. Everyone saw Mei Changqing, like a black feather, treading through the void with a leisurely pace, entering the blood mist. Swoosh! With a flash of bloody light, Mei Changqing¡¯s figure disappeared, entering the Blood Burial Heavenly Garden! Afterward. The remaining majority of disciples from the Three Sects Camp felt exceptionally heavy-hearted, with faces showing wariness and fear, vaguely hesitant. With Mei Changqing¡¯s cultivation level, it was likely a slaughter for any Organ Refining Stage disciples who encountered him; they were simply not at the same level. However. Most of them did not back down but gritted their teeth and entered the blood mist. After all. The Blood Burial Heavenly Garden was a once-in-a-century great opportunity, and this secret realm space had a certain area, so the chance of encountering someone was not too great. ¡°Listen, everyone. Disciples of the Three Sects entering the Blood Burial Garden are not allowed to kill each other; we must face the Bone Demon Palace together!¡± At this time, the three Sect Masters communicated simultaneously, cautioning the disciples. Opposite, Master Fu¡¯s mouth curled with a hint of mockery. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°You go in too.¡± The Blood Robed Man said to the dark-skinned youth ¡°Lu Zhuo¡± beside him. ¡°Yes, sir.¡± The dark-skinned youth gathered his energy under his feet and, with a ¡°boom¡±, dashed into the blood vortex with astonishing force and speed. Zoom! Whoosh whoosh! A group of disciples soon entered the Blood Burial Garden. Chen Yu discovered a phenomenon; very few people took their spirit pets or mounts with them. Could it be¡­ Are there age restrictions for spirit pets as well? Chen Yu did not ponder further, instead, he quickly stored the Iron Moon Strange Insect inside the Light Silver Crystal Space within his heart. Zip! Chen Yu felt a lightness under his shoes as if he were a soaring swallow, drifting into the blood mist. Before long. About 150 disciples from the Three Sects and the Bone Demon Palace had all entered the blood mist. ¡°How long will this opening of the Blood Burial Heavenly Garden last?¡± Master Fu asked in a low voice. ¡°A month should be no problem. Once this secret garden has absorbed all the fresh blood and souls nearby, it will detach from this void and expel any foreign creatures not native to its land,¡± replied the Blood Robed Man. ¡­ Swoosh! As he passed through the blood mist in an instant, Chen Yu felt his body unnaturally heavy, followed by a wave of slight dizziness. Then. He felt as though he had stepped into a mess of mud, as his entire body sank down and a rank smell wafted from around him. ¡°Is this¡­¡± Chen Yu was shocked to find his lower body sinking into blackish-brown mire. A glance around. The area was surprisingly a swamp extending for about a mile around, with hills and bushes visible nearby. In the sky, a blood moon hung, emitting a sinister dark red glow. The whole space was dim and desolate. Realizing. Chen Yu¡¯s body was slowly sinking into the swamp. He was about to gather his energy to use a light-body martial technique to escape this area. ¡°Szzt!¡± From the adjacent swamp mud, the sound of a moving foreign object came. The next moment. He felt his legs being entangled, and saw a spotted snake tail as thick as a baby¡¯s fist coiling in the dirt. ¡°This luck is really bad!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face looked distressed, but he was not panicky. His ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± had reached a small success in strengthening the bones, and he had made recent progress; the flower-spotted strange snake in the swamp, although at the strength of the Organ Refining Stage, could not bite through him at all. If it were any other ordinary Organ Refining Stage practitioner, they might have already been afflicted. Looking for death! Chen Yu exerted his power, pried the flower-spotted strange snake apart, and was just about to kill it. Suddenly, he paused. ¡°With so many dangerous beings in this swamp, killing this snake might attract many more with the scent of blood.¡± Chen Yu simply grasped the snake¡¯s vital seven inches. Teng! Holding the flower-spotted giant snake, Chen Yu leaped out of the swamp, his body seemingly weightless as he tread lightly on the surface of the swamp mud. Very soon. Chen Yu reached the edge of the swamp mud, and a thicket appeared in front. Clang! Ahh¡­ Faintly, from the thicket, the sounds of fighting and screams could be heard. ¡°Run! It¡¯s the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s True Disciple!¡± A shriek came, along with footsteps rapidly approaching this way. Bone Demon Palace¡¯s True Disciple? Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flashed, the swamp was behind him, and now it was probably too late to hide, which would likely draw him into it. Considering this. He decided to re-submerge into the swamp; after all, the edge was only half a human¡¯s height deep. It was only a moment. Chen Yu¡¯s entire body was trapped in the swamp, only his nose and eyes exposed, hidden hastily by nearby rotting leaves. In doing so, he shifted from visibility to concealment, from passive to active, deciding whether to strike based on the situation. Swoosh! Swoosh! Just then, a man and a woman burst out from the bush, dressed as disciples of the Iron Sword Sect and the Water Moon Sect respectively. Both were at the early to mid-stage of Refining Internal Organs. ¡°Thinking of running?¡± Two figures, one tall and one short, leaped out from the bushes. The tall man, exuding a fierce and vicious aura, was clad in a dark green battle armor, the fluctuations of his inner breath faintly reaching the late Stage of Organ Refining. The other, a short youth with a collapsed nose and skewed eyes, was extremely ugly. Yet his appearance made Chen Yu¡¯s heart skip a beat. ¡°Demon Clown, Pang Tiancheng!¡± Chen Yu recognized him at a glance; the aura emanating from this person was even more terrifying than that of the battle armored man from before. He activated the ¡°Concealing Qi Technique,¡± concealing his scent and using the swamp for cover. ¡°Ah, no, it¡¯s a swamp!¡± The male and female disciples from the Iron Sword Sect and Water Moon Sect, faced with a swamp in front of the bush, were filled with despair. A swamp unconsciously greatly limited their speed of escape and offered a wide field of view. ¡°Die!¡± The man from Bone Demon Palace in armor caught up with the Iron Sword Sect disciple, revealing a sinister smile. Whoosh! He slapped with his palm, sending out a faint black palm force shadow with an eerie and wild breath, striking the Iron Sword Sect disciple. ¡°Ah!¡± The Iron Sword Sect disciple screamed in pain as his body fell into the swamp, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Despite having a protective treasure, a rotting and bluish bloodstain appeared on the back of his neck, and the tyrannically evil inner breath further shook his organs. Splurt! The armored man took a large step forward, holding a sharp knife, and with a ¡°swoosh,¡± decapitated the barely breathing Iron Sword Sect disciple. Blood spattered! The head of the Iron Sword Sect disciple hit the ground, his face frozen in terror. At the same moment. The female disciple from the Water Moon Sect screamed heart-wrenchingly. Out of the corner of his eye, Chen Yu drew a sharp breath. He saw. The pretty female disciple from the Water Moon Sect was pinned beside the swamp by Demon Clown, who gruesomely tore off her arms, legs, and then gouged out her eyes¡­ ¡°Ah¡­¡± The pretty woman from the Water Moon Sect fell into a pool of blood, her body broken beyond recognition. ¡°This person really deserves a thousand deaths!¡± Chen Yu felt a chill in his heart, witnessing such cruelty for the first time, almost driven to attack. But he managed to stay calm. He had long heard of the infamous Demon Clown, ranked first on the beheading list with extremely cruel methods. Zong Tianchen had failed to kill him with a team before advancing to Qi Transformation Realm. Not to mention the Demon Clown. The man in armor beside him was even stronger than Shangguan Qi, ranking among the top six in the Bone Demon Palace! Together, the two were virtually invincible below the Qi Transformation Realm! ¡°Brother Pang, there are two disciples from our palace approaching nearby.¡± The armored man held a special bone token. Huh? At the same time, Chen Yu felt a slight vibration from the token he carried close to him. ¡°Could it be that a fellow disciple from Yunyue Sect is approaching?¡± Chen Yu was worried rather than pleased. Ordinary disciples, even true disciples, were insignificant in front of Demon Clown and his accomplice. Swoosh! Swoosh! At that moment, two disciples from Bone Demon Palace, a man and a woman, rushed from the swamp and the distant hills. ¡°Brother Pang!¡± Upon seeing Demon Clown, the two Bone Demon Palace disciples shuddered and hastily greeted him. These two were at the mid-stage and early stage of Refining, respectively. Thus, the Bone Demon Palace formed a small team of four with Demon Clown as the leader. Chen Yu¡¯s heart sank. He wasn¡¯t worried about his safety; using the swamp for cover, combined with the Concealing Qi Technique, even someone at the Qi Transformation Realm would find it difficult to detect him without careful investigation. What really worried him was the reaction of the token, indicating that disciples from Yunyue Sect were approaching. ¡°Who exactly is approaching¡­¡± Chen Yu sighed internally. Gurgle! Gurgle! Suddenly, weird noises came from the corpse of the Water Moon Sect disciple. Crash! The swamp churned and splashed, and a massive creature violently surged out from it, its body three to four zhang long, covered in black scales, opening its huge maw to swallow the remnants of the Water Moon Sect disciple. It was a Black-Scaled Giant Crocodile, emitting a terrifying ferocious aura. Chen Yu felt this crocodile¡¯s presence was close to the Qi Transformation Realm lizard he had encountered in Ancient Moon Well. ¡°It¡¯s a Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile!¡± Demon Clown and the armored man exchanged glances, their expressions cautious. ¡°This crocodile¡¯s combat strength is nearly at Qi Transformation Realm. Its scales are impervious to water and fire, immune to ordinary treasures. This one seems about to step into postnatal Qi Transformation¡­¡± The armored man said. The four from Demon Clown immediately retreated a distance, not wanting to provoke the crocodile unnecessarily. The Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile did not give chase but swallowed another Iron Sword Sect disciple¡¯s corpse, appearing very hungry. Then, it stirred up a patch of mud and wastewater, moving back and forth several dozen zhang in a certain area. Finally, the Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile settled next to a fan-sized dark lotus. ¡°Ah!¡± A female disciple from Bone Demon Palace exclaimed, ¡°This is the first time I¡¯ve seen a lotus of this color.¡± The dark lotus was deeper in color, blending with the swamp. Its petals bore faint dark water patterns, and at the center of the petals was a dark lotus pod. If not for the presence of the crocodile, it would have been difficult to spot. ¡°Mysterious Water Moth Lotus!¡± Demon Clown and the armored man, after taking a closer look, simultaneously revealed expressions of ecstasy. Chapter 126 - 0126: Sending You a Giant Snake Chapter 126: Chapter 0126: Sending You a Giant Snake ¡°Mysterious Water Moth Lotus!¡± Demon Clown and the battle armor man both voiced their surprise, their gazes filled with burning desire, steadfastly fixating on the ink-colored lotus flower as big as a cattail leaf fan. Upon hearing this. Another man and woman from the Bone Demon Palace both exclaimed, their expressions excited. ¡°Is it really the ¡®Mysterious Water Moth Lotus¡¯? This sinister treasure of legend has all but vanished from the outside world¡­¡± The female disciple¡¯s face flushed with excitement. ... Smack! Demon Clown glared fiercely and delivered her a loud slap, leaving behind a red and blue handprint. ¡°Shut up! Do you want to attract even more people over here?¡± The battle armor man grunted lowly. ¡°Brother Pang, I was wrong, it¡¯s just that the yin and water characteristics contained by this lotus fit my cultivation technique too nicely¡­¡± The female disciple shivered and revealed a sycophantic smile. ¡°It fits you?¡± Another male disciple from the Bone Demon Palace couldn¡¯t help but snicker, ¡°This lotus benefits the majority of sinister cultivation techniques immensely, capable of greatly increasing cultivation power.¡± ¡°Everyone shut up.¡± Demon Clown snapped coldly, shifting his gaze from the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus and looking coldly at the Black-Scaled Giant Crocodile lying beside it. ¡°Brother Pang, with this crocodile guarding the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, a tough battle is inevitable if we wish to snatch the lotus.¡± The battle armor man murmured softly. ¡°Prepare to strike.¡± S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Pang Tiancheng¡¯s ugly face wore a fierce coldness. Just then. He took out a dark, dull Wolf Fang Club, dragging its dark and ominous sharp aura, leading the four of them in an attack on the Black-Scaled Giant Crocodile. Whoosh! The Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile¡¯s eyes shone viciously, transforming into a black afterimage, mud splashing in all directions as it pounced towards the group of four including Demon Clown. Pop! Pop! Demon Clown and the battle armor man, using exquisite movement techniques, stepped on the swamp mud and swept past the Black-Scaled Giant Crocodile, the Wolf Fang Club and a sharp knife striking swiftly in passing. Hiss! Among these, the battle armor man¡¯s sharp knife merely left a small blood trail on the surface of the Black-Scaled Giant Crocodile. Boom thud! Demon Clown¡¯s Wolf Fang Club, however, was significantly heavy and actually managed to smash a small crack in the crocodile¡¯s scaly armor, its power astonishing. As the main force, the other male and female disciples were only there to restrain. The attacks from the male and female landed on the Black-Scaled Giant Crocodile, at most leaving only shallow marks, unable to break through the skin. ¡°You two! Attack where I¡¯ve wounded it.¡± Demon Clown grunted lowly. The four from the Bone Demon Palace were all veterans of bloody battles, their cooperation was extremely tacit. At the same moment. On the edge of the swamp, Chen Yu stood within the mire, his eyes revealing surprise. This Black-Scaled Giant Crocodile was far stronger than the Blood Python he had encountered in the cave, especially in terms of defense, nearly twice as strong. As for the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, Chen Yu had also heard of it. The lotus was a rare yin and water elemental treasure, containing the mysterious power of ghostly water, greatly beneficial to most sinister cultivation techniques, capable of significantly boosting one¡¯s cultivation power. Of course, the lotus was not limited to those who practiced sinister paths. As long as it wasn¡¯t an extremely yang cultivation technique, most cultivators consuming this lotus could enhance their cultivation power and strength. Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± was a technique inclined towards the yin and evil, naturally making the lotus very fitting for him. For a while. Chen Yu¡¯s heart raced: If he could obtain this lotus, not only would his cultivation increase, but the power of the ¡°Cloud Evil Skill¡± could also greatly rise, possibly aiding him in the future to cultivate Cloud Evil True Qi. ¡°However, snatching the food from the tiger¡¯s mouth, from these four, is too difficult.¡± Chen Yu then focused back on the battle. In terms of combat, Demon Clown was incredibly strong. Not to mention his cultivation at the Peak of Refining, he was also practicing the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s sect-trademark technique, and the Wolf Fang Club in his hand was a heavy-grade treasure, close to a medium-grade treasure in quality. And his movement technique was not much different from the Infinite Thief, extremely crafty in battle. Boom boom! Pu chi! Throughout the process, Demon Clown and the battle armor man, as a team, essentially overpowered the Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile. The battle armor man, clad in a full-body treasure armor, had a solid fighting style. Every movement of his sharp knife was precise¡ªwhenever it struck, it was aimed at some wound or vital spot. After a short time. The Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile was riddled with wounds, overpowered and helpless against the four assailants, its injuries worsening, movements becoming sluggish. The four from Bone Demon Palace smiled, more relaxed in their approach to the fight. Chen Yu silently sighed. If it were a scenario where both sides suffered or one side won but with serious injuries, he might have a chance. However. From start to finish, Demon Clown and his group suppressed the Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile, none of them sustaining any serious injuries, the subsequent battle entirely predictable. ¡°Who else from the Yunyue Sect could be nearby?¡± The token worn closely by Chen Yu occasionally responded. Suddenly. He thought of something, taking out the Iron Moon Strange Insect from the Light Silver Crystal Space and sending it to scout the situation. ¡­ On another part of the swamp, atop a hill. Behind a little mound, a young man and young woman were hiding. The young man was dressed in white, elegant and graceful, holding a folding fan made of light silver metal. The young woman, with a delicate and pretty figure, was naturally beautiful, a face blooming like a peony after the rain. It was none other than Mu Xueqing. The elegantly graceful young man was also someone Chen Yu knew¡ªNangong Li. ¡°Senior Brother Nangong, are we just going to let the people from Bone Demon Palace succeed and take the ¡®Mysterious Water Moth Lotus¡¯?¡± Mu Xueqing clenched her teeth slightly, her face showing unwillingness. Speaking of which. The Mysterious Water Moth Lotus was extremely compatible with her physique and cultivation technique. Although Mu Xueqing was only a lower grade spiritual body with combined cold water attributes, the cultivation technique she practiced also leaned towards this type. ¡°I¡¯d like to. But these four people are not something we can handle. If we fall into Demon Clown¡¯s hands¡­¡± Nangong Li lamented with a shake of his head. ¡°Someone from the Yunyue Sect should also be nearby¡ªaccording to the token¡¯s response, they should be within a hundred yards.¡± Mu Xueqing then looked towards the token in her hand. ¡°Maybe they were killed by Demon Clown and his people before we arrived. Look at the edge of the swamp; there are remnants of blood and flesh.¡± Nangong Li was not optimistic. The two of them arrived in this vicinity by following the signal of the token, only to find Demon Clown and his group battling the Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile. ¡°Ah! What is that!¡± Mu Xueqing suddenly cried out in alarm. She saw a basin-sized toad, its body moist and covered with yellow-green bumps, approaching her leg. Mu Xueqing, who was fond of cleanliness and carried herself with aloof dignity, was now faced with a scene that would horrify most men to the extreme. ¡°Mud Swamp Toad! Be careful of its poison!¡± Nangong Li took one look and was greatly startled, swiftly pulling Mu Xueqing back. However, The basin-sized toad had already sprayed out a dark green liquid, accompanied by a pale green mist. Mu Xueqing grunted, a small droplet of the dark green liquid stained her slender, fair leg, immediately corroding it, with the surrounding skin turning purplish-red and swelling. ¡°Beast!¡± Nangong Li was momentarily choked by the pale green mist and, in his alarm and anger, swung his folding fan, unleashing a silver fan-shaped gust that enveloped the Mud Swamp Toad. Boom! The Mud Swamp Toad was quick to react, leaping to the side and only sustaining part of the attack; a bloody cut appeared on its bumpy skin, but it was not critically wounded. The two of them were shocked, fearing that the toad¡¯s strength was above the Mid-stage of Refining. ¡°Who is there!¡± The four fighting Demon Clown exclaimed in shock. At this moment, The four had severely wounded the Black-Scaled Giant Crocodile, and it would only take a moment to kill it. ¡°It¡¯s disciples from Yunyue Sect, and that woman seems to be Mu Xueqing, one of the top beauties of the sect.¡± The man in battle armor glanced toward the hillside. Right now, the male and female from Yunyue Sect were under attack by the Mud Swamp Toad, their presence revealed, not far from here. ¡°I most enjoy butchering beauties and despise those who reap the rewards from behind.¡± A ruthless and cruel light shone in Demon Clown¡¯s distorted eyes. Swoosh! With a blur of his figure, Demon Clown disengaged from the battle, closing in on Mu Xueqing and her companion on the hillside at a frightening speed. ¡°Brother Pang, don¡¯t pursue them to death.¡± The man in battle armor showed a hint of helplessness. He was quite familiar with Pang Tiancheng¡¯s bloodthirsty behavior; his personality was extremely twisted and couldn¡¯t be measured by ordinary standards. Fortunately, The Black-Scaled Giant Crocodile had been inflicted with heavy injuries, considerably reducing its mobility. Even without Demon Clown, the three in battle armor could wear it down slowly. ¡°This is bad!¡± Chen Yu, at the edge of the swamp, thought to himself that something was amiss. The insects he had sent out had also just reached the area and discovered Mu Xueqing and Nangong Li. What was most unexpected, Was that Demon Clown, with a wicked and perverted nature, who delighted in the slaughter of beauties, had temporarily put aside the Black-Scaled Giant Crocodile. What should be done? In a flash of thought, Chen Yu¡¯s mind raced. He definitely had to save Mu Xueqing, With their strength, they had no hope of escaping Demon Clown¡¯s pursuit. However, Chen Yu was even further from the hillside than Demon Clown, and he had no advantage over Demon Clown in terms of speed. A direct rescue seemed unlikely. ¡°In that case¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze shifted towards the three people in battle armor who were closer to him and were still fighting the Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile. Suddenly, A bold idea took root in his mind. He took a gamble! Chen Yu grit his teeth hard. If successful, he could achieve a double victory. Unless Demon Clown truly ignored the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, a dark treasure of evil path. With a leap, whoosh! Chen Yu, covered in foul-smelling mud, holding onto the previously caught patterned giant snake, leapt out of the swamp. Sludgy splashing! With dark cyan boots infusing his True Qi, Chen Yu¡¯s body became lighter, and he accelerated towards the three in battle armor from behind at an astonishing speed. ¡°Who is there!¡± The man in battle armor detected Chen Yu¡¯s presence when he was just twenty zhang away. The three were battling the Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile and were shocked by the sight of a muddy figure holding a two-to-three-zhang-long patterned snake. ¡°Where did this fellow pop out from?¡± The man in battle armor wore an odd expression, unable to make out the muddy person¡¯s features. But judging by his attire, he seemed to be a disciple of Yunyue Sect. The three did not panic. Even if it was a True Disciple of the three sects, it was unlikely to threaten the three of them. But even if the opponent proved formidable, at worst, the three of them would abandon the Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile and concentrate on defense, able to hold out until Demon Clown returned. ¡°Here¡¯s a big snake for you!¡± Chen Yu laughed heartily as he neared them to about ten zhang. Swish! He hurled the patterned giant snake in his hand with great force, the two-to-three-zhang-long body slapped onto the other man and woman. ¡°Ah!¡± The woman from Bone Demon Palace screamed, as the freshly freed patterned snake instantly wound around her legs. This patterned snake, comparable to the Organ Refining Stage in strength, was especially powerful in the swamp. The Bone Demon Palace woman did not possess Chen Yu¡¯s formidable strength and defense. ¡°Save me¡­¡± Bone Demon Palace woman let out a pitiful scream as the patterned snake broke her skin, the venom seeped in, and she was swiftly dragged into the swamp. ¡°Ha ha ha! How do you like this gift?¡± Chen Yu himself was also taken by surprise. This patterned snake had previously ambushed him in the swamp; he had held onto its critical point, causing it to be semi-asphyxiated. He had intended to use the snake to disrupt the trio¡¯s formation, but never expected the snake to be so effective, dragging one of them into the water. Having unexpectedly succeeded, Chen Yu chuckled slyly as he produced a purple-handled, silver-tipped javelin in his hand. Chapter 127 - 0127: Snatching Food from the Tigers Mouth (Three More for Votes) Chapter 127: Chapter 0127: Snatching Food from the Tiger¡¯s Mouth (Three More for Votes) Seeing the spear in Chen Yu¡¯s hands, the armored man suddenly thought of something and his expression changed. ¡°Be careful! It¡¯s the Spear Hunter of Demons¡ª¡± However, the armored man¡¯s warning was already too late. Entering within thirty feet, Chen Yu, now at maximum power range, channeled his inner breath into the spear and threw it with great force. Swish! The spear transformed into a cold, purple arc, with a flash of its silver tip, carrying a thunder-like screeching, it struck another male disciple from the Bone Demon Palace. ... ¡°Ah!¡± The man from the Bone Demon Palace screamed as the treasure armor he wore was penetrated by the spear with terrifying force. Hiss! The shaft of the spear went through his abdomen, creating a chillingly piercing wound, and the male disciple from the Bone Demon Palace fell dead. The nearby armored man inhaled sharply. That battlefield-renowned ¡°Spear Hunter of Demons,¡± was much more terrifying than he had anticipated. In battle, Chen Yu¡¯s spear was mainly formidable because it targeted aerial foes. By seriously injuring birds or piercing their wings, those Flying Bird Knights would tumble from hundreds of feet in the air and be smashed to a pulp. And now, the Silver-Edged Spear in Chen Yu¡¯s hand, exchanged for battle achievements, was comparable to a set of treasure armament. The shaft¡¯s material matched the hardness of a treasure weapon, and the tip was fused with a bit of Silver Edge Stone powder, greatly enhancing its penetration power, and combined with Chen Yu¡¯s immense strength, it exhibited horrifying piercing ability. On the other side, ¡°Demon Clown!¡± Mu Xueqing and Nangong Li, having just dealt with the Mud Swamp Toad, saw the grotesquely advancing Pang Tiancheng. Both felt a tingle on their scalps, naturally having heard of the cruelty and infamy of the Demon Clown. Run! The two immediately began to retreat, but Mu Xueqing¡¯s leg, corroded by the toad¡¯s poison, made movement difficult. Seeing the Demon Clown rapidly closing in, Mu Xueqing showed a look of despair. Nangong Li took a deep breath and had to stop. ¡°Ah!¡± Suddenly, a woman¡¯s scream echoed from the direction of the Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile. It was Chen Yu who had thrown the speckled large snake, successfully pulling the female disciple of the Bone Demon Palace into the mud. ¡°It¡¯s Junior Brother Chen!¡± ¡°Brother Yu¡­¡± The two expressed surprise at the sight and could tell Chen Yu was strategizing a rescue diversion. If it were an ordinary person, they might have come to the rescue immediately. But the nature of the Demon Clown couldn¡¯t be judged by normal standards. Hmm? Pang Tiancheng frowned, but without turning his head, his eyes filled with even more murderous intent, he rushed towards Nangong Li and Mu Xueqing. He was confident. Within two to three exchanges, he could kill Mu Xueqing and her companion. ¡°Die!¡± The Demon Clown swung his Wolf Fang Club, unleashing a massive shadow of a cold black blade, a frigid oppressive air enveloping Nangong Li and Mu Xueqing overhead. That strike¡¯s tremendous power almost reached the Qi Transformation Realm. In terms of head-on attacks, the Demon Clown was undoubtedly half a notch stronger than the Infinite Thief. Not only was his Cultivation Technique fearsome, but he also possessed innate brute strength. Crack! Nangong Li swung his pale silver metal folding fan, creating a storm of dazzling silver fan shadows accompanied by sweeping winds. Thousand Rain Sword! Mu Xueqing¡¯s Blue Shining Treasure Sword swung out, releasing a great swath of blue rain-like crisp sword glows, resembling dazzling icy fireworks. Clang! Crack! However, as the large black shadow from the Demon Clown¡¯s Wolf Fang Club swept over, both the fan shadows and sword glows were instantly shattered. Woah! Nangong Li spat out blood, his body violently trembling, and his metal folding fan almost slipped from his grasp. Boom! Mu Xueqing was sent flying by the strike, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth. Together, they could have fought anyone above the Late Stage of Organ Refining, yet they were both sent flying wounded by a single attack from the Demon Clown. With a fierce look, the Demon Clown swiftly closed in on Mu Xueqing. ¡°Ah!¡± Suddenly, a second scream came from the Black-Scaled Giant Crocodile¡¯s battle zone. Another was dead! It all happened too quickly, in just a turning moment. Nangong Li and Mu Xueqing showed a hint of joy on their faces. ¡°Damn it¡­¡± Unable to help it, the Demon Clown glanced back with a bone-chilling tone in his voice. At that moment. Chen Yu¡¯s spear had just killed the second person from the Bone Demon Palace and he was moving toward the only remaining armored man. Not good! The armored man was caught between Chen Yu and the Black-Scaled Giant Crocodile, unable to withdraw from the battle circle. It was truly because, Chen Yu, throwing the snake and hurling the spear, killing two, approached so swiftly. Meanwhile, ¡°Spirit Secret Technique¡ªIntimidate the Soul!¡± Suddenly, Nangong Li uttered a sharp, prolonged cry, directly rolling towards the Demon Clown. The Demon Clown staggered mentally and then looked at Nangong Li with a sarcastic expression. The latter¡¯s spirit secret technique had almost no substantial effect. ¡°Spirit Secret Technique¡ªMysterious Gaze!¡± Nangong Li¡¯s eyes shimmered with a layer of rippling blue patterns, extending and revolving continuously into an endless abyss. The Demon Clown¡¯s body stiffened, his face showing a moment of daze. Nangong Li¡¯s eyes, smeared with the essence of the Green-eyed Demon Fox¡¯s eyes, could amplify the spirit secret technique. But in the next moment, Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Demon Clown exuded a violent and bloodthirsty spiritual fluctuation, his spiritual power surpassing that of Nangong Li, the caster of the secret technique. In an instant, The Demon Clown struggled out of ¡°Mysterious Gaze,¡± his forehead sweating slightly. Nangong Li¡¯s face turned deathly pale, revealing a hint of fright. ¡°Later I will gouge out your eyes and keep them as a souvenir¡­¡± The Demon Clown licked his lips, his murderous intent and cruelty intensifying. However. Before the words of the Demon Clown had finished, an unexpected change occurred. Sss! Pang Tiancheng¡¯s body stiffened again, pain shot through his foot as if he had stepped on a nail. ¡°What is this! Get away!¡± Pang Tiancheng¡¯s face twisted ferociously as a shockingly cold Qi Force burst forth from beneath his feet. Peng Sou! A bug, shimmering with a faint silver luster, was kicked away by Pang Tiancheng, fresh blood still dripping from his foot. Immediately afterward, a chill of stiffness and numbness spread from his feet, but fortunately, Pang Tiancheng quickly forced the poisoned blood out with his inner breath. A bug? Nangong Li and Mu Xueqing were both astonished. That bug, having endured a fierce kick from Pang Tiancheng that brushed the edge of the Qi Transformation Realm, writhed on the ground. Under the illumination of the blood moon in the sky, it seemed to be injected with adrenaline, quickly hopping around energetically. Pou Sou! With a faint silver afterimage, the bug burrowed into the ground. ¡°Let¡¯s go quickly!¡± Nangong Li hurriedly called to Mu Xueqing, but the latter¡¯s leg was injured, preventing her from reaching her peak speed. Fortunately, Pang Tiancheng¡¯s foot had been bitten by the Iron Moon Strange Insect, and the Corpse Worm¡¯s poison had infiltrated him, slowing his speed as he quickly took out an antidote. ¡°That bug¡­¡± Mu Xueqing appeared contemplative, recalling the situation back at Yan Family Castle. At that moment. ¡°Ha ha ha¡­¡± From the other end of the battlefield, Chen Yu¡¯s laughter echoed. He unleashed a long punch that created the shadow of a python with a dark green pattern on its surface. Hmm! As the punch roared, it brought a formidable force of spiritual malice, impacting the spirit and vitality. Bang! Wah! The armor-clad man tumbled aside, immediately spitting out a mouthful of blood. The armor-clad man felt incredibly frustrated. He had merely exchanged a few blows with his opponent who not only had terrifying punch techniques but also placed him amidst a pincer attack with the ferocious crocodile. Under the dual assault, even the armor-clad man, with his powerful combat ability and protective armor, had sustained serious internal injuries. This scene brought immense joy to Mu Xueqing and Nangong Li on the other side. If the Demon Clown did not return soon, the armor-clad man would be in grave danger. What was even more critical was that the evil treasure, the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, could potentially fall into the hands of someone else. ¡°It¡¯s really infuriating!¡± The Demon Clown¡¯s face nearly twisted as he bellowed in resentment. Zeng Shua! In such a dire situation, he could no longer care about the life or death of Mu Xueqing and Nangong Li, and hurriedly turned back. At this moment, the corpse poison in the Demon Clown¡¯s legs had mostly dissipated, and he burst forth at peak speed, rushing back to the rescue. ¡°Only five breaths left.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart tensed, estimating that the Demon Clown would return in about five to six breaths. Fortunately, he had just dealt with two individuals, utilizing the Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile to force the armor-clad man into a pincer movement, severely injuring him. The key now was whether he could harvest the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus within these five breaths. It was known that the severely injured Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile still had the capacity to fight, and the armor-clad man next to it, despite being injured, could still interfere. ¡°Bet it all!¡± Chen Yu gathered his strength in his heart, his figure flashed, and he swiftly approached the Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile. Shua! Twisting his body, Chen Yu dodged the bite of the Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile and a plain, unremarkable short sword suddenly appeared in his hand. It was the Dark Snake Sword! ¡°Slash!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s inner breath surged into the Dark Snake Sword, which was now a medium-quality treasure. A layer of eerie grey flow and blood-red patterns emerged on the blade, creating a fleeting afterimage. At that moment, a strange scene occurred. In the space, when the blood moon shone on the Dark Snake Sword, the entire blade emanated a layer of blood light, enhancing its power by more than thirty percent. Puchi! The Dark Snake Sword burst forth with extreme power. Under the formidable strength of Chen Yu, it plunged into the head wound of the Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile. That sword pierced nearly to the hilt, releasing a brutal toxic power. Chen Yu was somewhat surprised by how smoothly the sword penetrated the crocodile¡¯s head. Indeed, this was due to several serendipities. First, the Dark Snake Sword, integrated with Moon Spirit Ore, saw its power increase by more than thirty percent under the blood moon, bringing it close to the level of a superior medium-quality treasure. Second, the Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile, being severely injured, reacted slowly. Chen Yu took advantage of the previous wound and slashed right into it. The hardest part of the crocodile was its outer scale layer, which had been previously sliced open by the Demon Clown. Peng Hong Long! Blood and mud splattered as the already severely injured Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile, having been stabbed in the head by the venomous Dark Snake Sword, finally reached the end of its life. As for its struggle to escape into the swamp before its death, Chen Yu was unconcerned. Shua! Chen Yu¡¯s figure flickered, quickly moving close to the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, and forcefully pulled it. ¡°Stop!¡± At this time, the armor-clad man, having stabilized himself, finally reacted. He never expected that Chen Yu, with just one strike, would have dealt with the formidable Black-Scaled Ferocious Crocodile. Puchi! Chen Yu directly pulled up the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus along with a clump of marsh soil. ¡°Ha ha! Just three breaths left¡­¡± Chen Yu placed the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus into his storage bag, facing the dagger assault of the armor-clad man undisturbed. Even in direct combat, he was confident he could suppress this man. Especially since the opponent was already severely injured. Suo Ceng! Chen Yu gathered his strength, swiftly dodging the armor-clad man. He did not immediately flee. Instead, surprisingly, he approached the corpse of a Bone Demon Palace man previously killed by a spear. The man¡¯s body had not fully sunk into the swamp. Puchi! Chen Yu stepped on the corpse, pulling out the Silver-Edged Spear and murmured, ¡°This spear is rare, only three exist.¡± ¡°You thief¡­¡± The armor-clad man¡¯s eyes nearly spewed fire, his pride severely wounded. Chapter 128 - 0128: Encirclement and Suppression Chapter 128: Chapter 0128: Encirclement and Suppression Chen Yu snatched the ¡°Mysterious Water Moth Lotus¡± and didn¡¯t forget to retrieve the javelin he had thrown earlier. This incident infuriated the armored warrior to the point of vomiting blood, his rage burning intensely. ¡°Brat! I¡¯m going to tear you to pieces!¡± The furious roar of the Demon Clown quickly grew closer as his figure approached within thirty feet. ¡°Only about two more moments.¡± Chen Yu laughed heartily, a triumphant look on his face, as he swiftly picked up his javelin and dashed away! ... Swoosh! Plop plop! Utilizing light body martial arts, Chen Yu stepped on the mire, gracefully running in a direction completely opposite to where Mu Xueqing and another person were. ¡°Brother Yu is deliberately leading the Demon Clown away.¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s expression was complex. She understood Chen Yu well enough; his seemingly wild and triumphant demeanor was actually a deliberate provocation of the enemy, and it was proving very successful. ¡°This guy¡¯s movement technique, when did it reach this level? But can he escape the pursuit?¡± Nangong Li was slightly worried. The two of them watched as Chen Yu led the Demon Clown and the armored warrior further and further away in the dimly lit blood-colored space. ¡°Hey, Clown Bro! Your stumpy legs may be short and stout, but you¡¯re not bad at running.¡± Chen Yu fled the swampy region. During his escape, he didn¡¯t forget to verbally taunt the Demon Clown chasing behind him. ¡°Ah¡­ahaha¡­¡± The Demon Clown was so enraged that he was shaking with fury. Over the years, he had killed countless people, never sparing men, women, or children. Others would tremble in fear upon hearing his name. He had never experienced such humiliation before. Yet that triumphant kid had killed two of his fellow sect members and also stolen the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus. At this moment. The speed that Chen Yu displayed also astonished the Demon Clown duo. ¡°Thank goodness for these boots gifted by Master.¡± When Chen Yu employed his light body martial arts, his feet felt incredibly light. Infusing them with his Inner Breath, his speed surged by thirty percent. With each concentrated burst from his heart, his speed could just slightly surpass that of his pursuers. Therefore. No matter how furiously the Demon Clown raged, he could not catch up to Chen Yu; there was always that slight difference. The armored warrior behind was even more powerless. Along the way, the Demon Clown pursued relentlessly. Occasionally, they would encounter one or two disciples from the Three Sects Camp or the Bone Demon Palace. ¡°Isn¡¯t that Yunyue Sect¡¯s Chen Yu?¡± ¡°What did this person do to provoke such a mad chase by the Demon Clown?¡± Those disciples stayed well away. As soon as they saw the Demon Clown, the disciples from the Three Sects Camp scampered off. ¡°Let this kid fend for himself.¡± On a large tree, the Seventh Prince Huangfulin camouflaged himself with branches and leaves, watching the Demon Clown pursuing Chen Yu without any intention of helping. He was one of the three at the Late Stage of Organ Refining among the Yunyue Sect disciples. If he were to join forces with Chen Yu, adding the two disciples behind him, they might be able to stand against the Demon Clown. However. Huangfulin had a poor relationship with Chen Yu. Although he had compromised before, he would certainly not help Chen Yu proactively. ¡°Senior Brother Huangfu¡­¡± The male and female disciples beside him hesitated for a moment, but ultimately shut their mouths. After all. Nobody wanted to risk their lives and provoke a terrifying figure like the Demon Clown. Along the way. Chen Yu occasionally encountered disciples from the Bone Demon Palace, luckily not running into anyone too formidable. ¡°What are you dawdling for? Let¡¯s join forces to kill this man.¡± The Demon Clown bellowed angrily. ¡°Yes, Brother Pang!¡± A few scattered Bone Demon Palace disciples nervously joined the chase. However. A few more ordinary disciples didn¡¯t make much of a difference; the average disciple couldn¡¯t keep up with the pace. What surprised Pang Tiancheng most was that Chen Yu, moving at high speed for so long, showed no signs of exhaustion. The reserve of his Inner Breath was so vast ¨C how could this be the performance of someone in the Early Stage of Refining Internal Organs? Using the terrain to his advantage. The distance between Chen Yu and the Demon Clown gradually increased. At one point. As Chen Yu passed over a hill, he attracted a pack of over a hundred fierce wolves, creating chaos that also entangled the Demon Clown and the armored warrior. Among these fierce wolves, there were dozens with strength comparable to the Organ Refining Stage. The alpha, a large-headed wolf beast, was as strong as the fierce crocodile Chen Yu had encountered earlier, and even faster. Under such circumstances. The Demon Clown and the armored warrior had to give up the chase to avoid the brunt of the attack. ¡°Brother Pang, that kid is slippery, and his defensive power is not weak. I saw several wolves scratch him, and it was like tickling him.¡± The armored warrior gasped for breath. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°What do you suppose we should do?¡± The Demon Clown gradually calmed down. After analyzing the situation, he judged Chen Yu¡¯s strength to be not much different from his own, if not slightly inferior. ¡°Call for reinforcements to hunt down this kid! I guess with the dangers of this space, even if he gets the ¡®Mysterious Water Moth Lotus¡¯, he won¡¯t have time to assimilate it.¡± The armored warrior suggested. ¡°That¡¯s right. The most valuable part of the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus is the seeds. One Mo Li Flower can produce a dozen seeds, which he won¡¯t be able to digest even in half a month.¡± The Demon Clown¡¯s sneering eyes flickered with a chilling light. Immediately. The Demon Clown and the armored warrior gathered nearby members of the Bone Demon Palace and announced the news of Chen Yu¡¯s theft of the ¡°Mysterious Water Moth Lotus¡±. Mysterious Water Moth Lotus! This was a valuable treasure of the evil path, naturally very attractive to the disciples of the Bone Demon Palace. Upon hearing the news, the Bone Demon Palace disciples eagerly rubbed their hands together, joining in the ¡°siege¡± against Chen Yu. For a time. The Demon Clown gathered quite a few strong individuals, with even two or three True Disciples joining in. Among them was Shangguan Qi. ¡°Mysterious Water Moth Lotus? Chen Yu! I didn¡¯t expect to find your whereabouts so quickly. I¡¯ve carefully prepared for this entry into the Blood Burial Garden, and I will definitely see to it that you have no grave to be buried in.¡± The one-armed, purple-haired boy had a face filled with killing intent. Next. The Demon Clown started a massacre in the nearby area. The disciples of the Bone Demon Palace gathered and, while searching for Chen Yu, also launched a slaughter against the disciples of the Three Sects. Among them. Huangfulin, who had previously hidden in a tree, also couldn¡¯t avoid being pursued. ¡°Run fast!¡± Huangfulin¡¯s face was grim as he led two disciples, a man and a woman, in a frenzied escape. The Demon Clown, accompanied by three or four others, pursued them for over ten miles. ¡°The disciples of the Three Sects are really foolish and selfish. When they were pursuing Chen Yu, this guy just watched on the sidelines.¡± The Demon Clown¡¯s face held a mocking expression. Finally. Huangfulin¡¯s group lost a female disciple, who was brutally killed by the Demon Clown, narrowly escaping with their lives. At the same moment. The disciples of the Bone Demon Palace, especially the powerful ones among the top secret transmissions like Mei Changqing and Jiang Ping, began their massacre on the disciples within the Three Sects Camp. In terms of individual comprehensive strength, the disciples of the Bone Demon Palace were indeed stronger. Importantly, they were more united, each hardened in a brutal environment, ruthless and decisive in killing. In contrast, the disciples of the Three Sects belonged to different factions, and it was not bad that they didn¡¯t kill each other. The disciples of the Three Sects fled in all directions, and those who were slightly slower were slaughtered. ¡­ After escaping the pursuit of the Demon Clown, Chen Yu cautiously circled back. Since entering the Blood Burial Heavenly Garden. What Chen Yu had seen along the way was nothing but forests, hills, rivers, and various other wilderness terrains. He was certain that this was the periphery of the Blood Burial Garden. According to the rumors he had received, the real core value of the Blood Burial Heavenly Garden lay in an inner ¡°Spiritual Garden,¡± where many rare treasures were planted, including the legacies and treasures left by powerful beings. Several hours later. In a valley about five or six miles from the previous swamp. Nangong Li and Mu Xueqing hid in a mountain crevice, warily looking around. Just then. Swoosh! A figure covered in mud drifted near, heading straight for where the two of them were. ¡°Brother Yu!¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s face lit up with surprise as she recognized the muddy figure dashing towards them. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, how did you find us?¡± Nangong Li was surprised. As he finished speaking. Swish! A faint silver speck flashed, and a small bug scurried into Chen Yu¡¯s palm. ¡°I found you thanks to this bug,¡± said Chen Yu with a slight smile. As it turned out. He had diverted the Demon Clown earlier, but he had instructed the bug to follow Mu Xueqing and Nangong Li. After all. When they were struggling for the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, the two had attracted the Demon Clown, taking on a big risk. If the two, especially Mu Xueqing, had lost their lives, Chen Yu would have had a hard time getting over it. Swoosh! Chen Yu leaped into the mountain crevice where the two of them were and set the bug to patrol and stand guard in the vicinity. After asking. Chen Yu understood that because of the Demon Clown and others clearing out the disciples of the Three Sects, and especially pursuing Chen Yu, the Yunyue Sect disciples had to find somewhere to lay low for a while. ¡°Here.¡± Chen Yu took out two Mo Li flower petals and two lotus seeds, one portion each, and handed them to Nangong Li and Mu Xueqing. Their eyes brightened. Mu Xueqing bit her lip slightly, ¡°Brother Yu, if it weren¡¯t for you before, both Senior Brother Nangong and I would have had a hard time saving our own lives. You saved us; how can we accept your things?¡± Chen Yu, however, shook his head and forcefully stuffed the items into her hands. Without Mu Xueqing and Nangong Li distracting the Demon Clown in advance, Chen Yu wouldn¡¯t have been able to obtain the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus. ¡°Hehe, with this lotus seed and petal, there should be no problem for me to break through to the Mid-stage of Organ Refining.¡± Nangong Li accepted them without reservation. The Mysterious Water Moth Lotus is divided into two parts: petals and seeds. The petals can moisten and invigorate the meridians and heal hidden diseases; they help to break through small bottlenecks in the Qi Transformation Realm and below. The seeds, as long as they are not of a yang attribute Cultivation Technique, can enhance strength, benefiting even those in the Qi Transformation Realm, especially those with **** attribute techniques. Used together, the effects are even better. Both Nangong Li and Mu Xueqing were stuck at the very limit of the Early Stage of Organ Refining and were just a little short of reaching the Mid-stage. Especially Mu Xueqing. Whether it was her special Spiritual Body qualification or Cultivation Technique, it matched well with the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus. Chen Yu took a quick inventory. He had over a dozen petals and seeds in his hand, which weren¡¯t a small number. The main ability of the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus was to enhance strength. Enhancing strength meant not only advancing one¡¯s cultivation but also refining the profundity level of the Cultivation Technique¡¯s True Qi. For instance. If Chen Yu¡¯s Cloud Evil Heart Method could refine a few strands of Cloud Evil True Qi from within the True Qi, it would be an indication of reaching the pinnacle of his power. At this moment. Mu Xueqing and Nangong Li each consumed a lotus seed and immediately sat down to circulate their mental methods and internal True Qi. Chen Yu frowned slightly and then spoke, ¡°Take out your Tokens?¡± Both were taken aback but still pulled out their respective sensing tokens. Thump! Chen Yu took the tokens, along with his own, three in total, and threw them all into the river below the valley. Mu Xueqing and Nangong Li were momentarily stunned, but quickly understood Chen Yu¡¯s intention. It¡¯s likely. In the process of the Bone Demon Palace clearing out the disciples of the Three Sects, they surely captured disciples of the Yunyue Sect and obtained their tokens easily. Returning to the crevice. Chen Yu sat cross-legged, took out a Mysterious Water Moth Lotus seed, took a deep breath, and swallowed it. Chapter 129 - 0129: Savoring Fine Wine Chapter 129: Chapter 0129: Savoring Fine Wine The You Water Lotus Seed, once ingested, brought forth a cool, strange power that radiated throughout the body and seeped into every bit of flesh and meridians. It was as if a serene, icy spring was melting within him, refreshing and penetrating deep into the heart. What was so marvelous was, that the force of this ice spring-like You Water power, upon entering the meridians, merged instantly with the Cloud Evil Inner Qi in his body, showing an incredible affinity. This was a stark contrast to the opportunity he found in the blood pool before. At that time, the Blood Evil Power he absorbed was extremely violent and filled with malicious energy, with quite a few impurities, requiring the suppression and assistance of the mysterious heart to stabilize and absorb. ... Afterward, although Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation had greatly increased, his Inner Qi contained impure malicious energy, and his realm was unstable. Yet, this You Water power was exceedingly pure. Yin in nature yet not cold or malicious, it was like premium nourishment for all types of Inner Qi except that of the Yang Flame attribute. Chen Yu vaguely felt, that this power was bringing a sort of yin and yang equilibrium to the body¡¯s organs and even his Inner Qi. Huu! The Cloud Evil Inner Qi inside him became active and agitated, greedily and eagerly absorbing, as if enthusiastically doing so of its own volition. During this process, the amount of Cloud Evil Inner Qi increased, but not by much. However, Chen Yu felt that the very ¡°quality¡± of his Inner Qi seemed to have undergone a sort of refinement and balance, with the temperature and purity soaring straight up. Most noticeable was, that Chen Yu felt all the Inner Qi in his body joyous like a fish in water, greatly increasing its synergy with his spirit, effortlessly completing complex mental method pathways with but a thought. Gradually, that wondrous You Water power, under the lead of the Cloud Evil Inner Qi, entered the Qi Sea within the body and then started roaming through the internal network of meridians. Half a day later, Chen Yu took out a piece of Black Lotus Petal and ingested it directly. In an instant, a refreshingly sweet and cool power, like spring water that nourishes all things, melded into his flesh and meridians. Hmm! His Cloud Evil Inner Qi gave a jolt, and as it flowed through his meridians, it became even smoother. ¡°These Black Lotus Petals, indeed, can nourish and promote the flow in meridians, assisting the breakthrough of various small bottlenecks under the Qi Transformation Realm.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face erupted with joy. If, his cultivation was at the extreme limit of the Early Stage of Organ Refining, perhaps with the aid of a Black Lotus Petal, he could make a breakthrough to the Mid-stage of Organ Refining. The cultivation of the Organ Refining Stage is essentially the expansion of the internal meridian network. This network typically consists of the twelve primary meridians, connecting to the viscera and organs, and, depending on the grade of the cultivation technique, may also include branches of extraordinary meridians and points. And Black Lotus Petals could nourish, make meridians flow more easily, and repair hidden illnesses. In essence, some of the meridian points, usually difficult to impact, would become nourished and activated, temporarily increasing their liveliness. Invisibly, this would increase the chances of a successful breakthrough. Of course, the premise is that the strength and quality of the Inner Qi and other factors meet the limit of that realm. ¡­ At a certain moment, Chen Yu suddenly felt a marked fluctuation of Inner Qi nearby, accompanied by a slight icy and rainy aura. ¡°Huh?¡± Chen Yu turned his gaze and noticed this fluctuation of aura was coming from Mu Xueqing. ¡°It¡¯s a success!¡± Mu Xueqing had a look of joy on her face as her Inner Qi opened up new areas within her internal network of meridians, exceptionally smooth and stable. This quick? Both Chen Yu and Nangong Li were somewhat surprised. ¡°In fact, just by taking the lotus petal, I could have succeeded in the breakthrough. However, that lotus seed also significantly increased my mental method power. After advancing to the Mid-stage Meridian Passage, my Inner Qi is even stronger than those of a typical same rank.¡± Mu Xueqing spoke with joy. Her Spiritual Body¡¯s quality leans towards the cold water attribute, and so does her Cultivation Technique. Therefore, Mu Xueqing¡¯s consumption of the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus had effects more than double the strength compared to the average person. As a result, right after her advancement to the Mid-stage Meridian Passage, her Inner Qi was very profound and stable. After Mu Xueqing¡¯s advancement, less than two hours later, a strong fluctuation of Inner Qi surged from within the crevice of the mountain. ¡°Finally made it! The effect of this Mysterious Water Moth Lotus is indeed excellent. My Cultivation Technique isn¡¯t of Yin cold attribute, but it still benefits my Inner Qi, making the breakthrough of bottlenecks very smooth.¡± Nangong Li laughed heartily. In terms of Spiritual Body quality, he was even more gifted than Mu Xueqing, a genius among geniuses. ¡°These two have both advanced.¡± Chen Yu was slightly disheartened. After consuming a portion of the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, his cultivation smoothly reached the limit of the Early Stage of Organ Refining. In terms of Spiritual Body quality, Chen Yu was far inferior to Nangong Li. He was merely more attuned to the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus with his Cultivation Technique, but not as much as Mu Xueqing. Apart from the reason of the quality, Both Nangong Li and Mu Xueqing advanced to Organ Refining much earlier and had already reached the limits of that realm. Using the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus to advance was as natural as water flowing in a channel. ¡°My cultivation has reached the extreme limit of the Early Stage, and with another portion, advancing to the Mid-stage won¡¯t be difficult.¡± Chen Yu had this feeling. He hadn¡¯t advanced yet, but the You Water Lotus Seed made his Cloud Evil Inner Qi incredibly pure and strong, comparable to someone in the Late Stage of Organ Refining. ¡°However, advancing too quickly and relying entirely on external things might be a bit too hasty.¡± Chen Yu hesitated slightly. His foundation was incredibly solid, with Inner Qi pure enough to match the Late Stage of Organ Refining; even without foreign aids, he could advance to the Mid-stage in at most a month. Logically, advancing next with the aid of the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus shouldn¡¯t cause instability in his realm. Moreover, the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus wasn¡¯t an ordinary natural treasure; it didn¡¯t simply crudely increase cultivation level. While Chen Yu was weighing the pros and cons, suddenly, the Iron Moon Strange Insect, connected to his mind, sent a signal of alert. ¡°Hm?¡± Chen Yu frowned as he shared some vague images through the mysterious connection with the Iron Moon Strange Insect. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Nangong Li and Mu Xueqing couldn¡¯t help but look towards Chen Yu. ¡°People from Bone Demon Palace actually tracked us down here, and they seem to be heading exactly in this direction.¡± Chen Yu was somewhat perplexed. Upon hearing this, Mu Xueqing and Nangong Li¡¯s expressions changed simultaneously. The three of them had been hiding in the crevice all this time, never venturing out. ¡°Could it be that our breakthrough caused some disturbance?¡± Mu Xueqing said, ¡°No, it won¡¯t.¡± Nangong Li denied, ¡°The breakthrough of a minor stage in the Organ Refining Stage isn¡¯t that noticeable, with at most a radius of twenty zhang showing some signs. Unless it¡¯s a breakthrough in the Qi Transformation Realm, which would have a larger range.¡± At the same moment, near the valley entrance, nearly ten members of the Bone Demon Palace were hurrying this way. Leading them were none other than Demon Clown, a man in battle armor, and others like Shangguan Qi. ¡°Brother Pang, that person should be hiding in a corner of the valley.¡± A male disciple with phoenix-shaped eyes spoke respectfully within the ranks of the Bone Demon Palace. However, unseen by any, an insignificant little bug vanished in a flash amidst the nearby stones. In a crevice of the canyon, Chen Yu and his two companions faintly saw the approaching figures of Demon Clown and the others. ¡°I see now, it was for this reason, such an oversight,¡± Chen Yu sighed deeply. Once he finished speaking, he looked at the dried swamp mud on his clothes, which emitted an unpleasant odor. It turned out that Chen Yu had hidden in the swamp before, and such a distinctive smell, even with bathing, was hard to completely wash away in one go. If someone skilled in tracking were to follow even the slightest clue, they could indeed find him. ¡°Brother Yu, change your clothes quickly and mask the scent with something else. I have a bottle of perfume here that repels snakes and bugs,¡± Mu Xueqing said urgently. ¡°It¡¯s too late!¡± Chen Yu shook his head. By now, Demon Clown and his men had gradually fanned out in an orderly manner, pressing toward the area. Trying to cover up with ordinary perfume was utterly counterproductive; it was impossible to evade a master tracker. In order to completely remove the swampy odor from his body, he would need a special medicinal liquid to soak in. ¡°The only plan for now is to temporarily split up. I¡¯ll draw them away first.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flickered, quickly coming to a decision. Just as Mu Xueqing was about to object, Chen Yu immediately interrupted her, ¡°Following me would just slow me down!¡± On hearing this, Mu Xueqing¡¯s pretty face turned red and then pale, and she slightly gritted her teeth. Nangong Li felt a surge of reluctance but remembered how Chen Yu had snatched the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus. In such a short period of time, he had killed two Organ Refiners, seriously injured a secret disciple of the Bone Demon Palace in the Late Stage of Organ Refining, snatched the prize from under their noses, and even escaped unscathed from Demon Clown¡¯s pursuit. Even most of the true disciples from the top three sects wouldn¡¯t have been able to do this. Whoosh! Chen Yu¡¯s figure blurred as he darted out from the other end of the crevice. ¡°Over there!¡± The nearly ten disciples of the Bone Demon Palace could not help but exclaim. Chen Yu successfully drew the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s disciples. ¡°Brat! Let¡¯s see where you can run!¡± A cold, cruel light shone from Demon Clown¡¯s skewed eyes. ¡°Chen Yu! You poisoned my one arm. Here in the Blood Burial Garden, I will make you pay.¡± Shangguan Qi gnashed his teeth, his face twisting with malice. Shang! Shang! The two charged after Chen Yu, one after the other, at top speed. ¡°Little ones, just keep on coming. I¡¯ll stay right here to the end¡­¡± Chen Yu chuckled. After speaking, he shot up the mountainside of the valley, scaling the steep cliffs with agility. The higher the valley walls rose, the steeper they became. Toward the top, they were nearly vertical at ninety degrees! Even those in the Organ Refining Stage needed to use their hands to climb and couldn¡¯t simply leap up with light body techniques. Shang! Shang! The disciples of the Bone Demon Palace began to scale the cliff, doggedly pursuing Chen Yu. ¡°You few, take a detour and head to the other side of the valley to encircle him.¡± Demon Clown was no fool. Right away, the man in the battle armor and three or four others took a different route. Thus, with five people including Demon Clown, they followed Chen Yu up the steep cliff face, relentlessly chasing after him. ¡°This kid, he climbs so fast!¡± The five pursuers from the Bone Demon Palace quickly sensed something was amiss. Only Demon Clown managed to barely keep up with Chen Yu and not get too far behind. The others, including Shangguan Qi, were getting left further behind. On the other side, inside the valley crevice, Nangong Li and Mu Xueqing watched the scene in dumbfounded silence. ¡°Looks like Junior Brother Chen had already planned this. If it were a flat ground pursuit, he would easily be surrounded. But climbing a mountain not only tests cultivation and movement technique but also relies on the strength and agility of the body.¡± Nangong Li suddenly understood. Indeed, climbing such sheer cliffs demanded significant strength and agility. Chen Yu¡¯s body technique talent held incomparable advantages in this respect. In a moment, Chen Yu reached the peak of the valley first, ¡°dominating the wicked¡± in speed. This place was a hundred or so zhang above the ground, as high as a hundred floors. ¡°Ha ha¡­ Little ones, Grandpa has reached the mountain top.¡± Chen Yu smiled, looking down at the people below. At that moment, Demon Clown, the closest, was still fifteen zhang away, and Shangguan Qi and the others were even further at twenty-three zhang. Such a gap, even Chen Yu himself was somewhat surprised. ¡°Little ones, have a drink of fine wine¡­¡± Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu¡¯s face showed a wicked smile. The next instant, he unbuttoned his pants and a bright arc of urine sprayed forth, dancing in the mountain wind, drifting down towards Demon Clown and the others. Chapter 130 03-25 - 0130: Descending Directly Chapter 130: Chapter 0130: Descending Directly A pale blood-colored space. At the mountain peak, the mountain breeze was cool. A tall and upright young man was whistling while unfastening his trousers, a stream of urine spraying forth. Below him, four or five disciples of the Bone Demon Palace were trying hard to chase after the young man¡¯s figure, when suddenly they were met with some drifting urine and water. ¡°Chen Yu! I want you to wish you were dead¡ª¡± The Demon Clown¡¯s face was almost twisted, furious to the extent of rupture, his voice piercingly cold. ¡°Boy! Grinding your bones to dust and scattering them in the air is not enough to quell the hatred in my heart.¡± Shangguan Qi¡¯s face was ashen, roaring with inward rage. The disciples of the Bone Demon Palace were enraged, issuing angry howls. Humiliation! Bare, naked mockery and insult. Even though the urine and water hadn¡¯t completely touched their skin, having been repelled by the outburst of Qi Force protecting them. However, that counted as indirect contact, didn¡¯t it? This scene was witnessed by Mu Xueqing and her companion, who were quietly retreating in the valley. ¡°It¡¯s really shameless¡­ Brother Yu actually did such a thing.¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s pretty face flushed with embarrassment. But for some reason, she thought that the tall figure on top of the mountain, albeit rude in his actions, held an inexplicable charm. At this moment, inside the Blood Burial Heavenly Garden, secret disciples of the Bone Demon Palace were slaughtering the disciples of the three sects, the disciples in panic and unable to hide. Who would dare be so absurd and bold as to stand on the mountain top, in the face of the pursuit of the Bone Demon Palace, offering them a ¡®fine wine¡¯ of human creation? ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Nangong Li whispered urgingly. He guessed that Chen Yu was not doing this pointlessly, but to divert the attention of the Demon Clown and others, facilitating their retreat. Nangong Li had guessed correctly. Chen Yu indeed wanted to cover for the two as they retreated. He was very confident in his own survival skills. But Chen Yu didn¡¯t want that after he successfully escaped, the Demon Clown and others would catch Mu Xueqing and her companion. ¡°You little brats, is the ¡®wine¡¯ to your taste?¡± After urinating, Chen Yu laughed heartily, slowly and unhurriedly fastening his belt. At that moment, ¡°Boy! Prepare to die!¡± The Demon Clown rapidly scaled the ascent, suddenly leaping forward and swiping a palm through the air towards Chen Yu. Thud! That palm brought forth a surge of oppressive palm strength, reaching the Qi Transformation Realm level, visibly a dense mass of dark concentrated Qi shadow the size of a water jar. Chilling and ferocious wind howled around it, and the sheer aftershocks of the Qi alone could injure an ordinary disciple in the Organ Refining Stage. Such a fierce palm brought a bit of pressure to Chen Yu, second only to the last time he faced the pursuit of someone in the Qi Transformation Realm. However, Chen Yu was now much stronger than he was back then, and his opponent was not a true Qi Transformation Realm practitioner. ¡°Cloud Evil Fist!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s body erupted with a torrent of Evil Qi, his heart charging up as the Cloud Evil internal Qi rushed out like a maddened, red-eyed bull. In that instant, Evil Qi shrouded Chen Yu¡¯s body, forming a patch of vague dark clouds, light and shadow intermingling, bringing a direct and spiritual chilling dread. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What! Pang Tiancheng down below, who was leaping up to attack, felt his spirit and blood tremble, his Qi nearly collapsing by a fraction or two. It was the kind of deterrence brought upon by facing a peer with equal strength. For instance, Mei Changqing before his advancement, or perhaps Jiang Ping among the top three secret disciples. Buzz! A huge python-shaped fist shadow rolled with Evil Qi, in a thunderous cloud-bursting roar, carrying a soul-striking dread, swept towards them. Boom! Two similar styles of oppressive and cold forces collided on the edge of the mountain peak. In an instant, rocks on the edge crumbled to dust, stones and debris flying around wildly, the shockwave spreading across twenty to thirty feet. That astonishingly fierce clash made Shangguan Qi and others climbing below take notice with shock. ¡°That brat has never been this powerful¡­¡± Shangguan Qi said, his face showing awe. In the face-off above, Chen Yu basically held his ground against the Demon Clown, at least not losing out in terms of might. Bang! Chen Yu¡¯s body took advantage of the force to retreat forty or fifty feet away, only to feel a mighty and cruel Qi bursting within him, making his blood churn. ¡°There¡¯s quite a gap, but it¡¯s a good thing I took the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, which greatly increased my strength¡­¡± Chen Yu murmured. In that punch, in terms of martial arts realm, he was on par with the Demon Clown and even had a power advantage; it was only in cultivation and strength that he lagged behind. Swoosh! He stabilized his blood and leaped towards another end of the mountain peak. ¡°This kid!¡± The Demon Clown roared in anger. After withstanding a blow, he uncontrollably fell several feet downward. After all, during the previous engagement, he had struck from below, while the other was hitting from above. Geographically speaking, Chen Yu had a considerable advantage. And besides, the immense strength in Chen Yu¡¯s punch had even suppressed him, naturally strong, by a few degrees. Puff! Pang Tiancheng extended a hand, sinking it into the hard and steep cliff face, halting his descent about sixty or seventy feet below the cliff¡¯s edge. At this time, Shangguan Qi arrived from below, climbing the mountain peak with Pang Tiancheng. Meanwhile, Chen Yu had reached the other end of the mountain peak. ¡°Down!¡± Chen Yu circulated his Copper Statue Technique, gripping the rock with a bronze hand, and plunged straight down. Ting ¨C In the sudden descent, sparks and stone chips sprayed between the bronze hand and the cliff wall. A hundred feet high cliff was akin to a hundred-story building. During the rapid fall, even Chen Yu¡¯s bronze like arms felt burning, stabbing pain, and swelling, with the skin scraping off. Without immense strength and formidable defense, such a feat would be impossible. ¡°Is that¡­¡± On the other side, the four Bone Demon Palace armored men had just taken a detour and arrived. However, they saw Chen Yu¡¯s body descending like a falling cliff, with sparks and stone chips in tow. During this process, Chen Yu mainly relied on the Copper Statue Technique¡¯s bronze hand to grip the cliff and slow down the rapid descent. Seeing that he was still about two hours¡¯ distance from the ground, Chen Yu¡¯s descent speed was becoming faster and his arms could no longer hold on. With a stomp, Chen Yu was well-prepared and his foot heavily stamped on the cliff face. In the next moment, using the cliff face to push himself, he leaped toward the river ten yards away at the edge of the valley. His surroundings, Chen Yu had already thoroughly scoped out through his little bug, and he had clear escape routes planned. Of course, the escape route he planned was truly not something an ordinary person could execute. Swoosh! Using the force from the cliff and his descent speed, Chen Yu¡¯s body flew like a stone bullet and with a ¡°plop¡±, he plunged into the river. Then, he followed the current downstream, racing forward without needing to exert much effort. Amidst a few splashes, Chen Yu¡¯s figure disappeared. ¡°He escaped¡­¡± The armored man¡¯s face looked extremely ugly. And at this time, Demon Clown and Shangguan Qi, among others, had not even descended halfway down the peak. Without the ability to fly or the cultivation at the Qi Transformation Realm, they dared not leap directly from the cliff. From the height of a hundred-story building, even jumping into the water, it¡¯s hard to escape unscathed. Moreover, jumping from such a high place, the wind resistance was enormous, and it was uncertain whether they would land in the river; if they hit the ground, they¡¯d be nothing but a pile of flesh. ¡°He escaped?¡± Demon Clown and the others descended floating down one after another, each with a face like dark iron and extremely gloomy. From the start of the chase until now, no one had been able to keep up with Chen Yu¡¯s pace. Who could have predicted that he would choose to climb the steep mountain peak, faster even than a monkey? Who could have thought that he would stand equally against Pang Tiancheng in a fierce clash, despite having the geographical advantage? The most insane part was at the last, using an almost cliff-falling method, he directly jumped into the water. ¡°Junior Brother Pang, our Bone Demon Palace has a better understanding of the Blood Burial Garden¡¯s terrain, downstream is the direction of the ¡®Central Spirit Garden.''¡± Shangguan Qi suggested. Chen Yu¡¯s powerful rise made his desire to kill several times stronger. He had an intuition, that if he could not kill Chen Yu this time, there likely would be no chance in the future. And, if he could kill Chen Yu and get a piece of the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, even just a small share, it would be enough to help him reach the Late Stage of Organ Refining. ¡°Good! We¡¯re heading to the center of the Blood Burial Garden anyway, we¡¯ll have more hands to help by then.¡± Pang Tiancheng nodded. His desire to kill Chen Yu was no less intense than Shangguan Qi¡¯s. ¡­ Following the current, Chen Yu went all the way down. But within this pathway of the river, there were troubles beyond Chen Yu¡¯s expectations. There were many fish in the water that reached the level of fierce beasts. Fortunately, most of the fish were only at the Meridian Passage Stage, and only a few were at the Organ Refining Stage, which couldn¡¯t break through Chen Yu¡¯s Copper Statue Technique. At the same time, Chen Yu was using the river water to wash away the marsh mud scent from his body. An hour later, the river below split into branches, and the water flow became smaller and smaller. Chen Yu stepped onto the riverbank, somewhat disheartened, and found a nearby range of mountains and woods. Vaguely, his heart¡¯s beating sensed the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi nearby, growing richer and richer. ¡°Could it be, I¡¯m nearing the center of the Blood Burial Garden?¡± Just then, ¡°Ah ah!¡± ¡°Run¡­¡± From the woods ahead came screams and terrified yells. Hmm? Chen Yu¡¯s heart chillingly raced, sensing an intense crisis approaching. ¡°Go!¡± With a thought, Chen Yu sent the little bug to scout the situation. Swoosh! The Iron Moon Strange Insect gave off a faint silvery sheen, turned into a small spot, and darted into the woods ahead. Sharing the visual with the bug, Chen Yu soon saw an alarming scene. Whoosh! A black-haired, lean young man darted through the air, emitting faint wisps of black Qi, hunting down six or seven disciples. ¡°Ah!¡± The faint black Qi swept across the body of a Mid-stage Organ Refining female disciple from the Water Moon Sect, passing by in a flash. In an instant, the inner power within the female disciple flickered out, and her delicate body was torn into pieces by the faint black Qi. ¡°Ling Yue¡­¡± Several men and women from the Water Moon Sect cried out in alarm, their faces filled with unbearable grief. Among these people, there were mostly disciples from the Water Moon Sect, with only two or three from Iron Sword Sect and Yunyue Sect. ¡°Mei Changqing, as a Qi Transformation Realm powerhouse, why must you push us so hard? We didn¡¯t take any precious materials like the Bitter Heart Flower or Blood Yin Mushroom in that cave; we left them all for you.¡± A young man and woman stood their ground in front. Both wielded their sword and saber, displaying extraordinary power that touched the Qi Transformation Realm, shattering several strands of the faint black Qi. The young man was dressed casually without any attention to appearance. The other young woman, in a snow-white robe, looked stunningly graceful and ice-beautiful. These two, Chen Yu had encountered them before, they were Fei Letian from Iron Sword Sect and Li Bingyue from Water Moon Sect, each with the strength to contend for the position of Chief Disciple in their respective sects. Li Bingyue had even made Lv Santong yield at the Hidden Lake Conference. ¡°Mei Changqing¡­ Li Bingyue¡­ Fei Letian¡­¡± Through the bug, Chen Yu saw Bone Demon Palace and the top talents from the three sects. At this moment, Mei Changqing alone was slaughtering six or seven disciples from the three sects. Among all present, only with Fei Letian and Li Bingyue joining forces could they barely fend him off, and both of their corners of the mouth were bleeding. Just as Chen Yu hesitated over whether to assist in secret, ¡°Hmm?¡± Through the senses of the bug, Chen Yu saw a familiar figure in the fleeing crowd¡­ It was Chen Ying¡¯er! Chapter 131 03-25 - 0131: Wounded and Dispirited Chapter 131: Chapter 0131: Wounded and Dispirited In the woods. Mei Changqing¡¯s long hair fluttering, with the power of one man, he slaughtered six or seven disciples of the three sects. The faintly sinister True Qi he unleashed would kill any ordinary person at the Organ Refining Stage upon contact; it was practically instantaneous death. And among the crowd. Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s complexion was pale, her hair disheveled, her skirt torn, and there were still some bloodstains on her arms and face. It seemed she had already been injured. Among the remaining six, her cultivation at the Early Stage of Refining Internal Organs was basically the weakest. If nothing unexpected happened, the next one likely to die was her. ¡°Disciples of the three sects, none shall be spared! By entering the Blood Burial Garden, you should have been prepared for this. The so-called Blood Burial Garden is nourished by the fresh blood and souls of many young geniuses, to cultivate and breed the legendary treasures.¡± On the handsome face of Mei Changqing, there was a look of indifference and ruthlessness. Upon hearing this. Fei Letian, Li Bingyue, and the others were all shaken to the core. Could it be. That the Bone Demon Palace had allowed the disciples of the three sects into this spiritual garden generously, all to cultivate some supreme treasure? If that was true, then the force behind the scenes was too terrifying. Chen Yu quietly approached, heard Mei Changqing¡¯s words, and sensed the hints of a conspiracy. However. No matter the scheme, in the sect world of Chu Country, he was just a minor character, powerless to influence the overall situation, let alone to strategize against those shadowy giants. At the current stage. Chen Yu had only one goal, to survive, to seize this once-in-a-century opportunity, and to grow. As long as he ascended to the Qi Transformation Realm, he would no longer be a bottom-dweller in the sect world. And right now. Chen Yu had one single-minded purpose, to save Chen Ying¡¯er. ¡°Ants, embrace death!¡± Mei Changqing let out a cold laugh, waved his sleeve casually, and a roll of faintly sinister True Qi swept out, stirring up a chilling and ghastly cold gust spanning more than two or three zhang. His attack, let alone the True Qi itself, even the residual wind could severely injure anyone in the Organ Refining Stage. Block it quickly! Fei Letian and Li Bingyue, backpedaling rapidly, flashed a look of urgency in their eyes. The two of them had to bear the brunt of the pressure. Otherwise, a casual blow from Mei Changqing could kill three to five people at the Organ Refining Stage. At this moment. The only way for them to stand against Mei Changqing was to unite and act as one; if they were separated, they feared they would be wiped out in an instant without a trace left. Chop! Fei Letian grasped a multicolored Iron Sword, slashing out a swath of dazzling sword shadows, like a fierce surge of surprised swallows. The internal energy within him pulsed and condensed, emitting a might that nearly rivaled Postnatal True Qi. ¡°What a strong sword!¡± Chen Yu, approaching stealthily, was greatly surprised. In the meteor iron gambling battle, Chen Yu had once crossed blades with this man. Fei Letian had practiced a Secret Technique that involved degrading his cultivation like dismantling one¡¯s power at certain intervals. By repeating this process, his internal energy became extremely concentrated. And at this moment, Fei Letian had condensed his internal energy through some secret method to almost rival Postnatal True Qi. ¡°Ice Profound Blade!¡± Li Bingyue, clad in a snow-white robe, raised her hand, and her body emitted a startling chill. Buzz-ss! In a flash, several semi-transparent cold ice blades, large as scythes and resembling real frost knives, slashed through the air at even faster speeds towards Mei Changqing. Swish! Those urgent and piercing cold ice blades actually cut into the roll of faintly sinister True Qi unleashed by Mei Changqing, even approaching the latter¡¯s layer of True Qi. Even someone as powerful as Mei Changqing was slightly moved. The attacks of the two people before him had reached the limit of the Organ Refining Stage, capable of posing a threat to the Qi Transformation Postnatal Realm to a certain extent. Boom! A flash of dark black True Qi appeared on Mei Changqing, and those dim cold ice blades shattered instantly. At the same moment. The roll of faintly sinister True Qi, even though torn by Li Bingyue, remained overwhelmingly powerful, destroying Fei Letian¡¯s charged Surprising Swallow Sword. Bang! Fei Letian was driven back a zhang or two by a few gusts of faintly sinister black wind, his complexion even paler. Li Bingyue¡¯s form drifted back, her skirt ripped open with a bloodstain. As for the other disciples¡¯ attacks, they crumbled like paper mache under Mei Changqing¡¯s assault, at most breaking through the residual waves carried by the True Qi. Whoo-ss! The surroundings were full of pieces of faintly sinister black gales, forcing all of the disciples into dire straits. Wah-wah! Water Moon Sect and Yunyue Sect, each had a disciple vomit blood on the spot, blasted away. ¡°Ahh!¡± Chen Ying¡¯er screamed, overwhelmed by the powerful residual black gales and knocked to the ground, her treasured soft armor already shattered. Swoosh! Just as Mei Changqing¡¯s long hair fluttered and he closed in dispassionately, the others looking towards Chen Ying¡¯er on the ground all showed a touch of reluctance. Mei Changqing didn¡¯t even give Chen Ying¡¯er a proper glance. In the next attack, just a fraction of True Qi residual waves would be enough to erase her. And at that moment. Hmm? Mei Changqing sensed a faint threat coming from the rear of the woods. After ascending to the Qi Transformation Realm, his spiritual senses were far from ordinary, often able to detect some concealed malice lurking in the dark. From a corner of the dense forest. Whoosh! Chen Yu¡¯s heart, deeply charged once, his body arching, grasped a Silver-Edged Spear, his arm muscles bulged out, his internal Evil Qi frantically surged into it. This moment. Chen Yu¡¯s robust body¡¯s strength, including the Copper Statue Technique pushed to its limit. Heart charging energy was about to reach the bursting threshold. And that Evil Qi, enhanced by the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, reached a new level of strength. In an instant. Chen Yu brewed up a peak throw of ¡°Spear Hunt Demon,¡± known far and wide, which included power, internal energy, and heart charge, all pushed to the extreme. To the point that. Even Mei Changqing felt a trace of a chilling sensation. Whoosh! A sudden change occurred, Mei Changqing suddenly felt a pain at the bottom of his foot, as if bitten by something. ¡°What on earth!¡± Mei Changqing was shocked, his True Qi shaking beneath his feet, causing a pale ghastly black Qi to swirl wildly and blast a two-zhang hole in the ground, with debris flying in all directions. Just now. His attention was mainly drawn to Fei Letian and another, along with the unidentified malice behind him. He had completely failed to anticipate an attack from beneath the soil. Whiz! A thumb-sized iron insect with grey spots, flashed with a silver light as it was flung away by Mei Changqing¡¯s True Qi, falling to the ground in agonizing struggle. The ability to kill a practitioner at the peak of the Organ Refining Stage didn¡¯t end the life of this insect, it seemed only to wound it. Buzz! The remaining light of the blood moon in the sky fell upon the Iron Moon Strange Insect, whose injuries began to heal at a visible pace. ¡°Attack!¡± Fei Letian and Li Bingyue, faces lit up with joy. They took advantage of Mei Changqing¡¯s momentary vulnerability and launched their attacks simultaneously. Mei Changqing had just been bitten by the insect, his leg going stiff for a moment, as he rapidly suppressed the poison of the corpse worm with his True Qi. Whoosh! Mei Changqing¡¯s face held a look of anger as he waved his sleeve, and a fierce pale ghastly black Qi surged like a dark wave. Boom-boom! Fei Letian and Li Bingyue were once again repelled, blood trickling from the corners of their mouths. It was in this instant. A thunderous soul-shaking shriek flashed from behind. Whoosh! Only a cold purple shadow and a curve could be seen by the naked eye, its Evil Qi howling as a flash of cold silver edge, already nearing Mei Changqing¡¯s body. It was Chen Yu¡¯s spear, charged up to its peak power! Not good! The heavy pressure and piercing cold from behind sent a chill down Mei Changqing¡¯s spine. But at this moment. He had just suffered a bite from the insect, stiffening his leg, and had just clashed with Fei Letian and the other, barely able to dodge in time. In haste, Mei Changqing could only muster fifty to sixty percent of his True Qi to protect his figure. Thump! A spear with a purple shaft and silver edge, carrying an indescribable force and howling Evil Qi, viciously struck Mei Changqing¡¯s side of the back. In an instant. Mei Changqing¡¯s True Qi exploded on his body, clashing with the spear, emitting a heart-stopping roar of impact. Bang! Mei Changqing¡¯s figure suddenly shook, almost losing his balance, his arm sweeping out a shrieking True Qi to directly shatter the spear, comparable in hardness to a low-grade treasure. Spurt! His sleeve tore apart at the arm, revealing a pale flesh marked by a small cut. ¡°Spear hunt demon¡­¡± Mei Changqing couldn¡¯t believe it, looking at the wound on his arm. From his shoulder, there was a scorching sensation, with even a bit of numb pain, as though he had been hit by a massive boulder. Just now. The insect¡¯s biting attack could barely pierce his skin and was repelled by his True Qi. However, the spear had almost wounded him to the front. Ever since he advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm, this was the first time he felt the sensation of pain. ¡°Injured in the Qi Transformation Realm?¡± ¡°The spear hunt demon, Chen Yu? When did he become so powerful¡­¡± Some desperate disciples from the three sects present couldn¡¯t believe it, their faces showing mad joy. After all. This was the first time they had seen Mei Changqing injured in a fight, even if it was only a minor cut. ¡°Brother Yu!¡± Chen Ying¡¯er climbed up from the ground, her face full of joy, a pale complexion regaining some color. ¡°Chen Yu?¡± Fei Letian¡¯s expression was complex, but more than anything, it was joy. With Chen Yu¡¯s strong long-distance support, their chances of surviving Mei Changqing¡¯s pursuit increased slightly. ¡°Is it him?¡± Li Bingyue seemed to recall something, becoming even more incredulous. ¡°Brat! You actually injured me, Mei Changqing. Even in death, that would be an honor¡­¡± For the first time, a cold fierceness touched Mei Changqing¡¯s calm face as his eyes scanned the surroundings. But Chen Yu didn¡¯t show himself. After making his strike, he quickly hid among the trees. Hidden dangers in the dark often provoke more dread in the enemy than obvious threats. Whoosh! The Iron Moon Strange Insect on the ground dashed once again, leaping to bite at Mei Changqing. Chen Yu had confirmed that this Iron Moon Corpse Worm possessed a powerful self-healing ability under the night moon, not inferior to Chen Yu¡¯s own formidable constitution. And in this Blood Burial Garden, a blood moon hung ever-present, day or night. This was greatly to his advantage. Puff! Mei Changqing waved his sleeve, a gust of pale ghastly black Qi dispersing the Iron Moon Strange Insect. The insect landed, struggling in pain, but under the reflection of the blood moon, it healed at an alarming rate. Seizing this opportunity. Li Bingyue, Fei Letian, and the others exerted all their strength, launching an offensive against Mei Changqing. Chen Yu, hidden in the shadows, held the spear, silently gathering power. He couldn¡¯t attack lightly; he needed to keep Mei Changqing constantly on guard. What¡¯s critical is. Chen Yu didn¡¯t have many treasure-quality spears in his hands, and losing one just now was quite painful. Bang-spurt! S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mei Changqing¡¯s following attacks were more reserved, only enough to repel Li Bingyue and her companion. After all. He needed to deal with the insect¡¯s lunges constantly and be wary of the looming threat of Chen Yu¡¯s unreleased power in the shadows. ¡°You¡¯re doing pretty well, pushing me so quick to draw my weapon.¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s expression darkened. In his hand appeared a dark green bamboo staff, his True Qi flowing into it, emitting a terrifying presence that would make any ordinary practitioner in the Postnatal Qi Transformation tremble. But at that moment. From the other side of the dense forest, a disciple from Bone Demon Palace darted over. ¡°Brother Mei, there¡¯s big trouble. The precious material cave has been attacked and plundered¡­¡± The Bone Demon Palace disciple said with urgency. Chapter 132 03-25 - 0132: Looting a Burning House Chapter 132: Chapter 0132: Looting a Burning House ¡°Brother Mei, something terrible has happened. The precious material cave we occupied has been attacked and plundered¡­¡± sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The disciple of Bone Demon Palace panted heavily, his face filled with urgency. ¡°Who would dare to ambush and plunder our cave?¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s steps stiffened, and his face drastically changed. Previously. They had snatched a mysterious cave full of spiritual treasures from the disciples of Li Bingyue, Fei Letian, and three other sects. There were hundreds of years¡¯ worth of precious materials discovered in that cave. Li Bingyue, Fei Letian and the other sect disciples, knowing they were no match for Mei Changqing and others, naturally retreated wisely. But Mei Changqing had no intention of giving up on the pursuit. Ever since entering the Blood Burial Garden, whenever Mei Changqing saw disciples from the three sects, there was only one word for them: death! Before Mei Changqing, there were basically no survivors. Of course. His kind of killing, unlike the brutal slaughter of Demon Clown, was purposeful. This itself was a task that the master of the Bone Demon Palace had once instructed: to eliminate the disciples of the three sects as much as possible. There were two benefits to this: First, to eradicate the budding talents of the three sects so that the Bone Demon Palace could dominate the Chu Country Sect realm in the future, with fewer troubles. Second, to nourish and cultivate a peerless treasure in this garden space with the fresh essence of more young talents. This was also why. After entering the Blood Burial Heavenly Garden, the disciples of Bone Demon Palace began their slaughter of the three sects¡¯ disciples. ¡­ At this moment in the forest. All the disciples present, including Chen Yu and Li Bingyue, were extremely shocked. Who would dare to target Mei Changqing¡¯s territory? Fei Letian and others remembered that after Mei Changqing and others occupied that precious material cave, they had dispatched a Late Stage of Organ Refining disciple, one of the top ten secret disciples of the palace, to guard it, along with three or four other Bone Demon Palace disciples. ¡°It seems the Infinite Thief, Lv Santong from Iron Sword Sect¡­ He killed one older brother and severely injured two in the cave while plundering.¡± The Bone Demon Palace disciple answered. ¡°Infinite Thief!¡± A strong fury and killing intent emerged on Mei Changqing¡¯s handsome face. This was not only because the opponent was audacious enough to plunder the precious material cave that he occupied and injure his fellow sect members. During the previous war, This Infinite Thief had committed crimes within the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s territory, even successfully targeting several female disciples of the sect, causing shame to the Bone Demon Palace. ¡°You got lucky¡­¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s eyes, filled with a gloomy light, swept over Fei Letian and the others then glided over a corner of the dense forest. Swoosh! Mei Changqing immediately withdrew and rushed toward a nearby cave. Whew! The disciples of the three sects present all heaved a sigh of relief, feeling a palpitation of post-survival. Fei Letian and Li Bingyue, pale-faced and bitter, immediately took several elixirs to heal their injuries. Swoosh! On the ground, a small bug darted toward a certain direction. From the woods, a tall figure with a dripping wet young man emerged. ¡°Brother Yu!¡± Chen Ying¡¯er, thrilled, leaped forward and hugged Chen Yu. Chen Yu noticed the shivering delicate body of the young girl in his arms, seeming not yet recovered from the previous fear of death. ¡°Thanks to Brother Chen¡¯s intervention.¡± Fei Letian cupped his fists toward Chen Yu, his face filled with gratitude. ¡°You¡¯ve helped us out, and I¡¯ll remember this favor.¡± Li Bingyue solemnly said. The surviving disciples of the three sects present expressed their thanks to Chen Yu. The expressions of Fei Letian and Li Bingyue and others were very complicated. The young man from the Meridian Passage Stage had once demonstrated his prowess in the meteorite gambling battle and soon made a name for himself on the battlefield as ¡°Spear Demon Hunter¡±. Now. He was also using the spear to injure those in the Qi Transformation Realm, a feat difficult for the true inheritances of the three sects to match. ¡°No need for formalities, everyone. The three sects should unite to confront the Bone Demon Palace.¡± Chen Yu nodded without further comment. ¡°Come here!¡± Chen Yu immediately called Chen Ying¡¯er aside. At the same time, he ordered the Iron Moon Strange Insect to follow Mei Changqing and monitor the situation there. ¡°Here, put this on.¡± Chen Yu handed over a piece of treasured soft armor from his body to Chen Ying¡¯er. ¡°But you¡­¡± Chen Ying¡¯er hesitated nervously. Her previous treasured soft armor had been destroyed in battle, and her chances of surviving had dramatically decreased. ¡°Stop the nonsense! Ordinary low-grade treasured soft armor doesn¡¯t mean much to me.¡± Chen Yu urged her to put it on. Chen Ying¡¯er, with teary eyes, grew somewhat dependent on her young cousin. ¡°And this, don¡¯t let anyone else find out¡­¡± Chen Yu then took out a portion of Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, including seeds and petals. He remembered that Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s practice of Water Circle Technique should be a perfect fit with the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, and she had a decent talent with her middle-grade Spiritual Body. ¡°Mysterious Water Moth Lotus.¡± Chen Ying¡¯er opened her mouth wide. This item was an extinct treasure of the evil path in the outside world; even those in the Qi Transformation Realm could benefit from it to enhance their cultivation. Just then. The Iron Moon Strange Insect transmitted some fuzzy images and information. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s mind stirred, his expression contemplative. ¡°You go back to Water Moon Sect first. Li Bingyue and the others owe me a favor, and they should take care of you.¡± Chen Yu said to Chen Ying¡¯er. ¡°But I want¡­¡± Chen Ying¡¯er, slightly disappointed, trusted her younger cousin more than her fellow sect members at Water Moon Sect. After all. Neither Fei Letian nor Li Bingyue could harm Mei Changqing in the Qi Transformation Realm, nor would they gift her a treasured soft armor and Mysterious Water Moth Lotus. ¡°No way!¡± Chen Yu shook his head: ¡°I took the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus from Demon Clown, and am now pursued by the Bone Demon Palace and faced with escalating enmity¡­¡± Listening to Chen Yu¡¯s brief narration, Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s face was filled with shock. Her young cousin truly had audacity beyond measure, daring to snatch from the hands of Demon Clown. After finishing his instructions, Chen Yu¡¯s figure flashed, leaving the dense forest and approaching a cave ahead, based on the information transmitted by the little bug. At the moment, the images transmitted by the bug, a couple of miles away, were still quite blurred. Since advancing to the Organ Refining Stage and especially after ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± reached its peak, Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual power had increased, allowing him to share the visual perspective with the bug effectively within two miles. By now, Chen Yu had grasped the crucial information. ¡°Mei Changqing is pursuing Lv Santong, and the rare material cave occupied by the Bone Demon Palace is unprotected¡­¡± A gleam flashed in Chen Yu¡¯s eyes. He had already offended the Bone Demon Palace when he previously snatched the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, resulting in being besieged and hunted. Just now, he had even injured their Chief Disciple, Mei Changqing. If that¡¯s the case, he might as well go all in and ruthlessly plunder and slaughter in this palace. Soon, Chen Yu utilized the cover of the trees and the shortcut route transmitted by the bug to arrive near a secluded cave entrance. This cave was emitting a rich aura of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, causing his mysterious heart to beat frequently, indicating that there might be plenty of valuable natural treasures inside. If not, the Infinite Thief, Lv Santong, wouldn¡¯t have risked plundering it. Furthermore, Chen Yu had observed another thing. Even though Lv Santong often did evil deeds, he still took considerable care of the sect¡¯s interests and the big picture. That day at Yan Family Castle, Lv Santong did not hesitate to kill a steward of the Bone Demon Palace. Chen Yu guessed that Lv Santong¡¯s plundering of the Bone Demon Palace might partly be to create a diversion for the disciples of the Iron Sword Sect being pursued by Mei Changqing. Meanwhile, a few miles away, ¡°Scoundrel, meet your end!¡± Mei Changqing, with his black hair fluttering, was chasing a scruffy man carrying a sword ahead. That scruffy man was Lv Santong. At this moment, Lv Santong displayed an incredibly fast movement technique, his body cloaked in an ancient cyan cape that stirred faint cyan streams of air, greatly boosting his speed, and outperforming Chen Yu¡¯s boots. This man¡¯s movement technique was already considered the best among the disciples of the three sects. Now, with the enhancement from this cape, his speed was not much slower than Mei Changqing¡¯s who was pursuing him. ¡°Heh heh¡­ Mei Changqing, I heard you have a beautiful twelve-year-old sister. When I get the chance, I must have a taste.¡± As Lv Santong ran, he didn¡¯t forget to spew filthy words. ¡°You are seeking your own death!¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s expression was frosty, his True Qi violently surged, and his speed shot up, nearly taking to the air. However, in the Postnatal Qi Transformation phase, he did not possess the ability to tread air. ¡°Wow, truly a Qi Transformation Realm.¡± Lv Santong sneered as he suddenly threw several black pearls from his hand. Boom! Puff puff! Instantly, dense plumes of black smog engulfed tens of meters around. ¡°Trivial trick!¡± Mei Changqing advanced, waving one hand, a gentle breeze rising, creating a fierce gale that dispersed the smoke within ten meters. But the next moment, his expression changed. Buzz buzz buzz¡­ From the area where the smoke exploded, thousands of brown poison bees surged from several large trees, each possessing the strength of the Body Refining or Meridian Passage Stages, furiously pouncing towards Mei Changqing. As for Lv Santong, he had already slipped away from the other side of the smoke. ¡°Heh heh! When it comes to escaping, I, Lv Santong, am top-notch. I always study the terrain whenever I commit a crime¡­¡± Taking advantage of Mei Changqing being engulfed by the swarm, Lv Santong quickened his escape. ¡°Destroy!¡± Amid the swarm, a cold snort followed. A pale black tornado tore through, charging five or six meters. In the sky, a large number of poison bee carcasses rained down, a chilling sight. In just an instant, Mei Changqing had killed hundreds of poison bees, forcefully breaking through the swarm, and continuing the chase after Lv Santong. ¡­ At the secluded cave entrance. Two Bone Demon Palace disciples were on guard nearby, one with a bandaged leg injury. Unbeknownst to them, in a large dense tree nearby, a corpulent Bone Demon Palace disciple lowly groaned. Suddenly, a small bug whisked past his throat. Then, a tall young man stepped forward and carefully positioned his body. ¡°A sentry?¡± A faint smile flickered across Chen Yu¡¯s face. Back in the Beishan Spirit Garden, he had experienced a stint of sentry duty and was quite experienced in this area. Swoosh! The Iron Moon Strange Insect flashed, then darted towards the two Bone Demon Palace disciples guarding the entrance. ¡°Go!¡± A Silver-Edged Spear in Chen Yu¡¯s hand transformed into a chilling evil Qi-filled purple-silver archlight. Puh ah! The Bone Demon Palace disciple at the Mid-stage of Organ Refining gasped his last breath, his skull penetrated by the spear. At the same moment, Swoosh! The Iron Moon Strange Insect swept across the heart of the other Bone Demon Palace disciple, dragging a trail of blood. ¡°Done!¡± Chen Yu casually walked to the cave entrance and collected the storage bags from the two. Upon opening the storage bags, Chen Yu¡¯s eyes brightened. Not many Primordial Stones in the bags, yet there were several valuable natural treasures. ¡°Three hundred years of Blood Ganoderma¡­ Three hundred years of Blood Yin Mushroom¡­ Oh, and a segment of Five Hundred Years of Yin Corrosion Bamboo, this is a sinister material for crafting venomous treasures.¡± Chen Yu was pleasantly surprised. He had merely counted those materials that were more than three hundred years old, ignoring those of one or two hundred years. Additionally, Chen Yu stripped a piece of treasured armor from the body of the disciple in the Mid-stage of Organ Refining, wiped off the blood, and clicked his tongue in satisfaction, quickly earning back what was lost. Chapter 133 03-25 - 0133: Murder for Goods Chapter 133: Chapter 0133: Murder for Goods Chen Yu donned the treasure armor onto his body and sighed in his heart, ¡°In the Blood Burial Garden, instead of taking the trouble to search for all sorts of heavenly materials and earthly treasures, it¡¯s simpler just to rob and kill others.¡± He put several rare materials into his storage bag. Among them, the most valuable was the Five Hundred Years of Yin Corrosion Bamboo, even though it was only about a foot long. ¡°Yin Fuzhu¡± is a precious material for crafting poisonous treasures, containing a force of decay that can also amplify the power of deadly poison. Not to mention. The wounds caused by the Yin Corrosion Bamboo would make the skin and flesh continuously rot and corrode, inflicting great damage to the body. What¡¯s more, this was Five Hundred Years of Yin Corrosion Bamboo. Chen Yu estimated that if this bamboo were to be fused and refined with the Dark Snake Sword, after another refinement, the sword would at least reach the fine quality of a medium-grade treasure. With the added effect of moonlight amplification, its value might even approach that of a high-grade treasure. Thinking of this. Chen Yu temporarily stored the Five Hundred Years of Yin Corrosion Bamboo in the Light Silver Crystal Space. Once the Blood Burial Garden ended, and he returned to the outside world, most of the benefits would still have to go to the sect. Though the Yunyue Sect promised three-tenths to the disciples. But if there were some extremely valuable treasures, those in the Qi Transformation Realm and Guiyuan Realm would be envious, and a mere disciple would likely have a hard time securing their rights. Therefore. Chen Yu would keep precious items hidden in the Light Silver Crystal Space. At this moment. The Light Silver Crystal Space, shaped like a small rectangle, was almost packed after accommodating items like the Dark Snake Sword, Yin Corrosion Bamboo, and You Water Lotus Seed. Chen Yu sighed, knowing that he must find a way to expand this space in the future. ¡°Go.¡± Chen Yu commanded the insect to observe the nearby geographical environment. Mei Changqing, who pursued the Infinite Thief, would certainly not stay too long, whether he succeeded in the kill or lost the trail. Chen Yu¡¯s current looting in the chaos was very risky, and he must plan his escape routes in advance. The Iron Moon Strange Insect could share the sights it saw with Chen Yu, as long as it did not stray beyond two miles. Moreover. The insect was small and could enter the underground, crevices, and was far superior to humans in surveying geography and hidden dangers. Swoosh! Chen Yu slowed his pace and cautiously entered the cave. Along the way, Chen Yu saw traces of mined heavenly materials and earthly treasures on the mountain walls. Besides, there were some decade-old rare materials and ordinary Spiritual Ore that had not been harvested. Chen Yu understood after a bit of thought. Those entering the Blood Burial Garden were each given only one storage bag by the sect, and with the various items and tools, they had limited storage space. Chen Yu would likewise not waste space on those ordinary-valued materials. Typical storage bags could not lighten the weight; carrying too many items would affect one¡¯s speed and agility. ¡°Who¡¯s there!¡± Twenty zhang into the cave, a cold shout suddenly came from around a stone wall corner. Whoosh, whoosh! Three figures shot out from the corner, two men and a woman. The leader was a fierce-looking man with blue streaks across his face, holding a white bone spear. The fluctuations of inner breath emanating from this person indicated that he had certainly reached the Late Stage of Organ Refining. ¡°Rank six of the secret teachings of the Bone Demon Palace, known as ¡®White Bone Green Fang,¡¯ Helian Tu.¡± The relevant information about this person immediately surfaced in Chen Yu¡¯s mind. After all, this person¡¯s appearance was quite distinctive, wielding a bone spear said to be almost as powerful in battle as Demon Clown and Jiang Ping. As for the man and woman beside Helian Tu, they were in the Mid-stage and Early Stage of Organ Refining, respectively, and seemed to have sustained injuries. ¡°Be careful! It¡¯s Yunyue Sect¡¯s Javelin Demon Hunter!¡± One of the male disciples exclaimed. ¡°Heh heh? It seems my reputation is not small, since you all recognize my name. Why not surrender without resistance!¡± Chen Yu laughed carelessly. ¡°Brat! You sure think highly of yourself. Even the Infinite Thief didn¡¯t dare to confront me head-on when he was here, he only used underhanded tactics,¡± Helian Tu snorted coldly. Swish-swash! He flicked his white bone spear, stirring up a cold and desolate spear shadow, and black waves of chilling air followed, assaulting Chen Yu. Spurt-sizzle! In an instant, the nearby rocks and crystal walls were scraped off, leaving a layer of stone dust. Chen Yu was slightly startled. This man¡¯s strength was almost on par with Fei Letian and Li Bingyue; most peers at the peak of the Late Stage of Organ Refining were no match for him. At the same moment. The two Bone Demon Disciples beside him assisted in the attack. ¡°Quick battle!¡± Chen Yu dared not delay and took out the Xuan Heavy Sword, with a surge of internal force. Buzz-ch! The heavy sword created a pale silver sword gang that seemed light as a feather, but suddenly expanded to cover a two-zhang area, enveloping the three of them. In an instant. Dense silver sword lights spread out into a large net of sword gang, within which two contrasting styles of sword gang, one bright and one dark, flickered. ¡°Not good!¡± Helian Tu¡¯s face changed drastically, and as his bone spear clashed, it trembled abruptly. Ding-ding! Clang-ch! Sparks splattered from the bone spear, first shaken by a seemingly light sword strike that nearly made him lose grip, and then by another apparently heavy sword that lightly skimmed by, leaving a blood mark on his arm. ¡°Ah ah!¡± Within the short span of two breaths, the two disciples beside him screamed. Spurt-ch! Two segments of arms holding weapons fell to the ground. Bang-bang! The two disciples, one male and one female, were flung out, weaker than imagined. It turned out they had already been severely wounded in a previous sneak attack by the Infinite Thief. ¡°The intel was wrong!¡± Helian Tu¡¯s face turned pale. The Bone Demon Palace also had information on the disciples of the Three Sects Camp, including ¡°Javelin Demon Hunter,¡± but the focus was on his ranged javelin. The overall strength and threat level of the Javelin Demon Hunter were ranked around the top ten among the disciples of the Three Sects. But in this fleeting encounter, Helian Tu almost wanted to curse with frustration. This was hardly the strength of someone ranked in the top ten! This was clearly the fighting power of the top disciples from the Three Sects Camp! Clang, clang! Ting, chi! After Chen Yu crippled two disciples and sent them flying, he didn¡¯t bother with them further, focusing instead on this inheritor of the secret technique known as ¡°White Bone Green Fang.¡± To be ranked within the top ten of the Bone Demon Palace, and as the sixth inheritor of the secret, his strength definitely could not be underestimated. Had it not been for Chen Yu¡¯s advancement in cultivation after consuming the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus and the significant increase in his Yun Sha internal breath technique¡¯s mastery, he likely wouldn¡¯t have suppressed his opponent so easily. ¡°Brat! You must have killed the others outside. Just wait until Junior Mei arrives; you won¡¯t be able to fly away even if you had wings,¡± bellowed Helian Tu, still putting on a strong front despite being overpowered. He was confident. Mei Changqing¡¯s pursuit of the Infinite Thief wouldn¡¯t take too long. With a cold snort, Chen Yu pushed his Copper Statue Technique to its limits, and the power of the sword in his hand surged even higher. Clang, chi! In the continuing clash, Helian Tu¡¯s arm went numb, the web of his thumb split open and bled, and several new wounds appeared on his body. ¡°Green Demon Technique!¡± Helian Tu suddenly roared, his inner breath suddenly surged with eerie energy, and the shrill scream doubled in urgency. Whoosh! In an instant, Helian Tu¡¯s face and skin all over his body formed a layer of fierce greenish-black blood patterns, and the power of his inner breath increased almost reaching the Qi Transformation Realm. Not only this. Helian Tu¡¯s strength and speed also suddenly increased by three or four parts. Hmm? Chen Yu was taken aback. With the secret technique, Helian Tu¡¯s combat power had briefly surged to a level where even the likes of Demon Clown and the Infinite Thief would have to avoid his edge temporarily. ¡°To death with you!¡± Helian Tu¡¯s face was twisted with ferocity, his hand wielding a bone spear emanating explosive terrifying black waves of qi, which he swept crazily towards Chen Yu. Chen Yu chuckled coldly, standing still and making no attempt to dodge. Thump, thump! Thump, thump! His heart was powering up, nearing its critical point, and his own strength and speed also greatly increased. ¡°Open!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s Xuan Heavy Sword traced a radiant arc resembling a full moon, drawing out shadows of black and silver qi stretching one to two Zhang, colliding head-on with Helian Tu. Bang, peng! The two forces, both approaching the level of the Qi Transformation Realm, collided inside the cave, creating a soul-shattering boom and a powerful gale that made the other two severely injured Bone Demon Palace disciples unable to stand. In the moment of the clash. Helian Tu shook and retreated one to two Zhang, his face pale as he vomited a mouthful of blood. Chi! Simultaneously, a deep wound visible to the bone appeared on his body. On the other hand, Chen Yu stood firm, swaying only slightly. Apart from a few breaks in his treasured armor, he was completely unharmed. In this extreme showdown, Chen Yu had too great an advantage! If the level of attack was similar, it naturally came down to a comparison of defenses. In terms of defense and strength, Chen Yu had the upper hand. In this deadly fight, the opponent¡¯s secret technique had rebounded, and they naturally suffered a significant loss. ¡°Run!¡± Under the heavy damage, Helian Tu, his face stricken with terror, ignored the two nearby crippled disciples and made a run for the deeper parts of the cave. Chen Yu stood in place, not pursuing, a hint of mockery crossing his lips. Obviously. The frantic fleeing Helian Tu had overlooked another terrifying reputation that Chen Yu possessed. Whoosh, chi! A streak of evil and cold silver-purple light flashed across the dark night sky, emitting a muffled shriek like thunder, striking Helian Tu squarely. ¡°Ah!¡± Helian Tu screamed as the javelin pierced him through. With the javelin powered to its peak, even Mei Changqing would have to be cautious, let alone a wounded and fleeing Helian Tu. Vring, sha! Chen Yu flashed forward, arriving in front of Helian Tu. The first action. Pulling out the javelin¡­ to recycle and reuse. Chen Yu now somewhat regretted not making more powerful javelins so that he wouldn¡¯t have to be so sparing with them. Of course. Since each javelin weighed two to three hundred jin, carrying too many would also impede movement. The second action. Chen Yu took off Helian Tu¡¯s two storage pouches, opened them, and found six or seven kinds of treasures that were more than three hundred years old inside. There were also more than a dozen items that were one or two hundred years old. The most surprising to Chen Yu was a two hundred year old Earth Spirit Ginseng, though it had some blood-black markings on it, likely a slight mutation caused by the native aura of the space. However, this did not affect Chen Yu¡¯s preparation of another batch of high-quality Body Refining liquid. Besides that. Chen Yu also found a beast skin map in the storage bag, with incomplete and fuzzy terrain markings on it. ¡°Huh! The etchings on this map, they look a bit like the layout within the Blood Burial Garden.¡± Chen Yu revealed a hint of surprise. He organized his spoils of war, only taking materials that were over two hundred years old, and refused to take heavier items, such as treasures that weighed several hundred jin. ¡°Mercy, my Lord!¡± The two severely injured male and female Bone Demon Palace disciples, prostrating on the ground, begged for mercy directly. They dared not flee. Even Helian Tu was penetrated by a javelin strike; with their wounded bodies, they had no hope of escape. ¡°What value could you two possibly have?¡± Chen Yu said disdainfully. ¡°We will give you all of our gains¡­¡± The two disciples offered their storage pouches trembling with fear. Chen Yu opened both storage pouches and glanced over them, showing disappointment: Combined, their spoils of war were less than half of Helian Tu¡¯s. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°I have a major secret¡­ as long as you spare our lives,¡± said the woman disciple, biting down on her silver teeth. Chapter 134 03-25 - 0134 The Wrath of the Bone Demon Palace Chapter 134: Chapter 0134 The Wrath of the Bone Demon Palace ¡°A significant secret?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes, filled with a mocking glint, swept over the man and woman before him. These two couldn¡¯t even be counted as secret disciples within the Bone Demon Palace, so Chen Yu didn¡¯t think they knew any significant secrets. However, the incomplete map of the Blood Burial Garden he had obtained from Helian Tu contained way more detail than the information from Yunyue Sect and could serve as a reference. At the same time, Chen Yu had picked out materials over two hundred years old from the two¡¯s storage bags. Huh! To his surprise, Chen Yu found two Fierce Snake King Gallbladders, at the peak level of the Refining Stage, and the quality was passable. Judging by the color and aura, Chen Yu was sure they were products of the Blood Burial Garden, not brought in from outside. Just now, he had obtained two Hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng from Helian Tu. However, these two gallbladders, only from peak-level fierce snakes of the Refining Stage, were slightly lower in level and didn¡¯t match with the two-hundred-year Earth Spirit Ginseng. ¡°How did you two come to possess this?¡± Chen Yu asked in a deep voice. He couldn¡¯t care less about the significant secret the female disciple spoke of. ¡°There¡¯s a great snake den nearby. It¡¯s filled with numerous fierce snakes, even a Snake King comparable to a Postnatal Qi Transformation Realm¡­¡± The male disciple dared not conceal anything. Originally, when Mei Changqing and his people were scouring the area for heavenly and earthly treasures, they found a great snake den containing many precious materials. With Mei Changqing¡¯s combat power, natural fear was not a concern for an ordinary Qi Transformation Realm Snake King. However, there were too many fierce snakes in the den, and with a Qi Transformation Realm Snake King leading them, a forceful assault was difficult. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is.¡± Chen Yu confirmed the location and also found the approximate direction on the map. Now with two-hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng, should he acquire higher-quality Fierce Snake King Gallbladders, his ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± might have a chance to progress to Copper Bone Mastery. Once he achieved Copper Bone Mastery, Chen Yu¡¯s physical defense would enable him to be unmatched below the Qi Transformation Realm. Moreover, with the addition of Chen Yu¡¯s powerful physique, Copper Bone Mastery might even be close to a higher level, the ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body.¡± At that time, Chen Yu was confident that even against Postnatal Qi Transformation adversaries, he could hold his ground. Within the Blood Burial Garden, hardly anyone from the three sects and Bone Demon Palace would be a threat to his life. This was also why Chen Yu was so concerned about the origin of the gallbladders. ¡°Alright, the two of you can be on your way now.¡± A flash of murderous intent crossed Chen Yu¡¯s face. ¡°My lord! The secret I know is extremely important, it is related to the mysteries of the Blood Burial Garden! It is also the true reason why the Bone Demon Palace blood sacrifices this secret space¡­¡± The female disciple from the Bone Demon Palace, quite beautiful, spoke with an urgent and flattering expression. ¡°Oh? Let¡¯s hear it.¡± Chen Yu came to a halt, as there was no sign from the messages from the insects that Mei Changqing had returned. The mystery of the Blood Burial Garden? Chen Yu reckoned there was still time, so why not listen? After all, the death of the two was but a thought away. ¡°¡­This was something Helian Tu revealed inadvertently when I shared a bed with him. After all, he is a direct disciple of Master Fu.¡± The Bone Demon Palace female disciple¡¯s face turned red as she spoke, desperate to add credibility to her story. ¡°It is said that the most valuable treasure within the Blood Burial Garden is a Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower. Initially, this space was altered by a Blood Path Great Power, and the sole purpose of the Blood Burial Garden¡¯s existence was to cultivate this flower. Even the Blood Burial Garden, emerging every hundred years to absorb new blood and living souls, is entirely to provide nourishment for the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower, stimulating its growth¡­¡± The female disciple from the Bone Demon Palace narrated. ¡°A Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower?¡± Chen Yu had never heard of such a thing. But what she said seemed to somewhat coincide with some of Mei Changqing¡¯s remarks. If the entire space existed just to cultivate the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower, its value was unimaginable. ¡°The little lady only vaguely heard him say that this flower is an object of great destiny, which even Sky Sea Realm powers of legend might find highly useful. It seems that Guiyuan Realm individuals obtaining this flower could receive an all-around enhancement, with a possibility of advancing to the Sky Sea Realm, becoming a supreme being, a continent-dominating presence¡­¡± The female disciple from the Bone Demon Palace said with uncertainty. Chen Yu was skeptical, as it seemed that getting the flower would quickly make one invincible. How could things be so easy in this world? Perhaps this Blood Soul Flower possessed some mysterious and almost miraculous ability. ¡°Where is this Blood Soul Flower?¡± Chen Yu asked. The female disciple from the Bone Demon Palace said, ¡°That would naturally be in the heart of the Blood Burial Heavenly Garden, very likely within the most mysterious ¡®Blood Sky Hall¡¯ of the Blood Burial Garden.¡± ¡°Hm.¡± Chen Yu nodded slightly but suddenly lashed out with two punches through the air. Whoosh! Bang! Bang! In an instant, two overwhelming cold and deadly punches engulfed the two figures. ¡°No! Ahh¡­¡± The man and woman perished amidst screams. ¡°Heh! I never agreed that this information could save your skins. Moreover, not a single detail about my strength or whereabouts must be revealed¡­¡± Chen Yu scoffed and floated away. He had no intention of exploring this cave. First, time was pressing; second, the place¡¯s heavenly and earthly treasures must have been harvested by the others. Whoosh! As Chen Yu had just left the cave, he received an alert from the insects. At the same moment, about a mile away, with his long black hair, Mei Changqing, like a dark, swift breeze, hastily headed back this way. An unwilling, gloomy look was plastered on Mei Changqing¡¯s face. The chase for Lv Santong had just ended in failure; at the crucial moment, the latter pulled out one or two trump cards, nearly causing Mei Changqing to be hit back and injured. What was more infuriating was that the Infinite Thief knew the surrounding terrain well and even attracted an ancient beast, nearly at the level of Innate Qi Transformation, and a furious horde of demon beasts. Hmm? As he neared the cave, Mei Changqing¡¯s expression changed upon seeing the two bodies at the cave entrance, as well as the corpses of the lookouts in the trees. ¡°Who is it?¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s face was clouded with gloom. The always composed and indifferent him couldn¡¯t hide the intense anger and murderous intent in his emotions. Entering the cave. Mei Changqing¡¯s complexion grew uglier and uglier. He didn¡¯t spare the male and female corpses another glance. But Helian Tu was a direct disciple of Master Fu, a fellow disciple from his sect, a powerful practitioner ranked among the secret top ten. As far as he knew. So far, among the talented disciples who had entered the Blood Burial Garden, there was none who could kill Helian Tu head-on in a short period of time. Even when Lv Santong attacked this place, he used his movement technique advantage and avoided a head-on fight with Helian Tu. From the wounds on the corpses, it was not hard to deduce that they had been pierced by a javelin. ¡°Javelin Demon Hunter¡­ Chen Yu¡­¡± Mei Changqing clenched his fists, a bone-chilling chill flashed in his eyes. The faint sinister aura around him undulated violently, shaking the cave walls to crack and the cave to tremble. Ever since encountering Chen Yu, things had not gone smoothly for him. First, he was wounded by the opponent¡¯s javelin and failed to kill Fei Letian, Li Bingyue, and others. Then, the Infinite Thief took advantage of the chaos, and with the fastest movement technique speed among the three sects¡¯ disciples and many trump cards, escaped from his clutches. Until now. The opponent had even more brutally killed Helian Tu and five or six other disciples of the Bone Demon Palace, looting many of their gains¡ªa heavy loss indeed. Hum! Suddenly, the token on Mei Changqing vibrated with a series of senses. ¡°Are there other fellow disciples?¡± Mei Changqing flashed out of the cave¡¯s mouth and stood at the top of a cliff. Screech! Swish swish! Just then, more than ten disciples of the Bone Demon Palace gathered one after another. The sensing token in Mei Changqing¡¯s hand was different from the tokens of ordinary disciples of the Bone Demon Palace. His token was the leader¡¯s token! Moreover, the Demon Clown and Jiang Ping, ranked in the top three, possessed the deputy leader¡¯s tokens. Other disciples, sensing such tokens, would react differently, thereby facilitating the union. At this moment. Mei Changqing¡¯s token sensed a deputy leader¡¯s token. ¡°Brother Mei!¡± The Demon Clown, the armored warrior, Shangguan Qi, and other figures converged one after another. Seeing Mei Changqing, everyone¡¯s face turned joyful. ¡°You¡¯ve come just in time, help me capture someone.¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s face was stern, his voice tinged with a bone-chilling murderous intent. The Demon Clown and the others were all surprised. In the Blood Burial Garden. Aside from some of the powerful ancient demon beasts inside, Mei Changqing was an invincible existence. Who could have so shaken Mei Changqing that he needed to enlist the help of everyone to capture and kill them? ¡°Brother Mei¡­ we are also chasing someone, and that¡¯s related to the ¡®Mysterious Water Moth Lotus¡¯, a treacherous treasure.¡± Pang Tiancheng seemed somewhat troubled. ¡°Mysterious Water Moth Lotus? You actually found it!¡± Mei Changqing showed delight. One could say. This was a treasure that he urgently needed and matched him well since entering the Blood Burial Garden. Other natural treasures, like Blood Ganoderma of two or three hundred years, though they could also enhance cultivation, often contained certain impurities and toxins and were not suitable for consuming in large quantities; they were best taken back to be made into Elixirs. But the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, a legendary treasure of the demonic path, was different. This treasure was extremely suitable for demonic path cultivators; if Mei Changqing could consume it, it would consolidate his cultivation realm while also increasing his power. ¡°It¡¯s just that the treasure was snatched away by the ¡®Javelin Demon Hunter¡¯ Chen Yu.¡± The Demon Clown said resentfully. Mentioning Chen Yu, the disciples of the Bone Demon Palace were enraged and seething with murderous intent, with a sense of humiliation in their eyes. ¡°So it¡¯s him!¡± Mei Changqing revealed a hint of strangeness, his murderous intent intensified a bit more. Moments later. Mei Changqing and the Demon Clown¡¯s side shared information about Chen Yu. ¡°This guy even ambushed Brother Mei¡¯s team!¡± ¡°We must find him and rip him to pieces¡­ No! Even ripping him to pieces would be too kind!¡± The disciples of the Bone Demon Palace erupted with burning murderous rage. Whether because of the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus or the attack on the disciples of the Bone Demon Palace, they could not let Chen Yu go. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mei Changqing gradually calmed down. At once, he instructed everyone to look for clues and to analyze and investigate with those skilled in tracking. Mei Changqing himself observed the three corpses in the cave for a long time. Not everything had been taken from the three corpses¡¯ spoils of war. The various natural treasures, two to three hundred years old, all extremely valuable, were gone without exception; but some larger, heavier treasures were left behind. Moreover, some of the less significant hundred-year materials were also not taken. ¡°It seems, I have a lead¡­¡± After examining the remaining items, Mei Changqing¡¯s gaze flickered uncertainly. At the same time. In an underground rock cave five kilometers away, where the water flowed gently. Chen Yu sat cross-legged. Not far from him lay the corpse of a large water python, comparable to the Peak of Refining. This underground rock cave was very hidden; without insects, it would have been difficult to find. Apart from being concealed, there was more than one exit in this underground rock cave; one of which led to a nearby river, offering a perfect route of escape. ¡°Finally found a safe place to cultivate for a day or two.¡± Chen Yu surveyed his surroundings and was quite satisfied. Although occasionally fierce creatures would stir in the water nearby, with the insects acting as protectors, he could deal with them easily. Immediately. Chen Yu swallowed a You Shui Mo Lotus Seed and began running his internal energy, determined to break through to the Mid-stage of Refining. Chapter 135 03-25 - 0135: Advancement, Significant Increase in Power Chapter 135: Chapter 0135: Advancement, Significant Increase in Power Damp and dark underground cavern. Chen Yu sat cross-legged, running the Cloud Evil Heart Method. A clear and serene spring seemed to be melting inside his body, instantly transforming upon contact with the Cloud Evil True Qi, the cool power of the Mysterious Water pervading flesh and meridians. This was the second You Shui Mo Lotus Seed that Chen Yu had taken. Last time, he and Mu Xueqing took the first Moth Lotus together, including petals and seeds, which brought his cultivation to the brink of the Early Stage of Refining Internal Organs and even enhanced the potency of his Cloud Evil True Qi. Originally. That time, Chen Yu had the opportunity to break through to the Mid-stage of Refining, but was tracked down by Demon Clown. And this time. Chen Yu was very confident about the place he had found, suitable for cultivating in peace. After half the day. The power of the second lotus seed had completely integrated into Chen Yu¡¯s True Qi and meridians. What was surprising was. The potency of Cloud Evil True Qi had made obvious advancements, slightly exceeding that of an average practitioner at the Late Stage of Organ Refining. Not only that. Chen Yu felt that the Mo Li seeds had a certain harmonizing and improving effect on his physique, True Qi, and blood. Only. Chen Yu hadn¡¯t opened the twelve primary channels within the internal network of meridians, so his cultivation level remained in the Early Stage of Refining Internal Organs. ¡°No rush,¡± he murmured. Chen Yu took the third You Shui Mo Lotus Seed. He planned to accumulate his Cloud Evil True Qi potency even more, as it was the most direct factor affecting strength. Of course. Taking them consecutively like this would lessen the effect somewhat. But Chen Yu felt it was worthwhile, given the environment of the Blood Burial Garden, filled with both dangers and opportunities. With every bit of strength came an additional sliver of chance. Another half of a day passed. Chen Yu had completely absorbed the third lotus seed, and the potency of his Cloud Evil True Qi increased a bit more. Exhale! Chen Yu flicked his palm, and a swirl of Cloud Evil True Qi howled in his palm, stirring wisps of dark green and black currents, exuding a fierce and overbearing Yin Sha Qi. Swish! With a slight stroke, the Cloud Evil True Qi left an arm-thick, rough scar on the solid rock wall. ¡°This power¡­¡± Chen Yu was somewhat surprised; the increase in effect was not much less than last time. Logically, the further one advanced, the smaller the increase should be. This made Chen Yu feel puzzled. He speculated that perhaps the previously stored Blood Evil Qi in his body had been completely stimulated, hence the relatively significant potential growth. At this moment. Chen Yu¡¯s Cloud Evil True Qi in terms of strength and power was approaching that of a Peak of Refining practitioner. ¡°Now I can advance.¡± Chen Yu used a Mo Li Flower Petal. And then. The petal had barely been digested for a moment when the Cloud Evil True Qi in his body almost automatically moved, pushing through new circulation areas in the internal network of meridians. It took less than half a day. Chen Yu had opened more than two-thirds of the area in his twelve primary channels. This meant that Chen Yu had stepped into the Mid-stage of Refining! The twelve primary channels are the internal network of meridians that connect to the viscera, enhancing the internal organs of the body. Having reached this realm. Chen Yu felt the strength and refinement of his True Qi, after several cycles centered on the Qi Sea, seemed to increase by a few more points. The True Qi cyclone in his Qi Sea had swollen significantly in size. Even more unexpectedly. Chen Yu felt that his Copper Statue Technique had also made a slight advancement, moving a step closer to Copper Bone Mastery. After all. Cultivation during the Organ Refining Stage clearly strengthened the organs which, in turn, slightly progressed the Copper Statue Technique, which was normal. After consolidating for another half day. Chen Yu slowly ended his cultivation, his face aglow, exhaling a long breath. ¡°The Mysterious Water Moth Lotus truly deserves its reputation as a demonic treasure; I may be at the Mid-stage of Refining, but the potency of my Cloud Evil True Qi is comparable to an average Peak of Refining practitioner.¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help feeling amazed. With such strong potency, even if his talent was lacking, he would be able to reach the Peak of Refining with several months of normal cultivation. Next. Chen Yu did not continue to rush his advancement, as being too hasty could be counterproductive. Even now, using the Moth Lotus to forcibly elevate his cultivation to the Late Stage of Organ Refining wouldn¡¯t greatly increase his strength. Because the power and purity of his Cloud Evil True Qi had reached the extreme in this phase. Unless. Chen Yu could cultivate a few strands of ¡°Cloud Evil Qi.¡± But this was too difficult, necessitating a lot of time, more seeds, and coordination with mental insights to have a slight possibility. ¡°If the Copper Statue Technique breaks through to Copper Bone Mastery, my strength will surge, surpassing an advance to the Late Stage of Organ Refining.¡± Chen Yu pondered with determination. At present. His Copper Statue Technique was a hair¡¯s breadth from Copper Bone Mastery. Seeking a breakthrough in this direction was much more realistic and easier than advancing to the Late-stage Meridian Passage or condensing Cloud Evil Qi. Splash! Chen Yu walked slowly out of the cavern, stepping on the underground water. ¡°The Snake Pit mentioned by that Bone Demon Palace disciple is only about four or five miles away from here.¡± Chen Yu took out the map for comparison. According to him, the Snake Pit was teeming with snakes, with even a Snake King comparable to Postnatal Qi Transformation. The two-hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng Chen Yu had obtained must be paired with a higher quality snake gallbladder to have the maximum effect. ¡°If I can acquire the Snake King¡¯s Gallbladder, I¡¯m certain I can advance to Copper Bone Mastery.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart raced with the thought. Of course, he also knew that this hope was not great and did not insist upon it. Even though he had the trump card, ¡°Yin Fire Pearl,¡± which could threaten to severely injure a Postnatal Qi Transformation practitioner. However. Chen Yu¡¯s minimum goal was to slay those fierce snakes whose strength approached the Qi Transformation Realm. Swoosh! With the Iron Moon Strange Insect scouting ahead, Chen Yu cautiously made his way out of the cavern. After a day or two, there was no telling whether Mei Changqing and others from the Bone Demon Palace were still nearby. The Iron Moon Strange Insect, within a radius of two miles nearby, took a brief tour and did not discover any obvious traces of the Bone Demon Palace. Whiz! Chen Yu made his way toward the area of the Snake Den by following a concealed path. Along the way, the Iron Moon Strange Insect served as the vanguard, scouting information ahead, after which Chen Yu selected safe and hidden routes. After an hour, a gloomy and low cave came into Chen Yu¡¯s view, which was crystal clear despite being a mile away. Chen Yu noticed that within two to three miles of this area, besides snakes, there were very few other insects or beasts. Zoom! The Iron Moon Strange Insect, still serving as the pathfinder, headed near the Snake Den to get a clear grasp of the geographical environment. On the way, a ferocious snake sprang out from a corner, lunging at the Iron Moon Strange Insect. The Iron Moon Strange Insect remained unafraid, burrowing straight into the gaping maw of the ferocious snake and piercing a bloody hole in its abdomen. The venom of ordinary poisonous snakes could be ignored by Iron Moon Corpse Worms, let alone this even stronger mutant variety possessed by Chen Yu. Opposite the Snake Den, on a small hillside, six or seven male and female disciples of the Water Moon Sect, predominantly female, had gathered. Among them, Yi Yunfei, in white clothing, stood out conspicuously among the group of female disciples. ¡°Brother Yi, Senior Sister Yi¡­ do we really have to enter the Snake Den? I have a natural fear of snakes and tremble at the sight of them¡­¡± A female disciple in the early stage of Organ Refining spoke with a trembling voice. ¡°Humph! What a coward! The ferocious snakes in this den are over seventy percent at the Meridian Passage Stage, and besides, we have specific measures against snakes,¡± a female disciple in a yellow shirt snorted coldly. The woman in yellow stood side by side with Yi Yunfei; both were at the late stage of Organ Refining. The former was even at the peak of refining. She was the ¡°Senior Sister Yi¡± the other disciples spoke of with much reverence. At this moment, having two of the three great late-stage Organ Refining disciples of the Water Moon Sect present, the lineup was indeed impressive. ¡°Senior Sister Yi, if she is unwilling to enter, we can¡¯t force her. Let her keep watch outside the Snake Den instead,¡± Yi Yunfei gestured. In front of the female disciples, he appeared quite gentlemanly. ¡°Alright! Stay outside then. Take this whistle; if there¡¯s enemy activity outside, blow it, and even deep in the cave, I will be able to sense it.¡± Senior Sister Yi gave the timid female disciple a stern glare. Just like that, aside from the fearful female disciple, the group including Yi Yunfei and Senior Sister Yi, a total of six people, approached the direction of the Snake Den. Following behind the group, a silver-spot iron worm the size of a thumb swiftly passed by. At the same moment, Chen Yu, closing in on the Snake Den by a hundred feet, revealed a trace of surprise in his eyes. ¡°It¡¯s strange, really strange¡­ Even Mei Changqing and others from the Bone Demon Palace have given up on conquering this Snake Den, yet these Water Moon Sect disciples are still trying to advance¡­¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t quite understand. Through the perspective of the insects, he noticed that among Yi Yunfei and his group, it was Senior Sister Yi who led, exuding great confidence. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Senior Sister Yi, are you really sure that the Snake King is in its egg-laying period, with its strength reduced by thirty to forty percent? This mission is crucial for the safety and well-being of all of us,¡± Yi Yunfei said cautiously. ¡°Rest assured! How many times have you asked the same question? I deal with snakes often, and even the snake pets I own carry a few traces of ancient snake bloodline,¡± Senior Sister Yi replied impatiently. ¡°Then we shall rely on Senior Sister Yi. If the Snake King is laying eggs, it will be convenient for us to acquire the ¡®Black Jade Crystal¡¯ and ¡®Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid¡¯. If we¡¯re lucky and manage to slay the Snake King along the way, that would be a treasure trove.¡± Yi Yunfei laughed heartily. The disciples of the Water Moon Sect, their spirits lifted, pressed on into the Snake Den. Swipe! Just then, a figure emerged near the Snake Den. ¡°Who goes there!¡± The disciples of the Water Moon Sect let out a collective cry of alarm. On closer inspection, the newcomer was a tall and strapping young man. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± A cold killing intent flickered in Yi Yunfei¡¯s eyes. ¡°The Spear-wielding Demon Hunter, Chen Yu!¡± The other female disciples of the Water Moon Sect looked at Chen Yu curiously. ¡°So, you¡¯re Chen Yu, the one said to have pilfered the ¡®Mysterious Water Moth Lotus¡¯, making the Demon Clown hunt you across the world?¡± Senior Sister Yi raised her eyebrows, her tone unfriendly. Indistinctly, Chen Yu sensed a hidden greed in Senior Sister Yi¡¯s expression. The Mysterious Water Moth Lotus meshed well with the cultivation techniques of the Water Moon Sect¡¯s female disciples. ¡°Chen Yu, what are you doing here? If not for the imminent threat of the Bone Demon Palace, I would already have you killed,¡± Yi Yunfei¡¯s expression was somber. Though his words were such, he had already exchanged meaningful looks with Senior Sister Yi in secret and even felt the urge to make a move. Whether it was the precious value of the ¡°Mysterious Water Moth Lotus¡± or his animosity towards Chen Yu, Yi Yunfei harbored a deadly determination against Chen Yu. ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to make a proposal. If you clear the way and help me kill the Snake King and obtain the Snake King¡¯s Gallbladder, I am willing to share half of the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus with you,¡± Chen Yu said with a light smile. Hm? Yi Yunfei and Senior Sister Yi glanced at each other, feeling perplexed. It was so unexpected! Chen Yu, all by himself, was actually proposing a collaboration with them. On their side, they already had two major late-stage Organ Refiners, plus a few additional Inner Sect Disciples. In the perilous Snake Den, was Chen Yu, alone, going to cooperate with their group of six? Was he not afraid of being devoured down to his bones? ¡°Good! We accept this deal!¡± Yi Yunfei and Senior Sister Yi were stunned for a moment but then showed welcoming smiles, adopting an exceedingly friendly demeanor. ¡°This is like tender meat delivered to our mouths¡­¡± Yi Yunfei was overjoyed. ¡°Thank you, all.¡± Chen Yu strutted into the Water Moon Sect¡¯s squad as if completely unaware of their covert, malicious intentions. Chapter 136 - 0136: Numerous Calculations Chapter 136: Chapter 0136: Numerous Calculations Chen Yu¡¯s voluntary participation made Yi Yunfei and Senior Sister Yi ecstatic. It felt like just as they were getting drowsy, someone came to offer a pillow¡ªhow perfect! Outside the snake lair, although they harbored murderous intentions towards Chen Yu, they hesitated to act. Firstly, the three sects were allied against the Bone Demon Palace, which made internal killing inappropriate and potentially scandalous. Secondly, the open terrain outside made it challenging to deal with Chen Yu, who possessed the strength of a True Disciple, making the possibility of success low. But they never expected Chen Yu would voluntarily join them. Just then. After a brief surge of happiness, Yi Yunfei and Senior Sister Yi regained some composure. Was such good fortune even possible? Was Chen Yu a fool? Yi Yunfei didn¡¯t think so; during several confrontations, both overt and covert, he had never managed to outdo Chen Yu, who instead thrived. ¡°Could there be some trickery here?¡± Yi Yunfei and Senior Sister Yi secretly communicated through transmitted messages. ¡°Yes, indeed, it¡¯s abnormal. Let¡¯s not act rashly for the moment. But, as long as we¡¯re sure he¡¯s alone, it would be easy to deal with him.¡± Senior Sister Yi nodded slightly. The two decided they would observe more before making any decisions once they entered deeper into the snake lair. There were rumors that Chen Yu was still alive after being pursued by Demon Clown and others, which was no simple feat. Chen Yu followed Yi Yunfei and his group into the snake lair with a smile that was not quite a smile. ¡°Having this group as a shield and aiming to kill the Snake King could actually be feasible. If I can use the dangers inside the snake lair to eliminate Yi Yunfei, my nemesis, that would be killing two birds with one stone.¡± Chen Yu calculated in his heart. Swoosh! Swoosh! As soon as they entered the snake lair, venomous snakes frequently sprang out from all around, highly aggressive. The space inside the snake lair was cramped, leaving little room for avoidance and combat. Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei, along with the disciples of the Water Moon Sect, looked after each other, dealing with the vicious snakes that attacked from time to time, ignoring Chen Yu. Chen Yu, however, was leisurely. Holding the Xuan Heavy Sword, the seemingly cumbersome weapon moved as lightly as the wind, cutting the approaching vicious snakes into two before they could even get close. Even the ordinary Organ Refining Stage vicious snakes were neatly bisected. ¡°This lad, when did he advance to the Mid-stage of Refining, surpassing peers in strength?¡± Yi Yunfei was secretly alarmed. They had intentionally ignored Chen Yu, wanting to gauge his strength, and the result was somewhat unexpected. In fact. Chen Yu was intentionally showcasing some of his skills to make the people from the Water Moon Sect wary, ensuring they wouldn¡¯t turn against him too quickly. After all. He still needed these people to lead the way, especially Senior Sister Yi, who seemed to have a deep understanding of snakes and was quite confident about advancing through the snake lair. Before long. The group gradually disappeared at the entrance of the snake lair. Neither Chen Yu nor Yi Yunfei and the others noticed anything amiss. At that moment. Near the snake lair, the female disciple of the Water Moon Sect who was left to keep watch had vanished without a trace, leaving only a pool of blood. ¡­ Inside the snake lair, the people from the Water Moon Sect steadily advanced. Chen Yu followed silently. At first, the Water Moon Sect people wanted to test his capabilities, some of their methods were restrained. But afterward. The number of vicious snakes that sprang up kept increasing, with a higher proportion of Organ Refining Stage ones. Not all disciples of the Water Moon Sect could kill the general Organ Refining Stage vicious snakes in one hit like Chen Yu. Once their numbers overwhelmed them, several female disciples from the Water Moon Sect immediately panicked. ¡°Ah!¡± A female disciple of the Water Moon Sect got bitten by a venomous snake and groaned. However. The Water Moon Sect was prepared, swiftly protecting the bitten disciple while administering a snakebite antidote. ¡°Quite well-prepared,¡± Chen Yu chuckled. Gradually. The number of attacking vicious snakes grew, putting significant pressure on the members of the Water Moon Sect. Afterward. It became quite common for the female disciples to get bitten, but with antidotes at hand, it wasn¡¯t a big problem. ¡°Why hasn¡¯t this lad been bitten yet?¡± Yi Yunfei secretly resented. He had been waiting for Chen Yu to be bitten by the venomous snakes, hoping to refuse him the antidote or even take the opportunity to attack. Senior Sister Yi¡¯s face also flashed an unusual expression. It should be noted. Their group of five or six was looking after each other, almost forming a battle formation to fend off the swarm of snakes. Yet Chen Yu was on his own and had remained unharmed. Until a specific moment. Chen Yu deliberately let a few venomous snakes bite him several times. Ding! The result was that the snake bites, including one from an Organ Refining Stage vicious snake, could not pierce his skin. ¡°This guy¡­¡± sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The smile on Yi Yunfei¡¯s face froze. He hadn¡¯t anticipated that Chen Yu¡¯s physical defense would be so formidable. It seemed. Trying to use the ordinary snake swarm to harm Chen Yu was not very feasible. ¡°Senior Sister Yi, we can¡¯t hold on much longer!¡± Several female disciples of the Water Moon Sect pleaded, all transmitting messages. Senior Sister Yi, feeling helpless, retrieved several packets of medicinal powder from her storage bag and handed each person one. The disciples showed relief. Including Yi Yunfei, everyone covered themselves with a layer of white medicinal powder. As a result. Once the powder was sprinkled on their bodies, the surrounding swarm of snakes retreated. Afterward, the vicious snakes below the Organ Refining Stage level avoided them, at least not getting closer than ten meters. Only the Organ Refining Stage snakes were less affected and continued to attack from time to time. Even so, their attacks became somewhat less fierce. ¡°Indeed¡­¡± Chen Yu wasn¡¯t surprised. He had previously wondered why the people from the Water Moon Sect dared to advance into this snake lair. Even though they were confident that the Snake King was in its breeding period, dealing with the overwhelming armyyczious snakes was still daunting. Later, he realized that this Senior Sister Yi was a snake expert. That was exactly it. Chen Yu had agreed to use himself as bait and join the team of the Water Moon Sect. However, Senior Sister Yi of the Water Moon Sect did not give Chen Yu the medicine powder, slightly apologetic, ¡°This medicine powder is only enough for the six of us.¡± Chen Yu did not mind. The medicine powder worked in a certain range around the body. He didn¡¯t have any medicine powder, but he could stick close to the female disciples of the Water Moon Sect. Thus, he could still enjoy the effects of the medicine powder. Seeing Chen Yu sticking to the female disciples of the Water Moon Sect like a pesky plaster, Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei¡¯s faces twitched slightly. Several female disciples of the Water Moon Sect showed disgust. They wanted to move away, but their movement technique was far slower than that of Chen Yu. They couldn¡¯t shake him off! In such a perilous environment, if they diverted their attention because of this, they could easily be bitten and entangled by the surrounding snakes. Reluctantly, The female disciples of the Water Moon Sect had no choice but to let Chen Yu cling close to them. ¡°Hehe, with beauties for company, slaying snakes and exorcising evils is not boring at all¡­¡± Chen Yu, smelling the fragrance of the women beside him, wore a smile on his face. Little did he know, Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei were grinding their teeth in hatred towards him. They had tried many strategies but were unable to deal with Chen Yu; instead, he stuck to them like a pesky plaster and took advantage of the female disciples. ¡°Senior Sister Yi, it seems that conventional methods are not enough to handle this person. He wants the Snake King¡¯s Gallbladder, doesn¡¯t he? Let¡¯s help him kill the Snake King then!¡± Yi Yunfei communicated through a whisper, a cold light flashing in his eyes. ¡°That¡¯s the only option.¡± Senior Sister Yi had been harboring a killing intent that had been brewing for a while. Yet, Chen Yu remained calm and collected, never falling into danger, thriving better than everyone else. ¡°Brother Chen, after a bit more travelling, we will reach the cave where the Snake King resides. At that time, we will uphold our agreement and help you slay the Snake King to obtain the Snake King¡¯s Gallbladder.¡± Senior Sister Yi said with a smile. ¡°No problem! With you all present, confronting the Snake King will definitely be feasible.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face lit up with joy. ¡°However, let me say the ugly part up front!¡± Senior Sister Yi changed her tone, speaking earnestly, ¡°The Snake King is at the Postnatal Level of Qi Transformation, and even during its spawning period, it is not something we can handle easily. We only promise to ¡®help¡¯ you slay it, but when the time comes, Junior Brother Chen, you will also need to act and must be the main force.¡± Senior Sister Yi emphasized the word ¡°help¡± heavily. The meaning was clear. Chen Yu had to actively participate in the front line, not to sit back and reap the benefits. ¡°Fine! But as two individuals at the Late Stage of Organ Refining, you also need to take a main role. That half of the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus from me isn¡¯t easily earned, its value far exceeds a single Snake King.¡± Chen Yu nodded. After reaching an agreement, the group quickened their pace. However, as they approached the last stretch of road near the Snake King¡¯s cave, the resistance they met was astonishing. Swoosh! Swoosh! Vicious snakes as thick as a grown man¡¯s arm constantly sprang out, their strength at least comparable to the Organ Refining Stage. Seeing, The number of these Organ Refining Stage vicious snakes reaching dozens, the group faced an unprecedented crisis. Chen Yu¡¯s spine sweated coldly. If they were to be surrounded and entangled by dozens of Organ Refining Stage vicious snakes, even with his Copper Statue Technique¡¯s defense, he would not die but would certainly lose a layer of skin. At a critical moment, Chen Yu secretly held a Yin Fire Pearl in one hand. He did this just as a precaution, believing that the Water Moon Sect would surely have measures. Indeed. Senior Sister Yi took out a pinch of pale blue crystal powder and scattered it around. Whoosh! As soon as the crystal powder hit the ground, the temperature around plummeted, instantly forming a layer of frost on the ground, with cold currents sweeping through. The mass of snakes shivered from the cold, unaccustomed to the sudden drop in temperature, and their offensive sharply decreased. Fear of cold is a snake¡¯s natural instinct. Although these were abnormal vicious snakes, Senior Sister Yi¡¯s crystal powder was no ordinary object. Taking advantage of the stiff and slow-moving snakes, The group intensified their attacks on the surrounding snakes. Among them, Yi Yunfei, under tremendous pressure, threw out a few black canisters. Boom! A swathe of black-green eerie flames erupted around them, causing the mass of snakes to emit a series of piercing, miserable screams. This was the Bone Scale Fire unique to the Bone Demon Palace. Chen Yu was not surprised, as it was quite normal for the Water Moon Sect, with its strength, to obtain such war trophies on the battlefield. Soon, the snakes that were dead retreated. The group continued forward for a while. ¡°This should be the place!¡± Senior Sister Yi pointed to a chilling cave in front with a foul wind and cold air rushing toward them. The group approached cautiously and slowly. According to the agreement, Chen Yu followed Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei, walking at the forefront. Entering the entrance of the cave, A dark-spotted giant snake, about six or seven zhang long and as thick as a man¡¯s waist, lay in a dark corner deep within the cave, motionless. ¡°Snake King? So big¡­¡± The female disciples shivered one after another. ¡°That¡¯s just the skin shed by the Snake King.¡± Senior Sister Yi shook her head. Huh? Chen Yu and Yi Yunfei took a closer look, and indeed, the ¡°Snake King¡± in front of them was just a shell, a dead thing without any reaction. The group surveyed the environment inside the Snake King¡¯s cave. In a certain part of the cave¡¯s stone wall, there was a layer of deep black crystal. In the corner where the Snake King lay, there was also a small pond. Above the pond, there was a milk-white stalactite brewing a drop of crystal-clear, jade-like liquid. Drip-drop! The pond contained a small pool of crystal-clear liquid, which looked pure and flawless. ¡°Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid! And Black Jade Crystal¡­ Indeed, it¡¯s here!¡± Senior Sister Yi¡¯s face showed joy. Yi Yunfei looked at the pool of liquid and the layer of black crystal on the stone wall, extremely delighted. ¡°Black Jade Crystal, isn¡¯t that the legendary main material used to forge High Grade Treasures, a Spiritual Ore extinct in the sect realm of Chu Country. ¡®Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid,¡¯ it is said, gathers the essence of heaven and earth to form a mysterious liquid. Consuming just a small sip can instantly restore vitality and ordinary injuries, providing a precious spiritual liquid crucial for survival and turning the tides at critical moments.¡± Chen Yu was amazed. These two items in front of him were far more valuable than the Snake King¡¯s Gallbladder that he had intended to hunt! Chapter 137 - 0137: Dispute Over Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid Chapter 137: Chapter 0137: Dispute Over Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid The appearance of two items in Snake King Cave captured everyone¡¯s attention, enough to induce envy even in those of the Qi Transformation Realm. Black Jade Crystal is a main material for forging High Grade Treasures and is naturally very precious. Most in the Postnatal Qi Transformation typically do not possess High Grade Treasures. As for the ¡°Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid,¡± its value was even higher! Although it couldn¡¯t greatly improve one¡¯s cultivation or power, its near miraculous effect could instantly restore one¡¯s vitality and heal injuries. Of course, this restorative effect was limited to ordinary injuries and the maximum limit was the Guiyuan Realm. Beyond the Guiyuan Realm, its effect was very minimal. Even so, this liquid was enough to drive anyone in the Qi Transformation Realm mad with envy. ¡°Senior Sister Yi of the Water Moon Sect, how did you know that there were Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid and Black Jade Crystal in the Snake Cave before?¡± Chen Yu still had a doubt in his mind. This was also the reason why Chen Yu joined the team of the Water Moon Sect. Inside the gloomy Snake Cave. Senior Sister Yi, Yi Yunfei, and Chen Yu were at the very front, cautiously entering the lair of the Snake King. The atmosphere among the crowd was very tense. On one hand, the value of the two precious resources was too great. Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei, although very confident, did not let their guard down against Chen Yu. If Chen Yu made any sudden moves, the two wouldn¡¯t hesitate to strike, joining hands with the people of the Water Moon Sect to kill him. On the other hand. The cave was fraught with dangers, and while the multitude of snakes were already present, the Snake King had yet to appear. ¡°The two of you, as the saying goes, ¡®to the finders belong the spoils.¡¯ I don¡¯t want the Black Jade Crystal, but I am willing to trade six types of treasured materials, each older than three hundred years, for half of the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid,¡± Chen Yu directly proposed. His tone was sincere; he truly was moved by the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid. If he possessed this liquid, combined with his powerful self-healing physique, his chances of survival would greatly increase, giving him a certain ability to protect himself even against those in the Postnatal Qi Transformation. What¡¯s more. Chen Yu wasn¡¯t asking for a distribution, but proposing a trade, which was a compromise. The main reason wasn¡¯t that Chen Yu feared the people of the Water Moon Sect, but rather he still needed to use these people to obtain the Snake King¡¯s Gallbladder. ¡°Six types of three hundred-year-old treasured materials?¡± Upon hearing this, Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei were somewhat surprised. The value of all sorts of heavenly treasures increased greatly with each century they aged. The deal was not exactly fair. But, as Chen Yu was part of the team and had fought his way here with them, sharing the burden, he was entitled to certain gains. ¡°No way!¡± Senior Sister Yi¡¯s eyes shifted as she scoffed coldly, ¡°Without me, would you have been able to fight your way here alone?¡± Whoosh! The disciples of the Water Moon Sect formed a formation, bracing themselves against Chen Yu. ¡°Unless, on top of the six types of three hundred-year-old materials, you add ten Mysterious Water Moth Lotus Seeds,¡± Yi Yunfei said with greed in his eyes. Ten? Chen Yu sneered inwardly; it seemed the other party had no intention of a fair deal. Ten Mysterious Water Moth Lotus Seeds were practically all the seeds he had left. At that moment. Murderous intent surged around Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei. As long as they killed Chen Yu, they could claim the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus and monopolize all the Black Jade Crystal and Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid here. If they could monopolize it. Why should they share the profit with an outsider, especially one who could be considered an enemy? ¡°Fine.¡± Chen Yu let out a long sigh, seemingly reluctantly agreeing. Huh? Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei were surprised by his acquiescence. This insincere deal had been accepted by the other party. If this was truly the case, they would consider it. After all, Chen Yu¡¯s strength was no less than either of them, and the Snake Cave was too perilous for a fight to the death. Whoosh! But the next moment, Chen Yu¡¯s figure blurred as he dashed with a speed almost rivaling that of the Infinite Thief, heading straight for the pool where the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid was located. His astonishing speed shocked the two and left others unable to even see his figure clearly. At that instant. While Chen Yu verbally agreed, his heart had suddenly charged with power, and he activated his greatly enhanced pure inner breath, boosting his sneaker¡¯s speed by more than thirty percent. ¡°Stop!¡± Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei roared in shock and fury, rushing after him. However. Their reactions and speed were a half beat too slow. In just one or two moments, Chen Yu reached the edge of the small pool at the foot of the Snake King¡¯s cave. The small pool contained a basin-sized puddle of clear and lustrous liquid, pristine and flawless¡ªall Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid. ¡°Hehe, you two better act quickly.¡± Chen Yu squatted on the other side of the small pool, positioning himself with the pool between him and the chasing Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei. In doing so. If the two attacked from afar, using moves like Inner Breath Palm Force, they would end up striking the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid as well. Because. Chen Yu was ¡°squatting¡± at the edge of the pool, with his shoulders level with the rim, using the pool¡¯s Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid as cover, certain that neither person would dare to attack recklessly. ¡°You¡­¡± Yi Yunfei¡¯s brewing inner breath almost came to a forced halt, so angry he almost coughed up blood. ¡°Despicable scoundrel!¡± Senior Sister Yi¡¯s face was filled with rage, nearly choking on her breath. This was utterly shameless! All the disciples of the Water Moon Sect stared, dumbstruck, at Chen Yu squatting beside the small pool. No one dared to attack recklessly for fear of damaging such valuable treasures. ¡°Senior Sister Yi, what¡¯s the harm in letting that kid temporarily get the ¡®Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid¡¯?¡± Yi Yunfei suddenly whispered in secret. Watching as Chen Yu took out several bottles and jars to gradually scoop out the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid from the pool, Yi Yunfei, instead, calmed down. Soon enough. Chen Yu had taken half of the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid without stopping, continuing to scoop. Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei had grim faces but were brewing with an intense killing intent. A few breaths¡¯ time. The Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid was mostly taken by Chen Yu, leaving only a shallow puddle of the remaining liquid in the pool. Chen Yu had no intention of stopping, and was unwilling to spare even the last bit of the residue. A sneer formed at the corner of Senior Sister Yi¡¯s mouth. Swish! From a dark corner, an inconspicuous little flower snake, about three feet long and two fingers thick, darted towards Chen Yu. Hmm? Chen Yu felt a tinge of chill as his eyes barely caught a fleeting shadow. The little snake¡¯s sudden burst of speed was comparable to that of the Infinite Thief, Lv Santong. ¡°This is not one of the fierce snakes from the snake den.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s thoughts raced as he recalled that Senior Sister Yi was an expert on snakes, and suddenly realized something. He sneered inwardly, showing no intention of dodging. Moreover, he squatted beside the little pool, and the little snake¡¯s attack was too fast and it was an ambush. Even if he could dodge it, it would be quite embarrassing. This would only put him in a passive position, to be mobbed by the disciples of the Water Moon Sect. Whoosh! A faint silvery-black spot darted out from Chen Yu¡¯s sleeve, gone in a flash. Splash! The little black snake, which suddenly lunged at Chen Yu, stiffened, let out a hiss, and was bitten by the Iron Moon Strange Insect, splashing blood. Chen Yu was slightly surprised. Given the Iron Moon Strange Insect¡¯s biting force, it was unexpected that it didn¡¯t instantly penetrate the snake. It seemed that this snake pet was not an ordinary breed. ¡°Little Flower!¡± Senior Sister Yi cried out in distress, watching as her snake pet was bitten and a chunk of its flesh was taken by the insect, causing the snake¡¯s body to stiffen. Her face filled with murderous intent, she produced a silver whip in her hand, ready to deal with the insect. Chen Yu¡¯s mind worked quickly, and he instructed the insect. Swoosh! Taking advantage of the moment when Little Flower was bitten and stiffened, the Iron Moon Strange Insect burrowed into the snake¡¯s mouth. ¡°No!¡± The color drained from Senior Sister Yi¡¯s face as she saw the insect burrow into Little Flower¡¯s belly. Then, the flower snake writhed in pain, clearly tormented by the insect tearing inside it. ¡°Stop!¡± Senior Sister Yi¡¯s face was full of urgency and anger as she pointed her silver whip at Chen Yu, and several female disciples pressed towards him. She had also realized that this insect was Chen Yu¡¯s Spirit Pet. ¡°Senior Sister Yi, you may attack me, but I believe your snake pet will die first, while I¡­ might not.¡± Chen Yu said teasingly with a smile, slowly stood up. In the instant when the little flower snake attacked him, Chen Yu had figured out some issues. Why Senior Sister Yi was aware of some situations in the cave, her knowledge of snakes was one aspect. Another important factor was this snake pet. Being a snake of a special breed, it seemed to be unattacked by other snakes in the Snake King Cave. Of course, S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. this snake must have a Spirit Pet contract with Senior Sister Yi, and it should be able to convey some vague information when scouting the Snake King¡¯s den. ¡°Chen Yu! Have your insect come out of Little Flower, leave half of the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid, and we¡¯ll act as if nothing happened before.¡± Senior Sister Yi suppressed her anger and murderous intent. Her snake pet was a rare ancient breed, comparable to some of the lower-tier ancient creatures. This snake could easily break through the defenses of those in the Organ Refining Stage and contained lethal potent poison, posing a threat to those at the Peak of Refining. However, her snake pet was completely restrained by Chen Yu¡¯s Iron Moon Strange Insect. If a normal insect entered a venomous snake¡¯s body, survival would be difficult; however, Chen Yu¡¯s Iron Moon Strange Insect, which might be a variant of the Iron Moon Corpse Worm, as inferred from the name Corpse Worm, had an extraordinary constitution. ¡°Alright then.¡± Chen Yu still counted on these people to help deal with the Snake King. With a thought, the Iron Moon Strange Insect shot out from Little Flower¡¯s body, which hissed and returned to Senior Sister Yi¡¯s palm. Senior Sister Yi looked distressed, feeding Little Flower several precious elixirs. ¡°As for the other half of the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid and other compensation, they shall be held until you all help complete my request, then paid together.¡± Chen Yu chuckled. Yi Yunfei and Senior Sister Yi had chilling murderous looks on their faces, almost ready to lash out at all costs. Chen Yu remained calm. Having already revealed the Iron Moon Corpse Worm and planning to reveal enough of his strength to make others wary and helpless, they would naturally have to choose to help him against the Snake King. One could say, according to Chen Yu¡¯s plan, he was leading the people of the Water Moon Sect, step by step, into his trap. Boom! Splurt! Just then, sounds of fighting came from outside the cave, along with a surge of intangible oppression. ¡°Who goes there!¡± The disciples of the Water Moon Sect were shocked, especially Senior Sister Yi. Besides her, who else knew about snakes and could have fought their way here? Whoosh! Soon, three or four figures pushed their way into the cave. These four emitted a cold and sinister presence, startling Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei. Upon identifying the silhouettes, the two cried out in shock, ¡°Mei Changqing!¡± The leader. A handsome young man with flowing black hair, it was Mei Changqing. Behind him stood Demon Clown, Shangguan Qi, and the armored man who had fought Chen Yu in the swamp. Hiss! Senior Sister Yi, Yi Yunfei, and the others inhaled sharply. These four were essentially among the top ten secret disciples of the Bone Demon Palace. Apart from Shangguan Qi, the other three were all above the Late Stage of Organ Refining. Just Mei Changqing¡¯s cultivation in the Qi Transformation Realm was enough to sweep the field. ¡°Chen Yu, you are indeed here! And the people from the Water Moon Sect, perfect, let¡¯s deal with you all at once.¡± A bright smile appeared on Mei Changqing¡¯s handsome face. That smile conveyed a deadly chill. ¡°Chen Yu¡­ you harbinger of disaster! You¡¯ve brought the calamity of death upon us all.¡± Yi Yunfei and Senior Sister Yi¡¯s faces were filled with a look of doom. Chapter 138 - 0138: The Death of Shangguan Qi Chapter 138: Chapter 0138: The Death of Shangguan Qi At that moment, the four highly-secret disciples of the Bone Demon Palace had blocked the entrance to the Snake King¡¯s cave; Demon Clown and Shangguan Qi revealed cruel and cold smiles. The members of the Water Moon Sect felt their hearts sink utterly, overwhelmed by a suffocating pressure. Most of that pressure came from Mei Changqing. Among the three sects present, only Chen Yu managed to remain calm. ¡°Mei Changqing, you are formidable,¡± said Chen Yu, ¡°but I wonder how you tracked me here as if you knew I would appear at this place. You should know that people like Helian Tu were all erased by me, leaving no survivors.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze flickered as he looked towards Mei Changqing. Before asking, he deliberately complimented the other party, knowing that an enemy¡¯s praise was far more useful than flattery from his own people. Chen Yu wanted to understand what might have been left on his body that the other party could have exploited. However, the information in his words struck a chord with Yi Yunfei and others from the Water Moon Sect. To have exterminated Helian Tu and others? Could it be that Chen Yu had wiped out a small team of Bone Demon Palace that included Helian Tu? Helian Tu, known as the ¡°White Bone Green Fang,¡± ranked sixth among the secret disciples of the Bone Demon Palace. Such an opponent was not someone either Yi Yunfei or Senior Sister Yi could confront directly. Suddenly, Yi Yunfei and Senior Sister Yi realized one thing: Chen Yu joining their team was definitely a case of a sheep in wolf¡¯s clothing! Perhaps, Chen Yu had the strength to stand against their entire team, or at least, he wasn¡¯t afraid of being surrounded and attacked by them. At this thought, Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei, amidst despair and fear, felt a trace of bitterness in their hearts. ¡°Brother Mei, no need to waste words with him, just terminate him directly,¡± said Shangguan Qi, his face dark with coldness. However, since Mei Changqing did not speak, none dared to act rashly. ¡°Chen Yu, you are the first who has injured a disciple among my three sects. With so many elite disciples from the Bone Demon Palace falling by your hand, it¡¯s clear that it¡¯s not by luck. This time, I truly consider you as an opponent!¡± Mei Changqing spoke slowly. His gaze, cold and sharp as lightning, fixed on Chen Yu, sizing up the famed spear demon hunter for the first time. The young man before him was excessively youthful, which surprised Mei Changqing. Faintly, Mei Changqing had an intuition¡ªif he couldn¡¯t kill him during this encounter, Chen would rise drastically, soaring dramatically! ¡°Injured Mei Changqing?¡± ¡°Chen Yu actually managed to wound a supreme talent from the Qi Transformation Realm!¡± The members of the Water Moon Sect, including Yi Yunfei and Senior Sister Yi, felt a storm surge through their minds. Even Mei Changqing, the top prodigy of the Qi Transformation Realm from the Bone Demon Palace, didn¡¯t dare overlook him and even considered him a rival. ¡°Brother Mei hasn¡¯t mentioned the reason yet, could it be that he isn¡¯t fully confident in eliminating me this time,¡± Chen Yu said with a wry smile. ¡°Upon calming down and analyzing the bodies you left behind, I noticed that you didn¡¯t take any common treasures or hundred-year materials but specifically took away two viper gallbladders,¡± said Mei Changqing, his lips slightly pursed. Chen Yu was stunned. Mei Changqing¡¯s thought process was meticulous. Mei Changqing¡¯s team had previously passed by a snake lair nearby and decided not to advance to this area. But during their passage, they had killed two Peak of Refining-stage fierce vipers and disdained everything else, except a female disciple who took the snake gallbladders. ¡°I speculated that these types of gallbladders were useful to you, and perhaps not enough. Thus, I placed one disciple skilled in tracking in a hidden area near the snake lair, to guard against your bugs,¡± Mei Changqing revealed a smug smile. Learning the truth, Chen Yu¡¯s heart shuddered. In the perilous and bizarre world of sects, staying low-key was the key to survival. Chen Yu grabbing the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, toying with the Demon Clown, killing Helian Tu, and wounding someone in the Qi Transformation Realm, had already become the biggest threat identified by the disciples of the Bone Demon Palace. Once the enemies seriously focused on you, various clever tactics became hard to guard against. However, to compete for opportunities and break the restraints that kept the Half Spirit Body from advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm, Chen Yu could no longer afford to remain low-key. To advance to the Qi Transformation Realm, or even to do so before twenty years of age, Chen Yu had to seize this once-in-a-century chance to make a bold move! It was a critical moment to decide whether he became a snake or a dragon. ¡°Kill them all!¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s eyes flashed with icy light, filled with murderous intent. True Qi vibrated, and the imposing aura of the Qi Transformation Realm suddenly descended, In an instant, the female disciples of the Water Moon Sect felt a suffocating heaviness, struggling even to mobilize their inner breaths. Next moment, lead by Mei Changqing, four persons rushed towards the Water Moon Sect¡¯s small team and Chen Yu inside the Snake King¡¯s cave. Chen Yu was situated in a small pool in the deepest corner. To reach him, the four elite disciples of the Bone Demon Palace had to get past the six people from the Water Moon Sect. Naturally, they had no intention of sparing any disciple from the three sects. The sound whooshed! Mei Changqing swung out a faint, gloomy black Qi swirl, accompanied by a cold, chilling wind, violently sweeping towards the Water Moon Sect members. The entire Snake King cave spanned only about ten or so feet in radius. Once the fight started, the limited space made dodging extremely difficult, especially against someone of the Qi Transformation Realm like Mei Changqing. ¡°Everyone unite! Fleeing will surely lead to certain death!¡± Aware of the situation, Senior Sister Yi quickly called the four female disciples to form a defensive stance. Being at the Peak of Refining herself with considerable strength, her silver whip, a middle-grade magical weapon, shone brightly, transforming into a whip shadow that surged like a long rainbow. Cling! Cling! Cling! The three female disciples, each wielding a treasure sword brimming with cold air, swung out chilling sword shadows. In an instant, the sword shadows released by the three treasure swords merged into one, forming a cold sword wind whirl that spread across two or three feet in radius. This was the ¡°Heavenly Water Cold Sword Formation,¡± which had appeared during the meteorite gamble. This time, the sword formation was executed by three disciples in the stages of Refining, and while the cold swords weren¡¯t from the same source, its power surpassed the previous occasion. Cling! Yi Yunfei drew a recently refined middle-grade treasure cold sword, just as he prepared to integrate it into the ¡°Heavenly Water Cold Sword Formation.¡± Suddenly, a short and ugly man lunged forward with a hideous smile. ¡°Demon Clown!¡± Yi Yunfei¡¯s blood congealed as if he felt a ferocious crocodile pouncing on him. Pang Tiancheng, holding a Wolf Fang Club, swung it and created a colossal, cold, and dark phantom blade that bore down oppressively with its icy and overbearing Qi Force. At the same time. The entire Snake Den shook slightly, and cold winds burst explosively; Senior Sister Yi and four others combined their forces and clashed with Mei Changqing. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Screams echoed, and instantly two disciples from the Water Moon Sect were swept across by a faint sinister black energy and perished on the spot. The Sword Formation¡¯s cold sword winds were effortlessly shattered by a casual strike from Mei Changqing. Bang bang! Senior Sister Yi and the remaining two female disciples staggered back, their faces pale. ¡°This is the power of the Qi Transformation Realm¡­¡± Senior Sister Yi looked terrified, already injured internally. Had it not been for the Sword Array¡¯s enhancement, presumably, apart from her, the four female disciples would have died. ¡°It¡¯s impossible for the Water Moon Sect to hold.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression was grave as he flashed forward, grabbing the Xuan Heavy Sword and charging into the fray. ¡°Die, thief!¡± A resentful and sinister growl came from a one-armed, purple-haired youth. It was Shangguan Qi. Shangguan Qi¡¯s hand tensed, his palm¡¯s skin flashed with light purple spots, and suddenly, a chilling purple-black energy orb condensed in his hand. Oddly, Chen Yu sensed a hint of danger. Shangguan Qi, besides his internal energy, emitted a mysterious and powerful force, seemingly entering a special state. Just then. A faint purple gleam flickered in Shangguan Qi¡¯s pupils, boosting his spirit significantly. ¡°This is¡­ the bloodline power of the Shangguan Family! Shangguan Qi has actually awakened his Bloodline Power!¡± At the same moment, the armored warrior, wielding a sharp dagger, swung and released a long, narrow black blade shadow from the side, striking towards Chen Yu. He looked surprised, feeling both unexpected and envious towards Shangguan Qi¡¯s awakening of the Bloodline Power. Facing the attack from two secret disciples, Chen Yu suddenly felt immense pressure. Especially Shangguan Qi; although he hadn¡¯t advanced to the Late Stage of Organ Refining, the pressure from his Bloodline Power was already stronger than the armored warrior. Simultaneously. Clang! Yi Yunfei and Demon Clown clashed with swords and clubs. Boom! Yi Yunfei staggered back several meters, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, his face filled with panic. Only in actual combat did he realize the terrifying strength of Demon Clown, a top three secret disciple; even after advancing to the Late Stage of Organ Refining, he couldn¡¯t withstand a single strike. ¡°We must end this battle quickly.¡± The situations on the other fronts weighed heavily on Chen Yu¡¯s heart. Die! Boosted by his Bloodline Power, Shangguan Qi¡¯s speed surged, approaching the level of the Infinite Thief. His hand, covered in light purple spots, exuded a frightening force that stifled the blood. In an instant, the power of his strike increased a notch, rivaling the top three of the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s secret disciples. ¡°Trying to kill me?¡± Chen Yu sneered, suddenly withdrawing the Xuan Heavy Sword and lunging barehanded at Shangguan Qi. Thump thump! His heart charged up, and Chen Yu¡¯s speed and strength surged, dodging the armored warrior and closing in on Shangguan Qi. Shangguan Qi showed a sneer, his palm covered in purple spots, erupted a condensed purple-black swirl, enveloping Chen Yu. However. The moment Chen Yu closed in, an inconspicuous, dim short sword suddenly appeared in his hand, a fleeting afterglow flashed. ¡°Puchi.¡± The violent purple-black swirl was torn open by the blood-soaked dim short sword, like slicing through paper. ¡°How is this possible¡­¡± Shangguan Qi cried out in shock. His Bloodline Power was only partially awakened but had already amplified his comprehensive combat power by three or four times. Little did he know. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu had advanced to the Mid-stage of Organ Refining, his internal power had increased significantly, comparable to the Peak of Refining. Combined with his heart charging up, both strength and speed increased by forty to fifty percent, his sword strike was now capable of threatening the Qi Transformation Realm. ¡°Slash!¡± Chen Yu forcefully slashed, cutting through Shangguan Qi¡¯s treasured armor. ¡°Save me!¡± Shangguan Qi screamed in terror, retreating rapidly. He recognized the poisonous sword; even a scratch could be fatal. No way! The armored warrior behind was shocked, his sharp dagger sweeping out a sharp and urgent black blade shadow that cut through the air towards Chen Yu. However. Chen Yu disregarded the attack, closed in on Shangguan Qi, and slashed again with the Dark Snake Sword. ¡°Pu-chi!¡± The Dark Snake Sword pierced Shangguan Qi¡¯s chest, his body stiffened, his expression one of fear, resentment, and reluctance. Shi! Ding~ The black blade shadow cut by the armored warrior through the air struck Chen Yu¡¯s back, sparks flying. A white mark appeared on the skin of Chen Yu¡¯s neck, deep copper patterns emerged, and he was completely unharmed. His Copper Statue Technique, nearing Copper Bone Mastery, rendered him nearly immune to most attacks below the Qi Transformation Realm. However, the treasured armor he wore was slightly cracked. ¡°This¡­¡± The armored warrior was stunned. His attack, although from a distance, was concentrated and carried about seventy to eighty percent of his true power. Thud! Shangguan Qi, pierced by the Dark Snake Sword, was poisoned and turned into a blood-black corpse, falling to the ground. Chapter 139 - 139: The Sparrow Stalks Behind Chapter 139: Chapter 139: The Sparrow Stalks Behind Thud! Shangguan Qi fell to the ground, dead, his face twisted with ferocity and unwillingness, and there was a faint trace of regret. In the past, he had narrowly escaped death from Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Dark Snake Sword¡± by sacrificing an arm. He harbored resentment in his heart, obsessed with his grudge. It was as if by a cruel twist of fate that he met his end today under this very sword. Although Shangguan Qi had just begun to awaken his Bloodline Power, making him different from before, Chen Yu was no longer the young boy at the Meridian Passage Stage, and the ¡°Dark Snake Sword¡± was no longer a low-grade treasure, its poisonous power had grown even more potent. ¡°Shangguan¡­¡± The man in the battle armor behind him, with a face full of shock, instinctively distanced himself from Chen Yu. Chen Yu¡¯s face was filled with killing intent, as he was just about to take care of the man in the battle armor. ¡°Ah!¡± Screams echoed from another direction. Two female disciples beside Senior Sister Yi were killed at the same time, torn to shreds by the faint, ghastly black wind like pieces of paper. Pfwah! Senior Sister Yi was sent flying backward, vomiting blood, her face pale with a look of utter despair. Clang-bang! At the same moment, Yi Yunfei was sent flying back a distance by the Demon Clown¡¯s Wolf Fang Club, his face as gray as death, his body marked with several injuries. Chen Yu¡¯s expression drastically changed. At the moment of killing Shangguan Qi, four of the six from the Water Moon Sect had died, leaving only Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei. And, Senior Sister Yi was critically injured, which meant it would take only one or possibly two or three moves for her to be killed. Yi Yunfei was also seriously injured and in dire straits. Hmm? Mei Changqing and Pang Tiancheng, faces gloomy, looked at the poison-killed Shangguan Qi with disbelief. After Shangguan Qi activated his Bloodline Power, his strength was comparable to the top three secret techniques, and along with the battle-armored man, they were nearly invincible except for Mei Changqing. Yet, Chen Yu had killed him in a mere one or two exchanges. ¡°This is bad!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s figure flashed urgently, sheathing the Dark Snake Sword and switching to the ¡°Xuan Heavy Sword.¡± Swoosh! In the next instant, he was beside the critically injured Senior Sister Yi. A mocking smile crossed Mei Changqing¡¯s lips as a layer of faint, ghastly black qi coiled around his hand, emanating the might of the Postnatal Qi Transformation stage, as he was just about to take action. Just then, Hiss-hiss! A strange noise came from outside the cave entrance, accompanied by waves of pungent wind. All six people inside the cave felt a chilling coldness throughout their bodies. Instinctively, everyone looked towards the cave entrance, their faces filled with horror as they gasped in cold air. Unknown to them, The cave¡¯s entrance was swarming with ferocious snakes, filling the snake cave pathway, and was made up entirely of snakes at the Organ Refining Stage. Among them, there was one snake far superior to the others, measuring seven to eight zhang long and as thick as a grown man¡¯s waist¡ªthe Dark Spotted Giant Snake. ¡°Snake King!¡± Everyone¡¯s hearts tightened at the sight of the Dark Spotted Giant Snake King, held in highest esteem and protected in the center. The aura emanating from this snake was faintly surpassing that of the Postnatal Middle Stage. Even someone as strong as Mei Changqing showed a hint of seriousness. If it were just one Snake King, Mei Changqing would not fear, confident of escaping unscathed. But surrounding the Snake King, there were many Organ Refining Stage ferocious snakes, a significant number of them being mid-to-late-stage elites, truly the cream of their kind. A rough estimate, There were at least forty to fifty Organ Refining Stage elite snakes, with more reinforcements continuously arriving. The worst part was the disadvantageous terrain. The six people remaining were all blocked inside the relatively narrow Snake King Cave, practically without any room to maneuver, facing head-on slaughter. Combat with monstrous beasts using human bodies? Naturally, this was an unfavorable situation, and not everyone possessed Chen Yu¡¯s formidable constitution. Hiss-swish! One after another, huge ferocious snakes lunged in from the entrance of the Snake King Cave. To death! Mei Changqing¡¯s face grew cold as he swept out a gust of ghostly black wind, covering several zhang in front of him. Pffft! In an instant, two or three Organ Refining Stage ferocious snakes lay dead. But at the same moment, Even more snakes entered the cave, some lunging across the ground, others climbing on the walls or ceiling of the cave. In just a moment, more than a dozen Organ Refining Stage ferocious snakes had entered the Snake King Cave. Suddenly, The six people inside the cave fell into panic. These Organ Refining Stage snakes, some being of the same elite rank, were comparable in strength to the top ten secret techniques of the Bone Demon Palace. Even the Demon Clown had fallen into a life-or-death struggle with the snakes. Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei, already heavily wounded, were cornered by several fierce poisonous snakes, surrounded by peril. Boom! The cave¡¯s wall shook, wind and shockwaves exploded, and dust filled the air. ¡°Beasts!¡± Came Mei Changqing¡¯s outcry as he clashed with the Dark Spotted Snake King. Bang! Mei Changqing was pushed back several zhang, his blood churning, his face flushed with a trace of alarm. The Dark Spotted Snake King¡¯s body was left with several blood marks, a powerful force surging within its massive frame, and a layer of dark gray qi patterns swirling. For a moment, All six people present were suppressed by the swarm of snakes, forced to retreat to a corner of the Snake King Cave. Unbeknownst to them, Just earlier, the six who were fighting were now forming a defensive position in the corner, watching each other with caution. Mei Changqing, Pang Tiancheng, and the battle-armored man on one side. Chen Yu, Senior Sister Yi, and Yi Yunfei on the other. But both sides understood that now was not the time for internal strife. Once overwhelmed by the snakes¡¯ assault, even those in the Qi Transformation Realm might fall here. Hiss-hiss! The menacing eyes of the Dark Snake King flashed a chilling gleam as it issued a shrill summons for more meridian-passage stage ferocious snakes to attack the six people cornered. Boom boom boom! Mei Changqing attempted to counterattack several times but was driven back each time by the Dark Snake King¡¯s onslaught, his clothes torn in several places and his face smeared with dirt. The confined space allowed for nothing but frontal combat, and Mei Changqing found himself relentlessly suppressed by the Snake King. Moreover, the Snake King¡¯s attacks were never solitary. It was always accompanied by one or two elite ferocious snakes. ¡°We¡¯ve all been duped. It turns out the Snake King was laying in wait. I originally thought it was in the nesting period, but it seems it has devoured another demon beast of the same rank and needed two or three days to digest.¡± Senior Sister Yi bitterly smiled. Chen Yu focused his gaze and indeed noticed the Snake King¡¯s abdomen was bloated, but there were no signs of egg-laying. Senior Sister Yi¡¯s snake pet had sent back blurry images, falsely identifying the Snake King as being in its nesting period. ¡°This beast is cunning. It never strays far from the cave mouth,¡± Mei Changqing said, his expression one of anger and resentment. The Snake King¡¯s massive body only needed to block the cave mouth partially, enabling it to press down on the group at intervals. Its attacks were infrequent, but the intimidation was overwhelming, and it held a strategic high ground. ¡°It has a considerable corpse of a demon beast of the same rank inside. It hasn¡¯t fully digested it, and its movements aren¡¯t agile, nor are its attacks frequent. That is its only weakness! But benefitting from the terrain and its numerical superiority, we are at a disadvantage,¡± Senior Sister Yi lamented. If they were in a slightly more spacious area, with Mei Changqing, who was at the Qi Transformation Realm, the chances of breaking through the encirclement would be high. Unfortunately. The Snake King held a geographical advantage and, with a relentless stream of ferocious snake minions, had the group well and truly cornered. ¡°Let¡¯s focus on staying alive for now,¡± Chen Yu said, as he began to weave a protective net with his Xuan Heavy Sword, adopting a defensive stance. Puff puff hiss! Bang bang! Every ferocious snake that approached the protective net was either cleaved in two or sent flying away. In terms of defense. Chen Yu¡¯s Xuan Heavy Sword, combined with his immense strength, was like a one-man barrier. His Copper Statue Technique provided strong defense, and occasional bites or strikes from the ferocious snakes were largely negligible. Therefore, not having to contend with the Snake King, Chen Yu was more at ease than anyone else present. ¡°Since this beast is holding its ground and not attacking lightly, let¡¯s kill off more of its minions,¡± Mei Changqing said calmly. A strong offense being ineffective, it was better to prioritize defense and conserve some vital energy and strength for a long-term plan. Once Mei Changqing gave up on attempting a breakout and joined the defensive effort, everyone felt a bit more relaxed. Generally. Mei Changqing and Chen Yu could fend off more than seventy percent of the onslaught. The occasional attack from the Snake King, due to its infrequency, was handled with ease by Mei Changqing and the others. Unseen by all, the situation sank into a war of attrition. The Snake King, unable to break them quickly, regrouped and summoned an even larger number of ferocious snakes for wave after wave of attacks. After an hour. The relentless waves of attacks from the horde of snakes seemed never-ending. Aside from Mei Changqing and Chen Yu, everyone¡¯s forehead was bead with sweat, they were massively drained of energy, their arms ached, and they were slightly wounded. Fortunately, they had Senior Sister Yi, an expert at treating snake poison, who kept the group¡¯s fighting capabilities intact. ¡°The Snake King¡¯s attack frequency is increasing, it¡¯s slowly digesting the demon beast within its belly, we must break out as soon as possible,¡± Senior Sister Yi said gravely. Mei Changqing couldn¡¯t help but look serious. This Snake King was beyond Postnatal Middle Stage in strength. Once it recovered its peak combat abilities, combined with the many ferocious snakes, even Mei Changqing would have a tough time escaping unscathed, not to mention the rest of the Bone Demon Palace, who would likely meet their end here. ¡°I have a Sound Wave Secret Technique that has proven effective against swarming beasts in the past,¡± the armored warrior from the Bone Demon Palace suddenly spoke up. ¡°Junior Brother Yuan, since you have this secret technique, it¡¯s worth a try,¡± Pang Tiancheng said eagerly. ¡°Um, this secret technique does drain me a bit. I¡¯ll give it a try, but you all better cover your ears,¡± the armored warrior with the surname Yuan nodded slightly. Whoo! The armored warrior stretched out his arms, crouched down, took a deep breath, his abdomen swelling and expanding, as if he had turned into a giant balloon. Woo-hoo! A roar that echoed through the cavern, like the thunderous outcry of elephants and lions, sent powerful sound waves rippling, causing layers of stone dust to fall from the nearby rock walls. In an instant. The assaulting horde of snakes faltered, and those of weaker strength even staggered, bleeding from their eyes and mouth. ¡°Huh! This effect is quite satisfactory,¡± Mei Changqing remarked with a hint of surprise. Chen Yu observed. Ferocious snakes below the mid-stage of refining organs showed weak resistance to the sonic attack; those in the mid-to-late stage of refining organs, however, demonstrated a much stronger immunity, affected only slightly. ¡°But aside from being taxing, this secret technique requires a moment or two to build up. I can only use it every three breaths and not more than three consecutive times, else it would injure my organs,¡± the armored warrior appeared slightly more composed. ¡°Three times? I¡¯m afraid that won¡¯t be enough!¡± Senior Sister Yi shook her head slightly, ¡°There are too many ferocious snakes, and the Snake King is blocking the exit. Moreover, your Sound Wave Secret Technique only has a significant effect on ferocious snakes below mid-stage of refining organs.¡± Then. The group made an attempt to break out. Woo-hoo! The armored warrior unleashed the sonic attack, intimidating a group of ferocious snakes, with Mei Changqing leading the charge to break through. However, they barely made it to the cave mouth before they were overwhelmed by the frenzied assault of the Snake King and the incessant rush of ferocious snakes from behind. Bang bang! The team was in disarray and driven back to the corner of the cavern. Wham! The armored warrior, having used the Sound Wave Secret Technique repeatedly, was in poor health and spat blood after being counterattacked by the swarm of snakes. ¡°This won¡¯t work,¡± the armored warrior said with a wry smile, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. Mei Changqing and the others frowned slightly. The Sound Wave Secret Technique still had a certain suppressive effect on the horde of snakes. The downside was that it could not be used consecutively; additionally, it was less effective against stronger elite ferocious snakes. ¡°Perhaps this could work. Please transfer this Sound Wave Secret Technique to me for a trial. My physique and organs should be stronger than yours, and perhaps I can use this secret technique for a longer sequence of consecutive attempts,¡± Chen Yu suddenly spoke up. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 140 - 0140: The Monster Copper Lion Roar Chapter 140: Chapter 0140: The Monster Copper Lion Roar ¡°I suggest this: teach me the Sound Wave Secret Technique and let me give it a try. My physique and inner organs should be stronger than yours, and perhaps I can use this secret technique more times in succession.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s proposal took the armored man aback. Indeed. His Sound Wave Secret Technique did not require high internal energy, but it demanded a strong body and organs. The stronger the body and organs, the greater the power of the technique, and the more times it could be used in succession. Chen Yu had made this proposal precisely because he had recognized this point. Such secret techniques were generally quite rare, and in sects, they were taught only to disciples with access to the true heritage and secrets. Yet the armored man¡¯s Sound Wave Secret Technique was able to deter a group of snakes in the Organ Refining Stage, causing the slightly weaker ones to tremble with dizziness and bleeding from the sonic attack. ¡°Hmm? This could be a good approach.¡± Mei Changqing, Pang Tiancheng, and the armored ¡®Yuan¡¯ all exchanged looks. If a couple more people learned this secret technique and took turns using it, then there would be hope to completely suppress the snakes. ¡°Alright.¡± The armored man nodded and agreed to teach the technique. However, before Chen Yu could feel elated, he had transmitted the secret technique to Mei Changqing and Demon Clown using a voice transmission technique. Chen Yu was a bit depressed. Bone Demon Palace would not be so foolish as to prioritize teaching a secret technique to an outsider, even if Chen Yu might be better suited to it. The snakes¡¯ offensive gradually stabilized, and simple defense and rotation did not seem to be affected. Half an hour later. Mei Changqing and Pang Tiancheng had begun to grasp the intricacies of the secret technique. ¡°This secret technique is tailored to the Inner Breath Heart Method, and using True Qi to perform it feels quite awkward and requires adjustments¡­¡± Mei Changqing slightly frowned. True Qi was much stronger than inner breath, and the meridian pathways it traveled were vastly different. The technique itself was based on inner breath, and it already made substantial demands on the organs and required years of practice. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it were switched to the more intense True Qi, even a slight error could damage the organs. As for modifying the heart method and its intricacies, that was something attempted by martial arts masters, and even someone as gifted as Mei Changqing could not complete it quickly. Moreover, Mei Changqing needed to be alert to deal with the Snake King and lacked the energy. On the other hand, Pang Tiancheng was the first to learn the secret technique. Mmm-hoo! With a loud roar, Pang Tiancheng sent a wave of sonic energy sweeping out. The resulting sonic wave affected everyone else slightly, causing a minor vibration in their blood and Qi, but no serious harm. For the snakes, the impact was minimal. ¡°Brother Pang, you¡¯ve just learned the basics of this Secret Technique, which can only affect fierce beasts at the Meridian Passage Stage. To master it to Great Success would require years of tempering your lungs and vocal cords,¡± the armored man said, shaking his head. To some extent, Pang Tiancheng could be considered a genius, as he had learned the basics of the secret technique so quickly. ¡°Why not let me try?¡± Chen Yu interjected. The armored man hesitated and glanced at Mei Changqing. The three of them communicated with voice transmissions, eyeing Chen Yu with some skepticism, seemingly not quite convinced. ¡°To start learning this secret technique is not difficult, but to cultivate it to the full might of Great Success that I possess, one would need years¡­¡± The armored man shook his head, but then, suddenly, he saw a You Shui Mo Lotus Seed and petals appearing in Chen Yu¡¯s palm. ¡°Deal,¡± said the armored man, his face showing delight. Chen Yu quickly pocketed the lotus seed and handed over only the petal. ¡°You first transmit the secret technique to me, and once I confirm it¡¯s correct, I¡¯ll give you the lotus seed,¡± Chen Yu said with a light smile. The Mysterious Water Moth Lotus was most effective when its seed and petals were consumed together. The seed, in particular, was key. ¡°Fine.¡± Right away, the armored man used a voice transmission to pass the Sound Wave Secret Technique to Chen Yu. ¡°Copper Lion Roar?¡± Chen Yu, upon receiving the secret technique, felt that its name matched well with his ¡°Copper Statue Technique.¡± However. The ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± focused only on Body Refinement and had no martial arts or secret techniques. Next. Chen Yu stepped back slightly and began to contemplate the ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± in silence. The principle behind the execution of this secret technique wasn¡¯t complicated. The difficulty lay in certain requirements for one¡¯s body, organs, and vocal cords. It so happened that Chen Yu practiced Body Cultivation techniques and every part of his body had been tempered by the ¡°Copper Statue Body Casting Method.¡± Additionally, the long-term transformation by the mysterious heart had metamorphosed his physique. His physique and organs were much stronger than the average person¡¯s! In just the time it took to drink a cup of tea, faster than the previous two, Chen Yu had successfully learned ¡°Copper Lion Roar.¡± The secret technique seemed to fit extremely well with his ¡°Body Technique talent.¡± Whoosh~ Chen Yu took a deep breath, his abdomen swelling like a small bucket, air vibrating in his throat, pressing down the surrounding atmosphere. The man in the armor suddenly showed a hint of shock. Mmm-hoo! A thunderous roar that seemed to shake the mountain like the roar of a copper lion, accompanied by the low rumbling of thunder, swept across the entire Snake King Cave. Boom! Several chunks of rock split from the ceiling above, and dust flew. The other people present, their Qi and blood shaken, felt a sudden tremor in their hearts and a pain in their organs. Wah! Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei, already heavily injured, were struck by the sudden sonic assault and vomited blood. Pang Tiancheng and the armored man had blood seeping from their ears, their bodies swaying, their brains ringing dizzily. ¡°Stop it!¡± Demon Clown roared angrily. Chen Yu¡¯s sonic attack had not harmed a single fierce snake but had left the others nearby utterly disoriented. ¡°How is this possible¡­¡± The armored man turned pale with astonishment and disbelief. Chen Yu¡¯s sonic attack, while lacking in control, was at least as powerful as the armored man¡¯s, if not more so. ¡°Is there something wrong?¡± Chen Yu gave a sheepish smile, looking at the angry faces of the people next to him. Besides Mei Changqing, several others had been more or less injured in their fragile organs by the sonic attack just now. Sonic attacks initially cause the eardrums of others to vibrate, making their blood and qi surge. When reaching a certain level, it can directly shatter the internal organs, and blocking one¡¯s ears is futile. Next. Chen Yu attempted to control the direction of the sonic waves, while the others protected their vital organs with their inner breath. A moment later. Hmmm hoo! A majestic roar, deep as a bell, burst from Chen Yu¡¯s mouth, stirring up dust and gas around him as the mountain walls peeled off layer by layer. This time. The sonic assault morphed into a fan shape, sweeping the fierce snakes in front, with only a minor reverberation affecting those beside him. Whoosh whoosh! Several fierce snakes were shaken off the mountain wall, bleeding from all orifices. Even the elite snakes in the mid-to-late stage of organ refining stiffened and were dazed for a split second. Under one mighty roar. The entire cave fell into a brief silence, stunning the majority of the demon snakes in the organ-refining stage. The snakes¡¯ offensive slowed for nearly a couple of breaths. ¡°Such powerful force¡­¡± The man in the armor regretted so much his intestines turned green. He really hadn¡¯t expected his opponent to be such a fiendish talent. Mei Changqing and Pang Tiancheng looked at each other with dark and unsettled expressions, glaring fiercely at the armored man. ¡°Hehe, here you go.¡± Chen Yu handed a Mysterious Water Moth Lotus Seed to the armored man. ¡°¡­Did you feel any discomfort in your organs when you performed the ¡®Copper Lion Roar¡¯?¡± The armored man couldn¡¯t help asking. The ¡®Copper Lion Roar¡¯ he taught to Chen Yu, although not tampered with recklessly, had one minor detail slightly altered. This would amplify the power of the sonic attack but significantly increase the load on the organs. It was a strategy that the armored man and Mei Changqing had discussed. On one hand, they couldn¡¯t change too much, as it would be easy to detect, and Chen Yu would be wary when cultivating a strange technique. On the other hand. They wanted to use Chen Yu to master this ¡°amplified version¡± of the Copper Lion Roar to lead the charge for everyone. After success, Chen Yu¡¯s organs would be unwittingly damaged. At that time, capturing and killing Chen Yu would be as easy as flipping one¡¯s hand. ¡°Discomfort? I actually feel quite refreshed, as if the vicious energy accumulated in my body from practicing ¡®Cloud Evil Fist¡¯ has been vented.¡± Chen Yu laughed heartily. Refreshed? The man¡¯s face twitched, almost spewing blood in frustration, fainting on the spot. But how could he know. The slight alteration to the ¡®Copper Lion Roar¡¯ might not suit normal physiques, but it was, in fact, more suitable for Chen Yu¡¯s robust body, essentially a ¡°custom fit¡± for him. Mei Changqing and Pang Tiancheng¡¯s foreheads streamed with frustration, their animosity towards the Yuan surnamed man intense. ¡°Try it, how many times can you launch the sonic attack in succession?¡± The armored man was shocked in his heart but suppressed the regret on his face. Hmmm! Roar! Roar! Roar! Chen Yu gathered his strength as if transforming into a bronze lion, sending out waves of sonic blasts that shook the mountain, causing the cave to tremble faintly. Thump! Thump! Several weaker snakes were bloodied from all seven orifices, many fainting dead away. In one breath, Chen Yu let out five sonic roars. As a result, in the area ahead, the snakes¡¯ offensive became a vacuum, with only a couple of powerful elite snakes dizzily spinning in place. The Snake King was now like a lonesome commander, his divine eyes showing a hint of panic and confusion, a bit stunned. ¡°Five rounds of sonic attacks in one go, with each interval less than two breaths.¡± The armored man, with his surname Yuan, was dumbfounded, appearing as though his pride was wounded, crestfallen. It seemed. Chen Yu, the newly-minted apprentice, had surpassed him, the teacher. It took a while for Mei Changqing and Pang Tiancheng to accept this reality, looking at Chen Yu with an inhuman gaze. Such a fiendish talent was truly unprecedented. ¡°This boy must not be allowed to live!¡± Mei Changqing had an intuition, a faint sense of the immense potential and threat that Chen Yu posed. Of course. At this critical juncture, they needed Chen Yu¡¯s sonic attacks even more to help break through the Snake King Cave. Otherwise. Even if Mei Changqing used all his trump cards, he could at most ensure his own escape, with only about a 50% chance. ¡°Very well.¡± Mei Changqing masked the murderous intent in his heart, saying lightly with a smile, ¡°Yuan Li can launch three rounds of sonic attacks in succession, Brother Chen can launch five, and they can be alternated or overlaid, enough to help us break free.¡± As long as they could shock and restrain the snakes, a lone Snake King would not stop Mei Changqing¡¯s team from breaking free. ¡°Hehe, breaking free is possible. But I have a somewhat presumptuous request.¡± Chen Yu suddenly smiled. ¡°Speak.¡± Mei Changqing understood that Chen Yu was the key to a safe breakout. Relying on Chen Yu to emit more than five rounds of sonic attacks, with greater power than Yuan Li¡¯s, just his presence was enough for the task. ¡°Kill the Snake King!¡± Chen Yu uttered each word distinctly. At these words, the complexions of Mei Changqing and the other two changed. ¡°Chen Yu, do not overreach! The Snake King is comparable to the Postnatal Middle Stage or higher, killing it is easier said than done.¡± Pang Tiancheng barked angrily. Chen Yu simply smiled at Senior Sister Yi. Senior Sister Yi pondered and said, ¡°The Snake King has not fully digested the demon beast corpse within its body, and its actions are slower than usual, with less than 70% of its combat strength. If someone from the Qi Transformation Realm joins in, complemented by Junior Brother Chen¡¯s sonic attacks and our collaboration, the odds of victory are actually not small.¡± ¡°Alright! I agree with you!¡± Mei Changqing suddenly consented, his eyes flashing with resolve. In reality, killing the Snake King was hardly more difficult than breaking through. Additionally, there were many precious resources within this snake den, and once the Snake King was slain, they could seize all precious resources in the cave by clearing it out. Chapter 141 - 0141 Snake Kings Gall Acquired Chapter 141: Chapter 0141 Snake King¡¯s Gall Acquired Chu Country, Lu Yun City battlefield. The blood-colored light screen condensed above the battlefield, its blood-colored mist transformed into a frenzied vortex state, making it impossible for anyone to enter. Below the blood screen, near the stone platform, many high-ranking individuals from both the Three Sects and the Bone Demon Palace gathered. Among them. The Sect Master of the Three Sects and the Palace Master Fu of the Bone Demon Palace were seated cross-legged with closed eyes, each on opposite sides of the stone platform. Suddenly. From the distant Bone Demon Palace camp area, a sound of breaking through the air came, accompanied by a furious roar. ¡°Who is it! Who killed my child!¡± ¡°My child, having just awakened his Bloodline Power, how could he die so suddenly!¡± A chilling voice approached from afar. ¡°Guardian Shangguan?¡± Members of both camps, many from the Qi Transformation Realm, looked toward a middle-aged man in purple hair and gold armor floating in the air. This gold-armored middle-aged man, with facial features and purple hair similar to Shangguan Qi, was indeed Shangguan Qi¡¯s father, Guardian Shangguan! In the Bone Demon Palace, besides the Supreme Elder and the Palace Master, Guardian Shangguan was one of the few with the highest strength and status. ¡°Guardian Shangguan, are you sure that Shangguan Qi is dead?¡± Palace Master Fu showed surprise. Shangguan Qi had actually awakened his Bloodline Power, something even he was unaware of. If this were true, almost no disciple from the Three Sects could have directly slain Shangguan Qi. Unless. That Shangguan Qi was seeking his own death, challenging some of the powerful ancient Demon Beasts in the Blood Burial Secret Realm. ¡°Half a year ago, I arranged a ¡®Lifebound Token¡¯ for Qier. When he is in mortal danger or dies, the Lifebound Token would react.¡± Guardian Shangguan took a deep breath. After speaking. He opened his palm, revealing a cracked black token with blood patterns. The elders of the Bone Demon Palace looked at each other, many sighed in pity. In both the Three Sects and the Bone Demon Palace, only some high-status true-transmission or secret-transmission disciples would go to great lengths to set up a Lifebound Token. Normally, a Lifebound Token, which is fused with the host¡¯s vital blood beforehand, forms a mysterious connection. Once the Lifebound Token breaks, there¡¯s an eighty to ninety percent chance the host has perished. Moreover, Shangguan Qi was in a high-risk area like the Blood Burial Garden. ¡°Guardian Shangguan, we must wait until the end of the Blood Burial Garden incident to interrogate our sect¡¯s disciples and track down the perpetrator.¡± An elder of the Bone Demon Palace comforted. ¡°I have essentially confirmed who the suspect is.¡± Guardian Shangguan¡¯s expression turned cold as he scanned the area of the Yunyue Sect. Specifically. His gaze fixed on Elder Mao. ¡°Oh? Guardian Shangguan, do you suspect that my disciple, Chen Yu, killed your son?¡± Elder Mao was astonished. He knew something of the enmity between Shangguan Qi and Chen Yu. If Shangguan Qi hadn¡¯t awakened his Bloodline Power, Elder Mao would think it quite normal. But. After the awakening of the Bloodline Power, the enhancement in combat capabilities was extraordinary, especially since Shangguan Qi¡¯s cultivation was higher than Chen Yu¡¯s. ¡°Hmph! Among the disciples from the Three Sects who entered the Blood Burial Garden, that Chen Yu was my son¡¯s only enemy and the biggest lifelong rival. His death is definitely related to him.¡± Guardian Shangguan spoke with conviction. Before the Blood Burial Garden opened, he still remembered Shangguan Qi clenching his teeth in hatred, often muttering, ¡°Chen Yu.¡± ¡°Ha ha ha¡­ I honestly hope that it was my disciple who killed him. Well done! So satisfying! To kill a secret disciple of your palace, a top genius with awakened bloodline power, what glory that is.¡± Elder Mao laughed smugly. Upon hearing this, the leaders of the Three Sects Camp all clapped and laughed. Although they thought that Chen Yu probably didn¡¯t have the ability. ¡°Entering the Blood Burial Garden means fair competition. If you die, you can only blame your inadequate strength or poor fortune.¡± A group of elders all echoed Elder Mao. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The leaders of the Bone Demon Palace, including Master Fu, remained silent. ¡°You¡­¡± Guardian Shangguan¡¯s eyes blazed with murderous fury, but he had to swallow it down for the moment. He understood the reasoning. But the person who died was his beloved son. If any of the high-ranking officials present were in his shoes, they would likely not be calm either. Blood Burial Garden, deep in the snake cave. Boom! Puchi! An impressively fierce battle unfolded at the entrance of the Snake King¡¯s den. Six disciples, divided between the Bone Demon Palace and the Three Sects, joined forces to combat a mottled Snake King. Uh! Roar roar! Chen Yu and a man surnamed Yuan took turns using the ¡°Copper Lion Roar,¡± sending out bell-like sonic booms and waves that occasionally swept towards the Snake King and surrounding snakes. In the process. Chen Yu activated the Sound Wave Secret Technique twice for every one time the man named Yuan used it. Besides the Snake King, the surrounding snakes suffered massive bleeding from their seven orifices and became dizzy, slashed remotely by Yi Yunfei and Senior Sister Yi. In terms of power, Chen Yu¡¯s sonic attacks were stronger. Whenever he launched the Copper Lion Roar, it could intimidate the group of snakes, and even occasionally, kill some weaker Organ Refining Stage vicious snakes. Even. Even the Snake King was slightly affected by his Copper Lion Roar. Though the effect was minor, for a Snake King not at the peak of strength, and facing attacks from Mei Changqing and the Demon Clown, it still proved somewhat effective. ¡°Vile beast!¡± Mei Changqing, holding a dark green bamboo staff, dragged a vast shadow of dark black bamboo behind him, exploding like a dark bamboo forest with astonishing power. That dark green bamboo staff was actually a medium-grade treasured artifact. For those who had just entered the Postnatal Qi Transformation, medium-grade treasured artifacts were rare and suitable weapons. Boom! Hiss, hiss! In that burst of dark bamboo shadows, the strikes hit the Snake King, leaving trails of blood and continually accumulating. Pang Tiancheng, holding a Wolf Fang Club, occasionally stepped up to help, fiercely striking the wounds. The Snake King, already slow due to not fully digesting the demon beast inside its body, weakened further under the slight impact of the sonic attacks. ¡°Strike!¡± Chen Yu, holding the Dark Snake Sword, found an opening to stab the sword into one of the Snake King¡¯s wounds. Puchi! The fierce poison from the Dark Snake Sword entered the Snake King¡¯s body. Although it could not inflict a fatal wound on a Postnatal Demon Beast, it was enough to worsen the injury and reduce its mobility. At one moment. Swoosh! Amidst the chaotic battle, a little bug burrowed into an injury on the massive body of the Snake King. This detail was subtle, unnoticed by anyone in the chaotic fight in the dimly lit cave. Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flickered as he let out a slight sigh of relief. Afterward came the battle. The Snake King increasingly found himself struggling and even began to flee in panic. However, the Snake King was seriously injured, plus the undigested demon beast carcass inside him and the chaos caused by poison and insects in his body, drastically reduced his combat ability and mobility. This made it impossible for him to escape the siege. Hoo-hoo! Chen Yu and the armored man together launched a sonic attack. Mei Changqing, holding a dark green bamboo staff, relentlessly pursued and struck the Snake King, causing him to shriek pitifully. Until a certain moment. ¡°Die!¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s dark green bamboo staff transformed into overlapping sharp shadows of bamboo, and with a ¡°pu-chi¡± sound, he pierced through the Snake King¡¯s gaping mouth and throat. Boom! The Demon Clown¡¯s Wolf Fang Club viciously struck the Snake King¡¯s eyes, splattering blood. The Snake King struggled for a long time, bleeding profusely, and gradually losing the ability to resist. Swoosh! Chen Yu suddenly flashed, reaching a spot abdomen of the Snake King and thrusting his hand into a gap gnawed by the insects. Hula! With a yank, Chen Yu pulled out a huge snake gallbladder, his face showing delight. Meanwhile, the Iron Moon Strange Insect emerged from the Snake King¡¯s body, its body appearing plump, seemingly having had a satisfying meal. Chen Yu noticed that the aura of the Iron Moon Strange Insect had somewhat increased. It seems the Snake King¡¯s body was a treasure trove; the Iron Moon Strange Insect had benefitted from gnawing on some critical organs inside. Just as Chen Yu stowed away the snake gallbladder, he suddenly felt a deadly chill approaching, accompanied by the pressure from the Qi Transformation Realm. Thump thump! His heart suddenly pounding, Chen Yu rolled to the ground, using the Snake King¡¯s body as a shield. Bang! A dark bamboo shadow swept across the Snake King¡¯s body, creating a half-inch deep blood groove and splattering flesh and blood. Chen Yu gasped, his back soaked with cold sweat. To know, the Snake King¡¯s skin was almost as good as a medium-grade treasure, barely weakened even in death. This strike, had it been aimed at flesh, would have been no different from striking paper. ¡°Quick reflexes!¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s lips curved into a cold sneer, pointing his dark green bamboo staff obliquely at Chen Yu, who was rolling across the ground. Run! At the same moment, Yi Yunfei and Senior Sister Yi hurriedly ran towards the cave exit. The Demon Clown sneered menacingly and, together with the armored man, chased after the severely injured Yi Yunfei and his companion. Chen Yu, however, was tightly watched by Mei Changqing. One-on-one, facing a Qi Transformation Realm opponent. Chen Yu felt a heavy weight in his chest, facing the biggest challenge of his life. The crucial point was that Mei Changqing was not taking him lightly at all, even drawing his weapon. Swoosh! A reddish-black small orb appeared in Chen Yu¡¯s hand. ¡°Yin Fire Pearl!¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s expression slightly changed, recognizing the origin of the orb. The Yin Fire Pearl could severely injure those in the Postnatal Qi Transformation if within its core range. But soon, Mei Changqing¡¯s face showed a trace of scorn, ¡°Had you secretly used this pearl, you might have threatened me a bit. But now that you¡¯re blatantly using it¡­¡± In a prepared state, the pearl would hardly threaten those in the Postnatal Qi Transformation. ¡°Is that so?¡± Chen Yu coldly chuckled. Just as he finished speaking, Mei Changqing felt a movement under the rocks beneath his feet. Whoosh! The next moment, a silvery black dot bit into Mei Changqing¡¯s sole. ¡°I won¡¯t make the same mistake twice. Mei Changqing sneered, channeling True Qi under his feet and stomping hard on the ground. Boom! The ground shattered, and that stomp drove the Iron Moon Strange Insect deeper into the rock layer, its life and death unknown. However, before Mei Changqing could gloat, Chen Yu on the opposite side began to swell like a small water tank, the air currents around him whirling violently. Thump thump! Thump thump! As Chen Yu was brewing the Copper Lion Roar, his heart was gathering energy to the limit. Hoo-hoo! A deep, resounding roar like a great bell shaking the mountains, seemingly emitted by an ancient beast, echoed. Whoosh~ At that moment, both sides of the mountain vibrated slightly, sending stone chips flying and creating numerous cracks; nearby weaker snakes burst their bodies, splattering blood and flesh. Only to see, a thunderous wave of sonic energy surged forth, a cyan-black evil wind forming a fan-shaped blast and hitting Mei Changqing. ¡°What!¡± Mei Changqing felt his blood surge and his mind momentarily dazzled, buzzing loudly. That earth-shattering roar even affected him, a being of the Postnatal Qi Transformation. Even the Demon Clown and the armored man, who had chased more than ten yards away, heard that roar and felt their hearts tremble. Mei Changqing was shocked; he hadn¡¯t expected Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± to be held back. Originally, Chen Yu¡¯s previous use of Copper Lion Roar had only been at eighty percent power, proven in practice to slightly affect the Snake King. But now, not only had he unleashed full power, but he also utilized a mysterious surge from his heart to increase the explosion¡¯s force. The power increased by a full thirty to forty percent! ¡°Boom!¡± Caught off-guard, Mei Changqing¡¯s body shook violently, his blood roiling, his eardrums nearly bursting. Had it not been for his True Qi protecting his body in time, some of his organs would have been damaged. Critically, his body stiffened, even flickering half a breath. Half a breath, in an evenly matched battle, was enough to affect the outcome, even life and death. Although Chen Yu was not on the same level as Mei Changqing, it was enough to throw the Yin Fire Pearl to the closest area to Mei Changqing. ¡°No!¡± Mei Changqing roared angrily, watching the pearl crash in front of him and burst into a billowing crimson and dark flame. Boom! A terrifying wave of red flames and dark wind instantly engulfed Mei Changqing within nearly thirty feet. Chapter 142 - 0142: Shaking Off a Powerful Enemy Chapter 142: Chapter 0142: Shaking Off a Powerful Enemy Boom! A terrifying dark red flame and black light wave instantly engulfed Mei Changqing within a radius of nearly thirty feet. Zzzt! Chen Yu had, in the moment he threw the ¡°Yin Fire Pearl,¡± powered his heart for a leap, darting toward the direction outside the snake cave. As he sprinted through the air, he faintly heard Mei Changqing¡¯s shocked and angry roars behind him. It was confirmed. Mei Changqing, caught in the core power circle of the Yin Fire Pearl¡¯s explosion, even if he immediately deployed his Protective True Qi, could hardly escape unscathed. ¡°The most the Yin Fire Pearl can do is heavily injure Mei Changqing¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression tightened as he accelerated his sprint out of the cave. Just then. ¡°Boom!¡± sounded. The mountain wall behind him shook and roared, seemingly the section of the tunnel in the cave had been collapsed by the Yin Fire Pearl. Huh! Chen Yu¡¯s face registered surprise. Logically, the mountain walls in the snake cave were extremely hard, normally the Meridian Passage couldn¡¯t scratch them. It seemed a bit far-fetched for the Yin Fire Pearl to destroy a section of the tunnel. In actuality, Chen Yu overlooked two points. Firstly, the tunnel in the cave, being relatively narrow, while the explosion of the Yin Fire Pearl could encompass a radius of nearly thirty feet. In the confined area, the power of the Yin Fire Pearl was more concentrated. Secondly. Before Chen Yu threw the Yin Fire Pearl, he had powered up an amplified version of the ¡°Copper Lion Roar.¡± That roar vibrated the walls of the tunnel, creating a resonance that led to some cracks in the walls. Hence. A single Yin Fire Pearl, in a chain reaction, had blown away a small section of the tunnel. ¡­ Wow! Enduring a hit from the Yin Fire Pearl, Mei Changqing, in his shock and rage, spat out a mouthful of blood; his Protective True Qi shattered, and even the medium-grade treasure armor turned into a heap of charred fragments. Mei Changqing swayed, his complexion pale, having sustained no light injury. Boom! Rumble! Before he could catch his breath, a pile of collapsing rocks and stones instantly buried him. ¡°No¡­¡± Mei Changqing let out a shocked cry, his True Qi bursting out wildly, but still he was buried in the rubble. At the same moment. Demon Clown and the armored warrior were separately pursuing Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei. A few dozen feet from the cave entrance, they heard the rumbling noise from behind. Of course. They didn¡¯t hear Mei Changqing¡¯s voice and assumed it was damage caused by fighting. The two hesitated briefly but then decided to follow the prior arrangement with Mei Changqing, taking responsibility to chase the two from the Water Moon Sect. As agreed. Chen Yu was left to Mei Changqing alone. They were very confident in this arrangement. After all, the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s top talent in the Qi Transformation Realm, dealing with someone in the Mid-stage of Organ Refining, was like capturing something without a fight. ¡°Split up and run!¡± Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei exchanged glances after running to the cave entrance. What the Water Moon Sect pair truly feared was Mei Changqing. If Chen Yu, alone, were caught by Mei Changqing, he likely wouldn¡¯t last more than a couple of exchanges before being killed. If Mei Changqing caught up to them, their deaths were certain. If they split up, at least their overall chance of survival would be considerably higher. Little did they know, the Mei Changqing they feared in their hearts had been severely tricked by Chen Yu in the cave. Seeing Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei split up. ¡°One for each of us.¡± Demon Clown and the armored man exchanged glances. Senior Sister Yi and Yi Yunfei had already suffered serious injuries in the cave battle, significantly weakening their combat strength. Among them. Demon Clown went after Senior Sister Yi, while the armored man pursued Yi Yunfei. The two had just chased for a few feet when. Whoosh! Another extremely fast figure streaked out from within the cave, its speed evidently above the four fugitives. The Bone Demon Palace pair subconsciously thought it was Mei Changqing. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± Demon Clown, with a glimpse from the corner of his eye at the blurry figure, felt a sudden shock. Could it be? Mei Changqing, with his strength, had failed to stop Chen Yu? When Chen Yu ran out of the cave entrance. Gurgle! A disheveled and bedraggled youth, covered in blood, crawled out from the rubble. ¡°Chen¡­ Yu!¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s eyes revealed an icy and bone-chilling coldness as he uttered each word forcefully. Whoosh! An extremely potent, pale sinister aura surged from his body, forming a black whirlwind that crushed the rocks around him. At the same moment. Mei Changqing produced two transparent and brilliant elixirs, swallowing them in one gulp. Very soon. His pale complexion began to ease. ¡°With these two precious elixirs to help, my injuries and vitality will recover significantly in a short time¡­¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s face showed a twinge of pain. Whoosh! A residual image streaked by, as Mei Changqing dashed past the ruined tunnel region. His speed shot to the extreme, despite his heavy injuries, far surpassing any of the promising disciples in the Blood Burial Garden. ¡­ S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Two hours later. In a dense forest within the Blood Burial Garden. Whoosh! Whoosh! Two figures, one chasing the other. The person in front, a tall and stalwart youth. The pursuer behind was a fine-looking youth with long black hair, but his clothes were torn, with dried blood on his body, his complexion pale and gloomy. These two individuals were naturally Chen Yu and Mei Changqing. ¡°Heh heh, Mei Changqing! You¡¯ve been pursuing me for one or two hours without properly recovering from your injuries. Aren¡¯t you afraid of developing a chronic condition that will hinder your advancement to the Guiyuan Realm?¡± Chen Yu sneered with laughter. Throughout the escape, he led his pursuer in circles, intentionally passing through areas dense with obstacles. Even though his dark cyan boots aided him and he could accelerate with his heart¡¯s stored energy, he was still slightly slower than Mei Changqing. It should be known that Chen Yu¡¯s inner breath was now exceptionally refined, comparable to the peak of the Organ Refining Stage, and his movement technique had long surpassed the limitations of his original level. With the added power from his heart¡¯s stored energy, he was more than capable of contending with the Infinite Thief. However, Mei Changqing, because of his injuries, could only muster eighty to ninety percent of his peak speed. Gurgle! As Chen Yu fled, he quickly took out a small bottle and drank a mouthful of a crystal-clear liquid. In an instant, a suction force surged from Chen Yu¡¯s heart, rapidly absorbing the medicinal effect of the ¡°Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid.¡± In the blink of an eye, Chen Yu¡¯s vitality was restored, and his spirit climbed to its peak as he continued to accelerate using his heart¡¯s stored energy. ¡°This cunning little thief¡­¡± Mei Changqing gritted his teeth. During the relentless pursuit, he could feel his injuries threatening to flare up. Throughout the chase, he had a slight speed advantage. But Chen Yu never directly confronted him, instead, he used the terrain and various obstacles in the Blood Burial Garden to offset Mei Changqing¡¯s assaults. At one point, Chen Yu deliberately ran into groups of fierce beasts, even drawing out Qi Transformation Realm-level Fierce Beast Kings to create chaos. Nevertheless, Mei Changqing, who had pursued the Infinite Thief before and learned from the experience, was well-prepared. He firmly locked onto Chen Yu, determined to capture and kill him. He had originally planned to whittle down Chen Yu¡¯s strength, slowly wearing him out with his advantage in the Qi Transformation Realm. Because Mei Changqing found that Chen Yu seemed to be using some secret technique to dramatically increase his burst speed, he believed the other wouldn¡¯t last. But two hours had passed, and Chen Yu showed no signs of exhaustion at all. What was even more baffling was that Chen Yu had obtained the legendary ¡°Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid,¡± which allowed him to recover his vitality and minor injuries in an instant with just a small sip. Every hour, Chen Yu would take another small sip. It seemed that the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid¡¯s effects on Chen Yu were astoundingly beneficial. Furthermore, Chen Yu¡¯s recuperative ability and self-healing power from his robust constitution far exceeded those of ordinary people. Mei Changqing, who occasionally resorted to long-range attacks during the pursuit, did hit Chen Yu at times. But not only was the latter¡¯s physical defense strong, but he also cunningly used various obstacles to minimize the damage as much as possible. For someone with Chen Yu¡¯s robust constitution, minor injuries were quickly healed. Mei Changqing realized this. ¡°Could it be that this kid possesses a legendary bloodline constitution?¡± Mei Changqing mused to himself. ¡­ Along the way. The two of them whizzed past some disciples from the three sects or the Bone Demon Palace with incredible speed. ¡°Mei Changqing¡­ Chen Yu?¡± Disciples from both camps witnessed their pursuit and were stunned. Their speed was simply too fast! Ordinary disciples, even if they wanted to help one of the two, were powerless to do so. Atop a mountain forest. Kun Ling, Fang Haofei, Tong Yuling, Xie Jing, and several other Yunyue Sect disciples were dealing with nearly ten Organ Refining Stage long-armed apes, one of which, the largest, was close to the Qi Transformation Realm. These long-armed apes were guarding a towering tree that bore some blood-red fruits. Swoosh! Swoosh! Suddenly, two incredibly fast figures shot past nearby, one after the other. So fast! Kun Ling looked closely and exclaimed in shock: ¡°Qi Transformation Realm¡­ it¡¯s Mei Changqing!¡± ¡°The one in front, seems to be Junior Brother Chen!¡± Fang Haofei and Tong Yuling exchanged a look of shock and concern. ¡°It is Junior Brother Chen! But it looks like Mei Changqing is in a sorry state. He seems very ragged and angry, and his clothes are torn as if he¡¯s been seriously hurt.¡± Kun Ling said in disbelief. He couldn¡¯t believe that Chen Yu¡¯s speed had reached such a level, and it seemed that Mei Changqing was at a disadvantage, unable to do anything about it in the short term. ¡°Should we help Junior Brother Chen?¡± Tong Yuling asked. ¡°Help?¡± Fang Haofei rolled his eyes: ¡°With their speed, we simply can¡¯t catch up. Just Mei Changqing alone could wipe us all out.¡± ¡°Right now, we are struggling just to handle these long-armed apes. If we want to take the legendary Blood Essence Fruit from the tree, we will have to pay some price.¡± Kun Ling said with a wry smile and a shake of his head. Several hours later. Chen Yu maintained peak speed until he reached a lake. There was no longer any sign of pursuit behind him. Whew~ Chen Yu let out a long sigh of relief. His body, especially his legs, felt slightly fatigued. Sustaining the heart¡¯s stored energy to increase his burst power put a substantial strain on his body. An hour earlier, as his injuries gradually worsened and his vitality was overly depleted, Mei Changqing finally gave up the chase. After all, Mei Changqing had also exerted a great deal of effort fighting a horde of snakes and had taken on the Snake King, which had severely depleted his vitality. Scrape! Chen Yu found a hidden hollow near the lake, killed the fierce beast that occupied it, and sat down inside. Subsequently, he took out a large, blood-drenched Snake King Pill, with a hint of joy on his face. Without hesitation, Chen Yu took out the Hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng and other items and prepared a bottle of high-quality Body Refining liquid. ¡°This bottle of Body Refining liquid should last me for three days. Advancing to Copper Bone Mastery shouldn¡¯t be a problem¡­¡± Chen Yu anticipated eagerly. Once he achieved Copper Bone Mastery, he would be invincible in the Qi Transformation Realm based solely on his physical strength. What¡¯s more, his robust constitution far exceeded the Copper Bone Mastery of others, and with additional methods at his disposal, even an average postnatal Qi Transformation practitioner could be contended with. This would be of much more significant practical significance and battle power increase than his promotion to the Late Stage of Organ Refining. Chapter 143 - 0143 Copper Bone Mastery Chapter 143: Chapter 0143 Copper Bone Mastery Chen Yu held a bottle of Body Refining Elixir, just about to take a sip. Swoosh! Just then, a flustered figure in white clothes rushed from the nearby lake. Hmm? Chen Yu felt that the figure looked familiar, and upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Yi Yunfei! Encountering Yi Yunfei here was not surprising to Chen Yu, as he had been running in circles, specifically picking places with many obstacles, the linear distance was not far. Yi Yunfei¡¯s clothes were tattered, with multiple visible injuries, and his complexion was poor, but there was a hint of relief on his face. During the earlier escape, he had played a trump card, critically injuring the armored man from the Bone Demon Palace at a critical moment, narrowly escaping the fatal pursuit. Fortunately, Mei Changqing had not chased after him; otherwise, with his grievous injuries, no amount of hidden cards would have spared him. ¡°Hmph! I really should thank that Chen Yu for playing the scapegoat at the crucial moment¡­¡± Yi Yunfei sneered. At the critical moment, Chen Yu had attracted Mei Changqing. In a one-on-one situation, he was doomed! This had given him the chance to escape. Using the enemy¡¯s hand to eliminate the hatred in his heart while narrowly escaping, Yi Yunfei couldn¡¯t help but feel extremely relieved. Suddenly, Yi Yunfei felt a chill at his back, and a dull forceful wind howled towards him. Swish! A cold spear traced a purple arc through the void, its evil Qi roaring, and the silver-edged cold light flashed, striking Yi Yunfei. Yi Yunfei tried his best to dodge, but was still pierced through the shoulder by the spear, barely half an inch from his heart. Piercing! He saw the tip of the spear that had penetrated his body, blood dripping down. ¡°Spear¡­ Chen Yu¡­¡± Yi Yunfei¡¯s body stiffened, his face turned deathly pale, and disbelief filled his eyes. He struggled to turn around and saw a familiar, tall youth rushing steadily from nearby woods. Thump! Yi Yunfei fell to the ground, weak and desperate with fear. He was already severely injured, and with the powerful force of the spear piercing his body, he had lost all ability to fight. ¡°You¡­ how is this possible¡­¡± Yi Yunfei stared at Chen Yu, shocked and despairing, unable to believe that the other was still alive and well. ¡°Letting me be the scapegoat so you could escape? Heh heh, sorry to disappoint you, but Mei Changqing is probably recovering from his injuries.¡± Chen Yu slowly closed in. However, his eyes were sharp, glancing over the hand Yi Yunfei was tightly gripping. When he was about ten meters away, a cunning and eager gleam flickered in Yi Yunfei¡¯s eyes. He was clutching an ¡°Ice Split Ball¡± in his hand, a trump card given by his mother, the Sect Master, before entering the Blood Burial Garden. There were three of these balls. Previously, when facing the pursuit of the armored man, he had used one to critically injure and repel him. But suddenly, Chen Yu stopped mocking and pulled out another Silver-Edged Spear. Facing a dying man, he had the means to strike from a distance, why wait until close range to act? ¡°No¡­¡± Yi Yunfei roared weakly, ready to throw the object in his hand. Swoosh! With a flash of a purple silver shadow, the spear crossed the distance in the blink of an eye. Thump! Yi Yunfei was pierced by a second spear, his body flew out several meters, struggling briefly before dying. Chen Yu reached Yi Yunfei¡¯s body and found a small bead resembling white frost next to his hand, smaller than his Yin Fire Pearl. ¡°So this is the ¡®Ice Split Ball¡¯ secretly made by the Water Moon Sect.¡± Chen Yu picked up the frosty bead, feeling the potent deadly cold power resonating to his heart, chilling his palm. This Ice Split Ball, which he had seen on the battlefield, ranked alongside the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s Yin Fire Pearl. This ball, when integrated with internal breath and thrown, activates a burst of extremely cold wind carrying numerous ice particles, delivering powerful lethal force. Its power was comparable to a full-fledged attack from someone in the Postnatal Qi Transformation stage. In terms of lethality and range, this ball might be slightly inferior to the Yin Fire Pearl, but the targets struck by it would be encased in frost and even slowed down in movement. Afterward, Chen Yu picked up Yi Yunfei¡¯s storage bag and began to check its contents. Quickly, he found a second Ice Split Ball inside, now having two in total. Being the son of a Sect Master, Yi Yunfei naturally had numerous spoils of war. Just his high-quality treasure sword was worth a lot. Among these, Chen Yu found several rare materials over 300 years old and nearly ten from 200 years old. Apart from these treasures, Chen Yu also found two pieces of Black Jade Crystal, likely mined on the fly by Yi Yunfei in the Snake King Cave. Black Jade Crystal, being a primary material for crafting high-grade treasures, was naturally precious. This item would definitely be useful to Chen Yu in the future. Huh! In a corner of the storage bag, Chen Yu found an old metal ball, his face lighting up with joy. At the auction in the hidden lake, three old metal balls were bought at a high price by Yi Yunfei who had caused disruption. This ball, small in size and made of unique material, had been studied by Yi Yunfei and kept close to him. Humming! Holding the old metal ball, a deep suction emerged from his heart, drawing in the sparse, mysterious forces within the ball. Next moment, In the dark space of the Light Silver Crystal Space, twinkling silver crystal light points lit up. Just like last time, These silver crystal light points rapidly merged into the existing Light Silver Crystal Space. Buzz! The Light Silver Crystal Space suddenly began to expand and stretch. Chen Yu¡¯s face brightened with joy as he quickly focused his consciousness on this space. The feeling of being connected by flesh and blood allowed him to change the shape of the space according to his thoughts. Soon. The Light Silver Crystal Space, following Chen Yu¡¯s intention, maintained a length of over a foot but its depth and width increased slightly more than before. After the modification. The Light Silver Crystal Space remained a small rectangular shape, just over a foot long, but the width and height increased, giving it much more volume. With the Dark Snake Sword, Mysterious Water Moth Lotus Seeds, Five Hundred Years of Yin Corrosion Bamboo, and Ice Split Balls stored inside, there was still one-third of the space left empty. Chen Yu would prioritize placing important or urgently needed items inside it. After clearing up the battlefield spoils. Chen Yu threw the corpse of Yi Yunfei, along with some unidentified items, into the lake. Splash! In the lake, several ferocious fish devoured the body. Chen Yu picked up the spear, wiped it clean, and then swiftly returned to the previous hollow in the tree. Gurgle! Chen Yu drank a third of the two hundred-year-old Body Refining liquid and began to operate the Copper Statue Technique. He estimated that it would take three days to fully digest this high-quality Body Refining liquid. ¡­ Several miles away, inside the Snake King Cave. Mei Changqing was sitting cross-legged, tending to his injuries, and had changed into clean clothes. Before long. Demon Clown and the armored man returned to the cave resentfully. Among them. Demon Clown¡¯s leg was dark purple and black, and his hands twisted a flower snake, which was contorted like a pretzel. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This flower snake was the pet of Senior Sister Yi. Snap! Demon Clown, with a face full of cruel resentment, tore the flower snake into several pieces. He had almost succeeded in killing Senior Sister Yi, but this death-defying pet snake had entangled him. The armored man also looked very displeased. His body armor, covering him entirely, was congealed with a layer of frost, cracked in over a dozen places, nearly ruined, and his face also suffered from frostbite. He had reacted quickly enough to avoid the core circle of the ¡°Ice Split Ball¡± explosion. Swish, swish! As time passed, numerous disciples of the Bone Demon Palace gathered here. ¡°I need two days to heal. Since the Snake King has been slain, you all start clearing this Snake King Cave and mine the celestial materials, treasures, and various spiritual ores found here¡­¡± Mei Changqing spoke. He opened his calm, ancient well-like eyes to give the orders and then closed his eyes to recuperate. The failure at the Snake King Cave made Mei Changqing deeply reflective. He was not the impetuous kind of genius, nor did he possess Shangguan Qi¡¯s intense obsession. He didn¡¯t blame anyone for this failure. The sluggish reactions of Demon Clown and the armored man, as well as the failure to kill their target, drew no reprimand from him. Mei Changqing blamed himself. ¡°¡­I underestimated him, not treating him as a real opponent of the same level. On the contrary, the adversary was always concealing his strength.¡± Mei Changqing sighed inwardly. He had anticipated an insect attack, yet he hadn¡¯t expected that Chen Yu had hidden strengths in the ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± and even possessed a Yin Fire Pearl. If only. He had known all this, or had regarded Chen Yu as an equal opponent, just using True Qi to strengthen his defense of vital blood and organs would have sufficed to alleviate the impact of Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Lion Roar.¡± Just this small detail needed changing. He wouldn¡¯t have been severely injured by the Yin Fire Pearl and could have intercepted Chen Yu inside the cave, blocking his escape routes. All this was merely a subtle shift in mindset. And such shifts often influenced the outcome of battles and could even alter destinies and history. ¡­ Three days later. In a hollow near the lake. Crack, crack! Chen Yu¡¯s body, bones, and muscles rhythmically undulated and moved, making crisp sounds. From bones to muscles to skin, from the inside out, a deep ancient copper pattern appeared, contracting on his body like living creatures, prominent, or perhaps like tadpoles shifting about. Buzz! Suddenly, those moving copper patterns brightened up, sketching out a precise metallic glow all over his body. For that moment. Chen Yu seemed like a newly forged copper statue, his gaze electric, radiating a solemn and cold oppressive force. That was the terrifying aura combined from Copper Bone Mastery and the pinnacle of Cloud Evil Fist. This aura faintly surpassed the Postnatal Qi Transformation. Bang, crack! Chen Yu stretched his arms, and the large tree that several people could embrace together immediately shattered into pieces, sending wood chips scattering several meters. Immediately. The ancient copper pattern on his surface gradually darkened, but his whole body¡¯s skin turned a bronze color, and its texture appeared incredibly refined. Huff~ Chen Yu exhaled deeply, concealing the intense and fearsome aura throughout his body. After three days of intense training, his Copper Statue Technique successfully advanced to Copper Bone Mastery. From then on. The entry phase of the Copper Statue Technique was completely finished. From the perspective of Body Cultivation, this was at least equivalent to the Late Stage of Organ Refining and above. After Copper Bone Mastery. Chen Yu felt his strength had increased by about fifty to sixty percent, and his defensive power nearly doubled! This growth was significantly greater than in previous stages. At that moment, Chen Yu had a strong confidence that, should he encounter Mei Changqing again, even if he couldn¡¯t defeat him, he wouldn¡¯t have to make such a disgraceful escape. As for anyone below the Qi Transformation Realm, Chen Yu speculated that nearly no one could threaten him, and breaking through his defenses would be difficult. Swoosh! Without further delay, Chen Yu took up Helian Tu¡¯s map, compared the terrain, and set off in the direction of the ¡°Central Garden¡± deep within the Blood Burial Garden. Chapter 144 - 0144: One Shot, Double Kill Chapter 144: Chapter 0144: One Shot, Double Kill Two days later. The pale blood-colored space, downstream of a river. Swish! A tall and sturdy youth, all alone, drifted from the outer region of the space, leaping towards his destination. ¡°The Central Garden is close now¡­¡± Chen Yu stowed away the beastskin map in his hand, looking off into the distance at a mystical garden enveloped by a pale blood-colored membrane of light. Within the blood-colored membrane, one could vaguely discern some desolate ancient structures. That place was the center of the Blood Burial Garden, once owned by one powerhouse after another in this secret realm, resulting in many legends that had persisted throughout time. After achieving Great Success with his Copper Statue Technique, Chen Yu had ventured alone, inching closer to the Central Garden. During these two days. Chen Yu occasionally encountered disciples from either the Three Sects Camp or the Bone Demon Palace. Strangely. The disciples from the Bone Demon Palace, particularly those in groups of two or three who were alone, swiftly retreated upon seeing Chen Yu, their expressions filled with wariness. It seems. The Bone Demon Palace had temporarily abandoned its encirclement and suppression of Chen Yu. Chen Yu guessed and analyzed: Although the Bone Demon Palace wished to hunt him down, they didn¡¯t want to waste too much manpower and energy. After all, even the personal pursuit by Mei Changqing had ended in failure. For the average person, it was essentially a death sentence. Moreover, in the Blood Burial Garden, the greatest opportunity still lay in that Central Garden. To spread their forces thin over one Chen Yu, dedicating most of their time and energy, would be a loss unbecoming. It was apparent that Mei Changqing hadn¡¯t lost his senses. But Chen Yu believed that the other party hadn¡¯t given up on the intent to kill him. Just that the right moment hadn¡¯t yet arrived. Swish swish! Without hesitation, Chen Yu approached the mysterious garden shrouded in the blood-colored membrane. ¡°Disciples of Yunyue Sect? Not a single one shall be left alive!¡± An indifferent and ruthless voice faintly emanated from the vicinity of a hill. Boom boom clink clink! A series of intense fighting noises grew louder as they neared. Chen Yu was no longer surprised by such confrontations. Not to mention the conflicts between the Three Sects and Bone Demon Palace; even among disciples of the same camp, they might turn on each other for extremely precious treasures. ¡°Yunyue Sect?¡± Chen Yu halted in his steps, sending out insects to scout ahead, while he himself quickly approached. At a hill, dust was kicked up as two factions clashed against each other. On one side, the Bone Demon Palace had six or seven people. Leading them were a cold-faced man wielding a pitch-black saber and a beautiful young woman with a sandalwood mole between her eyebrows. Both were beyond the Late Stage of Organ Refining. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Among them, Chen Yu had met the sandalwood mole young woman once or twice before. She was Jiang Ping, one of the top three ranked disciples in the Bone Demon Palace, who had made a move during the conflict at Beishan Spirit Garden. And at this moment. Jiang Ping had already reached the Peak of Refining. The remaining five Bone Demon Palace disciples were at varying stages of Early to Mid-stage of Refining, each with murderous intent. ¡°Ah¡­¡± A scream was heard as a disciple from the Three Sects Camp was slain by two Bone Demon Palace disciples working in tandem. The fallen was a disciple of Iron Sword Sect. On the side of the Three Sects Camp, there were three Yunyue Sect disciples and two from the Iron Sword Sect. The skirmish had only started moments ago, and already one had fallen. On the Yunyue Sect side. Leading them was a detached young man in a black robe, with a hint of blood seeping in his pupils, holding a long saber, casting ferocious blood-colored saber lights like shadows. ¡°Blood Mad Saber Chang Xuan, not bad in terms of strength,¡± the sandalwood mole young woman said with a slight smile, her slender figure flashing around Chang Xuan, not engaging him head-on. Her movement technique appeared to be on par with the Infinite Thief. Swish! The sandalwood mole young woman raised her hand, and a deadly black thread disappeared in the void as quickly as it appeared. Chang Xuan¡¯s expression changed drastically, and he retreated explosively. With a swoosh, a trace of blood appeared on his shoulder, and even the premium protective armor he wore was cut open with a thin slit. Upon closer inspection. A dark, dull thread was seen looped around Jiang Ping¡¯s fingers, seeming even thinner than a regular thread. But this dark thread, in her hands, at times transformed into a sharp and sinister black fringe, ghostly elusive, yielding and tricky, and unpredictable on the defense. In terms of cultivation and speed, Jiang Ping surpassed Chang Xuan. With the unpredictability of that dark thread, Chang Xuan was firmly suppressed by this woman. Meanwhile on another front. The late-stage Organ Refining cold-faced man from the Bone Demon Palace was entangled with a male and female from Yunyue Sect. They were none other than Nangong Li and Mu Xueqing. At present. The two of them teamed up and managed to fight the cold-faced man from the Bone Demon Palace to a standstill. However. After one disciple from the Iron Sword Sect was gone, there were still four or five Organ Refining disciples from the Bone Demon Palace remaining, holding a significant numerical advantage. ¡°Retreat back and form a defensive array!¡± Chang Xuan called out softly. That sandalwood mole young woman was stronger than he had expected; since the beginning of their clash, he had been under constant suppression. Schink schink! The three from Yunyue Sect, retreating in quick succession, regrouped. ¡°Ah!¡± Another scream; the remaining Iron Sword Sect disciple, slightly slower, had his head severed by the sandalwood mole young woman¡¯s dark thread. Instantly. On the side of the Three Sects, only Chang Xuan, Nangong Li, and Mu Xueqing remained, all bearing injuries. The Bone Demon Palace, on the other hand, hadn¡¯t lost a single person, including the sandalwood mole young woman, the cold-faced man, and the other five disciples¡ªa total of seven. ¡°Kill!¡± The seven from the Bone Demon Palace immediately encircled and attacked the three from Yunyue Sect. Chang Xuan and his two companions were in peril, surrounded by seven members of the Bone Demon Palace, forced back against a small hill. ¡°I will deploy the ¡®Blood Frenzy Secret Blade¡¯ soon, and you two seize the chance to break out,¡± Chang Xuan transmitted his voice. Once he used the ¡°Blood Frenzy Secret Blade,¡± he would fall into a mode of frenzied slaughter, risking harm to his allies as well. ¡°Senior Brother Chang¡­¡± Nangong Li and Mu Xueqing had looks of reluctance on their faces. Though Senior Brother Chang¡¯s combat power could rise substantially after using the Blood Frenzy Secret Blade, he was up against the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s second and fourth most formidable adversaries. Moreover, after unleashing this secret technique, Chang Xuan would also be plunged into weakness. ¡°Blood¡­ Frenzy¡­ Secret¡­ Blade!¡± Chang Xuan¡¯s pupils were saturated with blood, as a torrent of scarlet frenzy surged from his being. In an instant, His long saber slashed through the air, casting massive blood-colored saber lights, wildly dancing with layers of blade glints and blood shadows to create a vortex of scarlet wind spanning two to three yards. Clang, clang, clang! His fearsome assault immediately forced some of the weaker disciples of the Bone Demon Palace to stagger back. ¡°Blood Frenzy Secret Blade? Hehe¡­ everyone, stand back and let me have a go at him,¡± the girl with auburn sand chuckled with apparent interest. As her words dropped, The man with a cold expression led the remaining five to retreat by about a dozen yards, but they did not give up on pursuing Mu Xueqing and Nangong Li. The following scene, however, shocked Mu Xueqing and Nangong Li. The frenzied Chang Xuan was actually stopped singlehandedly by the auburn sand girl. Buzz! A sinister vermillion glow flickered from the auburn sand on the girl¡¯s forehead, and her pale face showed odd vermillion lines. Not only that, Her slender arms also manifested a strange layer of fresh red lines, exuding a bizarre and formidable aura. In an instant, The auburn sand girl¡¯s inner energy as well as her strength and speed all surged without warning. Swoosh! Jiang Ping¡¯s hands twirled her black threads, stirring a vast current of dark red thread winds, nearly as overwhelmingly powerful as Chang Xuan¡¯s. Ding ding! Booming! The clash of their formidable powers instantly flattened the nearby slope. The level of their combat strength was likely touching upon the Qi Transformation Realm. Had these two joined forces, even if Mei Changqing himself came, they would possess the strength to fight. The difference was, When Chang Xuan utilized the Blood Frenzy Secret Blade, his mind nearly descended into chaos. Despite his strong combat prowess, his control was mediocre. In contrast, the auburn sand girl ¡°Jiang Ping¡± had sharp and cold eyes; she did not solely rely on brute force, and she aimed to drain Chang Xuan¡¯s vitality as much as possible. ¡°Blood Frenzy Secret Blade¡­ that¡¯s all there is to it,¡± a hint of mockery curled at the corner of Jiang Ping¡¯s mouth. In a head-on confrontation, she might be slightly inferior to the ¡°Blood Frenzy Secret Blade¡± by a narrow margin. However, she had complete control over her bloodline power, and with just a brief engagement, she could force Chang Xuan into weakness. ¡°It¡¯s over!¡± ¡°That Jiang Ping actually possesses bloodline power; Bone Demon Palace¡¯s second most secretive, so deeply hidden,¡± Mu Xueqing and Nangong Li fell into despair. The two had advanced to the Mid-stage of Refining and could even compete with the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s top five when united, without falling behind. Yet at this moment, they faced the relentless attacks led by the cold-faced man from the fourth rank of the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s secrets, with injuries accumulating on their bodies. ¡°Young lady, I heard you were once the little sweetheart of ¡®Silver-Edged Spear Hunter¡¯¡­¡± In the eyes of the man with a cold face, an undisguised blaze of lust and greed flickered as he stared at Mu Xueqing¡¯s ethereally beautiful visage. Had it not been for Nangong Li¡¯s psychic secret technique, occasionally emerging to stem the tide of their attacks, Mu Xueqing would probably have been captured already. ¡°Hahaha! Does the Bone Demon Palace only know how to bully the few with numbers?¡± A sonorous male voice, like the ringing of a giant bell, came from behind the Bone Demon Palace adherents. That voice seemed to carry a power that could shake the soul, causing a flutter in the hearts and blood of several Bone Demon Palace members. Who is that! Both Jiang Ping and the cold-faced man¡¯s expressions changed, sensing the pressure only a high-level expert could exert. Mu Xueqing and her companion immediately recognized the voice. ¡°Brother Yu!¡± ¡°Junior Brother Chen!¡± Almost instinctively, they discerned the identity of the newcomer from the voice. Before the people from the Bone Demon Palace could turn around to identify or react, Whoosh! A chilly spear traced a frosty silver-purple arc through the air¡ªits evil Qi howling, arriving in the blink of an eye. ¡°Be careful! It¡¯s the Silver-Edged Spear Hunter¡ª¡± Jiang Ping and the cold-faced man warned at the same time. However, Their warning came too late. The speed of the spear was simply too fast and its strength immeasurable. Pff! The Silver-Edged Spear drew a bloody streak, piercing through the body of a Bone Demon Palace disciple at the Mid-stage of Refining. The low-grade treasure soft armor on the disciple¡¯s body was as flimsy as paper pate. To avoid hindering their movement, most disciples wore treasure soft armor or leather armor, seldom donning heavy armor. Against Chen Yu¡¯s spear, all such defenses were virtually nonexistent. Thud! No sooner had the Mid-stage disciple collapsed dead to the ground than another scream arose: ¡°Ah!¡± After penetrating one person, the spear¡¯s force was hardly diminished and it continued on its trajectory, piercing the chest of another Bone Demon Palace disciple ahead. ¡°No¡­¡± The second Bone Demon Palace disciple, staring at the spear transfixing his chest, was filled with despair, terror, and disbelief. In just the blink of an eye, the spear had horrifically pierced through the bodies of two Bone Demon Palace disciples in succession. A double kill with a single throw! The Bone Demon Palace companions nearby gasped, their faces etched with shock. Chapter 145 - 145 0145 Renowned Presence (4000 Words Chapter) ?Chapter 145: Chapter 0145: Renowned Presence (4000 Words Chapter) Chapter 145: Chapter 0145: Renowned Presence (4000 Words Chapter) Thud! The Silver-Edged Spear, trailing a streak of blood, pierced through the second Bone Demon Palace disciple. A single spear, killing two Bone Demon Palace disciples in the blink of an eye, left both sides in the battle momentarily stunned. In that moment, the Bone Demon Palace party, including Jiang Ping, the cold-faced man, and others, all ceased fighting. Everyone¡¯s face was filled with trepidation as they watched a tall youth make a fearless entrance. ¡°Spear Demon Hunter¡­ Chen Yu!¡± The cold-faced man sized up Chen Yu with an expression full of solemnity and wariness. Chen Yu¡¯s notorious reputation resounded like thunder in the ranks of the Bone Demon Palace disciples. Competing for the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, annihilating Helian Tu¡¯s squad, injuring a Qi Transformation Realm, slaughtering Shangguan Qi with the assistance of Bloodline Power, and ultimately even escaping from the bitter pursuit of Mei Changqing. To this day, that demon was alive and well, nearly untouchable by anyone in the Bone Demon Palace camp. ?¦Ï¦Í??.?¦Ï Even Mei Changqing, the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s number one prodigy, for the sake of the bigger picture, had temporarily abandoned the pursuit of Chen Yu. ¡°Brother Yu!¡± ¡°Junior Brother Chen! Your timing couldn¡¯t be better!¡± Mu Xueqing and Nangong Li, faces lit with surprise. Chen Yu¡¯s domineering entry truly shocked them, and they let out a breath of relief. They believed that with Chen Yu¡¯s arrival, even if the Bone Demon Palace had two Late Stage of Organ Refining like Jiang Ping, they could at least stand on equal footing. ¡°Tsks, one often hears about ¡®killing two birds with one stone,¡¯ but who would have thought, my spear isn¡¯t to be outdone either.¡± Chen Yu chuckled. Under everyone¡¯s gaze, he walked unhurriedly toward Mu Xueqing and the others. ¡°Be careful!¡± The cold-faced man and the remaining three Bone Demon disciples tensed, subconsciously retreating. A hint of dread and complexity flashed across the Red Sand girl¡¯s face. ¡°If only I had known this day would come, back at Beishan Spirit Garden¡­¡± Jiang Ping sighed inwardly. Back at Beishan Spirit Garden, if she had joined the battle with Shangguan Qi, her fate might have been different. But now, Chen Yu was able to slaughter the Helian Tu squad and in two encounters kill Shangguan Qi who was aided by Bloodline Power, making him at least as powerful as one at her level. Rustle! Rustle! Chen Yu slowly advanced, making the cold-faced man and his group of four tense and the atmosphere oppressive. ¡°What do you want, Chen Yu?¡± The cold-faced man and others, wary and resentful, couldn¡¯t help but retreat. Mu Xueqing and Nangong Li were taken aback. It seemed that the Bone Demon Palace disciples were very afraid of Chen Yu. ¡°What do I want? I¡¯m just retrieving my spear, do you have a problem with that?¡± Chen Yu said playfully, approaching the second slain Bone Demon Palace disciple. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Pfft! Blood splashed, and Chen Yu leisurely pulled the spear from the corpse. This act caused the already tense cold-faced man to twitch fiercely in the face. Yet, this only confirmed the rumors about the Spear Demon Hunter Chen Yu. Rumor had it that after every kill, the Spear Demon Hunter would stingily ¡°retrieve¡± his spear from the body. ¡°Retreat!¡± Jiang Ping and the cold-faced man exchanged glances. She flashed away, no longer dealing with Chang Xuan, and joined the cold-faced man and the four others. Whoosh! The five Bone Demon Palace disciples swiftly withdrew, not wishing to linger a moment longer. Chen Yu let out a cold laugh and raised the freshly blood-wiped spear. Swish! With a flash of silver-purple shadow amid a thunderous evil Qi, the spear pierced a Bone Demon Palace disciple who had fallen slightly behind. ¡°Ah!¡± The Bone Demon Palace disciple screamed as he fell. Jiang Ping and the cold-faced man, containing their anger and humiliation, disappeared into the distant forest. ¡°Jiang, when have we ever retreated in such disgrace? If we two joined forces with all our might, would we really have no chance of winning?¡± The cold-faced man¡¯s face was clouded with gloom. ¡°No chance.¡± Jiang Ping shook her head, her face serene: ¡°Brother Mei once asserted that, aside from him, none of the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s True Disciples could match this man.¡± After a pause, the Red Sand girl continued, ¡°Although I¡¯m not convinced and would really like to fight him, there¡¯s also an enraged Chang Xuan over there. If you were Pang Tiancheng, I would indeed like to fight him with full strength rather than swallowing this insult.¡± Clearly, Jiang Ping¡¯s choice was to protect the bigger picture. If she went to fight Chen Yu, who would deal with the berserk Chang Xuan? Perhaps then, the losses would be even more severe. The cold-faced man¡¯s pride was greatly wounded, yet he was left speechless. ¡­ Meanwhile, near the hill, Chang Xuan, Mu Xueqing, and Nangong Li looked in surprise and astonishment at the swiftly departing Bone Demon Palace disciples. To think, among the just faced squad, two were from the top five secret disciples of the Bone Demon Palace. Chen Yu¡¯s mere appearance had caused Jiang Ping and the others to retreat. Chen Yu¡¯s deterrent power among the Bone Demon Palace disciples must have been considerable. Indeed, Chen Yu¡¯s power to deter the disciples of the Bone Demon Palace was far greater than within the Three Sects Camp. After all, Chen Yu¡¯s deeds of annihilating Helian Tu¡¯s squad, wounding someone in the Qi Transformation Realm, and escaping from Mei Changqing while coming out on top¡­many disciples of the Three Sects neither knew about these nor knew them in full. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, we really owe you for stepping in this time.¡± Chang Xuan¡¯s face was complex. How could he not see? Jiang Ping and the others were deeply wary of Chen Yu, which surpassed even his own reputation as ¡°Blood Mad Blade¡± Chang Xuan. ¡°Senior Brother Chang is too kind; we are from the same sect. This little help is nothing noteworthy.¡± Chen Yu responded with a slight smile. Both were disciples under Elder Mao. Moreover, Chang Xuan was a True Disciple and the most favored by Elder Mao. The group of four recovered on the spot near the hillside. Chang Xuan, Mu Xueqing, and Nangong Li were injured, but fortunately not severely. ¡°Senior Brother Chang, your use of the Blood Frenzy Secret Saber is unmatched in battle, but its endurance is short, leaving you weakened afterward.¡± Chapter 146 - 146 0145 Renowned Presence (4000 Words Chapter)_2 ?Chapter 146: Chapter 0145: Renowned Presence (4000 Words Chapter)_2 Chapter 146: Chapter 0145: Renowned Presence (4000 Words Chapter)_2 Chen Yu transmitted his voice. After finishing his words, he took out a small bottle of Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid and handed it to Chang Xuan. This small bottle of Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid was enough for two or three doses; at critical moments, it could not only save one¡¯s life but even turn the tide of battle. Indeed, this liquid was very suitable for Chang Xuan. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid is too precious. I will remember this favor, brother,¡± Chang Xuan said. Chang Xuan did not refuse and solemnly took the bottle of Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid. With this liquid in hand, he was confident that in the Blood Burial Garden, as long as he did not encounter a powerhouse of Mei Changqing¡¯s caliber, there was nothing to fear from anyone else. Chen Yu smiled and said no more. What he was waiting for was exactly these words from Chang Xuan. Among the disciples of the same sect, it was only Chang Xuan whose character was considered reliable, and he also possessed extraordinary talent. Although Chen Yu was in the Blood Burial Garden, he had already set his sights on the future. Inside the Blood Burial Garden, without the interference of elders, he could now kill freely. In the fight for opportunities and fate, he would inevitably offend the Bone Demon Palace. For now. Chen Yu had already killed Shangguan Qi, offending Guardian Shangguan of the Bone Demon Palace. Killing Helian Tu, whose bloodline was a direct disciple of Palace Master Fu. Once the Blood Burial Garden event ended, with the vast strength of the Bone Demon Palace, there was a high possibility that they would unify all the sects of Chu Country. At that time. Chen Yu would most likely become a target of the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s relentless pursuit. He himself was not afraid; at worst, he could simply flee from Chu Country. However. Chen Yu had his own family and kin to consider, which he needed to arrange for carefully, needing someone trustworthy. Of course. The above was just the worst-case scenario Chen Yu had considered. Although the Bone Demon Palace was strong, the three sects might also have their trump cards, and it was still uncertain who would ultimately prevail. An hour later. The injuries of Chang Xuan and the other two were mostly healed. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, ahead is the Central Garden. The greatest opportunities and secrets of the Blood Burial Garden are all inside,¡± Chang Xuan said. Chen Yu nodded and followed the three of them toward the Ancient Garden shrouded in a blood-colored light screen. Before long. The four of them arrived near the blood-colored light screen. ¡°The entire Central Garden is under the protection of an Array barrier. A couple of days ago, people from the Bone Demon Palace have been trying to figure out a way to enter, but very few have succeeded,¡± said Nangong Li with a flickering gaze. It turned out. They had already arrived near here some time ago, but had not taken any action on their own. ¡°An Array barrier?¡± Chen Yu noticed that the blood-colored light screen covered the entire Central Garden. Even some of the ancient buildings inside were covered by separate blood-colored light screens. Swoosh! Chen Yu forcefully threw a piece of ore at the blood-colored light screen; it instantly caused a ripple of blood-colored waves. Puff! The ore turned into a pile of powder. Chen Yu¡¯s face became solemn; the power of this Array barrier was terrifying. To know. The ore he had just thrown was one of the treasures from his spoils of battle, with a hardness comparable to that of a medium-grade treasure weapon. ¡°Has anyone from the Bone Demon Palace gotten in? How did they do it?¡± asked Chen Yu. ¡°It seems like Mei Changqing from the Bone Demon Palace has gone in, as well as a dark-skinned young man, and Qiu Xinxin, who once betrayed the sect,¡± replied Nangong Li after a moment of recall. Currently, the disciples confirmed to have entered the Central Garden were exceedingly rare. As time passed, more people might gain entry. ¡°Qiu Xinxin?¡± Upon hearing this name, a faint hint of murderous intent flashed in Chen Yu¡¯s eyes. Initially, he and Duan Xiaolong had almost been trapped by her, resulting in Duan Xiaolong losing an arm. ¡°As for how they got in, our people were too far away to see clearly. But given that the Array barrier has been in existence for so long, it surely has some flaws and weaknesses. Perhaps some weaker areas are easier to breach,¡± analyzed Nangong Li. ¡°Looking for flaws and weaknesses in the Array barrier? But among us, it seems no one is versed in Arrays?¡± Chen Yu said, slightly frustrated. For a moment, the four looked at each other. ¡°In terms of Arrays, I did delve into them a bit in the past. Their essence is the manipulation of energy and rules of heaven and earth. We can try one by one to sense the loopholes or weak points in the Array,¡± remarked Mu Xueqing. Soon. Chang Xuan and the other two began their attempts. They tried to probe the blood-colored light screen with various objects, infusing them with their inner breath in the neighboring area. The result. Indeed, some areas of the blood-colored light screen had slightly weaker defensive strength. For example. In some areas, even mid-grade treasure-level spiritual ores thrown at it would instantly turn into powder. And at rare times, a piece of ordinary spiritual ore thrown at it would just be repelled, shattering into pieces, the force much weaker. ¡°However, the flaws in the blood-colored light screen have their prohibitive power fluctuating, strong one moment and weak the next, not stable at all. Unless one can sense the fluctuations in its energy.¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s delicate brows slightly furrowed. Fluctuations in energy? Chen Yu had a flash of inspiration, thinking that his own heart seemed to have a keen sense for various forms of energy. Right away. He closed his eyes, concentrated his mind, and through the mysterious heart within him, he sensed the fluctuating changes in the blood-colored light screen. Thump-thump! Thump-thump! The beating of the mysterious heart entered a strange and slow rhythm. Hm? Chen Yu¡¯s senses, through his mysterious heart, captured a series of energy fluctuations on the blood-colored light screen. Indeed, some were strong and some were weak. The array¡¯s power in each area was fluid, fluctuating between strength and weakness. In some regions, the array¡¯s power would even occasionally fall into gaps. ¡°It really works! There¡¯s a certain pattern to this.¡± Chen Yu was thrilled. Previously, he only knew that the mysterious heart had a calming and stabilizing effect on various chaotic forces within the body. Now, he had discovered a new ability. ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã? Through the fusion of his mind and heart, Chen Yu could enhance his sensitivity to the fluctuations of various energies. In this process. Chen Yu distinctly sensed a Blood Dao Power diffusing throughout the space, converging toward the Central Garden in an unpredictable way. Thump-thump! Thump-thump! The heartbeat turned even slower. Chen Yu suddenly had an illusion as if the operation of everything in space had slowed down. Or perhaps, it was Chen Yu¡¯s own consciousness that had entered a higher plane, his thought processes becoming many times faster. Gradually. The changes in the array¡¯s energy operation on the blood-colored light screen were reflected in Chen Yu¡¯s mind. In his mind, a blood-colored grid-like pattern emerged, with some grid areas having finer lines and emitting dazzling blood-colored energy. In some areas, the blood-colored grid was sparse and even congested, like a clogged river. The blood-colored energy in these areas was much dimmer, and occasionally there would be a momentary vacuum gap, creating a loophole in the array. ¡°Are these the flaws and weak points of the array?¡± Chen Yu opened his eyes. Swoosh! Suddenly, he grabbed a stone and threw it at a certain area of the blood-colored light screen. Bang crack! The stone passed through the blood-colored light screen and shattered into pieces, but a small fragment entered the Central Garden. What! Chang Xuan, Mu Xueqing, Nangong Li, all looked surprised. You should know. The stone Chen Yu had just thrown was only an ordinary one, which someone at the Organ Refining Stage could easily crush. The area just now, if replaced with a person at the Organ Refining Stage, theoretically could enter the Central Garden assuming their size was similar. ¡°Brother Yu, did you find the pattern?¡± Mu Xueqing asked in surprise. ¡°I found one, but it still needs to be verified.¡± Chen Yu smiled slightly. At the same time. In the Central Garden, above a majestic building, on the open-air plaza. A Crystal Blood Pool was located at the center, surrounded by various blood-colored paths and streams. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Blood from all over the Blood Burial Garden converged and flowed toward it. In the Crystal Blood Pool, crystal-clear waves of blood tumbled, occasionally bursting forth bunches of glazed blood flames. At the heart of the blood pool, surrounded by many blood-colored stems, was a magnificent and crystal-clear blood-colored flower. Its petals were nearly transparent, rippling with faint blood-colored ripples. Every pulsation of those nearly transparent petals, every surge of blood-colored ripples, influenced the entire energy field of the Blood Burial Garden. ¡°I sense a subtle and powerful force approaching. It¡¯s as if there¡¯s a heartbeat, causing vibrations in my origin!¡± A milky voice came from the magnificent blood-colored flower. ¡°Hehehe¡­ Blood Soul Spirit, we share this vessel, how could I not feel it.¡± Another ethereal female voice came from the magnificent crystal flower. ¡°Giggles!¡± The laughter of the woman, tinged with pride: ¡°Among the talents that have come in this time, there¡¯s a breath that seems familiar to me, surely someone who has come to assist. You might as well give up resisting early, aid me in shaping the Body of the Ten Thousand Year Blood Soul. Once we reemerge into the light of day and sweep across the Kunyun Realm, I will, at great cost, help you construct a new vessel!¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± The milky voice, full of anger: ¡°You humans are cunning and ruthless, why would I trust you? Want to seize and refine my body? We might as well perish together!¡± Chapter 147 - 147 0146 Dark-Skinned Youth ?Chapter 147: Chapter 0146 Dark-Skinned Youth Chapter 147: Chapter 0146 Dark-Skinned Youth Central Garden, outside the blood-colored membrane. Chang Xuan and two others stopped, watching as Chen Yu picked up a few stones and continuously threw them towards the blood-colored membrane. Whoosh whoosh whoosh! Bang bang bang¡­ Several ordinary stones in a row struck a certain area of the blood-colored membrane. The result. Most of the dozens of stones shattered into pieces, but many fragments entered the garden. Expressions of joy spread across the faces of Chang Xuan and the others. Everyone noticed that the stones thrown by Chen Yu formed a circle with a diameter of several feet. That is to say. Chen Yu had outlined a vulnerable area. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, when did you start studying arrays?¡± Nangong Li looked on in amazement. Even with his eyes enhanced by the Green Eyes Essence Blood and exerting his mental secret techniques, he could only barely glimpse some general energy fluctuations, nowhere near as precise as Chen Yu. Chang Xuan and Mu Xueqing also wore faces of surprise. ¡°Hurry and seize the time, the strength of the array in this area is only temporarily blocked.¡± Chen Yu did not answer. Through the sensations in his heart, he discovered that the area presented a brief discontinuity, reducing the restrictive power to its minimum. So much so that even ordinary stones could not be completely shattered. Presumably, anyone protected by Inner Qi within the Peak of Refining could pass through. With a dash! Chen Yu took the lead, leaping forward from the circle marked by the stones, passing straight through. Plop! A faint, dim blood-colored ripple appeared on the membrane, but it did not harm Chen Yu in the slightest. The next moment. Chen Yu entered the Central Garden, feeling a blood Dao power several times stronger than outside. Zing! Whoosh whoosh! Chang Xuan, Mu Xueqing, and Nangong Li followed through the area traversed by Chen Yu, entering the Central Garden. The three of them were unharmed, though their Inner Qi was faintly reduced by half. ¡°Did we just get in?¡± Nangong Li, surprised and pleased by their smooth entry. The Central Garden was the essence of the Blood Burial Garden, previously used for cultivating rare treasures and spirit pets. Entering this garden earlier meant having a greater advantage. ¡°Let¡¯s move together.¡± Chang Xuan proposed. They all nodded in agreement, acknowledging that the strength of their four-person team was considerable. Chen Yu and Chang Xuan were among the top combatants of the Three Sects Camp. After Nangong Li and Mu Xueqing advanced to the Mid-stage of Refining, their strength was formidable enough to oppose the top five disciples of the Bone Demon Palace. Next. The four started to cautiously explore the Central Garden. In their view were ancient garden buildings, including pavilions, corridors, rockeries, and man-made rivers. Moreover, numerous blood-colored exotic flowers and plants adorned the site, even the trees stained with blood. A chilling and eerie feeling arose in everyone¡¯s hearts. ¡°It¡¯s very eerie.¡± Chen Yu walked up to a big tree spotted with blood and plucked a blood-colored leaf. What happened next shocked everyone. Upon being plucked, the blood-colored leaf wilted at an alarming rate, quickly turning yellow and dark. ¡°This tree is at least a thousand years old, and its leaves are also extremely valuable medicinal materials. However, the moment they are plucked, their spirit essence completely dissipates.¡± Chang Xuan¡¯s expression slightly darkened. ¡°Look quickly, that seems to be Blood Scale Fruit!¡± Nangong Li¡¯s eyes shone, staring at an orchard area. This orchard covered several acres and was planted with half-human-height fruit trees bearing fruits with blood-colored scale patterns. The whole area was enveloped by a dim blood-colored light screen. ¡°Blood Scale Fruit? The legendary spirit fruit!¡± Chen Yu was taken aback. It was said that consuming Blood Scale Fruit could enhance one¡¯s physique and greatly increase strength, giving ordinary people ¡°Innate Divine Strength.¡± Moreover. The medicinal value of this fruit for alchemy was several times that of Spirit Ginseng of the same age. Some precious Spirit Pills suitable for those above the Guiyuan Realm could use Blood Scale Fruit as a crucial ingredient. It could be said. ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã? Here, any single Blood Scale Fruit was worth more than the segment of Five Hundred Years of Yin Corrosion Bamboo obtained by Chen Yu. ¡°Blood Scale Fruit? Truly regrettable and lamentable.¡± A dark-skinned young man clad in beast skin armor walked up from the side. Hmm? Chang Xuan and Chen Yu were taken aback. The opponent had approached so close without their clear perception. This dark-skinned young man was not well remembered by the group. It was vaguely recalled that he was a mysterious disciple who had recently joined the Bone Demon Palace and had achieved the Peak of Refining. ¡°A disciple of the Bone Demon Palace!¡± Nangong Li and Mu Xueqing¡¯s Inner Qi surged, their faces bearing killing intent, ready to strike at any moment. Chang Xuan¡¯s eyes flashed sharply, his hand already on his knife handle. However. Facing the locked-on aura of the three prodigies, the dark-skinned young man seemed completely unaware, appearing lazily unconcerned. Chen Yu held a deep impression of this person¡¯s remarkable abilities. Chang Xuan and the others together were formidable, but even the Demon Clown or Jiang Ping from the top three of the Bone Demon Palace secret siblings would likely have to avoid their edge. The way the opponent behaved, he was completely ignoring such threats. ¡°Hey! You must be Chen Yu. I thought only Mei Changqing could barely qualify as my opponent upon entering this place, but now it seems there¡¯s another.¡± The dark-skinned young man¡¯s gaze only briefly settled on Chen Yu¡¯s face, without even looking at Chang Xuan and the others. Hearing this. Chen Yu and Chang Xuan¡¯s group could not help but be taken aback. The audacity of this dark-skinned youth was certainly not ordinary! In his eyes, Mei Changqing, the leading talent of the Bone Demon Palace, was merely a ¡°barely¡± worthy opponent? ¡°It is indeed I. As a disciple of the Bone Demon Palace, do you really intend to take on the four of us alone?¡± Chen Yu responded indifferently. Instinctively, he sensed a pressure from this individual that was no less intimidating than Mei Changqing¡¯s, and there seemed to be an underlying unknown power as well. ¡°I am Lu Zhuo. I have no interest in the enmity between the Bone Demon Palace and the Three Sects Camp. I only hope that you will not become my enemies.¡± The dark-skinned youth shrugged his shoulders. Then, he leisurely made his way deeper into the garden. Before leaving, the dark-skinned youth¡¯s gaze reluctantly swept over the Blood Scale Fruits. ¡°What background does this guy have? Such big talk.¡± Nangong Li looked visibly frustrated. After this episode. Their attention once again fell on the area where the Blood Scale Fruits were growing. This area was covered with a layer of special blood-colored light screen, yet it was very dim. The array restrictions here, like the light membranes outside the garden, had been in existence for too long and had many flaws. Following the same method. Chen Yu and the others broke through the weak points and stepped into the blood-colored light screen. Nangong Li stepped forward and carefully picked one. But as a result. The Blood Scale Fruit had barely left the branch when it quickly withered and shrank, completely devoid of any spiritual energy. ¡°Could it be that all the natural treasures in the entire garden cannot be harvested?¡± Nangong Li was somewhat devastated. The legendary treasures were within reach, but as soon as they left their host, they immediately turned into dead objects. ¡°There must be a massive ¡®Absorption Array¡¯ here in this Central Garden. All the treasures grown here are being drawn upon as nourishment, it seems to be nurturing and feeding something.¡± Mu Xueqing¡¯s bright eyes sparkled. ¡°That¡¯s exactly it,¡± Chen Yu sighed. He suddenly thought of the legend about the Ten-Thousand-Year Blood Soul Flower. The situation here coincided with the secrets disclosed by that female disciple from the Bone Demon Palace. Over the next hour. Chen Yu and his group saw many natural treasures and bizarre plants. However, most of the treasures were individually guarded by array restrictions. Even if they could barely enter, what they obtained was merely a heap of waste. Of course, there were exceptions. The massive Absorption Array that enveloped the Central Garden also had its few flaws. Some areas not entirely covered by the array grew some rare materials, which, when harvested, were unaffected or only lost some of their spiritual medicinal potency. At one moment. In front of a pile of rocks, they discovered several green-blood-colored mushrooms and two strands of Black Blood Strange Grass. This place was completely devoid of the blood-colored array. ¡°This area seems not to be covered by the ¡®Absorption Array¡¯.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face showed elation. After some time exploring, everyone could roughly guess which areas were not covered by the absorption array or only slightly covered with minimal effect. Green Blood Poison Mushroom, Black Blood Strange Grass. These two rare materials, several hundred years old and absorbed with the local essence of the Blood Burial Garden, contained Blood Dao Power. These mutated centuries-old materials might be far more valuable than their original varieties. ¡°That green-blood-colored mushroom originally should be the ¡®Green Moss Poison Mushroom,¡¯ one of the deadliest poisons in the world.¡± ¡°A five-hundred-year-old ¡®Green Moss Poison Mushroom¡¯ can kill a Qi Transformation Innate, but the potency of this mutated variant is difficult to estimate.¡± Only one type was identified by the four. When it was time to distribute their findings. Chen Yu and Chang Xuan had certain priority rights. Among them, Chen Yu weighed his options and chose a Green Moss Poison Mushroom and a strand of Black Blood Strange Grass. He had initially planned to choose two Green Moss Poison Mushrooms. After all, the Green Moss Poison Mushroom could topple a Qi Transformation Innate, especially a mutated variety. But then, the thought that the nearby Black Blood Strange Grass could grow unharmed next to such a deadly poison clearly made it no ordinary plant. Moreover, there were fewer of the strange grass than the mushrooms. Thus, he chose one of each. ¡­ Leaving this rocky area. Afterward, a semi-open-air garden building appeared ahead, separated by a metal wire mesh with faint blood-colored electric patterns emerging on it. This setup somewhat resembled the Spirit Pet shops on Hidden Lake Island, but on a much larger scale. Roar! Ferocious beast roars occasionally emitted from the mesh-covered open-air building, shaking the soul. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indistinctly. Chen Yu sensed auras as strong as those in the Qi Transformation Realm emanating from inside, with several even nearing the Guiyuan Realm. Swoosh! In the semi-open air within the mesh, several massive birds fluttered their wings several meters in span, stirring up fierce sand and fierce winds. The flying birds in the air each exuded an aura at least comparable to a Qi Transformation Innate. Among them, one large bird with a gold beak and red feathers emitted a formidable pressure, faintly nearing the Guiyuan Realm and occasionally displaying a layer of golden patterned red flames on its body. Moreover. Inside the wire mesh building, there were also various powerful ancient beasts on the ground. One enormous Blue Horned Rhinoceros, resembling a small hill, emitted a pressure not inferior to the bird with the gold beak and red feathers; the ground trembled slightly as it moved. ¡°Golden Beak Flame Bird! Qingluan Giant Rhinoceros! Barbaric Stone Ape¡­ These are all legendary rare birds and ancient beasts!¡± Chang Xuan and the others were dumbfounded. Chen Yu sensed their conditions and found that these rare birds and ancient beasts, despite their daunting presence, were actually quite weak internally. ¡°This must be the Treasure Beast Garden, but the rare birds and ancient beasts inside seem also to be indirectly siphoned of their essence and vigor by the ¡®Absorption Array¡¯.¡± Mu Xueqing explained. ¡°Exactly.¡± Chang Xuan exclaimed, ¡°These are not at their prime. I believe that at their peak, that Golden Beak Flame Bird, Qingluan Giant Rhinoceros, and other ancient rare beasts were definitely above the Guiyuan Realm, even during the middle and late stages of the Guiyuan Realm. As ancient beasts with powerful bloodlines, their strength surpasses humans of the same Guiyuan level.¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t that mean that at their peak, any one of them could crush those old undying of the Guiyuan Realm in Chu Country?¡± Nangong Li gasped in shock. Chapter 148 - 148 0147 Treasure Beast Garden ?Chapter 148: Chapter 0147: Treasure Beast Garden Chapter 148: Chapter 0147: Treasure Beast Garden ¡°Doesn¡¯t this mean that at their peak, any one of them could crush those old immortals of Chu Country who are at the Guiyuan Realm?¡± Nangong Li¡¯s words sent a shiver through the hearts of the others. Afterward, they looked at the ancient beasts and rare birds within the silk net structure with deep fear. The battle on that day at the Guiyuan Realm had been so powerful and staggering that it commanded immense awe and respect. Chen Yu had no doubt that some of these creatures in the Treasure Beast Garden, once they broke free and regained their peak strength, would have the power to sweep through the Chu Country Sect community. ¡°It¡¯s fortunate that these ancient beasts and rare birds are trapped here.¡± Nangong Li secretly wiped away a cold sweat. ¡°No! Some areas of this silk net structure seem to have holes in them. The arrays and prohibitions on it must also be unstable and have some flaws.¡± Chen Yu disagreed. The group took a closer look. Indeed, there were some holes in the corners of the silk net structure, small ones a few feet in diameter, and large ones one or two zhang. ¡°Ah!¡± A scream came from one side of the Treasure Beast Garden. Swoosh! Swoosh! Immediately, the four of them saw a group of figures frantically fleeing. ¡°It¡¯s the disciples of the Bone Demon Palace, and people from Iron Sword Sect¡­¡± Chang Xuan and the others were on guard. They saw a saber-toothed tiger, three or four zhang long, with fresh blood on its sharp teeth, chasing after some disciples from the Bone Demon Palace and the Iron Sword Sect. Not just that. Above their heads, there was also a Black Feathered Eagle, with a wingspan of four or five zhang, dragging a trail of faint black wind and smoke, persistently chasing behind them. ¡°Retreat quickly! It¡¯s a Postnatal Transformation Level spirit pet.¡± Chang Xuan called out in a low voice. Chen Yu¡¯s heart had already sensed: both the saber-toothed tiger and the Black Feathered Eagle were at the Postnatal Transformation Level. However, they were much weaker than a normal Postnatal Transformation Level ferocious beast, and the pressure they emitted was about the same as the Snake King in the previous snake den. Even so, these two spirit pets that had escaped from the Treasure Beast Garden were certainly not something the disciples in the Organ Refining Stage could contend with. Hm? Chen Yu saw a familiar figure within the group being chased. On the side of the Bone Demon Palace was a short, ugly teenager, none other than ¡°Demon Clown¡± Pang Tiancheng. On the Iron Sword Sect¡¯s side, Chen Yu also saw a tall young man, Gao Feng, whom he had previously clashed with in the meteoric iron gambling battle. At that moment, the saber-toothed tiger was pursuing three or four people from the Bone Demon Palace, while the Black Feathered Eagle was chasing after three people from the Iron Sword Sect, including Gao Feng. ¡°My fellow disciples, as members of the same Sects, may I ask for some assistance?¡± The three from the Iron Sword Sect, including Gao Feng, were running desperately towards Chen Yu and his group. The person who spoke was a yellow-robed girl with a wooden sword on her back, who was quite pretty in appearance and had also reached the Late Stage of Organ Refining. ¡°Damn it!¡± Nangong Li and the others cursed as they retreated. The four from Yunyue Sect were already trying to avoid the Postnatal Level bird, yet the three from Iron Sword Sect were attracting it towards them. After running for a distance, the four from Yunyue Sect and the three from the Iron Sword Sect converged on one path, followed by the pursuit of the Black Feathered Eagle. ¡°Senior Brother Chang, that bird is very weak, its strength at most is only fifty to sixty percent of its peak, and it¡¯s even weaker than an average Postnatal Early Stage.¡± Chen Yu spoke up. ¡°Hmm.¡± Chang Xuan nodded and exchanged a glance with Chen Yu. They stopped. Although they were very dissatisfied with the actions of the three from Iron Sword Sect, being chased so miserably by a bird was also infuriating. Shortly after, the four from Yunyue Sect and the three from Iron Sword Sect met in front of an ancient corridor. ¡°Thank you all for your help!¡± The three from Iron Sword Sect breathed a sigh of relief. When the two groups of people joined forces, there were seven elite disciples, including two at the Late Stage of Organ Refining. Within Iron Sword Sect, the tall young man Gao Feng showed a glint of surprise when he saw Chen Yu. ¡°Let¡¯s take action.¡± Chang Xuan, with a grim face, stood shoulder to shoulder with the yellow-robed girl from Iron Sword Sect, and they both faced the Black Feathered Eagle. As a result, after the clash, everyone found that the Black Feathered Eagle was weaker than expected. Bang! Teng! Teng! Working together, Chang Xuan and the yellow-robed girl barely withstood the hit from the Black Feathered Eagle, retreating a few steps but without injury. ¡°It really is weak.¡± A hint of surprise flashed in Chen Yu¡¯s eyes. Previously, in the snake den when they killed the Snake King, they had faced the Qi Transformation genius Mei Changqing head-on. It took a lot of effort to kill it. And now, the two Late Organ Refiners, Chang Xuan, and the yellow-robed girl, were able to hold their ground against the bird, showing its weakness. That said, Chang Xuan and the girl¡¯s combat ability was still stronger than an average Peak of Refining from outside. ¡°Attack together!¡± Nangong Li, Mu Xueqing, Gao Feng, and the others launched various attacks from the sides, overwhelming the Black Feathered Eagle. Slash! Chen Yu held the Xuan Heavy Sword; a seemingly light and breezy stroke gathered a pale silver sword aura. With a ¡°bang,¡± the sheer force of the heavy sword caused the Black Feathered Eagle to wobble midair and shriek, leaving a two-foot-long bloodstain on its wing. With just one sword, Chen Yu¡¯s damage to the bird vastly surpassed the combined fierce attack of everyone else. ¡°Is he the spear-wielding demon hunter, Chen Yu?¡± The yellow-robed girl showed an expression of surprise. Beside her, Gao Feng and the other person could hardly hide the shock in their eyes. Despite the bird¡¯s weakness, its defensive power was at least sixty to seventy percent of its peak. With just one sword strike, Chen Yu had injured the eagle¡¯s wing. If his power had been slightly stronger, he might have brought it down. ¡°It seems that after achieving Copper Bone Mastery, my combat strength has increased significantly¡­¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. He chose to stay and face the bird not only out of necessity but also as an opportunity to assess his own strength. After reaching Copper Bone Mastery, Chen Yu could dominate anyone below the Qi Transformation Realm with just his physical strength. Furthermore, his inherently strong physique, strengthened by his heart, made his actual combat ability, following Copper Bone Mastery, nearly half a step into the Postnatal Qi Transformation. After its wings were injured, the Black Feathered Eagle¡¯s mobility sharply decreased and it was relentlessly pursued and battered by the group, quickly accumulating injuries and attempting to flee. Go! A spear in Chen Yu¡¯s hand was thrown, transforming into a purple-silver arc of light amidst the howling evil Qi, striking the Black Feathered Eagle. Chiu~ The eagle let out a shrill cry as the Silver-Edged Spear penetrated its wing, and it thumped to the ground with a ¡°plop.¡± With the bird seriously injured and grounded, its combat power naturally halved. What followed was hardly surprising, as a round or two of group attacks by the crowd handily slaughtered the Black Feathered Eagle. ¡°Thank you all for helping.¡± The Yellow Robed Girl from the Iron Sword Sect, wearing a grateful expression, especially thanked Chen Yu. Chen Yu¡¯s formidable strength, particularly the terrifying power of his final spear throw, had a profound impact on the three from the Iron Sword Sect. Although the Black Feathered Eagle was extremely weak, the defensive power of its Lingyu exceeded that of lower-grade treasure armor. In other words, the armor of the three from the Iron Sword Sect was practically useless against that spear. Puchi! Chen Yu retrieved his spear from the corpse of the eagle, paying little attention to the gratitude expressed by the three girls. Chang Xuan and the other two didn¡¯t look pleased either. After all, the three from the Iron Sword Sect had brought their own peril over to the Yunyue Sect. ¡°How did you three provoke a Spirit Pet from the Treasure Beast Garden?¡± Chen Yu wiped the blood from his spear and finally spoke up. ¡°This¡­¡± The three from the Iron Sword Sect exchanged looks, with a slight trace of embarrassment on their faces. Then, it was the Yellow Robed Girl who spoke up with a bitter expression: ¡°Isn¡¯t it all because of that rumor from three or four hundred years ago in Chu Country? Back then, a young man signed a spiritual pact with an ancient beast near the Treasure Beast Garden and soared to great heights overnight.¡± ¡°So it was here that the young man in the rumor found his opportunity?¡± Chen Yu suddenly realized. He had heard Elder Mao mention this rumor before. That young man was on the verge of advancing to the Guiyuan Realm, with the possibility of looking down upon the sects of Chu Country with the help of the ancient beast, but alas, he was ultimately sabotaged. ¡°That¡¯s just a rumor, not everyone has such great fortune. Otherwise, there wouldn¡¯t have been only one such lucky person over the centuries.¡± Nangong Li said disdainfully. ?¦Ï??0.§ã¦Ï ¡°No!¡± Gao Feng shook his head, ¡°Recently, we witnessed a Water Moon Sect Disciple who seemed to have signed a Spirit Pet pact with a fox treasure beast. The strength of that fox was nearly comparable to the Postnatal Qi Transformation, and even Pang Tiancheng of the Bone Demon Palace was forced to retreat in a sorry state.¡± What? Upon hearing this, Chen Yu and the others were startled. It seemed there were living examples right before their eyes. This led to the disciples of the Bone Demon Palace and Iron Sword Sect attempting to contact the ancient birds and beasts in the Treasure Beast Garden, resulting in them being chased and attacked. After learning of the situation, the sight of the Treasure Beast Garden kindled a fiery interest in the eyes of the four from the Iron Sword Sect, including Chen Yu and Chang Xuan. The ancient beasts and rare birds in the Treasure Beast Garden were not ordinary wild beasts. These treasure beasts, most of which had a certain lineage, had extraordinary talents and growth potential. If one was incredibly lucky and signed a Spirit Pet pact with an ancient beast from the Guiyuan Realm that had fallen in strength, wouldn¡¯t they be able to dominate the Blood Burial Garden and perhaps even reach the peak of the Chu Country Sect world in the future? Of course, Chen Yu did not place his hopes on such so-called luck. If one were to be chased by an ancient beast of the Innate Level of Qi Transformation, escape would be nearly impossible. Swoosh! From Chen Yu¡¯s sleeve, a silver-spotted Iron Moon Strange Insect darted out, quickly burrowing into the nearby foliage. Instead of going himself, he had dispatched the Iron Moon Strange Insect to scout the surroundings of the Treasure Beast Garden. Before long, the Iron Moon Strange Insect reached the vicinity of the Treasure Beast Garden, cautiously gauging the situation. Through the insect¡¯s senses, Chen Yu could feel the formidable oppressive aura of the ancient beasts within the garden. If it got too close, even the insect would tremble instinctively. Swish! Suddenly, a familiar, ragged figure darted by the corner near the Treasure Beast Garden. ¡°Eh!¡± Chen Yu quickly directed the insect to stealthily follow. Soon, a familiar face carrying a sword came into Chen Yu¡¯s perception. ¡°Lv Santong.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression turned cold as he recognized the man. At that moment, Lv Santong gazed at the Treasure Beast Garden and sneered, ¡°The pride of ancient beasts and rare birds would never deign to sign a pact with a human in the Organ Refining Stage. The so-called success of that lucky individual from three or four hundred years ago, and even his death, are far from as simple as the world imagines.¡± After a short pause, Lv Santong showed no lingering thoughts. A small sachet appeared in his hand, containing a little green-haired mouse. Squeak, squeak! S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The green-haired mouse sniffed the sachet a few times and then emitted a series of sounds. ¡°Hmm, it should be over there¡­¡± A flash of eagerness appeared in Lv Santong¡¯s eyes, and he quickly darted toward a deeper location behind the Treasure Beast Garden. Moments later, a tall youth appeared at the spot, looking in the direction Lv Santong had gone. ¡°How odd, Lv Santong doesn¡¯t care about the temptation of the Treasure Beast Garden. What is he really after?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression was curious. In the same moment, under Chen Yu¡¯s guidance, the Iron Moon Strange Insect quietly followed Lv Santong. Chapter 149 - 149 148 The Truth Behind the Rumors ?Chapter 149: Chapter 148: The Truth Behind the Rumors Chapter 149: Chapter 148: The Truth Behind the Rumors Treasure Beast Garden, a nearby high ground. Yunyue Sect¡¯s three people, Chang Xuan, Mu Xueqing, and Nangong Li, sat in meditation together. ¡°It¡¯s strange, why did Junior Brother Chen suddenly leave? Could he truly be indifferent to the benefits offered by the Treasure Beast Garden?¡± Nangong Li¡¯s face was filled with confusion. Not long ago, Chen Yu had hurriedly parted ways with them, offering only a brief greeting. ¡°Before he left, Junior Brother Chen sent me a message, if he doesn¡¯t show up within two hours, he wants us to act on our own. Also, he told us not to hold too much hope for the Treasure Beast Garden.¡± Chang Xuan¡¯s face showed a peculiar expression. Hearing this, Nangong Li and Mu Xueqing had thoughtful looks on their faces. Chen Yu¡¯s hasty departure must mean he had discovered something. Not much time passed. Light footsteps were heard from a distance, and several figures were faintly discernible. ¡°It seems there are some fellow disciples.¡± With a Token in hand, Chang Xuan was even more vigilant. Soon. Several Yunyue Sect disciples appeared in view, led by a well-dressed man. It was the Seventh Prince, Huangfulin. ¡°Senior Brother Huangfu.¡± Chang Xuan and the others stood up to greet him. In terms of talent and cultivation, Huangfulin was among the top in the sect, having reached the Peak of Refining. Moreover, he was lucky enough, barely qualifying at the twenty-year-old limit, to enter the Blood Burial Garden. ??¦Í??.§ã¦Ï ¡°Junior Brother Chang, Junior Sister Mu is here too¡­¡± Huangfulin¡¯s face beamed with joy. Ever since he entered the Blood Burial Garden, he had been laying low. At first. When Chen Yu grabbed the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus and was chased by the Demon Clown, Huangfulin did not offer help, resulting in the death of a female disciple due to the fallout. Seeing the powerful Chang Xuan, Huangfulin¡¯s spirit lifted. At this moment. The meeting of two Late Stage of Organ Refining disciples brought their numbers to six or seven, significantly strengthening their group. ¡°Oh? Has Junior Brother Chen appeared? But, Junior Brother Chang, are you really planning to aim for this Treasure Beast Garden?¡± During their conversation, Huangfulin revealed a hint of strangeness. ¡°What, does Senior Brother Huangfu have some insight into this Treasure Beast Garden?¡± Nangong Li sensed something was off. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Huangfulin spoke earnestly, ¡°I advise you all to give up such wishful thinking. Those powerful ancient creatures are not something we can simply sign Spirit Pet contracts with.¡± Upon hearing this. Chang Xuan and the others slightly changed color. ¡°Our Imperial Family has sorted out some rumors about the Blood Burial Garden. Especially about a predecessor from three to four hundred years ago who signed a contract with an ancient creature and has some connections with our family.¡± Huangfulin began to tell the story. ¡°Are there any secrets to this?¡± Nangong Li¡¯s interest was piqued. ¡°First, we need to understand a common knowledge. A so-called ¡®Spirit Pet contract¡¯ usually has humans as the master and the Spirit Pet as the vassal. This is inherently an unequal contract!¡± Huangfulin paused briefly. Chang Xuan and the others nodded in agreement. Once such a contract is signed, the life and death of the Spirit Pet are at the whim of the human. It is a form of slavery! Consider this. How could ancient creatures with old bloodlines and high intelligence stoop to signing such a contract with humans? ¡°Three to four hundred years ago, that lucky predecessor met an ancient creature from the Guiyuan Realm whose cultivation had fallen. But the contract they signed was not a typical Spirit Pet contract, but one of equal mutual benefit.¡± Huangfulin slowly unveiled the secrets. ¡°I¡¯ve heard of this kind of contract before, where both parties have restrictions on each other, but there is no distinction of master and servant. If one party dies, the contract automatically dissolves.¡± Nangong Li nodded. In a normal Spirit Pet contract, if the master dies, the Spirit Pet is implicated and suffers backlash. ¡°According to our Imperial Family¡¯s analysis, the ancient creature that signed a contract with that predecessor used this special contract relationship to leave the Blood Burial Garden. In the end, that predecessor¡¯s death was likely due to the critical inaction or even scheming of the creature, allowing it to die and thus gaining complete freedom for the beast!¡± By the end, Huangfulin¡¯s face turned cold. Knowing this secret, Chang Xuan and the others gasped in shock. It turned out that the legendary fortunate one was, in fact, used by a powerful ancient creature all along. Reflecting on it, it made sense. Those powerful ancient creatures, being wise, would never simply submit to a human as a servant. Such events only occurred in the fairy-tale-like heroic sagas. ¡­ An hour later. In front of a broken hall in the Central Garden. A breathtakingly beautiful girl, as graceful as a fairy and gentle as a calm stream, floated over. This hall, also protected by an Array, was unlike others in that it was enveloped by a Silver Pattern Blood Curtain. ¡°This must be the place.¡± The exquisite girl observed the hall and then surveyed the surroundings to ensure there were no other figures. If any Yunyue Sect disciples were present, they would certainly recognize the girl. This elegant and peerless girl was Qiu Xinxin, who had once betrayed the Yunyue Sect. ¡°Break!¡± Qiu Xinxin raised her hand, and in her palm appeared a strange Silver Pattern Blood Talisman, which she flicked toward the hall. Buzz crack! The Silver Pattern Blood Talisman released a crack-like silver pattern blood light, tearing a three-foot-wide and over ten-foot-high gap in the barrier¡¯s light curtain. The next moment. Qiu Xinxin flashed into the light curtain, quickly slipping into the ancient and dilapidated hall. Buzz! The slashed-open Silver Pattern Blood Curtain healed completely within two or three breaths, visible to the naked eye. Shortly after Qiu Xinxin entered the hall. Swoosh! A slovenly man carrying an ironwood treasured sword suddenly appeared. ¡°Tsks tsk, this top-tier beauty seems to harbor some secrets,¡± Lv Santong sneered. Initially, at the Hidden Lake Conference, after witnessing the stunning beauty of Qiu Xinxin, he was unable to forget her. However, what could he do? Qiu Xinxin later betrayed the three sects and returned to the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s fold, making it difficult to make a move against her. But this time, after entering the Blood Burial Garden, Lv Santong had no scruples. He possessed a bizarre ability to identify women by their scent and had recently located Qiu Xinxin, who was alone. ¡°Maybe this time, I can gain both wealth and pleasure.¡± Lv Santong¡¯s face showed excitement as his eyes appraised the ancient, dilapidated hall before him. As the direct grandson of ¡°Lv Tiezu,¡± his knowledge was naturally considerable. The position and layout of the halla€¡±particularly the Array restrictions set upa€¡±were no trifles. After a moment of contemplation, Lv Santong gritted his teeth, decided to take a risk, and took out an orange-glowing, sword-shaped Jade Talisman. ¡°Go!¡± Following the gap Qiu Xinxin had just cleaved open, Lv Santong¡¯s sword-shaped Jade Talisman slashed down. Whoosh! A dazzling orange sword light, like a streak of silk, struck the Silver Pattern Blood Curtain, and with formidable power, tore open a gap two feet wide and five feet high. The might of that strike was almost comparable to the Qi Transformation Innate. Swoosh! Lv Santong¡¯s figure flickered, following into the ancient, dilapidated hall. However, Lv Santong did not realize that, twenty paces behind him, concealed among the weeds, lurked a Silver Spot Iron Worm. In less than ten breaths, a tall and sturdy young man appeared in front of the ancient hall, eyeing the Silver Pattern Blood Curtain. Go! Chen Yu gestured, directing the Iron Moon Strange Insect to approach the old hall from beneath the ground. But he discovered that the Array¡¯s light barrier even enveloped the area near the ground. Clearly, the one who set up the Array restrictions did not leave such a basic flaw. Zoom! The Iron Moon Strange Insect emerged from the soil and burrowed into Chen Yu¡¯s sleeve. Ever since feasting inside the body of the Qi Transformation Realm Snake King, the aura of the Iron Moon Strange Insect had reached a peak, only a hair away from the Postnatal Qi Transformation. ¡°This hall¡­¡± Chen Yu, with a thoughtful look and a trace of unwillingness in his eyes, also recognized the extraordinariness of the hall. Other vital areas were protected at most by a single layer of Blood Path restriction, yet this place featured an additional, stronger layer. The miraculous talisman in Qiu Xinxin¡¯s hand seemed to be specifically aimed at that restriction. And Lv Santong¡¯s Jade Talisman, which erupted with might almost comparable to Qi Transformation Innate, barely managed to break through the blood curtain using brute force. This was even when most of the garden¡¯s Array restrictions had lost nearly ninety percent of their potency over time. However, Chen Yu did not have the background of these two people, nor could he produce a correspondingly power artifact. Thump thump! Thump thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart entered a slow, peculiar rhythmic beating, sensing the Copper Pattern Blood Curtain in front of him, trying to find its flaws. What happened next was extremely surprising to Chen Yu. Pop! Between the beats of his mysterious heart, the silver patterns on the blood curtain began to agitate randomly, accompanied by a subtle, profound fluctuation. Chen Yu¡¯s senses easily captured a layer of silver crystalline patterns. This was not only easier than sensing other Blood Path energy fluctuations, but also more detailed and intense by a factor of ten or more. Even more so, when Chen Yu¡¯s mind merged with his heart, he felt a faint sense of familiarity, similar to when he touched the ancient metal ball containing Empty Ming force. Thump! Thump, thump! S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu stimulated his heart and found that the silver patterns on the blood curtain grew even more agitated, so much so that they seemed uncontrollable by the Array and even dissipated a bit. His mysterious heart seemed to be able to disrupt the Empty Ming force within the blood curtain. ¡°How strange.¡± Chen Yu, pleased with his discovery, boldly approached the Silver Pattern Blood Curtain and controlled his heart to interfere with the silver pattern power. Buzz pop! Pfft! After deliberately disrupting it with his heart, a portion of the silver pattern on the nearby blood curtain suddenly dispersed, causing a chain reaction with the surrounding curtain. In that instant, a fatal flaw and discontinuity appeared in the Array¡¯s restriction there. Break! Chen Yu threw a punch into the air, sending out a vicious python-like dark shadow wrapped in a thunderous roar. Pfff! The dim-to-the-point-of-extinction Silver Pattern Blood Curtain was punched through, revealing a gap. Although the gap wasn¡¯t as large as the previous two, it didn¡¯t prevent Chen Yu from entering. Creak creak! Chen Yu¡¯s bones made a crisp sound as he shrunk slightly in stature, then with a ¡°swoosh,¡± he slipped through the gap and into the blood curtain. As the gap on the blood curtain gradually healed, Chen Yu quietly entered the hall. At this point, the previous two had already been inside for some time. Inside the hall was a soft, dimly-lit blood light, with blood-colored Luminous Pearls embedded in the surrounding walls. Boom! Clang clang! Suddenly, the sound of a fight came from within the depths of the hall. ¡°Lv Santong¡­ You actually traced me here. Today, you cannot be allowed to leave.¡± A woman¡¯s voice, chilly with intent, sounded. Chen Yu was taken aback and quickly sent his insects to scout. Deeper within the hall, stood a ten-zhang-tall statue depicting a peerlessly beautiful woman dressed in a Lotus Blood Robe, exuding a chilly aura as if she looked down on the world. In front of the statue, a man and a woman were locked in fierce combat. Qiu Xinxin, wielding a blood-colored crystal sword, slashed out a swath of blood-colored sword light, powerful and grand, nearly rivaling the might of the Postnatal Qi Transformation. With Lv Santong¡¯s strength, he was somewhat suppressed and could only barely keep up using his advantage in movement technique speed. Chapter 150 - 150 0149 Heritage Site (5000 Words Explosion) ?Chapter 150: Chapter 0149: Heritage Site (5000 Words Explosion) Chapter 150: Chapter 0149: Heritage Site (5000 Words Explosion) Through the insect¡¯s senses, Chen Yu witnessed the battle between the two, and he felt a rush of surprise in his heart. Lv Santong¡¯s strength and movement technique were already well known to him, but that was not the issue. What truly surprised him was Qiu Xinxin¡¯s strength. This woman¡¯s cultivation had reached the Late Stage of Organ Refining, or perhaps even the Peak of Refining, and the Cultivation Technique she executed seemed to belong to the Blood Path faction, surpassing the usual top-tier beginner techniques. ?¦Ï¦Í??.?? Even though she was at the Peak of Refining Organ, the intensity of her inner breath neared the Postnatal Qi Transformation. In addition, the blood-colored crystal sword in Qiu Xinxin¡¯s hand resonated with the Blood Dao Power stored within the Blood Burial Garden, unleashing a force far beyond the ordinary. Thus, her attack level nearly matched that of the Postnatal Qi Transformation. In a short time, Lv Santong continually retreated, his ironwood treasure sword unleashing a burst of iron-gray shadowy sword radiance. Such a formidable attack could almost repel Kun Ling, Chen Yu, Fang Haofei, Senior Brother Pei, and others during an attack at the Yan Family Castle. However, at that moment, the exploding iron-gray shadowy sword radiance was shattered by a dazzling blood-colored sword halo, utterly overpowering it. ¡°Little girl, what is your relationship with the Blood Moon Organization? How do you possess a replica of the Blood Moon Sword?¡± Lv Santong cursed amidst his struggling retreat. ¡°Your perception is quite remarkable. This is a specially customized replica of the ¡®Blood Moon Sword¡¯. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the Blood Burial Garden, it can unleash more than forty to fifty percent additional power,¡± Qiu Xinxin replied, somewhat surprised. However, given that Lv Santong was the direct grandson of Tie Lvzu, it was natural for his insights to be extraordinary. ¡°Hmph! I not only know about the replica Blood Moon Sword in your hand, but could it be the ¡®Blood Sun Pearl¡¯ that you just obtained from beneath the statue?¡± Lv Santong spoke with a cold smirk. ¡°Blood Sun Pearl? You¡¯ve even recognized this pearl, which means I cannot let you live after leaving here,¡± Qiu Xinxin¡¯s expression changed. In her left palm, there lay a dark blood-colored pearl, stained with blood and roughly the size of a thumb. Upon closer observation, the pearl revealed an intense sun-like radiance within, containing a forbidden power hard to fathom. ¡°Heh heh, only a legendary treasure like the [Blood Sun Pearl], which exceeds ordinary treasures with its formidable inherent power and birth of a spirit, would not fit in an ordinary storage pouch. I merely guessed casually and didn¡¯t expect to be right,¡± Lv Santong sneered. Having confirmed the origin of the pearl, his eyes suddenly emitted a fiery heat as he stared at the other blood-stained dark pearl in Qiu Xinxin¡¯s hand. Not long before, he had seen with his own eyes how Qiu Xinxin obtained the [Blood Sun Pearl] from the statue¡¯s inheritance, but was unable to store it in a storage pouch. This detail led him to guess it was the legendary [Blood Sun Pearl]. Should the pearl appear in the outside world, those in the Guiyuan Realm would probably compete to seize it, sparking a bloody storm. ¡°Blood Sun Pearl?¡± Chen Yu, who was stealthily approaching, sensed a tremendously powerful energy source. At the same time, he caught the words of Lv Santong, noting that Qiu Xinxin had apparently obtained this priceless treasure from underneath the statue. Through the insect¡¯s senses, Chen Yu quickly saw a clue. He observed that beneath the statute of the blood-robed woman in the depths of the hall was a cubic dark silver platform made of a dark silver metal. On the front, back, left, and right sides of the dark silver platform were ¡°stone cabinets¡± each separated by a layer of blood-colored glass emitting a silver-patterned blood radiance. Four stone cabinets? Chen Yu felt a surge of excitement, as the layout of this hall resembled a sort of inheritance. Letting the insect approach further, the four blood glass-covered stone cabinets came into view. Three of the stone cabinets contained items. The cabinet directly facing the entrance of the grand hall held a plain old token, engraved with mysterious ancient script. Inside the rear cabinet was a thick book made of beast skin, exuding a dense, eerie aura. The right-side cabinet held a noble and extraordinary blood-colored lotus robe. Lastly, the cabinet on the left side, whose blood-colored glass cover was open, and evidently empty. It was clear¡­ The treasure in the left-side cabinet, which was supposed to be the [Blood Sun Pearl], had been taken by Qiu Xinxin. Besides that, Chen Yu noticed a slightly recessed handprint beneath each cabinet. Among them, the open left-side cabinet with a lingering trace of blood on its handprint. Looking again at Qiu Xinxin, who also had blood stains on her other hand and on the Blood Sun Pearl, ¡°Could it be that some conditions are required to unlock the treasures inside the stone cabinets?¡± Chen Yu thought reflectively. Just then, the battle inside the hall took an unexpected turn. Buzz! Qiu Xinxin¡¯s blood-colored crystal sword emitted one or two crescent-shaped blood-colored sword shadows which struck Lv Santong. Their powerful force was sufficient to instantly sever ordinary lower-grade treasures. Yet, unexpectedly, when the blood-colored sword shadows landed on Lv Santong¡¯s shoulder, they made a ¡°plop¡± sound. Plop! Beneath Lv Santong¡¯s outer robe shone a soft silver armor, lighting up with dense circles of faint silver light that shattered the blood-colored sword shadows. ¡°Mid-grade treasure armor, and it¡¯s a high-quality mid-grade at that!¡± Qiu Xinxin couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. Chen Yu, secretly observing the fight, was equally stunned. During their last confrontation at Yan Family Castle, the treasure armor that Lv Santong wore had been destroyed by the collective attack of many. But this time, due to entering the Blood Burial Garden, Tie Lvzu had prepared a high-quality mid-grade silky armor for his own grandson to enhance his survivability. This soft silky armor¡¯s value was likely close to that of a High Grade Treasure. It was normal that Qiu Xinxin¡¯s earlier strike, not being an attack from the actual Blood Moon Sword, failed to penetrate this silky armor. ¡°Go!¡± While Lv Santong resisted the attack, his eyes flashed with absolute ferocity and malice. Chapter 151 - 151 0149 Legacy Ground (5,000-word Burst)_2 ?Chapter 151: Chapter 0149: Legacy Ground (5,000-word Burst)_2 Chapter 151: Chapter 0149: Legacy Ground (5,000-word Burst)_2 In his palm, a sword-shaped Jade Talisman appeared. Chen Yu, who was observing secretly, felt a chill in his heart. This was exactly the trump card that Lv Santong had previously forced open the exterior prohibitions of the great hall with. Once this talisman was activated, it was almost equal to the strike of a Qi Transformation Innate level. Of course, Chen Yu did not worry for Qiu Xinxin. Whether it was this woman or Lv Santong, he only harbored hostility and murderous intent towards them. Buzz whoosh! From the sword-shaped Jade Talisman, a whip-like, dazzling orange sword light burst forth. ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã? ¡°Not good!¡± The formidable presence was so oppressive that Qiu Xinxin felt suffocated. Qiu Xinxin¡¯s face lost all color. Under this strike, almost comparable to Qi Transformation Innate level, even if she possessed a replica of the Blood Moon Sword, she would instantly be killed. At the moment he activated the talisman, Lv Santong revealed a hint of regret. Firstly, the talisman was extremely difficult to craft and was greatly treasured; he only had three, and this was the last one. Secondly, he quite regretted the imminent loss of a beauty like Qiu Xinxin. However, He had no choice but to do it. The current Liu Xin¡¯er was exceedingly powerful, almost on par with Postnatal Qi Transformation level, beyond what he could withstand. Stranger still, This woman had been affected by his unique ¡°Heavenly Maiden Drunken Fragrance Powder,¡± yet it had not taken effect. Whoosh sizzle! Just as the brilliant orange sword light, about to shatter the blood-colored sword halo cast by Qiu Xinxin, was about to tear her apart, At the instant of life and death, Qiu Xinxin¡¯s face showed determination, and she sacrificed the [Blood Sun Pearl] in her other hand. Her body¡¯s vigor and essence blood were frantically drained as if by a bottomless void. Buzz! The [Blood Sun Pearl] suddenly shone brightly, like a blood-red sun, radiating a magnificent Blood Sun brilliance over an area of ten to twenty zhang. ¡°That is¡­¡± Chen Yu, who was a considerable distance away, felt an unstoppable, vast power. In his perception, everything was obscured by the Blood Sun brilliance. Even the Iron Moon Strange Insect, on the edge of the twenty-zhang radius, was knocked unconscious by the powerful shock wave¡¯s residual force. Boom boom! Hiss! Inside the Blood Sun brilliance, the brilliant orange sword light swept past, cutting a crack in the Blood Sun light, and it immediately dimmed. Immediately after, A muffled groan was heard, accompanied by Lv Santong¡¯s shout of shock and rage. With a ¡°bang¡±, Lv Santong¡¯s body was sent flying seven or eight zhang, his soft silver armor revealed a fissure, and a trickle of blood leaked from the corner of his mouth. His face was filled with horror. It was unimaginable that the [Blood Sun Pearl], barely activated in the hands of someone at the Organ Refining Stage, had shattered his killing move, which was almost on par with a Qi Transformation Innate strike. Moreover, his mid-level quality soft silk armor was nearly ruined. Lv Santong had barely saved his own life. While Qiu Xinxin on the other side was pale, her delicate body swaying as if about to fall. Just now, forcibly activating the [Blood Sun Pearl] beyond her level, had caused an enormous depletion of her life force and essence blood. And that was only the first part. The second was the ¡°Heavenly Maiden Drunken Fragrance Powder¡± that Lv Santong had released earlier. Suddenly, A blush appeared on Qiu Xinxin¡¯s face, a warm redness surfaced on her snow-white skin, and her eyes gradually became hazy. Originally, Qiu Xinxin had used a special Secret Technique to temporarily imprison the power of the ¡°Heavenly Maiden Drunken Fragrance Powder.¡± Her plan was to deal with Lv Santong first and then neutralize the effects of the powder. But now, having exhausted a great deal of her essence blood and vigor, the power of the Heavenly Maiden Drunken Fragrance Powder had completely slipped from her control, fiercely striking back at her weakened body. ¡°Ha ha, the fact that this strike didn¡¯t kill you is actually a pleasant surprise.¡± Lv Santong suddenly burst into laughter. At this moment, Qiu Xinxin, unable to control herself, had her clear, watery eyes shrouded in endless spring desire, her face filled with a dazed expression mixed with a bit of struggle. Lv Santong steadied his vitality, swallowed a Spirit Pill, and then approached Qiu Xinxin with a heh heh laugh. ¡°Great opportunity!¡± Chen Yu quietly approached, holding a javelin in his hand. Just as he was about to make his move. ¡°Heh heh¡­ Infinite Thief Chen Yu, how much longer do you plan to hide?¡± Lv Santong let out a strange laugh. He halted his steps and looked toward the corner where Chen Yu was, his face full of caution. Chen Yu was taken aback, the javelin in his hand froze. Since when had Lv Santong discovered him and even accurately pointed out his name? Woosh swish! Chen Yu put away the javelin, his figure flickered, and he approached the grand statue of the woman. ¡°Chen Yu, don¡¯t you find it odd that I could detect your tracking and even be sure it was you?¡± sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lv Santong gave a sinister smile, as if he controlled everything. ¡°I don¡¯t want to know!¡± Chen Yu snorted coldly, brandished the Xuan Heavy Sword, and unleashed a sweep of light, silver sword rainbows as faint as a dying wind, directly swirling towards Lv Santong. Such a reaction nearly made Lv Santong choke, his vitality rushing to his heart. His attempt to appear knowledgeable was in fact to cover up his injury and to gain a brief respite. After all, He had just taken a precious Spirit Pill, needing only a moment to quickly suppress his injuries. But unexpectedly, Chen Yu was not deceived, attacking directly without hesitation. Relying on instinct, experience, and the sensations from his mysterious heart, Chen Yu was certain that Lv Santong must have been seriously injured, why would he give him a chance? As for how Lv Santong discovered him? Chen Yu figured it out in an instant; Lv Santong¡¯s other identity was that of the Infinite Thief. The Infinite Thief had committed many crimes, offended many people, and faced various pursuits but remained at large to this day. Not only was he skilled at escaping, but he was also an expert in ¡°counter-tracking.¡± In reality, Chen Yu¡¯s guess even overestimated Lv Santong. Initially, when he used small bugs to track Lv Santong, they were small in size, obscured by many things, and quite far apart, so Lv Santong had not noticed. But after entering the great hall, the environmental geography became simpler. When treasures like the [Blood Sun Pearl] appeared, Chen Yu became somewhat impatient, approached closer, and was detected by Lv Santong. Chapter 152 - 152 0149 Legacy Ground (5,000-word Burst)_3 ?Chapter 152: Chapter 0149: Legacy Ground (5,000-word Burst)_3 Chapter 152: Chapter 0149: Legacy Ground (5,000-word Burst)_3 Forced into a corner, Lv Santong hastened to play his trump card, aiming to eliminate Qiu Xinxin first. To Chen Yu and Qiu Xinxin, Lv Santong was a common mortal enemy, with greater antagonism; should they join forces, the situation would only worsen. ¡­ ¡°Clang!¡± The sword, light as a fading breeze, clashed with Lv Santong¡¯s ironwood treasure sword. Whoa! Lv Santong was sent flying backward, spitting blood immediately, his face pale and filled with extreme shock. With just one strike, the Infinite Thief was repelled! ¡°How is this possible¡­¡± Lv Santong¡¯s face was filled with shock, disbelief ringing in his mind. When had Chen Yu become so overpowering? A casual blow from him now seemed effortless, its fearsome power almost comparable to the Postnatal Early Stage. The first time he had seen Chen Yu, he seemed an insignificant little figure in his eyes. Even the second time at Yan Family Castle, Chen Yu had greatly improved, but the strength he showed was, in Lv Santong¡¯s eyes, only barely enough for a fight. Yet now, this ¡°little figure¡± possessed the power to dominate him in a head-on battle. Lv Santong was sure that even at his peak, he was not a match for the current Chen Yu. Furthermore, he was now severely injured, able to exert at most seventy to eighty percent of his strength. ¡°Chen Yu! Stop! Let¡¯s talk this over¡­¡± On top of his injuries, a hint of panic finally flashed across Lv Santong¡¯s face. At this moment, the great treasure inheritance, the stunning beauty, all seemed within easy reach, fueling a strong sense of unwillingness in his heart. ¡°Die!¡± Without any hesitation, Chen Yu raised his heavy sword and struck down again. At this time, the intent to kill in Chen Yu¡¯s heart had reached its peak. Facing an enemy like Lv Santong with a profound background, he must either not oppose him at all or annihilate him completely, giving no chance for retaliation. Not to mention, the legacy of the great treasures of Blood Burial Garden was at stake here. Swoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! In his seriously injured state, Lv Santong dodged with a ghostly movement technique, not daring to clash directly. When it came to speed of movement technique, he was considered among the top in the three sects¡¯ disciples. But alas, whenever Chen Yu¡¯s heart stored power, he could suddenly increase explosive speed, and leveraging the boots on his feet, he could gain an additional thirty percent or more in speed, no less than Lv Santong. Lv Santong originally had an ancient cyan cloak, a magical artifact that could amplify his speed a few notches, surpassing Chen Yu¡¯s boots. Unfortunately, this cloak had been utterly destroyed while countering the Blood Sun Pearl earlier. ¡°No¡­¡± Lv Santong felt somewhat desperate, being relentlessly pursued by Chen Yu to a dead corner of the great hall. It was infuriating that he had three trump cards, yet all had been used. ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã0 The first was used while being chased by Mei Changqing. The second, to break through the barrier outside the great hall. The third, initially intended to kill Qiu Xinxin, had almost achieved its goal. Swoosh! Swoosh! Lv Santong, while fleeing, tossed some objects out of his storage bag. The first to bear the brunt were several black canisters, which exploded into clusters of black and green ethereal flames upon bursting. Bone Scale Flame! Chen Yu circulated his ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± skimming past the edge of the flames. He felt that the flames caused him very minor harm. It seemed, after achieving Copper Bone Mastery, attacks below the Qi Transformation Realm were virtually insignificant to Chen Yu. ¡°I don¡¯t believe it¡­¡± Lv Santong was on the verge of collapse, facing such a formidable defense, he was completely in despair. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! He threw out several more beads, black, white, green, and even colorful ones. Boom! Whoosh! Whoosh! Among them, a few dull-colored beads produced vast clouds of black ash smoke, but Chen Yu was well prepared and unaffected. The other beads, some emitted various poisonous gases, some produced dazzling bright lights; they were odd and various. Yet, to Chen Yu¡¯s robust physique, their effectiveness was minimal, especially since he was prepared. These items were supposed to be used in unexpected situations. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Yu suddenly saw a colorful bead explode, releasing a very comfortable fragrance, and his blood and qi gave a jolt. His body didn¡¯t sense any threat, nor did his mysterious heart react. However. Chen Yu felt an unnamed flame growing inside him, and his tongue suddenly became dry. Inexplicably, his gaze was drawn to Qiu Xinxin not far away, her cheeks flushed red, her breath as sweet as orchids, her dress half-undone, revealing snow-white and rosy, pure and flawless skin. Chen Yu quickly shook his head to steady his qi and heart. At this moment. He had cornered Lv Santong. Lv Santong was preparing to pull something out when he suddenly felt a pain in his foot, as if bitten by an insect. ¡°No good!¡± his face changed drastically. Whoosh! A spear pierced through the air, its evil qi roaring like muffled thunder, turning into a purple-silver cold shadow that struck Lv Santong. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Within ten yards. The terrifying power and speed of the spear gave Lv Santong no chance to defend. Especially at a fatal weakness. Spurt! Lv Santong¡¯s body stiffened, looking at the Silver-Edged Spear that ran through his torso, his eyes revealing a despairing and regretful expression. With a strong unwillingness, he shouted in his heart, ¡°I haven¡¯t had my fill of women in this world¡­¡± Whoosh! Another spear roared through the air, piercing his skull. ¡°Plop!¡± Lv Santong fell to the ground, dead beyond doubt. This series of moves left no chance for the foe! Whew! Chen Yu let out a slight breath of relief, not wanting to see Lv Santong pull out something terrible or disgusting before dying. Once he confirmed Lv Santong was dead. Chen Yu approached to retrieve the Silver-Edged Spear from his body. ¡°Don¡¯t.¡± A struggling female voice, carrying a few notes of melodious tenderness, came from behind. Turning his head, Chen Yu¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Qiu Xinxin¡¯s partially disrobed, delicate form entered his sight, her graceful face blushing enchantingly, exuding an intoxicating charm. But within her beautiful eyes, there was a glimmer of clarity, barely suppressing the power of the Heavenly Maiden Drunken Immortal Fragrance. ¡°Don¡¯t get tainted by his blood¡­ or else Lv Tiezu¡­¡± Qiu Xinxin only got halfway through her sentence when the Drunken Immortal Fragrance inside her erupted like a volcano, and the last stream of clarity in her eyes was overwhelmed by boundless tenderness and spring desires. Chen Yu halted his movement, contemplating. After all, that Lv Tiezu was a Guiyuan Realm Supreme Elder, possessing unfathomable methods. Should Chen Yu pull out the spear and get stained with Lv Santong¡¯s blood, that grandfather Lv Tiezu might use the bloodline as a medium to track down his enemy in the future. Whew! Suddenly, Chen Yu felt a fragrant breeze hit him, and a delicate, boneless beauty nestled into his arms. ¡°Qiu Xinxin¡­ you¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s body stiffened. At this moment. The once most beautiful disciple of Yunyue Sect, the gentle and serene goddess, took the initiative to throw herself into his arms, her radiant face ablush, as though drunk with beauty. Her full and lovely body pressed against him, accompanied by the intoxicating fragrance of a young girl, setting his heart and mind racing. Chen Yu wanted to resist, but the fire inside him blazed uncontrollably, like dry kindling meeting a fierce flame, impossible to suppress. He suddenly remembered the colorful bead Lv Santong had thrown out before dying. This bead¡¯s power had no harmful effects on the body, but it could stimulate certain abilities in a man. Chen Yu realized he couldn¡¯t control the fire within him, his hands involuntarily sliding into Qiu Xinxin¡¯s dress, caressing her ice-smooth skin that haunted his dreams. At the same time. A thought flashed through his mind, why should he resist? Continuing on seemed to have no downsides to himself? This woman had betrayed the Yunyue Sect and had nearly caused his death; she was an enemy, not a friend. As this thought formed, Chen Yu let go of any restraint, following his primal nature and pressing Liu Xin¡¯er against the corner of the great hall, stripping off her dress, piece by piece¡­ Before long. The two fiery figures came together, their intimacy indistinct from one another, merging in passion, their moans continuous. (The following has been omitted for 500 words.) Chapter 153 - 153 0150 Token ?Chapter 153: Chapter 0150 Token Chapter 153: Chapter 0150 Token In the haze, Junior Brother Chen felt his consciousness engulfed by a fierce fire that kept burning brighter and fiercer as if it had turned into a primitive beast, plunging into the tempestuous waves of a storm. No one knew how long the fire had burned. His body seemed to possess endless stamina, charging through the waves like a wild horse, surmounting one after another without faltering. The waves in front of him were so tender, soft, and warm¡­ After a long, long time, Junior Brother Chen¡¯s body finally felt a wave of fatigue and collapsed into the soft waves, comfortably falling asleep. After an unknown duration, Chen Yu woke up, stretching leisurely and opening his eyes. Within his field of vision, he saw a stunningly beautiful face with lingering flush, and her fair, delicate body was pinned under his, her snowy skin marked with traces and remnants left behind in their frenzy. ¡°¡­Qiu Xinxin!¡± Chen Yu jerked in shock, suddenly recalling fragments of the madness from the day before. Even if he was slow to catch on, he understood what had happened. Shortly after, memories of blood-boiling moments surfaced in his mind. His heart constitution, which had strong immunity to all kinds of deadly and toxic attacks, wouldn¡¯t voluntarily interfere with an increase in male vigor. At least, he hadn¡¯t resisted the comfortable fragrance emitted by the colorful beads. And when Qiu Xinxin had openly thrown herself into his arms, like dry kindling meeting a fierce flame, things quickly became uncontrollable. Just then, the beauty pinned beneath him stirred. Qiu Xinxin opened her clear, pool-like eyes, her first sight being Chen Yu, and she slipped into a brief daze and a moment of stunned silence. The next instant, her entire beautiful face flushed deeply red, though it quickly turned to a mixture of shy anger and icy coldness. Hiss! She tried to move her body only to find her limbs, especially her legs, numb and sore, the critical areas throbbing painfully, leaving her almost immobile. It was unimaginable, how long that extended dream inside the violent storm had lasted. ¡°You¡­ you actually¡­¡± Murderous intent flickered in Qiu Xinxin¡¯s beautiful eyes. She wanted to strike, but her limbs were numb and weak, and being pressed down by him, she couldn¡¯t muster any strength. ¡°Heh heh, Senior Sister Qiu, your expression seems so surprised and unwilling. Could I be mistaken, and it was someone else who threw themselves at me?¡± Chen Yu chuckled sardonically. Despite his words, Chen Yu was inwardly overjoyed, having truly scored a great advantage. ¡°You¡­¡± Shame and anger overwhelmed Qiu Xinxin, instinctively trying to cover her face. The other party was heaping blame on the victim first, which nearly brought her to the brink of collapse. Her pristine and pure body was ruined by this villain, and what made it worse was the feeling of helpless bitterness. After all¡­ it really had been her who initiated their reckless embrace. The next moment, something felt off to Qiu Xinxin. Chen Yu was still lying playfully on her tender and soft body with nothing on. ¡°Get off me now!¡± Qiu Xinxin, overcome with shame and rage, scolded sharply with an icy voice. Reluctantly, Chen Yu got up from the beautiful body and noticed traces of blood on her legs. The sight stirred a flicker of guilt in him. But then the thought shifted. No, something wasn¡¯t right, Chen Yu considered, it seemed his own virginity had also come to an end there. ¡°Don¡¯t turn around!¡± Qiu Xinxin¡¯s furious voice was laden with ice. Chen Yu silently turned away, hearing the sound of Qiu Xinxin dressing behind him. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seizing the moment, Chen Yu surveyed the surroundings within the great hall. Traces of the previous battle were still present, including Lv Santong¡¯s corpse and, particularly, the melted marks left by the Blood Sun Pearl. Chen Yu didn¡¯t want to touch Lv Santong¡¯s body just yet. At a certain moment, Chen Yu¡¯s gaze landed on the square dark silver platform beneath the Blood Robed Woman statue. Of the four cabinets on the sides of the platform, only the left one was empty. The other three cabinets each contained an item: a Blood Lotus Skirt, a hide-bound book, and a Token. These three items must be treasures around the same level as the Blood Sun Pearl. Thinking of this, Chen Yu¡¯s heart warmed with anticipation. ¡°Don¡¯t even think about it¡­ you won¡¯t get the treasures within this inheritance hall.¡± A woman¡¯s voice, filled with chill, came from behind. Turning around to look, Qiu Xinxin stood clad in an azure-blue dress, her hair slightly disordered, her eyes cold. The frosty look in her eyes made Chen Yu somewhat uneasy. ¡°Senior Sister Qiu, it was a first time for both of us, there¡¯s no need to be so hostile.¡± Chen Yu said with a tinge of defiance. ¡°Villain! You defile my innocence and dare to speak such wild words.¡± Qiu Xinxin, brimming with shame and fury, gripped a blood-colored crystal sword, almost ready to slash out. But a sliver of reasoning held back her impulse. The boy before her was much more powerful than the Infinite Thief. Most importantly, after being tossed around by him for who knew how long, her body and limbs were still sore and weak. ¡°Hmph!¡± Disgust on her face, Qiu Xinxin spoke coldly: ¡°You are not the one I care for. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that you lent a hand in killing the Infinite Thief, I would have cut you down myself.¡± ¡°Heh heh, so much the better.¡± Chen Yu smiled indifferently: ¡°Sister has already betrayed the sect, and as your junior brother, I should have struck you down, or even seized the Blood Sun Pearl¡­¡± These words turned Qiu Xinxin¡¯s face cold, her body stiffened. At this moment, the many cards she held were nearly exhausted, her body still numb and weak. If Chen Yu truly intended to harm her, she would be hard-pressed to resist. Moreover, Chen Yu had all the just reasons to kill her. Back in the Beishan Spirit Garden, how many of her fellow sect members did Qiu Xinxin¡¯s betrayal lead to their deaths? That battle nearly cost Chen Yu his life, while Duan Xiaolong lost an arm for it. ¡°` ¡°However, seeing as you were the first woman in my life, let¡¯s call it even this time.¡± Chen Yu said indifferently. His gaze swept over the [Blood Sun Pearl] that Qiu Xinxin was cradling in the palm of her hand. It appeared that Qiu Xinxin was extremely protective of the pearl, seemingly valuing it even more than her own life. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, even if you kill me, you won¡¯t be able to possess the [Blood Sun Pearl]. And the inheritance treasures here cannot be obtained by anyone without a special origin.¡± Qiu Xinxin gave a wry smile. She wasn¡¯t lying. The [Blood Sun Pearl] simply couldn¡¯t fit into an ordinary storage bag. That was just one reason. Secondly, the [Blood Sun Pearl] had an extraordinary spirituality that repelled other creatures. Only those strong in the Blood Path or those with special bloodlines could get close. Of course, if one¡¯s strength reached the level of the Guiyuan Realm, that would be another story. ¡°I don¡¯t believe it.¡± Chen Yu walked towards the stone cabinet in the most prominent position at the front of the platform. In the most central and visible location of this stone cabinet, an ancient token was floating. The magic of this token was that it floated in the air without emitting any obvious power fluctuations. Chen Yu placed his palm on a slightly recessed palm imprint below the stone cabinet. A hint of mockery appeared on Qiu Xinxin¡¯s face. Soon, Chen Yu¡¯s palm overlaid with the palm imprint perfectly. Chen Yu tried to infuse his Yunsha internal energy, but it was like dropping a stone into the sea; there was no reaction whatsoever. He suddenly remembered. ?¦Ï???.?¦Ï The stone cabinet that Qiu Xinxin had opened had bloodstains on the palm imprint. ¡°Hmm.¡± Chen Yu placed his finger on his lips, bit down hard with his teeth, and restrained the innate defense of the [Copper Statue Technique]. Hiss! A streak of blood followed Chen Yu¡¯s finger and stained the palm imprint. However, the stone cabinet still showed no response. ¡°Without the corresponding origin, such as special cultivation techniques, bloodlines, physique, etc., it is extremely difficult to unlock the inheritance and treasures here.¡± Qiu Xinxin shook her head and said no more. She found a clean place, sat cross-legged, and took several elixirs. At the same time, Qiu Xinxin held the [Blood Sun Pearl] in the palm of her hand and spat out a mouthful of essence blood onto it. Buzz~ A layer of soft Blood Sun glow appeared on the [Blood Sun Pearl], which began to absorb the power of the essence blood. Meanwhile, Chen Yu¡¯s palm was still attached to the palm imprint, but he closed his eyes. ¡°Unusual physique would do?¡± Chen Yu secretly circulated the energy in his heart, and the slow, heavy beating engraved him into a strange sensory state. In that moment, he felt a strange throbbing emanating from the token inside the cabinet, as if there was a mysterious force field present. Thump thump! Thump thump! The mysterious heartbeats produced a strange fluctuation, resonating with the token. Buzz! Suddenly, the ancient token inside the stone cabinet trembled. On the surface of the token, mysterious and radiant silver tadpole scripts emerged, surrounding a central black and white divided mysterious sun totem. The shifting patterns of these scripts and symbols gave Chen Yu a profound and unfathomable sensation. A mere glance brought on a wave of dizziness. Crack! The blood-colored glass in front of the stone cabinet suddenly opened. Swoosh! The ancient token in a flash automatically landed into Chen Yu¡¯s palm. How could this be! Qiu Xinxin, who wasn¡¯t far away, was stunned by this scene. ¡°How did he do that? Judging from the layout of the inheritance, the items in the central stone cabinet might be the most valuable and significant.¡± Surprise spread across Qiu Xinxin¡¯s pretty face, disbelief was evident. She had obtained a [Blood Sun Pearl] due to her special lineage, which had some connection to the master of this inheritance. Furthermore, Qiu Xinxin had originally practiced a Blood Dao Technique that was well-matched, although it had been sealed away before. But Chen Yu? It seemed he neither had any special bloodline in that regard, nor had he practiced any Blood Dao Technique. ¡°This¡­¡± Chen Yu received the ancient token, shocked. He recalled. In the end, it seemed to be the beating of his mysterious heart resonating with the token that caused the stone cabinet to open. In the palm of his hand, the ancient token went quiet, appearing utterly ordinary. Chen Yu infused it with his internal energy, but there was no reaction at all. He initially confirmed. Ordinary internal energy couldn¡¯t activate the ancient token. Chen Yu tried to put the token into his storage bag, but it was impossible. This confirmed what Lv Santong had said before, that some treasures of extremely high-ranking beings couldn¡¯t be contained by ordinary storage bags. ¡°Store!¡± At this moment, the [Blood Sun Pearl] in Qiu Xinxin¡¯s palm retracted its glow, dimmed a bit, and shrank slightly. Following that, Qiu Xinxin opened her mouth and, treating the pearl as if it were a large elixir, swallowed it. Chen Yu had a peculiar look on his face. He guessed that Qiu Xinxin must have used some secret technique to swallow the [Blood Sun Pearl] to avoid being searched by the Bone Demon Palace faction after leaving. Chen Yu pondered, reorganized his Light Silver Crystal Space a bit, and cleared out a few items. ¡°Enter!¡± With a thought, the ancient token in Chen Yu¡¯s palm disappeared. This naturally astonished Qiu Xinxin not a little. But she wisely didn¡¯t ask further. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, can we pretend that what happened between us never occurred? My real name is Liu Xin¡¯er, and I entered the Yunyue Sect as an informant due to compelling reasons.¡± Qiu Xinxin suddenly spoke softly and pitifully. ¡°` Chapter 154 - 154 0151 Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower ?Chapter 154: Chapter 0151: Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower Chapter 154: Chapter 0151: Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower ¡°Junior Brother Chen, can we pretend that what happened between us never occurred? My real name is Liu Xinxin, and my infiltration into the Yunyue Sect as an inside agent was also born of necessity.¡± Qiu Xinxin spoke with a tender and pitiful expression. Chen Yu gave a wry smile, ¡°Master Qiu¡­oh no! Miss Liu¡¯s meaning is, the relations that happened before, Chen is no longer responsible for?¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Liu Xinxin¡¯s face flushed with humiliation, and a flash of coldness appeared in her eyes. ¡°From now on, we are even; if we meet again in the future, we shall be as strangers!¡± Liu Xinxin clenched her teeth tightly, holding back the resentment and murderous intent on her face. As a woman, and moreover, one of such elegant and uncommon beauty, she had preserved her chastity for over a decade. Result. Her perfect body was defiled by a man who was not her beloved, a humiliation and unwillingness so intense. ?0¦Í??.?¦Ï But regarding this matter, Liu Xinxin was unable to flare up. To some extent, Chen Yu¡¯s killing of the Infinite Thief was her and her sister¡¯s lifesaver. Having acquired the ¡°Blood Sun Pearl,¡± Liu Xinxin¡¯s mission was complete; that person always kept his promises, and her sister would be able to live until twenty. Of course, The most important point was Chen Yu¡¯s formidable strength and her current vulnerability. If this were not the case, Even if she were not to kill Chen Yu, she would have lashed out in anger. ¡°Miss Liu having come to this realization, I feel immensely guilty.¡± Chen Yu smiled faintly, but there was not a trace of guilt on his face. Liu Xinxin, as a ¡°spy¡± infiltrating the Yunyue Sect, naturally possessed a certain cunning and patience. Compared to her, Mu Xueqing was as naive as a blank sheet of paper. Even though he had been intimate with this woman, Chen Yu remained quite guarded at heart. Liu Xinxin breathed a sigh of relief. To some extent, she was also an inside agent in the Bone Demon Palace. Chen Yu¡¯s accidental encounter with her and Lv Santong¡¯s fight, and the legacy treasure of this grand hall, were secrets unknown to others. Looking at Lv Santong¡¯s corpse, the two exchanged a silent look, forming a tacit understanding. The cause of Lv Santong¡¯s death was of significant importance; once exposed, it would only bring disadvantages, with no benefits, to both Chen Yu and Liu Xinxin. ¡°Let me do it!¡± Liu Xinxin approached Lv Santong¡¯s corpse, stopping two zhang away. Then, She took out a black jar and threw it onto Lv Santong. Whoosh! A cluster of dark green ¡°Bone Scale Flame¡± began to burn over Lv Santong¡¯s rotting corpse. Chen Yu wore a contemplative expression. Based on Lv Santong¡¯s corpse, he deduced that he and Liu Xinxin¡¯s intimate encounter had lasted through a day and night, including the periods of sleep. Not long after, Lv Santong¡¯s corpse turned into a pile of charred remains, and most belongings were destroyed. The remaining items, neither of them took. ¡°My javelin¡­¡± Chen Yu felt a pang of loss. His javelin, not of high quality to begin with, was also destroyed by the Bone Scale Flame. Afterward, Chen Yu looked towards the statue base and the other two stone cabinets. A total of four stone cabinets, Liu Xinxin and Chen Yu had each already obtained an item, leaving two legacy treasures remaining. What was strange, The remaining two stone cabinets did not respond to Chen Yu¡¯s various attempts, including trying to stimulate his heart, attempting to resonate, nothing worked. In the end, Chen Yu sighed and shook his head. Among the four stone cabinets, only that archaic token was exceptional. It alone resonated with Chen Yu¡¯s heartbeats. ¡­ During this time, At the center of the Blood Burial Garden, within the open-air Crystal Blood Pool, Hum~ Encircled by numerous blood-colored grass stems and glassy blood flames, gorgeous blood-colored petals rippled with crystal clear, semi-transparent blood ripples. ¡°How can this be? That token¡­ it has actually been obtained by someone!¡± A void and gloomy woman¡¯s voice revealed a hint surprising. ¡°The person lacks the corresponding cultivation technique, bloodline¡­ they can¡¯t even obtain my legacy treasure, yet that very token¡­¡± The woman¡¯s voice faltered in confusion. ¡°It¡¯s just a token; not your legacy, anyway.¡± A babyish voice chimed in, sounding schadenfreude. ¡°Scram!¡± The woman¡¯s voice turned into an enraged rebuke, ¡°You¡¯re a frog in a well; how could you know the origin of that token? Even a mighty one of the Sky Sea Realm, upon learning the significance of this token, would go mad with desire to seize it.¡± ¡°Wow! That powerful, huh? But it must still be inferior to my Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower.¡± The babyish voice exclaimed in surprise. In its memory, it had rarely seen the woman so emotively distressed and angry. ¡°Someone¡¯s coming.¡± The babyish voice suddenly quivered. Just then, A youth dressed in an animal hide armor with dark skin came to the open-air plaza where the blood pool was located. This dark-skinned youth was Lu Zhuo, who had briefly crossed paths with Chen Yu. ¡°I¡¯ve finally found it.¡± Dark-skinned youth Lu Zhuo, staring at the dreamlike blood flower within the blood pool, was filled with expectation and excitement. The Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower! Lu Zhuo forcefully contained the surge of excitement and greed in his heart. This flower, the culmination of all the fate within the Blood Burial Garden. The myriad of treasures within the garden, as well as the vast new blood and life souls absorbed from outside, all nourished this flower. Huff~ Lu Zhuo took a deep breath to calm his emotions. He understood the level and value of this flower was not something he could fully possess. Sh, sh. Lu Zhuo took a careful step, approaching the Crystal Blood Pool with extreme caution. The area surrounding the blood pool was filled with densely packed blood-colored patterns, with rivulets of blood flowing through them. These came from all around the Blood Burial Garden, converging and merging into the blood pool as fresh nutrients to nurture the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower. When he stepped onto these blood-colored patterns, Lu Zhuo¡¯s figure wavered, and his complexion slightly changed. An indescribable pressure of the Blood Path descended, enough to make anyone under the Qi Transformation Realm spit blood and sustain heavy injuries. Lu Zhuo wore a solemn and wary expression as his gaze once again swept toward the glaze-like blood flames within the pool. For a moment, his eyes flickered undecidedly. Just as the dark-skinned youth was about to take his next action, footsteps sounded from another side of the open plaza. ¡°Junior Brother Mei¡­ It should be right here,¡± came a loud and careless voice. A group of about a dozen figures approached, all disciples of the Bone Demon Palace. The speaker was a short and ugly youth. It was none other than Demon Clown. Leading the group was a fine-looking youth with long black hair radiating the pressure of someone in the Qi Transformation Realm. ¡°Mei Changqing!¡± Lu Zhuo was slightly surprised and halted in his steps. These dozen or so people from the Bone Demon Palace were practically all elite disciples, almost exclusively from their secret transmissions. The lowest level among them was at the Mid-stage of Organ Refining. In the crowd, those who were at the Late Stage of Organ Refining numbered more than half. After entering the Blood Burial Garden, whether they were disciples from the three sects or from the Bone Demon Palace, those who managed to survive and reach this place all had some fortune and many had advanced. At this moment. Mei Changqing, Jiang Ping, and Demon Clown, the top three of the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s secret transmissions, were all present. ¡°Eh! Darkie! You actually arrived here before us?¡± Demon Clown¡¯s eyes bulged. Lu Zhuo touched his nose and regretfully waved his hand, ¡°Since you¡¯re all here, I will step aside.¡± With those words, he moved away from the blood pool, yielding the position to the Bone Demon Palace group. ¡°Darkie, you sure know your place,¡± Demon Clown smiled with a sneer. ¡°There¡¯s no need!¡± Mei Changqing smiled faintly and suggested, ¡°Why doesn¡¯t Brother Lu join us in harvesting the Ten-thousand-year ¡®Blood Soul Flower¡¯? Once we succeed, we can share a portion with you as well.¡± He surreptitiously sized up Lu Zhuo. Before entering the Blood Burial Garden, Palace Master Fu had warned him that this man could very well be a major rival and should not be underestimated. ¡°Thisa€| With so many of you here, I wouldn¡¯t dare harbor any thoughts,¡± the dark-skinned youth shrank back, quickly shaking his head. ¡°Coward!¡± Exclaimed Demon Clown and the others, scoffing. At this moment. With their numerical advantage, together with Mei Changqing, an individual of the Qi Transformation Realm, along with elite secret disciples like Jiang Ping and Pang Tiancheng, they were indeed an almost invincible force within the Blood Burial Garden. ¡°Set up the array!¡± Mei Changqing commanded in a low voice. Whoosh! Swish, swish, swish¡­ At the command, six disciples of the Bone Demon Palace leaped forward, each producing a black Array Plate and black chess pieces. Hum-whoosh! A dark mist rose up, within which violent black winds swirled accompanied by the sound of thunderous crackling, covering a ten-zhang radius in front of the blood pool. Lu Zhuo looked on in astonishment. The preparation of the Bone Demon Palace, as well as their understanding of the Blood Burial Garden, was more thorough than he had anticipated. These Array Plates and banners were all high-level items. The total value of a complete set was equivalent to over a dozen mid-grade treasures, and their combined might could overpower a generic Postnatal Qi Transformation. Unless a Qi Transformation Innate personally arrived, it would be extremely difficult to break through. ¡°This ¡®Forest Black Wind Array¡¯ is used to suppress the nearby Blood Dao power. Once we start picking the Blood Soul Flower, the power within the blood pool and the surrounding remnants of the ban will surely backlash,¡± Mei Changqing explained. After he finished, covered by the dark mist, Mei Changqing slowly stepped closer to the blood pool. Being a cultivator in the Qi Transformation Realm and with the protection of the array, he found resisting the Blood Dao power surrounding him considerably easier than Lu Zhuo had earlier. Gazing at the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower in the blood pool, Mei Changqing¡¯s eyes revealed a hint of burning desire. He was aware of the against-heaven functions and value of this flower. Mei Changqing knew he couldn¡¯t possess the flower entirely; he just hoped to consume a small piece, any more would be too much for him to bear. ¡°This flower can strengthen life potential, nourish the soul, it¡¯s a comprehensive breakthrough for the very essence of life!¡± ¡°Just a small piece is a great fortune for me,¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s breathing quickened. He had broken through to the Qi Transformation Realm at the age of eighteen, and the prospects of advancing to the Guiyuan Realm in the future were promising. If he could consume a small piece of the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower at this age, his potential would increase tremendously, and the possibility of one day reaching the acme of the Sky Sea Realm would become a sliver more likely. Shortly after, Mei Changqing reached the edge of the blood pool, still covered by the dark mist. At his sides stood Jiang Ping and Demon Clown. ¡°Brother Mei, there might be a deadly peril brewing inside this blood pool, incomparable to outside of it,¡± Jiang Ping cautioned. Approaching the blood pool, her bloodline power became unstable and agitated. ¡°I understand,¡± Mei Changqing was also sensing a strong sense of danger. The three exchanged glances, but ultimately, it was Jiang Ping who took a step forward with a thread of Black Profound Silk entwined around her finger. ¡°Junior Sister Jiang, your ¡®Black Profound Silk¡¯ is nearly as tough as a High Grade Treasure, and long enough for the task. We two will protect you,¡± Mei Changqing offered politely. Beside him, Demon Clown produced a thick shield, guarding in front of Jiang Ping. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mei Changqing clutched a dark green bamboo rod, remaining vigilantly prepared in front of the blood pool. Under these circumstances, Jiang Ping, who was assigned the task, was in fact the safest one. ¡°Go!¡± Without hesitation, Jiang Ping launched her hand forward with a ¡°pop,¡± sending the Black Profound Silk streaking forward, turning into a straight black line. Swoosh! The taut line of dark silk bent at the tip like a black snake, swiftly entwining around the stem of the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower. Chapter 155 - 155 152 Blood Crystal Flame ?Chapter 155: Chapter 152: Blood Crystal Flame Chapter 155: Chapter 152: Blood Crystal Flame (In the previous two chapters, there was a historical error regarding the contents left in the three stone cabinets on the statue base: the Blood Lotus Skirt, a beast hide book, and a Token. The error has been corrected in the official version, and you can see the update by clearing the cache.) Dark, fine threads hooked onto the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower quite smoothly, bringing immense joy to Mei Changqing and his two companions. ¡°Retrieve!¡± Jiang Ping circulated her inner breath and pulled hard on the Black Profound Silk, attempting to yank out the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower. Seeing this, a dark-skinned youth in the periphery corner wore a hint of mockery on his lips. Pfft! The Black Profound Silk tightened and tugged, moving the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower up an inch before abruptly stopping. ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã¦Ï Huh? Jiang Ping felt a resistance while pulling. ¡°What happened?¡± Mei Changqing and Pang Tiancheng were startled, just as they were about to help with the pulling. Suddenly. Pop~ The Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower in the Blood Pond bloomed with a resplendent and translucent blood-colored radiance, forcefully shaking off the Black Profound Silk. Following that. The blood-colored stalks in the Blood Pond and the nearby blood-colored patterns all lit up simultaneously. Whoosh~ Abruptly, a semi-transparent blood-colored storm, centered around the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower, swept across several dozen yards. Boom! The first to bear the brunt was the ¡°Forest Black Wind Array¡± beside the Blood Pond, which violently trembled as its thick and dense dark fog erupted in bursts, shattering and dispersing. That was not all. Within the blood-colored storm, there was a strange blood-colored ripple that overwhelmed the minds of everyone present. ¡°Be careful!¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s form wavered slightly. Jiang Ping and Pang Tiancheng next to him turned pale, swaying and struggling to keep their footing. The distant dark-skinned youth tensed up and quickly guarded his mind. ¡°Lord Xue Feng was right; the ¡®Blood Soul Flower¡¯ nurtured in the Blood Burial Garden for ten thousand years has birthed a ¡®Flower Spirit¡¯ and gained some level of intelligence.¡± Lu Zhuo murmured. At the same time. The dark-skinned youth observed the blood-colored patterns near the Blood Pond with surprise: ¡°The prohibitive Array Power in this place has weakened to such an extent that even the force close to the Qi Transformation Innate realm cannot instantaneously crush it.¡± S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. According to his expectations. The triggering of the prohibitive Array Power within the Blood Pond should, at the very least, obliterate the ¡°Forest Black Wind Array.¡± At this moment. The ¡°Forest Black Wind Array¡± managed by the disciples of the Bone Demon Palace was violently shaking, constantly at risk of collapsing. Should this array collapse, the disciples without cover would face a disaster. If Mei Changqing and others knew what the dark-skinned youth was thinking at this moment, one wonders what they would feel. ¡°Join the array!¡± Mei Changqing produced a large black flag in his hand, infused it with True Qi, and thrust it into the ground. In an instant. The dark fog of the ¡°Forest Black Wind Array¡± in front of the Blood Pond solidified a bit, and the fog thrummed with streaks of black lightning. ¡°Eh! It actually invoked the power of ¡®Evil Thunder¡¯; this must be a modified array. Moreover, Mei Changqing, in the Qi Transformation Realm, is, in fact, the core of the array.¡± The dark-skinned youth was full of surprise. With Mei Changqing¡¯s intervention, the array¡¯s power greatly increased, especially the flickering of the black lightning, which held off the blood-colored ripples assaulting their minds. ¡°Jiang, try again. I can only sustain the array¡¯s full power for a moment.¡± Mei Changqing said urgently. Jiang Ping nodded slightly, her hand¡¯s dark fine threads once again pulled taut, flicking towards the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower. Pfft! The dark, fine threads hooked onto the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower once again. ¡°Retrieve!¡± This time, the three of them pulled on the silk together, dragging it towards the edge of the Blood Pond. Especially Pang Tiancheng, who was naturally strong, gritted his teeth and exerted his power, his muscles bulging. Pop! The Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower started to shift upward bit by bit, vaguely about to break free from the blood-colored soil within the Blood Pond. At that moment. The three of them were excited, seeing the blood-colored stalks wriggling within the bloody soil. Just then, an inexplicable chill came upon them. Pop! Pupu! Near the Blood Soul Flower, a large swath of Blood Crystal Flame suddenly churned, pouncing towards the location of the large array as if sentient. The Blood Crystal Flame soared up in a flash, Mei Changqing and his companions felt a fatal chill. Even Lu Zhuo, at a distance, shuddered. ¡°No good! This is indeed the ¡®Blood Crystal Flame¡¯, a well-known force within the True Fire Spirit Flames!¡± Lu Zhuo hastily retreated. True Fire Spirit Flames were not something one could encounter at the entrance level; even those in the Qi Transformation Realm had to avoid it by a wide margin. Woosh! As the vast swath of Blood Crystal Flame moved, it sprouted numerous blood-colored crystal-like little flame flowers, rushing into the ¡°Forest Black Wind Array¡±. Hiss~ The dark fog and lightning on the surface of the array, in the face of the Blood Crystal Flame, dissolved as if made of paper. ¡°Aaah¡­¡± Screams echoed. Immediately. Three disciples from the Bone Demon Palace, including one in the Late Stage of Organ Refining, touched by the Blood Crystal Flame, had their flesh ignited. Their bodies, along with their treasured armors, were burnt to a pile of blood-colored ashes. ¡°Let go quickly!¡± Mei Changqing roared in shock, as a wave of blood flame pierced through the large flag in his hand, and he retreated explosively. Hiss~ The thick shield in Pang Tiancheng¡¯s hand was struck by a small piece of blood flame, melting into a pool of black liquid. ¡°Ah!¡± Pang Tiancheng screamed in retreat as a trace of blood flame splattered onto his arm, igniting and rapidly dissolving, spreading towards his entire body. ¡°Save me¡­¡± The once fearsome Demon Clown issued a piercing scream. Slash! Mei Changqing waved a dark Qi blade from his palm, ¡°pfft¡±, cutting off Pang Tiancheng¡¯s arm. Hiss~ The severed arm immediately turned into a puddle of blood. ¡°Thank you, Brother Mei!¡± Having narrowly escaped, Pang Tiancheng quickly retreated with Mei Changqing and Jiang Ping. As for that silk that had hooked onto the Blood Soul Flower, it had already fallen into the Blood Pond, melted away by the terrifying Blood Crystal Flame. ¡­ In just a few breaths. The moment the Blood Crystal Flame appeared, the formation of the Bone Demon Palace was broken, and the casualties were severe. ¡°` Scrape! Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! Mei Changqing and his group of three, along with some surviving disciples, retreated a dozen or so yards away. At the edge of the blood pool, some crystal-clear blood flames still pulsed, looking as transparent and exquisite as glass, dreamily beautiful. Suddenly! The entire blood pool shook violently, and large patches of the crystal blood flames tumbled within. Buzz whoosh! A streak of blood flame brilliance shot up from the blood pool into the sky. ¡°The ¡®Blood Crystal Flame¡¯ in the blood pool, born with the ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower, seems to have acquired a kind of sentience; it¡¯s fully awakened now. If it weren¡¯t for Mei Changqing and the others being well-prepared and reacting quickly, they would likely have been annihilated by the first wave of the aftermath,¡± Lu Zhuo said with a hint of regret. Beside the blood pool, the members of the Bone Demon Palace had just had a narrow escape and were still shaking with fear. ¡°This flame turns out to be the legendary True Fire Spirit Flame.¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s expression fluctuated uncertainly. With such a terrifying True Fire Spirit Flame present, acquiring the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower would be more than ten times harder. ¡°Lu Zhuo!¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s gaze suddenly fixed on the dark-skinned youth, unfriendly. ¡°Brother Mei, you¡¯re not going to blame me for your failure to get the ¡®Blood Soul Flower¡¯, are you?¡± The dark-skinned youth shrank his neck. ¡°You seem to be quite familiar with this place, including the recent True Fire Spirit Flame.¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s expression grew colder. No sooner had he spoken thana€¡± Scrape! Scrape! Scrape! The remaining ten disciples of the Bone Demon Palace surrounded the dark-skinned youth. Mei Changqing, Jiang Ping, and Pang Tiancheng, with their three powerful presences, locked onto Lu Zhuo. ¡°Let¡¯s talk, gentlemen. That burst of blood flame brilliance just now must¡¯ve alerted more people from the Three Sects Camp, and it¡¯s not a good idea for us to fight to the death here.¡± Lu Zhuo said, waving his hand. ¡°Hmph! Whether you like it or not, you have to help us deal with that True Fire Spirit Flame and get the Blood Soul Flower. If we succeed, you¡¯ll get a share of the Blood Soul Flower.¡± Mei Changqing said coldly. The dark-skinned youth¡¯s eyes met with Mei Changqing¡¯s for a moment. In the end, Lu Zhuo conceded with a wry smile, ¡°Alright, I do have some knowledge of this flame. But whether it will work or not is still up to luck.¡± a€| In the dilapidated ancient temple, before the blood-colored light screena€¡± Chen Yu and Liu Xin¡¯er walked out of the entrance to the heritage hall and looked at the silver pattern blood curtain in front of them. ¡°This barrier will not affect those who are leaving.¡± Liu Xin¡¯er said. Looking at the tall youth beside her, Liu Xin¡¯er¡¯s eyes revealed a complex expression. No matter what, he was an important man in her life. Chen Yu used his heart¡¯s intuition and sensed that the array¡¯s energy fluctuations indeed did not hinder those who were leaving. Scrape, scrape! Both of them passed through the blood curtain outside the hall smoothly. However. At the moment when they passed through the silver pattern blood curtain, the ancient token inside the Light Silver Crystal Space in Chen Yu¡¯s heart vibrated lightly, revealing mysterious tadpole-like ancient texts. Hmm? Chen Yu showed a look of surprise. However, in front of Liu Xin¡¯er, he did not take it out to study it. ¡°Chen Yu! Let¡¯s part ways here. But before we part, let me give you a piece of advice.¡± Liu Xin¡¯er spoke. Chen Yu nodded, signaling her to continue. ¡°In the Blood Burial Garden, don¡¯t ever provoke one persona€¡±his name is Lu Zhuo.¡± Liu Xin¡¯er said earnestly. After saying this, Liu Xin¡¯er floated away. ¡°Lu Zhuo?¡± Chen Yu suddenly remembered the dark-skinned youth from the Bone Demon Palace. Without lingering on the thought, Swoosh! Chen Yu reached out and took out the mysterious token. What was strange was that as soon as the token appeared, the flawed array barrier in front began to tremble inexplicably. The ancient token displayed tadpole-like texts shimmering in silver brilliance, encircling a central sun totem divided into black and white. Break! Chen Yu instinctively waved the token, and in front of him, the silver pattern blood curtain automatically parted to create a slit about a foot wide. ¡°How interesting.¡± Chen Yu held the token, clicking his tongue in amazement. But beyond that, he found no other use for the token, nor did he know its origin. At that momenta€¡± Whoosh boom! In the distance, amidst a cluster of buildings, a column of blood flame brilliance shot up into the sky, majestic and dazzling. Nearly the whole Central Garden could see it. ¡°Such powerful energy fluctuations¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart began beating rapidly, several times more active than usual. He quickly put away the token. If such energy fluctuations could cause such an active response in his mysterious heart, there must be a great opportunity within them. Scrape, swoosh! Chen Yu¡¯s figure blurred as he dashed toward where the blood flame brilliance was rising. It wasn¡¯t just Chen Yu. At the same moment, In the Central Garden, many elite disciples of the Three Sects Camp saw the blood flame soaring into the sky. Many figures converged in that direction. Half an hour later. As Chen Yu approached the scene, he found himself in a palace complex, discovering a grand and imposing blood-colored palace. If viewed from above, One would see an elliptical void in the dome of the bloody palace. Below that void was the open square of the blood pool where Mei Changqing, the dark-skinned youth, and others were. Scrape! Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! At that time, a team of people, seven or eight figures, rushed over to this side. Glancing to the side, Chen Yu recognized many familiar faces. ¡°Junior Brother Chen.¡± Leading the group, the duo were Chang Xuan and Huangfulin, with Nangong Li, Mu Xueqing, and others also present. The group was pleasantly surprised to see Chen Yu, Except the Seventh Prince Huangfulin, who looked a bit unnatural. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, your timing is perfect. According to our tracking analysis, this palace is the main core of the Blood Burial Garden, the ¡®Blood Sky Hall¡¯, and those people from the Bone Demon Palace have already entered it.¡± Chang Xuan said with a hint of joy. ¡°` Chapter 156 - 156 0153 Seal ?Chapter 156: Chapter 0153: Seal Chapter 156: Chapter 0153: Seal ¡°Is this Blood Sky Hall?¡± Junior Brother Chen¡¯s heart stirred. He had heard a bit about the secrets of Blood Sky Hall and the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower from a female disciple of the Bone Demon Palace. The massive blood-colored palace that he now saw towered twenty to thirty Zhang high, covered by a Silver Pattern Blood Curtain similar to the previous ancient hall of inheritance. However. The Silver Pattern Blood Curtain here had even more holes than the one at the previous dilapidated ancient hall. Eh? Upon closer inspection, Junior Brother Chen discovered signs of explosion and burning. ¡°Yin Fire Pearls have exploded here, and not just one or two, and the banishment here has also been forcibly broken through.¡± Chen Yu concluded with certainty. Having used Yin Fire Pearls twice, he was quite familiar with the traces of their power. If more than three Yin Fire Pearls exploded simultaneously, the instant power they unleashed would be equivalent to the Qi Transformation Innate level. ¡°Junior Brother Chen just arrived here, and he can already confirm this information?¡± Huangfulin expressed surprise. Previously, he had dispatched disciples to investigate the surroundings and indeed observed the explosions of Yin Fire Pearls. Only the Bone Demon Palace, and likely a team of secret transmission disciples, could afford to use several Yin Fire Pearls at once. ¡°With the Bone Demon Palace having taken the lead, the Array¡¯s banishment here is weakened further, making it easier to break through.¡± Huangfulin was somewhat eager. The royal records mentioned that the Blood Sky Hall contained the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower. ¡°Let¡¯s all work together to break this banishment.¡± Chang Xuan suggested. Junior Brother Chen¡¯s eyes flashed, but he raised no objections. The ancient Token in his hand could easily break through the Array¡¯s banishment here. However. This Token was no trivial matter and naturally could not be exposed lightly. ¡°Break!¡± Junior Brother Chen threw a punch, the dark green python-shaped fist shadow slamming into the Array¡¯s banishment. Pfff! The Array¡¯s banishment opened a fist-sized hole. ¡°Eh! Junior Brother Chen¡¯s punch seems to have hit right at the weak point of the banishment.¡± Huangfulin remarked in astonishment. Chang Xuan, Nangong Li, and Mu Xueqing, on the other hand, were not surprised. Whoosh! A small black dot darted through the small hole into Blood Sky Hall. Boom boom boom! The members of the Yunyue Sect attacked the weak point of the Array¡¯s banishment in unison. Zzsst sst sst! Suddenly, several figures approached the location of Blood Sky Hall. These people were disciples from the three sects. The Water Moon Sect¡¯s group included Li Bingyue, Senior Sister Yi, Chen Ying¡¯er, and others. Iron Sword Sect¡¯s group, besides Fei Letian, also included Brother Lu¡¯s sister in the yellow robe, Gao Feng, and others. In just half an incense stick¡¯s time. Around twenty to thirty people had gathered here. Junior Brother Chen¡¯s gaze only met that of Chen Ying¡¯er from the Water Moon Sect for a moment. ¡°What are you doing here causing trouble!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression darkened. Chen Ying¡¯er giggled, revealing a pale purple fox on her shoulder. This Purple Fox, looking worldly-wise, lazily clung to Chen Ying¡¯er, its fox eyes occasionally twinkling cunningly. Several nearby disciples kept their distance from the woman and fox, apparently having suffered at their hands before. It seemed many had been taken advantage of by these two. ¡°Is shea€| the lucky one who got a Spirit Pet?¡± Murmurs spread. Junior Brother Chen was taken aback. Earlier, he had heard from an Iron Sword Sect disciple and witnessed a Water Moon Sect disciple obtaining a Spirit Pet. He never would have guessed that the lucky one was Chen Ying¡¯er. Beside him, Huangfulin, Chang Xuan, and the others looked somewhat strange and wary. ¡°Could this girl end up like that predecessor from several hundreds of years ago, being used by that fox?¡± Nangong Li couldn¡¯t help but say. ¡°What happened?¡± Concerned about Chen Ying¡¯er, Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but ask. Quickly, Nangong Li reiterated to him the ¡°true tale¡± about the predecessor and the Ancient Beast Spirit Pet that Huangfulin had mentioned. After listening to the story, Chen Yu¡¯s expression grew grim. But soon after, he regained his composure. Regardless of what the fox Spirit Pet was plotting, it should be harmless to Chen Ying¡¯er in the short term within Blood Burial Garden and might even protect her. Moreover. Worrying now was pointless; once they left the Blood Burial Garden, Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s elders and Master would naturally help her with this issue. At the same moment. Atop Blood Sky Hall, in the open plaza. Under the ¡°coercion¡± of the Bone Demon Palace disciples, the dark-skinned youth began to address the problem with the Blood Crystal Flame. ¡°That¡¯s right. First patch up the Array you had before, then make do. This Array¡¯s black wind does have some buffering effect against that ¡®Blood Crystal Flame.''¡± Lu Zhuo directed several Bone Demon Palace disciples. At this moment. The remnants of the ¡°Forest Black Wind Array¡± were set up in front of the blood pool, forming a barrier. At the edge of the blood pool, a cluster of glaze-like Blood Crystal Flame was just several feet away from the dark mist of the Array. The Bone Demon Palace disciples, full of fear of the flame, subconsciously kept their distance. ¡°Blood Crystal Flame? Why have I never heard of this kind of True Fire Spirit Flame?¡± Mei Changqing asked in a grave voice. ¡°If you had heard of it, that would be strange indeed.¡± Lu Zhuo chuckled. ¡°a€| ¡®Blood Crystal Flame¡¯ is not native to Kunyun Continent. This flame is domineering among True Fire Spirit Flames, with a strong erosive and burning effect on living flesh and blood. The most terrifying aspect of this flame is that it can burn to the spirit level, thankfully here it is just the ordinary form of ¡®Blood Crystal Flame¡¯.¡± The dark-skinned youth declared. Upon hearing this, Mei Changqing nodded slightly. He had heard from his Master that the true master of Blood Burial Garden was not originally from this continent. Then. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Zhuo took out a mysterious little black box with no shine, plastered with dense seal strips and numerous talismans. ¡°What is that?¡± Mei Changqing watched intently. ¡°Facing such a terrifying spiritual flame head-on, for us, it means certain death,¡± Junior Brother Chen said with evident reluctance. ¡°The commonly used method is ¡®artifact sealing¡¯, and it entails taking on tremendous risk¡­¡± ¡°Sealing the spiritual flames?¡± Mei Changqing and Jiang Ping exchanged glances but could not discern any flaws. After all. The tier of the True Fire Spirit Flame was indeed too high. Within the Bone Demon Palace faction, it seemed only the Absolute Yin Ancestor possessed a powerful Yin attribute True Fire Spirit Flame. Then. Under the cover of the Forest Black Wind Array, Lu Zhuo slowly approached those glazed blood flames. During this time. Lu Zhuo quickly unsealed the black box¡¯s strips and spell papers. Buzz! The black box opened, revealing a profound blood essence vortex that emanated a strange suction force. Hmm~ As if summoned by a kindred call, the Blood Crystal Flame at the edge of the blood pool transformed into fine streams of tiny flame light, swiftly pouring into the black box. ¡°Hehe, Lord Xue Feng is indeed far-sighted. This box is specially prepared for the Blood Crystal Flame.¡± The dark-skinned youth felt a rush of elation. Within the dusky light and mist, he glanced at the disciples of the Bone Demon Palace, his lips curling into a sneer. The Blood Crystal Flame here was of excellent quality and purity; in terms of real value, it was not much inferior to the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower. Buzz! On the surface of the pitch-black box, intricate blood patterns began to emerge, slowly transitioning from dim to bright, and even somewhat dazzling. Seeing that. The Blood Crystal Flame continued to be attracted into the pitch-black box from the blood pool. The disciples of the Bone Demon Palace wore expressions of delighted surprise. During this time. The Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower in the blood pool unleashed a beautiful and translucent blood radiance, stirring a semi-transparent blood froth that swept across dozens of yards around it. ¡°Block it!¡± The dark-skinned youth exclaimed in a low voice, standing firm next to the black box, using the Forest Black Wind Array to block the brunt of its power. Form the array! ?¦Ï???.§ã¦Ï Mei Changqing and the other Bone Demon Palace disciples entered the grand array, joining forces to help share the burden of the blood froth. They hoped to rely on Lu Zhuo¡¯s coordination to temporarily deal with the Blood Crystal Flame, this most significant threat, and then plot to obtain the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower. At the edge of the array and blood pool. Lu Zhuo sat cross-legged in front of the black box, facing round after round of assaults from the blood froth. After enduring it for some time, even a common Postnatal Qi Transformation might feel overwhelmed. However. Lu Zhuo seemed unaffected, with some ripples hitting the enchanted beast hide armor on his body, dissipating like they had plunged into a vast ocean. ¡°Damn, this kid must be someone sent by that brat Xue Feng. If we let him seal the Blood Crystal Flame, we will be at the mercy of others.¡± Within the beautiful Blood Soul Flower, a haunting feminine voice resonated. ¡°But we can do nothing to him. He has the array for protection, his mind and spirit are extraordinary, and the beast hide armor he wears is also of excellent defense.¡± A milky voice said. ¡°We should stop infighting and join forces to launch an attack against him.¡± The female voice said. ¡°Alright!¡± Two voices came to an agreement. Buzzing crash! The glittering and beautiful Blood Soul Flower, along with many blood-colored stems within the blood pool, shone in unison, forming a violent surge of blood fury. Its power far exceeded the previous onslaught by double! ¡°Not good!¡± The Bone Demon Palace disciples within the grand array descended into chaos. Whoosh whoosh whoosh! The entire dark misty grand array shook violently, with black lightning flashing intermittently. In just a breath or two. Boom! The whole Forest Black Wind Array shattered instantly, with many disciples of the Bone Demon Palace immediately coughing up blood or collapsing unconscious on the ground. ¡°The ¡®Flower Spirit¡¯ of the Blood Soul Flower is at play!¡± Lu Zhuo¡¯s expression darkened. He retreated slightly, and a peculiar fluctuation surged through his body as a purple and green ancient beast phantom emerged on his enchanted beast hide armor, resembling a black iron giant pig. Pong hmm~ The ancient beast phantom enveloped his entire form, shielding him from a brief onslaught of the blood surge. At that moment. The intricate blood patterns on the surface of the black box in front of him shone to an unbearable intensity, blinding to the eyes. The Blood Crystal Flame from the blood pool had been almost entirely absorbed. ¡°Seal!¡± Lu Zhuo bit his finger, spitting a mouthful of vital blood onto the box. Click! The box snapped shut, and Lu Zhuo hastily reapplied the seals, finally affixing several spell papers seriously. Quickly. A box decorated with floating crystal blood patterns slowly became silent in Lu Zhuo¡¯s hand. Whisk swoosh! After completing all this, the dark-skinned youth hastily withdrew, with the ancient beast phantom on his body ¡°cracking¡± and disappearing. However. Lu Zhuo did not notice that at the bottom of the sealed box, a tiny crack appeared on one of the strips. ¡°We¡¯ve succeeded!¡± The Bone Demon Palace group, including Mei Changqing and Jiang Ping, showed an elated expression. ¡°Brother Lu, thank you for helping to seal this flame.¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s handsome face revealed a gentle smile. ¡°Yes, Brother Lu, you took such a great risk to seal the Blood Crystal Flame, which truly is no small feata€|¡± The Demon Clown revealed a fierce smile. The atmosphere on the field became suddenly oppressive to the extreme, so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Several elite disciples moved swiftly, encircling Lu Zhuo tightly. ¡°Hand over the box! I¡¯ll spare your life.¡± Mei Changqing said coldly. ¡°Alas, good people really don¡¯t get good returnsa€|¡± Lu Zhuo shook his head, sighing deeply. At the same moment. A silver-spotted little black insect, hiding in a nearby corner, blinked its tiny eyes, blankly staring at the scene unfolding before it. Chapter 157 - 157 0154 Unstoppable ?Chapter 157: Chapter 0154: Unstoppable Chapter 157: Chapter 0154: Unstoppable Blood Sky Hall, on an open plaza. The air seemed to have fallen into stagnation. An atmosphere of severe killing intent and bone-chilling coldness permeated the entire area, making it suffocating to breathe. Several secret disciples of Bone Demon Palace, led by Mei Changqing, including Jiang Ping, Pang Tiancheng, a cold-faced man, and the armored Yuan Li, formed an encircling formation. All of these individuals were secret elite disciples who were at the Late Stage of Organ Refining or beyond! An intense, bone-piercing killing intent, along with the invisible pressure of the Qi Transformation Realm, locked onto the dark-skinned youth. Moreover, the pressure was accompanied by the oppressive force of the Qi Transformation Realm. If it were any ordinary Disciple in the Refining Organ Stage, they would probably have a mental breakdown and lose the ability to fight. Even a general Postnatal Qi Transformation expert would face tremendous pressure and have difficulties getting out unscathed. Some injured disciples of Bone Demon Palace on the outskirts looked at Lu Zhuo with the eyes of someone watching a dead man. Under such a dire situation, the dark-skinned youth remained as if oblivious, showing not the slightest hint of panic. ¡°Ah, good people really don¡¯t get good rewards¡­¡± Lu Zhuo, calm and unhurried, put away the small box sealing the ¡°Blood Crystal Flame.¡± ¡°This person¡­¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s pupils contracted sharply. Seeking death! Demon Clown, Jiang Ping, and others, a gleam of cold light flashed in their eyes, and they made their move. Whoosh boom! Demon Clown swung his Wolf Fang Club, unleashing a massive shadowy black edge, overwhelming with a yin cold and domineering heavy Qi Force, bearing down. The might of that one strike was very close to the Postnatal Qi Transformation level. Swoosh! A flash of red sand sparked between Jiang Ping¡¯s eyebrows, and with a flick of her slender hand, another ¡°Black Profound Silk¡± appeared, transforming into a sharp-edged red and black thread, cutting towards Lu Zhuo a step ahead. Faced with the preemptive red and black thread, Lu Zhuo¡¯s expression changed ever so slightly. At the same instant. Attacks from the cold-faced man, the armored man, and other Late Stage Organ Refining opponents lunged at him from all directions. Hiss pop! The sharp-edged red and black thread grazed past Lu Zhuo¡¯s body, causing his figure to suddenly shatter. Everyone¡¯s vision blurred for a moment, witnessing only a flickering shadow. ¡°Be careful!¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s complexion changed. Among all the people present, only he had a clear view of Lu Zhuo¡¯s movement technique. The opponent had utilized an almost magical method to instantly shift his position the moment the red and black thread was about to make contact. From utter stillness to explosive motion, in the blink of an eye, it was like teleportation. Such an explosively changing movement technique was not only mysterious but also beyond what an ordinary person¡¯s body could withstand. Swoosh! A black shadow flashed, darting next to Demon Clown for close-quarters combat! Demon Clown¡¯s Wolf Fang Club, being a heavy weapon, was at a disadvantage when outmaneuvered up close. ¡°Seeking death!¡± Demon Clown decisively threw away the Wolf Fang Club, and his fist swung furiously, blasting out a huge thick black Qi shadow the size of a water vat. He was born with immense strength and truly didn¡¯t fear close-quarter combat. A hint of mockery flashed in Lu Zhuo¡¯s eyes. Black iron-like patterns emerged on his dark-skinned arm, emitting an ancient bloodline aura. ¡°Get out of the way quickly!¡± S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This scene made both Mei Changqing and Jiang Ping simultaneously shout out. But their warnings were far too late. Lu Zhuo¡¯s sudden approach and the advantage in speed left Demon Clown with no chance to dodge. In fact. Demon Clown¡¯s decision to discard the cumbersome Wolf Fang Club and engage in close combat with his fists would typically be considered very wise. Boom bang! The iron-like fist obliterated Demon Clown¡¯s fist, arm, and shoulder into a pulp in an instant. The scene was akin to a steel hammer rolling over a baby¡¯s body. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Demon Clown screamed as the remaining part of his arm, including half of his shoulder, was reduced to mush. With a ¡°bang,¡± his mutilated body was blasted away. Before everyone could recover from their shock, Boom bang! Black Qi patterns flared up on Demon Clown¡¯s body, and as he exploded mid-air, his body burst into an unrecognizable mess of blood and flesh. Hisss! The injured Bone Demon Palace disciples who weren¡¯t participating in the battle all gasped in shock. Including Mei Changqing and others, their faces were a picture of horror. Pong ding ding! Attacks from the cold-faced man, the armored man, and others landed on Lu Zhuo. No matter how strong Lu Zhuo was, there would definitely be a pause in the fight with Demon Clown, leaving him unlikely to escape from the encirclement. ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã? However. What chilled everyone to the bone was that two bladed lights that struck Lu Zhuo seemed as if they had hit an iron pillar. Sparks flew everywhere! The dark-skinned youth, whether it was his hide armor or the exposed black rock-like skin, remained completely undamaged. ¡°Such defensive power¡­¡± The armored fighter Yuan Li, amidst his shock, suddenly thought of someone. Chen Yu! Similar formidable physical strength was only seen in Chen Yu of the Yunyue Sect. And. This Lu Zhuo¡¯s fighting style was very much like Chen Yu¡¯s, both excelling at close-quarter combat. Including in terms of movement technique. Both Lu Zhuo and Chen Yu could increase their speed explosively in an instant, the difference being that the former¡¯s method of increasing speed was even more skillful and refined. Zing swoosh! After killing Demon Clown and enduring the blows from two Late Stage Organ Refining, Lu Zhuo¡¯s figure once again flashed. ¡°Where do you think you¡¯re going!¡± An overwhelming pressure of the Qi Transformation Realm suddenly descended. Whoosh whoa! A gust of faint, ghostly black Qi had already enveloped Lu Zhuo ahead of time. ¡°Truly worthy of being the top genius of Bone Demon Palace.¡± Lu Zhuo chuckled, and once more, a layer of black iron-like patterns emerged on his skin, even more intricate than before. Buzz whoosh! This time, his arm covered in black iron patterns swelled slightly and also manifested a layer of dark and dense Qi glow. This Qi glow resembled inner breath but also echoed the fluctuations of Postnatal True Qi. Poom ka! The black iron arm dragged a dark and dull Qi blade, fiercely tearing through the swirling faint black mist. Not only that. A glint of excitement flashed in Lu Zhuo¡¯s eyes, like a wild iron boar charging through the black mist before leaping into the air, pouncing to kill Mei Changqing. In mid-air. Mei Changqing¡¯s black hair danced as he enshrouded his palm with a compressed layer of gloomy black Qi, exuding a frightening pressure. Lu Zhuo¡¯s swollen black arm stirred up a dark Qi blade, giving off an ancient and savage aura. Poom hong! The forces of the Qi Transformation Realm clashed several times, causing violent gusts of black wind to sweep across five or six zhang, pushing back disciples of the Bone Demon Palace nearby. ¡°Ah!¡± A disciple of the Bone Demon Palace at the Mid-stage of Organ Refining was caught in the blast of the Qi wave, screaming as his body shattered to death. At the same moment. Screech! Whoosh whoosh whoosh! Another series of figures appeared in the open square. It was the disciples of the Three Sects Camp, numbering twenty or thirty people. From the Yunyue Sect side, there were stalwarts like Chen Yu, Huangfulin, and Chang Xuan. From the Iron Sword Sect side, there were Fei Letian, the Yellow Robed Girl, Gao Feng, and others. From the Water Moon Sect side, there were disciples like Li Bingyue, Senior Sister Yi, and Chen Ying¡¯er. ¡°Who is that dark-skinned youth, standing in contest with Mei Changqing?¡± ¡°Look quick! That seems to be Demon Clown¡¯s corpse¡­¡± The disciples of the Three Sects Camp stared at the scene before them with shock and awe. At this moment. The disciples of the Bone Demon Palace were besieging a dark-skinned youth, seemingly without avail. Boom poom! Lu Zhuo and Mei Changqing clashed in mid-air once more. Wa! Mei Changqing spat out a mouthful of blood, his figure swayed, and he stumbled back two or three zhang. Ding ding poom! In the meantime, the attacks from the people of the Bone Demon Palace landed on Lu Zhuo, with sparks flying off but mostly ignored. Only Jiang Ping¡¯s attack made Lu Zhuo dodge slightly. ¡°Mei Changqing has lost!¡± ¡°The number one talent of the Bone Demon Palace, actually defeated by a nobody!¡± The entire place erupted in chaotic surprise. Especially the disciples of the Bone Demon Palace, they were shocked and panicked, unable to believe it. ¡°This Lu Zhuo, actually standing against all the secret disciples of the Bone Demon Palace by himself, Demon Clown died by his hand.¡± Chen Yu took a sharp intake of breath. At that instant. He remembered Liu Xin¡¯er¡¯s warning before she left, to never provoke Lu Zhuo! Could it be. That Liu Xin¡¯er and this Lu Zhuo were from the same camp? ¡°How is it possible¡­ Your cultivation hasn¡¯t reached the Qi Transformation Realm.¡± Mei Changqing wiped away the blood, his face full of disbelief. The clash just now was entirely a head-on collision, without the slightest trickery. As a result. He, a legitimate Qi Transformation Realm expert, was defeated by a newcomer at the Peak of Refining Organ, even though the latter was supported by an ancient bloodline. ¡°Heh heh, half a year ago, I could have advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm, but I deliberately held back to ensure I could enter the Blood Burial Garden,¡± Lu Zhuo said with a hint of schadenfreude, his body surrounded by a circle of dark and simple Qi blade. This aura, although at the Refining Organ Stage Cultivation, had condensed elements of Postnatal True Qi, its power was not inferior. ¡°Is it like my ¡®Cloud Evil Fist¡¯, which has a chance to condense Cloud Evil True Qi in advance?¡± Chen Yu pondered. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you advance?¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s complexion grew even uglier. If the other party won with the cultivation of the Qi Transformation Realm, it would have been somewhat more acceptable to him. ¡°If I, Lu Zhuo, had advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm, would Master Fu, the Palace Master, have easily allowed me to enter the Blood Burial Garden?¡± Lu Zhuo said with a sneer. Everything was within Lord Xue Feng¡¯s calculations. If he had appeared with the cultivation of the Qi Transformation Realm, the Bone Demon Palace would not have readily allowed him to enter the Blood Burial Garden. Or even if he managed to enter by force, he would be subject to various schemes and targeting. ¡°You don¡¯t need to make excuses for yourself. Just with this ancient bloodline of mine, even if I hadn¡¯t condensed True Qi, I could still defeat you.¡± The dark-skinned youth proudly claimed. Lu Zhuo¡¯s gaze swept over the disciples of the three sects and the Bone Demon Palace, and a hint of superiority crept into his look. That look was like a city dweller casting a glance at a villager from a small, rural place. ¡°Brother Mei, this Lu Zhuo¡¯s bloodline heritage seems to be much higher than both mine and that of the Shangguan Family,¡± Jiang Ping said gravely, communicating silently. During the recent clash, her bloodline force had constantly quivered uneasily, suppressed by the opponent. Whoosh! The dark-skinned youth¡¯s figure flashed again, going from utter stillness to extreme motion, essentially without warning. Within a few quick moves. Lu Zhuo had already reached the edge of the blood pool. At this time. The greatest threat inside the blood pool, the ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡±, had been sealed, cutting its threat by more than half, but it was still not a place ordinary people could intrude. ¡°The Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower!¡± The disciples of the Three Sects Camp stared at the dazzling and translucent blood-colored flower in the blood pool. ¡°Brother Mei, are we really going to just let him take the Blood Soul Flower?¡± Jiang Ping and the others showed a reluctance on their faces. Indeed. Even if all the people of the Bone Demon Palace attacked together, they could not handle Lu Zhuo. However, now that many strong fighters had arrived on the scene, they could potentially stop him. ¡°Wait until he enters the blood pool and picks the Blood Soul Flower. He will be attacked and retaliated by the Blood Soul Flower Spirit, and that will be the best time to make our move,¡± Mei Changqing said, his eyes flickered, yet he retained his cool. At his words. The people of the Bone Demon Palace nodded in agreement, holding their breath. ¡°I feel that Lu Zhuo¡¯s strength might not have reached its limit. To defeat him, relying on just myself as the main force would have small chances of success. We need someone who can engage him in close combat, at least someone who can restrain him,¡± Mei Changqing adjudged. ¡°Someone who can engage Lu Zhuo in close combat, does such a person actually exist?¡± The disciples of the Bone Demon Palace remembered Lu Zhuo¡¯s terrifying close combat and shivered instinctively at the thought. ¡°If it¡¯s just about close-quarters restraint, it seems there really is someone who can do it,¡± Yuan Li, the armoured man, seemed to realize something. Chapter 158 - 158 0155 Interception ?Chapter 158: Chapter 0155 Interception Chapter 158: Chapter 0155 Interception ¡°If it¡¯s just about getting close and restraining him, there seems to be one person who can do it.¡± Upon thinking this, War Armor Yuan Li seemed to recall something. In his mind, suddenly appeared the figure of someone who had once withstood his slash with a robust physique and remained unscathed. Almost simultaneously. Mei Changqing and Yuan Li¡¯s gazes turned toward the Yunyue Sect side. ¡°Be careful!¡± Feeling Mei Changqing¡¯s gaze, the Yunyue Sect disciples showed faces filled with panic and dread. Huangfulin, Chang Xuan, and others felt a sudden heaviness in their hearts. Although Mei Changqing had been defeated by Lu Zhuo, his full strength at the Qi Transformation Realm was enough to sweep through any side of the Three Sects Camp. But soon. Huangfulin and the others realized that Mei Changqing¡¯s gaze was fixed on Chen Yu. ¡°It¡¯s said that Chen Yu offended Mei Changqing and was pursued by him. It seems true.¡± Huangfulin felt somewhat gleeful about this. Given the current presence of a formidable enemy, Mei Changqing would not likely initiate a massacre. This should be targeted personally at Chen Yu. ¡°Brother Mei, unharmed I see,¡± Chen Yu said with a calm smile, feeling Mei Changqing¡¯s gaze. Before achieving Copper Bone Mastery, he was quite wary of Mei Changqing. However. After achieving Copper Bone Mastery, his physical strength, especially his defense, had significantly enhanced. Even if he couldn¡¯t defeat Mei Changqing, he believed he could protect himself. Chen Yu¡¯s composed demeanor surprised the people of the Three Sects Camp. Any one of them, facing Qi Transformation Realm Mei Changqing, would be uneasy and dare not be so presumptuous. ¡°Brother Chen, let¡¯s set aside past grievances for now. With such a formidable enemy before us, shouldn¡¯t you contribute?¡± Mei Changqing sent a message. ¡°Oh? Brother Mei, you want me to get close and restrain this person?¡± Chen Yu thought for a moment and understood the crux. In the Bone Demon Palace camp, there was no one capable of engaging closely with Lu Zhuo. Whether in terms of physical strength or speed, they fell far short. Although Mei Changqing could confront Lu Zhuo directly, when it came to close combat, his efforts seemed insufficient. ¡°As long as we can join hands to defeat this person, then, a small portion of the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower will be given to Brother Chen,¡± Mei Changqing promised solemnly. ¡°Haha! Thank you for your kindness, Brother Mei. I will decide based on the situation,¡± Chen Yu neither refused nor agreed. On the way into the Blood Sky Hall, he had heard from Huangfulin and others about the uses of the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower. This flower had one particularly mysterious and special effecta€¡±it could create a ¡°Blood Soul Clone.¡± Once successful. In addition to the original body, one could have a second body. Moreover, the ¡°Blood Soul Clone¡± was a special kind of energy clone, immune to most physical attacks. Being an energy clone, and crafted from a ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower, it possessed vast energy, nearly immortal; even if cut into pieces, it would not die. Just this effect alone was almost defying the natural order, enough to entice anyone at the Sky Sea Realm. Of course. This capability had no significance below the Guiyuan Realm as they lacked the divine skills required. However, besides this ability, the flower itself also contained pure and vast life essence and Blood Soul Power. If consumed in the Guiyuan Realm, it could increase the chances of breaking through to the Sky Sea Realm. For disciples like Chen Yu just entering the realm, even consuming a small piece could strengthen life potential, nourish the soul, and comprehensively enhance the ¡°quality¡± of life! In simple terms. It could enhance the potential of life and spirit. For example, if a person¡¯s normal potential allowed cultivation to Postnatal Qi Transformation at most, this would be their limit. But if life and spirit potential were increased, it might be possible to break this limit and advance to Innate Qi Transformation or higher levels. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you¡¯re not really going to agree to help Mei Changqing fight for the Blood Soul Flower, are you?¡± Chang Xuan frowned slightly, showing a bit of concern. Just now. The silent exchange between Chen Yu and Mei Changqing, with smiles on their faces, had caught the attention of the disciples from the Three Sects. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Huangfulin¡¯s expression alternated between light and darkness, vaguely realizing something. ¡°Senior Brother Chang, rest assured, I know what I¡¯m doing. The Blood Soul Flower is a hot potato; if we actually obtained it, it would be more of a curse than a blessing for our Yunyue Sect,¡± Chen Yu sent a message back. He had no delusions of monopolizing the Blood Soul Flower and did not trust Mei Changqing¡¯s promise. a€| At this moment. The dark-skinned youth reached the edge of the blood pool, standing there for a moment, his face contemplative. Glancing back at the people behind him, Lu Zhuo looked cold. With a swoosh! He leaped into the middle of the blood pool directly toward the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower. A humming sound~ In the blood pool, many blood-colored stalks lit up simultaneously, forming a fierce blood-colored torrent, accompanied by waves of blood that struck directly at the spirit. Even a typical person at Postnatal Qi Transformation might not be able to withstand such ferocious impacts. ¡°Charge!¡± the dark-skinned youth shouted, his body surfacing a layer of iron-like patterns that flashed a metallic luster. ¡°This Bloodline Power has reached an effect similar to my ¡®Copper Statue Technique,''¡± Chen Yu admired enviously. The Bloodline Power on Lu Zhuo¡¯s body, compared to others like Shangguan Qi, was of much higher quality and more awakened. With his cultivation at the Peak of Refining Organ, combined with this bloodline, he could contend with Postnatal Qi Transformation. A dark, murky aura then condensed around Lu Zhuo, mixed with inner breath and True Qi. Apparently, due to the power of his cultivation technique, this force was comparable to Postnatal Qi Transformation. The Bloodline Power, along with this dark murky aura, had already exceeded the protective capability of a typical Postnatal Qi Transformation. But that wasn¡¯t all! ¡°Activate!¡± The beast-skin armor on the dark-skinned youth, merging with the dark murky aura, surfaced a layer of ancient and dense purple-black membrane. That layer of purple-black membrane not only covered the body but also protected the head and limbs. ¡°High Grade Treasure Armor!¡± Huangfulin, Fei Letian, and others couldn¡¯t help exclaiming. ¡°A refining organ stage being able to activate the protective power of a High Grade Treasure Armor. This seems related to his bloodline,¡± Chen Yu was astounded. That piece of beast-skin armor was very consistent with the dark-skinned youth¡¯s bloodline aura. Involuntarily. Chen Yu felt a mix of envy, jealousy, and resentmenta€¡±this Lu Zhuo truly had exceptional natural gifts. The crimson torrent and ripples that burst from the blood pool, along with some residual inhibitory powers, struck the dark-skinned youth. However, the protective power of the dark-skinned youth at that moment was immensely strong, surpassing the Qi Transformation Innate. His body¡¯s purple-black membrane film suddenly dimmed, and the black iron patterns on his skin flickered uncertainly. Eventually, Lu Zhuo successfully reached the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower, stretched out his hand to grab the stem, and gave it an upward tug. Pluck! With the blood-colored soil, the exquisite Blood Soul Flower, like a piece of art, was pulled up by him. ¡°No good! The Blood Soul Flower has been obtained by hima€|¡± There was a sudden uproar within the crowd. Whether it was the Bone Demon Palace or the Three Sects Camp, many disciples felt strongly unwilling. The Blood Soul Flower, capable of enhancing life potential, was truly a priceless treasure. Everyone present desired it. ¡°Strike!¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s eyes flashed with a cold glint, and two reddish-black orbs appeared in his hand. Those were the Yin Fire Pearls! Not just him, Jiang Ping, War Armor Yuan Li, and the cold-faced man, each took out a Yin Fire Pearl. A total of five! Chen Yu¡¯s heart shuddered. It seemed that the Bone Demon Palace was also being desperately pushed, realizing that Lu Zhuo had reached a level difficult to confront head-on. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosha€| Five Yin Fire Pearls, transformed into five black spots, quickly smashed in front of Lu Zhuo. Trouble! Lu Zhuo¡¯s expression changed, and he immediately stimulated his Bloodline Power to its utmost, causing the black iron patterns on his skin to flicker with a metallic brightness. At the same time, on his beast skin armor, the phantom of an ancient purplish-green beast appeared. Bang! His entire body, like a cannonball, shot towards the outside of the blood pool. Boom! A deafening explosion, accompanied by a roaring crimson red phantom flame like a tornado, engulfed the area within tens of meters. At that moment, the Blood Sky Hall where everyone was located slightly shook. The explosion of the five Yin Fire Pearls unleashed a terrifying power, probably surpassing that of a regular Qi Transformation Innate. The crimson red phantom flame covered an area of tens of meters, quietly burning. ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã? Silence fell over the field. Many eyes were fixed on the swirling crimson red phantom flame. After a moment, outside the crimson red phantom flame, a disheveled dark-skinned youth emerged, his beast skin armor bearing some scorch marks. ¡°Humph, five Yin Fire Pearls, that¡¯s almost all you have left, right?¡± Lu Zhuo held the Blood Soul Flower in one hand, his smile revealing a trace of malice. It seemed that Lu Zhuo¡¯s complexion was a bit off, but he was certainly not severely damaged. ¡°This couldn¡¯t kill him, and didn¡¯t even inflict serious injuriesa€|¡± The many disciples present couldn¡¯t help but be alarmed. Tricked! Mei Changqing and Jiang Ping exchanged looks, their hearts sinking. Clearly, Lu Zhuo had anticipated the Yin Fire Pearls, intentionally leaving this vulnerability. Although the Yin Fire Pearls were powerful, they needed to be within the core area to achieve maximum lethality. At that moment, Lu Zhuo, being on guard, hadn¡¯t endured the maximum force and only received some minor injuries. A slight injury, for a powerful bloodline physique like Lu Zhuo¡¯s, was nearly negligible. ¡°Gentlemen, let us stop this man together!¡± Mei Changqing called out, holding a dark green bamboo rod, and swept up a vast expanse of dark bamboo shadows that exploded continuously along its path. At the same time, Fei Letian, Li Bingyue, Chen Yu, Chang Xuan, and other strong combatants all made their moves. ¡°Hehe, with so many of you, how dare I resist forcibly.¡± Lu Zhuo¡¯s figure flickered. Swoosh! Black afterimages continuously darted among the crowd. Lu Zhuo¡¯s burst of speed was terrifyingly fast, nearly impossible to catch with the naked eye. Ding ding pong! Aside from a rare few individuals, Lu Zhuo completely ignored the many attacks, emerging unharmed. ¡°Break!¡± Lu Zhuo¡¯s black iron arm suddenly expanded, releasing a deafening dark black air column, clashing mightily with Mei Changqing. Clang! Mei Changqing staggered back several meters, almost losing his grip on the dark bamboo rod, his heart greatly shocked: ¡°He was still holding back during our previous engagements.¡± The powerful airwave from their clash forced the surrounding crowd to retreat. Taking this opportunity, Lu Zhuo leaped towards an exit on one side of the plaza. ¡°Stop him!¡± ¡°If he escapes, we will lose our chance.¡± Disciples from Bone Demon Palace and the Three Sects Camp cried out in alarm. Bang bang boom! Lu Zhuo, holding the Blood Soul Flower, charged like a black iron wild boar, brutally crushing everything in his path, unstoppable. Most attacks couldn¡¯t even breach his defense. ¡°Ah aha€|¡± In the wake of the black afterimages, heaps of human flesh and blood were left behind. In a few breaths, the Bone Demon Palace and the Three Sects Camp sustained nearly ten casualties. Ah! Run! Many disciples present felt a chilling fear, retreating rapidly. ¡°Hahahaha! My bloodline power fears no strategy of numbers, which is why Lord Xue Feng chose mea€|¡± Seeing that Lu Zhuo was nearing the plaza exit after a long howl, if he passed through this exit, it would be freedom wide and vast. The space of Blood Burial Garden was not small. Once he left the Blood Sky Hall, he would be like a stone thrown into a lake, difficult to effectively chase and kill again. Just then, Lu Zhuo, holding the Blood Soul Flower, rushed to the exit at the corner of the open-air plaza. Huh? At the entrance stood a tall and upright youth. Buzz! The youth¡¯s body radiated a layer of ancient copper patterns deep in his bones, glowing with a brilliant metallic copper light. His physique slightly expanded, resembling a solemn Copper Statue. Chapter 159 - 159 0156 One Man Guards the Pass ?Chapter 159: Chapter 0156: One Man Guards the Pass Chapter 159: Chapter 0156: One Man Guards the Pass Lu Zhuo was unstoppable as he bulldozed his way towards the only exit. But at the exit, there stood only one person. A tall and upright youth with an ordinary expression. ¡°It¡¯s youa€|¡± Lu Zhuo¡¯s smirk faded, revealing a trace of solemnity. Suddenly, he felt a profound physical aura, and even the power of his bloodline felt a slight suppression. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± Disciples from the Bone Demon Palace and the Three Sects Camp exclaimed in unison. This was the last person standing in Lu Zhuo¡¯s way from both camps. Victory or defeat would be decided in the next instant. ¡°Ha! You ultimately chose to be my enemy.¡± Lu Zhuo¡¯s expression turned cold. He slowed down and suddenly pushed off the ground with force. Vibrating roar! Lu Zhuo¡¯s fist, with black iron patterns fluctuating on it, charged at Chen Yu amidst a burst of dark and yelling energy. At that moment. It seemed like a vague, dark beast¡¯s silhouette ferociously pounced towards Chen Yu. Under unprecedented pressure, Chen Yu pushed the Copper Statue Technique to its limit. Creak creak! From deep within his bones and muscles surged immense strength, stimulating his formidable physique to its peak. Hmph! On Chen Yu¡¯s copper-patterned arm, a coil of dark green serpent-shaped Evil Qi condensed to its extreme, emitting a thunderous roar. ¡°What intense Evil Qi!¡± The numerous disciples behind him were terrified, not daring to meet Chen Yu¡¯s gaze. Under tremendous pressure, Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Cloud Evil Inner Breath¡± ascended to a new level, barely touching the Postnatal Qi Transformation Realm. ¡°This fist technique almost parallels the Postnatal Qi Transformation.¡± Mei Changqing was slightly startled. At that moment. The evil intent in Chen Yu¡¯s eyes merged with the might of his fist technique, producing a power that, even without the Copper Statue Technique, nearly reached the Postnatal Qi Transformation Realm. ¡°Boom!¡± Two tyrannical forces collided in mid-air, creating a turbulent gust that swept across several meters. Wham! Whoosh! In the midst of the raging wind, two figures clashed fiercely, sending a terrifying shockwave through the air. Boom! Bang banga€¡± Suddenly, the two figures separated amid the roaring wind. Thud thud! One dark-skinned figure stumbled back two steps, his form wavering with shock. It was Lu Zhuo! ¡°He¡¯s stopped!¡± ¡°We did it!¡± The disciples from both camps behind were exhilarated, nearly shouting out loud. From the moment Lu Zhuo took the Blood Soul Flower to breaking through to the end, it was the first time someone managed to block him. Bang! Another tall youth was knocked back several meters, stumbling upon landing. Chen Yu¡¯s form swayed, a trace of blood leaking from the corner of his mouth, his face alternating between red and white. ¡°His physical power is almost equal to mine. But his cultivation technique is significantly more refined than mine.¡± Chen Yu steadied his circulation. Just one strike had caused him some internal injuries. Thump thump! Thump thump! As his mysterious heart pulsed, the injuries inside Chen Yu healed by more than half in an instant. ¡°Earlier on, I had an intuition that you would be an opponent in the Blood Burial Garden, but I didn¡¯t expect you could contend with me in close combat,¡± Lu Zhuo said, his expression stern. That strike. Although he had won and injured the other, his unchallenged momentum had been blocked. Just then. Swoosh! Swoosh, swoosha€| Top disciples like Mei Changqing, Jiang Ping, Chang Xuan, Li Bingyue, and Fei Letian came rushing from behind. A cold glint flashed in Lu Zhuo¡¯s eyes as he stared at the youth at the exit. If he could not break through in the next moment, he would be surrounded by numerous top talents. ¡°Next, I¡¯ll unleash the peak strike of my bloodline power,¡± declared Lu Zhuo. His arm shone with a metallic gleam on the black iron patterns that coiled around a column-like dark aura. An ancient, majestic aura surged from Lu Zhuo. Thump thump! Thump thump thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart charged up, reaching its critical point. ¡°Sir, prepare to receive my stronger strike.¡± Chen Yu let out a long howl, generating a formidable burst of power from within his physique. Psh! In that instant, his speed and strength increased by forty to fifty percent. The afterimage flickered. A gigantic copper fist, emitting a thunderous dark green Evil Light that resembled a giant python swallowing the sun, engulfed Lu Zhuo one step ahead. It was a preemptive strike! ¡°This strikea€|¡± Top disciples rushing to the scene gasped in shock. Even Mei Changqing, who was in the Qi Transformation Realm, was moved. It should be noted. Chen Yu¡¯s first punch, without charging his heart and relying only on the Copper Statue Technique and the Cloud Evil Fist, had managed to contend against someone in the Postnatal Qi Transformation Realm. This strike. With his heart fully charged, his speed and strength had increased dramatically by forty to fifty percent! Forty to fifty percent might seem minor, but as one progresses further in cultivation realms and volume, even a ten or twenty percent enhancement is substantial, often deciding life and death in a split second. Hoo! Banga€¡± The entrance hall¡¯s walls slightly trembled. Immediately, a black whirlwind burst forth from the clashing figures. Except for Mei Changqing, several disciples at the Late Stage of Organ Refining and Peak stage struggled to stand firm and could hardly advance. Bang! Stomp stomp! A dark-skinned figure was forcefully knocked back in fury and stumbled several steps after landing. On the other side. Chen Yu¡¯s form landed and steadied, blocking the exit once more. Hiss! Chen Yu¡¯s body was wrapped in black patterns and his high-grade treasure armor exploded into tatters, yet there were no visible wounds on the surface of his skin. ¡°This boy¡¯s burst of power is actually above mine.¡± Lu Zhuo finally lost his composure, his mind reeling with shock. He possessed an ancient and noble bloodline inheritance, which gave him unmatched physical strength among his peers. In this confrontation, Lu Zhuo found himself slightly suppressed by Chen Yu in terms of strength. ¡°I¡¯ve sustained some internal injuries, and my armor is shattered.¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath. Although he had the upper hand in terms of prestige this time, he still suffered a minor loss. The opponent¡¯s bloodline power was very special, enhancing his combat capabilities while also sending shock waves into the enemy¡¯s body. In terms of defense, the two were similar. Chen Yu had a slight advantage in strength. But in terms of cultivation technique maturity and attack power, Lu Zhuo was still stronger. Unless Chen Yu could fully enter his explosive mode, further enhancing his strength and speed. ¡°Hehe, stay put!¡± As Lu Zhuo steadied himself, a light laughter was heard. Whoosh snap! Mei Changqing¡¯s hand wielded a dark green bamboo staff, casting a shadow of splintering dark bamboo, enveloping Lu Zhuo. Go! Jiang Ping¡¯s forehead shimmered with red sand, her bloodline activated, her black thread transformed into a dark red sharp line and ¡°whoosh,¡± it struck Lu Zhuo¡¯s lower body. At the same moment, Chang Xuan, Li Bingyue, Fei Letian, and other top talents launched their attacks from afar. Each of these top talents¡¯ attacks approached the Postnatal Qi Transformation Realm, or even touched the Qi Transformation Realm. Led by Mei Changqing, the multitude of attacks all enveloped Lu Zhuo. Yin Fire Pearl! Ice Split Ball! Among them were some killer moves from the various sects, all capable of threatening those in the Qi Transformation Realm. Mmhm! In the midst of the radiant waves of energy, a purple-green ancient beast phantom immediately ¡°crack,¡± shattered. From within, came Lu Zhuo¡¯s furious roar, seeming to thunder with rage. Wow! After a round of attacks, Lu Zhuo spat a mouthful of blood, finally injured. ¡°You country bumpkins¡­ you actually hurt me!¡± Lu Zhuo growled, his body¡¯s black iron patterns noticeably dimmed. ¡°Attacks from many top disciples of both sides only caused him light internal injuries.¡± Chen Yu was astounded. With his bloodline power, Lu Zhuo¡¯s defense was not much inferior to Chen Yu¡¯s, but the former also had high-grade treasure armor. And, Chen Yu noticed a detail. From breaking out to fighting now, Lu Zhuo had been clutching the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower in one hand, even protecting it. This surely affected Lu Zhuo¡¯s combat performance. He estimated that Lu Zhuo¡¯s real combat capability could only reach eighty to ninety percent. It¡¯s not that he didn¡¯t want to store the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower in a storage bag, but he couldn¡¯t. Within the Blood Soul Flower, a Blood Soul Flower Spirit had emerged, almost demon-spirit-like in existence, even considered a sort of living being. Similar to the ¡°Blood Sun Pearl,¡± ordinary storage bags could not contain it. ¡°Kill!¡± The disciples from both camps didn¡¯t care so much, attacking frenziedly. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom, ding ding, whoosh boom! The numerous attacks once again overwhelmed Lu Zhuo. ¡°Activate!¡± Suddenly, a metal sphere appeared in Lu Zhuo¡¯s other hand, which he threw to the ground. Be careful! Mei Changqing hurriedly cautioned. Unexpectedly, when the sphere hit the ground, it did not explode like the Yin Fire Pearl or Ice Split Ball. Click, The metal sphere unfolded, a flash of light revealing a mechanical puppet about a zhang tall, clad in armor, wielding a shield and a giant sword. ?¦Ï¦Í?0.?? Ding ding dang¡­ The mechanical puppet used its shield, as large as a millstone, to protect Lu Zhuo from the front. The numerous attacks hit the puppet, sparking a shower of sparks, especially the shield, which remained unmovable. ¡°What is this thing!¡± Disciples from the Bone Demon Palace and the Three Sects Camp exclaimed in shock. For the majority, it was their first encounter with such a device. ¡°This is a puppet!¡± ¡°It¡¯s a Postnatal Qi Transformation puppet!¡± Only a few like Mei Changqing and Jiang Ping recognized the origin of this device. Shh! The puppet swung its giant sword, casting a dazzling blood-red arc light two to three zhang wide, sweeping past several top disciples nearby. Clang, Mei Changqing, struck head-on by the giant sword, was forced to retreat about a zhang. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Screams and moans were heard. The Iron Sword Sect¡¯s Yellow Robed Girl, struck by the blood-red arc light, was cut into upper and lower halves. Hiss! Yunyue Sect¡¯s Chang Xuan, his shoulder bearing a deep bloody mark, his high-grade treasure armor almost completely shattered, narrowly survived. At the same moment. Several other disciples also sustained varying degrees of injuries. Instantly, the area was deathly silent. The many disciples gasped in shock, staring at Lu Zhuo and the shield-and-sword puppet beside him. Lu Zhuo himself was already slightly superior to an average Postnatal Qi Transformation. Now, with a powerful Postnatal Qi Transformation puppet as well, how could he be stopped? ¡°Humph, you country folk from a small place are seeing such a powerful puppet for the first timea€|¡± Lu Zhuo thought with a sense of superiority. His cold gaze swept over Mei Changqing and the others, then returned to fix on Chen Yu. Chen Yu still blocked the exit, standing as if he were the sole guardian. Thump, thump thump! Thump thump thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart raced to the extreme, ready to burst into explosive mode at any moment. ¡°Chen Yu, I respect such an opponent as you. I don¡¯t want you to become a body trampled and passed over. Step aside.¡± Lu Zhuo¡¯s expression turned strange, followed by a faint smile. ¡°Hahaha ¡­¡± Chen Yu glanced over the puppet and Lu Zhuo, a flash of sharpness in his eyes, and suddenly burst out laughing, a hint of mockery curling at his lips. Chapter 160 - 160 0157 The End of the Strong Crossbow ?Chapter 160: Chapter 0157: The End of the Strong Crossbow Chapter 160: Chapter 0157: The End of the Strong Crossbow The deadly silent open square. ¡°Ha ha ha¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s laughter was especially loud, like a booming bell, full of vigor and genuine, not just an empty display. The disciples of both the Three Sects and the Bone Demon Palace felt their repression and fear somewhat alleviated by the laughter. ¡°What are you laughing at!¡± Lu Zhuo responded coldly. ¡°Ha ha ha¡­ You¡¯re at the end of your rope, and yet you dare to spout grand statements!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s laughter was filled with mockery. His gaze did not linger on the puppet but was fixed on Lu Zhuo. ¡°Pretending to be mysterious! Since you are seeking your own death, you can¡¯t blame me¡­¡± Lu Zhuo¡¯s expression subtly changed, a murderous intent flashed in his eyes. Whoosh! The mechanical puppet beside him swung its greatsword, pointing it toward Chen Yu who stood at the exit. ¡°Come on then! I alone can block your way.¡± Chen Yu stood proudly at the exit, fearless. He held the Xuan Heavy Sword steadily in one hand, calm and confident. What! One man to stop Lu Zhuo? A great shock ran through the disciples of the Three Sects and the Bone Demon Palace. ¡°That¡¯s too arrogant!¡± ¡°Why do I feel like he¡¯s actually capable?¡± Disciples exchanged bewildered looks. Mei Changqing, Jiang Ping, and others, showed a hint of surprise as they exchanged glances. But they had to admit. At a moment when many disciples were panicking and almost giving up, this young man alone dominated the gate, his loud laughter stunning and powerful. ¡°Slice!¡± Chen Yu roared, leaping into the air, his heavy sword tracing a dark silver arc like a rainbow. At that moment. His heart accumulated power to the extreme, and both massive physical strength and Cloud Destructor internal energy were fused into his heavy sword. This sudden strike caught Lu Zhuo off guard. Clang! The puppet¡¯s greatsword met the strike, and a blood arc flashed. Boom! Chen Yu was thrust back a few yards by the explosive blood-colored arc, nearly spitting blood. Crack! The [Green Scale Armguard] on Chen Yu¡¯s arm shattered, blocking the residual impact of the blood arc. After this exchange, Chen Yu was suppressed and driven back, even losing a treasured armguard. However. His face showed not shock but joy. ¡°As expected! If just now you and this puppet had burst forth with full strength, I might have already been defeated.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s smile grew even more composed. ¡°You¡­¡± Lu Zhuo finally showed a change in color, a look of anger spreading across his face. ¡°I get it now!¡± Mei Changqing, Jiang Ping, Huangfulin, and others suddenly realized. ¡°I vaguely remember reading that controlling a puppet needs spiritual power. With Your Excellency¡¯s Mid-stage of Refining proficiency, controlling a Postnatal Qi Transformation puppet to exhibit peak power is indeed inappropriate.¡± Mei Changqing said with a smile. ¡°That¡¯s right! While controlling the puppet, one¡¯s own strength can¡¯t be fully utilized; after all, it¡¯s hard to multitask.¡± Many agreed. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Heh, that¡¯s probably a secondary reason. I feel like this person isn¡¯t having too much trouble controlling the puppet.¡± Chen Yu shook his head with a smile. A secondary reason? The crowd couldn¡¯t help but look at Chen Yu in surprise, while Lu Zhuo¡¯s expression fluctuated unpredictably. ¡°The most important thing is. Your Bloodline Power, in a prolonged battle, including the extraction of the Blood Soul Flower, consumes quite a lot. I believe this special power, granting power beyond one¡¯s level, certainly cannot last long.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes bore into Lu Zhuo. At this moment. The black iron patterns on Lu Zhuo¡¯s body were not as pronounced as initially and had even dimmed somewhat. ¡°I should have thought of this earlier.¡± Jiang Ping couldn¡¯t help but feel annoyed. She also possessed Bloodline Power, but its grade and activation were far inferior to that of the other. Also, given the opponent¡¯s formidable combat capability and the appearance of the puppet, she had almost lost the courage to fight full-out without seriously considering this factor. ¡°How much of Your Excellency¡¯s Bloodline Power is left now. Thirty percent, twenty percent, or even less?¡± Chen Yu smirked. He could perceive these facts partly because of his mysterious heart¡¯s sensitivity to various power fluctuations. Additionally. He had not truly lost his fighting spirit and courage, nor had he lost his cool. Especially. After Lu Zhuo showcased the puppet¡¯s might and even tried to convince him to step aside, calling his avoidance ¡°out of respect,¡± not wanting him to die a vain death. Putting himself in their shoes. If Chen Yu had seized the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower and was just about to break through, but was specifically stopped by ¡°someone¡± and fell into a dangerous situation of being mobbed. He would certainly detest the person blocking his way. If truly possessing unparalleled ability, he would definitely crush this ¡°someone¡± without a word, why the nonsense! Lu Zhuo hadn¡¯t done so, indicating he didn¡¯t have the capability. On the contrary. He was even worried that Chen Yu, in a desperate counterattack, would use up his remaining Bloodline Power. Once deprived of the boost from his Bloodline Power, Lu Zhuo¡¯s own combat power would fall to the level of Mei Changqing, and if he was distracted by controlling the puppet, he might even drop to the ranks of Jiang Ping and Chang Xuan. ¡°Chen Yu! I regret not killing you the first time we met!¡± The dark-skinned young man gritted his teeth, his eyes emitting a bone-chilling chill. Seeing one more step would lead to freedom, yet being blocked by Chen Yu. How could he not hate him? And at the very last moment. He deployed the puppet to intimidate both the factions of the Three Sects and the Bone Demon Palace, eyeing a successful turnaround. However. His last arrows in the quiver were exposed by Chen Yu. He longed to devour Chen Yu¡¯s flesh, drink his blood, skin him and pull out his tendons¡­ ¡°What are you all standing there for!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flashed fiercely, his hand gripping the[Xuan Heavy Sword], sweeping it toward the exit. His strategic significance now surpassed his actual strength. By blocking this exit, the dark-skinned young man would face a mob from everyone. ¡°Charge!¡± Disciples from the Three Sects and the Bone Demon Palace rallied again and mobbed Lu Zhuo. Lu Zhuo gave a grim smile. The mechanical puppet in front of him swung its greatsword, a blood-colored arc sweeping across and blasting away a few disciples. At the same time. The huge shield of the puppet blocked most of the attacks for Lu Zhuo. ¡°My puppet, made from very unique materials, has an attack power that can compare with the Postnatal Middle Stage, yet its defensive power can compare with the Qi Transformation Innate.¡± Lu Zhuo remained calm and composed. ¡°Ah ah¡­¡± Instead, two disciples at the Mid-stage of Refining were swept by a bloody arc of light, losing arms and legs as they flew out. Ding ding chi! Mei Changqing¡¯s dark green bamboo rod swept across the body of the puppet, sparking a shower of sparks, yet it remained undamaged. After stabilizing the situation. Lu Zhuo¡¯s gaze flickered, sweeping over Chen Yu at the exit. As long as he did not get too close to the exit, then Chen Yu would not pursue relentlessly. Because. Once he broke through the exit, Lu Zhuo would be the big winner. Both parties clearly understood this bottom line. Thump thump! Thump thump thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart was silently gathering strength. He was waiting for Lu Zhuo to approach again, then he would activate the ¡°Explosion Method.¡± Lu Zhuo¡¯s gaze surveyed every corner of the area. With a sharp intuition, Lu Zhuo sensed a crisis emanating from Chen Yu and subconsciously did not approach. Suddenly. His gaze swept over the dome of the open plaza, and his eyes lit up. Above the dome was the sky. The entire open plaza was actually built on top of the Blood Sky Hall, and the dome above was hollow, but shrouded by a light silver blood curtain. ¡°Go!¡± Lu Zhuo¡¯s figure flickered, using the puppet¡¯s cover to charge in the opposite direction. ¡°Ahhhh¡­¡± Together with the puppet, he was invincible. Clang chi! Lu Zhuo, with his diminishing bloodline power, joined forces with the puppet, pushing Mei Changqing back with injuries. ¡°What¡¯s that guy doing running back?¡± Chen Yu felt something was amiss. Suddenly, his gaze swept towards the dome above his head. Not good! Chen Yu no longer guarded the exit, his body darting swiftly away. However. In terms of movement technique speed, Chen Yu was still not as fast as Lu Zhuo bolstered by the bloodline power. ¡°I was too foolish before. Insisting on clashing with that guy, I¡¯ve used up quite a bit of bloodline power.¡± Lu Zhuo regretted in his heart. However, now that he had come to his senses, it was not too late. ¡°Breaking through the barrier on the dome, I would be the big winner. Bone Demon Palace, the three sects, and Chen Yu¡­ In this Blood Burial Garden, you all are just my background.¡± Lu Zhuo¡¯s heart surged with excitement, and he could not help but howl. Whoosh! Bolstered by the bloodline power, he crossed the blood pool, reaching the wall near the other end of the plaza with a speed that defied competition. Scurry scrabble! Lu Zhuo retracted the puppet, his figure leaping by pushing off the wall. A height of several dozen feet was no challenge for him. In a flash or two, Lu Zhuo neared the silver pattern blood curtain above the dome, hooking his foot on the wall¡¯s edge. Break! Lu Zhuo channeled his bloodline power, his palm forming a blade, glowing with a dazzling black iron pattern, swirling with a dark aura, and he chopped down fiercely. Pong chi! The nearby area of the silver pattern blood curtain suddenly trembled, opening a crack about a foot long, but not wide enough for a person to pass through. The prohibitions of the Blood Sky Hall were slightly different from those of the ancient inheritance halls, protected on both the inside and outside. Bang bang pong! Lu Zhuo sped up his attacks, seeing the barrier hole getting bigger and bigger. Scuffle whoosh whoosh whoosh! At this moment, the top disciples from the three sects and Bone Demon Palace came chasing. Pong pong chi! Pop! But the hole in front of Lu Zhuo was almost wide enough for one person to pass through. Whoosh! Suddenly, a purple blur at an incredible speed, climbed up from the blood hall wall, drawing close to Lu Zhuo. That purple shadow¡¯s speed was no less than Lu Zhuo¡¯s, and it was even more agile. What is that? ?¦Ï??0.§ã0 Lu Zhuo felt a blast of wind come at him, his eyes catching a fleeting outline of a purple fox. At this moment. He was hanging upside down from the wall¡¯s edge, one hand holding the Blood Soul Flower, the other attacking, leaving no room to dodge. But unexpectedly. That purple fox did not seem intent on striking his vital points. Plop! Its claws swept across, accompanied by a sharp purple glint, grabbing onto the wrist holding the Blood Soul Flower. ¡°Ah!¡± Lu Zhuo shrieked. His bloodline power was already low, those claws extremely sharp, the force of the strike nearly comparable to the Postnatal Qi Transformation. Bang! The dream-like Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower fell from the sky. At the same moment. The hole in the barrier in front of Lu Zhuo was just wide enough for one person to get through. ¡°No¡­¡± Lu Zhuo screamed in fury, only one step away from having the world at his feet, being the big winner. Zip whoosh! That purple fox, agilely somersaulting mid-air, grabbed the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower. ¡°Isn¡¯t that fox Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s Spirit Pet?¡± Chen Yu was taken aback. At this moment. Everyone at the scene was a bit stupefied, not catching on. Just as Lu Zhuo was about to succeed, everyone had nearly lost hope. Unexpectedly, a purple fox, with a surprise attack, snatched the Blood Soul Flower. Whoosh slash! The agile purple fox leapt, sweeping toward the other end¡¯s entrance. ¡°Stay!¡± Mei Changqing and others reacted, chasing after it. ¡°Where will you run¡­¡± Lu Zhuo, nearly overwhelmed by anger and blood, turned into a faint black trail of wind, overtaking most people, chasing after that Purple Fox. Zip whoosh~ The purple fox, with the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower in its mouth, landed next to a man and a woman, exactly Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er. Chapter 161 - 161 0158 Split ?Chapter 161: Chapter 0158: Split Chapter 161: Chapter 0158: Split Blood Sky Hall, in the outdoor square. The situation, at this moment, took a drastic turn. Lu Zhuo, by a step behind, turned from a big winner to the pursuer. ¡°Where can you run¡­ I¡¯ll tear you to pieces!¡± Lu Zhuo was furious, veins bulging on his forehead, no longer able to remain calm. ¡°Chase!¡± From the Bone Demon Palace faction, Mei Changqing, Jiang Ping, and five or six secret disciples, all pursued the purple fox. Moreover. From the Three Sects Camp, also two or three top disciples joined the chase. Swoosh! The purple fox flashed a few times and landed in front of Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er. Originally. As soon as Chen Yu noticed the fox had seized the Blood Soul Flower, he immediately came to protect Chen Ying¡¯er. After using a portion of Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, Chen Ying¡¯er had advanced to the Mid-stage of Refining, making her quite formidable among the disciples who entered the Blood Burial Garden. However. Facing some top disciples present, even those at the Qi Transformation Level, this strength was far from sufficient. Swoosh! The purple fox, carrying the Blood Soul Flower, jumped onto Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Brother Yu, isn¡¯t my pet amazing?¡± Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s eyes narrowed into crescent shapes. ¡°What are you proud of! Let¡¯s get out of herea€¡±¡± Chen Yu grabbed Chen Ying¡¯er and, along with the light purple fox, ran towards the exit. Fortunately. The two were not far from the exit, and no top disciples obstructed them along the way. ¡°Run fast¡­¡± Chen Ying¡¯er came to her senses, her face filled with fear, as Chen Yu dragged her into the exit passageway. A few moments later. Mei Changqing, Lu Zhuo, Jiang Ping, and other top disciples arrived at the exit. Swoosh! A small bead like white frost crashed down at the exit. ¡°It¡¯s an Ice Split Ball!¡± Mei Changqing and Jiang Ping¡¯s expressions changed. At this moment, including Lu Zhuo, the few people had just reached the narrow space of the exit passageway. Boom! A mass of white chilling wind, alongside thousands of ice crystals, exploded at the exit, engulfing the several people. Ting, ting, ting! Under the attack of the chilling wind and ice, the group let out angry roars. With Mei Changqing and Lu Zhuo¡¯s Qi Transformation Realm power present, an Ice Split Ball obviously wasn¡¯t fatal. What was frustrating and infuriating was. The precision of that Ice Split Ball was too accurate, bursting right at the exit passageway, causing everyone to bear the maximum efficacy. Mei Changqing and Lu Zhuo, who bore the brunt, took on most of the pressure. A layer of frost formed on Mei Changqing¡¯s clothing and skin, causing some frostbite. Lu Zhuo, with strong defenses, was nearly unscathed, but his body and limbs felt a wave of stiffness. Regarding explosive power. The Ice Split Ball was slightly inferior to the Yin Fire Pearl, but the chilling frost force it generated could freeze the blood, slowing down the target¡¯s movements. At this moment. It was a perfect verification as: The speed of Mei Changqing and Lu Zhuo, in the next few moments, slowed down by twenty to thirty percent. Ten moments later. Mei Changqing, Lu Zhuo, Jiang Ping, and other top disciples reached the grand hall¡¯s exit of the Blood Sky Hall. Outside the hall. Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er had just arrived before the Silver Pattern Blood Curtain Array. Sigh! Chen Yu sighed inwardly, looking back at the pursuers like Mei Changqing and Lu Zhuo. If it were only him. Perhaps he could step forward and hope for vast, open skies, becoming the biggest winner. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However. By his side, there was a burden he simply couldn¡¯t shake off, making it impossible to escape Mei Changqing and Lu Zhuo¡¯s pursuit. ¡°This ultimate treasure, the Blood Soul Flower, I simply cannot monopolize. Even if Yunyue Sect obtained it, it would only bring disaster.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze flickered. ¡°Brother Yu, I¡¯ve dragged you down, shall we just give them the Blood Soul Flower?¡± Chen Ying¡¯er said pitifully. She knew that without Chen Yu, she would have been obliterated by Lu Zhuo and the others long ago. Just then. Swoosh! Swoosh, swoosh¡­ Outside, a troop was approaching the Blood Sky Hall. ¡°Junior Brother Chen!¡± Several familiar voices rang out. Hmm? Chen Yu glanced sideways and saw Kun Ling, Fang Haofei, Tong Yuling, Xie Jing, and other Yunyue Sect disciples in a small team of six or seven people approaching. This team, Chen Yu had caught a glimpse of once when Mei Changqing first chased him. Due to some delays. This team led by Kun Ling had only now arrived at the Blood Sky Hall. ¡°Reinforcements have arrived.¡± Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s face brightened. But Chen Yu couldn¡¯t bring himself to feel happy; his heart sank instead. Behind them, the pursuers were top disciples like Mei Changqing, Lu Zhuo, and Jiang Ping. If Yunyue Sect¡¯s team got involved, they might suffer a merciless slaughter. ¡°In that case¡­¡± Chen Yu finally made a decision. Since it was destined that he couldn¡¯t monopolize the Blood Soul Flower, he might as well share it and at least not implicate his fellow disciples. The next moment. Chen Yu snatched the Blood Soul Flower from the fox. A fleeting strange light flashed in the purple fox¡¯s eyes, but it did not object. ¡°Open for me!¡± The Blood Soul Flower floated midair, and Chen Yu fiercely struck it with his palm, He intended to split the Blood Soul Flower in two, thereby sharing more than half the pressure. Swish! Just as a palm surrounded by black and green shadows was about to hit the Blood Soul Flower. ¡°Noa€¡±¡± Lu Zhuo behind couldn¡¯t help but let out a scream of fury. If the Blood Soul Flower were damaged, it could lose its miraculous ability, such as the ability to create Blood Soul replicas. Boom! Chen Yu¡¯s palm had just touched the Blood Soul Flower when the latter burst into a blood-colored brilliance and split into two halves with a ¡°crack.¡± Huh? Chen Yu felt an illusion, as if it wasn¡¯t he who had split the Blood Soul Flower, but rather it had split itself into two halves on its own. Swish~ The two halves of the Blood Soul Flower floated in mid-air, overflowing with blood radiance, emitting a wild force of Blood Soul Power. Lu Zhuo, Mei Changqing, and others were stunned for a moment. They didn¡¯t seem to expect Chen Yu to be so decisive and directly split the great treasure of Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower. Before the others could react, an anomaly occurred in the split halves of the Blood Soul Flower. ¡°Gigglesa€|¡± From one half of the Blood Soul Flower, an ethereal female voice faintly emerged, transforming into a shadow that broke through the Silver Pattern Blood Curtain. Swoosh! That half of the Blood Soul Flower turned into a bloody afterimage, lunging toward the Yunyue Sect team consisting of Kun Ling, Tong Yuling, Fang Haofei, and others. ¡°Be careful!¡± Kun Ling, Tong Yuling, Fang Haofei, among others, silently braced themselves. However, That bloody afterimage was too fast, bringing with it a shock of Blood Soul Power that left everyone dizzy and unsteady. Swish! One half of the Blood Soul Flower landed on a strikingly beautiful young girl. ¡°Tong Yuling!¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. Why did that half of the Blood Soul Flower choose nobody else but landed on Tong Yuling? Buzz! The ¡°Blood Jade Spirit Bamboo¡± on Tong Yuling suddenly burst into a layer of translucent blood-colored brilliance. Immediately thereafter, Tong Yuling¡¯s face was filled with struggle and pain, and a blood-colored lotus mark quickly appeared on her forehead, faintly visible. However, The other half of the Blood Soul Flower, floating in mid-air, showed no abnormalities. Suddenly, near the ground. Swoosh! A crystal-clear, thumb-sized blood-colored bud shot out toward the exterior of the Array. ¡°Hmph!¡± Chen Yu wore a cold smile, he roughly guessed that this bud must possess some form of spiritual awareness. Thud! A silver-spotted black dot burst forth and struck the blood-colored small bud fiercely, biting into it harshly. Blood splashed. ?¦Ï¦Í??.?? The Blood Soul Bud, bitten by the Iron Moon Strange Insect, emitted a fragrant scent that permeated the soul. ¡°Aiyoh!¡± A whiny voice seemed to come from the soul layer. After taking a bite, the body of the Iron Moon Strange Insect shone with a crystalline blood hue, its energy surged, and it became extremely aggressive and erratic. Swoosh! Chen Yu dashed forward and grabbed the Blood Soul Bud but failed to store it in his storage bag. He immediately clenched the blood-colored bud within his fist. With a thought, Chen Yu stored the Blood Soul Bud in the Light Silver Crystal Space. This scene caused the Purple Fox, who was about to make a move, to flash a hint of surprise in its eyes. ¡°Hold it!¡± Just then, Lu Zhuo and Mei Changqing had already closed in. ¡°Ha ha¡­¡± Chen Yu laughed out loud, tossing the other half of the Blood Soul Flower towards the two men. Right between them. One half of the Blood Soul Flower floated perfectly in between Lu Zhuo and Mei Changqing. ¡°What choice will you make?¡± Chen Yu chuckled silently, grabbing Chen Ying¡¯er and breaking through the Silver Pattern Blood Curtain. The Blood Sky Hall¡¯s Array defense was double-layered. Open up! Chen Yu, with something vaguely in his other hand, slashed at the heavily flawed Silver Pattern Blood Curtain. Pop! The Silver Pattern Blood Curtain split open, effortlessly torn by Chen Yu¡¯s punch as he took Chen Ying¡¯er and the Purple Fox away. The Purple Fox¡¯s eyes swept a trace of surprise, staring at the hand Chen Yu had just swung. Chen Yu had already stored the Token in the Light Silver Crystal Space. ¡°Senior Sister Tong, are you alright¡­¡± After breaking through, Chen Yu¡¯s first thought was to rush to Tong Yuling. At this moment. A blood lotus mark appeared on the center of Tong Yuling¡¯s forehead, her face was stern and elegant, her demeanor vastly different from usual. Swoosh! She flipped her hand, an odd blood pattern emerged in her palm, and the ¡°Blood Jade Spirit Bamboo¡± she wore trembled, releasing strands of crystalline blood brilliance. Subsequently. She abruptly molded one half of the Blood Soul Flower into a crystalline blood orb with both hands as if performing magic. Huff! Tong Yuling opened her mouth, and an invisible force sucked the crystalline blood orb, transformed from half of the Blood Soul Flower, into her stomach. ¡°This¡­ you¡¯re not Tong Yuling!¡± Chen Yu cried out in horror. The current Tong Yuling gave him a feeling of icy condescension, as if looking down on ants. ¡°Tong Yuling¡± sneered, just about to make her move. Suddenly. The blood lotus mark on her forehead inexplicably twitched, and a struggle appeared on her face. ¡°Still struggling? It seems she heard the voice of her beloved.¡± Blood Lotus Tong Yuling revealed a cold smirk. Zing! Her figure blurred, moving almost as fast as Lu Zhuo, and dashed toward a location in the Blood Burial Garden. ¡°We can¡¯t let her succeed!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression turned stern. He suddenly had an intuition. Tong Yuling¡¯s body had just been taken over; perhaps there was still a chance to save her. This ¡°Tong Yuling¡± of the Blood Lotus Mark, seemed to be looking for a place to completely erase Tong Yuling¡¯s consciousness and take full possession of her body. Bang! At the same moment, Lu Zhuo and Mei Changqing, along with Jiang Ping, Yuan Li, and a cold-faced disciple, clashed fiercely. Ultimately. Thanks to the numerical advantage on the Bone Demon Palace side, Mei Changqing and others pinned down Lu Zhuo, and one of the disciples took the half Blood Soul Flower and quickly retreated. Lu Zhuo was extremely infuriated, summoning a sword shield puppet, ready to fight desperately. Crack! Mei Changqing¡¯s hand held a wooden box, which he slowly opened, revealing half of a bone-like finger, emitting a ghastly and immense aura of Yin Corpse. Chapter 162 - 162 0159 Ambush ?Chapter 162: Chapter 0159 Ambush Chapter 162: Chapter 0159 Ambush Facing Lu Zhuo alone with his puppet, who wanted to launch a frantic counterattack. Mei Changqing¡¯s wooden box in hand slowly opened, revealing half a withered bone finger, emitting a chilling and immense aura of a corpse. ¡°That is¡­¡± Lu Zhuo¡¯s expression tightened, showing a trace of deep wariness. ¡°Even if you blood sacrifice this object to launch one or two invincible attacks, the price you will have to pay will be extremely grievous.¡± Lu Zhuo¡¯s voice deepened, yet his figure was slowly retreating. His gaze then moved to another side, towards Chen Yu and Tong Yuling. If he remembered correctly, the other half of the Blood Soul Flower had fallen into the hands of that non-top disciple. It seemed that there was also a small bud obtained by Chen Yu. After weighing his options, Lu Zhuo finally flickered away in retreat, giving up on the half of the Blood Soul Flower at the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s side. At this time. His bloodline power had depleted quite a bit, and the Bone Demon Palace had the most available hands and strong fighters. What he feared most Was the last ace in Mei Changqing¡¯s hand. Peng chi! Lu Zhuo and the puppet together tore open a gap in the Silver Pattern Blood Curtain and burst through. Whoosh~ At the exit of the Blood Sky Hall, Mei Changqing¡¯s body swayed, his complexion turning pale. ¡°Brother Mei!¡± Jiang Ping and others couldn¡¯t help but cry out low, supporting Mei Changqing. Clearly. After several tough fights with Lu Zhuo, Mei Changqing¡¯s injuries had accumulated, and he had been seriously hurt. After all, he did not possess the powerful self-healing physique like Chen Yu. ¡°There is no danger to my life.¡± Mei Changqing waved his hand, closing the wooden box in his hand, causing that half withered bone finger and the terrifying corpse aura to vanish completely. ¡°It¡¯s good that this person has retreated. Once I sacrifice this object, I can indeed launch one or two attacks close to the Guiyuan Realm, but I will lose a great amount of vital blood and life essence, possibly dropping my cultivation level, and even affecting my future advancement to the Guiyuan Realm.¡± Mei Changqing murmured. The object in the box was his biggest trump card, an unbeatable ace. But this object, unless absolutely necessary, must not be used. ¡°From now on, I will rest here for three days. No disciple is allowed to act without permission.¡± Mei Changqing ordered. Looking at the figure of Lu Zhuo pursuing his prey, he hooked the corner of his mouth with a hint of coldness. ¡°Brother Mei has a good strategy. There will be a life-and-death fight between Chen Yu and Lu Zhuo. No matter which side wins, we will reap the benefits of the fishermen,¡± Yuan Li, the man in battle armor, said with a smile on his face. Now, The Bone Demon Palace needs to do nothing but recuperate and bide its time. ¡­ Swoosh! After breaking through the Silver Pattern Blood Curtain, Lu Zhuo¡¯s first action was to pursue Tong Yuling. Chen Yu was also pursuing Tong Yuling. Invisible to each other, the three of them formed a straight line. Lu Zhuo swallowed two elixirs and, with a gloomy expression, watched the man and woman fleeing ahead. ¡°Chen Yu! You have repeatedly foiled my good deeds, I will tear you to pieces¡­¡± Lu Zhuo¡¯s heart was filled with boundless hatred and murderous intent. While pursuing Tong Yuling, Chen Yu had already instructed Chen Ying¡¯er to leave with the Purple Fox. He believed that with the fox to protect her, Chen Ying¡¯er would be safer than most. ¡°Stop right there!¡± A cold shout came from the Yunyue Sect team. Zoom! Out darted Kun Ling, clad in a purple robe, who held a red-gold broadsword in his hand, blocking Lu Zhuo¡¯s path. Chen Yu, who had run a distance away, saw this scene and cried out in dismay. On a normal day, He and Kun Ling did not have a particularly good relationship. It began with ¡°Qiu Xinxin,¡± where Kun Ling showed some hostility towards him, and later because he felt this person was rather arrogant. ¡°Chen Yu, last time at the Yan Family Castle, I, Kun, owed you a favor. It¡¯s time to repay it now.¡± Kun Ling said calmly. Last time at the Yan Family Castle, if it were not for Chen Yu leading the team and arriving just in time, he and Senior Sister Xie Jing would have probably encountered misfortune. Whizz chi! He swung his red-gold broadsword, releasing a near-zhang-long Golden Pattern Blade Radiance, where the incisive wind pre-emptively struck Lu Zhuo. After entering the Blood Burial Garden, Kun Ling also had his gains, and his cultivation had reached the limits of the Organ Refining Stage. This strike was his peak effort. At the same moment. Zeng zeng! S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Haofei and Xie Jing attacked Lu Zhuo from both sides. ?¦Ï??¦Ï.§ã? ¡°Junior Brother Chen, I will also lend you a hand this time to stop this dark kid.¡± Fang Haofei said with a light chuckle. ¡°You¡­ you all fall back!¡± Chen Yu, who was in pursuit ahead, shouted in alarm. For the first time, his face showed a touch of urgency and unease. Kun Ling and the others, who had arrived later, were still unaware of how truly fearsome Lu Zhuo was. Clank chi! Ding ding! Lu Zhuo stood in place, striking sparks in all directions while standing firm against Kun Ling¡¯s strike, completely immobile and unharmed. On both sides, the attacks from Fang Haofei and Xie Jing didn¡¯t even break Lu Zhuo¡¯s skin. ¡°This¡­ ¡± Kun Ling was dumbstruck, and the three showed looks of horror. ¡°A bunch of ants!¡± Lu Zhuo, with disdain on his face, stirred up a cluster of dark, gloomy energy on his arm. Ah! Kun Ling screamed as he was directly swept by that dark, gloomy energy, his body instantly slashed in two, blood spreading on the spot. Pong chi! A trace of the residual dark energy also sent Fang Haofei and Xie Jing flying. Among them, Fang Haofei had a deep gash across his abdomen, bitterly closing his eyes as his consciousness plunged into silence. ¡°Brother Kun¡­¡± Seeing Kun Ling¡¯s body, Xie Jing¡¯s eyes filled with blood, ignoring her serious injuries, and frantically lunged at Lu Zhuo. ¡°Don¡¯t! Senior Sister Xie¡­¡± The two disciples behind her grabbed Xie Jing and pulled her to the ground, not letting her move even in death. Zoom! After slaying Kun Ling, Lu Zhuo did not spare another glance and continued chasing in the direction of Chen Yu and Tong Yuling. ¡°Brother Kun¡­¡± Xie Jing, with tears on her face, fainted in front of Kun Ling¡¯s body. For a long time, she had silently watched over this proud man who, however, harbored feelings for Qiu Xinxin, the number one beauty of the Yunyue Sect¡¯s inner sect. Later, after Qiu Xinxin¡¯s betrayal, she finally had a chance to be with Brother Kun. At Yan Family Castle, they faced the Infinite Thief and shared life-and-death experiences; in the Blood Burial Garden, they fought side by side¡­ But all memories halted at the ghastly moment when Kun Ling was cleaved in two. The death of Kun Ling, along with Fang Haofei¡¯s mysterious disappearance, caused Chen Yu, who was in hot pursuit, to falter in his steps. A surge of unprecedented murderous intent flickered in Chen Yu¡¯s eyes. ¡°Lu Zhuo! I never bore you intense animosity; I only wanted a share of the Blood Soul Flower. I never imagined you would slay my fellow sect members¡­¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath, suppressing the fury in his chest. He had never liked Kun Ling, yet he had not expected him to take such a stand and encounter this misfortune. And Fang Haofei! But, Chen Yu could not linger at this moment. He must kill Lu Zhuo, but fighting here would endanger his sect brothers and possibly attract the interference of other formidable competitors. ¡°This is not a suitable place for battle.¡± Chen Yu gathered strength in his heart, accelerating his pursuit of Tong Yuling. Tong Yuling¡¯s situation was equally dire; if too much time passed, her consciousness would be devoured by that unknown powerhouse, and she would lose herself. Soon, Chen Yu noticed that the ¡°Tong Yuling¡± ahead was running down a familiar path. At a certain moment, an ancient, dilapidated temple appeared ahead, shrouded under a layer of the Silver Pattern Blood Curtain. ¡°It¡¯s actually this place!¡± Chen Yu watched as ¡°Tong Yuling,¡± with a flash of blood patterns, easily passed through the Array¡¯s restrictions and entered deep into the temple. Wasn¡¯t this the very inheritance site where he and Liu Xin¡¯er had spent time? Zoom! With one hand, Chen Yu quietly gripped an ancient Token, slicing through the Silver Pattern Blood Curtain to arrive at the temple entrance. However, he did not continue to pursue Tong Yuling. Glancing back, Chen Yu¡¯s expression turned cold as he fixed his gaze on Lu Zhuo, who was nearing the Silver Pattern Blood Curtain. ¡°Now is the best time to kill this man.¡± Chen Yu immediately activated his heart. Thump! Thump-Thump! Thump-Thump-Thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heartbeat quickly reached a critical threshold. At that moment, Lu Zhuo¡¯s Bloodline Power had been mostly depleted, his strength falling by a fraction. The biggest threat was the Qi Transformation Realm puppet he possessed. Smash! Lu Zhuo let the puppet move forward, swinging a massive sword. Together, they quickly broke through the diminished power of the Array¡¯s restrictions. Just as Lu Zhuo and the puppet entered beneath the curtain of light, Chen Yu made his move! Woosh! An afterimage flickered, and a fierce gust of wind had already enveloped Lu Zhuo. ¡°So fast!¡± Lu Zhuo¡¯s face changed dramatically. He had been on guard against Chen Yu, but never expected the other¡¯s speed to suddenly surge to such an extent. Thump-Thump-Thump! Thump-Thump-Thump! Chen Yu had entered an ¡°explosive technique,¡± from the depths of his body to his limbs, a vigorous and renewed strength surged forth. In an instant, his strength and speed doubled from normal! Boom! A large, dark-green shadow of a fist struck Lu Zhuo up close. Barely managing to invoke his Bloodline Power, Lu Zhuo¡¯s forearm shined with black iron patterns and burst forth with a gloomy radiance. Thump-Thump Staggera€¡±Banga€¡± That horrifying punch sent Lu Zhuo staggering back several steps, his internal energy roiling, nearly causing him to vomit blood. Had it not been for his protective beast-skin armor, that punch would have caused him severe injury. ¡°Prepare to die!¡± Just as Chen Yu was about to close in again, Lu Zhuo¡¯s figure shifted, taking cover behind the puppet. The puppet was over ten feet tall, wielding a shield and sword, like an iron wall. Clang-Clang-Boom! Holding the Xuan Heavy Sword, Chen Yu, in his explosive state, managed to confront the puppet head-on without defeat. Even in terms of speed and agility, he was slightly superior to the Qi Transformation Realm puppet. ¡°This kid¡­¡± Lu Zhuo was shaken, a sense of retreat creeping into his mind. Facing Chen Yu in his current state, even if Lu Zhuo¡¯s Bloodline Power remained at its peak, he might not be able to withstand such a ferocious offensive. ¡°This puppet¡¯s defense is comparable to a Qi Transformation Innate¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s intense barrage was mostly blocked by the puppet. Whoosh! An afterimage flickered, and Chen Yu disappeared from the front of the puppet, retracting the Xuan Heavy Sword into his storage pouch. Swipe! In the next instant, Chen Yu¡¯s speed, twice that of normal, allowed him to close in on Lu Zhuo from the side. Lu Zhuo hastily retreated, commanding the puppet to shield him. Suddenly, he felt a sharp pain at his feet as something bit him. Caught off guard, he was nearly bitten through the skin. After all, his Bloodline Power was nearly exhausted, and he couldn¡¯t always protect his whole body. Moreover, the Iron Moon Strange Insect, having fed on the Blood Soul Bud, had grown significantly more aggressive in its attacks. Just as Lu Zhuo¡¯s form tensed for an instant, Swipe! Chen Yu rapidly closed in, the renewed power surging within him about to erupt from his arm. Not good! Lu Zhuo felt a sinking sensation in his breath and blood. In the crisis, he hastily infused the remaining Bloodline Power and energy into his beast-skin armor. Buzz! A layer of purple-green light emanated from the armor, protecting his entire body. This piece of beast-skin armor was a High Grade Treasure and could form an energy layer that protected his whole body, despite the tremendous energy drain. Unexpectedly, as Chen Yu¡¯s fist approached, a dull, inconspicuous short sword appeared in his hand. ¡°Slice!¡± Chen Yu channeled the surging power and Inner Qi of his entire body into the Dark Snake Sword. A bizarre scene unfolded. Pop~ The Blood Moon of the Blood Burial Garden space shone upon the Dark Snake Sword, casting blood-colored crystalline brilliance upon the blade and boosting its might by over thirty percent! Chapter 163 - 163 0160 Seize the Blood ?Chapter 163: Chapter 0160: Seize the Blood Chapter 163: Chapter 0160: Seize the Blood Plop~ Under the blood moon¡¯s luminescence, the short dark grey sword emanated a bloody crystalline brilliance. Dark flowing blood patterns intertwined, its aura burgeoning violently. ¡°Strike!¡± Chen Yu, with his heart unleashing the cultivation technique, channeled all his burgeoning strength and internal breath into this mid-grade poisonous treasure sword. Not good! Lu Zhuo, having been closely approached, felt a trace of fatal chill. However, he had just been bitten by the Iron Moon Strange Insect, leaving a slight gap and unable to dodge. All Lu Zhuo could do was to enhance his own protection. Buzz! A layer of bluish-purple light film emerged from his beast skin, encasing his whole body, particularly guarding the vital areas of his upper body. Yet, Chen Yu suddenly lowered his stance and didn¡¯t stab toward the common vital points like Lu Zhuo¡¯s head, throat, or heart, which were the very points he heavily guarded. Swoosh! A dark residual shadow flickered as the Dark Snake Sword slashed across Lu Zhuo¡¯s left leg. The beast skin armor on Lu Zhuo¡¯s body was not of full-body type. Being a high-grade treasure, once fully activated, the energy layer formed could protect the whole body. However, protection in areas without the armor itself was somewhat weaker by two to three tenths. ¡°Shick.¡± The bluish-purple light film on Lu Zhuo¡¯s left leg was torn open by the Dark Snake Sword, the dull black-iron patterns on his skin, flickering dimly, finally being sliced open. A flash of blood! This sword cut only grazed the flesh, not even amounting to a minor injury. Yet a smug smile crossed Chen Yu¡¯s face. Roll! He rolled on the ground, swiftly dodging an attack from a puppet behind him. ¡°Hiss!¡± Lu Zhuo felt a numb stiffness in his left leg as the virulent poison began to corrode his entire body. ¡°This sworda€|¡± Lu Zhuo¡¯s complexion drastically changed, his body swaying, the wounded leg darkening with a bruise-purple tinge. ¡°Hmph, the intense poison of this sword, after several enhancements, even one struck during Postnatal Qi Transformation would hardly escape unscathed.¡± Chen Yu sneered inwardly. If Lu Zhuo had been at his peak, with vigorous Bloodline Power, this sword strike of his might not have succeeded. But now his Bloodline Power was nearly depleted, and his defensive strength sharply reduced by thirty to forty percent. Besides, Chen Yu had learned from past lessons; this time, he aimed for the leg. During that incident in Beishan Spirit Garden, he wounded Shangguan Qi¡¯s arm with one strike, expecting him to be undoubtedly dead. However, Shangguan Qi amputated his arm and barely survived. ¡°Tsk tsk, if you amputate a leg yourself, you might still stabilize the rampant poison.¡± Chen Yu smiled sinisterly. Amputate a leg? That would mean losing much of his mobility. How could he continue to fight? Lu Zhuo¡¯s face turned a deathly pale yet retained his calm, immediately swallowing a special black elixir. A flicker of surprise crossed Chen Yu¡¯s eyes. After a few moments, Lu Zhuo¡¯s poison had not yet attacked his heart? On second thought. Lu Zhuo possessed a robust Bloodline Body, perhaps like him, having a strong resistance to deadly poison. ¡°To death!¡± Chen Yu rushed forward, the Dark Snake Sword striking again under the glow of the blood moon, its attack force enough to intimidate anyone undergoing Postnatal Qi Transformation. Ding Ding! Lu Zhuo defended passively, letting the puppet block most of the onslaught. And, he kept a vigilant expression, strictly guarding against sneak attacks from the Iron Moon Strange Insect. In a short time, Chen Yu found it difficult to replicate his initial success. ¡°The Detoxification Secret Pill I just took has only neutralized thirty to forty percent of the poison. Once my Bloodline Power is completely drained¡­¡± Lu Zhuo became even more anxious inside. He was mainly relying on the remnant Bloodline Power to suppress and neutralize some of the poison. At this moment, he had only two paths left. To flee, or to fight to the death? Flee? He had just killed Chen Yu¡¯s fellow disciple, inciting a strong murderous intent in him. His mobility was reduced due to the leg poisoned; if he fled, his puppet¡¯s movement and defense would show flaws. Fleeing would mean certain death! ¡°I can only break the cauldrons and sink the boats in one battlea€|¡± Lu Zhuo took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with a grim ferocity. Pop! Pop! Pop! He pointed rapidly at over a dozen spots on his body. The next moment, from Lu Zhuo¡¯s Bloodline, a majestic force was unleashed, his eyes emitting a terrifying divine light. Whoom! Instantly, the dark iron patterning on Lu Zhuo¡¯s body brightened once more, his Bloodline Power returning to its peak condition. ¡°This is¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face changed. Then, the intense poison in Lu Zhuo¡¯s leg was swiftly suppressed, his figure swaying as he charged at Chen Yu aggressively. ¡°To death!¡± Lu Zhuo¡¯s arm, as stout as black iron, was wrapped in a deep dark aura, like a rampant black iron wild boar charging at Chen Yu up close. Chop! Chen Yu switched to his Xuan Heavy Sword, swiping with a crescent moon-like brilliant silver arc, also unleashing a limit-breaking strike. Clang Boom! The dark aura clashed with the silver arc, and both figures retreated simultaneously. Chen Yu stepped back a few paces, while Lu Zhuo was forced back by about ten meters. But the next moment. Swoosh! A large puppet lunged from another side, slashing a dazzling blood arc. Not good! Chen Yu hastily retreated, a ¡°Ding¡± sound resounding as a shallow blood trace was left on his abdominal area. The puppet¡¯s attack force was comparable to the Postnatal Middle Stage. Luckily, Chen Yu¡¯s swift reaction allowed him to avoid the main attack, only enduring fifty to sixty percent of the residual force. Swoop! Swoop! Lu Zhuo and the puppet, from left and right, rapidly lunged again at Chen Yu. After the recovery of his Bloodline Power, Lu Zhuo was able to control the puppet while simultaneously deploying about eighty percent of his own strength. Together, they would make anyone undergoing Postnatal Qi Transformation recoil. ¡°It¡¯s unwise to fight head-on.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s mind tensed, quickly retreating into the main hall. The geographic environment inside this hall was more familiar to him, which was an advantage. Moreover, Lu Zhuo¡¯s coordination with the puppet was imperfect; the puppet¡¯s defense was strong, but its movements, compared to two individuals, were somewhat clumsy. If Chen Yu did not directly confront but rather used evasive maneuvers, he could protect himself. ¡°This cunning boya€|¡± Lu Zhuo, mad with the pursuit, gritted his teeth. He activated his bloodline potential through a secret technique, restoring himself to his peak condition, but the cost was immense. Afterward. He would lapse into weakness, his strength reduced by over half, and his bloodline power would be depleted for at least half a month. Swoosh! Swish, swish! Three figures closely followed without giving up, quickly entering the depths of the great hall. However. The puppet¡¯s speed was a beat or two slower than the two humans; as long as Chen Yu did not confront them head-on, he wouldn¡¯t have to face both a person and a puppet at the same time. ¡°What is this place?¡± Lu Zhuo entered the great hall, his face alert. A breathtakingly majestic statue of a woman, ten zhang tall, dressed in a Lotus Blood Robe, exuded a cold loftiness that seemed to disdain the world. ¡°So this is the place¡­¡± Lu Zhuo mused thoughtfully. At that moment. Under the statue of the Blood Robed Woman, a strikingly cold and beautiful young girl was sitting cross-legged, dressed in a Blood Lotus Skirt just like the statue. ¡°Tong Yuling!¡± Chen Yu hardly recognized the girl. Upon close inspection, one of the stone cabinets where the Lotus Blood Robe had been stored was open and empty. Without a doubt. The Lotus Blood Robe on Tong Yuling¡¯s body was the very same one from the stone cabinet. ¡°Hand over the Blood Soul Flower.¡± Lu Zhuo, seeing the seated Tong Yuling, his eyes lit up. He remembered this woman was not a top disciple of the three sects; she was now sitting in front of the statue, apparently circulating her cultivation technique. What an opportunity! Lu Zhuo, dropping the crafty and troublesome Chen Yu, led his puppet to attack Tong Yuling. ¡°Damn!¡± Chen Yu felt a chill in his heart and spun around to go and rescue Tong Yuling. ?¦Ï¦Í?0.?¦Ï Hmph! Tong Yuling opened her cold, deep eyes; the blood lotus mark on her forehead shimmered with a glistening blood luster. Suddenly. Tong Yuling emitted an aura not weaker than that of someone in the Postnatal Qi Transformation stage, though it was strangely cold and unfamiliar. ¡°Swish!¡± A bloody afterimage flickered, and Tong Yuling disappeared from her spot. Clang chi! The puppet¡¯s giant sword swung, missing its target entirely. Lu Zhuo was shocked, and so was Chen Yu, who was en route. At this moment. Tong Yuling¡¯s cultivation had reached the limits of the Organ Refining Stage, with a hint of True Qi flickering within her breath fluctuations. Whoosh! The Blood Lotus Skirt on Tong Yuling burst into a flurry of blood lotus shadows, and she astonishingly leapt into the air. An overwhelming pressure radiated from her. ¡°How is this possible¡­ are you really¡­¡± Lu Zhuo seemed to realize something, fear apparent on his face. Boom pong! Tong Yuling, engulfed in a swarm of bloody lotus shadows, collided with Lu Zhuo. Bang! Lu Zhuo was sent flying, spitting a mouthful of blood; his skin¡¯s purple-black membrane shattered greatly. But. After striking that blow, a moment of pallor crossed Tong Yuling¡¯s face as she murmured, ¡°This body¡¯s foundation is far too weak¡­¡± This scene caught Lu Zhuo¡¯s eye. Charge! With gritted teeth, Lu Zhuo quickly maneuvered his puppet to attack Tong Yuling. ¡°What are you dazed for? Leave the puppet to me, handle him¡­¡± Tong Yuling¡¯s icy gaze swept past Chen Yu. Chen Yu was startled. Leave the puppet to her to deal with? Knowing that, when it came to a straight fight, the puppet was slightly stronger than Lu Zhuo. But since she had spoken thus, Chen Yu did not object. Chen Yu picked up the Xuan Heavy Sword, unleashing a breeze-like delicate silver sword maelstrom, and charged at Lu Zhuo. Clang clang chi! That seemingly feather-light silver sword maelstrom forced Lu Zhuo back, his lips dripping with a trace of blood. Chen Yu was greatly surprised; why had Lu Zhuo weakened? Turning his head, he got a shock. On the other side, ¡°Tong Yuling¡± had transformed into a ghostly bloody shadow, darting around the puppet. Pop, pop! ¡°Tong Yuling¡± reached out a fragile jade finger, pressing several times on certain joints of the puppet. On each press, the puppet¡¯s frame shuddered. Clearly. This unfamiliar ¡°Tong Yuling¡± had a way to specifically curb the puppet, distracting much of Lu Zhuo¡¯s attention. Lu Zhuo was already injured by Tong Yuling¡¯s earlier hit, and now diverted in managing the puppet, his strength was only about sixty to seventy percent of his prime. Under such circumstances, Chen Yu naturally showed no mercy, beating the proverbial drowning man. Wow! Lu Zhuo, under Chen Yu¡¯s fierce offensive, vomited blooda€¡±the blood was dark purple, tainted with poison. The poison had backfired! Seeing Lu Zhuo¡¯s unsteady form, Chen Yu was overjoyed. Just as Lu Zhuo was about to pull something else from his storage bag, his foot hurt again, and he screamed. The Iron Moon Strange Insect attacked once more! This time, the Iron Moon Strange Insect¡¯s entire body shimmered with blood luster; its biting power greatly increased, almost on par with the Postnatal Qi Transformation stage. It seemed to have digested the earlier chunk of the Blood Soul Bud it had bitten, significantly boosting its strength. Bang! A remnant shadow wind struck Lu Zhuo¡¯s face, and Chen Yu bodied him out of the air, his internal injuries and virulent poison acting up simultaneously. As Lu Zhuo was midair, just trying to flip over. ¡°Stay down!¡± Chen Yu roared, soaring into the air, twisting his opponent¡¯s arm behind his back and pressing his head vigorously downwards. Bang! Lu Zhuo¡¯s head hit the floor of the hall hard, blooming painfully, a wave of dizziness washing over him. ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu exerted tremendous force; with a ¡°crack,¡± he first broke Lu Zhuo¡¯s arms. Lu Zhuo let out a mournful scream, followed by a snap in his neck, losing consciousness, his consciousness sinking into darkness. Initially. His head had been brutally twisted off by Chen Yu¡¯s raw strength. ¡°This method really works¡­¡± Chen Yu exhaled deeply. This primitive method of killing proved more effective than attacking Lu Zhuo¡¯s hard shell with swords. Thump! Thump thump! Thump thump thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart was still in explosion mode. Hmm? Chen Yu realized something was amiss; why hadn¡¯t he stopped from this state yet? Subsequently. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He felt a strange suction force emanating from the center of his heart. And then, an astonishing scene unfolded. Whoosh! Pop~ The blood within the dead body of Lu Zhuo surged, seeping through the skin, forming a deep black blood crystal stream that ¡°whooshed¡± into Chen Yu¡¯s body. Chapter 164 - 164 0161 Bloodline of the Black Emperor ?Chapter 164: Chapter 0161: Bloodline of the Black Emperor Chapter 164: Chapter 0161: Bloodline of the Black Emperor ¡°What¡¯s going on¡­¡± Chen Yu was horrified, not only had his heart not recovered under the blast technique, but there also seemed to be a magnetic attraction occurring between him and Lu Zhuo¡¯s corpse. Thump! Thump, thump! Thump, thump, thump! As his heart beat rapidly, Lu Zhuo¡¯s blood inside his body started boiling and surging, seeping out through his skin and condensing into a profound stream of black blood crystals. This stream of black blood crystals brought Chen Yu a feeling of ancient and formidable aura. It seemed somewhat similar to the Bloodline Power that Lu Zhuo had exerted, but it was much purer. Blub~ Inside Lu Zhuo¡¯s body, only a lush thick stream of black blood crystals, no longer than a foot or two, had condensed. The stream of black blood crystals flashed and then darted into Chen Yu¡¯s body. More precisely, it was sucked into his heart. Underneath their feet, Lu Zhuo¡¯s corpse immediately shriveled a bit. Thump, thump, thump! Thump, thump! Thump! After absorbing the black blood crystals, Chen Yu finally returned to normal from the effects of the blast technique. Immediately, a sensation of weakness came over him; Chen Yu¡¯s face turned pale, and his body slightly swayed. This time, the heart blast technique had been activated for a relatively long period. ¡°What just happened?¡± Chen Yu, with a face filled with shock, immersed his mind into his heart to check the situation. The next second, his thoughts entered a dim, dead silent space. Here, Chen Yu was not unfamiliara€¡±it was the dead silent space within his heart. That Light Silver Crystal Space was also located here. But at the moment, another palm-sized black blood vortex had appeared in that dim, dead silent space. The black blood vortex was slowly rotating, emitting a faint iron blood glow, seemingly the transformed substance of that black blood crystal flow. ¡°Could it be¡­¡± Chen Yu had a terrifyingly bold thought. Perhaps, the source of Lu Zhuo¡¯s bloodline had been absorbed into the mysterious heart? Swoosh! With a thought, Chen Yu¡¯s mind returned to reality. At that moment, not far away, the Lotus Blood Robe Tong Yuling was continuously tapping on the motionless puppet. Hum! A layer of bright white light mist flashed on the puppet¡¯s body, and its body rapidly shrank, quickly turning into a metallic sphere. Chen Yu was stunned. ¡°Just a Postnatal Stage Puppet, and using such space compression tools, what a waste. However, with his cultivation, not being a Puppet Master, he can only control Postnatal Stage puppets as he wishes¡­¡± The Lotus Blood Robe ¡°Tong Yuling¡± wore a cold smile as she put away the metallic sphere. At that moment, Chen Yu picked up the storage bag from Lu Zhuo¡¯s body. ¡°Tsks, quite a stash¡­¡± Chen Yu opened the storage bag and found many heaven-and-earth treasures, including some rare Spiritual Ores. Excluding the ancient token and the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, the various other gains on Lu Zhuo¡¯s body were even superior to Chen Yu¡¯s. Among them, Chen Yu found several items that could be used to forge High Grade Treasures and some ores whose origins he could not immediately identify. ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã? ¡°Eh! What¡¯s this¡­¡± Suddenly, a chest appeared in Chen Yu¡¯s hand, its surface rippling with blood-colored crystalline patterns, completely sealed with seals and talisman papers. From this chest, a terrifying aura that took Chen Yu¡¯s breath away emanated. Suddenly, Chen Yu recalled a scene he had seen when a bug was scouting. If he remembered correctly, this chest seemed to contain a True Fire Spirit Flame known as ¡°Blood Crystal Flame.¡± ¡°Give me the chest!¡± A cold voice, carrying an indisputable tone, rang out. Swoosh! A fleeting shadow of a blood lotus dashed over, accompanied by a pressure nearly equivalent to that of the Qi Transformation Realm. It was the Blood Lotus ¡°Tong Yuling.¡± ¡°Why should I! You are not Tong Yuling, who are you exactly!¡± Chen Yu said sternly. ¡°Then die!¡± The face of Blood Lotus ¡°Tong Yuling¡± turned cold. The Blood Lotus Mark on her forehead emitted a Blood Soul Power that struck directly at the heart, and a vague blood-colored lotus shadow attached to her hand slapped towards Chen Yu. Chen Yu felt a shake in his spirit, but the spirit of malice from the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± he cultivated suddenly howled. The Ice Heart Tears he wore close to his body trembled. Whap! A hand enveloped in a vague blood lotus phantom had already slapped in front of him. Chen Yu instantly felt a pressure nearly equivalent to a punch from the Postnatal Qi Transformation Stage; the strength displayed by this Blood Lotus Tong Yuling was almost on par with Lu Zhuo. However, at this moment, Chen Yu was somewhat weakened after activating the blast technique, making it difficult to withstand. Roll! In a moment of urgency, Chen Yu¡¯s heart gathered strength forcibly, and he fiercely greeted it with a punch. An unexpected scene occurred. The moment Chen Yu gathered strength in his heart, he felt a hot stream suddenly surge from the black vortex in that pitch-black space. Roar! As he swung that punch, a copper-like glow adorned his arm, now also covered with a layer of black iron patterns, emanating an ancient and formidable strange power. ¡°Crack!¡± The nearing vague blood-colored lotus shadow, nearly as powerful as a Postnatal Qi Transformation strike, shattered on contact under the sweeping iron qi patterns. Wow! Blood Lotus ¡°Tong Yuling¡± spurted a mouthful of blood and flew backward for dozens of feet, her face filled with astonishment. ¡°What! How could you possess that boy¡¯s ¡®Emperor¡¯s Bloodline¡¯!¡± The Blood Robed Woman said in disbelief. This moment, Blood Lotus ¡°Tong Yuling¡± had a shocked expression on her face as she stared at Chen Yu, her expression changing uncertainly, and even showing a hint of fear at the end. ¡°Could it be¡­you are the descendant of the legendary ¡®Blood-sucking Clan,¡¯ capable of devouring others¡¯ bloodlines and transforming them into your own?¡± Blood Lotus ¡°Tong Yuling¡± instinctively stepped back. If, Chen Yu was truly the legendary ¡°Blood-sucking Clan,¡± then for a practitioner of the Blood Path like her, he would be a great nemesis and a nightmare. ¡°Emperor¡¯s Bloodline? Blood-sucking Clan?¡± Chen Yu was taken aback, looking at his fist where the iron-black patterns were slowly fading, momentarily puzzled. However, one thing was certain. He had inexplicably absorbed Lu Zhuo¡¯s bloodline and made it his own. The power of the bloodline exhilarated Chen Yu. That ¡°Emperor¡¯s Bloodline¡± not only seemed to enhance his defense and strength, it appeared to even amplify the power of his inner energy by a fraction. No wonder, Lu Zhuo, with his Peak of Refining Organ power, could suppress Mei Changqing, a genius at the Qi Transformation Realm. Indeed, this Emperor¡¯s Bloodline was too powerful! Chen Yu had seen the power of bloodlines on Shangguan Qi and Jiang Ping. Especially with Shangguan Qi, with whom he had even exchanged blows. But compared to the Emperor¡¯s Bloodline, there was a world of difference. ¡°With this bloodline enhancement, I am nearly invincible in the Blood Burial Garden. Even Mei Changqing coming in person, directly fighting him, might not be my match.¡± Chen Yu was delighted, and his mind briefly merged into the murky space. That black blood vortex was still spinning, but its volume had slightly reduced. It seems, The power of this black blood vortex could not be wastefully unleashed indefinitely. Even so, Chen Yu was still very satisfied, as he had obtained this bloodline power out of thin air. Having it was certainly better than not. At that moment, The Blood Lotus Tong Yuling came to her senses. ¡°Chen Yu, the ¡®Blood Crystal Flame¡¯ in your hand is a very tyrannical Blood Dao Sacred Flame. This flame is not something your mere Organ Refining Stage can control; even at the Qi Transformation Realm, it might not be possible to refine¡­¡± Blood Lotus Tong Yuling spoke. Chen Yu grinned, ¡°Then I¡¯ll just wait till I reach the Qi Transformation Realm to try it. If that doesn¡¯t work, I¡¯ll wait till the Guiyuan Realm.¡± Now, with the Emperor¡¯s Bloodline empowering him, he was completely fearless towards the Blood Lotus ¡°Tong Yuling,¡± but he didn¡¯t know how to restore the real Tong Yuling. ¡°You¡­¡± Blood Lotus ¡°Tong Yuling¡± faltered, unable to fight back. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She was annoyed internally, knowing from her memories that this kid was only a Half Spirit Body and was fortunate enough to advance to the Qi Transformation Realm, yet he was absurdly dreaming of reaching the Guiyuan Realm. ¡°How about this, I¡¯ll trade my puppet orb for it. You¡¯ve seen this puppet¡¯s strength; its defensive power is comparable to Qi Transformation Innate.¡± Blood Lotus ¡°Tong Yuling¡± didn¡¯t give up. ¡°Agreed. But you must come out of Tong Yuling¡¯s body.¡± Chen Yu pondered briefly before responding. The level of the ¡®Blood Crystal Flame¡¯ was indeed too high, with little hope before reaching the Qi Transformation Realm. Even at the Qi Transformation Realm, it would be difficult to refine it for oneself. Moreover, the box couldn¡¯t fit in the Light Silver Crystal Space, and even if he brought it back, the flame wasn¡¯t likely to be his. Hearing Chen Yu¡¯s demand, Blood Lotus Tong Yuling showed a troubled expression. ¡°That¡¯s impossible! In the Blood Burial Garden, it¡¯s hard to find another body suitable for me.¡± Blood Lotus ¡°Tong Yuling¡± denied. Upon hearing this, Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flashed severely, ¡°If you don¡¯t come out, I¡¯ll force you out!¡± ¡°Giggle¡­¡± Blood Lotus ¡°Tong Yuling¡± chuckled lightly, ¡°Indeed, I can¡¯t defeat you now. But you are not a Soul Cultivator, nor do you know any spiritual secret techniques, you can¡¯t harm me, only injure this girl¡¯s body.¡± Chen Yu frowned. ¡°I have a compromise here. Take out that Blood Soul Bud and add half of the Blood Soul Flower from my side, and it might just be possible to create a Blood Soul Body.¡± The Blood Robed Woman proposed. ¡°A Blood Soul Body? How can I trust that you¡¯ll actually come out?¡± Chen Yu spoke coldly. ¡°Giggle¡­ Once the Blood Soul Body is formed, its potential will at least be on par with that of a High Grade Spirit Body. Why would I stay attached to this girl¡¯s body then?¡± The Blood Robed Woman laughed. After hearing her out, Chen Yu felt there was some reason to her words. A High Grade Spirit Body potential, in all of Chu Country, couldn¡¯t be found. Even Mei Changqing at most had High Grade Spirit Body potential. And, Tong Yuling herself did not have high qualifications. Seeing this, Chen Yu hesitated, took out the partially bitten Blood Soul Bud from the Light Silver Crystal Space, and decided to test her reaction. He naturally wasn¡¯t willing to easily hand over the Blood Soul Bud to her, as he hadn¡¯t found her weakness yet. Seeing the Blood Soul Bud, a fervent look appeared in the eyes of Blood Lotus ¡°Tong Yuling.¡± ¡°Kid, don¡¯t be fooled by this woman.¡± A childish voice rang in Chen Yu¡¯s mind. Eh? Chen Yu¡¯s heart stirred, looking at the Blood Soul Bud, was the voice coming from there? ¡°Chen Yu, don¡¯t listen to the words of this Flower Spirit. Once I start to create the Blood Soul Body, it will need to be eradicated and will naturally try to stop you.¡± The Blood Robed Woman quickly said. ¡°Kid! Listen to me, knock this woman unconscious, I promise I have a way to help you drive her out.¡± The childish voice urgently said. Seeing the two sides argue and refusing to compromise, Chen Yu sighed, ¡°One says one thing, one says another, who should I believe?¡± However, After weighing his options, Chen Yu decided to first follow the ¡°Blood Soul Flower Spirit¡¯s¡± approach. In his view, humans¡¯ cunning was definitely above that of the Flower Spirit. Moreover, following this approach, he could still keep the Blood Soul Bud. ¡°Your Honor, perhaps you should try knocking yourself unconscious.¡± Chen Yu looked at Blood Lotus Tong Yuling. After a while, the weakness inside him had greatly diminished, nearly back to normal. Further empowered by the ¡°Emperor¡¯s Bloodline,¡± he felt confident in overcoming the Blood Robed Woman. ¡°Young one! To think you would rather listen to this cunning Flower Spirit!¡± The Blood Robed Woman resentfully gritted her teeth and transformed into a streak of blood lotus shadow, fleeing toward the great hall¡¯s exterior. Chapter 165 - 165 0162 Heart of Eternity ?Chapter 165: Chapter 0162: Heart of Eternity Chapter 165: Chapter 0162: Heart of Eternity Seeing the Blood Lotus Woman transform into a residual shadow, she fled towards the outside of the grand hall. ¡°Where do you think you¡¯re going!¡± Chen Yu was prepared, his heart suddenly storing power, a flash of black iron patterns on his body, and his speed approaching an explosive technique. Shua la! A streak of black pattern, and Chen Yu suddenly intercepted the Blood Lotus Woman, just about to make his move to restrain her. ¡°Hehehe¡­¡± A childish, milky voice, filled with smugness, echoed in the void. ¡°Damn it!¡± The Blood Lotus Woman cried out in alarm. Crack! The sealing box in Chen Yu¡¯s other hand had its bottommost seal suddenly crack. The surface of the box emitted a thick black smoke, showing some fractures, seeping out strands of glassy blood flames. ¡°That is¡­¡± An aura that made Chen Yu¡¯s hair stand on end, truly terrifying, burst forth as the box exploded. Not just Chen Yu. In the eyes of the Blood Lotus Woman, too, there emerged a deep fear, and even despair. Pu pu pu! Immediately after, blossoms of crystal-like blood flames erupted from the box, engulfing Chen Yu in an instant. ¡°Hahaha! Foolish humans, these Blood Crystal Flames, as companions to the Blood Soul Flower, I do have a certain control over them¡­¡± The childish, milky voice was brimming with smugness. Run! Seeing Chen Yu being engulfed by the Blood Crystal Flames, the Blood Lotus Woman didn¡¯t look back as she retreated into the grand hall. ¡°Where are you running to!¡± The childish, milky voice, full of cold bloodthirst. Pu sha! One of the Blood Crystal Flames transformed into a giant net of blood flames, trapping Blood Lotus Tong Yuling within it. In an instant. Both Chen Yu and Blood Lotus Tong Yuling were swallowed by the terrifying Blood Crystal Flames. The power of these flames was such that even someone in the Qi Transformation Realm, touched by it, would have their flesh and blood eroded, turning into a puddle of bloody residue. ¡°Noa€¡±a€¡±¡± The voice of Blood Lotus Tong Yuling was chilling, filled with despair and unwillingness. She gritted her teeth, her hands forming gestures, the Blood Lotus Mark on her brow flickering with bright blood crystal light. Then. Her Blood Lotus Robe surged with a brilliant bloodlight, blooming into a water-tank-sized shadow of a blood lotus, enveloping her entirely. ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã? That moment. The defensive power formed by Blood Lotus Tong Yuling exceeded Lu Zhuo¡¯s beast skin armor. The grade of her Blood Lotus Robe was comparable to that Blood Sun Pearl. However. As the glassy blood flames approached, the shadow of the blood lotus violently shook and suddenly dimmed, shattering. It could not withstand a single blow. Even Elder Mao, Guardian Shangguan, of the Qi Transformation Innate level, once surrounded by these flames, would meet a fate of certain death. Weng! The Blood Lotus Mark on Blood Lotus Tong Yuling¡¯s brow suddenly flashed, transforming into a transparent shadow of a blood lotus, attempting to escape like a cicada shedding its skin. ¡°A lonely remnant soul trying to flee? Give up your futile struggle and accept your death graciously!¡± The childish, milky voice, full of mockery. Whoosh~ Transparent blood flames illuminated from within the glassy blood flames, ¡°pu¡± sound, forcing the fleeing shadow of the blood lotus soul back. Crack! The shadow of the blood lotus soul dimmed and shattered, dispersing and merging back into Tong Yuling¡¯s forehead, forming a vivid and beautiful Blood Lotus Mark, its aura subtly changing. Just then. The glassy blood flames broke through the shadow of the blood lotus around Tong Yuling, about to completely engulf her. At this moment, a sudden change occurred. Wu hu! Dong dong! Dong dong! A strange pulling force, accompanied by heartbeats that seemed to shake heaven and earth, caused the surrounding Blood Crystal Flames to quiver uncontrollably, shooting towards one direction. ¡°What¡¯s going on!¡± The childish, milky voice let out an enraged roar. The source of the pulling force came from Chen Yu, who was the first to be enveloped by the Blood Crystal Flames. The moment before. It clearly saw that Chen Yu was swallowed by the glassy blood flames, his body¡¯s flesh and blood quickly igniting, disintegrating. Even though Chen Yu¡¯s body surface showed copper patterns and black iron patterns, in the face of the Blood Crystal Flames, there was no significant resistance. And then. The Blood Soul Flower Spirit¡¯s attention was all on dealing with Blood Lotus Tong Yuling and it did not closely monitor Chen Yu, thinking the latter had already turned into a puddle of blood. Chen Yu didn¡¯t turn into blood water as quickly as imagined. In that instant of life and death crisis, he not only ran the Copper Statue Technique and ¡°Black Emperor¡¯s Bloodline¡± for protection. Dong dong! Dong dong dong! His mysterious heart, under immense pressure, suddenly entered an explosive state again. Chen Yu¡¯s body, burning under the glassy blood flames, rapidly disintegrated and dissolved, yet healed at an astonishing speed. ¡°It turns out that under the explosive state, the body¡¯s self-healing ability is also twice the usual¡­¡± Chen Yu discovered this point. Only. The power of the Blood Crystal Flames was too terrifying; even with double the self-healing ability, nearly invincible, he could not avoid being ignited and corroded by the flames. ¡°Could it be that this is the end¡­¡± Chen Yu roared frantically in his mind, pushing the powers of the mysterious heart, the Copper Statue Technique, Yun Sha internal breath, Black Emperor¡¯s Bloodline¡­ all the forces he could muster to their limits. In that instant of life and death. Chen Yu felt the Yun Sha internal breath advance once again, bursting forth with an aura nearly like Postnatal True Qi fierceness, exuding a wild and unrestrained Evil Qi. The Copper Statue Technique also awakened potential, reaching the pinnacle of a level near the copper bone layer. Dong! Dong dong dong! Dong dong! The mysterious heart seemed to feel its master¡¯s urgent crisis, entering a peculiar state of irregular pacing. Suddenly. Chen Yu felt a forbidden aura, emanating from the depths of his heart, leaking a trace. Weng hong! Just that trace of forbidden aura caused the surrounding void, the grand hall, to transmit a faint sensation of vibration. Dong! Dong dong! Every beat of the mysterious heart seemed to touch the pulse of the world, and a part of the void seemed to develop some form of double image. Whirl! The next moment, the invading Blood Crystal Flame inside his body was suppressed by an overwhelmingly powerful force, causing it to shudder uncontrollably. Then, All the Blood Crystal Flames, whether inside or outside his body, were drawn and contracted into a corner within Chen Yu¡¯s body by an invisible, domineering power. ¡­ At the same moment, Outside the Blood Burial Garden, in the battlefield area of Lu Yun City. Boom~ Under the blood moon, the massive ¡°Blood-colored Light Screen¡± exhibited strange overlays and slight tremors, ushering in a ripple of spatial fluctuation. ¡°What¡¯s going on! The space inside the Blood Burial Garden seems somewhat unstable.¡± ¡°The projection of this secret realm¡¯s space appears to be shaking.¡± ¡°What on earth has happened inside the Blood Burial Garden to cause such anomalies¡­¡± The elites of the Bone Demon Palace and the Three Sects Camp looked on with horror-stricken faces. Whoosh whoosh whoosh! Numerous high-ranking individuals at the Qi Transformation Realm quickly vacated the area around the ¡°Blood-colored Light Screen.¡± ¡°Your Excellency, what exactly is happening? If the Blood Burial Garden¡¯s secret realm collapses, even those at the Guiyuan Realm inside would hardly escape.¡± Palace Master Fu looked very displeased. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Among those inside the Blood Burial Garden were the elite disciples of the Bone Demon Palace, including his direct disciple, Mei Changqing. ¡°This is too unusual! The space within the Blood Burial Garden has always been stablea€¡±estimated to last at least a millennium. Could it be, something unknown has occurred inside?¡± The Blood Robed Handsome Man expressed his confusion. Suddenly, He thought of something, flipped his hand, and a broken soul token appeared in his palm. This shattered soul token was streaked with traces of black blood. ¡°Impossible! With Lu Zhuo¡¯s strength, how could he die in the Blood Burial Garden!¡± The Blood Robed Handsome Man roared in disbelief, his face a picture of denial. ¡°Hmm? Are you saying that the junior you brought along has died in the Blood Burial Garden?¡± Palace Master Fu¡¯s face revealed a hint of shock. Immediately, His expression changed as he likewise retrieved a soul token. ¡°Thank goodness¡­¡± Palace Master Fu let out a sigh of relief, finding the soul token he held intact. At least Mei Changqing had not yet met with any mishap. ¡°Lu Zhuo, who possesses the ¡®Black Emperor¡¯s Bloodline¡¯, along with that defensively formidable puppet, how could he have died¡­¡± The Blood Robed Man¡¯s face was ashen, his mood dark and heavy, unable to accept this reality. ¡­ Inside the ruined palace, The rampaging Blood Crystal Flames all burrowed into Chen Yu¡¯s body and gradually subsided. At this moment, Within the flesh of Chen Yu¡¯s left arm, there was a ball of Blood Crystal Flame, compressed to its limits, as transparent as crystal, wrapped in a layer of a blood cocoon. Thump thump! Thump thump! The sound of an invisible heartbeat, with each pulse, caused the crystal-clear Blood Crystal Flame to tremble and compress further. Until a certain moment, The compressed ball of Blood Crystal Flame within the blood cocoon formed a crystal bead the size of a thumb, which then stilled into eerie silence. ¡°Ahh, why has this happened¡­¡± In the void, came a childish, tearful voice, filled with reluctance. But at that moment, Chen Yu¡¯s consciousness had plummeted into an endless dark abyss. ¡°Where is this¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s consciousness was muddled, feeling like he was within a dream. Swish! In the darkness suddenly emerged the sound of a heartbeat. In the blurry vision, a familiar crystal heart appeared as if in a dream. Then, Beneath the crystal heart appeared a pair of slender female wrists cradling it. ¡°Who is it?¡± Chen Yu widened his eyes, vaguely making out the silhouette of a woman. The woman¡¯s hands were cradling a crystal heart, her figure indistinct, her face faintly showed beauty beyond this world, with a trace of determination and maternal love. Squeal! Waaah! An infant¡¯s loud cries echoed, so close to the crystal heart in front. Swish! Chen Yu suddenly realized, his consciousness had fused with the infant¡¯s. ¡°What¡¯s happening! I¡¯ve become this infant?¡± Chen Yu was horrified. This must be a dream! Suddenly, he heard a man¡¯s voice beside him, ¡°Is this¡­ the Eternal Heart? Can it change Yu¡¯er¡¯s cursed body?¡± A pair of rough hands conveyed a warm and solid touch. ¡°Husband, Yu¡¯er, goodbye!¡± ¡°In exchange for my death, never to reincarnate, activate¡­ the ¡­blessing¡­ of ¡­death¡­ speech¡­¡± The woman suddenly let out a sigh that seemed to last forever and chanted a series of obscure incantations. With the incantations, her body slowly dissolved, emitting a sacred brilliance, enveloping both the infant and the crystal heart in its glow. At the same time, The infant¡¯s arm was cut, a trickle of blood flowing out, merging with the sacred brilliance and the incantations into the crystal heart named ¡°Eternal Heart.¡± Wah wah! The infant that Chen Yu had become cried out in pain, completely out of control. Thump thump! Thump thump! Immediately, he felt a heartbeat from the depths of the void synchronize with his own. Boom! Whoosh! In the vision, the heart suddenly struggled fiercely, transforming into a brilliant rainbow of crystal light and vanished into thin air. ¡°Where do you think you¡¯re going!¡± The man bellowed angrily, a force beyond description shaking the heavens and earth, his towering figure tearing through space, pursuing across the void. The next moment, The vision before his eyes disappeared, and everything reverted to darkness. The dream ended. Chen Yu opened his eyes, his body drenched in cold sweat, to find himself lying on top of a brightly beautiful girl, a sensation of softness and fragrance enveloping him. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you¡¯re awake¡­¡± Chapter 166 - 166 0163 Dividing the Spoils ?Chapter 166: Chapter 0163: Dividing the Spoils Chapter 166: Chapter 0163: Dividing the Spoils ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you¡¯re awake¡­¡± A familiar girl¡¯s voice, filled with joy. Chen Yu opened his eyes and found his back drenched with cold sweat, his body completely bare, lying on top of a strikingly beautiful girl. ¡°Tong Yuling?¡± In his line of sight, he saw a face as lovely as a peach blossom, with a bright red blood lotus mark between her eyebrows, exuding a dignified and mysterious aura. At this moment, Tong Yuling¡¯s skin was white as jade and smooth as silk, glowing warmly, her beauty outshining her past appearance. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you seemed to be having a nightmare just now.¡± Tong Yuling¡¯s face turned red as she avoided Chen Yu¡¯s bronzed, masculine body. A nightmare? Chen Yu noticed tear stains on his cheeks. Suddenly. He remembered that in that bizarre dream, he had turned into a baby, crying his heart out. The dream was very strange yet brought him a feeling of familiarity. He vaguely remembered. In the dream, there appeared a mysterious heart, and a couple seemed to give Chen Yu a sense of kinship. ¡°Suppose that dream was real. But my parents in the secular Chen Family certainly do not possess such awe-inspiring abilities¡­¡± Chen Yu frowned slightly. Just then. Chen Yu realized the awkwardness of the atmosphere, as he was almost naked, his skin intimately against the delicate girl, Tong Yuling. Tong Yuling¡¯s face was flushed red, her hands clutching her skirt, seeming very nervous and at a loss. Chen Yu smiled wryly and immediately took a Yunyue Sect uniform out of his storage bag to put on. Then, something occurred to him. ¡°Senior Sister Tong, what happened after I fell into a deep sleep? Are you back to normal now?¡± Chen Yu quickly checked his body. There wasn¡¯t a single scar on his body. The injuries perviously caused by the Blood Crystal Flame had all been healed by his body¡¯s strong self-recovery ability. Additionally. He sensed in his left arm a blood cocoon, enclosing a crystal clear blood bead the size of a thumb. This bead enclosed intensely compressed Blood Flame¡¯s essence, identical to the Blood Crystal Flame, but completely dormant now. ¡°It seems that all the Blood Crystal Flame has been absorbed by Junior Brother Chen¡¯s body¡­¡± Tong Yuling explained. ¡°As for me, there are some additional fragments of memory in my mind, even another life¡¯s experiences.¡± Complex and confused emotions flickered through Tong Yuling¡¯s bright eyes. She couldn¡¯t even distinguish whether she was truly Tong Yuling or another awe-inspiring, peerlessly elegant practitioner of Blood Path. However. This young man in front of her loomed large in her memories, and she had no small fondness for him. Chen Yu stared at Tong Yuling, deep in thought. No matter what, Tong Yuling at least dominated this body for now, and the other memory fragments might influence her personality, for better or for worse. ¡°By the way, give this to Brother Chen.¡± Tong Yuling handed over a small metallic sphere. Chen Yu paused, slightly hesitant. Tong Yuling hastily said: ¡°Junior Brother Chen saved Yuling once again, and the other half of the Blood Soul Flower has been sealed inside my body¡­¡± After speaking, Tong Yuling looked somewhat embarrassed. After all. The Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower had been acquired by Chen Yu and Lu Zhuo among other top disciples through life-and-death struggles. ¡°No worries.¡± Chen Yu waved his hand and accepted the metal sphere. The massive lifeblood and Blood Soul Power contained in the Blood Soul Flower were not something he could bear or absorb. ?¦Ï¦Í??.?¦Ï He couldn¡¯t monopolize this flower. Taking it back would only bring trouble to Yunyue Sect. And this small metal sphere could activate a Postnatal Stage Puppet with defensive power comparable to Qi Transformation Innate, which was more practical for Chen Yu. Following this, Tong Yuling shared the method to activate the small metal sphere, teaching him the technique to refine and control the puppet. Chen Yu, half-believing, pondered over the technique once. This technique involved the use of spiritual power. With his cultivation in Cloud Evil Fist reaching the peak realm, Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual power was far stronger than his peers. An hour later, Chen Yu had initially mastered the technique and activated the metal sphere. Buzz! The metal sphere unfolded, brilliant white light fog flashed, revealing a puppet about a zhang tall, covered in black armor. Chen Yu estimated that even the puppet¡¯s sword, shield, and armor¡¯s hardness were comparable to High Grade Treasures. Tong Yuling pressed a couple of points under the puppet¡¯s armpit. Click! The sound of a mechanism echoed as a compartment inside the puppet¡¯s armpit opened, revealing four shiny, slightly dim yuan stones embedded in an Array. ¡°These are four genuine yuan stones, half consumed. More can be replaced after they are spent¡­¡± Tong Yuling explained the principle. Chen Yu marveled, controlling the sword and shield puppet with the spiritual technique. But initially, Chen Yu¡¯s control over the puppet was not very smooth. The sword and shield puppet made a series of attacking and defending moves in front of him, appearing somewhat clumsy and amusing. Just then, footsteps came from outside the great hall. Instantly, Chen Yu used the spiritual technique to shrink the sword and shield puppet into a metal sphere and stuffed it into his storage bag. Soon, A purple fox, leading a charming young girl, entered the ancient hall. ¡°Ying¡¯er.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression changed as he quickly got up. ¡°Hehe, luckily Xiao Zi led the way, or else I wouldn¡¯t have found Brother Yu so quickly.¡± Chen Ying¡¯er beamed with joy. Swoosh! The Purple Fox leapt onto Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s shoulder, its gaze fixed intensely on Chen Yu. It looked as though Chen Yu owed it several million yuan stones. ¡°Brother Yu, it¡¯s asking you for the Blood Soul Flower.¡± Chen Ying¡¯er said mischievously. Chen Yu gave a bitter smile and showed a look of difficulty. The ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower was split in twoa€¡±half was obtained by the Bone Demon Palace, the other half was ingested by Tong Yuling. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°In fact, a significant portion of the essence of the Blood Soul Flower is concentrated in the Blood Soul Bud. Consuming this bud nurtures the soul, enriches the spirit, and boosts life potential. For those below the Guiyuan Realm, its significance is extraordinary.¡± Tong Yuling opened her mouth with a smile upon hearing this. Chen Yu took out the Blood Soul Bud, which had been bitten once. Once this object appeared, the purple fox got excited and started jumping up and down. Swoosh! At the same moment, a silver-spotted, black speck dashed out and came in front of Chen Yu. It was the Iron Moon Strange Insect. Both spirit pets looked expectedly at the Blood Soul Bud. ¡°This Blood Soul Bud contains extremely pure Blood Soul Essence. It is more than enough for the two of you and your two pets to share.¡± Tong Yuling suggested. Chen Yu nodded and prepared to share the Blood Soul Bud. But suddenly, a fierce light flashed in his eyes, skimming over the purple fox on Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s shoulder. Swish! Chen Yu¡¯s body flashed with black iron markings, and with his heart gathering strength, he turned into an afterimage and swiftly grabbed for the Purple Fox. The Purple Fox screamed, a flash of shock crossing its eyes as it blurred into a purple shadow. Eh? Chen Yu¡¯s grasp failed by an inch. This fox¡¯s speed was not inferior to Chen Yu¡¯s, who was powering his heart and activating his black iron bloodline. In terms of agility and nimbleness, it was even somewhat superior. However, right as the fox dodged, a bloody afterglow streaked by its side. Plop! A mass of bloody aura shadow enveloped the Purple Fox from a distance, causing it to halt mid-air. It was Tong Yuling, who acted with a smiling demeanour. The strength she displayed at this moment was almost comparable to the Postnatal Qi Transformation, and her techniques surpassed those of an ordinary Qi Transformation Realm. ¡°Where do you think you¡¯re going?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart gathered its maximum power and his black emperor bloodline activated, his speed faintly surpassing that of Lu Zhuo at his peak. The Purple Fox only felt a formidable evil qi, accompanying a punch, hitting its body, making it completely disoriented. The next moment, it was held mid-air by Chen Yu, its limbs scrabbling, but to no avail. Chen Yu¡¯s arm, as solid as a steel clamp, held it tight. ¡°Brother Yu, what are you doinga€|¡± Chen Ying¡¯er looked anxious and distressed, almost on the verge of crying. The captured Purple Fox immediately showed a tearful, pitiful expression, arousing sympathy. ¡°What kind of spirit pet contract did you sign with this fox?¡± Chen Yu asked sternly. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s an equal contract! Little Purple was very helpful to me in the Blood Burial Garden, and I gained quite a lota€|¡± Chen Ying¡¯er replied as if it were a matter of course. Chen Yu sneered and immediately recounted the ¡°historical truth¡± of signing contracts with ancient beasts, from three to four hundred years ago. ¡°This type of contract is not solid, mainly because it imposes no restrictions on the spirit pets. The ancient beasts and rare birds within the Blood Burial Garden can indeed exploit this loophole to escape from this placea€|¡± Tong Yuling nodded in agreement. Under the influence of both, Chen Ying¡¯er finally showed a trace of doubt and fear. ¡°Fox! If you want to live, or truly want to follow Ying¡¯er, then sign an ordinary spirit pet contract.¡± Chen Yu said threateningly, his face carrying a hint of evil qi. Upon hearing this, the Purple Fox struggled desperately and shook its head, showing a firm refusal. ¡°I think it¡¯s better like this. Ying¡¯er can sign a ¡®life-and-death equal contract¡¯ with it, where both sides interact sincerely and are absolutely equal, and neither can harm the other.¡± Tong Yuling suggested. Life-and-death? Chen Yu was taken aback and looked at Tong Yuling questioningly. Tong Yuling secretly transmitted her voice: ¡°This fox possesses the rare ¡®Heavenly Fox¡¯ bloodline, its potential far surpasses ordinary ancient beasts and is almost comparable to some legendary Holy Beasts. It¡¯s already fortunate that Ying¡¯er can sign such a restrictive equal contract with it.¡± Heavenly Fox bloodline? Chen Yu was greatly surprised; this was the bloodline of a legendary top-grade ancient beast. As for the life-and-death situation, with the fox¡¯s strength and potential, it was actually in favor of Chen Ying¡¯er. ¡°Moreover, after signing this contract, outsiders will find it hard to take this spirit pet away from Ying¡¯er¡¯s hands.¡± Tong Yuling added. ¡°Okay.¡± Chen Yu nodded. After pondering for a long time, the Purple Fox finally agreed to sign the life-and-death equal contract. After all, the fox was trapped in the Blood Burial Garden as a nutrient source being extracted from. Now it was completely controlled by Chen Yu. Moments later, Chen Ying¡¯er and the Purple Fox both slashed their palms, and with Tong Yuling¡¯s guidance, their fresh blood formed a complex, blurred pattern of blood marks in mid-air. The pattern twisted and soon turned into an indistinct fluctuation that merged into both Chen Ying¡¯er and the Purple Fox. Afterwards, Chen Yu, Chen Ying¡¯er, and the two spirit pets began to share the Blood Soul Bud. Pluck! The Blood Soul Bud was divided into four pieces, each person and spirit pet taking a share. ¡°Aha€|¡± In the void, a babyish voice screamed in pain. Tong Yuling, however, declined to partake, as she had already obtained half of the Blood Soul Flower and it was preserved within her body, likely taking a long time to absorb. Pop, pop, pop! First, the two spirit pets quickly devoured their respective shares of the Blood Soul Bud. After consuming its portion, the Iron Moon Strange Insect showed a vivid layer of blood-colored light film emerging on its surface, its brightness growing stronger. After a long while, the insect¡¯s blood-colored light film condensed into a layer of blood cocoon and quickly fell silent. ¡°Congratulations Junior Brother Chen, the Iron Moon Corpse Worm was already of an extraordinary grade, and this one is even a variant. After consuming the Blood Soul Bud, its potential grade will increase even further. Once this insect awakens, it will at least be a Treasure Insect of the Postnatal Qi Transformation stage!¡± Tong Yuling said with a smiling expression. Chapter 167 - 167 0164 Cloud Evil True Qi ?Chapter 167: Chapter 0164: Cloud Evil True Qi Chapter 167: Chapter 0164: Cloud Evil True Qi ¡°¡­After awakening, this insect is at least a Postnatal Qi Transformation precious pet!¡± Upon hearing Tong Yuling¡¯s congratulations, Chen Yu naturally brimmed with elation. One must know that some ancient beasts and Treasure Insects often possess combat strength that far surpasses humans of the same level. One could conjecture. Before long, Chen Yu would possess a powerful Postnatal precious pet whose value and practicality could make even the elders of the Qi Transformation Realm within the sects envious. Meanwhile, Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s Purple Fox had also ingested a Blood Soul Bud but did not fall into slumber like the Iron Moon Strange Insect. The fox sat cross-legged on the spot, with strands of purple blood Qi patterns wafting around its body as its aura rapidly entered the Qi Transformation Realm. ¡°This Spiritual Fox was originally of the Qi Transformation Realm, but it was weakened due to the influence of the ¡®Blood Absorption Array¡¯ in the Central Garden.¡± Tong Yuling murmured. Behind the two pets, Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er prepared to ingest their respective portions of the Blood Soul Bud. ¡°Wait.¡± Tong Yuling spoke, ¡°Given the physique of humans, especially at the Refining Organ Stage Cultivation, ingesting the Blood Soul Bud, even just one quarter of a small portion will lead to the loss of much of the Blood Soul Essence, which is quite regrettable.¡± Immediately, Tong Yuling imparted to them a mental method for refining and absorbing. This method was specifically for the Blood Soul Essence. Even if one couldn¡¯t absorb it all, it could indirectly seal some of it, reducing the loss. An hour later, Chen Yu both had learned this simple method of refinement. Plop! Chen Yu sat cross-legged, and upon chewing a broad bean-sized portion of the bud, it released a sweet juice and a refreshing, soul-stirring fragrance. Chen Yu¡¯s consciousness trembled. He suddenly felt a gentle and immense warmth, like that of a hot spring, merging into his consciousness. This was the essence of Blood Soul within the Blood Soul Essence, which could nurture the soul. Suddenly, Chen Yu felt his spirit, and even his spiritual Evil Qi, distinctly nourished and strengthened. Hu wo! Simultaneously, another component of Blood Soul Essence called ¡°life essence,¡± bloomed like flowers within his body, quickly merging into his blood and breath. However, The volume of the Blood Soul Essence was too vast, beyond what one at the Refining Organ Stage could fully absorb. Even refining a small part of it was a tremendous opportunity. Chen Yu was just about to employ the absorption method imparted by Tong Yuling. Thump! Thump! Thump! The mysterious heart began beating faster, exuding a familiar ¡°suction force¡±. In an instant, All the Blood Soul Essence and life essence rapidly gathered inside his body, centering on the heart, compressing within the blood and the bones. The Blood Soul Essence trickled into the spirit. The life essence fused into his inner Qi, blood, bone, even partially absorbed by the heart itself. Buzz! Within the mysterious heart, a black blood vortex floating in a dim space, grew a notch larger after absorbing a considerable amount of life essence. In no time, This black blood vortex expanded to the size of a bamboo basket. Chen Yu¡¯s face showed elation, and at that moment, the life essence scattered throughout his body. Eh? Not far away, Tong Yuling, who was paying attention to Chen Yu¡¯s condition, couldn¡¯t help but show a surprised expression. After Chen Yu had ingested a portion of the Blood Soul Bud, there was almost no leak of blood path Qi. He absorbed it entirely? Tong Yuling was astounded. In contrast, Chen Ying¡¯er exhibited a layer of blood-colored ripples on her body and, despite utilizing the absorption method, lost at least half of the Blood Soul Essence. At this time, Chen Yu¡¯s inner breath surged violently, and a powerful wave of spiritual Evil Qi emerged from his body. The force of that Evil Qi made the nearby Purple Fox, which had recovered to the Qi Transformation Realm, subconsciously distance itself from Chen Yu. Not only that, As the Evil Qi grew more robust, Chen Yu¡¯s inner breath continued to condense and climb. Puhu~ From time to time, thin, distinctly visible black-green Qi patterns emerged on Chen Yu¡¯s body. By the end, Above the nape of his neck, a black-green Qi shadow in the shape of a Blood Python appeared, roaring and exuding raging Evil Qi. The might of this Evil Qi was enough to unsettle even those in the Postnatal Qi Transformation stage. Tong Yuling¡¯s eyes flickered with surprise and complexity, as if she understood something. At a certain moment, Wu! Chen Yu let out a long roar, with a wave of black-green Qi force rippling across several meters. Within the wave, a few strands of black-green Qi patterns were mixed with a fluctuation unique to True Qi. ¡°Heh heh, is this the Postnatal True Qi?¡± Chen Yu spread his palm, and several looping black-green Qi patterns appeared, their strength seemingly slightly greater than that of Mei Changqing. It was just that in quantity, it was far less than Mei Changqing¡¯s. Within the Dan Field Qi Sea, At the center of an invisible swirl of inner breath, a profound black-green Qi mass appeared, tiny in size, less than one-tenth of the inner breath swirl. True Qi and inner breath are vastly different. First, inner breath is difficult to see with the naked eye, generally only leaving corresponding traces of force, and once leaving the body, it dissipates quickly. True Qi, however, is a visible form of Qi energy, more condensed, and on a much higher level. ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.?¦Ï ¡°Junior Brother Chen possesses the fortune of a Half Spirit Body, to be able to condense Postnatal True Qi at the Refining Organ Stage, truly is a person of great destiny¡­¡± Tong Yuling couldn¡¯t help but feel emotional. In another lifetime of memories she received, it was extremely tough for a Half Spirit Body to break through to the Qi Transformation Realm and often came with a considerable cost. For someone like Chen Yu, with the talent of a Half Spirit Body at just fifteen years of age, to be able to condense Postnatal True Qi in advance, this was truly extraordinary. To condense Postnatal True Qi in advance during the Refining Organ Stage brings many benefits. First comes greater combat power. Chen Yu¡¯s inner breath was already close to the might of ordinary Postnatal True Qi, and if mixed with this Evil Qi of Cloud, he could fight on equal footing with the average Postnatal Qi Transformation person. Furthermore, Cultivating Postnatal True Qi in advance means greater potential, making the breakthrough to the Qi Transformation Realm almost a given. Hu! Chen Yu let out a long breath and withdrew the Cloud Evil True Qi from his palm, feeling deeply moved inside. It was only because of the once-in-a-century opportunity that arose with the opening of the Blood Burial Garden, combined with his desperate struggle, that he was able to have such great fortune bestowed upon him. Now it seemed, At twenty years old, or even before eighteen, advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm would be no difficult task for Chen Yu. Half a day later, Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er had initially absorbed the power of the Blood Soul Bud, and much of it was still stored deep within their bodies. In fact, The greatest benefit from the Blood Soul Bud was on the level of the soul. Both Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er found a significant enhancement in their souls and spiritual power. Especially Chen Yu, who had maximized the absorption of the Blood Soul Bud, felt his spiritual power expanding. A slight release of his malicious intent was enough to make an average Refining Organ Stage cultivator collapse, losing all will to fight. It was precisely because of this increase in malicious intent on a spiritual level that prompted the ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± to condense the Cloud Evil True Qi ahead of time. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, I have a premonition that the spatial fluctuations of the Blood Burial Garden are abnormal. I¡¯m afraid this secret realm space will close prematurely¡­¡± Tong Yuling suggested leaving. Chen Yu was greatly surprised, as based on previous statements, the Blood Burial Garden should last at least half a month. Now, it had been only six or seven days. Before leaving, The three of them gave Lu Zhuo¡¯s corpse one last glance. Chen Yu thought for a moment, stripped off the beast skin armor from Lu Zhuo¡¯s body, cleaned it, and put it on himself. As for the spoils of war on Lu Zhuo¡¯s body, Chen Yu had already divided them. Among them were many unfamiliar precious materials and Spiritual Ores, which Tong Yuling identified one by one. Swoosh! Swoosh! The three immediately got up and left the dilapidated ancient temple together. However, As soon as they broke through the Silver Pattern Blood Curtain outside the ancient temple, a light chuckle came from nearby: ¡°Hehe¡­ Chen Yu! I didn¡¯t expect that the one to come out alive would be you.¡± That voice was eerily familiar. A handsome young man with long flowing hair came into view. It was none other than Mei Changqing. Swoosh! Swish! Swish! Disciple after disciple from the Bone Demon Palace flashed out from around the great hall. The figures of Jiang Ping, Yuan Li, and the cold-faced man, among others, surrounded the three. The Bone Demon Palace had more than a dozen disciples, all elite secret disciples. Faced with such a lineup, Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s complexion turned pale, her heart filled with trepidation. Ever since entering the Blood Burial Garden, the three factions had been in a state of being pursued and ambushed by the Bone Demon Palace. ¡°Mei Changqing, it seems you have been lying in wait here for quite some time?¡± Chen Yu spoke calmly. Wearing the beast skin armor, his tall stature and bronze muscles exuded a heavy and oppressive malicious aura. ¡°Isn¡¯t that Lu Zhuo¡¯s treasured armor?¡± The disciples of the Bone Demon Palace were shocked, all staring at the beast skin armor on Chen Yu. At the same time, the shock in the secret disciples¡¯ hearts gave way to a burning greed in their eyes as they watched eagerly, almost ready to act. Had it been Lu Zhuo appearing before them, they would still harbor fear and dread. But the person who came out was Chen Yu, and their hearts eased a great deal. ¡°Lu Zhuo was actually killed by you? Chen Yu, as long as you hand over the other half of the Blood Soul Flower, and we will let bygones be bygones,¡± said Mei. Mei Changqing was filled with suspicion and caution. He somewhat doubted the death of Lu Zhuo, but the beast skin armor on Chen Yu¡¯s body was indisputable evidence. However, he figured, Chen Yu probably did not kill Lu Zhuo head-on. It must have involved some other tactics or schemes. Moreover, Lu Zhuo had just used up his Bloodline Power to seal the Blood Crystal Flame, and after fierce battles with the three clans and the Bone Demon Palace, his combat power had sharply decreased. ¡°Sorry. The Blood Soul Flower has been consumed by me¡­¡± A lazy female voice came through. Tong Yuling¡¯s lovely face bore a bright and captivating smile that drew everyone¡¯s attention. At the moment, Tong Yuling wore the extraordinary Blood Lotus Robe with a mysterious Blood Lotus Mark inscribed on her forehead, exuding an elegance mixed with an enchanting charm. ¡°It¡¯s this woman!¡± Several disciples from the Bone Demon Palace focused intently on Tong Yuling. At the time, amid the chaos, they had seen half of the Blood Soul Flower fall into Tong Yuling¡¯s possession. ¡°This woman indeed has the aura of the Blood Soul Flower.¡± Cold light flashed in Jiang Ping¡¯s eyes. ¡°Attack!¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s expression darkened. Without hesitation, he held a dark green bamboo and swung a vast array of bamboo shadows around, causing booming sounds in the air. The exploding bamboo shadows, carrying the imposing pressure of the Qi Transformation Realm, swept directly toward Chen Yu. Go! A black thread in Jiang Ping¡¯s hand turned into a cold black line aimed at Tong Yuling. Yuan Li, in his battle armor, and the cold-faced man led several secret disciples, slowly closing in on Chen Ying¡¯er and the Purple Fox. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the same time, In a nearby area, hidden within a corner of the building, Some disciples from Yunyue Sect and the three factions peeked out, staring at the scene before them. ¡°Mei Changqing has been lying in wait here to deal with Junior Brother Chen!¡± Chang Xuan, Huangfulin, Xie Jing, and other disciples stared in the direction of the dilapidated ancient temple. ¡°I don¡¯t advise taking action!¡± Huangfulin said with an indifferent expression. ¡°That¡¯s right! It was because of him that Senior Brother Kun Ling met his end.¡± Several disciples echoed. ¡°You guys¡­¡± Chang Xuan was enraged, his hand gripping a long blade as he prepared to rush toward the broken ancient temple alone. But suddenly! Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Huangfulin and several other disciples forcefully grabbed Chang Xuan and pinned him to the ground. ¡°Junior Brother Chang, you haven¡¯t fully recovered from your injuries, have you? Rushing over there now is tantamount to seeking death. Do you want to follow in Kun Ling¡¯s footsteps?¡± Huangfulin shook his head and chuckled lightly. Chapter 168 - 168 0165 The Contrast of Reality ?Chapter 168: Chapter 0165: The Contrast of Reality Chapter 168: Chapter 0165: The Contrast of Reality ¡°You people, not only do you disregard the life and death of your fellow sect members, but why must you also obstruct me!¡± Chang Xuan¡¯s face was filled with indignant fury. Caught off guard, he was jointly restrained by Huangfulin and others, sealing off his inner breath. ¡°Junior Brother Chang, I only wish not to see a genius disciple like you throw away his life needlessly, which would be a great loss to the Yunyue Sect.¡± Huangfulin sighed, looking the very picture of righteousness. But in truth, he was filled with envy at the opportunities Chen Yu had found in the Blood Burial Garden and had not forgotten past grudges. Chen Yu¡¯s previous acquisition of the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus had already left him fuming with resentment. And now, it seemed that Chen Yu had stumbled upon a great fortune again, having killed Lu Zhuo by a stroke of luck. This was definitely a tremendous opportunity! He even suspected that Chen Yu might have benefitted from the Blood Soul Flower, an item of great fortune. ¡°You fools! Junior Brother Chen¡¯s strength is not much inferior to Mei Changqing¡¯s. If we join forces, we might still stand a chance¡­¡± Chang Xuan was frantic with anxiety and seething with anger. ¡°Hehe, Junior Brother Chang, you are overestimating Chen Yu. Before, he abandoned Brother Kun, escaping alonea€¡±what?¡± Huangfulin¡¯s face, which had been twisted into a sneer, suddenly froze. At that moment. Poof! Clang! Boom! Chen Yu and Mei Changqing, in front of the ancient hall of inheritance, exchanged a couple of hard blows. A burst of dark and explosive air swept around them for four or five zhangs, keeping the other Bone Demon Palace disciples from getting close. Bang! One particularly handsome young man with long hair was jolted back two or three zhangs, his face filled with shock. It was none other than Mei Changqing. ¡°This can¡¯t be real!¡± Huangfulin stood dumbstruck, as if petrified. While he spoke, he was also observing the battle, anticipating Chen Yu¡¯s death. However, the reality was vastly different from his expectation. ¡­ In the first exchange. Chen Yu¡¯s bronze fist went head-to-head with Mei Changqing. Mmm~ Just as the bronze fist was about to burst with power, an invisible fist spirit, filled with Evil Qi, surged towards Mei Changqing¡¯s soul first. ¡°This Evil Qi!¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s face tightened. The domineering and chilly spirit in the Evil Qi was stronger than a typical Postnatal True Qi, causing his mind to tremble and his blood and Qi to become somewhat disordered. In the next moment. A roaring python-shaped dark shadow powered by the True Qi, with dark patterns swirling on its surface, emerged as if from an ink painting, a bloodthirsty behemoth coming to life, chilling to the bone. ¡°Postnatal True Qi? Mid-stage of Refining¡­ how is that possible¡­¡± Mei Changqing¡¯s face shifted to one of terror. Crack! Boom! The mighty bamboo shadows and the dark Qi whirls conjured by his dark green bamboo staff were forcefully ripped apart by the opponent¡¯s punch. Out of everyone in the Blood Burial Garden, only the previously defeated Lu Zhuo could have achieved this. What followed. Chen Yu transformed into a shadow, suddenly drawing near, his alarming speed resembling a second Lu Zhuo! The fight was hand-to-hand combat! Mei Changqing even had the illusion that the heaviness Chen Yu brought upon him was slightly greater than Lu Zhuo¡¯s. As the second punch closed in. Whoosh! On Chen Yu¡¯s punching arm, besides a layer of dark green True Qi, a flash of nearly imperceptible black iron patterns gleamed on his bronze-patterned skin. With a ding. The second punch squarely hit Mei Changqing¡¯s dark green bamboo staff. Boom! Mei Changqing¡¯s figure was jolted back, his face filled with horror, his staff nearly slipping from his grasp. In reality. He was barely holding back a mouthful of congealed blood, refusing to let it out. This scene left the Bone Demon Palace disciples who had not made their move, or were in the midst of making their move, in utter shock. From the brief exchange, it was clear that Chen Yu had the upper hand over Mei Changqing. In terms of strength. Chen Yu was even stronger than Lu Zhuo, especially when charging up his heart. In terms of cultivation, he had also condensed Postnatal True Qi, and after taking the Blood Soul Bud, the spiritual aspect of his fist¡¯s Evil Qi became even stronger! Regarding bloodline. Chen Yu had acquired Lu Zhuo¡¯s ¡°Emperor¡¯s Bloodline,¡± which he could use purely and directly through his mysterious heart. At this moment. Chen Yu¡¯s only concern was not to reveal the ¡°Emperor¡¯s Bloodline,¡± using it only subtly to amplify his inner breath and strength. Even so. In one or two exchanges, Chen Yu had forced Mei Changqing back, causing the latter to suffer minor internal injuries. Right after Chen Yu repelled Mei Changqing. The battles elsewhere were also nearing their conclusions. ¡°Giggle¡­¡± Tong Yuling chuckled, her delicate fingers flicking a point that lit up with a bloody gleam. Pop! Clang! That flick struck Jiang Ping¡¯s tightly stretched Black Profound Silk. Instantly. A thread of bloody Qi pattern, running along the black edge, backlashed onto Jiang Ping¡¯s body. ¡°Postnatal True Qi!¡± Jiang Ping shrieked in horror, her figure flying backward a couple of zhangs, her body sliced with several bloody cuts. With just one hit, the bloodline-powered Jiang Ping was wounded and defeated. Mei Changqing¡¯s expression drastically changed. He had thought their numerical advantage would ensure victory, despite his own suppression by Chen Yu. ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã0 ¡°Ah¡­¡± A dreadful scream echoed from the battle between War Armor Yuan Li and the cold-faced man nearby. Swish! Rip! A flash of purple afterimage was seen as Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s Purple Fox dashed like a phantom past several Bone Demon Palace disciples. Immediately. A newly advanced Late Stage of Organ Refining Bone Demon Palace disciple had his throat slashed, blood spurting wildly as he fell dead on the spot. Hiss! Ah! The cold-faced man¡¯s arm fell to the ground after being swept by a streak of purple afterglow. War Armor Yuan Li¡¯s shoulder was also left with a bone-deep gash, narrowly missing his heart by a fraction. ¡°Qi Transformation Realm!¡± ¡°This fox has actually recovered to a complete Qi Transformation Realm.¡± Yuan Li and the cold-faced man, who survived, turned pale and took a sharp breath. That Purple Fox, obviously an ancient beast, had regained the cultivation of the Qi Transformation Realm, and its strength might be even stronger than Mei Changqing. Fortunately. As the fox was protecting Chen Ying¡¯er, after one round of attack, it returned to the girl¡¯s side, not pursuing them to the death. ¡°Full retreat!¡± Mei Changqing was shocked, took a deep breath, and made a rational decision through gritted teeth. His gaze swept over Chen Yu, Tong Yuling, and the Purple Fox, sweat breaking out on his forehead, and his heart stirring up a storm. Whoosh! Whoosh whoosh! The disciples of the Bone Demon Palace, leaving behind one or two corpses and limbs, retreated in terror. From encirclement to launching an attack, and then retreating, the whole process took less than ten breaths of time. Just one exchange. The Bone Demon Palace suffered a complete defeat, with even Mei Changqing, the number one talent of the palace, being defeated in a head-on battle. Not to mention Mei Changqing. Even if Lu Zhuo were to come back to life, facing such a powerful lineup, he too would have to retreat. This scene. Fell into the eyes of the nearby disciples watching the battle, every one of them inexplicably shocked. ¡°How could this be!¡± Several disciples from the Yunyue Sect, such as Huangfulin, were as if petrified. Huangfulin¡¯s smile froze on his face, his lips trembling slightly, turning from pale to red. Just a moment ago. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They stopped Chang Xuan from going to rescue Chen Yu, waiting for the latter¡¯s demise. But it was only one round of attack. Chen Yu overwhelmed Mei Changqing, and with one pet, completely defeated the strong formation of the Bone Demon Palace. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Chang Xuan struggled to his feet, laughing with shock and ecstasy. ¡°Senior Brother Huangfu, is this the Junior Brother Chen you refused to rescue, the Junior Brother Chen you didn¡¯t want to overestimate?¡± There was mockery in Chang Xuan¡¯s laughter. At this moment. He felt an immense sense of relief, particularly when he saw Huangfulin¡¯s almost green face. ¡°Senior Brother Chang, you can¡¯t blame us for this.¡± ¡°It was Huangfulin who instructed us to do so, actually, everyone really wanted to save Junior Brother Chen¡­¡± The accompanying Yunyue Sect disciples, their faces changing faster than the weather, immediately betrayed Huangfulin. Seeing Chen Yu overpower Mei Changqing of the Qi Transformation Realm, they couldn¡¯t be clearer that a new prodigy of the Yunyue Sect had emerged. Possibly. Chen Yu now had the strength to challenge the position of Chief Disciple. ¡°You¡­ you¡­¡± Huangfulin trembled with rage, his blood rushing to his head, nearly fainting on the spot. At this time. Chen Yu, along with Chen Ying¡¯er, arrived at the nearby area and seemed to notice the few people from the Yunyue Sect. ¡°Junior Brother Chen¡­ oh no, Senior Brother Chen!¡± ¡°Senior Brother, you were awe-inspiring just now, defeating Mei Changqing and truly bringing glory to our Yunyue Sect.¡± ¡°With Senior Brother¡¯s strength, you deserve the title of number one prodigy of all three sects¡­ No! The number one talent of Chu Country!¡± Several Yunyue Sect disciples, one after another, rushed forward to greet him, lavishing flattery. Chang Xuan looked on with a contented smile, not saying a word, just gazing at Chen Yu. Chen Yu casually dealt with the others, his eyes stopping on Chang Xuan, and the two brothers exchanged smiles. On the other side, Huangfulin¡¯s face was stiff, and he was cold-shouldered by all the disciples. At this moment. Chen Yu, being the person involved, made Huangfulin extremely uncomfortable, wishing he could find a hole to crawl into. Fortunately. Chen Yu didn¡¯t quite understand the specific situation here and didn¡¯t pay any attention to Huangfulin, simply talking with Chang Xuan. ¡°Junior Brother, I thought I saw Tong Yuling just now, why hasn¡¯t she come over?¡± Chang Xuan asked with a puzzled expression. ¡°Her situation is a bit special¡­¡± Chen Yu transmitted his voice and briefly explained a thing or two to Chang Xuan. After repelling the people from the Bone Demon Palace, Tong Yuling greeted Chen Yu and then left alone. Chen Yu had an intuition. Tong Yuling would no longer be the Senior Sister Tong of the past, and perhaps would never return. It was evident. She was quite familiar with this secret space, and may have a myriad of connections with the former owner of the Blood Burial Garden. This could be discerned from the Blood Lotus Robe worn by Tong Yuling, which resembled the statue of the blood-colored woman, and her knowledge of numerous secret techniques. A moment later. The Yunyue Sect members arrived at a stronghold in the Central Garden. Here. Chen Yu saw the severely injured Fang Haofei and others, as well as Xie Jing and other disciples, caring for them on the side. Upon hearing that Chen Yu had defeated Mei Changqing, Fang Haofei and the other injured were overjoyed. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, we overestimated ourselves before and tried to stop Lu Zhuo, Brother Kun he¡­¡± Fang Haofei thought of something, smiled bitterly. ¡°It seems, Junior Brother Chen, you have already taken revenge on Lu Zhuo¡­¡± Xie Jing¡¯s eyes were moist and red, feeling a sense of relief when she saw the animal hide armor on Chen Yu. After Kun Ling¡¯s death, she had sworn an oath to avenge her beloved. Even though Xie Jing understood that the possibility was almost nil. Meanwhile. Her gaze at Chen Yu was complicated, gratitude was not the word, hate? It couldn¡¯t rise within her. Remembering Kun Ling¡¯s death, and how it was in vain, Chen Yu sighed in his heart. Suddenly thinking of something. Chen Yu took out three portions of Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, giving one to each Chang Xuan, Fang Haofei, and Xie Jing. At present. Chen Yu had refined the Cloud Evil True Qi, advanced to the Late Stage of Organ Refining, and even breaking through to the Qi Transformation Realm wouldn¡¯t be too obstructed. And he had consumed a small portion of the ¡°Blood Soul Bud,¡± still having a lot of potential to digest, lessening his need for the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus. After a good while. Chen Yu announced, ¡°Fellow disciples, the Blood Burial Garden may close ahead of schedule. We must seize the last bit of time and scavenge for more heavenly materials and earthly treasures before we return.¡± Chapter 169 - 169 0166 The Curtain Falls ?Chapter 169: Chapter 0166: The Curtain Falls Chapter 169: Chapter 0166: The Curtain Falls Lu Yun City, battlefield area. The ¡°blood-colored light screen¡± in mid-air was gradually dimming within its projected manifestation. Not just that. The blood pattern array diagrams within the battlefield area were also shrinking and fading away. ¡°It hasn¡¯t even been ten days; is the Blood Burial Garden about to leave this space?¡± ¡°Ancient records indicate that the garden¡¯s previous openings lasted at least half a month, or even a full month.¡± The high-ranking practitioners of the Qi Transformation Realm from both camps discussed in low voices. A war that swept the entire sects of Chu Country, summoning out the Blood Burial Garden through blood sacrifice, was it to last for such a short time? ¡°It seems the closure of the Blood Burial Garden will be a certainty. What do you think, Xue Feng, how much longer can it last?¡± Master Fu¡¯s gaze swept toward the gracefully robed and handsome youth beside him. At this moment. The youth in the blood robe had already come to terms with Lu Zhuo¡¯s death and regained his usual calm demeanor. ¡°Control over the situation is lost. Judging from the projection phenomena of the Blood Burial Garden, the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower must have been plucked, and some abnormal change has occurred within the garden.¡± The youth¡¯s gaze flickered uncertainly. However, a hint of a smile emerged on Master Fu¡¯s face. Lu Zhuo had died, but his direct disciple ¡°Mei Changqing¡± was still unharmed and well. If. The Blood Soul Flower had already been plucked, then the chances would be greater for the capture by the Bone Demon Palace. ¡°Fortunately, Liu Xin¡¯er has not let me down; she should have completed the mission¡­¡± The youth in the blood robe murmured to himself. In his palm, he was also holding another Jade Talisman, which flashed and then vanished. ¡°The Blood Soul Flower will most likely be taken out by outer sect disciples, not completely out of reach.¡± The youth¡¯s expression was calm and collected. As for Lu Zhuo¡¯s death, he was not overly concerned. After all, the latter was but a temporary reinforcement sent by the organization, a younger genius suitable for this place. Just then. Whoosh! A bright orange sword bloom, emanating an overwhelming Sword Qi from the distant clouds, pierced through the air. Some of the Innate Strong Practitioners present felt a tingling in their minds. The fearsome Sword Dao aura caused both Master Fu and the youth in the blood robe to slightly change their expressions. ¡°Lv Tiezu!¡± Figures from the Bone Demon Palace and the Three Sects Camp looked up to see a silver-haired elder with an orange-yellow wooden sword on his back, cutting through the sky from the cloudsa€¡±he was ¡°Lv Tiezu,¡± the Supreme Elder of the Iron Sword Sect and the foremost figure of the Three Sects. ¡°Lv Tiantong, what brings you here so abruptly, and what guidance do you have?¡± Master Fu held a dark scepter and called out his name directly. Seeing Lv Tiezu¡¯s imposing and displeased appearance, Master Fu was also on guard. Looking across the Three Sects, only Lv Tiezu, this trump card, could make the Bone Demon Palace apprehensive. ¡°Who exactly was it that killed Santong¡­ this old man must find the culprit.¡± From Lv Tiezu¡¯s eyes burst a cold gleam that seemed to pierce through space. The terrifying murderous chill made some Innate Practitioners at the scene shudder in fear. ¡°Supreme Elder! Are you saying¡­ Lv Santong died in the Blood Burial Garden?¡± The Sect Leader of the Iron Sword Sect and several elders spoke cautiously. ¡°My lifebound soul token has shattered!¡± Lv Tiezu gave a cold snort, his gaze as sharp as a sword fixed upon the blood-colored light screen that was fading before his eyes. Upon hearing the news. The elders from the other two sects, Yunyue Sect and Water Moon Sect, felt a burst of satisfaction. ¡°Good riddance!¡± Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Lv Santong, that scoundrel, caused trouble in all directions, and violated countless women, it truly serves him right!¡± ¡°Had it not been for Lv Tiezu¡¯s protection, I would have executed that villain long ago.¡± Some high-ranking figures from the Three Sects silently cheered internally, albeit not daring to show it outwardly. In truth. Lv Santong¡¯s identity as the Infinite Thief had been a rumor amongst the high ranks of the Three Sects for some time. In the past. One or two Qi Transformation Realm elders had wanted to strike down the Infinite Thief, but due to their fear of Lv Tiezu, they could only admonish him lightly at most. However, at the same time. These secretly rejoicing elders also felt a chill for the one who had killed Lv Tiezu¡¯s grandson. If they weren¡¯t careful, with Lv Tiezu¡¯s heaven-reaching abilities, he might well uncover the murderer. ¡°Oh? Lv Daoist, do you have any suspects?¡± Master Fu spoke with a hint of interest. This time in the Blood Burial Garden, the death rate of the entered disciples was almost fifty percent. Before this. Shangguan Qi, Yi Yunfei, Helian Tua€¡±elite disciples had all perished within. Among them, the Guardian Shangguan asserted that Shangguan Qi¡¯s death was at the hands of Chen Yu. As for the death of Yi Yunfei. The beautiful female Sect Master of the Water Moon Sect had not determined the culprit, nor did she suspect Chen Yu. After all. Before entering the Blood Burial Garden, Chen Yu was merely in the Early Stage of Organ Refining, still far behind Yi Yunfei¡¯s Late Stage of Organ Refining top-notch strength. ¡°A suspect? ?¦Ï¦Í¨À0.§ã¦Ï This¡­¡± Lv Tiezu¡¯s expression faltered slightly, showing a bit of awkwardness. The death of Lv Santong truly made it difficult to pinpoint a suspect. After all, this man had committed numerous wrongdoings and offended many. For instance, among the women Lv Santong had harmed, there were many suitors behind them. If Lv Santong fell into a disadvantageous position, anyone from the Three Sects or the Bone Demon Palace camp might take advantage of the situation to cause his death. ¡°However. As soon as the Blood Burial Garden closes and those disciples come out, this old man has ways to confirm the culprit.¡± Lv Tiezu¡¯s voice grew heavier, full of self-assurance. The various high-ranking officials present did not doubt Lv Tiezu¡¯s methods. Not only was he of the Guiyuan Realm, but he was also directly related by blood to Lv Santong. If the culprit was the slightest bit sloppy in the act of murder, or if they carried any items related to Lv Santong out, there was an eight or nine out of ten chance that Lv Tiezu would sense them. ¡­ Inside the Blood Burial Garden. In the days that followed, the disciples of the Three Sects began to scour the garden for treasures. Since Chen Yu defeated Mei Changqing, the disciples of the Bone Demon Palace kept a low profile, one after another. The disciples of the Three Sects searched for the remaining rare materials and treasures with great fanfare. Meanwhile, when the disciples of the Bone Demon Palace encountered the disciples of the Three Sects, they quickly evaded them and dared not confront them directly. This scene. Was a stark contrast to when Blood Burial Garden had just opened. Some disciples of the Three Sects were amazed by this change until they learned of the fact that the siblings Chen Yu and Chen Ying¡¯er had defeated the secret disciples of the Bone Demon Palace. Of course. Most people did not witness it with their own eyes and believed it was due to Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s Qi Transformation Realm¡¯s ancient beast¡¯s prowess. For some powerful ancient beasts to surpass cultivators at the same stage in the Qi Transformation Realm is considered normal. In any case. After learning the news, the disciples of the Three Sects were overjoyed and moved boldly within the garden. In a hidden valley of the Blood Burial Garden. ¡°Brother Mei, do we really need to swallow our pride and retreat everywhere?¡± ¡°As long as we don¡¯t clash head-on with Chen Yu and the others, why should we fear the rest of the Three Sects¡¯ disciples?¡± several secret disciples said through clenched teeth, unwilling to concede. Since that day, after Bone Demon Palace¡¯s strategic retreat, Mei Changqing ordered all disciples to avoid the Three Sects at all costs. ¡°Just be patient. We¡¯ve gotten half of the ¡®Blood Soul Flowers¡¯, which at least makes us half winners,¡± Mei Changqing said calmly. Deep down, he was even worried about a possible counterattack from Chen Yu, Tong Yuling, and Chen Ying¡¯er. Moreover. When he fought with Chen Yu that day, he even had an illusion that Chen Yu seemed to be holding back. Fortunately. Chen Yu did not pressure Bone Demon Palace further and seemed to have given up on the other half of the Blood Soul Flowers. Indeed, Chen Yu had given up on the other half of the Blood Soul Flowers. He didn¡¯t want to push Mei Changqing too desperately; moreover, if he obtained the other half of the Blood Soul Flowers, he couldn¡¯t monopolize them anyway, and would have to turn them in later. ¡°Brother Mei is right. Given the situation, we can only yield and try to preserve our forces. Once we return to the world outside, our Bone Demon Palace will dominate the sects of Chu Country, and we¡¯ll have opportunities to take revenge,¡± Jiang Ping said with a light sigh. ¡­ On the third day after Chen Yu defeated Mei Changqing. Buzz~ The entire Blood Burial Garden space vibrated slightly, and the blood moon overhead flickered uncertainly. ¡°What¡¯s happening! Blood Burial Garden is closing so soon,¡± Mei Changqing exclaimed in surprise. This sign indicated that Blood Burial Garden was about to disengage from its overlap with the land of Chu Country. However, amongst the Three Sects¡¯ camp. Especially Yunyue Sect, this was not too unexpected. Chen Yu had already informed everyone that Blood Burial Garden was going to close early. At that moment. A team from Yunyue Sect gathered in front of an arched bridge in the central garden. Chen Yu, Chang Xuan, Fang Haofei, Xie Jing, and others gathered together. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, your judgment was very accurate,¡± Fang Haofei said, surprised. ¡°This was also what Senior Sister Tong told me,¡± Chen Yu said with a smile. He sat cross-legged and quietly sorted through the spoils of war on his person. This time, the gains from Blood Burial Garden were incredibly substantial. Just the heavenly materials and earthly treasures of three to five hundred years old numbered in the dozens, not to mention other rare flowers, peculiar herbs, and precious ores, which were also numerous. However. According to the promise of Yunyue Sect, the disciples could only keep up to thirty percent of their personal gains. Chen Yu estimated that his own gains were so substantial that it was uncertain whether he would be able to keep the agreed-upon thirty percent. Before this. He planned to collect the necessary spoils into his private space. Soon. Chen Yu managed to barely stuff the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid, Puppet Sphere, three Mysterious Water Moth Lotuses, the ancient token, and a few extremely rare precious ores and materials into the Light Silver Crystal Space. This included the Green Moss Poison Mushroom and the Black Blood Strange Grass he had obtained before. Black Blood Strange Grass, as Tong Yuling had pointed out, was a superior strange grass that could promote the awakening of Bloodline Power when consumed. To the hidden Ancient Clans of the continent, this strange grass was a priceless treasure, even more precious than the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus. ¡°Almost there¡­¡± Chen Yu looked at the filled Light Silver Crystal Space with a bit of regret in his heart. He could not accommodate the beast skin armor he was wearing, including other large-sized treasures. However. Once he left for the outside world, Chen Yu should be able to retain one or two portions of items and select some spoils that would benefit him. Hmmm! Moments later, the light blood-colored space where everyone was began to shake. Within view. The various scenes in the space gradually faded. Whoosh! Whoosh! A layer of blood fog appeared around the many disciples, their figures sinking into it and quickly becoming hazy and indistinct, disappearing from sight. ¡°Huh?¡± Chen Yu realized that he was standing in the blood fog but had not left. Whoo~ A strange blood-colored fog enveloped Chen Yu. Suddenly. In the blood-colored fog before him, a stunningly beautiful girl appeared, with a Blood Lotus Mark on her forehead and wearing an exquisite Blood Lotus Skirt, looking noble and out of this world. A thick layer of blood-colored fog embraced both Chen Yu and Tong Yuling. ¡°Senior Sister Tong¡­¡± Chen Yu looked on in surprise at this scene. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, I have a way to stay behind in Blood Burial Garden or to become its master. Would you be willing to join me, hand in hand¡­¡± A hint of rosy shyness graced the girl¡¯s face. Seemingly mustering courage, her bright eyes shimmered with a hint of longing as she looked at the tall young man before her. Chapter 170 - 170 0167 Counting on the Spot ?Chapter 170: Chapter 0167: Counting on the Spot Chapter 170: Chapter 0167: Counting on the Spot In the mist of blood-colored light. A man and a woman, facing each other. ¡°Would you be willing to join hands with me and walk together¡­¡± A hint of shyness appeared on the girl¡¯s jade-like delicate face as she raised her head and mustered her courage. Chen Yu was taken aback. He had never expected that Tong Yuling would confess to him and even try to make him stay at the moment of their farewell. The young woman in his view was no longer the modest beauty of the past; she had transformed into something mysterious and majestic, embodying an elegant solemnity. That beauty even put a certain pressure on Chen Yu. Inexplicably. Chen Yu remembered the statue of the Blood Robed Woman in the ancestral hall, overlooking the world with a stern demeanor. ¡°Thank you for your kindness, senior sister, but I cannot stay here.¡± Under the hopeful gaze of the young woman, Chen Yu rejected her. He was somewhat moved by the superior resources and environment of the Blood Burial Garden. However. He could not ¡°walk together¡± with her as lovers. In Chen Yu¡¯s mind. Tong Yuling had always been just a senior sister to him, with no romantic feelings involved. ¡°You¡­ you actually rejected me¡­¡± Tong Yuling¡¯s delicate body trembled, her beautiful eyes revealing a hint of pain and coldness. In an instant, a blood-colored light surged around Tong Yuling, and the Blood Lotus Skirt she wore set off a layer of blurry blood lotus phantasms. Her pupils flashed with a cold blood light, emanating a domineering and stern expression. Motionless, Tong Yuling stared coldly at Chen Yu. ¡°Senior Sister Tong, it¡¯s not like you to force others.¡± Chen Yu felt immense pressure. At that moment. Tong Yuling¡¯s aura had reached the level of the Qi Transformation Realm, more than doubling Mei Changqing¡¯s strength! ¡°Don¡¯t think I can¡¯t keep you here, or about Qiu Xinxin. The matters between youa€|¡± A frost covered Tong Yuling¡¯s pretty face, with a hint of domineering intent. ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã¦Ï Chen Yu¡¯s heart sank as he sensed a great change in Tong Yuling¡¯s disposition. He did not know that his rejection subtly altered the fate of Tong Yuling¡¯s peculiar body. Earlier. Tong Yuling had been subjected to a body seizing by a powerful entity within the Blood Burial Garden; afterward, that entity¡¯s remnant soul was shattered by the backlash of the Blood Crystal Flame. However. The shattered remnant memories merged into Tong Yuling¡¯s consciousness. Compared to Tong Yuling¡¯s life experiences over the past decade or so, the emotions and soul power from those remnants were far greater. After merging with this remnant soul power. Tong Yuling¡¯s ¡°humanity¡± was no longer so pure, influenced by another set of life memories. Regarding this condition. Tong Yuling¡¯s own heart was also struggling, following the fondness deep within her heart, wishing to keep Chen Yu. If successful. Tong Yuling might have returned to her original self. Regrettably. Chen Yu refused Tong Yuling, leaving her deeply hurt, and the other half of her personality gained the upper hand. At this moment. The domineering aspect Tong Yuling displayed was influenced by the other set of memories. ¡°Giggle¡­¡± After scrutinizing Chen Yu for a long time, Tong Yuling¡¯s beautiful face showed a reckless and unfamiliar smile. Suddenly. She seemed to come to a realization, waving her hand. Whoosh! A thin gap appeared at the base of the dense blood mist, causing Chen Yu¡¯s figure to slowly descend. Watching Chen Yu disappear into the thin blood mist. Tong Yuling¡¯s smile gradually turned cold, exuding a domineering indifference. ¡°Now that this deeply hidden mental anchor has also shattered, I might as well inherit the other half¡¯s last wish and resume chaos in the Kunyun Realm¡­¡± A trace of tear streaked down the jade-like face of Tong Yuling, filled with resolute despair. The original Tong Yuling had not enjoyed much familial love within her clan. Her parents had passed away early. The clan raised her hoping only to use her status as a sect disciple to stabilize various interests. Even. Before the opening of the Blood Burial Garden, the clan was prepared to betroth her to another family¡¯s disciple from Iron Sword Sect, a man she felt nothing for. ¡­ Swoosh! Chen Yu fell into the thin blood mist, his body suddenly sinking quickly returning to the outside world. In that instant. He breathed a sigh of relief, having faced enormous pressure from Tong Yuling just before. Even if he had agreed to stay together with Tong Yuling for the sake of the superior environment of the Blood Burial Garden. How could he have endured her domineering other side? All of this blurred right and wrong. Just like his previous parting of ways with Mu Xueqing, it was each other¡¯s choice, with no one to blame. Whew~ A chill wind swept through, and Chen Yu appeared on the other side of the thin blood mist. The familiar scent of the Chu Country Battlefield steadied Chen Yu¡¯s mind. In his vision. A few disciples emerged from the blood mist, the blood-colored light screen behind them quickly retracting, soon vanishing into thin air. Clearly. Chen Yu was among the last batch of disciples to return. ¡°Junior Brother Chen!¡± Disciples from the Yunyue Sect side of the Three Sects Camp called out. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zip swoosh! Chen Yu¡¯s figure flickered, landing directly among the Yunyue Sect crowd. Among the crowd. Chen Yu saw nearly twenty fellow sect disciples safely return. Additionally. Some higher-ups from Yunyue Sect, including the Blue Robed Sect Master, Elder Mao, Fairy Xia Yu, and Master Elder Mao, were present, all with expectant expressions. Chen Yu did not notice. On the side of the Bone Demon Palace camp, a Blood Robed Handsome Man looked at him with astonishment, observing him for a while. ¡°Lu Zhuo¡¯s Ancient Beast Armor has actually fallen into this child¡¯s hands?¡± The Blood Robed Man noticed Chen Yu. Before entering the Blood Burial Garden, he had no impression of Chen Yu at all. On the other side. Liu Xin¡¯er stood among the disciples of the Bone Demon Palace, locking eyes with the Blood Robed Man briefly and nodding slightly. The Blood Robed Man breathed a sigh of relief, his expression as calm as before. At this moment. Disciples from both the Bone Demon Palace and the Three Sects Camp returned to their elders, each wearing a relieved expression, sighing deeply. Those who returned safely from the Blood Burial Garden were undoubtedly fortunate. ¡°Daoist Lv, as we agreed. All the gains from the disciples of our Bone Demon Palace and the Three Sects will be publicly counted here.¡± Master Fu said with a light smile. ¡°Indeed.¡± Lv Tiezu, with his silver hair and wooden sword on his back, had a void-like sword light flashing in his eyes, sweeping over the many disciples from both sides. That look seemed to penetrate the soul, exposing all secrets. ¡°Lv Tiezu!¡± When that gaze swept over, the disciples present all trembled in their minds. Chen Yu felt a chill in his heart and mind, ¡°clinking¡± uneasily, faintly realizing something. Inside the Blood Burial Garden. He had killed Lv Santong, but only Liu Xin¡¯er was present then, and she was also an accomplice. Chen Yu didn¡¯t know. Just now, by using the Sword Dao secret technique, Lv Tiezu began to check the many disciples present, sensing the slightest bloodline connection to himself. After all, Lv Santong was his own grandson. If the person who acted had killed Lv Santong and had been contaminated with a hint of his essence, he would sense it. However. The preliminary investigation did not satisfy Lv Tiezu. After all. When Chen Yu killed Lv Santong, he had used a javelin, killing from a distance. Afterwards. Chen Yu did not even retrieve the javelin, so naturally, he did not carry any trace of the blood essence related to the deceased. ¡°Master, what¡¯s happening? Why do they need to check all disciples¡¯ gains on the spot?¡± Chen Yu asked Elder Mao. At the same moment. Many disciples from the three sects asked their elders the same question. ¡°This is an agreement between Lv Tiezu and Master Fu. On the one hand, it is to prevent some disciples from hiding their gains; on the other, it seems to ascertain the whereabouts of the Blood Soul Flower.¡± ¡°Of course, Lv Tiezu also wants to confirm on the spot who the murderer of Lv Santong is.¡± Elder Mao explained. Indeed! Chen Yu¡¯s heart shuddered. Lv Tiezu would certainly try various methods to confirm the identity of the murderer. Next. Disciples from the Three Sects and the Bone Demon Palace camp each opened their storage bags and took out various trophies. Among them. Those disciples with secret transmissions or true inheritances, had quite impressive gains in their storage bags. Even a few ordinary disciples had good opportunities, revealing quite a few rare materials. ¡°Not bad, not bad!¡± On the Yunyue Sect¡¯s side, Fang Haofei, Mu Xueqing, and Nangong Li all revealed over a dozen three-hundred-year-old heavenly and earthly treasures, including other various rare and unusual items. Chang Xuan¡¯s gain ranked first among the true disciples. He took out more than twenty plants of three-hundred-year-old materials, including three or four five-hundred-year materials and ten to twenty pieces of spiritual ore that could be used to refine High Grade Treasures, eliciting a wave of awe. A few elders showed a trace of fervor in their eyes. ¡°Hahahaa€| It really is the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower! Though it¡¯s only half.¡± Master Fu laughed loudly. At this moment, Mei Changqing opened his storage bag, and the gains inside were at least twice that of Chang Xuan¡¯s. This included half of the Blood Soul Flower and two other items nearly as rare as the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus. Mei Changqing¡¯s gains immediately overshadowed everyone else. Additionally. Some of the secret transmission disciples from the Bone Demon Palace also had more impressive gains than the three sects¡¯ disciples. ¡°Yu¡¯er.¡± At this time, under the signal from Elder Mao, Chen Yu opened his own storage bag. Rustle! A plethora of heavenly and earthly treasures, exotic flowers and plants, and various spiritual ores and rare materials appeared, emitting astonishing spiritual energy fluctuations. Instantly. The gazes of many in the audience shifted towards Chen Yu. ¡°Wow!¡± The disciples couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. The heavenly and earthly treasures revealed from Chen Yu¡¯s storage bag were all over three hundred years old, numbering sixty to seventy, and there were over a dozen of the five hundred-year variety. Additionally. There were also many spiritual ores, mostly capable of refining High Grade Treasures, amounting to over a hundred pieces. Apart from several seeds and petals of Mysterious Water Moth Lotus and two or three materials valued close to or comparable to Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, excluding half of the Blood Soul Flower. Chen Yu¡¯s other gains were at least twice those of Mei Changqing! This scene suddenly alarmed the high ranks of the Bone Demon Palace, who looked towards Chen Yu with astonishment and great interest. Suddenly. Chen Yu felt the hot, greedy gazes on the grounds. Among them. The eyes of Lv Tiezu, Master Fu, and the Blood Robed Man were all drawn to Chen Yu. ¡°Yu¡¯er! Did you gain all of these?¡± Elder Mao was extremely excited, his face glowing red, as he scrutinized Chen Yu closely. He then noticed that his disciple had undergone a tremendous transformation, his aura nearing the Qi Transformation Realm. A glint flashed in his eyes. One could imagine the great opportunity Chen Yu must have had in the Blood Burial Garden. ¡°Very good, very gooda€| to have obtained so many five-hundred-year materials, among them even a few rare ores that can be used to refine superior treasures.¡± A hoarse voice came. ¡°Meeting the Supreme Elder!¡± At the Yunyue Sect, a white-haired, blue-robed elder floated down before Chen Yu, his face full of smiles and admiration. ¡°Meeting the Uncle Master (Supreme Elder)!¡± Elder Mao and Chen Yu promptly paid their respects to the blue-robed, white-haired elder. Evidently. Chen Yu¡¯s rich harvest had surprised even the Yunyue Sect¡¯s Supreme Elder, prompting him to personally make an appearance. Chapter 171 - 171 0168 Lv Tiezus Investigation ?Chapter 171: Chapter 0168: Lv Tiezu¡¯s Investigation Chapter 171: Chapter 0168: Lv Tiezu¡¯s Investigation Chen Yu¡¯s abundant harvest shocked the Three Sects Camp, as well as the Bone Demon Palace faction. The scene was filled with clamor. In terms of overall gain, even if half of the Blood Soul Flower was credited to him, Chen Yu could still stand shoulder to shoulder with Mei Changqing. Although the Blood Soul Flower was a priceless treasure, the spiritual efficacy of the halved Blood Soul Flower was greatly diminished without its bud. Its value was far from even one-tenth of the original. ¡°It seems that this young man is undoubtedly the murderer who killed Lu Zhuo. Having such a harvest is not surprising.¡± The Blood Robed Handsome Man glanced over Chen Yu. He remained calm, pensive, and did not express strong jealousy or murderous intent like Guardian Shangguan. ¡°Changqing, what is this young man¡¯s background that he achieved such a harvest?¡± Master Fu¡¯s face darkened. It truly irked him that someone from the Three Sects Camp could match Mei Changqing, a prodigy on equal footing. ¡°Master, regarding this person¡­¡± Mei Changqing spoke with a hint of bitterness, briefly describing Chen Yu¡¯s rise within the Blood Burial Garden. Included in his account were the incidents where Chen Yu had killed Lu Zhuo and defeated him, which Mei Changqing dared not conceal. At the same moment. Many disciples from the Three Sects Camp and the Bone Demon Palace were recounting Chen Yu¡¯s experiences within the Blood Burial Garden to their elders. ¡°So, Qi¡¯er is confirmed to have been killed by this man?¡± The purple-haired, golden-armored Guardian Shangguan, upon hearing a disciple¡¯s account, displayed a strong resentment and killing intent on his face. ¡°Helian Tu was also killed by this person? It seems that this young man is a person of great fortune within the Three Sects Camp.¡± Master Fu¡¯s expression fluctuated. After Chen Yu¡¯s deeds were revealed, the Bone Demon Palace faction was furious. Some of the elders and accomplished individuals from the Three Sects Camp looked enviously at Elder Mao. Elder Mao¡¯s two disciples had reaped significant rewards in the Blood Burial Garden. Chen Yu¡¯s harvest was among the top. For a time. Elder Mao was the center of attention, becoming the big winner among the older generation. Chen Yu, standing in the crowd, felt uneasy under the many hostile, covetous, and murderous gazes. In the Blood Burial Garden, no matter how imposing he had been, he was ultimately a newcomer. Any of the older generation¡¯s Qi Transformation Innates, let alone the undying old monsters of the Guiyuan Realm, could take his life with a mere flick of their fingers. Cold sweat began to seep from Chen Yu¡¯s forehead. This was even as he had privately hidden parts of his harvest, such as the ancient Token, the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid, the Puppet Sphere, the Black Blood Strange Grass¡­ including the [Blood Crystal Flame] sealed within his body. According to Tong Yuling, the value of that [Blood Crystal Flame] was not much less than a complete Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower. Once such True Fire Spirit Flame was exposed, it would presumably provoke the mad scramble of Guiyuan Realm old freaks. ¡°Chen Yu, you needn¡¯t feel too much pressure. With this trip to the Blood Burial Garden, you have made great contributions to our sect.¡± The green-robed, white-haired elder said with a slight smile. At this moment. The Supreme Elder, the Yunyue Sect Master, and others were in front of Chen Yu, inquiring about various related matters. Simultaneously. Lv Tiezu and Master Fu unleashed their Spiritual Sense to search for all the displayed spoils of the disciples. After a long while. Disappointment showed on the faces of both Guiyuan Realm individuals. Master Fu was disappointed because he did not find the other half of the Blood Soul Flower or any trace of the Blood Soul Bud. If he could find the other half of the Blood Soul Flower and the Blood Soul Bud, there would be a chance to piece together a complete Blood Soul Flower. Lv Tiezu¡¯s disappointment lay in not finding any clues to Lv Santong¡¯s death. Among these. Lv Tiezu had also paid attention to Chen Yu¡¯s numerous spoils of war, finding nothing related to Lv Santong. ¡°How could this be¡­¡± Lv Tiezu¡¯s brows furrowed, feeling as though he was touching upon something, yet without any clues. At this time. Master Fu, with a displeased expression, stared at the Yunyue Sect faction and said in a heavy tone: ¡°Gongyang Daoist, my disciple Changqing tells me that the disappearance of the other half of the Blood Soul Flower, as well as the Blood Soul Bud, seems to be related to your sect¡¯s Chen Yu.¡± With these words. Once again, the scene erupted. Many eyes converged on the Yunyue Sect and Chen Yu. The ¡°Gongyang Daoist¡± mentioned by Master Fu was the white-haired, green-robed elder standing beside Chen Yu, the Yunyue Sect¡¯s Supreme Elder. Facing Master Fu¡¯s unfriendly gaze and the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s aggressive stance, the high-ranking officials from the other two sects appeared somewhat gloating. In the war among the Chu Country Sects. The Bone Demon Palace overshadowed the Three Sects. If they made a further push, they might first destroy one sect. If indeed. The Yunyue Sect attracted great hatred from the Bone Demon Palace, it would invisibly share the greater pressure for the other two sects. ¡°Regarding this matter, Chen Yu has already explained to me¡­¡± S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Gongyang Green Robed Elder spoke deliberately and calmly. In the previous questioning, Chen Yu recounted the situation regarding Tong Yuling. He had placed all blame for the missing half of the Blood Soul Flower, as well as the Blood Soul Bud, squarely on Tong Yuling. After all. Whether Tong Yuling, who stayed behind in the Blood Burial Garden, would return to the lands of the Chu Country, was uncertain. ¡°This woman was actually seized by a powerful being within the Blood Burial Garden? And she took away half of the Blood Soul Flower, remaining within the garden¡­¡± This significant news caused a great stir within both factions. Relative to the Chu Country, the Blood Burial Garden was an extremely rare resource-rich land. The garden¡¯s secret space had Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi several times denser than the outside world, especially suited for practitioners of the Blood Path. ¡°Young friend, could you elaborate on the details of that body seizing event?¡± The Blood Robed Handsome Man suddenly spoke up. Chen Yu was startled and curiously sized up the Blood Robed Man. ¡°Yu¡¯er, this man is suspected to come from the mysterious ¡®Blood Moon Organization,¡¯ whose background is even more terrifying than the Bone Demon Palace. You must be cautious.¡± Elder Mao warned him via a transmitted message. Chen Yu¡¯s heart grew tense, for any existence that could make Elder Mao wary was certainly no ordinary figure. Immediately, Chen Yu recounted in simple terms the details of how Tong Yuling had been possessed. ¡°What this young man says is true. The mysterious woman who possessed her is none other than the former master of the Blood Burial Gardena€¡±the Blood Lotus Saintess!¡± The Blood Robed Man¡¯s expression was complex as he sighed deeply. ¡°Blood Lotus Saintess?¡± Upon hearing this, Master Fu could not help but exclaim in shock, showing a look of awe. ¡°To think that the ¡®Blood Lotus Saintess,¡¯ who perished in the past, had a remnant soul escape back to the Blood Burial Heavenly Garden and take refuge in the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower she had carefully nurtured¡­¡± The Blood Robed Man stated. ¡°Oh? If that is so, she could have easily created a body from a millennium of Blood Soul, why then did she need to possess a female disciple?¡± Master Fu looked puzzled. ¡°However, a ¡®Flower Spirit¡¯ was born within the Blood Soul Flower, and its awareness had awakened. It occupied half of the Blood Soul Flower alongside the weakened remnant soul of the Blood Lotus Saintess, and it was difficult to distinguish the victor between them.¡± The Blood Robed Man said with a hint of mockery. Had Chen Yu been there to hear this discussion, he would have certainly been shocked. This man had not personally entered the Blood Burial Garden, yet he had deduced these details based on the accounts of disciples from the outside world. ¡°In the end, this lad, Chen Yu, split open the Blood Soul Flower. This accomplished the resurrection of the ¡®Blood Lotus Saintess¡¯ remnant soul, which, by a fortuitous coincidence, took residence in the body of the girl named Tong Yuling. I surmise that this female disciple must have some blood-related origins in her body that allowed the Blood Lotus Saintess to succeed with such ease.¡± The Blood Robed Man analyzed one by one. ¡°Fate plays tricks on us indeed. A single thought from this young man could potentially enable the ¡®Blood Lotus Saintess¡¯ to rise again and perhaps change the fate of the entire Kunyun Realm.¡± Master Fu couldn¡¯t help but lament. ¡°With the acquisition of half the Blood Soul Flower and various other treasures in the garden, it wouldn¡¯t be difficult for the ¡®Blood Lotus Saintess¡¯ to recover to her peak. The most regrettable part is the [Blood Crystal Flame], which is most likely under her control now¡­¡± The Blood Robed Man was filled with regret. ¡°The [Blood Crystal Flame]? Such a legendary True Fire Spirit Flame actually exists in the Blood Burial Garden.¡± Master Fu was shaken to his core. The Blood Robed Man¡¯s face was filled with regret, and his heart seemed to bleed. His plan fell just short. If he could get his hands on the [Blood Crystal Flame], the [Blood Sun Pearl], and the [Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower] all at once, He was confident that within twenty years, he could reach the summit of the continent. Clang swoosh! Just then, a brilliant orange light from the Surprising Swallow Sword soared into the sky, and the surrounding wind and clouds churned. At the same time, An overwhelming Sword Intent enveloped everyone present, making the people of the Three Sects Camp and the Bone Demon Palace tremble in their hearts. ¡°Lv Tiantong, have you not yet found the murderer?¡± Master Fu said indifferently. At this moment, Despite using various methods, Lv Tiezu had failed to find any leads on the murderer. The tremendous Sword Intent he had just launched was meant to sense the sword-shaped Jade Talisman in Lv Santong¡¯s possession. Lv Santong had three such sword talismans, crucial for life-or-death situations. He would undoubtedly use one of those sword-shaped Jade Talismans, which were personally crafted by Lv Tiezu, imbued with his own Sword Dao power. ?0¦Í?0.§ã¦Ï Once the power of such a sword-shaped Jade Talisman attacked someone, it would naturally taint them with a trace of its essence. ¡°Hmm? It¡¯s you¡­¡± Lv Tiezu¡¯s sharp gaze fixated on Mei Changqing. This scene Caused Chen Yu and Liu Xin¡¯er to show astonished expressions. But soon, Chen Yu understood the likely reason. Lv Santong must have been pursued by Mei Changqing and had probably used a sword-shaped Jade Talisman, tainting his pursuer with the sword¡¯s Dao power, albeit faintly. Liu Xin¡¯er had also come into contact with the power of this sword-shaped Jade Talisman. However, the [Blood Sun Pearl], which she had unleashed beyond her level, was too powerful, instantly burning away that force, so she didn¡¯t retain any related aura. ¡°Changqing, was it you who killed Lv Santong?¡± Master Fu asked calmly. He had no reservations about the matter and didn¡¯t care if Mei Changqing admitted to it or not. Lv Tiezu¡¯s eyes also flashed with wariness as he looked toward the back of the Bone Demon Palace camp, where a deadly still stone coffin lay. ¡°Senior Lv. Changqing did indeed pursue Lv Santong but failed to catch him. He used one of those sword-shaped Jade Talismans and almost rebounded against me.¡± Mei Changqing said calmly. Lv Tiezu frowned slightly. He was aware of the pursuit circumstances already recounted by a disciple of the Iron Sword sect. ¡°I would confess if I were the killer. Why hide? However, I might offer a thought.¡± Mei Changqing then smiled again. ¡°Oh? Let¡¯s hear it.¡± Lv Tiezu¡¯s eyes gleamed with a cold light, surprised as he looked at Mei Changqing. Indeed, If Mei Changqing had killed Lv Santong, he would have no reason to hide and could simply admit it openly. Besides, Lv Tiezu subconsciously hoped that Mei Changqing was not the murderer. ¡°Everyone knows that of all the disciples who entered the Blood Burial Garden, aside from Mei, only Chen Yu and Lu Zhuo were likely capable of killing Lv Santong. And that Lu Zhuo¡­ has died at the hands of Chen Yu¡­¡± Mei Changqing grinned enigmatically, then fell silent. He would not accuse Chen Yu of being the murderer, but the insinuation was crystal clear. ¡°This Mei Changqing, what a schemer¡­¡± Chen Yu cursed inwardly. Was he not obviously sowing discord among the factions of the Three Sects Camp? Lv Santong had strong survival skills. People like Jiang Ping, Demon Clown, and Chang Xuan had no chance of threatening Lv Santong¡¯s life. In the Blood Burial Garden, After Chen Yu had killed Lu Zhuo and subsequently won against Mei Changqing, If they ruled out Mei Changqing and the deceased Lu Zhuo, based on ¡°capability,¡± there was only Chen Yu left. Chapter 172 - 172 0169 Six-Month Agreement ?Chapter 172: Chapter 0169: Six-Month Agreement Chapter 172: Chapter 0169: Six-Month Agreement Chen Yu¡¯s heart seethed with silent resentment and extreme irritation. Of course, he understood that it was Mei Changqing¡¯s hostility and jealousy towards him that led to the deliberate framing. In fact. Mei Changqing probably didn¡¯t know the truth, but he had guessed correctly and spoke with such seeming justification. After all. Simply based on ¡°capability,¡± Chen Yu could be considered a suspect. The key issue was. Whether Lv Tiezu would subjectively believe or be so easily ¡°driven apart by wedge-driving.¡± If he were rational. A person at Lv Tiezu¡¯s level, with his experience and insight, should not easily believe the enemy¡¯s words. However. Chen Yu realized that his thoughts were too naive and optimistic. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± A chilling shout that shocked the soul echoed through the venue. Lv Tiezu, with his silver hair flying, had a sharp and icy Sword Intent flash in his eyes, locking onto Chen Yu. ¡°Stop! Lv Tiezu!¡± Yunyue Sect¡¯s Supreme Elder Gongyang, his face changing, cried out to stop him. However. Lv Tiezu¡¯s movement was too fast; his spiritual Sword Intent had already made its move towards Chen Yu. Boom! Chen Yu felt a dominating and void-like spiritual Sword Intent rushing towards him, akin to the broken sword he faced in the Ancient Moon Well, though slightly weaker. Nevertheless. This Sword Intent was purposeful, targeting Chen Yu more intensely, and the situation was very different from that day. In an instant. Chen Yu felt a sharp pain in his heart and mind, his complexion turned ghostly pale, his body shook, and he nearly vomited blood. With a ¡°crack.¡± The ¡°Ice Heart Tears¡± amulet he wore on his chest shattered immediately. It was unimaginable. The power of this spiritual Sword Intent was so strong that it directly shattered the ¡°Ice Heart Tears¡± protecting his spirit. Although the Ice Heart Tears had already been cracked when it blocked a dagger that day. Sigh~ Chen Yu steadied his body and blood, as a nameless rage erupted in his chest. Had it not been for the Cloud Evil Fist reaching its peak, combined with the enhanced spiritual energy from consuming the Blood Soul Bud, making him slightly stronger than the average Qi Transformation Realm, this void Sword Intent could have cost him half his life. ¡°Eh!¡± Lv Tiezu, however, was completely taken aback, letting out a sound of surprise. His attack, a spiritual Sword Intent, was meant to intimidate Chen Yu; yet, it was resisted by him. Lv Tiezu¡¯s reason for attacking was not only his suspicion towards Chen Yu but also the resentment and indignation in his heart. He was displeased by Chen Yu¡¯s rising fortune in the Blood Burial Garden, especially when compared to the death of his own grandson. ¡°Lv Tiezu, why attack my disciple without any proof?¡± An old and angry voice came from the red-faced elder next to Chen Yu. It was Elder Mao! A warmth filled Chen Yu¡¯s heart. He suppressed his anger, reminding himself that he absolutely must not act impulsively. ¡°No proof?¡± Lv Tiezu¡¯s voice was a cold sneer, ¡°The fact that this boy could withstand my ten percent Sword Intent and remain unharmed proves that he can resolve Santong¡¯s trump card.¡± Hearing this. Chen Yu and Elder Mao almost exploded with fury. Resisting ten percent of Sword Intent means that Chen Yu is the murderer? ¡°Lv Tiezu, is this alone sufficient to conclude that Chen Yu is the culprit? Isn¡¯t this a bit far-fetched?¡± The Gongyang elder in a green robe said with a troubled face. ¡°Gongyang Mountain, decades ago you couldn¡¯t withstand ten moves from me; do you still plan to obstruct my pursuit of the murderer?¡± Lv Tiezu transmitted a mocking tone. Supreme Elder Gongyang¡¯s face immediately turned embarrassed, and he broke out in a cold sweat. Lv Tiezu¡¯s transmission was meant to save some face for him. In terms of strength. Lv Tiezu was unrivalled among the Three Sects; Yunyue Sect¡¯s Supreme Elder ¡°Gongyang Mountain¡± had been his defeated foe, unable to withstand ten moves. ¡°I don¡¯t oppose your pursuit of the murderer, but you must present real evidence, convincing to all. Otherwise, how can I, a Supreme Elder¡­ live with myself?¡± Supreme Elder Gongyang transmitted back with a bitter smile. If Chen Yu were the murderer and there was conclusive evidence, he would not hesitate to hand him over. After all, the Three Sects were part of the same camp, and they had agreed before entering the Blood Burial Garden not to kill each other. And Chen Yu¡¯s talents were not a key focus for cultivation within Yunyue Sect. The problem was. Now that Chen Yu had made significant contributions, Lv Tiezu had no real evidence, which was hard to justify. ¡°Chen Yu! I ask you one last time, did you kill Santong? I heard from the disciples that at Yan Family Castle, there was a grudge between you and Santong, and you harbored resentment towards each other.¡± Lv Tiezu said sternly. Hearing this. ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã? Some elders at the scene suddenly realized. It turns out. Lv Tiezu¡¯s suspicion of Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°capabilities¡± was also because of a grudge between him and Lv Santong. ¡°Lv Santong? I recall that the person who appeared at Yan Family Castle was the notoriously infamous Infinite Thief.¡± Chen Yu coldly laughed. He understood that at this moment, it was crucial not to show weakness but to stand firm. ¡°That¡¯s right! The one who appeared then was the Infinite Thief?¡± Fang Haofei, Xie Jing, and others came forward to testify immediately, voicing their support for Chen Yu. ¡°So, does Senior Lv admit that your grandson was the villainous Infinite Thief?¡± Chen Yu retorted. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± A burst of laughter came from the crowd, especially the Bone Demon Palace side, which thoroughly enjoyed the spectacle. ¡°This boy seems to have great fortune among the Three Sects Camp; causing such discord would indeed be quite an entertaining play.¡± Master Fu said with a cold tone. He greatly appreciated Mei Changqing¡¯s manipulation and stirring up trouble. Guardian Shangguan had a cruel and cold expression, watching the drama play out. ¡± Junior Brother, don¡¯t bother with excuses! As long as you know in your heart what you did. Given that you have the power to kill Santong and you have a grudge against him, we can confirm you are the prime suspect!¡± Lv Tiezu¡¯s expression turned cold as he shouted angrily. In an instant, A vast Sword Intent, accompanied by a large swath of orange brilliance, formed a swirling cloud of swords with a radius of twenty zhang, hovering above Chen Yu. Under that Guiyuan Realm pressure and Sword Intent, everyone in the Yunyue Sect, including some of the Qi Transformation Realm elders, found it hard to breathe. Boom! Chen Yu¡¯s entire body¡¯s qi and blood condensed, and under the invisible Sword Intent¡¯s lock, he felt as though he was being crushed by a million-jin iron mountain. Thinking of arguing back? Even the thought of resisting felt incredibly difficult. At this moment, From the Yunyue Sect side, only Supreme Elder Gongyang had the capability to resist Lv Tiezu¡¯s power. But he remained silent. Whoosh! A gust of azure wind swiftly flashed by, placing itself in front of Chen Yu. ¡°Master¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart was shaken. At this critical moment, Only Elder Mao, regardless of the cost, stood in front of him. ¡°Senior Lv! My disciple¡¯s single denial is taken as an excuse, whereas the presence of related Qi on Mei Changqing¡¯s body, as tangible evidence, is enough to win your belief.¡± ¡°Could it be that as the number one figure of the Three Sects Camp, you¡¯d rather trust the words of an enemy?¡± Elder Mao¡¯s gaze was piercing as he stared straight at Lv Tiezu. As soon as these words came out, the whole place went deadly silent. This statement was a direct hit to the crux of the matter! S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Why should the words of an enemy be believed, while the explanations of one¡¯s own camp be dismissed as mere excuses? ¡°Who do you think you are!¡± Lv Tiezu¡¯s face was domineering, near to losing his temper in embarassment as he watched his efforts to force a slip-up from Chen Yu being repeatedly foiled. A flash of cold light in his eyes, he swung his hand. Whiz! From the huge orange cloud of sword brilliance above, a streak of sword light flew down like lightning, sweeping past Elder Mao. Elder Mao¡¯s body erupted with a layer of dazzling blue glow, and with a ¡°puff,¡± he blocked the orange sword shadow¡¯s sweep. Wow! Spit! Elder Mao¡¯s figure staggered back, spitting out a mouthful of blood, leaving a fresh red sword scar on his face. ¡°Lv Tiezu, don¡¯t go too far!¡± Supreme Elder Gongyang finally couldn¡¯t hold back and shouted in shock. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± A laughter that shook the mountains and brimmed with indignation erupted from behind Elder Mao. Whoosh! Upon Chen Yu¡¯s body emerged a powerful spiritual evil might, and around him, blue-black serpentine Qi patterns manifested tangible Evil Qi. ¡°Junior! What are you laughing at¡­¡± Lv Tiezu couldn¡¯t hide his surprise; under his immense pressure and Sword Intent lock, the young man managed to find his voice. ¡°Hahaha¡­ The first person of the Three Sects is merely a bully who fears the hard and preys on the soft!¡± Chen Yu mocked with a big laugh, throwing caution to the wind. To him, Lv Tiezu was completely unreasonable; no matter how much he bore or explained, it all seemed futile. As soon as these words were spoken, the whole place went deadly silent again. Lv Tiezu¡¯s face showed anger, with a tangible murderous intent in his eyes. He raised one hand, ready to strike Chen Yu down. ¡°You have no evidence whatsoever, yet you wish to use force against me. An enemy disciple holds evidence of murder, and yet you turn a blind eye.¡± Chen Yu stood his ground, fearlessly confronting the first person of the Three Sects. ¡°I would like to ask everyone present, if this isn¡¯t bullying the weak and fearing the strong¡­ then what is it!¡± As Chen Yu laughed, his gaze swept across the crowd. Before the sound of his words had faded, a sense of injustice had already risen in the hearts of some of the disciples present. ¡°There¡¯s no human or physical evidence, why suspect Junior Brother Chen!¡± ¡°Why not use force against Mei Changqing?¡± Some disciples on the scene, having received favors from Chen Yu in the Blood Burial Garden, spoke out one after another. Li Bingyue from the Water Moon Sect, including Fei Letian from the Iron Sword Sect, could no longer stand by and raised their objections. ¡°You¡­¡± Under the multitude of questions, Lv Tiezu¡¯s eyes brimmed with rage and killing intent to the point of boiling over. He raised a hand into mid-air, only to freeze there. ¡°Junior Master Lv!¡± The bearded middle-aged man from the Iron Sword Sect couldn¡¯t help but send a telepathic reminder. Under the public scrutiny, If Lv Tiezu still used force against a junior like Chen Yu, his reputation in the sects of Chu Country would indeed be marred as that of someone who bullied the weak and feared the strong. Lv Santong was always domineering and acted alone. But now, even the disciples of his own Iron Sword Sect were beginning to dissent. ¡°Very well, very well!¡± Lv Tiezu laughed instead of getting angry, suddenly releasing his hand, and the swirling orange brilliance of the sword cloud above his head and the spiritual Sword Intent disappeared in an instant. ¡°Go!¡± Lv Tiezu flicked a finger. Whoosh! An orange, transparent sword glyph flashed like lightning and descended upon Chen Yu. Instantly, A bean-sized orange Peach Wood Sword imprint appeared on the back of Chen Yu¡¯s ear, its light gradually fading away. ¡°Senior, what is the meaning of this?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression changed dramatically, wondering what Lv Tiezu had done to him. ¡°Junior? This old man won¡¯t use force against you, so as to not lower my own status and become a laughingstock. Yet this spiritual sword imprint will linger on your body for half a year.¡± Lv Tiezu said with a cold laugh. ¡°Within half a year, you may not leave the territory of the Three Sects, or you shall be killed without mercy!¡± ¡°This old man will investigate this matter, and might even invite the ¡®Great Witch¡¯ of the Great Snow Mountain Tribe of the northern lands to perform the Divination Technique, using the information and clues we have to confirm the murderer.¡± Lv Tiezu laughed proudly, full of confidence. And before Chen Yu could say anything, Supreme Elder Gongyang spoke up: ¡°Chen Yu, I have made an agreement with Lv Tiezu. If he cannot confirm you as the murderer within half a year, he naturally won¡¯t trouble you any further. And during this period, you must not leave the territory of the Three Sects.¡± ¡°Disciple understands.¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the anger and dissatisfaction in his heart. This Supreme Elder of the Yunyue Sect obviously feared and yielded to Lv Tiezu, and would not consider the thoughts of someone as insignificant as himself, readily making this agreement. Chapter 173 - 173 0170 Distribution of Harvest ?Chapter 173: Chapter 0170: Distribution of Harvest Chapter 173: Chapter 0170: Distribution of Harvest In front of the pinnacle Guiyuan Realm of Chu Country, Chen Yu had no say, bound by the ¡°half-year agreement¡± set for him. At that moment. Chen Yu felt an illusion as though he was just a tiny pawn in the game of titans, easily discarded at any time. This was not just about his personal fate. In the Chu Country Sect realm, millions of low-level insects under the pyramid are controlled by the handful of titans at the top with invisible palms governing their destinies. This current reality of the Sect battlefield and Blood Burial Garden was merely the result of those titans¡¯ strategic plays. The feeling of helplessness over his fate made Chen Yu¡¯s heart unwilling. He had never felt so strongly, so urgently, his desire to wield truly great power, to control his own destiny, even to wrestle with those titans. Right then. Swoosh! A sound of breaking through the air came, as Lv Tiezu transformed into a dazzling orange sword shadow, piercing into the skies. Before leaving. Chen Yu felt Lv Tiezu¡¯s cold, indifferent gaze, looking down on him as if he were an ant. His fists clenched tightly, he resisted the immense pressure from that cold gaze. ¡°That kid¡¯s gaze¡­¡± Lv Tiezu returned to Lu Yun City, his heart slightly chilled. From the opponent¡¯s gaze, he sensed an indomitable will. ¡­ ¡°Yu¡¯er, it¡¯s because I am incapable as a Master that I can¡¯t protect you like Mei Changqing,¡± Elder Mao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his face bitter. ¡°Master, the injury you¡¯ve received¡­¡± Chen Yu quickly approached, feeling moved and guilty. But he feared. Elder Mao did not know that he was indeed the killer of Lv Santong, and had also shielded him from Lv Tiezu¡¯s fury. As for Mei Changqing, he was under the protection of his master and even the Bone Demon Palace. Chen Yu did not envy him at all. If the one to act against Mei Changqing turned out to be a supreme from the Sky Sea Realm, would Master Fu come forward like Elder Mao? That was questionable. All along. In Chen Yu¡¯s eyes, Elder Mao was someone more inclined toward benefits. And it was indeed the case. Elder Mao took him as a disciple initially for the benefits of the Ancient Moon Well and didn¡¯t help much in Chen Yu¡¯s training. However. Though Elder Mao was profit-oriented, once he accepted a disciple, he would at least adhere to the basic principles expected of a master. Protecting his disciple was one of his principles. ¡°I¡¯ve only sustained some minor injuries, nothing serious. It¡¯s just that you¡¯ve been spiritually attacked by Lv Tiezu¡¯s Sword Intent, causing potential deeper mental harm.¡± Elder Mao waved his hand, showing care for Chen Yu again. ¡°That Lv Tiezu is truly ruthless to test a Disciple in the Organ Refining Stage with his spiritual Sword Intent.¡± Several Yunyue Sect elders voiced their dissatisfaction. ¡°Fortunately, I had consumed a small portion of the Blood Soul Bud. My spirit was nourished and strengthened and, with the shattering of the Ice Heart Tears, I was almost unharmed.¡± Chen Yu said in relief. He had consumed the Blood Soul Bud, which contained immense Blood Soul Essence, continuing to nourish his spirit for some time. ¡°Blood Soul Bud?¡± Several Qi Transformation Realm elders from Yunyue Sect showed envy. After 15 minutes. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Inside a spacious hall in Lu Yun City. The high ranks of Yunyue Sect, including the Supreme Elder Gongyang, were all present. Below. Seventeen or eighteen disciples took out their respective storage bags filled with their gains, waiting for the sect¡¯s distribution. According to prior agreements. ?0¦Í??.§ã¦Ï Yunyue Sect disciples would keep 30% of their gains from the Blood Burial Garden. After all, these were obtained through life-and-death battles. At this moment. Many high-ups, including the Sect Master, elders, and the Supreme Elder, all had their gleaming eyes fixed on Chen Yu. ¡°Now, let¡¯s begin distributing the gains.¡± The Blue Robed Sect Master coughed lightly, and at the indication of Supreme Elder Gongyang, began negotiating with each disciple. An hour later. All the disciples had their gains distributed. Most disciples obtained only one or two percent of their collection, while the sect would also compensate with some Grade Essence Stones and contribution points as a reward. Only Chen Yu was left till the end. ¡°Chen Yu, I, the Elder, negotiated hard with Lv Tiezu, barely securing a half-year agreement for you at a significant cost¡­¡± A white-haired, ghost-like figure appeared before Chen Yu. ¡°Supreme Elder.¡± Chen Yu dared not delay, and hurriedly paid his respects. ¡°Elder Gongyang, please pick some. If it weren¡¯t for your presence, no matter how great our gains, we couldn¡¯t have kept them.¡± The Blue Robed Sect Master said, smiling obsequiously. Several Qi Transformation Realm elders, with faces showing reverence, were utterly respectful. A great power from the Guiyuan Realm in the Yunyue Sect was an existence that transcended all. ¡°Hmm, I¡¯ll take these few¡­¡± Supreme Elder Gongyang waved his hand. ¡°Swish.¡± From the war spoils before Chen Yu, those heavenly treasures of three to five hundred years were immediately taken, more than half of them. In addition. This half that was taken away included the most valuable and rarer types. Furthermore. Supreme Elder Gongyang also took away a dozen of the topmost precious minerals. Regarding these. Both Chen Yu and Elder Mao, even if they felt dissatisfied, could not express it. The Supreme Elder was the sky of Yunyue Sect. Without him, Yunyue Sect would find it hard to stand as one of the three sects in Chu Country. ¡°Chen Yu, you have made no small merit this time, and I hereby appoint you as a True Disciple of our sect.¡± Supreme Elder Gongyang, having taken away the spoils of war, wore a full-faced smile. ¡°Thank you, Supreme Elder, for your promotion.¡± Chen Yu maintained an overtly grateful expression on his face. Inside, however, he was filled with criticism. The gains he brought back were enough to make the Qi Transformation Realm green with envy, so much so that even those in the Guiyuan Realm coveted them. The quota for True Disciple was just a word from the Supreme Elder. Moreover, with Chen Yu¡¯s current strength, becoming a True Disciple through a challenge was as easy as turning over his hand. Even, the position of Chief Disciple, with all his effort, was not far out of reach. Swoosh! Supreme Elder Gongyang disappeared from the spot, leaving behind the high-level elders of the Yunyue Sect. Afterward, about half of Chen Yu¡¯s remaining harvest was to be distributed according to the agreement. Several elders at the scene argued heatedly. Although most of the harvest was to be taken by the sect, the elders, with their privileges and contribution points, Primordial Stones, could exchange and purchase at a more favorable rate. ¡°My fellow seniors and uncles, these various precious ores and heavenly materials, I urgently need¡­¡± Chen Yu struggled for his share of the harvest. Ultimately, Chen Yu successfully retained a few stalks of Fire Spirit Ginseng aged two to three hundred years, which was one of the main ingredients in the fourth recipe of the Medicinal Liquid for the Copper Statue Technique, Body Refining. Also, there were Black Mysterious Crystal, Golden Cloud Stone, Five Hundred Years of Yin Corrosion Bamboo, and seven or eight other items used for Artifact Refining that Chen Yu barely managed to keep. Especially so for the Five Hundred Years of Yin Corrosion Bamboo, which Chen Yu had almost forcibly retained. Three pieces of Golden Cloud Stone, which could enhance the sharpness of magical weapons, were also not easily kept. This stone, was one of the finds from Lu Zhuo¡¯s storage bag. Chen Yu planned to forge several powerful spears to ensure his long-range lethality. The rest of the precious ores and materials, as well as those kept in the Light Silver Crystal Space, were all in preparation for future weapons refining. An hour later, Chen Yu¡¯s share of the harvest was finally distributed. After calculations, he had only received slightly more than 10% of the total gains, far less than the previously agreed 30%. There was no helping it. The Supreme Elder alone had taken more than 50%. While other disciples had each taken one or two percent; but Chen Yu¡¯s share was so rich that getting 10% was inappropriate, and that was thanks to Elder Mao¡¯s strenuous efforts. However, Yunyue Sect also gave Chen Yu corresponding compensation. Apart from the identity of True Disciple, they also exchanged the complete version of the Cloud Evil Divine Skill to him without any cost. Other compensations: Primordial Stones, awarded two hundred thousand Grade Essence Stones. Contribution points, awarded five hundred thousand! Chen Yu¡¯s heart felt slightly better. From facing the threat of Lv Tiezu, his master standing up for him and getting injured, to the Supreme Elders and their exploitation, he had been enduring it all along. He silently swore. One day, he would reach the summit of Chu Country, growing from an ant to a great hand capable of flipping the clouds and the rain. ¡­ Three days later. Chen Yu and the other disciples set off for their return to the Yunyue Sect. Every disciple who participated in the Blood Burial Garden was permitted to come back and rest for a month. These disciples, having returned from the Blood Burial Garden, had all had notable opportunities and had made significant contributions to the sect; it was proper to return and recuperate for a while. Elder Mao also returned with them. In the battlefield of Lu Yun City, Elder Mao had faced Lv Tiezu¡¯s attack and was seriously injured, thus he was assigned to return and oversee the sect for a while. Upon reaching the sect, Elder Mao, with a solemn expression, called Chen Yu to his mansion. In a secret room in the Elder Mansion, Chen Yu looked around at the heavy Array restrictions surrounding the secret room and showed a surprised expression. ¡°You have Lv Tiezu¡¯s mental Sword Seal on you. Though he is far enough not to likely hear our conversation, we still have to be cautious,¡± Elder Mao solemnly said. Then, without waiting for Chen Yu to speak, Elder Mao¡¯s eyes flashed sharply: ¡°Was Lv Santong killed by you? Do not hide it from your master anymore.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Chen Yu clenched his teeth and gave a firm answer. Unexpectedly, Elder Mao¡¯s face remained calm and not much surprised. ¡°Your suspicion in Lv Santong¡¯s death is indeed significant. Not just because of your capabilities, but also your grudge with this person.¡± Elder Mao spoke gravely. ¡°What else?¡± Chen Yu was taken aback. ¡°There¡¯s also the matter of destiny. Your great opportunity and rise in the Blood Burial Garden coincided with the fall of some geniuses¡¯ destinies,¡± sighed Elder Mao. Hearing this, Chen Yu was emotionally and mentally shaken. Could it be, that destiny, this intangible force, truly exists? But on further thought, how many geniuses had he slain in the Blood Burial Garden? Helian Tu, Yi Yunfei, Lv Santong, Lu Zhuo, and other geniuses all fell by his hand. The world is cruel. If Chen Yu did not kill others, he himself might be killed, possibly fueling others¡¯ fortunes. Suddenly, Chen Yu realized some reasons. Why Lv Tiezu was most suspicious of him. Three main reasons: the power to kill Lv Santong, the grudge with Lv Santong, and the great destiny upon him (the fall of Lv Santong¡¯s destiny). Afterward, Chen Yu detailed the process of killing Lv Santong, including Liu Xin¡¯er¡¯s involvement. Throughout this process, Elder Mao¡¯s expression grew heavier. ¡°Yu¡¯er, you only have one path left now. To flee Chu Country, escape far away, maybe there lies a thread of life for you,¡± Elder Mao¡¯s expression was unprecedentedly grave. ¡°Master¡­ I killed Lv Santong with a spear, without any trace or evidence; how can Lv Tiezu be certain I am the murderer?¡± Chen Yu could hardly understand. ¡°Yu¡¯er, you don¡¯t understand the prowess of the ¡®Great Witch¡¯ from the Snow Mountain Tribe. With so many information mediums available, it¡¯s enough for the Great Witch to divine the real murderer. Staying in Chu Country, your death is inevitable,¡± Elder Mao shook his head and smiled bitterly. Chapter 174 - 174 171 Yuan Sha Divine Skill (Seeking Monthly Recommendation Tickets) ?Chapter 174: Chapter 171 Yuan Sha Divine Skill (Seeking Monthly Recommendation Tickets) Chapter 174: Chapter 171 Yuan Sha Divine Skill (Seeking Monthly Recommendation Tickets) ¡°¡­With such abundant information mediums, it¡¯s enough for the Great Witch to divine the real killer. Staying in Chu Country, you will undoubtedly die!¡± The last few words were spoken by Elder Mao with distinct deliberation. Staying in Chu Country guarantees death! Chen Yu was profoundly shocked, as it was the first time he had seen such a serious expression on Elder Mao¡¯s face. Could it be¡­ that he must flee his homeland to have a sliver of chance at survival? Chen Yu bitterly smiled to himself. Leaving the expanse of Chu Country? Easier said than done! Lv Tiezu had left a psychic sword imprint on his own body. Not to mention leaving Chu Country, but even a slight move away from the Three Sects Camp might be sensed by the other party, who would then come to kill him. ¡°Master, what exactly is this Snow Mountain Great Witch?¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but ask. He maintained that he had left no trace when he killed Lv Santong. Although Liu Xin¡¯er was present at the time, this woman was also an accomplice, and she certainly wouldn¡¯t reveal her identity as a spy from the Bone Demon Palace. ¡°The Snow Mountain Tribe, in the northern region of our Qi, Chu, and Yan Three Kingdoms, is composed of nine tribes. The Snow Mountain Great Witch is a revered being, worshiped as a deity by the nine tribes¡­¡± After explaining this, Elder Mao unfolded a map. Chen Yu fixed his eyes on it. At the top of the map, there were two big characters a€¡± Beiyuan. The Beiyuan Field Region consisted of the Snow Mountain Nine Tribes, Qi, Chu, and Yan a€¡± four countries in total. In these. The Snow Mountain Tribe occupied a vast and barren region, nearly half of this entire area. In the south. Qi, Chu, and Yan countries neighbored each other. Among these three kingdoms, Chen Yu noticed that Qi Country was the largest. ¡°Qi Country¡­ Lingjian Sect¡­ Purple Cloud Palace¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze lingered on the area of Qi Country. The words ¡°Lingjian Sect¡± caught his attention, seemingly one of the foremost great powers of the country. In his memory. After he had killed Great Evil, a mysterious woman named Ye Luofeng, who appeared to come from the Lingjian Sect neighboring Qi Country, had descended. ¡°Among the three neighboring countries, Qi Country is the strongest. Decades ago, had it not been for the support of its ¡®Lingjian Sect,¡¯ our three sects would have been annihilated by the Bone Demon Palace long ago.¡± Elder Mao seemed to notice Chen Yu¡¯s gaze and added an explanation. Chen Yu was greatly surprised upon hearing this. Originally. Qi Country¡¯s Lingjian Sect had supported the three sects, preventing the Bone Demon Palace from unifying Chu Country decades ago. ¡°Of course, looking at the entire ¡®Beiyuan¡¯ region, the strongest are still the Snow Mountain Tribe. Fortunately, the nine tribes are constantly fighting among themselves year-round, making it difficult for them to unite. Otherwise¡­¡± Elder Mao explained. Chen Yu listened very attentively; he would need to preserve his life, perhaps even escape to someplace nearby in the future. ¡°How strong is the Snow Mountain Tribe exactly? And what realm is the Great Witch?¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but ask. Especially about the Great Witch, could he really divine that Chen Yu was the killer? ¡°How strong? In the Snow Mountain Tribe, even just a normal tribe has the strength to rival the Bone Demon Palace.¡± Elder Mao stated blandly. Sss! Chen Yu gasped in astonishment. Any normal strength tribe from the Snow Mountain Nine Tribes had the power to rival the Bone Demon Palace. And the Snow Mountain Great Witch was an extraordinary being respected by all nine tribes. ¡°The realm of the Great Witch? That¡¯s hard to estimate. Because the Great Witch is truly mysterious. He doesn¡¯t cultivate traditional martial arts; it¡¯s said that he wields the power of ancient witchcraft, capable of manipulating supernatural forces. In ancient times, he even led the tribes to resist primordial beasts and defy natural disasters¡­¡± Deep reverence shone in Elder Mao¡¯s eyes. This reverence included a kind of fear of the unknown, even surpassing the wariness toward Lv Tiezu. ¡°So, you¡¯re saying the Great Witch can definitely divine that I¡¯m the killer?¡± Chen Yu asked for one last confirmation. ¡°Definitely! The divinations of the Great Witch have never been wrong!¡± Elder Mao replied without hesitation. Whew! Chen Yu took a deep breath, harboring no more doubts about the capabilities of the Great Witch. Because the divinations of the Great Witch were too infallible. Once the Great Witch confirmed Chen Yu was the killer. Even if he weren¡¯t the real culprit, Lv Tiezu would not hesitate to act. As for the protection of the Supreme Elder from his own sect, he couldn¡¯t count on that either. It would be a stroke of luck if they didn¡¯t actively hand Chen Yu over at that time. ¡°Yu¡¯er, your current situation is a narrow escape from death. The time left to you is actually just three or four months.¡± Elder Mao solemnly stated. Three or four months? Chen Yu¡¯s heart tightened as he listened to Elder Mao explain the reason. ¡°From the time Lv Tiezu sends someone to the Snow Mountain Tribe to seek a divination from the Great Witch, to when the news returns. Based on my analysis, it will take three to four months.¡± Elder Mao paused. ¡°That means. Within three to four months if you cannot dissolve that psychic sword imprint, or quickly escape to another place, your life will be in jeopardy.¡± Elder Mao deeply exhaled. In the secret chamber. Chen Yu and Elder Mao, master and disciple, discussed for a long time, but found no winning strategies. Firstly. In the Three Sects Camp, besides Lv Tiezu, no one else could dissolve that psychic imprint. The reason why Lv Tiezu was considered the number one person of the Three Sects Camp was reportedly because he was the only true Sword Cultivator within the Three Sects! Even the Supreme Elders of the other two sects combined might not match him. Beyond Chu Country, there might be powerful individuals capable of dissolving the psychic imprint, but such individuals were not easily moved. Moreover. According to the half-year agreement, Chen Yu couldn¡¯t leave the Three Sects Camp. The moment he left, he would be chased down and killed by Lv Tiezu. It was a vicious cycle, restraining Chen Yu¡¯s fate. ¡°However, I do have one risky method that might enable you to escape quickly.¡± Elder Mao¡¯s eyes suddenly sparkled. ¡°Please speak, Master.¡± ¡°Do you still remember the rumors related to the Ancient Moon Well?¡± Elder Mao said with a smile. ¡°Ah, the Ancient Moon Well¡­ Oh! I understand now!¡± Chen Yu suddenly realized. There was an ancient transmission array within the Ancient Moon Well! It was said that the well was once part of the territory of the Ancient Sword Sect, before Chu Country even came into existence. After discovering a vast Moon Spirit Ore deposit, a sect master guarding the area secretly consumed it and set up a transmission array to transport the Moon Spirit Ore to faraway lands to build his own forces. Chen Yu had seen that transmission array deep within the mine with his own eyes. ¡°Master, is that transmission array still usable? Where does it transport to?¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath and couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°The rumors related to it are too ancient. Whether the transmission array is still usable, we cannot be sure. That is what makes it dangerous.¡± Elder Mao shook his head and sighed. Chen Yu, however, was greatly moved. Regardless, he had finally found a feasible and tempting plan. Should there be no better method in the end, at least the transmission array was a possibility. ¡°Thus, during the next full moon night, we can make a trip to the Ancient Moon Well and imprint the patterns and array designs of that transmission array. With my studies in ancient arrays, I can offer you some guidance.¡± Elder Mao concluded definitively. ¡°That would be most excellent.¡± Chen Yu was delighted, having not expected Elder Mao to understand ancient arrays. That night, Chen Yu returned to his quarters and had a good night¡¯s sleep. That night, perhaps under too much pressure, Chen Yu had quite a few dreams. The first dream was of successfully using the transmission array beneath the Ancient Moon Well to escape Chu Country. However, in a fit of rage, Lv Tiezu destroyed the Chen Family. Including Father Chen and Mother Chen, all died tragically. The second dream. Chen Yu entered that bizarre dream he had before, once again seeing the affectionate couple¡¯s vague and ethereal figures. In this dream, he once again turned into that infant, and the woman in front of him began to slowly disappear, activating a mysterious and unfathomable ¡°Whispered Blessing.¡± Under a sacred radiance, his blood mingled with a mystical heart known as the Eternal Heart. Finally, the crystal heart broke through the sky. Whew! The next day, Chen Yu opened his eyes, his head covered in cold sweat. ¡°Regarding this dream¡­ I need to visit my clan soon and ask my parents personally.¡± Chen Yu was resolute. His time was running short. The Great Witch¡¯s divination results would return to Chu Country in three to four months. The next full moon night was twenty days away. Before then, Chen Yu still had much to do. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the early morning, Chen Yu went to the Central Hall to register and confirm his status as a True Disciple. Immediately after. Chen Yu found the Yunyue Sect Master and obtained the sect¡¯s core cultivation technique, Yuan Sha Divine Skill, free of charge. In Chen Yu¡¯s hands were also 500,000 contribution points, enough to exchange for various common materials and elixirs within the sect. Or perhaps, to ¡°browse¡± through the many martial arts in the Heavenly Martial Pavilion, including sacred grade martial arts of the Qi Transformation Realm. Back at his quarters, Chen Yu briefly reviewed the Yuan Sha Divine Skill. As a core cultivation technique, it was extraordinary, surpassing the Qi Transformation Realm techniques. Yuan Sha Divine Skill could be cultivated up to the Guiyuan Realm! This alone made it superior to the Copper Statue Technique and those so-called sacred martial arts in the Heavenly Martial Pavilion. Comparing it to Cloud Evil Fist, Chen Yu found that his main practice, Cloud Evil Fist, was about eighty to ninety percent similar to the introductory stage of Yuan Sha Divine Skill. ¡°Master said that the Cloud Evil Fist I am cultivating is the original version of this skill¡¯s entry-level.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flickered. The original entry-level was altered because it was too dangerous, easily leading to deviation and a twisted nature. But one had to admit. The original version, with its power of Evil Qi, was significantly stronger. ?¦Ï¦Í?0.?¦Ï Chen Yu looked forward to seeing if, based on the original entry-level, advancing Yuan Sha Divine Skill would give him certain advantages over others in the sect. As an advanced technique, Yuan Sha Divine Skill was a further refinement and sublimation of Evil Force. Among them, two points particularly interested Chen Yu. The first was the True Sha Qi. When advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm in Yuan Sha Divine Skill, after the Evil Force was intensified to the extreme, True Qi could transform into special ¡°True Sha Qi.¡± The power of True Sha Qi far surpassed ordinary True Qi. The second point was the conversion of Evil Qi into form. By integrating True Qi with Sha Qi True Intent, one could morph and attack powerfully. Each person¡¯s practice of this technique could morph ¡°Evil Qi¡± into different forms like tigers, leopards, snakes, etc., varying from person to person, and the extent of power would differ. The stronger the Sha Qi and Sha Intent, the stronger the morphing power of ¡°Evil Qi.¡± As for how strong it could become, there was no clear description. ¡°As expected of an ancient technique, to be used as a core technique of Yunyue Sect.¡± Chen Yu saw the potential in this technique. As he had refined Cloud Evil True Qi ahead of time, Chen Yu could now start practicing this technique. Inside his room, Chen Yu sat cross-legged, a small cluster of Cloud Evil True Qi at the center of his Qi Sea, propelling the dense and pure Cloud Evil Internal Qi circulating inside his body. In the Blood Burial Garden, Chen Yu had consumed a quarter of the Blood Soul Bud, still harboring immense potential energy within his body. Four or five days later, Hum! A startling roar of Evil Qi echoed from Chen Yu¡¯s room as a ferocious python shadow circled around his body eerily. Almost without hindrance, Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation advanced to the Late Stage of Organ Refining! Chapter 175 - 175 0172 Improvement in Multiple Domains ?Chapter 175: Chapter 0172: Improvement in Multiple Domains Chapter 175: Chapter 0172: Improvement in Multiple Domains Chen Yu was not surprised at all by the smooth progression to the Late Stage of Organ Refining. After taking the Blood Soul Bud, he still possessed immense potential, and his foundational realm was solid. However, advancing to the Late Stage of Organ Refining did not significantly increase Chen Yu¡¯s combat strength; it mainly compensated for his cultivation¡¯s weaknesses, improving his overall strength and foundation. ?¦Ï???.§ã? After all, Chen Yu had mastered the Cloud Evil Fist to its peak, and the Cloud Evil Inner Breath was very close to Postnatal True Qi, with Cloud Evil True Qi also being condensed within his body. Under normal circumstances, he could fight evenly with an average Postnatal Qi Transformation foe. And if one were to add the Black Emperor Bloodline and the storage of power in his heart, a typical Postnatal Qi Transformation opponent might not necessarily be a match for him. ¡°If I diligently cultivate for two or three months, advancing to Postnatal Qi Transformation shouldn¡¯t be difficult¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze flickered as he slowly finished his cultivation session. But now, the war among the sects of Chu Country was far from over, leaving Chen Yu only a month to recuperate. He didn¡¯t have the time, nor did he plan to rush the advancement to Postnatal Qi Transformation. Moreover, Advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm might be more detrimental than beneficial for Chen Yu. For one, Chen Yu already possessed the combat strength of the Postnatal Stage; advancing to Postnatal Qi Transformation would not increase his strength as much as one would imagine. Secondly, once he advanced to the Postnatal Phase, his potential and threat would alert strong enemies like Lv Tiezu and the Bone Demon Palace, leading them to increase their threat assessments. Remaining in the Organ Refining Stage meant he would still be considered a lowly creature in the eyes of enemies, which would result in much less pressure. In martial arts cultivation, it was not suitable to advance. However, In the area of Body Cultivation, it would be feasible to attempt to advance the Copper Statue Technique. Nowadays, Chen Yu¡¯s Copper Statue Technique had reached the peak of the Copper Bone level, practically the limit of the introductory level. The next step, Would be to advance to the Copper Statue Gang Body and the True Copper Statue. If the Copper Statue Technique could advance to the ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body,¡± the increase in overall combat strength and self-preservation ability would be quite considerable. ¡­ Over the following days, Chen Yu focused on cultivating the Copper Statue Technique, but progress was quite ordinary, facing a significant bottleneck of a major realm. Because, Advancing to the ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body¡± represented a leap across a significant boundary, corresponding at least to the martial cultivation of the Postnatal Stage. Faced with this great bottleneck, The effects of Chen Yu¡¯s previous ¡°Snake Gallbladder Spirit Ginseng¡± prescription were negligible. Three days later, ¡°With this pace, it would be difficult to break through to the ¡®Copper Statue Gang Body¡¯ without at least half a year.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. The difficulty of advancing in Body Cultivation Techniques was much more difficult and arduous than traditional martial arts, and it became more apparent the further one progressed. And this was with Chen Yu being blessed with a talent for Body Techniques. For ordinary people, what might take half a year could require more than ten times as long. Chen Yu finally understood why the path of Body Cultivation declined in historical trends and was even phased out. Fortunately, Chen Yu was already collecting materials for the fourth Body Refining prescription and had placed a large amount of Primordial Stones and contribution points in the Sect Affairs Hall for purchase. The value of the various materials required for the fourth Body Refining prescription had shot up several times. The three main ingredients: Two Hundred Years Fire Spirit Ginseng, Two Hundred Years Ice Snow Lotus, and Moon Spirit Ore. Among these, the most difficult to find was the Moon Spirit Ore. Chen Yu already possessed it. The next hardest to find was the Two Hundred Years Ice Snow Lotus, which was relatively scarce in the lands of Chu Country, especially a two hundred-year-old specimen. He had brought out a few Fire Spirit Ginsengs from the Blood Burial Garden, all between two and three hundred years old. The other auxiliary materials were also quite rare and valuable. But Chen Yu believed that since he had obtained the most difficult to acquire, the Moon Spirit Ore, the rest of the materials should not be too hard to gather with ample Primordial Stones and some extra time. ¡­ In the following days, Chen Yu slightly relaxed his cultivation of the Copper Statue Technique and devoted some of his energy to familiarizing himself with puppets. Swoosh! He retrieved a small metal sphere from the Light Silver Crystal Space. Quickly, A figure about three meters tall, a sword and shield puppet, stepped out of the bright mist. Chen Yu used the mental technique passed down by Tong Yuling to control the sword and shield puppet, hoping to quickly coordinate with his combat style. This sword and shield puppet could be considered one of Chen Yu¡¯s trump cards. But to skillfully control the puppet and unleash its strongest power required a high level of proficiency in the mental techniques and his own spiritual power. At the time in the Blood Burial Garden, Lu Zhuo¡¯s spiritual power was not enough to fully utilize this puppet¡¯s power, especially when coordinating in battle. Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual power, after reaching the peak of the Cloud Evil Fist and being nourished by the Blood Soul Bud, slightly surpassed that of an average Postnatal Qi Transformation level, much stronger than Lu Zhuo¡¯s at that time. After two or three days of repeated intense practice, Chen Yu became gradually proficient in controlling the puppet. While not as effortless as moving an arm, he had already surpassed the previous Lu Zhuo. After getting familiar with the puppet, Chen Yu began to explore the beast skin armor on his body. This beast skin armor, also from Lu Zhuo, was the highest-grade treasure on Chen Yu¡¯s body! The protection of the high-grade treasure armor seemed to be some ancient artifact, its defensive capability enough to entice those at the Qi Transformation Innate level. That day in Lu Yun City, when dividing the loot, It was only after much persuasion that Chen Yu reluctantly kept the beast skin armor. Half a day later. Chen Yu figured out how to utilise the beast skin armor. If one were to use only a small amount of Postnatal True Qi, it would be far from sufficient to form a protective energy layer over the entire body. He estimated That the armor would require the power of someone at the Postnatal Peak or Qi Transformation Innate to fully unleash its defensive potential. Besides, The addition of the Black Emperor Bloodline could also activate it beyond its level. ¡°Activate!¡± Chen Yu channeled his Cloud Evil True Qi and the Black Emperor Bloodline, merging them into the beast skin armor on his body. Buzz! A layer of purple-green light film emerged from the beast skin and enveloped Chen Yu¡¯s entire body, offering robust protection. When both forces were driven to the limit, Hmm~ Chen Yu¡¯s body overlaid with the phantom of an ancient beast, resembling a black iron giant pig, exuding a violent and savage aura. That instant, Chen Yu felt his Cloud Evil True Qi and Hei Emperor bloodline swiftly depleting. The Cloud Evil True Qi was bearable, as it could be slowly replenished within his Qi Sea, but the Hei Emperor bloodline was different and needed to be conserved. ¡°Retract!¡± Chen Yu immediately withdrew the Cloud Evil True Qi and Hei Emperor bloodline, the ancient beast¡¯s shadow and the protective layer vanishing in the blink of an eye. Afterward, His treasured armor turned lifeless, resembling a provincial leather armor with no distinguishing features. ¡°Not bad.¡± A faint smile appeared on Chen Yu¡¯s face. If he were to fully activate this leather armor, attacks below the Qi Transformation Innate would hardly be a concern. However, Compared to the strength of the leather armor, Chen Yu¡¯s other two weapons were somewhat lacking. The Xuan Heavy Sword, as his main weapon, was still a low-grade treasure at its best. The Dark Snake Sword, a lethal weapon for close combat, was a mid-grade treasure. As for the pair of dark teal boots and three spears Elder Mao had given him, they had all been claimed by the Blood Burial Garden. ¡°It seems I need to make a trip.¡± Chen Yu exhaled deeply. ¡­ The next day, Having prepared himself, Chen Yu set out from the Yunyue Sect¡¯s gates. With his status as a True Disciple and the Spirit Sword Seal left by Lv Tiezu, the Sect Affairs Hall posed no difficulties and approved his departure. This time leaving the mountain, Chen Yu had two matters to attend to. First, to visit the Chu Family for weapon forging and refining. He still remembered that Master Gu owed him a weapon forging session. Second, to return to the Chen Family to dispel the mysteries of that bizarre dream. With Chen Yu¡¯s current light-body technique, it took only a day to reach the Chu Family¡¯s territory. After announcing his name, Chen Yu was swiftly led by a steward to the back mountain of the Chu Family. This time, Chen Yu didn¡¯t see the Chu Ancestor but met with Master Gu, who had a goat beard. ¡°Chen Yu, it hasn¡¯t been long since we¡¯ve met, and you¡¯re already back seeking my weapon refining skills?¡± Master Gu said with a note of surprise. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He scrutinized Chen Yu, eyeing him as one might regard a figure from the rumors. Clatter! Chen Yu got straight to the point, pulling out a bunch of Artifact Refining materials, including Black Mysterious Crystal, Golden Cloud Stone, Five Hundred Years of Yin Corrosion Bamboo, Moon Spirit Ore, meteoric iron, and others, totaling over a dozen different kinds. These rare and precious minerals caused Master Gu¡¯s mouth to drop open in amazement. What¡¯s more, From his Light Silver Crystal Space, Chen Yu produced a piece of Dark Silver Crystal Stone and a bloodstained jade, shimmering with a faintly dim iridescence. ¡°The legendary Xuan Yin Crystal Stone. And this¡­ Mutated Peacock Stone!¡± Master Gu exclaimed as he grabbed the two items, his face gleaming with excitement. Right now, these items were from Lu Zhuo¡¯s storage bag, later identified by Tong Yuling. Without Tong Yuling, Chen Yu himself probably would not have recognized their significance, especially the Mutated Peacock Stone. Both items could at least be used to refine top-notch treasures; the Peacock Stone might even be suitable for materials beyond treasures. Regrettably, The quantities of these two items were quite small, no bigger than the size of a fingertip. ¡°It seems the rumors are true; you truly gained immense fortune at the Blood Burial Garden,¡± Master Gu remarked thoughtfully. Then, Staring at this array of precious Spiritual Ores, he asked in a trance, ¡°With such a variety of ores, how many weapons do you intend to forge?¡± Chen Yu let out a slight smile, extending three fingers. He then presented both the Xuan Heavy Sword and the Dark Snake Sword. In addition, he wanted to forge three spears. Chen Yu had brought out so many ores at once primarily to see what Master Gu¡¯s scheme would be. ¡°Three pieces of weaponry, to what level do you wish to refine each?¡± Master Gu asked gravely. ¡°The three spears should preferably be of mid-grade, the Xuan Heavy Sword should reach a refined mid-grade, and the Dark Snake Sword I hope for a high-grade treasure,¡± Chen Yu answered. ¡°A high-grade treasure? These materials should be sufficient, but your cultivation is only¡­¡± Master Gu rolled his eyes. But he abruptly halted his speech. Hm! Chen Yu¡¯s palm opened, revealing a ring of Postnatal True Qi tinged with a dark green hue. ¡°Alright, forget my idle talk,¡± Master Gu said, giving Chen Yu a deep look. Before Chen Yu arrived, The Chu Family Ancestor had sought out Master Gu, advising him not to get too entangled with Chen Yu. ¡°With the Xuan Yin Crystal Stone and Mutated Peacock Stone you have in hand, there¡¯s not much of them. To be frank, with my level of Artifact Refining skill, it¡¯s not enough to unleash their true value,¡± Master Gu emphasized before starting the refining process. Clearly, if the weapons produced didn¡¯t meet expectations, it shouldn¡¯t be blamed on him. ¡°Master, do your best,¡± Chen Yu nodded in agreement. For Master Gu, crafting a high-grade treasure was already pushing his limits. In Chu Country, Master Gu was among the very top Artifact Refiners; there might be better Refiners out there, but Chen Yu didn¡¯t know them nor could he roam freely outside the Three Sects Camp. Over the subsequent days, Chen Yu stayed atop Master Gu¡¯s mountain, assisting in Artifact Refining with his Cloud Evil True Qi. The entire process was exceedingly monotonous. The first weapon to be forged were the three spears; Chen Yu only asked for a mid-grade treasure, which put no pressure on Master Gu. According to him, this was merely preparation for the following two weapons, warming up first. Three days later, Three brand-new, black metallic spears appeared before Chen Yu. With a smile on his face, and seemingly in good form, Master Gu gesture for Chen Yu to try them out. Chapter 176 - 176 0173 Ace ?Chapter 176: Chapter 0173: Ace Chapter 176: Chapter 0173: Ace Chen Yu reached out and grabbed a black javelin, weighing at least five hundred jin, feeling a hint of cold metal. ¡°These three javelins, although they are middle-grade treasures, their hardness and toughness are comparable to high-grade treasures.¡± ¡°On the tip of the spear, a bit of Golden Cloud Stone is added to increase its sharpness, making it easier to pierce armor and penetrate the layer of True Qi. More Golden Cloud Stone is reserved for refining the Dark Snake Sword¡­¡± Master Gu explained. Yet, Chen Yu, holding both ends of the javelin, had a fierce look in his eyes as he exerted his strength vigorously. Buzz! Chen Yu took the Copper Statue Technique to its limit, his heart accumulating a bit of power. Squeak! Under the terrifying power, the black javelin showed a slight bend, causing Master Gu to secretly break into a cold sweat. ¡°The hardness and toughness are both outstanding.¡± Chen Yu was very satisfied with the material and toughness of the javelin. Javelins and long spears, being too rigid is not appropriate. Because the attack of these weapons often does not follow a straight path. Only with a certain resilience while being rigid, can they exert maximum power during launching. Humming! Chen Yu infused the inner breath and Cloud Evil True Qi into the javelin, which gave off a layer of murky black light patterns, and the tip of the spear flashed with a hint of golden sharp light. Eh? Chen Yu was greatly surprised, feeling the inner breath and True Qi as if pouring into a bottomless pit. ¡°Hehe, these three javelins have almost reached the quality of fine middle-grade treasures; especially the penetration power of the spear tip, it can penetrate some high-grade armor not infused with True Qi in one shot.¡± Master Gu showed a pleased expression. Go! Chen Yu swung forcefully, the murky shadow of the spear adorned with a strand of cold golden light, suddenly covering a distance of twenty or thirty meters. Puff-bang! The javelin pierced a small hill forty meters away, the entire shaft penetrating it, followed by a cracking roar and dust flying. Master Gu slightly widened his eyes, staring dumbfounded at the nearly shattered little hill. I¡¯m afraid. The power of this single strike from Chen Yu¡¯s javelin was such that even ordinary Postnatal Qi Transformation warriors might not be able to withstand it. ¡°Ts-ts, after integrating Cloud Evil True Qi, the power of these middle-grade treasures is really something else.¡± Chen Yu had a smile on his face. He walked unhurriedly to the hill, and extracted the javelin. After verifying the three javelins, For the next two days, Chen Yu and Master Gu together began refining another weapona€¡±the Xuan Heavy Sword. The Xuan Heavy Sword was large and required a lot of materials, However, Chen Yu¡¯s demand was only for a fine middle-grade treasure. With such an ample supply of precious ores, it would be difficult for Master Gu to fail, even if he was not in his best state. Moreover, Master Gu had gradually gotten into a good rhythm after making the javelins. In less than two days, The freshly refined Xuan Heavy Sword was completed. Still with a dark silver blade, it was thicker than before, with some intricate, ancient inscriptions added to the back of the blade and a layer of sharp, gleaming cold edge on the blade. ¡°This sword crushes by weight. I have fused it with more than a dozen Artifact Refining ores, comprehensively enhancing its hardness and greatly increasing the attack strength of the True Qi and inner breath.¡± Master Gu said expressionlessly. The refining of the Xuan Heavy Sword didn¡¯t involve much trickery. It was simply, largely a matter of ¡°piling up materials,¡± aiming for something heavier, stronger, with overwhelming force. ¡°This sword is just a bit shy of being a high-grade treasure. Its materials and hardness are completely comparable to those of regular high-grade treasures. Hehe, it¡¯s the first time I¡¯ve been so extravagant in artifact refining¡­¡± Master Gu chuckled oddly. If the same value of materials were used, it would be entirely possible to refine a high-grade treasure with normal volume and weight. But Chen Yu¡¯s requirement was to enhance it to a fine middle-grade. It couldn¡¯t overstep. If the Xuan Heavy Sword were refined as a high-grade treasure, it would consume too much True Qi, making it unsuitable for Chen Yu. This sword was essentially customized for Chen Yu¡¯s strength advantage. In his hands, this heavy sword was more handy than the average high-grade treasure, and would not fall behind even when used at the Qi Transformation Innate level. ¡­ The first two weapons were successfully forged and refined smoothly. Next up was the last one. The enhancement and refining of the Dark Snake Sword, Chen Yu demanded it to reach the level of high-grade treasure. For Master Gu, a high-grade treasure was the limit of what artifact refiners of his level could achieve in their lifetime, rarely completing a few. On one hand, it was the bottleneck in refining skills. A true Artifact Refiner not only needs to be proficient in the fusion of materials but also has to understand the ¡°inscriptions¡± of the weapons, allowing them to manifest extraordinary abilities and effects. On the other hand, it was the limitation of materials. In the land of Chu Country, various resources and materials were relatively scarce, especially lacking in high-grade precious materials. Some high-grade refining materials even contain natural inscriptions, also known as ¡°Dao patterns,¡± inherently possessing certain extraordinary abilities and characteristics. This means, If the refining materials are good enough, even if the skills of the Artifact Refiner are slightly lacking, high-grade treasures can still be crafted. Currently, What lay before Master Gu was a rare opportunity. A large batch of precious refining materials like the Five Hundred Years of Yin Corrosion Bamboo, Black Mysterious Crystal, Golden Cloud Stone, and Moon Spirit Ore was presented. To have two or three of these high-level materials in the past would have been good enough for crafting high-grade treasures. Furthermore, Chen Yu had also brought out mythical materials like the Xuan Yin Crystal Stone and mutated Peacock Stone, though only in very small quantities. But the weapon to be refined was just a short sword. Master Gu suppressed the excitement and thrill in his heart. This was the most ¡°luxurious¡± material list he had faced in his artifact-refining career. Over the following several days, Chen Yu assisted Master Gu in meticulously crafting and recasting the Dark Snake Sword in the furnace. Three or four days later, Buzz! A deep and profound sound of a sword cry emanated from the refining room, not exactly pleasant to the ear, but it possessed a mysterious and cold intention. ¡°It¡¯s done!¡± Master Gu held a short sword about a foot long, slightly curved, and nearly translucent. Its delicate inscriptions resembled the natural patterns of snake skin. At first glance, It looked like a jade artwork of a snake. Chen Yu reached out to grasp it and felt that the sword was much heavier than he had anticipated, weighing around two to three hundred pounds. Of course, Two to three hundred pounds was still light as a feather for him. This was because Master Gu, considering his strength, had slightly increased the sword¡¯s weight in its design. Normally, such short swords, used mainly for close-range assassinations, were designed to be as light as possible to reduce weight. ¡°Master Gu, what grade has this sword achieved?¡± Chen Yu held the sword and gently swung it, feeling as if the wind left no trace. Almost no sound was heard. ¡°This sword can amplify the attack speed by more than sixty percent, and it maintains its silent and highly poisonous characteristics. Its power amplification and sharpness are both considered ¡®kingly¡¯ among high-grade treasures.¡± Master Gu stated. ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã¦Ï High-grade and kingly? Chen Yu was astonished and gently touched the art-like Dark Snake Sword. He infused some internal breath and True Qi into it, but it was like pouring into a bottomless pit, instantly absorbed by the sword. The speed at which this sword conducted True Qi was terrifying. The True Qi inside Chen Yu was insufficient to support even two or three swings of this sword; this was even considering the fact that the sword¡¯s consumption was much smaller due to its short length. Shh! A sword arc as thin as a hair, accompanied by a trace of dark golden edge, swept across the void. So fast! Chen Yu was shocked, feeling as if the sword light arrived before the sword even moved. Swoosh! Inside the artifact-refining room, a two-foot-thick wall cracked open with a neat and smooth fracture that spread to the top of the wall, rendering the array reinforcements practically useless. ¡°Stop!¡± Master Gu roared as he watched the wall in front of him get split in half with a ¡°boom¡±. If Chen Yu had swung this sword from outside the artifact-refining room, Then the entire room would have been cleaved in two like a piece of tofu. ¡°Not bad, not bad¡­¡± Chen Yu burst out laughing, extremely pleased! Looking at his own greatest ¡°masterpiece,¡± Master Gu sighed deeply and decided not to settle accounts with Chen Yu. You see, The material of this artifact-refining room was very special, and it was reinforced by arrays, making it difficult to quickly destroy a normal Postnatal Qi Transformation. ¡°Chen Yu, this sword is just a bit short of becoming a top-tier treasure. However, during the night, its power can increase by thirty to forty percent, almost rivaling a top-tier treasure. Consider it an incomplete top-tier treasure.¡± Master Gu said with a slight regret. The slight shortfall was not due to the quality of the material. But because he had encountered a bottleneck in his artifact-refining technique, just missing that final touch. ¡°No matter, no matter!¡± Chen Yu laughed heartily. If it were a real top-tier treasure, probably only those at the Qi Transformation Innate level could support this sword. Master Gu couldn¡¯t help but shake his head. From a professional perspective, Chen Yu¡¯s creation and refinement of these three weapons were quite the ¡°splurge¡±. However, Creating this high-grade kingly treasure had broken a record in Master Gu¡¯s lifetime. ¡°Master Gu, take these leftover artifact-refining materials as a form of payment.¡± Chen Yu generously waved his hand. Using leftover materials¡­ as payment? If it were anyone else, Master Gu would probably have slapped them. However, This time was different; Master Gu wore a pleased expression and carefully stored the remaining materials. If used well, These leftover materials, together with some slightly inferior main materials, had the potential to create a fine middle-grade treasure. Before leaving, Chen Yu spoke up, ¡°Master Gu, I have one last request.¡± ¡°Speak,¡± Master Gu gestured. ¡°I hope you can help conceal this new ¡®Dark Snake Sword¡¯.¡± Chen Yu stated earnestly. The lethality of this sword was unquestionably his trump card. ¡°This is only right; I¡¯ve heard faintly about your recent encounters in the sects of Chu Country.¡± Master Gu nodded. Chen Yu¡¯s contribution of substantial materials allowed him to reach a rare height in artifact-refining, plus the extra leftover materials, was indeed rare. Not long after Chen Yu left, An elderly man with the appearance of a youthful teenager floated in. It was none other than the Chu Family Ancestor. ¡°Has the young man left?¡± the Chu Family Ancestor asked. He looked towards the nearby collapsed hill and the crack inside the artifact-refining room, his expression turning stern. ¡°He¡¯s gone.¡± Master Gu kept his face expressionless. ¡°This young man brought out astonishing resources from the Blood Burial Garden; what kind of treasures did you end up creating for him?¡± The Chu Family Ancestor asked with a look of astonishment. ¡°A treasure that would leave you completely defenseless,¡± Master Gu hummed lowly, not specifying the level or capabilities of the treasure. Completely defenseless? The Chu Family Ancestor was shocked; he was a long-established Martial Arts master in the Qi Transformation Realm, renowned far and wide. ¡°Old Man Chu, you advised me not to get too involved with him, but I feel this person is no ordinary individual. Once he survives this ordeal and transforms, you may not even have the chance to curry favor with him¡­¡± Master Gu chuckled. ¡°Impossible!¡± The Chu Family Ancestor shook his head, certain: ¡°Lv Tiezu, I know him well, he is very domineering. Chen Yu has offended him, and regardless of whether he is the murderer of Lv Santong, he won¡¯t escape this calamity!¡± S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 177 - 177 0174 Background and the Insect ?Chapter 177: Chapter 0174: Background and the Insect Chapter 177: Chapter 0174: Background and the Insect Leaving the Chu Family. Chen Yu did not tarry a moment, heading straight for the Chen Family in Xiangyang City. Inside the hall. The return of Chen Yu, a true disciple of the Yunyue Sect, was met by the family¡¯s high-ranking members, including the Chen Family Patriarch clad in plain clothes, all personally accompanying him. But this time. The reverence in the eyes of the family¡¯s upper echelons was more than sufficient, while the warmth was much less than before, with a vague sense of deliberate distancing. Family Head Chen Tianwei and others, when faced with Chen Yu¡¯s gaze, had a trace of strangeness and avoidance. This made Chen Yu think of the situation when he visited the Chu Family. At that time, the Chu Family Ancestor did not meet him in person but was observing in secret. Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual senses, superior to an ordinary Postnatal Qi Transformation, had naturally not missed the Chu Family Ancestor¡¯s movements. ¡°Clan Leader, uncles, you all must be aware of my half-year agreement with Lv Tiezu, right?¡± Chen Yu took a sip of tea, smiling calmly. ¡°Yu¡¯er, regarding this matter, we too heard about it recently when Ying¡¯er came backa€|¡± Family Head Chen Tianwei smiled awkwardly. Father Chen and Mother Chen, however, showed faces full of worry and concern. ¡°Yu¡¯er, are you really the murderer who killed Lv Santong?¡± Mother Liu Wen couldn¡¯t help asking. Chen Yu¡¯s gaze, however, meticulously scrutinized his father Chen Tiande and mother Liu Wen. Enhancing his perception with the mysterious heart. He found that both of his parents were very ordinary people of the secular world. ¡°Dad, Mom, with Lv Tiezu¡¯s tyranny, does it really matter whether I am the murderer or not?¡± Chen Yu did not answer directly. Upon hearing this. The faces of Father Chen and Mother Chen turned somewhat pale, and their breathing became more rapid. In front of so many clan members, Chen Yu naturally wouldn¡¯t mention the true details of the event; that escape plan, besides himself and his master, must not be known to a third party. ¡°I came back this time mainly to see you, Dad, and Mom.¡± Chen Yu rose quickly, his calm gaze sweeping across the high-ranking members of the Chen Family. Family Head Chen Tianwei and others did not dare to meet his gaze, feeling somewhat guilty. Ignoring these people. Chen Yu took his parents back to his private estate. Watching Chen Yu and his parents leave, the high-ranking clan elders of the Chen Family wore faces of regret, lamenting. ¡°Chen Yu¡¯s return this time, it seems a bit like he¡¯s preparing for the worst?¡± ¡°Alas. Having provoked Lv Tiezu, the top figure of the three Sects, no matter how exceptional he is, he won¡¯t escape the palm of a Guiyuan Realm powerhouse.¡± ¡­ In a chamber within Chen Yu¡¯s private estate. The family of three conversed late into the night by candlelight. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°This visit home, on one hand, was to ensure Dad and Mom are settled well¡­¡± Chen Yu began slowly. If his escape plan fails and he dies at the hands of Lv Tiezu, then perhaps there would still be a slim chance of survival for his parents. In the world of sects, grudges mostly did not involve the secular. This was a taboo. But once Chen Yu successfully escaped, it would likely provoke Lv Tiezu¡¯s rage. At that time. Not just Lv Tiezu¡¯s lineage but also people like Guardian Shangguan and Palace Master Fu of the Bone Demon Palace, wielding immense power, could, with a few underlings attempting to curry favor, implicate Chen Yu¡¯s parents. Regarding the arrangement of Father Chen and Mother Chen, Chen Yu had discussed it with his master, Elder Mao Zhang. Once the plan was set in motion. Father Chen and Mother Chen would be properly settled by Elder Mao in a secluded and isolated location where they could live out their lives in peace. For a Sect Elder, it was but a simple effort. Subsequently. Chen Yu then explained the arrangement plan to his parents. Father Chen and Mother Chen wore expressions of deep sorrow, affected by the notion that Chen Yu was preparing for the worst. Chen Yu sighed inwardly, for all details of the plan had to be kept absolutely secret, making it impossible to be completely honest with his parents. ¡°Rest assured, Dad and Mom, I have at least a fifty percent chance of overcoming this calamity. Once successful, I will be parted from you for some time, and I hope you will take care of your health.¡± Chen Yu tried to reassure them. ¡°Yu¡¯er, are you really confident that you can survive this disaster?¡± Mother Liu Wen¡¯s tearful eyes conveyed a glimmer of hope. Although she understood. Perhaps, this was a benevolent lie from Chen Yu. ¡°Without a doubt.¡± Chen Yu nodded earnestly, easing his parents¡¯ concerns slightly. Next, the second matter. Chen Yu thought of that absurd dream but didn¡¯t know how to broach the subject. Just then. Father Chen and Mother Chen exchanged glances, seemingly having made a decision. ¡°Yu¡¯er, as you are nearly sixteen, you may be parted from us for a while, or even forever. There are some things we should tell you.¡± Mother Liu Wen took a deep breath, resolutely making a decision. With that said. Mother Chen took out a piece of a jade pendant that she wore close to her body. The jade was crystal clear and flawless white, but it was incomplete, one side clearly showing signs of being broken off. Its material seemed like jade indeed, yet it emitted a hint of a mysterious metallic sheen. Thump, thump! Thump, thump! The half pendant, upon nearing, caused Chen Yu¡¯s mysterious heart to beat abnormally a few times. ¡°What is this?¡± Chen Yu took the half pendant, noticing that on one side, the character ¡°Yu¡± was engraved. Yu? Chen Yu¡¯s heart stirred slightly, could this word be related to his name and identity? Suddenly. His previous speculations and unease grew stronger. ¡°Yu¡¯er, in fact, we are not your biological parents. More than a decade ago, while your mother and I were out on an excursion, a wounded man suddenly appeared by our side. He handed you and this jade pendant to us, and in an instant, he was gone.¡± Father Chen laid it out plainly. ¡°Dad, Mom, you¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart was greatly shaken, this ¡°truth¡± coincided with that bizarre dream. He had always wondered. Why had that mysterious heart chosen to descend on Yunyue Sect of all places, select him, and then integrate seamlessly with him? If that dream had only appeared once, that would have been the end of it. But that dream had recurred multiple times, relating to the mysterious heart, and it made Chen Yu feel uneasy. He did not want to accept the ¡°speculation¡± in his heart. However. Father Chen¡¯s current confession shattered Chen Yu¡¯s self-deception. ¡°Because your dad and I have never been able to conceive. When that mysterious man brought you to us, we decided to raise you as if you were our own son¡­¡± Tears glistened in Liu Wen¡¯s eyes. ¡°As for this half of the jade pendant, the man said that it should be handed over to you when you came of age.¡± Mother Chen explained. Chen Yu extended his hand to touch the half of the white, flawless jade pendant and felt a sudden clarity in his spiritual platform. As if a warm spring nourished and cleansed deep within his heart. With his current spiritual power, he felt as though the jade pendant contained an endless ocean, deep and unfathomable. ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã? Chen Yu was certain. This half of the jade pendant must be an extraordinary treasure, far more advanced than the Ice Heart Tears. ¡°Your mother, originally weak and sickly, has been invulnerable to disease since she wore this half of the jade pendant, looking much younger than others her age.¡± ¡°Now, your mother is returning it to you, perhaps to help Yu¡¯er confirm the mystery of your own identity.¡± Liu Wen¡¯s eyes were moist as she helped Chen Yu wear the jade pendant close to his body. From his parents, Chen Yu felt profound love, along with a hint of loss. After all. They had raised Chen Yu for over a decade, yet suddenly one day, they had to reveal the mystery of his origins to him. ¡°Dad, Mom. Rest assured, no matter what my background is, in my heart, you¡¯re no different from my own parents.¡± Chen Yu wiped the moisture from the corners of his eyes, more serious than ever before. Could he sever the parental grace of a dozen years? Mr. and Mrs. Chen Tiande, though not his biological parents, had given him kindness greater than the heavens. ¡­ Late in the night. Chen Yu sat cross-legged in his room, touching the half of the jade pendant, his gaze flickering. Previously. He had been reluctant to trace the so-called mystery of his identity, preferring to believe he was indeed the biological son of Mr. and Mrs. Chen Tiande. However. The couple in his dreams, with deep concern in their eyes, especially the mysterious woman who sacrificed herself to enable the Chen Yu baby¡¯s existence. Such selfless maternal love, given in silence, resonated deeply in Chen Yu¡¯s heart. If the scenes in his dream were real. Chen Yu¡¯s biological parents might not have provided him with nurturing, but the sacrifices they made could be greater than the nurturing itself. Involuntarily. Chen Yu developed a bit of interest in the mystery of his origins. But immediately. Chen Yu chuckled bitterly to himself; there was no need to ponder further before resolving the looming disaster facing him now. In the cold light of the night¡¯s moon. While Chen Yu was contemplating, he suddenly felt a slight itch and stirring somewhere on his body. ¡°Eh!¡± Connected in spirit, Chen Yu sensed consciousness from the other end, his face brightening with joy. Whoosh! An iron-gray insect, the size of a thumb, shot out from his sleeve and landed on Chen Yu¡¯s hand, affectionately caressing him. It was the awakened Iron Moon Strange Insect. Chen Yu took a close look and saw that, while the Iron Moon Strange Insect¡¯s size had not changed much, its surface shimmered with faint silver spots that gave off a lustrous moon-like sheen. Moreover. There were a few blood-red crystal membranes remaining on its body which rapidly peeled away as it squirmed. The aura emanating from the insect had clearly surpassed a significant level; the power fluctuations it released invisibly were even more potent than a common Postnatal Qi Transformation. ¡°How strong is this insect¡¯s combat power now?¡± Chen Yu looked forward with anticipation. As usual, Chen Yu let the Iron Moon Strange Insect patrol around the estate and even enter every corner underground to check. At a certain moment. The Iron Moon Strange Insect, joyfully frolicking, transmitted an unusual image. Hmm? Chen Yu focused on that image, his expression becoming stern; as long as it¡¯s within five miles, he could share the images and sounds transmitted by the Iron Moon Strange Insect. At the periphery of the estate¡¯s orchard. Swoosh! A man and a woman drifted in and stared at the main house in the center of the estate. The man was a blue-robed youth, around thirty, standing with his hands behind his back, an air of arrogance on his face. The woman appeared to be in her twenties, dressed in a dark green gown, and she was somewhat charming and beautiful. ¡°Hmph, that kid will eventually die at the hands of Lv Tiezu; is there a need for us two Postnatal Qi Transformed experts to take action?¡± The blue-robed youth was visibly reluctant. ¡°Who asked him to be the murderer of the Young Sect Master? The Sect Master, after investigation, has confirmed Chen Yu as the prime suspect, and this youngster possesses great fortune that must be terminated early to prevent future troubles,¡± said the green-robed beauty with a hint of indolence in her voice. The man and woman casually strolled towards the center of the estate¡¯s courtyard. This scene. Was shared by Chen Yu¡¯s senses, darkening his expression. The ¡°Young Sect Master¡± mentioned by the two was naturally Yi Yunfei from the Water Moon Sect. That Water Moon Sect Master had still not been reassured by the calamity that Lv Tiezu would bring to Chen Yu, dispatching two Postnatal Qi Transformed experts for an assassination attempt. As for the death of Yi Yunfei, why it was pinned on him, Chen Yu guessed it straight away. At the Blood Sky Hall, while escaping with Chen Ying¡¯er, Chen Yu had used an ¡°Ice Split Ball¡± to block their enemies, leaving behind that minor detail, a flaw in their escape. Chapter 178 - 178 0175 Combat Qi ?Chapter 178: Chapter 0175: Combat Qi Chapter 178: Chapter 0175: Combat Qi In the vast manor. The blue-robed youth and the green-robed beauty strolled forward leisurely, seeming slow but floating at least twenty feet with each step. ¡°I hear that Chen Yu has the strength to contend with Postnatal Qi Transformation, even Mei Changqing from Bone Demon Palace falls short of him by a notch. Big brother, be careful later and do not take him lightly,¡± the green-robed beauty warned seriously. ¡°Heh! I just hope his strength is as rumored. Otherwise, this trip would really be making a big fuss over nothing,¡± the blue-robed youth smirked, baring his teeth. He had reached the Postnatal Middle Stage in his cultivation, not too far from the late stage. And the two of them were experts at joining forces in battle. Before the mission, the Water Moon Sect Master had even given them four Ice Split Balls. Not to mention anything else. Just those four Ice Split Balls, thrown together in a volley, could reduce an average person at the Postnatal Qi Transformation to a pile of ice residue. Of course. The two regarded the four Ice Split Balls as their reward and figured they wouldn¡¯t get the chance to use them. Swish-swish-swish! Before long, under the cold moonlit night, they were drawing steadily closer to the central tower and manor of the estate. ¡°This manor is so desolate and barrena€¡±it saves us some trouble, allowing us to strike without any reservations,¡± the blue-robed youth surveyed his surroundings with a satisfied look. ¡°Hehe, your thoughts coincide with mine, without having to discuss¡­¡± a light chuckle suddenly emanated from the orchard beside them. ¡°Who is it!¡± The expressions of the blue-robed youth and the green-robed beauty changed. Upon closer inspection. A tall youth dressed in beast skin armor with a rustic air about him slowly walked out from the orchard. Chen Yu! The man and woman were quite taken aback, their Postnatal True Qi suddenly surging forth. Whoosh! The blue-robed youth¡¯s palm condensed a ball of ice-blue stream that resembled hoarfrost, with a ring of icy tornadoes automatically swirling about him, half a zhang in diameter. Clang! The green-robed woman drew a shining white sword, flashing with a frost-like light pattern as if tiny white ice snakes were slithering on it. In terms of cultivation, both were a bit more profound than Mei Changqing. The intriguing part was. The cold-type True Qi emanating from their bodies complemented each other, causing a sudden drop in temperature around, and even the blood and Qi in the air seemed to congeal. ¡°Tsk tsk, one at Postnatal Early Stage, one at Postnatal Middle Stage, with cultivation techniques mutually enhancing each other. The Water Moon Sect Master really thinks highly of me,¡± Chen Yu sneered lightly. Seeing Chen Yu¡¯s unruffled demeanor, the man and the woman became wary and looked around. If Chen Yu didn¡¯t have backup, he probably wouldn¡¯t have the courage to face two Postnatal Qi Transformation powerhouses so calmly. ¡°The two of you can rest assured, there¡¯s no one else here,¡± Chen Yu said with a smile. But the smile contained a hint of eeriness. The blue-robed youth and the green-robed woman quickly scanned the surroundings and indeed found no reinforcements. ¡°Youngster, just you alone dare to take on both of us?¡± The two frowned, their gazes locking onto Chen Yu with some disbelief. Even if Chen Yu had the strength that could match Postnatal Qi Transformation, he was still at the Organ Refining Stage, belonging to the introductory third tier of disciples. However. Before the two could finish speaking, there was a ¡°plop¡± from the ground beneath their feet. The next moment. A silver-spotted black dot, too fast for the naked eye to catch, suddenly closed in on the green-robed woman¡¯s leg. ¡°Watch out!¡± The blue-robed youth let out a low cry as a stream of blue-chilling air surged from his palm toward the green-robed woman¡¯s leg. The green-robed woman reacted quickly, instinctively defending her entire body with Protective True Qi. But. The silver-spotted black dot moved too swiftly, flashing a sharp silver sheen as it penetrated the layer of True Qi of the green-robed woman with a ¡°swoosh.¡± ¡°Ah!¡± The green-robed woman screamed, her body tensing and her leg trembling. You could see. A Silver Spot Iron Worm had pierced her pale foot, biting through blood and flesh. Immediately, a numbing cold sensation surged up her entire leg. ¡°This insect has actually reached the Qi Transformation Realm!¡± the blue-robed youth and the green-robed woman exclaimed in shock. Ancient Beast Strange Insects generally have even stronger abilities than humans of the same stage. Only elite humans could contend against them. A moment ago, the green-robed woman, in haste, defended herself with Postnatal True Qi, yet failed to block the insect. Plop, plop! After biting through the wound, the Iron Moon Strange Insect burrowed powerfully into the flesh of her leg. Fortunately. The green-robed woman didn¡¯t lose her cool and while stopping the intrusion with True Qi, her shining white sword directly slashed at her leg. Swoosh! A chunk of flesh along with the Iron Moon Strange Insect was sliced off by the sword. The green-robed woman let out a muffled groan, sweating large beads on her forehead from the acute pain. Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but reveal a look of seriousness on his face. It seemed that these veteran Qi Transformation Realm powerhouses had steadier temperament and combat experience overall than the younger disciples. This woman¡¯s decision to cut off the flesh on her own leg so decisively was telling. ¡°Kill this insect!¡± After escaping the crisis, the man and woman quickly made their move. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! A whirl of blue ice stream and a mist of white frost intertwined, forming an even more ferocious blue and white cold air that immediately enveloped the Iron Moon Strange Insect. This power even reached the Postnatal Late Stage level. Even for the formidable Iron Moon Strange Insect, a layer of frost formed on its body surface, limbs slowly freezing, struggling desperately. This process lasted a good second or two. The fierce blue and white cold air still hadn¡¯t frozen the Iron Moon Strange Insect solid. Clang, clang! The green-robed woman struck with her sword, sparks flying, but failed to breach the Iron Moon Strange Insect¡¯s exterior. ¡°This insect has actually surpassed regular demon beasts, reaching the level of a Treasure Insect Ancient Beast¡­¡± A man and a woman turned solemn. If it were a common Postnatal Qi Transformation demon beast, the two combining their frosty Qi could freeze and restrain it within two to three breaths. However, this insect¡¯s resistance to True Qi was exceptionally strong. At this rate, even if the two exhausted all their strength, it would take roughly ten breaths and a large amount of True Qi to freeze it. Yet. As the owner of the insect, would Chen Yu allow them to execute their moves for tens of breaths? Just now, Chen Yu had let the Iron Moon Strange Insect attack first to gauge its fighting prowess, which was why he did not immediately make his move. The result had certainly not disappointed Chen Yu. If these two were not adept at joint attacks, ordinary Postnatal Qi Transformation individuals would likely be defeated in disarray by this insect. ¡°Heh heh! How long do you two plan to stay busy?¡± Sarcastic laughter pierced the intense roaring wind, suddenly closing in. ¡°Sister Ying, be careful!¡± The blue-robed youth exclaimed as he saw Chen Yu turn into a blurry shadow, rapidly approaching the green-robed woman. Cloud Evil Fist! S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flashed coldly as he threw a punch that took the shape of a fierce, snake-like shadow, with visible layers of greenish-black Qi patterns on the snake¡¯s head and wide-open maw. Before the punch could land, an invisible spiritual pressure descended first. The green-robed woman felt a huge, fierce serpent barge into her spirit, making her body and blood tremble. Slash! She gritted her teeth, abandoning her attempt to freeze the Iron Moon Strange Insect, and slashed her treasured sword, emitting a cold and brilliant snowy sword rainbow accompanied by a fierce cold Qi wind. Boom! An enormous serpent-shaped shadow, wrapped in a cloud of Cloud Evil True Qi, swallowed the snowy sword rainbow, and after an intense tremor, both dissipated simultaneously. Despite this. The green-robed woman staggered back two or three steps, her face flushed with a hint of crimson. While Chen Yu emerged unscathed and rapidly closed in. The previous exchange was not due to the green-robed woman¡¯s lack of strength, but because of the injury to her leg from the Iron Moon Strange Insect¡¯s bite, with corpse poison making her movements cumbersome. Her fighting strength, reduced to around seventy percent. Huff! Just as Chen Yu was about to follow up on his victory and slay the disadvantaged green-robed woman, he sensed an icy piercing sound behind him. ¡°You brat, it¡¯s your life on the line!¡± The blue-robed youth was seen brandishing a Three-pointed Two-bladed Saber, slashing a sharp blue chill blade from afar, about ten feet long, cleaving towards Chen Yu. ¡°Together we shall take down this youngster!¡± The green-robed woman, now at a disadvantage, with a fierce expression, swung her treasured sword again, unleashing another snowy blade of light, joining forces for a pincer attack on Chen Yu. In the blink of an eye. The two abandoned the insect and sandwiched Chen Yu from front and back. The Iron Moon Strange Insect probably needed a breath or two to recover completely. ??¦Í??.§ã¦Ï All they needed was to kill the spirit pet¡¯s master for an instant victory. Chen Yu¡¯s expression darkened slightly. If caught in the enveloping chill Qi attack from both, complementing each other, it would be troublesome. Whoosh! A layer of black iron-like patterns emerged on Chen Yu¡¯s body, bustling with the circulation of Cloud Evil Inner Breath and True Qi. The next moment. Chen Yu dragged his shadow, his speed abruptly increasing by fifty to sixty percent, dodging the blue-robed youth¡¯s stronger strike from behind. And then. His form darted from the other side, lunging at the green-robed woman with his arms etched with black and copper patterns swelling in size and Inner Breath True Qi vibrating in tandem. Clang boom! That punch, like a steel behemoth, thundered in front of the green-robed woman, who barely blocked it with her treasured sword. Wow! The woman nearly flew backwards, vomiting blood, her complexion paling. ¡°Bloodline Power, how can you possibly¡­¡± The sudden onslaught left the man and woman of the Water Moon Sect in shocked disbelief. The green-robed woman was indeed at a disadvantage due to the injury from the insect¡¯s bite and the corpse poison¡¯s invasion. However, for Chen Yu, with his Refining Organ Stage cultivation, to repel her with mere punches was truly shocking. After all. To resist higher levels of the Postnatal Qi Transformation with entry-level abilities was already one in ten thousand rare, let alone defeating with such a resolute punch. ¡°Youngster! Even the Sect Master underestimated your strength.¡± The blue-robed youth surged with a frenzied burst of icy blue True Qi, the Three-pointed Two-bladed Saber slicing out two or three, ten-feet-long icy blue saber shadows that piled on top of each other and cleaved at Chen Yu. Not only that. He also threw two Ice Split Balls that burst with a ¡°crack,¡± forming two massive, shocking cold whirlwinds accompanied by thousands of icy crystal particles¡¯ assaults. Chen Yu was taken aback. The blue-robed man¡¯s assault and the frost from the Ice Split Balls seemed to create a certain overlay, with a might that probably reached the Postnatal Late Stage. His eyes saw. As the bursting cold whirlwind, icy crystals, and ice-blue saber shadow all enveloped Chen Yu, it seemed impossible to dodge the wide-span attack completely. In this crisis. Chen Yu snorted coldly, still lunging directly at the green-robed woman. Only. He tossed a metal ball behind him. Crack! The metal ball split open, revealing a sword shield automaton over three feet tall materializing from the whitish fog, using its massive shield to firmly protect Chen Yu. Ding ding ding! On the pitch-black shield, sparks spewed continuously, the thousands of icy crystals hitting it unyielding. Clang chirr~ Even the blue-robed youth¡¯s full-strength ice-blue saber shadows failed to move the shield in the slightest. ¡°Qi Transformation Realm automaton! This defensive power is on par with Qi Transformation Innate¡­¡± The blue-robed youth looked on in horror, feeling a wave of helplessness wash over him. At that moment. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± From the other side of the sword shield automaton, Chen Yu laughed heartily. Seen in his hand was a heavy and ancient dark silver sword, with Black Emperor bloodline Power and Cloud Evil True Qi both pouring into it. Boom! Hissa€¡± With a sweep of the dark silver sword, a heavy oppressive force was brought forth, visually manifesting as a dazzling, gigantic black and silver sword rainbow, almost like a full moon, sweeping past over the green-robed woman in an instant. Chapter 179 - 179 0176 Killing Across Ranks ?Chapter 179: Chapter 0176: Killing Across Ranks Chapter 179: Chapter 0176: Killing Across Ranks Boom! Hissa€¡± As the giant sword swept through the void, the air vibrated violently, and a huge, dazzling black and silver sword rainbow, almost full-moon shaped, flashed past the woman in green robes. Her complexion turned deathly pale, her breathing halted under the astonishing pressure and momentum of the sword. Clang! Her treasured sword flew out of her hand as her arm went numb and lost all feeling. But that was not all. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The brilliant black and silver sword rainbow, surrounded by a ring of peculiar black iron qi patterns, sliced through her protective True Qi with a hiss. Pfft! A nearly two-foot long gash appeared on the woman¡¯s chest, just half a foot away from her heart. With this sword strike. Even though it had not hit the vital spot, it nearly cleaved open the chest of the woman in green, inflicting a fatal injury. ¡°No! Sister Yinga€¡±¡± The youth in blue robes watched in horror as the woman in green screamed and was flung backward. He wanted to help her, but a sword-shield puppet blocked him. Clank! Hiss! The puppet¡¯s giant sword swept past, creating a dazzling bloody arc light, comparable to the combat strength of a mid-Postnatal Stage. ¡°Brother¡­ run¡­¡± The woman in green, with a face of agony, knew she was doomed. Her legs had first been injured by the Iron Moon Strange Insect which drastically reduced her mobility; then, Chen Yu¡¯s sword strike had been nearly lethal. As Chen Yu advanced on her once more. Desperation filled her eyes, revealing a glimpse of a fight-to-the-death resolve as she clutched two Ice Split Balls in her hand. But a mocking smirk crossed Chen Yu¡¯s lips. Swoosh! Before the woman in green could stabilize herself, a silvery streak followed the wound opened by the giant sword and burrowed into her chest. Moments later. Her entire body stiffened, overtaken by excruciating pain, and she lost consciousness the next instant. With a ¡°thump¡± sound! The woman in green fell to the ground, dead, her heart bursting out a beam of blood and black dots. It turned out. The Iron Moon Strange Insect had recovered faster than expected and seized the opportunity created by Chen Yu¡¯s grievous wound to burrow into the woman¡¯s heart and sever her lifeline. Swoosh! Chen Yu swiftly appeared in front of the woman in green and caught the two Ice Split Balls about to hit the ground. Along with the one remaining in the Blood Burial Garden. Chen Yu now had three Ice Split Balls in his hand, which, if activated simultaneously, could unleash power close to the limit of the Postnatal Stage, producing an astonishing force of icy energy. After storing the Ice Split Balls. Chen Yu directed the Iron Moon Strange Insect to attack the blue-robed youth from below. He also picked up the Xuan Heavy Sword and, with the sword-shield puppet, initiated a pincer attack on the blue-robed youth. ¡°Youngster, you actually killed Sister Yinga€¡±¡± The youth in blue robes had bloodshot eyes and a face full of murderous intent. However. Even though he possessed the strength of the mid-Postnatal Stage, he was overwhelmed by the combined attacks of Chen Yu, the insect, and the puppet. Clang clang bang! Chen Yu and the puppet preoccupied the blue-robed youth with frontal assaults that forced him to retreat step by step, his blood churning and sustaining minor injuries. Moreover, the Iron Moon Strange Insect¡¯s lower attacks disoriented the blue-robed youth, who was eventually bitten on the foot. ¡°I will return today¡¯s enmity tenfold someday!¡± His teeth clenched, the blue-robed youth finally calmed down, suppressing the deep-seated hatred and murderous intent in his heart. Clang clang hiss! Swinging his Three-pointed Two-bladed Saber, albeit slightly wounded, he used the force to retreat and immediately withdrew. The terrifying strength and deep reserve of Chen Yu chilled him to the core. ¡°This boy has hidden too deep, whether it¡¯s Lv Tiezu, the Water Moon Sect Master, or the Bone Demon Palace clan, all were deceived by him¡­¡± A clear realization dawned in the mind of the blue-robed youth. By his lone strength, vengeance was next to impossible. However. Once Chen Yu¡¯s true strength came to light. It could force his formidable enemies, such as Lv Tiezu, the Water Moon Sect Master, and the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s clan, to reassess him and perhaps, regardless of the cost, eliminate him ahead of time. ¡°Ha ha ha¡­ Chen Yu! This time I won¡¯t need to wait for the six-month agreement; you¡¯ll die prematurely.¡± The blue-robed youth laughed loudly, his face almost twisting with resentment. Meanwhile. He quickened his escape. With the mid-Postnatal speed of the blue-robed youth, Chen Yu behind him had no advantage, especially with the puppet slightly slower in speed. Only the Iron Moon Strange Insect was able to keep up momentarily. ¡°Hmph, since I have personally made a move, there¡¯s no chance for you to escape.¡± Chen Yu sneered internally. Suddenly, he stowed away his Xuan Heavy Sword. Hmm! Chen Yu took a deep breath; his abdomen swelled as though a small barrel, the nearby air currents rustling noisily. If Mei Changqing were present, he would¡¯ve been extremely vigilant at this sight. What Chen Yu was executing was precisely the Copper Lion Roar! Booming! ??¦Í??.§ã¦Ï Booming! Simultaneously, as Chen Yu brewed the Copper Lion Roar, his heart amassed strength, subtly fortified by the ¡°Black Iron Bloodline¡±, integrating it into the air currents in his abdomen. Hmm roar! A majestic roar like a grand bell shaking the forest, resounded through the empty estate. In an instant. The nearby trees caught in the sweep of the sonic wave shattered their leaves and fruits, kicking up a storm of dust. Whoosh! A black-green evil wind enveloped the sonic surge, forming a fan-shape, and struck the escaping blue-robed youth. ¡°Whata€|¡± His body shook violently, his brain buzzing, blood seeping from his ears and nose. Had he not reacted swiftly to protect his vital organs with True Qi, that roar could have shattered his eardrums. Swoosh! A silvery streak sprung up from underground, burrowing into his nose, and viciously bit down. ¡°Ah! Noa€¡±¡± The blue-robed youth screamed in terror, an intense chill enveloping his body. Under normal circumstances. He certainly wouldn¡¯t have exposed such a significant weakness for the Iron Moon Strange Insect to exploit by burrowing into his nose. Just then. The blue-robed youth was preoccupied with fleeing and had his brain filled with hatred and schemes, so he hadn¡¯t anticipated that Chen Yu would possess such a formidable sonic attack. That sudden scream caught him off guard, nearly shattering his blood and True Qi. ¡°Get out of here!¡± Under the biting of the Iron Moon Strange Insect, the blue-robed youth gathered strength in his abdomen, amassed his True Qi, and prepared to forcefully expel the Iron Moon Strange Insect through his nose. However. While giving his all to handle the Iron Moon Strange Insect, he neglected another fearsome title of Chen Yu. Less than ten zhang behind him. Chen Yu held a refined black spear in his hand, throwing it forward. Swoosh! The dark arc of spear shadow, with a tip emanating a sharp golden edge, closed the distance of ten zhang in the blink of an eye. Blood splattered. The tip of the dark spear, with its sharp golden edge, pierced through the blue-robed youth¡¯s flimsy True Qi layer, including his protective armor. ¡°Ah! Impossible¡­¡± The blue-robed youth looked back at the spear tip pierced through him, his face filled with fear and regret, as his body was propelled by the tremendous force of the spear by about fifteen to twenty zhang. Thud! The blue-robed youth fell to the ground, struggling briefly before breathing his last. Swish! A Silver Spot Iron Worm burst out of his head and returned to Chen Yu¡¯s sleeve. After consecutively killing two Postnatal Qi Transformation cultivators, Chen Yu¡¯s face slightly paled. The brief combat had nearly exhausted eighty to ninety percent of his Cloud Evil True Qi. Inside his heart, the small black space that was once as big as a bamboo basket had shrunk slightly. ¡°Killing two Postnatal Qi Transformation cultivators really takes a toll¡­¡± Chen Yu murmured. For someone with entry-level cultivation to slaughter two in the Qi Transformation Realm, any Organ Refining Stage cultivator witnessing this would surely be immensely shocked. Looking at Chen Yu¡¯s expression, he seemed somewhat dissatisfied. Next. Chen Yu cleaned up the spoils from the two Water Moon Sect cultivators and disposed of their bodies in a secluded place. The pleasant surprise was. Among the spoils, Chen Yu found two stalks of Ice Snow Lotus, each a hundred and fifty years old. Ice Snow Lotus. This was one of the main materials needed for the fourth recipe of the Copper Statue Technique. However. While these two stalks of Ice Snow Lotus were a hundred and fifty years old, missing a few decades in maturity, they were still better than nothing. a€| Two days later. Chen Yu returned to the Yunyue Sect. The first thing he did was to check the collection status of the fourth Body Refining recipe at the Sect Affairs Hall. The results were mostly satisfying. Thanks to Chen Yu¡¯s generous marked Primordial Stones and contribution points, most of the auxiliary materials had been gathered. The next day. Chen Yu went to see his master, Elder Mao. ¡°What! Two Qi Transformation cultivators from the Water Moon Sect attacked you? Was Yi Yunfei also killed by you?¡± Elder Mao¡¯s expression was quite vivid. His disciple really knew how to stir up trouble. Lv Santong, Yi Yunfei, Helian Tu, Shangguan Qi, these disciples with profound backgrounds, all had fallen by his hand. It seemed. Chen Yu could no longer stay in the lands of Chu Country unless he possessed the formidable combat strength of the Guiyuan Realm, like that of Lv Tiezu. With strength at Lv Tiezu¡¯s level, even if everyone knew his grandson was the infamous Infinite Thief, they could do nothing about it. After a long time, Elder Mao calmed down. Switching his perspective. If Chen Yu hadn¡¯t killed so many talented individuals, he couldn¡¯t have possibly possessed such great fortunes in the Blood Burial Garden. The total sum of fate in the world might be fixed at certain periods. One rises as another falls. Like the cycle of life and death, it is a natural law. ¡°Rest assured, I¡¯ve already sent someone to take care of your parents. It¡¯s personally managed by your senior brother Chang Xuan, so you can be at ease,¡± Elder Mao added in a soothing tone. a€| Three days later. The night of the full moon finally arrived. Chen Yu and Elder Mao arrived at the Moon Cave together. Like the last time, it was Old Man Pan who greeted Chen Yu and Elder Mao. Hearing that Chen Yu was venturing into the cave again, Old Man Pan didn¡¯t ask much but displayed a somewhat thoughtful look. On the night of the full moon. The blood-ink colored mysterious water waves inside the Moon Mine had already vanished under an invisible force field. Chen Yu entered the Moon Mine for the second time. This time. With the Iron Moon Strange Insect, akin to a ¡°worm king,¡± he no longer worried about the swarm of insects. In the Ancient Moon Well, Chen Yu tested his Cloud Evil True Qi, which was completely restrained, unable to be mobilized. His Black Emperor bloodline was restricted by about seventy to eighty percent, although he could still barely use it. During this journey, Chen Yu didn¡¯t see the broken sword skeleton, potentially swept into a deep corner by the blood-ink colored waves of the well. Was it this factor? The dangers he encountered on the way were two to three times more than last time, even encountering Qi Transformation Realm fierce creatures two or three times. Fortunately. Chen Yu had the Iron Moon Strange Insect which could control a large number of Iron Moon Corpse Worms, along with Sword Shield Puppets, allowing him to ward off the Qi Transformation Realm creatures. Without too much peril. Chen Yu reached the end of this path. Just like last time. A whole wall of faintly glowing Moon Spirit Ore Wall emerged in his view, causing Chen Yu¡¯s heartbeat to quicken and his breathing to roughen. In front of the Moon Spirit Ore Wall was an Array Stone Platform engraved with complex array patterns. This Array Stone Platform, about ten zhang wide, had four directions, each with a dark green rusted metal dragon head. In the mouths of all four dragon heads was a small indentation. ¡°Four indentations?¡± Chen Yu recalled his puppets, which also had similar indentations, designed to embed Primordial Stones to provide driving energy. Chapter 180 - 180 0177 Seven Booms that Shake the Clouds ?Chapter 180: Chapter 0177: Seven Booms that Shake the Clouds Chapter 180: Chapter 0177: Seven Booms that Shake the Clouds Chen Yu¡¯s face wore a thoughtful expression as he sized up the surroundings of the Array Formation Platform, taking particular note of the four dark turquoise, rusty metal dragon heads with gaping mouths. He took out four genuine yuan stones and embedded one into each dragon head¡¯s mouth. Just as all four yuan stones were fully inserted, Buzz! The entire Array Formation Platform emanated a dim, hazy shine, and for an instant, the complex array patterns around it lit up. But this process lasted for only half a breath¡¯s time. Crack! Crack!¡­ Following the brief flash, the yuan stones in the four dragon mouths dimmed abruptly and reduced to a pile of fine powder in an instant. ¡°Indeed, it is a Transmission Array!¡± Joy lit up Chen Yu¡¯s face. Recently, he had perused some ancient tomes concerning Transmission Arrays. In Kunyun Continent, Chu Country was a relatively backward and secluded region; not to mention the long-distance Ancient Transmission Arrays, even short-distance ones had almost vanished from existence. ¡°Four low-grade yuan stones, drained in an instant; it seems this Transmission Array is definitely for long distances and should still be effective.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart pulsed with excitement. That spirit sword imprint Lv Tiezu left on him was like a death curse. The moment he attempted to distance himself from the Three Sects Camp, it would be sensed. However, This Ancient Transmission Array was different, capable of instantly teleporting Chen Yu to a very distant place. When the time came, The world was vast and wide, how easy would it be for Lv Tiezu to find him? Thereupon, Chen Yu took out paper and pen, meticulously sketched down the Array Formation Platform, as well as the surrounding array patterns. Before departing, Chen Yu dug up several high-quality Moon Spirit Ore pieces from a nearby Moon Spirit Wall, then retraced his original route back. Returning to the surface, Chen Yu met up with Elder Mao. Master and disciple exchanged a few words through voice transmission on the spot. Following Elder Mao¡¯s order, Chen Yu took out a high-quality Moon Spirit Ore and handed it to Elder Pan, who was in charge of guarding the secluded mining caves. After all, Elder Pan was the guardian here and had always kept the Ancient Moon Well a secret. In no time, Chen Yu and Elder Mao rode on flying beasts back to Yunyue Sect. Watching the flying beast shrink into a dot and merge with the skyline, Elder Pan put away the Moon Spirit Ore, a sharp gleam flickering in his eyes. ¡­ In the Yunyue Sect, at Elder Mao¡¯s mansion, Chen Yu handed the meticulously copied Ancient Transmission Array diagram to Elder Mao for inspection. After a long period of scrutiny, Elder Mao began, ¡°Judging from the diagram, this Ancient Transmission Array should be for long-distance teleportation, at least spanning distances greater than ten ¡®Beiyuans¡¯.¡± At least ten Beiyuans? Chen Yu felt a slight shock, hardly able to imagine the extent of the distance. How vast is Beiyuan? Qi Country, Chu Country, Yan Country, the Great Snow Mountain Tribe to the north, and even more extensive wilderness areas make up the region of Beiyuan. Among them, the wilderness area alone is more than a dozen times larger than the inhabited regions combined. Crossing Beiyuan on a horse that could cover a thousand li in a day might take two to three years¡¯ time. ¡°For such distant teleportation, low-grade yuan stones surely won¡¯t suffice; you would need four mid-grade yuan stones,¡± Elder Mao said with certainty. ¡°Mid-grade yuan stones? Those are almost extinct high-quality yuan stones in the sect circles of Chu Country, aren¡¯t they?¡± Chen Yu was greatly surprised. ¡°Extinct? Not necessarily.¡± With a flip of his hand, Elder Mao revealed a lustrous and rounded yuan stone in his palm; while its color was somewhat dull, the essence energy it radiated was far more potent than that of average low-grade yuan stones. ¡°Not every Qi Transformation Realm elder necessarily possesses mid-grade yuan stones. I only have one here,¡± Elder Mao said pensively. In principle, one hundred low-grade yuan stones could be exchanged for one mid-grade yuan stone. But in the land of Chu Country, Those extremely rare mid-grade yuan stones were mostly in the hands of those in the Guiyuan Realm and a few top-tier Innate Qi Transformation practitioners. Certainly, Supreme Elder Gongyang of our sect must have a number of mid-grade yuan stones. However, Those in the Guiyuan Realm, the Supreme Elders, were elusive, and they might not be willing to trade. ¡°I shall find a way to help you exchange for the mid-grade yuan stones. As for this array diagram, it has only three fissures and will require some materials for repair,¡± Elder Mao continued after some thought. ¡°How long will it take?¡± Chen Yu asked. ¡°Two months.¡± Elder Mao declared a timeframe seriously. Within two months, Elder Mao would resolve the issues of materials and yuan stones for Chen Yu. ¡°So, it will be the next full moon after the next one.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart settled somewhat. At least the timing and details of the plan were well mapped out. And two months later, the divination message from the Great Snow Mountain hadn¡¯t arrived just yeta€¡±there was still a bit of time. Moreover, The Snow Mountain Great Witch, transcending worldly status, could not guarantee an immediate audience even for Lv Tiezu himself. One could surmise, For Lv Tiezu to have the Great Witch perform divination would surely come at substantial cost. Back at Yunyue Sect, Chen Yu secretly cultivated for several days, using up as many as five hundred thousand contribution points to exchange for various Cultivation Techniques and secret tomes, including some secret techniques. Because before long, He would leave Chu Country far behind, rendering those contribution points useless if not spent. Chen Yu focused his exchanges on martial skills related to swordsmanship and movement techniques to broaden his horizons and enhance his prowess in those areas. When it came to secret techniques, he exchanged for several higher-grade ¡°Sound Wave Secret Techniques.¡± Nowadays, Having been promoted to True Disciple, he could exchange for almost any Cultivation Technique or secret technique in the sect as long as his contribution points were sufficient. Unless they were some core techniques, which would require permissions from elders or the Sect Master. In the following days, Chen Yu mainly fused the various ¡°Sound Wave Secret Techniques¡± he had acquired, validating them against the ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± he learned from Yuan Li of the Bone Demon Palace. The result, Chen Yu discovered he had been fooled by Yuan Li. ¡°Turns out, the modified ¡®Copper Lion Roar¡¯ from Yuan Li, though more powerful, causes great harm to the internal organs. Thankfully, my constitution is strong.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze flickered. Invisibly, this also brought him an idea. The Sound Wave Secret Technique was indeed well suited to Chen Yu¡¯s non-human physique altered by the mysterious heart. The same Sound Wave Secret Technique. If it were Chen Yu who utilized it, its power would definitely surpass those of the same rank. Several days later. Chen Yu blended several Sound Wave Secret Techniques and improved them into an augmented version of the ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± suitable for himself. This new ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± was not only powerful but also adaptable to internal breath. After initial practice. Chen Yu confirmed that this new ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± had increased its might by more than fifty percent and would have a not insignificant deterrence and interference effect on the Postnatal Qi Transformation. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If. His heart stored power again, and even integrated the Black Emperor¡¯s bloodline, its strength could increase by another fifty percent or more. At that time, the extremity of power in ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± might even slightly disturb those in the Innate Qi Transformation Realm. ¡­ On this day. As Chen Yu was regularly cultivating the ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill,¡± suddenly, a tolling bell echoed through the mountains. Dang! Dang! Danga€| The Shaking Cloud Bell was struck rapidly seven times, and an atmosphere of urgent crisis spread throughout the Yunyue Sect. ¡°The Shaking Cloud Bell, ringing seven times!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face turned solemn. At the same moment. All levels within the Yunyue Sect were shaken, and the myriad of disciples were in a buzz. The ¡°Shaking Cloud Bell¡± was a treasure of the Yunyue Sect, often struck only when major events occurred. The more times it was struck, the more significant the event. The maximum number of strikes was nine. If it was continuously struck nine times, it meant that the entire sect faced annihilation, signaling that enemies had reached the mountain gate. But today. Although it was not nine strokes of the Shaking Cloud Bell, seven tolls also indicated the gravity of the situation. Half a tea time later. Chen Yu arrived at the core area of the sect, in front of the Yuntian Hall. At this moment. Outside the Yuntian Hall gathered nearly a thousand sect members, a dense crowd that included both older and younger generations. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, please come in quickly¡­¡± One of the Law Enforcers immediately ushered Chen Yu inside. Most of the sect members and disciples remained outside the Yuntian Hall. But as a True Disciple, Chen Yu had the status and identity to enter the vital area of the Yuntian Hall. Inside the Yuntian Hall. The Yunyue Sect Master, Elder Mao, and three or four other elders were present, as well as some middle and upper-level members who had reached the Postnatal Qi Transformation. In addition, there were some True Disciples. Among the crowd. Chen Yu saw many familiar True Disciples such as Chang Xuan, Nangong Li, Huangfulin, Fang Haofei, and others. In fact. Most of the Yunyue Sect¡¯s members were outside, either stationed at some resource-critical areas or participating in the frontline war against the Bone Demon Palace. Even the Supreme Elder Gongyang was at the frontline, not in the sect. ¡°Everyone is here.¡± Moments later, the Sect Master¡¯s gaze swept over the crowd. ¡°Sect Master, the Shaking Cloud Bell rang seven times, what exactly happened?¡± An elder in the Postnatal Qi Transformation stage couldn¡¯t help but ask. This was the first occurrence of seven strikes on the Shaking Cloud Bell in the past fifty years. ¡°I believe some of you have already received some information through the grapevine. Just two days ago, the Water Moon Sect betrayed us, leading to a massive defeat at the frontlines!¡± The Yunyue Sect Master said gravely. Whoosh! The entire Yuntian Hall erupted with noise. At that moment. Whether it was the high-ranking sect officials or the True Disciples, each one gasped in shock. Betrayal by Water Moon! Massive defeat at the frontline? These eight words signified the complete breakdown of the situation within the entire sect community of Chu Country. ¡°Is the situation irreversible?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart jolted. Although he had once speculated that the day might come for the Three Sects to fall, he never expected. that this possibility was now so close. Originally, the Three Sects, united together, could hold their breath for some time under the offensive of the Bone Demon Palace. But now, the Water Moon Sect had actually betrayed them. ¡°How could the Water Moon Sect betray the alliance of the Three Sects?¡± ¡°Fifty years ago, the Water Moon Sect was also involved in a life-and-death struggle with the Bone Demon Palace, with no small amount of hatred between them.¡± Some of the middle and upper management present were puzzled. The turn of events was too unexpected. ¡°According to rumors, the Water Moon Sect reached some kind of agreement with the Bone Demon Palace. Over half of the high-ranking members of Water Moon agreed, while those who opposed were swiftly silenced or placed under house arrest.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master stated calmly. Hearing this, Chen Yu¡¯s expression changed abruptly as a thought struck him, ¡°Chen Ying¡¯er!¡± Chen Ying¡¯er was in the Water Moon Sect, and her current fate was unknown. While everyone was buzzing with discussion, Chen Yu approached Elder Mao and the Sect Master to inquire in a low voice. ¡°Chen Ying¡¯er? Her master seems to be ¡®Elder Kui Yue¡¯ of the Water Moon Sect, one of the leading figures of the betrayal.¡± The Sect Master replied. Upon hearing this news, Chen Yu was somewhat confused. Didn¡¯t this mean that Chen Ying¡¯er might possibly join the ranks of the Bone Demon Palace? But after a second thought, Chen Yu figured this wasn¡¯t necessarily bad news. In the world of sects, there was actually no true distinction between good and evil, only differences in camps. If the Yunyue Sect had been the one to betray the alliance of the Three Sects and Elder Mao had happened to be one of the leaders, then Chen Yu would also be compelled to join the Bone Demon Palace. ?¦Ï???.§ã? ¡°Indeed, after she left the Blood Burial Garden, Chen Ying¡¯er gained the favor of Elder Kui Yue as well as the Water Moon Supreme Elder.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master looked thoughtfully at Chen Yu. ¡°Nephew Chen, as a True Disciple of our sect, you must be mindful of your status and draw a clear line between yourself and traitors like Chen Ying¡¯er.¡± Chapter 181 - 181 0178 Defiance of the Crowd ?Chapter 181: Chapter 0178: Defiance of the Crowd Chapter 181: Chapter 0178: Defiance of the Crowd ¡°Nephew Chen, as a true disciple of our sect, you must be mindful of your status and make a clear distinction between yourself and traitors like Chen Ying¡¯er.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master reminded him with an underlying significance. ¡°Rest assured, Sect Master. Should we meet on the battlefield someday, I will show no mercy.¡± Chen Yu replied, his face expressionless. The Yunyue Sect Master nodded. He, of course, did not believe Chen Yu would altruistically turn against the girl. However. Chen Yu bore the spiritual Sword Imprint from Lv Tiezu. Should he attempt to defect to the Bone Demon Palace faction, there¡¯d be no need for Yunyue Sect to personally execute justice. ¡°Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s opportunity was also quite good, signing a life-and-death pact with the Purple Fox. She holds some value for both the Water Moon Sect and even the Bone Demon Palace¡­¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. At the moment, the Bone Demon Palace was trending toward a great unification among the Chu Country¡¯s sects. Defecting to this faction would be much more comfortable than staying with Yunyue Sect. By comparison. Chen Yu¡¯s situation was ten times worse than Chen Ying¡¯er¡¯s. With that in mind. He stopped worrying about Chen Ying¡¯er and focused instead on his circumstances. Now. Chen Yu¡¯s greatest concern was whether Yunyue Sect and Iron Sword Sect could last for two months? According to his plan with Elder Mao. In two full moon nights¡¯ time, Chen Yu would use the Ancient Transmission Array underneath the Ancient Moon Well. ¡°If within these two months, the Bone Demon Palace annihilates Iron Sword Sect and Yunyue Sect, or if they capture the territory of the Ancient Moon Well ahead of time¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. If so, attempting to enter the Ancient Moon Well and use the Transmission Array would be exceedingly dangerous. ¡°Do not panic, everyone.¡± Just then, the Yunyue Sect Master began to speak with a smile. ¡°Though the Water Moon Sect has betrayed the three sects, the remaining two sects will soon receive a powerful reinforcement.¡± ¡°A reinforcement? Could it be¡­¡± ¡°Yes, it is none other than Qi Country¡¯s Lingjian Sect!¡± The Yunyue Sect Master spoke calmly. ¡°Lingjian Sect!¡± The mention of these three words instantly dispersed the tense and oppressive atmosphere in the hall with a wave of surprise. As everyone knew. Among the nearby Qi, Chu, and Yan Three Kingdoms, Qi Country was the strongest. And the Lingjian Sect, as the foremost sect of Qi Country, was even more powerful than the Bone Demon Palace. Fifty years ago. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just as the Bone Demon Palace was about to unify the Chu Country¡¯s sect world, it was the aggressive intervention of Lingjian Sect that forced them to fail at the last minute. ¡°Of course, although Lingjian Sect is stronger than Bone Demon Palace, the situation in Qi Country is not stable either.¡± The Yunyue Sect Master paused. Seeing that the morale in the room had been somewhat restored, he took a slight breath of relief. ¡°The Lingjian Sect can only provide limited support. If Yunyue Sect wants to survive this great calamity, we must rely on our own unity and fight.¡± With that, the Yunyue Sect Master surveyed the entire room. He exchanged a glance with Elder Mao and began to dispatch troops and issue orders. Before long. More than half of the middle and upper echelons in the hall, including the true disciples, were assigned relevant missions. Most members went to support the battlefield. Some were sent to guard some key resource areas near Yunyue Sect. Soon, it was Chen Yu¡¯s turn for his assignment. ¡°Nephew Chen, with your strength comparable to someone in the Postnatal Qi Transformation, you will lead a small team to guard the Tieling Mine¡­¡± The Yunyue Sect Master instructed. ¡°Thank you for the trust, Sect Master.¡± Chen Yu promptly responded, not surprised in the least. This mission was precisely what Elder Mao and he had planned. The Tieling Mine was relatively close to the Ancient Moon Wella€¡±only two hundred miles away. Though near the front lines, it was more conducive to their plans. If he were on the front lines. With supervisors on the battlefield, attempting to leave for the Ancient Moon Well would be rather troublesome. This mission, at a convenient location, was enabled by Elder Mao¡¯s longstanding prestige within the sect, making it easy to position Chen Yu appropriately. An hour later, in front of Yuntian Hall. ¡°Brothers, for this mission to guard Tieling, I will serve as leader. I hope for everyone¡¯s cooperation¡­¡± Chen Yu stood before the team. The group, including Chen Yu, numbered only about a dozen, with members at the Organ Refining and Meridian Passage Stages both represented. Among the newer disciples, familiar faces such as Fang Haofei and Li Dakui could be seen. Overall, the team was somewhat weaker compared to those who had gone to the Beishan Spirit Garden. Apart from Chen Yu as the leader, there was also a deputy leader, a long-faced young man of about thirty, at the Peak of Refining Organ. This long-faced young man eyed Chen Yu with skepticism. In terms of cultivation and experience, he felt superior to the young leader, Chen Yu. And he was not the only one. Two other senior disciples with deep experience in the Organ Refining Stage were also not quite convinced by this young leader. ¡°Senior Brother Chang, this kid got lucky in the Blood Burial Garden, became a true disciple, and now he¡¯s above you?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Leading is not just about strength; experience and wisdom are also indispensable.¡± The two senior disciples, standing before the long-faced young man, complained. The Chang surname young man, however, shrugged and said: ¡°Since it¡¯s the Sect Master¡¯s arrangement, we must obey. Still, I do question the rumor that he can match someone in the Postnatal Qi Transformation.¡± ¡­ Two hours later. ?¦Ï???.§ã¦Ï Chen Yu led his team to the gate, assembling. After a long wait. Senior Brother Chang and the other three senior Organ Refining members were the last to arrive. To this, some junior Meridian Passage Stage disciples harbored complaints, though they dared not voice them. ¡°What¡¯s the deal with you three, arriving nearly an hour late from the agreed time?¡± Li Dakui said, displeased. As a sect sibling of the team leader, Chen Yu, he naturally needed to show support. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, it¡¯s only the first day of the mission, and Senior Brother Chang and the others are already disrespecting you. I think they need to be put in their place.¡± Fang Haofei spoke in a low voice. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for the wait, everyone.¡± Senior Brother Chang arrived with a blank expression, showing no sign of apology. Suddenly, the atmosphere became tense. ¡°Ah, before we set out, we forgot to prepare elixirs for recovery and healing.¡± One of the slick old-timers at Meridian Passage Stage by Senior Brother Chang¡¯s side chuckled, trying to defuse the situation. ¡°Just this once,¡± Chen Yu¡¯s brow furrowed slightly as he gestured for the three men to join the line. In the end, he didn¡¯t follow Fang Haofei¡¯s suggestion to put the three men in their place right away. After all, Chen Yu¡¯s main intent was to use this mission to conveniently visit the Ancient Moon Well and didn¡¯t want to be overly aggressive and harsh. ¡°Hmph! Acting all high and mighty as team leader, it¡¯s just a minor delay.¡± Another slick old-timer at the Mid-stage of Refining grumbled. And then, over the next day or two, Chen Yu began to regret his decision. During the journey, Senior Brother Chang¡¯s trio caused endless trouble, dawdling here and there for bathroom breaks or when hungry, suggesting they hunt for game. Chen Yu certainly did not cater to every whim of the three men. However, since the trio had deep seniority, it was difficult to pick on them for such trifles. ¡°When we get to the Tieling Mine, out of sight, out of mind. I have also gathered all the auxiliary materials for the fourth Copper Statue Technique¡¯s Body Refining formula¡­¡± Chen Yu really couldn¡¯t be bothered to quarrel with the three men. ¡­ On this day, the team led by Chen Yu arrived at the Tieling Mine. The Tieling Mine itself was overseen by a strong Postnatal Middle Stage practitioner. However, now that Yunyue Sect faced a life-and-death crisis, this Postnatal Middle Stage practitioner had been called to the frontline, replaced by Chen Yu. In other words, once Chen Yu arrived at the mine, he was the boss now. His position was the highest. ¡°Leader Chen, please follow me¡­¡± At the mine, there was an old steward with a beard, also at the Peak of Refining Organ. This old steward, who was much more smooth and amiable, did not look down on the young new leader, Chen Yu, maintaining at least an appearance of obedience. Under the old steward¡¯s guidance, Chen Yu took a quick tour of the Tieling mining area. What he was interested in wasn¡¯t the Spiritual Ore here, but the nearby terrain to facilitate later plans. Apart from some low-grade Spiritual Ore, the Tieling Mine also had a special product, ¡°Iron Xiang Wood.¡± This ¡°Iron Xiang Wood¡± was an auxiliary material in forging various precious tools and could also be used to craft some Half-precious Artifact clubs and staff weapons. Seeing Chen Yu indifferent to the count of ores and Iron Xiang Wood, the old steward breathed a sigh of relief. His smile brightened, and he accompanied Chen Yu with great enthusiasm. ¡°Senior Brother Chang, this Chen Yu is really too dull. If I were the leader, I would definitely have knocked to try this old man¡¯s bamboo stick.¡± ¡°Managing such an important resource, just a bit of graft would keep us busy for half a year.¡± Two of Senior Brother Chang¡¯s slick companions expressed their disappointment with exaggerated distress. That evening, Chen Yu¡¯s team settled in at the Tieling Mine. As it turned out, when arranging accommodations, Senior Brother Chang¡¯s trio forcefully occupied the three best independent courtyards. Chen Yu reacted slowly and ended up in a solitary stone house. Li Dakui and Fang Haofei had it worse, living in simple wooden huts. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you let them walk all over you. If you don¡¯t want to make a move, let us do it.¡± Li Dakui and Fang Haofei could hardly restrain themselves. ¡°Senior Brothers, if you¡¯re absolutely certain of victory, I won¡¯t stand in your way. Just don¡¯t let me catch you fighting,¡± Chen Yu said nonchalantly. Senior Brother Chang¡¯s trio were old and qualified; taking the better living quarters was not against any rules. That wasn¡¯t enough reason for Chen Yu to take action. ¡°Alright.¡± Fang Haofei sighed, forced to put aside the idea for the time being. Even if the two of them joined forces, they couldn¡¯t be entirely sure of beating Senior Brother Chang and his two companions. At the Blood Burial Garden, Fang Haofei had received a Mysterious Water Moth Lotus from Chen Yu and later successfully broke through to the Late Stage of Organ Refining, entering the ranks of the True Disciples. However, Senior Brother Chang had been at the Peak of Refining for many years and was only half a step away from breaking into the Qi Transformation Realm, holding a bit of proud capital. On the first day at the Tieling Mine, Chen Yu hastily arranged everyone¡¯s patrol duties, feeling exhausted, and went straight to sleep. The next morning, Chen Yu sorted through the materials in hand. He had almost gathered all the materials for the fourth Copper Statue Technique¡¯s Body Refining formula. The only shortfall was one of the three main materials, ¡°Ice Snow Lotus,¡± of which he needed two, each 150 years old. The requirements called for 200 years old. Chen Yu planned to use two 150-year-old Ice Snow Lotus as a makeshift substitute for one 200-year-old plant. Thus, Chen Yu could only prepare one dose of the fourth formula. He had enough of the other two main materials, Moon Spirit Ore and two hundred-year Fire Spirit Ginseng; only the Ice Snow Lotus was missing. That morning, Chen Yu concocted a new bottle of Body Refining elixir. Just as Chen Yu was about to drink a mouthful of the Body Refining liquid and attempt to ascend to a higher level of the ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body,¡± ¡°Leader Chen, something terrible has happened!¡± ¡°Senior Brother Chang and his group are fighting with Brothers Fang and Li.¡± Two Meridian Passage Stage Disciples rushed over in a hurry. ¡°Fang Haofei and Li Dakui have really started a fight with Senior Brother Chang¡¯s trio?¡± Chen Yu was stunned. At that moment, faint sounds of fighting and roaring could be heard from outside. Chapter 182 - 182 0179 Copper Statue Gang Body ?Chapter 182: Chapter 0179: Copper Statue Gang Body Chapter 182: Chapter 0179: Copper Statue Gang Body Chen Yu arrived at the scene. Fang Haofei and Li Dakui were fighting with Senior Brother Chang and two others, barely refraining from using magical weapons. Observing the battle, Senior Brother Chang¡¯s trio held a slight advantage, but they couldn¡¯t completely suppress Fang Haofei and Li Dakui. After all, having come from the Blood Burial Garden, Fang Haofei had had his fair share of fortuitous encounters, enabling him to stand equal to top disciples at the Organ Refining Stage like Senior Brother Chang. Fang Haofei and Senior Brother Chang¡¯s combat strength were close to that of Demon Clown. Li Dakui was slightly at a disadvantage when exchanging blows with the other two seasoned fighters at the Organ Refining Stage. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you¡¯ve arriveda€|¡± Upon seeing Chen Yu¡¯s arrival, Fang Haofei and Li Dakui paused briefly in their fighting. However, Senior Brother Chang¡¯s group showed no consideration, seizing the opportunity to intensify their offensive, shaking with their internal breath and leaving several wounds on Fang Haofei and Li Dakui. This scene caused Chen Yu¡¯s expression to darken. It was clear that Senior Brother Chang¡¯s trio was essentially disregarding him as the leader. At the same moment, the other disciples nearby were mostly spectating without intervening, including the ¡°old steward¡± of the Tieling Mine, whose eyes carried a hint of amusement. ¡°Who initiated the fight?¡± Chen Yu asked the two Meridian Passage Stage disciples who had come to report the altercation. ¡°Wella€|¡± The two Meridian Passage Stage disciples seemed somewhat fearful of Senior Brother Chang¡¯s trio and hesitated to speak freely. Hmph! A spiritual killing intent surged in Chen Yu¡¯s eyes, causing the two Meridian Passage Stage disciples to crumble in spirit and blood. ¡°It wasa€| it was Senior Brother Changa€| they struck firsta€|¡± Under the pressure of that spiritual killing intent, the voices of the two Meridian Passage Stage disciples trembled, and their legs shook uncontrollably. Upon hearing this, Chen Yu¡¯s gaze flashed fiercely as it swept over Senior Brother Chang and the other two. ¡°Everyone stop!¡± Chen Yu barked sharply, closing in on the area where the five men were fighting. ¡°It¡¯s Chen Yu!¡± Upon seeing Chen Yu approach, Senior Brother Chang and the others exchanged glances but showed no intention of ceasing the assault. Far from it. The outward internal breath bursting from their punches and kicks intensified, drawing Chen Yu into a violent gust of wind along with them. ¡°Hmph!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression turned cold as he signaled Fang Haofei and Li Dakui to back off. Fang Haofei, quick-witted, pulled Li Dakui to retreat. In an instant, of the attack circle initiated by Senior Brother Chang¡¯s trio, only Chen Yu was left, and they showed no mercy. Bang! Bang! Bang! The shockwave of the punches and kicks unleashed by the three sent Chen Yu flying. ¡°Ouch, it¡¯s Leader Chen!¡± ¡°We¡¯re sorry, it wasn¡¯t intentional.¡± After striking Chen Yu with their projected Qi Force, Senior Brother Chang¡¯s trio feigned an accidental mishap. Senior Brother Chang himself didn¡¯t even bother pretending and looked indifferent. They struck! Feeling triumphant, the trio secretly reveled in the success of their combined Qi Force assault on Chen Yu. Even the most outstanding fighters at the Organ Refining Stage would likely suffer under the combined attack of the three. But then, after a round of assaults, the trio¡¯s expressions suddenly changed. In their sight, Chen Yu, clad in animal hide armor, stood tall and unflinching. Neither his clothes nor his body showed the slightest damage. ¡°Thisa€|¡± Senior Brother Chang¡¯s group froze on the spot, their expressions and bodies stiff as if petrified. Members of the Yunyue Sect who were enjoying the show were similarly stunned. ¡°Senior Brother Chang¡¯s trio¡¯s attacks didn¡¯t even breach the defense!¡± ¡°Did Leader Chen not even utilize his internal breath just now?¡± Reflecting on the details, the gathered disciples were indescribably shocked. The old steward¡¯s eyes flickered with astonishment. Chen Yu had endured Senior Brother Chang¡¯s trio¡¯s attacks with his body alone and remained unharmed, without using internal breath or True Qi? Even those in the Qi Transformation Realm couldn¡¯t achieve such a feat. As the spectators remained in disbelief, Chen Yu made his move. ¡°What¡¯s thata€|¡± The old steward¡¯s heart jolted, his expression filled with horror. Swoosh! With a single wave of his hand, Chen Yu unleashed a black and blue True Qi, transforming into a shadowy python that whipped across Senior Brother Chang and the others. Ugh! In that offensive, a pressure akin to the Qi Transformation Realm¡¯s Evil Qi assaulted them head-on. ¡°No! Be carefula€¡±¡± Senior Brother Chang let out a startled cry, mobilizing all his internal breath. ¡°Ah aha€|¡± The two men beside Senior Brother Chang shivered helplessly under the invisible spiritual assault, their internal breath faltering in gathering. Boom! Boom! Boom! The black and blue shadow of True Qi flung Senior Brother Chang¡¯s trio away. Their defensive internal breath, fragile as paper, shattered instantly. Crack! Crack! Not just that, the magical protective armors on the trio¡¯s bodies all cracked. Ugh! Senior Brother Chang, hit directly, spat out a mouthful of blood. The other two, sprawled on the ground, were pale, their bodies streaked with blood. ¡°Postnatal True Qi!¡± The old steward uttered in shock. With his keen judgement, he recognized that Chen Yu¡¯s Cloud Evil True Qi was stronger than the average True Qi. Moreover, the attack contained a spiritual killing intent assault comparable to the pressure from the Qi Transformation Realm. So much so that, apart from Senior Brother Chang, the other two were mentally shattered and unable to even consider resistance. ¡°Terrifying!¡± ¡°Leader Chen has actually condensed True Qi; no wonder rumors say he defeated those in the Qi Transformation Realm!¡± The sect members were shaken but also felt a sense of relief. ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã0 Thump! Thump! Senior Brother Chang¡¯s trio, kneeling or prostrate on the ground, dared not look up at the imposing young man before them, especially at those fierce and intimidating eyes. A single glance was enough to send shivers down one¡¯s spine. ¡°Is this Junior Brother Chen¡¯s strength?¡± Li Dakui and Fang Haofei were profoundly shaken not far away. Fang Haofei was one thing; he had witnessed Chen Yu¡¯s miraculous rise in the Blood Burial Garden. But Li Dakui was the most astonished. ¡°The rumors are true! Junior Brother Chen is on a par with the Postnatal Qi Transformation realm and has defeated Mei Changqing, the top talent of the Bone Demon Palace.¡± Li Dakui¡¯s heart surged with shock like tumultuous waves. He still remembered when he first brought this na?¡¥ve young man to the Master¡¯s residence. Back then, it seemed like he could suppress him with a flick of the wrist. Hard to believe, those memories were from just six months ago. ¡°You three started the fight?¡± The venue fell into silence, leaving only an indifferent voice. ¡°Leader Chen¡­ We¡­¡± Senior Brother Chang and the other two, faces filled with panic and consternation. Even the somewhat tough Senior Brother Chang seemed incoherent and dared not face Chen Yu¡¯s fierce and intimidating gaze directly. The reality gap delivered a heavy blow to him. At his age of thirty, facing the barrier of the Qi Transformation realm, he had long been unable to take the final step. Yet the young man before him had condensed Postnatal True Qi. With a casual strike, he instantly defeated the three of them, a picture of utter ease. If it were on the battlefield, Chen Yu¡¯s strike, merciless, could have slain all three in a moment. ¡°Leader Chen, indeed it was Senior Brother Chang and the others who started the fight.¡± ¡°They took the best housing, and even jumped the line to grab water this morning.¡± Several disciples spoke up one after another. Soon. Chen Yu came to understand the situation. The environment in the Tieling Mine was rather harsh, the soil dry. There were no sources of water for miles around except for a deep well. This morning. During water collection, Senior Brother Chang and his group jumped the line, causing a quarrel and fight with Li Dakui and Fang Haofei. ¡°Hmph! Over such trivialities, you three actually attacked your fellow sect members, and during a mission at that, slack and lazy, not following orders¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face darkened as strands of Cloud Evil True Qi once again spiraled around his palm. It looked as if he was ready to impose a more severe punishment on the three. Senior Brother Chang and his fellows were frightened out of their wits. This young man before them definitely had the ability to kill them with a mere gesture. The key thing was, they had no reasonable defense, and the other party being the leader, could execute now and report later under the special circumstances of the sect¡¯s battlefield. ¡°Leader Chen, give us a chance to reform!¡± Senior Brother Chang inhaled deeply and pleaded. ¡°Leader Chen! We will definitely follow your arrangements, and we won¡¯t dare to defy you again!¡± The other two said with trembling voices. At this moment, The oppressive Evil Qi in front of them made it hard for the three to breathe. This pressure was even slightly greater than that of an ordinary person at the Postnatal Qi Transformation stage in the sect. ¡°If you do it again, I will cripple your cultivation.¡± Chen Yu withdrew the Cloud Evil True Qi from his palm. Upon hearing this, The three went pale with fear, almost wetting themselves, and hastily thanked him for sparing them. ¡­ That very day, Senior Brother Chang and the other two obediently vacated the three separate courtyards and patrolled on time without any negligence. Chen Yu, unapologetic, took up residence in one of the courtyards. In the evening, inside the courtyard house, Chen Yu drank a mouthful of the fourth medicinal prescription for Body Refining and then began to cultivate the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡±. ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Chen Yu sat cross-legged, feeling a strange surge of icy-hot Qi exploding inside his body, spreading through his organs, reaching every inch of his flesh and bones. Compared with the first three prescriptions, this fourth one represented a qualitative leap in medicinal potency. The three main ingredients were Fire Spirit Ginseng, Ice Snow Lotus, and Moon Spirit Ore. ¡°Ice and fire tempering, remaking in the crucible¡­¡± In Chen Yu¡¯s mind emerged higher realms of the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡±. Utilizing the weird and potent medicinal strength, Chen Yu refined his body with ice and fire, akin to recasting in a smelting furnace. Enduring the torment and forging of ice and fire, Chen Yu devoted himself to arduous practice. He named the fourth Body Tempering prescription the ¡°Ice and Fire Prescription¡± and used it in three parts. Ten days later. Chen Yu consumed the last of the Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid. As a result, He was just a hair¡¯s breadth away from achieving the ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body¡±. Chen Yu did not lose heart and continued his arduous practice; he didn¡¯t neglect other cultivation aspects like the ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill¡±. In the blink of an eye, Chen Yu had spent more than a month in the Tieling Mine. As the leader and defender of this place, he usually did not partake in patrols and guard duties, spending most of his time in rigorous cultivation. Finally, on this particular evening, Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± broke through to the higher level of the ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body¡±. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Break for mea€¡±a€¡±¡± Chen Yu¡¯s muscles and bones vibrated thousands of times under the shining luster of crystalline copper patterns, from the inside out, exuding a condensed and domineering aura. ¡°Boom!¡± All of a sudden, Chen Yu¡¯s body was interconnected with copper patterns, coated with a layer of shiny copper light, emitting an invisible Qi Force field. Whoosh! The air around him was displaced. It felt as if his entire body was adorned with an invisible metallic shell. ¡°Let¡¯s try out the defense of the ¡®Copper Statue Gang Body¡¯.¡± Chen Yu picked up a piece of iron ore and smashed it against his body. His striking force, comparable to the full blow of someone at the Peak of Organ Refining. Crack! But before the iron ore could even make full contact with his skin, it was shattered by the invisible Qi Force field. Subsequently, He grabbed another piece of iron ore, layered with ¡°Cloud Evil True Qi,¡± and smashed it against his arm. This time, it was a strike comparable to the Postnatal Qi Transformation stage! Clang! The shiny copper patterns on Chen Yu¡¯s arm flashed suddenly, then an invisible Qi Force field deflected the True Qi-imbued iron ore away. ¡°It seems that a regular attack from someone in the Postnatal Qi Transformation stage can hardly breach my ¡®Copper Statue Gang Body¡¯? ¡± (It¡¯s the beginning of the month, asking for your monthly votes and recommendations~~~) Chapter 183 - 183 180 The Bone Demon King Emerges ?Chapter 183: Chapter 180: The Bone Demon King Emerges Chapter 183: Chapter 180: The Bone Demon King Emerges Preliminary attempt. Junior Brother Chen concluded, ¡°The defense of the Copper Statue Gang Body is more than twice as strong as when he achieved ¡®Copper Bone Mastery¡¯ at the entry-level stage!¡± Afterward, ordinary attacks from those in the Postnatal Qi Transformation stage could hardly injure him. That¡¯s not all! The ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body¡± was no longer merely a defensive tool, the Copper Statue Force Field it generated could rebound various attacks. Simply put. Even if Junior Brother Chen stood still and didn¡¯t move, his enemy¡¯s attack could be rebounded and cause them injury. Of course. This rebounding effect had certain conditions and limitations: The most important limitation was distance, only close-range attacks could be rebounded back onto the opponent. Because. The force field formed by the Copper Statue Gang Body was essentially refined from the pure physical strength of the body, not the energies of inner breath or True Qi. This physical strength only attached to the surface of the body. ¡°If it¡¯s a close-range attack from someone below the Qi Transformation Realm, they¡¯ll likely be shocked and thrown back, spitting blood from my ¡®Copper Statue Gang Body¡¯.¡± Chen Yu barely cracked a smile. In subsequent attempts. He tested the strength of the ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body¡± and found that, while the power had nearly doubled, the attack power significantly exceeded twice that amount due to the formation of the Copper Statue Force Field. At this time. Without using inner breath or True Qi and relying solely on the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± Chen Yu could contend with ordinary Postnatal early and mid-stage practitioners. Being promoted to the Copper Statue Gang Body was of great significance to Chen Yu. It meant that in the domain of Body Cultivation, he had stepped into a level comparable to the Qi Transformation Realm. Previously. Although Chen Yu could fight with those in the Postnatal Qi Transformation stage, after all, he had very little ¡°Cloud Evil True Qi,¡± and he also needed to save the use of the Black Emperor¡¯s bloodline, which was a significant constraint. If he encountered a powerful Qi Transformation Realm opponent and got into a drawn-out battle, he¡¯d be in trouble. But now. Chen Yu was confident that if he encountered the two Postnatal Stage cultivators from the Water Moon Sect again, he would have a great chance of winning without needing the help of the little bug or the puppet. ¡­ Not long after Chen Yu was promoted to the ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body,¡± the war within the sects of Chu Country reached a historical turning point. Three days later. A member of the Yunyue Sect descended hastily on a flying bird at Tieling Mine. ¡°The front line is at a disadvantage!¡± ¡°The Iron Sword Sect and our side have collapsed, the main forces are retreating, tightening the defensive line¡­¡± This member of the Yunyue Sect reported the news to Chen Yu, who was in charge of the defense. ¡°Defeated? Didn¡¯t the reinforcement from the Lingjian Sect arrive?¡± Chen Yu said in surprise. ¡°Indeed, the Lingjian Sect did send a lot of reinforcements, even on a scale not inferior to that of fifty years ago.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just that the Bone Demon Palace was well-prepared this time, resurrecting the original ¡®Bone Demon King¡¯ regarded as taboo by the palace, securing a victory in one fell swoop.¡± This Yunyue Sect member looked terrified. ¡°The Bone Demon King?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart trembled. As a member of the Chu Country Sect realm, he had heard rumors about the original ¡°Bone Demon King.¡± Legend had it that this being was a foreign demon subdued by the supreme divine skills of the founder of the Bone Demon Palace. This demon possessed extraordinary power, almost able to fight on par with the supreme beings of the Sky Sea Realm at its peak. Later, something unknown happened, and the original Bone Demon King lashed back, bringing disaster to the Bone Demon Palace. After severe losses, the Bone Demon Palace sealed away the original Bone Demon King, forcing it into a deep slumber and gradually being forgotten by the world, becoming a legend. ¡°Did the Sect give any instructions regarding the Tieling Mine?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face was solemn. ¡°Intensify defenses!¡± Leaving those last four words, the messenger rode the flying bird away. From that day on. The whole Tieling Mine was plunged into a solemn and serious atmosphere. Chen Yu mobilized the only thirty-some members in the mine to strengthen vigilance day and night. Even he himself didn¡¯t dare to focus solely on cultivation but also released the Iron Moon Strange Insect to patrol and scout the nearby area. Within a few days. Tieling Mine welcomed several wounded; all were members of the Yunyue Sect who had retreated and evacuated from the battlefield. These defeated and injured soldiers¡¯ cultivation levels ranged from the Meridian Passage Stage to the Postnatal Qi Transformation Stage. ¡°Junior Brother Chen!¡± A young man in a blood-soaked black robe staggered and struggled to find Chen Yu. ¡°Senior Brother Chang!¡± Chen Yu was shocked to see his senior brother, Chang Xuan. Chang Xuan was also one of the wounded who had retreated from the front lines, and he seemed to be seriously injured. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, if it hadn¡¯t been for the ¡®Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid¡¯ you gave me, I would likely have died at the hands of the Bone Demon Palace and the Water Moon Sect¡¯s pursuit.¡± Chang Xuan said bitter-sweetly. Seeing him sway, Chen Yu quickly supported him. ¡°Senior Brother Chang, you should focus on healing your wounds first, and we can talk about everything else later.¡± ¡°No! Junior Brother Chen, I especially came to find you to complete the mission entrusted by our Master.¡± Chang Xuan took several items out of his storage bag. They were four radiant and crystal-clear Primordial Stones and a small black jar filled with a clump of sticky black substance. ¡°Grade Essence Stones!¡± Chen Yu instantly understood and quickly took the two items. These were obviously arranged by Elder Mao to enable Chen Yu to use the ancient Transmission Array. Next. Chang Xuan briefly explained the battle situation at the front lines. ¡°Total defeat!¡± ¡°Our Sect¡¯s Supreme Elder Gongyang was heavily injured by a blow from the ¡®Bone Demon King.¡¯ Our Sect Master also sustained injuries in the fight, teamed up on by Guardian Shangguan and others¡­¡± Chang Xuan¡¯s face was filled with bitterness. He was entrusted by Elder Mao to deliver the items to Chen Yu after the defeat. During his retreat, he was pursued by the forces of the Bone Demon Palace. ¡°Looking at the situation, it¡¯s very likely that the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s forces will make their way near Tieling Mine.¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath, his expression grave. With the limited number of soldiers and the injured at Tieling Mine, facing the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s large force would be like throwing eggs against rocks. The development of the situation closely aligned with Chen Yu¡¯s predictions. Perhaps it was even worse. The next day. ¡°Junior Brother Chen! Ten miles out, a large troop approaches, seemingly in battle formation.¡± Fang Haofei rushed to say. ¡°I¡¯ll go take a look!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face tightened as he hastened to the observation deck on the peak of Tieling Mine. Boom! As soon as he stepped onto the observation deck, Chen Yu faintly felt the nearby mountains tremble slightly, and a vast cloud of dust arose in the distance. ¡°That is¡­¡± Chen Yu looked towards the distance, his face filled with shock. Standing aloft, with his vision surpassing that of ordinary people, he witnessed a scene of conflict within the dusty area. To describe it as a ¡°conflict¡± was not quite appropriate. More precisely, it was a massacre. The fleeing party consisted of hundreds of people, among whom Chen Yu barely caught sight of some familiar figures. ¡°Could it be that heaven intends to doom our Yunyue Sect?¡± The Yunyue Sect Master, clad in blue robes, his face stricken, floated down atop a mountain peak, his body emitting circles of faint blue True Qi crackling with electric arcs. Near him, There were Elder Nangong, Elder Mao, Fairy Xia Yu, and other high-ranking members of the Qi Transformation Realm. The Yunyue Sect, numbering several hundred members, from elders in the Qi Transformation Innate to those in the lowest echelons of the Meridian Passage Stage, were all in a pathetic flight, most wounded. ¡°Whoosh-boom!¡± A giant skeleton king, wreathed in roiling black Qi and three stories tall, rolled forth with a dark, windy Demonic Qi, like a black tornado sweeping in. ¡°Run!¡± The Yunyue Sect Master and several Qi Transformation Realm elders hastily retreated. Boom-bang! The mountain peak where everyone had just stood shattered instantly, flattening under the onslaught of the skeleton king. ¡°Ah ah ah¡­¡± Screams rose sharply, only to be buried by the collapsing mountain and the dust. In one blow, the mountain was leveled. In an instant, the Yunyue Sect lost forty or fifty of its elite, including not only those in Meridian Passage and Organ Refining but also some in the Qi Transformation Realm who were killed in a mere second. Hmm~ S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Within the intense black Qi of the Bone Demon King, layers of purple blood flames swirled, its body wrapped in dark, clanking chains. In a flash, The colossal skeletal body expanded once again, growing to the height of six or seven stories with lantern-size crimson flames flickering in its eye sockets. Members of the Yunyue Sect appeared no larger than bugs before it. ¡°Swoosh!¡± A massive shadow of black Qi flashed in mid-air, and the Demonic Qi howled like a mountain bearing down upon them. With a swiftness likened to a giant python, the enormous bony hand swept out. ¡°Ah!¡± A scream echoed as a white-bearded elder was captured in the hand of the Bone Demon King. The white-bearded elder erupted in a dazzling display of Innate True Qi, which then abruptly dimmed. With a ¡°crack,¡± The Qi Transformation Innate white-bearded elder, like a small bug, was snapped in half by the Bone Demon King. ¡°No! Grandfathera€¡±¡± Within the fleeing crowd, Nangong Li, clad in white, shook and nearly passed out. The man who died was Elder Nangong! ¡°Nangong Li! Retreat quickly¡­¡± Chief Disciple Zong Tianchen swiftly dragged Nangong Li away. Whoosh! In the next moment, a tornado-like black Qi storm, leveled the surrounding woods and hills for dozens of feet, with dozens of Yunyue Sect members perishing within it. ¡°Block this demon!¡± A sharp cry rang out from the sky. A man and a woman descended from the heavens, standing before the Bone Demon King. The man wore a voluminous black robe, around thirty to forty years old, radiating a powerful and fierce aura. The other, a woman in colored palace attire, was stunningly beautiful, her phoenix eyes emitting an invisible sword intent. ¡°Slash!¡± The man and woman each wielded a treasured sword, sending out two soaring sword rainbows, one gold and one colorful, dazzlingly bright. Swoosh-boom! Ding ding ding sizzle! The gold and colorful sword lights intertwined, creating a vast storm of sword Qi in gold and multicolors, enveloping the six to seven stories tall Bone Demon King. ¡°What a terrifying Sword Dao aura!¡± Ten miles away, Chen Yu stood on the observation deck, witnessing the shocking confrontation. The sword attacks of the man and the woman were on par with Lv Tiezu, especially the dazzlingly beautiful woman in colorful attire, whose sword intent surpassed him slightly. ?0¦Í??.§ã¦Ï Together, their strengths rose to new heights, capable of proudly standing above the usual forces of Chu Country¡¯s sect world. ¡°Retreat swiftly! Together, we can only hold the Bone Demon King for the brief time it takes to brew a pot of tea.¡± The man in the black robe looked back and shouted fiercely. Quickly retreat! The Yunyue Sect Master, with an urgent look, led the Yunyue Sect members away from the area. ¡°Thank goodness the two seniors from Lingjian Sect arrived, or the consequences would have been unimaginable.¡± ¡°With only the Bone Demon King, it could flatten our Yunyue Sect, let alone that the Supreme Elder is being pursued and his whereabouts are unknowna€|¡± Some Yunyue Sect high-rankers said, still in fear. Looking back, The man in the black robe and the woman in the colorful attire, their swords combined, created a vast storm of gold-multicolored sword Qi that enveloped the Bone Demon King, sparks flying everywhere but without leaving any notable scars. The sword cultivators, known for their offensive prowess, could not wound the Bone Demon King. And at the previous battlefield. Yunyue Sect¡¯s Supreme Elder Gongyang had also been grievously injured by a casual strike from the Bone Demon King. ¡°These two are mine to deal with, while you pursue and kill the remnants of the Yunyue Sect.¡± A flat voice came from within the Bone Demon King¡¯s skull. Through the flickering crimson flames in the Bone Demon King¡¯s eye sockets, one could vaguely see a handsome and elegant Blood Robed Man sitting cross-legged inside. ¡°Kill!¡± Behind the massive body of the Bone Demon King, a force of several hundred people charged, brimming with killing intent. Among them, nearly ten high-end fighters in the Innate stage of Qi Transformation, led by the likes of Guardian Shangguan and the Water Moon Sect Master, were vastly superior to the Yunyue Sect. ¡°Are these Yunyue Sect people trying to retreat to their mountain gate?¡± The Water Moon Sect¡¯s beautiful Sect Master chuckled coldly, her face sullen. ¡°Hmm? It looks like we¡¯re near Tieling Mine ahead.¡± Guardian Shangguan unfolded a map, a sharp glint in his eyes. Chapter 184 - 184 0181 Divination Now ?Chapter 184: Chapter 0181 Divination Now Chapter 184: Chapter 0181 Divination Now ¡°Tieling Mine?¡± The face of the Water Moon Sect Master, previously adorned with a coquettish smile, suddenly became expressionless. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, according to the latest intelligence, it looks like Chen Yu is currently stationed there.¡± A glint of cold light flashed in the Sect Master¡¯s eyes. At that moment, Guardian Shangguan and the Water Moon Sect Master simultaneously turned their gazes toward the desolate mine ten miles away. Coincidentally, the main forces of Yunyue Sect were also retreating from the vicinity of Tieling Mine. ¡°Chase!¡± ¡°Quickly send more troops, now is our chance to surround and kill this boy!¡± Their eyes met, heavy with murderous intent. On the eve of betraying the three sects, the Water Moon Sect Master had sent two Postnatal Qi Transformation assassins to kill Chen Yu. This assassination attempt was deemed unnecessary and over the top by another powerful senior of their sect, Elder Kui Yue. After all, Chen Yu was ¡°blacklisted¡± by Lv Tiezu, and hardly able to escape his fate. But, the Water Moon Sect Master had an intuition that Chen Yu was a man of great destiny, and that a lot could happen during the half-year agreement, leaving much to chance. After the incident at the Blood Burial Garden, she confirmed that Chen Yu was the murderer who killed Yi Yunfei and took the opportunity to investigate his past exploits. The results of the investigation shocked her. From the Outer Sect¡¯s Great Competition, the Meteoric Iron Gambling Battle, to the Beishan Spirit Garden and then the Blood Burial Gardena€¡±along the way, this person had risen against the odds, forging a path like a lotus with every step. He always turned the impossible into possible! The Water Moon Sect Master, deeply wary, ordered an assassination despite the opposition of her rivals. But then, to her fury, the assassination failed, and the two Postnatal Qi Transformation lives were lost. Not only that, after this incident, Chen Yu¡¯s parents disappeared from the world without a trace! All this further convinced the Water Moon Sect Master that Chen Yu still had the chance to overturn Lv Tiezu¡¯s death sentence. During the subsequent battles, the Water Moon Sect Master and Guardian Shangguan, whose children had both been killed by Chen Yu, became closely allied, sharing a common enemy. On the battlefield, after a long search, they still hadn¡¯t found Chen Yu. Later, after numerous inquiries, they found out that Chen Yu was at Tieling Mine, behind the battlefield. ¡­ ¡°Someone, surround Tieling Mine!¡± Guardian Shangguan and the Water Moon Sect Master sent several Postnatal Qi Transformation and a few squads to encircle Tieling Mine. Eh? The high-ranking members of Yunyue Sect, who were in the middle of their retreat, noticed that about a quarter of the troops from the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s camp had split off towards Tieling Mine. ¡°Looking at the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s movements, are they planning to surround this place?¡± ¡°Tieling Mine? There are only some low-grade Spiritual Ore deposits here, with little military force stationed. Is it worth such a grand display?¡± The Sect Master and the others were baffled. However, the Bone Demon Palace¡¯s allocation of a quarter of their forces to this incomprehensible action alleviated the pressure on their retreat. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! A score of flying birds were the first to swoop towards Tieling Mine. But at this moment, whooosh~ Within Tieling Mine, thick columns of fire and wolf smoke rose, and intense black smoke enveloped midair. ¡°So much smoke!¡± ¡°Cough, cough¡­ What is this that¡¯s burning?¡± The Flying Bird Knights, serving as the vanguard, hovered in the air, their vision blurred, and their mounts restless. Before they arrived, the accumulated dead wood, branches, and straw in the mine had ignited, creating a smoke screen that covered half the sky. This dust and haze had no effect in repelling enemies but served to limit surveillance. Before long, Guardian Shangguan and the Water Moon Sect Master arrived at the smoke-filled Tieling Mine, their expressions shifting. ¡°Cough, cough¡­ Protector, there¡¯s not a soul in Tieling.¡± An Organ Refining Stage Flying Bird Knight reported back. This development left Guardian Shangguan and the Water Moon Sect Master with darkened, embarrassed faces. ¡°That kid must have been on alert, using smoke to block the view from aerial reconnaissance. Looking at it this way, he couldn¡¯t have gotten far.¡± The Sect Master¡¯s chest heaved with suppressed rage as she coldly analyzed the situation. At this moment, if the two were to mobilize all of their hundreds of elites to encircle within ten miles, there was an eight or nine out of ten chance that they could catch Chen Yu. However, such a plan was impractical. Their target was to pursue the main force of Yunyue Sect; if they succeeded, they could annihilate a sect. By comparison, use all their main strength for an Organ Refining Stage disciple? Even if the two were willing, other Qi Transformation Realm seniors would not comply. Eventually, Guardian Shangguan and the Water Moon Sect Master had no choice but to assign one person to lead a team responsible for pursuing Chen Yu. ¡°Let me do it.¡± With calm confidence, the Water Moon Sect Master led a team of fifty or sixty elite disciples from Water Moon Sect, remaining at Tieling Mine. This time, she, the master of a sect and a Qi Transformation Innate expert, took charge personally. She refused to believe that kid could still create a miracle. At the same time, among the evacuating upper echelons of Yunyue Sect, Elder Mao turned his head back to the thick smoke of Tieling Mine, with a complicated expression. He faintly guessed, the abnormal actions of the Bone Demon Palace, as well as the smoke here, must be connected to Chen Yu. ¡°There are ten days until the next full moon. My help for you ends here.¡± ¡°From now on, it¡¯s all up to your own fate.¡± Elder Mao sighed inwardly. ¡­ Five or six miles away from Tieling Mine, in a stretch of forest. ¡°` A young man dressed in a beast hide armor, his face grimy and dark, was tied up with a bunch of twigs and leaves. At first glance, he looked just like a small, moving tree, blending seamlessly into the mountain forest. ¡°Heh, the strategy and route for this retreat, I¡¯ve run through them in my mind over a hundred times¡­¡± Chen Yu chuckled softly, looking towards the Tieling Mine cloaked in smoke. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Originally, Chen Yu had been in the Tieling Mine for more than a month and had long prepared an escape route for retreat. Because of the bloody experience of the Beishan Spirit Garden being attacked at night, Chen Yu made numerous preparations. The first preparation was for the smoke to counter birds flying overhead. After receiving the news of the frontline¡¯s crushing defeat, Chen Yu had people prepare large amounts of deadwood, branches, and straw, piled up at Tieling Mine. As long as it blocked the aerial reconnaissance view of the birds, the success rate of the retreat would increase by twenty to thirty percent. The second preparation involved a meticulous control over the nearby terrain. With the help of the Iron Moon Strange Insect¡¯s detailed terrain survey, Chen Yu had already designed more than a dozen escape routes. The third preparation was to establish sentry towers on the high ground, to stand guard day and night. Moreover, as soon as Chen Yu discovered the ¡°Bone Demon King¡± appearing ten miles away, he decisively ordered everyone to retreat, then set fire to all the deadwood, branches, and straw. Of course, Chen Yu didn¡¯t follow the large group withdrawing but instead set off alone, using a hidden route, taking advantage of various geographical covers to distance himself from Tieling Mine. Zip zip swoosh! Chen Yu darted along the complex terrain, with nearly constant cover throughout his route. Whether it was trees, mountain peaks, or some bushes for concealment. Even, Chen Yu had the Iron Moon Strange Insect excavate hidden mountain cave passages between certain areas of the mountain, just large enough for one person to pass through. ?¦Ï¦Í??.?¦Ï After passing through, Chen Yu swung a punch, and the mountain wall collapsed, blocking off the mountain cave passage. As time went on, Chen Yu was getting farther and farther from Tieling Mine. Ten miles¡­ twenty miles¡­ thirty miles¡­ continuously escaping the danger zone. According to Chen Yu¡¯s plan, as long as he could flee a hundred miles away and hide anywhere, unless the enemy dispatched more than a few hundred elite troops, it would be extremely difficult to find him. At the start, he could occasionally see birds in the distant sky, but later, he almost couldn¡¯t see any trace of the Flying Bird Knights. Finally, after leaving Tieling Mine two hundred miles behind, Chen Yu found an underground cave in the deep mountains with the help of the Iron Moon Strange Insect. ¡°This place should be safe¡­¡± Within the underground cave, Chen Yu sat cross-legged and began to meditate and recover. Meanwhile, a group of fifty or sixty elites led by the Water Moon Sect Master began a carpet search near Iron Ridge Mountain. ¡°Reporting to the Sect Master, we have found no trace of the target.¡± ¡°Reporting to the Sect Master, we¡¯ve captured and killed seven or eight Yunyue Sect disciples, and after questioning, none know Chen Yu¡¯s whereabouts.¡± ¡°Reporting to the Sect Master, I suspect that Chen Yu has already escaped our encirclement.¡± ¡­ Half a day later, the string of fruitless reports made the gloom on the Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s face grow even thicker. ¡°Wu Yue! You are the best tracker in our sect, any suggestions?¡± The Water Moon Sect Master spoke gravely. In front of her stood an old man with a mole at the corner of his mouth. ¡°Replying to the Sect Master. Based on my years of tracking experience, this person seems to know how to counter-track.¡± The old man paused and spoke calmly and unhurriedly. ¡°The biggest difficulty is that we don¡¯t have any items that carry Chen Yu¡¯s scent, and our manpower is seriously lacking, while the enemy seems to have prepared in advance.¡± The old man briefly went through each point. After listening to the analysis, the Water Moon Sect Master frowned deeply. Even the best trackers would find it extremely difficult without the target¡¯s scent to track, especially if the opponent knew how to counter-track. ¡°As for manpower, there¡¯s nothing I can do about that. Try to come up with a way, and if you can track down this person, I¡¯ll reward you with a Qi Storage Pill and a medium-grade treasure.¡± The Water Moon Sect Master promised a generous reward. Upon hearing this, the old man with the mole on his mouth showed a hint of joy. After a long contemplation, the old man inhaled deeply and spoke solemnly: ¡°Now, there¡¯s only one method, and it¡¯ll depend on luck.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s hear it.¡± ¡°The subordinate needs two days to familiarize with the nearby terrain; then, considering the situation Chen Yu was in at that time, design several optimal escape routes. After that, we can trace the vines back to their roots¡­¡± A glint of sharpness flashed through the old man¡¯s eyes. ¡°Of course, this approach relies on luck and assumes that the target has stayed within a few hundred miles nearby and hasn¡¯t fled too far.¡± The old man added. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s try that.¡± The Water Moon Sect Master nodded. She had an intuition that Chen Yu had chosen this place to take his post not far from the front lines for some reason. ¡­ As the Bone Demon King emerged, causing turbulence in the world of Chu Country¡¯s sects, in the northern lands, unknown tens of thousands of miles away, on the Great Snow Mountain, at the very top of an ice peak reaching into the clouds, within view was a desolate world draped in silver, blanketed by a pure white snow. Squeak! Suddenly, the door of an unassuming straw hut at the peak opened. Out walked a child. ¡°May I ask the immortal child whether the Great Witch has received the offering I sent a few days ago, and if the divination has a result?¡± A middle-aged man was kneeling on the ground, his body encased in frost. At first glance, he looked like a human-shaped ice sculpture. The middle-aged man, whose cultivation was at the level of Qi Transformation Innate, had knelt in front of the straw hut for a full three days and three nights. On the ice peak, where the extreme cold was felt even by those at the Qi Transformation Realm, it was a struggle to endure. Now, the middle-aged man felt an icy chill throughout his body, his skin and bones were frostbitten, and his True Qi was largely depleted. If this continued for two more days, his life might be in danger. ¡°You are the top disciple of Lv Tiezu, right? Quite loyal indeed!¡± ¡°En, the result of the divination has come out.¡± The child, about twelve or thirteen years old, had an air of premature world-weariness. ¡°The result of the divination has come out?¡± The middle-aged man was visibly moved, his mission finally having some accountability. ¡°` Chapter 185 - 185 182 Destiny Protagonist ?Chapter 185: Chapter 182 Destiny Protagonist Chapter 185: Chapter 182 Destiny Protagonist At the peak of the snowy mountain, in front of a thatched hut. A middle-aged man stretched out his trembling, dark hands to receive a scroll of beast skin from the hands of a child. ¡°The outcome is here!¡± The middle-aged man took a deep breath and couldn¡¯t wait to unfold the scroll, on which a line of characters was written. A dozen or so characters, which could be read at a glance. ¡°What! This¡­ This is impossible!¡± The middle-aged man exclaimed in horror, and in his panic, the beast skin scroll fell to the ground. Thud! He slipped and fell face-first in his fright. He lay in the snow, staring blankly at the scroll with a face full of horror and disbelief. In his field of vision, the beast skin scroll seemed like a burning hot coal, close enough to touch, yet inciting an instinctive fear and resistance. Huh! The child couldn¡¯t help but become curious, looking subconsciously at the content on the scroll. As a result, he was also startled. As a disciple of the Great Witch, he naturally dared not look at the content of the divination without permission. The scroll did not detail who was the murderer of Lv Santong. Instead, it revealed something else: ¡°Lv Tiezu will fall in a few years, killed by Chen Yu.¡± ¡°No! No¡­ This is impossible!¡± The middle-aged man was incoherent, his face a mix of horror and doubt. Chen Yu, the number one person among the Three Sects of Chu Country, a Sword Cultivator in the Guiyuan Realm with a lifespan of two to three hundred years, how could he die in a few years. What was even more unbelievable was that he was to be killed by Chen Yu. ¡°Fairy child! Did the Great Witch make a mistake?¡± ¡°My master is a renowned Guiyuan Realm figure, and Chen Yu is merely at the Organ Refining Stage, how could it be possible¡­¡± The middle-aged man¡¯s emotions were intense, almost roaring. ¡°A mistake?¡± The child¡¯s face showed pity and scorn. ¡°Hehe! You should have known before coming here that the Great Witch¡¯s divinations, if they don¡¯t have a clear answer, are almost certain once they do give one, with a ninety-nine percent probability.¡± ¡°Unfortunately, our Great Witch of the Great Snow Mountain Tribe this generation, known as unparalleled under heaven and earth, has not made a mistake in his predictions for the last fifty years.¡± The child seemed bored and muttered a few words. Finally, He shook his head, no longer caring about the distraught middle-aged man, and walked towards the thatched hut. ¡°Wait!¡± The middle-aged man seemed to think of something, regaining some calmness on his face. ¡°Is there anything else?¡± ¡°Dare I ask, Fairy Child, whether Chen Yu is the murderer of Lv Santong.¡± ¡°The murderer?¡± The child¡¯s face was full of scorn. With such a result from the divination, does it matter whether Chen Yu is the murderer or not? ¡°Humph! Even I, a mere apprentice of the Great Witch, could infer that the murderer is Chen Yu.¡± Dropping that last remark, The child no longer paid any attention to the middle-aged man and returned to the hut. The hut, which looked not much bigger than an ordinary straw house, was covered with only a thin layer of snow. The moment he stepped into the hut, The child entered a quaint and spacious garden. Inside his view, the scene was lush with verdant spring, chirping birds and fragrant flowers, little bridges, and flowing water, all very pleasant. Inside a simple and quaint stone hall, ¡°Great Witch.¡± The child respectfully looked towards the figure in ancient robes, standing with their hands behind their back. This figure, neither tall nor short, neither fat nor thin, indiscernible in age, if not for careful attention, one wouldn¡¯t even notice his presence. ¡°Is it done?¡± An ancient and deep voice sounded, its direction unclear. ¡°Reporting to the Great Witch, Lu Tiezu¡¯s eldest disciple has already received the divination message¡­¡± The child replied. Immediately, A hint of hesitation appeared on his face: ¡°I am a bit puzzled.¡± ¡°Speak.¡± ¡°The Great Witch, this divination seems to have taken quite a toll, a steep price for just an Early Guiyuan Realm, although his tribute was not bad.¡± The child voiced his concern. Ordinary divinations required only a few two hours from the Great Witch, at most half a day. However, this time, the Great Witch had spent three days and three nights. ¡°Ten years of lifespan.¡± The ancient voice sounded a bit tired. ¡°What! Great Witch, you actually spent ten years of lifespan!¡± The child exclaimed in shock. ¡°Hehe, indeed quite unexpected.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure if it¡¯s bad luck or good luck, but we caught the ¡®Destiny Protagonist¡¯ of Beiyuan, who is also the ¡®Great Evil Star¡¯ of our Great Snow Mountain Tribe.¡± The voice of the Great Witch was mixed with a bit of surprise and emotion. ¡°Destiny Protagonist? Didn¡¯t you say the Destiny Protagonist was in our Great Snow Mountain Tribe? The child looked astonished. This divination of the Great Witch involved the ¡°Destiny Protagonist,¡± no wonder even his vast abilities came at the cost of ten years of his lifespan. The so-called Destiny Protagonist is a key figure that leads the major forces and destinies of a region. Such a person represents the major forces of the world; it¡¯s an unstoppable tide of fate. Anyone who opposes the Destiny Protagonist doesn¡¯t end well. Because, isn¡¯t that merely seeking death by pitting oneself against the great forces of heaven and earth¡¯s fate? ¡°Who said that a region¡¯s Destiny Protagonist can only be one? We have one in our Great Snow Mountain Tribe, and another appearing in the Three Kingdoms is not surprising.¡± The Great Witch explained. ¡°Oh, I understand now¡­¡± The child suddenly realized. ¡°Great Witch, you passed that message to Lv Tiezu to use him at any cost to quickly eliminate Chen Yu. But can a Destiny Protagonist be killed?¡± The child finished speaking, still slightly curious. ¡°It¡¯s possible. Every era might have one or two to three Destiny Protagonists, but they could also fall from the major forces of the world.¡± The Great Witch spoke evenly. Among the former Great Witches, there had even been cases of plotting against Destiny Protagonists, but the cost was indeed too great. ¡°This time is the best opportunity to eliminate Chen Yu. Once missed, it will be even harder in the future.¡± The Great Witch suddenly turned around. His pale, profound eyes seemed to transcend immense distances, peering into the distant Three Kingdoms of the south. At that moment, in front of the thatched hut. A middle-aged man held an ancient, lustrous white token in his hand, infusing it with Innate True Qi, while his lips quivered slightly. Hum! Suddenly, the token flashed with a bright and resplendent silver light, accompanied by a subtle spatial fluctuation that lasted for a moment before quickly dimming. ??¦Í??.§ã¦Ï Crack! After dimming, the token quickly developed cracks, splitting apart. ¡°This is the ancient messaging token! Master instructed that it should only be used as a strategic artifact in dire circumstances.¡± Having done all this, the middle-aged man sat down on the ground, utterly spent. A moment later, within the territory of the Iron Sword Sect in Chu Country, inside a secret underground palace, a silver-haired elder with an orange-yellow wooden sword on his back was sitting cross-legged. His complexion was a bit pale as he was in the middle of healing. Hum! Suddenly, he took out a token similar to that of the middle-aged man as whispers echoed around him. ¡°¡­ How is this possible!¡± The elder stiffened, his pupils showing a mix of shock and disbelief. A few moments later. Whoosh Boom! A soaring orange sword glow pierced through the palace, sending wood splinters flying. ¡°Chen Yu! No matter the cost, I must slay you with my own hands!¡± An icy cold, murderous voice swept across the skies. Among the clouds, Lv Tiezu transformed into a dazzling orange sword glow, flying through the air towards the Ancient Moon Well and Tieling Mine regions. Due to the presence of the Spirit Sword Mark, he could sense Chen Yu¡¯s exact location. Meanwhile, two hundred miles away from Tieling Mine, within a subterranean cave, Hmm? Chen Yu faintly felt a light tremor on the ¡°Spirit Sword Mark¡± on his ear. A sense of danger and intense unease welled up within him. He did not know. That the Great Witch from the far north had intervened, causing a slight deviation in the trajectory of fate. ¡°However, the time is about right; tonight is the night of the full moon.¡± S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu quickly got up. After the ¡°Bone Demon King¡± had appeared, he had fled to the vicinity and been in hiding for nearly ten days, waiting for the full moon. Returning to the surface, the sky was ablaze with the fierce noon sun. ¡°From here to the Ancient Moon Well, it will be nightfall by the time I arrive¡­¡± Chen Yu calculated the time. Swoosh! Using a movement technique that exceeded the speed of typical Postnatal Qi Transformation, he darted towards the direction of the Ancient Moon Well. Chen Yu did not notice. Just after he had appeared on the surface, an elder¡¯s figure briefly flashed between nearby mountains. An hour later. Swoosh Swoosh Swoosh! A troop of Flying Bird Knightsa€¡±around twenty peoplea€¡±came flying in from behind. ¡°It¡¯s the pursuers from the Water Moon Sect!¡± Chen Yu turned his head and his complexion changed drastically. ¡°Giggle giggle giggle¡­ Chen Yu, you are indeed nearby!¡± There, on one of the Birds, stood a stunningly beautiful woman. However, her smile bore a chilling cruelty. ¡°Water Moon Sect Master!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face went pale; this was a formidable opponent from the Qi Transformation Innate level. He never expected that the Water Moon Sect Master and her people could be so patient, searching the area for so long. There was no escape! Chen Yu¡¯s gaze swept towards the oncoming Flying Bird Knights. Intuitively, he knew that apart from the Water Moon Sect Master, there were two Postnatal Qi Transformation practitioners and the rest were at the mid-to-late stage of refining organs, truly an elite force. At this moment, Chen Yu did not lose his composure. Firstly, escaping was unrealistic because it would be difficult to evade the pursuit and scouting of a troop of Flying Bird Knights, especially with a Qi Transformation Innate leading them. ¡°The only real threat to me here is the Water Moon Sect Master.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s thoughts raced. He was confident in the survival defensive power of his ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body.¡± Zoom! Chen Yu¡¯s figure flashed rapidly, positioning himself in front of a mountain wall. This way, he could at least avoid being attacked from all sides. ¡°Youngster, meet your end!¡± A group of powerful individuals from the Water Moon Sect descended from the sky. Leading the assault were two Postnatal Qi Transformations, a young man in a white robe and a middle-aged woman. The young man was at the Early Postnatal Stage, and the woman at the Middle Postnatal Stage. ¡°Activate!¡± Chen Yu threw a metallic sphere. Instantly, a sword-shield puppet, about ten feet tall, appeared from a misty white light, protecting Chen Yu securely with a large black shield. Ding ding clang hiss bang bang! The attacks from the two Postnatal Stage and many Organ Refining Stage struck the sword-shield puppet. Sparks flew and dust billowed. However, the puppet, standing ten feet tall, guarded Chen Yu with the large black shield firmly. ¡°Such strong defense!¡± ¡°Is this a puppet? Its defensive power is comparable to Qi Transformation Innate!¡± The disciples from the Water Moon Sect were visibly astounded. Both the young man and the middle-aged woman in white, despite their potent attacks, couldn¡¯t damage the puppet at all. Unbeknownst to them, as they gathered close, the Chen Yu who was completely shielded by the sword-shield puppet and leaning against the mountain wall had a sharp gleam in his eyes. He opened his mouth to take a deep breath, his belly swelling like a small water tank, black iron patterns wriggling on his skin. Chapter 186 - 186 0183 Immortal Point ?Chapter 186: Chapter 0183: Immortal Point Chapter 186: Chapter 0183: Immortal Point Chen Yu leaned against the mountain wall, his tall puppet figure with a massive shield completely concealing him. Wuhu! He squatted slightly, taking a long inhalation, his abdomen swelling like a small water tank, the air around him faintly whistling, yet masked by the attacking noise of the Water Moon Sect members. Originally. Chen Yu used the sword and shield puppet to block the enemy, attracting everyone¡¯s attention, the real purpose was to disguise the activation of ¡°Copper Lion Roar.¡± At that moment. Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± was pushed to its extremes. Last time, in the manor in Xiangyang City, after killing two at the Qi Transformation Realm, Chen Yu felt this secret technique suited him. After returning to his sect. He exchanged several higher-level Sound Wave Secret Techniques, integrating them to form his own amplified version of the ¡°Copper Lion Roar.¡± The new ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± was more than 50% stronger than the original! This was enough to cause a significant deterrence and disruption effect on those at the Postnatal Qi Transformation. On this basis. If he integrated the ¡°Black Emperor¡¯s Bloodline,¡± the power could increase by more than another fifty percent. Thus, the bloodline-enhanced ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± could now threaten and affect some of those at the Postnatal Middle Late Stage. But now. Chen Yu had advanced to the ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body,¡± making his physique even more robust. On this basis, the ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡¯s¡± power could increase by more than half again! Thinking about it was already somewhat terrifying. However¡­ this wasn¡¯t the limit! Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud! Chen Yu¡¯s heart pooled strength, ignited the explosive potential inside his body, and brewed the most peak ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± to date! Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Let me!¡± At that moment, a cold snort from the Water Moon Sect Master came from outside. Just now. The elite forces of the Water Moon Sect had been unable to make a dent in the puppet with their frenzied attacks. It seemed that only at the Qi Transformation Innate level could they break through this puppet. ¡°Break!¡± The Water Moon Sect Master raised her jade hand. Huhong! A layer of icy blue Innate True Qi, carrying spiraling blue ice winds, transformed into an icy cloud cluster about a zhang in diameter, striking the sword and shield puppet with a heart-pounding explosion. Immediately. The puppet, which had been as stable as Mount Tai, shook violently, its shield and body covered in a layer of frost. Not only that. The exploding and spinning ice wind, with a ¡°bang,¡± pushed the sword and shield puppet spinning away. The Water Moon Sect Master, coveting the puppet, held back in her attack. However. In the moment the puppet spun away, there was a piercing sound of a sonic boom and thunderous roars that were deafening. ¡°Not good!¡± Even a powerhouse like the Water Moon Sect Master felt her spirit and blood violently shaken, causing pain in her organs and eardrums. Wuhu! A thunderous roar that shook the mountains echoed through the wilderness, as if an ancient gigantic beast was bellowing in rage. The naked eye could only see a layer of twisted gray sound waves, sweeping over the Water Moon Sect members in an instant. Plop! Plop! Plop! About twenty people from the Water Moon Sect, like a row of saplings blown down by a hurricane, fell to the ground dead, bleeding from their seven orifices. Wherever the gray sound waves passed, flesh and organs shattered, and the Qi and blood surged violently. ¡°Ah!¡± A young man in the Postnatal Early Stage screamed as his organs burst, killing him. ¡°Not ah¡­¡± Another woman in the Postnatal Middle Stage spat out a mouthful of blood. Plop! Even though she hastily used her True Qi to protect her body, her eardrums shattered instantly, her organs damaged, and she fainted. In an instant. The situation on the battlefield changed drastically. Apart from the Water Moon Sect Master, about twenty Organ Refining Stages were completely annihilated! Postnatal Qi Transformation, one dead, one crippled! ¡°The power of this Sound Wave Secret Technique¡­¡± The Water Moon Sect Master, her delicate body shaking, was both shocked and furious. Her Qi and blood were unsettled, and some of her internal organs also sustained damage when she was caught off-guard. This was despite her quick reaction to protect her vitals with True Qi. However. The blow of the ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± was just too close to her! At a distance of less than two zhang, she took the brunt of the power. At this moment, looking over the whole scene. Of the about twenty from the Water Moon Sect, only the beautiful Sect Master was left alone. However. Her crisis was just beginning. Whoosh! As the sound waves swept through her body and her True Qi was dispersed by half, a tall and fierce figure suddenly moved close. Swish! With his burst method, Chen Yu¡¯s speed reached an extreme, even rivaling those at Qi Transformation Innate. At a distance of two zhang, he was there in the blink of an eye. ¡°Slash!¡± In Chen Yu¡¯s hand appeared a near-translucent, dark gleaming short sword. On the dark gleaming short sword, a layer of finely detailed natural snake-pattern like inscriptions lit up with dim, profound light patterns. Chen Yu felt the Cloud Evil True Qi and Black Emperor¡¯s Bloodline surge into an abyss. Hiss! The sword tilted downwards, a thin as a hair¡¯s dark gleaming sword arc, accompanied by a flash of dark golden edge, slashing at the lower body of the Water Moon Sect Master. This scene also caught the Water Moon Sect Master off guard. Swept by the sound wave, with her True Qi dispersed by half, she focused on protecting her upper body and other vitals with Innate True Qi. ¡°Pfft.¡± The skirt of the Water Moon Sect Master was suddenly slashed, the unsettled chaotic Innate True Qi also penetrated by the dark golden edge of the dark gleaming sword arc. And at that moment. Chen Yu¡¯s Dark Snake Sword met a strong resistance. After all, the Innate True Qi on her body was of a much higher tier than the Postnatal True Qi. Hiss! Finally, the skirt split open on her pale thighs, leaving a faint trace of blood. Chen Yu felt regretful, knowing that if it had been a moonlit night, the ¡°Dark Snake Sword¡± could have increased its power by another thirty to forty percent. ¡°Scram!¡± An ice-cold, angry female voice echoed through the valley. Whooah! A dazzling icy blue flow, like a whirlwind, swept across an area of two to three zhang. At this moment. Water Moon Sect Master had recovered from the disorientation caused by the sound wave technique and controlled most of her Innate True Qi. Boom! Chen Yu¡¯s body suddenly flew backward, crashing into the mountain wall forming a ¡°human-shaped¡± indent. Wow! Chen Yu spat out a mouthful of blood, his heart filled with shock. The peak strike he had just executed was calculated to the limit, unleashing a blow no less powerful than that of a Qi Transformation Innate. Moreover, under the sweep of the sound waves, the Water Moon Sect Master revealed a fatal flaw: her blood and Qi were in turmoil, and more than half of her True Qi had dissipated. Overall. He had managed to slash through the Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s leg, thus achieving his goal. He hadn¡¯t expected, however, that the strength of a Qi Transformation Innate was so formidable, and her recovery so swift. A burst of True Qi had left Chen Yu badly injured. In fact. Had he faced a regular Qi Transformation Innate, that one strike might have crippled them, maybe even fatally so. But. His opponent was not a regular Qi Transformation Innate; she was a sect master! The Water Moon Sect Master was at the Late Innate stage! In terms of strength, she was not far behind Elder Mao and had her unique skills. If not for Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± catching her unprepared, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to injure her at all. Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud! Chen Yu was still under the effect of an explosive technique, his recovery rate astonishing as a surge of warm energy circulated through his body. In just a moment, his injuries had partially healed. Open! Chen Yu¡¯s arms vibrated, and his body, embedded in the mountain wall, was about to break free. Just then. Die! A cold, harsh scold came, and a dazzling ice-blue sword glint flashed like a blue electric arc through the void. ¡°Not good!¡± Chen Yu sensed a fatal crisis. Even under the explosive technique, with his speed comparable to a Qi Transformation Innate, he still couldn¡¯t dodge her strike. That strike was aimed directly at Chen Yu¡¯s throat. Chen Yu exerted all his strength, his body barely shifting to the side. Swoosh! The agile and elusive strike still managed to pierce his heart. ¡°Hmph!¡± A sneer crossed the Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s lips. As a sect master and a high-ranking figure among the Qi Transformation Innates, her cultivation level and realm were far beyond Chen Yu¡¯s. Sizzle! The dazzling ice-blue blade paused slightly, then penetrated through the hide armor and into Chen Yu¡¯s heart. ¡°It¡¯s overa€|¡± Chen Yu¡¯s body stiffened, looking at the sword piercing his heart. That sword was a High-Grade Treasure. Drip-drop! ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã? Blood flowed, and the agony of the sword penetrating his heart plunged Chen Yu into boundless despair. ¡°Am I going to die?¡± A bitter smile appeared on Chen Yu¡¯s lips. However. To his surprise, even after the sword pierced his heart, he did not feel his life slipping away or the sensation of nearing death. It felt as if the sword had merely pricked a regular part of his body, inconsequential. Hmm? Chen Yu was stunned. Not dead? Why am I not dead? Why haven¡¯t I died? Chen Yu¡¯s thoughts were in disarray. ¡°Eh!¡± The Water Moon Sect Master sensed something was amiss, her True Qi further integrating into the sword, thrusting it deeper. She couldn¡¯t believe her initial strike hadn¡¯t penetrated through this young man. Gritting her teeth, she increased her True Qi and force, continuing to thrust deeper. What happened next shocked the Water Moon Sect Master. No matter how much force she exerted, the sword felt as if it were stuck in a deep ocean whirlpool, resistance infinite. ¡°Fuck off!¡± Chen Yu kicked, sending the Water Moon Sect Master flying. Bang! Clang! The tremendous force of that kick, enhanced by the explosive technique and his Black Emperor lineage, sent her tumbling twenty or so yards. Wow! The Water Moon Sect Master spat out a mouthful of blood, her face flush with exertion, continuously coughing. ¡°Youa€| youa€|¡± The Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s nearly inhuman gaze was filled with terror as she stared at Chen Yu. At that moment. The wound in Chen Yu¡¯s heart had mostly healed; it seemed the strike to his heart was as trivial as if it had hit a regular body part. Cough! Cough! The Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s lips dripped with blood; she quickly sat cross-legged. The kick from Chen Yu had broken several of her ribs, her injuries quite severe. She had never expected. A sword thrust into the heart hadn¡¯t killed him, and not only that, he remained lively and able to unleash an explosive force. Thus, Chen Yu¡¯s kick had caught her completely off guard. At the same time. The deadly poison from the initial leg wound rebounded, changing her complexion. She immediately swallowed several elixirs, for detoxifying and healing. Upon seeing the Water Moon Sect Master sitting cross-legged treating her injuries on-site, her dress torn, revealing a section of her fair leg skin. Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flashed, he slapped his sword shield puppet, storing it away. Retreat! Chen Yu¡¯s form flickered, leaving behind the Water Moon Sect Master, he hurried towards the direction of the Ancient Moon Well. ¡°This kid!¡± The Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s face turned grim, grinding her teeth. Although she was severely injured, she had no fatal internal damage and still possessed 80% of her battle power. The Water Moon Sect Master had planned to feign weakness to lure Chen Yu into attempting a counter-kill, allowing her to strike back thunderously. Additionally. This time she had prepared other trump cards, next time she¡¯d succeed in completely dismembering him, cutting off his head, gouging out his eyesa€| not believing he would not die. However, Chen Yu had not fallen for her trick. ¡°As expected of a sect master, ranking at the forefront among the Qi Transformation Innates, this woman probably still has some trump cards and ace up her sleeve.¡± Chen Yu was not impulsive. His initial plan had been merely to injure her leg, facilitating his own escape. Given the current situation, he had exceeded his mission. Through this battle. Chen Yu discovered a significant feature of his heart; its defensive power was stronger than any part of his body, truly an invincible spot! Chapter 187 - 187 0184 Reencountering Ye Luofeng ?Chapter 187: Chapter 0184: Reencountering Ye Luofeng Chapter 187: Chapter 0184: Reencountering Ye Luofeng Before a chaotic mountain face, about a dozen or two corpses were scattered haphazardly. These corpses, each one with blood flowing from all seven orifices and their organs shattered, met with a tragic death. The Water Moon Sect Master sat cross-legged, scanning over the bodies of her sect¡¯s elite, her expression cold and livid with frustration. Under her leadership as the Sect Master, the pursuit of a disciple in the Organ Refining Stage had nearly ended in a ¡°total annihilation.¡± If a third party were to witness this scene, they would likely be stunned speechless. Other than the Water Moon Sect Master, the rest of the twenty or so people were almost entirely wiped out. The only surviving woman, who was at the Postnatal Middle Stage, had also fallen unconscious, with her fragile organs ruptured, effectively rendering her useless. ¡°Scoundrel, I shall not let you escape¡­¡± The Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s face was freezing as she stared at Chen Yu¡¯s swiftly retreating figure. Whoosh! The Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s figure blurred, turning into a pale blue afterimage as she leaped and pursued him directly. At this moment, She disregarded the injuries within her body and pursued Chen Yu relentlessly. Due to her injuries and a severely poisoned wound on her leg, the Water Moon Sect Master could only move at about sixty percent of her usual speed. Even so, She was still slightly faster than Chen Yu in terms of speed. ¡°This old woman has serious injuries, yet she still moves so fast!¡± Chen Yu was quite astonished. Zwooosh! As he bolted, maintaining the ¡°Explosive Method,¡± the Black Emperor bloodline occasionally activated, giving him speed on par with a usual Qi Transformation Innate. Even at such speed, he couldn¡¯t shake off the injured pursuer. This was still due to Chen Yu¡¯s foresight; his previous use of the Dark Snake Sword had struck the Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s leg, limiting her speed. ¡°Youngster, prepare to die!¡± Soon after, the Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s figure drew closer. Swoosh! A sword strike came through the air, the icy blue light of the blade cutting across space toward Chen Yu like a fleeting comet. Chen Yu neither dodged nor avoided, simply accelerating with a forward leap. At the same time, he fused the ¡°Black Emperor Bloodline¡± and ¡°Cloud Evil True Qi¡± into his hide armor. Buzz! A layer of purplish-green light appeared on the hide armor, shielding Chen Yu completely. Spurt! The air-cleaving sword stroke sliced through the purplish-green light, but the force field from Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body¡± repelled it, reducing its power by seventy to eighty percent. The final bit of damage only resulted in a minor injury to Chen Yu¡¯s robust physique. ¡°This brat!¡± The Water Moon Sect Master gritted her teeth, watching Chen Yu use the moment to create distance. Due to her injuries and severe poisoning, both her speed and combat strength were not at their peak. ¡°He blocked it!¡± Chen Yu felt a slight sense of relief in his heart. Blocking that strike had severely depleted his Black Emperor Bloodline and Cloud Evil True Qi. Simultaneously, The energy consumption from the Explosive Method left Chen Yu greatly fatigued. After the time it took for half an incense stick to burn, ¡°Youngster¡­ With your secret technique draining your True Qi, how much longer can you keep this up?¡± The Water Moon Sect Master mocked coldly. ??¦Í??.§ã¦Ï No secret technique can last forever. In terms of True Qi, Chen Yu¡¯s was refined during the Organ Refining Stage, so he had very little. But just then, Gurgle! While leaping away, Chen Yu downed a gulp of ¡°Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid.¡± In an instant, His spirit was restored to its peak, and his body¡¯s severely depleted vital energy and True Qi rapidly recovered. Not only that, but his ordinary injuries were also healing at an accelerated pace. ¡°Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid! This child has indeed obtained this legendary Spiritual Liquid!¡± The Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s expression changed. With the aid of this liquid, Chen Yu indeed had the potential to endure as long as she could. Furthermore, Chen Yu had always had endurance and recovery as his greatest strengths. Time trickled away. Half an hour before, The Water Moon Sect Master was intermittently able to catch up to Chen Yu and launch an attack or two. After an hour, The Water Moon Sect Master felt increasingly strained, and her injuries and poison showed signs of backfiring. In her sight, The young man¡¯s movement technique became more spirited and at ease. Unknowingly, Chen Yu had stepped into a new level in terms of movement techniques. After the Blood Burial Garden incident, Chen Yu had earned a massive amount of contribution points and exchanged them for a multitude of Cultivation Techniques and secret techniques within the sect. Naturally, he did not neglect the secret techniques for movement. Now, Under the immense pressure and threat, coupled with his natural advantage in Body Cultivation, Chen Yu¡¯s speed in movement had climbed to a new level. Two hours later, The Water Moon Sect Master was left further behind, watching Chen Yu enter a mining area. At this time, Night had just fallen, and the silver moon stealthily emerged, larger and rounder than usual. ¡°Hmm? This is the Moon Mine, and it seems there¡¯s an ancient tale about this place¡­¡± The Water Moon Sect Master mused thoughtfully. She pulled out a map and confirmed it, certain this was the Moon Mine. ¡°Moon Mine¡­ The Ancient Moon Well¡­¡± As the Sect Master, the Water Moon Sect Master had naturally heard of various secrets and tales. Although she didn¡¯t know the specific details of the Ancient Moon Well, she had heard some related rumors. Connecting this to Chen Yu¡¯s duty post near Iron Ridge Mountain, Suddenly, The Water Moon Sect Master seemed to realize something significant, her expression turning grave. She had an intuition that Chen Yu might have some method of evading Lv Tiezu¡¯s pursuit in this land of ancient tales. With that thought, The Water Moon Sect Master no longer hesitated, took out a colorful Jade Talisman, and squeezed it with her hand. Swoosh! A colorful beam shot up into the sky, forming a vast expanse of rainbow lights that covered a large portion of the heavens. This was a signal for help! Previously, due to the pursuit of Chen Yu being a personal matter and also not wanting to lose face, she had not used this item. And now, She had an intuition that Chen Yu might have escaped danger and from now on would be free as the skies and oceans. Thinking of Chen Yu¡¯s miracles step by step and his terrifying growth potential, the Water Moon Sect Master felt a heaviness in her heart. If they couldn¡¯t keep him today, she feared they would never have the chance again in this lifetime. Meanwhile, Chen Yu had already entered the Moon Mine, gradually recovering from the burst of energy used in his escape technique to return to normal. Behind him in the night sky, a brilliant array of colorful lights ascended. ¡°A signal for help?¡± A hint of a cold smile curled at the corner of Chen Yu¡¯s mouth. At this moment, as night fell and the night of the full moon approached, Help would arrive far too late, as Chen Yu would have already entered the Moon Mine by then. Once inside the Moon Mine, Chen Yu feared nothing, not even the arrival of Qi Transformation Innate experts or those of the Guiyuan Realm. An hour later, Chen Yu arrived at the desolate mining grounds, nearing the entrance of the Moon Mine. For some unknown reason, the spiritual sword mark behind his ears vibrated intermittently, giving stronger and stronger signals. ¡°Lv Tiezu!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression changed slightly. From what he sensed, Lv Tiezu must be on his way here. Could it be, that the prophecy result from Daxue Mountain had come out? Chen Yu¡¯s expression tightened, and he hurriedly quickened his pace to reach the entrance of the Moon Mine as soon as possible. Finally, a familiar ancient well gradually came into view. ¡°Hm? There are people?¡± Chen Yu saw some figures near the Ancient Moon Well, seemingly making some arrangements. ¡°Chen, is that you?¡± A somewhat familiar elder¡¯s voice came from a mine tunnel at his side. ¡°Elder Pan?¡± Chen Yu was taken aback, gazing at the short, thin elder emerging from the mine tunnel. At this moment, Elder Pan surveyed Chen Yu with a smirking, knowing look. Suddenly, Chen Yu felt that something was wrong. Near the Moon Mine, those unfamiliar faces seemed to be setting up some kind of array. ¡°Hehe, are you that Body Cultivation practitioner Chen Yu?¡± A clear male voice sounded. He saw, Behind Elder Pan emerged a man and a woman. The speaker was a man in his thirties or forties, wearing a voluminous black robe. ¡°This persona€|¡± Chen Yu was shocked, recognizing the black-robed man. Wasn¡¯t he the same man who had fought with the Bone Demon King among a pair from the Lingjian Sect ten days ago? ¡°Eh!¡± S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A cold voice uttered from behind the black-robed man. Upon closer look, It was an exceptionally beautiful young lady dressed in a white gauze robe, with her hair flowing like ink, and an ethereal grace. Her eyes were like the cold waters of autumn, with a delicate nose and willowy brows, her complexion as flawless as porcelain, skin creamy and smooth, ranking as a beauty to sink fish and geese. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± The stunning beauty that he hadn¡¯t seen for a long time made Chen Yu¡¯s heart skip a beat. This lady was none other than Ye Luofeng, the beautiful girl who had descended from the sky after the Great Evil¡¯s death. As the black-robed man and Ye Luofeng appeared together, Chen Yu¡¯s mind suddenly was filled with clarity. ¡°Junior Chen Yu pays respects to the seniors from the Lingjian Sect and Miss Ye.¡± Chen Yu quickly paid his respects. ¡°You know each other?¡± The black-robed man looked quizzically at Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng. ¡°We have met before.¡± Ye Luofeng glanced at Chen Yu, her expression cool. ¡°Chen Yu, this is Senior Chai, the Supreme Elder of the Lingjian Sect; and this young lady Ye is the direct disciple of the Great Elder of our sect.¡± Elder Pan explained to Chen Yu with a beaming smile and a respectful attitude towards the two from the Lingjian Sect, bordering on treating them like his superiors. Chen Yu¡¯s heart sank with suspicion towards Elder Pan. ¡°Chen Yu, don¡¯t worry. Several years ago, I had already pledged my allegiance to the Lingjian Sect.¡± Elder Pan chuckled, looking unconcerned. ¡°You¡­ you¡¯ve actually¡­¡± Chen Yu was inwardly exclaiming trouble. If Elder Pan was an inside agent for the Lingjian Sect, then the secrets of the Ancient Moon Well might also be known to them. Chen Yu and Elder Mao¡¯s plans could have been partially guessed by Elder Pan. ¡°Chen Yu, you needn¡¯t worry. From now on, Yunyue Sect and our Lingjian Sect will be one family.¡± The black-robed man said with a slight smile. ¡°One family? What do you mean?¡± Chen Yu asked in surprise. He had been hiding in an underground cave for the past ten days and was unaware of the current situation in the Chu Country sect world. ¡°Chen Yu. Yunyue Sect and Iron Sword Sect have reached an agreement with our Lingjian Sect and have become our subordinate sects. Of course, these agreements were volunteered by the two sects, not forced.¡± Elder Pan said with a smile. Subordinate sects! A chill ran through Chen Yu¡¯s heart, having heard of such structures. Just like Yan Family Castle being subordinate to Yunyue Sect. ¡°What is the situation with Yunyue Sect now?¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath. He suspected that the Yunyue Sect and their ally must have been forced into subordination to the Lingjian Sect under dire circumstances. ¡°That day, the inaugural Bone Demon King of Bone Demon Palace came to the gates of Yunyue Sect, nearly destroying it in a flash.¡± Elder Pan paused in his speech. Chen Yu¡¯s heart leaped to his throat. His main concern was for Elder Mao, Chang Xuan, and other sect mates. ¡°In the critical moment, our Lingjian Sect unleashed our sect¡¯s divine sword, the Heavenly Moon Sword, and initiated the earth-shattering Sky Moon Sword Formation, ultimately driving back the Bone Demon King!¡± Pride was evident on Elder Pan¡¯s face. Hearing this, Chen Yu breathed a little easier and turned his gaze back to the black-robed man and Ye Luofeng from the Lingjian Sect. ¡°Chen Yu. I heard from Elder Pan you are practicing Body Technique and have entered the Ancient Moon Well twice, returning safely each time.¡± The black-robed man¡¯s eyes sparkled as he stared at Chen Yu. Chapter 188 - 188 0185 Heavenly Que Sword ?Chapter 188: Chapter 0185 Heavenly Que Sword Chapter 188: Chapter 0185 Heavenly Que Sword ¡°Chen Yu, I heard from Old Man Pan that you practice both Body Cultivation techniques and have entered the Ancient Moon Well twice and returned safely,¡± said the man in the dark robe, his eyes flickering with a kind of attraction toward Chen Yu. ¡°Senior Chai, that is indeed the case,¡± Chen Yu replied. Under the invisible pressure of the Guiyuan Realm, Chen Yu dared not neglect his manners, even though the other party wasn¡¯t deliberately exuding his aura. If it had been in front of a Qi Transformation Innate practitioner, Chen Yu might have been able to fight or protect himself. But in front of someone from the Guiyuan Realm, he didn¡¯t stand a chance. Fortunately, there was no deep hatred between the Lingjian Sect and Chen Yu, and it seemed they might need his help for something. ¡°Very good! Nephew Ye and I are just about to explore the Ancient Moon Well, and we need a good guide,¡± the man in the dark robe said with a nod. Chen Yu was secretly pleased, as he was about to enter the Ancient Moon Well himself and naturally would not refuse. Later, Chen Yu followed the man in the dark robe and Ye Luofeng toward the Ancient Moon Well. At that moment, about a dozen members of the Lingjian Sect, led by a Qi Transformation Realm elder, had set up numerous arrays around the well. ¡°Um?¡± As he approached the well, Chen Yu noticed that the force field pressure there had somewhat weakened. ¡°Elder Xu, how is the array preparation going?¡± asked the man in the dark robe. ¡°Supreme Elder, the array is ready. On the night of the full moon, it will be able to negate some of the force field¡¯s power here,¡± said the Qi Transformation Realm elder respectfully. Buzz! Suddenly, a fiery pattern like the fierce sun lit up around the Ancient Moon Well, looking like searing hot, molten rock, spreading within several dozen yards of the well. In an instant, the silvery frost-like glow around the well had dimmed by more than half. Chen Yu suddenly felt the Cloud Evil Inner Breath within him loosen a bit, as if he could just manage to circulate a tiny fraction of it. ¡°Not bad at all! I had to expend a lot of effort to find this incomplete ancient array, and the materials for setting up this array came at no small cost,¡± said the man in the dark robe with a smile. Chen Yu was amazed; it seemed that prior to the Bone Demon Palace invasion, the Chai surnamed Supreme Elder of the Lingjian Sect had made some preparations. Of course, there was the involvement of Old Man Pan as an inside agent, or else it wouldn¡¯t have gone so smoothly. ¡°Nephew Ye, how much True Qi can you use?¡± asked the man in the dark robe. ¡°Twenty percent, but once we reach deeper into the well, I¡¯ll probably be able to use less than ten percent,¡± Ye Luofeng replied. ¡°Ah, that¡¯s already quite impressive. Once we enter the well, we will need the ¡®Spirit Heart Sky Sword Technique¡¯ you¡¯ve practiced,¡± praised the man in the dark robe. Chen Yu was secretly shocked; his own Cloud Evil True Qi couldn¡¯t even mobilize one percent. Ye Luofeng¡¯s cultivation was certainly remarkable. From his senses, Ye Luofeng was only one step away from reaching Qi Transformation Innate, and there seemed to be a mysterious and unpredictable sword aura within his body. ¡°What is the Lingjian Sect¡¯s real purpose in entering the Ancient Moon Well?¡± Chen Yu pondered deeply. Then, the man in the dark robe asked Chen Yu about some details concerning the inside of the well. About the situation within the well, Chen Yu did not conceal much and explained everything. Buzz! Just then, the Spirit Sword Mark behind Chen Yu¡¯s ear trembled slightly. Not good! Chen Yu thought there was trouble as Lv Tiezu seemed to be getting closer. ¡°Eh! A Spirit Sword Mark? It seems like Lv Tiezu¡¯s aura¡­¡± the man in the dark robe expressed his surprise. Chen Yu, on the other hand, felt a bit anxious, fearing that it wouldn¡¯t be long before Lv Tiezu arrived. ¡°Chen Yu, as long as you help us find what we want, I can remove this Spirit Sword Mark for you,¡± the man in the dark robe promised. At those words, Chen Yu¡¯s heart leaped. Back near Tieling, he had witnessed this man¡¯s strength, which should be no less than Lv Tiezu¡¯s. ¡°May I ask, Senior, what exactly are we looking for?¡± Chen Yu immediately asked. Even though the man in the dark robe had made this promise, Chen Yu still did not fully trust him. ¡°In the past, the owner of this ore mine, the rumored Ancient Sword Sect, had some connection with our Lingjian Sect. The item we are searching for is related to them,¡± the man in the dark robe explained somewhat. However, he did not specify what exactly they were looking for. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu suddenly remembered a skeletal corpse inside the well. The remains held a broken sword and a piece of Moon Spirit Crystal Ore, and the latter had been obtained earlier by Chen Yu, though he did not know its origin or purpose. Half an hour later, the night deepened, and the full moon in the sky grew increasingly bright and magnificent. Inside the well, the original blood-ink colored waves had already faded, revealing a deep, dark entrance. ¡°It¡¯s about time,¡± said the man in the dark robe with a nod, ready to enter with Chen Yu. Just then, a whooshing sound came from the distant sky, accompanied by a bright orange sword halo. ¡°Lv Tiezu!¡± shouted Chen Yu, his face turning pale, as the Spirit Sword Mark behind his ear pulsed intensely, bringing a rush of swords intent. In that instant, Chen Yu¡¯s body swayed lightly, and his mind stung, nearly causing him to lose his balance. The man in the dark robe snorted coldly and extended a finger, emitting a layer of ethereal golden sword shadows, touching the Spirit Sword Mark behind Chen Yu¡¯s ear. Whoosh! Instantly, the stabbing pain from the Spirit Sword Mark dissipated. For a short moment, the Spirit Sword Mark behind his ear calmed and dimmed. ¡°You need not worry. Let me handle it, and I¡¯ll make Lv Tiezu retreat,¡± the man in the dark robe confidently said. Chen Yu¡¯s heart settled slightly. Now, with Iron Sword Sect and Yunyue Sect as subsidiaries of the Lingjian Sect, the era when Lv Tiezu could overshadow everything else would no longer exist. Swoosh! A bright orange sword light shadow landed on a mountain peak near the Ancient Moon Well. ¡°Elder Chai, what do you mean by this!¡± Lv Tiezu¡¯s silver hair flew about as a look of hatred and murderous intent swept across Chen Yu and then settled on the man in the black robe. He felt somewhat apprehensive about the man in the black robe. ¡°Hehe, Lv Tiantong, it seems the injuries you sustained from being chased by the ¡®Absolute Yin Ancestor¡¯ last time have not yet healed.¡± The man in the black robe chuckled. Upon hearing this, Lv Tiezu¡¯s expression darkened, his complexion indeed looking a bit poor. He had not yet recovered from his injuries, and he had rushed over, consuming a great deal of his vital energy. Chen Yu stood by the man in the black robe, feeling the intense, almost tangible cold murderous intent and maliciousness in Lv Tiezu¡¯s eyes. The murderous intent was bone-chilling, with an air of reckless madness. It was tenfold, a hundredfold stronger than when they had last met! Whoosh! Two Guiyuan Realm Sword Dao auras intertwined in the void. The man in the black robe and Lv Tiezu confronted each other from a distance. Following that. Their lips moved, seemingly engaging in some negotiation and communication. Others present naturally could not hear the sound transmission between the two. At first. The man in the black robe¡¯s expression was calm and confident. Lv Tiezu¡¯s face, however, showed a crazed, reckless demeanor. The man in the black robe¡¯s expression changed, looking at Chen Yu in surprise. Chen Yu¡¯s heart sank, filled with unease. Next. The expression on the man in the black robe¡¯s face kept changing, seemingly shaken under Lv Tiezu¡¯s reckless and crazed murderous intent. ¡°Elder Chai, the last time I entered the ancient well, I seemed to have seen a corpse holding a piece of a broken sword¡­¡± Chen Yu whispered. A corpse with a broken sword? The man in the black robe¡¯s heart and mind shook, a flicker of joy passing through his eyes. Then. ??¦Í?¦Ï.§ã¦Ï The man in the black robe¡¯s expression turned decisive, continuing to communicate with Lv Tiezu. After a long while. The man in the black robe said something that made Lv Tiezu¡¯s crazed murderous look slightly recede, finally calming down. ¡°Fine, for the sake of Elder Chai and the Lingjian Sect, I, Lv, will not make a move for now.¡± Lv Tiezu took a deep breath and sat down cross-legged. Whoo! Chen Yu also breathed a slight sigh of relief. Whatever agreement was reached between Lv Tiezu and the man in the black robe, as long as he entered the Ancient Moon Well, he could have some control over the situation. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The man in the black robe kept his eyes fixed on Chen Yu as they entered the Ancient Moon Well together. Swoosh! As they could use some strength, the man in the black robe and Chen Yu floated down together. Soon. The three landed below the well, the familiar underground mine shaft appearing before Chen Yu¡¯s eyes. ¡°The force field inside this well seems much stronger.¡± The man in the black robe frowned slightly. At this moment, with his Guiyuan Realm cultivation, he could only utilize twenty percent of his true strength. Ye Luofeng could not even use ten percent of his True Qi. Whoosh-shu! The man in the black robe waved his hand, a golden sword shadow swept out several meters in the air, obliterating a ferocious creature. Chen Yu was astounded. Even under the suppression of the force field, the man in the black robe¡¯s displayed strength was stronger than those in the Qi Transformation Innate realm. ¡°Chen Yu, follow your memories from the previous two times and lead us to that broken sword remnant¡­¡± The man in the black robe spoke. Chen Yu nodded and took the lead. During the subsequent journey, they encountered many fierce creatures, including some from the Qi Transformation Realm. However, the man in the black robe eradicated them with a wave of his hand. The path led by Chen Yu headed towards the Transmission Array. He had a plan in mind. Once they reached the Transmission Array, he would let the Iron Moon Strange Insect summon a large swarm of Iron Moon Corpse Worms to block the two from Lingjian Sect. As for himself. His ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body,¡± nearly at the Postnatal Qi Transformation level, was completely unaffected, allowing him to potentially activate the Transmission Array. As for the broken sword remains, Chen Yu could not care less. Finally. After a lengthy journey, an Array Stone Platform appeared before the three. ¡°It¡¯s the Moon Spirit Ore Wall!¡± Ye Luofeng exclaimed absentmindedly. ¡°Such a large expanse of Moon Spirit Ore Wall, seemingly all of high quality.¡± The man in the black robe¡¯s face lit up with ecstasy, a trace of greed flickering in his eyes. This large amount of high-quality Moon Spirit Ore, if owned, would be immensely attractive even to someone at the Guiyuan Realm. The reactions of the two were clearly seen by Chen Yu, not surprising him at all. At this moment. He tensed up, preparing to act as they approached the Moon Spirit Ore Wall and the Transmission Array. Thirty metersa€| twenty metersa€| ten meters! Gradually closing in. Just as Chen Yu was about to take action. Suddenly. A profound Sword Intent, striking right at the heart, swept over from near the ancient Transmission Array. ¡°Be careful!¡± Behind him, Ye Luofeng pulled Chen Yu back a step. ¡°That is¡­¡± Chen Yu looked and almost spat blood. He saw. A familiar corpse, holding a broken sword, lay near the ancient Transmission Array. Chen Yu almost cursed out loud; the immense Sword Intent enveloping the broken sword was precisely affecting the area of the Transmission Array. How was he supposed to repair the ancient array and activate the transmission? ¡°The Heavenly Que Sword! It truly is that Ancient Divine Sword¡­¡± The man in the black robe trembled, staring at the broken sword in the corpse¡¯s hand. In extreme excitement, his voice even quivered. ¡°Is it really the Heavenly Que Sword?¡± Ye Luofeng, with the cold autumn-like beauty in her eyes, beamed with a surprising delight: ¡°It¡¯s said that this sword is an otherworldly Divine Sword, a small fragment of the tip left from ancient times, only one-tenth of its original form, which was used as the core to forge the treasure of my Lingjian Sect, the ¡®Heavenly Moon Sword.''¡± ¡°This Heavenly Que Sword¡¯s body here makes up almost two-thirds!¡± Chapter 189 - 189 0186 The Battle of Teleportation ?Chapter 189: Chapter 0186: The Battle of Teleportation Chapter 189: Chapter 0186: The Battle of Teleportation At the end of the mining cave. In front of a stone platform formed from an entire wall of Moon Spirit Ore, engraved with an ancient array. The man in the dark robe gasped for breath, his face lit with wild joy, unable to hide the greed in his eyes. In Ye Luofeng¡¯s cold, crystal-like eyes, a brilliant light flickered, containing a trace of reverence for the legends of the ancient past. ¡°Heavenly Que Sword?¡± Chen Yu was startled, greatly surprised. He had never imagined that this corpse, along with the broken half of the sword, would have such an incredible background. ?0¦Í?0.§ã¦Ï From what Ye Luofeng implied, less than one-tenth of this sword, specifically the tip, served as the core and was smelted into the treasure of the Lingjian Sect, the ¡°Heavenly Moon Sword.¡± Although Chen Yu had never seen the ¡°Heavenly Moon Sword,¡± its might, as demonstrated by the ¡°Sky Moon Sword Formation¡± it governs, could repel even the nearly invincible first ¡°Bone Demon King,¡± revealing its terrifying nature. ¡°Excellent! If we can reclaim this sword, our Lingjian Sect sweeping through Beiyuan is just a matter of time.¡± The man in the dark robe, his face flushed with excitement, couldn¡¯t help but let out a long laugh. After speaking, he held his breath and started to approach the skeletal remains and broken sword. As he neared a certain boundary, Boom! A sweeping Sword Intent, which seemed to split the heavens, erupted from the remains and the broken sword, instantly slashing across the man in the dark robe. At that moment, the surroundings seemed to distort. Everything within sight, including the ore wall, the stone platform with the ancient array, and the vast mining area of the gloomy mountain, was torn to shreds by an enormous, towering blade of Sword Intent. ¡°Ah!¡± Chen Yu felt a stabbing pain in his mind, sweat beading on his forehead as he came to his senses from the aftermath of the vast Sword Intent. He had only experienced the fringes of the Sword Intent¡¯s aura. Wow! The complexion of the man in the dark robe turned pale as he spat out blood, his body shaking violently, revealing a look of horror. ¡°Such powerful Sword Intent! The Sword Intent that the broken sword released this time is completely different from the first time I encountered it!¡± Chen Yu was terrified. He had no idea that this Heavenly Que Broken Sword was almost sentient, carrying upon it a relentless sword will. Depending on the threat level of the enemy, the sword¡¯s ability to ¡°repel¡± varied accordingly. Initially, Chen Yu was just a junior disciple at the Meridian Passage Stage, and the broken sword had only emitted a faint Sword Intent. But now, someone in the Guiyuan Realm and also a sword cultivator was approaching, significantly increasing the level of threat and sensitivity, almost triggering the sword¡¯s full defensive capability. Wow! Deng Deng! The man in the dark robe vomited another mouthful of blood and was flung backward in disarray. ¡°Uncle Chai, are you alright?¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s cold beauty showed a look of bewilderment. She was well aware of the strength of the Chai surnamed Supreme Elder, on par with Lv Tiezu, yet he couldn¡¯t withstand one or two strikes from the broken sword. Chen Yu, standing nearby, revealed a look of relief. Thankfully, he had not been greedy and curious to forcibly obtain the sword. ¡°Nephew Ye, this sword has considerable hostility towards living beings. However, your ¡®Spirit Heart Sky Sword Technique¡¯ may be worth a try.¡± The man in the dark robe sat cross-legged, looking expectantly at Ye Luofeng again. ¡°Me?¡± Ye Luofeng blinked, gazing at the broken sword with a mix of dread and respect. ¡°The ¡®Spirit Heart Sky Sword Technique¡¯ you practice has some connection to this sword, and there should be a sixty to seventy percent chance of success. It¡¯s possible that the remaining half of the ancient Sword Technique lies within it,¡± said the man in the dark robe. Upon hearing this, Ye Luofeng finally showed a hint of longing. Still, the formidable Sword Intent that the broken sword had released moments ago left her feeling apprehensive. ¡°Miss Ye, the Sword Intent of this broken sword will produce different levels of attacks based on the strength of any living being approaching it¡­¡± Chen Yu offered in encouragement. He was even more eager than the man in the dark robe. With the broken sword here, how could he use the Transmission Array? Should he wait until the next full moon night? But the problem was, Lv Tiezu was outside waiting. Once he went out, the chances of survival were slim. ¡°Alright.¡± Ye Luofeng gave Chen Yu a meaningful glance. Then, Chen Yu watched as the slender figure in a snow-white dress slowly approached the broken sword. At this moment, he prayed in his heart that the woman would succeed. If the broken sword released the terrifying level of Sword Intent it had shown before and killed the young woman¡¯s soul, he couldn¡¯t be blamed. Buzz! As Ye Luofeng approached the broken sword, her clear, pond-like beautiful eyes suddenly shone with a deep, quiet Sword Intent. At the same time, she formed a hand seal, and a layer of dark, serene sword light condensed on her body, exuding a mysterious, ancient, and profound aura. ¡°This woman has actually cultivated her ¡®Spirit Heart Sky Sword Technique¡¯ to the second layer,¡± said the man in the dark robe seated not far away, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes, mixed with a bit of envy. Woom! The broken sword in front of the ancient stone platform suddenly trembled and let out a soft hum, then its surface blossomed with ancient sword patterns of a clear, sullen depth, spreading like blooming flowers. ¡°Finally, a response!¡± The man in the dark robe exclaimed with glee, quickly followed by a solemn expression as his gaze flickered uncertainly. In the next moment, Clang! The broken sword suddenly became a clear shadow, gently falling into Ye Luofeng¡¯s hands. Upon seeing this, Chen Yu breathed a sigh of relief. At last, the formidable obstacle was taken in by the stunning beauty. Ye Luofeng held the sword, her eyebrows raised in delight. Clearly, there was a profound connection between this sword and the ¡°Spirit Heart Sky Sword Technique¡± she practiced. In fact, within the entire Lingjian Sect, only she, due to her unique physique and extraordinary comprehension, was the only one to fully master this ancient Sword Technique in hundreds of years. Vroooom~ The broken sword, held in her hands, trembled briefly. The willful spirit within it, like a long sigh, gradually faded away. Just then, a sudden change occurred. Whoosh! A blur rushed towards Ye Luofeng, accompanied by a golden sword glow, ¡°Be careful!¡± Chen Yu exclaimed in alarm. Ye Luofeng¡¯s complexion drastically changed, and in her haste, she barely managed to position her broken sword in front of her. Clang-hiss! A streak of golden sword shadow slashed across Ye Luofeng, causing her petite body to stagger back several yards. Ah! Ye Luofeng spat out a mouthful of blood, her eyes ice-cold as she stared at her assailant. ¡°Uncle Chai, why would you strike such a malicious blow? Possessing this sword could lead to the rise of the Lingjian Sect, intimidating the entirety of Beiyuan and advancing to the ranks of the top sword sects on the continent,¡± Ye Luofeng said, her voice tinged with disappointment. ¡°Ha ha ha! You na?¡¥ve girl, did you really plan to submit this sword to our sect?¡± The man in the black robe burst into loud laughter. ¡°So, you had planned to keep this sword for yourself all along? Betraying the Lingjian Sect, you will never escape my Master¡¯s pursuit!¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s face was frosty. ¡°If I obtain this sword, I can discover the true essence of Sword Dao within it. Then, seizing the high-quality Moon Spirit Ore in this place, and using the Transmission Array here, I could flee to the distant and gloriously splendid ancient kingdom spoken of in legends¡­¡± Elder Chai laughed heartily, his expression brimming with excitement. At this moment, he seemed to envision a future of boundless horizons and soaring to the heavens. After he finished speaking, the man in the black robe turned into an afterimage as he lunged towards Ye Luofeng, summoning several golden sword shadows in his hand. Buzz-whoosh! Ding-ding-hiss! Ye Luofeng channeled the ancient Sword technique, her Heavenly Que Fragmented Sword stirring up faint cyan shadows, barely fending off the black-robed man¡¯s offensive. However, the disparity between her and the black-robed man was simply too great. Merely after a couple of encounters, Ye Luofeng¡¯s figure was forced to retreat again, a trace of blood seeping from the corner of her mouth. At that moment, Chen Yu arrived at the ancient Transmission Array, took out a jar, and filled in several cracks in the Array with a sticky black substance. According to Elder Mao, the ancient Transmission Array was fundamentally complete. Mending these superficial cracks was primarily to maintain the stability of the teleportation. ¡°You need to make a move now.¡± While resisting Elder Chai, Ye Luofeng couldn¡¯t help but call out sharply. ¡°If I die, you will hardly be spared. Elder Chai and Lv Tiezu have struck a deal; once he¡¯s done using you, he¡¯ll hand you over to Lv Tiezu,¡± Ye Luofeng conveyed through a mental message. So that¡¯s how it is! Chen Yu¡¯s heart turned cold; somehow, he had thought that Lv Tiezu would ultimately choose to compromise. It seemed he had still underestimated the malevolence of Elder Chai. Ding-hiss! Boom! Ye Luofeng¡¯s figure was forced back another several yards, her snow-white gauze dress tearing in several places and leaving some shocking bloodstains on her creamy skin. ¡°Ha ha! You naive girl, with your enchanting looks and supreme talenta€¡±if you just surrender this sword obediently and vow to serve me, Elder Chai, I might just spare your life,¡± the man in the black robe, confident of his imminent victory, flashed a look of greedy lust. ¡°Ye Luofeng cannot hold on any longer.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face changed. His gaze then swept over to the grooves at the four corners of the Transmission Array. To properly place the four Primordial Stones, it would take at least four breaths¡¯ time, and that¡¯s if there was no interference or damage from the opponent. And Ye Luofeng, she likely wouldn¡¯t last that long, in danger of being captured or killed at any moment. Seeing this, Chen Yu hesitated no longer, and with a thought, Swish-swish-swish! Swish-swish-swish! From the deep crevices of the stone walls around the mine, thousands upon thousands of grey mottled Iron Moon Corpse Worms suddenly burst forth. ¡°Is thata€|¡± The black-robed man shivered at the sight of the dense swarm of insects. If he were at his peak, with his strength in the Guiyuan Realm, he could annihilate the swarm in an instant. However, deep within this mine, he could only exert a fraction of his power, about twenty percent. Moreover, having been wounded by the immense Sword Intent of the Heavenly Que Fragmented Sword earlier, he could now muster only just over ten percent of his strength. Of course, Ye Luofeng was even more suppressed, unable to exert even ten percent of her True Qi; if not for the Heavenly Que Fragmented Sword in her possession, she would have already been slain by Elder Chai. Swoosh-swoosh-swoosh! Thousands of Iron Moon Corpse Worms crazily assailed the black-robed man. ¡°You junior, it was youa€|¡± The black-robed man found himself swarmed by insects, his body erupted a golden sword radiance, annihilating hundreds of worms at a time. The worms did not attack Chen Yu, nor did they seek out Ye Luofeng but focused their assault solely upon him. Even if he were stunned, he understood the reason. ¡°Miss Ye! Just hold on for a moment, I¡¯m going to embed the Primordial Stones,¡± Chen Yu spoke up. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After saying that, he hurriedly took out medium-grade Essence Stones and went to the corners of the stone platform to embed the stones into the open maws of the dragon heads. ¡°Youngster! Do you think these insignificant bugs can stop me, Elder Chai?¡± A sneering laugh came from within the swarm of insects. Boom-peng! Hiss-hiss! A downpour of golden sword glows surged out in all directions, grinding the nearby swarm of insects to dust. Subsequently, the black-robed man¡¯s expression darkened, and wielding a Golden Pattern Treasure Sword, he tore through the swarm, attacking Ye Luofeng once more. And at that moment, Chen Yu had just finished embedding two Primordial Stones when he saw the black-robed man slash out a golden sword glow, repelling Ye Luofeng and causing her to spit blood once again. The black-robed man sneered, readying to deal the final blow to Ye Luofeng. ¡°Is this the end?¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s pretty face pale and feeble, she managed a bitter smile and showed a look of despair. Swish! Suddenly, the figure of a tall young man stepped in front of the girl, heaving a long sigh. ¡°You brat, trying to play the hero?¡± The black-robed man sneered, his Golden Pattern Treasure Sword cutting towards both Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng together. Chen Yu¡¯s face remained expressionless as he activated the ¡°Copper Statue Technique.¡± Hum! A layer of coppery light glistened on the surface of his skin, an invisible ¡°Copper Statue Force Field,¡± unaffected by the restrictions of this place, covering his body. At the same time, a ring of dark iron patterns appeared on Chen Yu¡¯s body, unexpectedly unaffected by the limitations here, which took him by surprise. Chapter 190 - 190 0187 Moon Spirit Ore Mother ?Chapter 190: Chapter 0187 Moon Spirit Ore Mother Chapter 190: Chapter 0187 Moon Spirit Ore Mother After last time¡¯s verification, the Black Emperor Bloodline was subject to some restrictions in this area. However, it seemed that because of the ancient array set up by the man in the black robe, the force field around the Ancient Moon Well was weakened, lifting the restrictions on the Black Emperor Bloodline. Whoosh! At this moment, a circular golden sword halo swept towards Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng with terrifying pressure. ¡°Youa€|¡± A look of horror written on Ye Luofeng¡¯s pale face, she gazed at the tall figure standing in front of her, her expression filled with reluctance. Even taking into account the body cultivation technique. Chen Yu was only at the Refining Organ Stage Cultivation, how could he withstand a strike from a Guiyuan Realm Sword Cultivator? She had let Chen Yu take action first only to help restrain the opponent a bit; she did not expect him to be a main combatant. ¡°Slash!¡± An ancient and formidable aura surged forth from Chen Yu. Then. A nearly translucent, dark-glowing short sword appeared in his hand, as the Black Emperor Bloodline and strands of Cloud Evil True Qi furiously poured into it. Originally, Chen Yu had not planned to deploy the Dark Snake Sword, and was prepared to withstand a strike in a defensive stance. But upon discovering that the Black Emperor Bloodline was completely unrestricted, he changed his mind. The moment the Dark Snake Sword appeared. A sudden change occurred! Buzz! Nearby, on the concave Moon Spirit Ore Wall, a layer of silvery moonlight bloomed, casting its light onto the blade. ¡°This isa€|¡± Chen Yu was taken aback, feeling a mysterious and icy moon spirit power surging onto the Dark Snake Sword, overpowering in its intensity. In an instant. The might unleashed by the Dark Snake Sword almost doubled! This scene completely exceeded Chen Yu¡¯s expectations. According to Master Gu, this refined and upgraded Dark Snake Sword was deemed a high-grade king-level, which could amplify its power by over forty percent under moonlight. But now. He wasn¡¯t under moonlight, but inside an underground mining cave, yet it had nearly doubled its power. At the same time. The mouth of the Ancient Moon Well burst forth with a dazzling silvery moonlight, illuminating together with the full moon in the night sky. The snow-like silver glow around the well shifted from dim to bright. Within the Ancient Array, the sun-like fiery patterns flickered uncertainly, interlacing with the silver frost-like brilliance near the entrance. ¡°The Ancient Array is in chaos! The force field here seems to be somewhat volatile and unstable.¡± An elder Array Master from the Lingjian Sect was greatly shocked. a€| In the depths of the well, in front of the concave Moon Spirit Ore Wall. The moment Chen Yu unleashed his strike, a dazzling silver moon sword arc erupted. ¡°Clang!¡± The two swords collided, sending sparks flying. The circular golden sword halo unleashed by the man in the black robe instantly dispersed, his expression dramatically changing. At the same time. A massive force, accompanied by a hint of eerie black iron energy pattern, recoiled back, causing him to grunt and stagger back several meters. Chen Yu slightly stepped back, bumping into a soft and fragrant delicate body. ¡°Ah!¡± Ye Luofeng let out a startled cry, a hint of blush crossing her cold beautiful face. At that moment. She looked at the young man in front of her with incredulous surprise, seeing him in a completely new light. Initially, she thought. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That Chen Yu, blocking this strike for her, was undoubtedly going to die, her heart bearing a trace of reluctance and emotion. Unexpectedly. Chen Yu¡¯s powerful strike overwhelmed Elder Chai, forcing him to retreat. ¡°What¡¯s going on! This kid¡¯s sword actually invoked the moon spirit power of this place¡¯s force field.¡± The man in the black robe steadied himself, his expression fluctuating. By common sense. Chen Yu¡¯s Dark Snake Sword should only amplify its power under moonlight, and only by over forty percent. Yet. His strike just now, positioned in the middle of the concave Moon Spirit Ore Wall, perfectly resonated with the force field of the Ancient Moon Well itself, which gathered and absorbed moon spirit power, effectively doubling the sword¡¯s moonlight-enhancing property. ¡°Go!¡± Chen Yu muttered lowly, commanding the Iron Moon Strange Insect to call more insects to attack the man in the black robe. Simultaneously. He took out a small bottle and tossed it to Ye Luofeng, ¡°Drink this quickly!¡±. Ye Luofeng caught the bottle, feeling the refreshing essence of heaven and earth within, and immediately took a sip. Instantly. The injuries she had sustained, including her depleted vital energy, recovered at an astonishing rate. At this speed. In just a few breaths, her injuries and vital energy would be mostly restored. ¡°It¡¯s Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid!¡± Ye Luofeng looked surprised and delighted. ¡°I¡¯ll hold this person off; you embed the remaining two Grade Essence Stones in the dragon head¡¯s large mouth.¡± Chen Yu handed two medium-grade essence stones to Ye Luofeng. ¡°Okay!¡± Ye Luofeng took the essence stones and with a flash, reached the third dragon head¡¯s large mouth on the Array Stone Platform. At this time. The man in the black robe erupted with a swath of golden sword brilliance, pulverizing the surrounding seeds into dust. However, this time. The man in the black robe did not immediately rush forward, his eyes flickering as he scrutinized Chen Yu. ¡°This youngster¡¯s body cultivation technique has already reached the Postnatal Qi Transformation level, coupled with the strong amplification from the Bloodline Power and Moon Spirit Power¡­¡± The man in the black robe, with his wide-ranging experience and judgment. From just that one strike, he had already determined that he was no match for Chen Yu in direct combat. Inside the mine, his opponent had little to no restrictions and could even amplify his power. While he, on the other hand, had been severely injured by the Heavenly Que Sword¡¯s Sword Intent earlier and under the influence of the force field, could only utilize just over ten percent of his strength. ¡°But body cultivation isn¡¯t without its flaws.¡± A sharp glint flashed in the man in the black robe¡¯s eyes. The next instant. Within his eyes, a faint golden sword illusion appeared. Swish! A faint gold sword shadow, exuding a fierce and domineering Sword Intent, charged directly at Chen Yu. This time, it was a Sword Intent attack on the spiritual level! Initially, Lv Tiezu¡¯s spiritual Sword Intent, with only a tenth of its strength, had nearly put Chen Yu at a disadvantage. ?¦Ï???.?¦Ï But now, the black-robed man¡¯s spiritual Sword Intent, despite previously being heavily damaged, was still capable of unleashing an attack with the strength of three or four tenths of Lv Tiezu. ¡°Boom!¡± The ethereal faint gold sword shadow struck Chen Yu like lightning, causing his figure to tremble violently, nearly unable to stand stead. Chen Yu felt a piercing pain in his consciousness, as though it was about to split apart. Had it not been for his spiritual power, which had digested some of the potential of the ¡°Blood Soul Bud¡± and far surpassed a normal person at the Postnatal Qi Transformation, this strand of Sword Intent attack might have made him collapse. Even so, under the impact of the spiritual Sword Intent, Chen Yu struggled to hold on. After all, spiritual Sword Intent was an attack at the soul level and was hardly affected by the local force field. Previously, the black-robed man had been impacted by the Heavenly Que Sword¡¯s Sword Intent, which injured his spirit, and he should not have triggered a Sword Intent attack. But now, the black-robed man could no longer care about this. Burning his boats, he took his chances! Suppressing the severe pain in his spirit, the black-robed man mobilized the spiritual Sword Intent, its power surged to four or five tenths of its peak. ¡°This is bad!¡± Ye Luofeng had just set the third piece of Moon Spirit Ore when she saw this scene, her complexion drastically changed. Spiritual Sword Intent attacked much faster than in the physical world. Perhaps only a moment had passed, yet thousands of attacks could have been launched in the spiritual realm. Buzz! Suddenly, a pure and holy white halo emerged from Chen Yu¡¯s body. Pop~ The faint gold ethereal sword shadow, when it slashed at Chen Yu, was half-neutralized by the white halo. ¡°What is this!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s body and mind shook as he discovered the half-piece of Jade Pendant he was wearing emitted a pure white holy halo, protecting his spirit. This Jade Pendant was left to him by his biological parents and handed over by his foster mother, Liu Wen. Incredulous. This half-piece of Jade Pendant had nearly neutralized half of the Sword Intent attack. It was many times stronger than the Ice Heart Tears back then. Moreover, this was only a half-piece of Jade Pendant, with a crack on one edge, not a whole piece. ¡°How can this be!¡± The black-robed man was greatly shocked, watching his Sword Intent attack being weakened by nearly half. Of course, with him being a Guiyuan Realm Sword Cultivator, the advantage of his spiritual Sword Intent was nearly ten times stronger than that of a typical Qi Transformation Realm! Even now, weakened to two and a half tenths, it was enough to crush Chen Yu completely. Boom! Chen Yu felt a tremor in his consciousness, and a stinging pain in his spirit, indicating a slight injury. ¡°My spirit is injured¡­¡± Chen Yu gritted his teeth. Suddenly, he thought of something and took out a piece of Moon Spirit Crystal Ore from the Light Silver Crystal Space. This Moon Spirit Crystal Ore was another item that came from the hands of the broken sword remnants. Chen Yu clearly remembered that when he had been injured by the remnants of the broken sword¡¯s Sword Intent, he had taken out this Moon Spirit Crystal Ore which had a good healing effect. Pop! Holding the Moon Spirit Crystal Ore, Chen Yu immediately felt a cool and mysterious aura permeating his body, refreshing like spring water, seeping into his soul, and healing his injured spirit. ¡°Indeed effective!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s spirits lifted as he firmly grasped the Moon Spirit Crystal Ore. At this moment, he had the half-piece Jade Pendant, weakening nearly half of the Sword Intent attack, and the Moon Spirit Crystal Ore aiding the repair of his spirit injuries. Basically, Chen Yu was unafraid of the black-robed man. Direct attacks by spiritual Sword Intent drained the soul greatly and should not be used lightly, especially since the opponent¡¯s spirit had been severely damaged by the Heavenly Que Sword. ¡°Repairing the soul wounds? That crystal-shaped Moon Spirit Ore¡­¡± The black-robed man¡¯s face changed. Suddenly, his eyes fixed intently on the Moon Spirit Crystal Ore in Chen Yu¡¯s hand, shock giving way to a mix of jealousy and madness. ¡°Moon Spirit Ore Mother!¡± Two voices almost simultaneously exclaimed. Even Ye Luofeng standing by was shocked. The reactions on their faces were no less than when they first saw the Heavenly Que Sword, perhaps even more so. A treasure capable of healing soul wounds was extremely rare and precious, especially this uncarved natural mineral. ¡°Moon Spirit Ore Mother?¡± Chen Yu was slightly taken aback. He had only heard of ¡°Moon Spirit Holy Stone¡± and was not familiar with this term. ¡°That rumor is indeed true, ¡®Heavenly Que Sword¡¯ and ¡®Moon Spirit Ore Mother¡¯ once fell into the hands of a powerful being¡­¡± The black-robed man¡¯s face beamed with ecstasy. At that moment, his eyes were fervent, nearly glowing with green greed. ¡°Heavenly Que Sword, Moon Spirit Ore Mother, plus this high-grade Moon Spirit Ore Wall, could make me a Sword King of this generation.¡± The black-robed man¡¯s heart roared with joy. Just one step, and he could succeed, fulfilling his ambitions and revenge. However, the next reality shattered the black-robed man¡¯s aspirations. Click! Ye Luofeng embedded the fourth Grade Essence Stone into the dragon¡¯s gaping mouth. Hum! The entire Array Formation Platform glowed with a bright hazy crystal light; around the Transmission Array, the Array patterns suddenly lit up, emitting strong spatial fluctuations. ¡°The Transmission Array has been activated!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face lit up with joy, and in a flash, he darted into the middle of the Array Formation Platform. After a moment¡¯s thought, Ye Luofeng also stepped onto the platform. Just then, a dazzling crystal radiance enveloped Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng together, their figures swiftly becoming obscured and fading. ¡°No!¡± The black-robed man roared lowly, lunging towards the Transmission Array like a wild beast. Chapter 191 - 0188: First Arrival in the Ancient Kingdom Chapter 191: Chapter 0188: First Arrival in the Ancient Kingdom ¡°No!¡± The man in black robes roared lowly like a wild beast pouncing towards the Transmission Array. Disregarding his injuries, disregarding all consequences. At his fastest speed, the man turned into a gold blur, streaking toward the Ancient Transmission Array. In the field of view. Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng stood upon the Array Formation Platform, their silhouettes gradually blurring but not yet teleported away! ¡°There¡¯s still time!¡± Joy surged in the man¡¯s heart. He must obtain the Heavenly Que Sword and the Moon Spirit Ore Mother; as for the nearby Moon Spirit Ore, compared to the first two, especially the Moon Spirit Ore Mother, they were insignificant. At this moment. Elder Chai¡¯s goal was not to kill the two at the Transmission Array, as that would not be easy to achieve. His intention was to teleport with them! ¡°Hmph, once I teleport to the other side and am not controlled by the force field, I can annihilate these two with a flick of my fingers.¡± Elder Chai¡¯s body shone with golden light, just about to charge into the Transmission Array. No good! Ye Luofeng could not help but pale. The reason she chose the Transmission Array was to escape Elder Chai¡¯s relentless pursuit. If. Elder Chai were to teleport with them, without the constraint of the Ancient Moon Well force field, their deaths were certain! At the crucial moment of life and death. Wuhou! A deep roar like the sound of a bell or spring thunder erupted from the Transmission Array, transforming into a grey and twisted soundwave, striking Elder Chai. Boom! Elder Chai¡¯s figure staggered, caught off guard by the soundwave¡¯s encroachment. Immediately. His blood churned, his internal organs twisting in pain, his eardrums nearly bursting with blood. Just in that moment of delay. The two within the Transmission Array had vanished. ¡°No¡ª¡± Elder Chai roared in anger, his complexion ashen. Wow! Burning with rage and his blood surging, Elder Chai spat out a mouthful of blood. Simultaneously. On the ground, at the entrance to the Moon Mine. ¡°Huh! It seemed like there was a slight spatial fluctuation just now.¡± The old man from the Lingjian Sect, who was overseeing the remnants of the Ancient Array, revealed a look of surprise. ¡°Spatial fluctuation? That¡¯s not good!¡± On a nearby mountaintop, the seated Lv Tiezu¡¯s expression changed drastically. Whoosh! He quickly transformed into a bright orange streak of sword light and dashed into the Moon Mine. Shortly after Lv Tiezu entered. Swoosh swoosh swoosh! A dark mass of figures appeared in the nearby void. ¡°It¡¯s the Bone Demon Palace, and also the people from the Water Moon Sect¡­¡± Elder Pan, on guard at the mining site, changed color. Looking around. Near the Moon Mine, a force of nearly a thousand showed up, birds hovering in the sky. They saw. The Palace Master Fu from the Bone Demon Palace, Guardian Shangguan, even the Water Moon Sect Master and others, leading numerous troops approaching. ¡°Surround this area!¡± Palace Master Fu commanded grimly, and a multitude of Bone Demon Palace¡¯s forces ensured the site was encircled. Elder Pan, along with the Lingjian Sect and others, had no chance to resist and were captured without a fight. ¡°Thankfully, we arrived in time.¡± Palace Master Fu breathed a sigh of relief and ordered his men to interrogate those from the Lingjian Sect present. Before long. A disciple from the Lingjian Sect, unable to endure the torment and threats, revealed what had happened before. ¡°It seems there are clues about the Heavenly Que Sword and the Moon Spirit Ore Mother here, and it might truly be credible. First, Chen Yu might have teleported away from here, now this place was sealed by Elder Chai from the Lingjian Sect with an Ancient Array to explore its secrets.¡± Palace Master Fu¡¯s eyes flickered. However. Upon learning that two Guiyuan Realm masters were inside the mine, Palace Master Fu was also somewhat cautious. Crack! Palace Master Fu broke a black talisman in his hand and muttered, ¡°I have sent a message to Master Absolute Yin¡­¡± Over the next two days. A shocking battle erupted near the Ancient Moon Well. The combatants were the camps of Bone Demon Palace and the Lingjian Sect (including Iron Sword and Yunyue Sects). In this battle, both sides were truly enraged, and both suffered heavy losses. Afterward. News that a large amount of Moon Spirit Ore remained under the Ancient Moon Well, as well as the Heavenly Que Sword and Moon Spirit Ore Mother being taken away by Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng, spread like wildfire. At the same time. Within the Lingjian Sect¡¯s camp, two rumors were widely circulated. The first was that Ye Luofeng had embezzled the Heavenly Que Sword and, in collaboration with Chen Yu, grievously injured Elder Chai before fleeing far away. This rumor was said to originate from Elder Chai¡¯s own account. The second was that Chen Yu was the murderer of Lv Santong, which was confirmed by the divination of the Great Snow Mountain Tribe. These two rumors shook the sect world of Chu Country, and even the neighboring Qi Country, Yan Country, and the northern Great Snow Mountain Tribe paid attention. Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng becoming traitors was not in itself remarkable. However, these two were involved with the Moon Spirit Ore Mother and the Heavenly Que Sword, and even due to the existence of Moon Spirit Ore in the underground mine, they triggered a crazy battle between the two camps. Not long after. The two camps ceased fighting, deciding to mine the Moon Spirit Ore together. As for the Ancient Transmission Array, both camps tried using Grade Essence Stones, yet despite the depletion of the stones, they could not initiate teleportation. ¡°It must be that the Transmission Array on the other side was destroyed, unable to resonate, hence the inability to teleport.¡± An experienced Array Master concluded. Naturally, such an outcome left both camps, including Elder Chai and others, with frustration. Because of this. Both camps stationed some troops year-round to guard this Transmission Array. ¡­ After a bout of severe turbulence and disorienting consciousness. Chen Yu¡¯s feet sank as he stepped upon an ancient, rusted transmission stone platform, shrouded in darkness all around. Then, suddenly, a ¡°yelp¡± sounded next to him, as Ye Luofeng¡¯s delicately charming figure swayed and bumped into Chen Yu. Chen Yu himself had just steadied his stance. In his haste, he wrapped his arms around the stunningly beautiful girl. Huh! Ye Luofeng gradually recovered from her disoriented discomfort, only to find her skirt torn, her clothes disheveled, and herself held in someone¡¯s embrace. What infuriated and outraged her was, the young man embracing her looked unreservedly¡ªwith an excellent poise¡ªdown at her jade-like face, the heaving of her chest, the graceful curves¡­ Moreover, the hand of that young man, which was dragging her tender body, was actually placed on her round and plump buttocks, and he squeezed. ¡°Damn it!¡± After squeezing subconsciously, Chen Yu felt an excellent touch, utterly intoxicating, but knew immediately that it was a bad situation. Were he to explain that it wasn¡¯t intentional, that it was merely an appreciation of beauty, a natural reaction, she certainly wouldn¡¯t believe him. As expected, Ye Luofeng¡¯s face suddenly went cold, and a hint of iciness flashed in her phoenix eyes. Slap! A delicate, jade-like hand struck Chen Yu¡¯s face. ¡°Aow!¡± Chen Yu grunted but remained unmoved, releasing Ye Luofeng as if shocked by electricity. Hiss! After slapping Chen Yu, Ye Luofeng felt pain in her palm as if she¡¯d struck a bronze statue. She had just come to her senses from the discomfort of the remote transmission. The slap was instinctual, executed without circulating any True Qi. ¡°You¡­ You scoundrel!¡± Ye Luofeng clenched her teeth, her face growing even more frigid as True Qi surged within her. ¡°Miss Ye, please stop, it really wasn¡¯t intentional.¡± Chen Yu said with a bitter smile. ¡°Not intentional?¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s chilly and moonlike delicate face darkened even more. If the unintentional embrace could be seen as a fluke, the action of ¡°squeezing¡± with his hand seemed all too intentional. ¡°Ah, even if I really did mean it, let¡¯s say, I, Chen Yu, saved Miss Ye¡¯s life before. Had it been another girl, perhaps she would¡¯ve offered herself in gratitude.¡± Chen Yu shook his head and sighed. ¡°Hmph, the toad wants to eat swan meat.¡± A slight flush of annoyance and embarrassment tinged Ye Luofeng¡¯s tense face. ¡°Alright, Miss Ye, let¡¯s check the situation outside for now.¡± Chen Yu immediately motioned with his hand. While seeming to banter, Chen Yu had already sent the Iron Moon Strange Insects to scout the surroundings. At this moment, the two of them were in a dilapidated temple hall, dimly lit. The only sources of light were from the temple¡¯s ceiling and the luminous pearls in the hallway. The ancient transmission array beneath their feet had a structure similar to the one inside the Ancient Moon Well. Suddenly, Ye Luofeng¡¯s expression changed as she thought of something. Slash! She wielded the Heavenly Que Fragmented Sword and struck the transmission array beneath her feet, creating a crack a meter long. ¡°Miss Ye, do you know where exactly we are?¡± Chen Yu asked. The Iron Moon Strange Insects he had sent out had conducted a brief search nearby and found this ruined temple hall deeply embedded within a concealed mountain. ¡°As Elder Chai revealed, the other side of the transmission array is the land of an ancient kingdom, a place with a splendid cultivation civilization.¡± Ye Luofeng said with a cold face, distancing herself from Chen Yu. An ancient kingdom? A hint of excitement appeared on Chen Yu¡¯s face. He had read about ancient kingdoms in old texts. It was rumored, that the land of ancient kingdoms was vast and rich in resources, its cultivation civilization was several times more developed than remote, smaller countries like Chu Country. ¡°Indeed, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi here is much denser than in Beiyuan.¡± Ye Luofeng slightly sensed it and showed a hint of joy. She was wholeheartedly dedicated to the Sword Dao and looked forward to the long-standing heritage of such an ancient land. The two of them searched the dilapidated temple hall for a long time without finding any clues. However, the Iron Moon Strange Insects found a few scattered pieces of Moon Spirit Ore in a corner of the great hall. Chen Yu collected the pieces of Moon Spirit Ore, his face deep in thought. It seemed, the rumors of the Ancient Sword Sect defector might indeed be credible. The vast amounts of Moon Spirit Ore mined from the Moon Cave were transported to this ancient land through the transmission array. According to legend, the descendants of that Sword Sect defector had flourished on this land and still existed to this day. Following the dilapidated temple hall¡¯s corridor, the two moved carefully and cautiously outward. The Iron Moon Strange Insect scouted ahead, with no incidents occurring along the way. ¡°By the way, Miss Ye. What exactly is this ¡®Moon Spirit Ore Mother¡¯ you mentioned before?¡± Chen Yu broke the stagnant silence. ¡°Moon Spirit Ore Mother? I must admit, you¡¯re incredibly fortunate. Not only did you soar to the heavens in the Blood Burial Garden, but you also came across this legendary Holy Ore.¡± Ye Luofeng said with a hint of emotion. ¡°You were lucky to obtain the Heavenly Que Fragmented Sword as well,¡± Chen Yu rolled his eyes. ¡°While you may not know what Moon Spirit Ore Mother is, you must have heard of the rumors about the Moon Spirit Holy Stone, right?¡± Ye Luofeng said. ¡°I have! Legend says it¡¯s a Holy Stone that can reverse the quality of one¡¯s Spiritual Body.¡± Chen Yu nodded eagerly. ¡°That Moon Spirit Ore Mother is the original embryo of the ¡®Moon Spirit Holy Stone¡¯!¡± Ye Luofeng said with a light smile. At her words, Chen Yu was greatly shaken. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He could never have imagined that the Moon Spirit Crystals were the embryonic form of the Moon Spirit Holy Stone. ¡°You¡¯ve experienced it before. The ¡®Moon Spirit Ore Mother¡¯ can purify the soul, heal mental wounds, and additionally, it refines the spirit and Sword Intent, providing great benefits to cultivators.¡± Ye Luofeng revealed a hint of envy. Chen Yu nodded; just the ability to heal mental damage and aid in condensing spiritual power made it an unparalleled treasure. ¡°However, that¡¯s not the greatest value of the Moon Spirit Ore Mother!¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s voice paused. ¡°It¡¯s not?¡± Chen Yu exclaimed. ¡°The strategic value of the Moon Spirit Ore Mother even surpasses that of the Heavenly Que Sword.¡± ¡°In the presence of the Ore Mother, even a mundane mountain range can, over time, accumulate Moon Spirit essence and give birth to new Moon Spirit Ore, even forming a new Moon Spirit Ore Vein! This is an ability that will be lost once it becomes a ¡®Moon Spirit Holy Stone¡¯!¡± Chapter 192 - 0189: Offering Oneself in Marriage Chapter 192: Chapter 0189: Offering Oneself in Marriage After hearing about the value and usefulness of the ¡°Moon Spirit Ore Mother,¡± Chen Yu¡¯s mouth hung wide open, unable to close for a long while. The ore mother, whether in personal efficacy or strategic value, was extremely high. For personal use, it could cleanse the soul, repair mental damage, and even be used to condense spiritual power, including refining Sword Intent. The strategic value was even more exaggerated. The ¡°Moon Spirit Ore Mother¡± could breed new Moon Spirit Ore, almost equivalent to a mobile Moon Spirit Ore. If the conditions were sufficient and given enough time, it could cultivate a large Moon Spirit Ore Vein, and even forming the ¡°Moon Spirit Holy Stone¡± was not impossible. ¡°This ore must not be exposed. If discovered by some major power, I¡¯m afraid it would bring about a catastrophe of killing.¡± Chen Yu felt a chill in his heart. Then, He thought of another issue. Since the ¡°Moon Spirit Ore Mother¡± was the embryo of the ¡°Moon Spirit Holy Stone,¡± could it enhance the quality of a Spiritual Body? Immediately, Chen Yu asked Ye Luofeng about this. ¡°Yes,¡± The answer Ye Luofeng gave was affirmative. ¡°However, the Moon Spirit Ore Mother does not focus on this effect and can only slightly improve the quality a bit. The advanced Moon Spirit Holy Stone is almost heaven-defying in this regard but will lose the ability to nurture a Moon Spirit Ore Vein.¡± Ye Luofeng replied. ¡°Slightly improve the quality a bit?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart stirred. Just how much can a ¡®slightly improve¡¯ actually improve? Ye Luofeng couldn¡¯t help but be astonished, ¡°You¡¯re not really considering using the ore mother just to improve your quality a little, are you?¡± If he did that, it would truly be a waste. Even if we ignore the strategic value. The mere ability of Moon Spirit Ore Mother to repair mental damage and condense spiritual power far exceeds the benefit of slightly improving one¡¯s quality. After all, In the later stages of cultivation, the focus increasingly shifts to the mental aspect. ¡°I do indeed have that plan,¡± Chen Yu didn¡¯t hide it. He was caught in a dilemma. On one hand, the quality of his Spiritual Body was his biggest shortcoming in cultivation. On the other hand, Chen Yu¡¯s strength in Body Cultivation did not give him an edge in the mental realm. Of course, it was just a lack of edge, not prominence. If he kept the Moon Spirit Ore Mother, it could condense his spiritual power; if he used it, he could somewhat make up for the shortcoming in quality. ¡°You really plan to use it? When I learned you possessed this ore mother, even I felt a sudden urge to kill and seize it.¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s voice turned slightly colder. The hint of mocking chill in her eyes seemed to be more than just words. If Chen Yu really intended to do so, she might not resort to killing, but taking action to seize the treasure was still possible. ¡°Oh! Miss Ye, if you had your eye on this ore mother, why didn¡¯t you say so earlier!¡± Chen Yu feigned shock. ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s expression remained cold. ¡°As long as Miss Ye is willing to accept my proposal, we could share the benefits of the ore mother together¡­ Ah!¡± Before Chen Yu could finish, a sudden change occurred. Whoosh! Ye Luofeng¡¯s beautiful face turned icy, her fair wrist flicked, and a frosty edge of her sword, white as frost, had already struck Chen Yu¡¯s body. This woman had reached the Postnatal Late Stage, only a step away from the Innate Qi Transformation Realm, quite an impressive feat. Puff! A layer of sparkling copper light patterns appeared on the surface of Chen Yu¡¯s body, and as it was pierced by the ice-sharp sword shadow, it instantly dimmed, the Copper Statue Force Field pierced in an instant. ¡°Ow! This woman is so cold¡­¡± Chen Yu grunted as he stumbled back, swinging his arm, and with a flash of black iron qi patterns, he tore the ice-sharp sword shadow apart. Even so, On his arm, a wound appeared, encrusted with a layer of frost. However, With Chen Yu¡¯s formidable physique, the wound healed in the blink of an eye, visible to the naked eye. A flash of surprise skimmed through Ye Luofeng¡¯s frost-clear eyes. Yet, She still had no fondness for Chen Yu, even feeling a certain exasperation akin to ¡®hating that iron cannot become steel¡¯. Whew! Ye Luofeng calmed her cold heart, forcing herself to cool down. ¡°Being able to inherit the Heavenly Que Fragmented Sword and escape safely, Luo Feng indeed owes you a favor,¡± Ye Luofeng said calmly. Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but break into a radiant smile, but before he could express his ¡°willingness,¡± he was immediately choked by her following words. ¡°But I hate most when people leverage favors for personal gain!¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s brows lightly knitted. ¡°The favor I owe, Luo Feng will repay. But I will not have feelings for you, not now, not ever.¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s voice was as clear and cold as her stunning appearance. Very pleasant, yet very cold. ¡°Oh.¡± Chen Yu appeared regretful, shaking his head. Ever since parting ways with Mu Xueqing, Ye Luofeng had been the first beauty to strike him with awe and stir a faint flutter in his heart. By happenstance, he had the leisure to tease a little. But this woman was too cold for his liking, seeming dull and uninteresting. The rest of their journey, There was an awkward and cold distance of two zhang between Ye Luofeng and Chen Yu. However, the atmosphere was soon broken. ¡°No way through!¡± Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng stared dumbfounded at the collapsed ruins in front of them. This hall was originally embedded inside the mountain, making it extremely hidden. ¡°We¡¯re not going to end up buried in the mountain range, living lonely until old age, right? If that¡¯s the case, we might as well make do¡­¡± Chen Yu chuckled. Before he could finish, Ye Luofeng, with a tense face, was already taking action. Pff! Ye Luofeng drew out the Heavenly Que Fragmented Sword and cleaved forward. Judging by her determination, she was ready to forcefully carve out a path through the mountain, displaying an ¡®Old Man Moves Mountains¡¯ spirit, rather than settling with someone. ¡°Wait!¡± Chen Yu moved swiftly, quickly blocking Ye Luofeng. ¡°What are you doing? If you want to stay here, do it alone. I want to return to Beiyuan as soon as possible.¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s face darkened. Swoosh! Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, a Silver Spot Iron Worm flashed out from the collapsing ruins of the mountainside. ¡°Miss Ye, please don¡¯t misunderstand. My insect has already found a pathway that was originally here, but it has been buried by the collapse,¡± Chen Yu explained. ¡°So what?¡± Ye Luofeng sneered coldly. ¡°Now, if we excavate along the collapsed pathway, it will be much easier.¡± ¡°If Miss Ye digs haphazardly, we may cause an even more severe collapse. By then you might have to spend your life here with me.¡± Chen Yu waved his hand dismissively. After listening to the explanation, Ye Luofeng¡¯s face turned slightly red, realizing she had almost made a mistake. ¡°Go!¡± Chen Yu threw a small metal sphere. Instantly, a sword and shield puppet about ten feet tall appeared out of a white fog. Chen Yu immediately operated his spiritual power technique. The puppet, now holding a giant sword, went forth to start digging in the ruins. The Iron Moon Strange Insect was also not idle, drilling holes in the front. The two worked together with outstanding efficiency. The Iron Moon Strange Insect was naturally adept at burrowing, a kind of instinct. As for the puppet, it was incredibly strong, and as long as it had enough Primordial Stones, it would never tire. Pff-chi! Soon, a damaged pathway was extended bit by bit in front of the two. Joy appeared on Ye Luofeng¡¯s face. If it had not been for Chen Yu¡¯s presence, along with the Iron Moon Strange Insect and the sword and shield puppet, any average Qi Transformation Realm cultivator might have been trapped to death within the valley. Those in the Qi Transformation Realm can¡¯t avoid the need for sustenance. Without sufficient food, they could only last about ten days to half a month. To increase efficiency, both Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng joined in the digging efforts. Chen Yu controlled the puppet while digging at the same time. As a result, executing the control technique caused his spiritual power to be consumed quickly. Fortunately, after consuming the Blood Soul Bud, his spiritual energy was strong, and the Moon Spirit Ore Mother had certain effects on healing the heart and mind as well as restoring spiritual power. During this process, Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual power underwent an unseen tempering and improvement. ¡­ Three days later. Chen Yu, along with the puppet and spirit pet, finally broke through the mountain. Under the scorching sun, Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng stood in front of a desolate mountain range, with wild vegetation growing everywhere, as far as the eye could see. ¡°We¡¯ve finally made it out.¡± Ye Luofeng let out a long sigh of relief, casting a complex glance at the young man beside her. She finally had a change of heart about Chen Yu. If it hadn¡¯t been for him, by forcefully digging through the pathway alone, she really could have been buried there. ¡°The top priority now is to figure out where we are, how far we are from the Beiyuan territory¡­¡± Chen Yu said with a serious face. Facing this strange and unknown environment, he no longer had any trace of jest. ¡°We need to find some populated area first.¡± Ye Luofeng nodded. Before leaving, the two of them closely memorized the contour of the nearby mountains and the geographical direction and also concealed the entrance of the pathway in the mountain wall. Having done all this, they began to explore the mountain forest. Half a day later, the two had traveled over a hundred miles, encountering many ferocious beasts along the way, occasionally sensing the presence of Qi Transformation Realm demon beasts. Chen Yu guessed that this place must be a danger zone similar to the ¡°Yunyuan Mountain Range.¡± For the demon beasts with powerful aura, the two of them naturally avoided them as much as possible. Roar! From up ahead came one or two hair-raising beast roars, faintly emitting Qi Transformation Realm demonic aura and oppressive power. ¡°There are two Qi Transformation Realm demon beasts, we should take a detour,¡± Ye Luofeng suggested. ¡°No,¡± Chen Yu shook his head. The Iron Moon Strange Insect he sent out for scouting had discovered something unusual. Just as Ye Luofeng was puzzled, ¡°Everyone, quick, retreat!¡± ¡°How come there are two Cloud Pattern Leopard Kings, and they¡¯re a male and female pair!¡± A flurry of panicked figures were rushing in Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng¡¯s direction. On closer look, the escaping figures turned out to be some young men and women, around the same age as Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng. Judging from their attire, these people belonged to the same faction. Among these youths, there were a dozen or so, with the weakest being at the Organ Refining Stage, currently being chased by two grey-white patterned demon leopards. The two demon leopards, over two zhang in length, weren¡¯t particularly large compared to some of the larger ferocious beasts. However, the two demon leopards emitted a layer of faint red demonic aura and moved with incredible agility through the forest. Crack! One of the demon leopards swung its claw, and a flash of pale red aura slice through, bringing down a tree large enough for two people to embrace together. Boom! The tree fell, blocking the way of one of the girls. ¡°Ah!¡± The girl was around sixteen or seventeen, with a pretty face, now pale with fear. ¡°Yan¡¯er!¡± The boy in the lead, who seemed to be slightly older, changed his expression. Whoosh! The older boy, clad in black armor, came rushing over, holding a Black Iron Heavy Spear, and cast out a booming black aura, like a hanging crescent moon. ¡°Bang!¡± The Black Iron Heavy Spear, with its formidable power, blocked the demon leopard¡¯s pounce aimed at the girl ¡°Yan¡¯er.¡± Huh! Ye Luofeng and Chen Yu showed a trace of surprise. This boy clad in black armor looked eighteen or nineteen but had achieved Postnatal Qi Transformation, his strength comparable to Mei Changqing. Of course. Among the crowd, only the boy in black armor had the cultivation of the Postnatal Early Stage, at most barely able to fend off one Cloud Pattern Demon Leopard, facing two would risk annihilation. ¡°Be careful!¡± a young voice called from behind. Whoosh! The other Cloud Pattern Leopard suddenly swerved and pounced toward the girl Yan¡¯er, who had just narrowly escaped one disaster. Chapter 193 - 0190: Yunlai Fu Family Chapter 193: Chapter 0190: Yunlai Fu Family ¡°Yan¡¯er!¡± The young boys and girls fleeing in panic let out a cry, revealing an expression of unbearable distress. At this moment, Another Cloud Pattern Leopard, with a cunning and bloodthirsty glint in its eyes, suddenly turned to attack Yan¡¯er. The only young man in black armor in the crowd, at the Qi Transformation Realm, barely managed to hold off the first Cloud Pattern Leopard and was completely unable to come to the rescue. It appeared that, This beautiful and charming young girl was about to meet her demise under the fierce pounce of the second Cloud Pattern Leopard. ¡°Beast!¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s expression turned cold as she transformed into a white streak of shadow, darting between the trees in an attempt to save her. However, She was still a dozen feet away from Yan¡¯er and hopelessly out of reach. Huff! The Cloud Pattern Leopard raised its sharp claw, emitting a faint red aura that screamed as it brought forth a fierce cold gust of wind, which reached the girl first, shattering her protective inner energy layer with its mere remnants. ¡°It¡¯s too late!¡± As Ye Luofeng floated among the branches and leaves, she drew a white jade-like sword, still dozens of feet away. Just then, a sharp whistling sound of air being pierced rushed by her ear. Whoosh! A dark curved spear shadow, dragging a thunderous sound of tearing through the air, covered a distance of twenty feet in the blink of an eye. How fast! Ye Luofeng¡¯s eyebrows tightened as she sensed the astonishing power of the javelin, and the residual force of the Qi swept past, causing her dress to rustle loudly. ¡°Thud!¡± The tip of the dark javelin lit up with a sharp golden light and pierced through the abdomen of the Cloud Pattern Leopard in a flash. Thump! The Cloud Pattern Leopard let out a moan as it was impaled by the javelin and dragged back by the immense force for several feet. ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m not dead?¡± The young girl Yan¡¯er, with a pale face, stared dumbstruck at the blood spraying from the abdomen of the Cloud Pattern Leopard as it crashed into two large trees with a loud ¡°boom,¡± kicking up dust everywhere. Her mouth hung open in shock, and she looked towards the tall young man in the distance who had intervened. He was a young man wearing beast hide armor with a somewhat rustic air. Naturally, that young man was Chen Yu. For him, killing a common Postnatal Qi Transformation Demon Beast was not a difficult task, especially using his proficient javelin. Chen Yu walked unhurriedly towards the impaled Cloud Pattern Leopard. Before he arrived, the huge gash in the Cloud Pattern Leopard¡¯s abdomen had bled too much, its organs were shattered, and it was already dead. The young boys and girls at the scene stood dumbfounded, unable to snap out of their daze. ¡°Thank goodness! Thanks to this brother¡¯s righteous help,¡± said the young man in black armor, his face full of gratitude. Yan¡¯er, the young girl, came out of her shock and bowed in thanks to Chen Yu. Chen Yu nodded slightly, walked over to the corpse of the Cloud Pattern Leopard, and methodically retrieved his javelin. ¡°What are you all still dazed for? With the remaining Cloud Pattern Leopard, if we work together, we can definitely capture it,¡± called out the young man in black armor to the other youths of his kin. However, Seeing its companion slain with a single blow by Chen Yu, the remaining Cloud Pattern Leopard felt fear. Zoom! Before the crowd could surround it, the leopard turned into a gray-white streak and dashed deep into the mountains and forests. ¡°Beast, stop!¡± A cold and stern shout came from the treetops overhead. In the next instant, A vision of a snow-white and ethereal beauty, like a translucent dragonfly, ¡°whooshed¡± past directly above the Cloud Pattern Leopard¡¯s head. The Cloud Pattern Leopard stiffened, shuddering as if struck by cold, and its eyes filled with terror. ¡°So beautiful¡­¡± The young man in black armor stared dumbfounded at that fleeting exquisite beauty. Shick! A three-foot-long gleaming ice sword light, biting cold to the bone, sliced across the neck of the Cloud Pattern Leopard, leaving a trail of bloody frost on the ground. Thud! The Cloud Pattern Leopard stood rigid for a moment or two, finally falling over, its head severed from its body. ¡°What a powerful sword!¡± The young man in black armor¡¯s admiration intensified, mixed with a strong sense of shock. The surrounding youths stood gaping, their eyes fixed on the icy and jade-like beauty, unable to move, feeling a sense of awe and amazement akin to looking up at a Heavenly Immortal. At this time, Chen Yu retrieved his javelin, wiped off the blood, and walked over. ¡°These fools, was my spear not as impressive as that ice-cold little lady?¡± Seeing the petrified youths, Chen Yu snorted disdainfully. Ye Luofeng, expressionless, seemed to throw a challenging glance at Chen Yu, a sign of ¡°rivalry.¡± Ever since the beginning of the transmission battle, Chen Yu had continuously performed miracles, outshining even her¡ª the Postnatal Qi Transformation realm¡¯s top sword talent. Including the excavation of the tunnel and saving the girl named Yan¡¯er before her. All these accomplishments were challenging Ye Luofeng¡¯s pride. For one, she was the most outstanding talent in the Lingjian Sect of Qi Country and even throughout the entire southern Three Kingdoms, never having lost to anyone of her generation. Furthermore, she had come to a conclusion: whether now or in the future, she would never take a liking to Chen Yu. The latter was of paramount importance. Since she had no interest in Chen Yu, Then her performance and achievements must surpass his, or at least not lag behind. That was exactly why, Ye Luofeng demonstrated a seemingly ¡°superfluous¡± feat, instantly killing the fleeing Cloud Pattern Leopard. In terms of performance and lethality, Both had slain a Cloud Pattern Leopard instantaneously, each with their strengths, neither outshining the other. Nevertheless, With Ye Luofeng¡¯s beauty as an enchanting young lady, her icy allure added glamor to that sword strike, bringing a strong sense of amazement and shock, naturally overshadowing Chen Yu in the limelight. ¡°I am Fu Hong, thank you for your help, miss,¡± the young man in black armor said, coming over with a face full of gratitude and eagerness in his eyes. In Chen Yu¡¯s eyes, there was a bit of a fawning taste. ¡°May I ask the noble lady¡¯s surname and given name, and which prefecture¡¯s genius you are? It seems our Yunlai Prefecture does not have a genius as stunning as miss.¡± The young man in black armor spoke enthusiastically. Throughout the conversation, his attention was fixed on Ye Luofeng, almost completely overlooking Chen Yu. Most of the other young men did the same. Chen Yu sighed to himself. It was no wonder they say when there¡¯s the opposite sex, there¡¯s no humanity; these young men had completely forgotten who it was that stepped in to save the life of one of their companions just moments ago. ¡°The young lady¡¯s name is Ye Luofeng; I have been cultivating in the mountains with my teacher. This is my first journey outside with my junior brother, and I know nothing about the outside world,¡± Ye Luofeng said, her icy gaze swept lightly over the young men. Confronted by her look, the young men felt a chill piercing through their souls and shifted their gazes away in shame. Witnessing Ye Luofeng¡¯s imposing aura and the mysterious origins she casually concocted, there was an involuntary twitch at the corner of Chen Yu¡¯s mouth. Upon reflection, The origins Ye Luofeng conjured up were well suited for their ¡°ignorance¡± about this place. However, Chen Yu was somewhat dissatisfied with Ye Luofeng¡¯s mention of ¡°bringing her junior brother out from the mountains¡±. ¡°Oh!¡± ¡°No wonder Miss Ye and this brother have such formidable strength; it must be from the lineage of some hidden master.¡± The group of young men believed her story almost entirely. In this wild forest and seeing a clear and beautiful woman who seemed unworldly, alongside a somewhat rustic but honest-looking young man, indeed fit the narrative of their ¡°origin¡±. ¡°This is my junior brother Chen Yu, and it is his first time coming down the mountain. I hope you will all take good care of him and offer guidance,¡± Ye Luofeng said, her cool gaze slyly shifting toward Chen Yu. By presenting herself as his senior sister, she seemed to be deliberately putting Chen Yu a step below her. ¡°Ah, brother!¡± ¡°Brother Chen Yu, you¡¯re very lucky to have such a heavenly fairy-like senior sister,¡± The young men finally reacted, greeting him one after another. Then the young men, including the youth in black armor, introduced themselves. The young man in black iron armor was named Fu Hong, while the girl who nearly died under the claws of the Cloud Pattern Leopard was named Fu Yanzi. Most of the other young men also bore the surname Fu. It turned out, Fu Hong, Fu Yanzi, and the other young men came from a prominent family in the region of Yunlai Prefecture. ¡°Our Fu Family is not only one of the three major families of Yunlai Prefecture but also shares a slight connection with one of the four super noble families of Yun Zhao Country, ¡®Fu Family¡¯.¡± When speaking of their lineage, Fu Hong and the other young men had an unmistakable look of pride. ¡°These young men all come from one family, and it seems they even have the appearance of some sort of branch family,¡± Chen Yu was quite surprised. The youths ranged in age from about fourteen or fifteen to twenty years old, and all of their cultivations were uniformly at the Organ Refining Stage. That Fu Hong, barely older than Mei Changqing, possessed a cultivation of the Qi Transformation Realm. This single fact suggested that the strength and foundation of this Yunlai Prefecture Fu Family far exceeded that of Yunyue Sect and might even be on par with the Bone Demon Palace in terms of power. ¡°A family from one place, this powerful?¡± Chen Yu found it hard to believe that the Yun Zhao Country he had arrived in was such an enormous existence. Ye Luofeng also seemed to realize this fact. She then inquired, ¡°Aren¡¯t there any sect forces here? I have read in ancient texts that most cultivational resources outside are in the hands of sects¡­¡± ¡°Sects?¡± The group of young men and women showed a strange look. ¡°It seems that the two of you have indeed been isolated from the outside world, not even knowing the basic common sense of Yun Zhao Country,¡± The youth in black armor, Fu Hong, said with a slightly odd expression. As if suddenly, everyone no longer harbored any suspicion about the two¡¯s concocted identities and origins. ¡°Sects? Hehe¡­ In our Yun Zhao Country, ever since the founding ¡®Yun Zhao Saint Emperor,¡¯ they have been classified as illegal organizations,¡± Fu Hong chuckled strangely. Sects = Illegal organizations? Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng exchanged glances, their hearts shocked, finding it unbelievable. In the Beiyuan Three Kingdoms, the world of sects held sway over the entire world, especially regarding numerous cultivational resources. The sects were the true rulers. Here, sects had become illegal organizations? ¡°Our Yun Zhao Country is one of the three great ancient countries of Kunyun Continent, with a history of over ten thousand years.¡± ¡°Ten thousand years ago! The first Holy Emperor, ¡®Yunyang Lie,¡¯ swept through the eight desolates, blood-washed the sects, integrated the resources of heaven and earth, forged the supreme divine throne, ruled with noble bloodline majestically over the world, and enfeoffed thirty-six prefectures, one prince for each.¡± Some young men elaborated on some of the glorious history, spitting as they spoke, ¡°Ancient country? One of the three great ancient countries of the continent¡­¡± A hint of reverence for the legendary ancient countries shone through Ye Luofeng¡¯s eyes. ¡°Yun Zhao Country¡ªis this place truly the ancient country mentioned in the ancient texts?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart raced. Following, Through the narrative of the young men, Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng got a rough grasp of the situation in Yun Zhao Country. Yun Zhao Country was indeed one of the ancient countries of the continent as rumored. However, Its rulers were no longer sects but the imperial power. Regarding sects, after the initial ¡°Yun Zhao Saint Emperor¡± declared his reign, they were either purged and erased or compromised with the imperial power or hid in remote mountains and forests. In short, Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Here, imperial power was supreme, and sect influence waned. Moreover, Yun Zhao Country possessed vast territories, totaling thirty-six prefectures (an approximate number in reality, there were more). How large was the area of a single prefecture? Even the smallest prefecture was as big as Chu Country, and the larger ones could be more than ten times that size. Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng were currently in a prefecture named ¡°Yunlai Prefecture.¡± The Fu Family was one of the three major families of Yunlai Prefecture. Such family powers dominated locally, but in the vast expanse of Yun Zhao Country, they were at most considered third-rate forces. (Wishing everyone a Happy New Year~~ Due to many social engagements, I was completely unable to write during the Spring Festival, so there is only one update today. I might be busier in the coming week and might have to take some time off to plan. For details, please see the leave notice.) Chapter 194 - 0191: Practical Assessment Chapter 194: Chapter 0191: Practical Assessment Amidst the chatter of the Fu family¡¯s youths, Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng realized their current predicament. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Through the Transmission Array beneath the Ancient Moon Well. The two indeed arrived at the land of the legendary and splendid ancient country¡ªYun Zhao Country. At this moment. The ¡°Yunlai Prefecture¡± where the pair stood was one of the thirty-six prefectures of the ancient Yun Zhao Country, its territory even vaster than that of Chu Country. Upon arriving in the ancient country. Beyond their excitement and anticipation, there was also a sense of unfamiliarity and caution. This ancient land was no longer the world they were familiar with, once dominated by sects. As long as ten thousand years ago, the sects had declined and had even been deemed illegal organizations. In this vast and ancient nation. Imperial power divided the world, commanding all the princes and various clans. ¡°The two of you only need to remember ¡®one emperor, four great families, ten ancient clans, thirty-six prefectures,¡¯ to grasp a rough idea of the distribution of power in Yun Zhao Country,¡± Elder Mao, with a slight smile. As he spoke, his gaze often lingered on the pure and peerless beauty of Ye Luofeng. One emperor, four great families, ten ancient clans, thirty-six prefectures¡­ Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng exchanged glances, filled with amazement. ¡°Ten ancient clans?¡± Chen Yu murmured these words softly. The ten ancient clans were the only entities he did not quite understand. [One Emperor]: Evidently, it was the Yun Zhao royal family, the supreme rulers. [Four Great Families]: Four super famililies that soared like the noonday sun, their influence sprawling across the world. With the Fu family¡¯s strength, on par with the Bone Demon Palace, it seemed to be an offshoot of one of the four great families and took pride in this fact. This indicated the profound power of these four great families. [Thirty-Six Prefectures]: One prefecture, one prince, each prefecture equal to a common nation. ¡°The ten ancient clans are the long-standing noble families of Yun Zhao Country. The descendants of these families possess noble bloodlines; they are born aristocrats!¡± ¡°Yes, even the Yun Zhao royal family is one of the ten ancient clans.¡± As the group of youths discussed the ten ancient clans, a hint of reverence shone in their eyes. Noble bloodlines? Born aristocrats? Chen Yu became somewhat intrigued by the ten ancient clans. Could the ¡°Black Emperor Bloodline¡± he had stripped from Lu Zhuo be considered a kind of noble bloodline? In the killing fields of the Blood Burial Garden. That Lu Zhuo had an inexplicable sense of superiority, viewing the genius disciples of the Bone Demon Palace and the two sects as ¡°country bumpkins.¡± ¡°Hmph! What noble bloodlines, nothing but a bunch of pretentious, outdated snobs,¡± commented Elder Mao with a hint of disdain. ¡°More than half of the ten ancient clans have now declined, struggling to continue their bloodlines. And yet, one of their fallen branches still disdains to intermarry with a thriving and legitimate clan.¡± Despite his words, Elder Mao¡¯s tone carried a trace of sourness. Regardless of their prosperity or decline, the ten ancient clans in Yun Zhao Country represented noble bloodlines, the identity of aristocracy. ¡°Miss Ye, as you are unfamiliar with this place, why not come and visit our Fu family?¡± ¡°Exactly! With Miss Ye¡¯s talent and strength, becoming either an affiliated family member or a guest of our Fu family would be an effortless accomplishment,¡± some youths in the crowd eagerly proposed. Looking at them, one could tell they feared Ye Luofeng would go her separate way after inquiring about the situation. In regards to this, the rescued girl ¡°Fu Yanzi¡± pouted her lips slightly and felt stifled. She envied and resented Ye Luofeng¡¯s stunning beauty. Originally. With her looks and talent, she was considered one of the Heavenly Pride Girls in the Fu family who received much attention, and even Elder Mao had intentions to pursue her. However. When Ye Luofeng appeared and captivated everyone, all the young men fell head over heels, completely forgetting her existence. Elder Mao hardly gave her another look, completely drawn to Ye Luofeng. And now. The fact that everyone was inviting Ye Luofeng to visit the Fu family and even become an affiliated family member or a guest filled her with indignation. ¡°Visit?¡± Ye Luofeng and Chen Yu exchanged another look. Just as the duo were about to speak under the expectant gazes of the youths, ¡°Who goes there!¡± Suddenly, Ye Luofeng and Chen Yu turned their gaze toward the treetops to the left in unison. ¡°Truly, heroes emerge from the young. I merely approached within ten yards, and you young heroes have detected me,¡± a robust laugh sounded. No sooner had the voice died away, than an elderly man in plain clothes descended from the foliage of a large tree to the left. ¡°Uncle Lin!¡± ¡°We pay respects to Uncle Lin!¡± Elder Mao, Fu Yanzi, and other youths all promptly paid respects, wearing expressions of reverence. Chen Yu surmised that this elder, known as ¡°Uncle Lin,¡± had a cultivation not much inferior to Elder Mao. The man had approached within ten yards, and it was only because he had carelessly stepped on a dried leaf, producing a subtle noise, that he was detected by Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng. Afterward. With Elder Mao¡¯s introduction, Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng became acquainted with the elder. ¡°I am Fu Lin, ranked second in the clan. You may simply call me Uncle Lin,¡± Uncle Lin said, wearing an approving smile. He had observed Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng in action from the dark. Their skills, although not earth-shattering for the Qi Transformation Innate stage, were commendable. What was truly valuable was their youth; Ye Luofeng especially, at least at the Postnatal Late Stage of cultivation, not far from Qi Transformation Innate. ¡°Fu Hong! In this practical assessment, since you all failed to jointly repel or contend with two Cloud Pattern Leopards, you¡¯re graded C,¡± declared Uncle Lin in a stern tone, his sharp gaze sweeping over Fu Hong and the others. The group of youths all shamefully hung their heads low, not daring to meet Uncle Lin¡¯s gaze. ¡°Practical combat assessment?¡± Chen Yu was slightly startled and then quickly understood what was going on. Clearly, The group of young warriors, including Fu Hong, Fu Yanzi, and others, had engaged in a bloody battle with ferocious beasts and demon beasts in the forest, and it was a practical combat assessment. Its purpose seemed to be for the clan to hone the real combat abilities of the new generation. ¡°You usually practice in too comfortable conditions, lacking real combat experience and teamwork.¡± ¡°Both Cloud Pattern Leopards are not even at the Postnatal Middle Stage; and you have over a dozen people, one at the Postnatal Qi Transformation, over a dozen at the Organ Refining Stage, and three or four in the Late Stage of Organ Refining and at its peak.¡± ¡°If you were able to quickly form a formation and use the terrain to your advantage, you could at least hold your own for a while.¡± Uncle Lin¡¯s tone was filled with dissatisfaction. Chen Yu stood by, dumbfounded. When he and Ye Luofeng had just arrived, they saw two Cloud Pattern Leopards slaughtering the group of young ones, sending them fleeing in disarray, without any courage to fight back. ¡°The assessment information we received earlier said there was only one Cloud Pattern Leopard here¡­¡± Fu Hong said with a gloomy expression. If there had been only one Cloud Pattern Leopard, leading a team with so many members at the Qi Transformation Postnatal Stage, he naturally wouldn¡¯t fear it. But the reality was, upon their arrival at this place, they were greeted by two Cloud Pattern Leopards. ¡°One Cloud Pattern Leopard? Hmph! That was an intentional error in the information provided by the clan. In actual chaotic battles and confrontations with enemies, there will always be unexpected occurrences. Without the ability to adapt, how can you survive?¡± Uncle Lin snorted coldly. That remark left Fu Hong and the others speechless. Chen Yu, having experienced the clan wars in Chu Country, deeply agreed with Uncle Lin¡¯s words. Whether it was the battle at Beishan Spirit Garden, the mission at Yan Family Castle, or the later clan wars, there were too many unforeseen events. Even a close friend by your side could potentially be an infiltrator. Chen Yu speculated that over here in Yun Zhao Country, the world was governed more by imperial power and was relatively more peaceful and comfortable. The Fu Family, in particular, was a major clan in the region of Yunlai Prefecture. As such, the combat experience of these young ones was indeed very average. ¡°This Uncle Lin is likely responsible both for assessing and secretly protecting these young ones. Even if I hadn¡¯t taken action, Fu Yanzi most likely wouldn¡¯t have died,¡± thought Chen Yu. After berating the group of young warriors, Uncle Lin then turned, smiling, and invited Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng to visit the Fu Family. ¡°As a senior sister, I and my junior brother are venturing out for the first time and would love to witness the prominence of a major outside clan,¡± Ye Luofeng agreed to Uncle Lin¡¯s invitation using her status as a senior sister. Chen Yu curled his lip and didn¡¯t object. Visiting a major local clan to adapt and understand the customs and common sense of Yun Zhao Country aligned with Chen Yu¡¯s own thoughts. On the other hand, He was almost ready to charge into the Qi Transformation Realm and needed a stable environment. ¡°Please, don¡¯t mention it,¡± Uncle Lin addressed the two without putting on airs of an elder, speaking in a friendly tone. An hour later, Chen Yu, with Ye Luofeng, followed Uncle Lin and the young Fu Family team to a flat valley. Not long after, Another team of young warriors walked into the valley, accompanied by a middle-aged man at the Qi Transformation Realm. ¡°Uncle Cheng!¡± Fu Hong, Fu Yanzi, and others saluted the middle-aged elder in succession. Judging by appearances, these youths belonged to another Fu Family team undergoing a practical combat assessment. Leading the second team of young warriors was a young man with a square face, looking mature and steady. However, When the square-faced young man¡¯s gaze landed on Ye Luofeng, his heart skipped a beat, his gaze froze for a moment before he forcibly shifted his eyes away to maintain his composure on the surface. ¡°Fu Hong, your team only achieved a C-grade result?¡± When the square-faced young man, Fu Jing, learned of Fu Hong¡¯s assessment results, he couldn¡¯t help but smirk. Because, His team had achieved a B-grade result, fighting undefeated against a group of ferocious beasts led by a Postnatal Middle Stage demon beast for half an hour. ¡°Fu Jing! Don¡¯t be so smug; we were up against two Postnatal Stage demon beasts!¡± Fu Hong clenched his fists, his face flushed, as he sneakily glanced at Ye Luofeng. ¡°Whether it¡¯s two or one, the difficulty of the assessments our teams faced was roughly the same.¡± Square-faced young man Fu Jing said indifferently. Seeing the dispute between the two, The rest of the members from both teams appeared somewhat surprised. In normal times, Although the relationship between Fu Hong and Fu Jing was not great, they rarely openly confronted each other. Especially Fu Jing, who was always more composed. Uncle Lin, the plain-clothed man, and Uncle Cheng first looked surprised, then their gazes skimmed over Ye Luofeng, reflecting a thoughtful expression. Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but sigh; indeed, a beautiful woman could bring disaster. It looked like he would have to maintain a certain distance from Ye Luofeng in the future. Later, The two learned that Fu Hong and Fu Jing were two of the greatest talents of the Fu Family in Yunlai Prefecture, both possessing Postnatal Qi Transformation cultivation. Among them, The more mature Fu Jing was slightly superior in cultivation strength and ranked among the top talents of the clan. Two days later, Yunlai Prefecture, Fu Family. Chen Yu entered a garden estate filled with the sounds of birds and the fragrance of flowers along with a group of talented young warriors of the Fu Family. The Fu Family¡¯s main base was not in the central district but rooted near a riverbank in the countryside. In an elegant parlor, Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng met the head of the Fu Family, Fu Yuan. Family Head Fu Yuan, a portly elder of considerable age, had his eyes slightly squinted, twinkling with sharp light. Uncle Lin, the second eldest, also known in the family as Fu Lin, accompanied them. Hearing that Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng had each killed a Cloud Pattern Leopard in seconds, Family Head Fu Yuan was also quite moved. After some pleasantries, Family Head Fu Yuan spoke, ¡°The two young heroes are venturing out for the first time and are unfamiliar with this place. Are you interested in joining our Yunlai Fu Family?¡± Chapter 195 - 0192: The Five-Year Promise Chapter 195: Chapter 0192: The Five-Year Promise ¡°Two young heroes, on your first venture from the mountains, unfamiliar with life beyond. Would you be interested in joining our Yunlai Fu Family?¡± Fu Family Head narrowed his eyes slightly, filled with anticipation. Such young talents as Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng were extremely rare, even within the entire Yunlai Prefecture. Especially Ye Luofeng, who far surpassed all the prodigious youths of her generation in the Fu Family. ¡°Here it comes.¡± Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng exchanged a glance. They indeed planned to visit the Fu Family for a while, but as to whether or not to join, they still hesitated a great deal. At least, compared to the vast ancient countries, the Fu Family was not a top force; joining them so quickly also felt somewhat begrudging. ¡°There¡¯s no compulsion in this matter, the two young heroes may take some time to consider. Moreover, there are several ways to join the Fu Family: one could be a guest officer, or an adopted child with a different surname, or even further, by changing your surname to Fu and fully becoming a member of the Fu Family.¡± Uncle Lin spoke with a smile. Hearing this, Chen Yu breathed a slight sigh of relief. Ye Luofeng¡¯s delicate eyebrows furrowed as she pondered for a moment. Three approaches: guest officer, adopted child with a different surname, or becoming a Fu by changing one¡¯s surname. The first, as a guest officer, was the least binding; one would hold a nominal position in the Fu Family, exert some effort occasionally, and receive certain benefits in return. However, to become a guest officer, one must possess exceptional strength or special talents, otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t qualify. The second option of becoming an adopted child with a different surname would mean becoming part of the Fu Family and enjoying various resources and benefits the family offers, along with corresponding duties. However, because such members are of a different surname, they usually don¡¯t receive focused cultivation. The third option would be changing one¡¯s surname to Fu, completely integrating into the Fu Family, utterly loyal to the clan, and enjoying the family¡¯s utmost cultivation support. ¡°I have just left the mountains with Junior Brother and aim to travel around in the future; we can only take on the role of guest officers for now.¡± Ye Luofeng provided their response. Chen Yu could only silently protest inside at Ye Luofeng¡¯s unilateral decision. Of course, even though Ye Luofeng acted dominantly, her choices also matched Chen Yu¡¯s needs. ¡°With the two of you easily defeating the Cloud Pattern Leopard, becoming guest officers is certainly not an issue.¡± Family Head Fu Yuan was unsurprised by their decision. The mentorship of Chen Yu and company must be extraordinary; without a deep understanding, they naturally would not easily integrate into an unfamiliar family. After confirming their status as guest officers, Family Head Fu Yuan immediately dispatched people to arrange lodgings for Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng. ¡°It¡¯s no problem for the two of you to become guest officers, but to confirm the level of guest officer, we need to consult with the family elders.¡± Uncle Lin ¡°Fu Lin¡± rose to see them off. Levels of guest officers? Chen Yu thought inwardly, a major clan known throughout the region indeed had a comprehensive system for recruiting talent. As Fu Yuan, Family Head, and Uncle Lin watched Chen Yu and the other leave, they stood shoulder to shoulder, conversing in low voices. ¡°Second Brother, these two were discovered by you. Do you have any thoughts?¡± Family Head Fu Yuan asked. ¡°Their strength¡ªI¡¯ve witnessed it with my own eyes¡ªsurpasses our Fu Family¡¯s peers of the same generation without any exaggeration. That is one point.¡± Uncle Lin paused. ¡°Second, from their conversation at the time, they seem to know nothing of the common knowledge within Yun Zhao Country.¡± ¡°I surmise that even if there is some concealment in the background they provided, it is at least not related to the various powers within Yun Zhao Country.¡± At this, Uncle Lin showed a smile. ¡°So much the better.¡± This second point pleased Family Head Fu Yuan greatly. Chen Yu and company having no ties with other powers inside Yun Zhao Country meant they were, relatively speaking, a blank slate. Young and promising, with a simple and clean background! Such talents were coveted by any great power, hoping to recruit and cultivate them. ¡°Big Brother, the hunting competition hosted by Prince Manor two months from now¡ªthese two seem like they would be a strong asset.¡± Uncle Lin said with a smile. ¡°The hunting competition!¡± Family Head Fu Yuan clapped his hands excitedly and laughed, ¡°I¡¯ve been anxious about that recently.¡± The hunting competition is personally presided over by the highest authority in Yunlai Prefecture, the ¡°Yunlai King.¡± At the time, including Prince Manor, three major families, and several dozen other powers, will all participate in the event. This hunting competition, held once every three years, is not only a chance to show the family¡¯s strength, but the final results will determine the speaking rights over resource allocation among the various powers for the next three years. It could be said, for the Fu Family, and even the entire Yunlai Prefecture, the hunting competition was a significant event. ¡°That ¡®Yunlai King¡¯ is fond of hunting, and the hunting competition has been going on for a decade or two. The rules in recent years have become more perfect. Each participating power can send ten contestants, not older than twenty years, but the number of guest aids cannot exceed three.¡± Uncle Lin added. ¡°Ha ha. These two really came at the right time. It happens that in this generation my Fu Family doesn¡¯t have any prominent geniuses, not to mention competing with Prince Manor, but also there is a certain gap between the top geniuses of the two other major families.¡± Family Head Fu Yuan chuckled and clapped his hands. ¡­ That afternoon, in the guest rooms of the Fu Family. Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng each received a guest token and were granted the corresponding level of guest officers. ¡°Second-level guest officer?¡± Chen Yu rubbed a token between his fingers. He had listened to Uncle Lin explain the Fu Family¡¯s grading of guest officers when the tokens were granted. A second-level guest officer is usually a master of Postnatal Qi Transformation. Above that is the first-level guest officer, generally a strong practitioner of Qi Transformation Innate. Of course, above the first-level guest officer, there is an even higher title of ¡°Guest Elder.¡± The status of a Guest Elder is revered and exceptionally free, not only enjoying the treatment of family elders but also very autonomous. However, generally, one must be a great power of the Guiyuan Realm to qualify for Guest Elder, or at least an outstanding cultivator within the Innate stage of Qi Transformation with special abilities to have a possibility. For Chen Yu to be granted the status of second-level guest officer with Refining Organ Stage Cultivation, corresponding to a Postnatal master, was indeed exceptional. A second-level guest officer is not the lowest rank; below it, there is still the third-level guest officer. Having become guest officers, Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng were then arranged to stay in separate mansions with courtyards. Chen Yu¡¯s residence spanned over two to three acres, resembling a quadrangle courtyard with a small garden inside and a few servants to attend to him. Its atmosphere was refined and peaceful. Chen Yu was very pleased with his accommodations, which had surpassed the treatment he received in the Yunyue Sect. However. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When Chen Yu was invited to Ye Luofeng¡¯s mansion, he immediately felt a sense of imbalance in his heart. Ye Luofeng¡¯s dwelling was an exquisitely crafted green tower, nestled amongst a grove of bamboo and alongside a babbling brook, all embraced by the bamboo and floral verdure. ¡°This place is not bad, it¡¯s said to have once been inhabited by a Guest Elder.¡± Ye Luofeng pursed her lips and smiled faintly. Moreover, she brandished her Guest Token. ¡°First-level Guest Officer.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s mouth twitched. A first-level Guest Officer in the Fu Family was already considered part of the upper echelons, typically corresponding to a master of the Qi Transformation Innate level. ¡°Spit it out, ¡®Senior Sister Ye,¡¯ you wouldn¡¯t have invited me over simply to show off your superior living conditions, right?¡± Chen Yu said irritably. He stressed the words ¡°Senior Sister Ye¡± quite heavily. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, please, have a seat.¡± Ye Luofeng seriously played along, gesturing Chen Yu into the pavilion. She dismissed the servants. In the entire pavilion, only the two of them were left. ¡°Chen Yu, we have been transported together to the Yun Zhao Ancient Country, what are your plans moving forward?¡± Ye Luofeng said. ¡°What plans could I possibly have?¡± Chen Yu rolled his eyes. ¡°If I were to be sent back now, it would surely be the end of me. Neither Lv Tiezu nor your sect¡¯s Elder Chai would let me off.¡± Chen Yu twisted his neck. He had made thorough preparations for this transportation and had accepted the risks of life and death. All of this was for survival and for the time to grow. In the end. He succeeded, and was also lucky, as he was transported to a civilized and brilliant ancient country. With that being the case, he naturally intended to seize the time and opportunities to strive for a breakthrough into the Guiyuan Realm within the next ten years. At the very least. He would need to possess a combat prowess on par with the Guiyuan Realm to even consider returning. ¡°I¡¯m in a similar situation. Until I fully comprehend the inheritance within the Heavenly Que Fragmented Sword, I can¡¯t easily go back.¡± Ye Luofeng expressed her worries. She was eager to return sooner, but this place was too far from Beiyuan. Even if she risked using the Transmission Array to return, with her strength and the possession of the Heavenly Que Fragmented Sword, she would still be at a disadvantage and in a passive position against Elder Chai¡¯s schemes. ¡°However, I cannot stay here for too long. That Elder Chai at the Lingjian Sect has ulterior motives, and he may harm our Master.¡± Ye Luofeng sighed lightly. ¡°So what do you have in mind?¡± Chen Yu waved his hand. ¡°How about this? Let¡¯s meet here again in five years. At that time, we can discuss the return transmission.¡± Ye Luofeng stated solemnly, ¡°A five-year promise? Senior Sister Ye seems very confident, and you also do not plan to stay long with the Fu Family.¡± Chen Yu clicked his tongue in wonder. Of course. He could roughly guess that after Ye Luofeng received the inheritance of the Heavenly Que Fragmented Sword, her Sword Dao cultivation would greatly improve, and she was already just a step away from the Qi Transformation Innate level. On this basis. If she could also seize the opportunities and resources of the Yun Zhao Ancient Country, indeed, in the next five years, she could make rapid advancements. ¡°I have inquired already, there¡¯s a Sword Cultivator Holy Land within Yun Zhao Country that surpasses my Lingjian Sect. Once I break through to the Qi Transformation Innate level, I shall head there.¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s eyes were filled with firmness and determination. ¡°Good! In five years, no matter where I am, we will meet here. I hope by then, Senior Sister Ye will not have been surpassed by me.¡± Chen Yu stood up to leave. Hearing this, Ye Luofeng shook her head with a smile, full of confidence. In her memory, she was always the one surpassing other geniuses and had never been outstripped. ¡­ In the following days. Chen Yu began his life as a guest officer in the Fu Family. As a guest officer, he had considerable freedom on most days, only being called upon when the family needed him. For the first two to three days. Chen Yu didn¡¯t focus on deliberate cultivation but instead relaxed his body and mind while getting familiar with the environment of the Fu Mansion. The Fu Family¡¯s mansion was truly vast; if one included the additional estates on the perimeter, it was comparable in size to a city. That day. Chen Yu passed by the Fu Family¡¯s medicinal garden area and saw some figures receiving or exchanging medicinal materials in front of the storeroom. ¡°Guest Chen.¡± A crisp voice of a young girl rang out. Chen Yu glanced sideways and spotted a charming and beautiful young woman. It was Fu Yanzi, who he had once saved, the young girl Yan¡¯er. At this moment. Fu Yanzi was in front of the medicine storeroom, exchanging for some rare medicinal herbs and woods. He saw Fu Yanzi obtaining several precious medicines from the storeroom, including two-hundred-year-old Blood Spirit Ginseng and two-hundred-year-old Pearl Fruit. ¡°Miss Fu, can one purchase two to three hundred-year-old precious materials in this place?¡± Chen Yu asked in surprise. Back at the Yunyue Sect, if such a divine treasure appeared, it would have been taken away by the elders in the Qi Transformation Realm in advance. ¡°Generally, as long as it¡¯s not too rare, they can be purchased. With Guest Chen¡¯s status, you even get a ten percent discount on ordinary purchases.¡± Fu Yanzi smiled sweetly. Chen Yu was elated and went to inquire at the storeroom. ¡°Excuse me, can I exchange for a two-hundred-year-old Ice Snow Lotus?¡± Chen Yu asked. Back in Chu Country, he had wanted to get a two-hundred-year-old Ice Snow Lotus and had been unsuccessful, ultimately settling for two one-hundred-fifty-year-old ones combined. ¡°How many do you want?¡± The steward at the storeroom didn¡¯t even bat an eyelid. Chapter 196 - 0193: Preparation for Advancement Chapter 196: Chapter 0193: Preparation for Advancement ¡°How many do you want?¡± The attitude of the elderly guardian caused Chen Yu to pause in surprise. Back then, when he was with the Yunyue Sect, he had attempted to acquire the Ice Snow Lotus for a long time but failed to obtain even one that was two hundred years old. Not to mention two hundred years, even one that was a hundred and fifty years old was extremely rare. Later on, it was only due to good luck when he killed two Postnatal Hua Qi cultivators from the Water Moon Sect that he obtained two hundred and fifty-year-old Ice Snow Lotus samples. Otherwise, without this main ingredient, Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± would not have been able to break through to the ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body¡± so quickly. ¡°How many Primordial Stones for one?¡± Chen Yu presented his Second-level Minister Token. ¡°One for seven hundred inferior yuan stones, and a ten percent discount for Second-level Ministers,¡± said the guardian expressionlessly. Seven hundred genuine yuan stones, equivalent to seventy thousand lesser quality essence stones. Chen Yu was slightly surprised; the price was quite a bit higher than he had anticipated. You must understand. Back at the Hidden Lake auction, the artificially inflated price for a hundred and fifty-year-old heavenly material was only a bit over thirty thousand. Could it be that the prices in the lands of the ancient country are significantly higher than those in the smaller countries of the Beiyuan Field Region? ¡°This price is very fair.¡± Fu Yanzi stood by, not having wandered far. She narrowed her elegant eyes, sizing up the young man who had once saved her life. The young man was dressed in worn beast-hide armor which looked rather unsophisticated, yet his tall and straight stature combined with a robust and masculine aura, gave her a particular impression. ¡°Very fair?¡± Chen Yu no longer doubted and decided to make a purchase. Immediately, he bought three two-hundred-year-old Ice Snow Lotus samples. Even after the discount, it was nearly two hundred thousand lesser quality essence stones. Fu Yanzi¡¯s mouth fell open slightly in surprise at Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°wealthy youth.¡± Nearly two hundred thousand lesser quality essence stones, even for some Postnatal Hua Qi cultivators, was a considerable amount. And he wasn¡¯t done yet. Right after, Chen Yu bought two two-hundred-year-old Fire Spirit Ginseng samples, each priced at seventy thousand. ¡°With more than two hundred years of Fire Spirit Ginseng, I have one left in my hand. Now, I have gathered three portions of ¡®Ice Fire Elixir Formula¡¯s Body Refining elixirs.¡± Chen Yu felt satisfied within. The fourth Body Refining Elixir Formula, with three main ingredients: Fire Spirit Ginseng, Ice Snow Lotus, and Moon Spirit Ore. Of these, what he had in the greatest abundance was Moon Spirit Ore. Now, in the resource-rich ancient country, acquiring the other two main ingredients was not difficult; just the prices were higher. After this transaction, Chen Yu had spent over three hundred thousand lesser quality essence stones, and he didn¡¯t have many left over. This was after the Yunyue Sect had compensated him with two hundred thousand lesser quality essence stones following the incident in the Blood Burial Garden. Of course, Chen Yu still had some precious materials and treasures on hand. Although they were extremely valuable, most were useful to him, or he couldn¡¯t easily exchange them. Leaving the storeroom, Chen Yu returned to his residence, ending a few days of wandering. In the following days, Chen Yu devoted himself to preparing to advance to the Qi Transformation Realm. His talent was in the realm of Body Techniques, and in terms of martial arts cultivation, his aptitude was considered poor. Although he had refined Postnatal True Qi, facing the high peak of the Qi Transformation Realm, a barrier many cultivators found insurmountable, he still had to proceed carefully. When striking for the Qi Transformation Realm, it would be best to succeed in one go. Otherwise, leaving behind a psychological shadow would lower the success rate with each subsequent attempt. Chen Yu didn¡¯t rush the attempt. Firstly, he wanted to fully elevate and stabilize his cultivation at the limit of the Organ Refining Stage. For him, this was effortless. Ever since advancing to the Late Stage of Organ Refining, the refinement of Cloud Evil True Qi had almost naturally brought him close to the Peak of Refining. Next, it was the adjustment of his mental and physical states, especially on a spiritual level. Lastly, he needed to prepare one or two precious elixirs that could slightly increase his chances of a successful breakthrough. ¡­ In the blink of an eye, two or three days had passed. Chen Yu cultivated wholeheartedly, effortlessly stabilizing his cultivation at the Peak of the Organ Refining Stage. The Late Stage and Peak of Refining were essentially the same realm, but the peak represented the very pinnacle of that realm, slightly stronger than the general late stage. However, stabilizing at the Peak so quickly still exceeded Chen Yu¡¯s expectations. ¡°Although I refined the Cloud Evil True Qi ahead of schedule, it shouldn¡¯t have happened this quickly, especially since I have the qualifications of a Half Spirit Body.¡± Chen Yu felt something was amiss and fell into contemplation. At this, he suddenly remembered the Moon Spirit Liquid he had taken before, which was prepared using powdered Moon Spirit Ore. Ever since that time, his internal qi cultivation had slightly improved. Once the cultivation goal was reached, next, Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu started the second step, adjusting his body and mind. During this period, to consolidate his foundation, Chen Yu even ingested a dose of the ¡°Ice Fire Elixir Formula¡¯s¡± Body Refining elixir, further stabilizing his ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body.¡± The strength of his life constitution would provide a slight enhancement to his cultivation and advancement. In fact, Chen Yu also took out the rare ¡°Moon Spirit Ore Mother¡± to purify his soul and calm his mind, which helped adjust and improve his spiritual state. If Ye Luofeng knew Chen Yu was using the Moon Spirit Ore Mother in such a crude and simple way, she would probably lament the waste of such a treasure. However, Chen Yu himself had not practiced any spiritual techniques, other than those used for controlling puppets. Previously, his ¡°Cloud Evil Fist¡± could amplify spiritual might, but it wasn¡¯t a technique focused solely on spiritual cultivation. Fortunately, Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual power was already strong enough to tower over his peers and far exceed average Postnatal Qi Transformation cultivators. One day¡­ Chen Yu¡¯s physical and mental state, including his essence, energy, and spirit, had all reached their peak. His cultivation and condition met the requirements. Preparation work. Only the third and final step remained. ¡°To break through to the Postnatal Qi Transformation, it would be best to prepare one or two precious elixirs or spiritual medicines.¡± Chen Yu sat cross-legged with his eyes open, a clear light in his pupils. In fact, Chen Yu now had considerable confidence in advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm, even without precious elixirs or spiritual medicines. His only concern was the issue of his Half Spirit Body talent, which required the preparation of precious elixirs or spiritual medicines as a backup and for additional support. So, Nearly ten days after entering seclusion, Chen Yu left his courtyard residence. 15 minutes later. Chen Yu arrived at the Fu Residence¡¯s ¡°Alchemy Room¡±. This place was always manned by alchemists who manufactured and sold various precious elixirs and spiritual medicines at prices slightly lower than the market rate, considered a kind of benefit for family members. Unexpectedly, Chen Yu found that the various precious elixirs and spiritual medicines sold in the Alchemy Room were priced similarly to those in Beiyuan. Some ordinary elixirs were even slightly cheaper. Having spent some time in the Fu Residence, Chen Yu had a fair understanding of prices. Some heaven-and-earth treasures and various precious raw materials were priced higher than in Beiyuan, while some ¡°finished products¡±, such as elixirs, weapons, and armor, were at most on par with Beiyuan, or even slightly lower. By inference, The alchemists and artifact refiners of Yun Zhao Country likely surpassed those in the Beiyuan region in skill and success rate. ¡°I¡¯ll take a Qi Storage Pill.¡± Chen Yu spoke. Here, a Qi Storage Pill was priced at thirty thousand inferior grade essence stones, with a 10% discount, it only cost twenty-seven thousand. Back then, He had auctioned off a Qi Storage Pill for a high price of forty thousand at the Hidden Lake auction. The high auction price of that Qi Storage Pill, and the large amount of resources he exchanged for it, had elevated his Copper Statue Technique to a certain extent and also changed Chen Yu¡¯s destiny. After all, at that time, the Qi Storage Pill didn¡¯t mean much to Chen Yu. And now, Chen Yu was able to purchase a Qi Storage Pill much more affordably and with greater composure. ¡°With the Qi Storage Pill, plus the Mysterious Water Moth Lotus, external aids are entirely sufficient,¡± Chen Yu was full of confidence. The Qi Storage Pill and Dark Water Lotus Petals could both increase the success rate for breaking through to the Qi Transformation Realm by a bit, providing a crucial boost at the key moment. With everything ready, Chen Yu could finally attempt to break through to the Qi Transformation Realm, realizing a dream that had once seemed out of reach. Just as he returned to his residence, A petite and charming young girl stood in front of the courtyard. It was Fu Yanzi. Seeing Chen Yu¡¯s arrival, Fu Yanzi¡¯s beautiful eyes lit up slightly, and she hurriedly approached. ¡°Miss Fu, are you looking for me for something?¡± Chen Yu asked, curious. ¡°The family head has matters to discuss and asked us to go over. Yan¡¯er just happened to be passing by to deliver the message.¡± Fu Yanzi stuck out her tongue slightly, her face playful and lively. ¡°Thank you, Miss Fu, for leading the way.¡± Chen Yu nodded. His gaze swept over Fu Yanzi, noting that she had reached the Peak of Refining in the few days he hadn¡¯t seen her, showing amazing progress. Before long, Chen Yu, following Yan¡¯er, arrived at a large hall used for discussions. Inside the hall, Family Head Fu Yuan and Uncle Lin, along with several other family elders, were present. Moreover, in the hall stood a row of young men and women, all under the age of twenty. Chen Yu noticed that Ye Luofeng was unexpectedly among them. Besides, The two geniuses of the Fu Family, Fu Hong and the square-faced Fu Jing, were also present. The two young prodigies¡¯ gazes often lingered on Ye Luofeng¡¯s face, unable to conceal the admiration and astonishment on their faces. To this, Fu Yanzi seemed somewhat annoyed but lacked the courage to confront Ye Luofeng. ¡°Just the right number, ten people, all present.¡± Family Head Fu Yuan, with a smile, scanned the ten people in attendance. The young men and women below all wore a fighting spirit, ready to flex their muscles. Ye Luofeng¡¯s eyes flashed with understanding. Only Chen Yu was a little confused. After all, for the past ten days, he had focused solely on preparing for advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm and had not paid attention to external affairs. ¡°As you all might know, one and a half months from now, the ¡®Hunting Competition¡¯ that takes place once every three years in Yunlai County will begin,¡± Family Head Fu Yuan said. The Hunting Competition! With the news confirmed, excitement showed on the faces of the youth. ¡°Family Head, there are ten spots for each Hunting Competition. Are we the ten people?¡± Fu Hong asked with exhilaration. ¡°Preliminarily, it will be you ten. However, in our clan, other talented individuals who meet the criteria can take your place if they defeat any one of you,¡± Family Head Fu Yuan, narrowed his eyes slightly. With these words, some of the less outstanding children in attendance tightened their expressions, feeling the pressure. Among the current ten, Ye Luofeng, Fu Jing, and Fu Hong, with their Postnatal Hua Qi Cultivation, naturally had no worries. However, The other disciples who were in the Late Stage of Organ Refining might not be able to retain their spots. ¡°The Hunting Competition, what kind of event is that?¡± Chen Yu could not help but ask Ye Luofeng through spiritual power transmission. ¡°The Hunting Competition is the grand gathering of the young elites of Yunlai Prefecture, not a contest of fighting against each other but rather a theme of hunting, engaging in life-and-death battles with fierce demon beasts, culminating in ranking based on hunting results,¡± Ye Luofeng explained. ¡°Hunting? Sounds like outdoor activity for young noblemen, isn¡¯t it a bit dull?¡± Chen Yu was surprised. It reminded him of the first time he encountered members of the Fu Family; the content of the actual combat assessments for their two elite teams was fighting against beasts and demon beasts. ¡°The Hunting Competition is hosted by ¡®Yunlai King¡¯; it¡¯s not as simple as you imagine. Each competition is a cruel rivalry, full of variety, and not without serious injuries or deaths,¡± Ye Luofeng said earnestly. ¡°Besides, the winner of the Hunting Competition not only receives generous rewards but also reaps profound significance. When the time comes, you had best not hide your abilities; if you perform exceptionally and dazzlingly, you might receive unexpected benefits.¡± Chapter 197 - 197 0194 He Brothers (Resuming Updates) ?Chapter 197: Chapter 0194: He Brothers (Resuming Updates) Chapter 197: Chapter 0194: He Brothers (Resuming Updates) ¡°` ¡°¡­At that time, you better not hide your talents. If you perform exceptionally and brilliantly, there might be unexpected benefits.¡± Ye Luofeng seemed to have done some research on the hunting tournament. This woman actually took the initiative to advise Chen Yu to make an effort to stand out at the tournament, and it would be best not to conceal his skill. Chen Yu was slightly startled but somewhat skeptical at heart. His focus was currently all on advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm; he had little interest in other matters. He figured that as long as his strength was formidable enough, wouldn¡¯t the opportunities and benefits come his way without the need to vie for them? Luckily, the hunting tournament was a month and a half away, which did not conflict with his plan to advance to the Qi Transformation Realm. His advancement to the Qi Transformation Realm would take at most ten days to half a month. ¡°Among you ten, seven are native disciples, and three are guest elders. These are tentatively the ten spots for our Fu Family to participate in the hunting tournament.¡± Uncle Lin added from the side. Seven native disciples, three guest elders. At the behest of the family head and others, these ten young talents got to know each other a bit. Native disciples, they all knew each other, so no introductions were needed. Among the ten spots, having three guest elders was a form of ¡°external assistance.¡± According to the rules of the hunting tournament, each clan or power could only send a maximum of three external assistants. Besides Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng, there was a third guest elder spot on the scene. That was a burly and tall man with a mole between his eyebrows. This man wore a hostile expression, and his gaze occasionally swept toward Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng. Then, Perhaps due to Ye Luofeng¡¯s peerless beauty and high cultivation, his unfriendly gaze ultimately settled on Chen Yu. ¡°Chen Yu, be careful of ¡®He Dabao¡¯!¡± Fu Yanzi warned him through a secret transmission. ¡°This person is a second-level minister of our Fu Family. ??¦Í??.§ã¦Ï He¡¯s not yet twenty years old, yet possesses the cultivation of the middle stage of postnatal, and was heavily recruited by the family head specifically for the hunting tournament.¡± He Dabao? Chen Yu looked at the man with the mole between his eyebrows, giving him an extra glance or two. He wondered what this had to do with himself. Soon, Fu Yanzi resolved the doubts in his mind. ¡°He Dabao also has a younger brother named ¡®He Xiaobao,¡¯ who is half a step into postnatal Qi Transformation. Originally, they were both definite choices for the three guest elder spots.¡± Fu Yanzi explained. Upon hearing this, Chen Yu had a sudden realization. Not only did the hunting tournament carry rich rewards, but it also seemed to be a great opportunity that the younger generation yearned to partake in. However, The appearance of Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng had taken up two of those spots. With a total of three guest elder spots, including He Dabao, the quota was filled, and his younger brother He Xiaobao lost the chance to participate this time. After confirming their spots and getting acquainted with each other, the group of young people dispersed. At the entrance of the hall. Chen Yu had just walked out when a strong gust swept before him, bringing along an invisible surge of Qi pressure. ¡°What advice does Your Excellency have?¡± Chen Yu looked unconcerned as he stared at the burly and tall man before him. It was He Dabao. This man¡¯s cultivation in the middle stage of postnatal surpassed that of Fu Hong and Fu Jing from this generation of the Fu Family. His strength was almost comparable to some of the Hall Masters of the Yunyue Sect. ¡°Chen Yu, right? I believe you understand my purpose here.¡± He Dabao twisted his neck, his postnatal True Qi faintly radiating from him, the invisible oppression continuing to escalate. If an ordinary cultivator at the Organ Refining Stage were in his place, their inner Qi would likely become chaotic. The deliberate oppression of the Qi Transformation Realm also contained a level of mental pressure, not to be taken lightly. However, The young man in his view, dressed in tattered beast hide armor, seemed completely unaffected. He Dabao was taken aback. The other party was completely ignoring the pressure from his presence, which was a whole stage higher, and it was not a pretense of calmness. ¡°Chen Yu, the spot in the hunting tournament is of extraordinary significance to me and my brother.¡± He Dabao¡¯s voice then softened. His tone became much more gentle, as if implying a negotiation on equal terms. ¡°Is that so? The hunting tournament is a grand event encompassing the territory of an entire manor; it seems to be a rare opportunity for any talented youth.¡± Chen Yu said with a half-smile. He had previously been indifferent about the hunting tournament. Now, someone was actually coming forward to dispute a spot, and coupled with Ye Luofeng¡¯s reminder, he suddenly became interested. If He Dabao knew what he was thinking, he might feel the urge to cough up blood. ¡°A hundred thousand lesser Grade Essence Stones.¡± He Dabao produced a bargaining chip. As long as Chen Yu was willing to give up his spot to his disciple, a hundred thousand lesser Grade Essence Stones would be his gift. Chen Yu was slightly moved but did not agree. ¡°Plus, a mid-grade treasure and a three-hundred-year-old Blood Ginseng.¡± He Dabao clenched his teeth slightly. ¡°Understand that with your Organ Refining Stage cultivation, it will be difficult for you to gain fame at the hunting tournament and attract the attention of those major figures.¡± He Dabao spoke earnestly. ¡°Sorry, I¡¯ve decided to participate in this hunting tournament.¡± Chen Yu shook his head. Without giving He Dabao any further attention, Chen Yu walked away directly. He Dabao watched as Chen Yu departed, his expression shifting unpredictably. ¡°The hunting tournament, held only once every three years, is an opportunity for a carp to transform into a dragon. My brother absolutely cannot miss out on it!¡± He Dabao took a deep breath as if he had made up his mind. Moments later, At the Fu Residence, atop a pavilion on the water. A Fu Family¡¯s Disciple stood before He Dabao, with a servile demeanor. ¡°¡­That¡¯s everything I know about the origins of these two.¡± The Fu Family¡¯s Disciple finished speaking. Learning about the deeds of Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng, He Dabao¡¯s frown deepened. ¡°That Ye Luofeng, even I may not necessarily be able to defeat her.¡± ¡°As for Chen Yu, according to the description at the time, and the details of how he killed the Cloud Pattern Leopard, it might be exaggerated, and perhaps assisted by Ye Luofeng, who is in the late stage of postnatal.¡± He Dabao contemplated. If he made a move to challenge, he was confident he could crush Chen Yu. ¡°` But, when his brother He Xiaobao issued the challenge, the odds of winning were hardly more than fifty percent. He Dabao pondered for a long time before a hint of coldness flashed across his face, seemingly coming to some resolution. ¡­ Returning to his courtyard residence. Chen Yu prepared for his breakthrough into the Qi Transformation Realm, making final preparations. At this very moment, his cultivation had reached the Peak of Organ Refining, possessing Cloud Evil True Qi, with an astonishing maturity in his power. Both his physical and mental states, especially on the spiritual level, became even clearer and more lucid after being adjusted by the Moon Spirit Ore Mother. Lastly, before advancing, Chen Yu took out a small piece of high-quality Moon Spirit Ore. Using the method he learned back at Yan Family Castle, he crushed the Moon Spirit Ore into powder and brewed a simple pot of Moon Spirit Liquid with boiling water. That pot of boiling water transformed instantly into a mysterious silver liquid, emanating a faint glow reminiscent of moonlight. Chen Yu remembered clearly that at Yan Family Castle, his rapid progress, which exceeded expectations, was the result of the effects of the Moon Spirit Liquid. Afterward, he concluded that the Moon Spirit Liquid¡¯s enhancement of one¡¯s intrinsic quality and physique was mainly due to its first-time use; the effect of subsequent consumption was minimal. But this time, he was using high-grade Moon Spirit Ore, excavated near the ancient Transmission Array¡¯s Moon Spirit Ore Wall. Glug! Chen Yu tipped back his head and downed a pot of high-quality Moon Spirit Liquid, completing his final preparations for the assault on the Qi Transformation Realm. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In an instant, a long-missed cool and moist sensation began permeating and moisturizing Chen Yu¡¯s body bit by bit. His flesh, bones, and organs were undergoing a mysterious cleansing and purification under the influence of the Moon Spirit Liquid. Not only that, but even Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual consciousness was bathed and moistened, feeling ethereal. In the depths of his being, Chen Yu felt his body and physique crossing a certain threshold, accompanied by an indescribable sensation. And then, he practiced the Yunyue Sect¡¯s central cultivation technique, the Yuan Sha Divine Skill. The internal breath and True Qi within his body moved more vigorously through his meridians than ever before. The flow remained unobstructed. However, the affinity between the True Qi and the meridians had noticeably increased. ¡°Could it be that my Spiritual Body¡¯s quality has improved?¡± Chen Yu had a bold thought. A Half Spirit Body¡¯s innate qualities shouldn¡¯t have such compatibility with the energy of the primordial essence. Just as Chen Yu was puzzling over this, ¡°Chen Yu, if you don¡¯t come out right now¡­¡± A sharp teenage voice came from inside the courtyard. Who is it? Chen Yu¡¯s expression turned grim; before he had sequestered himself, he had informed the servants outside not to allow any disturbances. It hadn¡¯t even been half a day. At this moment, two young men stood in the courtyard. One with a birthmark between his eyebrows, the burly man was He Dabao. Before He Dabao stood a teenager who had a similar facial contour and a birthmark at the corner of his mouth. This young man was He Dabao¡¯s brother, He Xiaobao. ¡°Lord He! I swear I¡¯m telling the truth! Guest Chen¡­ just started his retreat today.¡± A servant said with a wry smile. ¡°Hmph! This Chen Yu is really cunning. Worried about being challenged for his spot, he has resorted to such tricks.¡± He Dabao said, his face betraying his anger. Following the breakout from the council hall, he had sent someone to monitor Chen Yu. It turns out, the first thing Chen Yu did upon returning was to close his doors to visitors, and He Dabao finally lost his patience. ¡°Xiaobao! That Chen Yu has just begun his retreat; he¡¯s bound to come out.¡± He Dabao whispered. ¡°When it¡¯s your turn, execute the plan as discussed, use that secret technique, and with the small dose of the ¡®Bursting Qi Pill¡¯ you took in advance, your strength will be guaranteed to double.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, big brother. I¡¯ll guarantee to defeat him in an instant to a point where he won¡¯t be able to leave his bed for a month or two, and the spot will naturally be mine.¡± He Xiaobao¡¯s birthmarked corner of the mouth curled into a hint of a smile. Creak! At that moment, the door opened and a young man clad in a beast hide armor emerged. Seeing Chen Yu come out, both He Dabao and He Xiaobao¡¯s eyes brightened, revealing a smug look of triumph. Chen Yu¡¯s face, however, didn¡¯t look too good. After all, he was prepared to break through to the Qi Transformation Realm, and all was in readiness. ¡°It¡¯s just as well, better to deal with these buffoons early than to be disturbed during the critical moment of breaking through to the Qi Transformation Realm.¡± Chen Yu quickly came to this conclusion. This further strengthened his resolve to deal decisively with the challenger. ¡°Chen Yu! Enough chitchat. My brother is here to challenge you for the spot at the Hunting Contest.¡± He Dabao said with full confidence. Without a word, Chen Yu walked onto the open courtyard floor. The He brothers were slightly taken aback, not expecting Chen Yu to be so forthright. Zing! He Xiaobao, carrying an aggressive and violent wind with him, dashed onto the open floor. His eyes showed traces of bloodshot, and a tumultuous surge of internal breath erupted from within him, nearly on par with Postnatal True Qi. Mixed into this, there seemed to be an essence of elixir strength. Moreover, He Xiaobao¡¯s Qi Sea condensed, and his internal breath surged like a torrential flood, explosively erupting. Boom! He Xiaobao¡¯s face nearly contorted as he swung a single fist, sending out a layer of faint grey fist energy visible to the naked eye, resembling a rolling millstone with a ring of thick dust and rock debris, enveloping Chen Yu with a crash. Whoosh! The force of the punch left a trench in the courtyard, a foot deep and several meters long, as the fierce wind howled. ¡°Comparable to a strike from the Postnatal Qi Transformation stage, slightly better than the Postnatal Early Stage!¡± He Dabao, observing from the side, had a trace of joy flit across his face. (During the Spring Festival period, after experiencing many things, I am finally able to resume regular updates. Thank you all for your support~~~) Chapter 198 - 198 0195 The Shocking Transformation to Qi ?Chapter 198: Chapter 0195: The Shocking Transformation to Qi Chapter 198: Chapter 0195: The Shocking Transformation to Qi Under the enhancement of the ¡°Bursting Qi Pill¡± and secret technique, He Xiaobao¡¯s punch was comparable to a hit from someone in the Postnatal Qi Transformation Realm. Boom! The spinning millstone-like punch energy streak cut a trench, with rolling stone debris and dust, thunderously enveloping Chen Yu. The mighty power of this strike was enough to instantly kill any mediocre disciple in the Organ Refining Stage. ¡°Clashing now!¡± ¡°How can He Xiaobao be so strong?¡± Near Chen Yu¡¯s courtyard, some Fu Family¡¯s Disciples were secretly paying attention to this battle. ¡°Hmph! These He Brothers clearly have the suspicion of cheating.¡± Some perceptive individuals immediately spotted the oddity. Using secret elixirs to boost strength in a formal challenge was inherently against the rules. ¡°Yet, if He Xiaobao severely injures Chen Yu, leaving him bedridden for a half-month, even if the challenge is against the rules, that position will fall into He Xiaobao¡¯s hands.¡± Some clan disciples furrowed their brows. Clearly, the He Brothers had a sinister plan and had calculated their move in advance. ¡°He¡¯s hit!¡± At that moment, someone exclaimed with shock. Boom! The light grey punch energy, like thousands of pounds of giant stones, ruthlessly blasted Chen Yu. ¡°Victory!¡± He Dabao, who was watching from the side, revealed a cruel, cold smile. He Xiaobao¡¯s strike was powerful enough to send someone below the Qi Transformation Realm flying with severe injuries, with healing unlikely within one or two months. However. After the punch landed on its target, there was neither the anticipated scream of agony nor the scene of blood splattering. In the dust, one could vaguely see an unmoving, tall figure. He Dabao¡¯s expression drastically changed, just about to give a warning. ¡°You dare!¡± An explosion rang in his ears, as if there was the sound of a thunderbolt on a clear day. He Dabao, a Qi Transformation Postnatal cultivator, staggered, blood roiled within him, feeling a sense of dizziness. He silently cursed the situation. ¡°Ah!¡± He Xiaobao let out a sharp, agonized scream, his body flying backwards. The onlooking crowd seemed to hear the roaring of a thunderous lion, only to see a greyish wave of sound energy rolling over, covering half of the courtyard. Thump! He Xiaobao crashed to the ground, bleeding from seven orifices, and his eyes shut, fainting. ¡°Xiaobao!¡± He Dabao roared in alarm, rushing to He Xiaobao¡¯s side. He Xiaobao¡¯s face was a mix of purple and green, bathed in blood. With many of his meridians broken and his inner breath in disarray, he was almost at death¡¯s door. ¡°Quick, call Pharmacist Xu!¡± He Dabao screamed at the top of his lungs, eyes bloodshot with a glint of furious intent to kill, glancing over Chen Yu. But. He had no time to seek revenge on Chen Yu right then, quickly feeding a lifesaving precious elixir to his brother and using True Qi to stabilize the chaotic inner breath inside his brother¡¯s body. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Yu appeared surprised. He had held back on his ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡±, not using his full strength. Just that he hadn¡¯t anticipated. That the opponent would be so ¡°fragile¡±, nearly exploding and dying from the blow. Upon further thought, Chen Yu quickly understood. He Xiaobao¡¯s combat strength, although comparable to the Postnatal Qi Transformation Realm, still had the fundamental physical condition of the Organ Refining Stage. Chen Yu had expected this and hadn¡¯t used his full power with ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡±. However. Chen Yu had overlooked He Xiaobao¡¯s actual situation. Having taken the ¡°Bursting Qi Pill¡± and used secret techniques to stimulate his inner breath, he was inherently unstable and dangerously volatile. As a result. Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± had caused He Xiaobao¡¯s inner breath to collapse and become disordered, triggering a backlash. That He Xiaobao didn¡¯t explode and die was considered lucky. After a moment. ¡°Pharmacist Xu is here!¡± Several Fu Family¡¯s Disciples were escorting an elderly man who had lived past seventy. Pharmacist Xu was a first-level Guest Elder of the Fu Family, skilled in alchemy and medical techniques. ¡°Oh! It¡¯s very dangerous; it was nearly fatal. This child¡¯s internal meridians are mostly broken, and his organs are nearly shattered. Without half a year¡¯s time, recovery will be difficult,¡± Pharmacist Xu sighed deeply. This outcome left the Fu Family¡¯s Disciples at the scene looking at each other. The He Brothers had intended to have Chen Yu bedridden for two months but ended up suffering the consequences themselves. ¡°Pharmacist Xu, will my brother¡¯s cultivation future be affected?¡± He Dabao¡¯s face was ashen, struggling to contain his rage and murderous intent. ¡°He¡¯s lucky to be alive!¡± ¡°Optimistically, even if the injury is healed, at most two to three tenths of his cultivation could be retained. I¡¯m afraid he¡¯ll never reach the Qi Transformation Realm for the rest of his life.¡± sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Pharmacist Xu couldn¡¯t help but shake his head. Hearing this. He Dabao was burning with anger, roaring furiously, his eyes reddening with veins of blood, a murderous intent becoming evident as he locked his gaze on Chen Yu. ¡°Boy! How will you pay for crippling my brother?¡± He Dabao growled, his body emitting a turbulent postnatal True Qi wave, the surrounding energy undulating with an astonishing aura. ¡°You¡¯ve reaped what you sowed.¡± Chen Yu remained unflappable, speaking lightly. He was about to break through to the Qi Transformation Realm and rather hoped that He Dabao would strike, to finish him off as well, avoiding further trouble. ¡°Court death!¡± This He Dabao, in a fury, spread open a single claw, a heavy sensation filling the surroundings as a somber rock-colored sphere of True Qi whirled, filling the area with a fearsome heaviness. ¡°Stop!¡± A stern and cold grunt came through. A linen-robed elder, who was past sixty, surrounded by a dim layer of True Qi, floated across dozens of feet in the air and gently landed. ¡°Uncle Lin!¡± Several Fu Family¡¯s Disciples immediately paid their respects. Seeing Uncle Lin arrive, Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but show a hint of disappointment. Next. As Chen Yu expected, He Dabao played the villain and lodged the complaint first, bitterly describing how Chen Yu crippled his brother He Xiaobao, with ruthless methods and so on. Added to the sight of He Xiaobao, blood streaming from his seven orifices and barely clinging to life, it really was a heartbreaking and sympathetic sight. At first hearing, Uncle Lin¡¯s expression turned dark, his face filled with anger. However. Throughout the process, Chen Yu¡¯s face was expressionless, silent, with a hint of mockery on his lips. Uncle Lin revealed a hint of a different color, ¡°Guest Chen, do you have anything to say?¡± ¡°Just now, everyone here saw what happened.¡± ¡°Before I even had the chance to ¡®make a move,¡¯ with just a loud shout, He Xiaobao collapsed on his own, blood streaming from his seven orifices.¡± After saying this, Chen Yu¡¯s gaze swept over the surrounding Fu Family¡¯s Disciples. ¡°That¡¯s right, it was indeed so.¡± Those Fu Family¡¯s Disciples who were watching the fight were slightly taken aback and then nodded their heads. The He Brothers were not kind, always bullying the weak and fearing the strong. Therefore, no one intentionally covered for them. ¡°This is not me crippling him! It¡¯s clearly a frame-up.¡± Chen Yu shook his head and sighed. A frame-up? The many Fu Family¡¯s Disciples present nearly dropped their jaws. Uncle Lin, too, wore a stunned expression. And He Dabao, seething with rage, nearly sprung into action. Uncle Lin slightly raised his hand to stop He Dabao. As an elder of a prominent family clan, Uncle Lin naturally wouldn¡¯t take sides without evidence. ¡°Elder Xu.¡± Uncle Lin¡¯s gaze fell on the pharmacist beside him. ¡°Preliminary speculation suggests that He Xiaobao had taken a Bursting Qi Pill beforehand and activated some secret technique to forcibly enhance his combat strength, resulting in injury from the Sound Wave Secret Technique and suffering backlash¡­¡± Pharmacist Xu said expressionlessly. He himself was an Alchemist and possessed Postnatal Qi Transformation realm cultivation. In the Fu Family, his word was highly respected, and his conclusions were definitive. ??¦Í??.§ã¦Ï ¡°I see.¡± Uncle Lin showed a look of realization, and on the spot dismissed the many Fu Family¡¯s Disciples. The storm quickly subsided. Later that night. After discussing among themselves, several Fu Family elders appropriately handled the matter. He Xiaobao, having taken a Bursting Qi Pill and maliciously challenged Chen Yu with ill intentions, suffered severe injuries as a consequence of his own actions. Chen Yu¡¯s accidental harm, therefore, carried no responsibility. Of course. For the upcoming Hunting King contest, the Fu Family still needed to make use of He Dabao, to appease the He Brothers by offering treatment, Elixirs, and care for the subsequent meridian recovery. Such a settlement appeared reasonably fair and proper to outsiders. But for He Dabao, the principal party involved, who had witnessed his brother being crippled and almost had his cultivation destroyed, naturally harbored deep resentment. In the Fu Residence, within a luxurious and spacious room. ¡°Xiaobao! Your brother will surely avenge you.¡± ¡°That Chen Yu who ruined your cultivation, brother will make him pay back tenfold, including his beautiful senior sister, they will both suffer.¡± He Dabao¡¯s eyes flickered with venomous intent, like a poisonous snake in the night. However. He Dabao did not know. The target of his desired revenge was about to experience a new breakthrough. In a room of a siheyuan within the Fu Family. Chen Yu sat cross-legged, wholeheartedly circulating the ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill¡±. Whoosh! A thick layer of dark cyan Qi patterns emerged around his body, writhing like snakes and emitting tremendous Evil Qi pressure. As time passed, the dark cyan Qi patterns grew denser, like a heavy layer of dark clouds filling the air, an invisible aura of Evil Power continuously climbing. Whoosh whoosh~ From a diameter of several feet, the dark cyan clouds of Evil Qi gradually expanded to several dozen feet, with intimidating roars echoing faintly around them. Until at a certain moment. The dark cyan clouds of Evil Qi expanded to a radius of thirty feet, dispersing into the air above. Three days later. Above the siheyuan, a light black whirl of Qi rotated, its appearance resembled an Ancient giant serpent, circling ominously above Chen Yu¡¯s room. This extraordinary phenomenon alarmed many of the Fu Family¡¯s Disciples. ¡°What strong Evil Qi!¡± ¡°Such an atmosphere, could it be that some great expert is about to ascend to Innate Qi Transformation?¡± Many of the Fu Family¡¯s Disciples converged towards this place. Not long after. The area was sealed off by the Fu Family¡¯s higher-ups, forbidding anyone to enter within a half-mile radius. A hundred feet away from Chen Yu¡¯s residence, on the rooftop of a building. Family Head Fu Yuan, Uncle Lin, and other Innate Qi Transformation high-ranking members stood watching the dark black whirl of Qi that resembled an Ancient giant serpent. ¡°Judging by this scene, the person attempting the breakthrough is practicing a powerful Ancient Evil Technique.¡± A middle-aged man with purple hair said with a faint smile. ¡°Such an Evil Technique, once mastered, has exceptional might. And depending on the spiritual insight and cumulation of Evil Power of the practitioner, could display vastly different levels of strength.¡± Several Postnatal Qi Transformation realm elders looked toward Chen Yu¡¯s place of seclusion with complex expressions. Obviously. From the spectacle of Evil Qi displayed, the practitioner of that Evil Technique is among the best of the best, himself surely possessing no small fortune. ¡°Hehe, once Chen Yu steps into the realm of Qi Transformation, along with his senior sister Ye Luofeng, this Hunting King contest, our Fu Family might stand a chance to fight for the crown,¡± said Family Head Fu Yuan and Uncle Lin, looking at each other and smiling. ¡°That may not be so certain. Such astonishing Evil Power is generally not something a Postnatal Peak can handle, let alone a youngster who just attempted a Qi Transformation breakthrough.¡± A white-browed old man spoke doubtfully. His words caused a hush among the gathered clan elders. Indeed. The spirit of Evil Power looming above Chen Yu¡¯s place of seclusion was formidable. That spirit of Evil Power, nearing Innate Qi Transformation, along with the underlying True Qi fluctuations, far surpassed the ordinary Postnatal Qi Transformation. But at that moment. The huge serpent-like whirl of Evil Qi began to condense. The light black whirl of Qi, as it compacted, distilled and pulsed like a heart, its surface shining with a dark halo, intermingling with the dawn¡¯s early light. ¡°This kind of spectacle¡­¡± Family Head Fu Yuan and the other clan elders were shocked, their expressions incredulous. Chapter 199 - 199 0196 Advancement to Qi Transformation, Aptitude Change ?Chapter 199: Chapter 0196: Advancement to Qi Transformation, Aptitude Change Chapter 199: Chapter 0196: Advancement to Qi Transformation, Aptitude Change ¡°This scene¡­¡± The elders of the Fu Family, one after another, showed expressions of amazement, even shock. And all of this originated from the refinement and transformation of the twisting evil clouds in the sky, pumping in and out like a heart, with a layer of dark purple light emanating from its surface, blending with the morning glow on the horizon. With each inhalation and exhalation of the evil cloud vortex, it resembled an ancient sky-devouring giant python consuming the essence of heaven and earth. ¡°¡­How is this possible!¡± The white-eyebrowed elder, who previously looked down on him, appeared somewhat distraught. ¡°To truly be able to harvest and assimilate Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, one must reach the Guiyuan Realm to do so.¡± ¡°Such an advancing scene, having at least communicated and fused with some essence of heaven and earth, would normally appear after advancing to the Qi Transformation Innate.¡± While the group of elders was discussing. Whoosha€¡± A cyan stream of Qi shadow, from the distant sky, came flashing over at a stunning speed. In the blink of an eye. The cyan Qi shadow became a white-robed elder with the appearance of a youthful crane, hovering in mid-air, gazing at the evil cloud vortex in the sky. ¡°Clan Leader!¡± The elders bowed their respects one after another. Only those with the ability to break free from their bodily shackles and fly could achieve such a feat, and naturally, only those above the Guiyuan Realm could do so. ¡°Is this just a junior who has advanced to Postnatal?¡± The white-robed Clan Leader floated down from the air, revealing a trace of surprise. ¡°Apologies for disturbing the Clan Leader!¡± ¡°It¡¯s a Guest Elder who is attempting to break through into the Qi Transformation Realm. His phenomenon is comparable to that of Qi Transformation Innate, and there are even faint signs of devouring the essence of heaven and earth.¡± Family Head Fu Yuan and others respectfully informed him. At this moment. Hovering in mid-air, the evil cloud vortex, with dark purple light swirling, tightened further, bit by bit merging into the interior of the room. At the same time, inside the room. Chen Yu sat cross-legged, enveloped in a layer of profound black Qi vortex, with dark purple light pulsing on the surface. Indistinctly. The evil Qi radiating from him became increasingly pure and majestic, evil but not maligned, fierce but not brutal. Thump! Thump! Thump! The mysterious heart thudded powerfully, as if hammering against the pulse of heaven and earth. ¡°What is happening?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already broken through the Ren and Du meridians, entering the phase of refining essence into Qi. The internal breath and blood continue to congeal into Postnatal True Qi. Why isn¡¯t it over¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s forehead beads with large drops of sweat. This attempt to break into the Qi Transformation Realm was unexpectedly smooth, not even the prepared external elixirs were used. However. In the process of refining essence into Qi and converging the Qi Sea into a True Qi cluster, a problem arose. During the final moment of the breakthrough, the mysterious heart pulsated in a strange state, suddenly drawing in a strand of Evil Qi from the outside world. At that instant. Chen Yu¡¯s consciousness merged into a chaotic and violent yet dazzlingly beautiful space, feeling the boundless evil Qi of heaven and earth, as well as the interweaving and fluctuation of various forces. Luckily. Chen Yu¡¯s mental will was extraordinary, withstanding the surging evil Qi of heaven and earth. Combined with the heart¡¯s ability to suppress various energies, Chen Yu absorbed an unimaginable amount of heaven and earth evil Qi. As a result. He not only advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm with ease but also formed a thumb-sized bead of dark True Qi at the depths of his Qi Sea. Surrounding this dark True Qi were ordinary Primordial Evil True Qi, also a form of Postnatal True Qi. ¡°What is this blob of dark True Qi?¡± ¡°Why does it feel so much stronger than the Primordial Evil True Qi I¡¯ve refined?¡± Chen Yu, having left that mysterious realm, took a deep breath, continually condensing True Qi to stabilize his current realm. Before advancing to Qi Transformation, two forces existed inside his Qi Sea: The first was the peripheral Cloud Evil inner breath with extraordinary potency, approaching Postnatal True Qi. The second was the core-refined Cloud Evil True Qi. After advancing. The peripheral Cloud Evil inner breath, through the process of refining essence into Qi, transformed into the unique Primordial Evil True Qi of the Yuan Sha Divine Skill. The core Cloud Evil True Qi absorbed that strand of heaven and earth essence, transforming into a small cluster of profound and mysterious dark True Qi, far surpassing Primordial Evil True Qi in aura. To know. The Yuan Sha Divine Skill was an ancient Evil Technique, and Chen Yu was cultivating the original entry-level version. The Primordial Evil True Qi he condensed was already stronger than ordinary Postnatal True Qi. And this small blob of dark True Qi was much stronger than Primordial Evil True Qi. Thump! Thump! Thump! After a long time, the heart¡¯s beating gradually steadied. The Primordial Evil True Qi throughout Chen Yu¡¯s body cycled continuously, dense and powerful like an endless river. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Having just advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm, the density and purity of Chen Yu¡¯s True Qi already surpassed those of the same realm. Two days later. Chen Yu felt the affinity of the Primordial Evil True Qi within his body, fierce or gentle, all under the control of a single thought. ¡°This is too smooth!¡± Chen Yu exhaled deeply, his face full of confusion. Even if his foundations were solid and he condensed True Qi before advancing, and his Cultivation Technique was of an alarming level, it should not have been so easy to advance and enter that mysterious state, enduring the wash of heaven and earth¡¯s evil Qi. After all. His Half Spirit Body talent meant that the difficulty of advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm was several times, even ten times, that of an average person! ¡°Congratulations Brother Chen on advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm!¡± When Chen Yu walked out of the room, there were many visitors in the courtyard. Since that day when Chen Yu successfully advanced and the phenomenon in the sky disappeared, the family had lifted the lockdown. At this moment. Many descendants of the Fu Family came to meet this newly advanced Qi Transformation Realm talent. ¡°Brother Chen must be under eighteen years old, right? Advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm so young, reaching the Guiyuan Realm in the future will surely be within reach.¡± Some young Qi Transformation Realm cultivators came to offer their congratulations, with faces full of envy. Generally speaking, being able to advance to the Qi Transformation Realm before the age of thirty is considered good fortune. If one can advance to the Qi Transformation Realm before twenty years of age, then there is hope for ascending to the Guiyuan Realm in the future. And Chen Yu, being so young, was probably not even eighteen years old yet. ¡°Eighteen years old? I¡¯m about sixteen now,¡± Chen Yu murmured to himself. The age of sixteen, advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm, if this were to be known, it might very well shake a region. Of course. All of this related to Chen Yu¡¯s strenuous battles and his pursuit of numerous opportunities, particularly the significant one in the Blood Burial Garden. Additionally, the assistance of his mysterious heart played an indispensable role. ¡°Chen Yu, the Family Head has summoned you.¡± A crisp and pleasant female voice reached his ears. In the crowd, the charming and beautiful Fu Yanzi approached Chen Yu directly. ¡°Okay.¡± Chen Yu nodded, accompanying Fu Yanzi as they walked together. After advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm, Chen Yu noticed that Fu Yanzi seemed more amicable towards him. Moreover, on the two occasions when the Family Head had summoned him, it was this girl who came. Fu Yanzi¡¯s bright eyes sparkled, observing the youth who might even be younger than herself. Ever since Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng joined the Fu Family, all the clan elders tried every conceivable way to retain them. ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã¦Ï Among these methods, the best, naturally, was an alliance marriage. As long as Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng could marry into the core lineage of the Fu Family, they would naturally integrate into the main Fu Family. Regarding Ye Luofeng, the Fu Family hoped to choose someone from Fu Hong and Fu Jing who could gain the lady¡¯s favor. As for Chen Yu, if he could join in marriage with Fu Yanzi, that would also be a fine choice. At first. Fu Yanzi felt some gratitude for Chen Yu¡¯s life-saving grace, but it was not to the point of being moved. Now, however, Chen Yu had advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm at such a young age, and he elicited impressive phenomena, clearly a genius with great fortune. Upon meeting again. Fu Yanzi¡¯s heart fluttered, feeling no aversion towards this lad who emanated a rural air; in fact, she was even somewhat inclined. Before long. Chen Yu met Family Head Fu Yuan in a side hall. Also summoned was Ye Luofeng. ¡°Congratulations to Guest Chen, for advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm at such a young age.¡± Family Head Fu Yuan spoke with narrowed eyes and a smile. In Ye Luofeng¡¯s beautiful eyes, there was also a flash of something unusual. On the day Chen Yu advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm, she sensed part of the phenomenon not far away. This gave Ye Luofeng considerable pressure. She thought Chen Yu could never catch up to her pace, but unexpectedly, the phenomenon of his advancement to the Qi Transformation Realm was no less impressive than her past self. ¡°Family Head overpraises me, I was able to advance to the Qi Transformation Realm so quickly thanks to several opportunities in the past.¡± Chen Yu spoke modestly and firmly. After the pleasantries, Family Head Fu Yuan got to the point. ¡°A few days ago, the ¡®He Brothers¡¯ left our Fu Family and joined ¡®Wu Family,¡¯ another rival clan in Yunlai Prefecture.¡± Family Head Fu Yuan stated flatly. The He Brothers¡­ defected to a rival clan? Chen Yu was slightly moved, and with a little thought, he understood this must be related to him. The He Brothers had an irreconcilable conflict with Chen Yu, and they already bore complaints about their previous treatment. Now that Chen Yu had advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm, with extraordinary phenomena, the He Brothers¡¯ importance within the Fu Family had drastically diminished, and they naturally found it difficult to stay. ¡°Today, I hope the two of you can pledge to do your utmost to help our Fu Family win the Hunting King¡¯s honor at the hunting competition.¡± Fu Yuan said earnestly. Because of their status as Guest Elders, which came with certain freedoms, the Fu Family was concerned that Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng might, like the He Brothers, become unpredictable. Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng exchanged a glance, just about to respond. Suddenly. A vast and ancient voice rose behind them: ¡°As long as you succeed, I promise, in addition to the rewards of the hunting competition itself, our Fu Family will also fulfill one request of yours within our ability.¡± Hmm? Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng both tensed up, realizing that behind them stood a white-robed elder with the appearance of being both old and young. ¡°This is our Fu Family¡¯s Clan Leader ¡®Fu Yangzi,¡¯ one of the great powers at the Guiyuan Realm in our clan.¡± Family Head Fu Yuan introduced with a smile. ¡°Greetings to the Clan Leader.¡± Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng each paid their respects to the white-robed Clan Leader. Chen Yu¡¯s mysterious heart faintly sensed that the cultivation level of Clan Leader ¡®Fu Yangzi¡¯ was unfathomably deep, surpassing that of Supreme Elder Gongyang Mountain from the Yunyue Sect. At this moment. The arrival of Clan Leader ¡®Fu Yangzi¡¯ showed just how much the Fu Family regarded both Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng. And for a great power at the Guiyuan Realm to promise to fulfill a request on behalf of the entire clan certainly carried significant weight. ¡°Clan Leader, Family Head, rest assured. My junior brother and I will definitely win the title of ¡®Hunting King¡¯ at this hunting competition.¡± Ye Luofeng promised with a smile. Chen Yu¡¯s mouth twitched slightly, this woman¡¯s confidence was indeed remarkable, not even bothering to assess the strength of her opponents before making such a guarantee. ¡­ Leaving the side hall, Chen Yu just stepped outside when he saw Fu Yanzi waiting. ¡°Brother Chen Yu!¡± Fu Yanzi approached him with a face full of affection. Ye Luofeng smiled teasingly, leaving Chen Yu and Fu Yanzi behind. However, she did not fare much better herself; just a few steps away, she encountered the eager courting of the two prodigies, Fu Hong and Fu Jing. ¡°Miss Fu, does your family have a place where one can test their Spiritual Body aptitude?¡± Chen Yu inquired. After advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm, he had always felt a sense of unreality, as if things were going too smoothly. ¡°There are many ways to test for a Spiritual Body aptitude. I have one of the simplest methods here, take this!¡± Fu Yanzi handed over a cylindrical crystal. The crystal was about half a foot long, with more than a dozen scales marked on it. Chen Yu grasped the cylindrical crystal, just about to ask how to test when he felt an odd force field emanating from the crystal, creating a resonance with his body. Buzz! The crystal abruptly lit up with a white crystalline glow, extending up to the third scale, then stopped moving. ¡°A low-grade Spiritual Body? How is that possible! With Brother Chen Yu advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm at such a young age, how could he possibly have just a low-grade Spiritual Body?¡± Chapter 200 - 200 0197 Barrier Beasts ?Chapter 200: Chapter 0197: Barrier Beasts Chapter 200: Chapter 0197: Barrier Beasts ¡°A Low Grade Spiritual Body? How is that possible! ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã¦Ï With such a young age advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm, how could Chen Yu only have a Low Grade Spiritual Body!¡± Fu Yanzi covered her mouth with her hand, her face full of disbelief. For most lower-tier cultivators, a Low Grade Spiritual Body is considered ¡°qualifying¡± talent. However, given Chen Yu¡¯s age of sixteen and the extraordinary phenomenon of his advancement into the Qi Transformation Realm, the qualification of a Low Grade Spiritual Body seemed incredible. You see, in this generation of the Fu Family, the two leading new talents, Fu Jing and Fu Hong, were both two to three years older when they advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm, yet they are of High Grade Spiritual Body quality. Even Fu Yanzi herself possessed the talent of a Mid Grade Spiritual Body. Unlike Fu Yanzi¡¯s shock and slight disappointment, Chen Yu¡¯s heart was filled with ecstasy. Spiritual Body Talent! Complete Spiritual Body Talent! In the realm of talent, this had been Chen Yu¡¯s longed-for but elusive shortcoming. ¡°No wonder my advancement to the Qi Transformation Realm was much smoother than I had imagined¡­¡± Amidst his surprise, Chen Yu couldn¡¯t stop pondering. One thing was certain. The change in talent must have occurred before the advancement to the Qi Transformation Realm, not as a result of the advancement. But what was the reason? Chen Yu¡¯s thoughts raced, and he could only come up with two points: The first point. The integration of the mysterious heart induced a transformation in his physique, which perhaps had also brought about some change to his talent. But. Chen Yu felt that the integration of the mysterious heart mainly enhanced his physical body and innate talent for Body Technique. The second point. Moon Spirit Ore, formulated into Moon Spirit Liquid. That time at Yan Family Castle, the first use of Moon Spirit Liquid had a slight promotion effect on his body. After that. Chen Yu discovered that the cultivation speed of the Inner Breath Heart Method seemed to have increased by a strand or two, but it wasn¡¯t very noticeable. ¡°It started from that moment! And just before this advancement, I used high-quality Moon Spirit Ore and formulated and consumed Moon Spirit Liquid once again.¡± Chen Yu had a sudden revelation. The use of Moon Spirit Ore twice, the first time was ordinary Moon Spirit Ore, and the second time was high-quality Moon Spirit Ore. Moreover. Chen Yu cultivated the Copper Statue Technique, and the main ingredient of the recently used ¡°Ice and Fire Prescription¡± was Moon Spirit Ore. Moon Spirit Ore, after all, had a faint connection with the teleported Moon Spirit Holy Stone, and it inherently had a minor promotion effect on talents and physique. In addition. Chen Yu¡¯s physique was that of a Half Spirit Body, and he had the profound absorptive effect of the mysterious heart. In light of this. The enhancement of Chen Yu¡¯s Spiritual Body Talent was completely within reason. ¡°A Low Grade Spiritual Body Talent, huh?¡± Not far away, Ye Luofeng was entangled by Fu Jing and Fu Hong but was paying attention to the situation on Chen Yu¡¯s side. The sound of Fu Yanzi¡¯s amazement reached the ears of Ye Luofeng and the others. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fu Jing and Fu Hong were quite startled. Ye Luofeng¡¯s heart was even more shocked, engendering a hint of defeat. From the battle of teleportation beneath the Ancient Moon Well to their arrival in the Yun Zhao Ancient Country, throughout this process, Chen Yu had outperformed her by a narrow margin. Especially since she owed Chen Yu her life. Not long ago, Chen Yu¡¯s advancement to the Qi Transformation Realm, at such a young age, was a phenomenon not inferior to hers back then. Ye Luofeng had always thought that Chen Yu¡¯s talent must be close to hers, at least not far off. Little did she expect that Chen Yu¡¯s talent would be so far behind hers. That afternoon. The news of Chen Yu¡¯s Low Grade Spiritual Body Talent reached the ears of the senior members of the Fu Family. This news also caused a small ripple in the Fu Family. Most of the higher-ups of the Fu Family were slightly disappointed. After all, the aura of Chen Yu¡¯s advancement to the Qi Transformation Realm was comparable to some geniuses advancing to Innate Qi Transformation. In the evening, in a small side hall of the Fu Family, several elders of the Fu Family were discussing some family affairs. During this time, they also touched upon the situation of Chen Yu¡¯s talent. ¡°With a Low Grade Spiritual Body Talent, even with good opportunities, this speed and quality of advancement are indeed a bit strange.¡± The white-browed elder who had doubted Chen Yu furrowed his brows slightly. ¡°This is not so astonishing to warrant shock and awe.¡± Uncle Lin, however, did not find it remarkable and spoke indifferently, ¡°The path of cultivation, the role talent plays is only a small part. Chen Yu may possess some special physique, or his spirit and understanding are highly compatible with Evil Technique.¡± Of course. The situation of Chen Yu¡¯s talent was not the main point of the conversation and was quickly passed over. ¡°There¡¯s no need to delve too deeply into this matter.¡± Family Head Fu Yuan spoke up. ¡°Based on the aura of his advancement, this Chen Yu¡¯s combat power will definitely exceed those of the same rank, which will only be beneficial to our Fu Family in the coming Hunting Tournament¡­¡± ¡­ Regardless of the outside world¡¯s discussions and views. Chen Yu, the person in question, returned to his residence and continued to quietly consolidate his cultivation. Several days later. Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation, as well as the Yuan Sha Divine Skill, became further solidified and more refined. At this point. He began practicing the Secret Technique moves within Yuan Sha Divine Skill. As an Ancient Evil Technique of Guiyuan Realm caliber, Yuan Sha Divine Skill was not just a martial Cultivation Technique, but a system. This skill included mental methods, moves, combat techniques, Secret Techniques, movement techniques, and more. Having acquired a Low Grade Spiritual Body, Chen Yu felt that the mental method¡¯s operation was much smoother than before. The practice of the moves and Secret Techniques within Yuan Sha Divine Skill, which emphasize spiritual understanding, boosted by this inherently talented body, also added benefits. Therefore. In the practice of moves and Secret Techniques, he was even stronger than some of the top talents. In the blink of an eye. Half a month had passed. Under the augmentation of powerful spiritual power and body technique talent, Chen Yu easily mastered the combat skills in the ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill,¡± exhibiting an exceptional realm advancement. Not only that. He also preliminarily cultivated the representative ¡°Evil Qi Manifestation¡± of the ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill.¡± That day. Chen Yu was seated in meditation in his room, with faint black patterns appearing on his body, emitting a buzzing sound, looking like the scale armor of a black python and slightly ferocious. Suddenly, with a low shout, he swung one arm. Whoosh! A huge black python made of faint black Qi burst forth from his arm and suddenly expanded to six to nine feet, the evil winds surrounding it howling fiercely, shocking the soul. At a glance, the Qi patterned black python seemed nearly lifelike, opening its bloody maw and unleashing an evil force that went straight for the soul. Just that aura alone was enough to make an ordinary Postnatal Qi Transformation cultivator¡¯s spirit tremble, unable to exert their full strength. ¡°The power of this Evil Qi Manifestation truly has a qualitative difference compared to the previous shadowy evil punches,¡± said Chen Yu, satisfied. Evil Qi Manifestation was the combination of ¡°True Qi¡± and ¡°Evil Intent,¡± truly ¡°materializing¡± the power of evil Qi. The previous ¡°shadowy evil punches¡± were but vague shadows, so indistinct they were hardly visible to the naked eye. However, this ¡°Evil Qi Manifestation¡± sculpted clear and complete contours. Simply put, it went from shadow to form. The difference in power between the two was indeed as vast as the heavens and the earth. Chen Yu was confident that if he activated ¡°Evil Qi Manifestation¡± now, an average Postnatal Qi Transformation cultivator would likely be unable to withstand it. While practicing the ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill,¡± Chen Yu also observed the mass of dark True Qi deep within his Qi Sea. This mass of dark True Qi was much more powerful than ordinary Primordial Evil True Qi. Whether it was ordinary techniques or Evil Qi Manifestation, the resulting power was qualitatively different. However, there was only a small amount of this dark True Qi, so Chen Yu temporarily treated it as a trump card, not to be used in common situations. ¡­ Time flew by. Chen Yu had stayed in the Fu Family for over a month. During that time, he progressed to the Qi Transformation Realm and passed the life milestone of turning sixteen. That day. Chen Yu took out a bottle and drank the last drop of the Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid inside, using the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± to forge his body. ¡°The Copper Statue Gang Body is finally showing some progress, but I¡¯ve used up the main ingredients ¡®Ice Snow Lotus¡¯ and ¡®Fire Spirit Ginseng¡¯ from the Ice and Fire recipe again,¡± murmured Chen Yu. His progress with ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± a Body Cultivation Technique, had always been very smooth, could even be described as unobstructed. Only. This technique, while time-consuming, also required a large amount of materials to assist in cultivation. ¡°Lord Chen. Miss Fu requests an audience.¡± Outside, a servant conveyed the message respectfully. ¡°Mhm.¡± Chen Yu had just finished his cultivation and walked out of his room. In the courtyard. Chen Yu saw Fu Yanzi again. Since the day Chen Yu¡¯s Spiritual Body talents were exposed, Fu Yanzi¡¯s enthusiasm for him had diminished slightly. But on the whole. Fu Yanzi still maintained a close connection with him, thankfully not too frequently, or else Chen Yu might have been somewhat troubled. ¡°Brother Yu, there are just twenty days left until the ¡®Hunting Competition¡¯ begins. Recently, some of the Fu Family¡¯s disciples have conducted several real battle drills.¡± Fu Yanzi spoke happily and went straight to the point. ¡°Real battle drills? It seems the Fu Family is well-prepared,¡± Chen Yu said with a faint smile. The Hunting Competition was judged by the number of Demon Beasts killed to determine the final results. Over the recent period. The Fu Family disciples attending the Hunting Competition had frequently fought with Demon Beasts and had shown some improvement. Nevertheless. The previous few real battle drills had not included Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng. ¡°The Family Head feels that we have had enough practice working together. Now, we invite you both to join us for coordination,¡± explained Fu Yanzi, stating her purpose. ¡°Understood,¡± Chen Yu nodded. He was very clear that the Hunting Competition was a team activity. At the hunting festival, facing a great number of ferocious Demon Beasts, individual strength seemed insufficient. Therefore. The final title of the Hunting King was divided into an individual Hunting King and a team Hunting King, each with its own substantial rewards. Two hours later. In a hilly area within the Fu Family¡¯s territory. Chen Yu, Ye Luofeng, Fu Hong, Fu Jing, Fu Yanzi, and ten others, gathered together. In front of the group was a huge three-colored barrier enveloping an area of a hundred paces, from within which came intermittent roars of beasts. Looking closely. Inside the barrier, there were actually over a hundred ferocious beasts and Demon Beasts, all with evil auras soaring to the sky. The weakest among them all possessed strength on par with the Late Stage of Organ Refining. As for the Postnatal Qi Transformation Demon Beasts, there were five or six. The one with the strongest presence was an Iron Abyss Rhinoceros, its body covered in deep green scale armor like iron, as tall as a three-story building, and its aura edging close to Innate Qi Transformation. ¡°So many ferocious beasts, double the number from the previous times!¡± The Fu Family¡¯s disciples showed fear on their faces. ¡°Six Postnatal Qi Transformation Demon Beasts, this is more than real battle drills!¡± ¡°That ¡®Iron Abyss Rhinoceros,¡¯ possessing a diluted Ancient Beast Bloodline, could probably contend with someone at the Innate Qi Transformation level.¡± Even the geniuses Fu Hong and Fu Jing had difficulty hiding their discomfort. Ten talented youngsters challenging over a hundred Demon Beasts and ferocious beasts? Normally, just that ¡°Iron Abyss Rhinoceros,¡± which could compete with an Innate Qi Transformation opponent, would be more than enough to completely overwhelm talented disciples like Fu Hong and Fu Jing. Among the crowd, only Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng had relatively calm expressions. Still, the immense lineup of ferocious beasts could slightly move them. Not far away. Family Head Fu Yuan, Uncle Lin, and others looked towards the group of youngsters. ¡°According to the information we have received, the forces participating in the ¡®Hunting Competition¡¯ have dispatched exceptionally strong lineups,¡± said Uncle Lin solemnly. ¡°In this barrier, the over a hundred ferocious beasts and Demon Beastsa€¡±if you can overcome them, then you would just have a slight chance of contending for the glory of being the ¡®Hunting King.''¡± Chapter 201 - 201 0198 Violent Crushing ?Chapter 201: Chapter 0198: Violent Crushing Chapter 201: Chapter 0198: Violent Crushing The Fu Family¡¯s youngsters looked at the more than a hundred beasts inside the barrier, each feeling a sense of dread in their hearts. Not to mention defeating the horde, just surviving their onslaught for a moment would be a tremendous challenge. ¡°In this barrier, there are over a hundred fierce and demon beasts. If you manage to defeat them, only then might you have a chance at vying for the glory of the ¡®Hunting King.''¡± Uncle Lin¡¯s words sank everyone¡¯s hearts even further. The Fu Family youths were alarmed, hardly believing their ears. ¡°Uncle Lin, are the teams from the other competing families really that strong?¡± Fu Jing, with a square face, couldn¡¯t help but gasp in shock. ¡°More terrifying than you can imagine! If you can¡¯t overcome these hundreds of beasts, then you have no hope whatsoever.¡± Several elders spoke with gravity in their expressions. Amidst the crowd, the Fu Family¡¯s disciples fell into a brief silence. Family Head Fu Yuan and several elders¡¯ gazes then landed on Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng. Previously. Fu Jing, Fu Hong, and the others had undergone several combat training exercises; their skills were well known. The team led by Fu Jing and another stood no chance of defeating the horde within the barrier, not even likely to defend themselves. ¡°This year¡¯s ¡®Hunting Tournament¡¯ not only has exceptionally rich rewards but also competition that is fiercer than ever.¡± ¡°The Prince Manor has even invited a top genius of ancient bloodline. Descendants of the ancient clans have always disdained to lower themselves to attend such manor-level events.¡± ¡°The Chu Family, too, is not inferior, having invited the famously talented Sword Dao genius from the Sky Sword Academy¡­¡± Several elders exchanged low sighs of communication. Originally. With Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng joining the Fu Family unexpectedly, they were determined to win the throne of Hunting King. But recently. As the news of these powerful competitors reached them, the confidence of the Fu Family¡¯s leadership was nearly shattered. Today¡¯s ¡°combat simulation¡± was mainly for the higher-ups to gauge the abilities of Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng, to see if there was still hope. ¡°Let¡¯s begin,¡± Family Head Fu Yuan signaled to the young men and women. ¡°All my dear nephews and nieces pay attention, you must cooperate with Guest Elders Ye Luofeng and Chen Yu.¡± ¡°The rules of this practice are that anyone who is forced out of the barrier or saved by the elders will be eliminated from the fight,¡± Uncle Lin added on the side. Fu Hong, Fu Jing, and the other youngsters nodded in acknowledgment. Eight youths fixed their gazes on Ye Luofeng and Chen Yu. ¡°Listen to my commands later on,¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s icy gaze swept over the attendees. ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã? Chen Yu shrugged his shoulders, not particularly keen on the command. ¡°Go.¡± Ye Luofeng took the lead, transforming into a transparent veil of light and gracefully entering the tricolor radiant barrier. This barrier was rather special. It only restricted the fierce and demon beasts, but not humans. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! Following Ye Luofeng, all the youngsters entered the barrier. Wuuu hoo hoo hoo! As soon as they appeared, the beasts inside the barrier unleashed a deafening roar, charging towards them to attack. The formidable malevolence exuded by the beasts was enough to make those below the Qi Transformation Realm tremble helplessly. Fortunately. These youths had been through numerous trials and were not scared into losing their combat effectiveness by the horde. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Everyone, form a defensive position right here,¡± Ye Luofeng barked an order. Before her command was fully issued, the Fu Family youths had already arranged themselves into an unusual defensive formation. Eight youths wielded a variety of weapons: swords and sabers, bows, chains and iron nets, and one with a great axe. All of their weapons were at least of low-grade or medium-grade treasure quality. Wuu wuu! Some of the weaker beasts were shot dead by the treasured bows before they even got close. Two youths laid out chains and webs with barbs to hinder the charge of the beasts. The majority used swords and sabers for close-quarters defense. Within the next ten breaths. The assault of twenty-some beasts had failed to disturb the formation of the group. Instead, the beasts themselves were slain or injured one by one. Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng exchanged a look, revealing a hint of surprise, having underestimated the Fu Family¡¯s talents. Until a moment later. Three Postnatal Demon Beasts approached, including a Postnatal Middle Stage Demon Wolf. This caused a moment of disarray and crisis in the youths¡¯ formation. Fu Jing and Fu Hong each engaged a Postnatal Early Stage Demon Beast. As for the remaining, more powerful Postnatal Middle Stage Demon Wolf, it was harder to contain. ¡°I¡¯ll leave this to you; there are stronger ones coming up,¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s beautiful eyes flashed, and without making a move, she seemed to be testing Chen Yu¡¯s strength. ¡°Alright,¡± Chen Yu nodded in agreement. From the corner of his eye, Chen Yu saw the most formidable ¡®Iron Abyss Rhinoceros¡¯ leading two Mid and Postnatal beasts charging in their direction. It looked like. Ye Luofeng intended to take on the most formidable Iron Abyss Rhinoceros, and Chen Yu had no intention to compete with her for it. Whoom! At that moment, the Postnatal Middle Stage Demon Wolf broke into the formation, causing Fu Yanzi and several others to cry out and retreat in panic. ¡°Damn beast, scram!¡± A massive, water-tank-sized pale black fist radiance barrelled down, pressing directly towards that Postnatal Middle Stage Demon Wolf. Where the pale-black punch passed, a fierce, howling evil wind was stirred. Whooom! Baam, baam! A few nearby Organ Refining Stage beasts were instantly shattered into pieces and killed. Even the residual waves effortlessly slain the Organ Refining beasts. Wooomb! That tempestuous fist radiance, with its pale-black qi patterns swirling, struck the Postnatal Middle Stage Demon Wolf. Woo! The Postnatal Demon Wolf, showing fear, reacted with remarkable quickness, flipping backwards in midair. At the same time. It unleashed its claws, sending out a dark purple cyclone, gleaming sharply, with a radius of several meters. Boom! When the two forces collided, the dark purple cyclone was immediately shattered, sending the Postnatal Middle Stage Demon Wolf reeling back several meters. ¡°This beast is quite cunning,¡± Junior Brother Chen said with a faint smile. He had repelled the Demon Wolf with a punch that effortlessly killed two or three more, in just a light and breezy manner. Yet this spectacle left the nearby youths such as Fu Jing and Fu Hong utterly shocked. The Demon Wolf that Chen Yu had been dealing with was of the Postnatal Middle Stage, renowned for its speed, and even a human of the same stage would likely be at a disadvantage. However, Chen Yu merely threw a casual punch and repelled this Demon Wolf. ¡°This lad had an evil Qi phenomenon during his advancement, and indeed, the might of his punch made the Postnatal Demon Beast give way, not daring to directly clash,¡± said Uncle Lin with a smile as he stroked his beard. ¡°It¡¯s unknown how much strength he used in that punch.¡± Several elder members of the clan could tell that Chen Yu¡¯s punch hadn¡¯t been at full strength. Indeed. In that moment, Chen Yu hadn¡¯t even used the Yuan Sha Divine Skill¡¯s signature battle technique ¡°Yuan Sha Transformation.¡± Otherwise, that Demon Wolf wouldn¡¯t have escaped unscathed. Wuu wuu! After its defeat, the Demon Wolf cunningly circled around, neither attacking nor retreating. Roar roar roar! Meanwhile, wave after wave of ferocious beasts pounced, throwing the Fu Family¡¯s squad formation into even greater disarray. Swoosh! Under the cover of the pack, the Demon Wolf, with a glint of cold light flashing in its eyes, lunged at Fu Yanzi and the other young talents at the Peak of Refining from the side. ¡°This beast actually knows to avoid the strong and prey on the weak. If I had taken action just now, it wouldn¡¯t have had this chance,¡± Ye Luofeng commented indifferently. Implicitly, she showed slight disdain and dissatisfaction with Chen Yu¡¯s strike moments earlier. Indeed. Given Ye Luofeng¡¯s Postnatal Peak cultivation and her astonishing talent in the Sword Dao, she might have been able to slay the Demon Wolf in a single stroke. After all, Sword Cultivators are known amongst the various cultivation paths for their striking power. ¡°It was just a warm-up; it¡¯ll soon be splattered with blood,¡± Chen Yu said, unconcerned by Ye Luofeng¡¯s display of power. ¡°Is that so? If you can¡¯t resolve it immediately, it¡¯s going to be troublesome soon,¡± Ye Luofeng added, slightly taunting. On the other side, the strongest ¡°Iron Abyss Rhinoceros,¡± along with a Postnatal Middle and Late Stage Demon Beast, was approaching within a dozen yards. One of the Postnatal Demon Beasts was even a flying creature. As soon as she finished speaking, Chen Yu had already transformed into a pale black shadow and surged toward the Demon Wolf. However, that Demon Wolf, being adept at speed and extremely cunning, kept dodging a direct confrontation with Chen Yu by taking advantage of the cover provided by the beast pack. ¡°This wolf is indeed cunning!¡± ¡°It seems unrealistic for Chen Yu to swiftly slay it,¡± several elders of the Fu Family opined regretfully. Chen Yu¡¯s combat power was certainly enough to dominate the Demon Wolf. But the latter, skilled in speed and using the pack of beasts to dodge, made it elusive. What followed next, however, left the elders of the Fu Family dumbfounded. Boom boom boom! Facing the obstacle of those ferocious beasts, Chen Yu didn¡¯t dodge or flinch; he charged and bulldozed through them like an armored copper man. Instantly, one beast after another flew out, spewing blood and dying on the spot. It was as if, what swept past them was not a flesh-and-blood human but a copper statue giant weighing tens of thousands of pounds. ¡°This¡­¡± Including Family Head Fu Yuan, everyone was agape. The human body is typically far less formidable than that of a beast or a Demon Beast at the same level. But now, the youth in their sight bulldozed and bloodied his way through the horde of Demon Beasts. Bang bang bang banga€¡± Chen Yu¡¯s formidable strength, paired with the ¡°Copper Statue Force Field¡± covering his body, knocked away and bloodied every beast that came close or obstructed his path. Within a breath or two, Chen Yu rapidly closed in on the fleeing Demon Wolf. Seeing Chen Yu¡¯s murderous, evil Qi-filled presence, the Demon Wolf turned in fear and fled. ¡°Hmph!¡± A sound like thunder from nowhere boomed down, causing the Demon Wolf to feel a surge of qi and blood, and its body shuddered with dizziness. It was the ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡±! With Chen Yu¡¯s current level of cultivation and power, a casual Copper Lion Roar could intimidate his peers. Slowed by the roar, Chen Yu closed in with a ferocious punch. Bang boom! A fist, adorned with copper patterns, expanded and swelled, releasing a condensed, spinning dark glow that hit the Demon Wolf¡¯s head directly. In the blink of an eye, the Demon Wolf¡¯s body flew into the air, its head burst open, blossoming a spray of blood. Before it could even let out a howl, the Demon Wolf was obliterated by Chen Yu¡¯s punch! Hiss! Nearby, the Fu Family¡¯s Disciples, led by Fu Hong and Fu Jing, involuntarily inhaled sharply. ¡°We never expected that he was also skilled in Body Cultivation!¡± ¡°This old man always said, Chen Yu probably has a special physique,¡± a few of the Fu Family elders recovered from their stupor said, voices filled with surprise and admiration. Previously, the Demon Wolf¡¯s cunning tactics had almost convinced the Fu Family elders that a swift kill was unlikely. But then, Chen Yu abruptly resorted to such a violent and direct approach, crushing the pack of beasts and obliterating the Postnatal Middle Stage Demon Beast with a single punch. Beside them, Ye Luofeng showed a trace of shock, her expression slightly unnatural. Ooooo! Just at that moment, escorted by dozens of beasts, the strongest ¡°Iron Abyss Rhinoceros¡± and two Postnatal Middle and Late Stage Demon Beasts rushed forward together. Especially the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros, which caused the ground to tremble lightly as it ran. This bull¡¯s charge could potentially demolish the original talented team of Fu Hong, Fu Jing, and others. The Demon Wolf that Chen Yu had just killed was trivial when compared to the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, the next three Demon Beasts are no trifling matter. How about we make a wager?¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s eyes shifted slightly, revealing a hint of competitive spirit. Chapter 202 - 202 0199 Narrow Victory ?Chapter 202: Chapter 0199: Narrow Victory Chapter 202: Chapter 0199: Narrow Victory ¡°Place a bet?¡± Chen Yu glanced at Ye Luofeng in astonishment. At that moment, with the threat of a formidable enemy ahead, the ¡°Iron Abyss Rhinoceros¡± was leading a Postnatal Middle Stage and Late Stage Demon Beast, charging forward surrounded by numerous ferocious beasts. The slightest mishap could put the Fu Family¡¯s team at the risk of being annihilated. Before Ye Luofeng could answer ¡°bet on what,¡± the Postnatal Late Stage flying creature swooped down from the sky. This Postnatal flying creature was a troublesome ¡°Iron-Backed Demon Eagle,¡± its wingspan as large as a small courtyard, its entire body armored with iron-like feathers. ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã0 Ding ding! The treasure bows of two Fu Family¡¯s Disciples fired Crossbow Arrows that sparked upon hitting the Iron Feathers and instantly shattered to pieces. Those Crossbow Arrows, comparable in hardness to lower-grade treasures, were pulverized by a single touch of the Iron Feathers. Look! The Iron-Backed Demon Eagle let out a loud and piercing shriek. Whoosh-boom! As it shook its Iron Feathers, a cluster of dark silver wind-blades encompassed in dust and sand whipped up a devastating storm, sweeping towards the Fu Family¡¯s team with tremendous force. ¡°Not good!¡± The youngsters of the Fu Family¡¯s team showed panic on their faces, their formation unable to withstand the assault. The strongest ¡°Iron Abyss Rhinoceros¡± had not even made its move yet, and this second-strongest Late Stage Demon Eagle had scattered their ranks with a casual strike. Meanwhile, Fu Jing and Fu Hong were each dealing with a Postnatal Demon Beast and couldn¡¯t resolve the situation quickly. ¡°Postnatal Late Stage Demon Eagles are tough to handle!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s mind and body flashed, joining Ye Luofeng in confronting the Iron-Backed Demon Eagle. Break! Chen Yu punched out, a whirling mass of dark black fist energy, carrying a slice of cold and violent evil wind, collided with the dark silver wind-blade. Boom-crack! Within that dark silver wind-blade, a sharp glint appeared and tore Chen Yu¡¯s fist strength to shreds. The aftershock persisted. The exploded dark silver wind-blade, along with the violent sandy whirlwind, continued its advance. Stomp! Chen Yu¡¯s figure staggered back several steps, his expression grave, but his gaze flickered towards Ye Luofeng beside him. Clang! Ye Luofeng unsheathed a white jade-like sword from her hand, drawing a bright frosty blade of light that was two to three zhang long. Around the sword¡¯s light spun numerous sharp icy shadows, its chill piercing to the bone. Even Chen Yu felt his blood freeze at his side. Boom! Spurt! That dazzling frosty sword light, dragging a swath of sharp icy shadows, tore the dark silver wind-blade launched by the Demon Eagle into shreds. Not only that. The fragmented icy sword shadows enveloped the Iron-Backed Demon Eagle, leaving several small wounds on its body, causing it to screech and retreat back into the sky. ¡°This woman¡¯s strength is stronger than expected.¡± Chen Yu was slightly moved. His previous attack was held back, intentionally to test Ye Luofeng¡¯s capabilities. ¡°This Ye Luofeng could be considered an ace of our Fu Family¡¯s hunting team. A casual sword strike repelled and wounded a Postnatal Late Stage avian demon.¡± Several elders of the Fu Family brightened at this sight. This Iron-Backed Demon Eagle was second in strength only to the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros. ¡°However, the key to this exercise lies in whether we can overcome the ¡®Iron Abyss Rhinoceros¡¯¡­¡± S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Uncle Lin mused. ¡°That¡¯s right, the ¡®Iron Abyss Rhinoceros,¡¯ nearly twice as strong as this Iron-Backed Demon Eagle, could barely contend with an Innate.¡± The elders agreed. Just then, The ¡°Iron Abyss Rhinoceros,¡± along with another Postnatal Middle Stage Demon Tiger, charged at them. Stomp, stomp! Boom! The eyes of the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros glowed red as it suddenly accelerated, transforming into a boulder-sized cyan monstrosity and rushing towards Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng. Suddenly, the dust and wind billowed, and a forbidding presence made Chen Yu¡¯s breath sink. ¡°Strike!¡± Ye Luofeng exclaimed, and her White Jade Treasure Sword carved through the air with a resplendent, translucent frosty sword radiance that cleaved through the cyan shadow like a white rainbow piercing through the sun. Chen Yu dared not underestimate the situation. A heavy and ancient dark silver greatsword appeared in his hand; he channeled his enormous strength from the Copper Statue Technique and the Primordial Evil True Qi into it. Boom-hiss! The Xuan Heavy Sword traced a magnificent crescent of black and silver, more than two zhang wide, enveloped in a layer of roaring evil black Qi waves, striking the cyan monstrosity. Ye Luofeng and Chen Yu¡¯s attacks hit the ¡°Iron Abyss Rhinoceros¡± nearly simultaneously. Clang-hiss! Boom-boom! The Iron Abyss Rhinoceros¡¯s cyan glossy surface exploded, the iron-armored body sparking as the roaring winds swept across a radius of several zhang. ¡°Ah¡­ ah¡­¡± Nearby disciples from the Fu Family were toppled like paper figures. Some of the fierce beasts were even killed on the spot. Thud! Chen Yu was knocked back several zhang by the massive force and the cyan wind blast. Ye Luofeng¡¯s lithe body sailed into the air, seven to eight zhang high, like a pristine white feather, gracefully spiraling amidst the tempest, briefly achieving an enigmatic hovering effect, creating an ethereal beauty. Just then, her Surprising Swallow Sword broke through the defenses of the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros but failed to cause a noticeable injury. ¡°This Iron Abyss Rhinoceros truly carries the strength of Qi Transformation Innate and possesses enormous power; its hide is tougher than iron armor.¡± Chen Yu no longer held any trace of underestimation. At this moment, Ye Luofeng spiraled in the mid-air storm without landing, her moves elegant and beautiful. Her movement technique seemingly rivaled that of Qi Transformation Innate. The ice-like beauty of the young girl, with a faint smile, said, ¡°Let¡¯s bet on taking down these three Demon Beasts.¡± Place a bet again? The youths of the Fu Family were slightly at a loss for words. They were struggling to survive, yet Ye Luofeng continued to speak of betting with Chen Yu. ¡°How shall we bet?¡± asked Chen Yu, unfazed. Presently, there were three Demon Beasts: the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros, the Iron-Backed Demon Eagle, and the Demon Tiger. The Iron Abyss Rhinoceros was the strongest, at the Postnatal Peak, with an Ancient Beast Bloodline, its combat power on par with Innate. The Iron-Backed Demon Eagle was at the Postnatal Late Stage, while the Demon Tiger was at the Postnatal Middle Stage. Chapter 203 - 203 0199 Narrow Victory_2 ?Chapter 203: Chapter 0199: Narrow Victory_2 Chapter 203: Chapter 0199: Narrow Victory_2 ¡°I¡¯ll take care of the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros; you handle the Iron-Backed Demon Eagle and the Demon Tiger. Let¡¯s bet on who can kill their targets first.¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s eyes swept over Chen Yu with the chill of autumn, not caring whether he agreed. She floated down gracefully and unleashed a flurry of ice-sharp sword shadows. The dazzling white Sword Qi struck the ¡°Iron Abyss Rhinoceros¡±. With one move, she lured the ¡°Iron Abyss Rhinoceros¡± away, leaving the Iron-Backed Demon Eagle and the Demon Tiger for Chen Yu. Chen Yu was momentarily stunned. But the wager seemed to be in his favor. The strength of the ¡°Iron Abyss Rhinoceros¡± was definitely much greater than the remaining Demon Eagle and Demon Tiger combined. Interest sparked among the elders outside the barrier regarding this wager. ¡°The strength of the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros is clearly too strong, even if the five demon beasts from before were to combine, they might not be a match.¡± ¡°However, Ye Luofeng¡¯s cultivation is stronger, she must possess the combat strength close to Innate, otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t dare to take on such a big task.¡± ¡°Chen Yu is less likely to win, after all, he has to deal with two demon beasts, one of which is a flying Postnatal Late Stage beast.¡± Most elders did not favor Chen Yu¡¯s chances. ¡°What¡¯s the wager?¡± Chen Yu held the Xuan Heavy Sword in hand, actively luring away the Iron-Backed Demon Eagle and the Demon Tiger. ¡°The loser must agree to a small, reasonable request from the winner.¡± Ye Luofeng hastily declared without much thought. She specified it was a ¡°reasonable¡± small request, obviously such demands as offering oneself in marriage were out of the question. ¡°Fine.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flickered, and a hint of a smile curled the corners of his mouth. Once the stakes were set, Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng focused on handling their respective demon beasts. Both were confident in their chances of defeating their assigned demon beasts. It was just a matter of who would finish first. Chen Yu¡¯s challenge lay in dealing with two demon beasts, among them the Iron-Backed Demon Eagle, which was an airborne predator in the Postnatal Late Stage. If that bird of prey kept circling in the air and refused to come down, it would prove troublesome. Ye Luofeng¡¯s challenge came from the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros, which was strong and its iron armor-like scales provided formidable defense. ¡°As long as I take down the flier first, victory is mine.¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. Regardless, He still lunged at the other Postnatal Middle Stage Demon Tiger and engaged it in close combat. Hupang! With several punches, Chen Yu left the Demon Tiger battered and bloodied, but he didn¡¯t deal a fatal blow. ?0¦Í?0.§ã¦Ï If he killed the Demon Tiger too quickly, it might alert and raise the caution of the ¡°Iron-Backed Demon Eagle¡±, and if it chose not to engage with Chen Yu, the wager would be lost. ¡°You beast! Where do you think you¡¯re running to?¡± He intentionally herded the Demon Tiger closer to where the Iron-Backed Demon Eagle was circling. Moreover, he deliberately left an opening on his backside to lure an ambush attack from the Iron-Backed Demon Eagle. The Iron-Backed Demon Eagle circled a few times, slightly hesitant, then swooped down to attack Chen Yu. ¡°Success or failure hinges on this move.¡± Chen Yu quietly prepared his offensive strategy, his heart building strength within. After all, he was dealing with a Postnatal Late Stage avian demon beast, higher by two small levels of cultivation. But just then, The battle on the other side was already changing. Shoo-chit! Ye Luofeng danced through the air, unleashing ice-cold, frosty Sword Qi after Sword Qi, each extending two to three zhang long and layered heavily, forming a sparkling net of ice swords that ensnared the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros. Moo! The Iron Abyss Rhinoceros let out pitiful, piercing bellows as its iron armor-like body became covered with deep, bleeding cuts. At the same time, A layer of white frost began to form on the beast¡¯s body surface, making its massive form appear clumsy and rigid. ¡°This woman is even stronger than anticipated, easily overpowering the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros!¡± ¡°Her sword moves are getting stronger!¡± Several elders from the Fu Family wore looks of surprise and delight. Puchi-chi-chi! The frosty Sword Qi formed by Ye Luofeng¡¯s dance turned into a skyful of icy Sword Qi nets, compounding injuries on the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros¡¯s body. The Iron Abyss Rhinoceros roared and howled, being beaten without any power to fight back. And it seemed that, In the next two to three breaths, several piercing and narrow ice-cold Sword Qis would accumulate and strike the head of the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros, with blood splattering and rapidly congealing. The Iron Abyss Rhinoceros was covered with many wounds and enveloped in frost, its battle strength and mobility sharply diminished. The kill would come within the next few moments. ¡°It appears that victory belongs to me!¡± Ye Luofeng smiled lightly, looking utterly assured. Meanwhile, The Iron-Backed Demon Eagle launched at Chen Yu from behind, unleashing a whirl of sharp, screeching, silvery wind blades enveloping Chen Yu. ¡°Just what I needed!¡± Chen Yu exclaimed under his breath. Swish! Leaving behind only a faint dark afterimage, Chen Yu¡¯s figure abruptly vanished from sight. Pupeng! As a result, the dark silver wind cluster and sandstorm unleashed by the Iron-Backed Demon Eagle struck the Postnatal Middle Stage Demon Tiger. Wuao! The Demon Tiger let out a piteous howl as it was violently struck and sent flying, barely clinging to life. And at that moment, Chen Yu moved with astonishing burst speed to flash into mid-air, closing in right in front of the Iron-Backed Demon Eagle. This scene greatly startled several elders of the Fu Family. With Chen Yu¡¯s powerful physique, his speed had always far exceeded those of the same level, not to mention that he had just now, already charged power in his heart. ¡°Evil Qi takes form!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s arm, marked with bronze patterns, trembled with a faint black True Qi, transforming into a ferocious and sinister giant black python. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The evil winds howled around it, violently stirring fears. Hongbang! The massive black python opened its gaping maw, and together with Chen Yu¡¯s bronze-patterned arm, smashed into the head of the Iron-Backed Demon Eagle, producing a sound like mountains breaking. In an instant, The Iron-Backed Demon Eagle¡¯s head shattered, blood splattered, and it was annihilated on the spot. ¡°This is Evil Qi taking form!¡± ¡°Just entered the Postnatal Qi Transformation and already able to use the technique of Evil Qi taking form!¡± ¡°But what killed this bird was the unexpected burst of speed earlier, that¡¯s the key.¡± The elders of the Fu Family, one by one, had looks of shock on their faces. After slaying the Iron-Backed Demon Eagle, Chen Yu¡¯s gaze subconsciously turned towards Ye Luofeng. His expression suddenly changed. He saw that the ¡°Iron Abyss Rhinoceros,¡± was barely alive on the ground. Ye Luofeng revealed a victor¡¯s cold smirk, slowly raising the treasure sword in her hand, tracing a cold rainbow-like arc of icy sword light, its surface emerging with a layer of obscure cyan gloom, slashing towards the rhinoceros¡¯s head. This sword was certain to kill the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros. While Chen Yu was in mid-air, there was also a barely breathing Demon Tiger on the ground. By the looks of it, Ye Luofeng had won the wager. But in the next moment, a sudden change occurred. Xiuchi! A dark, arc-shaped spear shadow, dragging a sound like muffled thunder tearing through the air, filled with surging Evil Qi, struck the Demon Tiger on the ground. ¡°Bang,¡± The barely alive Demon Tiger had its head pierced by the javelin, its body thrown back, instantly killed on the spot. Almost simultaneously, Ye Luofeng¡¯s sword struck the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros. In a flash, the head of the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros bloomed with blood flowers. The beast kicked with all four legs, not dying immediately, its tenacious vitality allowed it to struggle briefly before finally expiring. ¡°Sorry, I won.¡± Chen Yu wore a triumphant smile, his snickering voice spreading throughout the venue. Ye Luofeng stood in front of the corpse of the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros, stunned for a moment. Her stunningly beautiful face flushed with a rush of red and green, breathing grew hurried, and her fine, snow-white curves subtly heaved, betraying the irritation and resentment within her heart. Inside the barrier, Members of the Fu Family¡¯s Disciple, with Fu Jing and Fu Hong at the forefront, looked dispirited, with a blow to their pride. They struggled desperately to withstand the onslaught of the creatures, While Chen Yu and another had the leisure to wager with the strongest of the Demon Beasts. Outside the barrier, The elders of the Fu Family were stunned. In that moment just now, they had subconsciously thought that Ye Luofeng would win. After all, Ye Luofeng¡¯s sword was about to kill the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros, while Chen Yu was still in mid-air, yet to deal with the severely injured Postnatal Middle Stage Demon Tiger. They had not expected, Chen Yu¡¯s javelin, with a thunderous strike, and Ye Luofeng¡¯s sword hit their targets almost simultaneously. Only, The Demon Tiger killed by Chen Yu was already barely breathing, critically wounded, and died with one blow. Whereas the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros slain by Ye Luofeng had a trace of ancient beast¡¯s bloodline; its physique, its vitality were strong, delaying death for a mere couple of seconds. Which meant, Chen Yu killed more quickly. It was this slight difference in detail that led to Ye Luofeng¡¯s defeat in the wager. ¡°I lost,¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s clear, slightly cold eyes fiercely glared at Chen Yu, voicing her reluctant admission. Despite her unwillingness to acknowledge defeat, she had no ground to object. Indeed, In the face of the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros, her strength was greater. However, Chen Yu also faced no small difficulty, especially having to deal with two Demon Beasts, one of which was a Postnatal Late Stage Demon Bird. What¡¯s more important is, Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation level was much lower than hers, having only broken through to Postnatal Qi Transformation not long ago. ¡°Senior Sister Ye, the one who loses a wager has to agree to a small request, you know,¡± Chen Yu revealed a smug smile. His unrestrained gaze roved over the girl¡¯s flawless, stunningly beautiful face. ¡°What do you want?¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s face grew taut, a foreboding feeling in her heart. ¡°Would a kiss be too much to ask?¡± Chapter 204 - 204 0200 Ye Luofengs Fragrant Kiss ?Chapter 204: Chapter 0200: Ye Luofeng¡¯s Fragrant Kiss Chapter 204: Chapter 0200: Ye Luofeng¡¯s Fragrant Kiss ¡°A mere kiss, is that too much?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s smile broadened as he twisted his neck and with one punch, flung aside two fierce beasts that closed in, proposing what he believed to be a ¡°not too excessive¡± request. Once he spoke. Nearby, young fighters such as Fu Hong and Fu Jing were taken aback. To all the young men, Ye Luofeng had always epitomized the high and cold goddess with her icy beauty and transcendent purity, someone they dared not even look at directly, let alone defile. But now, Chen Yu shamelessly made such a request. For a moment. The youths¡¯ gaze slightly glazed over, their expressions a bit tense. In case! If, just if! The icy beauty they revered, in keeping with her promise, agreed to this request, how heartbreaking and infuriating it would be. ¡°You¡­ shameless!¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s teeth gently clamped down as a trace of chill permeated her icy eyes. The young girl¡¯s voice trembled slightly, a touch of angry blush appeared on her flawless, serene face, like the morning sun shining upon a snow-white ice lotus. ¡°Shameless? I see through you, Senior Sister Ye indeed isn¡¯t one to keep her word.¡± Chen Yu shook his head and sighed. Ye Luofeng¡¯s face flushed red then paled, remaining silent for a moment. On the contrary. She had always been one to keep her promises, even the minor ones made in bets. When the bet had taken place. Ye Luofeng had reserved the right for the loser to comply with a small request, provided it wasn¡¯t excessive. However. What Chen Yu requested indeed wasn¡¯t viewed as too excessive, at least to Chen Yu. Upon acknowledging the bet, one must accept the loss. At this moment, Ye Luofeng prepared to act. ¡°Can we change the request?¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s face tensed up as she fiercely swung her sword, severing two fierce beasts. But still, her tone revealed a hint of concession. ¡°No, I only want a kiss.¡± Chen Yu shrugged his shoulders, a hint of mockery crept onto his lips. Since their transport to Yun Zhao Country, Ye Luofeng had always been aggressively competitive, constantly striving to outdo him. This time. Having found the perfect opportunity, Chen Yu would not let it slip away. ¡°You¡­¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s face alternated between red and white, torn in her heart. She was vexed, must she really give her first kiss to this utterly shameless man? In the following moments. Ye Luofeng fell silent, no longer entertaining Chen Yu¡¯s words. Together, they quickly dispatched the postnatal demon beasts that Fu Hong and Fu Jing were dealing with. Inside the barrier, the remaining fierce beasts were hardly worth mentioning, quickly annihilated under the ferocious assault of Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng. ¡°Very good, the strength of you two Guest Elders exceeds expectations by a fair margin.¡± Family Head Fu Yuan and others applauded and laughed. The seemingly impossible task of slaying the group of beasts was unexpectedly accomplished by Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng as if they were merely toying with a bet. From the gaze of Family Head Fu Yuan and others, it was evident that Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng probably still had some tricks up their sleeves. At least. They hadn¡¯t used some of their ultimate secret techniques. ¡°Uncles. What are the chances of our hunting team capturing the Hunting King glory?¡± Fu Yanzi asked hopefully. Hearing this, several clan elders pondered deeply. ¡°If it were previous years, with two Guest Elders at the helm, there was at least a seventy percent chance.¡± Uncle Lin paused. ¡°However, this year¡¯s hunting tournament, several competing clan teams are unusually strong.¡± Uncle Lin sighed heavily. After exchanging glances for a moment. The elders finally agreed on a reasonably optimistic prediction: ¡°Thirty percent.¡± Thirty percent? Not only were the Fu Family¡¯s disciples stunned, but Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng were also greatly surprised. ¡°This year¡¯s hunting tournament, the main contenders for the title include Prince Manor, Chu Family, Fu Family, and Wu Family.¡± Uncle Lin explained. Those present listened intently. In Yunlai Prefecture, the strongest factions were just those few. Leading them was the Yunlai Prince Manor, the most powerful. Following closely were. The three major families: Chu Family, Fu Family, and Wu Family. These were common knowledge that even Chen Yu, having stayed with the Fu Family for a while, was somewhat familiar with. According to his knowledge. The strength of these three families was close to that of the Bone Demon Palace of Chu Country, certainly far surpassing Yunyue Sect and other sects. Because. Each of the three major families had more than one Guiyuan Realm, and even more in the Qi Transformation Realm, ¡°Speaking of Prince Manor, in past hunting tournaments, they won seventy percent of the time.¡± The clan elders spoke of Prince Manor with a hint of apprehension. After all, Prince Manor, as a fiefdom of a prince, ruled over a region larger than Chu Country. ¡°This year, Prince Manor remains our biggest adversary, having recruited the descendant of the Ancient Clan ¡®Luo Haochen,¡¯ who is listed among the top talents of Yun Zhao Country on the ¡®Earth Ranking¡¯.¡± Uncle Lin solemnly said. ¡°Earth rank talent!¡± The Fu Family¡¯s disciples gasped in astonishment. Scanning the entire Yunlai Prefecture, it wasn¡¯t without talents on the Earth Ranking. However, for those under twenty years old, an Earth Rank talent hadn¡¯t appeared in the last decade. ¡°Furthermore, Chu Family has invited the renowned sword talent from Sky Sword Academy, ¡®He Qiuyun,¡¯ who is also an ¡®Earth rank¡¯ talent, recently making significant advancements in his swordsmanship.¡± Uncle Lin continued. ¡°Sky Sword Academy? That¡¯s one of the top four academies in Yun Zhao Country.¡± The Fu Family¡¯s disciples displayed a hint of respect. ¡°I¡¯ve heard of that He Qiuyun. ¡°There¡¯s talk that recently, on his travels in our Yunlai Prefecture, he defeated a Martial Arts master of the Innate period with just three moves, and he didn¡¯t even draw his sword.¡± Fu Yanzi expressed admiration. Because, not only was He Qiuyun supremely talented in Sword Dao, he was also famously a handsome young man among the Earth rank talents. ¡°Lastly, our competitor ¡®Wu Family¡¯ reportedly has hired a mysterious and strange ¡®Puppet Master.¡¯ Moreover, He Dabao has recently pledged allegiance to them, enhancing their strength significantly.¡± Uncle Lin finished introducing the last powerful competitor. Puppet Master? Chen Yu felt his heart suddenly skip a beat. This puzzled him greatly. Moreover, the profession of Puppet Master was unfamiliar to him. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to encounter such a niche and lost school of cultivation at this hunting competition,¡± Ye Luofeng murmured. She seemed to know something about this school of Puppet Masters. ¡°Here are some materials about several formidable forces, basic information of members in each hunting team¡­¡± Uncle Lin took out a stack of scrolls. Next. Everyone received a set of materials from Uncle Lin. Chen Yu opened the scroll, which contained the rules and skills of the hunting competition, as well as basic information about the key members of each hunting team. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Alright, there are twenty days left until the hunting competition, so let¡¯s try to cooperate and understand each other better before then,¡± said Family Head Fu Yuan, waving his hand. Today¡¯s practical training had gone smoothly. In the remaining twenty days, aside from cooperating with each other, the youths could also practice and strive for some improvement. Fu Family¡¯s courtyard. When returning to the Guest Elder area, Chen Yu walked side by side with Ye Luofeng. Along the way. Ye Luofeng was silent. Chen Yu, meanwhile, smiled without saying a word, occasionally glancing at Ye Luofeng¡¯s bright teeth and crimson lips with an ¡°you know what I mean¡± expression. Soon. Chen Yu followed Ye Luofeng to her bamboo grove. ¡°Miss Ye, since there¡¯s no one else around here, can you fulfill your bet now?¡± Chen Yu chuckled. Ye Luofeng, with her graceful and ethereal beauty, suddenly paused, struggling to suppress the blush and coldness on her face. ¡°Chen Yu! Don¡¯t overdo it¡­¡± Ye Luofeng tightened her face, her voice cold, a subtle bluish glow emerging from her delicate hands. Chen Yu had a teasing smile, but suddenly felt an invisible Sword Intent focusing on his mind. It seemed that this woman had indeed not given her all in today¡¯s training. ¡°Well, it was just a playful bet. Miss Ye, if you do not wish to honor it, I won¡¯t force you.¡± Chen Yu gestured with his hand, giving a resigned look. As he finished speaking. He turned and left the bamboo grove, feeling a slight regret. With Ye Luofeng¡¯s beauty that could captivate any vigorous young man, it was natural to have such romantic thoughts. Although Chen Yu was moved by this woman, it wasn¡¯t enough to call it affection. ¡°Wait.¡± Ye Luofeng suddenly called out to Chen Yu. ¡°I, Ye Luofeng, always keep my promises. The bet still stands, but I wish to extend it to the next time.¡± Ye Luofeng regained her icy composure. After speaking. She threw a tattered ancient book. Chen Yu caught the ancient book and found inside a set of the Nameless Technique. ¡°This is an Ancient Technique for refining spiritual power called ¡®Heavenly Heart Refining¡¯.¡± ¡°This technique can activate spiritual potential, protect against demonic illusions, and, when combined with the ore mother you possess, it can have a miraculous effect on cultivation. For now, let this technique be the wager for our little bet.¡± Ye Luofeng spoke in a cold tone, expressionless. Chen Yu quickly flipped through the ancient book, his face soon showing delight. Before. He had absorbed the power of the ¡°Blood Soul Bud,¡± with some residual power still undigested. Moreover, he had also obtained the Moon Spirit Ore Mother. His spiritual power was strong but not refined, and he didn¡¯t know the method to activate it. ?¦Ï??0.§ã¦Ï This ¡®Heavenly Heart Refining¡¯ secret technique just solved Chen Yu¡¯s urgent need. ¡°This technique can temporarily compensate for that kiss, albeit barely. But I wonder, what does ¡®continuation of the bet¡¯ entail?¡± Chen Yu put away the book, his interest piqued. He could see. Ye Luofeng hadn¡¯t used her full strength previously and was reluctant to settle the little bet with a kiss, hoping to carry it over to the next time. ¡°Let¡¯s wager on this ¡®Hunting Competition¡¯.¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s beautiful eyes flickered with a sharp confidence. ¡°Oh? What kind of bet? If I win again next time, might that kiss be fulfilled?¡± Chen Yu chuckled. ¡°We¡¯ll bet on the title of ¡®Hunting King¡¯. Whoever wins the title of Hunting King wins.¡± ¡°If you win, Luo Feng will let you decide her fate, not just a kiss, but even if you desire Luo Feng¡¯s hand in marriage, there will be no objections.¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s eyes were deep, her gaze steady as she looked directly at Chen Yu. ¡°Oh?¡± Chen Yu exclaimed in surprise. But immediately. He raised an objection. The position of Hunting King might not necessarily be determined between the two of them. That created three possibilities. First, Chen Yu wins the title of Hunting King. Second, Ye Luofeng wins the title of Hunting King. Third, a third party wins the title of Hunting King. ¡°If a third party wins, then we will end in a draw. At that point, Luo Feng will fulfill her promise of a kiss.¡± Ye Luofeng said solemnly. ¡°Oh!¡± Chen Yu exclaimed again, surprised. So, Ye Luofeng truly intended to honor her promise. ¡°What do I need to put forth?¡± Chen Yu was no fool. In a draw, Ye Luofeng commits to her promise of a kiss. Chen Yu wins, she lets him decide her fate, including a romantic relationship or more. On one hand, this showed Ye Luofeng¡¯s strong confidence. On the other, this woman certainly had an agenda. ¡°If Luo Feng wins the title of Hunting King, you must wager your ¡®Moon Spirit Ore Mother¡¯, lending it for five years.¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s eyes flickered, her face showing a complex expression, quickly replaced by decisiveness. Chen Yu suddenly realized! Ye Luofeng indeed had an agenda and was even upping the stakes in her wild gamble. Chapter 205 - 205 201 Evil Demon Ridge ?Chapter 205: Chapter 201: Evil Demon Ridge Chapter 205: Chapter 201: Evil Demon Ridge ¡°If Luo Feng wins the title of Hunting King,¡± you shall bet the ¡®Moon Spirit Ore Mother¡¯ and borrow it for five years.¡± S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Inside the bamboo grove. Chen Yu¡¯s mind suddenly understood as he gazed intently into Ye Luofeng¡¯s clear and flawless phoenix eyes. He caught a trace of determination on that beautiful face, which made him somewhat contemplative. This bet was very favorable for Chen Yu. Because. This hunting competition gathered several top talents from Yun Zhao Country, and neither Ye Luofeng nor Chen Yu were necessarily going to win the title of Hunting King. Even if neither of them succeeded, Ye Luofeng still had to fulfill the promise of a kiss. Once Chen Yu won the title of Hunting King, Ye Luofeng would be at his disposal, even if it meant offering herself in marriage. But stepping back ten thousand paces. Even if Ye Luofeng won, she did not want to possess the Moon Spirit Ore Mother, only to use it for five years. ¡°Five years?¡± Chen Yu had a realization in his heart. Borrowing it for five years coincided perfectly with the five-year agreement they had made before. It seemed. Ye Luofeng must have some worries in her heart and wanted to return to Beiyuan as soon as possible. ¡°What, with your history of creating miracles, are you still afraid to accept Luo Feng¡¯s bet?¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s lips curled up slightly. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Yu nodded in agreement, even knowing she was provoking him. ¡°If Miss Ye dares to stake herself and the bet greatly benefits me, it would be unmanly not to accompany her.¡± Chen Yu said with a sly smile. And so, the two reached a new gambling agreement. ¡°Unmanly?¡± Ye Luofeng mocked playfully, casting a dismissive glance at this boy who was sixteen years younger than herself. However. Ye Luofeng obviously underestimated Chen Yu, the young boy. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have rashly staked herself in the bet. a€| Half a day later. The guest elder¡¯s residence. Inside the training room of the quad. ¡°Haha, although I did not win a kiss from Ye Luofeng, acquiring the ¡®Heavenly Heart Refining¡¯ spirit secret technique is an unexpected delight.¡± Chen Yu sat cross-legged with a smile, holding an old booklet. This worn booklet was the ancient secret technique that Ye Luofeng temporarily wagereda€¡±Heavenly Heart Refining. This secret technique could cultivate spiritual energy and solidify willpower. Cultivated to a certain level, the mind would become as stable as a rock, shielding against external demonic illusions and even able to shatter and refine external divine or ghostly forces. Chen Yu had merely skimmed through it and sensed that this technique was extremely profound. The only regret. The ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining¡± was incomplete, having only the initial parts. The aggressive mental secret techniques were almost nonexistent. The main content was more about stabilizing one¡¯s own righteous will and forging the ¡°Heavenly Human Heart.¡± Luckily. Chen Yu had no intention to delve deeply into the realm of spirit; he currently wanted to use this technique to fully absorb the potential of the Blood Soul Bud. Moreover. His natural talent for body cultivation was immense, and his physical body was strong, but sometimes his spiritual aspect could be targeted. ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã? In this respect, ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining¡± was quite suitable for Chen Yua€¡±it was an ancient spirit secret technique good for defending and protecting one¡¯s core. In the following period. Chen Yu devoted a significant part of his attention to cultivating the ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining.¡± The result. The cultivation of this spirit secret technique went much smoother than expected. In less than ten days. Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining¡± reached the first layer¡¯s peak, with a more exquisite application of spiritual power. You should know. The first layer¡¯s peak of Heavenly Heart Refining corresponded to the spiritual energy of the Peak Postnatal Stage, and he surpassed ordinary peers. During the cultivation of this secret technique. Chen Yu kept the Moon Spirit Ore Mother close to his body, and his heart was exceptionally clear and peaceful. A stream of power, as if it were moonlight or mountain spring water, cleansed and nourished his soul. Just as Ye Luofeng had anticipated, with the aid of the Moon Spirit Ore Mother, cultivating ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining¡± could achieve miraculous effects. Several days passed. Chen Yu felt his internal spiritual power constantly stimulated, condensed, and rising. His spiritual consciousness captured a glimmer of resplendent transparent blood-red brilliance within his body, which was gradually absorbed and transformed by ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining.¡± Unconsciously. A blood-black spiritual halo converged in Chen Yu¡¯s mind. This halo, about the size of an infant¡¯s fist, was the concrete manifestation of concentrated spiritual power. ¡°Boom!¡± The blood-black halo trembled upon taking shape, and Chen Yu¡¯s body and mind shook. On the spiritual level, a dominant and overwhelming Evil Qi surged forth. At the same time. Chen Yu felt his senses step into a whole new realm. Without trying, movements and fluctuations of Qi within several dozen feet were all perceived by him. ¡°Ah!¡± Chen Yu was surprised when he discovered that his spiritual consciousness could extend beyond his body, enveloping an area within ten feet. Even if he closed his eyes. This extension of spiritual consciousness gave him a clearer view of the external world than his eyes could. ¡°This is Spiritual Sense!¡± ¡°Normally, only those in the Innate stage of Qi Transformation can cultivate Spiritual Sense, detaching it from the body and understanding the world in a more detailed and exquisite way.¡± Chen Yu revealed a look of pleasant surprise. Without a doubt. His ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining¡± had entered the second layer. That robust and brash spiritual power already surpassed that of an ordinary Early Middle Stage of Innate. The rapid progress was partly due to the unabsorbed potential of the great fortune ¨C the Blood Soul Bud ¨C and partly due to the assistance of the Moon Spirit Ore Mother, a legendary Holy Ore, that doubled his efforts. Once ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining¡± stepped into the second layer, the pace of cultivation of his spiritual power slowed down. After that. The cultivation of Heavenly Heart Refining focused on refining the heart and building the righteous will. After the birth of his ¡°Spiritual Sense,¡± Chen Yu discovered an anomaly. The half-piece of Jade Pendant he wore trembled slightly, producing a faint resonance. This Jade Pendant was left to him by his birth father. Buzz! When Chen Yu¡¯s Spiritual Sense merged with it, the half-piece of Jade Pendant suddenly radiated a layer of pure, flawless holy light, emanating a grand and sacred aura. ¡°Whoosh!¡± That pure holy light enveloped and permeated Chen Yu¡¯s entire body, giving him a warmth as if he were bathing in a hot spring. In his ears, he faintly heard the murmurs of a spell from a woman, solemn and filled with maternal love. In an instant, Chen Yu felt all his pores relax, his mind and consciousness became refreshingly comfortable. Mysteriously, Chen Yu felt that the deeper origins of his body were being cleansed and purified, almost like receiving a blessing. He was astonished and suddenly remembered that familiar dream. After a moment, The holy light on the half-piece of Jade Pendant quickly faded, while most of Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual power was depleted. ¡°What just happened?¡± Chen Yu quickly closed his eyes, circulated his True Qi, and checked his entire body. He discovered, His Primordial Evil True Qi had become purer, and all impurities in the qi, blood, and muscles throughout his body had been expelled. ¡°This is miraculous, my cultivation has not improved in the slightest, but my physique, blood, Cultivation Technique¡¯s True Qi, and soul consciousness all seem to have become purer¡­¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but marvel. The benefits this brought were countless times stronger than a slight advancement in cultivation. This would make Chen Yu¡¯s foundation and realm more stable, eliminating various minor flaws and hidden dangers at this stage. This way, His future cultivation would be smoother, and his potential for growth even greater. ¡°This Jade Pendant¡­ and my origins¡­ my birth parents¡­¡± Chen Yu held the half-piece of Jade Pendant, murmuring in his heart. Inexplicably, He had a thought. If one day, he became powerful enough to protect himself on the continent, he would unearth the mystery of his origins. ¡­ In the blink of an eye, Twenty days had passed since that day of practical training. This day, At an open-air plaza of the Fu Family, A hunting team of ten people gathered. Chen Yu, Ye Luofeng, Fu Hong, Fu Jing, Fu Yanzi, and other young geniuses were all present. The day to participate in the hunting contest had arrived! The lowest cultivation among this team was at the Peak of the Refining Stage, and every two or three working together could contend with the average Postnatal Qi Transformation. ¡°Greetings, Clan Leader.¡± A group of young men and women, including the Family Head and elder clan members, all gave their salutes. Then, A white-robed elder with the appearance of youth despite his white hair, his body surrounded by a layer of azure radiance, floated down from the sky like an immortal. This was the Fu Family Patriarcha€¡±Fu Yangzi. Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng had both met him once before. ¡°The Clan Leader will lead you to participate in this hunting contest.¡± Family Head Fu Yuan said with a smile. After all, The hunting contest was a grand event that happened once every three years in Yunlai Prefecture, significantly affecting the glory and interests of the big clans. Every hunting contest was led by someone from the Guiyuan Realm. ¡°Let¡¯s set off, to Evil Demon Ridge.¡± The white-robed Patriarch ¡°Fu Yangzi¡± spoke indifferently. Soon, A Double-headed Strange Bird, spanning over thirty feet in length, descended from the sky with fierce odors and gusts of wind. ¡°What kind of Demon Bird is this?¡± Chen Yu was slightly startled; the immense aura emitted by the Double-headed Strange Bird almost matched that of a regular Guiyuan Realm being. ¡°This bird is the Fu Family¡¯s clan-guarding giant bird, capable of battling a regular Guiyuan Realm creature. It has a large carrying capacity and is not usually deployed.¡± Fu Hong, in black armor, said with a hint of pride. Chen Yu was taken aback; with this bird¡¯s strength, it could potentially bring about a crisis that could destroy the Yunyue Sect. Swoosh swoosh swoosh! The group of youngsters quickly jumped onto the back of the Double-headed Strange Bird. Whoosh! Crack! The Double-headed Strange Bird spread its wings and soared, quickly entering the clouds. Smooth sailing all the way, Two hours later, the Double-headed Strange Bird carried the people into a wild ridge filled with dense demon and evil Qi. From high above, Chen Yu could see ferocious beasts and even Demon Beasts occasionally emerging amongst the hills. In the sky, brutal birds flew by from time to time. However, the powerful aura of the Double-headed Strange Bird, comparable to the Guiyuan Realm, deterred many of the flying creatures. ¡°This year¡¯s ¡®Hunting Contest¡¯ will be held in ¡®Evil Demon Ridge.¡¯ There are many ferocious demons here, with strengths surpassing other places.¡± Fu Yangzi began to explain. ¡°Evil Demon Ridge, this is one of the top three perilous places in Yunlai County.¡± ¡°The Hunting Contest, really held here, I¡¯m afraid the casualties will be much greater than before.¡± The youth of the Fu Family looked fearful. ¡°Exactly.¡± Fu Yangzi¡¯s eyes flashed sharply. ¡°The Hunting Contest will take place in a corner of Evil Demon Ridge, enclosing an area of three hundred miles.¡± ¡°With such a vast area, the capable figures and guards of Prince Manor can only eliminate the Guiyuan Realm Demon Beasts but cannot guarantee that other accidents won¡¯t happen during the contest.¡± Fu Yangzi spoke gravely. Hearing this, Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng exchanged glances, their hearts tensed. Evil Demon Ridge was a land of great peril, with countless demon beasts of various shapes and abilities. Only the Guiyuan Realm Demon Beasts were to be checked; thus, Qi Transformation Innate and even Peak Qi Transformation Demon Beasts could not be ruled out. It is known, Some powerful Ancient Beasts at the Qi Transformation Realm had combat power comparable to the Guiyuan Realm, such as the Double-headed Strange Bird that sect members were riding, which could bring about a crisis that could destroy Yunyue Sect. ¡°This ¡®Hunting Contest¡¯ carries tremendous risk and has many uncontrollable factors. Whether one can capture the Hunting King title or not depends on one¡¯s strength as well as a significant amount of luck.¡± Chapter 206 - 206 0202 Geniuses Like Clouds ?Chapter 206: Chapter 0202: Geniuses Like Clouds Chapter 206: Chapter 0202: Geniuses Like Clouds ¡°This hunting competition significantly differs from previous ones, as it isn¡¯t held in an ¡®enclosed¡¯ area.¡± ¡°The venue is not only in the wilderness, but also in a dangerous place like Evil Demon Ridge.¡± ¡°Covering an expanse of three hundred miles, even a Postnatal Qi Transformation Expert would need half a day to run through it at normal speed.¡± ¡°In such a vast area, the manpower of the Yunlai Royal Mansion, the organizer, cannot control everything, inevitably leading to some unforeseen incidents.¡± ¡°One can imagine.¡± ¡°The danger and mortality rate of this competition will greatly increase.¡± ¡°Each of you holds a map in your hands.¡± Next to the Clan Leader in a white robe, Uncle Lin added: ¡°The Clan Leader will take you up in the air above the nearby three hundred miles and make several rounds to get acquainted with the actual terrain.¡± Later in the half-day, The Double-headed Giant Bird circled two or three times around the three hundred mile radius. Chen Yu and the other youngsters unfolded the maps in their hands, comparing them to the actual terrain. ¡°The terrain is quite unique; the hunting ground covers three hundred miles, bordered by rivers on two sides, with a large valley to the north and the direction of human habitation to the south.¡± Chen Yu had a rough outline in his mind. Being surrounded by rivers on two sides acted as a natural boundary for the hunting area, preventing many accidents. To the south was the human residential area, the base camp. It seemed that the only variable was the large valley to the north, where even more fierce beasts and demon creatures might appear. ¡°You should all have a rough idea of the terrain now.¡± ¡°The closer you get to the northern valley, the more numerous the fierce beasts; the south, on the other hand, is relatively safer.¡± Uncle Lin said with a smile. ¡°To claim the title of Hunting King, you must approach the great valley to the north.¡± Ye Luofeng rarely spoke up. Clan Leader Fu Yangzi showed approval, ¡°Only by killing demon beasts above the Postnatal Stage and obtaining their demon cores can you score points.¡± Just then, Two sharp cries resounded from the nearby sky. Whoosh! Whoosh! A bronze dragon-sculptured flying chariot, three to four zhang long, wrapped in a light cyan wind, hurriedly swooped towards them. At the front of the bronze flying chariot, two large green-feathered birds were pulling, causing a strong wind to howl. ¡°It¡¯s the Wu Family¡¯s troop!¡± Fu Hong exclaimed in a low voice. With that, The bronze flying chariot carried ten young talents and two or three of the older generation. ¡°Fu Yangzi, long time no see.¡± From the bronze flying chariot, a bald middle-aged man with piercing eyes bellowed. Immediately, A roaring windstorm swept across the sky, creating a mini-storm. ¡°Not good!¡± Those from Fu Family¡¯s Disciple on the Double-headed Strange Bird struggled to stand firm. Were it not for the strong wind stirred up by the flapping wings of the Double-headed Giant Bird, the casual gust from the bald man would¡¯ve blown the youngsters out of sight. Among the youngsters, Only Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng remained seated, unaffected. Fu Hong and Fu Jing had to circulate their True Qi to stabilize themselves; the other youngsters swayed from side to side. ¡°Ha! Good one ¡®Wu Tianxiao¡¯, testing our family¡¯s disciples the moment we meet.¡± Fu Yangzi scoffed. Swoosh! A dignified breeze rose around Fu Yangzi, covering the entire Double-headed Giant Bird. The fierce windstorm that struck dissolved into nothingness upon contact. ¡°Hahaha¡­ These two young guest elders from Fu Family are indeed extraordinary.¡± The bald middle-aged ¡®Wu Tianxiao¡¯ burst out laughing. His cold and sharp eyes glanced over Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng. His probing earlier had no effect on Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng. At that moment, The bronze flying chariot had drawn near, and the figures of the Wu Family¡¯s young talents came into view. Among them, Chen Yu felt a gaze filled with resentment and malice. It came from a robust, tall man with a long mole between his eyebrows, appearing to be nearly twenty years old. ¡°He Dabao.¡± Chen Yu murmured softly, his expression calm. Previously, He had learned that He Dabao had defected to the opposing forces of the Wu Family. Glancing around, Among the ten talents of the Wu Family, there were also four Postnatal Qi Transformation geniuses. He Dabao¡¯s Postnatal Middle Stage cultivation didn¡¯t stand out. In the front was a man with an ugly face and skeletal frame, shrouded in a black robe, his gaze as dead as ashes, casting a cursory glance over the members of the Fu Family. Even when his gaze fell upon a stunning girl like Ye Luofeng, it paused only slightly. ¡°This man is quite strange.¡± Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng exchanged glances. The ugly, thin man felt like a Postnatal Qi Transformation Expert, but there was some peculiar fluctuation about him, unintelligible and erratic. ¡°This black-robed ugly man is the ¡®Puppet Master¡¯ invited by the Wu Family with a high bounty,¡± Uncle Lin whispered as a reminder. Apart from the ugly puppet master and the Postnatal Middle Stager He Dabao, the Wu Family also had two Postnatal Early Stage young prodigies, comparable to Fu Hong and Fu Jing. ¡°Let¡¯s go, head to the base camp.¡± Clan Leader Fu Yangzi spoke indifferently, seemingly uninterested in greeting the people from the Wu Family. With that, The Double-headed Strange Bird turned and flew towards a flat mountain peak to the south. The map marked this place as the ¡°starting point¡± of the hunting competition. Looking around, On the flat mountain top stood rows of simple houses, capable of accommodating thousands. ¡°Thea€| Huntinga€| Competition¡­¡± These four characters, engraved on a banner several dozen feet high flapping in the wind, resonated in the air. At this moment, The starting point of the hunting competition gathered dozens of forces. Each force had a hunting squad represented by ten young talents, making it a lively scene. ¡°Truly befitting an ancient country!¡± ¡°The territory of Yunlai Prefecture is much larger than Chu Country, and here, nearly every faction¡¯s team boasts talents from the Qi Transformation Realm.¡± Chen Yu felt deeply moved. It was known that in the former Chu Country, those around twenty years old in the Postnatal Qi Transformation could already become Chief Disciples. Yun Zhao Ancient Country, with its vast land and abundant resources, had denser Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi compared to Beiyuan, a more splendid cultivation civilization, and a long-standing heritage; its talents were of much higher overall quality. Of course, Chen Yu had also overestimated Yunlai County. Apart from the Yunlai Royal Mansion, the three major familial powers, other families¡¯ representatives of Postnatal Qi Transformation talents were mostly Guest Elders or external reinforcements. ¡°The Fu Family has arrived!¡± The arrival of the Fu Family¡¯s Double-headed Strange Bird also alerted many present factions. On Prince Manor¡¯s side, someone immediately came forward to receive the Fu Family members. Soon, the ten members of the Fu Family were settled in a pavilion. On the entire mountaintop venue, there were only four pavilions, one of which was occupied by the Fu Family. The largest one belonged to Prince Manor. Below it were three pavilions side by side, reserved for the Fu Family, the Chu Family, and the Wu Family. After the Fu Family¡¯s team took their seats, the multiple gazes from the families present uniformly turned their way, appraising and discussing. ¡°The Fu Family is indeed a strong contender for the position of ¡®Hunting King.''¡± ¡°Oh! That fairy-like ice beauty!¡± ¡°She is the trump card of the Fu Family in this competition for the Hunting King.¡± The young hunters from nearby families stared blankly, whispering among themselves. It was not only the impressive line-up of the Fu Family that drew attention but also Ye Luofeng¡¯s stunning, ethereal beauty. Even members from nearby pavilions, like those from Prince Manor and the Chu Family, frequently glanced over. ¡°In Yunlai Prefecture, to think there¡¯s such an extraordinarily beautiful woman.¡± In the Prince Manor pavilion, a tall man with sword-like eyebrows and tiger-like eyes expressed his astonishment. This man loudly praised with extraordinary confidence, not concealing the admiration and love on his face. ¡°Brother Haochen, I¡¯ve long heard of your romantic flair. Could it be, you¡¯ve taken a fancy to that icy beauty of the Fu Family?¡± A man with a sallow face beside him said, slightly flattering. The sallow-faced man, at the Postnatal Middle Stage, was one of the six Postnatal Stage representatives of Prince Manor. The person he felt compelled to flatter was naturally that descendant of the Ancient Clan, Luo Haochen. ¡°Alas, compared to this lady, those women I knew before are like weeds.¡± Luo Haochen sighed lightly. ¡°Hehe, it seems Brother Haochen has fallen for her at first sight,¡± another elegant young man said. Luo Haochen did not deny it, his face calm and smiling, as he walked directly towards the Fu Family¡¯s pavilion. He strode forward, heading straight for Ye Luofeng. ¡°What is he up to?¡± The hunters from Prince Manor looked on in shock. ¡°He sure is confident.¡± ¡°How could he not be? As a descendant of an Ancient Clan with noble blood, what beauty could elude him?¡± The young men envied and resented. Most young men wouldn¡¯t dare pursue a beauty of Ye Luofeng¡¯s caliber, with her aura that repelled others from a thousand miles, akin to an ice and snow goddess. Inside the Fu Family pavilion, ¡°I am Luo Haochen from the Luo Family, one of the top ten Ancient Clans. I have long admired Miss Ye¡¯s reputation.¡± Luo Haochen bowed with clasped hands, poised and confident. ¡°So, you are that genius from an Ancient Clan?¡± Ye Luofeng did not show any negligence; her eyes flashed, sizing up this formidable rival. Luo Haochen¡¯s cultivation too had reached the Postnatal Peak. Moreover, an ancient and mysterious aura faintly emanated from him, making him appear even more noble and extraordinary. That aura, though not deliberately spread, made both Ye Luofeng and Chen Yu feel a slight threatening pressure. ¡°This man¡¯s aura is very similar to Lu Zhuo¡¯s¡­¡± Chen Yu observed. However, Luo Haochen did not glance at Chen Yu. His eyes sparkled, not hiding the admiration on his face, looking straight at Ye Luofeng and ignoring everyone else. Ye Luofeng gave nothing away, her icy eyes gradually sharp, coldly staring at Luo Haochen. Luo Haochen grinned, ¡°It seems Miss Ye knows of Luo as well; we should have a good exchange when there¡¯s a chance.¡± ¡°The competition for the Hunting King will soon be here.¡± With those final words, Ye Luofeng ceased to speak. Luo Haochen, recognizing the situation, laughed heartily and returned to the Prince Manor¡¯s pavilion with good grace. Though this approach was not successful, Luo Haochen¡¯s direct conversation with that stunningly talented young lady still envied many young men present. At the same moment, inside the Chu Family¡¯s pavilion, ¡°This Ye Luofeng is quite interesting, even Luo Haochen has fallen for her at first sight.¡± S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A strikingly handsome young man with starry eyes watched the recent scene with some interest. This young man possessed a face that even women would envy. ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã? His smooth, fair complexion, sharp features, and sword-like brows gave him an air of aloof purity. Fu Yanzi and many other young girls looked on, slightly infatuated, and secretly admired him. ¡°Could Mr. Qiu Yun also fancy this lady?¡± ¡°If Mr. Qiu makes a move, he might have a large chance of winning, even defeating Luo Haochen.¡± A few young men from the Chu Family couldn¡¯t help but remark. He Qiuyun was a genius student from the Heavenly Sword Academy and also the top beauty of Yun Zhao Country¡¯s ¡°Earth Ranking.¡± ¡°I¡¯m more interested in the ¡®sword¡¯ aura she exudes.¡± The black-haired young man said with a smile. Perhaps sensing something, Ye Luofeng¡¯s piercing, icy gaze suddenly shifted, meeting the gaze of ¡°He Qiuyun.¡± In an instant, two invisible sword lights flashed through the void. Ding! Hiss! A stardust-like invisible sword light and another green, translucent sword brilliance intertwined, creating a sound of cutting wind and thunder. Chapter 207 - 207 0203 The Second Drop of Blood ?Chapter 207: Chapter 0203: The Second Drop of Blood Chapter 207: Chapter 0203: The Second Drop of Blood When Ye Luofeng and He Qiuyun¡¯s eyes met, the formless power of swordsmen collided. That moment. Their robes fluttered, and the clanging of swords echoed through the void. Flashes of lightning flickered, shaking one¡¯s soul. ¡°Sword Intent!?¡± The numerous young geniuses present felt an illusion of being penetrated by an invisible sword qi, sending chills down their spines, causing them to exclaim involuntarily. In the void. That invisible clash of sword intents lasted for only a moment or two. Then. Ye Luofeng and He Qiuyun both staggered simultaneously. Among them, Ye Luofeng swayed slightly, and a flush of crimson passed over her ice-jade-like features. At her side, Chen Yu¡¯s face flickered with surprise. ¡°These two, both under the age of twenty, have actually both comprehended ¡®Sword Intent.''¡± ¡°Those who comprehend ¡®Sword Intent¡¯ before reaching the Guiyuan Realm are all exceptionally rare sword Dao geniuses.¡± ¡°He Qiuyun is an elite student of Sky Sword Academy and is almost twenty. It¡¯s one thing for him to comprehend Sword Intent, but this Ye Luofeng is even younger, never heard of her before.¡± At the summit venue, a storm of astonishment arose. Even the older generation of powerhouses from family clans were moved. ¡°The Fu Family is truly lucky to have found such a talent¡­¡± In the Wu Family Pavilion, the balding middle-aged man known as Wu Tianxiao wore a look of gloom and envy. In the pavilion of Prince Manor. Suddenly, a voice rang out, clear and authoritative: ¡°Very good, very good! The quality of the geniuses in this ¡®Hunting Contest¡¯ surpasses the previous ones, raising expectations indeed.¡± Upon hearing this. In several nearby pavilions, many spectators were jolted. Unbeknownst when. In the pavilion of Prince Manor, there appeared a handsome middle-aged man dressed in luxurious Yun robes. This person had a deep and vast gaze, a faint smile, and an invisible aura of majesty about him. ¡°Greetings to Marquis Yunlai!¡± A thunderous swell of voices rose from the field. Whether it was the older generation of geniuses or the new disciples, they al rose to bow in salute. Even the Fu Family Patriarch ¡°Fu Yangzi¡± and Wu Tianxiao of the Wu Family stood and bowed slightly. ¡°This is ¡®Marquis Yunlai,¡¯ the ruler of a prefecture.¡± Chen Yu also bowed along with the crowd. His heart¡¯s mysterious intuition sensed that this Marquis Yunlai might be the most formidable among all the strong figures he had seen. ¡°No need for such formalities.¡± Marquis Yunlai waved his hand gently, nodding to figures like Fu Yangzi and Wu Tianxiao among the Guiyuan Realm elders. After an exchange of pleasantries. ¡°The ¡®Hunting Contest¡¯ now officially begins!¡± In Marquis Yunlai¡¯s pavilion, a middle-aged man of Qi Transformation Innate stage announced in a resonant voice that reverberated through the mountains. Then. The rules were declared. ?¦Ï¦Í??.?? ¡°Hunt the demon beasts and use their demon cores to calculate the hunting scores.¡± ¡°The hunting area must not exceed the set range of three hundred leagues. On the boundary, every hundred paces, there will be prominent white Yun flags; crossing the boundary will disqualify one from the hunt. ¡­ ¡°During the hunt, you may compete for the prey, but mortal combat is not allowed; the losing party must not stubbornly entangle.¡± ¡°The title of Hunting King will belong to the team from a certain family clan. The individual Hunting King will be selected from the victorious team based on the highest personal score.¡± Soon, the rules were fully announced. Chen Yu paid attention to the final rule. The individual Hunting King must be selected from the team that wins the title of Hunting King for the group. That is to say. Even if your personal score ranks first, but your team¡¯s total score isn¡¯t first, then it¡¯s all in vain. All in all. The title of Hunting King not only showcases individual strength but also emphasizes teamwork. ¡°As for the Hunting King rewards!¡± The Innate stage middle-aged man paused for a moment, silencing the crowd. Some youths keen on winning the crown almost held their breath. ¡°Team Hunting King: Each member of the squad will receive ten thousand genuine yuan stones as a reward, one Demon Soul Pill, and the opportunity to enter the Prince Manor¡¯s ¡®Secret Chamber¡¯ to select a secret technique.¡± The team Hunting King¡¯s rewards were announced to the crowd. Whoa! There was a buzz of excitement in the crowd, the young participants were exhilarated. ¡°Ten thousand genuine yuan stones, that¡¯s equivalent to a million lesser yuan stones!¡± Chen Yu was slightly stunned. For those in the Qi Transformation Realm, this was a massive amount of yuan stones. Furthermore. The other two rewards, the ¡°Demon Soul Pill¡± and the Prince Manor¡¯s ¡°Secret Chamber,¡± were also very tempting for the young participants. ¡°That Demon Soul Pill is a secret pill personally refined by Marquis Yunlai, made from the essence blood and spirit of demon beasts; it can greatly increase the cultivation of those in Postnatal Qi Transformation and strengthen the physique and heart.¡± ¡°Yes, typically those in Postnatal Qi Transformation who consume this pill have a chance to advance a minor stage.¡± Fu Hong and Fu Jing were both excited. After hearing it, Chen Yu was also moved; the Demon Soul Pill deserved to be refined by ¡°Marquis Yunlai,¡± with extraordinary effects. As for that Secret Chamber, it was said to house some famous and mysterious secret techniques, tempting enough for those in the Qi Transformation Innate and even the Guiyuan Realm. And. All of this was just the surface rewards. The family clan that obtains the glory of the Hunting King will have priority in the distribution of some resources within Yunlai Prefecture for the next three years. Furthermore. The title of Hunting King would bring higher prestige to the family clan, attracting more talents and expanding the power of the clan. It¡¯s indeed the best of both worlds! ¡°Individual ¡®Hunting King¡¯ title: Conferred as a Baron, granted the right of recommendation to Yun Zhao First Academy¡¯s Yunyang Imperial College. And has a chance to randomly select an item from Lord¡¯s ¡®Exquisite Hundred Treasure Box.''¡± The middle-aged man announced loudly. No sooner had the words fallen than there was another commotion in the crowd. This time, even the strong figures like Fu Yangzi and Wu Tianxiao from the Guiyuan Realm were shocked. ¡°The title of Baron! It means becoming a noble of Yun Zhao Country, enjoying many privileges throughout the nation.¡± ¡°That Yunyang Academy is founded by the original ¡®Yun Zhao Saint Emperor,¡¯ ranked first among the four academies, usually only the royal family, close royal relatives, and nobles from ancient clans qualify.¡± The eyes of the young participants blazed with fervor. In the Chu Family pavilion. ¡°Heh, I am particularly tempted by the reward from Marquis Yunlai¡¯s ¡®Exquisite Hundred Treasure Box.''¡± The strikingly handsome black-haired young man smiled. ¡°Brother Qiu Yun, everyone knows about Marquis Yunlai¡¯s ¡®Exquisite Hundred Treasure Box,¡¯ which has collected many rare and exotic treasures. Not a single item within is ordinary; all are deeply cherished by the prince,¡± someone exclaimed. ¡°Who wouldn¡¯t be moved by it? Even those in the Guiyuan Realm find it hard to resist its temptation.¡± Several postnatal talents from the Chu Family couldn¡¯t help but sigh. However, most of the new talents had self-awareness; attaining that person¡¯s ¡°Hunting King¡± title was almost impossible for them. One could imagine, only top-tier talents at the level of He Qiuyun, Luo Haochen, and Ye Luofeng could possibly compete for the position of Hunting King. ¡°The hunting competition will last for three days and nights, and will begin tomorrow morning.¡± An Innate middle-aged man by the side of the Yunlai King announced loudly. ¡­ The next morning, hunting teams from dozens of family forces stood ready in front of poles flying cloud flags. ¡°All storage bags are to be checked to eliminate the presence of any ¡®Demon Cores.''¡± Some Qi Transformation Innate from Prince Manor personally conducted the inspections. All the youths took out their storage bags. Among them, even the powerful spiritual sense of someone at the Guiyuan Realm swept across everyone. Chen Yu, possessing the Light Silver Crystal Space, had never thought about cheating. On one hand, he was confident in his personal strength. On the other hand, during the hunting competition, there would be Innate period Flying Bird Knights from Prince Manor patrolling the skies in various places. The entire venue would be under intense surveillance. ¡°Begin!¡± A loud voice echoed throughout the area. The hunting competition officially started. At the same moment. Buzz! S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Around the three hundred li hunting grounds, poles with white cloud flags lit up collectively, flashing a hazy white brilliance. These white cloud flags, placed every hundred zhang, were very conspicuous. At this moment, the many white cloud flags reflected off each other, emitting a mysterious and unpredictable array power that enveloped the entire hunting grounds. ¡°Peeping Sky Cloud Vein Formation!¡± Fu Yangzi and Wu Tianxiao almost exclaimed in unison. As soon as their words fell, in the middle of the mountaintop venue, white curtains several dozen zhang wide were unfurled, each with a flag behind it flashing with cloud light. Suddenly, these white curtains lit up with colorful and dazzling images. The images on the curtains each locked onto some family¡¯s hunting team. Among them, the hunting teams from forces such as Prince Manor, the Fu Family, the Chu Family, and the Wu Family were under constant major scrutiny. ¡°The Yunlai King¡¯s action is truly grand, setting up such an ancient array, even though it¡¯s an incomplete formation. Despite being on the mountaintop, it allows control over the situation of each hunting team.¡± ¡°In this way, it also ensures the transparency of the hunting competition. Later, even if Prince Manor wins, no one will have doubts,¡± some of the elders from the families remarked with emotion. In less than a moment, some hunting teams displayed on the white curtains were already clashing with ferocious beasts within Evil Demon Ridge. A bloody slaughter had begun! The various hunting teams, when encountering some fierce beasts, all tried to avoid them as much as possible. If they couldn¡¯t avoid them, they would quickly annihilate them. Because, killing ordinary beasts did not yield demon cores. The grade and quantity of demon cores were the only metrics for hunting results. ¡°Look quick! Luo Haochen has found a demon beast!¡± On the mountaintop venue, an image within one of the white curtains caught everyone¡¯s attention. Swoosh! Luo Haochen, as if aided by the gods, dashed toward a towering tree with lush branches in a flash. Boom! With a swing of his fist, a fierce white fist light, like a glittering dragon, struck a certain part of the towering tree. Hiss! A green snake suddenly sprang out from the tree, frantically trying to escape in terror. ¡°Die!¡± Luo Haochen sneered coldly, his fierce and bright fist light, enveloped in intense heat, covered the green snake. With a hiss, the body of the green snake, under the terrifying high temperature, turned into a charred corpse within moments. The foe, a green snake close to the Postnatal Late Stage, couldn¡¯t withstand even one blow from Luo Haochen. He annihilated it with a single punch! Luo Haochen¡¯s team from Prince Manor had drawn the ¡°first blood¡± of the hunting competition. Soon, Luo Haochen stepped forward to retrieve a demon core from the snake¡¯s corpse. Not long after, on another white curtain, an exceptionally handsome black-haired youth sent out a dazzling, star-like, huge sword light from a distance, two or three zhang in length. It was He Qiuyun, the leading figure from the Chu Family, the first beauty on the land ranking. ¡°Putt!¡± A demon bear at the Postnatal Middle Stage was cut into two pieces by the sword light upon impact. ¡°Truly an elite from Sky Sword Academy.¡± ¡°That Black Ridge Demon Bear is known for its thick skin and great defense; not even a Qi Transformation Innate could necessarily kill it in one strike.¡± In front of the white curtains, some of the elders from the families could not help but exclaim in amazement. ¡°It looks like He Qiuyun will be the second person to obtain a demon core.¡± The elder from the Chu Family smiled faintly. ¡°Eh! That¡¯s not right! It seems someone from the Fu Family has a slight edge over him.¡± Suddenly, a stir of surprise arose in the venue. Looking, on one of the white curtains, a youth dressed in beast-skin armor opened his palm. Swoosh! A bloodstained demon core landed in his hand. ¡°How is this possible! There are no demon beasts nearby!¡± ¡°Is he cheating!?¡± Chapter 208 - 208 0204 The Hunted Becomes the Hunter ?Chapter 208: Chapter 0204: The Hunted Becomes the Hunter Chapter 208: Chapter 0204: The Hunted Becomes the Hunter In the image revealed by the white curtain, there were no traces of demon beasts around the young warrior clad in beast hide armor; not even a single ferocious creature was present. A demon beast core, stained with blood, had fallen into the young man¡¯s palm. ¡°It¡¯s Guest Chen!¡± Uncle Lin in the pavilion of the Fu Family couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in a low voice. In the image. Aside from Chen Yu in beast hide armor, there were Ye Luofeng and Fu Family¡¯s disciples like Fu Hong and Fu Jing. Fu Hong, Fu Jing, and the others wore expressions of astonishment on their faces. Ye Luofeng¡¯s eyes shifted, locking onto an inconspicuous Silver Spot Iron Worm. Just now, it seemed to be this very insect that had pushed a demon beast core, larger than its own body, into Chen Yu¡¯s hands. Due to the tiny size of the worm and the cover provided by the beast core, it was extremely easy to overlook in the image on the white curtain. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is.¡± In the sky, an Innate Flying Bird Knight from the Prince Manor held a cloud banner in his hand. Whoosh~ With a wave of his cloud banner, a pale glimmer flashed. At the same time, the corresponding white curtain on the mountaintop¡¯s field abruptly zoomed in the image. Everyone watching the battle could now clearly see an insect covered in blood and flesh. It was the Iron Moon Strange Insect. Its blinking compound eyes and adorably dumb appearance made it endearing. ?0¦Í?0.§ã¦Ï ¡°It seems to be a rare Iron Moon Strange Insect, and a mutated variety at that. Cultivating this insect to the Qi Transformation Realm is extremely difficult, but once successful, it has many wonderful uses.¡± The Yunlai King in the pavilion of the Prince Manor showed interest. After that, the image in the white curtain underwent another change. In a thicket over a mile away from Chen Yu and the others, lay the corpse of a Postnatal Demon Beast. From the marks on it, it was clearly bitten and torn by an insect. ¡°Excellent! Our Fu Family has slain the second demon beast, second only to the Prince Manor.¡± Fu Yangzi wore a smile on his face. Having this inconspicuous insect companion was an unexpected surprise for Chen Yu. ¡°Go.¡± Chen Yu gestured with a wave of his hand. The Iron Moon Strange Insect turned into a silvery-black dot and quickly merged into the complex mountainous environment. Since advancing to the second level of ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining,¡± Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual power had greatly increased, and the shared vision with the Iron Moon Strange Insect stretched even farther. Now, as long as it was within a twenty-mile range, Chen Yu could share the insect¡¯s senses. At the same time, Chen Yu frowned slightly and looked up at the sky towards the Innate Flying Bird Knight holding the cloud banner. That feeling of being under surveillance was not too pleasant. In this way, it would not be easy for Chen Yu to covertly deploy some tactics. ¡­ After Luo Haochen, Chen Yu, and He Qiuyun successively killed demon beasts, hunting squads from various families on the hunting grounds also gradually encountered demon beasts. Among them, the Puppet Master from the He Family, that ugly and emaciated man in a black robe, also made his move. Hu hu! The Black Robed Puppet Master, with a single sweep of his arm, conjured tendrils of black mist before him. Within the mist emerged a Leopard Puppet and a giant Giant Bear Puppet. Together, the puppets struck, aiming for a Demon Beast crocodile by a pool. The Demon Beast crocodile radiated a fierce and bloodthirsty aura, its strength reaching the Postnatal Late Stage, considerably stronger than the Demon Beasts that Chen Yu and the others had killed before. However. When the Leopard Puppet and Giant Bear Puppet made their move, they instantly rendered the apex predator of the area powerless. Had Chen Yu been there, he would have realized the exquisiteness with which the Black Robed Puppet Master controlled his puppets. The Giant Bear Puppet was responsible for defense, repeatedly thwarting the Demon Beast crocodile¡¯s maneuvers and attacks. Meanwhile, the Leopard Puppet, exceptionally agile and elusive, launched a series of vicious attacks on the Demon Beast crocodile. In just a few breaths. The Postnatal Late Stage crocodile, hit in several vital areas, quickly died. From beginning to end, the Demon Beast crocodile never had the chance to escape back into the pool, it was overwhelmed and killed on the spot. Even though the Wu Family¡¯s Puppet Master was slightly behind in killing speed. The Demon Beast crocodile he killed was the strongest, and the core he obtained was of the highest grade. Undoubtedly. The Wu Family¡¯s hunting team momentarily ranked first in the entire field. Apart from the Prince Manor and the three major families. There were also hunting teams from other family forces present, but their fights against Demon Beasts seemed to be quite strenuous. Some teams with better coordination were successful in killing their prey without losses. Others, however, were weaker, and while they managed to kill their prey, they suffered heavy casualties, losing two or three members. In the blink of an eye. Half a day had passed. In the hunting area, nearly ten hunting teams had withdrawn from the hunting grounds, forfeiting and bowing out. ¡°This year¡¯s Hunting Competition, by choosing Evil Demon Ridge, is indeed far more perilous than before.¡± ¡°Yes, the fierce beasts and Demon Beasts in Evil Demon Ridge are endless. Among the teams that just forfeited, some were not defeated by Demon Beasts but were attacked by packs of fierce beasts, suffering heavy casualties.¡± On the mountaintop field, some of the older generation lamented. To have nearly ten hunting teams drop out within half a day. This was an extremely rare occurrence in the history of the ¡°Hunting Competition.¡± ¡­ Evil Demon Ridge, the hunting grounds. The Fu Family¡¯s team was moving methodically towards the northern area. According to Ye Luofeng¡¯s words, the closer one got to the north, the more Demon Beasts there were, and only there could one have a chance to snatch the glory of Hunting King. ¡°Ah!¡± ¡°We¡¯re so unlucky to run into a pack of Demon Wolves, run for it!¡± Cries of fleeing for life came from ahead. In view. Over a hundred Demon Wolves were chasing a hunting team from a minor family. The leader of this hunting team, a nearly twenty-year-old man in light armor, had only recently advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm. Two members of his team had already been eaten by the wolves¡¯ sharp claws and fangs. Though the man in light armor had reached the Postnatal Early Stage, he was still no match for the pack, and once surrounded, his life would be at risk. ¡°Guest Elders, we should retreat.¡± Fu Jing suggested. Once surrounded by the pack, though the Fu Family¡¯s team was not afraid, it would be a considerable nuisance. ¡°No. There¡¯s a Wolf King among the pack.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s sharp eyes fixed on a wolf deep within the pack, a particularly large creature with fur that shimmered in a purplish hue. This was not through the senses of the Iron Moon Strange Insect, as that creature was scouting in a different direction. He was able to notice so quickly because of his cultivation in ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining,¡± which gave him spiritual power superior to others in the Innate phase. As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Luofeng, next to him, had transformed into a light and pure white feather garment, darting into the midst of the wolves. Pupu chi! A cold sword Qi like white frost swept by, and one ferocious wolf after another lost their lives on the spot. Four or five breaths later, Ye Luofeng floated above the Wolf King¡¯s head and swung her White Jade Treasure Sword, slashing a frosty white arc as long as a whip. With a ¡°puchi¡± sound, the purple-furred Demon Wolf¡¯s head was sliced off by Ye Luofeng¡¯s sword. After the Wolf King was slain, the wolf pack lost its leader and immediately scattered in all directions. Ye Luofeng¡¯s face showed no expression as she removed a demon core from the body of the Demon Wolf. ¡°This woman sure moves fast with her hands.¡± Chen Yu shrugged his shoulders. During this half-day, the Fu Family¡¯s team had hunted down five or six Demon Beasts. Among them, Ye Luofeng moved strikingly fast with her movement technique, was dazzling in her attacks, and had extreme attack power, often taking down Demon Beasts first. Even with the help of the Iron Moon Strange Insect, Chen Yu just managed to be on par with her. Of course, this was also because he had not unleashed his full strength. But he had to admit that under normal circumstances, Ye Luofeng¡¯s cultivation was higher, and the Sword Cultivator¡¯s attack power had a clear advantage. Chen Yu was not in a hurry. The Hunting Festival lasted three days. The acquisition of demon cores depended not only on quantity but also on quality. For example, a demon core of an ancient beast-level Demon Beast was worth several of the same rank, and an Innate-stage demon core could be worth a dozen or more Postnatal Qi Transformation demon cores. As they approached the northern valleys, the frequency of Postnatal Demon Beasts¡¯ appearances in Evil Demon Ridge gradually increased, and the strength of the Demon Beasts was also steadily rising. Unbeknownst to them, the first day¡¯s nightfall was slowly descending. ¡°Hehe, the main event is just beginning¡­¡± In the Pavilion, a smile emerged on the handsome face of Yunlai King. In the darkness of the night, the vision of the young hunters was greatly limited. Even though humans¡¯ sensory abilities significantly improved after advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm, they were far from matching the night-adapted Demon Beasts. Especially, some nocturnal Demon Beasts were the kings of the night. ¡°Ah!¡± ¡°Hiss¡­¡± From within Evil Demon Ridge, muffled grunts and screams were heard from time to time. Into the deep night, the youngsters who were hunters by day gradually became passive and turned into ¡°prey¡± for the Demon Beasts. A few family hunting teams settled down for the night, lighting up fires. However, the lights in the night could scare away ordinary beasts but also attract powerful Demon Beasts. Meow~ A long, icy cat¡¯s meow drifted from near a camping site. On the mountaintop, a faint, muted cold light was captured on the white screen. ¡°Sigh.¡± Several Guiyuan Realm powerhouses present couldn¡¯t help but show looks of pity and sorrow. ¡°Is it possible to save them in time?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the ¡®Dark Moon Mountain Cat,¡¯ it¡¯s too late!¡± The elders shook their heads. Then, in a dozen or so breaths, ¡°Ah ah ah¡­¡± Continuous screams came from the camp. Immediately, a team led by a Postnatal Early Stage prodigy was wiped out by an invisible ¡°Dark Moon Mountain Cat.¡± ¡°This mountain cat¡¯s strength is on par with the Qi Transformation Innate, and its extreme speed is nearly invincible in the night,¡± murmured Fu Yangzi. The elders from the several major families showed concern. They worried that their family¡¯s hunting teams might encounter terrifying nocturnal killers like the ¡°Dark Moon Mountain Cat.¡± In the dead of night, the shadow of death loomed over dozens of hunting teams. One by one, nocturnal Demon Beasts skulked in the shadows of the night. At this time, the ten-person team from the Fu Family reached a high point on a small cliff. On the side of the cliff was a raging river, and nearby fluttered a flag bearing clouds, marking the boundary of the hunting area. ¡°Not bad, this is the place.¡± Chen Yu exchanged a glance with Ye Luofeng and nodded slightly. The terrain here was special, with the river at their back, where ferocious beasts and Demon Beasts could only climb up from the sides of the cliff. Conveniently, Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng could each guard one side. ¡°Everyone, light the torches, the brighter the better!¡± Chen Yu said in a deep voice. ¡°Lighting torches? This will attract more powerful Demon Beasts, even whole herds of fierce beasts.¡± Fu Jing and the other youngsters couldn¡¯t help but change color. ¡°We want to attract the Demon Beasts; otherwise, how can we obtain the title of Hunting King?¡± Ye Luofeng huffed coldly. The young hunters were at a loss for words. However, with Ye Luofeng and Chen Yu as team leaders and possessing overwhelming strength, they had no choice but to obey. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon, on top of the cliff by the river¡¯s boundary, ten torches were lit, like suns in the night. This scene naturally reflected on the white screen. In the Fu Family Pavilion, ¡°This is sheer madness!¡± Fu Family Patriarch ¡°Fu Yangzi¡± spoke with a deep voice, his eyes filled with dark fury. ¡°This is bad! They don¡¯t know how terrifying the ¡®Evil Demon Ridge¡¯ is!¡± Uncle Lin¡¯s face changed dramatically. ¡°Even if both are in the Innate phase, facing thousands upon thousands of ferocious beasts and Demon Beasts, and even fearsome ancient creatures of the Qi Transformation Realm, they are likely to end up utterly destroyed, with no bones left.¡± Chapter 209 - 209 205 Power Shakes the Beasts ?Chapter 209: Chapter 205: Power Shakes the Beasts Chapter 209: Chapter 205: Power Shakes the Beasts In the curtain-like projection. Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng¡¯s actions had darkened the faces of Clan Leader Fu Yangzi and others with anger and anxiety. ¡°How could these two commit such a basic mistake? Are they overconfident or simply lacking common sense?¡± Uncle Lin¡¯s face was etched with worry as he let out a long sigh. The members of the Prince Manor, Chu Family, and Wu Family in the nearby three pavilions couldn¡¯t help but exchange glances. Obviously. The behavior of Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng was overly reckless, and it might very well bring a catastrophic crisis to the Fu Family hunting team. There were also those in the crowd who reveled in schadenfreude. After all. The Fu Family hunting team had been performing well before, demonstrating strong comprehensive strength and was a vigorous competitor for the title of Hunting King. ¡°Perhaps my Prince Manor could have one fewer competitor.¡± In the pavilion of the Prince Manor, a green-robed elder stroked his beard with a chuckle. ¡°That is not necessarily the case.¡± The previously silent Marquis Yunlai suddenly spoke: ¡°The Fu Family team chose a very special location: situated on a high cliff with a large river to their back. Beasts can only attack from the lower side of the cliff, giving them a tremendous strategic defensive advantage.¡± ¡°This is something everyone can see. However, against an overwhelming number, such defensive advantages count for little.¡± The green-robed elder remained unimpressed. This is like. Ten people occupying a high and sturdy castle, but if faced with thousands of attackers, what good is a geographical advantage? The same goes for Evil Demon Ridge. There, Demon Beasts and Fierce Beasts are numerous and extremely fierce. If unlucky enough to attract an ancient beast of the Innate stage, it would be enough to annihilate the Fu Family team. ¡°Unless, within the Fu Family team, there is someone who can ¡®hold the pass alone against thousands.¡¯ But the highest-ranking Ye Luofeng, being a sword cultivator, is not well-versed in defense and not suited for prolonged combat.¡± The green-robed elder shook his head. ¡°Indeed. Yet these two young Guest Elders of the Fu Family give me, the Marquis, the intuition that they are not ordinary fellows.¡± Marquis Yunlai¡¯s gaze flickered briefly. Rationally speaking, even Marquis Yunlai believed that it was a death-seeking move for the Fu Family team, more likely to end in misfortune than fortune. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However. A sense of intuition, born of experience and instinct, made Marquis Yunlai feel that things might not be so simple. In the half-time it takes to drink a cup of tea. The actions of the Fu Family team on the projection caught the attention of the Prince Manor and many other families. Most were waiting for the self-destruction of this hunting team. Uhm! Roar! Roar! At the cliff top, the light from ten torches attracted some scattered Fierce Beasts. However. Before these Fierce Beasts even approached the cliff top, they were slain by members of the Fu Family team. In the night wind. Chen Yu stood with his arms crossed, even having yet to make a move. Beside him, Ye Luofeng rarely acted. ¡°Indeed extraordinary. The composure of this young man is exceptional. His position in the team, in terms of status, is not inferior to that Postnatal Peak Ye Luofeng.¡± Marquis Yunlai¡¯s eyes briefly captured a sharp glint. If. ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã? This young man possessed strength that did not pale in comparison to Ye Luofeng, then this time the Fu Family hunting team might truly pose a threat to the Prince Manor. Hu! Roar! Roar! More and more Fierce Beasts charged toward the top of the cliff. Soon after. Two Postnatal Stage Demon Beasts, mixed among many others, appeared. At that moment. Inside the Fu Family team, Fu Hong, Fu Jing, and others each felt the pressure building. Luckily. Ye Luofeng and Chen Yu, who stood at the front, bore the greater brunt of the assault. Among them. With every swing, Ye Luofeng¡¯s treasured sword could easily slay two or three Demon Beasts. As for Chen Yu, he was even more peculiar. He still stood with his arms crossed, his figure shifting now and then, blocking the area dense with Demon Beasts. ¡°Boom! Boom! Banga€|¡± Those Fierce Beasts, upon getting close, were sent flying by the invisible ¡°Copper Statue Power,¡± either killed on the spot or left half-dead, bleeding profusely. Roll! Roll! One Fierce Beast after another turned into ¡°Blood and Flesh Beast Balls,¡± rolling down from the top of the cliff. Swish! Swish! Chen Yu¡¯s figure was a blur of motion. Boom! Boom! Boom! Without so much as lifting a finger, more and more Fierce Beasts fell from the cliff to smash and bleed below. In fact. More Fierce Beasts were hit by those rolling down as they attempted to climb halfway up the slope, becoming collateral damage, joining the ranks of the ¡°rolling army.¡± In front of the projection. The elders of various families had expressions of astonishment. ¡°This lad, completely beyond human.¡± ¡°He is practically a humanoid tyrannosaur, those Fierce Beasts are like eggs against a rock, shattered all over the place.¡± What occurred in the scene astonished everyone. ¡°Hmph! This is just the beginning. Wait until stronger Demon Beasts come at thema€|¡± In the Wu Family Pavilion, the bald middle-aged Wu Tianxiao wore a cold smirk. Just at that moment. Two Postnatal Qi Transformation Demon Beasts barely made it to the mountain top. One of the Postnatal Middle Stage Demon Beasts was pierced through the heart by a sword thrust from Ye Luofeng. The other of the Postnatal Early Stage, was struck close by Chen Yu, who caved in its head with a fist. Two Acquired Demon Cores in hand. However, Ye Luofeng, who had chosen the Postnatal Middle Stage Demon Beast, obtained a higher grade of Demon Core. Chen Yu didn¡¯t mind, not contesting the momentary victory. Just as the two of them retrieved the Demon Cores. ¡°Here they come! More Demon Beasts, and a Fierce Beast armya€|¡± All of a sudden, Chen Yu¡¯s expression tightened slightly. In the next moment. Densely packed tiny black shadows leaped toward the cliff top, revealing eerie red eyes. ¡°That¡¯s¡­ Fierce Rats!¡± ¡°So many Fierce Rats¡­ There must be thousands!¡± In the darkness, numerous Fierce Rats, the size of gourds, charged toward the summit. ¡°Within the Fierce Rat army, there are four Demon Beasts. One of those Demon Beasts, a Demon Beast King, is at the Postnatal Peak stage.¡± Chen Yu called out loudly. ¡°One of the Postnatal Middle Stage ones has been entangled by my insect, the other three Demon Rats are coming up.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s voice shifted again. Originally. His insect had always played the role of a scout beneath the mountain cliff. ¡°There are too many fierce rats. Are you really up to this?¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s eyes narrowed sharply. Whoosh whoosh whoosh! Dozens upon hundreds of fierce rats had already reached the summit, clashing with the additional hunting team. Ye Luofeng, Fu Hong, Fu Jing, and others fought fiercely against the fierce rats. But. The number of fierce rats kept on rising. A couple of breaths later. Before their eyes, hundreds of fierce rats, led by two rat demons, pounced toward them. Crisis emerged suddenly! Each fierce rat possessed the strength of the Meridian Passage Stage or Organ Refining Stage. With their numbers, they could overwhelm an elephant. ¡°Hmph!¡± Within the pavilion, the elders of the Wu and Chu Families couldn¡¯t help but sneer. However. The smiles on their faces quickly solidified as the content of the scene changed. In the image. The youth in beast-hide armor suddenly advanced toward the region where the rat hoard was converging, directly facing the two rat demons. Woo hoo! With a single breath, the youth unleashed a massive soundwave torrent, like a hurricane at sea, creating waves of shock that enveloped hundreds of fierce rats. In a moment. In front of the youth, within a few dozen yards, hundreds of fierce rats burst apart and died. Some at a farther distance, those closer to the center, bled from their ears and noses, fainting on the spot or spinning around dazedly. Just one roar. A vacuum fault appeared near the top of the cliff. The two nearby Postnatal Stage rat demons were so shaken by the ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± that they bled from the ears and nose, their bodies reeling unsteadily. Swipe! Chen Yu¡¯s figure flashed, moving close to one of the rat demons, and smashed its head with a punch. The other. Just recovering, was decapitated by Ye Luofeng¡¯s remote sword light. Thus. Out of the large army of fierce rats, two of the four demon beasts had already been killed. At the same time. Whoosh! Beneath the cliff, an Iron Moon Strange Insect sprang from the body of a Postnatal Middle Stage rat demon, splashing blood. Three out of the four rat demons died. Only the last one remained, the ¡°Rat King¡± at the Postnatal Peak. The ¡°Rat King¡± had an even larger body, roughly the size of a water tank, slightly lagging behind. The death of many of its kin enraged the ¡°Rat King,¡± displaying anger and hatred, as one of them was its ¡°official mate.¡± Whoosh whoosh whoosh! The Rat King led nearly a thousand fierce rats toward the top of the cliff. ¡°Can we withstand it?¡± Ye Luofeng felt an inexplicable void in her heart. This was a hoard of over a thousand fierce rats, attacking desperately enough to tear a Postnatal Peak expert into shreds in an instant. Moreover, among them was the Postnatal Peak Rat King. ¡°No problem.¡± Chen Yu bore a cold smile, his gaze sweeping over the thousand or so demon beasts. Thump! His figure turned into a faint black afterimage, aggressively charging toward the rat army. Woo! Roar! Roar! Roar! Thunderous roaring sounds, accompanied by hurricane-like sonic cyclones carrying deadly intimidation, covered the group of fierce rats. Three consecutive roars! Every breath, he launched a roar. Each one killing two to three hundred fierce rats. After three breaths. The thousand-rat army led by the ¡°Rat King¡± was left with only a few scattered survivors, and most of them were overwhelmed by the residual force of the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± and the evil Qi, rendered powerless. That is to say. As the Rat King turned around, it became a commander with no soldiers. The ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± unleashed by Chen Yu had an expanded range but only slightly affected the Rat King without causing it real harm. Squeak! The Rat King let out a sharp squeal, turned into a fleeting shadow, and pounced toward Chen Yu. ¡°Clang!¡± Chen Yu drew the Xuan Heavy Sword, slashing out a cold black arc, a wall of force that repelled the Rat King. Sparks scattered across the Rat King¡¯s body, leaving only a faint scratch. ¡°This creature has a very hard body, and its strength is not lacking either,¡± Chen Yu steadied himself with a slight sway, revealing surprise. This Rat King had reached the Postnatal Peak, its strength very close to that of the Iron Abyss Rhinoceros. Suddenly. A sharp shout rang by his ear, Ye Luofeng slashed out an icy sword light intertwined with a faint green luminescence, striking the Rat King¡¯s body. Feeling threatened, the Rat King bizarrely dodged the vital points. As a result, the sword left a deep, bone-deep gash on its back. The Rat King showed a look of fear and scampered away. Woo hoo! A deadly intimidating sonic boom descended suddenly, shaking the Rat King¡¯s spirit, causing intense pain in its organs, as if its blood vessels were about to burst. This time¡¯s ¡°Copper Lion Roar,¡± Chen Yu had concentrated the power using his heart, with more focused strength. Even the strong Rat King was stunned for a moment or two, its internal qi and blood in disarray. Slide! Before the Rat King could recover, its neck was tightly gripped by a pair of copper-like hands and twisted forcefully. Crack! The Rat King¡¯s neck was violently twisted and broken by Chen Yu. After all, the Rat King¡¯s defensive power was too strong, similar to Lu Zhuo before. Using swords or fists to kill would be difficult to achieve an effective one-hit kill; such primitive brutality was more effective. Ye Luofeng, not far away, looked on with a hint of regret as Chen Yu extracted a high-quality Acquired Demon Core from the Rat King¡¯s body. At this time. With the Rat King and several rat demons eliminated, the remaining fierce rats quickly dispersed. This battle. Four rat demons, among them, three were solved by Chen Yu and the Iron Moon Strange Insect, yielding three demon cores. Especially the Rat King¡¯s demon core was of higher quality. With such a rich harvest, the Fu Family hunting team¡¯s score instantly topped everyone in the field. Chen Yu¡¯s personal hunting score was also the highest in the field. He temporarily held the position of the Hunting King. Chapter 210 - 210 206 The Bobcat Returns ?Chapter 210: Chapter 206: The Bobcat Returns Chapter 210: Chapter 206: The Bobcat Returns Hunting Origin Site. In the pavilion, the elders from several major forces stared at the images on the screens, their faces slightly uneasy. Previously, they thought that the Fu Family squad, seeking their own destruction, had unexpectedly turned the tables and temporarily topped the hunting scores. This was an unforeseen situation for the vast majority. ¡°What¡¯s that young man¡¯s name? He indeed is the key player in the Fu Family squad.¡± Marquis Yunlai murmured thoughtfully. ¡°Replying to your Lordship, that young man is named Chen Yu, rumored to be a fellow apprentice brother of Ye Luofeng.¡± A middle-aged man in the Innate Period answered respectfully. ¡°Oh? Chen Yua€|¡± Marquis Yunlai remembered the name, his face showing a flicker of interest. At the same time, Chen Yu¡¯s name was mentioned among the families and forces gathered. The impact of the ¡°Hunting Conference¡± was impressive, involving not only the families from Yunlai Prefecture but also external forces and even some exceptional existences. At the summit, in a corner, two or three figures in black cloaks stood side by side, watching the changes on the screens. ¡°Chen Yu might possess a special constitution and, given such a young age advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm, can be considered for recruitment.¡± On another large tree, two figures in black robes were shrouded in eerie black smoke. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°This child¡¯s cultivation technique and spiritual power contain a pure and domineering evilness, which might make him an excellent candidate for our No Demon Academy.¡± one of them said in a hoarse voice. Inside the Fu Family Pavilion, ¡°That¡¯s too risky!¡± ¡°But the greater the risk, the greater the reward.¡± Fu Yangzi, Uncle Lin, and others clenched a fist in cold sweat, letting out a long sigh of relief. They turned their worries into joy and continued to focus on the progress of the Fu Family hunting squad. After exterminating a group of Fierce Rats, no other large-scale pack of beasts had been seen. But after an hour, the images on the white screens once again showed developments. It could be seen that near the cliff where Chen Yu and others were, several hunting squads were quietly approaching. Among them, the hunting squads from Prince Manor, Wu Family, and Chu Family had already closed in within a twenty-mile radius. Clearly, with such a commotion made by the Fu Family squad lighting ten torches on the cliff to attract beasts, it was hardly possible not to alert the others. These approaching hunting squads all possessed considerable strength. They arrived near the cliff, maintaining a few miles distance, picking off any escaped prey. The closest to the cliff was the Wu Family squad, merely a mile or two away. ¡°Brother Kong, this is the ¡®Demon Attraction Grass¡¯ I happened to stumble upon recently during a fortunate moment, which might spell doom for the Fu Family.¡± He Dabao pulled out two speckled strange grasses. ¡°Excellent.¡± The ugly and emaciated Black Robed Puppet Master sneered sinfully. He was concerned that the Fu Family squad¡¯s prominent performance at the top of the cliff might have temporarily secured the spot of the Hunting King. ¡°I¡¯ll handle it right away.¡± He Dabao¡¯s face was cruel, staring intensely at the position at the top of the cliff. Last time at the Fu Family, Chen Yu had caused his brother to end up almost crippled. For revenge, he had prepared several targeted tactics before the Hunting Conference. ¡°Wait. If you rush there now, you might alert the Fu Family.¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master called out to him. Then, the Black Robed Puppet Master took the two Demon Attraction Grasses from He Dabao¡¯s hand and threw them on the ground. Swoosh swoosh! From the soil, two Spider Puppets crawled out, each snatching a piece of Demon Attraction Grass, turning into two small black spots, melting into the night. Moments later, the two Spider Puppets returned. ¡°It¡¯s done. If this is indeed the rumored ¡®Demon Attraction Grass,¡¯ then the Fu Family squad likely won¡¯t survive the night.¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master grinned, his features looking even more sinister. Meanwhile, at the top of the cliff, the Fu Family squad was methodically killing fierce beasts and demon beasts. Ordinary scattered fierce beasts, Fu Jing, Fu Hong, and other talents of the Fu Family could cope with relatively easily. After the mass of Fierce Rats, the attacks of the fierce beasts entered a period of low activity. But after half an hour, the frequency of the fierce beast attacks suddenly doubled, appearing extremely vicious. Swoosh woosh woosh! Even in the sky, large birds flew in from various directions simultaneously. The ground and the sky, both fierce beasts and birds of prey launched simultaneous attacks. ¡°Get ready! There are large groups of fierce beasts and birds coming from the ground and sky, and just nearby on the ground alone there are five or six demon beasts.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face changed dramatically, urgently calling out. Ye Luofeng immediately ordered everyone to extinguish the fires. However, even after extinguishing the fires, the birds in the sky and the fierce beasts on the ground still aimed steadfastly in their direction. One reason was the smell of blood from the location. But Chen Yu felt something was off, as the attacks by the birds and the fierce beasts became exceedingly frantic. News from the Iron Moon Strange Insect, the fierce beasts and birds were distinctly converging on this location from all directions. After less than two hours, the number of birds and fierce beasts gathered amounted to one to two thousand. Near the ground, the number of postnatal demon beasts increased from five or six to nearly ten. Fortunately, the sheer number of fierce beasts was too high, preventing those demon beasts from reaching them directly. The real threat was still in the sky. Birds in the sky could ignore the geographical advantage of Chen Yu and the others. A total of four or five demon birds, leading several hundred birds, hovered above the cliff. ¡°Contract formation, defend with all your might!¡± Ye Luofeng ordered. Hm! Roar roar! Chen Yu increased the frequency of his attacks, using the ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± to expand the range of the sonic attack. Instantly. Sharp, piercing screams filled the sky, as a plethora of bird corpses descended like droplets of blood. Ye Luofeng took charge of the ground, and with each flash of her sword light, the nearby fierce beasts were instantly dismembered. ¡°Kill!¡± The young ones from the Fu Family, with bloodshot eyes, fought desperately within an area of a few yards. ¡°Go!¡± Chen Yu suddenly raised his hand, and a dark heavy javelin, swirling with evil Qi, broke through the air. Plah! Instantly, a demon bird plummeted from the sky, impaled through the abdomen by the javelin. Only then did the birds¡¯ onslaught in the sky slightly abate. ¡°Evil Qi transform!¡± Amidst a long howl from Chen Yu, following a ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡±, his arm swung out, unleashing a monstrous, malevolently evil giant black python with a startling and soul-shaking evil wind around it. The evil Qi-transformed black python unleashed a soul-shaking evil howl, terrifying to the core. Whoosh-whack! One by one, the birds and beasts were torn apart, with flesh and blood flying everywhere. A few miles away. The Black Robed Puppet Master, displaying a strange expression, soon sneered, ¡°Let¡¯s see how long you can last.¡± At the top of the cliff, a Spider Puppet relayed some detailed imagery. As time passed. The young prodigies of the Fu Family were drenched in sweat, panting heavily, and greatly exhausted. Ye Luofeng¡¯s Sword Dao offensive was even more draining. Even though she was the highest in cultivation, her breath was slightly strained, and a trace of sweet sweat seeped between her brows. Everyone was somewhat exhausted and sustained various injuries. But among the crowd, only Chen Yu was an exception. Woo-hoo-hoo! Thunderous roars, carrying hurricane-like sonic cyclones, killed all the nearby fierce beasts and demon birds. Whenever ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± ended. Chen Yu swung his arms, striking out with two ferocious giant black pythons, the evil wind howling as it annihilated the scattered demon and fierce beasts. In just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. Chen Yu successively killed multiple postnatal demon beasts and demon birds, around five or six. Ye Luofeng by his side also killed two or three. ?¦Ï??¦Ï.§ã¦Ï ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± and ¡°Evil Qi Transform¡± were alternately used, Chen Yu grew increasingly fierce, showing no sign of exhaustion. Hmm! Above him, a massive storm of evil Qi faintly condensed, growing stronger and even repelling some weaker fierce beasts. ¡°Is this guy even human?¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master furrowed his brows and couldn¡¯t help but inhale a breath of cold air. The entire Fu Family squad. Everyone was already tired, physically drained, and more or less injured. But only Chen Yu remained unscathed. Even if occasionally a fierce beast or demon beast attacked him, they couldn¡¯t break through the defense of ¡°Copper Statue Technique.¡± Furthermore. His combat grew fiercer, and the power of ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill¡± steadily climbed. Alone, he bore the brunt of an immense pressure. As it appeared. Both the attack from the sky and the ground gradually weakened. On one hand. Many fierce beasts and birds were repelled by the massive and astonishing evil Qi phenomenon around Chen Yu. On the other hand. Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng critically struck down several demon birds and beasts. ¡°Did they fail? Or has the effect of the Demon Attraction Grass worn off?¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master pondered. During this period. The hunting squads from the Wu Family, Chu Family, and Prince Manor in the surrounding area also picked off a few stray demon beasts. At the top of the cliff. Pressure on the Fu Family squad lessened. Chen Yu breathed a little easier, having just relaxed his vigilance. Suddenly. His keen senses caught a trace of lurking cold. Swisha€¡±Ch! A faint dark cold light, as if escaping from a shadow, flashed briefly towards Chen Yu. ¡°Be careful!¡± Ye Luofeng called out. Meow! An eerie cat cry echoed in Chen Yu¡¯s mind. The attack from the shadows was incredibly fast, and coincidentally, it occurred just as Chen Yu¡¯s pressure lessened and he relaxed. ¡°It¡¯s a Dark Night Mountain Cat!¡± In the Fu Family Pavilion, Fu Yangzi and Uncle Lin exclaimed in shock. Previously. The Dark Night Mountain Cat had silently annihilated a camped hunting team. Shhh! The camera captured that fleeting dark cold light, which in the blink of an eye reached Chen Yu¡¯s throat. Chen Yu felt a chill all over, a cold sensation on his neck. All he could do was shift his body to avoid a vital hit. Ting! Chen Yu dodged near his throat, sparks flew and a trace of blood splattered. The defenses of ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± and Primordial Evil True Qi were easily breached by the attacking mountain cat. If it had been any Postnatal Qi Transformation individual, they likely would have been corpses by now. Even an Innate Qi Transformation might have been in mortal danger. Meow~ The mountain cat, failing in its strike, transformed into an elusive dark shadow, blending into the night. ¡°This is a ¡®Dark Night Mountain Cat,¡¯ a rare breed adept at shadow concealment and assassination, containing ancient beast blood, truly a king among the shadows.¡± ¡°The one just now was at the level of Postnatal Peak Cultivation, and in the dark, its threat even surpasses an ordinary Innate phase.¡± Ye Luofeng spoke with a hint of relief. If the mountain cat had ambushed her, she might not have been able to block the attack as Chen Yu did, with a danger-free outcome. At least there was a thirty to forty percent chance she would have been assassinated. After all, she did not possess Chen Yu¡¯s formidable physical defense. ¡°Hmph! I must capture this mountain cat.¡± After a series of killings, the evil Qi surged around Chen Yu, who coldly watched the direction where the Dark Night Mountain Cat had fled. He wondered to himself, doubt creeping in quietly: ¡°When the mountain cat¡¯s claws sliced my skin, why did my mysterious heart suddenly beat abnormally?¡± That beating sensation was somewhat similar to when he had extracted Lu Zhuo¡¯s ¡°Black Emperor Bloodline.¡± Chapter 211 - 207 Innate Demon Beast and Puppet Chapter 211: Chapter 207 Innate Demon Beast and Puppet As he watched the ¡°Dark Night Mountain Cat¡± flee, Chen Yu¡¯s face bore a thoughtful expression. Just now. When the claws of the cat scratched his skin, a mysterious heartbeat sensed an obscure attraction. This signal resembled what happened in the Blood Burial Garden when absorbing the bloodline of Lu Zhuo. Lu Zhuo and this Dark Night Mountain Cat had something in common. The former possessed an inexplicable ¡°Black Emperor bloodline,¡± while the latter bore the blood of an ancient beast. On both occasions, Chen Yu had been in close contact. Chen Yu wondered to himself if the mysterious heart could also absorb the blood of these ancient beasts and even those of the ancient clans? At that thought. His heart suddenly heated up with excitement. However, unfortunately, the Dark Night Mountain Cat was too fast, like a fish in water in the darkness, excelling in concealment, invisible and formless. ¡°Guest Elder Chen, we can¡¯t hold on any longer¡­¡± Fu Hong, drenched in sweat, spoke weakly. At that moment, at the top of the cliff. The youths of the Fu Family were nearly drained of their strength. Ye Luofeng was hardly any better, her complexion slightly pale, covered in sweat. However. She wouldn¡¯t show weakness in front of Chen Yu and continued to persevere. ¡°Alright, prepare to retreat from this blood-drenched land.¡± Chen Yu nodded. On this cliff top, after fighting for almost half the night, except for Chen Yu, everyone else was at their limits. Should another Postnatal Peak ancient beast appear, even Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng would face significant threats. The other disciples of the Fu Family would likely suffer injuries or even fatalities. At once. Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng led the disciples of the Fu Family, slashing their way down the cliff. Once they left this blood-drenched land, they would naturally escape the attack of numerous fierce beasts and flying birds. When they had fought their way to the middle of the mountain. The nearby fierce beasts and flying birds strangely dispersed, fleeing in all directions. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Chen Yu sensed something was wrong. Hmm~ sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A soul-shaking, deep roar emanated from below the cliff, causing nearby beasts to retreat. An invisible evil aura and wind carrying swirling sand and dust rushed toward them. ¡°Not good! It¡¯s an Innate Demon Beast!¡± Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng exchanged a glance, their expressions darkening. Upon hearing this. The youths of the Fu Family¡¯s faces turned ashen. If they were at their peak, the group could handle a regular Innate Demon Beast together without much issue. However. After a prolonged battle, everyone was exhausted, many were injured, and their strength had greatly diminished. From the invisible oppressive aura, the approaching demon beast seemed to have reached the Innate Middle Stage, potentially even stronger than a human of the same level. ¡°Ha ha ha! An Innate Middle Stage Demon Beast, how timely!¡± ¡°This Fu Family is already at the end of its strength; even if they don¡¯t die, they will suffer heavy losses.¡± Near the cliff, people from the Wu Family, including the Black Robed Puppet Master and He Dabao, laughed gleefully at the misfortune. Soon, the Innate Stage Demon Beast appeared. It was a demon leopard, spotted darkly, its size comparable to an elephant, surrounded by a sinister purple wind, accompanied by a demonic wind several meters in radius, its presence terrifying. Whoosh! The demon leopard suddenly transformed into a dark shadow and attacked the Fu Family¡¯s group. Before it even approached, a vast wave of demonic wind struck, scattering the Fu Family¡¯s youth helter-skelter. ¡°Ah!¡± Two or three of the youths were tossed about, bleeding from their heads. Some of them even passed out. This was merely the residual wind from its attack. The real assault was intercepted head-on by Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng. They had no choice but to confront it directly. Otherwise, the entire Fu Family group faced annihilation. ¡°Slash!¡± Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng, with heavy sword and treasure sword, cut out together. Among them. Chen Yu¡¯s heavy sword created a wall of bright silver sword energy, layered heavily, primarily to defend and weaken the demon leopard¡¯s offensive. Ye Luofeng unleashed a breathtakingly icy sword glow, the view filled with frosty whiteness, piercingly cold. On the surface of that sword glow, a faint blue deep light appeared, the invisible power of the ancient sword technique enhancing the sword dao, nearly matching the strike of an Innate Stage attack. Boom! Their attacks intertwined with a contorted purple wind vortex, causing a soul-shaking loud bang. In an instant. The center of the clash formed a crater several meters in diameter. Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng both rapidly retreated several steps. Among them. Ye Luofeng¡¯s complexion turned paler, breathing more hurriedly, her delicate body slightly unstable. She felt both shock and anger, thinking that if it was her peak moment, she at least could have contended with this demon leopard for a while. Whoo~ The Innate Stage demon leopard, seeing Chen Yu and another person¡¯s joint strike, even caused it some slight superficial wounds. ¡°We must end this battle quickly!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression was solemn as he immediately passed this message along. If it were just one Innate Demon Leopard, they would not fear it. The problem was. There were beasts surrounding them, including the Dark Night Mountain Cat or other Innate Demon Beasts, which might attack. They absolutely couldn¡¯t drag this out. ¡°Next, strike with all your might, just focus on attacking.¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath, sheathed the Xuan Heavy Sword, and stimulated his Primordial Evil True Qi to its utmost. At the same time. He stealthily mobilized a trace of Black Emperor bloodline, including the Copper Statue Technique, all brewing to their peak. In the next moment. The Innate Stage demon leopard, unable to hold back, pounced again. A twisted dark purple whirlwind, coupled with piercing cold wind blades, spiraled toward Chen Yu and another person. Where the attack passed, nearby mountains, stones, and trees turned into dust and fragments. Buzz whoosh! Suddenly, a sword shield puppet about one meter tall flashed from the white fog, holding a huge, pitch-black sword shield in front. Ting ting dang! The attack of the Innate Stage Demon Leopard was primarily blocked by the Sword Shield Puppet. Despite the Sword Shield Puppet having only Postnatal Stage combat prowess, its defensive power was comparable to that of the Innate Qi. Buzz! Boom! The black blood pattern on the surface of the Sword Shield Puppet flashed as its body shook violently, retreating continuously. But at that moment, Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng soared into the air, spearheading an attack on the Innate Stage Demon Leopard under the cover of the Sword Shield Puppet. ¡°Heavenly Spirit Slash Sky Technique!¡± In Ye Luofeng¡¯s clear eyes, a trace of a nonexistent sword shadow emerged. Whoosh¡ª Her White Jade Treasure Sword slashed downwards, casting a brilliant, ice-clear sword halo that flickered with a dark, blue brilliance. In that instant, The nearby darkness of the night was dispelled by that dazzling, crystal-clear sword halo, bright as daylight. Wooo! The Innate Demon Leopard howled, its face showing fear, yet it had no place to hide. Because, Ye Luofeng and Chen Yu were leveraging the cover of the Sword Shield Puppet to accumulate power for this attack, striking precisely when the beast was drained from its own assault. Ting! Puchi! The Demon Leopard shifted its position, narrowly avoiding a vital blow, but a deep, bone-exposing gash was slashed across its back. At the same time, A trace of ethereal dark blue sword shadow swept over the body of the Demon Leopard. The beast displayed a painful expression, greatly shaken in spirit. This sword strike not only caused substantial injury but also affected its spirit. ¡°The sword technique used by this lady just now seems to contain the power of some ancient sword technique, her mastery in the way of the sword is truly astounding.¡± ¡°Unfortunately, her strength is significantly drained, far from her peak, and she can only make this single strike.¡± Before the curtains, many exclaimed in admiration, Even several Guiyuan Realm masters were moved. ¡°Die!¡± A faint black afterimage, with a whirlwind of Evil Qi, closed in on the side of the Demon Leopard at an astonishing speed. The suddenly increased burst of speed was startling. Slash! Chen Yu¡¯s heart had already gathered power, and a nearly transparent dark gleaming dagger appeared in his hand. This dagger was swirling with layers of billowing Primordial Evil True Qi and subtly mixed with a ring of black iron Qi pattern. The Black Emperor¡¯s bloodline and powered-up heart synergized in amplification. Not only that, Under the moonlight of the sky, a layer of dark moon brilliance illuminated the dark gleaming dagger, boosting its power by more than forty percent. Chi! A moonlight-bright, hair-thin dark gleaming sword arc followed the freshly made wound on the body of the Demon Leopard, slicing downwards. Suddenly, The wound left by Ye Luofeng moments ago widened. The Demon Leopard roared as dark purple blood flowed from the enlarged wound. Hoo! Boom! The beast let out a furious growl and exploded with a dark purple and deep gust of wind, sweeping over an area of about thirty to forty-five feet. Bang! Bang! Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng, jolted by the beast¡¯s violent backlash, were thrust away. Among them, Ye Luofeng was sent flying several feet backward, her face pale with traces of blood at the corner of her mouth. Chen Yu, with a muffled groan, was also sent flying back, his body¡¯s beast skin armor and Copper Statue Technique alleviating most of the attack, resulting in only minor injuries. At this moment, The severely injured Demon Leopard, tormented by the acceleration of its poison, showed a look of fear and turned to run. Swoosh! Its form melded into a dark gray afterimage, blending into the night. Chen Yu thought for a moment but chose not to pursue. Given the Postnatal Middle Stage speed of the Demon Leopard in the darkness, it was beyond Chen Yu¡¯s reach. Chasing it would have uncertain outcomes. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Chen Yu quickly moved to protect Ye Luofeng. At this moment, Ye Luofeng and the members of the Fu Family had lost much of their combat strength, all injured. If Chen Yu were to abandon them, and creatures like the Dark Night Mountain Cat attacked, they would face the risk of annihilation. ¡°Let¡¯s head down the mountain.¡± Ye Luofeng took two Elixirs, and her complexion slightly improved. Chen Yu nodded and instructed the puppets and the Iron Moon Strange Insect to lead the way down the mountain. The group had just reached the base of the cliff, When ahead in the deep night, sounds of a fight could be heard. Chen Yu sent the Iron Moon Strange Insect to scout for specific details. Soon, A scene, seen through the Iron Moon Strange Insect, was projected into Chen Yu¡¯s mind. Woo woo! The grievously injured Innate Demon Leopard was tied up by several white spider threads, binding its limbs. Around the Leopard, four Spider Puppets each controlled one or two robust threads, binding the leopard forcefully. At the same time, In front of the Leopard, a giant Scorpion Puppet swung a scythe-like pincer, ruthlessly slashing at the Innate Demon Leopard. The Innate Demon Leopard bled profusely and, compounded by the virulent poison, its struggles grew weaker. ¡°Hahaha! Brother Kong actually has an Innate Puppet.¡± Several Postnatal Stage youths from the Wu Family, including He Dabao, launched attacks from a distance. Soon, The Innate Demon Leopard, with a whimper, lost its strength to resist. ¡°Had this Demon Leopard not been severely injured and afflicted with poison, we would not have been able to overpower it so easily. It seems we had underestimated the strength of that Fu Family squad.¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master spoke in a detached tone, showing no joy. At this time, Chen Yu¡¯s Fu Family squad had moved away from the dangerous area of the Bloody Cliff. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°An Innate Puppet using Qi Transformation? The Wu Family indeed picked up a bargain.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face, however, looked displeased. It was already too late for him to go and seize the hunting rights for the Demon Leopard. In the senses of the Iron Moon Strange Insect, The Innate Stage giant scorpion puppet, controlled by the Black Robed Puppet Master, had already dismembered the Demon Leopard. A Wu Family youth, beaming with joy, was extracting a Demon Core. The Wu Family youth showed delight; an Innate Stage Demon Core could be worth more than a dozen Postnatal Stage Demon Cores. Just at that moment, With a swish and a ding, A streak with silver spots and black, darted from beneath the surface, hitting the youth squarely on the wrist. Chapter 212 - 208: Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast Chapter 212: Chapter 208: Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast ¡°Ahh¡­¡± The Wu Family youth let out a pained groan as his wrist was bitten by a Silver Spot Iron Worm, with corpse poison infiltrating his body, causing him to stiffen. Instantly, the demon core in his hand dropped out. This turn of events caused an uproar of shock among the Wu Family members. Swoosh! The Iron Moon Strange Insect, turning into a silver-black dot, darted towards the still-airborne demon core. Just as the insect was about to succeed, ¡°Hmph!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master snorted coldly, extending an ice-cold, dark metal arm from within his robe. Crack! From the tip of the dark metal arm, a Purple Iron Claw Hook shot out, fast as lightning, grabbing the silver-black dot. Clang! Sparks flew. The Purple Iron Claw Hook firmly caught the Iron Moon Strange Insect with astonishing strength. ¡°Not good!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression changed drastically at this unexpected turn. The Purple Iron Claw Hook was extremely powerful and made of extremely hard material; no matter how the Iron Moon Strange Insect struggled, it could not escape. ¡°This person¡¯s arm!¡± Before the mountain top barrier, the powerhouses from various family clans exclaimed in shock. The left hand of the Black Robed Puppet Master had been completely replaced by a dark metal prosthetic. The Purple Iron Claw Hook had been shot from this metal arm. His other right hand remained hidden under the cloak, unextended. The members of the Wu Family were all stunned. This was their first time witnessing a Puppet Master¡¯s actual ¡°handiwork.¡± ¡°Modified limbs!¡± ¡°This person is an authentic puppet master of ancient heritage.¡± The pavilions of the Prince Manor and the three great families were all stirred by this revelation. ¡°The true mastery of puppeteers does not rely entirely on puppets but instead pursues a ¡®union between man and puppet.''¡± Marquis Yunlai murmured softly. ¡°This school of thought was once considered taboo during the Ancient Era and faced persecution and eradication.¡± ¡°Because at the culmination of their cultivation, a human¡¯s flesh, skin, limbs, bones, and even the heart would be modified and implanted, transforming them into inhuman beings.¡± Many people gasped in astonishment and some even regarded them with hostile eyes. In the Wu Family Pavilion. Wu Tianxiao laughed heartily: ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, do not demonize this. Kong Ze¡¯s arms were disabled from childhood. He only equipped puppet arms after stumbling upon an ancient puppetry inheritance.¡± Meanwhile, the battle scene depicted on the screen underwent another change. Sweep! Chen Yu turned into a faint black afterimage, swiftly darting towards the Wu Family¡¯s direction. His speed suddenly erupted, comparable to that of the Innate Stage. However, there was still a significant distance separating Chen Yu from the Wu Family group, and it was uncertain whether he would make it in time. ¡°This bug is indeed tough!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master controlled the Purple Iron Claw Hook, attempting to crush the Iron Moon Strange Insect with a powerful squeeze but to no avail. The agonized struggles of the Iron Moon Strange Insect filled Chen Yu with rage. He grabbed a javelin and prepared to take action once within twenty yards. At that moment, the Innate Demon Core had already fallen to the ground, and the Black Robed Puppet Master multitasked. He controlled another Spider Puppet, ready to retrieve the demon core. ¡°Hahaha¡­ This demon core belongs to me, Luo Haochen now.¡± A searing white trace, accompanied by a piercing scream of the air being torn, swooped down from another side of the mountain wall. The person¡¯s burst of speed was faintly even faster than Chen Yu¡¯s current performance. Ssscht! The pale white afterimage rapidly approached; while mid-air, Luo Haochen¡¯s tall figure became visible. ¡°Take it down!¡± A brilliantly incandescent punch, like a pillar of flame, struck the Spider Puppet picking up the demon core from afar. Boom! The Spider Puppet immediately exploded into fragments, bright light scattering everywhere, turning into a pile of charred debris. ¡°Luo Haochen, you actually destroyed my puppet.¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master was furious, feeling a pang in his heart. This Spider Puppet, with strength comparable to the Postnatal Middle Stage, was blown to pieces by Luo Haochen¡¯s punch. After destroying the Spider Puppet from afar, Luo Haochen let out a long howl, approaching the Innate Demon Core, his eyes burning with desire. Innate Stage Demon Core ¨C just one equated to more than a dozen or so Postnatal Stage cores. Acquiring it would give Luo Haochen¡¯s Prince Manor the chance to make a comeback, overtaking the Fu Family¡¯s hunting achievements. ¡°Think again!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master¡¯s thoughts commanded. Swish, swish, swish! Three more Spider Puppets simultaneously shot webs, trying to entangle Luo Haochen. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whizz! A dazzling white Qi wave erupted around Luo Haochen, melting away the approaching spider silk. The Puppet Master¡¯s expression remained unchanged. He had not expected three Spider Puppets to really restrain a genius from the Ancient Clan like Luo Haochen. Suddenly, a giant Scorpion Puppet, its silhouette flashing like lightning, emerged from the side. The huge scorpion tail, dragging a sharp, cold shadow, stabbed towards Luo Haochen with lightning speed. Luo Haochen¡¯s expression tightened, his fist vibrated, unleashing a punch like a mighty dragon with a white flame, mingled with a hint of mysterious flame Qi. Boom! The giant Scorpion Puppet shook violently, repelled two to three yards by the incandescent punch and flame Qi, its body covered with a layer of char. ¡°This guy is strong!¡± ¡°The Innate Stage Puppet was actually repelled by his direct punch.¡± The Wu Family¡¯s talents were all shocked. The scorchingly hot blast even caused the onlookers to retreat in alarm, and those slow to move suffered burns to their skin. Faced with such pressure, the Black Robed Puppet Master could no longer concern himself with the Iron Moon Strange Insect. Fssst! He released the insect, and the Purple Iron Claw Hook turned into a purple streak of claw marks, grabbing like lightning towards Luo Haochen¡¯s lower body. At the same time, the ¡°right hand¡± that had been hidden under his cloak stretched out. Another dark metal arm appeared, though slightly different in design. Crack! On this metal arm, the palm opened, revealing an array of ominous small holes. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! Between the metallic palms, suddenly shot out dozens of fine, cold-edged needles like a drizzle. Luo Haochen¡¯s face changed drastically. The power and speed of each needle closely approached the Innate Stage, and the simultaneous attack of dozens of needles was truly terrifying. Meanwhile, on another front. He still had to face the attack of the Purple Iron Claw Hook. For a moment. Even the Ancient Clan¡¯s genius, Luo Haochen, had to circulate his True Qi and protect his body with his bloodline, temporarily avoiding the sharp needles. Ding, ding, ding! On Luo Haochen¡¯s body, a layer of white-patterned light film appeared, with the outline of a treasured armor faintly visible underneath. At the same time. While retreating, he kicked away the attack from the Purple Iron Claw Hook. ¡°Hmph! So what if he is an Ancient Clan genius?¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master sneered. After driving Luo Haochen back, he ordered the giant scorpion puppet of the Innate Stage to go and pick up the demon core. It seemed. This time it should be foolproof. Chen Yu¡¯s Iron Moon Strange Insect had sustained minor injuries and had already burrowed into the ground. However. The smile on the face of the Black Robed Puppet Master quickly stiffened. Thwack! A dark and heavy javelin, dragging the boom of thunder through the air and swirling with Evil Qi, hit the giant scorpion puppet squarely. ¡°Clang!¡± Sparks flew from the body of the giant scorpion puppet, leaving a small, shallow gash. Its enormous strength actually shook the Innate Stage giant scorpion puppet several feet away. And so. The pickup of the demon core by the giant scorpion puppet ended in failure. ¡°To take advantage of me and hurt my insect, it¡¯s not that easy.¡± Chen Yu coldly laughed. ¡°Detestable!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master¡¯s face was filled with cold rage. In fact. If he had not been intent on killing the Iron Moon Strange Insect earlier, he already would have seized the demon core. Because of that fleeting thought, he was overtaken by both Luo Haochen and Chen Yu, missing the best chance to win the Innate Stage Demon Core. ¡°Go!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master angrily retracted the Purple Iron Claw Hook. Whoosh! The claw hook, abandoning the attack on Luo Haochen, prepared to grab at the demon core on the ground once more. But at that moment. The Black Robed Puppet Master¡¯s face changed drastically. On the ground, the demon core had vanished into thin air. Meow~ In the cover of night, a streak of dim cold light flashed by, then merged into the dark shadows. ¡°The Dark Night Mountain Cat!¡± Everyone present almost simultaneously exclaimed. Under the mutual check and balance of several top geniuses, the Innate Stage demon core had unexpectedly fallen into the hands of the mountain cat. ¡°Chase!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master and Luo Haochen did not give up. The two led their respective teams, using various means to fervently track the Dark Night Mountain Cat. Chen Yu hesitated slightly and did not pursue. He regrouped with Ye Luofeng and the people of the Fu Family behind him. ¡°Guest Elder Chen. If the Prince Manor or Wu Family get their hands on that Innate Stage demon core, their hunting score might catch up to ours.¡± Fu Jing said with a bit of hesitation. After the half-night of adventure and struggle, their hunting score should ascend to the first place. However, the Fu Family¡¯s score had not far outpaced Prince Manor, Wu Family, and Chu Family, their three competitors. As everyone was resisting the herd of fierce beasts on the cliff top, the Prince Manor and Wu Family, among others, were also striking at isolated demon beasts nearby. ¡°That Dark Night Mountain Cat, specializing in speed, is the king of the night. Moreover, the cat is exceedingly cunning, it¡¯s not certain who will lose out.¡± Chen Yu spoke indifferently. Previously, at the cliff top, the cat¡¯s timing in attacking him was exceptionally precise and fierce. This time, the cat¡¯s timing was even more exquisite. Chen Yu¡¯s prediction was not wrong. In fact, the development of events even exceeded his expectations. The teams led by the Black Robed Puppet Master and Luo Haochen had just chased for dozens of miles into a forest when¡ª Hmm~ A sound akin to the low humming of an Ancient Giant Elephant emanated from the forest. Immediately, an astonishing pressure, along with a black dusty mist, swept out from the woods. ¡°What a strong breath!¡± ¡°It seems to be the breath of an Innate Ancient Beast!¡± The Fu Family, Chen Yu, and Ye Luofeng felt an inexplicable tightness in their spirits and blood, even from a great distance. ¡°Ahh! Run¡ª¡± Two teams, in complete disarray, fled from the forest. Among them. The Purple Iron Claw Hook on the metallic arm of the Black Robed Puppet Master was broken off and fractured. Crack! A spider puppet behind them suddenly cracked apart and disassembled, turning into a pile of black dust. ¡°Ah!¡± A gust of black mist swept out and engulfed a young member of the Wu Family, followed immediately by blood splattering everywhere. A Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast emerged from the swirling black mist, resembling a mix between deer and horse and three stories tall, with a pair of eerie green eyes that sent shivers down the spine. ¡°Run!¡± Luo Haochen let out a terrified shout, his face pale, with a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. From the front. Luo Haochen had no visible injuries, but from the back, a chunk of flesh was missing from his spine, bleeding profusely. The teams from Prince Manor and Wu Family suffered even more fatalities and casualties. Whoosh! The black mist flashed again, engulfing a young girl from Prince Manor, leaving only a pool of blood after her screams ceased. ¡°That¡¯s the ¡®Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast,¡¯ a cruel and bloodthirsty beast from the Ancient Era.¡± Ye Luofeng shivered. This ancient beast¡¯s cultivation was only at the Early Innate Stage; but compared to the Innate Middle Stage leopard before, it was like a small witch in the presence of a great wizard. ¡°It must have been that Dark Night Mountain Cat that lured these two teams into the territory of the ¡®Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast.''¡± Chen Yu felt a wave of relief wash over him. Earlier, he had refrained from pursuing the mountain cat mainly because he was concerned for the safety of Ye Luofeng and the Fu Family. Hmm~ From the midst of the black mist, the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast extended its bloody tongue, which was two zhang long, its cold and eerie green eyes locking onto a group of young humans. Chapter 213 - 209: Wu Familys Counterattack Chapter 213: Chapter 209: Wu Family¡¯s Counterattack Hmm~ In the black mist, the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast extended a bloody, two-zhang long tongue, its cold, greenish eyes flashing with cruel excitement. The people from the Prince Manor and Wu Family, one after another, fled in sheer panic. Both squads had lost four to five elite geniuses, including Luo Haochen and the Black Robed Puppet Master, both of whom had sustained serious injuries. ¡°Stay away from this place.¡± The people of the Fu family were all terrified. Without any hesitation, Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng led everyone in the direction opposite the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast. They were even farther from the ¡°Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast,¡± and should the latter chase, the teams from the Prince Manor and Wu Family would serve as a buffer. However, The Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast burped contently and did not pursue. ¡°That Dark Night Mountain Cat, truly deceitful, actually lured us to such a dangerous area, resulting in an attack by the ¡®Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast¡¯!¡± Luo Haochen, his face grim, looked back coldly at the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast. Although the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast was powerful, Luo Haochen and the Black Robed Puppet Master together could have opposed it had they not been ambushed so unexpectedly. Two or three hours later. The night shroud enveloping Evil Demon Ridge, like a layer of transparent, dim chiffon, quietly began to fade. In the distance, a touch of dawn broke. Inside a cave in Evil Demon Ridge, Most members of the Fu family squad were still deep in sleep, some wounded were bandaged. Chen Yu awoke and stepped out of the cave. Not much later, Everyone in the team, including Ye Luofeng, woke up one after another. Last night, The desperate struggle atop the cliff put the Fu family squad at the top of the hunting scoreboard; however, they were all exhausted. After resting and healing throughout the night, everyone was refreshed and fully recovered. ¡°The Hunting Contest, three days long; now one day and one night have passed.¡± A sense of urgency flashed through Ye Luofeng¡¯s beautiful eyes. She was preoccupied with the wager she made with Chen Yu. On the first day, the Fu family squad should be in the leading position. Barring major incidents, Chen Yu was likely still holding the title of Hunting King. This was something Ye Luofeng could not tolerate. ¡°Starting today, I will not participate in the risky actions of last night.¡± Ye Luofeng declared. Last night, securing the top of the cliff was indeed very risky. Such an endurance fight suited people like Chen Yu with strong physical endurance and defense. Ye Luofeng¡¯s advantage as a Sword Cultivator was significantly reduced. ¡°Alright.¡± Chen Yu noticed that all the Fu family¡¯s members looked scared and shaken. A new day. Before hunting, Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng discussed strategies with Fu Hong, Fu Jing, and others. ¡°We need to focus on hunting individual Demon Beasts, including Innate Demon Beasts.¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s suggestion got everyone¡¯s approval. ¡°Yes, I agree.¡± ¡°That Innate Demon Beast last night, had we not been running low on stamina and bearing injuries, we might have subdued it, easily earning a dozen or more ordinary demon cores.¡± Faced with the team¡¯s unanimous opinion, Chen Yu could not object. He wondered, how could they normally encounter an Innate Demon Beast so easily? But no doubt, Today¡¯s plan greatly favored Ye Luofeng. If tackling a single powerful demon beast, Ye Luofeng¡¯s potent Sword Dao attacks would indeed be advantageous. With the plan unified, The Fu family squad started a new day of hunting. ¡°Go.¡± Chen Yu still sent the Iron Moon Strange Insect out as the vanguard scout. Last night, The Iron Moon Strange Insect, despite suffering minor injuries, quickly recovered under the moonlight. Sensing this, Chen Yu noticed a marked improvement in the insect. The Iron Moon Strange Insect, also having consumed the most amount of Blood Soul Buds, showed promising potential. Besides, The Iron Moon Strange Insect speeding up its growth by devouring the internal organs of higher level Demon Beasts made this Hunting Contest an ideal ¡°nurturing ground¡± for it. Just last night, during the defense battle on the cliff, it devoured a considerable number of demon beasts¡¯ internal organs, and its energy had become increasingly strong. Very soon, The morning of the second day quickly passed. As a result, After a morning had passed, the Fu family hunting squad had found only two Postnatal Demon Beasts and killed them. Both Postnatal Demon Beasts were quickly dispatched by Ye Luofeng, who then harvested their demon cores. Unseen to all, The gap between her and Chen Yu had significantly narrowed. Chen Yu frowned slightly, not because of Ye Luofeng catching up, but due to the efficiency of the demon beast hunting. Only two Postnatal Demon Beasts had been killed that morning. Compared to last night¡¯s frenzied battle which attracted a large number of ferocious beasts, the pace was far too slow. ¡°Let¡¯s continue northward.¡± Ye Luofeng resolutely said. The northern region was deeper into Evil Demon Ridge, where the chance of encountering demon beasts was higher. Of course, the hunting ground was only within a radius of three hundred li, so they couldn¡¯t endlessly march northward. Half an hour later, A deathly silent withered forest came into view. ¡°Be careful.¡± Chen Yu felt something was off about this withered forest; it was just too silent, with not a single animal stirring. Just then, Chen Yu¡¯s insect detected two squads carefully exploring the withered forest from other sides. One of the squads was from a common family, led by a Postnatal Stage youth. The other squad was from one of the major families of Yunlai Prefecture, the Chu Family. Naturally, the Chu Family¡¯s leader was an elite student from the Sky Sword Academy, He Qiuyun. ¡°It¡¯s really bad luck, not finding a few demon beasts even in broad daylight,¡± a girl from the Chu Family team muttered. ¡°Careful! This withered forest is so dead silent, there might be a powerful demon beast lurking.¡± He Qiuyun warned in a hushed voice. At that moment, ¡°Ah ah¡­¡± ¡°Save me!¡± Cries of agony came from the other side of the withered forest. Clearly, the other common family¡¯s team had encountered a misfortune. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the same moment, the scene was transmitted onto the mountaintop screen by a Flying Bird Knight holding a cloud flag in the sky. On the screen, a gigantic ¡°Vine Wood Demon¡± about fifty or sixty feet tall swung its vine-like tendrils, as thick as a man¡¯s arm, entangling and killing a hunting team. Swoosh! Swoosh! Those thick tendrils had already bound four or five youths, quickly strangling them into a mass of bloody flesh. ¡°It¡¯s a Vine Wood Demon!¡± The elders of various families had a slightly grim look. ¡°It¡¯s over¡­¡± The elder of the trapped team¡¯s family showed a bitter and regretful expression. ¡°This Vine Wood Demon has a trace of ancient demon wood in its bloodline, its strength is no less than last night¡¯s Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast¡­¡± ¡°But if one enters this demon¡¯s territory, its trapping ability even surpasses that of the same rank ancient beasts.¡± The elders couldn¡¯t help but sigh and shake their heads. In the image, those youths died tragically one by one, including the team leader from the Postnatal Stage, who was completely immobilized by several tendrils. ¡°I won¡¯t accept this!¡± The Postnatal Stage youth fiercely unleashed a blade aura of sky-blue color. Ding! One of the thick tendrils swept towards him, sending the Postnatal Stage youth flying, his precious blade clattering to the ground. The next moment, the Postnatal Stage youth plunged into endless darkness. In the span of four breaths, a hunting team was entirely wiped out by the ¡°Vine Wood Demon.¡± Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! After killing that team, the Vine Wood Demon shifted its form and quickly moved to another end of the barren forest. Whoosh~ As dust flew around, the Vine Wood Demon drew close to the Chu Family¡¯s team. ¡°Not good!¡± Several elders inside the Chu Family pavilion tightened in anxiety. ¡°I¡¯ll cover the rear, everyone retreat at full speed!¡± He Qiuyun said solemnly, his expression grave. But within one or two breaths, the West Wood Demon pursued close, and two or three tendrils lunged at He Qiuyun. ¡°Star Falling Sword Technique!¡± He Qiuyun rapidly traced with his fingers. Swoosh! Sizzle! Several dazzling star-like sword lights burst forth, cutting through the air with the power to instantly kill a Postnatal Late Stage Demon Beast. Ding! Ding! Ding! A few tendrils were shaken off by the star-like sword light, and while sparks flew off their surfaces, they only left a slight, superficial scratch. He Qiuyun¡¯s expression hardened, in disbelief. His ¡°Star Falling Sword Technique¡± had previously defeated high-level Innate Stage experts with bare hands. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! After a brief pause, the tendrils continued their assault on He Qiuyun. Clang! With a gesture from both hands, his eyes dazzling like stars, a vibrantly ancient sword sprang from the sheath on his back into his hands. In an instant, a brilliant, meteor-like sword radiance cleaved forth, its fierce sword qi flattening a swath of barren trees. Rumble! A great mass of trees collapsed, dust storms forming, temporarily blocking the Vine Wood Demon¡¯s path. Clang! Sizzle! Amidst the dust, the clashing of metal resounded. In the white screen, it faintly captured the magnificent sword radiance chopping off two tendrils and striking the main body of the Vine Wood Demon. Sizzle! The strike that hit the Vine Wood Demon¡¯s body only left a foot-deep wound, a mere scratch compared to its huge form. Schwizz! He Qiuyun¡¯s expression changed slightly, seizing the opportunity to turn into a blur and flee out of the barren forest. However, when Chu Family¡¯s team escaped to the edge of the barren forest. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Several tendrils shot out, dragging two Chu Family members back into the forest, their screams echoing across the mountains. ¡°Stop!¡± At the outskirts of the barren forest, Chen Yu solemnly waved his hand. At this time, just as the Chu Family¡¯s hunting team, in a disheveled and panic-stricken escape, fled from the barren forest into another part of the mountain woods. Fu Family¡¯s people, stunned. ¡°Detour! The threat here might even surpass that of the ¡®Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast¡¯.¡± Chen Yu decisively said. Earlier, the attack by He Qiuyun, capable of slaying Innate Middle Stage experts, did not cause substantial damage to the West Wood Demon. In terms of defense, this West Wood Demon definitely surpasses the ¡°Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast¡± and excels in trapping. Chen Yu would rather face the Long-tongued Beast than challenge this wood demon. Time passed. The next day was coming to an end. Throughout the day, the Fu Family team had only killed three or four Postnatal Demon Beasts, with three being preemptively slain by Ye Luofeng. But this progress clearly dissatisfied both Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng. Their target was the position of the Hunting King. To secure the Hunting King title, their team¡¯s achievements had to be first. But on the next day, the Fu Family had bad luck: they did not encounter a single solitary Innate Demon Beast. If teams from Prince Manor, Chu Family, Wu Family, and others competing had killed Innate Demon Beasts, they might have had a chance to surpass the Fu Family team. The worries of Chen Yu and his companion were not unwarranted. In the northern area, at another corner. The Wu Family team was surrounding an Innate Stage Demon Python. A Black Robed Puppet Master was controlling an Innate Stage giant scorpion puppet, aided by two other Spider Puppets, firmly trapping the Demon Python. He Dabao and other Postnatal Stage talents, staying at a distance, relentlessly attacked the Demon Python. In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. The Innate Stage Demon Python fell into a pool of blood. Soon, an Innate Stage Demon Core was obtained. ¡°Not bad, around this area, we¡¯ve slain five or six demon beasts including this Innate Stage Demon Python.¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Our hunting score is surely enough to take the top spot.¡± The Wu Family team members, including He Dabao, rejoiced wildly. Chapter 214 - 0210 Green Moss Poison Mushroom Chapter 214: Chapter 0210 Green Moss Poison Mushroom After killing the Innate Demon Python, the Wu Family¡¯s hunting team indeed surpassed the Fu Family and temporarily climbed to first place. This scene also appeared on the curtains atop the mountain where the hunting started. Atop the mountain, several curtains displayed various areas of the hunting grounds. Among them. The teams from the Prince Manor and the three major families were the main focus. Those present watching the competition clearly noticed a phenomenon: ¡°The number of demon beasts in the hunting range seems to be getting less and less?¡± ¡°With so many teams hunting all over, a three hundred li area isn¡¯t enough for these geniuses to kill.¡± A group of elders quietly discussed. The current situation could be described as having more monks than meat. The Wu Family¡¯s team¡¯s recent comeback to first place was heavily influenced by luck. If that same Innate Demon Beast had been encountered by the Prince Manor, the Fu Family, or the Chu Family, they would have been able to jointly kill it as well. Unnoticed. The night of the second day of hunting fell. The Fu Family¡¯s team rested in a cave. ¡°The hunting results during the day were not ideal.¡± ¡°I heard that Wu Family and Chu Family successively killed Innate Demon Beasts. Our first place is likely to be overtaken.¡± The Fu Family members discussed together. In the hunting grounds, forces with good relationships could exchange information with each other. After a day or two of exploration. Everyone had figured out the situation within the three hundred li hunting ground. Now. The hunting ground was divided into ¡°three major restricted areas.¡± These three restricted areas were deemed taboo, potent enough to annihilate entire hunting teams. Among them. The regions where the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast and Vine Wood Demon were located constituted two of the three restricted areas. Besides these two ancient beasts. The third restricted area was a group of demon beasts. That¡¯s right. It was a group of demon beasts, not fierce beasts. This group had fifteen or sixteen demon beasts, including one at the Innate Middle Stage. Once someone entered this area, they would face a gang beating by fifteen or sixteen creatures from the Qi Transformation Realm, the threat level being no less than that of the first two restricted areas. ¡°Any one of these three major restricted areas is probably not something we can handle alone.¡± ¡°But apart from the three restricted areas, the efficiency of finding demon beasts during the day is so low and heavily reliant on luck.¡± The Fu Family¡¯s disciples bitterly voiced their frustrations. Now was the time of night, which did see some movements of fierce and demon beasts, but these nocturnally emerging species were elusive and highly dangerous. Like the cunning and dangerous ¡°Dark Night Mountain Cat.¡± Tonight, Chen Yu did not go to implement the plan to lure monsters with lights like last night. First, the method was extremely dangerous. The three restricted areas marked out in this region were only the known ones, who knew what more terrifying existences were out there. Second, the method had already been used, and if used again, it would be exploited by other competitors, or even used to harm us. Inside the cave. Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng looked at each other and communicated through transmitted messages. Finally. The two made a decision to actively strike out during the deep night! Of course. Launching an attack at night in Evil Demon Ridge was a very dangerous thing to do. Their plan was for the Fu Family¡¯s disciples to rest nearby, and then make a move the next day. But tonight. Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng moved out together to hunt and kill Qi Transformation Realm demon beasts. ¡°Both Guest Elders should be careful and watch over each other.¡± Fu Hong and Fu Jing, among others, had no choice but to show helpless expressions. But there was nothing they could do. Compared to Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng, the strength of the Fu Family¡¯s disciples fell far short. Night activities would only burden them. ¡°Alright, you all stay here, do not act recklessly.¡± Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng nodded. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In a flash. The figures of the two quickly blended into the night. However. What the Fu Family¡¯s disciples did not know was that Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng quickly split up to act independently. After all. The competition for the title of Hunting King involved a significant wager between the two. Ye Luofeng sought an opportunity to overtake Chen Yu. Chen Yu also did not want to lose this bet, for that would mean handing over the Moon Spirit Ore Mother to the other party for five years. If he won, Ye Luofeng must yield to his disposition. Thinking about it, Chen Yu was quite pleased. ¡°Go!¡± Chen Yu instructed his insect to scout around. Currently. Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual power and senses, after being refined at the second level of Heavenly Heart Refining, had become exceptionally strong. The Iron Moon Strange Insect, better suited for movement in the dark of night, moved as smoothly as a fish through water. An hour later. After scouting together with his insect, Chen Yu spotted his first Postnatal Demon Beast. It was a snake demon at the Postnatal Middle Stage, which had first been discovered by the insect. Immediately. Chen Yu and the insect attacked from both front and back, managing to kill the snake demon smoothly and obtaining the demon core. ¡­ In the deep night. Chen Yu continued to explore, occasionally extending his Spiritual Sense, his senses extremely sharp. An hour later. Chen Yu successfully killed a demon beast trying to attack him at night, obtaining another demon core. Two hours later. Using a javelin, Chen Yu killed a demon eagle and yet gained another demon core. With such progress during the night, it was considered quite good. At the same time. Luo Haochen from the Prince Manor, He Qiuyun from the Chu Family, and the Black Robed Puppet Master from the Wu Family were all acting independently. ¡°Still no discovery of an Innate Demon Beast.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s brow slightly furrowed. Should he go and face the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast or the Vine Wood Demon alone? Chen Yu also had a trump card up his sleeve. His Qi Sea¡¯s core housed a cluster of black True Qi, which was far more potent than ordinary Primordial Evil True Qi. He had never used his explosive heart technique. ¡°Right, I still have a mutated ¡®Green Moss Poison Mushroom.''¡± Chen Yu suddenly recalled. He took out a poison mushroom with a green-blood hue. This Green Moss Poison Mushroom had been acquired from the Central Garden of the Blood Burial Garden. Found alongside it was a ¡°Black Blood Strange Grass,¡± which was even more valuable. According to Tong Yuling, this strange grass could promote the awakening and stimulation of Bloodline Power, making it a priceless treasure for some ancient clans. ¡°This ¡®Green Moss Poison Mushroom¡¯ in my hand is five hundred years old. It can easily kill someone in the Qi Transformation Innate Realm; with its mutated variety, its toxicity might be even greater.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flickered. If he activated some of his hidden cards and used the mutated Green Moss Poison Mushroom, it might be possible to kill the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast. As for the Vine Wood Demon, being a giant wooden essence demon, it had strong immunity against deadly toxins. Immediately, Chen Yu found a secluded corner and ground the ¡°Green Moss Poison Mushroom¡± into a sticky black-green poison. He made his decision. If he couldn¡¯t find an Innate Demon Beast tonight, he would take the risk and target the ¡°Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast¡± with this poison. As two-thirds of the night had passed, Chen Yu was still in luck. At this moment, the Iron Moon Strange Insect, in the underground riverbed, sensed the scent of blood and found a Water Monster, whose aura seemed to be at the Innate Stage. This Water Monster had limbs and was covered in scales, resembling a fish-crocodile hybrid. Its scales were like those of a crocodile, and its tail resembled that of a fish. ¡°Good, I¡¯ll make my move on you!¡± Chen Yu took out his sword shield puppet and the Iron Moon Strange Insect; together, they spent an hour taking the quickest route to dig a passage that just allowed one person to pass through. This scene was naturally projected onto the screen at the mountain summit. ¡°This young man really is a genius; he actually burrowed into the ground to hunt for demon beasts?¡± The elders displayed astonishment. ¡°Huh? Why can¡¯t we see the image anymore?¡± Soon, the white screen plunged into darkness. Because Chen Yu had gone below the soil layer, the Flying Bird Knights holding cloud flags in the sky obviously couldn¡¯t follow him in. Splash! Chen Yu reached the underground riverbed, only a few dozen yards from the Water Monster. The Water Monster, with its keen senses, had already noticed Chen Yu and opened its lantern-like dark green eyes. In an instant, Chen Yu felt a chilling oppressive force. This pressure was second only to that from the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast and the Vine Wood Demon. Whoosh! The Water Monster¡¯s limbs thrust as its fishtail swayed, rushing towards Chen Yu like a dark black hillock. Chen Yu¡¯s breath deepened, leaving no room for negligence. Thrust! He immediately exerted force in his heart, and with an astonishing speed leapt to the cavern¡¯s ceiling. One iron-copper hand burrowed into the rock, suspending his body in mid-air. With the other hand, he held a javelin, operating his Primordial Evil True Qi, surrounded by a layer of black iron patterns, with the Black Emperor Bloodline also activated. Swoosh! The dark javelin, accompanying the roar of evil Qi, ruthlessly stabbed into the Water Monster. The Water Monster didn¡¯t dodge the attack, and a slight bloody mark appeared on its massive body. The powerful javelin, infused with True Qi and the Black Emperor Bloodline, only penetrated half a foot before being shaken off by the powerful waves. ¡°Such a tough hide!¡± Chen Yu found it somewhat troublesome. The defensive power of this Water Monster, naturally not as strong as the Vine Wood Demon¡¯s, was still immense, making a typical javelin strike from the Postnatal Stage feel like mere tickling. Boom! The Water Monster, with a surge of dark water and air waves, rushed towards Chen Yu at the top of the rock wall. Chen Yu exerted his heart, using his movement technique to run and dodge between the rock walls. Even so, some form of dark air waves splashed onto him, causing intense piercing pain and corrosion. If it weren¡¯t for his beast leather armor and Copper Statue Technique, a typical Qi Transformation Realm individual would have succumbed to severe body rot, if not completely peeled off. After a few moments, Using his nimble form, Chen Yu distanced himself from the Water Monster and reached the other side by the rocks of the underground riverbed. ¡°Let¡¯s try the ¡®Green Moss Poison Mushroom.''¡± Chen Yu took out the poisonous solution of the Green Moss Poison Mushroom and smeared it on a javelin. At this time, the Water Monster unexpectedly surged out of the riverbed, pouncing towards Chen Yu. ¡°Go!¡± Chen Yu, channeling all his force to the extreme, infused the ¡°Black Emperor Bloodline.¡± This time, he mobilized the core of his dantian, that cluster of ¡°black True Qi.¡± Buzz! The black javelin suddenly burst forth with a mass of dark mist, turning into a dark electric arc, stabbing towards the Water Monster. Chen Yu was shocked. After infusing it with ¡°black True Qi,¡± the speed and force of the javelin amplified nearly twofold. Pfff! This time, the powerful javelin forcefully pierced into the head of the Water Monster, causing dark black blood to spurt. Nearly along with the shaft, the javelin pierced through. Instantly, the Water Monster let out a piercing howl, as tempests and giant waves erupted, causing nearby rock walls to collapse. Swipe! Chen Yu exerted his heart once more, reactivating that ¡°black True Qi,¡± finding his speed reaching an unprecedented level. A fleeting shadow passed by. He not only dodged the main attack but didn¡¯t even touch a ripple of the aftermath. Following, he saw the Water Monster struggling by the riverbed; the wound was leaking red-blue poisonous blood. Its enormous body, containing resilient vitality, attempted to launch another attack, but its limbs gradually stiffened. Before long, The Water Monster ceased its struggle, falling into dead silence with the river water dyed a dark blue. ¡°Dead?¡± Chen Yu was taken aback, looking at the corpse of the Water Monster, indeed sensing no sign of life. Although he was aware of the potency of the ¡°Green Moss Poison Mushroom¡± that could poison someone in the Qi Transformation Innate Realm, However, his target wasn¡¯t merely an ordinary Qi Transformation Innate but a massive Water Monster with extraordinary resistance to poison. The Green Moss Poison Mushroom, truly one of the deadliest toxins in the world, had a potency in its mutated variety that was more fearful than expected, possibly posing a threat even to the Guiyuan Realm. Swoosh! Suddenly, the Iron Moon Strange Insect transformed into a silvery speckled black dot, burrowing into the corpse of the Water Monster, eagerly devouring its poisoned internal organs¡­ Chapter 215 - 0211: The Last Day Chapter 215: Chapter 0211: The Last Day The behavior of the Iron Moon Strange Insect caused Chen Yu¡¯s expression to change. Although the original form of the Iron Moon Strange Insect was the ¡°Iron Moon Corpse Worm,¡± which liked to gnaw on corpses, especially rotten poisoned corpses, to promote its own growth, the body of this Water Monster was contaminated with the Green Moss Poison Mushroom, one of the deadliest poisons in the world. Killing the Water Monster was entirely reliant on the power of this poison mushroom. If it were solely up to Chen Yu¡¯s strength, even if he burst forth with all his heart¡¯s strength, using the dark True Qi and the Emperor Bloodline, it would still cost a great deal, a bitter struggle, to potentially kill this Water Monster. From this, it is evident how terrifying the deadly poison of the mutated five hundred-year-old ¡°Green Moss Poison Mushroom¡± was. At that moment, The Iron Moon Strange Insect had already burrowed into the body of the Water Monster, gnawing on its internal organs, including the essence of its flesh and blood. During this process, Chen Yu maintained a close connection with the Iron Moon Strange Insect, ready to command it to stop should there be any abnormality. In the following moments, The Iron Moon Strange Insect frantically started to eat, its body surface tinged with a hint of blue blood, and the aura of corpse energy on its body grew increasingly violent. As it turned out, Chen Yu¡¯s concerns were unnecessary. Although the Green Moss Poison Mushroom was a world-renowned deadly poison, the massive body of the Water Monster significantly diluted the poison, making the threat of the potent poison not even a tenth of what it originally was. Moreover, The Iron Moon Strange Insect was originally used to dealing with corpses and toxic poison, and it was a rare mutated species. The potent poison in the flesh not only did not harm the Iron Moon Strange Insect but instead caused its strength foundation to soar tremendously. Before long, The Iron Moon Strange Insect, having gorged itself within the Water Monster, emerged sated, carrying a Demon Core. ¡°Not bad, the quality of this Demon Core is slightly better than a general Qi Transformation Innate.¡± Chen Yu revealed a look of joy. However, After the frenzied feasting, the Iron Moon Strange Insect¡¯s body radiated a dark blue blood glow, and its aura fluctuated inconsistently. Connected in spirit, Chen Yu sensed the insect¡¯s fatigue. Soon, The Iron Moon Strange Insect closed its eyes and fell asleep in the palm of Chen Yu¡¯s hand, its body surface congealing into a layer of dark blue blood membrane. Chen Yu pondered thoughtfully, filled with anticipation. This insect, having advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm much earlier than himself, had initially shared the ¡°Blood Soul Bud,¡± consuming the largest portion. And during this hunting competition, This bug had eaten largely creatures much stronger than itself. Especially now, with the body of the Water Monster contaminated with the power of the Green Moss Poison Mushroom, greatly accelerating its growth. Gurgle! Just then, Chen Yu felt the blood from the Water Monster¡¯s body, as if sentient, race toward the riverbed. Strangely enough, This blood did not disperse as expected but under an invisible force, coalesced into threads of crystalline blood flow. Whoosh! The crystalline blood flow converged towards the deep rock walls of the underground riverbed. Chen Yu fixed his gaze, Only to see a section of the rock wall gradually reveal a layer of blood-red crystal patterns. These blood-red crystal patterns, vividly fluctuating, etched out a partial profile of an ancient beast on the rock wall. Even though it was only a partial profile, it was already the size of a house. Thump! Thump! Chen Yu¡¯s mystical heart beat rapidly, subtly sensing a heartbeat from the depths. As if, some kind of life sign was reviving. Hmm~ A chilling and majestic aura, as if emanating from an ancient giant beast, caused Chen Yu¡¯s blood to stagnate. Chen Yu¡¯s heart raced, and he faintly heard a low growling roar near his ears. ¡°We should not linger here.¡± Chen Yu dared not stay, and quickly retraced his original path back to the surface. He had just surfaced near the ground. At the starting point of the hunt, on the mountain¡¯s top canopy, the scene was revealed. ¡°There¡¯s some blood on Chen Yu, perhaps he has made some gains,¡± Fu Yangzi said thoughtfully. Watching Chen Yu¡¯s face on the screen, which appeared pleased and relaxed, he likely had a considerable achievement. ¡°If this young man has slain a few Postnatal Demon Beasts underground, plus Ye Luofeng¡¯s gains tonight, then the Fu Family¡¯s hunting performance could potentially retake first place.¡± The elders from the other families showed thoughtful expressions, speculating in their minds. As for slaying an Innate Demon Beast? They didn¡¯t believe that Chen Yu could kill an Innate Demon Beast alone and without injury. However, They never would have imagined that Chen Yu had not only slain an Innate Demon Beast, but also obtained a Demon Core surpassing that of the Wu Family Puppet Master¡¯s previous core. Without a doubt, Chen Yu¡¯s personal score had once again claimed the top spot. At this time, There were still one or two hours before dawn. Chen Yu hurried on his way, returning to the cave where the Fu Family was resting. Upon returning, Ye Luofeng had also arrived back at the cave, her body stained with some blood and wounds, indicating a seemingly good harvest. ¡°It¡¯s truly great that both Guest Elders returned safely,¡± Fu Hong said with a glowing face. The few from the Fu Family keeping watch showed joyous expressions. It turned out, While they were resting there, a Postnatal Demon Beast had invaded, which the Fu Family squad jointly killed. The next morning, Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng had rested completely. ¡°Today is the third day of the hunt, and also the final day!¡± The Fu Family¡¯s disciples discussed together. The last day of hunting was a crucial moment for determining the outcome. Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng each took out the Demon Cores they had acquired and began counting them on the spot. Resultantly, Chen Yu had the most Demon Cores, totaling twelve. Ye Luofeng had eleven Demon Cores. The rest of the Fu Family squad only had three Demon Cores. Before long, An Innate Stage Demon Core in Chen Yu¡¯s hand attracted everyone¡¯s attention. ¡°Innate Demon Core! One is equivalent to ten regular Demon Cores.¡± ¡°Judging by its quality, this Innate Demon Core is quite good among its peers.¡± The Fu Family members showed delighted expressions. Besides, Chen Yu had obtained the Rat King¡¯s Demon Core during the first night¡¯s cliff defense battle, which could also offset several regular Demon Cores. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After analyzing the intelligence, everyone concluded that the Fu Family¡¯s hunting performance should currently rank first. Chen Yu¡¯s personal score had once again temporarily placed him at the top as the Hunting King. In the crowd, only Ye Luofeng¡¯s face looked somewhat unnatural, her beautiful eyes shifting as she took a deep breath. ¡°However, our lead shouldn¡¯t be considered too large,¡± Chen Yu said solemnly. Preserving the top rank on the last day wouldn¡¯t be easy. Though Chen Yu and the Fu Family¡¯s scores were temporarily in the lead, they hadn¡¯t pulled far ahead of the competitors. ¡°As long as we maintain our advantage and don¡¯t slack off on the last day, it won¡¯t be easy for our opponents to surpass us.¡± Fu Hong and others were invigorated. As long as they grabbed one of the top team rankings, each member would receive a substantial reward. ¡°No! The possibility of our opponents turning the tables on the last day is also significant.¡± Chen Yu shook his head. Finished speaking, he exchanged a glance with Ye Luofeng. Ye Luofeng¡¯s eyes were ice-cold as she said firmly, ¡°The three forbidden zones.¡± Three forbidden zones! The members of the Fu Family suddenly realized. Within the three hundred miles of the hunting grounds, the three forbidden zones consisted of the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast, the Vine Wood Demon, and a group of demon beasts. Among these, the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast and the Vine Wood Demon were powerful ancient beasts. Killing one of these could earn a high-quality demon core that could equal several of the same tier innate demon cores. ¡°Exactly, rival teams like Prince Manor, Chu Family, and Wu Family could surpass us if they managed to kill one of them,¡± Fu Jing said rightly. The third forbidden zone, ¡°demon beast group¡±, featured fifteen to sixteen demon beasts and an Innate Middle Stage leader; capturing all could also provide a significant advantage. Of course, some of the youths harbored doubts. The terrifying strength of the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast and the Vine Wood Demon was well known. From the current situation, it seemed that no team from the Prince Manor, Chu Family, Wu Family, or even the Fu Family had the capability to eliminate one on their own. Any slightest mistake could lead to annihilation. However, everyone had to admit that the three forbidden zones were indeed the best shortcut for turning the tables on the last day. Simultaneously, the last day of the hunt began in the early morning. Teams from Prince Manor, Chu Family, and Wu Family were all strategizing. The team members unanimously highlighted the critical nature of the ¡°three forbidden zones.¡± It was almost certain that any power that successfully took down one of the ¡°three forbidden zones¡± could secure the Hunting King position. Before long, at the Evil Demon Ridge hunting grounds, teams from the Prince Manor, Fu Family, Chu Family, and Wu Family began their movements. That morning, four competitive squads crisscrossed near the three forbidden zones. However, no one dared to casually attack the three forbidden zones. Partly because the risks were high and success uncertain, and partly because they feared others might reap the benefits of their efforts. The Fu Family¡¯s squad wasn¡¯t in a rush. The Water Monster¡¯s demon core that Chen Yu obtained, though high quality, was a secret unknown to other teams. This secret was ordered by the Fu Family¡¯s squad to be kept at all costs. Thus, if no one attempted the three forbidden zones, then the winner would be the Fu Family. Why wouldn¡¯t the Fu Family welcome such a situation? ¡°Report! The Chu Family and Wu Family teams are approaching the third forbidden zone, the demon beast group.¡± A Fu Family¡¯s Disciple reported. Currently, within the three hundred miles of hunting grounds, most of the demon beasts had been cleared. During the day, solitary disciples faced little danger, as powers monitored one another. ¡°Oh?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s lips curled into a smile. At last, someone couldn¡¯t resist trying to tackle the three forbidden zones. Their target was the demon beast group. Considering the demon beast group, if the strength of two or more teams combined, they might stand a chance. Moreover, the Wu Family¡¯s Puppet Masters had many Qi Transformation Puppets and even Innate Stage Puppets at their disposal. ¡°Follow up.¡± Chen Yu took the lead. After half an hour, the Fu Family¡¯s squad reached the third forbidden zone, the demon beast group, catching up with the Chu Family and Wu Family teams. ¡°What¡¯s the meaning of this, members of the Fu Family?¡± Several teams from the Chu Family and Wu Family, discontented, displayed angry expressions. The two teams had reached an agreement to attack the demon beast group together. Unexpectedly, they had just set out when the Fu Family¡¯s team caught up. Among them, He Dabao from the Wu Family¡¯s squad wore a gloomy expression. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, my Fu Family just voluntarily came to help and join in attacking the ¡®demon beast group¡¯. ¡± Chen Yu said leisurely. Voluntary help? The teams from Chu Family and Wu Family showed displeased faces. This was hardly voluntary help; it was uninvited interference. Chen Yu, unfazed as if untouched by boiling water, just stuck around. He Qiuyun, the leader of the Chu Family, exchanged glances with the Black Robed Puppet Master and secretly communicated. ¡°Let them join. Otherwise, this Fu Family will just sit back and benefit opportunistically.¡± He Qiuyun was somewhat reluctant. The Black Robed Puppet Master looked sullen but unwilling. However, the strength of Fu Family¡¯s squad, especially Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng, was not to be underestimated. ¡°I agree to let them join.¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master had to compromise under the circumstances. ¡°However, we must reach an agreement; the Innate Demon Beast from the demon beast group can only fall into one of our hands, and in competing for other demon cores, we must unite to resist the Fu Family.¡± (End of this update, begging for monthly votes at the beginning of the month~~~) Chapter 216 - 212: Reap What You Sow Chapter 216: Chapter 212: Reap What You Sow Evil Demon Ridge, within a vast mountain valley. Roar! Roar! Roar! One after another, sturdy golden spotted lions with blood-red eyes stirred up clouds of dust as they fiercely battled a group of young warriors. Among the pride, there were fifteen or sixteen Acquired Golden Lions. The largest among them, with a golden pattern on its forehead that faintly formed the character for ¡°King,¡± was the Innate Lion King. Every time the Lion King roared, it was accompanied by an intimidating and ferocious golden aura that swept across four to five zhang in radius. Ordinary Postnatal beings caught in it were likely to be torn to shreds. However, at this moment, the formidable Lion King was being firmly suppressed by a man and a woman wielding treasure swords. These two were none other than He Qiuyun and Ye Luofeng. He Qiuyun held an ancient, variegated treasure sword, cleaving sword lights as dazzling as comet trails, with an overwhelming momentum. Ye Luofeng wielded the White Jade Treasure Sword, tracing arcs of cold, crystalline sword light that built up like frost into a rainbow of swords. In terms of offensive power, the ancient sword in He Qiuyun¡¯s hand, both in quality and lineage, gave him a sword Dao might that firmly outmatched Ye Luofeng. Every attack he made left a bloody mark on the body of the Lion King. In fact, He Qiuyun alone was enough to contest the Lion King. With the addition of Ye Luofeng, it became full suppression. Elsewhere, Chen Yu and the Black Robed Puppet Master, along with other members of the three teams, dealt with the remaining Acquired Golden Lions. Woo~puchi-puchi! Those Acquired Golden Lions died one after another. The Black Robed Puppet Master, controlling both an Innate giant scorpion puppet and two or three Acquired Puppets, embarked on a slaughter among the Monster Corpses. Chen Yu also did not falter. Gripping the Dark Snake Sword, his figure flickered rapidly, crossing paths with several golden lions. Puchi-puchi! With every sweep of the Dark Snake Sword across an Acquired lion, it was a lethal blow. Thud! Thud! Poisoned golden lions could not hold on for more than a few moments before succumbing to death. ¡°So fast!¡± In the Fu Family team, Fu Jing, Fu Hong, and others especially assisted Chen Yu in harvesting Demon Cores. Watching. Of the remaining Acquired Demon Beasts, only four or five were left. Faced with the combined forces of the three teams, the numerical advantage of these dozen Acquired lions vanished. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even the most powerful Lion King was suppressed by He Qiuyun and Ye Luofeng. ¡°Only four or five left!¡± Chen Yu exchanged glances with the Wu Family¡¯s Black Robed Puppet Master, and both let out a cold snort. During the previous slaughter, Chen Yu and the Black Robed Puppet Master had essentially come out even. Despite the Puppet Master having many puppets, his efficiency in killing enemies paled in comparison to Chen Yu, whose heart was primed for accelerated action and who held a poisoned sword. ¡°Attack!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master snorted coldly and ordered the giant scorpion puppet and the three Acquired Puppets to assault the few remaining Acquired lions. At the same time, he deliberately controlled a few ordinary puppets to join forces with He Dabao and others, blocking Chen Yu¡¯s path. Previously, Chen Yu had been able to kill enemies so swiftly because of his strong physical body and speed, allowing him to engage with golden lions in close quarters swiftly. If he couldn¡¯t get close, the potent poison sword would become useless. But this time, Chen Yu did not close in. ¡°Get ready!¡± He transmitted a message with a hint of a smile to a few people in the Fu Family team. As his words ended, three spears appeared before him. Swoosh-swoosh-swoosh! Like a colossal bow, Chen Yu instantly hurled three black spears heavy with Evil Qi. ¡°Not good!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master and He Dabao¡¯s expressions changed drastically. The puppets¡¯ rate of attack could not match the instantaneous burst of speed from the spears. Pff! Pff! Pff! Three golden lions were impaled by the spears, blood spraying out as their bodies were flung away. As soon as the corpses hit the ground, the Fu Family team members, already prepared, approached to extract the Demon Cores. Thus, of the five remaining Acquired Golden Lions, three fell into the hands of the Fu Family, equivalent to three-fifths. Keep in mind, the Fu, Chu, and Wu Family teams were all present, participating together. Even if the remaining two lions fell into the hands of the Black Robed Puppet Master, the Fu Family team had already secured half the total number of Acquired Golden Lions. The Wu Family accounted for thirty to forty percent, and the Chu Family just over ten percent. Now, the focus was on the remaining Innate Golden Lion King. Whoever obtained the Lion King¡¯s Demon Core would be equivalent to earning a dozen or more ordinary Demon Cores. Chen Yu¡¯s gaze swept over. The Golden Lion King was already at the end of its tether, its attacks gradually weakening, covered in wounds. As long as Ye Luofeng and Qiuyu launched their killing move, they could hope to slay the Lion King, but both refrained from doing so immediately. Killing the Lion King was not difficult now. The challenge lay in vying for the Innate Demon Core. ¡°Take the Demon Core!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master pushed off from his spot, turning into a shadow, rushing toward the Lion King¡¯s battle circle. Just as Chen Yu prepared to move, swoosh-swoosh-swoosh! Two Spider Puppets shot several strands of webbing, swirling around his body. Chen Yu sneered. Two Acquired Puppets with average combat power could not hold him back. ¡°Stay put!¡± Suddenly, a harsh shout came from one side. He Dabao threw three drab-looking beads from his hand. Boom-hoo! A vast spread of dark, murky gray flames enveloped Chen Yu¡¯s figure. ¡°Hehe, these are ¡®Corpse Fire Pearls¡¯; any flesh they touch will corrode and combust into a puddle of corpse water,¡± He Dabao said with a chilling laugh. In reality, he had only managed to obtain inferior Corpse Fire Pearls, but each was still a threat to those in the Postnatal Stage. Three thrown together, and those below the Innate Stage would have a tough time escaping harm. ¡°This guy dares to attack a competitor in the hunting competition!¡± in the Fu Family Pavilion, Fu Yangzi said angrily. The hunting competition allowed contesting for prey and Demon Cores, but not killing each other. In the Wu Family Pavilion. ¡°Tsk tsk, He Dabao is trying to prevent Chen Yu from obtaining the Demon Core, but his methods are a bit too extreme.¡± Bald middle-aged Wu Tianxiao said with an indifferent smile. ¡°This person, disqualified from the hunting competition.¡± A detached voice came from the pavilion of the Prince Manor. The speaker was none other than Marquis Yunlai! No objections arose from the crowd regarding Marquis Yunlai¡¯s judgment. Wu Tianxiao of the Wu Family couldn¡¯t care less. Even before He Dabao joined the Wu Family, it was declared he would spare no effort in striking at Chen Yu. Now, as long as they could eliminate Chen Yu, the Puppet Master of the Wu Family had a great chance to seize the Demon Core of the Golden Lion King. But just then, the scene on the screen suddenly changed. Roar! A thunderous lion¡¯s roar, accompanied by a roaring sound wave whirlwind, blew open the thick cloud of ash and flame. Whoosh! The ash and flame reversed direction, hurling toward He Dabao. ¡°Not good!¡± He Dabao¡¯s face changed dramatically. He was well aware of the power of the Corpse Fire Pearl¡ªif it enveloped him, death would be certain. However, he had just instinctively dodged when a thundering roar rang out beside his ear. ¡°Boom!¡± His body stiffened, his blood churned, and he nearly vomited blood. In the next moment, he was wrapped by the ash and flame, letting out a piercing scream of agony. In less than two breaths¡¯ time, He Dabao¡¯s body quickly burned and corroded, turning into a stinking pool of corpse water. This scene made the geniuses of several teams present shudder. ¡°It¡¯s his own fault!¡± Chen Yu sneered coldly, without a hint of pity. Just now, even his ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± couldn¡¯t withstand the power of those three Corpse Fire Seeds. At the crucial moment, Chen Yu activated the defenses of the beast hide armor by channeling his Primordial Evil True Qi and Black Emperor bloodline, which allowed him to avoid injury. Then, with a stroke of inspiration, he counterattacked with ¡°Copper Lion Roar.¡± That had led to He Dabao¡¯s self-destructive outcome, killed by his own Corpse Fire Pearl. ¡°Lord, this Chen Yu has deliberately murdered someone; he should be expelled from the competition and severely punished.¡± Wu Tianxiao from the Wu Family Pavilion stood up furiously. He wasn¡¯t actually speaking out on behalf of He Dabao¡¯s death. After all, He Dabao, who had deliberately attempted murder, had already been disqualified. Wu Tianxiao hoped to kick Chen Yu out as well. ¡°Senior Wu, didn¡¯t you see clearly? He Dabao tried to murder someone and ended up dying from his own ¡®Corpse Fire Seed.¡¯ He has only himself to blame.¡± Marquis Yunlai said undisturbed. ¡°But he did kill someone¡­¡± Wu Tianxiao argued. ¡°Senior Wu, the rules of the hunting competition stipulate that the party that commits intentional violence is fully responsible. And Chen Yu acted in self-defense¡­¡± A middle-aged man in the Innate Stage from the Prince Manor interjected. Wu Tianxiao was speechless. After all, it was He Dabao who had initially attempted murder. And since he died by his own Corpse Fire Pearl, Marquis Yunlai considered it a self-inflicted outcome. In the valley. The death of He Dabao did not affect the competition for the Demon Core of the Golden Lion King. Ye Luofeng, He Qiuyun, and the Black Robed Puppet Master¡ªthree top-tier geniuses¡ªhad already started competing. The Golden Lion King let out a whimper and perished under the combined attack of the three. ¡°Hehe!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master sinisterly chuckled, and from his metallic arms shot dozens of cold needles like a sudden downpour. Swoosh swoosh swoosh! The dozens of needles, like a sprinkling of cold stars, attacked indiscriminately, targeting both Ye Luofeng and He Qiuyun. Both of them changed color and quickly swung their swords, deflecting the numerous needles. He Qiuyun cursed inwardly. Their prior agreement had been to work together against the Fu Family in the struggle for the Innate Demon Core. Crack! The Black Robed Puppet Master¡¯s other metallic arm shot out a Purple Iron Claw Hook, swift as lightning. The claw hook instantly grasped the corpse of the Golden Lion King and pulled it toward the Black Robed Puppet Master. ¡°Don¡¯t even think about it!¡± Ye Luofeng and He Qiuyun, having recovered, each slashed through the air with their swords. Cling! Clang! Sparks flew, and a giant scorpion puppet, preemptively on guard, blocked the attacks of both. There were two more sword hairline cracks on the body of the giant scorpion puppet, but this allowed its master to gain precious time. Just as the body of the Golden Lion King almost reached the Black Robed Puppet Master, a dense wave of evil Qi and a heavy gust struck his back. ¡°That idiot He Dabao!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master felt an overwhelming pressure. He had hoped that He Dabao¡¯s three Corpse Fire Pearls, even if they didn¡¯t kill Chen Yu, would at least slow him down a bit. ¡°Evil Qi takes form!¡± A massive shadowy python emerged, its whole body covered with a dark halo, vivid, bringing with it a ferocious evil wind from behind, engulfing the Black Robed Puppet Master. This time, Chen Yu¡¯s Evil Qi Form had been augmented with dark True Qi from the core of his Qi Sea, vastly increasing its power. Boom! The Black Robed Puppet Master grunted and was forced back several yards, hard as iron. Chen Yu was slightly surprised; his shadowy True Qi-boosted Evil Qi Form should threaten those in the Innate Stage, like striking a thick brass wall. This Puppet Master¡¯s body had probably been reinforced. Whoosh! Without hesitation, Chen Yu moved quickly to the body of the Golden Lion King. At the same moment, Chen Yu raised his hand, and a Sword Shield Puppet appeared, blocking a counterattack from the giant scorpion puppet. Though the Sword Shield Puppet was not as powerful as the Innate Stage Giant Scorpion Puppet, its defensive power was comparable to that of an Innate, only retreating a few steps. ¡°This puppet!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master, suppressing a surge of stagnant blood, looked at the Sword Shield Puppet in front of Chen Yu. Upon further inspection, his expression froze, and his eyes glimmered with intense desire as if he recognized the origin of this puppet. And at that moment, Pop! Chen Yu¡¯s Spiritual Sense swept over the body of the Golden Lion King, and with a jab of his giant sword, he accurately extracted a Demon Core, catching it in his hand. Chapter 217 - 0213: True Fire Shows Its Power Chapter 217: Chapter 0213: True Fire Shows Its Power Just as he watched, the Innate Demon Core of the lion king fell into Chen Yu¡¯s hands. ¡°How can it be so fast!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master¡¯s gaze faltered slightly, while He Qiuyun¡¯s face showed astonishment. After successfully obtaining the lion king¡¯s demon core, Chen Yu felt a sinking feeling in his heart, sensing that something was amiss. ¡°Leave behind the demon core!¡± He Qiuyun and the Black Robed Puppet Master charged towards Chen Yu at the same time. Additionally, the other Qi Transformation Realm talents from both teams also started to encircle Chen Yu. If it had been any other demon core, it might have been fine. This lion king demon core, worth at least ten to twenty regular demon cores, was key in deciding the position of the ¡°Hunting King.¡± ¡°With so many enemies and so few allies, it¡¯s not wise to fight head-on.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s thoughts raced. The Black Robed Puppet Master alone had strength comparable to someone in the Innate Stage, and with him were an Innate Puppet and several Postnatal Puppets. The Sword Dao attack of He Qiuyun was even more fearsome, capable of solo killing ordinary Innate Demon Beasts. Furthermore, the surrounding talents from the two major families also restrained him. Suddenly, Chen Yu¡¯s gaze fell upon Ye Luofeng, who was behind He Qiuyun and the Puppet Master. ¡°Go!¡± Chen Yu swung his arm forcefully, launching the demon core high into the air towards Ye Luofeng. Ye Luofeng was stunned, not expecting Chen Yu to do this. ¡°Quick, grab it!¡± Just as He Qiuyun and the Black Robed Puppet Master reached Chen Yu, they saw the demon core thrown towards Ye Luofeng, which annoyed them greatly. But there was nothing they could do. The hunting contest rules allowed them to compete for prey but prohibited unwarranted killing. They could only abandon chasing Chen Yu and press towards Ye Luofeng. Facing the incoming demon core, Ye Luofeng did not hesitate at all, leaping into the air and reaching out to grab it. Even though she knew, by obtaining the demon core, she would face a gang assault from all the talents. Ye Luofeng had no other choice; only by securing this demon core could she narrow the hunting gap with Chen Yu. ¡°Tsks¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s lips curled into a sneer as he watched all the talents charge towards Ye Luofeng. Huh! Suddenly, he took a deep breath, and his abdomen swelled briefly. Power built up in his heart, driven by his Black Emperor Bloodline. ¡°Umm roar!¡± A sound like a muffled thunderclap, the ¡°Copper Lion Roar,¡± enveloped He Qiuyun, the Black Robed Puppet Master, and others with a twisted wave of sonic energy. In an instant, everyone¡¯s blood vibrated, and their bodies stiffened. Several weaker Postnatal Stage talents even bled from their ears and noses, almost fainting. ¡°Damn it!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master was furious. Nobody had expected that after Chen Yu threw the demon core, he would launch a surprise attack from behind. He Qiuyun and the Black Robed Puppet Master were not majorly hurt. But they too paused on the spot for a moment. Just during that brief pause, Ye Luofeng, smiling, successfully secured the lion king¡¯s demon core and created some distance from the others. Chen Yu barely smiled, unconcerned. The quality of this lion king demon core was slightly inferior to the Water Monster demon core he had obtained. Moreover, Chen Yu had previously acquired the Rat King demon core as well. Even if Ye Luofeng obtained this demon core, she could only close the gap between them slightly. More importantly, Chen Yu had to consider the interests of the entire team. To achieve the individual Hunting King title, first, the Fu Family¡¯s team had to rank first overall. Because, the rules required that the individual Hunting King emerge from the team that won the Hunting King title. Ye Luofeng obtaining this demon core helped solidify the Fu Family team¡¯s first-place position. On the other side, He Qiuyun sighed helplessly, almost giving up on competing for the demon core. The Black Robed Puppet Master glared fiercely at Chen Yu. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, restricted by the competition rules, they couldn¡¯t maliciously attack Chen Yu. Once the possession of the prey had been determined, the other teams could not persist in entanglement. At that moment, several figures rapidly approached. ¡°Not good!¡± ¡°The Prince Manor¡¯s team is making a move on the ¡®Vine Wood Demon¡¯ in the Dried Wood Forest.¡± Several talents responsible for gathering information arrived quickly. Among them was a disciple from the Fu Family. ¡°Vine Wood Demon? Prince Manor?¡± Chen Yu was startled. The leader of the Prince Manor¡¯s team was Luo Haochen, a talent from the Ancient Clan. ¡°That Luo Haochen, he dared to make a move on the Vine Wood Demon while the three teams were joined against a group of demon beasts?¡± ¡°How could just one team from the Prince Manor dare to attack the Vine Wood Demon?¡± At this moment, the incredulous expressions covered the faces of talents from all three teams. The strength of the Vine Wood Demon was well known to He Qiuyun¡¯s team, and even Chen Yu had experienced it. However, if the members of the three teams collectively relayed the same information, it could hardly be false. ¡°Let¡¯s hurry over!¡± Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng exchanged glances. Swish swoosh! Leaving behind the other members of the Fu Family team, they took the lead towards the Dried Wood Forest. As of now, the Fu Family¡¯s hunting team likely ranked first overall. The only variables were the other two forbidden areas. Any demon core from the ancient beasts in the other two forbidden zones could be worth several cores of the same rank from Innate Demon Beasts. If the Prince Manor team successfully hunted the ¡®Vine Wood Demon,¡¯ they would decisively claim the top spot. ¡°Go quickly!¡± ¡°We must stop the Prince Manor!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master and He Qiuyun also took the lead towards the direction of the Dried Wood Forest. Before long. Chen Yu, Ye Luofeng, He Qiuyun, and the Black Robed Puppet Master approached the withered forest. Ten miles away. The crowd saw the raging firelight and dust in the withered forest. The entire withered forest was engulfed in flames. Deep within the withered forest. Several Postnatal Stage talents from the Prince Manor were besieging a huge humanoid Vine Wood tangled in white flames. Hiss! The Vine Wood Demon¡¯s body, charred black, let out a horrifying screech. ¡°White Shuo True Fire!¡± Luo Haochen¡¯s expression was austere, a shimmering ball of white flame surfaced in his palm, and an astounding pressure emanated from his body. Whoosh! The white flame, along with a blazing column of fist light, struck the Vine Wood Demon. Poom! The attack, imbued with ¡°True Fire,¡± made the demon screech miserably each time it was hit. Meanwhile, several Qi Transformation Realm talents from Prince Manor threw various fire pots and wax oils to fuel the fire, hurling them onto the demon¡¯s body. The Vine Wood Demon emitted wailing screams, rolling on the spot, its vitality fading. The scene was projected onto the screen atop the mountain. ¡°Hehe! It seems that this year¡¯s hunting contest¡¯s ¡®Hunting King title¡¯ will again belong to my Prince Manor.¡± A clear, light laughter came from Marquis Yunlai. In the other pavilions. Team leaders from the Guiyuan Realm of the Fu Family, the Chu Family, and the Wu Family showed slightly awkward expressions. In the previous ¡°Hunting Contests,¡± teams from Prince Manor have had a more than seventy percent chance of winning. ¡°White Shuo True Fire? This young fellow possesses such a remarkable True Fire Spirit Flame.¡± Fu Yangzi sighed deeply. Once the True Fire Spirit Flame appeared, he knew that the tide had turned. ¡°With Luo Haochen¡¯s Ancient Clan Bloodline, combined with ¡®White Shuo True Fire,¡¯ he is truly invincible among hunting talents.¡± Elders from the families present couldn¡¯t help but sigh lightly. Even inside the Wu Family Pavilion. The usually competitive Wu Tianxiao felt a sense of honorable defeat. In the image. The Vine Wood Demon, under the White Shuo True Fire and various external flames, gradually turned into a charred humanoid vine. Whoosh! Luo Haochen wiped a bead of sweat from his forehead, retracting the ¡°White Shuo True Fire¡± in his palm. ¡°This ¡®Vine Wood Demon¡¯ is a Wood Series Ancient Beast, strongly restrained by my True Fire. If it were the ¡®Black-Scaled Long-Tongued Beast¡¯, it wouldn¡¯t have been this smooth.¡± Luo Haochen exhaled a long breath. Soon. A prodigy from Prince Manor extracted the demon core and handed it to Luo Haochen. ¡°Congratulations, Brother Luo, for obtaining the Hunting King title.¡± ¡°Brother Luo¡¯s True Fire emerged, annihilating the ancient demon, ensuring our Prince Manor ascends to the Hunting King position again.¡± Several Postnatal Stage talents from Prince Manor, their faces glowing with praise. They looked at Luo Haochen with awe, truly submissive from their hearts. Such a young age, possessing Postnatal Peak Cultivation and Ancient Clan Bloodline, along with True Fire Spirit Flame. No wonder, he could be ranked among the earthly-talented. ¡°Soon enough, Brother Luo could be listed among the ¡®heavenly rankings,¡¯ becoming the most radiant rising star in the ancient nation.¡± ¡­ Swish! Swish! Swipe! Just then, several figures rapidly approached the withered forest. ¡°Was the Vine Wood Demon killed?¡± ¡°How did they do it? Prince Manor seems to have suffered little damage.¡± Ye Luofeng, Chen Yu, He Qiuyun, and the Black Robed Puppet Master were the first to arrive. Afterward. Qi Transformation Realm talents from the three major families arrived one after another, their faces in shock, hardly able to believe it. The crowd did not witness Luo Haochen¡¯s deployment of the ¡°White Shuo True Fire.¡± If they had, they wouldn¡¯t have been so surprised. Because, relative to the Guiyuan Realm and below, the ¡°True Fire Spirit Flame¡± is almost mythical, with immeasurable might. Another point. A Wood Series Ancient Beast like the Vine Wood Demon is inherently restrained by the fierce properties of the True Fire. ¡°Everyone arrived too late! The ¡®Vine Wood Demon¡¯ has already been burnt to ashes by Luo.¡± Luo Haochen bore a confident expression, casting a cold glance at the talents from the three major families. His haughty look softened slightly only when it landed on Ye Luofeng. At that moment. Talents from the Fu Family, Wu Family, and Chu Family couldn¡¯t hide their embarrassment. Many felt disheartened. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face gradually returned to calm, exchanging a glance with Ye Luofeng. He Qiuyun and the Black Robed Puppet Master shared a look, silently communicating through a private sound transmission, regaining their composure. An hour later, night fell. The three-day ¡°Hunting Contest¡± entered its final night. Just making it through tonight and by morning, this edition of the ¡°Hunting Contest¡± would come to an end. The Fu Family¡¯s small team took a brief rest in a cave. ¡°For the current plan, we can only aim for the last of the three forbidden zones.¡± Chen Yu stated emotionlessly. If he played all his cards and combined efforts with Ye Luofeng, he was fairly confident he could slay the Black-Scaled Long-Tongued Beast. Now. The Black-Scaled Long-Tongued Beast was the three major families¡¯ only hope for a reversal and was bound to draw everyone¡¯s attention. At the same time. The Chu Family and Wu Family also made similar plans. An hour later. Hunting teams from the three major families simultaneously arrived at the forest where the ¡°Black-Scaled Long-Tongued Beast¡± resided. The Fu Family, the Wu Family, and the Chu Family. The three hunting teams stood at the periphery of the territory of the Black-Scaled Long-Tongued Beast. Hmm~ A deep roar, akin to a huge elephant, came from within the forest. An invisible pressure, accompanied by swirling black smoke, obscured the colossal silhouette of the ¡°Black-Scaled Long-Tongued Beast¡± and its cold green eyes. In terms of combat power and threat, the Black-Scaled Long-Tongued Demon was absolutely the foremost among the three forbidden zones. Behind a hill on another side of the forest. ¡°Hmph! The three major families indeed wouldn¡¯t give up this last chance for a turnaround.¡± Luo Haochen wore a cold smile, full of confidence. ¡°Brother Luo truly has great foresight!¡± ¡°Right as the three major families are about to kill the Black-Scaled Long-Tongued Demon at the crucial moment, we¡¯ll strike in one fell swoop, seizing the last Ancient Beast Demon Core.¡± ¡°Yes! Let them utterly lose hope!¡± The talents from Prince Manor rubbed their hands in excitement, brimming with confidence. Chapter 218 - 0214 Blood Dragon Beast Chapter 218: Chapter 0214 Blood Dragon Beast Under the observation and anticipation of the team from Prince Manor, the three great families slowly advanced into the mountain forest. Before long. Dense black fog and dust rolled in the mountain forest, accompanied by terrifying roars. The battle was about to erupt! The Fu Family, Chu Family, and Wu Family each had their Qi Transformation Realm talents participate, totaling ten people. Those below the Postnatal Qi Transformation were deemed unnecessary sacrifices and would only be a burden. Hmm~ The Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast moved swiftly, bringing with it a thick black fog and bizarre wind, enveloping an area of fifty to sixty feet. Even a touch from the residual forces was enough to heavily injure and repel a common warrior in the Postnatal Stage. The most terrifying aspect was the beast¡¯s ¡°long tongue,¡± which flicked quickly like lightning, unpredictable and unavoidable. ¡°Ah!¡± A scream emerged from the crowd, A talent in the Postnatal Stage from Wu Family was swept away by the crimson tongue. The next moment. That talent was swallowed by the gaping maw of the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast. ¡°Stabilize quickly!¡± A brief panic erupted among the crowd. However, the situation was quickly brought under control. The Black Robed Puppet Master controlled an Innate Stage giant scorpion and several Postnatal Puppets to block the front line against the Long-tongued Beast. Chen Yu, sparing no expenses, deployed his own sword shield puppet as the front-line shield. He Qiuyun and Ye Luofeng, two Sword Cultivators, delivered fierce Sword Dao attacks, greatly suppressing the Long-tongued Beast. At the scene, only Chen Yu occasionally closed in to clash with the Long-tongued Beast. Nevertheless, he too was tense, using the cover of the front-line puppets, and with his heart accumulating power, he significantly increased his speed. ¡°If I used the ¡®Green Moss Poison Mushroom Liquid,¡¯ I could definitely inflict fatal damage on this beast.¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. However, he ultimately did not use the poison liquid. In fact. While the three families teamed up to suppress the Long-tongued Beast, they all held back, wary of the team from Prince Manor behind them. The three family teams were not fools. The Long-tongued Beast represented the last chance to turn the tables tonight; the absence of the Prince Manor team was telling. Time slowly passed. With the cooperation of the talents from the three families, the injuries on the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast gradually increased. Although these wounds were not severe, their accumulating effect could not be ignored. Puchi! At one moment, Chen Yu exploited a flaw in the ¡°Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast,¡± and his ¡°Dark Snake Sword¡± struck the beast¡¯s leg. Under the moonlit night. The ¡°Dark Snake Sword¡± radiated a cold moonlight, its power surged by more than forty percent. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu also timely accumulated power in his heart, and with the Emperor¡¯s bloodline enhancement, this strike inflicted a certain injury on the Long-tongued Beast. The Long-tongued Beast¡¯s lower limb was injured, and the inherent venom of the ¡°Dark Snake Sword¡± began to spread. Instantly. The Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast fell into a weak position, with reduced mobility and a clumsy figure. From this point on. The perilous standstill in the battle began to turn. At this moment. A slight sense of caution arose among the talents from the three sides. Killing the Black-scaled Serpent Beast was inevitable; the key lay in the competition over this Ancient Beast Demon Core and the potential threat from the watching Prince Manor. Behind the hill. Members of the Prince Manor team exhibited cold smiles, closely observing the frontline battle. ¡°These three teams working together are not weak, especially the Fu Family, whose comprehensive strength is the strongest,¡± said Luo Haochen, arms crossed, slightly surprised. He had thought that it would be costly and difficult for the three teams to hunt the Long-tongued Beast. Unexpectedly. The three teams, working together with orderly offense and defense, and the unexpectedly strong Guest Elders from the Fu Family, made killing the Long-tongued Beast no longer a challenge. ¡°The moment the Long-tongued Beast dies will be the best time for us to make our move,¡± Luo Haochen¡¯s lips curled into a confident smile. ¡­ As Prince Manor and the three families each made their moves and calculations, No one knew. Dozens of miles away from this mountain ridge, there was a subtle disturbance. Between the rock walls of the underground riverbed. Boom! Buzz! A slight vibration came from under the ground. The river water in the riverbed boiled inexplicably. In a certain segment of the riverbed. The body of a Water Monster was completely shriveled, turned into a mummy, without even a trace of blood nearby. If Chen Yu had visited this place, he would have been greatly shocked. Hmm~ Deep in the riverbed, on a rock wall with floating blood-red crystalline patterns, a massive silhouette of a Blood-colored Ancient Beast was outlined. At first glance, it seemed like a specimen of some ancient giant beast. Crack! The rock wall cracked, and the ¡°Blood-colored Ancient Beast¡± embedded in the wall slowly opened a pair of blood-red, crystal-clear, cold eyes. Then. Its massive body slowly struggled out from the rock wall, revealing dark red scales. This ancient beast, approximately thirty to forty feet long, had four limbs and was covered in dark red scales, looking somewhat like a lizard but also like the mythical flood dragon, emitting an invisible dragon might. Hu~ The Dark Scale Dragon Beast roared softly, and the blood-red crystalline patterns on the surrounding rock walls suddenly turned into blood waves and merged into its body. Instantly, the surrounding rock walls turned to dust. This Dark Scale Dragon Beast showed a hungry expression, looking slightly weak and irritable as it surveyed its surroundings. Hmm! A soul-shaking roar echoed in the underground rock river, filling the silence. Countless aquatic species trembled in fear. After briefly listening, the Dark Scale Dragon Beast looked slightly disappointed on its face. Suddenly. It approached the shriveled body of the Water Monster, sniffing around it. Quickly. The Dark Scale Dragon Beast discovered a tunnel in the rock layer above its head, through which fresh air from the surface was flowing. This underground passage was precisely the one Chen Yu had dug earlier. Swish! The Dark Scale Dragon Beast looked excited, transforming into a blood-scaled afterimage, which struck the gap in the rock wall. As it approached the tunnel, the Dark Scale Dragon Beast incredibly shrank significantly, becoming only slightly larger than a normal tiger or leopard. Pupu Bang! The Dark Scale Dragon Beast¡¯s body released a layer of crystalline blood waves, and the flames churned, instantly melting the surrounding rock layers. Before long. This beast reached the surface and let out an earth-shattering howl. In an instant. An intangible pressure spread throughout the area, causing numerous species within dozens of miles to tremble and cower. ¡°What was that sound!¡± Behind the hill, Luo Haochen suddenly shivered. And. His Ancient Bloodline trembled inexplicably, as if sensing some terrifying presence. At the same time. The Dark Scale Dragon Beast appeared on the ground and initiated a massacre. ¡°Ah ah ah¡­¡± A hunting team of nearly ten members was swept over by a bloody scale afterimage. Swoosh! A few breaths later, only the shriveled corpses were left on the ground. The Dark Scale Dragon Beast displayed a hint of cruelty, licking its lips as if sensing something, and swiftly headed toward the area where the ¡°Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast¡± was located. At the same time. In front of the mountain top canopy, the expressions of many elders in the pavilions, including those in the Guiyuan Realm, changed drastically. ¡°Blood Dragon Beast!¡± Fu Yangzi, Wu Tianxiao, and other mighty beings from the Guiyuan Realm all turned pale. ¡°The Blood Dragon Beast is a top contender among ancient beasts, flowing even with the bloodline of the True Dragon Holy Beast.¡± ¡°How could this legendary ancient beast appear in the hunting area!¡± Many elders stood up abruptly. Whoosh! The entire mountain top was shaken. Even the normally composed Marquis Yunlai¡¯s expression slightly changed. ¡°Lord, the threat of this Blood Dragon Beast could be comparable to the Guiyuan Realm. I suggest we take action and capture this beast.¡± A white-bearded elder proposed. The appearance of the Blood Dragon Beast was a massacre for the genius talents in the hunting ground. ¡°The array I have set up will sense and repel the presence of ¡®Guiyuan Realm.¡¯ And according to the rules of the Hunting Conference, unless a demon beast of the Guiyuan Realm level appears, we should not intervene.¡± Marquis Yunlai pondered. Indeed. The appearance of this Blood Dragon Beast was an accident. This beast had just awakened and was still weak, yet its strength far surpassed the usual Qi Transformation Innate, and its threat level approached the Guiyuan Realm. But. This was not a reason to intervene in the conference, as long as it had not reached the Guiyuan Realm, it would not be sensed and repelled by the hunting ground¡¯s array. It was just unfortunate for the geniuses participating in this ¡°Hunting Conference¡±; their luck was poor. Swoosh! In the canopy screen, a bloody scale afterimage quickly approached the forest where the ¡°Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast¡± was intensely fighting. ¡°This presence¡­¡± Luo Haochen¡¯s Ancient Bloodline trembled, warning him, making him very uneasy. He looked back. Suddenly, a streak of bloody afterimage flashed from miles away. ¡°Quick, retreat!¡± Luo Haochen¡¯s face turned pale with fright. At that moment, his Ancient Bloodline sensed a threat nearly reaching the Guiyuan Realm. Regardless of whether the others from Prince Manor reacted or not. Luo Haochen was the first to flee. ¡°Run fast!¡± Just as the bloody scale afterimage closed in within a mile, the geniuses of Prince Manor scattered. However. These geniuses did not entirely escape the massacre. ¡°Ah ah¡­¡± Still, two or three were swept over by the bloody scale afterimage, turning into shriveled corpses. The Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s cold eyes swept over the remaining scattered geniuses of Prince Manor without pursuing them. It had sensed the presence of a stronger prey that could hasten its recovery. Swoosh! The bloody scale afterimage moved even faster, nearing the forest where the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast was fiercely battling. In the forest. Under the joint attack of talents from three clans, the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast was scarred and let out piteous, unwilling roars. Just as this beast was on its last breath, seemingly about to be slain at any moment. ¡°What is this presence!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s mysterious heart throbbed rapidly, warning him and even revealing a hint of excitement. At the same time. His sharp senses captured a terrifying presence quickly closing in. This presence brought him a deadly chill. Ye Luofeng and He Qiuyun, both talents who had comprehended Sword Intent, saw their faces change simultaneously. ¡°Everyone be careful!¡± The two instructed their respective teams. Swoosh! In the next moment, the bloody scale afterimage rushed into the forest, focusing its gaze on the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast. Thud! The Long-tongued Beast¡¯s entire body trembled with extreme fear and lay prostrate on the ground. ¡°What kind of ancient beast is this!¡± The geniuses from the three clans shivered. With a ¡°swoosh¡±. Those from the Wu Family who reacted slightly slower were swept over by the bloody scale afterimage, turning into cold corpses. Hmm! The Blood Dragon Beast, excited, pounced in front of the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast. Crack! A swipe of its claw left a chilling dark blood light trail, piercing the head of the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast, causing red and white matter to burst forth. Hiss! Everyone present gasped in shock, shivering from the sight. That powerful and cruel ¡°Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast¡± was killed by one swipe of the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s claw, although this was due to the former being weak and extremely terrified. ¡°Blood Dragon Beast!¡± ¡°This is the legendary ancient beast that flows with the bloodline of the True Dragon Holy Beast.¡± He Qiuyun and Ye Luofeng, recognized the beast in turn. Watching as the Blood Dragon Beast quickly devoured the blood and flesh of the Long-tongued Beast, the latter¡¯s body rapidly shriveled up. At a certain moment. The Blood Dragon Beast pulled out a demon core from the corpse, its face showing delight. ¡°Ancient Beast Demon Core!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master was furious, controlling two spider puppets to bind the body of the Blood Dragon Beast. Pup pup! Several strands of spider silk successfully wrapped around the Blood Dragon Beast. At the same time. The giant scorpion puppet turned into an afterimage, directly aiming for the demon core of the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast. The Blood Dragon Beast, infuriated, let out a low growl. The blood patterned energy waves on its body surface trembled, and the spider silk broke inch by inch. Crack! With a swipe of its claw, the Blood Dragon Beast directly knocked the giant scorpion puppet away. The latter landed with a ¡°boom,¡± its arms shattered, and its body nearly falling apart. Everyone gasped. In a single encounter, this beast knocked away and destroyed a puppet renowned for its defense from the Innate Stage. ¡°This beast is unstoppable!¡± Chen Yu felt an urge to retreat. But just then. An unusual disturbance suddenly emanated from his body, a spiritual connection surfacing. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face showed delight, and suddenly a bug appeared in his palm. The Iron Moon Strange Insect¡¯s body shone with a faint blue and silver radiance, its strength greatly increased, advancing to the Postnatal Middle Stage, and emitting a chillingly dangerous aura. Chapter 219 - 0125 Cunning Strategy Chapter 219: Chapter 0125 Cunning Strategy Aside from advancing to the Postnatal Middle Stage, Chen Yu noticed some kind of unknown change in the insect. A familiar aura now carried a hint of danger. At this moment, The Blood Dragon Beast, having swatted away the giant scorpion puppet, began to suck up the corpse and demon core of the Long-tongued Beast in front of it. The body of the Long-tongued Beast rapidly withered away. A stream of condensed dark crystal blood flowed up into the mouth of the Blood Dragon Beast. ¡°This Blood Dragon Beast feeds on blood and can extract the essence of blood and flesh from other creatures, transforming it into blood energy¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flickered. Before the Long-tongued Beast was completely drained of its vital blood essence, there was still a slim chance for Chen Yu to ¡°outwit¡± the beast. And the key to this ¡°outwitting¡± still lay with the Iron Moon Strange Insect. Immediately, Chen Yu took out a small piece of the remaining Green Moss Shredded Mushroom. ¡°Go!¡± The advanced Iron Moon Strange Insect, carrying the Green Moss Shredded Mushroom, burrowed into the ground. Whoosh! After its advancement, the insect¡¯s speed had greatly increased. In the blink of an eye, it successfully burrowed from under the ground into the corpse of the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast. Although Chen Yu¡¯s move was subtle, it was still noticed by Ye Luofeng, He Qiuyun, and others. However, The Blood Dragon Beast, focused on feeding, did not notice. The insect was too small; to the large Blood Dragon Beast, it was like an ant. Once inside the Long-tongued Beast¡¯s corpse, the Iron Moon Strange Insect quickly sensed a dark red blood vortex. The essence of the Long-tongued Beast¡¯s flesh and blood quickly merged into this dark blood vortex. After a simple refinement and concentration, it became a dark crystal blood flow and was drawn into the big mouth of the Blood Dragon Beast. Swish! The Iron Moon Strange Insect, carrying that small piece of Green Moss Shredded Mushroom, burrowed into the dark crystal blood flow above the dark blood vortex. Relative to the blood flow as thick as an arm, the insect¡¯s size was still imperceptible. ¡°It¡¯s in!¡± Chen Yu watched as the ¡°black dot¡± disappeared quickly into the dark crystal blood flow, entering the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s body. ¡°Retreat!¡± Having completed this action, Chen Yu signaled Ye Luofeng and the others to retreat quickly out of the mountain forest. Chen Yu estimated that the Blood Dragon Beast would need some time before the poison took effect. Moreover, This ancient beast was not ordinary; it should have a stronger immunity against the intense poison of the Green Moss. Ugh-huh! A few groups of people had retreated less than a hundred zhang when a restless growl from the Blood Dragon Beast came from the mountain forest. At this time, The Blood Dragon Beast had finished absorbing the blood and qi essence of the Long-tongued Beast, but it felt a wave of discomfort, its demeanor becoming even more violent and cruel. Shua! The Blood Dragon Beast turned into a bloody scaled afterimage as it leapt from the forest, pouncing toward the retreating forces of the three clans. ¡°Ah, ah, ah¡­¡± Screams echoed continuously. Ordinary Postnatal Qi Transformation cultivators were basically killed in an instant by the Blood Dragon Beast. Among them, Fu Jing, the Fu Family prodigy, was instantly killed by a swipe of the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s claw, falling into a pool of blood. ¡°Everyone! This beast has been poisoned by my deadly toxin; it is now displaying the precursor signs of poisoning.¡± ¡°We just need to delay for a moment, and the beast will become weak from the poison,¡± Chen Yu¡¯s voice rang out across the scene. The leaders of the three clans did not panic and flee. The Black Robed Puppet Master controlled his puppets, blocking the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s onslaught. He Qiuyun and Ye Luofeng unleashed fierce Sword Dao attacks, hindering the Blood Dragon Beast remotely. Presently, Only two Sword Dao prodigies were going all out using Sword Dao techniques, being able to inflict superficial wounds on the Blood Dragon Beast. Swoosh-Swish! Chen Yu threw a spear with all his might, striking the Blood Dragon Beast, but it failed to penetrate the defense. It was shattered by the flashing blood patterns and energy waves around its body, merely delaying its attack. Looking on, The combined efforts of the Black Robed Puppet Master, He Qiuyun, Chen Yu, and Ye Luofeng were still unable to stop the powerful offensive of the Blood Dragon Beast. Wah! Wah! As He Qiuyun and Ye Luofeng attacked the Blood Dragon Beast, they were rebounded by a wave of blood crystal brightness, sent flying with severe injuries. ¡°Explode!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master sent the nearly dismantled giant scorpion puppet, which was nearly falling apart, to the forefront. Boom! The Innate-period giant scorpion puppet exploded into a terrifying reddish-black wave, sending thousands of fragments enveloping the Blood Dragon Beast. After this attack, The body of the Blood Dragon Beast finally showed a large area of external injuries, bloodied and dripping. However, Chen Yu sharply noticed that the wounds on the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s body were slowly healing. ¡°Hmph! With just these people, they¡¯re attempting to surround and attack the ¡®Blood Dragon Beast¡¯.¡± Luo Haochen, half a li away, had a sneer on his face. He was thankful that he had reacted quickly, retreating first and creating distance. Peng ka! In a flash, the Blood Dragon Beast closed in on the defensive stance of Chen Yu and the others. ¡°Block it quickly!¡± Chen Yu exchanged a glance with the Black Robed Puppet Master. Neither He Qiuyun nor Ye Luofeng, the two Sword Cultivators who had just been injured, were adept at close combat. Uh-huh! Chen Yu gathered his strength in his heart and launched the ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡±. This time, he infused his dark True Qi and Black Emperor bloodline, reaching a terrifying level of power, enough to injure ordinary Qi Transformation Innate cultivators. Boom! The terrifying sonic boom momentarily caused the Blood Dragon Beast to waver, its assault interrupted. ¡°Great chance!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master extended a metallic arm. With a ¡°click¡±, a Purple Iron Claw Hook flew out like lightning. Pfft! The Purple Iron Claw Hook caught the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s face, leaving a swath of wounds. Howl! The Blood Dragon Beast let out a frenzied roar, its vision blurred. At the same time, He Qiuyun and Ye Luofeng surged with two different Sword Intents, delivering their peak Sword Dao strikes. In an instant, A resplendent, dazzling column of sword light and an ice-cold sword halo, interweaving, slashed onto the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s body. Pfft! Boom! The Blood Dragon Beast suffered consecutive heavy blows and barely had time to recover. First, it was momentarily stunned by Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Lion Roar,¡± its body rigid. Then, its face was squarely hit by the claw hook of the Puppet Master. Before it could even get angry, it was struck by a combined pinnacle attack from two Sword Dao geniuses. The Blood Dragon Beast, not lacking in intelligence, was almost driven mad by rage, revealing a cruel and bloodthirsty cold light in its eyes. Huff! Boom! It went berserk in an instant, its body wrapped in a twisting blood-shadow cyclone with a diameter of several meters, exuding an aura of disaster, ready to sweep away and devour these ants. ¡°Damn!¡± The four people present, including Chen Yu, all felt the approaching threat of death. The enraged Blood Dragon Beast was brewing an area attack that could annihilate anyone within several meters in the Innate stage. Once launched, Chen Yu, with his extremely strong physical defenses, might be the only one to survive, while the other Qi Transformation Realm prodigies would be unlikely to escape unscathed. ¡°Could it be¡­¡± S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ye Luofeng¡¯s pretty face turned pale, one hand gripping a half piece of the Heavenly Que Fragmented Sword, wrapped in cloth. Thump! Thump Thump! Thump Thump Thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heartbeat accelerated, entering an explosive state as a burst of vigorous and rejuvenating power flowed from deep within his body. But just at that moment. Awooo! The Blood Dragon Beast let out a muffled groan, its body swayed, and a hint of red-blue poison oozed from its scales. In a flash, The massive blood-shadow cyclone it was brewing scattered, dissipating the terrifying force. ¡°The poison is taking effect!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart leapt with joy. The onset of the dramatic poison was actually sooner than he anticipated. He had expected it to take at least a dozen or so breaths before the Green Moss Shredded Mushroom¡¯s potent poison could take effect. After all, it was a small amount. And wasn¡¯t the Blood Dragon Beast a top ancient creature with a diluted True Dragon Holy Beast bloodline and a strong resistance to poison? However, The strength of the Blood Dragon Beast was more terrifying than expected; their combined efforts couldn¡¯t hold it off for even ten breaths. Fortunately, the severe poison acted sooner. The reason became clear to Chen Yu when he connected mentally with the parasite within the Blood Dragon Beast. Through images transmitted by the insect, The advanced Iron Moon Strange Insect tore through the beast¡¯s flesh. Each time it bit through, red-blue toxic poison would seep into the wounds. ¡°The insect after evolution, seems to have incorporated the characteristics of Green Moss Poison Mushroom into its own corpse poison.¡± Chen Yu was overjoyed. Originally, Not only had the Iron Moon Strange Insect evolved, its corpse poison also improved in potency, merging with the lethal power of the Green Moss Poison Mushroom. The blend of corpse poison and violent toxin increased its lethality to easily kill an average Innate stage demon beast. That was the reason for the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s premature toxic outbreak. ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu roared as he closed in on the poisoned Blood Dragon Beast at extreme speed, in his heart¡¯s explosive state. Such incredible speed! The Puppet Master and He Qiuyun, among others, were shaken. In the blink of an afterimage, Chen Yu approached the Blood Dragon Beast. Holding the thought of exploiting its weakened state, Chen Yu drew the Dark Snake Sword. This sword had been pre-coated with Green Moss poison, originally intended for the Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast. Slash! Chen Yu¡¯s Dark Snake Sword, under the moonlight, emitted a cold lunar glow, its might surging by more than forty percent. You should know, His sword strike, under the heart¡¯s explosive power, doubled in strength and speed, also incorporating the bloodline of the Black Emperor and dark True Qi. Even without the moonlight¡¯s enhancement, this sword strike could kill off an ordinary Innate demon beast. Not to mention, the sword was smeared with Green Moss poison. Hiss! The Dark Snake Sword sliced into the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s neck, a spot where the scales were thinnest. Blood splattered. When the poison sword cut in about an inch, it could go no further. Chen Yu was taken aback, having underestimated the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s amazing power and tough physique. With a swoosh, He didn¡¯t even think before retracting his sword and swiftly retreating. After all, by striking a vital point with the Dark Snake Sword, the Green Moss poison would wreak even more havoc. However, Despite Chen Yu¡¯s quick reaction, he was still grazed by a flash of blood-shadow energy from the Blood Dragon Beast. With a ¡°pomf,¡± Chen Yu was knocked back five to six meters, the protective membrane of his beast hide armor shattering. Wow! Chen Yu spat out a mouthful of blood after landing but showed a hint of relief. At the critical moment, Using the extreme speed from his heart¡¯s explosion, he avoided taking a direct hit from the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s attack, suffering only forty to fifty percent of the damage. And Chen Yu had also promptly activated the defenses of his beast hide armor. Otherwise, even longtime Innates like the Water Moon Sect Master could have been killed. A general injury like this was nothing for Chen Yu¡¯s powerful self-healing physique. Oooh! After being struck in the throat by the Dark Snake Sword, the Blood Dragon Beast had poisonous outbursts both inside and outside its body, its life force beginning to wane. Whoosh! With a roar, the Blood Dragon Beast struggled to contain the poison and whipped up a blood-shadow whirlwind, sweeping across a radius of seven to eight meters. Bang Bang Bang! The nearby Black Robed Puppet Master, He Qiuyun, and Ye Luofeng were all knocked back, severely wounded and vomiting blood. This was despite the Blood Dragon Beast using over seventy percent of its strength to suppress the potent poison. Swoosh! After hurling everyone away, the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s body trembled fiercely, not daring to linger, it turned into a blur of red shadow, running off in a certain direction. Only, Its current speed of escape was not even half of its original incoming pace. ¡°Chase!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face lit up with excitement, maintaining a safe distance as he pursued the Blood Dragon Beast. The Iron Moon Strange Insect was still wreaking havoc inside the Blood Dragon Beast, the deadly corpse poison continually intensifying. The Blood Dragon Beast would become increasingly weak and was doomed! ¡°As long as we kill this beast and obtain its demon core, it will be comparable to a Guiyuan Realm demon beast and at least worth ten demon cores of the Vine Wood Demon.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze was sharp. Chapter 220 - 0216: Extracting Ancient Beast Bloodline Chapter 220: Chapter 0216: Extracting Ancient Beast Bloodline At this moment. On the field, the Black Robed Puppet Master, He Qiuyun, Ye Luofeng, and other talents from the Qi Transformation Realm, were all badly injured. The lethal poison within the Blood Dragon Beast had erupted, drastically reducing its power, and it turned into a blood shadow, darting towards a direction for its escape. ¡°Chase!¡± The three geniuses did not give up. The ownership of the demon core from the Blood Dragon Beast would determine the winner of the Hunting King title at this hunting competition. Even if they hadn¡¯t obtained a single demon core before, possessing the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s demon core would allow them to triumph in one fell swoop. However. The speed of the Blood Dragon Beast was still fast, and as Ye Luofeng and the other two, being heavily wounded, trailed farther and farther behind in the chase. Only Chen Yu was able to catch up with the Blood Dragon Beast. Not only had he preserved his physical strength and vitality, but he was also unharmed and even accelerating by storing energy in his heart. ¡°Hmm?¡± In the midst of the chase, Chen Yu recognized the terrain ahead as somewhat familiar. A moment later. The blood shadow that the Blood Dragon Beast had turned into suddenly vanished into thin air. ¡°So, this is the place.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face showed a hint of surprise, quickly finding a passage that led directly to an underground riverbed. Even if he was not familiar with the terrain, with the Iron Moon Strange Insect still inside the Blood Dragon Beast, as long as the distance was not too far, he could sense its location. Without hesitation. Chen Yu entered the underground passage from the entrance on the ground. However. He did not notice that a tall figure appeared behind him among the rocks, a faint smile curving the corners of his mouth. After a short while. Ye Luofeng, He Qiuyun, and the Black Robed Puppet Master arrived belatedly. ¡°It should be here.¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master gazed at the bloodstains on the ground, traces left behind by the Blood Dragon Beast. In a short time. The three found the entrance to the underground passageway. Before they could enter. ¡°It would be best for the three of you to withdraw from the contention for the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s demon core.¡± An indifferent voice sounded. There was an unquestionable dominance in that voice. ¡°Luo Haochen!¡± He Qiuyun couldn¡¯t help exclaiming, and both Ye Luofeng and the Puppet Master¡¯s faces changed color. Only to see. A tall man with sword-like eyebrows and tiger-like eyes strode forward, his demeanor sober and confident. ¡°Luo Haochen, what is the meaning of this!¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master¡¯s face turned grim. It seemed that Luo Haochen had arrived before them but had not gone underground. What exactly was this Luo Haochen scheming? ¡°Ha ha¡­ the three of you are seriously injured and have expended vital energy rushing here, surely you can¡¯t exert even seventy percent of your powers, can you?¡± Luo Haochen let out a grin. Upon hearing this. The three¡¯s expressions changed, and they suddenly understood something. Whoosh! A blaze of white, incandescent punch-fueled whirlwind swept across, its brilliant light spanning three to four zhang, directly pressuring Ye Luofeng and her companions. The sudden strike caught the three off-guard. Bang! The Black Robed Puppet Master, who bore the brunt of the assault, was sent flying by the ferocious and scorching punch-light. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°You¡­¡± After landing, the Black Robed Puppet Master spat out a mouthful of blood, his complexion pale. Having lost his Innate-level puppet, his strength was the weakest among the three, especially since he was seriously hurt. ¡°Ha ha! One down.¡± Luo Haochen wore a smile, a layer of incandescent speckles appeared on the skin of his arms, emitting a scorching and mighty aura of bloodline power. At that moment. With his Postnatal Peak Cultivation and the might of the Ancient Clan Bloodline, he coldly looked down on the remaining Ye Luofeng and He Qiuyun. Ye Luofeng and He Qiuyun, both severely wounded, could only unleash sixty to seventy percent of their combat strength. Faced with the fully powered Ancient Clan talent, they felt a sinking sensation within. ¡°Aren¡¯t you worried that Chen Yu, having gone ahead, will snatch the demon core first by blocking us?¡± He Qiuyun said angrily. ¡°Heh heh! If all four of you were present, Luo would find it troublesome. But now that you¡¯re separated, dealing with the three wounded is not difficult.¡± Luo Haochen carried himself with a sure-win confidence. He Qiuyun was shaken. Indeed. Luo Haochen had taken the lead and arrived first. Instead of following Chen Yu down, he chose to intercept Ye Luofeng and the others. Firstly, by dividing the four into two groups, they were easier to deal with. Secondly, he left the severely injured Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s counterattack before death for Chen Yu. After eliminating the three wounded, handling Chen Yu alone would be much easier. As it turned out. Luo Haochen¡¯s scheme was very successful. As soon as he took action, he eliminated the weakest, yet close-quarters combat skilled and therefore troublesome Puppet Master. ¡°Even if we are gravely wounded, you cannot easily defeat us alone.¡± Ye Luofeng said coldly. Her White Jade Treasure Sword in hand vibrated, forming a frosty sword aura that, like a piercing cold winter wind, rushed towards Luo Haochen. At the same time, He Qiuyun attacked, unleashing a dazzling array of starry sword lights. Confronted with a pincer attack by two talents, Luo Haochen remained unfazed. Buzz! A layer of white, incandescent light surged around him, an aura faintly visible, disregarding Ye Luofeng¡¯s attack, and charging straight at He Qiuyun. Pfft! The frosty sword blades swung by Ye Luofeng struck Luo Haochen¡¯s body, instantly incinerated and dissolved by the fiery light aura. The next instant. As Luo Haochen drew close to He Qiuyun, the white, incandescent punch-light aura transformed into a gigantic Jiaolong, akin to Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Evil Qi Manifestation¡±, engulfing He Qiuyun. Pfft Pfft! He Qiuyun staggered back, a scorching wave of air causing his Protective True Qi to shatter. His skin reddened and sweltered. A terrifying scorching flame power seeped into He Qiuyun¡¯s body. Whoa! He Qiuyun trembled violently, spitting out a mouthful of blood, staring in shock at Luo Haochen. Only to see. In the palms of Luo Haochen¡¯s hands, where the white, incandescent speckles were, a flickering white flame emerged, exuding an intangible pressure, causing an unbearable burning sensation around. ¡°True Fire Spirit Flame!¡± Ye Luofeng was moved to exclaim and her face filled with wariness. ¡°White Shuo True Fire! You¡¯ve actually condensed such True Flames.¡± He Qiuyun cried out in shock, his sharp and fair face marred by several red, swollen burns. At that moment, his face was deathly pale, his body scorched dry, and he felt a wave of weakness. ¡°You¡¯ve won, I concede!¡± He Qiuyun¡¯s face bore a bitter taste as he suddenly gestured with his hand, voluntarily withdrawing. Luo Haochen¡¯s Ancient Clan Bloodline was inherently fierce, and combined with the compatible ¡°White Shuo True Fire,¡± it was like adding wings to a tiger. He Qiuyun knew all too well that even in his prime, his chances of victory against this man would not exceed thirty percent. All of a sudden, he understood why Luo Haochen¡¯s team was able to single-handedly eradicate the Vine Wood Demon. ¡°Miss Ye, I certainly don¡¯t wish to mar your exquisite beauty with any scars.¡± Luo Haochen grinned. The lethality of True Fire Spirit Flame was far greater than ordinary True Qi. Ye Luofeng¡¯s face turned pale, her eyes icy as she locked gazes with Luo Haochen. Indeed. She still had the Heavenly Que Fragmented Sword, a trump card in hand, but this sword was no ordinary weapon, and using it would make the Guiyuan Realm powerhouses recognize its extraordinary origins. Furthermore, she was severely injured, and even if she used the Heavenly Que Fragmented Sword, her chances of victory against this man¡¯s powerful Ancient Clan body and White Shuo True Fire wouldn¡¯t exceed fifty percent. Finally, Ye Luofeng made a decision, to let Luo Haochen off for now. Luo Haochen was going into the underground, where he would still have to contend with Chen Yu. ¡°With True Flame in hand, Chen Yu¡¯s chances of victory are very slim. Well, at most I¡¯ll lose my first kiss.¡± Ye Luofeng sighed inwardly. She gracefully retreated, floating backward, withdrawing from the battle. ¡°I won¡¯t go down,¡± Ye Luofeng said coldly. ¡°Miss Ye is wise. Once Luo has ascended the throne as the Hunting King, I shall cordially invite you to discuss the meaning of life together.¡± Luo Haochen made a fist and palm salute with a smile. Swoosh! He turned into a white shadow and darted into the underground passageway. At the same time, In the depths of the underground riverbed, Chen Yu kept up the pressure, chasing the Blood Dragon Beast, arriving between some cracked rocky walls. There, on the rock walls, was a large gap that resembled the silhouette of the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s body. Howl~ The Blood Dragon Beast howled weakly, its scales oozing a reddish-blue poison, its life force growing fainter and fainter. The beast struggled with all its might, gradually showing a look of fear. Chen Yu was solemn and did not rashly approach. During the chase, he always kept a distance of several tens of meters from the beast, to prevent a desperate counterattack. Through the insect, Chen Yu had a clear grasp of the beast¡¯s condition. ¡°It¡¯s about time.¡± Chen Yu sensed the insect boring into the beast¡¯s viscera, gnawing away as toxins seeped into the heart and veins. The Blood Dragon Beast rolled about on the spot, showing signs of agony. Soon, the insect burrowed into its heart. The Blood Dragon Beast convulsed violently, struggling fiercely, as a crystalline blood shadow aura swept violently in all directions. Boom! Boom! The surrounding rock walls began to crumble, showering the area in flying chips of stone. It was evident that the Blood Dragon Beast was growing weaker, teetering on the edge of life. Just then, Chen Yu felt a presence falling from above the ground behind him. ¡°Not good!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s peripheral vision caught a glimpse of a towering figure in the distance emanating white, incandescent aura. It was Luo Haochen! ¡°Seize the demon core!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart gathered force, transforming into a faint black afterimage, closing in on the Blood Dragon Beast. However, in the moment Chen Yu drew near, an unexpected change occurred. Those dying eyes of the Blood Dragon Beast, now weak and powerless, flashed with a cold and piercing bloodlust. Its scales began to radiate dark crystal hues, exuding a terrifying aura nearly reaching the Guiyuan Realm. Disaster! Chen Yu¡¯s heart sank, feeling an unprecedented threat of death. This Blood Dragon Beast was clearly in its final ¡°flaring of life before death.¡± Thud! Thud-thud! Thud-thud-thud! Chen Yu¡¯s forceful heart suddenly leapt into an explosive state. Roar! Dark True Qi and the Black Emperor Bloodline erupted from Chen Yu, unleashing a shocking roar as if thunder reverberated across the heavens. Boom boom boom! The surrounding rocky terrain crumbled, and in some areas, it collapsed entirely. That roar even reached the surroundings of the ground level. ¡°What was that sound?¡± He Qiuyun and Ye Luofeng felt a tremor ripple through their bodies. ¡°It¡¯s Chen Yu!¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s expression shifted slightly, concern stirring within her. Chen Yu¡¯s roar held a relentless defiance, as if battling against death itself and standing against fate. This ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± reached the pinnacle of his life¡¯s achievements. Compared to the time when he faced the Water Moon Sect Master, it was nearly twice as powerful. Back then, Chen Yu had not yet advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm, lacking this mysterious and formidable ¡°Dark True Qi.¡± His ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± had now reached a new level. Boom! Bang! At nearly point-blank range, the full might of the Copper Lion Roar struck the Blood Dragon Beast directly. At the same instant, the Iron Moon Strange Insect obeyed Chen Yu¡¯s command and pierced straight through the heart of the Blood Dragon Beast. The beast¡¯s body stiffened, the glow from its dark crystal blood dimming. Its entire blood solidified in an instant. Not just from the impact of Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± at such close range and its maximal force. Thud! Thud-thud! Thud-thud-thud! Within the furious beating of the heart, an odd and familiar attraction emerged. Whoosh! The scales of the Blood Dragon Beast exuded a deep red clarity, and pulled by the mysterious rhythm, the blood transformed into a deep crimson stream, its pattern twinkling as it surged into Chen Yu¡¯s body. ¡°This is¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s body and soul vibrated, feeling the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s rumbling Bloodline Power beneath his feet, emanating an aura of the ancient beast¡¯s dragon might, rapidly being refined and drawn into his own body. Chapter 221 - 0217: Battle Underground Chapter 221: Chapter 0217: Battle Underground Swoosh~ A profound dark blood crystal stream, about as thick as a thumb, pulsing with ancient blood scale light patterns, suddenly surged into Chen Yu¡¯s body. At that moment, The scene once witnessed in Blood Burial Garden played out again. However, this time, instead of the human identity Lu Zhuo, it was replaced by the ¡°Blood Dragon Beast,¡± which possessed the True Dragon Holy Beast bloodline. Chen Yu clearly perceived that the bloodline power extracted from the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s body had shed some impurities, emitting an aura of dragon majesty that had become a few degrees purer. This bloodline power was several levels stronger than the Black Emperor bloodline in Lu Zhuo¡¯s body. In reality, although the quality of Lu Zhuo¡¯s Black Emperor bloodline was considered good, its awakening was far less than that of the Blood Dragon Beast, limited by his cultivation. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hmm? While extracting the bloodline, Chen Yu suddenly felt an unusual movement in a certain part of his left arm. The source of the movement was a thumb-sized, lustrous blood bead sealed within his left arm, wrapped in a layer of blood cocoon. Hiss! That lustrous blood bead suddenly emitted a crystal-like blood-colored flame. Crack! The surrounding blood cocoon split open with a small crack. This scene sent a chill down Chen Yu¡¯s spine, as the forbidden ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± that had been sealed in Blood Burial Garden, seemed to show signs of breaking free. Swoosh~ The dark blood crystal stream that had entered his body divided into a faint trickle of blood scale light, merging through the crack of the blood cocoon into the lustrous blood bead. Chen Yu held his breath, cold sweat beading on his forehead. Fortunately, the blood cocoon had only cracked slightly open, and the compressed ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± bead, which seemed to have a kinship with his flesh and blood, showed no dangerous reactions. After two or three breaths, Thump, thump, thump! Thump, thump! Thump! The body of the Blood Dragon Beast became shriveled, its mysterious heart ceasing to extract any further. Sigh~ Chen Yu relaxed slightly and entered the space within his heart, that dark, silent void. The Light Silver Crystal Space and the Dark Blood Vortex stood separately in the void. Among them, the vortex representing the ¡°Black Emperor bloodline¡± emitted faint black iron blood glows, dwindling to less than the size of a palm. However, beside it, a vivid blood dragon with scales spiraled slowly, emitting an intangible ancient draconic aura. Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but marvel. The form of that scaled blood dragon, somewhat resembled the Blood Dragon Beast, as well as the legendary true dragons. The blood dragon was roughly one zhang long, a hundred times larger in volume compared to the Black Emperor bloodline¡¯s vortex. ¡°This must be the source of the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s bloodline.¡± Chen Yu thought with surprise. Schwing! Before Chen Yu could even attempt to harness the power of this potent bloodline, footsteps approached from afar. Chen Yu quickly withdrew his mind. At this moment, Luo Haochen had already come within a hundred zhang. Chen Yu immediately crouched down, holding the Dark Snake Sword, and pulled out a blood-colored demon core from the partially desiccated body of the Blood Dragon Beast. This demon core was several times larger than that of the water monster he encountered before. Its density and quality were also several times greater. Chen Yu felt the immense power contained within the demon core, probably at the level of the Guiyuan Realm. ¡°Could it be that this Blood Dragon Beast, for some reason, has been hibernating here for many years, with its cultivation temporarily regressed?¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. At this time, his attention was on Luo Haochen, who continued to approach. Chen Yu did not notice that the rock wall behind the corpse of the Blood Dragon Beast had further expanded its fissures, a layer of eerie and cold blood patterns quietly emerging. Simultaneously, the Iron Moon Strange Insect continued its feast inside the body of the Blood Dragon Beast, its aura growing more frantic. However, after feasting on the deluxe meal within this top-tier Ancient Beast, the insect let out a satisfied belch and gradually showed signs of fatigue. This hunting event, was indeed a huge windfall for the Iron Moon Strange Insect. The benefits provided by the extremely poisonous body of the Blood Dragon Beast were more than ten times better than those from the water monster. Chen Yu understood that this feast had reached the digestive limit of the Iron Moon Strange Insect. Swoosh! He quickly recalled the Iron Moon Strange Insect back. ¡°Leave the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s demon core behind!¡± At that moment, an arrogant and dominant voice rang out. Whoo! Luo Haochen¡¯s body surged with a dazzling layer of radiant energy, swirling around him was a scorchingly hot fierce wind, exuding an astonishing pressure. Chen Yu¡¯s internal energy stagnated, feeling a scalding dryness. ¡°This demon core has already been obtained by I. Do you intend to pursue this matter to the end, which would be against the hunting rules?¡± Chen Yu put away the demon core and said indifferently. ¡°You¡¯ve just acquired the demon core, and Luo can snatch it back quickly. Where¡¯s the argument for persistence?¡± Luo Haochen sneered with a confident expression. ¡°Besides, we are underground; whatever happens here won¡¯t be known to outsiders.¡± A victorious smile spread across Luo Haochen¡¯s face. Rumble! His figure suddenly closed the distance, a bright white column of fist light spun, violently radiant, engulfing Chen Yu. ¡°This guy!¡± Chen Yu hadn¡¯t expected his opponent to strike so quickly. The Postnatal Peak Cultivation and Ancient Clan Bloodline gave Luo Haochen a speed advantage over Chen Yu, who was still accumulating power in his heart. ¡°Slice!¡± Chen Yu grasped the Dark Snake Sword with a gaze as sharp as lightning, ready for an all-out battle. Facing such an adversary, he could no longer afford to hold back. Buzz! A black iron Qi pattern encircled the Copper Statue Gang Body, and together with his dark True Qi, it merged into the Dark Snake Sword. In an instant, A slender arc of sword radiance, deep and mysterious, zhang in length, flickered like a feather¡¯s touch. Boom! However, upon striking Luo Haochen¡¯s fist light, a sound like a mountain collapsing erupted. ¡°What?¡± Lu Zhuo¡¯s face showed surprise as he staggered back a dozen or so feet, witnessing his own bloodline-fused strike being cut in two by the man¡¯s sword. Incredible. The seemingly trivial sword wielded by his opponent contained the massive force of a mountain. On the other side. After Chen Yu struck with his sword, he felt a searing breath piercing through his protective layer. A tinge of scorching sensation infiltrated his viscera. ¡°What terrifying fist strength.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression grew solemn, aware that if he were not so robust, a typical Qi Transformation Innate would likely already be injured. ¡°Hahaha¡­ Excellent!¡± After his strike, Luo Haochen was not angry but rather overjoyed. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to encounter an opponent worth fighting at this hunting contest.¡± The incandescent spots appearing on Luo Haochen¡¯s body, along with the intense aura surrounding him, grew stronger, filling the atmosphere with a suffocating and eerie calm, a harbinger of an imminent storm. Boom! In the next instant, Luo Haochen transformed into a domineering white blaze. His punch turned into serpentine dragons of blazing light, rolling fiercely toward Chen Yu. ¡°This guy, he was actually holding back.¡± A heavy feeling sank in Chen Yu¡¯s heart. Thump, thump, thump! His heart gathered strength to its limit, entering a burst mode, where both strength and speed increased twofold to bridge the gap in their cultivation. Bang, bong, beng! A black and white pair of figures launched a fierce battle near the underground riverbed. Every collision came with a massive boom, winds howling violently. Ordinary Qi Transformation Realm practitioners couldn¡¯t even get close to the two. Every exchange allowed Chen Yu to leverage his strength advantage, pushing back Luo Haochen a bit. Luo Haochen felt overpowered, his arms numbing repeatedly. Thankfully, his bloodline physique was also far superior to his peers. But Luo Haochen¡¯s advantage in cultivation was simply too great. Postnatal Peak was far stronger than Chen Yu¡¯s Postnatal Early Stage in both the quality and density of True Qi. Bong chi! The scorching True Qi and Bloodline Power, with each collision, penetrated Chen Yu¡¯s defenses, causing a faint burning injury. Such damage was naturally negligible to Chen Yu¡¯s robust physique. However. Chen Yu had another shortcoming. ¡°This won¡¯t do, much of my Black Emperor Bloodline is already depleted.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart turned cold. Both the dark True Qi and the Black Emperor Bloodline couldn¡¯t last. Especially the ¡°Black Emperor Bloodline,¡± this was his first time engaging in such a long battle. Hum! Seeing the black blood vortex within his heart space rapidly shrinking, exhaustion was not far off. Moreover. Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Dark Snake Sword¡± underground lacked the additional forty percent potency granted by the moonlit night. ¡°Hahaha¡­ Chen Yu, you are no match for me, just quickly hand over the demon core.¡± Luo Haochen¡¯s offensive grew more fierce and unrestrained. Whoosh! His punching lights gradually emitted a faint layer of air flames, their violent potency increasing by several notches. Luo Haochen watched sharply. He knew well that Chen Yu, with his cultivation, releasing such strength surely depended on secret techniques or the like, which wouldn¡¯t last. Before long, Chen Yu¡¯s Black Emperor Bloodline had been completely expended. ¡°In that case¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart gathered strength, circulating another massive source of Bloodline Power from within his space. Ao! Suddenly, a faint dragon chant emanated from Chen Yu¡¯s body, exuding a trace of Ancient Dragon might. Hm? Luo Haochen¡¯s bloodline within his body shuddered inexplicably. At the same moment. In the darkened space, the lively, scaled Blood Dragon released strands of Blood Scale Qi. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Yu felt a violent and piercing pain in his body, along with a sense of swelling. His eyes exuded strands of blood. That terrifying force of the Ancient True Dragon Bloodline, directed by his heart, surged and burgeoned through his body. In a flash. Chen Yu¡¯s forehead and arms solidified semi-transparent blood-color scales, akin to the manifest scales of a True Dragon, radiating an age-old Dragon Prestige that could roam heaven and earth. ¡°Open!¡± Chen Yu shouted ferociously, his fists covered in Blood-Colored Scale Patterns hammering down on Luo Haochen with his bare hands. Whoosh, bang! A vast Dark Blood Scale Dragon Shadow, wrapped in roaring dark Evil Qi and echoing with dragon chants, swallowed Luo Haochen¡¯s resplendent punching wind. ¡°¡­True Dragon Bloodline! How could this be!¡± Luo Haochen cried out in astonishment, sent flying by the force. The incandescent spots on his body dimmed rapidly, and his Ancient Clan Bloodline shivered for it. Spurt! Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, his face a picture of shock. In his vision, Chen Yu was enveloped in Blood Scale Qi Patterns, his forehead and arms solidified with semi-transparent blood-color dragon scale crystalline patterns, accompanied by a faint dragon chant, resembling a Dragonkin from legends. The recent clash had caused his Ancient Clan Bloodline to be oppressed by the higher authority of the Dragon Prestige Bloodline, leaving him able to exert merely fifty to sixty percent of his power. ¡°This force¡­¡± Chen Yu felt the colossal and tyrannical force of his bloodline¡¯s dragon power, filled with a domineering and exhilarating impulse to shatter all in his path. Defeat me! Chen Yu roared, unleashing another Dark Blood Scale Dragon Shadow with his fist. Wreathed in dark Evil Qi, it expanded to a size of five or six zhang (a zhang is approximately 3.58 meters). ¡°White Shining True Flame!¡± Luo Haochen¡¯s expression turned grave, sucking in a deep breath as a flame of white fire flickered in his palm, releasing a terrible high-temperature pressure. At the same time. The incandescent spots on his body sparkled anew, the brilliant and dazzling white fist radiance and white flame merging into one. Whoop, boom, rumble! A fierce flame-enveloped serpentine dragon, ferocious and rampant, clashed with the Dark Blood Scale Dragon Shadow. The surrounding rock walls trembled, and dust and flames swept through. Boom! Luo Haochen staggered back several zhang, his complexion pale. Chen Yu swayed slightly, suddenly feeling a burning sensation. ¡°True Fire Spirit Flame?¡± A thread of white flame spread across Chen Yu¡¯s arm, intertwining with the blood-colored transparent scales. Chapter 222 - 0218: True Fire Showdown Chapter 222: Chapter 0218: True Fire Showdown ¡°True Fire Spirit Flame!¡± Chen Yu was moved, looking at the white flames that spread along his arm, intertwining with the blood-color dragon scales and crystal patterns. If not for the newly added boost of the dragon scales bloodline, this True Fire would pose a significant threat to Chen Yu. It is feared that even the Copper Statue Gang Body would be unable to effectively resist these flames. Chen Yu was just about to urge the dragon scales bloodline and the dark True Qi to extinguish the lingering ¡°White Shining True Flame.¡± Suddenly. The blood cocoon sealed within his left arm throbbed, and the crystal-clear blood pearl inside began to stir restlessly. Crack! The sealed blood cocoon cracked further, oozing a strand of crystalline and translucent blood-light flame. ¡°Blood Crystal Flame!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart pounded, and cold sweat appeared on his forehead. Despite this sealed blood pearl giving him a feeling akin to being connected by blood, with no sense of threat. However. Back then, in the Blood Burial Garden, this ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± had cast a shadow of death over him. ¡°Master, let me assist you. Such low-level flames dare to act fiercely in front of their master.¡± A milky voice echoed in his ears. What voice! Chen Yu felt the sound was somewhat familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere. The next moment. The trace of crystal-clear blood-light flame that seeped from the crevice surged through the blood-flow within the scale patterns in his body and burst out. Puff! The strand of blood-light flame leaped upon Chen Yu¡¯s arm and actively confronted the white flames. In an instant. The two flames intertwined. With a ¡®hiss.¡¯ Chen Yu¡¯s blood-scaled arm emitted a puff of green smoke. The joyous flash of the blood-light flame was effortless as it devoured the white flames. ¡°What kind of Spiritual Flame is this? This person also possesses True Fire Spirit Flames!¡± Luo Haochen lost his composure. His ¡°White Shining True Fire,¡± which the family had refined at a great cost, was postnatally condensed. Even though it was a Postnatal True Flame, its quality was not low, and combined with his bloodline, it was like a tiger with wings added. But now, the wisp of flame that burst forth from Chen Yu could effortlessly extinguish the remaining True Flame. Moreover, the pure aura conveyed by that fire was clearly not a Postnatal True Flame but an Innate Spiritual Flame! ¡°You are the Blood Soul Flower Spirit!¡± Chen Yu suddenly realized something, staring at the strand of blood-light flame that followed the blood-patterned dragon scales and fell into his palm. ¡°Master, the Blood Soul Flower Spirit has become a thing of the past; now I am your ¡®Flame Spirit.''¡± The milky voice was filled with a pleasing tone. Chen Yu was stunned. This Blood Soul Flower Spirit communicated with him through a spiritual connection akin to a Spirit Pet contract. At this moment. The spiritual connection from the sealed blood pearl was very similar to his relationship with the Iron Moon Strange Insect. Sigh! Chen Yu breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the crisis of the ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± was not only resolved but also mysteriously refined and taken possession of by himself. ¡°I don¡¯t believe it!¡± Luo Haochen growled in a low voice, his face turning iron blue, and his palm¡¯s White Shining True Fire transformed into a wave of flames, rolling up a fierce white flame wind and rushing towards Chen Yu. Not good! Chen Yu¡¯s breath tightened, his whole body felt hot, and he sensed a trace of pressure. Faced with the massive wave of flames, the mere wisp of ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± in his palm seemed hardly enough. Chen Yu was just about to confront the enemy through means like the dragon scales bloodline and the dark True Qi. ¡°Master, your bloodline inside can combine with my flame.¡± The milky voice came through. ¡°Good!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart gathered strength, controlling more of the ¡°scale-patterned blood flow¡± to surge near the ruptured cocoon. Swoosh~ From the cracks of the blood cocoon, more glazed blood flames seeped out, merging into the ¡°scale-patterned blood flow¡± of the Blood Dragon Beast bloodline. Puff! In Chen Yu¡¯s palm, a small cluster of blood flame suddenly shot out, far less than Luo Haochen¡¯s ¡°White Shining True Fire.¡± ¡°Is this little bit enough?¡± Chen Yu was astonished. ¡°Enough!¡± The milky voice said. Whoosh~ That small cluster of blood flame transformed into a dazzling, glazed flame bloom, somewhat resembling the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower. Buzz! The surface of this blood-flame bloom suddenly burst out with a radiant blood-fire light, which with a ¡®pom¡¯ sound, met the incoming White Shining flame wave head-on. ¡®Sss!¡¯ In mid-air, the two fires once again interwove. At first. The flame wave and the fiery wind turned by the white True Fire, with its overwhelming volume, engulfed the blood-flame bloom. But after half a breath, green smoke billowed. Buzz! A radiant blood-fire light blossomed from within the White Shining flame wave, swallowing and scattering swathes of the white flames. ¡°¡­How is this possible!¡± Luo Haochen was shocked and disoriented, his face a picture of despair. What¡¯s more inconceivable. Chen Yu had no method of ¡°flame control,¡± yet the blood-colored flames seemed to have their own sentience as they met the enemy. Whoosh! Luo Haochen flipped his palm, and the intense white light swathes, gathering the defeated remnants of the ¡°White Shining True Flame.¡± After regrouping, the volume of the White Shining True Flame was reduced, dimming by a small fraction. While the small cluster of ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± in Chen Yu¡¯s palm, like a blooming glazed flower, had nearly not dimmed much. From the confrontation of the True Flames, the two were simply not on the same level. ¡°¡­Such a powerful Innate Spiritual Flame!¡± Luo Haochen¡¯s expression fluctuated between light and shadow, his face showing envy and dissatisfaction. ¡°True Fire Spirit Flames¡± are the essence of the fire energy in heaven and earth, often containing extraordinary might, and due to different flame attributes, possess their own unique abilities. Some naturally born True Flames are known as Innate Spiritual Flames. In legends, some powerful Innate Spiritual Fires possess the ability to destroy heavens and earth, bringing calamities wherever they go, making even the great powers of the world step aside. Undoubtedly. The ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± that Chen Yu owned was an Innate Spiritual Flame that coexisted with the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower. And furthermore, the majority of the flame¡¯s essence was still sealed within the blood cocoon inside Chen Yu¡¯s body, compressed into a blood crystal. ¡°Your Excellency, do you still wish to continue the battle?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s tone was calm, the glimmering blood flame dancing on his palm like crystal dreams. Luo Haochen¡¯s complexion darkened, his heart roaring with unwillingness. He was a genius of the Ancient Clan, with a noble bloodline, and had refined the ¡°White Shining True Flame¡±, yet he was defeated by a postnatal early-stage nobody. But reality left him no choice. In the true fire showdown, his pride, the White Shining True Flame, couldn¡¯t withstand a single hit. In the clash of bloodlines, his opponent possessed a bloodline akin to that of a holy dragon, completely overpowering him. Even without the Blood Crystal Flame, relying on his robust physique and the explosive power of his heart, along with the dragon scale bloodline, Chen Yu had a good chance of winning. However, with the [Blood Crystal Flame] in play, Chen Yu won with even greater ease, sparing himself a tough battle. ¡°No¡­ Your bloodline power!¡± Luo Haochen¡¯s flickering gaze landed on the blood-patterned dragon scales emerging on Chen Yu¡¯s body. During their clash, he had sensed something vaguely familiar about this bloodline phenomenon. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, upon a closer look, he finally realized something was amiss. ¡°How could the traces of the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s bloodline appear on you?¡± ¡°And how can you possess two different bloodlines!¡± Luo Haochen was extremely shocked, staring unblinkingly at Chen Yu. Even the black emperor bloodline that Chen Yu had before, if not for the restriction of cultivation, might have surpassed that of his own Ancient Clan bloodline. Chen Yu¡¯s heart tightened; Luo Haochen discovering such a secret was extremely unfavorable. He was just about to speak some misleading words. Thump, thump, thump! Suddenly, a mysterious heart began to pound rapidly, issuing a warning. Crack! Suddenly, the rock wall behind them burst open, with a vast array of bizarre blood patterns emerging, spreading like a spider web. This was the very place where the Blood Dragon Beast had awakened before. ¡°Who¡­ killed my dragon beast?¡± A chilling and ghastly voice came from the deeper part of the rock wall. Boom, boom, boom! The entire underground riverbed and surrounding rock walls began to shake, cracking open as an earth-shattering presence awakened. ¡°Run!¡± Chen Yu didn¡¯t think twice; his heart went into an explosive state as he transformed into a blood-black afterimage, running towards the ground nearby. That voice, as well as the awakening presence, gave him an unprecedented sense of crisis. ¡°What on earth is going on?¡± Luo Haochen felt his bloodline tremble with fright and glanced in alarm toward the area where the blood patterns were spreading from the cracked rock wall. Swoosh! Luo Haochen turned into an afterimage, following Chen Yu and running in the direction of the ground. However, just as they had run a few dozen feet, the cracked rock wall with blood patterns suddenly shook, extending a dirty, blood crystal-smeared hand. ¡°Where do you think you¡¯re going!¡± The blood crystal hand was only the size of an ordinary person¡¯s, but with a casual squeeze, it gathered a blood-red phantom in the void of the space. Whoosh, boom! A blood palm phantom, as large as a small mountain, sweeping down with a commanding presence, advanced towards Chen Yu and Luo Haochen. ¡°Ah!¡± Luo Haochen, who was half a step behind, screamed in terror, his hairs standing on end. He felt his body enveloped by a terrifying suction force, as if trapped in a quagmire, unable to escape. Swish! The blood palm phantom instantly clasped Luo Haochen, and with a ¡°snap,¡± his body was crushed into a clump of blood mud. This scene was sensed by Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual awareness. Luo Haochen was only a few feet away from him. ¡°Run faster!¡± Chen Yu felt a chill down his spine, and his heart sank into an abyss. Thump! Thump, thump! Thump, thump, thump! His heart, in a bursting technique state, pushed his speed to the ultimate limit. Buzz! Roar! ¡°Dark True Qi¡± surged into his legs, and the ¡°Blood-Color Dragon Scales¡± bloodline also fully erupted on his body. Amidst the sound of a dragon¡¯s roar, a shadow of a blood scale dragon emerged on Chen Yu, his speed reaching an all-time peak. As such, Chen Yu¡¯s dark True Qi and dragon scale bloodline were drastically consumed. Bang swoosh! Chen Yu¡¯s speed exploded, turning into a blood-scaled afterimage, finally gaining some distance from the blood palm phantom behind him. Boom, boom, boom! By a distance of a few feet, the colossal blood palm phantom smashed the nearby mountainside into dust. ¡°Eh?¡± The owner of the blood crystal hand in the fissure revealed himself. It was a gaunt young man with blue eyes, extraordinarily handsome but with a pale and weak appearance. ¡°Hm? That seems to be the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s bloodline phenomenon, how can this be?¡± The gaunt young man was taken aback. The Blood Dragon Beast was his pet beast, which for special reasons had slumbered here with him. Now, the power of the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s bloodline was unexpectedly bolstering a human youth, allowing him to suddenly accelerate and avoid his attack. ¡°Could it be, this youth is a descendant of the ¡®Blood-sucking Clan¡¯!¡± ¡°Only the Blood-sucking Clan has such an ability, to devour others¡¯ bloodlines and convert them for their own use.¡± The blue-eyed youth¡¯s expression instantly turned cold, a chilling murderous intent evident in his eyes. Regardless of whether the Blood Dragon Beast was his pet, the other party, being a ¡°Blood-sucking Clan¡± member, was a bitter nemesis to his own race. These thoughts flashed through the blue-eyed young man¡¯s mind in an instant. ¡°This boy must not be left alive!¡± Behind the blue-eyed young man, a pair of insidious and sinister blood wings condensed. With a flap, the blood wings unfolded, and the blue-eyed youth transformed into a bloody blur, rapidly chasing after Chen Yu. His sudden burst of speed was at least ten times that of Chen Yu! However, the bloody blur had only shot forth a few dozen feet when suddenly, it halted. Ugh! The blue-eyed youth spat out a mouthful of blood, his complexion turning even paler and more feeble, and he stumbled. ¡°My old injuries have not healed, I¡¯ve slumbered for so long, my primordial qi bloodline has nearly run dry¡­¡± The blue-eyed youth¡¯s face fluctuated with uncertainty. Chapter 223 - 0219: Foreign Strongman Chapter 223: Chapter 0219: Foreign Strongman ¡°My old injuries have not healed, I¡¯ve slept for so long, my Primordial Qi Bloodline is nearly exhausted¡­¡± The blue-eyed youth¡¯s complexion was gloomy, his face pale and weak. Behind him, his sinister Blood Wings suddenly dimmed, resembling the wings of a bat, they weakly retracted into his body. Seeing this. Chen Yu¡¯s figure quickly darted into the passageway leading to the ground. Puh! The blue-eyed youth gritted his teeth and extended an index finger to pierce his brow, a drop of dark essence blood emerging from the fingertip. ¡°Break!¡± With a press of the finger, the drop of essence blood ignited, transforming into a huge finger shadow capable of splitting mountains and tearing earth, the blood light soared to the sky, accompanied by the sound of thunderous rumbling. ¡°This is bad!¡± Chen Yu dove into the ground passage, sensing an overwhelming oppressive presence. Even burrowing into the rock walls, he felt not a hint of safety. All Chen Yu could do was flee at top speed and reinforce his defenses as much as possible. Boom! Bang! The massive blood-colored finger shadow struck near where Chen Yu had entered the rock wall. In an instant. The underground rock walls cracked and collapsed, huge chunks of rock layer peeled off, disintegrating into powder. Wa! Separated by a dozen yards of rock layers, Chen Yu was hit by the remnants of the finger strike¡¯s force, and he spat out a mouthful of blood on the spot. Crack! Crack! The Blood Scale Dragon Shadow covering his body, along with the dark blue light film of his beast hide armor, shattered in succession. It was hard to imagine the true might of that one finger strike. Even through a dozen yards of rock layer, the power of that strike had been reduced by over eighty percent. The remaining ten to twenty percent was enough to break through the Blood Scale Dragon Shadow and the beast hide armor¡¯s protection. Chen Yu knew very well that these two layers of defense would not necessarily be shattered with one blow even if Elder Mao, a seasoned Innate at his level, struck with full strength. At last. The Copper Statue Technique¡¯s true body layer and his physique¡¯s own defense were still strong enough to leave Chen Yu seriously injured. Yet this wasn¡¯t everything! Boom bang! The collapsing of the rock walls blocked the passage to the surface, striking Chen Yu with a massive blow. Apparently, this was the real intent of the blue-eyed youth. To cause a collapse of the rock walls to obstruct the path. ¡°To kill my Blood Dragon Beast, a descendant of the Blood-sucking Clan, if I let you escape, my lifetime of reputation¡­¡± A cold, grim smile appeared on the increasingly pale face of the blue-eyed youth. But soon. The smile on his face froze. Chen Yu, buried under the rock walls, was not only unmaimed or dead as imagined, but also forcefully surged upwards. Through Spiritual Sense scanning. The young man in the rock wall burst into a glaze of Blood Crystal Flame light, and the surrounding rock walls melted away like snow in an instant. ¡°That is¡­ Blood Crystal Flame!¡± The blue-eyed youth could not help but exclaim aloud. With just one glance, he recognized the Blood Crystal Flame. ¡°How could such a powerful Blood Dao Sacred Flame fall into the hands of a mere Postnatal Stage junior?¡± The blue-robed youth¡¯s face was clouded with dismay, quite aggrieved. However. Having just expended essence blood, he was now in extreme weakness and had no strength to block further. ¡°Break!¡± Inside the rock wall, as Chen Yu¡¯s body shone with the Blood Crystal Flame light, the Blood Scale Dragon Shadow reappeared behind him, breaking through the blocked passageway. Fortunately. The passage was not as deep as they had imagined. A few breaths later, Chen Yu burst through the surface along with a cloud of dust and debris, the Blood Scale Dragon Shadow retracting behind him. Nearby on the surface. Ye Luofeng, He Qiuyun, and others were not too far away. Just now, they had felt the tremors of an earthquake from deep underground, as a massive breath surged, suffocating. Subsequently. An indistinct dragon¡¯s roar, accompanied by a bloody shadow and a cloud of dust and debris, erupted from the ground. The group felt an invisible pressure of vital blood, causing their bodies and spirits to tremble. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± After the dust settled, a young man in beast hide armor, bloodied, emerged from the debris. Cough cough! Chen Yu coughed violently, his back soaked with cold sweat, feeling the terror of having walked through the gates of hell. ¡°Chen Yu, you¡¯re the only one who came out; where is Luo Haochen?¡± He Qiuyun asked. Nearby, other Qi Transformation Realm talented youths wore puzzled expressions. This underground passage. So far, only Chen Yu and Luo Haochen had entered in succession. ¡°Luo Haochen is dead!¡± S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu took a deep breath, calming his blood and feeling the rapid healing of his internal injuries. Dead? Everyone present, including He Qiuyun, Ye Luofeng, the Black Robed Puppet Master, were somewhat dazed. Many showed incredulous faces. That Luo Haochen, known as a talented individual with an Ancient Bloodline, had strength that was counted among the top in this ¡°Hunting King¡± competition. Furthermore, Luo Haochen had also cultivated the White Shining True Flame. ¡°Everyone! There has appeared an extremely terrifying alien powerhouse in these underground passages, we must retreat quickly!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression tensed. He dared not linger a moment longer nor had the time to explain further; after signalling Ye Luofeng with a Spiritual Sense communication, he immediately withdrew. Whoosh! Chen Yu turned into a faint shadow, rushing towards the direction of the Hunting King starting point. ¡°What alien? What nonsense!¡± ¡°Stay there! Where is the Blood Dragon Beast Demon Core?¡± Some of the present Postnatal Stage talented youths were utterly unconvinced. Immediately. The Black Robed Puppet Master and two Postnatal Stage youths from the Chu Family made their move to intercept. Crack! From the metallic arm of the Black Robed Puppet Master sprung a Purple Iron Claw Hook that flashed like lightning towards Chen Yu. At the same time. The other two Postnatal Stage youths each unleashed a spatial swordlight and saberlight, both attacks respectable among those in the Postnatal Stage. ¡°You know not what¡¯s good for you!¡± Chen Yu wore a cold smile, despite his pacifying words he was met with suspicion. He was unapologetic. Extending a bronze-shining large hand, the Blood Scale remnants barely flickered, ¡°Ding,¡± he caught the Purple Iron Claw Hook with his bare hands. This time. He temporarily boosted the Dragon Bloodline in his arm, instantly feeling his strength and defense surge by nearly double. ¡°Rise!¡± Chen Yu bellowed as he grabbed the Purple Iron Claw Hook and swung it like a Meteor Hammer, tossing the Black Robed Puppet Master high into the sky. ¡°Ahh¡­¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master screamed in shock as he flailed his limbs in terror while ascending. The onlookers stood dumbstruck, watching the Black Robed Puppet Master turn into a speck in the distance. Boom! A few breaths later, the Black Robed Puppet Master crashed into a forest, sending a thunderous roar and dust flying everywhere. As for the knife and sword beams from the two other Postnatal youths, Chen Yu easily disregarded them with the defense of the Copper Statue Technique and the animal hide armor. ¡°The amplification of strength by this Dragon Bloodline is astonishing.¡± Chen Yu was slightly surprised. Just now, he had used his bloodline without any clear signs, fearing no exposure. Swoosh! Chen Yu quickened his pace, continuing on his journey. Back at the site, the youths looked fearful and dared not pursue any further. ¡°Seeing Chen Yu fleeing in such panic, there must really be some terrifying existence down below.¡± ¡°No matter, the Blood Dragon Beast Demon Core has most likely fallen into his hands.¡± The crowd conversed in low voices. Eventually, most maintained their distance but followed Chen Yu¡¯s lead back to the hunting ground¡¯s departure point. An hour later, team after team gathered at the hunting ground¡¯s departure point. Chen Yu, amidst the crowd, felt slightly relieved as he looked at the several pavilions atop the mountain. This place was guarded by several Guiyuan Realm powerhouses and should not be feared even by that weakly awakened exotic powerhouse. Chen Yu had an intuition that the Blue-eyed Youth from the Blood Wing Clan would definitely not give up pursuing and killing him. Another two hours passed. Dawn approached, and the sky was soon lit with the daybreak¡¯s first light. ¡°The Hunting Competition, three days have passed.¡± A Flying Bird Knight in the Innate Stage with a Yun flag flew over the heads of the crowd. ¡°Guest Chen, can we claim the first place in this Hunting Competition?¡± Fu Hong asked cautiously. At that moment, rumors were circulating among the teams that Chen Yu had obtained the Blood Dragon Beast Demon Core. ¡°Of course!¡± Chen Yu was relaxed and smiling. Just then, he locked eyes with Ye Luofeng¡¯s clear and icy gaze. Ye Luofeng¡¯s beautiful, jade-like face seemed unsettled, showing a trace of unease. Chen Yu chuckled maliciously, his eyes sweeping over the cold and aloof girl¡¯s pristine beauty. Ye Luofeng bit her lip nervously; her heart raced as she averted her gaze from Chen Yu¡¯s somewhat fiery stare. ¡°This is great!¡± ¡°Securing the title of Hunting King means hefty rewards for every member of our squad.¡± ¡°What a pity that Fu Jing died by the hand of that Blood Dragon Beast.¡± The youths of the Fu Family discussed among themselves, their overall mood more joyous than worried. The title of Hunting King would greatly enhance the Fu Family¡¯s fame and attract talents. ¡­ Before long, the hunting teams had returned to the mountain peak¡¯s starting point. ¡°Now, let¡¯s tally the results.¡± The Prince Manor dispatched a Guiyuan Realm official and several Innate Stage powerhouses to count the hunt¡¯s achievements. With so many watchful eyes, no one could play any tricks. Chen Yu was feeling delighted within. The individual Hunting King¡¯s rewards were quite substantial. Moreover, he also had beside him¡­ this ethereally beautiful girl who was an additional ¡°reward¡±! ¡°Why hasn¡¯t Luo Haochen shown up?¡± In a pavilion belonging to the Prince Manor, Marquis Yunlai and others showed a hint of surprise. Upon hearing this, the gaze of many young hunters shifted towards Chen Yu. Chen Yu hesitated, wondering how to explain the death of ¡°Luo Haochen.¡± This matter could indeed be troublesome. After all, the battle underground was a duel between two, without third-party hunter verification. But just then, Swoosh! A residue of blood wings streaked across the sky from afar. ¡°Human junior¡­ prepare to die swiftly!¡± The silhouette of the Blood Wing Blue-eyed Youth emerged from the bloody afterglow. In a moment, a chilling blood radiance tinted the surrounding sky, spreading a formidable oppression. ¡°It¡¯s barely even midnight, and he has regained so much strength.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart chilled. Furthermore, this person was able to pursue him with such precision. ¡°Who goes there!¡± Several Guiyuan Realm elders present shouted, releasing powerful auras. Swish! The Blood Wing Blue-eyed Youth spread his blood wings, increasing his speed, and materialized a bloody blade in his hand. ¡°Senior Fu, this person wants to kill me!¡± Chen Yu cried out in alarm. He never expected the exotic powerhouse to harbor such a strong desire to kill him, daring to come all the way to this mountaintop. Boom! The blood blade in the sky, emitting crackling bloody electric glints, expanded to twenty to thirty zhang and slashed towards Chen Yu. ¡°Stop!¡± Fu Yangzi reacted first, flashing into the air. Whoosh! Fu Yangzi spun his hand and unleashed a series of deep, cyan ancient tree shadows, enveloping a radius of several dozen zhang. Boom! The blood blade bursting with electric glints struck the ancient tree shadows, instantly disintegrating upon impact. Fu Yangzi¡¯s form shook and he staggered back, with a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth. Moreover, his arm and shoulder bore several scorch marks. Chen Yu was shocked; Fu Yangzi¡¯s strength surpassed that of Yunyue Sect¡¯s Supreme Elder Gongyang, but he was defeated by a single strike from the Blood Wing Blue-eyed Youth. In just half the night, the Blue-eyed Youth had recovered a fraction of his power, yet he was so fiercely formidable. ¡°The Blood Wing Clan! How dare you invade Yun Zhao Country!¡± Marquis Yunlai in the Prince Manor¡¯s pavilion shouted sternly, his eyes flashing sharply. Chapter 224 - 220: Ascend to Hunting King Chapter 224: Chapter 220: Ascend to Hunting King The Blood Wing Blue-eyed Youth, with a single blow, defeated Fu Yangzi, startling everyone. ¡°Blood Wing Clan! How dare they come to invade Yun Zhao Country!¡± Marquis Yunlai, dressed in a luxurious cloud-patterned robe that fluttered noisily, floated into the void. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Several other Guiyuan Realm experts at the scene, following Marquis Yunlai¡¯s lead, flew up into the sky, casting cold glances at the blue-eyed foreign youth. The foreign youth¡¯s expression changed slightly. After recovering some Yuan Qi, he had tracked down Chen Yu by the scent of the Blood Dragon Beast on his body. Unexpectedly, there were several Guiyuan Realm experts in this place. ¡°Humph! Humans of the Guiyuan Realm like you¡ªI¡¯ve killed countless before.¡± The blue-eyed youth spoke with a cold voice as he slowly spread his arms. Buzzcrack! His blood wings on his back started to shimmer with a cold dark blood glow, abruptly expanding by twenty to thirty feet. The next moment. With the blue-eyed youth as the center, the surrounding patches of sky surged with numerous overlapping blood wing blades, shining intensely. ¡°Quick, attack!¡± Fu Yangzi, Wu Tianxiao, and other powerful Guiyuan Realm experts changed their expressions. The overlapping illusionary blood wing blades, like a storm of blood blades, instantly engulfed several major Guiyuan Realm experts. Apart from Marquis Yunlai, several other Guiyuan Realm experts appeared slightly panicked as they coped. Sizzle! Sizzle! The collision between the blood wing blades and the Guiyuan Realms gave off brilliant electric sparks, causing ordinary Guiyuan Realm beings to tremble when touched. ¡°Monsters!¡± Marquis Yunlai snorted coldly; a dark blood-colored wave of cloud light emerged around him, repeatedly rushing towards the blue-eyed youth. Within the radiance of this dark blood cloud wave, several massive cloud light beast shadows appeared, pouncing at the foreign youth. ¡°You human have actually integrated some secrets of the beast blood faction.¡± The blue-eyed youth¡¯s expression darkened. The bit of Yuan Qi he had managed to recover in his body was going to be exhausted again, a flash of reluctance appeared in his pupils. However, Given the sheer number of human powerhouses at the moment, being alone, grievously injured, exhausted of Yuan Qi, and weakened, ¡°Luotian Fan!¡± Marquis Yunlai¡¯s face was stern as he produced an antique, muted-silver feather fan in his hand. As soon as the fan appeared, it immediately emitted a vast aura, swirling with pieces of fluctuating silver clouds. Whoosh-buzz! The silver clouds swelled up in an instant, extending into a massive cloud-mist light shadow with an imposing force capable of encompassing heaven and earth. ¡°It¡¯s actually a replica of the ¡®Luotian Fan¡¯¡­¡± A trace of solemnity and fear appeared in the blue-eyed youth¡¯s eyes for the first time. Swish-swoosh! The blue-eyed youth hesitated no longer; a tremor of his blood wings transformed him into a streak of blood wing remnants, fleeing toward the distance. A hint of mockery curled up at the corner of Marquis Yunlai¡¯s mouth. Boom-swish! The massive silver nimbus fan shadow in the heavenly void suddenly trembled, manifesting a giant silver twilight fan shadow that swept across the fleeing blood wing remnants. Ah! The blue-eyed youth spat out a mouthful of blood, tumbling over miles in the sky before he managed to stabilize himself. Enduring his injuries, his face was filled with rage and resentment. ¡°Humans! The hatred of today, I will return it multifold someday¡­¡± With a beat of his blood wings, the blue-eyed youth merged into the distant horizon. At the mountain peak, amid the pavilion. Phew! Everyone present breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Thankfully, Lord acted and repelled the enemy with a single fan!¡± Several Guiyuan Realm experts in the scene said politely with awe in their expressions. Yun Zhao Country was divided into thirty-six prefectures, each governed by a prince. Each prince, renowned in their own right, commanded immense influence as pillars of the ancient nation. ¡°Is this the strength of a ¡®Prince-level¡¯ expert?¡± Chen Yu was shocked. The power exhibited by Marquis Yunlai¡¯s fan could be described as earth-shattering, terrifyingly potent even among Guiyuan Realm experts. ¡°This member of the Blood Wing Clan is unusually weak. It seems what he displayed was merely twenty or thirty percent of his strength at his peak.¡± Marquis Yunlai spoke solemnly. ¡°Only twenty or thirty percent?¡± ¡°Could the peak cultivation of this fiend is that of the Sky Sea Realm?¡± Some elders present shuddered. The supreme Sky Sea Realm, on Kunyun Continent, represented a peak unreachable. Of course, In Yun Zhao Country, one of the three great ancient nations, sightings of the Sky Sea Realm had been rumored. ¡°Even if it¡¯s not the Sky Sea Realm, it¡¯s not far off. This is no trivial matter; I will report this to the current ¡®Holy Emperor.''¡± Marquis Yunlai continued slowly. Chen Yu, hearing the discussion above, felt his heart skip a beat. He had never expected the Blood Wing Clan¡¯s powerhouse to be so formidable at his peak. Considering, The Ancient Beast Demon Core of the Blood Dragon Beast was of the Guiyuan Realm level. Possessing an Ancient Beast as a Spirit Pet, even if the blue-eyed youth wasn¡¯t of the Sky Sea Realm, he had a terrifying strength approaching that of the Sky Sea Realm. ¡­ The chaos caused by the appearance of the foreign powerhouse soon settled down. Then, Including Marquis Yunlai, several Guiyuan Realm experts¡¯ gazes collectively fixed on Chen Yu. ¡°Guest Chen, what happened just now? That foreign powerhouse, he actually pursued you despite being heavily wounded.¡± Fu Yangzi asked. Chen Yu, not daring to conceal anything, reluctantly smiled and said, ¡°Because that Blood Dragon Beast was his Spirit Pet, and I unfortunately killed it.¡± Upon hearing this, All the elders present were taken aback. And the Blood Dragon Beast, being the Spirit Pet of a foreign powerhouse, no wonder he ruthlessly pursued Chen Yu. After all, Such Ancient Beasts like the Blood Dragon Beast were rare, running through its veins, a diluted bloodline of True Dragon Holy Beast. Of course, What the crowd did not know was The foreign powerhouse wanted to kill Chen Yu also because he misperceived him as a member of the Blood-sucking Clan. Furthermore, The ¡®Blood Crystal Flame¡¯ on Chen Yu had also attracted the covetousness of the Blood Wing Clan powerhouse. It didn¡¯t take long. Chen Yu recounted what had happened underground, including the cause of Luo Haochen¡¯s death. ¡°Luo Haochen, did he die at the hands of those foreign tribes?¡± The various powerhouses present looked at each other. Regarding Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°unilateral statement,¡± people including Marquis Yunlai were all somewhat skeptical. Chen Yu looked somewhat frustrated. Indeed, he hadn¡¯t killed Luo Haochen, but there were no witnesses present. ¡°The death of Luo Haochen. The Ancient Clan Luo Family will naturally have ways to determine the true culprit.¡± Marquis Yunlai paused slightly. His gaze fell on Chen Yu: ¡°I will tentatively believe your words.¡± ¡°But Luo Haochen came to assist our Prince Manor. Before the Luo Family arrives to find out the truth, you cannot leave Yunlai Prefecture.¡± Marquis Yunlai¡¯s tone was plain but carried an invisible authority. ¡°The junior understands.¡± Chen Yu did not object. Presumably, with the resources of the ten great ancient clans, through a bloodline connection, some truth could likely be revealed. Subsequently, this session of the ¡°Hunting Competition¡± began to establish the position of the Hunting King and distribute rewards. When Chen Yu presented the ¡°Blood Dragon Beast¡± demon core, his hunting performance overshadowed everyone else¡¯s, securing first place. Even if all other teams¡¯ demon cores were combined, they couldn¡¯t match this single one. A Guiyuan Realm demon core had never appeared in previous hunting competitions. Moreover, this was an Ancient Beast Demon Core containing the bloodline of a True Dragon Holy Beast, worth more than ten times that of others at the same level. Amid the envious and reluctant gazes of many factions, the Fu Family secured this session¡¯s position of the ¡°Hunting King.¡± Within the Fu Family team, Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng felt the stares from many factions. ¡°Guest Chen, ascending to the position of Hunting King, you will soon gain fame in Yunlai Prefecture and even have a bit of reputation in Yun Zhao Country,¡± Fu Yanzi said, her face full of admiration and joy. Chen Yu smiled slightly, then went with his teammates to collect their rewards. This session¡¯s rewards for the Hunting King were very substantial. Firstly, the team Hunting King rewards. Each member of the Hunting King team received rewards. ¡°Team Hunting King: Each member is rewarded with ten thousand genuine yuan stones, a ¡®Demon Soul Pill,¡¯ and access to the Prince Manor¡¯s ¡®Secret Attic¡¯ to choose a secret art.¡± A middle-aged man in the Innate phase announced loudly. Soon, each young member of the Fu Family received ten thousand genuine yuan stones, one Demon Soul Pill, and a token for entry into the Prince Manor¡¯s ¡°Secret Attic.¡± S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After receiving the rewards, Chen Yu felt a surge of excitement. Ten thousand genuine yuan stones were equivalent to one million lesser yuan stones. [Demon Soul Pill]: For those in Postnatal Qi Transformation, it can significantly increase cultivation and strengthen physique and spirit. That ¡°Secret Attic¡± of the Prince Manor was a place many talented individuals longed for. Additionally, as an individual Hunting King, Chen Yu also received his own exclusive rewards. ¡°Chen Yu, now I confer upon you the position of ¡®Baron,''¡± Marquis Yunlai announced. The position of Baron was one of the additional rewards for the personal Hunting King. A Baron was a true noble ranking in Yun Zhao Country, not merely an honorary noble. Such slots, even for a prince of a prefecture, were very limited. ¡°Thank you, my Lord!¡± Chen Yu hastily bowed and received a token from Marquis Yunlai¡¯s hands. This token was pale blue, with a lifelike Cloud Dragon and a blazing sun intertwined on its surface. Under the instruction of Marquis Yunlai, Chen Yu integrated a drop of his blood into the token. Simultaneously, Marquis Yunlai took out another brilliant golden token, from which a mysterious fluctuation emerged and infused into Chen Yu¡¯s token. Quickly, Chen Yu confirmed his identity and became part of the noble class of Yun Zhao Country. In addition to the title of ¡°Baron,¡± Chen Yu would also gain a recommendation right for Yun Zhao First Academy¡¯s ¡°Yunyang Imperial College.¡± The so-called ¡°recommendation right¡± means bypassing various selection competitions and the regular admission process, directly entering the final assessment and even receiving certain prioritization. ¡°Chen Yu, you have one last reward left.¡± In Marquis Yunlai¡¯s palm appeared a seven-sided, multicolored Exquisite Hundred Treasure Box. ¡°Exquisite Hundred Treasure Box!¡± Several figures in the crowd exclaimed. Chen Yu once again felt the intensely envious gazes of many youngsters. In Yunlai Prefecture, many knew that Marquis Yunlai possessed an Exquisite Hundred Treasure Box. Marquis Yunlai kept his most precious and beloved treasures inside the Exquisite Hundred Treasure Box. Only in very rare instances would he award treasures from within the Exquisite Hundred Treasure Box. Of course, there were many rare treasures within the Exquisite Hundred Treasure Box, and whether one could pick a suitable or extraordinary treasure depended on luck. ¡°Open!¡± With a flick of his finger, Marquis Yunlai caused the seven-sided ¡°Exquisite Hundred Treasure Box¡± to burst into dazzling multicolored crystal light. Click! The treasure box opened, and its mouth emitted a strange and enticing array of lights, releasing a tempting aroma of treasures. Neither the external gaze nor Spiritual Sense could penetrate this treasure box. ¡°Chen Yu, you may pick one item.¡± ¡°But remember, once your hand grasps or touches something, that will be your chosen object.¡± Marquis Yunlai said with a smile. Chen Yu nodded and stretched his hand into the Exquisite Hundred Treasure Box. In the next moment, he felt his hand as if entering another dimensional space, seemingly able to extend indefinitely. Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump! With eyes half-closed, Chen Yu¡¯s mystical heart entered a strange rhythm of beats, enhancing his senses. Soon, his heart sensed an object and began to beat faster. ¡°This one!¡± Following his senses, Chen Yu reached out and grabbed an object. Everyone¡¯s gaze was fixed on the item that Chen Yu had pulled out. But Marquis Yunlai¡¯s smile suddenly stiffened, his brows twitched rapidly, and his face showed a pained expression. Chapter 225 - 0221: The Nameless Broken Wing Chapter 225: Chapter 0221: The Nameless Broken Wing Guided by the feelings of his heart and intuition, Chen Yu reached into the Hundred Treasures Exquisite Box and grabbed something. The tactile sensation was unique¡ªflexible yet strong, ice-cold and smooth, almost like the fur or feathers of some animal. ¡°What is this thing!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes widened as he stared at the pair of tattered, pitch-black wings in his hand. The left and right wings were connected as one, stretching out for about an hour in length with numerous tears and damage. These wings must have been refined by an artifact refiner, yet by touch and sight, they were indistinguishable from the real wings of a bird. Chen Yu felt a whiff of a wild and ancient aura mixed with an invisible pressure, akin to the Holy Beast Bloodline of the True Dragon Holy Beast. Moreover, The faint beating of the mysterious heart seemed to sense a powerful force within these wings¡ªa powerful force that was sealed and dead silent. The pained expression on Marquis Yunlai¡¯s face made Chen Yu even more aware of the wings¡¯ preciousness and extraordinariness. ¡°May I ask, my Lord, what is this object?¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but inquire. Everyone present showed a look of curiosity. From Marquis Yunlai¡¯s reaction, these wings must be considered one of the top items in the Exquisite Treasure Box. ¡°These ¡®Nameless Tattered Wings¡¯ were obtained by me more than a decade ago in an ancient relic. The material of these wings is very uncommon and resistant to damage even from attacks at the Guiyuan Realm level, and they possess an ancient and rare bird¡¯s aura¡­¡± Marquis Yunlai began to speak slowly, His gaze towards the wings carried a hint of reluctance. Resistant to damage even at the Guiyuan Realm? The crowd was moved. At the very least, from the material standpoint, these wings were of high quality and must contain the feathers of some ancient and rare bird. ¡°May I ask, what is the specific function of these tattered wings?¡± Chen Yu asked solemnly. ¡°Although these wings are damaged, they can grant those at the Qi Transformation Realm the ability to fly for short durations!¡± Marquis Yunlai declared. The ability to fly! Chen Yu was excited, filled with ecstatic joy. Flying, soaring through the skies¡ªthis was the unreachable dream of countless people. ¡°These wings are the legendary flight artifact!¡± The hall erupted into a buzz of amazement. Flight artifact! Such a thing was rare even among the gamut of extraordinary treasures, extremely hard to come by. ¡°Moreover, with the enhancement of these wings, one¡¯s speed and movement technique flexibility will greatly increase, especially amplifying the abilities of those at the Qi Transformation Realm.¡± Marquis Yunlai spoke wistfully. Suddenly, Everyone understood why Marquis Yunlai was so pained. A pair of special material, mysteriously originated tattered wings that could grant flight to those at the Qi Transformation Realm and significantly enhance speed and movement technique. Although it¡¯s said, The Guiyuan Realm already had the ability to fly shortly, having these wings as an addition was beneficial nonetheless. ¡°My Lord, have you tried to repair these wings?¡± Chen Yu asked a crucial question. Just a pair of damaged wings already held such capabilities; how powerful would they have been when whole. ¡°I have tried, even sought the help of Artifact Refining Masters, and even attempts to graft feathers from ancient beasts and rare birds were repelled by the material of these wings, unable to be repaired and incorporated.¡± Marquis Yunlai sighed lightly. After speaking, He waved his hand, and his gaze swept over Chen Yu complexly. As a reigning prince, his word was as good as gold¡ªhe would not go back on it. Furthermore, These tattered wings had made no progress in his hands for more than a decade. Perhaps their real secrets were not meant for him. After receiving the ¡°Individual Hunting King¡± reward, Chen Yu returned to the Fu Family Pavilion and met up with the Fu family members. During this process, Chen Yu felt many gazes of admiration, envy, displeasure, and unwillingness. Even, Some looks carried skepticism. If Luo Haochen or He Qiuyun, such supreme geniuses, had won the title of Hunting King, most people would not question it. However, Chen Yu was just a nobody, with a cultivation at the Postnatal Early Stage, also not on par with several of the popular candidates who won the championship. ¡­ An hour later, Representatives from the various powers gathered around the Prince Manor for private discussions. During the meeting, Fu Yangzi looked radiant with joy, beaming with happiness. As per tradition, the family of the Hunting King gained priority in the resource allocation choices in Yunlai Prefecture for the next three years. It wasn¡¯t until the afternoon of the same day That the hunting competition began to wind down. ¡°The Hunting Competition concludes here. Members of the Hunting King¡¯s team may use their Token to exchange for a Secret Technique at the Prince Manor¡¯s secret tower.¡± A middle-aged man at the Postnatal Middle Stage announced loudly. The Fu Family team had no immediate plans to go to the Prince Manor. That day, The Fu Family hunting squad returned to the Fu Family and received treatment ¡°like stars holding the moon.¡± The entire Fu Family celebrated for the hunting squad. During the festive banquet, Many of the youths showed expressions of excitement. Only one person¡¯s brows were lightly furrowed, with a look of deep concerns and struggles. ¡°Miss Ye! Aren¡¯t you happy about us winning the Hunting King title?¡± Fu Hong and several other young men asked curiously. At these words, Ye Luofeng¡¯s calm eyes grew colder, and the slight heaving of her chest revealed the fierce internal struggle of her emotions. Only Chen Yu curved his lips into a smirk. This Hunting Competition, with the individual Hunting King title snatched by Chen Yu, resulted in a crushing loss for Ye Luofeng¡¯s bet. The last time they wagered, it was a small bet at best, risking just a kiss. But this time, she would lose herself entirely. No matter how good Ye Luofeng¡¯s mental state was, she was frustrated and extremely annoyed. ¡°Everyone, my senior sister fought hard during the Hunting Competition and was injured. The latent injuries are acting up.¡± Chen Yu cheered with a fine wine, letting out a hearty laugh. In his heart, he felt that secret thrill. This Hunting Competition could be described as a ¡°win-win¡± situation. ¡°Hmph!¡± Ye Luofeng, wearing an angry look, let out a low huff, but didn¡¯t dare to directly face the ¡°suggestive¡± gaze in Chen Yu¡¯s eyes. Under the peculiar gazes of the young warriors, Ye Luofeng left as if she had flown away. ¡°Ha ha! Let¡¯s continue drinking!¡± Chen Yu grinned and laughed loudly. After three consecutive days and nights of hunting and battling, it was time to relax properly. As for the ¡°bet agreement¡± with Ye Luofeng, Chen Yu did not want to push the girl too hard at the moment, giving her some time to adapt. Chen Yu certainly did not want the cooked pigeon to fly away. That night. Chen Yu returned to his residence, drunk, and without seeking out Ye Luofeng, fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow. Chen Yu slept soundly. Elsewhere, within a pavilion surrounded by bamboo, lights remained on. Ye Luofeng had barely slept all night, her clear and piercing eyes staring out the door, flickering uncertainly. Her teeth grazed her lips lightly, her willowy brows occasionally furrowed, and her stunning, ice-beautiful face showed annoyance¡ªand unknowingly, sometimes a touch of red would flit across it. However. To Ye Luofeng¡¯s surprise. Chen Yu didn¡¯t come over to collect on the bet as she had anticipated, which left her enormously unsettled the entire night. It felt like the agony and psychological pressure of someone waiting for a certain doom. ¡°Could it be, this scoundrel has reformed?¡± Ye Luofeng was greatly surprised. In her eyes, Chen Yu was neither a bad person nor a good one, with just a hint of common lust. Or rather, he was an average man, not particularly good or bad, and caught in worldly desires. After a night of agony. Ye Luofeng¡¯s clear eyes reddened with fatigue, and eventually, she fell into a heavy sleep. The next morning, Chen Yu woke up early. The first thing he did upon waking. Chen Yu began to tally the spoils from the ¡°Hunting Contest.¡± This included the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s demon core, which peacefully lay in the storage bag. Besides that. The team hunting king was awarded ten thousand genuine yuan stones, one Demon Soul Pill, and one Secret Pavilion Token. Chen Yu¡¯s gaze paused for a moment on the Demon Soul Pill. ¡°This pill can significantly increase cultivation for those in the Postnatal Qi Transformation and strengthen the physique and spirit¡­¡± He contemplated for a while. If he waited six months to use this pill, it might enable Chen Yu to advance to the Postnatal Middle Stage in one fell swoop. After putting away the rewards for the ¡°Team Hunting King.¡± Chen Yu took out the individual hunting king¡¯s reward, the ¡°Nameless Remnant Wing.¡± Touching the black feathers, Chen Yu felt excited. To fly¡ªthat was the dream of any human being since childhood. Chen Yu, as a child, had the same dream. However. Using this flying treasure would not be so simple. First, he needed to refine it with his own True Qi and Spiritual Sense, at least to establish a slight connection. In this aspect. Chen Yu, having practiced ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining¡± and experienced in controlling sword shield puppets, found it not too difficult. Half a day later. The black remnant wing in front of him responded faintly to Chen Yu¡¯s Spiritual Sense and True Qi. At this moment. Chen Yu could barely use this flying treasure. Swoosh! Chen Yu injected Primordial Evil True Qi into the tattered black wings. Whump! The surface of the tattered black wings presented a pale dark flow of air, which, under Chen Yu¡¯s control, floated and solidified behind him. After several attempts. The tattered black wings flapped, generating a fierce layer of pale dark wind. Whoosh! Chen Yu felt light, and gradually began to float up. One foot, two feet¡­ ten feet. One yard, two yards¡­ ten yards. Before long. Chen Yu, powered by the remnant black wings, flew dozens of yards into the sky. During early practice, Chen Yu did not fly too high, and only practiced near his courtyard. Additionally. He executed his movement technique within the courtyard, and found that with the remnant black wings, his speed increased by more than fifty to sixty percent. This was still him only beginning to refine the remnant wings, not yet bringing out their full power. After half an hour. ¡°However, the True Qi consumption when using these wings to fly is too great.¡± Chen Yu breathed heavily, his face showing a hint of weakness. If he were to fly at full force with these wings, Chen Yu¡¯s reserve of True Qi could only last for a few dozen breaths. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Assuming he only floated simply, he could sustain for the duration of half a pot of tea. Just amplifying his speed with movement technique, he could last more than an hour. At dusk. Chen Yu stopped practicing with the remnant wings and sat down to recover his vital energy. Just then. Into the courtyard walked a familiar figure in a white gauze gown. ¡°Ye Luofeng?¡± Chen Yu was stunned, looking at the breathtakingly beautiful girl with an ethereal grace and jade-like skin. The motive behind Ye Luofeng¡¯s visit was not hard to guess. He had intended to let the girl calm down and adapt for a while before discussing the bet. He had not expected her to come to him on her own initiative. Chen Yu immediately waved his hand, dismissing his servants and leading Ye Luofeng to his room. Inside the room. ¡°Luo Feng has lost the wager, what exactly do you want?¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s clear, cold eyes faced Chen Yu squarely, her teeth clenched lightly, her face tense and frosty. ¡°What do I want? Didn¡¯t Miss Ye say she would let me deal with it as I wished?¡± Chen Yu stroked his chin. His eyes, slightly aggressive and smiling, swept over the girl¡¯s immaculate ice-beautiful face, her delicate nose, her creamy skin, the smoothly rising curves of her body, and those hidden *****¡­ ¡°I did say so, but don¡¯t take things too far!¡± Ye Luofeng felt uncomfortable under his gaze, her face flushed with annoyance, her cheeks burning hot, her ears reddening, and she stamped her foot involuntarily. Chapter 226 - 0222: Settling the Bet Chapter 226: Chapter 0222: Settling the Bet ¡°Luo Feng has indeed said so, but don¡¯t push things too far!¡± In her shame and annoyance, Ye Luofeng couldn¡¯t help but stamp her foot and glare fiercely at Chen Yu, although she lacked the courage to look him straight in the eye. ¡°Don¡¯t push things too far? It seems that even you know your position isn¡¯t strong.¡± Chen Yu chuckled. ¡°You did say that if you lost the bet, you would accept any outcome, even if it meant offering yourself.¡± The smile on Chen Yu¡¯s face grew even more brilliant. Such an icy and noble beauty, to be at one¡¯s disposal, would send any normal man into fits of joy. ¡°Luo Feng has indeed said¡­¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s beautiful eyes dimmed. She lightly bit her lip, and there was finally a trace of yielding in her tone. Her cold autumn-like eyes grew misty with a hint of sorrow. However. No matter what, she would never cry and beg this young man. Chen Yu saw through her pretense. To make the always proud and aloof Ye Luofeng show weakness and bow to him seemed quite unrealistic. Requests like ¡°a kiss¡± or ¡°offering herself,¡± even if there was a very slim possibility that Ye Luofeng would do it, she would resist it with all her heart. ¡°If you really want Luo Feng to offer herself to you, I hope you wait five or six years until we return to Beiyuan¡­¡± Ye Luofeng spoke with a negotiating tone, her pretty face blushing. Chen Yu¡¯s heart skipped a beat at her words. From the tone of her voice, it seemed there might be a faint hope for such requests. However. Chen Yu quickly fell into contemplation. He had never intended to actually marry Ye Luofeng. The original intent of the bet was a small joke that unexpectedly escalated. He did feel a bit of affection for Ye Luofeng. But that feeling remained at a level of mild attraction to a beautiful member of the opposite sex, not yet reaching the level of true romantic affection. Additionally. Ye Luofeng didn¡¯t seem to have much of a fondness for him, let alone romantic feelings. Forced fruit is never sweet, an important point to remember. Even more so. Chen Yu yearned for the pinnacle of cultivation, desiring to overlook greater and more magnificent vistas. Marrying too early or getting distracted would be a loss not worth the gain. ¡°Well, I¡¯ll drop the idea of taking this woman as my wife.¡± Chen Yu convinced himself internally, resisting the foolish urge that arose from instinct. After all. The prospect of marrying such a stunningly beautiful wife was truly tantalizing. ¡°In that case, I won¡¯t demand your hand in marriage.¡± Chen Yu suddenly smiled. Ye Luofeng let out a sigh of relief, a bit surprised. She could vaguely sense the struggle and deliberation that had just occurred within Chen Yu¡¯s heart. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly. She began to see this young man in a new light. In Beiyuan, Qi Country, as well as in the current Yun Zhao Country, countless talented youths had fallen in love with her at first sight and pursued her. If. There was such an opportunity for Ye Luofeng to become the wife of these youths by force. Certainly, these so-called talented individuals would not let such a chance slip by. But now, this young man had chosen to give up such a request. Ye Luofeng couldn¡¯t help but look at this young man, who had achieved miracles time and again, with fresh eyes. He was tall and not excessively handsome, but he had a rugged charm about him, occasionally tinged with a touch of cynicism. All at once. She found this young man not as disagreeable as she had initially thought, even quite exceptional, especially considering his tough mindset. However. Ye Luofeng¡¯s change of heart was quickly overturned by Chen Yu¡¯s next words. ¡°However, if I could have a kiss from Miss Ye and thus settle our account, that would also be a fine idea.¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but lick his lips. Somehow, he was reminded of the night he had secretly indulged in forbidden fruit with Qiu Xinxin. Thinking back on it was indeed tantalizing and nostalgic. ¡°You¡­¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s delicate body trembled slightly, her indignation and rage intertwining, causing her to shiver. Much to her surprise. Just as she was beginning to see him in a better light, he made such an explicit request. ¡°Are you really sure you want to do this?¡± The girl gave Chen Yu a deep look, her beautiful eyes filled with a chilling aura. Chen Yu shivered involuntarily, feeling a penetrating coldness from her, and a sense of unease settled in his heart. The truth was. His suggestion of a kiss was not meant in earnest but was a test of Ye Luofeng¡¯s boundaries. If it worked out, so be it; if not, he would not insist. But now, seeing Ye Luofeng looking serious and icy as she made her inquiry. It seemed¡­ there might be a chance. Ye Luofeng, seriously and unusually so, stared at Chen Yu for a long while. ¡°Even before we teleported to Yun Zhao, Luo Feng already owed you a life. Taking into account this bet, if you truly desire it, Luo Feng must oblige.¡± Ye Luofeng smiled bitterly, her face etched with sorrow. Chen Yu was struck in his spirit. First of all, Ye Luofeng was actually willing to honor her promise and accept his request. Secondly, the sadness and helplessness on the girl¡¯s face touched Chen Yu. ¡°Fine then, Miss Ye is so unwilling and reluctant, even if I could have a kiss, it wouldn¡¯t be enjoyable.¡± Chen Yu gave a bitter laugh. Truth be told, who wouldn¡¯t want to kiss such a fair-skinned and exquisite beauty? If Ye Luofeng didn¡¯t have strong mental resistance to it, Chen Yu naturally wouldn¡¯t pass up the opportunity. But given the current situation, it went against Chen Yu¡¯s own principles. ¡°Are you really being serious this time?¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s bright eyes sparked with a trace of bewilderment, still doubtful. ¡°I am.¡± Chen Yu sighed, cursing himself for his soft-heartedness, letting such a ripe lamb escape. ¡°Hmph! It seems you¡¯re not completely bad at heart. If you had really agreed just now, Luo Feng would comply. But afterward, I would cut you in two with a single sword.¡± Ye Luofeng snorted coldly, a faint smile curling her lips. Sweat formed on Chen Yu¡¯s forehead. If at the climactic moment of the act, to be cut down unexpectedly, that would be truly unforeseeable. ¡°Don¡¯t be too pleased, Miss Ye. I may not demand marriage or a kiss, but I still can make a request that isn¡¯t too excessive.¡± Chen Yu cracked a smile. Ye Luofeng¡¯s delicate body stiffened, as she suddenly remembered that her bet and promise were still unfulfilled. ¡°You say.¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s expression became serious. As long as it wasn¡¯t a request of a kiss or similar, she trusted herself to fear nothing. ¡°I want you to be my servant for five years, completely at my disposal within reasonable limits.¡± Chen Yu said blandly. Hearing this, Ye Luofeng¡¯s expression changed slightly, but it wasn¡¯t as intense as the previous two times. This request wasn¡¯t too excessive. It did not require her to commit her body or even a kiss; being a servant for five years should be doable, right? ¡°The next five years are critical for my advancement and breakthrough. Can you postpone it until five years later?¡± Ye Luofeng looked slightly troubled. ¡°It can be postponed until five years from now, but that owed kiss cannot be lessened.¡± Chen Yu stated unequivocally. He had calculated in his heart that five years later, Ye Luofeng¡¯s cultivation would have greatly advanced. At that time, he would return to Beiyuan with a beautiful personal bodyguard by his side; it was truly wonderful! ¡°Okay.¡± Ye Luofeng pondered for a moment and finally agreed, her cheeks flushing red. The previous kiss bet was initially postponed to the next bet implicitly. Now, if she could not even accept this minor request, then she would truly be someone who did not keep her word. ¡°I¡¯ll fulfill the promise of that kiss right now.¡± Chen Yu revealed a mischievous expression. ¡°You¡­¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s pretty face turned beet red, embarrassed and annoyed, wishing she could find a crack to crawl into. Before she could speak, Whoosh! A residual image flashed, and Chen Yu swiftly closed in on her. Then, her gracefully lithe figure was embraced by Chen Yu¡¯s outstretched arm. Looking at the breathtakingly beautiful face before him, Chen Yu¡¯s expression was greedy, almost drooling as he went in for a kiss. However, before his mouth could touch her creamy skin, Slap! A slender, jade-like palm struck Chen Yu¡¯s face. ¡°Ouch! You woman¡ª¡± Chen Yu became furious. But the next moment, his facial expression froze. A scent of orchids in an empty valley wafted over him, strands of hair brushed past his arm, tickling gently. His lips touched something soft and fragrant, smooth and moist like jade. A flawless, stunning face was almost touching his, the fragrant breath overwhelming. Their lips made contact for a moment, bringing an electrifying sensation that touched the heart. Chen Yu¡¯s eyes bulged wide. In just a brief moment, her luscious, sweet lips had already moved away. The initiator, Ye Luofeng, had her heart pounding and ears almost glowing red. ¡°You did what?¡± Chen Yu was stunned, wondering if this woman had a sudden change of heart or was swayed by his kingly aura. ¡°I, Ye Luofeng, will not allow others to take liberties with me easily. That kiss is now fulfilled.¡± A sly glimmer flickered in Ye Luofeng¡¯s eyes, her cheeks still flushed. Whoosh! She turned into a graceful white silhouette and left without looking back. Only when she had left Chen Yu¡¯s courtyard did Ye Luofeng¡¯s heartbeat remain fast, and her pretty face was burning hot. ¡­ Inside the room, Chen Yu was in a daze for a long time, the aftertaste of the kiss lingering, leaving a sensation as if the sound was still echoing around the beams. ¡°This woman is interesting¡­¡± Chen Yu grinned widely as he reminisced and laughed. After all, his bet with Ye Luofeng had reached a temporary conclusion. This kiss might have been a small compensation from Ye Luofeng; otherwise, she could have just kissed him on the cheek. Additionally, according to the terms of the promise, after five years, Ye Luofeng would become his servant for five years. ¡°Servant?¡± Chen Yu murmured softly, looking forward to that day. After Ye Luofeng left, Chen Yu closed his eyes and began practicing ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining,¡± quickly reaching a state where his mind was as vast as the sky and as serene as a lake¡¯s surface. His spiritual power and will continued to consolidate. At a certain moment, Chen Yu¡¯s Spiritual Sense touched the sealed cocoon in his left arm. More cracks appeared around the cocoon. ¡°Master¡­¡± A milky voice seemed to sense Chen Yu¡¯s attention. ¡°Flame Spirit, how can I control the sealed ¡®Blood Crystal Flame¡¯?¡± Chen Yu asked. Inside the cocoon, the sealed blood bead contained terrifying Blood Path Flame Power. ¡°Master, you haven¡¯t learned the ¡®flame control technique¡¯; currently, you can only use the Blood Dragon Beast Bloodline as a medium for me to unleash a hint of flame power,¡± the milky voice explained. ¡°Oh? Flame control technique?¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but fall into thought. The Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s Blood Scale Bloodline was similar in nature to the ¡°Blood Crystal Flame,¡± which allowed Chen Yu to wield a trace of its power with the help of the ¡°Flame Spirit.¡± However, this was not a long-term solution. Without the ¡°flame control technique,¡± one couldn¡¯t fully refine and control this flame power like True Qi. ¡°Master, you must find the ¡®flame control technique¡¯ as soon as possible so you can refine the ¡®Blood Crystal Flame¡¯ and achieve a perfect fusion with me,¡± the milky voice said. ¡°Of course,¡± Chen Yu nodded, then suddenly changed the subject, ¡°However, you need to explain clearly how you, as the ¡®Blood Soul Flower Spirit,¡¯ came to be the Flame Spirit of this flame.¡± Chapter 227 - 0223: College Days Chapter 227: Chapter 0223: College Days ¡°But you must explain clearly, as a ¡®Blood Soul Flower Spirit¡¯, how you became the Flame Spirit of this flame.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s sudden shift in tone revealed a trace of caution. He still remembered. At the Blood Burial Garden, he had been tricked by this Flower Spirit. At that time, the [Blood Crystal Flame] had suddenly erupted, almost annihilating both Chen Yu and Blood Lotus Tong Yuling. ¡°Wuwuwu¡­ Master, at that time I was merely protecting myself.¡± The milky voice said pitifully. It was connected with Chen Yu¡¯s mind and could sense the fluctuations in his master¡¯s emotions and surface thoughts. ¡°Indeed, initially I was the ¡®Flower Spirit¡¯ born from the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower.¡± The milky voice began the tale. ¡°But later, the Blood Soul Flower I resided in was invaded by the spirit fragment of the ¡®Blood Lotus Saintess¡¯, whose physical body had perished. She tried to emulate a body of blood soul using mine¡­¡± ¡°Blood Lotus Saintess?¡± Chen Yu interjected. ¡°It was that wicked woman who took over your female companion¡¯s body.¡± The milky voice explained. Chen Yu nodded slightly; back then, he had noticed that Tong Yuling had transformed into someone else. ¡°Hmph! That ¡®wicked woman¡¯ reaped what she sowed; her spirit was shattered by the [Blood Crystal Flame] I manipulated at that time, merging into your female companion¡¯s body, intending to serve as her dowry¡­¡± The milky voice said with a tone of Schadenfreude. ¡°So that¡¯s how it was.¡± Chen Yu finally understood the cause and effect of the changes in Tong Yuling. Even though this woman later underwent a significant change in personality, at least she had not been seized by the Blood Lotus Saintess. ¡°You¡¯ve strayed from the point, you still haven¡¯t clarified how you became a Flame Spirit.¡± Chen Yu steered the conversation back to the main topic. ¡°Because the [Blood Crystal Flame] itself is a spiritual flame coexisting with the Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower, almost cultured within the same mother body; over time, I gained some influence over it, and we were compatible with each other, with no rejection¡­¡± The milky voice stated fittingly. Back then, during the battle for the Blood Soul Flower. The Ten-thousand-year Blood Soul Flower was split in two by Chen Yu. Both the Flower Spirit and the Blood Lotus Saintess occupied half of the Blood Soul Flower¡¯s body, thereby dividing it. Among them. The Blood Lotus Saintess seized half of the Blood Soul Flower petals and possessed Tong Yuling. While the Flower Spirit resided in a bud, trying to slip away but was bitten and intercepted by Chen Yu¡¯s Iron Moon Strange Insect. Later on. When Chen Yu took out the sealed [Blood Crystal Flame], it was counterattacked by the Flower Spirit. But in the end. Due to the presence of a mysterious heart, the Flower Spirit ended in failure and fell into a coma after the bud shattered. ¡°By the time I woke up, I had become the Flame Spirit of the [Blood Crystal Flame] and inexplicably recognized you as my master.¡± The milky voice, filled with some puzzlement. Chen Yu contemplated thoughtfully. This Flower Spirit, becoming the Flame Spirit of the [Blood Crystal Flame], indeed had an incredible opportunity. Otherwise. Chen Yu thought about how difficult it would have been to refine or use a high-level True Fire Spirit Flame like the [Blood Crystal Flame]. Furthermore. Innate Spiritual Flames are very rare and extremely valuable. And possessing a True Fire Spirit Flame with a ¡°Flame Spirit¡± is even rarer, all of which are great fortunes. After the birth of the Flame Spirit, the spirituality, growth potential, and even power of the Spirit Flame will far surpass that of ordinary True Fire Spirit Flames. ¡­ Having understood the Flame Spirit, and the true story of the past Blood Burial Garden. Chen Yu didn¡¯t dwell on this matter further. His attention returned to the Iron Moon Strange Insect. Ever since it had eaten the essence of the Blood Dragon Beast¡¯s viscera and flesh, the insect had fallen into a deep sleep. After two or three days. The Iron Moon Strange Insect finally woke up. Its appearance unchanged, but its aura had grown stronger, subtly exuding a primordial beast-level pressure. In the past. The Iron Moon Strange Insect, already on par with primordial beasts due to its mutation. Now. Its individual power had greatly increased, including the terrifying necrotoxins it contained. Chen Yu estimated. At present, the insect¡¯s strength could dominate the Postnatal Stage, and it was absolutely lethal to ordinary Demon Beasts of the Postnatal Stage. Even humans at the Qi Transformation Innate Stage might die from poisoning if bitten by this insect. After the insect¡¯s condition stabilized. Chen Yu¡¯s next step was to go to the secret library in the Prince Manor to claim a secret technique. ¡­ Just on that day. Several disciples of the Fu Family prepared to go to the Prince Manor. Ye Luofeng was also invited to join. Upon meeting again. Ye Luofeng¡¯s gaze was clear as ever, her face placid as if the intimate kiss from that day had never happened. Chen Yu¡¯s gaze lingered regretfully on the delicate and moist red lips of the woman. Ye Luofeng turned away, a faint blush spreading across her porcelain-like face. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± A group of young people, riding on two flying birds, left the Fu Family¡¯s territory. Their destination this time was ¡°Yunlai Imperial Residence,¡± located in the central county town of Yunlai County¡ªYunlai Royal City. The previous hunting competition was held far from the Royal City. Thus. This was Chen Yu¡¯s first visit to a royal city in Yun Zhao Country. Two days later. A grand and massive ancient city came into Chen Yu¡¯s view. Originally from Beiyuan, Chen Yu was seeing such a huge city for the first time. Even the imperial capital of Chu Country was not as magnificent. Thinking about it made sense. After all, Yunlai Prefecture was essentially like a kingdom with its own territory, practice civilization, far surpassing Chu Country in both aspects. Before entering the Royal City, all flying creatures had to be left outside the city. ¡°Guest Chen, being a ¡®Baron¡¯ now you can ride a flying creature into the Royal City.¡± Fu Hong and Fu Yanzi spoke with a mix of admiration and awe. ¡°Let¡¯s go together then.¡± Chen Yu didn¡¯t want to draw attention to himself, and with so many people together, he didn¡¯t wish to flaunt any privileges. After all, On the field, he was the only Baron, and only one bird could enter. Chen Yu¡¯s actions won the favor of the disciples from the Fu Family. Fu Yanzi¡¯s radiant eyes occasionally lingered on his face, vaguely expressing admiration and infatuation. Chen Yu had just entered the city. Suddenly, several figures emerged from the crowd. ¡°Reporting to the lord, the Hunting King has appeared¡­¡± ¡°Report! Two guest elders from the Fu Family have entered the Royal City.¡± ¡­ Similar voices quietly arose in every corner of the Royal City. Chen Yu walked among the crowd, vaguely feeling eyes watching him. After the hunting competition, his reputation in Yunlai Prefecture soared; he was no longer an unknown youngster. Not yet at the Prince Manor, several groups of people suddenly blocked the way, dressed differently. ¡°Is this young hero Chen Yu, the Hunting King of this session?¡± One of the elders, with a flower-like beard, wore a kind smile. ¡°It is I.¡± Chen Yu looked puzzled. ¡°I am the Vice Dean of the External College at Yundong Academy, and I¡¯ve come to discuss matters with Young Hero Chen and Miss Ye¡­¡± The elder with the flower-like beard said with a smile. ¡°Yundong Academy?¡± Chen Yu was taken aback. This elder gave him the impression of being on equal footing with Elder Mao in terms of cultivation aura. ¡°Yundong Academy is the premier academy of Yunlai Prefecture, with a rich history spanning over a thousand years.¡± Fu Yanzi added with a flush on her face. ¡°As long as the two of you join our academy, we can waive your tuition fees and provide access to some precious cultivation resources.¡± The elder spoke, his face glowing with enthusiasm. However, before Chen Yu could react, ¡°Pah! Yundong Academy? It doesn¡¯t even make the top fifty in the entire Yun Zhao Country.¡± ¡°Gentlemen, I come from ¡®Holy Heaven Prefecture¡¯s Luokun Academy.¡¯ Our academy ranks in the top twenty of Yun Zhao, with a heritage of five thousand years, encompassing various cultivation paths and secret training grounds that greatly enhance the speed of cultivation¡­¡± A dark-faced burly man spoke animatedly. ¡°Miss Ye, our ¡®Holy Sword Institute¡¯ specializes in the Sword Dao, and we have fostered renowned Sword Kings. The ¡®Ten Thousand Sword Mountain¡¯ within our institute sharpens the Sword Intent¡­¡± A sword-bearing young man invited Ye Luofeng. In just moments, a large group of academy elders gathered, all of them at least of the external elder rank. Suddenly, Chen Yu was stunned, while Ye Luofeng, appearing unsurprised, looked on nonchalantly. ¡°Brother Chen, every ¡®hunting competition¡¯ invites many forces, including some academy teachers from outside the prefecture.¡± Fu Yanzi explained. The hunting competition was essentially an opportunity for young talents to demonstrate their strength and prowess. In each competition, the Hunting King or other outstanding participants would often receive invitations from various academies. What is an academy? Since arriving in Yun Zhao Country, Chen Yu had heard of them to some extent. It was well known. After the first ¡°Yun Zhao Holy Emperor¡± unified the country, clans declined. Either they were obliterated or retreated to the mountains, unable to interfere with the secular world. However, many clans continued as academies. Academies, too, are places of cultivation heritage, but their constraints and governance are much less stringent than in the era of clans. Including the Yun Zhao Royal Family, who founded their noble academy¡ªYunyang Academy. Of course, Yunyang Academy was revered as the number one academy of the ancient nation, with a very high admission threshold. Generally, only the royal family, ancient clans, and a few nobles could enroll. Ordinary civilians, even if they possessed some cultivation aptitude, found it very difficult to gain admission. Not just Yunyang Academy; the threshold for any of the four major academies was incredibly high, each producing paragons and dominators of eras. Besides the four major academies. There were at least thousands of ordinary academies in Yun Zhao Country. Some with lower requirements just needed expensive Primordial Stones, and commoners, even those with Half Spirit Bodies or mortal bodies, could enroll and start their cultivation path. ¡­ Many acadies varied in status, standing neutral within the ancient country, pushing Yun Zhao Country¡¯s national strength to unprecedented brilliance. ¡°The academy is indeed a good choice.¡± Chen Yu pondered internally. Firstly, the constraints of an academy were far less than those of a clan. Compared to the stringent clans, it was relatively free. Secondly, the heritage of the academies and various resources, including teachings from academy mentors, could make the cultivation journey less circuitous. Previously, clans were relatively more secretive about their teachings. And the most important point. The acadies here, unlike the clans of the Beiyuan region, didn¡¯t often lead to clan battlegrounds and disruptions in the secular world. The key was in choosing the right academy. That was the issue Chen Yu needed to consider. The hunting competition had made him famous, placing him on a relatively high platform. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it were an ordinary academy, he might even bypass the assessment and directly become a student. ¡°Guest Chen, you are the Hunting King of this session and have the recommendation rights of ¡®Yunyang Imperial College,¡¯ so there¡¯s no need to rush.¡± Fu Hong reminded him by his side, worried that Chen Yu might impulsively join a common academy. A talent like Chen Yu should at least strive to enter one of the ¡°four major academies,¡± these renowned institutions with a heritage lasting thousands of years. ¡°Heh, there is no strongest academy, only the most suitable academy¡­¡± A distant and eerie voice reached Chen Yu¡¯s ears. Hmm? Chen Yu¡¯s heart tightened, and soon in the crowd, he saw a solitary figure in a black robe. ¡°Although Yunyang Academy is the foremost of the four major acadies, it¡¯s tailored for nobles and ancient clans with an often superficial atmosphere.¡± ¡°Whereas our ¡®No Demon Academy,¡¯ not only boasts profound heritage but also fosters generations of Demon Lords in an environment of unbounded and harsh competition¡­¡± This strange person, clad in a black cloak with a gray cat perched sluggishly on his shoulder, spoke while yawning intermittently. Chapter 228 - 0224: Luo Family Sends a Message Chapter 228: Chapter 0224: Luo Family Sends a Message ¡°And my ¡®No Demon Academy¡¯ not only has a profound heritage but also creates generation after generation of Demon Lords in an environment of unbounded freedom and brutal competition¡­¡± The man in the black cloak stood silently in the crowd. His voice didn¡¯t seem to come from his mouth, a distant and eerie sound echoing around Chen Yu¡¯s ears. Chen Yu¡¯s eyes widened slightly, deeply feeling the strangeness and mystery of this peculiar person. His gaze then fell upon the gray, sleepy mountain cat perched upon a bearded man¡¯s shoulder. This mountain cat reminded him of the ¡°Dark Night Mountain Cat¡± that had momentarily shocked the audience at the hunting competition. However, This mountain cat was half the size. And the cat that day had blended into the dark night, making it impossible to discern its contours and details. Others might have speculated but were unable to equate the two. Chen Yu, however, had fought the Dark Night Mountain Cat up close and with physical contact. His Spiritual Sense and even the keen intuition from his heart led him to a definite conclusion. This smaller mountain cat in front of him was indeed the Dark Night Mountain Cat from that night! Noticing Chen Yu¡¯s expression and gaze, the man in the black cloak showed a hint of approval on his face. ¡°You have passed the preliminary assessment of the ¡®No Demon Academy.''¡± The man in the black cloak looked straight at Chen Yu. Assessment? Chen Yu suddenly remembered the attack from the Dark Night Mountain Cat that evening. ¡°If you wish, you may come to the ¡®No Demon Academy¡¯ at any time within three months, and upon your arrival, you will be exempted from most of the assessments, the same as the recommendation right from ¡®Yunyang Academy.''¡± With these words, The man in the black cloak tossed out an ancient, dark Token. Chen Yu reached out and caught the token. As he held the ancient dark token in his hand, There was a stir! All the instructors from the various academies present changed their expressions. ¡°No Demon Academy!¡± ¡°This seems to be an invitation token from the ¡®No Demon Academy.''¡± These instructors showed apprehension and seemed fearful. Chen Yu tucked away the Token. His eyes swept over the crowd again, and his expression changed. Where was the man in the black cloak now? ¡°Did any of you just see a man in a black cloak?¡± Chen Yu asked via a transmission. Around him, Ye Luofeng and several disciples of the Fu Family shook their heads in confusion. Chen Yu felt a storm of surprises in his heart. Could it be that the scene just now was only an illusion? Or, Was the man in the black cloak really standing among the crowd, invisible to others but visible only to Chen Yu? ¡°Elders, I have now received recommendations from both ¡®Yunyang Academy¡¯ and ¡®No Demon Academy¡¯ and am not considering other academies at this time; I hope you understand¡­¡± Chen Yu clasped his fists, his face apologetic. Upon hearing this, The instructors from the various academies present hesitated briefly before sighing and leaving without any objection. It seemed, The daunting presence of Yunyang Academy and No Demon Academy was indeed very strong, and these academy instructors were self-aware. ¡°Brother Chen, you have actually obtained the recommendation rights from both Tianyang and No Demon Academy simultaneously.¡± Fu Yanzi, awed and excited, exclaimed. But amidst the joy, there was a hint of dimness in Fu Yanzi¡¯s eyes. The four top academies, being the epitome of Yunyang Academy, gathered the pride of the entire Ancient Clan. Stepping onto such a grand stage, Chen Yu¡¯s life trajectory seemed to be getting further and further from hers. ¡­ ¡°Fu Hong, what is this ¡®No Demon Academy¡¯ all about?¡± Along the way, Chen Yu inquired. ¡°The ¡®No Demon Academy,¡¯ together with ¡®Yunyang Academy,¡¯ ¡®Heavenly Sword Academy,¡¯ and ¡®Sky Star Academy,¡¯ is one of the top four academies, specializing in various schools of inheritance, primarily in evil techniques and heterodox paths, but of course it also includes the top inheritances of orthodox Martial Arts and others.¡± Fu Hong replied thoughtfully. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Actually, given the Evil Technique you are cultivating, the ¡®No Demon Academy¡¯ is indeed suitable for you. However¡­¡± Fu Hong added. ¡°Oh, but what?¡± Chen Yu asked, interested. ¡°This academy¡¯s predecessor is said to have been founded in alliance by some demonic sects of the Evildoer¡¯s Path from the age of the sects ten thousand years ago.¡± ¡°As such, competition in this academy is even more brutal, with frequent injuries and fatalities, far less peaceful than the other three top academies¡­¡± Fu Hong spoke with a sense of forbearance. ¡°Competition is brutal?¡± Chen Yu murmured to himself, his heart showing no sign of retreat. Reflecting on his experiences at the Yunyue Sect in Chu Country, including invasions by the Bone Demon Palace and killings in the Blood Burial Garden, he had contemplated those early sect days at the bottom tier. During those years of adversity, as he walked this path towards the vast skies above, It was this very career of hardship that caused Chen Yu to advance by leaps and bounds, advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm before the age of sixteen. Competition at the No Demon Academy could be more brutal, but after all, it was still an academy. Compared to his tumultuous past, it should still be considered comfortable. An hour later, A group of young people from the Fu Family arrived at the Prince Manor at the center of the Royal City. In front of the Prince Manor stood two groups of guards, all at the Peak of Organ Refining. ¡°Organ Refining gatekeepers.¡± Chen Yu reflected inwardly. He presented his Token, and a guard went in to announce their arrival. Before long, A portly middle-aged man, smiling, came out to welcome Chen Yu and the others inside. ¡°Lord Steward.¡± The guards showed evident surprise. The Steward, with considerable authority and status within Prince Manor, That several youngsters could personally receive the Steward¡¯s welcome was significant. Chen Yu¡¯s heart sensed that this seemingly harmless Steward was actually at the Innate Peak of cultivation. His strength was probably even greater than Elder Mao¡¯s. Inside the Prince Manor, the view resembled that of another realm, with corridors carved with ancient dragons, small bridges over flowing water, and gardens abloom with hundreds of flowers, with the occasional sight of grand and luxurious halls. Half a tea time later, Chen Yu and his companions arrived in front of a heavily guarded pavilion. ¡°Secret Pavilion!¡± The three characters on the plaque marked their destination. ¡°You each have an hour to select one secret teaching,¡± the steward instructed, raising his hand. Chen Yu, Ye Luofeng, and several Fu Family¡¯s disciples entered the Secret Pavilion in succession. The Secret Pavilion had only one level. Its layout was similar to the Heavenly Martial Pavilion of the Yunyue Sect, however, the secret tomes collected here were far fewer. ¡°Heavenly Net Scattering Hand¡±: A Loose Hand Secret Skill, specialized in targeting the body¡¯s weak points, with remarkable effects in subduing enemies; this secret technique can also temporarily stimulate one¡¯s potential, amplifying strength by fifty to sixty percent. ¡°Windswift Sixteen Forms¡±: Contains sixteen forms of movement technique secret teachings, with each learned form increasing speed and agility by ten percent. Mastering all sixteen forms, in theory, could enhance the speed by 160 percent! ¡°Enchanting Sound¡±: A mental secret technique, merging psychic power with mesmerizing sounds, capable of disrupting one¡¯s state of mind and also briefly inducing sleep, for interrogating enemies. ¡­ Each and every one of these secret teachings made Chen Yu¡¯s heart stir with excitement. Unfortunately, he could only select one. Moreover, the books presented here were only introductions, making it impossible to learn any by stealth. ¡°The matter of immediate concern is I need to choose a flame control technique,¡± Chen Yu curbed the longing in his heart. True Fire Spirit Flames were the essence of earthly flames, making it difficult to find a good flame control secret technique. Refining the ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± could significantly increase Chen Yu¡¯s trump cards. He quickly glanced through the selections. At last, Chen Yu found a flame control technique. ¡°Flame Control Technique¡±: Capable of refining and utilizing most True Fire Spirit Flames, it recorded the characteristics of some flames from the ¡°True Fire Spirit Flame List.¡± ¡°True Fire Spirit Flame List?¡± This was the first time Chen Yu had heard of this list. He wondered if his ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± was ranked on this list. Without further hesitation, Chen Yu chose the ¡°Flame Control Technique¡± secret teaching. This secret technique, aimed at rare True Fire Spirit Flames, definitely wouldn¡¯t be found in the Heavenly Martial Pavilion of the Yunyue Sect. What¡¯s important was this Flame Control Technique could refine and use most of the True Fire Spirit Flames. Its versatility was quite high. Before long, Chen Yu, holding the secret teaching of the ¡°Flame Control Technique,¡± walked out of the Secret Pavilion. According to the rules of the Prince Manor, each secret teaching had to be memorized on the spot and could not be passed on afterward. Spending almost half a day, Chen Yu memorized the ¡°Flame Control Technique.¡± His spiritual power was even stronger than an average person in the Innate Stage, making his memorization speed much faster than that of the Fu Family¡¯s disciples. ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡±: One of the holy flames of the Blood Path, ranked in the top hundred of the True Fire Spirit Flame List. This flame can ignite flesh and life, has a strong erosive force, and when killing powerful beings with ancient bloodlines, it can also enhance its own quality. Moreover, this flame can damage the soul, it¡¯s an exceptional flame capable of attacking both the material and spiritual worlds¡­¡± On the ¡°Flame Control Technique,¡± Chen Yu saw the description related to the ¡°Blood Crystal Flame.¡± At first glance, being ranked in the top hundred might not seem high. But this ¡°True Fire Spirit Flame List¡± only recorded a few thousand True Fire Spirit Flames. Those that were on the list were all exceptional True Fire Spirit Flames. According to the list, throughout the entire Kunyun Continent, those that appeared and were ranked in the top hundred were extremely rare, and some were not pure or complete. From this, it was clear just how precious and rare this ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± was. Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but feel fortunate that he had chosen the ¡°Flame Control Technique.¡± ¡°Young Hero Chen, Lord Prince has requested your presence,¡± the steward of the manor came with a smile when Chen Yu had finished memorizing the ¡°Flame Control Technique¡± and was idly waiting for the other Fu Family disciples. ¡°Marquis Yunlai!¡± Chen Yu did not dare to delay. Putting aside Marquis Yunlai¡¯s strength and status, after the hunting contest, the other party had made a move to repel the mysterious foreign powerhouse, allowing Chen Yu to escape a calamity. In this regard, Chen Yu was indeed in debt to someone. Before long, in a secluded study, Chen Yu saw a handsome middle-aged man dressed in luxurious Yunlai robes. ¡°Greetings to Lord Prince,¡± Chen Yu saluted. ¡°Here is the ¡®Yunyang Academy¡¯ invitation letter,¡± Marquis Yunlai waved his hand. A letter fell into Chen Yu¡¯s hand. After receiving the letter, Chen Yu did not immediately depart. If it was just the invitation letter, the steward could have sent it over. ¡°Luo Haochen¡¯s death; my men have investigated the site of the incident and preliminarily judged that the murderer is most likely that Blood Wing Clan powerhouse.¡± Marquis Yunlai¡¯s eyes were as calm as a lake. ¡°Thank you, my lord!¡± Chen Yu showed a look of joy; this news was extremely advantageous for him. ¡°However, there was clearly a fierce battle before Luo Haochen¡¯s death. Some details suggest that those from the Ancient Clan Luo Family will likely pursue this matter.¡± Marquis Yunlai shifted the subject. ¡°A fierce battle? I did indeed have a fight with Luo Haochen over the Blood Dragon Beast Demon Core,¡± Chen Yu nodded. ¡°From the details, in that battle, you were at least not at a disadvantage, even gaining the upper hand. Thus, it raises suspicions.¡± ¡°Doubts?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart went cold. At that time, Luo Haochen had been turned into a bloody mush by the distant blood palm strike of a foreign power. ¡°One suspicion is your cultivation only at the Postnatal Early Stage, while Luo Haochen was the Postnatal Peak with an Ancient Bloodline.¡± ¡°In the end, you escaped unscathed, whereas Luo Haochen died.¡± Marquis Yunlai spoke with a smile. ¡°Another doubt is that your history in Yun Zhao Country before this was a blank slate.¡± ¡°That would lead the Luo Family to suspect you of colluding with the foreign clan to kill Luo Haochen, or that you have defected to the foreigners.¡± Hearing this, Chen Yu was shocked. ¡°But I killed the Blood Dragon Beast, and the foreign powerhouse pursued me for it; everyone has seen this,¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath. ¡°Of course, I believe you. However, the relatives of the deceased may not. The Luo Family has sent word that they are about to determine the real culprit and will soon send someone through the Transmission Array.¡± Chapter 229 - 0225 Refining Spirit Flame Chapter 229: Chapter 0225 Refining Spirit Flame ¡°¡­The Luo Family just sent a message; they are about to confirm the culprit and will soon send someone through the Transmission Array.¡± Lord Yunlai stood with his hands clasped behind his back, unfazed by the news. Junior Brother Chen¡¯s heart grew cold, quite surprised. The territory of the Luo Family was said to be far from Yunlai Prefecture, spanning the distance across several prefectures. He had originally thought that it would take the Luo Family at least a month or two to arrive. However. Chen Yu had overlooked the cultivation civilization of the ancient kingdom, where prefectures were connected by Transmission Arrays. Even some of the larger powers were in possession of their own Transmission Arrays. ¡°The junior will cooperate with the Luo Family¡¯s investigation; I trust that Lord will also uphold justice.¡± Chen Yu said calmly. Currently, the investigation results from Prince Manor were in Chen Yu¡¯s favor. Chen Yu was indeed not the murderer. And it was unlikely that the Luo Family, with its Bloodline Secret Technique, would point to him as the prime suspect. Of course. Given the loss of a bloodline genius, the Luo Family might be grieving and upset, potentially causing trouble for Chen Yu. In any case, some minor troubles were inevitable. ¡°You are this year¡¯s ¡®Hunting King¡¯ of Yunlai Prefecture; I will not stand idly by and watch you suffer from injustice. However, in the following few days, you must stay in the Royal City and wait for the arrival of the Luo Family.¡± Lord Yunlai said righteously. ¡°I appreciate your care, Lord.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face showed gratitude, and he felt slightly relieved. The position of Hunting King was something like a trademark for the young geniuses of Yunlai Prefecture, and Lord Yunlai would not let it become the laughingstock. ¡­ After bidding farewell to Lord Yunlai, Chen Yu returned to the Secret Pavilion. At that time. In front of the Secret Pavilion, the disciples of the Fu Family had already committed to memory the secret arts they chose. Immediately, Chen Yu explained to Ye Luofeng, Fu Hong, and the others that he could not leave the Royal City right away. As a result. Fu Hong and the other disciples of the Fu Family had no intention of leaving right away either, wishing to trade some resources since they had come all the way to the Royal City. Ye Luofeng also wanted to stay in the Royal City for a few days. Within the Royal City, there was also turf established by the Fu Family¡¯s influence. The members of the Fu Family quickly found a settlement spot for their clan. As this year¡¯s Hunting King, Chen Yu was treated very highly and was allocated an independent residence in the gold-priced Royal City. In the following days. The disciples of the Fu Family, including Ye Luofeng, wandered around and enjoyed themselves in the Royal City. Chen Yu declined Fu Yanzi¡¯s invitation and stayed in his accommodation. In his room¡­ Chen Yu sat cross-legged and began to cultivate the ¡°Flame Control Technique.¡± Refining True Fire Spirit Flame was the best shortcut for Chen Yu to drastically enhance his strength in the short term. The cultivation of the ¡°Flame Control Technique¡± placed significant demands on spiritual power. Fortunately, After absorbing the potential of the Blood Soul Bud and cultivating the ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining¡± with Moon Spirit Ore Mother, Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual power was much stronger than the average person in the Innate Stage. It wasn¡¯t long before¡­ Chen Yu gradually got the hang of the ¡°Flame Control Technique.¡± With the help of the ¡°Flame Spirit,¡± Chen Yu began trying to refine the Blood Crystal Flame seeping from the blood cocoon. If it were an average Qi Transformation Realm cultivator, Having just begun to grasp the technique of flame control, they wouldn¡¯t dare to try and refine a Blood Crystal Flame, ranked high on the ¡°True Fire Spirit Flame List.¡± However, Since the ¡°Flame Spirit¡± of this spiritual flame was completely submissive to Chen Yu, the difficulty of refining and controlling the flame was greatly reduced by more than half. In just half a day, Chen Yu¡¯s Spiritual Sense, together with the Primordial Evil True Qi and dragon scale bloodline, initially established a spiritual connection with a strand of flame. Within that, The dragon scale bloodline and Blood Crystal Flame¡¯s properties were extremely compatible, smoothing the initial process of refining. Two days later¡­ Huh~ A small, candle-sized ball of Liuli Blood Flame leaped up in Chen Yu¡¯s palm. That flame, dancing between his fingers, did not harm Chen Yu at all. ¡°Master, the amount of fire you have refined is very little, the best approach is to fuse it with your True Qi or Bloodline Power to augment its potency,¡± a childish voice suggested. ¡°I intended to do just that.¡± Chen Yu nodded with a smile. During his exchange with Luo Haochen, he had seen the latter use this method. Fusing just a little True Fire Spirit Flame into a True Qi maneuver could greatly enhance its strength. This method is far less consuming than using True Fire directly. Of course, This approach presupposed that one¡¯s own True Qi or Bloodline Power did not conflict with the spiritual flame, and matching it perfectly was ideal. Over the next two or three days¡­ Chen Yu methodically refined the spiritual flame while familiarizing himself with integrating the Flame Spirit into his True Qi or Bloodline Power. Within this process, The fusion of Blood Crystal Flame with the dragon scale bloodline was astonishingly compatible, feeling naturally effortless. He didn¡¯t need to painstakingly manage it. Chen Yu¡¯s integration of the Blood Crystal Flame into his dragon scale bloodline could unleash formidable might. Huaha! As Chen Yu thrust out his fist, a layer of blood-patterned scale light surfaced on his entire arm, emitting an aura of wild destruction. ¡°Go!¡± With a shake of his fist, a strand of Blood Scale Flame Qi landed on a nearby table. Puff~ In an instant, the table was engulfed in flames, turning into a pile of blackened remains. ¡°Not bad! The integration of dragon scale bloodline with Blood Crystal Flame surpasses the strength of ordinary Innate True Qi,¡± Chen Yu remarked with a smile. Moreover, since only a small part of the dragon scale bloodline was used, its aura was cloaked by the Blood Crystal Flame¡¯s spirit, making it difficult to identify the bloodline of the original Blood Dragon Beast. After this¡­ Chen Yu¡¯s focus shifted to fusing Primordial Evil True Qi with Blood Crystal Flame. This would be a more standard mode of combat. This was because the Primordial Evil True Qi, unlike the dragon scale bloodline, would not diminish with use. This time, it took two days. The fusion of Primordial Evil True Qi and Blood Crystal Flame formed a tyrannical Blood Scale Flame Qi, which was much stronger than imagined. ¡°Blood Evil Transformation!¡± Chen Yu clenched his fist and struck out, releasing a blood-black serpent of flame, filled with the violent Blood Evil Qi, exerting a pressure comparable to that of a Qi Transformation Realm ancient beast. The original Evil Qi Transformation had now become Blood Evil Transformation. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the power of the Blood Path to complement the Evil Qi so well.¡± Chen Yu wore a surprised expression. The fusion of a little Blood Crystal Flame with the Evil Qi Transformation had doubled the original power, posing a threat to a regular Qi Transformation Innate. And. Chen Yu could also fuse it with the higher-level ¡°Black¡¤Primordial Evil True Qi¡± deep within his Qi Sea. And even. There was no conflict between the Primordial Evil True Qi, Blood Crystal Flame, and Dragon Scale Bloodline; the three even amplified each other. It was hard to imagine. When the three integrated into one, combined with the immense strength of Chen Yu¡¯s Copper Statue Technique, how terrifying it would be. ¡­ In the blink of an eye, Chen Yu had stayed at the Fu Family¡¯s stronghold in the Royal City for five or six days. During these days. He had completely refined the Blood Crystal Flame that seeped from the sealed blood cocoon. This flame accounted for one-twentieth of the total. Even just one-twentieth was something Chen Yu currently could not perfectly control. At this moment. Inside Chen Yu¡¯s Qi Sea, in addition to the black True Qi and Primordial Evil True Qi, there was a baby fist-sized, continually shining clump of glaze-like blood flame. Hu~ Chen Yu exhaled a long breath and stepped out of the room. ¡°Have the people from the Ancient Clan Luo Family still not arrived?¡± Chen Yu was slightly surprised. He didn¡¯t think much about it and inquired about the situation of Ye Luofeng and Fu Hong at the Fu Family stronghold. He learned. Most of the Fu Family youths had returned to their clan. But Ye Luofeng seemed to be held up in the Royal City due to some matters. Stepping out of the Fu Family¡¯s stronghold in the Royal City. Chen Yu casually strolled around Yunlai Royal City. The streets were crowded, and a considerable portion of the people had a certain level of Martial Arts cultivation. Yun Zhao Country established itself on Martial Arts and founded academies. Almost universally practiced by the nation¡¯s citizens was the study of Martial Arts. It would not be surprising to see teenagers at the Meridian Passage Stage or even at the Organ Refining Stage on the streets of the Royal City. At a certain moment. An exclamation rang out from the street. Many men and women paused, gazing dreamily towards a certain spot. ¡°Daddy, that sister is so beautiful¡­¡± ¡°Truly a match made by heaven, a perfect pair!¡± S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡­ Chen Yu glanced sideways, his gaze slightly firming. Among the crowd, several young talents walked out, most of whom were under the age of twenty. Among them, a man and a woman stood out like cranes among chickens, attracting attention. The young man, eighteen or nineteen years old, was exceptionally handsome with a clear-cut and fair face, browns flying, and eyes sparkling like stars, exuding an aloof temperament. The other girl, dressed in light smoke-like white gauze with floating black hair, had an elegant and fairy-like physique. A pair of cold-autumn-like crystal-clear eyes, delicate nose and brows, skin smooth as cream, clear and lustrous, can only be described as a stunningly flawless Heavenly Immortal. ¡°They really are a good match.¡± Chen Yu commented with a hint of sourness in his heart. This exceptionally beautiful couple was naturally He Qiuyun and Ye Luofeng. The two were not only Sword Cultivators but also matched extremely well in temperament. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± In the crowd, a sharp-eyed young person spotted Chen Yu. ¡°Brother Chen.¡± He Qiuyun slightly cupped his fist, his expression neither humble nor arrogant. ¡°Chen Yu?¡± ¡°Is he the new Hunting King from Yunlai Prefecture?¡± In the crowd, numerous young talents stirred up a commotion. Chen Yu¡¯s gaze remained fixed on He Qiuyun. ¡°Innate Qi Transformation?¡± Surprise finally emerged on Chen Yu¡¯s face. At the time of the hunting tournament, He Qiuyun was still at the Postnatal Peak. ¡°Brother Chen might not be aware. Mr. He had already been ready to advance to Innate, but to temper his Sword Dao, he did not make the transition,¡± explained a youth from the Chu Family at the side. ¡°By the way, has Brother Chen decided on an academy yet? The enrollments of various academies in Yun Zhao Country will start in two months.¡± He Qiuyun and Ye Luofeng stood side by side, suddenly brought up the topic. ¡°It¡¯s a pity that Brother Chen is not a Sword Cultivator, otherwise, he could have joined our Sky Sword Academy. Miss Ye has already been recommended by me and obtained the right to enter the Sky Sword Academy,¡± He Qiuyun said, somewhat regretfully. Chen Yu looked inquiringly at Ye Luofeng. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, I was just about to tell you, I¡¯m planning to join the Sky Sword Academy,¡± said Ye Luofeng with a smirk. Her beautiful eyes flickered, sweeping past Chen Yu¡¯s face with a hint of teasing. Whether intentionally or not, she stood with He Qiuyun, not showing any sign of separating. Around them, many young men and women looked at He Qiuyun and Ye Luofeng with a mix of envy and jealousy. Clearly, the two were the knight in shining armor and the fairy of dreams in many young hearts. Chen Yu felt uncomfortable inside. Was this woman, Ye Luofeng, becoming involved with that Mr. He, or was she trying to get back at him? But. There was no affectionate relationship between him and Ye Luofeng; he had no right to question these matters. ¡°Then congratulations, Senior Sister.¡± ¡°Mr. He, I¡¯d appreciate your extra care for my Senior Sister at the academy. I plan to choose either Tianyang Academy or No Demon Academy and cannot accompany her.¡± Chen Yu smiled, approached He Qiuyun, and acted as if entrusting his Senior Sister to him. In fact, he was trying something. He Qiuyun was immediately flattered by the remark and hurriedly said, ¡°Brother Chen, rest assured, I will surely take good care of your Senior Sister and protect her from others¡­¡± Chapter 230 - 0226: Luo Family Siblings Chapter 230: Chapter 0226: Luo Family Siblings ¡°Brother Chen, rest assured, I will definitely take care of your senior sister and not let her be bullied by others¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s attitude left He Qiuyun feeling flattered. He had never expected that Chen Yu, as his junior, would so staunchly support him and Ye Luofeng being together, almost as if he was entrusting her to him. And on the other side. Ye Luofeng¡¯s expression faltered, a hint of irritation flashing through her clear, cold eyes. How to put it. She had given this man her first kiss, yet he seemed to be genuinely trying to set her up with He Qiuyun. But very quickly. Ye Luofeng¡¯s thoughts shifted, and she noticed the increasingly brilliant smile on Chen Yu¡¯s face, which was quite out of the ordinary. She suddenly realized, seeming to understand something. He Qiuyun had clearly been duped, and Chen Yu had probed out his intentions of pursuing Ye Luofeng. ¡°Oh! With Mr. He¡¯s words, I can rest easy.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s smile was radiant. He reached out and patted He Qiuyun on the shoulder. He Qiuyun¡¯s body trembled as if struck by a heavy blow. ¡°I have a marriage engagement with Senior Sister Ye from our childhood, and I was worried about her going to Sky Sword Academy and being targeted by those with ulterior motives. With Mr. He¡¯s care, I believe such incidents can be prevented.¡± The following words turned He Qiuyun¡¯s face increasingly green. He had been played! He Qiuyun¡¯s face turned cold, as anger burned in his heart, and he kept his distance from Chen Yu. ¡°Engagement? Since when do we have an engagement?¡± Ye Luofeng, with an embarrassed and angry look, almost stamped her foot with rage and glared fiercely at Chen Yu. However. That slight indignation and annoyance made her, who was usually too cold to partake in the affairs of the world, seem a bit more feminine, causing numerous young men to be captivated. ¡°Hehe, so Brother Chen was just joking.¡± He Qiuyun, learning that the two did not have an engagement, let out a sigh of relief. He was quite confident in his own looks, temperament, talent, and family background, having never failed to win over a beautiful woman. This Chen Yu, although not lacking in looks or strength, probably couldn¡¯t compare to him when it came to attracting women. Chen Yu saw He Qiuyun¡¯s self-assurance. He sneered inwardly, this goddess you¡¯re chasing will have to serve as my maid for five years in the future. ¡°This is all I have to say.¡± Chen Yu cupped his fist as he was about to leave. He and Ye Luofeng had no romantic relationship, and if he inquired too much, he might end up being mocked and gratifying her pride. ¡°Brother Chen, wait a moment.¡± He Qiuyun¡¯s eyes flashed as he suddenly spoke with a smile. ¡°What can I do for you?¡± Chen Yu looked slightly puzzled. He Qiuyun should be eager for him to leave, so why the urge to keep him? ¡°Brother Chen, those of us here are preparing to attend a talent gathering at Yunlai County¡¯s academies. New disciples in the Qi Transformation Realm, who are about to join or are currently in academies, are all welcome to participate.¡± A disciple of the Chu Family, who was a Qi Transformation Realm genius, explained. Academy talent gathering? Chen Yu was intrigued. No wonder the youth present were mainly Qi Transformation Realm talents, including Ye Luofeng. ¡°At this gathering, you can meet seniors and juniors from various academies. Brother Chen may even meet disciples from ¡®No Demon Academy¡¯ and ¡®Yunyang Academy¡¯.¡± He Qiuyun said with a light smile. ¡°Good!¡± Chen Yu nodded in agreement. Although he found it odd that He Qiuyun seemed so keen on him going to the academies. An hour later. Chen Yu followed the group of talents to the outskirts of the Royal City, to a villa with beautiful scenery. Many guards and servants were outside and inside the villa. ¡°Yunjin Villa.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze swept over the plaque, sensing the extraordinary atmosphere of the place. A servant quickly approached and led everyone inside the villa. Simultaneously, a voice echoed in the villa: ¡°Announcing! Hunting King Chen Yu, Sky Sword Academy¡¯s He Qiuyun has arrived¡ª¡± As this voice arose. Inside the villa, the voices of various figures discussing emerged. Quite the scene! Chen Yu observed with interest, walking at the forefront along with He Qiuyun and Ye Luofeng. Very soon. A man-made lake with a diameter of several miles came into view. Chen Yu¡¯s gaze sharpened. He saw pavilions built over the lake, encircling it from all sides. Moreover. In the middle of the lake, there was an even larger emerald pavilion. When Chen Yu and the others arrived, most seats in those pavilions around the lake were already occupied. In the central pavilion, sat a woman. She was a moonlike and noble lady in emerald robes, barely over twenty, with eyes deep like pools and hair cascading like a waterfall. Her beauty and grace ranked within the top ten of all the women Chen Yu had seen. ¡°Greetings to Commandery Princess Ning.¡± He Qiuyun, among the other young men, bowed in salutation. Only Chen Yu was slightly slow in his reaction. He did not recognize this ¡°Commandery Princess Ning,¡± nor did he know she was the host of the gathering. But the three words ¡°Commandery Princess Ning¡± did give Chen Yu some conjectures. This girl must be the daughter of Marquis Yunlai. ¡°The one here should be Hunting King Chen Yu, and this uniquely stunning Miss Ye¡­¡± Princess Ning smiled subtly, her gaze sweeping over Chen Yu and the others. ¡°It¡¯s an honor I don¡¯t deserve. I apologize for the intrusion and hope the Princess will forgive us.¡± Chen Yu said politely. Pop! Pop! Pop! S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A group of young talents, using light body cultivation techniques, floated gracefully into one or two pavilions. Chen Yu, Ye Luofeng, He Qiuyun, and others were in the same pavilion. Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng drew many curious glances from the surrounding pavilions. Chen Yu was known for the honor bestowed upon him as the Hunting King. Ye Luofeng, for her stunning and pure beauty and temperament. Chen Yu sensed with his heart and was startled. Among the pavilions, there were quite a few geniuses in the Qi Transformation Innate realm, although many were in their twenties. Including Princess Ning, who was also in the Innate stage and among the outstanding talents present. Chen Yu was taken aback. These talents from the academies are indeed the new elite of the Yun Zhao Ancient Country; I just don¡¯t know which ones are from the four major academies. ¡°Continuing our earlier topic, our ¡®Yunyang Academy¡¯s selection criteria, in addition to requiring a decent Spiritual Body talent, also investigates personal backgrounds and family circumstances. Generally, those with unclear backgrounds are not admitted. By comparison, members from great families or those with bloodline inheritance from Ancient Clans are more likely to be selected¡­¡± Princess Ning¡¯s voice was as melodious as a songbird, very pleasant to hear. So this was it. Princess Ning, coming from the Yunyang Imperial College, was explaining the insights into the admission process of Yunyang Academy, and some of the advantages of the academy. Behind Princess Ning, In a few other pavilions, several Qi Transformation Innate academy elites spoke about the admission requirements of their respective academies and their own unique strengths. Those listening were mostly the many young talents gathered here for the academy assessments. Chen Yu, too, was a listener, one of the prospective students. ¡°It seems that I, He, am the only member of the Sky Sword Academy here¡­¡± Before long, it was He Qiuyun¡¯s turn to speak. ¡°Our ¡®Sky Sword Academy,¡¯ among the four major academies, boasts the fewest students and most demanding admission requirements. In addition to a requisite Spiritual Body talent, it also requires high comprehension and understanding of the Sword Dao. Our academy¡¯s ¡®Heavenly Sword Pavilion¡¯ is quite renowned throughout the entire Kunyun Continent¡­¡± He Qiuyun¡¯s magnetic voice echoed over the lake surface. Some female attendees, captivated by his handsome face and charisma, blushed with shining eyes filled with affection. Chen Yu cursed under his breath, ¡°Pretty boy.¡± ¡°I am ¡®Sky Star Academy¡¯s¡¯ Luo Qiuman.¡± A classically elegant woman in white robes rose gracefully to her feet. The woman¡¯s graceful beauty and the invisible aristocratic poise she exuded even surpassed that of Princess Ning. This was an aura bestowed by centuries of history. Chen Yu was also drawn by this woman¡¯s demeanor, the second type to move his heart after Ye Luofeng. ¡°As is widely known, ¡®Sky Star Academy¡¯ was founded upon the core of the ¡®Tianxing Palace¡¯ from the era of sects a millennia ago, which was once a leader of the righteous path. Even in the age of sects, Tianxing Palace was one of the oldest and most revered, and it was instrumental in assisting the first ¡®Yun Zhao Saint Emperor¡¯ with the founding of the country¡­¡± The elegant and pleasing voice immersed the audience in the charm of history. Some appreciative murmurs of discussion emerged from the nearby pavilions. ¡°The ¡®Sky Star Academy¡¯s¡¯ precursor ¡®Tianxing Palace,¡¯ is indeed the most ancient and mysterious sect in the history of Yun Zhao Country¡­¡± He Qiuyun showed a hint of respect. Chen Yu was listening when he suddenly felt the classically elegant woman in white robes casting a cold gaze over him. Hmm? Chen Yu sensed that this woman seemed to harbor ill will towards him. Not just that. Beside the woman in white robes, ¡°Luo Qiuman,¡± there was a burly young man whose cold gaze occasionally swept over him. ¡°Sister Luo truly is a scion of one of the ten great Ancient Clans, with profound knowledge and remarkable insight, I admire you greatly,¡± Princess Ning said with a genuine smile. Family name Luo? One of the ten great Ancient Clans? Chen Yu was startled, taking another look at the classically elegant Luo Qiuman in white robes and the young man in the same pavilion. The young man¡¯s face bore a hint of cold and tyrannical features. ¡°I am Luo Haotian from the ¡®No Demon Academy.¡¯ Our academy may have slightly lower admission requirements than the other three major academies, but the competition is the most brutal. Every year, the number of those who are injured or maimed is countless, and some even disappear without a trace¡­¡± The young man¡¯s voice was hoarse, with an undertone of cruelty. By the lake, The students and prospective students in all the pavilions suddenly went quiet. ¡°Of course, if you¡¯re a true powerhouse, you can do as you please at our academy. But if you¡¯re the weak? Heh, then you¡¯re nothing but prey at the mercy of others!¡± This ¡°Luo Haotian¡¯s¡± cultivation had actually reached the Late Innate stage, emanating a chilling and horrifying aura. ¡°I heard that Luo Haotian ranked in the ¡®Heavenly List¡¯ two years ago, breaking into the top fifty, and it¡¯s said that he is related to the Tang siblings¡­¡± ¡°Eh! Strange, why are the brother and sister duo here in Yunlai County at the same time? Princess Ning doesn¡¯t seem to have that much clout.¡± Some mutterings arose from below. ¡°Shh! It¡¯s said that Luo Haochen¡¯s direct disciple ¡®Luo Haochen¡¯ died as an outside assistant at the Hunting Convention. The Luo Family¡¯s experts have already arrived at the Prince Manor.¡± A few well-informed individuals whispered mysteriously. At this time, In the same pavilion, He Qiuyun, with a sympathetic look, glanced at Chen Yu beside him. Chen Yu finally understood why He Qiuyun had suggested he come to this gathering. However, His face showed no fear or retreat; this minor trouble with the Luo Family was unavoidable. Soon, Luo Haotian finished his explanation. He sat side by side with Luo Qiuman in the same pavilion. ¡°Haochen brother, the truth has been clarified. Haochen¡¯s death is not much related to this man. Our family has already sent people to pursue the Blood Wing Clan¡¯s strongman. I think we should not be too hard on this person.¡± Luo Qiuman sighed softly, advising. ¡°Be too hard?¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s face turned cold and grim, ¡°Haochen was my own brother, even someone who indirectly caused his death; I will not let them off!¡± ¡°If it weren¡¯t for this man killing the Blood Dragon Beast and fighting Haochen, it would not have led to Haochen¡¯s death. Moreover, I don¡¯t believe he could contend with Haochen with his Postnatal Early Stage cultivation.¡± ¡°Why does he get to escape unscathed, covered in glory, while my brother met an undeserved tragic end¡­¡± Chapter 231 - 0227 The Strength of the Hunting King Chapter 231: Chapter 0227 The Strength of the Hunting King ¡°This Chen Yu definitely has a problem!¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s expression was cold as he decisively concluded. Luo Qiuman sighed softly. She knew that once her cousin set his mind on something, it was hard to change. Moreover, this matter concerned the death of Luo Haotian¡¯s younger brother, Haochen. ¡°Hao Tian, I don¡¯t oppose your suspicion, but I hope you don¡¯t act impulsively. After all, Chen Yu is the current Hunting King, and our Luo Family can¡¯t afford to disgrace the face of Marquis Yunlai.¡± Luo Qiuman reminded him. Luo Haotian was determined to make trouble for Chen Yu, and she couldn¡¯t stop him. Luo Qiuman only hoped that Luo Haotian would stay calm and not get into trouble. After all, of the once ten great Ancient Clans, other than today¡¯s Yun Zhao Royal Family, most have declined and are no longer as glorious as in the past. ¡°Sister Qiuman, rest assured, I will be cautious.¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s gaze flickered with a calm demeanor. An hour later. After introductions of some academy students were completed, they began to mingle. Some prospective students seeking admission were humbly seeking advice from senior academy students planning to assess them. There were also exchanges and discussions between prospective students and current students. The main highlight was the exchanges among some senior students at the academy. The exchanges took place over the surface of a lake. At one moment, a top ten ranked academy student issued a challenge to He Qiuyun, who was next to Chen Yu. ¡°Six Ding Academy¡¯s Ding Kui, I¡¯ve long heard of your reputation as the ¡®No. 1 handsome man¡¯ on the ¡®Earth List.''¡± A towering young man with fierce eyes looked towards He Qiuyun, his face not very friendly. The young man¡¯s tone carried a hint of mockery. Chen Yu was startled, never expecting He Qiuyun¡¯s handsome reputation to attract such hostility. Meanwhile, whispers of rumors circulated among the students. ¡°It¡¯s said that Ding Kui¡¯s former crush had once gotten together with He Qiuyun and was later dumped¡­¡± ¡°Oh! There¡¯s even such melodramatic gossip!¡± Many students were fired up by the juicy gossip. At that moment, on the lake, the young giant ¡°Ding Kui¡± and the handsome ¡°He Qiuyun¡± were already clashing. ¡°Heavenly Axe!¡± Ding Kui, the young giant, wielding a massive axe, chopped down a mighty dark waterfall. The domineering blade of the axe formed a water divide on the lake surface. Such a powerful axe! Prospective students of the Postnatal Qi Transformation were trembling with awe. ¡°This Ding Kui¡¯s strength in the Innate Middle Stage is almost on par with the Water Moon Sect Master. Coupled with his axe¡¯s power advantage, he¡¯s far surpassing typical peers.¡± Chen Yu was inwardly vigilant. Even with his robust physique and bloodline, he wouldn¡¯t dare to clash head-on with Ding Kui. ¡°Star Falling Sword Technique!¡± He Qiuyun was unfazed. His ancient sword slashed out dazzling starlight, which danced radiantly with the lake water; with a splash, he engaged Ding Kui. Battling Ding Kui, He Qiuyun wasn¡¯t at a disadvantage even in the Early Innate Stage. ¡°This He Qiuyun, since advancing to the Innate Stage, his combat power has more than doubled.¡± Chen Yu was slightly amazed. At the previous hunting competition, if not for considering the True Fire Spirit Flame, He Qiuyun¡¯s attack power might even slightly surpass Luo Haochen. ¡°Indeed, advancing in the ¡®Earth List¡¯ of talents is extraordinary.¡± Some senior students at the academy had solemn expressions. In Yun Zhao Country, talents were divided into the Earth List and the Heaven List. Among them, the Earth List was for young talents under the age of twenty. Every talent listed on the Earth List was an outstanding individual in the Postnatal Qi Transformation Stage, substantially stronger than their peers. The Heaven List was for young talents under the age of thirty. The Heaven List mainly included talented youths and some young talents, all of whom had cultivation levels at least above Postnatal Qi Transformation, representing the top-tier talents of Yun Zhao Country. Currently, He Qiuyun was advancing to the Innate Stage before the age of twenty. His strength was certainly among the top few on the Earth List. If he performed even stronger, he might have a chance to be listed among the Heaven List talents. Watching, after several tens of rounds, the fight between the two men on the lake was still undecided. However, discerning viewers could see that He Qiuyun¡¯s Sword Dao was more effortless. ¡°Sword Falling Star Sky!¡± In He Qiuyun¡¯s eyes, a trace of a starry sword gleam flickered, emitting an ephemeral Sword Intent vibration. In an instant, over the heads of the two fighters, a dazzling sword light and star rain passed, spanning seven to eight Zhuang, with a meteor-like sword rainbow charging directly towards Ding Kui. ¡°Not good!¡± Ding Kui was shocked, as He Qiuyun¡¯s move was a Sword Dao lethal maneuver merged with extraordinary Sword Intent, powerful enough to obliterate a significant portion of the Innate Stage. ¡°Sky Pool Nine Forms!¡± Ding Kui gripped his axe with both hands, wildly channeling Innate True Qi, and chopped out a twisted abyss-like giant axe light wave, with surrounding winds sweeping mightily. This single axe strike was also incredibly powerful. However, his figure was soon swallowed by the flashing sword light and star rain, especially that meteor-like dazzling sword rainbow. Ding ding ding! Clang boom! After a series of rapid and continuous clashes, Ding Kui¡¯s figure was sent flying with a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth. ¡°I yield.¡± S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He Qiuyun smiled lightly, as if the victory was so unremarkable. After this battle, Princess Ning, Luo Qiuman, and other senior students from four major academies were all visibly impressed by He Qiuyun. While He Qiuyun¡¯s cultivation and strength still had some gap from the Heaven List, he was young, having just advanced to the Innate Stage, making him a king among his peers and age group. Given some time, He Qiuyun could easily ascend to the Heaven List and become one of the most dazzling figures in Yun Zhao Country. In the following hour, various academy students and prospective students were exchanging skills on the lake. Chen Yu sat in the pavilion for a long time, and no prospective student approached him for an exchange. One. His ascent to the title of Hunting King signified that he was the strongest talent under twenty within Yunlai Prefecture. Secondly, most of the students at the academy were over twenty years old, considered ¡°seniors¡± or ¡°youth talents,¡± with most having reached the Innate stage. It wasn¡¯t appropriate for them to lower their status by challenging Chen Yu. At that moment, inside the main pavilion, Commandery Princess Ning¡¯s beautiful eyes swept over Chen Yu. She had just returned from the Holy Capital to Yunlai Prefecture and had heard about the records broken by this Hunting King, including obtaining a demon core from a Guiyuan Realm ancient beast. Many were curious about Chen Yu¡¯s Hunting King abilities. ¡°Pang Zhenzhen.¡± Commandery Princess Ning sent a telepathic message, her gaze settling on a pavilion where a chubby woman was seated. ¡°Let me, a student from the talent class of Yundong Academy, challenge this little guy who hasn¡¯t even entered the academy yet?¡± The chubby woman looked reluctant. However, Pang Zhenzhen dared not defy the words of Commandery Princess Ning, as her family was entirely dependent on Prince Manor. ¡°Little woman Pang Zhenzhen is very interested in the abilities of this Hunting King.¡± A chubby round-faced woman appeared on the lake surface. Her gaze fell on Chen Yu. Chen Yu was startled, not expecting someone to suddenly propose a sparring match. ¡°Although Pang Zhenzhen is a senior, her cultivation has not yet broken through the Innate stage, so sparring with the current Hunting King is not excessive,¡± Commandery Princess Ning said with a smile. The surrounding seniors and prospective students nodded slightly. The title of Hunting King represented the highest honor among the young generation in Yunlai Prefecture; stretching the rules slightly was not excessive. ¡°Alright.¡± Chen Yu shrugged his shoulders, his figure flashed, stepping onto the surface of the lake. He had heard slightly about ¡°Yundong Academy,¡± which was the top academy in Yunlai Prefecture. Of course, as a local academic institution, its historical heritage was far inferior to the big four academies, barely making it into the top one hundred, let alone the top fifty of Yun Zhao Country. He speculated that this academy was probably on par with the Bone Demon Palace, at most having two or three Guiyuan Realm masters. Of course, such an academy was still considered a behemoth within a prefecture. On the lake. Chen Yu and Pang Zhenzhen quickly engaged in combat. Originally, Chen Yu had some disdain for this woman, but he put away that mentality after clashing with her. ¡°Evil Qi Transformation!¡± Chen Yu operated the mighty power of the Copper Statue Technique, merging it with some dark True Qi, enhancing the black python¡¯s power by a further twenty to thirty percent. Such combat power was considered top-notch among the Postnatal Stage. ¡°Cloud Flipping Palm!¡± Pang Zhenzhen swung her fan-like expanded hand, creating a deep green tidal wave of Qi, the air surging with extraordinary power. After ten moves, neither had the upper hand. What truly surprised Pang Zhenzhen was that with her Postnatal Peak Cultivation, clashing directly with this man left her arms numb. Swish! Pang Zhenzhen¡¯s figure suddenly swayed, her chubby body moving exceptionally agile as she interchanged positions with Chen Yu. It seemed that she also recognized Chen Yu¡¯s advantage in strength. The attending students showed a hint of surprise. ¡°Worthy of being the Hunting King, fighting a Postnatal Peak student with mere Postnatal Early Stage cultivation and still appearing so effortless.¡± Some from the academy exclaimed. Of course, such strength was not very surprising. The glory of the Hunting King in Yunlai Prefecture was well-regarded, naturally possessing extraordinary capabilities. ¡°Defeat!¡± With a light shout, Chen Yu gathered strength in his heart, his power and speed surged as he rushed toward Pang Zhenzhen. Simultaneously, he fully operated dark True Qi, the evil Qi roaring black python fiercely lunged at Pang Zhenzhen, its power comparable to the Innate Stage. Pang Zhenzhen¡¯s expression slightly changed, but she wasn¡¯t panicked. She prepared to use a secret technique to defend, confident in blocking this strike. However, suddenly, a thunderous sound rang in her ears, her body stiffening, her blood surging, and her head spinning. It turned out, Chen Yu¡¯s shout had integrated some sonic attack from the ¡°Copper Lion Roar.¡± He dared not use the full power of the Copper Lion Roar, as it could potentially shock a Postnatal Stage expert to death. That moment of stiffness revealed a flaw in Pang Zhenzhen. Bang! She was sent flying by Chen Yu¡¯s punch, landing on the water surface, spitting out a mouthful of blood. ¡°Thank you for going easy.¡± Chen Yu smiled faintly. This Pang Zhenzhen¡¯s strength was even weaker than He Qiuyun before her advancement; naturally, she was no match for him. Of course, her talent and strength were still among the top in local academies. Chen Yu¡¯s victory stirred a ripple of surprise. Defeating a Postnatal Peak academy student so effortlessly, the glory of the Hunting King was well deserved. ¡°Your Excellency truly lives up to the title of this Hunting King, your earlier strikes still held back¡­¡± Commandery Princess Ning said with a smile. Her perspective was higher, recognizing Chen Yu¡¯s restraint; otherwise, Pang Zhenzhen would have suffered more than just minor injuries. Commandery Princess Ning¡¯s comment caused everyone to be shocked and moved. If Chen Yu still had held back, his strength was at least within the top fifty of the regional list. After the victory. Just as Chen Yu was about to return, suddenly from a pavilion on the side, sprang a burly and tall youth with a cold demeanor. ¡°Humble Luo Haotian wishes to learn from the Hunting King with three moves.¡± The youth¡¯s facial contours were somewhat similar to Luo Haochen¡¯suto by three to four points, but his expression was cold and tyrannical, and his presence extremely powerful. ¡°Luo Haotian!¡± ¡°How can this person, an ¡®Ancient Clan talent¡¯ from the regional list, degrade himself by challenging a prospective student?¡± There was an uproar across the venue. ¡°Hmph! The strength you just displayed is not enough to compete with my deceased brother, let alone defeat¡­¡± Luo Haotian sneered, raising his eyebrows. Chapter 232 - 228: Battle of Three Moves Chapter 232: Chapter 228: Battle of Three Moves ¡°Hmph! The strength you just displayed is still not enough to rival my deceased brother, let alone defeat him¡­¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s face carried a chill, and his tone was thick with skepticism. Chen Yu¡¯s eyebrows slightly furrowed, alertness arising in his heart. Clearly, Luo Haotian was not here to exchange pointers, but to cause trouble. As for the death of Luo Haochen, his elder brother Luo Haotian harbored deep doubts, always suspecting there was more to the story. Especially since, The strength Chen Yu had just displayed was not enough to contend with Luo Haochen. ¡°Luo Haotian, given your status as a ¡®Heavenly List¡¯ genius and senior of the ¡®No Demon Academy¡¯, is this proposal for an exchange fair?¡± Princess Ning¡¯s delicate brows furrowed as she rose to speak. As the host of this gathering, it was her prerogative to uphold justice. Furthermore, The glory of the Hunting King was a hallmark of the new generation in Yunlai County; and the hunting festival was organized by the Prince Manor. ¡°Rest assured, Princess Ning.¡± Luo Haotian gave Princess Ning a fist salute, confidently saying, ¡°I will maintain my cultivation and Bloodline Power at a level similar to my brother Luo Haochen.¡± ¡°Just three moves from me to Chen Yu! That should be fair, right?¡± Luo Haotian asserted righteously. Three moves? The gathered talents were all momentarily stunned but felt it was an acceptable challenge. As the Hunting King, Chen Yu should have stepped over Luo Haochen¡¯s corpse to seize the honor. If He couldn¡¯t even handle three moves from Luo Haotian¡¯s Postnatal Stage Cultivation and Bloodline Power, then it indeed cast doubt on the cause of Luo Haochen¡¯s death. ¡°Three moves?¡± Chen Yu didn¡¯t immediately respond. This Luo Haotian, as a genius of the Heavenly List and a descendant of an Ancient Clan, had a peak strength that definitely surpassed that of Elder Mao, his own Master. This seemingly simple ¡°exchange of three moves¡± proposed by Luo Haotian likely had ulterior motives. ¡°Chen Yu, as long as you can safely withstand my three moves, I, Luo Haotian, and the Luo Family will not pursue any responsibility for Haochen¡¯s death.¡± Luo Haotian said placidly. ¡°Fine!¡± A sharp glint flashed in Chen Yu¡¯s eyes. If Luo Haotian¡¯s Cultivation and Bloodline Power were to be kept at the same level as his brother¡¯s, Chen Yu truly had no fear. Swoosh! Luo Haotian skimmed a wave across the surface of the lake. Immediately, His figure astonishingly floated calmly on the water, the corners of his mouth curling into a mocking and cruel cold smile. Chen Yu¡¯s pupils narrowed. Luo Haotian¡¯s movement technique was truly incredible, standing on the surface of the lake without the need to tread on the waves. The exquisite application of True Qi between his feet and the water¡¯s surface was nothing short of divinely subtle. Moreover, The fluctuations of True Qi emanating from his body were indeed controlled at the level of the Postnatal Peak, roughly equivalent to that of Luo Haochen on that day. Splash~ Chen Yu slowly tread on the waves, keeping a distance from Luo Haotian on the surface of the lake. At this moment, Chen Yu acknowledged a certain gap between himself and this Heavenly List genius in the realms of True Qi control and movement technique. ¡°Take my first move.¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s expression was icy as a layer of scorching black energy surged around him, emitting a wildly raging and terrifying aura. Chen Yu took a deep breath. This Luo Haotian, with just the use of pure True Qi, could exert a pressure comparable to the Qi Transformation Innate level, far surpassing Pang Zhenzhen¡¯s performance earlier. Splash~ Whoosh! The spray of water suddenly blossomed, and a scorching black shadow struck towards Chen Yu. Such incredible speed! Chen Yu¡¯s heart pounded rapidly, he quickly gathered his power, greatly increasing his reaction speed. He lifted his fist, black True Qi erupting with full force as his Copper Statue Technique operated to its limit, blasting towards a black shadow. Whoosh! The black shadow shifted its trajectory, vanishing like a specter. In the very next instant, Boom! A fist radiating a profound and searing light, as if originating from a dark universe, came barreling down with oppressive heaviness towards the side of Chen Yu¡¯s back. ¡°What a powerful punch!¡± ¡°That a Postnatal stage could unleash such might!¡± In the field of vision, where the fistlight passed, the surface of the lake split, the surrounding water evaporated instantly, shrouded in a misty vapor. Chen Yu felt a surge of dark flame energy infiltrating his body first. All the hairs on his body stood on end. The opponent before him, whether it was in Cultivation, movement technique, or realm, far surpassed himself. The situation was greatly disadvantageous to him. Chen Yu¡¯s previous punch had already been executed halfway; even if he reflexively retracted it to counter, he would still fall into a defensive position. ¡°Brother Haotian, you must pull your punches.¡± In the pavilion far away, the graceful and classical white-robed lady sighed softly. Luo Qiuman naturally understood that Luo Haotian intended to use these three moves to harshly teach Chen Yu a lesson, to reveal his ¡°true colors.¡± Furthermore, Chen Yu had fallen into Luo Haotian¡¯s ¡°trap.¡± With the same Cultivation and Bloodline Power, the advantage Luo Haotian had in terms of realm level and mastery of his Cultivation Technique could render his combat strength nearly double that of Luo Haochen! Just then, Woohoo! A thunderous roar, like the sound of spring thunder, swept over the entire scene, causing Luo Qiuman¡¯s heart to tremble. On the lake, The area where Chen Yu and Luo Haotian were, the water churned, and the twisted evil wind sound waves engulfed Luo Haotian. Luo Haotian¡¯s form, his attack, halted momentarily! The many spectators present all wore expressions of disbelief. The might of Chen Yu¡¯s Sound Wave Secret Technique was so ferocious; it actually had such a noticeable effect on Luo Haotian, who was at the Innate Peak. Although this was under the premise that Luo Haotian could only exhibit Postnatal Peak Cultivation. A trace of surprise appeared between Luo Haotian¡¯s brows. It turned out, After Chen Yu¡¯s punch was half-executed and he realized countering Luo Haotian¡¯s blow while exposed would put him at a disadvantage, He simply abandoned punching. In the moment of turning back, he brewed a strike of the ¡°Copper Lion Roar.¡± This time, the ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± was twice as mighty as the one used against Pang Zhenzhen, far exceeding Luo Haotian¡¯s expectations. At this moment. Luo Haotian¡¯s blood surged throughout his body, and with a sway of his figure, the punch that had the advantage suddenly halted for a half breath. Half a breath of time. Not only did it buy Chen Yu a moment to breathe, but Luo Haochen¡¯s momentum was also weakened. If right now. Chen Yu launched a counter-punch, he could turn the tables. But. Chen Yu did not want to just turn the tables. Whoosh! The moment after executing ¡°Copper Lion Roar,¡± he transformed into a blur of deep copper brilliance, with black malevolent wind swirling around him, and he slammed fiercely into Luo Haotian. Boom! Like a colossal copper statue weighing ten thousand jin, Chen Yu collided with Luo Haotian, with waves churning and evil winds violently sweeping ten zhang in all directions. ¡°What!¡± The many talents present were rendered speechless in astonishment. Bang! Luo Haotian staggered back on the lake¡¯s surface, and a trace of shock shown through his pupils. In the moment that ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± weakened Luo Haochen¡¯s offensive and his shape flickered, revealing a flaw, Chen Yu did not hesitate to charge at him. Not only did he regain the advantage, but he also seized the opportunity to exploit the opponent¡¯s gap. The heart accumulating power, the black True Qi, and the Copper Statue Gang Body¡ªall three forces combined to send Luo Haotian flying five or six zhang. ¡°Kid, you¡¯re really ruthless!¡± Luo Haotian steadied his blood and his face was ashen. Had he not reacted swiftly in that split second, he likely would have been hit so hard by this lad that he would have vomited blood. Even so. His arm and shoulder still felt burning pain, nearly resulting in a minor injury. On the other side. Chen Yu felt a tyrannically scorching, overbearing flame power infiltrating his body. Fortunately, his physical defense was strong enough, and within a few heartbeats, he had neutralized the flame power, remaining unharmed. ¡°As a big brother, you¡¯re only slightly better than your younger brother, even when at the same level of cultivation.¡± Chen Yu twisted his neck and wore a mocking smile. As soon as these words came out, Luo Haotian¡¯s rage surged, and he was infuriated. Under normal situations, or even when facing peers of the same level, he would not lose his cool because of this. The key issue was. That with high realm, high cultivation, and high bloodline advantages, his attack was almost reversed by this lad, he was put at a disadvantage, and he lost face in front of all the talents. ¡°Kid, I¡¯ll admit I underestimated you and was a bit careless. But during that strike, I didn¡¯t even use my Bloodline Power.¡± A sneer skimmed across the lake¡¯s surface. In the blink of an eye, Luo Haotian passed through several blurry afterimages and moved close to Chen Yu. Thump thump! Thump thump thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart prepared to unleash its power, entering a state ready to explode. In an instant. His strength, speed, including his reaction speed, increased dramatically, and his Spiritual Sense locked onto Luo Haotian. Whizz! Amidst the scorching black flow around Luo Haotian¡¯s body, another layer of incandescent fierce light emerged, akin to Luo Haochen¡¯s Bloodline Power, but even more pure and overbearing. ¡°Ancient Bloodline!¡± Around the lake, a murmur arose from the various pavilions. Many people began to worry covertly for Chen Yu, the Hunting King. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Ha ha ha¡­¡± A hearty laugh echoed across the lake. Whoosh! Chen Yu, like a black panther, suddenly increased his speed, not falling behind Luo Haotian. Even in terms of absolute speed, he had a slight advantage. ¡°This guy¡­¡± Luo Haotian felt a chill in his heart, not expecting Chen Yu to burst forth with such speed. Whooom. During Chen Yu¡¯s full-force burst, he took the initiative to meet him, releasing a black python wrapped in a dark glow, with malevolent wind and blood patterns intertwined. Vaguely, a hint of blood scale pattern emerged on his arm. In this moment. Chen Yu used his ¡°Dragon Scale Bloodline¡± in a small area, combined with his heart¡¯s explosive technique, amplifying his strength nearly one or two times his usual power. Roar! The transformed black python, released from his fist, was ferocious and emitted an ancient beast¡¯s pressure, clashing with Luo Haotian. Boom! As the two exchanged blows, waves several zhang high surged, magnificent in momentum, with water splashing even into the nearby pavilions. Thud! With a muffled groan, Luo Haotian was sent flying nearly ten zhang. ¡°How can this be!¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s inner roar joined with the astonished cries of the crowd. ¡°How did Luo Haotian get sent flying again?¡± The many geniuses of the academy were dumbfounded. Even the classically elegant girl in white robes, ¡°Luo Qiuman,¡± had her cherry lips slightly parted, in disbelief. But reality was indeed laid out before them. Luo Haotian was sent flying directly by Chen Yu for the second time. The difference was. The first time with his body, and this time with his fist. ¡°Such formidable strength! Could it be that this person has transformed from a legendary Holy Beast.¡± Inside the main pavilion, Princess Ning couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. A discerning person could see that Chen Yu¡¯s second move overwhelmed Luo Haotian because of his sudden rise in explosive strength, which was terrifying. The heart¡¯s explosion, coupled with the momentary enhancement by the Dragon Scale Bloodline, created a formidable strength that even exceeded Chen Yu¡¯s own imagination. ¡°What just happened!¡± Luo Haotian forcefully suppressed a surge of stagnant blood within him, his face full of astonishment. ¡°The Bloodline Power that emerged from this lad for a moment actually imposed a deterring pressure on my Bai Chi Bloodline, only allowing me to utilize seventy to eighty percent of the Bloodline Power¡­¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s inner turmoil was indescribable. Just now. Had it not been for his body being secretly protected by Innate True Qi, he would probably have had a few ribs broken. However, this detail of ¡°cheating¡± was hardly noticeable by outsiders. ¡°Sir, regarding our agreement of three moves, only the last one remains. For the first two moves, it seems you were sent flying both times.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face was filled with ridicule. What does it matter if your Cultivation Realm is slightly higher than mine? Similarly in the Postnatal Stage, Chen Yu ignored these differences with absolute strength and explosive power. ¡°Kid, don¡¯t be too arrogant. I haven¡¯t used my real trump card yet.¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s face alternated between red and green. ¡°Oh!¡± ¡°So, you¡¯re saying that sending you flying a third time might present a little difficulty¡­¡± Chapter 233 - 0229: Flying to the Sky Chapter 233: Chapter 0229: Flying to the Sky On the lake surface. This seemingly ¡°unequal¡± three-move duel had far exceeded the expectations of all the geniuses. The first two moves. Luo Haotian had been sent flying by Chen Yu consecutively, and although he was not substantially injured, his loss of face was greater. Princess Ning, Luo Qiuman, He Qiuyun, and other top talents from the four major academies all wore expressions of shock. Even more inconceivable. Chen Yu openly declared that he would send Luo Haotian flying a third time. The crowd burst into an uproar. Luo Haotian¡¯s complexion turned the color of liver, and his eyes displayed a deadly, chilling murderous intent. As a genius of the Heavenly Ranking and a descendant of the Ancient Clan, he had never suffered such humiliation. But what could he do? His cultivation and bloodline power were restricted; otherwise, he would have killed this man with a single punch. ¡°This Chen Yu is really arrogant!¡± ¡°But, this man indeed has the right to be arrogant. If Luo Haotian had suppressed his cultivation to the Postnatal Early Stage, he would probably have been defeated even more miserably.¡± ¡°Perhaps this is the strongest Hunting King in the history of Yunlai Prefecture.¡± The gathered geniuses whispered quietly among themselves. Many talented students had smiles on their faces, looking as though they were watching a spectacle. Judging from the situation. Chen Yu had a high likelihood of calmly handling this three-move agreement. The key was. This third and final move. In the final move, Luo Haotian would definitely burst forth with his strongest battle prowess within the limit of his cultivation. ¡°You¡¯ve successfully riled me up, boy¡­¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s eyes were about to split open, veins bulging, his face swallowed by rage. Whoosh! Luo Haotian¡¯s entire body suddenly shone with a swirling hot wind of black and white, pushing his True Qi and bloodline power to an extreme, even surpassing his previous efforts. Not just that. A fiercely glowing white flame flickered in the palm of his hand, emitting an oppressive force that suffocated those around him. ¡°White Shining True Flame!¡± ¡°This is a postnatal flame mastered by the Luo Family.¡± Princess Ning¡¯s bright eyes twinkled as she murmured softly. ¡°With the Luo Family¡¯s bloodline and their secret traditional recipes, combined with extremely precious materials like White Flame Crystals, they can cultivate it, although with a small chance of success¡­¡± Many talents showed faces full of envy. Being able to cultivate True Fire Spirit Flame in the Qi Transformation Realm was as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, generally requiring great opportunities. And this Luo Family, with their rich heritage and long traditions, could cultivate such powerful postnatal True Flame. Whoosh-hum! The white flame merged into the black-and-white hot currents within Luo Haotian¡¯s body, acting like oil on fire, bursting forth with a destructive force of intense flames. In an instant. Luo Haotian¡¯s demonstrated might and aura had nearly doubled compared to his second move. ¡°So powerful!¡± Many spectators gasped in amazement. A fierce smile appeared on Luo Haotian¡¯s face, and between his arms, a dragon of intertwining black and white flames emerged, about seven to ten meters long. However. Before Luo Haotian could make a move. Swoosh! Chen Yu, on the other hand, charged over at a terrifying speed. ¡°What!¡± The entire audience let out a shocked gasp. Facing the unprecedentedly powerful third move, Chen Yu actually took the initiative to attack. Swoosh-boom! Chen Yu, like a black rock pellet, had doubled his usual speed under his heart¡¯s eruptive state. Moreover. He utilized dark True Qi, much more formidable than ordinary True Qi. ¡°If it¡¯s just an attack similar to earlier¡­¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s mouth curled into a mocking sneer, he pushed his bloodline, True Fire, and True Qi to their utmost limits within the constraints, waiting for Chen Yu¡¯s arrival. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He did not realize. He had now transitioned from offense to defense, from being proactive to reactive. Whoosh-swoosh! When Chen Yu was about thirteen to sixteen meters away, his dark-copper arm wrapped in dark True Qi, suddenly flashed with a layer of blood scale patterns. Roar! His aura surged, almost doubling, and a faint dragon¡¯s chant echoed, exuding an aura like that of an Ancient Beast True Dragon. Luo Haotian¡¯s pupils slightly narrowed, his bloodline quivering within him. The next moment. Chen Yu struck close, his dark malevolent python, now coated with blood scale patterns, enveloped Luo Haotian. ¡°Trivial tricks!¡± Luo Haotian swung a fist that unleashed a mighty dragon of black-and-white flames, the rolling wind and flames completely swallowing the malevolent python, initially seizing the advantage. It seemed. Chen Yu was about to fall into a disadvantageous position. After all, he couldn¡¯t recklessly display his dragon scale bloodline, lest the origins of the Blood Dragon Beast be recognized. His dark True Qi could, at most, match the level of the opponent¡¯s True Qi. But Luo Haotian also had the support of True Fire. Just when many talents thought that the third move would end with Luo Haotian slightly outperforming. ¡°Defeat!¡± Chen Yu shouted coldly, the malevolent giant python and blood scale patterns he swung out bloomed with a layer of crystal-clear blood-colored flame light. Whoosh-boom! That malevolent giant python suddenly transformed into a black blood flame dragon, its oppressive power doubling instantly, and in a moment, it swallowed Luo Haotian¡¯s black-and-white flame dragon. ¡°¡­How is this possible! This lad actually has a type of Blood Path True Flame.¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s body and heart shook, his complexion was very vivid. Bang! Chen Yu swiftly closed the gap, the immense force in his fist sending Luo Haotian flying dozens of meters away. With his heart in an eruptive state, Chen Yu¡¯s strength and speed had doubled. With the bolster of the dragon scale bloodline, his strength and defense further increased. Swoosh! Splash! Luo Haotian was hurled fifteen or sixteen meters away, crashing into the lake, instantly becoming a drenched chicken. The entire place fell silent. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Someone couldn¡¯t help but laugh, leading to a roar of laughter from the entire crowd. Splash! Luo Haotian burst up from the lake, his face almost distorted with sinister fury, his complexion turning ashen, his eyes brimming with fiery murderous intent. Because he was protected by Innate Peak True Qi, Luo Haotian wasn¡¯t much injured. However. In front of so many academy members, such public humiliation would become a stain for life. ¡°To death with you!¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s body surged with a black-red flame wind, ¡°rumble¡± echoed, and the surrounding lake water churned, whipping up waves several meters high. Boom-swoosh! A residual image flashed, and only a red-black wind shadow remained in the void. The next moment. Luo Haotian¡¯s figure directly leapt across the sky, charging towards Chen Yu like lightning. Chen Yu¡¯s breath hitched, feeling a terrifying pressure. At that moment, Luo Haotian¡¯s full strength erupted, surpassing Elder Mao in power, easily capable of slaying someone at the level of the Water Moon Sect Master. Once in close range, he could likely be killed instantly. ¡°Luo Haotian, stop!¡± In the main pavilion, Princess Ning¡¯s expression drastically changed as she cried out in alarm. However, the distance to the area of confrontation was too far, and there was no hope for rescue in time. ¡°With Luo Haotian at full power, his combat strength is nearly at the Guiyuan Realm; Chen Yu¡¯s death is certain!¡± A cold glint appeared in He Qiuyun¡¯s eyes. Before this, he had lured Chen Yu to attend this gathering with no good intentions. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s face paled and her delicate body trembled. She had never anticipated that this young man¡¯s life-or-death crisis would throw her heart into such turmoil. At that moment, she even secretly grasped the Heavenly Que Fragmented Sword, ready to expose it if it meant saving Chen Yu. However, the battlefield was hundreds of feet away from her and it was impossible to intervene in time. ¡°Die!¡± In an instant, Luo Haotian moved over several yards and unleashed a booming roar of a dark red light from his palm. Boom! The force of his palm strike caused the lake surface around Chen Yu to burst open, sending water soaring into the air and obscuring the view. ¡°It missed!¡± Someone exclaimed in a low voice. ¡°Look, in the sky!¡± A few prodigies looked up. Bang! Chen Yu¡¯s figure had already flown up about seven to nine yards, using the force of the water to leap even higher. ¡°Foolish!¡± A cruel smile formed on Luo Haotian¡¯s lips. Had Chen Yu run towards the bottom of the lake or towards Princess Ning, he might have had a chance to survive. But, Chen Yu chose to evade into the sky, losing any chance to maneuver. More importantly, as someone at the Innate Peak, Luo Haofei could hover momentarily in the air. Simply put, with his immense and powerful Innate True Qi, he could briefly fight in the sky without touching the ground. This was something those at the Postnatal Stage could not achieve. ¡°End it!¡± Luo Haotian, hovering in mid-air, leaped upwards and threw another punch towards Chen Yu. However, to everyone¡¯s surprise, the second strike also missed its target. Whoosh! Chen Yu¡¯s figure suddenly soared an additional twenty-three to twenty-six yards up into the sky. What! Luo Haotian¡¯s eyes narrowed, and his body shook as he looked up. ¡°Ha ha ha¡­¡± A loud laughter echoed above the lake surface. Whoooosh! Suddenly, a tall young man with a pair of black wings formed behind him, arms crossed, hovered above looking down. ¡°A flying treasure!¡± The entire crowd was stunned, mixed with envious and jealous gazes. Whoo~ Princess Ning, Ye Luofeng, and others couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief. The worried and anxious expression on Ye Luofeng¡¯s beautiful face was replaced by a hint of joy. This scene made He Qiuyun beside them secretly resentful and unwilling. ¡°This boy!¡± Luo Haotian was nearly bursting with anger. In his raging fury, he had been ready to kill Chen Yu on the spot. It was so close. He had almost caught up to deliver a killing blow to Chen Yu. But he never expected, that the boy would possess a flying treasure and seemed to have anticipated this, already mid-leap at his most powerful moment. ¡°Chen Yu, lazy genius of the Ancient Clan, Tianlist, is this how you break promises?¡± Chen Yu floated in the air, maintaining a distance of several tens of yards above Luo Haotian, circling overhead. ¡°Luo Haotian, you are not welcome here!¡± An icy, displeased female voice came from the main pavilion. Princess Ning looked sternly and unfavorably at Luo Haotian. ¡°That¡¯s right! A descendant of the Ancients, blatantly breaking his word in front of everyone, this is too much!¡± ¡°Had it not been for the Hunting King Chen Yu being prepared, anyone else might have perished on the spot.¡± ¡°Yunlai Prefecture doesn¡¯t welcome such guests!¡± The prodigious youths present, with angry and unfriendly expressions, voiced their condemnation. After all, this was the home ground of Yunlai Prefecture. And the talents present were mostly from within the Yunlai Prefecture. ¡°Luo Qiuman, on behalf of my brother, apologizes to Brother Chen and everyone here.¡± Luo Qiuman, dressed in a white elegant outfit, landed on the lake surface, her face bitter and apologetic. On the spot, she bowed deeply to Chen Yu, her expression somewhat complex. ¡°Goodbye, and don¡¯t come back!¡± Chen Yu had no fondness for the Luo siblings. Luo Qiuman, grabbing Luo Haotian, apologized to Princess Ning and bid her farewell. After the Luo siblings left, Chen Yu¡¯s black wings fluttered, and he landed beside Ye Luofeng. ¡°Sister Ye, how do you rate my flying skills?¡± Chen Yu asked with a smile. ¡°Truly an indestructible cockroach.¡± Ye Luofeng, with a tight face, managed not to crack a smile and turned away, ignoring Chen Yu. After the disturbance, the gathering of academy prodigies came to a temporary close. ¡°Brother Chen, this was my oversight, nearly causing you trouble.¡± Princess Ning spoke earnestly. ¡°No worries. I was confident I could escape a third time and was prepared for the worst.¡± Chen Yu waved it off with a smile. ¡°Chen Yu. I heard you were choosing between ¡®Tianyang Academy¡¯ and ¡®No Demon Academy¡¯?¡± Princess Ning asked. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Well, Luo Haotian is at No Demon Academy, and he holds some power there. I advise you to give up on that academy and choose ¡®Yunyang Academy¡¯ instead. I can still look out for you a bit.¡± Chapter 234 - 0230: Early Stage of Gang Body Chapter 234: Chapter 0230: Early Stage of Gang Body ¡°¡­I advise you to give up on this institute and choose the ¡®academy¡¯ instead, Sister Ning can still look out for you there.¡± Commandery Princess Ning smiled kindly. This gathering had put Chen Yu in a dangerous position, and she felt somewhat guilty. ¡°Thank you for your kindness, Commandery Princess. I will carefully consider the matter of academy selection.¡± Chen Yu politely said. He understood the good intentions of Commandery Princess Ning. But. He would not choose another institute just because Luo Tianhao was in the No Demon Academy. Chen Yu would only choose the academy that was the most suitable for his growth. After the gathering ended. Chen Yu didn¡¯t linger any longer, leaving with Ye Luofeng. ¡°Miss Ye, until we meet again at the Sky Sword Academy.¡± He Qiuyun bowed his fists. Ye Luofeng nodded slightly and set off with Chen Yu on the return journey to the Fu Family. Shortly after Chen Yu and his companion left. In a luxurious side hall of the Prince Manor. Inside. Marquis Yunlai and Commandery Princess Ning were present, along with the Luo brothers who had left not long ago, and an elder with a flower-like beard. ¡°Tianhao, how could you trouble that Chen Yu on your own!¡± The bearded elder reproached. ¡°Great-Uncle, I just wanted to test the man¡¯s true strength to determine if he had anything to do with Haochen¡¯s death,¡± Luo Haotian said with a look of grievance. ¡°Test? With so many people around, you clearly had the intent to kill.¡± Commandery Princess Ning was slightly angry. After returning to the Prince Manor, she immediately reported the matter to her father, Marquis Yunlai. Just in time. The Luo Family¡¯s elder was also in the Prince Manor, and they confronted him right then and there. ¡°Commandery Princess Ning might have misunderstood.¡± The bearded elder smiled faintly. ¡°At the time, Tianhao had lost face, and it¡¯s natural for a young man to lose his reason and harbor the intent to kill. But I believe he certainly would not have gone through with it. Besides, that Chen Yu didn¡¯t suffer a single hair¡¯s harm.¡± The bearded elder spoke in a measured tone. After speaking. He then smiled apologetically at Marquis Yunlai, ¡°It¡¯s my Luo Family¡¯s fault for not managing well. I hereby offer my apologies.¡± ¡°It¡¯s normal for young men to show off their strength and compete fiercely. I understand,¡± said Marquis Yunlai, his face showing no surprise. Since Luo Haotian hadn¡¯t harmed a single hair on Chen Yu¡¯s head, there was no way for the Prince Manor to pursue the matter. ¡°However, I hope that the matter of Luo Haochen¡¯s death can be put to rest for now. It seems that Tianhao¡¯s test has already proven Chen Yu¡¯s innocence.¡± Marquis Yunlai¡¯s tone shifted, becoming stern. Upon hearing this. The expressions on both the bearded elder and Luo Haotian changed slightly. Marquis Yunlai clearly intended to protect Chen Yu, reminding and warning the Luo Family not to act rashly against him. Even if the Ancient Clan had fallen from its prime, compared to Chen Yu and the Fu Family, they were still a formidable force. ¡°Very well, my Luo Family will end our investigation here.¡± S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The bearded elder sighed. The Luo Family, although not fearing a manor of this size, were still in the territory of others. Besides. This Marquis Yunlai was a royal relative, having a distant blood connection with the Yun Zhao Royal Family. That same day. The Ancient Clan Luo Family bid their farewell. ¡°Chen Yu, this is all the help I can offer you¡­¡± Marquis Yunlai murmured to himself. ¡­ In less than a day. Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng rode on flying creatures and returned to the Fu Family. That very night. Chen Yu and his companion met with the high-level members of the Fu Family. Fu Yangzi, Family Head Fu Yuan, and others were all present. ¡°We made a promise that if the two of you could seize the title of Hunting King, our Fu Family would do our best to satisfy one request from each of you,¡± Family Head Fu Yuan said with a smile. Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng both pondered for a moment on this request. ¡°I want Fire Spirit Ginseng and Ice Snow Lotus, ten of each, aged between two hundred to three hundred years,¡± Chen Yu said. The requirement he stated was for the two main herbs of the Ice and Fire Body Tempering Formula. Although Chen Yu had a large number of genuine yuan stones. He had heard that the fees in the four major academies were very high, and enjoying some of the cultivation resources there also required yuan stones. If he were to cultivate without restraint, ten thousand genuine yuan stones might not last half a year. ¡°No problem.¡± Family Head Fu Yuan agreed promptly. Chen Yu¡¯s request was indeed very modest. ¡°Also, I hope the Fu Family can provide information on both Yunyang Academy and No Demon Academy. Especially, which academy offers the most suitable Body Cultivation Technique inheritances.¡± Chen Yu added. Of course, he knew that ten Fire Spirit Ginsengs and Ice Snow Lotuses were not a big deal for the Fu Family. Therefore. His request also included this addition. The Fu Family, after all, was the great clan of a territory, with a slight connection to the Fu Family of the four great super clans. ¡°We can do that. We will provide you with the latest information,¡± Fu Yangzi nodded. Afterward. Ye Luofeng also made her request. ¡°I want a mid-grade or higher Heart Purifying Pill, or a drop of Moon Spirit Liquid,¡± Ye Luofeng said calmly. Upon hearing her request, the faces of the Fu Family members creased slightly. ¡°It appears that Miss Ye is planning to hit the Innate Stage and harbors big ambitions,¡± Fu Yangzi remarked with a sigh. After finishing speaking, he took out a small porcelain bottle and handed it to Ye Luofeng. Ye Luofeng accepted the bottle, looked at it, and showed a pleased expression. Having completed two minor requests. Fu Yangzi and Family Head Fu Yuan exchanged glances. ¡°The two of you are likely to head to one of the four major academies, but I wonder if it¡¯s possible for you to become permanent Guest Elders of the Fu Family.¡± Fu Yuan proposed. When making this request, several of the Fu Family¡¯s higher-ups had a slightly complex expression on their faces. The Fu Family was aware that they couldn¡¯t retain exceptional talents like Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng. They could only settle for the next best thing. To have these two great talents become fixed Guest Elders in the Fu Family. If, after twenty years or so, both of them were promoted to the Guiyuan Realm or achieved even greater feats, it would be an excellent long-term investment for the Fu Family. ¡°Of course, every year we will provide a Guest Elder stipend, including corresponding cultivation aid,¡± added Fu Yangzi. ¡°Good,¡± Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng exchanged a glance and accepted. After all, the position of Guest Elder wouldn¡¯t have any impact. Moreover, upon their arrival in Yun Zhao Country, the Fu Family had indeed offered significant assistance. Without the hunting competition as a stepping stone, they couldn¡¯t have entered the sight of the ¡°Four Great Academies¡± so quickly. ¡­ There were still two to three months left before the entrance assessments of the Four Great Academies. Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng were in no rush and planned to cultivate peacefully in the Fu Family for one or two months. Both had been given recommendation slots for the respective academies, allowing them to skip most of the assessments and proceed directly to the final stages of admissions. The next day. Chen Yu received ten Ice Snow Lotuses and Fire Spirit Ginseng from the Fu Family, all aged between two to three hundred years. ¡°That was quick,¡± Chen Yu revealed a happy expression and immediately concocted bottles of Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid. Over the next month. Chen Yu began a dedicated retreat, advancing equally in the Yuan Sha Divine Skill and the Copper Statue Technique. In terms of speed. The progress of the Copper Statue Technique was certainly faster; Chen Yu¡¯s Body Technique talent was undeniable. In the blink of an eye. A month had passed. Chen Yu had made no small progress with both the Yuan Sha Divine Skill and the Copper Statue Technique. And on this day. Chen Yu sensed a strong fluctuation of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, accompanied by a resonating hum of swords and a surge of Sword Intent. ¡°Could this Sword Intent be¡­¡± Chen Yu pondered. At the same moment. Above a bamboo forest, the Primordial Qi of heaven and earth surged and condensed into a cluster of cold sword clouds, emitting dazzling rays of light, reflecting a translucent Azure Darkness Sword Light. A surge of ancient and vast Sword Intent echoed around the bamboo forest. Whoosh whoosh! Around Ye Luofeng¡¯s seclusion pavilion, the tips of some bamboo and trees suddenly turned into a pile of flying ash, scattering away. ¡°A comprehension of Sword Dao that has reached the heavens and earth!¡± ¡°This woman¡¯s Sword Dao talent is indeed exceptional; even when advancing to the Innate stage, she exhibits such incredible signs.¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s advancement drew the attention of the Fu Family¡¯s upper echelons. Fu Yangzi alongside another middle-aged woman of the Guiyuan Realm from the Fu Family stood shoulder to shoulder, gazing into the distance towards the direction of the bamboo forest. Elsewhere. Chen Yu stepped out of his room, looking in the direction of Ye Luofeng¡¯s advancement. ¡°As expected, she has advanced, and with such astonishing Sword Dao phenomena,¡± Chen Yu felt a tightening in his chest, sensing the pressure. However. He remembered his ¡°maid agreement¡± with this woman for five years and a smile appeared on his face. Five years later. If this woman were strong enough, she wouldn¡¯t merely be a simple maid but could also serve as a beautiful personal bodyguard. Back in his room. ¡°It¡¯s time to use the ¡®Demon Soul Pill¡¯¡­¡± Chen Yu sat cross-legged, his eyes flickering slightly. The Demon Soul Pill was a significant reward from the hunting competition. Taking this pill could greatly enhance one¡¯s cultivation in the Postnatal Stage and strengthen one¡¯s physique and spirit. That evening. Chen Yu swallowed the ¡°Demon Soul Pill¡± and immediately felt a wild medicinal power being released within his body, and the sound of Demon Beasts roaring faintly reached his ears. Splash~ Chen Yu¡¯s Primordial Evil True Qi within his body surged restlessly, fusing with the medicinal force. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the pill to be so compatible with the Primordial Evil True Qi,¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face showed surprise. The Demon Soul Pill, personally refined by Marquis Yunlai, was made from the essence, blood, and spirit of Demon Beasts and was quite domineering in its medicinal effects. It was said that the pill should not be used extensively and that one was enough for those in the Postnatal Stage. During the absorption of its medicinal force, Chen Yu felt a strange demonic spirit power nourishing his own spirit. This effect was similar to the Blood Soul Bud, but its strength and purity were far inferior. Fortunately, Chen Yu practiced the ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining,¡± which could refine this power and eliminate the slight impurities in the medicinal strength. The most significant medicinal power of the Demon Soul Pill was the contained essence and blood strength of the demonic spirit. This medicinal power could enhance True Qi and fortify one¡¯s constitution. One could say. The Demon Soul Pill offered an overall enhancement to cultivators; it was a pity it couldn¡¯t be taken in excess, or it would inhibit one¡¯s potential for upward cultivation. Three days later. Chen Yu completed the absorption of the Demon Soul Pill¡¯s entire power and felt a sense of expansion in his Qi Sea. ¡°My cultivation has reached the limit of the early Postnatal Stage,¡± Chen Yu nodded satisfactorily. Not only that. The power of the pill even propelled his Copper Statue Technique to advance further. His ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body¡± was almost touching the Small Success Realm. This delightfully surprised Chen Yu. Over the following days. He then focused solely on cultivating the Copper Statue Technique, taking half a bottle of Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid each day. Finally. After ten days. Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body¡± broke through to the Small Success Realm in one fell swoop, his physique, defense, and strength once again increased by a large margin. Generally speaking. The Small Success of Copper Statue Gang Body corresponded to the Postnatal Middle Stage. However. Chen Yu¡¯s heart¡¯s physique, coupled with the boost it provided, allowed him to contend with those in the Postnatal Middle Stage based solely on this technique. After reaching the Small Success of ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body.¡± Chen Yu took a moment to consolidate his gains and felt his physique¡¯s foundation become even sturdier. He wasn¡¯t satisfied with just this. Chen Yu immediately continued to focus on cultivating the Yuan Sha Divine Skill, pushing his cultivation further on the foundation of the early Postnatal Stage limit¡­ Chapter 235 - 0231: Advancement, Confirming the Academy Chapter 235: Chapter 0231: Advancement, Confirming the Academy Copper Statue Gang Body Small Success. After achieving early success with the Copper Statue Gang Body, Chen Yu focused on the ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill,¡± secluding himself for nearly a month in an attempt to make a breakthrough to the Postnatal Middle Stage. At this time, over two months had passed since the hunting competition. Sigh~ One day, Chen Yu walked out of his room, his aura even more restrained and profound. ¡°I was so close to breaking through to the Postnatal Middle Stage,¡± he said nonchalantly, unaffected by honor or disgrace. The effects of a Demon Soul Pill were undeniably potent and extraordinary, typically suitable for only one use at the Qi Transformation Realm level. The pill even hastened Chen Yu¡¯s advancement to early success in the Gang Body. However, his attempt to ride that momentum into the Postnatal Middle Stage failed just short of success. He wasn¡¯t surprised or disappointed by the outcome. For one, his lower-grade Spiritual Body talent was merely adequate, far from matching those of true Spirit Body prodigies. Secondly, after the Qi Transformation Realm, advancing in realms would require years of accumulation. At this level, small realm advancements were generally reckoned in years; it was normal for those of average talent and without great opportunity to not advance for a decade or more. By comparison, it had only been a few months since Chen Yu had advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm, not even half a year. Although he hadn¡¯t succeeded in progressing further, he felt that his Cultivation Technique, the purity of his True Qi, and other aspects had reached a peak. Perhaps in a few days, or maybe in a few months, he could advance at any moment. Chen Yu had ended his seclusion today because the enrollment for the ¡°Four Great Academies¡± was less than a month away. That very afternoon, he met with Ye Luofeng. After Ye Luofeng had advanced to the Innate stage and consolidated her power for half a month, she had already ended her seclusion. ¡°In three days, I will set out early for the ¡®Sky Sword Academy¡¯,¡± Ye Luofeng announced her plans. Her clear eyes shone with a complex emotion difficult to name as they swept past the youth who had accompanied her in battles across ancient lands. ¡°At least you¡¯ve set your goal; I haven¡¯t decided on a final academy yet,¡± Chen Yu waved his hand slightly, expressing a hint of envy. Without much conversation, they parted ways in such an indifferent manner. ¡°Isn¡¯t there even a simple farewell or blessing among friends?¡± Ye Luofeng watched him leave, biting her lower lip in a slight annoyance as she stomped lightly. After all, she had proactively given her first kiss of significant personal meaning to him, yet he seemed to act as if nothing had happened. Or perhaps, he truly regarded that kiss as nothing more than a simple wager, with no further thought. But the fondness and appreciation that had previously been clear in his eyes were unmistakably genuine. Suddenly, Ye Luofeng felt a twinge of envy toward Chen Yu for his ability to be so carefree, to easily let go, and to have such an open-minded attitude. What she didn¡¯t know was the real reason wasn¡¯t just Chen Yu¡¯s carefree nature. That kiss was far from his first and he was no longer a virgin. This was unlike Ye Luofeng, whose first experience at eighteen had been initiated by herself, and as a woman, she was naturally more sensitive to such matters. ¡­ After parting with Ye Luofeng, Chen Yu returned to his residence. On this occasion, he had additional information at his disposal about Yunyang Academy and No Demon Academy. Chen Yu first read about Yunyang Academy. Officially named Yunyang Imperial College. As the name suggests, it was an official academy established by the royal family of Yun Zhao Country, commanding significant influence throughout the ancient nation. However, the academy was predominantly open to members of the royal family, ancient clans, and some noble officials. Students graduating from Yunyang Academy were given priority to serve Yun Zhao Country and were easily granted titles and ranks. After a cursory review, Chen Yu concluded that Yunyang Academy was the most comprehensive. If No Demon Academy was representative of the sect era¡¯s heterodoxy and minor schools, and Sky Star Academy stood for orthodoxy and righteousness, then Yunyang Academy encompassed the essence of both righteous and evil paths and even integrated and extended them. Perhaps, while it might not excel in any one path compared to the other three major academies, its comprehensiveness and all-around strength were the strongest. ¡°After all, it¡¯s the official academy of the ancient state,¡± Chen Yu sighed softly. Besides that, Yunyang Academy epitomized the pinnacle of the ancient country in terms of ¡°Bloodline Inheritance¡± and ¡°Bloodline Secret Techniques.¡± Within Yunyang Academy, the proportion of bloodline talents was the highest. At least half of the talents from the ten ancient clans would choose Yunyang Academy. ¡°Bloodline inheritance¡­¡± Chen Yu thought of this and frowned slightly. The bloodline absorbed by his heart could be used as Bloodline Source Power, but it would be depleted completely, and the method of replenishment was not yet clear. This was not the same as a true bloodline inheritance. If he chose Yunyang Academy, it was possible that the experts there, who specialized in bloodline research, might see through his issues. Including his dragon scale bloodline, most people couldn¡¯t identify it. However, if he were at Yunyang Academy, there was no guarantee someone wouldn¡¯t recognize the connection to the Blood Dragon Beast, which could cause trouble. ¡°The secret of absorbing a bloodline should not be exposed,¡± Chen Yu thought with concern. Apart from that, the constraints at Yunyang Academy were a bit stronger than those at the other three major academies. For example, to study the truly core esoteric teachings of the academy, one might have to swear loyalty to the royal family of Yun Zhao Country. Alternatively, if one did not swear loyalty, learning such teachings might come at several times the price. ¡°The freedom at No Demon Academy is nicer,¡± Chen Yu pondered as he finished reviewing the information on No Demon Academy. Notably, a member of the Fu Family had indicated that No Demon Academy had a small amount of Body Cultivation legacy techniques. Within No Demon Academy, there was a technique proclaimed to be the ¡°foremost defensive Cultivation Technique¡± of the Kunyun Continent since ancient times, listed among the ten unique skills of the ancient world. Although not a pure Body Cultivation Technique, it was said to incorporate Body Cultivation legacies. Upon reading this, Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but feel thrilled. Merging ancient Body Cultivation marvels that topped the defense techniques through the ages indeed made him yearn. ¡°I shall choose this institute.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flashed, and he finally made his decision. The freedom offered by the No Demon Academy, with its minimal restrictions, was also a significant factor in his decision. After deciding on the academy, Chen Yu began to arrange his itinerary. The No Demon Academy¡¯s admission assessment was still more than twenty days away. Since Chen Yu had an invitation, he did not have to go through the previous rounds of screening assessments. Moreover, S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There was a Transmission Array in Yunlai Prefecture that could directly transport him to the No Demon Academy, which was very convenient. Three days later, Ye Luofeng left the Fu Family and headed for the Sky Sword Academy. Chen Yu began his quiet cultivation again. This time, he did not limit himself to cultivating the Yuan Sha Divine Skill, nor was he insistent on advancing to the Postnatal Middle Stage. Even so, He devoted a greater part of his focus to quiet cultivation with the ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining,¡± in conjunction with the Moon Spirit Ore Mother. As a result, half a month later, During a routine practice of the Yuan Sha Heart Method, Chen Yu¡¯s True Qi flowed smoothly and unobstructed, clearing a large area of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians¡­ Buzz! Inside the Qi Sea, the core of dark True Qi vibrated, with the surrounding Primordial Evil True Qi spinning rapidly. Whoosh! Whoosh! The essence, energy, and blood within his body swiftly poured into the Qi Sea, transforming into True Qi. ¡°The bottleneck has been broken.¡± Chen Yu showed an expression of joy, his essence, energy, and spirit highly concentrated as he held a genuine yuan stone in his hand, drawing in the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi. Half a day later, The space in Chen Yu¡¯s Qi Sea expanded nearly twice in size, and the group of Primordial Evil True Qi also expanded, appearing deeper and more profound. This meant that Chen Yu had advanced to the Postnatal Middle Stage. After this breakthrough, Chen Yu discovered that the core of dark True Qi within the True Qi group emanated an aura of pressure that was even stronger than regular Innate True Qi. It seemed This dark True Qi grew stronger with the increase of his cultivation level. ¡°What exactly is this small cluster of dark True Qi?¡± Chen Yu was always puzzled in his heart. The day he broke through to the Qi Transformation Realm, he had triggered an Evil Qi phenomenon, attracting some Heaven and Earth essence, thus forming this cluster of black True Qi. Chen Yu had suspected that it was ¡°True Evil Qi¡± or perhaps the initial form of ¡°True Evil Qi.¡± True Evil Qi is a special force formed in the Yuan Sha Divine Skill, where the Evil Qi is condensed to the extreme and merged with True Qi. The power of this True Evil Qi far surpassed that of regular True Qi. Several days later, Chen Yu consolidated his current realm, only then did he successfully conclude his closed-door cultivation. Inside a side hall of the Fu Family, ¡°Guest Chen is departing, eh! You¡¯ve advanced¡­¡± Family Head Fu Yuan exclaimed with surprise. He clearly remembered it had only been half a year since Chen Yu had advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm; at most, it could be considered half a year. Such progress was truly astonishing. It was hard to believe that this youth was merely a lower-grade Spiritual Body. ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s the effect of the Demon Soul Pill, or maybe it¡¯s good fortune from the last advancement to the Qi Transformation Realm¡­¡± Chen Yu offered a slight smile. Consecutive advancements to the Early Stage of Gang Body and the Postnatal Middle Stage had made his strength and foundation more profound. Especially the advancement to the Postnatal Middle Stage had been quicker than expected. Chen Yu analyzed that there were primarily three reasons for his swift progress: a solid foundation, the good fortune of advanced black True Qi, and the miraculous effects of the Demon Soul Pill, which could greatly increase his cultivation level. Without one of these three, it would be difficult to advance. However, Chen Yu had overlooked an even more critical factor. His mental strength was exceptionally powerful, surpassing that of an average person in the Innate stage, especially after absorbing the Blood Soul Bud and cultivating the ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining.¡± ¡°Junior is here to bid farewell to the Family Head, as I am about to head to the No Demon Academy.¡± Chen Yu stated his intention. ¡°The No Demon Academy? Be on guard against that Ancient Clan Luo Family. Luo Tianhao is a person who never forgets a grudge.¡± Family Head Fu Yuan kindly reminded him. ¡°I understand.¡± Chen Yu nodded and asked a few more questions before standing up to leave. The next morning, Chen Yu rode one of the Fu Family¡¯s flying creatures and once again arrived at the Yunlai Royal City. The Yunlai Royal City had a vital area designated for Transmissions, capable of reaching the major royal cities of the thirty-six prefectures of Yun Zhao Country. ¡°Transmission to Tianhe Prefecture.¡± Chen Yu stood in a vast underground palace plaza, surrounded by heavily guarded soldiers. His sharp senses even detected the presence of the Guiyuan Realm. Within this underground palace, passages cut through in all directions, dividing into numerous Transmission plazas. Each Transmission plaza featured a Transmission Array, corresponding to different destinations. ¡°One thousand lower-grade Primordial Stones.¡± A Law Enforcer collected the transmission fee from Chen Yu. ¡°That¡¯s really not cheap.¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but lament; this Transmission Array was certainly a money-maker. One thousand lower-grade Primordial Stones equated to a hundred thousand lowest-grade Primordial Stones. But had he not chosen to use the Transmission Array, he would have had to cross nearly ten prefectures; even if he rode a flying creature non-stop, it would likely take half a year. Before long, Some figures had gathered around the plaza for ¡°Tianhe Prefecture.¡± This Transmission Array could transfer twenty people at once, much larger in scale than the one Chen Yu had used in the Moon Mine. It was said, Transmitting one person and ten people consumed a marginally different amount of Primordial Stones. ¡°Just one more to go.¡± The Law Enforcer in charge of the transmission murmured quietly. Swoosh! Just then, an ugly Black Robed Puppet Master sped over. Hmm? Chen Yu found the figure familiar¡ªupon closer inspection, it was none other than the Wu Family¡¯s Guest Puppet Master. ¡°It¡¯s you?¡± The Black Robed Puppet Master, seeing Chen Yu, paused slightly in his gaze. ¡°To the No Demon Academy?¡± Before the Transmission Array was activated, the Black Robed Puppet Master couldn¡¯t resist giving Chen Yu another look. Chapter 236 - 0232: Academy Assessment Chapter 236: Chapter 0232: Academy Assessment ¡°No Demon Academy?¡± If it weren¡¯t for the trace of astonishment on the Black Robed Puppet Master¡¯s face, and his last-minute hurried joining of the Transmission, Chen Yu might have mistakenly thought that this person had some designs on him. After all, at the ¡°Hunting Conference,¡± he and the Black Robed Puppet Master had formed a considerable grudge. ¡°Hmm.¡± Chen Yu nodded slightly, affirming the Black Robed Puppet Master¡¯s guess. Clearly, both had chosen the No Demon Academy and had coincidentally met up. He had previously reviewed information about the No Demon Academy, which included some heritages in various auxiliary studies, indeed suitable for a Black Robed Puppet Master. A dazzling crystal silver brilliance shone on the Transmission Square, accompanied by a strong wave of spatial fluctuations. The figures of Chen Yu and nearly twenty others quickly blurred and faded, vanishing from sight. After a bout of turbulence and confusion, Chen Yu and the Black Robed Puppet Master¡¯s figures appeared in the Transmission Square of the distant Tianhe Prefecture. ¡°Ow!¡± Among the crowd, several young talents, unsteady from dizziness, emitted muffled moans. Chen Yu stood in place, completely still. The Black Robed Puppet Master swayed slightly, almost imperceptibly, yet was barely affected. Seeing Chen Yu¡¯s reaction, a hint of surprise appeared on the gaunt and ugly face of the Black Robed Puppet Master nearby. ¡°Crossing seven or eight prefectures, the discomfort from this Transmission feels much less than the last time with the ancient Array,¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. Seven or eight prefectures¡ªthat was at least equivalent to the territory of twelve or twenty Chu Countries. One could imagine, how far it was to teleport from Beiyuan Chu Country to Yun Zhao Ancient Country. ¡°My name is Kong Zhong, I¡¯ll be a fellow student at the academy from now on.¡± As they stepped out of the Transmission Square, the Puppet Master introduced himself with a slightly stiff smile. ¡°It seems Brother Zhong is quite confident about joining the academy.¡± Chen Yu hadn¡¯t expected that this old-fashioned, quirky Puppet Master would take the initiative to befriend him. The two struck up a conversation, every now and then exchanging words. Chen Yu knew almost nothing about Tianhe Prefecture. He only knew that the No Demon Academy was located there. However, the Puppet Master ¡°Kong Zhong¡± had been to Tianhe Prefecture before and was more familiar with the area. ¡°Tianhe Prefecture ranks among the top three in the entire Yun Zhao Country, and it is adjacent to ¡®Yunyang Holy Mansion.¡¯ Within this single prefecture, there are three colossal entities,¡± Kong Zhong explained. ¡°Oh? Three colossal entities, including No Demon Academy, and two others,¡± Chen Yu showed a bit of interest. ¡°One of the four great super families, the ¡®Situ Family,¡¯ and one of the ten great ancient clans, the ¡®Duan Family¡¯, both reside within Tianhe Prefecture,¡± Kong Zhong answered. Chen Yu was visibly moved. One emperor, four great families, ten ancient clans, thirty-six prefectures¡ªthis roughly outlined the situation in Yun Zhao Country. However, true superpowers were either the four great families or the stronger members among the ten ancient clans. Ordinary Prince Manors, while powerful feudal lords, were not necessarily superpowers. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The four great academies, if considering sheer strength, also counted as superpowers. However, academies were entirely neutral in Yun Zhao Country, with rather loosely organized internal structures. To include three superpowers within the confines of a single prefecture like Tianhe Prefecture truly sounded incredible. Exiting the Transmission area, Chen Yu and Kong Zhong appeared in the bustling and prosperous Royal City of Tianhe Prefecture, which far surpassed the Royal City of Yunlai Prefecture. Half a day later, Chen Yu and Kong Zhong found the contact point for No Demon Academy in Tianhe Royal City. ¡°The assessment has already begun; you guys are late.¡± A Black Robed Beauty spoke in a cold tone, hardly deigning to look directly at them. ¡°We have a recommendation,¡± Puppet Master Kong Zhong flipped his hand to reveal an ancient black Token. Chen Yu was slightly surprised; he hadn¡¯t expected Kong Zhong to have been invited by No Demon Academy as well. A hint of smugness appeared on Kong Zhong¡¯s face. In his mind, a scene from the Hunting Conference emerged. At that time, both he and Luo Haochen had been attracted by the Dark Night Mountain Cat and had been attacked by a Black-scaled Long-tongued Beast. Later, Kong Zhong learned that this was an initial test by No Demon Academy. Escaping from such a perilous situation unscathed was not something ordinary geniuses could compare to. ¡°Looks can be deceiving,¡± The Black Robed Beauty murmured a vague smile, finally giving them a proper look, pausing particularly on Kong Zhong¡¯s ugly face. You! A trace of malevolent anger flashed across Kong Zhong¡¯s face. ¡°This woman!¡± His fists clenched, he coldly eyed the beautiful, fair face of the Black Robed Beauty, seemingly committing her to memory. ¡°Haha! I am an external teacher of No Demon Academy, even the students within the academy wouldn¡¯t dare disrespect me,¡± The Black Robed Beauty lightly stroked her black hair, displaying a slight disgust as she glanced over Kong Zhong. At the same time, a faint aura of Innate Peak pressure emanated from the woman, causing both Chen Yu and Kong Zhong to gasp. Chen Yu felt a chill. He initially assessed that this woman¡¯s strength was at least on the level of Elder Mao. And such strength belonged to just an ordinary teacher in the external faculty. Chen Yu had looked up information. In No Demon Academy, the truly authoritative figures were the mentors and deans. ¡°These recommendation places you have, I wonder how many are just through connections¡ªseventy or eighty percent lack real talent, I¡¯ve seen it too often,¡± The Black Robed Beauty lazily rose to her feet. Chen Yu¡¯s expression turned odd, feeling that most of the recommendation places were not highly valued. Despite her reluctance, the Black Robed Beauty led them into the grand hall inside the contact point to register. ¡°Gulifu, mind your words,¡± A bronze-skinned, burly man with a slightly furrowed brow reminded her: ¡°Some of these recommendation places were invited by senior mentors or even the vice-deans of our academy. I heard there are actually a few impressive characters among this batch of recommended students.¡± ¡°Really? I don¡¯t believe these two brats are among them,¡± Gulifu said with a slight disdain. She naturally judged people by their appearances, and instinctively disliked someone like Kong Zhong. Puppet Master Kong Zhong¡¯s complexion turned ashen, his pupils shook briefly, and he could only bite back his anger and bear it silently. ¡°Teacher, please do your job. Whether we have real talent or not seems to be none of your concern.¡± Chen Yu spoke in a tone that was neither too harsh nor too mild. ¡°You rascal!¡± Gulifu¡¯s pupils constricted as the pressuring aura of an Innate Peak enveloped the rustic youth wearing beast hide armor. However, The youth in her sight remained unyieldingly motionless. Gulifu¡¯s face showed surprise when she realized she had misjudged. However, being accustomed to pride and having a bad temper, she was not about to change her attitude towards these two youngsters. ¡°Gulifu, don¡¯t cause trouble. How about I take them to the academy?¡± said another elderly bronze-skinned man with a wry smile. Gulifu had some backing in the academy; reaching the Innate Peak before the age of fifty, her future potential was not small, which made most teachers reluctant to offend her. ¡°Let me do it!¡± A cold, mocking smile appeared on Gulifu¡¯s delicate, snow-white face. Immediately, She blew a whistle, summoning a brown-furred strange bird with a head and beak resembling a crow and wings spanning four to five zhang. ¡°Depart!¡± Gulifu controlled the brown-furred strange bird, taking Chen Yu and another person soaring through the sky. Such incredible speed! Chen Yu felt the scenery around him rushing backward as the strange bird swiftly neared the clouds. Along the way, The strange bird performed various maneuvers in the sky, facing layers of turbulent winds, giving a sensation of the world spinning. At first, Chen Yu and the Puppet Master, holding onto the brown fur, were safe. However, After persisting for two hours, the Puppet Master¡¯s complexion turned somewhat awkward. Two hours later, Wow! The Puppet Master¡¯s face turned pale as he struggled to hold back vomiting. ¡°These two little devils are quite extraordinary.¡± Gulifu was taken aback. Ordinary students opposing her would vomit after merely enduring such torment for 15 minutes. It must be known, The strange bird she was riding was very close to the Guiyuan Realm in strength; its speed was unrivaled, and ordinary candidates could hardly withstand such torment. As a result, These two persisted for two hours, their physiques could not be measured by ordinary standards. What¡¯s more astonishing is, That youth in beast hide armor was still calm and composed, without the slight shift in expression, and it was definitely not an act. Half a day later, The brown-furred strange bird flew into an endless abyss. In their view, a dark purple mist emerged, floating above the abyss. Swoosh! The strange bird, carrying the three, plunged into the dark purple mist. At a certain moment, Within the purple mist, a purple crystal vortex suddenly appeared, sucking in the bird and the three people. Chen Yu¡¯s face showed a look of amazement. Following this, The view brightened, and the three entered a dark-hued space, where they saw towering dark academy buildings and various eccentric structures, some with pointed roofs, others oval. In the sky, Flying vehicles and birds whistled back and forth, tearing through the air, carrying the aura of the Guiyuan Realm. ¡°The No Demon Academy is indeed located within a secret space.¡± Chen Yu was greatly enlightened. The entire academy was completely isolated from the outside world, similar to the Blood Burial Heavenly Garden. The difference was, The Blood Burial Garden was not fixed and moved through the void, whereas the secret space where the No Demon Academy was located was entirely stationary. ¡°I¡¯ll take you to the back mountain for the assessment.¡± Gulifu¡¯s expression became serious. It seemed that after entering the academy, she became much more cautious in her words and actions. Not much later, The brown-furred strange bird took Chen Yu and Kong Zhong to the top of a huge mountain. At the mountain peak, A temporarily constructed hut gathered nearly a hundred youths. ¡°Look! These are all students who entered through recommended places.¡± Gulifu gave a cold smile. She found a corner to stand and started chatting with several teachers, paying no attention to Chen Yu and the others. ¡°So many recommended places?¡± Chen Yu and Kong Zhong exchanged glances, showing surprise. The so-called recommended places did not necessarily mean automatic admission; it merely skipped a large number of initial assessment screenings. During the annual recruitment of No Demon Academy, Selections were held across various prefectures. Only those confirmed to have the minimal qualifications and potential in these places could go to No Demon Academy for assessment. It was said that the assessments at No Demon Academy had three stages. ¡°Tsk tsk, out of ten thousand candidates, ¡®Illusion Heart Road¡¯ alone eliminated eight or nine tenths.¡± A black-faced teacher said with a light smile. From the top of the mountain, they could see many young men and women on the mountain base and slope, none older than twenty. Chen Yu looked closely. At the base of the mountain, the first barrier was covered by a semi-transparent purple Illusion Array. More than ten thousand candidates, eight or nine tenths of them were trapped in it, showing expressions of confusion, struggle, ferocity, and silly smiles. This was the first barrier, ¡°Illusion Heart Road,¡± which tested the candidates¡¯ mental fortitude. Those with weak minds would be trapped by the array¡¯s illusory powers. The second barrier was on the mountainside, a perilous area with countless cliffs and precipices, covered by a dark purple mist, occasionally echoing with the roar of beasts. Chen Yu vaguely saw several youths battling with mist-beasts in the clouds. ¡°Ah!¡± Some youths were knocked unconscious by the mist-beasts, or fell from the treacherous clouds, eliminated from the competition. This barrier was called ¡°Heavenly Road,¡± testing the candidates¡¯ cultivation techniques and combat skills. At this moment, At every moment during these two barriers, candidates were being eliminated. Of course, Among them were also a few dozen elite geniuses who boldly cleared the obstacles and reached the third barrier, approaching the mountain top. Chapter 237 - 0233: Situ Lin Yu Chapter 237: Chapter 0233: Situ Lin Yu The entire examination mountain peak stretched a thousand feet high, with a rugged and winding path that included three major checkpoints. The first checkpoint, Illusion Heart Road. The second checkpoint, Heavenly Road. The third checkpoint, Endless Road. The examination spanned three days. Only those who made it to the mountain top within the allotted time could be considered part of the No Demon Academy. In fact, More than half a day had already passed in the examination, and eighty to ninety percent of the candidates were trapped at the first checkpoint, ¡°Illusion Heart Road.¡± Those who fell unconscious on the Illusion Heart Road would also be eliminated. Among the trapped youths, only a very few regained consciousness in confusion after a few hours or half a day. The second checkpoint, ¡°Heavenly Road,¡± was the only one of the three with a combat element. This checkpoint involved fighting with Cloud Beasts halfway up the perilous mountain slope. The strengths of those Cloud Beasts, ranging from the Peak of Refining, Postnatal Early Stage, to the most powerful, Postnatal Peak, allowed them to ignore the effects of the geographical environment. Generally, only Innate-level powerhouses were sure to pass through. However, For the young geniuses under twenty years old, it was already commendable to advance to the Postnatal Stage, let alone reach the Innate level. ¡°Over a thousand talented examinees, all with Postnatal Stage Cultivation.¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but be impressed by the advanced cultivation of Yun Zhao Country. Of course, Likewise, many talented Postnatal Stage individuals were trapped at the first checkpoint, ¡°Illusion Heart Road.¡± Those who were born into wealth and hastily increased their cultivation levels using massive amounts of heavenly materials and earthly treasures, often lacked the necessary mental fortitude and will, making them prone to elimination. ¡°So fast, it¡¯s only been half a day, and someone is already close to reaching the mountaintop.¡± A teacher remarked with emotion. Among all the leading candidates, a few dozen had reached the third checkpoint, ¡°Endless Road.¡± Among them, two had even reached the end of the Endless Road. On the ¡°Endless Road¡± there were layers of steps surrounded by strange pale black clouds. As the candidates stepped onto the cloud-wrapped steps, they seemed to be weighed down as if their feet were filled with thousands of pounds of lead, making each step extremely difficult. ¡°Hehe, this Heavenly Road is the most interesting one. It imparts different gravitational pressures depending on the cultivation level of each individual.¡± ¡°This checkpoint tests endurance and perseverance.¡± A graceful youth in purple brocade spoke with a smile amidst the crowd. Of the many recommended candidates, he appeared the most carefree. But he had the qualifications, as his cultivation had reached the Postnatal Peak, just one step away from advancing to the Innate Stage. ¡°Mr. Situ, how long would it take you to pass through if you were to participate?¡± Some young men nearby flattering him. ¡°The son of the Situ Family? Is this person none other than ¡®Situ Lin Yu¡¯ from the four great super families?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, Situ Lin Yu is indeed the favorite grandson of the current Family Head.¡± ¡°Wow! Is that the Situ Lin Yu known in the rumors as ¡®Born with Jade?¡¯ I heard he¡¯s only sixteen or seventeen years old?¡± A wave of envious or awe-struck glances spread through the crowd. ¡°Born with Jade? A Postnatal Peak at just sixteen or seventeen years old?¡± Chen Yu looked surprised. This Situ Lin Yu was not much older than him, yet he possessed Postnatal Peak Cultivation. This level of talent already surpassed Ye Luofeng and He Qiuyun. ¡°If I had participated, I would have cleared it a while ago.¡± Situ Lin Yu was anything but modest. In his eyes, these three checkpoints at the foot of the mountain were virtually non-existent. ¡°Wow! Someone¡¯s coming up!¡± The crowd erupted in exclamations from the young men. Swish! Swish! A man and a woman, less than ten feet apart, passed the third checkpoint, ¡°Endless Road,¡± and reached the mountaintop. The male led the way, about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a chilly gaze, clad in a purple-golden robe. The other was a girl of similar age, dressed in black, with exquisite features and porcelain skin that looked fragile enough to break at a touch, yet possessed a cool and resolute air. ¡°The first one is Duan Hao, from one of the ten great Ancient Clans.¡± ¡°That girl, quite a beauty, though her background is unknown.¡± Atop the mountain, the youths who had earned recommendation spots buzzed with discussion. ¡°Not bad, both of your performances in the exam in recent years are considered exemplary.¡± A scholarly robed elder suddenly appeared. ¡°Greetings, Mr. Xu.¡± The group of teachers, including the arrogant Gulifu, respectfully saluted. In the No Demon Academy, the teacher was the core of instruction. Generally, a teacher was, after all, the assistant to the teacher, handling some of the training tasks arranged by the teacher, including dealing with various miscellaneous matters. ¡°Nie Xuan, greets Uncle Xu.¡± The beautifully featured girl in black attire saluted. ¡°Nie Xuan!¡± The names of these talented examinees, including this delicate and charming girl, were silently noted by the academy. However, judging by the circumstances. This girl called ¡°Mu Xuan¡± seemed to have some connections with the teachers of the No Demon Academy. ¡°No need for excessive courtesy, with your talent and examination results, entering the inner academy directly should face no objections.¡± The scholarly-attired elder commended. Simultaneously, His gaze lingered on the cold-faced young man ¡°Duan Hao.¡± This person was the first in these examinations, and even in front of a Guiyuan Realm teacher, he still wore an indifferent expression. ¡°Situ Lin Yu, you entered this examination with a recommendation spot. It seems you dare not face me in the regular assessments.¡± Duan Hao¡¯s cold gaze fixed on Situ Lin Yu. In Tianhe Prefecture. Both Duan Family and Situ Family were colossal entities, their power even surpassing that of the Prince Manor. The Duan Family was one of the ten great Ancient Clans. The Situ Family, though not an Ancient Clan, ranked among the four great super families. These two families had certain frictions and competing interests in Tianhe Prefecture. ¡°This trifling examination is too uninteresting for me to put in the effort. If you have the ability, then take the top spot in the academy¡¯s freshman competition.¡± S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Situ Lin Yu replied nonchalantly. ¡°That¡¯s bold talk. Your ranking in the land rankings hasn¡¯t moved in the past year. Meanwhile, I will soon be striking at the top ten.¡± Duan Hao let out a cold snort. Situ Lin Yu smiled silently, simply shaking his head. Before long, successive waves of elite geniuses ascended to the mountaintop. The entire assessment spanned three days, and there was still time to wait. But that wasn¡¯t the case. Less than two hours had passed before the assessment came to an end. More than three hundred youths reached the mountaintop, and some of them were at the Peak of Refining. Passing the assessment with Refining Organ Stage Cultivation was not very extraordinary. As long as you possessed strength to match the average person in the Postnatal Stage, had a strong mind and willpower, managed to evade too powerful Cloud Beasts in the second phase, and had sufficient perseverance and potential in the third phase¡ªit wasn¡¯t difficult. Instead, a considerable number of Postnatal Stage talents were eliminated in the first or third phase. ¡°It seems that No Demon Academy¡¯s assessment has weeded out some geniuses whose foundations and mindsets are not stable enough, ones who rely more on external forces to advance.¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but ponder thoughtfully. Yun Zhao Country, with its vast land and wealth, grand inheritance, was not lacking resources or teachings of Cultivation Techniques. This resulted in a fair number of scions from prominent families being underdeveloped in foundation and potential. ¡°Next, it¡¯s your turn¡ªthose of you with recommendation spots.¡± A tall black-armored middle-aged man¡¯s booming voice rang out. Upon hearing this, nearly a hundred geniuses with recommendation spots were invigorated, rubbing their hands in eagerness to get started. ¡°You all have two methods for the assessment.¡± The black-armored middle-aged man paused for a moment. The young men instantly held their breath, listening intently. ¡°The first method is to challenge these geniuses who have passed through the three phases of the assessment, and you must challenge someone within the top one hundred. Victory is required to gain entry to the academy.¡± The top one hundred? The young men exchanged glances. It should be noted that out of more than ten thousand talents participating in the assessment, only three hundred passed. To challenge someone in the top one hundred meant facing the elites among geniuses. ¡°The second method is to challenge the assessment instructors.¡± ¡°The instructors will suppress their power to the same Cultivation stage as yours and battle with you. As long as you can withstand ten moves without losing your fighting capacity, you will pass the assessment and gain admission.¡± After hearing about the second method, most of the talents with recommendation spots shivered in apprehension. This second method was clearly a lot more difficult. With the same level of cultivation, the realms, perspectives, and fineness of both Cultivation Techniques and movement techniques of the instructors were beyond comparison to those of the ordinary youths. ¡°The assessment starts now, who will come first, or shall I just pick someone at random?¡± The black-armored middle-aged man announced loudly. Just as his words fell, a tall slender youth in the Postnatal Early Stage challenged a shy young man among the top one hundred of the assessment. ¡°Hm? Peak of Refining?¡± Some surprised murmurs emanated from the crowd. That shy young man, just fifteen or sixteen years old, with Refining Organ Stage Cultivation had made it into the top one hundred of the assessment. ¡°Sky Wolf Fist!¡± The tall slender Postnatal Early Stage youth surged forward, unleashing a wildly unrestrained punch glowing with purple-green light, from which a soul-shaking howl seemed to emanate. Chen Yu showed a hint of interest; the Sky Wolf Fist was filled with a chilling killing intent, similar to his ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill,¡± which could shake an opponent¡¯s soul. However, the shy young man remained unaffected by the killing intent of the Sky Wolf Fist, nimbly reversing his position and shifting to the tall slender youth¡¯s flank. Boom! The shy young man slapped out a surge of deep, dark icy flow from his palm, permeated with a strange and chilling corrosive power that seeped through the tall slender youth¡¯s overbearing punch. After the strike, the shy young man drifted back, while the tall slender youth¡¯s arms stiffened, a trace of discomfort showed on his face. ¡°He¡¯s lost. Worthy of being Prince Manor¡¯s young grandson.¡± Situ Lin Yu couldn¡¯t help but shake his head. As expected, the subsequent battle proceeded just as he had foreseen, with the shy young man employing exquisite palm and movement techniques to engage with the tall slender Postnatal Early Stage youth for dozens of exchanges. ¡°Ah!¡± The tall slender youth staggered, his body crystallizing with black frost as the cold poison seeped into his organs, and he collapsed to the ground with a thud. The first challenge ended in defeat. This undoubtedly dealt a blow to the other youths with recommendation spots. ¡­ Half a day later, challenge after challenge went on, and seventy percent of the youths with recommendation spots were eliminated. It had to be acknowledged. The geniuses who emerged from No Demon Academy¡¯s ¡°three-phase assessment¡± and ranked in the top hundred were no ordinary individuals. However, talents like Situ Lin Yu still managed to defeat their opponents with ease and secured their admission. Watching the scene unfold, the number of geniuses with recommendation spots who had yet to challenge decreased steadily. Eventually, only Chen Yu, Puppet Master Kong Zhong, and a dozen or so other youths remained. Chen Yu and Kong Zhong were sure of their victory; most of the remaining youths had lost their confidence and fighting spirit. ¡°For those who are left, I forgot to tell you. Those within the top one hundred who have been challenged cannot be challenged again.¡± The black-armored middle-aged instructor said with a teasing smile. Upon hearing this, those youths who had lost their fighting spirit were even more disheartened, their faces turning ashen. If they had known this earlier, they would have challenged someone sooner. Those who were challenged earlier were the ones with lower rankings. At this point, those who hadn¡¯t been challenged were mostly in the top twenty. Challenging someone in the top twenty presented an enormous difficulty. As expected, the remaining youths with recommendation spots were all defeated in their challenges. If they had the courage to challenge earlier, they might have had a sliver of hope. ¡°Hmph! If you don¡¯t even have that bit of courage to enter No Demon Academy, you might as well pack up and go home early.¡± Gulifu scoffed from the sidelines. Her gaze swept over Chen Yu and Puppet Master Kong Zhong, intentionally or not. ¡°You two, what are you standing around for?¡± The black-armored middle-aged man in charge called out, dissatisfied. Chen Yu and Kong Zhong appeared indifferent, as if they were dragging their feet. Chapter 238 - 0234 Battle with the Teacher Chapter 238: Chapter 0234 Battle with the Teacher ¡°You two, what are you staring at?¡± The rebuke from the black-armored middle-aged man made Chen Yu and the black-robed Kong Zhong the focus of everyone¡¯s attention. ¡°Who¡¯s going first?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s mouth curled into a thoughtful smile as he looked toward the black-robed Kong Zhong beside him. As the strongest Hunting King in Yunlai Prefecture¡¯s history, the examination at the No Demon Academy was of no difficulty to him. The reason he chose to challenge last was naturally to make a name for himself during the entrance examination. The environment of academies is different from that of sects. In a sect¡¯s environment, which is darker and more brutal, some low profile is necessary. But in an academy. If you¡¯re low-profile, you won¡¯t be favored by the academy¡¯s instructors, and you won¡¯t get access to better resources. Therefore. In the relatively comfortable academy, having a certain level of high-profile fame can actually be beneficial. ¡°I¡¯ll go first.¡± Kong Zhong spoke up. His idea was similar to Chen Yu¡¯s; he wanted to be the final act to establish his dominance. According to what Kong Zhong knew, those who performed exceptionally well in the entrance exam could bypass the outer institute and enter the inner institute directly. It was like. When entering a sect, bypassing the outer sect and directly entering the inner sect, or even becoming an inheritor. However. Kong Zhong was aware of his limits; he knew Chen Yu was stronger than him, so he chose to go first. ¡°I want to challenge a teacher.¡± Kong Zhong¡¯s voice was hoarse and low. Whoosh! A buzz of excitement ran through the crowd of talented youths. Of the nearly a hundred recommendations for geniuses, this was the first time someone had challenged a teacher. Challenging a teacher was several times harder than challenging the first hundred geniuses who had passed the exam. ¡°This is interesting.¡± Situ Lin Yu¡¯s face showed interest. Even Duan Hao and Nie Xuan, who ranked top two in the assessment, showed surprise. ¡°Which assessment teacher do you want to challenge?¡± The black-armored middle-aged man was taken aback. Not far away, Mr. Xu, the scholar-robed elder, also paid close attention. ¡°I want to challenge her!¡± The dark gaze of the black-robed Puppet Master swept over to a stunningly beautiful and cold-robed beauty. It was Gulifu. In Kong Zhong¡¯s eyes, a hint of hatred flashed. ¡°As you wish!¡± Gulifu¡¯s lips curved slightly, with a touch of pity. ¡°To pass the entrance assessment, you must withstand ten moves against the teacher and still have the ability to fight.¡± The black-armored middle-aged man added. ¡°Begin!¡± Gulifu and Kong Zhong, standing twenty yards apart, faced each other from a distance. Go! With a wave of his hand, Kong Zhong consecrated four puppets at once. They were two Spider Puppets, one Giant Bear Puppet, and one Ape Puppet. ¡°Puppet Master.¡± Some surprised voices rose from the crowd. Among the many martial arts disciplines, Puppet Masters were considered quite unorthodox. Swoosh! Whiz! Among the four puppets, the Giant Bear Puppet and the Ape Puppet charged towards Gulifu in close combat posture. ¡°All four puppets are at Postnatal Mid to Late Stage!¡± Gulifu revealed a hint of astonishment. As a teacher, her cultivation was only allowed to remain at the Postnatal Late Stage, the same as the Puppet Master. Swoosh! Swoosh! Even before the two close-combat puppets could get close, the Puppet Spider Silk from the Spider Puppets behind attempted to entangle Gulifu first. ¡°Child¡¯s play!¡± Gulifu¡¯s one exquisite leg under the black robe gently spun on the spot, nimbly dodging the Spider Silk attack within close quarters. ¡°As expected of a teacher.¡± Chen Yu sighed inwardly. Faced with an attack from two puppets of nearly equal cultivation, others might have to give their all and even reveal flaws in their panic. But Gulifu had hardly moved from her spot. Swoosh! The quickest Ape Puppet launched a punch towards Gulifu. At an equal level, this Ape Puppet¡¯s power was definitely crushing to a human. Gulifu sneered coolly. A white palm, ripples like a water wave made of black aura, lightly touched the puppet¡¯s arm. Whoosh! Bang! The Ape Puppet staggered on the spot as if sucked in by an invisible whirlpool and was immediately tossed aside three or four yards. With a nonchalant throw, the Ape Puppet was sent flying. Bang! Boom! More ingeniously, the Ape Puppet collided with the Giant Bear Puppet on the opposite side, both tumbling to the ground. ¡°Ha ha ha¡­¡± Laughter rippled through the crowd. At the same time, many young talents looked at the academy teachers with newfound reverence. Whoosh! A ghostly afterimage flickered, and Gulifu moved with a speed that could match the Innate Stage, quickly increasing the distance from the Puppet Master. ¡°Activate!¡± Kong Zhong let out a cold laugh and extended a mechanical arm, shooting out dozens of icy needles like a rainstorm. Swoosh Swoosh Swoosh! Dozens of icy needles created an enveloping attack, aiming to cage Gulifu. Gulifu finally showed concern! Each of these needles was nearly as powerful as those at the Innate Stage. Under the current suppression of her cultivation, if she took them head-on, it would be difficult to emerge unscathed. Whoosh! Gulifu moved like a ghost, her floating figure flying backward several yards like a black magical carpet held close to the ground. Puf Puf! Only a few needles reached her, and she flicked them away with her hand. Following this. Gulifu found herself momentarily passive under the siege of the other puppets. The talented youths held their breath, silently worried for Gulifu. However. It was as if Gulifu could foresee the future. She dodged the attacks from the large puppets without a scratch. Even more, she once again made a move, flipping two puppets over. Boom Crack! The swift monkey puppet was hit by a trembling black ripple unleashed by Gulifu, breaking one of its limbs and rendering it disabled on the spot. The remaining Giant Bear Puppet was strong in defense but slow in speed, which Gulifu deftly dodged, getting close to Kong Zhong. ¡°This bitch!¡± Kong Zhong, having been approached, fell into a passive state. All he could do was call back his three puppets to his side for defense. Even when he unleashed another metallic arm equipped with a Purple Iron Claw Hook, he could not do anything to Gulifu. ¡°Kong Zhong¡¯s control and coordination over the four puppets has already become quite exquisite¡­¡± Chen Yu sighed to himself. Unfortunately, there was still no hope for him to win. Gulifu, an Innate Peak instructor, crushed the Puppet Master in every aspect, including the levels of cultivation, maturity of the Cultivation Technique, and the sophistication of her movement technique. Even with one more Innate Puppet, he would not be able to deal with her. Moreover, Kong Zhong¡¯s Innate Stage Giant Scorpion Puppet had self-destructed in the fight against the Blood Dragon Beast. It wouldn¡¯t be easy to obtain another Innate Puppet in a short time. ¡°Aow!¡± During the exchange of five or six moves, Gulifu struck the Black Robed Puppet Master through a gap in the puppets, her palm-force penetrating and hitting him directly. Kong Zhong groaned, howling in discomfort. Even though he added two or three more Postnatal Puppets to strengthen his defenses, he still couldn¡¯t block the pervasive attacks of Gulifu. If it were not for Kong Zhong¡¯s arms and several parts of his body being heavily reinforced, making his defenses formidable, he probably would have been seriously injured and spitting blood by now. ¡°He is, indeed, a fine seedling.¡± The silent robed elderly Mr. Xu chuckled with appreciation. ¡°This young man¡¯s spiritual power is extraordinary, handling five or six Postnatal Puppets at once and using them flexibly.¡± By the side of the robed elder, a One-eyed Dragon of a short and lean figure appeared, as if out of thin air. The One-eyed Dragon elder, with one eye covered by a black eyepatch, exuded a strange and eerie aura. ¡°Black Star Master.¡± The teachers present all respectfully greeted him. This ¡°Black Star Master¡± was not only an academy teacher but also held a special status and position. Subsequently, Two or three more instructors appeared out of nowhere on the mountaintop. These instructors surveyed the multitude of talented new entrants, their eyes lingering only briefly on extremely few talents such as Situ Lin Yu, Duan Hao, and Nie Xuan. ¡°Hm?¡± Chen Yu felt the murky gaze of the One-eyed Dragon, ¡°Black Star Master,¡± lingering on him for a moment. However, the One-eyed Dragon elder quickly sighed in regret. It seemed he recognized Chen Yu¡¯s status as a practitioner of Body Cultivation. Boom, crack! In the last few moves of the battle on the field, the Black Robed Puppet Master was beaten into retreat, his face swelling and his legs trembling. ¡°Ten moves have passed!¡± The Black-armored Middle-aged Man officiating the battle intervened to stop the fight. Kong Zhong¡¯s challenge, although not victorious, did not break within ten moves. This was inseparable from his extraordinary body enhancements and agile puppet control. ¡°This damn woman¡­¡± Kong Zhong wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, forcibly concealing the fierce discontent on his face. He had wanted to teach this arrogant woman a lesson through the challenge, but instead, he ended up being cruelly beaten by her. In the battle, he had activated up to five or six puppets and used his own modified physical strength, yet he was still abused to such an extent. ¡°You have passed the entrance examination.¡± A rare smile appeared on the face of the Black-armored Middle-aged Man. Kong Zhong¡¯s failed challenge, in everyone¡¯s eyes, was seen as a defeat, yet still admirable, even qualifying him as one of the top new entrants. ¡°Brother Kong, no need to be disheartened, let me win this back for you.¡± An indifferent voice sounded beside Kong Zhong. What? The voice was neither loud nor soft, yet most of the talents present had heard it. All of them fixed their surprised and puzzled gazes on the youth in beast skin armor standing next to Kong Zhong. ¡°Another one challenging a teacher?¡± ¡°This guy seems even more confident than the one before.¡± The many talented spectators watched with interest, though not optimistic about this second challenger. ¡°You also want to challenge a teacher?¡± The Black-armored Middle-aged Man looked astonished, his gaze tinged with the air of regarding someone as a fool. As if to say, didn¡¯t you see what happened to the guy before you, and yet you follow the same path? Chen Yu was also challenging the Black-robed Beauty. He decided to take on this woman primarily to make a name for himself and, on the other hand, he was annoyed by her and wanted to give Kong Zhong a hand. ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Gulifu laughed instead of getting angry, ¡°This year¡¯s entrance examination is truly bizarre; one after another coming forward to be masochists.¡± It didn¡¯t take long. Chen Yu and Gulifu took positions at opposite ends of the field. ¡°Begin.¡± The Black-armored Middle-aged Man gestured for them to start. Chen Yu stood there lazily, with a smile that was not quite a smile on his face as he faced Gulifu. Even, He crossed his arms over his chest, not planning to go all out. ¡°Young man, you really dare to take it easy.¡± Gulifu¡¯s pupils contracted, and a hint of coldness emerged on her pretty, fair face. Whoosh! The black-robed figure flickered like a ghost, leaving behind two afterimages at Chen Yu¡¯s side. ¡°In terms of movement technique and Cultivation Technique mastery, she might even be better than Luo Tianhao.¡± With his arms folded, Chen Yu looked on indifferently. If one were to discount bloodlines and True Fire Spirit Flame, this woman¡¯s peak strength might still slightly surpass Luo Haotian¡¯s. Whish! A slap accompanied by a rippling black wave, along with a delicate hand, abruptly aimed at Chen Yu. From a distance of ten feet, the palm force reached Chen Yu. ¡°Hit!¡± ¡°This one doesn¡¯t seem to be as good as the previous Puppet Master.¡± The audience of young talents couldn¡¯t help but feel disappointed. Thud! That palm strike did indeed hit Chen Yu but was blocked by an invisible layer of copper force. Squeal! Chen Yu¡¯s layer of force quivered violently, and eventually, some of the palm force penetrated and hit his body. However, that small amount of residual palm force did not shake Chen Yu in the slightest. ¡°What¡­ Is this Body Cultivation?¡± Gulifu¡¯s expression froze. Not good! S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, she felt a heavy and ferocious gust of wind strike. The supposedly struck Chen Yu, like a leopard sprung into action, quickly closed in at an astonishing speed. ¡°Iron Leg!¡± Chen Yu leapt up with one foot, bringing a roaring gust of dark wind, aiming a kick straight at the female instructor¡¯s chest. Chapter 239 - 0235: Assessment Triumph Chapter 239: Chapter 0235: Assessment Triumph Ah? The sudden change in the first move of the confrontation made some geniuses present lose their voices. The seemingly lazy young man in beast skin armor, remained unshakably intact from Gulifu¡¯s strike, without any damage. Although Gulifu¡¯s attack was from a distance, she faintly felt the rebound of her palm force. After reaching the early stage of the Copper Statue Technique, Chen Yu¡¯s defense was greatly enhanced, and the rebound force of the Gang layer increased significantly. The counterattack followed. In the instant Chen Yu moved from stillness to motion, he burst forth like a leopard, closing in with a kick that almost caught Gulifu off guard. The fact that he ignored her attack was already unexpected. And with the power accumulating in his heart, his alarming speed at close range was defensively unpredictable. ¡°Beast!¡± Seeing that forceful kick aimed at her chest, Gulifu¡¯s face bore a look of anger. Despite the series of surprises. With a swoosh! Gulifu still managed her best response, her voluptuous body drifting backward, and her jade hand emanating a layer of black ripples like water swirls, horizontally in front of her chest. With a loud bang! Chen Yu¡¯s fierce and powerful kick, roaring with soul-shattering Evil Qi, struck Gulifu¡¯s arm. In an instant. He felt his kick, as if entering a deep-sea vortex, where the Primordial Evil True Qi and the massive force were all drawn away. Chen Yu was taken aback. In such an unfavorable situation, the lady still managed to react promptly. However. The power contained in Chen Yu¡¯s kick was terrifyingly powerful, forcibly pushing Gulifu back several meters. With a loud thud! Gulifu leveraged the force to retreat, feeling her entire arm numb and in pain, with her qi and blood churning. With Guiyuan Realm instructors present at the scene, she dared not secretly utilize Innate level power to neutralize the force of Chen Yu¡¯s kick. Thus. Under this first move, Gulifu carelessly suffered a slight loss. ¡°The path of body cultivation excels in using brute force to break through cunning. This young man indeed knows how to utilize his strengths.¡± A black-bearded instructor noted with slight admiration. Chen Yu¡¯s counterattack was odd, swift, and fierce, not playing any tricks, and as simple as it could be. After all. Given the opponent¡¯s higher realm, employing any fancy techniques could likely be exploited by her. ¡°It¡¯s just a pity, the path of body cultivation is quite unpopular in our academy.¡± The One-eyed Dragon from Black Star Academy, said regretfully. In the assessment of challenging an instructor, making the instructor falter in the first move was unheard of in recent decades at No Demon Academy. If Chen Yu relied solely on his Martial Arts cultivation, that would be astonishing enough to make instructors vie for him. ¡°Second move!¡± The clash on the arena moved as swiftly as lightning. With a whoosh! Chen Yu, agile as a monkey, after gaining the upper hand with one kick, closed in on Gulifu again. ¡°Evil Qi Forming!¡± Taking advantage of the fact that she hadn¡¯t recovered, Chen Yu blasted out a punch, his fist whistle emanating a black streak of Evil Qi wrapped in a layer of dark purple glow. After advancing to the Postnatal Middle Stage. Not only had Chen Yu¡¯s Primordial Evil True Qi increased in power, but the dark True Qi at his core had also risen substantially. This strike, ¡°Evil Qi Forming,¡± blending several parts of dark True Qi into a formidable black python attack, had enough power to threaten ordinary Qi Transformation Innate people. Gulifu hadn¡¯t recovered from the first move, her arm numb, and her qi and blood unstable. Facing this ferociously surging black Qi python, she could only defensively react and tried to distance herself from Chen Yu. With a loud bang! In their next clash, Gulifu used her exquisite palm technique to neutralize most of Chen Yu¡¯s power, and it appeared she would soon pull away. ¡°We can¡¯t let this woman recover.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression turned slightly stern. Being an Innate Peak level instructor, her advantage in realm was indeed significant. Even if Chen Yu held advantages in strength and speed, any small mistake could lead to a counterattack from her. ¡°Hey!¡± Chen Yu inhaled sharply and bellowed, his figure closing in once again. In an instant. A wave of invisible sound swept over, accompanied by a thunderous noise, enveloping Gulifu. To guard against any mishaps. Chen Yu¡¯s heart accumulated power, and although he did not activate his Bloodline Power, the strike with ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± accumulated to its peak power. His caution was not misplaced. Gulifu, experienced as she was, quickly circulated her True Qi to protect her ears and other fragile organs as he deployed ¡°Copper Lion Roar.¡± However. With instructors watching, Gulifu could only circulate Postnatal Middle Stage level True Qi. With a boom! Even with timely defenses, Gulifu¡¯s delicate body still staggered, her ears ringing, and her qi and blood turbulent. Not good! The female instructor¡¯s figure stiffened for a moment, her fair and beautiful face showing a hint of panic. ¡°Now is the moment!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heartbeat suddenly accelerated, power accumulating to its peak. With a whoosh! Leaving behind an afterimage, Chen Yu leapt in front of the female instructor. The massive power of the Copper Statue Technique erupted, his legs wrapped in dark True Qi, brutally sweeping at Gulifu. With a thunderous bang! Just as Gulifu was recovering, she faced Chen Yu¡¯s maximally charged kick, and he utilized his dark True Qi with full force. It should be noted. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dark True Qi could likely be True Evil Qi, and upon advancing to the Postnatal Middle Stage, its power surpassed that of ordinary Innate True Qi. Coupled with Chen Yu¡¯s Copper Statue Technique, the explosive power amplified by fifty or sixty percent by his heart¡¯s accumulated strength, its potential was unimaginable. With a thud! Gulifu¡¯s body was sent flying more than ten meters away, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of her mouth. Her hair was disheveled, and the clothes on her chest were torn, revealing her firm and enticing bosom. ¡°Ah!¡± Many young geniuses in the arena, including some instructors, were somewhat dumbfounded. Many of them stared blankly at the teacher¡¯s exposed fair skin. With a buzzing sound! A deep and mighty ripple of black waves suddenly burst from the body of the female instructor, exuding a force of Innate Peak. ¡°Beast! How dare you disrespect your superior, I will cripple your legs.¡± Gulifu¡¯s face turned dark and cold as she flipped midair, briefly fluttering before preparing to strike at Chen Yu. ¡°You¡¯ve lost.¡± Chen Yu stood unperturbed in his original spot. Although Gulifu at full strength could potentially threaten his life, he showed no sign of panic. ¡°Not embarrassed enough?¡± A cold snort came from the mouth of the scholar-robed elder, Mr. Xu. In an instant, a murky, reddish vapor stormed out, accompanied by an immense pressure as Mr. Xu flicked his sleeves, striking Gulifu squarely. Gulifu¡¯s body trembled as she plummeted from the sky, her face ashen. ¡°You defeated the teacher and passed the assessment.¡± The Black-armored Middle-aged Man took a deep breath, containing his astonishment. Challenging the assessment teacher only required one to withstand ten moves. As for defeating a teacher? Such an event was exceedingly rare in the history of No Demon Academy, occurring only once or twice a century. Could it be that this young man was a once-in-a-century genius? ¡­ Amid the awe-stricken gazes of the other youths, Chen Yu returned to the crowd, standing next to Kong Zhong. ¡°Thanks to Brother Chen for taking action, and deeply satisfying my grievance,¡± Kong Zhong said, his expression complex. ¡°It was a minor matter.¡± Chen Yu replied, his face showing little emotion. The challenge level of this battle wasn¡¯t nearly as high as his previous fight with Luo Haotian. That day, Luo Haotian had suppressed his strength to the Postnatal Peak and could use Bloodline Power and True Fire Spirit Flame. This female teacher, although slightly superior to Luo Haotian in realm and cultivation technique, lacked Bloodline Power and true flames. Or perhaps, she had some techniques, but from the start, she had been completely suppressed by Chen Yu, not even getting a chance to use them. Defeating the teacher in three moves, After this battle, Chen Yu had established his prestige among the new students. However, not everyone was convinced. ¡°Always hogging the spotlight! Had I known this was possible, I wouldn¡¯t have bothered with the regular assessment and just challenged a teacher directly.¡± A youth with a fierce demeanor, Duan Hao, said regretfully. ¡°This guy¡¯s strength is actually a good sharpening stone.¡± The girl named Mu Xuan revealed a hint of combat intent in her eyes. ¡°Interesting, finally an opponent worthy of consideration.¡± Situ Lin Yu was not upset but rather pleased. ¡°Brother Situ, if you faced this Chen Yu, what do you think your odds of winning would be?¡± Several of the surrounding talents looked on eagerly. After defeating the teacher in three moves, Chen Yu had at least risen to the same level as talents like Situ Lin Yu, Duan Hao, and Nie Xuan. ¡°Conservatively estimated, the odds are thirty to seventy.¡± Situ Lin Yu, easy-going as always, pondered briefly before providing an answer. Thirty to seventy? The talents were taken aback. ¡°¡­seventy for me, thirty for him.¡± Situ Lin Yu blinked, while the surrounding youths looked somewhat skeptical. ¡°Hmph! This batch of freshmen is more arrogant than the last.¡± One of the instructors humphed softly. ¡°But I have to admit, this batch of freshmen is the most outstanding in recent decades.¡± The One-eyed Dragon, Black Star Master, spoke in a slightly hoarse voice. After the assessment, the three or four hundred new students present would begin to be assigned teachers, as well as departments and mentors based on their respective circumstances. No Demon Academy had inner and outer courts. The outer court accepted ordinary talents, generally not exceeding the Postnatal Peak in strength, and all under the age of thirty. The inner court housed select talented elites, including some Innate stage geniuses, also all under thirty. Furthermore, due to differences in cultivation schools, they were divided into departments like ¡°Devil Wind Institute,¡± ¡°Bone Cliff Institute,¡± ¡°Blood Slaughter Institute,¡± ¡°Evil Spirit Institute,¡± and so on. These were smaller departments. For instance, ¡°Blood Slaughter Institute¡± specialized in the Blood Path and practices related to evil forces and also had internal and external divisions. Typically, normal departments housed two or three instructors, one of whom, a senior instructor, acted as the dean of the department. As for the dean of the entire academy. That was a legendary figure who was seldom seen, possibly not appearing for more than a decade at a time. Over the next half hour, the students present, based on their own preferences and the faculty¡¯s recommendations, were allocated to different departments. The Black Robed Puppet Master, Kong Zhong, appeared somewhat confused. The puppet school he practiced was indeed rare and unconventional, unsuitable for most departments. ¡°Kong Zhong, would you like to join my ¡®Black Star Academy¡¯?¡± The One-eyed Dragon, Black Star Master, suddenly appeared beside Kong Zhong. ¡°The student is willing.¡± Kong Zhong¡¯s face lit up with joy and was immediately taken as a student by the Black Star Master. Meanwhile, Situ Lin Yu, Duan Hao, Nie Xuan, and others were personally taken into their respective departments by instructors. Nie Xuan was taken into his own department by the scholar-robed elder named Xu. Situ Lin Yu chose ¡°Evil Spirit Institute¡± on his own. Some instructors also fixed their eyes on Chen Yu for a moment. ¡°This young man, though a lower tier Spiritual Body, clearly possesses a special physique. Advancing to the Postnatal Middle Stage at such a young age, he¡¯s definitely a raw gem with potential.¡± A bearded instructor¡¯s eyes shone briefly. However, just as he was about to speak up, his expression suddenly became solemn and respectful as he nodded his head toward a certain direction. Then, the bearded instructor, looking somewhat regretful, withdrew his gaze, and no other instructors took the initiative to take in Chen Yu. ¡°Chen Yu, in defeating a teacher during the assessment, you may enter the inner court. The instructors above have instructed that you may choose a department category you like,¡± said the Black-armored Middle-aged Man, gazing deeply at Chen Yu. Chapter 240 - 0236: Blood Slaughter Institute, No Demon Points Chapter 240: Chapter 0236: Blood Slaughter Institute, No Demon Points ¡°Make your own choice?¡± Chen Yu was slightly startled. Most of the other trainees were assigned by teachers, although they would also consider the trainees¡¯ opinions. He, on the other hand, had to make his own choice without any involvement from teachers or mentors. ¡°I choose the Blood Slaughter Institute.¡± Chen Yu, adhering to propriety, chose a branch suitable for the ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill,¡± which didn¡¯t surprise anyone. Soon after, A group of students from the Blood Slaughter Institute gathered at a corner of the mountaintop. In the crowd, Chen Yu spotted Duan Hao, from the Ancient Duan Family, who had also chosen the Blood Slaughter Institute. Duan Hao¡¯s expression was indifferent, his eyes flashing with a hint of combativeness and provocation as they swept over Chen Yu. This person, who ranked first in the ¡°three-stage assessment,¡± was quite dissatisfied with how Chen Yu had outshone him at the end. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°I am ¡®Teacher Ge Juntian¡¯ of the Blood Slaughter Institute.¡± A middle-aged man in a gray robe, with his hands behind his back and a commanding gaze, scanned the gathered students. Among them, The gaze of the gray-robed middle-aged man lingered slightly on Chen Yu, with a hint of warning. Chen Yu felt his blood and spirit sink. The menacing presence emanating from this man caused the Primordial Evil True Qi within him to stagnate, making him feel as though he had fallen into an ice cellar. ¡°Why does this Teacher Ge Juntian seem a bit hostile towards me?¡± Chen Yu wondered. Upon a moment¡¯s reflection, Having publicly humiliated and defeated a female teacher on his first day at the academy, he suspected no teacher would harbor good feelings towards him because of his supposed insubordination. At the same moment, Chen Yu sensed a pair of resentful, icy glares from Grulfu in the distance. ¡°Hmph! Little beast! Ge Juntian has been pursuing me for years in the academy without success¡­¡± Grulfu¡¯s lips curled with a mocking light. Chen Yu, having just arrived at the No Demon Academy, was obviously unaware of the teachers¡¯ gossip. Grulfu possessed a strong background in the academy, along with good looks and talent, making her an ideal spouse for many teachers. ¡°All of you must prepare ten thousand low-grade Primordial Stones as the tuition fee for the first year.¡± Teacher Ge Juntian¡¯s emotionless voice sounded. ¡°Ten thousand low-grade Primordial Stones!¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t it seven thousand low-grade stones before? Why has the price increased?¡± A small commotion arose among the crowd. Of course, these new students could only grumble and didn¡¯t dare challenge the teachers of the No Demon Academy outright. ¡°The fees have increased this year. Furthermore, each branch can adjust the base price depending on their circumstances.¡± ¡°Anyone who finds it too expensive may leave now.¡± Teacher Ge Juntian raised his hand. The crowd fell silent, and no one spoke out again. Most of these prodigies had significant backing, and at most, they would feel a pinch. ¡°That was close; I only have just over ten thousand low-grade Primordial Stones left,¡± Chen Yu silently wiped a bead of cold sweat. Fortunately, while in the Royal City, he had sold some common demon cores he had won at a hunting competition. He had held back from selling the high-quality cores from the Blood Dragon Beast and others. Fifteen minutes later, Several flying creatures carried the students to the No Demon Academy, where they completed their entrance procedures. Each student received an Identity Token and two sets of No Demon Academy uniforms. Next, Teacher Ge Juntian led the students to a mountain peak shrouded in blood mist and filled with corrupt Qi. ¡°This is ¡®Blood Slaughter Peak,¡¯ where our branch is located, and where most of your cultivation life will be spent.¡± Teacher Ge Juntian¡¯s expression slightly softened. As the people landed on ¡°Blood Slaughter Peak,¡± they felt the Blood Path¡¯s Yin Sha Qi, which aligned with their cultivation techniques. The Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi here was relatively cold and turbulent. Chen Yu felt his Primordial Evil True Qi becoming somewhat more active; even without cultivation, the True Qi was faintly nourished. ¡°Cultivating here, the ¡®Yuan Sha Divine Skill¡¯ could probably improve by ten to twenty percent in speed.¡± Chen Yu felt a surge of happiness. Just this aspect alone made the ten thousand low-grade Primordial Stones seem worthwhile. Moreover, There were many cultivation treasures in the academy, and every month there were several classes and even mentors to instruct them. Whoosh! A hauntingly beautiful figure drifted almost weightlessly through the gorges, like a ghost without mass. The students stared in awe, many of them speechless. She was a delicate, flower-like blood-robed young girl with baby-soft skin, exquisite features, and deep, obsidian-like eyes wrapped in layers of mist. ¡°This is ¡®Teacher Qiu Xiuyue¡¯ of our institute, who will arrange your next activities,¡± Teacher Ge Juntian introduced. Seeing the tender, baby-like girl in a blood robe, Teacher Ge Juntian tensed up, seemingly intimidated. He then promptly left without lingering. ¡°Hmph, coward!¡± The blood-robed girl, ¡°Qiu Xiuyue,¡± rolled her eyes at Teacher Ge Juntian, her enticing posture and rosy cheeks revealing glimpses of her milky, warm-toned skin. Suddenly, Sounds of young men swallowing filled the air. Chen Yu felt a strange sensation about this seemingly sixteen- or seventeen-year-old Qiu Xiuyue. Her aura was somewhat similar to that of the Blood Lotus ¡°Tong Yuling.¡± This person¡¯s cultivation level seemed superior to both Ge Juntian and Grulfu, and her heart sensed the underlying power close to the Guiyuan Realm. Simultaneously, Qiu Xiuyue¡¯s bewitching eyes cheerfully swept over the young men. Among them, Her gaze lingered for a moment on both Duan Hao and Chen Yu. ¡°Ah!¡± When Spiritual Sense swept over Chen Yu, Qiu Xiuyue revealed a hint of surprise. ¡°What¡¯s happening!¡± Chen Yu suddenly felt a small cluster of Blood Crystal Flame that had been cultivated in his dantian pulse for a moment before returning to calm. ¡°It seems that the overall quality of this batch of students is indeed the strongest of the recent decades. The mentors and deans, once they finish their retreats and travels, will also be pleasantly surprised.¡± Qiu Xiuyue discreetly withdrew her gaze. In the following hour, Qiu Xiuyue introduced the ¡°Blood Slaughter Peak¡± to the group of youngsters, along with some common knowledge to be aware of in the academy, and arranged accommodations for everyone. ¡°Isn¡¯t this living environment too poor?¡± Some students complained. The students¡¯ residences were arranged near the foot of the mountain, enjoying far less of the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi than those mid-mountain and near the peak. Chen Yu also frowned at this. Each student was only assigned a simple stone house. ¡°Pay 10,000 low-grade Primordial Stones and two thousand ¡®No Demon Points¡¯ to reside in a cave dwelling above halfway up the mountain, where cultivating can increase your speed by over fifty percent.¡± Qiu Xiuyue chuckled. Upon hearing this, Chen Yu and some students could only give a wry smile. Those ¡°No Demon Points,¡± every student received only five thousand upon entering the academy. As for Primordial Stones, Aside from the truly great families, having just paid the tuition fees, coming up with another 10,000 would not likely be easy. ¡°I want to live in a cave dwelling.¡± A cold voice came from the somber youth, Duan Hao. He did not hesitate to take out 10,000 low-grade Primordial Stones and deducted the No Demon Points via his Identity Token. Following him, A few other students also chose to reside in the cave dwellings on halfway up Blood Slaughter Peak, enjoying a better environment and an increase in cultivation speed. Most of the other students, however, did not have the confidence. Some students might be able to afford that many Primordial Stones, but they would have to budget carefully. ¡°I have over a thousand low-grade Primordial Stones on hand, and five thousand No Demon Points.¡± Chen Yu felt quite financially strained. Primordial Stones were less of a concern. He had several Innate Demon Cores on hand, especially the one from the Blood Dragon Beast from the Guiyuan Realm, which was extremely valuable. ¡°Excuse me, Teacher Qiu, how can we obtain No Demon Points?¡± A student mustered the courage to ask. Previously, All the students had learned that ¡°No Demon Points¡± could be used to enjoy various benefits at No Demon Academy. First, to exchange for cultivation techniques and secret techniques, one could only use No Demon Points. Second, some training sites for enhancing Cultivation Techniques, True Flame, Spiritual Sense, and movement techniques also required No Demon Points. Third, when some tutors teach core secrets, they require the consumption of No Demon Points. Fourth, to purchase various cultivation resources, including renting flying mounts and venturing into foreign territories, one needed No Demon Points in addition to Primordial Stones¡­ In short, At No Demon Academy, there is nowhere that doesn¡¯t need No Demon Points. ¡°That¡¯s a good question. The ways to obtain No Demon Points are not few.¡± Teacher Qiu was very patient. ¡°The most common ones include completing missions from the academy or the tutors, which will garner you No Demon Points and other rewards.¡± ¡°Completing the corresponding academy training and passing the assessments will reward you with No Demon Points. Among them, the most representative is the forty-nine levels of the ¡®Ten Thousand Demon Tower¡¯; each level passed offers corresponding rewards.¡± ¡°Besides, No Demon Points can be privately traded.¡± The girl in the blood robe detailed some common ways to acquire No Demon Points. After listening, Chen Yu felt greatly reassured; the academy¡¯s way of survival was similar to sects, but relatively more free and easy. At the very least, There would be no wars among the academies, largely neutral towards Ancient Clans. ¡°By the way, the rewards for No Demon Points are extremely generous for the first place and top three in the ¡®Newcomer Competition¡¯ half a year from now, enough to tempt even us teachers.¡± Before leaving, Qiu Xiuyue added with a sudden smile. Newcomer Competition? Chen Yu had reviewed literature on the No Demon Academy and had heard of it, designed to motivate newcomers with rich rewards, not limited to No Demon Points. Moreover, This Newcomer Competition was not limited to the latest intake. Anyone who had been in the academy for less than three years and was under twenty-five years old could participate. Generally speaking, For new students like Chen Yu, it was unlikely to achieve a high rank in the ¡°Newcomer Competition¡±; even making it into the top ten was rare. ¡­ That night, Chen Yu entered his own stone house and, as usual, quietly circulated the Yuan Sha Heart Method for two hours. Thinking of the day¡¯s events, Chen Yu¡¯s Spiritual Sense touched the small cluster of Blood Crystal Flame deep within his Qi Sea. ¡°Flame Spirit, what was the situation with that female teacher today?¡± Chen Yu asked. ¡°It could be that the other party has a similar attribute of Blood Path True Flame, or some kind of extremely compatible peculiar treasure or item.¡± The milky voice responded. Chen Yu frowned slightly and continued to activate the ¡°Flame Control Technique,¡± absorbing and refining more of the sealed Blood Crystal Flame. With the continuous refining in recent days, Chen Yu had nearly refined one tenth of the sealed Blood Flame. At that moment, the blood bead in the arm¡¯s blood cocoon reduced slightly in size. At this time, Chen Yu discovered that the amount of Blood Crystal Flame refined within the Qi Sea had reached a limit, and its overall manipulation felt a bit awkward, not as nimble as before. ¡°Master, you can¡¯t be greedy now; you must fully control the refined Spirit Flame. Moreover, your cultivation level and Spiritual Sense are also limiting the quantity control and power display of the Blood Flame.¡± The milky voice spoke. ¡°Mm.¡± Chen Yu nodded slightly, with just the refined amount of nearly one-tenth of the Blood Crystal Flame being enough to be invincible in the Innate stage and to intimidate and eliminate some in the Innate period. Chapter 241 - 241 0237 Wumo Sub-Hall ?Chapter 241: Chapter 0237: Wumo Sub-Hall Chapter 241: Chapter 0237: Wumo Sub-Hall Blood Slaughter Peak, in a stone house at the foot of the mountain. After quiet cultivation for a day. The next morning, Chen Yu opened his eyes and planned to familiarize himself with Blood Slaughter Peak and the No Demon Academy. Through cultivation verification last night, Chen Yu confirmed that cultivating near the foot of Blood Slaughter Peak was faster than the outside world by ten to twenty percent. However, this was far too different from the speed boost of over fifty percent that one could get in the cave mansions halfway up the mountain. ¡°My Spiritual Body¡¯s aptitude is not advantageous; I must move into a cave mansion as soon as possible.¡± Chen Yu secretly decided. Having progressed to the Postnatal Middle Stage not long ago, and aiming to advance to the later stage, it could possibly take two to three years at a normal cultivation speed. Two or three years just to advance to the later stage? This was something Chen Yu could not tolerate. According to the five-year agreement with Ye Luofeng, staying in Yun Zhao Ancient Country for five years meant he might have to return to Beiyuan. Moreover, Chen Yu had already been in Yun Zhao Country for about half a year. Currently, Chen Yu needed to earn a large number of No Demon Points and move into a cave mansion, then use various cultivation treasures and resources of the No Demon Academy to accelerate his advancement. Before leaving, Chen Yu sorted through the demon cores he had. Apart from the ¡°Blood Dragon Beast¡± demon core, he also had two Innate Demon Cores and several high-quality ancient beast demon cores. Chen Yu planned to use these demon cores to privately trade No Demon Points and Primordial Stones with students of Blood Slaughter Peak. The existing thousand and some low-grade Primordial Stones and five thousand No Demon Points were indeed a bit measly. ¡°Master, this demon core can later serve as nourishment for the ¡®Blood Crystal Flame.''¡± While holding the Blood Dragon Beast demon core, Chen Yu felt the urgent tremor of the blood flame inside his body, and a milky voice communicated to him. ¡°Oh? This demon core is from a Guiyuan Realm ancient beast, and that Blood Dragon Beast contains a trace of True Dragon Holy Beast¡¯s bloodline; I didn¡¯t plan to part with it easily.¡± Chen Yu was pensive. He naturally understood the value of the Blood Dragon Beast demon core; he would hardly be able to exchange it even for a top-tier treasure. Unless absolutely necessary, he wouldn¡¯t use this demon core lightly. ¡­ After roaming around Blood Slaughter Peak for half a day, Chen Yu finally found the ¡°No Demon Hall¡± set up by the Blood Slaughter Institute in the mountainside area. This hall was not only a trading hub but also a place where various missions from the institute and its sub-halls could be accepted. The No Demon Halls of each subsidiary were just branches. There was also a No Demon Main Hall, which only inner institute students could enter, allowing them to accept higher-level missions, including participating in adventures in exotic lands. Chen Yu entered the No Demon Sub-Hall of Blood Slaughter Institute. The No Demon Hall covered an area of over ten acres, sparsely scattered with a couple hundred students, including teachers and enforcers from Blood Slaughter Institute. ¡°Brother Chen.¡± Along the way, a few students from this year¡¯s new intake greeted Chen Yu proactively. ¡°Brother Chen, you should be careful!¡± A round-faced youth passed by and suddenly transmitted a message: ¡°Your feat of defeating a teacher during the entry assessments has been known by some senior students. They might want to target you.¡± This round-faced youth didn¡¯t leave much of an impression on Chen Yu. But Chen Yu had been quite prominent during the assessments, and the other party recognized him and kindly warned him. ¡°What is your honorable name, brother?¡± Chen Yu felt a fondness, noticing that the youth had a Postnatal Middle Stage cultivation and wasn¡¯t weak in potential either. ¡°My name is Yang Zhang.¡± The round-faced youth was somewhat flattered. ¡°It is said that teaching a lesson to the outstanding new students is a tradition in No Demon Academy; we need to unite and not let others take advantage of us.¡± Round-faced youth ¡°Yang Zhang¡± firmly said. ¡°Hehe, it seems I have become the target in the eyes of our senior fellows.¡± Chen Yu wore a smile, not the slightest bit intimidated. After asking Yang Zhang about the situation in the No Demon Hall, Chen Yu then went alone to the trading area. The situation in the trading area was quite complex. Trading was divided into two types. The first type was supervised by the law-enforcing teachers, and the academy took a cut of ten percent of the transaction amount. The second type was private trading, with no intermediary fees. The advantage of the former was security and authentication. The latter could save a significant intermediary fee, but disputes might occur, and the academy would take no responsibility. ¡°Taking a cut of ten percent of the transaction amount, this academy is really too greedy.¡± Chen Yu frowned slightly. If the transaction amount were quite large, such as over ten million Primordial Stones, ten percent would correspondingly be a million. Wasn¡¯t this forcing the students to engage in private trading? Just then, the sound of True Qi colliding exploded nearby. Bang! Pop! A young man with a goatee waved his fist, causing a tender-looking young boy to stagger backward several steps. ¡°We agreed on two thousand No Demon Points, and you only gave me a thousand! Being a senior student, how could you play such tricks?¡± The young boy¡¯s face turned iron blue as he clenched his fists. ¡°Hehe, newbie, before the transaction, we agreed that the purity of the Xuan Tie Essence wasn¡¯t enough, and the price had to be discounted¡­¡± The goatee-sporting youth smirked. ¡°Hand over the Xuan Tie Essence! I¡¯m not trading anymore.¡± Chen Yu placed two Innate Demon Cores and a few high-quality demon cores in front of him. He merely called out softly, attracting many glances. Especially those two Innate Demon Cores, they drew heated attention from some senior students. ¡°No Demon Points for priority trade.¡± Chen Yu sat cross-legged, facing the inquiries with neither servility nor arrogance. ¡°I¡¯ll take these two Innate Demon Cores.¡± A young man in a purple cloak spoke in a low voice, his eyebrows knitted together. Chen Yu glanced over, the young man was in the Early Innate Stage, judging by the emblem on his robe, he was a senior student of the inner academy. ¡°One for ten thousand No Demon Points, two for eighteen thousand.¡± Chen Yu responded. He had just observed the prices in the trading area. ¡°Okay, cash on delivery.¡± The young man in the purple cloak said. ¡°Given your high cultivation, you transfer nine thousand No Demon Points first and then I¡¯ll give you a demon core.¡± Chen Yu proposed. ¡°Young man? You dare to doubt my ¡®Purple Wind Demon¡¯s¡¯ reputation?¡± The young man raised his eyebrows ominously. Chen Yu remained silent, closed his eyes, preferring not to bother. ¡°You¡­¡± Anger flashed across the face of the young man in the purple cloak. He had seen that this young man was a new student just admitted to the academy and had hoped to swindle him, yet the latter was very cautious. However, No matter how he glared menacingly, the young man kept his eyes closed, ignoring his surroundings. ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll pay the No Demon Points first.¡± S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The young man in the purple cloak said in a slightly gloomy tone. Chen Yu opened his eyes, took out his Identity Token, and let the other party transfer nine thousand No Demon Points first. Buzz! The two dark tokens touched each other; a wisp of ethereal ghostlight flashed on the young man¡¯s token and merged into Chen Yu¡¯s. ¡°Correct.¡± Chen Yu checked, infused True Qi, and a number appeared on the Identity Token. Instantly, He handed over a demon core to the young man in the purple cloak. ¡°Why is there only one!¡± The young man in the purple cloak, his face dark with rage, demanded. ¡°Weren¡¯t we agreed on nine thousand No Demon Points for one core?¡± Chen Yu was stunned. ¡°Don¡¯t play tricks, rogue! I¡¯ve paid the points, and you¡¯ve given me only one when you agreed on two.¡± The young man in the purple cloak roared furiously. Whoosh buzz! As he shook his purple cloak behind him, a wave of purple Evil Qi surged, and the pressure of the Innate Stage enveloped Chen Yu. And in the next instant, The young man in the purple cloak, swift as lightning, reached out to grasp Chen Yu¡¯s other Innate Demon Core. If it were an average person in the Postnatal Stage, first facing the fierce shout and pressure of the Innate Stage and then this swift snatch, they likely would have been overwhelmed. ¡°Get lost!¡± Chen Yu thrust his arm forward, colliding with the young man¡¯s palm. Boom! Bang! The explosion of True Qi and the gust of Evil Qi knocked the young man in the purple cloak back several meters; he spun elegantly in midair and landed steadily. ¡°Ah!¡± The young man in the purple cloak showed a surprised expression. He felt his arm that had been hit burn painfully, as if he had directly clashed with an Innate Stage beast. Although he hadn¡¯t used his full strength in the strike, it was indeed unbelievable for him to be flung away by a Postnatal Middle Stage newcomer. ¡°Truly worthy of being a senior student of the inner academy.¡± Chen Yu was slightly moved. The force of his strike just now, synergizing the Copper Statue Technique and Primordial Evil True Qi suddenly counterattacked, enough to embarrass an average individual in the Innate Stage. Yet this person managed to dissipate that immense force in midair without injury. ¡°It¡¯s Purple Wind Demon ¡®Chen Xuanfeng¡¯!¡± ¡°That new face, who is he to have repelled Chen Xuanfeng?¡± Some nearby academy seniors exclaimed, incredulously. ¡°Is there one more demon core left; would you like to continue the trade?¡± Chen Yu sat back down, smiling subtly. Purple Wind Demon ¡°Chen Xuanfeng,¡± visibly moved, reflected that his opponent had managed to exert force while seated. ¡°With such strength as a newcomer, you indeed have merit. I, Chen Xuanfeng, acknowledge you as a formidable person.¡± Chen Xuanfeng said uprightly. After finishing his words, He transferred another nine thousand No Demon Points to Chen Yu and received the remaining Innate Demon Core. ¡°We share the same surname; my name is Chen Yu.¡± Chen Yu blinked, satisfied with successfully trading for eighteen thousand No Demon Points. ¡°Chen Yu? Are you the new student who defeated a teacher?¡± Chen Xuanfeng seemed choked up. ¡°Chen Yu! So it¡¯s him!¡± ¡°It¡¯s said that during the admission assessment, he embarrassed Teacher Gulifu.¡± ¡°Privately, someone offered ¡®one hundred thousand No Demon Points¡¯ to break this youngster¡¯s leg, apparently not unrelated to Gulifu.¡± The crowd buzzed in surprise. Numerous new and old students looked at Chen Yu, the new student, with keen interest. Some gazes carried sympathy, others revealed cruelty, glaring maliciously at Chen Yu. ¡°Dude, you¡¯d better pray for good fortune. Considering our shared surname, I won¡¯t make a move against you.¡± Chen Xuanfeng looked at Chen Yu with sympathy. Chen Yu remained silent, continuing to trade the remaining Acquired Demon Cores in front of him. In the subsequent half an hour, These few Acquired Demon Cores together fetched three to four thousand No Demon Points. Adding the earlier eighteen thousand and the five thousand from the time of admission, Chen Yu¡¯s total No Demon Points reached twenty-seven thousand. This sum of No Demon Points was sufficient to utilize some exclusive resources and training spots in the Blood Slaughter Institute. Chapter 242 - 242 238 Instructor Teaching ?Chapter 242: Chapter 238: Instructor Teaching Chapter 242: Chapter 238: Instructor Teaching ¡°Nowadays, I should move from the foot of the mountain to the ¡®Cultivation Cave Mansion¡¯ on the mid-mountain of Blood Slaughter Peak¡­¡± Chen Yu had already planned this in his heart. The corner of Blood Slaughter Peak offered him more than a ten percent cultivation enhancement, and according to his teacher Qiu Xiuyue, the mid-mountain Cultivation Cave Mansion could enhance cultivation by up to fifty percent! Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation talent was not high, merely a lower-grade Spiritual Body, so a good cultivation environment was very important for him. The conditions for residing in the mid-mountain Cultivation Cave Mansion were ten thousand lower-grade Essence Stones and three thousand No Demon Points. Chen Yu, having sold two Innate Demon Cores, had twenty-seven hundred No Demon Points, but he was short on lower-grade Essence Stones. However, he had just inquired, and found out that the No Demon Academy¡¯s Cultivation Cave Mansion could also be paid for monthly, in which case only one thousand lower-grade Essence Stones were needed. Qiu Xiuyue had not mentioned this point before, and many freshmen directly paid for a year¡¯s worth, obviously having been tricked. Later, Chen Yu found the management of the Cultivation Cave Mansion in the Wumo Sub-Hall, paid the fees, and received a square, pitch-black token marked with the number ¡°56¡±. Before long, Chen Yu arrived at the area of the Cultivation Cave Mansion and found the cave mansion that belonged to him. Placing the token into the slot on the left, a dark red barrier opened. Once inside the cave mansion, the barrier closed by itself. ¡°Such strong Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi!¡± Chen Yu stood still, his face showing delight. Using ten thousand lower-grade Essence Stones and three thousand No Demon Points in exchange for such a cave mansion was completely worth it. Of course, this was also because Chen Yu had performed outstandingly in the assessments, becoming an inner court student, which entitled him to such privileges. Ordinary outer court students either paid a higher price or couldn¡¯t reside in such an excellent Cultivation Cave Mansion. Immediately, Chen Yu began to meditate quietly. Only by becoming stronger could he enjoy more privileges in No Demon Academy and gain more cultivation resources. Moreover, since Chen Yu had just entered the academy and had been too high-profile, and had embarrassed Gulifu, he was targeted by some people. Without strong enough strength, his following days would not be easy. As Chen Yu cultivated the Cloud Evil Divine Skill to consolidate his cultivation, a layer of dark red mist slowly filled the cave mansion. The Blood Slaughter Peak¡¯s cultivation place provided a special enhancement for the cultivation of techniques such as the Blood Path and Evil Path. Woong hoom~ The dark red mist churned and intensified, swirling around Chen Yu. Suddenly, Chen Yu felt the operations of his Cloud Evil Divine Skill speeding up and its effects surpassing previous attempts. In just one day, he felt his recently advanced middle-stage cultivation had stabilized considerably. ¡°With such speed, I might advance to the late stage in less than a year!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s lips curved up, showing a satisfied smile. Ending his quiet meditation, Chen Yu raised his eyebrows slightly and flipped over his hand, taking out an item from his storage bag¡ªit was the Identity Token of No Demon Academy, which also served as a simple communication tool. Primordial Qi surged in, and a stream of black Qi flowed out, outlining a row of characters. ¡°Tutor lecture?¡± Normally, an institute only has one or two tutors, who seldom appear personally; the daily affairs of the sub-halls are handled by teachers like Gulifu, Ge Juntian, and Qiu Xiuyue. ¡°The tutor is giving a personal lecture, I must go and see!¡± Chen Yu put away the token and walked out of the Cultivation Cave Mansion. Tutors of each institute were basically Guiyuan Realm powerhouses, who were rarely seen. Tutors did not give lectures casually; some tutors lectured once a month, and famous ones even only once every half year. But No Demon Academy had a rule that all sub-hall tutors must give a lecture for new students who had just entered the academy. Any newcomer would hardly miss this opportunity. Swoosh! Swoosh! From nearby cave mansions, numerous figures hurriedly shot out, and like Chen Yu, they were all freshmen of the Blood Slaughter Institute. Chen Yu hurried his steps, heading towards the lecture site. On the way, Chen Yu ran into a round-faced young man, Yang Zhang. ¡°Brother Chen, our Blood Slaughter Institute has two tutors, ¡®Liu Xuanzong¡¯ and ¡®Qiu Qihong¡¯; among them, Tutor Liu Xuanzong is a strong practitioner of the Evil Path, and Tutor Qiu Qihong is a strong practitioner of the Blood Path¡­¡± ¡°I hope the tutor giving us the lecture this time is Qiu Qihong; I¡¯ve heard she is extremely beautiful¡­¡±, Yang Zhang eagerly explained to Chen Yu. Although Yang Zhang and Chen Yu had similar cultivation levels, Chen Yu had defeated a teacher in three moves during the assessment, which greatly impressed him. At that moment, a circular canyon appeared in front of the two. In the center of the canyon, many strange rocks stood tall, with the frontmost cylindrical giant rock being the lecture point for the tutors. Many towering giant rocks outside the tutor¡¯s lecture point were almost all occupied. ¡°We¡¯re late, there are no good spots!¡± Yang Zhang glanced around, feeling somewhat disheartened. Positions further back not only obstructed the view but also lowered the probability of attracting the tutor¡¯s attention. There were many examples in No Demon Academy where a new student was taken as a personal disciple by a tutor during their first lecture. Being taken as a personal disciple not only made cultivation smoother but also meant gaining a solid backing in the academy, enabling access to more conveniences. Chen Yu highly valued the lecture given by a tutor of the Blood Slaughter Institute. If he could catch the tutor¡¯s attention, it would be even better. In this land of ancient clans, he had no background, and the path through the academy was not smooth; having a tutor as a support would not only guide his cultivation but also save him a lot of trouble. Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help looking up towards the far distance at several tall boulders. Meanwhile, many students on the scene were also staring at Chen Yu, their gazes mostly filled with pity, curiosity, disdain. Among the freshmen of Blood Slaughter Institute, there were also several strong talents who were jealous of Chen Yu¡¯s glorious performance during the assessment. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Furthermore, since Chen Yu had embarrassed Gulifu, many teachers in the academy disliked him, and numerous students even claimed they needed to ¡°teach¡± Chen Yu a lesson; in their opinion, Chen Yu¡¯s coming days would be very bleak. Among them, two individuals looked at Chen Yu with intense disdain and hostility. ¡°Brother Zheng, among the new students of the Blood Slaughter Institute, except for Duan Hao from the ten great ancient clans, no one else can compare with you; you will surely be taken as a personal disciple by a tutor.¡± One young man holding a black feather fan said with a smile. On another tall boulder, a short-haired burly young man glanced at Chen Yu, showing a light smile without speaking, more like acquiescence. The boulder he was on was clearly the tallest here, appearing quite dominant. Duan Hao came from one of the ten great ancient clans, with a powerful bloodline; he acknowledged the other party¡¯s strength, but he did not recognize Chen Yu. ¡°Brother Chen, he is Zheng Shifeng; although not as brilliant as Situ Lin Yu or Duan Hao, when ranking upon entry, he also made it into the top ten.¡± Yang Zhang whispered a reminder. The assessment had ten thousand participants, but only three hundred passed, making it to the top ten among them was certainly no simple feat. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that in this class at the Blood Slaughter Institute, there are those who don¡¯t even understand the basic principle of respecting their elders, I really don¡¯t know how their parents raised them¡­¡± The young man holding a black fan, seeing that Chen Yu remained silent, spoke more boldly. Among the freshmen at the Blood Slaughter Institute, Duan Hao ranked the highest, but he was too arrogant to approach, so they could only follow Zheng Shifeng. At that moment, ¡°You, come down here!¡± A calm and commanding voice rose from nowhere. All students¡¯ eyes immediately focused on the young man next to Yang Zhang. The young man holding the black feather fan furrowed his brows because the person Chen Yu pointed at was him! ¡°What did you say?¡± The young man with the black fan glared angrily. He did not like being pointed at, especially in front of so many people, and to have such provocative words spoken. However, he had seen Chen Yu¡¯s strength; although he had been in the Postnatal Middle Stage for a long time, he wasn¡¯t too confident about facing Chen Yu. ¡°I¡¯m telling you to come down, deaf man!¡± Chen Yu grinned, his figure instantly dashed forward. Competitions in the No Demon Academy were ruthless, and fights were quite common; as long as no deaths or severely grim injuries occurred, the academy generally did not intervene. Here, being low-key and tolerant only led to bullying, everything was fought for with one¡¯s own strength! Since the man had provoked him first, Chen Yu would not hold back. ¡°What?¡± The young man with the black fan was both shocked and angry. Chen Yu had actually called him deaf and had launched an attack so suddenly. Hum~ The deep black fan in his hand surged with a large amount of faint black Evil Qi, full of momentum. At this moment, he stood high with an advantage, while Chen Yu, who had rushed over, had a certain gap; he calmly prepared to counter. But suddenly, ¡°Ha!¡± Chen Yu shouted loudly. In an instant, An invisible sonic blast, accompanied by a thunder-like sound, enveloped the young man with the black fan. This strike had caught him off guard; the ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± had not been fully charged, but it was still enough to handle the young man with the black fan. ¡°Hmph!¡± The body and head of the young man with the black fan shook, and he grunted. At that moment, Chen Yu¡¯s heart surged with power, his speed exploded, and he instantly approached the young man with the black fan. ¡°Get down!¡± He swept out with a kick aimed at the head of the young man with the black fan. The young man with the black fan was no ordinary person; because the ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± was not fully charged, he quickly recovered. However, Chen Yu¡¯s series of actions were obviously premeditated and incredibly fast; he didn¡¯t have time to fully react and could only channel some True Qi to guard against the attack. However, he underestimated Chen Yu¡¯s strength. After reaching the Early Stage of Gang Body, just using the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± alone, Chen Yu could match those in the later stages of Postnatal. Just defending hastily, how could he possibly withstand Chen Yu¡¯s kick? Bang! A severe pain traveled through the arm of the young man with the black fan and then his whole body flew backward, falling down. Chen Yu then took his place, occupying the high rock where the young man with the black fan had been. The entire process of his attack took only two moves and was incredibly fast; many nearby students didn¡¯t even clearly see what happened before the young man with the black fan was sent flying. ¡°You¡­ ambushed me, despicable!¡± The young man with the black fan got up, his face fierce as if he wanted to devour Chen Yu. During the initial exchange, although he was repelled by Chen Yu, the sudden nature of the attack left him completely unwilling to accept the outcome. Whoosh! Having said that, the young man with the black fan immediately rushed out. But suddenly, an overwhelming oppressive force, accompanied by a massive gloomy mist, descended. At once, all the students on scene held their breath and turned pale. Many of them trembled under the terrifying aura of malicious energy. Whoosh! A shadow clad in pitch-black, swiftly sprang into view, suddenly landing on the largest circular boulder. ¡°Stepping through the air, so fast!¡± ¡°Such a strong aura!¡± The students¡¯ minds were agitated, they knew that this person must be an instructor from the Blood Slaughter Institute. And that young man with the black fan also immediately halted his advance. This was the freshmen¡¯s first encounter with an instructor; he dared not act recklessly. Chen Yu¡¯s gaze also fell on the central pillar. The newcomer wore simple black clothing, his face stern, his gaze sharp as a blade, and his black hair interspersed with a few white strands. An intuitive sensing from the mysterious heart indicated that this instructor¡¯s strength might even surpass that of the Bone Demon Palace Master. Chapter 243 - 243 0239 Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow ?Chapter 243: Chapter 0239: Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow Chapter 243: Chapter 0239: Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow The sudden arrival of this middle-aged man left no doubt; he was an instructor from the Blood Slaughter Institute. Many students had gathered information about the Blood Slaughter Institute beforehand and could now guess the identity of this instructor. The middle-aged man remained silent, the atmosphere increasingly heavy and oppressive. The terrifying Evil Qi permeated the space, incessantly affecting the minds of all students. Everyone held their breath and resisted with all their might. His indifferent gaze casually swept over everyone present. A mere glance, but those who met his gaze trembled violently, as if they had seen something immensely horrifying and recalled fearsome things. ¡°What a heavy and powerful Evil Qi!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression grew serious. Compared to the middle-aged man, his own Evil Qi was negligible. However, the instructor¡¯s methods could not affect Chen Yu. His willpower, nourished by the Blood Soul Bud and enhanced by the consumption of the Demon Soul Pill and the refinement of ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining¡± and other Ancient Techniques, was tough and powerful, even stronger than that of a typical Early Innate. Most of the students present were Blood Dao and Evil Cultivators, but they still struggled to resist the influence of Liu Xuanzong¡¯s Evil Qi. Only a few maintained a normal complexion. And after some familiarity, Zhao Feng¡¯s face hardly changed. The middle-aged man¡¯s gaze lingered on Chen Yu for a moment before shifting to other students. Suddenly. ¡°I am your instructor, Liu Xuanzong!¡± The middle-aged man spoke blandly. As Liu Xuanzong broke the silence, the incredibly oppressive atmosphere also dissipated. Sigh! All the students let out a big sigh of relief; several of them felt their legs weaken and some even slumped down. ¡°It really is Instructor Liu Xuanzong!¡± Liu Xuanzong¡¯s proficiency in the Evil Dao was profoundly advanced, placing him among the top-tier instructors at the academy. Those fortunate enough to cultivate the Evil Dao under his guidance could achieve great heights in the future, but given Liu Xuanzong¡¯s reputation, he was also extremely selective about taking on students. ¡°Our Blood Slaughter Institute has always been among the best branches within the No Demon Academy, and I hope this class will be the same!¡± Liu Xuanzong¡¯s gaze swept over the students as he spoke. This was a fact well-known to even those with a rudimentary knowledge of No Demon Academy. Naturally, the students did not want to be the ones tarnishing the institute¡¯s reputation. Master Liu¡¯s words instantly motivated the newcomers. ¡°I¡¯ll not waste time with more words; let¡¯s start the class!¡± Liu Xuanzong¡¯s expression became serious. He was very satisfied with this batch of students, but those from other branches were also remarkable. Inside the arena, many students brightened up, looking forward with anticipation, although some Blood Dao Practitioners were more composed, feeling it a pity that the first lesson wasn¡¯t taught by Qiu Qihong. Just as Liu Xuanzong finished speaking, a figure appeared outside the gorge. ¡°Duan Hao?¡± Many freshmen exclaimed in surprise. In the new cohort of Blood Slaughter Institute, besides Chen Yu who had defeated an instructor, Duan Hao of the Ancient Clan was the most well-known. ¡°Master Liu, sorry for my tardiness!¡± Duan Hao said calmly before leaping up to a higher boulder. Originally, a tall and thin young man with Postnatal Middle Stage sat there. He had some renown, but he immediately vacated the spot. Duan Hao of the Ancient Clan, who ranked first in the regular assessments, had a strength and background that none could provoke. Duan Hao smirked disdainfully and sat down comfortably, his gaze briefly flicking over to Chen Yu in the distance. Among the new students of Blood Slaughter Institute, the only one Duan Hao considered a potential rival was Chen Yu. Beside him, Zheng Shifeng clenched his fists and glared at Duan Hao. After entering the Blood Slaughter Institute, he had set Duan Hao as his target, but the latter was fixated on Chen Yu and did not even glance at him. This infuriated him, especially since he had also made it into the top ten within the traditional assessments. ¡°Hmph!¡± Instructor Liu Xuanzong snorted. Although he had not attended the newcomer¡¯s admission assessment, Ge Juntian had already informed him that a member of the Ancient Clan was present, and this was the person Master Liu valued most. Upon meeting him, his first impression of Duan Hao was not favorable. ¡°In today¡¯s lesson, I will demonstrate a ¡®secret technique¡¯ for you!¡± Liu Xuanzong¡¯s eyes shifted slightly as he spoke. ¡°A secret technique?¡± The students¡¯ excitement intensified, and even those previously indifferent Blood Dao newcomers were now intrigued. While a Cultivation Technique or martial art might not be suitable for them, a ¡°secret technique¡± could be different. ¡°This secret technique is called ¡®Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡¯!¡± As soon as the words fell, Liu Xuanzong was surrounded by swirling gusts of dark Evil Qi. Roar! With a roar of angry wind, Liu Xuanzong vanished from sight. His form, like a violent beast in the wind, dashed back and forth across the gorge, lifting gusts of pitch-black wind that shook the soul. At one moment, he swooped close to a freshman, the terrifying Qi and Evil Wind almost causing the student to fall. Liu Xuanzong had suppressed his cultivation to the Early Innate level; otherwise, most of the students present would not have been able to withstand this force. ¡°It¡¯s a movement technique secret!¡± S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yang Zhang called out. Even Blood Dao Practitioners might be able to cultivate and comprehend this type of movement technique secret. Everyone watched intently as Liu Xuanzong performed the secret technique. Suddenly. Liu Xuanzong¡¯s speed exploded. Whoosh! Whoosh! His speed increased rapidly, leaving trails of afterimages, as the entire gorge was enshrouded in Evil Qi and wind storms. And Liu Xuanzong¡¯s figure multiplied, from one to two, then three. Three figures dashed through the air at an incredibly fast pace, making it difficult to distinguish between real and fake. ¡°This movement technique is not only fast but also forms such an imposing force!¡± A look of pleasure appeared on Duan Hao¡¯s cold and ferocious face. He came from an Ancient Clan and was exceptionally perceptive, yet he was still attracted by the movement technique Liu Xuanzong was demonstrating at that moment. Boom whoosh! Inside the canyon, the scene changed again. The black evil wind suddenly shrank, covering only an area of thirty to forty zhang. Within that area, numerous afterimages stirred up fierce evil Qi winds, creating a domain of black wind and evil Qi. ¡°Is this really a movement technique, or is it an offensive technique?¡± ¡°So powerful; I want to learn this technique!¡± All the students were captivated by the movement technique Liu Xuanzong was executing. ¡°It¡¯s so fast and extremely domineering!¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but admire. Though it was a movement technique, it possessed formidable offensive capabilities. Liu Xuanzong had suppressed his cultivation to the Early Innate stage, and the wind and evil Qi domain he created would likely suppress any average Innate True Qi that entered it. Moreover, the range of this domain was quite large, almost constituting an area attack. Also, as a movement technique, its speed was extraordinarily fast. Whoom~ The evil Qi and wind force weakened, and the black wind and evil Qi domain gradually disappeared; Liu Xuanzong¡¯s figure reappeared at the center of the circular stone pillar. ¡°Just now I only demonstrated the first three forms of this technique; I¡¯ll give you an hour to practice. After an hour, let me see what you so-called geniuses are really capable of!¡± Liu Xuanzong¡¯s expression was cold, his gaze lingering a bit longer on Duan Hao. Normally, one shouldn¡¯t teach such a difficult technique in the first class. But he was displeased with the arrogance of the student he was interested in, so Liu Xuanzong decided to demonstrate this technique to curb the newcomers¡¯ arrogance. He figured that even Duan Hao from the ten great Ancient Clans would find it challenging to learn much from just one demonstration. Inside the canyon. All the students fell into deep thought, carefully recalling the instructor¡¯s demonstration. The instructor had suppressed his cultivation and performed the sequence slowly, which allowed them to analyze and understand. Before long, all the students frowned, clearly finding the technique complex. ¡°Ah, my position wasn¡¯t good; I couldn¡¯t see everything properly!¡± a robust young man lamented. He was unable to secure a better viewing spot due to his lower cultivation. After a while, many students had already begun practicing. ¡°Look quickly; it¡¯s Duan Hao!¡± ¡°Truly a genius from an Ancient Clan, he seems to have gotten the hang of it a bit!¡± Inside the canyon. A shadow, carrying cold evil Qi, darted back and forth at high speed. At a certain moment, Duan Hao returned to his original spot. His expression was somber; he glanced at Master Liu, then sat down again. To be honest, he hadn¡¯t grasped much of the technique that Master Liu had just demonstrated; the appearance was somewhat similar, but the essence was entirely different. And since Master Liu had demonstrated three forms, he only had a slight understanding of the first one. He realized that Liu Xuanzong had deliberately taught such a difficult technique in the first class. He couldn¡¯t help but put away his pride and regard Liu Xuanzong with new respect. On the other side, Chen Yu was still deep in thought. ¡°The technique that the instructor just demonstrated seemed not to involve significant fluctuations in True Qi; it relied more on the explosive force of the body!¡± Chen Yu murmured in contemplation. His spiritual power far exceeded the Early Innate level; he was born with Spiritual Sense, had sharp senses, and his mysterious heart made him sensitive to fluctuations in force, so he noticed more details. ¡°Let¡¯s try!¡± Chen Yu suddenly stood up, relaxing his body. Currently, most people¡¯s attention was focused on Zheng Shifeng, who was also practicing. Although he wasn¡¯t as proficient as Duan Hao, he could perform a bit. Some students present didn¡¯t even have a clue. In the distance, Liu Xuanzong¡¯s lips curled into a slight smile. This movement technique placed a tremendous strain on the body; he, too, had practiced it for a long time and still found it hard to perform for extended periods. Suddenly. Whoo~ Inside the canyon, a black evil wind shadow shot up, creating an impressive force that shook the minds of some students. At that moment, they immediately thought of Liu Xuanzong, who had just demonstrated the movement technique. ¡°Who is this person? He actually grasped it to such an extent!¡± ¡°I think his execution of the movement technique is already somewhat similar to what Master Liu just demonstrated!¡± Many students exclaimed in amazement. Even Duan Hao from the ten great Ancient Clans couldn¡¯t give them this kind of impression. ¡°It¡¯s him!¡± Duan Hao¡¯s eyes fixed on the swirling black wind, his eyes flashing with a battle spirit. When Chen Yu had beaten the instructor and stolen his thunder during the regular assessment at the beginning of school, Duan Hao had never considered himself inferior to Chen Yu. But now, Chen Yu¡¯s performance had surpassed his, prompting him to reassess his opinion of Chen Yu. Master Liu¡¯s expression returned to its usual cold indifference, with a hint of solemnity and a slight squint of surprise and pleasure. However. The black wind shadow darted back and forth a couple of times, then suddenly plunged headfirst into the mountain rock. Bang! The mountain wall shook violently, creating a pit several zhang wide. The spectators were shaken, unable to imagine the magnitude of the force of that impact and whether the person who crashed into it was injured. Chapter 244 - 244 0240 Evil Wind Valley ?Chapter 244: Chapter 0240 Evil Wind Valley Chapter 244: Chapter 0240 Evil Wind Valley In the spotlight, Chen Yu, clad in a beast hide armor, burst out from the dust. He had guessed correctly, Master Liu Xuanzong¡¯s movement technique required exceptionally high physical standards, making it difficult for most students to grasp and achieve. Chen Yu, endowed with extraordinary talent in Body Technique, saw more than the others and was hence able to execute the technique. Only because it was his first time trying out this movement technique and he did not control his strength well that he plunged headfirst into the mountain wall. ¡°It¡¯s him, Chen Yu!¡± ¡°Not a scratch on him, what on earth is his body made of?¡± Everyone was astounded. ¡°Hmph, just a case of tough skin and flesh!¡± Zheng Shifeng snorted disdainfully. Previously, besides Duan Hao, it was his demonstration of the movement technique that had come closest to Master Liu¡¯s execution of the Secret Technique. Yet, as he performed his version, Chen Yu stole his limelight and caught even Master Liu¡¯s sideways glance. ¡°Brother Zheng, you must teach this attention-seeking brat a lesson!¡± said a youth with a black fan, his face showing fear as he turned to Zheng Shifeng, fanning the flames. ¡°Such a powerful Body Cultivator, quite interesting!¡± Duan Hao¡¯s indifferent face showed a hint of anticipation and excitement. He was not afraid of formidable opponents, only that there might be no opponents at all. Of course, his real rival was still Lin Yu, and this Chen Yu merely barely qualified to be his opponent. Comparatively speaking, Chen Yu¡¯s execution seemed crude next to Liu Xuanzong¡¯s, which allowed Duan Hao to also discern some aspects, His high talent and decent physique made his next performance a bit smoother. Unwilling to be outdone by the two, Zheng Shifeng also made rapid progress by observing Chen Yu and Duan Hao¡¯s performances. Almost all the students present had their enthusiasm stoked. Master Liu Xuanzong, observing this scene, revealed a slight smile on his otherwise impassive face. ¡°This batch of freshmen isn¡¯t bad, my Blood Slaughter Institute will surely shine in the freshmen competition six months from now!¡± Liu Xuanzong murmured softly. The freshmen competition didn¡ät refer to this batch alone, but to all new students who were under twenty-five and had been in the academy for three years. In Liu Xuanzong¡¯s opinion, this batch was much stronger than the last two. An hour quickly passed. ¡°Time¡¯s up, there are indeed a few promising seeds among you new students!¡± Master Liu suddenly spoke from afar, his gaze sweeping over a few individuals. This first lesson on the Secret Technique was intended as a wake-up call for the new students. Yet, a few were still able to mimic it slightly, and among these, Chen Yu¡¯s execution of the movement technique indeed had a bit of the right flavor. Of course, he also recognized Chen Yu¡¯s identity as a Body Cultivator, for whom this Secret Technique was naturally more suitable. ¡°This lesson ends here. The ¡®Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡¯ is extremely difficult. You may choose not to learn it but must select one martial art from the Blood Slaughter Institute. At the next lesson, I will check your progress¡­¡± Liu Xuanzong spoke earnestly. Most people didn¡¯t perform well in the instructor¡¯s first lesson. But Liu Xuanzong also set a task, allowing everyone to freely choose a Secret Technique from the Blood Slaughter Institute. He would personally inspect the results in the next lesson, which was another good opportunity for them to demonstrate their strength and talent. ¡°Also, next time I will appoint a ¡®class leader¡¯!¡± Liu Xuanzong declared again. This announcement further boosted the enthusiasm of the new students. Becoming the class leader meant greater chances to interact with the teachers and masters, as well as more opportunities for guidance. With that, the first instructor lesson for this batch of Blood Slaughter Institute freshmen concluded! ¡°Students who wish to cultivate ¡®Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡¯ may proceed to the ¡®Evil Wind Valley¡¯ at No Demon Academy!¡± Liu Xuanzong stated, glancing at Chen Yu just before leaving. He knew most students wouldn¡¯t choose this Secret Technique, yet Chen Yu might be the exception. Although his main interest was Duan Hao, Chen Yu was also a rare talent. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Evil Wind Valley?¡± Chen Yu memorized this. The No Demon Academy was one of Yun Zhao Country¡¯s four major institutions, bustling with numerous students and rich heritage. Among its many special training grounds was the ¡®Evil Wind Valley¡¯ that Liu Xuanzong mentioned. He indeed planned to choose this Secret Technique. If he could accelerate its cultivation, the ¡®Evil Wind Valley¡¯ recommended by Liu Xuanzong was a place Chen Yu was determined to visit. After the instructor¡¯s lesson ended, Chen Yu left with Yang Zhang. ¡°Brother Chen, your performance just now even surpassed Duan Hao!¡± Yang Zhang said softly, his admiration for Chen Yu growing. At present, Yang Zhang did not regard Chen Yu and Duan Hao as being on the same level. Surpassing Duan Hao of the Ancient Clan Duan Family was no small feat. Given time, Chen Yu might reach the levels of Duan Hao and Lin Yu. ¡°Hmph!¡± A cold snort came from behind. Turning around, Yang Zhang saw Duan Hao, shuddering and quickly bidding Chen Yu farewell as he hurried away. ¡°Chen Yu, if you dare, choose ¡®Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡¯. Next time, it will be me surpassing you!¡± Duan Hao left these challenging words behind before swiftly departing. From an early age, he had never admitted defeat, striving to be the best in everything among his peers. Chen Yu had only performed slightly better than him just now, yet Duan Hao took it seriously, vowing to completely surpass Chen Yu in the ¡®Evil Secret Technique¡¯. Chen Yu shook his head slightly, feeling that Duan Hao was somewhat petty. However, since the other party was directly challenging him, Chen Yu knew that being low-key and tolerant would only allow Duan Hao to push his advantages further. Moreover, competing with talented students within the academy was always an exhilarating affair. ¡°I hope you can put some pressure on me!¡± Chen Yu gave a wry smile and raised his volume. Although his talent for cultivation was not outstanding, he still had a lot of confidence in Body Techniques and comprehension. So far, he had not encountered anyone who surpassed his talent in Body Technique. The ¡°Evil Secret Technique¡± required extremely high physical quality and was somewhat related to Body Cultivation. However, Duan Hao was a genius from the Ancient Clan, and reaching Postnatal Peak at a young age was not to be underestimated. This challenge from Duan Hao also acted as a driving force for Chen Yu to further explore the potential of his Body Dao. ¡°Hmph!¡± Duan Hao, who had leaped out dozens of meters, staggered, his complexion turning pale. Chen Yu fully invested himself in the challenge, as it should only be possible to defeat Duan Hao. However, Chen Yu¡¯s words seemed to suggest the opposite, making it seem as if Duan Hao was the weaker party. The freshmen who had not yet left nearby, hearing this exchange between Chen Yu and Duan Hao, immediately became incredibly excited. ¡°Duan Hao and Chen Yu are competing!¡± ¡°This is going to be interesting. I wonder if Chen Yu can surpass Duan Hao in terms of cultivating the secret techniques!¡± ¡°How could that be possible? Duan Hao is an Ancient Clan genius with astonishing talent and comprehension. His reputation in the Evil Dao is solid, and I bet Master Liu Xuanzong will take him as a student!¡± ¡­ Leaving the teaching site, Chen Yu headed straight for the Earth Demon Pavilion in No Demon Academy. The Earth Demon Pavilion, a martial arts treasury of No Demon Academy, contained many Demon Techniques, combat skills, and secret techniques, guarded closely by elite troops. Rumor had it that a powerful master also guarded it. When Chen Yu arrived at the Earth Demon Pavilion, he observed Duan Hao walking out. ¡°Huh?¡± Duan Hao looked at Chen Yu, his expression showing some surprise. The techniques and secret arts in No Demon Academy required a large number of No Demon Points for exchange. As a new student, Chen Yu had only been awarded five thousand No Demon Points upon admission, and Duan Hao was confident that Chen Yu had few points left. Chen Yu wouldn¡¯t be able to exchange for the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± anytime soon. Though it meant defeating him would not be a fair fight, financial strength was also part of one¡¯s personal power. Chen Yu ignored Duan Hao¡¯s surprise and quickly walked into the Earth Demon Pavilion. The pavilion was dimly lit, with many martial arts scattered around, presenting a difficult choice for anyone. Fortunately, Chen Yu already had a target in mind. Soon, he located the secret technique ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡±. ¡°Do you want to exchange for this secret technique?¡± The Guardian Tower Master looked at him with a curious expression. Usually, no one exchanged for this secret technique, but today marked the second person to do so. ¡°Yes!¡± Chen Yu nodded. ¡°This secret technique requires sixty thousand No Demon Points. You¡¯re a freshman, so you probably don¡¯t have enough. However, you can first exchange for the initial part, which only needs twenty thousand No Demon Points!¡± The Guardian Tower Master looked at Chen Yu. The initial part contained the basics and entrance knowledge, while the latter part held the essence, hence the difference in the amount of No Demon Points required. Moreover, since ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± was of a higher tier, its price was initially much higher. But because it was difficult to master, few people attempted the exchange, thus lowering the required No Demon Points. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Yu clenched his teeth and agreed. The high tier of this secret technique made this price a bargain. Having obtained the initial part of ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± Chen Yu quickly left the pavilion. ¡°I went broke all at once!¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help feeling the pinch. The No Demon Points he gained from selling demon cores were now reduced to just a few thousand in the blink of an eye, just like flowing water. Returning to his cultivation cave, Chen Yu immediately began reading. ¡°Just having the initial part is enough for me to cultivate.¡± This secret technique was of exceptional difficulty; just the initial part was enough for Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation for now. He planned to earn more No Demon Points before exchanging for the latter part. After three days secluded in cultivation, Chen Yu became familiar with the initial part of ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow.¡± ¡°This secret technique requires extremely high physical quality. If one¡¯s physique is poor, they can hardly use it for long!¡± After completing the initial part, Chen Yu drew his conclusions. Moreover, the boost this technique provided to speed was indeed astonishing. If combined with Chen Yu¡¯s explosive heart tech, it would likely be even more terrifying. That day, he got up and left the cave. The cultivation of ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± along with his competition with Duan Hao, were taken seriously by Chen Yu, and he prepared to visit the ¡°Evil Wind Valley¡± that Master Liu mentioned. Before long, Chen Yu arrived at a huge purple barrier. From the outside, one could only gauge the approximate shape of a massive valley. At the entrance, four black armored guards with astonishing aura stood, their cultivation reaching the Innate level. ¡°Evil Wind Valley, requires three thousand No Demon Points per month!¡± One of the black-faced guards spoke coldly. After paying the three thousand No Demon Points, Chen Yu had even fewer points left. Fortunately, both his cultivation cave and Evil Wind Valley granted him one month¡¯s term, so he wasn¡¯t rushed. Moreover, the fee for Evil Wind Valley accumulated daily, meaning Chen Yu could spend only fifteen days this month there, saving the remaining days for the next month. The barrier opened, and a gush of black, evil Qi rushed toward him. The deeper he went, the more intense and chilling the evil Qi became, greatly hindering his visibility. Inside the expansive Evil Wind Valley, as Chen Yu advanced, he could see the blurred figures of other students. After moving ahead a hundred steps, Chen Yu determined that the intensity of the Evil Wind here was most suited for his cultivation and then stopped. Chapter 245 - 245 0241 First Test of Movement Technique ?Chapter 245: Chapter 0241 First Test of Movement Technique Chapter 245: Chapter 0241 First Test of Movement Technique Chen Yu, as described in the secret text, circulated the True Qi within his body and mobilized his physical strength. Around his body, layers of Evil Qi whirlwinds gradually rose, making him appear more domineering and cruel. Roar! A startling wind roar erupted, and Chen Yu¡¯s figure suddenly burst through the black Evil Wind, charging toward a distant boulder. ¡°What strong resistance!¡± In the Evil Wind Valley, there was a constant gale of high-intensity Evil Qi, and the direction of the wind was unpredictable, making the practice of ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± 30 to 40 percent more difficult. But if Chen Yu could freely execute ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± in such an environment, what about under normal circumstances? At first, Chen Yu would still tumble down as he did during lectures, not having controlled it well. Bang! Bang! Bang! In the Evil Wind Valley, the booming resonances were continuous. Inside the Evil Wind Valley, there was a natural evil wind, but the disciples nearby Chen Yu could still hear it very clearly. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± ¡°Could it be that someone is fighting in the Evil Wind Valley?¡± ¡°Impossible, the academy allows disciples to fight in other places but not in special training spots!¡± Many training spots in the academy were places for quiet cultivation; allowing fighting there would mean being killed during training, which would be unjust. So, No Demon Academy has a rule that fighting is not allowed in special cultivation spots. ¡°This sound?¡± Duan Hao followed the sounds of the explosion and slowly approached. Soon, he saw a dark frenzied shadow, like a ferocious beast in this dark storm, running back and forth. ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow!¡± Duan Hao recognized it at a glance. ¡°Could it be him?¡± Visibility in the Evil Wind Valley was low, and Duan Hao also struggled to see the figure clearly, but an image unconsciously surfaced in his mind. ¡°In such an environment in the Evil Wind Valley, his movement technique is hardly affected!¡± Duan Hao clenched his fists and turned to leave. He and Chen Yu had already agreed to a contest using ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± and he could not lose! Elsewhere, a robust youth appeared; it was Zheng Shifeng. Knowing that both Duan Hao and Chen Yu had chosen ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± he refused to concede, investing a great deal to obtain the upper part of this secret technique. However, in such an environment as the Evil Wind Valley, this cultivation technique was extremely difficult to execute, and his practice was very unsmooth. ¡°My target is Duan Hao, I absolutely cannot give up now!¡± Zheng Shifeng gritted his teeth and left. At this moment. Chen Yu was fully immersed in the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± not paying much attention to the people around him, as the special training locations of No Demon Academy were relatively safe. Gradually, he mastered the technique, and the rate of collisions continually decreased. Moreover, Chen Yu discovered something. Running at high speed without using True Qi for protection in the Evil Wind Valley also had a certain tempering effect on his Copper Statue Gang Body. After all, the movement technique was too fast, and the fierce evil wind was enough to cause injuries to ordinary cultivators in the Postnatal Middle Stage. Two hours later, Chen Yu stopped cultivating. This secret technique placed a tremendous strain on his body, and with the influence of the evil wind in the Evil Wind Valley, even Chen Yu, who possessed a mysterious heart, gradually exhausted his physical energy. Little did he know, under normal circumstances, one could hardly practice more than ten times before needing a rest. During the rest period, Chen Yu sat cross-legged. This place was not only beneficial for the practice of ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± but also effective for ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill.¡± Buzzing~ In the Evil Wind Valley, the astonishing Evil Qi enveloped Chen Yu, promoting the operation of ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill¡± and gradually being absorbed into his body. Inside the Qi Sea, the Primordial Evil True Qi rapidly spun, and that cluster of dark True Qi also trembled continuously. ¡°At this place, the cultivation effect of the ¡®Yuan Sha Divine Skill¡¯ is much stronger than in the Cave Mansion!¡± Chen Yu was inwardly thrilled. But all these were exchanged for No Demon Points, and now he had few left. For the remaining days, he alternated between the Cave Mansion and the Evil Wind Valley to avoid ending up without a place to stay and having to return to the broken stone house at the foot of Blood Slaughter Peak. Several days passed quickly. One day, another instructor from the Blood Slaughter Institute, Qiu Qihong, conducted a lesson. But Chen Yu heard that, apart from the first lesson that was free for newcomers, the instructor charged a certain number of No Demon Points for each subsequent lesson. Thus, he did not attend. Moreover, since Qiu Qihong was a Blood Dao Practitioner, he was not as helpful to Chen Yu in cultivation as the Evil Cultivator Liu Xuanzong. Apart from Chen Yu, many other newcomers lacking No Demon Points did not attend either. While Duan Hao and Chen Yu had a contest, Duan Hao stayed in the Evil Wind Valley to cultivate, only returning to his residence for a few days to rest. Also practicing secret techniques in the Evil Wind Valley, Duan Hao occasionally sneaked in to check on Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation progress. Each time he saw it, Duan Hao left in a huff, practicing even more diligently and torturing himself; he stayed in the Evil Wind Valley longer than Chen Yu, almost planning to live there. One day, Chen Yu left the Evil Wind Valley and returned to the Cave Mansion. Only to see a young man in black armor squatting near his cave mansion. Chen Yu ignored him, took out the Token, activated the Cave Mansion Barrier, and prepared to enter. ¡°Wait!¡± A low shout came from behind. ¡°What can I do for you?¡± Chen Yu looked puzzled. He had never seen this person before, but why was he guarding his cave mansion, and that shout clearly carried hostility. ¡°Is it you, kid, who took over my Cave Mansion?¡± The black-armored youth glared at Chen Yu with fierce eyes. This youth had lived in the cave mansion for a year, and due to being sent on a mission recently, he forgot to pay the fee, only to find upon his return that someone else had taken over the cave mansion he had lived in for a year. Inside, many of his personal belongings were still there. Chen Yu was taken aback, thinking it was something serious but turned out this person was the previous resident of this cave mansion. However, the period for the black-armored youth¡¯s use had ended, and the manager of the Blood Slaughter Institute had assigned it to him, which was completely normal and reasonable. ¡°You¡¯re sick!¡± Chen Yu glanced at him and entered the Cave Mansion. ¡°You¡­ must be a new student, right? You¡¯re new and don¡¯t know the rules, so let me, Mr. Shi, teach you!¡± Seeing Chen Yu¡¯s attitude, the black-armored youth became furious. The Blood Slaughter Institute didn¡¯t have many people, and he had never seen this youth in beast skin armor before; he must be a new student. It was very common for seniors to bully juniors, and he had taught quite a few lessons before, even managing to snatch some No Demon Points each time. Whoosh! A black-scaled long spear appeared in the hands of the black-armored youth, the Evil Qi around it billowing like black wind, and as he thrust, the Evil Qi formed a ferocious giant leopard. ¡°Hmph, ungrateful fool!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression instantly turned cold. Even though killings were common in No Demon Academy, to actually strike over such a small matter was indeed an eye-opener for him. Circulating his True Qi, Chen Yu threw a punch. Boom! His copper-shining fist, surrounded by a raging black wind of Evil Qi, formed a ferocious giant python with an open bloody mouth as he struck. Both being Evil Cultivators, the Evil Qi from Chen Yu¡¯s punch was no less formidable than that of the black-armored youth, and was even more so. ¡°How is this possible? A new student who just arrived has such strong Evil Qi?¡± The black-armored youth¡¯s face stiffened. He had always picked on the weaker new students, and he hadn¡¯t expected to encounter someone tough this time. But since he had already made a move, he naturally wouldn¡¯t back down. He couldn¡¯t believe his cultivation at the Postnatal Late Stage would lose to a junior at the Postnatal Middle Stage. Bang bang~ The two clashed fiercely. The black-armored youth grunted and staggered backward several steps before stopping. In contrast, Chen Yu stood unmovable at his original spot. The black-armored youth¡¯s face reddened, having been forced back by the new student in their first exchange. But he had not gone all out just now¡ªwho would have thought that a mere Postnatal Middle Stage could push him back? Boom~ The black-armored youth roared lowly, unleashing a surge of ferocious Primordial Evil True Qi from within his body. The True Qi fluctuations on his black-scaled spear greatly increased. The clash between the two disturbed cultivators in nearby training Cave Mansions. ¡°Really, Mr. Shi, picking on new students as soon as he returns!¡± A senior who knew Mr. Shi couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. ¡°Eh? This new student looks somewhat familiar!¡± Chen Yu had defeated a teacher in the academy¡¯s entrance assessment, making him quite well-known among the seniors. Moreover, someone clandestinely offered a hundred thousand No Demon Points for breaking one of Chen Yu¡¯s legs, further increasing his fame. However, the freshly returned Mr. Shi was unaware of this. ¡°Coming again?¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but sneer. It seemed that seniors bullying juniors were so accustomed to it that they had no sense of vigilance. Roar! A gust of wind roared furiously, encircling Chen Yu in a black Devilish Evil Frenzy Wind. At the same time, Chen Yu¡¯s figure burst forward explosively, like a massive black beast carrying tremendous Evil Qi, rushing directly towards Mr. Shi. ¡°So fast!¡± The recently aggressive Mr. Shi¡¯s face changed immediately. The speed and momentum made him sense a crisis. In the blink of an eye. Chen Yu rushed up to Mr. Shi and, surrounded by Primordial Evil True Qi, fiercely smashed his fist down. Mr. Shi couldn¡¯t react in time. Bang bang! In a hurry, Mr. Shi cross-blocked with his spear, but he was still sent flying over a dozen yards by Chen Yu¡¯s punch, spewing out a mouthful of fresh blood. ¡°The ¡®Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡¯s¡¯ rushing strike has also enhanced my attack strength!¡± Chen Yu felt the impact of that strike. Without using the pitch-black True Qi sphere, fully activating the Copper Statue Gang Body, or even charging his heart, Mr. Shi at the Postnatal Late Stage could hardly react and was sent flying directly by his punch. Chen Yu had only practiced the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± for a dozen days and was not very proficient in the first style yet. After repelling Mr. Shi, Chen Yu returned to the Cave Mansion. Outside. A few new students who knew Chen Yu¡¯s strength weren¡¯t too surprised. But the seniors immediately erupted. Mr. Shi¡¯s strength was well-regarded among the seniors, and yet he had just been defeated by a new student. ¡°Who is this person?¡± ¡°I know him, he¡¯s Chen Yu, the one who defeated Teacher Gulifu during the entrance assessment!¡± In the distance, Mr. Shi sat on the ground for a few seconds before recovering. He still couldn¡¯t believe he had been defeated by a new student. ¡°Brother Liu, Brother Cai, what¡¯s the deal with that new student?¡± Mr. Shi approached some seniors he knew and asked. ¡°You don¡¯t know; among this batch of new students, there are a few impressive characters!¡± A somewhat plump young man came over. In just a few words, Mr. Shi learned about Chen Yu¡¯s exploits. ¡°So we just let these new students be so arrogant?¡± Mr. Shi¡¯s face showed resentment. It was normal to be defeated, but being beaten by a new student with lower cultivation was unbearable for him. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 246 - 246 0242 The Choice of the Class Leader ?Chapter 246: Chapter 0242: The Choice of the Class Leader Chapter 246: Chapter 0242: The Choice of the Class Leader ¡°Are we really going to let these new students be so arrogant?¡± Shi Wei¡¯s face was filled with indignation. The other old students, upon hearing these words, felt a surge of frustration ignite within them. Since the new students had entered the institute, they had heard many teachers say that this year¡¯s batch of new students was the most outstanding in decades, which had fueled a lot of resentment in their hearts. Now, the somewhat famous Shi Wei among the old students had been defeated by a mere new student, further tarnishing their reputation. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°But even you, Shi Wei, were defeated so easily¡­¡± One of the old students hesitated. They had all witnessed Chen Yu¡¯s strength, and knew he was not easy to deal with, not to mention among the new students of Blood Slaughter Institute, there was also the top scorer in the regular assessment from the Ancient Clan. ¡°It was my carelessness!¡± Shi Wei¡¯s face turned red as he muttered. ¡°Why don¡¯t we go and ask for ¡®Blood Demon Hand¡¯?¡± A fellow student with a vegetable surname said fiercely. ¡°Blood Demon Hand¡± was in the same batch as them, but due to his reclusive nature and brutal methods, they seldom interacted. However, the infamy of Blood Demon Hand was widely known; he had stayed at the Postnatal Late Stage for a very long time, and his strength was formidable, having once defeated a warrior at the Postnatal Peak. Being at the same Postnatal Late Stage, Shi Wei would not dare to provoke Blood Demon Hand. It was rumoured that Blood Demon Hand had been in seclusion recently, and his strength must have grown. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go and ask Blood Demon Hand to teach Chen Yu a lesson!¡± Shi Wei¡¯s face twisted into a sinister smile. ¡­ Every time he returned to his cave dwelling, Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but lie down first. The environment in Evil Wind Valley was harsh, and coupled with training in the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± it was both bitter and exhausting. Compared to that, the training cave was extremely comfortable. After resting for a while, Chen Yu got up and analyzed and summarized his training in Evil Wind Valley. Thus, Chen Yu¡¯s early academy life was spent between Evil Wind Valley and the training cave. A month later. Master Liu Xuanzong taught a new class for the new students. More than 90% of the new students attended, many with confident expressions, seemingly eager to showcase their recent training progress. As Chen Yu neared the teaching spot, Duan Hao was also approaching from another direction. His face, already cold, looked even more somber, and his eyes were bloodshot, clearly having endured a lot of hardship recently. Chen Yu and Duan Hao arrived almost simultaneously, immediately catching the attention of the other students. ¡°It¡¯s said that both chose ¡®Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡¯ and verbally agreed to compete to see who is superior. I wonder who will prevail!¡± ¡°Master¡¯s first class, Chen Yu performed the best, so he should win!¡± ¡°You know nothing, Duan Hao is a genius from the Ancient Clan, exceptionally talented and using rare resources. He doesn¡¯t lack No Demon Points and almost lives in Evil Wind Valley, they say he¡¯s driven himself crazy training¡­¡± ¡°So, Chen Yu is doomed to lose?¡± The students buzzed with opinions. Master Liu Xuanzong had a smile on his face. Competition fosters improvement. Even if Duan Hao¡¯s talent was astonishing, if he had no worthy opponent, his training progress would surely slow greatly. ¡°Alright, who wants to show their progress first?¡± Master Liu Xuanzong¡¯s face returned to normal. Duan Hao didn¡¯t act rashly but glanced at Chen Yu. ¡°Master, I¡¯ll go first!¡± A tall, thin young man immediately jumped out. Being the first to step forward would definitely make an impression on the master. A few boys who were a step too late couldn¡¯t help but regret it. Swoosh! Swoosh, swoosh! The tall, thin young man¡¯s body immediately began moving, and he extended his hands, each finger dark and purple ¡ª continually pointing out. A series of dark purple finger lights roared through the canyon, easily entering some pillars and mountain walls, leaving behind smooth round holes. It didn¡¯t take long for the young man to finish performing, then he returned to his original spot. ¡°¡®Earth Evil Finger¡¯¡ªto achieve this level after a month of training is alright, but the fusion of True Qi and Evil Qi is not perfect, and the power consolidation of the evil fingers is far from sufficient¡­¡± Master Liu not only recognized the young man¡¯s finger technique but also gave a brief critique. ¡°Thank you for your guidance, Master!¡± The tall, thin young man bowed. Soon after, a pretty young girl jumped out, performing a leg technique involving evil energy. Quickly, over 80% of the students had demonstrated their martial skills. Master Liu Xuanzong commented on each student and identified the biggest flaw in their martial techniques. ¡°It¡¯s a pity, I have almost no No Demon Points left. I might not be able to attend Master Liu¡¯s next class!¡± Yang Zhang clenched his fist and shook his head, deeply regretting. Each master¡¯s class consumed a different number of No Demon Points, and depending on the content, the fee could change. It was even possible to spend more No Demon Points to attend lectures by other institute masters. ¡°Who¡¯s next?¡± Master Liu Xuanzong asked flatly. ¡°Me!¡± Duan Hao snorted coldly and dashed out. Immediately, the expressions of the students present changed, showing anticipation. Duan Hao, from one of the ten Ancient Clans, scored first in the regular assessment and trained in the challenging secret technique ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow.¡± It was said he also had a competition with Chen Yu. Roar~ A fierce wind howled, and Duan Hao¡¯s figure, like a black giant panther, lightning-fast, rushed toward the left side of the valley. Boom-bang~ Stones shattered, and evil wind swirled, as that black figure, like lightning, darted to the other side. ¡°So fast, my eyes can¡¯t keep up!¡± ¡°If Duan Hao uses this movement technique, I¡¯m afraid he could defeat me in one encounter!¡± The students exclaimed in amazement. At a distance, Master Liu Xuanzong also nodded repeatedly. The first movement of the secret technique Duan Hao executed was accurate and seemed very skilled. It had taken him a full two months to master the first movement of ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± back then. Soon, Duan Hao finished presenting. ¡°Not bad, reaching this level in the first form of the Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow in just a month, I¡¯m afraid it won¡¯t be long before you can enter the second form, but the subsequent techniques are more difficult, you must not slack off!¡± Liu Xuanzong was very satisfied, but considering Duan Hao¡¯s arrogant character, he gave one last warning. Duan Hao¡¯s lips slightly curved, he returned to his spot, and glanced at Chen Yu with a provocative air, ¡°It¡¯s your turn!¡± Immediately, everyone¡¯s gaze focused on Chen Yu. With Duan Hao performing so well that even Master Liu was satisfied, Chen Yu¡¯s chances seemed slim. But after all, Duan Hao was a genius of the Ancient Clan, superior in all aspects to Chen Yu; even a loss wouldn¡¯t be unjust. ¡°Then you better watch closely!¡± Chen Yu grinned, his figure suddenly leapt forward. Roar~ A fierce black Evil Wind erupted, Chen Yu¡¯s figure stirred up a stunning surge of energy, rushing towards the left. Boom boom boom~ Roar roar roar~ Loud bangs and continuous roars echoed. The pitch-black shadow that Chen Yu turned into rampaged back and forth in the valley. The entire valley was shrouded in darkness due to the Evil Wind. At one moment, it seemed as if two black shadows were darting around in the valley. ¡°Two figures, indistinguishable from each other!¡± ¡°This¡­ this must be the content of the second form of Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow!¡± Duan Hao¡¯s body trembled, his mouth agape, ¡°Impossible!¡± He had often spied on Chen Yu and been shocked by Chen Yu¡¯s talent in practicing the Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow. As a result, he increased his training intensity and even lived in Evil Wind Valley, devoting all his attention to the practice of the Secret Technique and ignored Chen Yu¡¯s progress. When he later made progress in his training, Chen Yu was no longer visiting the Evil Wind Valley, so he wasn¡¯t aware of Chen Yu¡¯s progress in the Secret Technique. Unexpectedly, Chen Yu had already touched the threshold of the second form of the Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow. Clearly, in their first confrontation, he had lost! In the valley, the howling noises vanished. Chen Yu returned to his original spot, looking at Duan Hao with a calm smile. At a distance, Master Liu Xuanzong was silent for a while. Obviously, he hadn¡¯t expected Chen Yu¡¯s performance to surpass Duan Hao¡¯s, and by more than just a little. ¡°Brother Chen, how did you train exactly!¡± Yang Zhang was incredibly surprised, speaking somewhat unclearly. ¡°The Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow demands extremely high physical fitness, Chen Yu, you practice Body Cultivation, which makes this technique more suited for you, but your performance still surprised me¡­¡± Finally, Master Liu spoke. He knew about the bet between Chen Yu and Duan Hao, and this time Duan Hao lost. He didn¡¯t want Duan Hao to be too dismayed and undergo a drastic change in temperament, so he emphasized first that Body Cultivation had an advantage in practicing this Secret Technique. ¡°Thank you for your guidance, Master!¡± Chen Yu knew Master Liu was very fond of Duan Hao and didn¡¯t care much about it. The class continued. The last to demonstrate his training results was Zheng Shifeng. He braced himself and charged forward, performing the martial art, the Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow. Previously, Duan Hao and Chen Yu had already showcased this Secret Technique, in comparison, Zheng Shifeng¡¯s performance seemed very mediocre; several students even doubted whether Zheng Shifeng¡¯s regular assessment results were genuine. Zheng Shifeng also knew that his performance was far inferior to Duan Hao and Chen Yu, so he had delayed being the last one. This lecture was gradually approaching its end. ¡°Based on your recent performances, I will choose one of you to be the class leader!¡± Liu Xuanzong spoke solemnly. ¡°Brother Chen, you have surpassed Duan Hao in the progress of Secret Technique training, this session¡¯s class leader of Blood Slaughter Peak, is certainly you!¡± Yang Zhang was very excited. In his view, Chen Yu¡¯s likelihood of becoming the class leader was as high as eighty percent. Other students¡¯ gazes also involuntarily shifted toward Chen Yu and Duan Hao. ¡°Class leader?¡± Chen Yu frowned slightly. This seemed like a troublesome matter, as a class leader often has to run between the instructor, teachers, and students, and even handle situations when students encounter issues. ¡°Master Liu, I recommend Duan Hao, being one of the top ten geniuses of the Ancient Clan, his talent is extraordinary, and his strength is formidable; making him our class leader is the general consensus!¡± Chen Yu proactively spoke, pushing this troublesome task onto Duan Hao. The entire crowd was incredibly surprised; Chen Yu had a great chance of becoming the class leader, yet he voluntarily gave up the position. ¡°What?¡± Duan Hao, who was feeling dejected and reluctant, was also startled upon hearing Chen Yu¡¯s praise for him. He only cared about the competition with Chen Yu and had no interest in the position of class leader. At this moment, Chen Yu¡¯s behavior seemed like he was condescendingly offering the position of class leader to Duan Hao, which sparked anger in Duan Hao; he definitely did not want Chen Yu¡¯s charity. ¡°Chen Yu is recommending Duan Hao? Well then, that¡¯s settled!¡± Master Liu was also somewhat surprised. Although he was fond of Duan Hao, this time Chen Yu¡¯s performance was clearly superior to Duan Hao¡¯s, making Duan Hao somewhat inappropriate for the position of class leader. Yet Chen Yu volunteered to yield the position, no matter the reason, it aligned with Master Liu¡¯s wishes. ¡°Master Liu, I¡­¡± Duan Hao was slow to react and wanted to refuse. ¡°Duan Hao, you are the class leader of this session at Blood Slaughter Institute, you must set a good example for all the students!¡± Having said that, Master Liu quickly left. ¡°Damn it!¡± Duan Hao clenched his teeth, glaring fiercely at Chen Yu. However, thinking that he would be the leader of this session at Blood Slaughter Institute, a position above Chen Yu, the displeasure in his heart quickly dissipated. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Chen Yu chuckled, leaving with Yang Zhang. They hadn¡¯t gone far when they slowed down. Nearby other freshmen also stopped, their gazes turning towards a direction not far away. They saw nearly ten teenagers and young men, with unfriendly expressions, striding over. As members of the Blood Slaughter Institute, they recognized a few among them, all seniors of Blood Slaughter Institute. ¡°So many freshmen in this session at Blood Slaughter Institute, yet you don¡¯t know how to greet your seniors when you see them?¡± In the crowd, a young man in black armor spoke with a grin, this person was Shi Wei, who had previously been repelled by a punch from Chen Yu. Chapter 247 - 247 0243 Duan Hao Makes a Move ?Chapter 247: Chapter 0243: Duan Hao Makes a Move Chapter 247: Chapter 0243: Duan Hao Makes a Move It was obvious that the group of upperclassmen were not really there to offer their greetings to the freshmen; they were there to find fault. ¡°How rude, it seems you don¡¯t understand the rules of the academy. As your seniors, it¡¯s our duty to teach you!¡± ¡°Tuition fee, each person pays a thousand No Demon Points first!¡± The other upperclassmen sneered with ill intentions. Intimidating the freshmen was one aspect, but if they could get some No Demon Points, that would be even better. After all, they had spent some No Demon Points to hire the Blood Demon Hand. Among the upperclassmen, a youth with a harsh face and hands wrapped in blood-colored bandages huffed disdainfully. He was the infamously brutal Blood Demon Hand. Although he was known for his cruel methods, he held contempt for such trivial matters. Immediately, the freshmen huddled together. Having only recently entered the academy, they were still unfamiliar with their surroundings and naturally had a sense of fear towards the upperclassmen. ¡°Shameless, how can you do this? From the same branch, and yet the upperclassmen actually bully the freshmen?¡± Among the freshmen, a pretty girl looked on with disdain, her voice carrying a hint of indignant reproach. ¡°Hehe, little sister, how can you say it¡¯s bullying? This is guidance!¡± A student with narrow eyes chuckled, his gaze carrying a lasciviousness as it wandered over the girl¡¯s body. ¡°Hmph!¡± Shi Wei stared at Chen Yu, revealing a smug smile as if to say ¡°You¡¯re done for.¡± When they went to invite the Blood Demon Hand, he had just broken through to the Postnatal Peak. The Blood Demon Hand was already infamous in the Postnatal Late Stage; with a higher level of cultivation, Chen Yu would undoubtedly be defeated. ¡°This time you make a move, mainly to teach that person a lesson!¡± Shi Wei approached the Blood Demon Hand, his gaze fixed on Chen Yu, and whispered. ¡°Is it this person? Postnatal Middle Stage?¡± The Blood Demon Hand looked at Chen Yu with a trace of interest in his eyes. Although the likes of Shi Wei weren¡¯t much, they had been in the academy earlier and didn¡¯t lack much in strength, yet they actually asked him to deal with someone at the Postnatal Middle Stage. The Blood Demon Hand wouldn¡¯t underestimate Chen Yu; Yun Zhao Country was vast and teeming with talents, including some extraordinary geniuses capable of challenging those beyond their level. ¡°What a hassle!¡± Chen Yu felt the gazes of Shi Wei and the Blood Demon Hand, aware that this incident could be attributable to him. He had repelled Shi Wei the last time, and to his surprise, Shi Wei dared to come looking for trouble again¡ªcertainly with the help of that man with the blood-colored bandages. This person gave off a completely different vibe from others¡ªclearly, he was a veteran with plentiful killing experience and formidable combat abilities. However, compared to Luo Haochen, he left much to be desired, so Chen Yu naturally didn¡¯t take him seriously. From a distance, Duan Hao saw the exchange between Shi Wei and the Blood Demon Hand and roughly guessed what was going on. ¡°Are these people mainly looking for trouble with Chen Yu?¡± Duan Hao couldn¡¯t help but smile. Although these upperclassmen were useless, the one with the blood-colored bandages stood out from the rest, seeming to have some capability. Moreover, with the opposition having the advantage in numbers, even he would find it difficult to handle the situation. He actually wanted to see what Chen Yu would do, ideally getting beaten black and blue. Afterwards, he could lecture Chen Yu about not causing trouble outside, to avoid inconveniencing others. However. Just as Duan Hao was secretly pleased, that annoying voice rang out. ¡°Class leader, these people are bullying the freshmen. Aren¡¯t you supposed to stand at the forefront as the freshman class leader to resolve this issue? Why are you hiding at the back, acting as if it has nothing to do with you, and even smiling so smugly?¡± Chen Yu spoke with an air of detachment, and at the end, he even posed a question. He obviously knew that Duan Hao wanted to see him embarrassed. With those words from Chen Yu, the other freshmen also looked over, catching the sight of Duan Hao¡¯s sneer. The freshmen were being bullied by the upperclassmen, yet Duan Hao, one of their own, was sneering in the back. What was going on? Could there be some connection between this group of upperclassmen and Duan Hao? The previously inwardly jubilant Duan Hao suddenly turned grim, his clenched fists trembling, wishing he could rush up and settle the score with Chen Yu then and there. However, as a freshman and class leader among them, he couldn¡¯t do that; instead, he had to step forward to resolve this matter. With anger boiling inside him, Duan Hao stepped forward determinedly. Before Duan Hao could speak, Chen Yu took the lead, ¡°Class leader, just defeat the toughest one among this group, and they will get the message!¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± The Blood Demon Hand¡¯s brow furrowed. Chen Yu¡¯s words had clearly infuriated him. ¡°Get out of here!¡± Duan Hao said with a cold face. Being a talent from an Ancient Clan, he was indifferent even towards instructors, let alone these upperclassmen. It was already generous for Duan Hao to even acknowledge their presence. ¡°It seems you are indeed too arrogant. Come on then, new kid, let me see what skills you have!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s and Duan Hao¡¯s words and actions completely enraged the Blood Demon Hand. It just so happened that the Blood Demon Hand had just broken through to the Postnatal Peak and wanted to test his strength. He decided to start by warming up with this Postnatal Peak kid, to establish his dominance, and then deal with Chen Yu afterward. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Wait¡­¡± Shi Wei prepared to intervene. The Blood Demon Hand had been in seclusion and did not know that a talent from the Ancient Clan had joined the freshmen of the Blood Slaughter Institute. Duan Hao was the top student in the assessment, at Postnatal Peak Cultivation; coupled with his background from the Duan Family, one of the ten Ancient Clans, Shi Wei didn¡¯t think the Blood Demon Hand could handle him. ¡°Hmph, you want to see, then have a good look!¡± Duan Hao, cold and full of killing intent, ready to take action, contended fiercely. Earlier in class, he had lost to Chen Yu and had to accept the class leader position that Chen Yu did not want; now, he had to step forward to shield Chen Yu from trouble. Never had he encountered so many irritations in a single day, his belly full of rage could barely be contained. Now that someone was looking for a fight, how could Duan Hao refuse? It was precisely what he yearned for. Stomp~ With a powerful stomp of his right foot, Duan Hao¡¯s figure shot forward, his fists surrounded by black evil winds, carrying a domineering and imposing momentum as he pounced straight towards the Blood Demon Hand. The Blood Demon Hand moved at the same moment, the blood-colored bandages exuding layers of vivid bloodstreams. With a wave of his hand, he formed a Claw of Blood Flow. A suppressive and sinister aura immediately spread. A few new students below the Qi Transformation Realm, forced by this momentum, kept retreating. Boom! In an instant, the two collided fiercely, black winds interweaving with bloody streams, tearing and biting at each other. ¡°Not bad, you¡¯ve got some skills!¡± Duan Hao sneered coldly. Bang! A massive surge of True Qi erupted from inside his body, converging towards his fists. Immediately, Blood Demon Hand was forced back two steps. ¡°Bring it on!¡± Duan Hao didn¡¯t give Blood Demon Hand any chance to recover, as his fists gathered terrifying strands of black Evil Qi, repeatedly striking out, the power building upon itself like a peerless fierce demon. In contrast, Blood Demon Hand found himself in a defensive position, continuously retreating. Boom! Duan Hao¡¯s powerful punch sent Blood Demon Hand flying several yards back. ¡°This kid!¡± Blood Demon Hand¡¯s expression darkened. He had previously fought against those in the Postnatal Peak, but the strength of the young man before him was on a completely different level from those he had fought before. The expressions on the faces of the older students in the back were even more awkward. Although they estimated that Blood Demon Hand would have difficulty dealing with Duan Hao, after all, Blood Demon Hand was also a senior student, and his defeat by Duan Hao would still be a loss of face for them. ¡°As expected of a genius of the Ancient Clan, his strength is far above Luo Haochen¡¯s!¡± Beside, Chen Yu was observing the battle between Duan Hao and Blood Demon Hand. Moreover, what kind of Bloodline Power did the Duan Family of the ten great Ancient Clans possess? ¡°Scram, tell everyone, new students aren¡¯t necessarily weaker than senior students!¡± Duan Hao was furiously intense, letting out a cold huff. Whoosh! Duan Hao¡¯s body burst forth with an astonishing Bloodline Power, and black lines surfaced on his skin. The surrounding Evil Qi turned extremely violent, like countless black whirlwind blades rotating rapidly, slicing everything in their path. ¡°This is¡­ Bloodline Power!¡± Blood Demon Hand felt his own blood stagnate, and his complexion changed drastically. At this moment, he realized that he had been too impulsive before. With an Ancient Clan Bloodline, plus such cultivation, the young man in front of him must be one of the ten great Ancient Clans. Roar~ Duan Hao, unleashing his Bloodline Power, executed ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± his speed even more formidable. He turned into a pitch-black tornado, swiftly closing in on Blood Demon Hand. ¡°So fast, this is bad!¡± Blood Demon Hand¡¯s expression changed greatly, as the red bandages wrapped around his arms instantly unfurled. The bandages intertwined with fresh blood, forming a defensive barrier in front of him. Boom! A fist struck out, the terrifying black whirlwind blasting against Blood Demon Hand¡¯s defenses. They broke in an instant, and the remaining force of the punch hit Blood Demon Hand, leaving several deep, blade-like cuts on his body, sending him flying yards back, spurting out a mouthful of fresh blood. On the spot, Duan Hao stood proudly, his face cold and frightening. ¡°Quick, let¡¯s go!¡± Shi Wei said softly, immediately retreating. They had not intended to provoke Duan Hao, but somehow, a few words from Chen Yu threw everything into chaos, leading to the fight between Blood Demon Hand and Duan Hao. With their invited Blood Demon Hand defeated, there was no point for them to stay. A group of older students retreated dejectedly. ¡°The class leader is so strong!¡± ¡°So impressive, is this the strength of the top new student?¡± This battle not only repelled the older students but also made the new students extremely respectful of Duan Hao. After defeating Blood Demon Hand, Duan Hao¡¯s cold gaze fell on Chen Yu. Although he had lost to Chen Yu in the progress of the secret technique¡¯s cultivation, he never thought of himself as weaker than Chen Yu. This time, he had shown some of his skills and even stimulated his Bloodline Power, all to show Chen Yu this point. But seeing Chen Yu¡¯s face, Duan Hao felt annoyed all over again. ¡°Thank you for your trouble, class leader. Let¡¯s go!¡± Chen Yu smiled and left together with Yang Zhang. Chen Yu¡¯s demeanor seemed to be completely unaffected by his strength, this disregard and indifference reignited the anger that Duan Hao had just vented. ¡°As expected of the genius of the Duan Family, so easily defeating an opponent of the same level!¡± Along the way, Yang Zhang continued to praise Duan Hao. ¡°Brother Chen, you and Duan Hao seem to not get along well, be careful in the future!¡± Yang Zhang suddenly reminded. Chen Yu smiled casually, unconcerned. Returning to his training cave, Chen Yu suddenly realized that the lease of the cave was almost up. It required three hundred No Demon Points and one thousand low-grade Primordial Stones per month. There were still some No Demon Points, but the Primordial Stones were running low. Of course, the No Demon Points he had would not last long either. Primordial Stones, No Demon Points! Chen Yu was in urgent need of these two things. ¡°That¡¯s right, Qiu Xiuyue once mentioned that by challenging the ¡®Ten Thousand Demon Tower¡¯ of the academy, one could obtain a large amount of rewards, especially No Demon Points, which are extremely generous!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes lit up. Although he didn¡¯t know the difficulty of the ¡°Ten Thousand Demon Tower,¡± it seemed like the best way to obtain No Demon Points and Primordial Stones in the short term. Moreover, Chen Yu also wanted to see for himself what was so special about the Ten Thousand Demon Tower of the No Demon Academy! Chapter 248 - 248 0244 Ten Thousand Demon Tower ?Chapter 248: Chapter 0244: Ten Thousand Demon Tower Chapter 248: Chapter 0244: Ten Thousand Demon Tower The Ten Thousand Demon Tower was quite famed within the No Demon Academy. The ancient tower, dark and sinister, stood forty-nine levels tall, piercing the clouds and emanating a bizarre and terrifying aura that was intimidating at a glance. ¡°So many people?¡± Arriving near the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, Chen Yu¡¯s expression was one of mild surprise. At least a hundred students were gathered around the tower. The assessments of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower were in part a proof of strength. In addition to the challenge of the tower, those who performed well not only earned No Demon Points but also other rewards, which is why there were always many who came to take on the tower each day. However, most were there just to watch the excitement. The Ten Thousand Demon Tower, as a symbolic testing ground of the No Demon Academy, also required payment of No Demon Points each attempt, with the cost increasing with each subsequent try. Therefore, those who were not confident about overcoming the challenges seldom attempted the climb, lest they waste their No Demon Points for nothing. ¡°Not long ago, the fresh talent ¡®Lu Hechuan¡¯ from the Ghostly Fierce Institute reached the sixteenth floor!¡± ¡°What¡¯s that compared to? A freshman from the Wind Demon Academy went even further, up to the seventeenth floor, and Zheng Shifeng from the Blood Slaughter Institute also made it to the seventeenth floor!¡± Since the freshmen had just entered the academy and mostly lacked No Demon Points, there were many who tried their luck at the tower recently, and the most outstanding performers naturally became the topic of conversation among other students. Among them, Zheng Shifeng from the Blood Slaughter Institute had challenged the Ten Thousand Demon Tower and reached the seventeenth floor. Also, there was a majestic, pitch-black stele next to the tower. The stele was densely covered with names that glowed with a faint luster, drawing much attention. ¡°Rankings?¡± Chen Yu glanced briefly at the stele, quickly understanding its significance. The rankings on this stele represented those of the tower challengers. However, to have one¡¯s name engraved on the stele, one must at least clear the twentieth floor. Chen Yu¡¯s gaze involuntarily went to the most dazzling name at the top of the stele, ¡°Yuan Chen,¡± who had astonishingly reached the forty-sixth floor, not far from clearing all forty-nine levels of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. But what Chen Yu didn¡¯t know was that the higher the level in the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, the more difficult it was to advance even one level. Just then, a young man and a young woman walked out of the entrance to the tower. ¡°There were three who attempted the tower just now, and two have been eliminated, leaving one. I wonder how many levels the last person will be able to clear.¡± A chubby-faced young man spoke with a hint of anticipation. Suddenly, a wave of hustle and bustle came from a distance. A sixteen- or seventeen-year-old girl with a cold demeanor strode forward, clad in black, her slim and perfect figure sharply outlined. Her skin was pale and seemed almost fragile, and her beautiful face, crowned with a pair of dark, bright eyes, ignored the eager gazes of the nearby students. ¡°Who is she? So beautiful!¡± ¡°Can¡¯t believe you don¡¯t know. Her name is Nie Xuan, the most beautiful among the new students this year!¡± Many students focused on the Ten Thousand Demon Tower were attracted by Nie Xuan¡¯s arrival. The reputation of a beauty always spreads quickly, especially when the beauty is also powerful. Chen Yu glanced briefly at her and paid no more attention. In his eyes, while her appearance was not lacking, she fell short compared to Qiu Xinxin, Ye Luofeng, and others. Having spent time around Ye Luofeng, his immunity to beauty had also increased. ¡°Ten Thousand Demon Tower, I¡¯ll give it a try!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze fell on the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, ready to step forward. Nie Xuan had a deep impression of Chen Yu; he had made a name for himself during the entrance assessment by defeating a teacher, overshadowing even her and Duan Hao. Nie Xuan felt a slight dissatisfaction with Chen Yu¡¯s disregard, but seeing him heading towards the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, she couldn¡¯t help but reveal a cold, smirking smile. ¡°Hmph, how ignorant. Each time only three people are allowed to attempt the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. If you want to try, you must wait until the three who just entered all come out!¡± Nie Xuan¡¯s voice, clear and cold, resounded around the tower with a touch of disdain. Once she spoke, the area quieted down quite a bit, making her words stand out even more. Chen Yu, who was about to enter the tower, paused and felt somewhat embarrassed. ¡°So, that¡¯s how it is!¡± Chen Yu was not well informed about this. No wonder when he prepared to enter the tower, a few senior students nearby had looked at him so strangely¡ªit was because of this fact. ¡°Ha, isn¡¯t this kid a bit clueless?¡± ¡°Eh? Why does this person look somewhat familiar?¡± With Nie Xuan¡¯s words, many male students present started teasing Chen Yu. But a few people guessed Chen Yu¡¯s identity and kept quiet. Chen Yu didn¡¯t bother with the surrounding comments. In the No Demon Academy, strength was everything. Once he displayed his formidable power in the tower, these people would naturally shut their mouths. Although he had made a name for himself by defeating an instructor during the freshman assessments, it was only among the freshmen, and most of the seniors were unaware. The top talents among them were either in seclusion or adventuring outside; they might not even remember the date of new student orientation. ¡°Look quickly, that person has reached the sixteenth floor!¡± Someone took notice of the situation in the Ten Thousand Demon Tower and exclaimed. The sixteenth floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower was glowing with a dim, sinister light, making it extremely conspicuous. The three freshmen from the Black Star Academy had just attempted the tower, two of whom were eliminated at the fourteenth floor. While they were preoccupied with Nie Xuan and mocking Chen Yu, the remaining person had made it to the sixteenth floor. Among the new students, those who could reach above the fifteenth floor had significantly strong talent and ability. ¡°I remember that third person; he should be a Puppet Master, right?¡± ¡°Now I recall, the one wrapped in a black robe, really ugly looking!¡± As the third person demonstrated a degree of talent, the crowd quickly took notice. ¡°It¡¯s quite a niche profession, but a Puppet Master does have certain advantages when challenging the Ten Thousand Demon Tower!¡± An older student mentioned. ¡°Black Star Academy, Puppet Master, cloaked in black robes, hideous appearance!¡± Chen Yu was certain that this person was Kong Zhong. Not much later. Buzz~ The Seventeenth floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower lit up. ¡°The seventeenth floor, it seems this Puppet Master has profound skills in puppetry, otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t be possible to reach the seventeenth floor!¡± ¡°Maybe he can make it to the eighteenth floor. After all, Puppet Masters have advantages in the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. If he is well-prepared, perhaps he can succeed!¡± At this moment, the discussions of most people focused on the Puppet Master, Kong Zhong. Chen Yu, unfamiliar with the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, could not confirm whether Kong Zhong would reach the eighteenth floor. Fifteen minutes later. Buzz~ The eighteenth floor suddenly lit up! Another fifteen minutes passed. The nineteenth floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower lit up! ¡°Nineteenth floor, my goodness, this person has actually made it to the nineteenth floor!¡± There were continuous exclamations nearby. However, the light of the nineteenth floor had dimmed down completely after less than a moment. At the entrance of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, an ugly-faced man emerged. ¡°Brother Kong, you¡¯ve actually broken through the eighteenth floor, making us freshmen of Black Star Academy so proud!¡± Several Black Star Academy freshmen immediately came forward to congratulate him. ¡°Hehe!¡± Kong Zhong laughed with a touch of pride. He soon noticed Chen Yu, and his pride instantly vanished. ¡°You¡¯ve come to challenge the Ten Thousand Demon Tower too?¡± Kong Zhong approached him proactively. ¡°Yes!¡± Chen Yu nodded. ¡°Wait and see!¡± Kong Zhong smiled and decided to stay to see which floor Chen Yu could reach. ¡°Chen Yu, after all, we come from the same place, and we¡¯ve been enrolled for a while. We should talk when you have time!¡± Seeing Chen Yu walking away, Kong Zhong seemed to suddenly remember something, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke up. ¡°Hm?¡± Chen Yu looked confused. On the hunting competition, the two were enemies and not on good terms. What did Kong Zhong mean by this? Without dwelling on it, Chen Yu quickly walked into the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. ¡°Hmph!¡± A cool and aloof snort came from the crowd. It was Nie Xuan, who was surrounded by many male students, also apparently intending to challenge the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. ¡°It would be an honor for me, Wang, to challenge the tower alongside Miss Nie Xuan!¡± A handsome youth smiled gracefully and rushed toward the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. The other young men nearby cursed, begrudging the quick thinking of this individual who seized the opportunity. Unfortunately, the Ten Thousand Demon Tower only allowed three people to challenge at the same time. Among the three, Chen Yu was the first to enter the Tower, followed closely by Nie Xuan, and the youth surnamed Wang was the last. Buzz! The dull and silent first floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower suddenly lit up. ¡°What do you think, how far can each of the three of them get?¡± ¡°Nie Xuan was second in the regular admissions assessment. She¡¯s definitely going to be the first one this time. Maybe she can make it to the twentieth floor!¡± The moment he entered the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, Chen Yu felt a jolt in space, and five hundred No Demon Points were deducted from his Identity Token. Then, he arrived in a gray, murky space. Buzz buzz~ In the dim space, energy fluctuations surged, forming a black stream that rapidly took the shape of a humanoid black figure. This figure was clad in black armor, entirely pitch-black except for the pair of eyes that gleamed blood-red, radiating a powerful demonic presence. ¡°I seem to have underestimated the Ten Thousand Demon Tower!¡± Chen Yu looked surprised. Not only did the tower contain separate spaces, but it also created enemies that were almost indistinguishable from the real thing. ¡°It seems that defeating him will let me break through the first floor!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression became determined, and he swiftly lunged forward. The ¡°Black Armor Demon¡± showed no fear and came forward to meet him. Boom bang! At the moment of contact with Chen Yu¡¯s fist, the Black Armor Demon shattered with a loud explosion, turning into a puff of black mist that disappeared. The minimum requirement to challenge the Ten Thousand Demon Tower was the Qi Transformation Realm, and the first floor¡¯s Black Armor Demon possessed the strength of the Postnatal Early Stage of the Qi Transformation Realm. After destroying the Black Armor Demon, a faint glow passed over the Identity Token in Chen Yu¡¯s storage bag. ¡°I¡¯ve got two hundred more No Demon Points!¡± Chen Yu checked briefly. Right after, he disappeared from this dim space and appeared inside a building. Beside him were Nie Xuan and the youth surnamed Wang. In front of the three, was the entrance to the second floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. Without a word, they all quickly stepped in. After entering the second floor, Chen Yu once again arrived in a separate dark space. This time, he encountered two Black Armor Demons, both at the Postnatal Early Stage. By this logic, the fifth floor had five Black Armor Demons at the Postnatal Early Stage. And on the sixth floor, Chen Yu encountered Black Armor Demons at the Postnatal Middle Stage. Outside. The second layer of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower lit up. Then, the third, fourth, and fifth floors illuminated one after another¡­ until the tenth floor. ¡°The first five floors of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower correspond to the Postnatal Early Stage, six to ten are the Postnatal Middle Stage, and levels eleven to fifteen correspond to the Postnatal Late Stage. The first ten floors pose no difficulty for them!¡± ¡°From now on, we¡¯ll be able to see who excels and who falls behind!¡± The students were full of anticipation. Buzz! Sure enough, the eleventh floor lit up, but the light of the tenth floor had not yet faded. This meant that someone had reached the eleventh floor, while others were still on the tenth floor. However, shortly after the eleventh floor lit up, the twelfth immediately followed. Then. The thirteenth floor. The fourteenth floor. The fifteenth floor. ¡°The speed of their progress hasn¡¯t slowed a bit; it must be Nie Xuan!¡± ¡°For Nie Xuan, the first fifteen floors are child¡¯s play, the difficulty of the fifteenth floor is probably no different from the first, right?¡± Near the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, the discussions continued incessantly. But most of the focus was on Nie Xuan. ¡°That is not necessarily the case!¡± A smile curled on Kong Zhong¡¯s ugly face. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 249 - 249 0245 Leaving a Name on the Demon Stele ?Chapter 249: Chapter 0245: Leaving a Name on the Demon Stele Chapter 249: Chapter 0245: Leaving a Name on the Demon Stele Inside the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. Every time Chen Yu successfully passed a trial, Nie Xuan had essentially completed her assessment too. This stirred up Chen Yu¡¯s competitiveness, making him decisively overwhelming in power, shattering everything each time he attempted a trial. Nie Xuan did the same. During the entrance assessment, though Chen Yu was strong, she believed she could defeat him and treated him as her whetstone. Thus, she would not willingly fall behind Chen Yu in terms of the speed of advancing through the tower. ¡°We¡¯ve reached the sixteenth floor!¡± In the dim space, Chen Yu stood calmly. Having continuously passed fifteen floors, Chen Yu had gained some understanding of the patterns of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. Every five floors was a watershed. Floors ten to fifteen corresponded to the Postnatal Late Stage, with the tenth floor being the entry level of Postnatal Late Stage and the fifteenth floor corresponding to the top level of Postnatal Late Stage. Starting from the sixteenth floor, it corresponded to the Postnatal Peak! Whoosh! A burst of black fog suddenly emerged in the space, emitting a strong demonic aura. Suddenly, a shadow shot out from within. Unlike the previous Black Armor Demons, this time¡¯s enemy was a demon creature, three meters tall, with stout limbs and a muscular long tail, looking fierce and terrifying. Swoosh! With one step forward, Chen Yu activated his Copper Statue Gang Body and pounced toward this ferocious demon creature. Boom! Fists and claws collided, causing the Black Armored Demon to tremble and stagger back two steps. ¡°It¡¯s so tough!¡± Chen Yu grinned. Enemies inside the Ten Thousand Demon Tower had low agility but outstanding defensive power and strength. This Postnatal Peak Black Armored Demon was only slightly weaker than Chen Yu in terms of strength. Other people navigating the tower would certainly engage the enemies from a distance, biding their time for a chance to win. But Chen Yu was fearless; since the start of his cultivation, he had always preferred close combat, and there had never been an opponent who wished to fight him up close! ¡°Now it gets interesting!¡± Chen Yu, undaunted, charged forward again. The first fifteen floors were child¡¯s play to him, but this sixteenth-floor Black Armored Demon was slightly more enduring. Boom! Chen Yu fought the Black Armored Demon close-quarters, his attacks ferocious and unstoppable. From afar, it looked as though two demons were tearing at each other. At a certain moment. ¡°Die!¡± Cloud Evil True Qi condensed in his hand, a surge of Evil Qi forming a dark black punch that struck the chest of the Black Armored Demon. Previously, Chen Yu had navigated the tower using only his physical strength. Now that he was using True Qi, his offensive power immediately escalated to a new level. Boom~ Already heavily scarred, the Black Armored Demon, centered at its chest, spread numerous cracks before shattering. Having passed the test successfully, the No Demon Points inside the Identity Token increased once again. Having passed sixteen trials continuously, his No Demon Points had now accumulated to thirty thousand points. Of course, the further he went, the more No Demon Points he earned with each level passed. For example, Chen Yu had only obtained two hundred No Demon Points for passing the first level, but for passing the sixteenth, he had received four thousand No Demon Points. After passing the trial, Chen Yu returned to the tower. This time, he didn¡¯t see Nie Xuan. Alone in defeating a Postnatal Peak monster with strong defense and power, even a genius like Nie Xuan couldn¡¯t accomplish it quickly. Chen Yu stepped alone into the entrance of the next layer. Though thirty thousand No Demon Points seemed extensive, he had nearly the same amount previously, quickly depleted. Before Chen Yu entered the next level. Buzz! A faint glow suddenly appeared in the tower. Nie Xuan stepped out from it, her face losing its usual confidence upon seeing the figure that entered the next layer. ¡°He¡¯s faster than me?¡± Nie Xuan found it hard to believe, feeling somewhat disturbed. Swoosh! Nie Xuan swiftly charged toward the next layer. Outside. The Seventeenth layer of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower lit up, which was expected by the academy. After all, Nie Xuan was ranked first among the freshmen, and Zheng Shifeng had also passed the seventeenth layer; Puppet Master Kong Zhong had even passed the eighteenth layer. Under normal circumstances, Nie Xuan¡¯s performance wouldn¡¯t fall below these two. It wasn¡¯t long before the eighteenth layer lit up again. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°It¡¯s so fast, she¡¯s already reached the eighteenth layer!¡± Although Kong Zhong had also reached the eighteenth layer, he was far slower. ¡°No wonder she¡¯s the second in the entrance assessment, I heard Nie Xuan has some connections with the academy¡¯s instructors and must have favorable conditions inside the academy. Perhaps she could surpass Duan Hao, who was first in the assessment!¡± Nearby students discussed animatedly. Besides the eighteenth layer being lit, the seventeenth layer was also illuminated. Meaning, the three people inside were distributed on these two layers. ¡°It seems Nie Xuan is far ahead of the other two!¡± ¡°That¡¯s only natural, that beast-skinned lad didn¡¯t even understand the rules of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. So foolish, getting to the seventeenth layer was already good enough, how could he compare to Nie Xuan!¡± Some students teased laughingly. Just then, the seventeenth layer¡¯s light dimmed. At the exit of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, a figure appeared. ¡°Brother Wang?¡± Someone exclaimed in surprise. Most students thought the first one to come out would be that beast-skinned lad, but it turned out to be the senior student with the surname Wang. ¡°Ah, last time I reached the seventeenth layer too, and this time I still didn¡¯t pass!¡± The Wang-surnamed student laughed wistfully. ¡°Brother Wang, where is that kid? Didn¡¯t he come out with you?¡± A senior student stepped forward to ask. ¡°What? The kid hasn¡¯t come out yet?¡± Shock appeared on the face of the young Wang. He had thought that the youth in the beast hide armor would have come out before him. Looking up, only the eighteenth floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower was shimmering with a faint glow. Could it be that the youth in beast hide armor and Nie Xuan were both challenging the eighteenth floor? ¡°Who is that youth in beast hide armor? To have such capabilities?¡± ¡°Have you heard during the assessment, someone challenged a teacher and defeated them to enter the inner academy?¡± Gradually, news of Chen Yu¡¯s deeds spread, becoming known to all the students present. Although Gulifu also suppressed her cultivation to the Postnatal Middle Stage, she was still a teacher, and defeating her was something even someone with the strength of the Postnatal Late Stage would find difficult. This meant Chen Yu¡¯s strength might be very close to Nie Xuan¡¯s. Everyone looked up at the eighteenth floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, eagerly anticipating what would happen next. Eighteenth Floor. Boom! Bang! Chen Yu was in combat with three Black Armored Demons of the Postnatal Peak stage. Even though Chen Yu, with his physical constitution and well-developed Copper Statue Gang Body, felt somewhat strained, he was fortunate his defensive power and recovery abilities were monstrous, and he had no major troubles. ¡°Ha ha, exhilarating!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s fists continuously hammered down, each punch striking with gratifying force. Body Cultivators loved close combat¡ªthe this style of fighting allowed Chen Yu to fully exhibit his strength, giving him an indescribable sense of exhilaration. Moreover, the attacks from the Black Armored Demons, just at the right intensity, greatly honed his Copper Statue Gang Body. From the sixteenth to the eighteenth floor, Chen Yu felt an improvement in his Copper Statue Gang Body. ¡°Evil Qi Form!¡± He threw a punch, and between his arms, a black serpent formed from Evil Qi hissed, surrounded by a layer of dark haze. This strike, ¡°Evil Qi Form,¡± infused with a bit of dark True Qi, had its power immensely amplified, comparable to the Early Innate stage. Boom! The Black Armored Demon struck by this punch had its entire arm and a portion of its torso obliterated¡ªif not for its astounding defensive power, it would have been completely destroyed. Immediately after, Chen Yu landed several more punches, finishing it off. Only two Black Armored Demons were left, and Chen Yu, with decreasing pressure, soon eliminated them one by one. Afterward, Chen Yu stepped onto the nineteenth floor! Outside. The light on the nineteenth floor was somewhat expected, but still astonished all the students. They were curious about who reached the nineteenth floor first. Nineteenth Floor. Chen Yu had no choice but to bring out his Xuan Heavy Sword. Facing four Black Armored Demons of the Postnatal Peak simultaneously, it was fortunate they lacked high intelligence, mindlessly attacking the challenger. If they had been four human enemies, Chen Yu might not have dared to act recklessly. Roar! True Qi surged, and Chen Yu¡¯s form darted forward, stirring a fearsome squall. He took the initiative, deploying his movement technique secret arts, targeting one of the Black Armored Demons. Activating his Gang Body and incorporating True Qi, coupled with that astonishing impulse, Chen Yu¡¯s sword strike was unprecedentedly powerful. Boom! The Black Armored Demon, slow to react, took the direct hit from Chen Yu, its form blasted dozens of feet away, crashing heavily onto the ground, its arm wrecked. At the same time, the remaining three charged at Chen Yu. Boom! His legs powered up, and Chen Yu¡¯s body burst forth, breaking out of the encirclement. Previously, Chen Yu had always fought in close combat, but this time, employing the secrets of his movement technique, his agility increased, and so did his striking power slightly. These Black Armored Demons lacked agility. Once Chen Yu used ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± he moved like a fish through water, easily managing the four Black Armored Demons. Before long, Chen Yu cleared the nineteenth floor and entered the twentieth. Outside, excitement erupted. ¡°As a freshman, reaching the twentieth floor on his first attempt is already a genius feat; whether he can pass the twentieth floor and leave his name on the ¡®Ten Thousand Demon Stele¡¯ remains to be seen!¡± ¡°To leave one¡¯s name on the ¡®Ten Thousand Demon Stele¡¯ during a freshman¡¯s first tower run hasn¡¯t been seen for many years, even Nie Xuan might find it challenging!¡± ¡°That Chen Yu is also impressive, to have reached the nineteenth floor!¡± ¡°Regardless, these two have made a name for themselves at No Demon Academy!¡± At this moment, both the nineteenth and twentieth floors of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower were lit, nearly everyone believed Nie Xuan was challenging the twentieth floor, with Chen Yu on the nineteenth. Suddenly, the light on the nineteenth floor dimmed. But no one came down; instead, the light emanating from the twentieth floor deepened and extended. ¡°Good heavens, both of them have reached the twentieth floor!¡± ¡°That Chen Yu can actually reach the twentieth floor alongside Nie Xuan!¡± Outcries erupted. Not far from the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, its eerie glow on the twentieth floor visible, more and more students gathered, and even some teachers were drawn over. Clank! Clank! A genteel youth clad in brocade rushed over¡ªthis person was none other than Situ Lin Yu of the Situ Family, one of the four grand aristocratic families. ¡°Brother Situ, you¡¯ve come too!¡± Several newcomers immediately thronged around him. Within a few words, Situ Lin Yu learned of the situation. ¡°Oh? Chen Yu and Nie Xuan have both reached the twentieth floor?¡± Situ Lin Yu¡¯s eyes sparkled with a strange light; although he had never challenged the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, he knew something about it. In his opinion, Nie Xuan and Chen Yu could have passed the nineteenth floor, but crossing the twentieth floor seemed almost impossible. Just then. Hmm! Beneath the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, the Ten Thousand Demon Stele surged with a subtle wave, and at the bottom of the rankings, a faint light point emerged. Everyone¡¯s gaze involuntarily fixed on it, and Situ Lin Yu also showed a surprised expression. Gradually, A shining name outlined itself on the Ten Thousand Demon Stele. Chapter 250 - 250 0246 Trading Puppets ?Chapter 250: Chapter 0246: Trading Puppets Chapter 250: Chapter 0246: Trading Puppets Two new students reached the twentieth floor on their first attempt at the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, and this news spread quickly from the tower as the center. Especially among the teachers¡¯ circle, which possesses means for message transmission, the news traveled extremely fast. Devil Wind Institute. A Confucian-robed elder took out an Identity Token and then smiled, ¡°It¡¯s beyond my expectations that Nie Xuan could reach the twentieth floor!¡± At the same time, the Confucian-robed elder remembered Chen Yu from the new student assessments, whom the message mentioned had also reached the twentieth floor. This year¡¯s new students were indeed surprising. Whoosh! A residual image flashed, and the Confucian-robed elder disappeared. On the other hand, Liu Xuanzong, an instructor from the Blood Slaughter Institute, also learned of this message. ¡°Chen Yu actually reached the twentieth floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower on his first try?¡± Liu Xuanzong¡¯s face showed a slight shock. ¡°Perhaps there is some mistake in the message¡­¡± Next to him, Ge Juntian wore an embarrassed expression, unwilling to admit this point. The stronger the talent Chen Yu displayed, the more attention he would receive from the academy, making it troublesome for Ge Juntian even if he wanted to deliberately suppress him. ¡°Hehe, there¡¯s no mistake!¡± Liu Xuanzong chuckled softly and leaped out. ¡°Chen Yu ah, win some honor for me, just surpass the twentieth floor, and by no means lose to Devil Wind Institute¡¯s Nie Xuan!¡± Liu Xuanzong muttered in his heart. The Blood Slaughter Institute and Devil Wind Institute are two of the No Demon Academy¡¯s strongest institutes, with extremely fierce competition and they have always been evenly matched. Ten Thousand Demon Tower. Whoosh! When Liu Xuanzong arrived, Mr. Xu from the Devil Wind Institute also happened to reach the spot, the two exchanged a glance, both displaying confidence. Beyond that, two other instructors from different institutes hurried over. Just at that moment. Hum! Below the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, the Ten Thousand Demon Stele showed a flicker of disturbance, and at the bottom of the rankings, a faint luminous dot emerged. All present tightened their spirit; such a phenomenon on the Ten Thousand Demon Stele certainly meant someone had surpassed the twentieth floor. The two instructors also fixed their gaze on the Stele. If the Stele showed no anomalies, then the geniuses of the two sub-halls would at least be on par, but since the Stele showed an anomaly, there¡¯s victory and defeat! Gradually. A shining name was outlined on the Ten Thousand Demon Stele. It was none other than the two characters ¡°Chen Yu¡±! ¡°It¡¯s Chen Yu, he has passed the twentieth floor!¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t expect it to be Chen Yu, does he really have such strength?¡± Around them, there was a buzz of astonishment, and most found it hard to believe. The twentieth floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower represents the top-tier Postnatal Peak, just a step away from the Innate. Unexpectedly, Chen Yu, merely at the Postnatal Middle Stage, possessed such strength, which was truly hard to believe. ¡°Haha, Old Xu, the students from my Blood Slaughter Institute are not bad, right?¡± Liu Xuanzong laughed heartily. He had previously been somewhat anxious, thinking it more likely Nie Xuan could have been the first to break through, but now the results were out, his heart brimmed with joy. ¡°Not bad, slightly stronger than last year!¡± Mr. Xu maintained a calm composure. Last year, Blood Slaughter Institute was slightly inferior to Devil Wind Institute. Inside the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. ¡°I¡¯ve passed the twentieth floor!¡± Chen Yu let out a long breath of relief. Even he took some time to get past due to the five black-armored demons at the Postnatal Peak. Immediately afterward, Chen Yu appeared inside the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, and in front of him was the entrance to the twenty-first floor. ¡°The twenty-first floor should correspond to the Early Innate stage!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression became serious. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. According to the style of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, enemies at the Early Innate stage surely combined both strength and defense. In such a case, even Chen Yu would find it difficult to break through their defenses without using ¡°Dragon Scale Bloodline,¡± ¡°Blood Crystal Flame,¡± and such trump cards. Moreover, given Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation level, passing the twentieth floor was already a marvel; if he could also surpass the twenty-first, although attracting significant attention from the academy, it would also be the same as telling others he carried a unique treasure. And, the Bloodline Power drawn from the mysterious heart was limited; there was no need to waste it on the challenges. After weighing the pros and cons, Chen Yu opted to give up on continuing the challenge. Although he chose to give up, he had already passed the twentieth floor, so there was no harm in taking a look at the twenty-first. Afterward, Chen Yu stepped into the twenty-first floor. Meanwhile. On the battlefield of the twentieth floor, Nie Xuan. She had already dealt with one of the five black-armored demons, leaving wounds of varying degrees on the remaining four. But Nie Xuan, having consecutively fought her way here, was also greatly exhausted. Facing the onslaught of five same-ranked enemies, numerous wounds had appeared on her body. ¡°I cannot surpass the twentieth floor this time, but next time I will definitely leave my name on the Ten Thousand Demon Stele!¡± Nie Xuan decided to give up. If she had directly challenged the twentieth floor, she would have a sixty to seventy percent chance of passing, but the consecutive challenges of the nineteen floors prior, where each guardian was excellent in defense without obvious weaknesses, had greatly drained her. ¡°That guy probably finished before me, huh!¡± Nie Xuan suddenly thought of Chen Yu. Being in the midst of the challenge, she couldn¡¯t know the situation outside. Exit of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. Nie Xuan walked out with a confident smile, believing her performance should be first among the new students. However, when she saw the expressions of the many people outside the tower, her heart skipped a beat, and she sensed something was wrong. Looking up, she saw the twenty-first floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, emitting a dark and enigmatic glow. ¡°How could this be? He passed the twentieth floor!¡± Nie Xuan felt as if she had been struck by lightning, disbelieving what she saw. But challengers of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower can¡¯t tackle the tower until the one inside has come out. And on the Ten Thousand Demon Stele, Chen Yu¡¯s name had suddenly appeared! The twenty-first floor. The environment in which Chen Yu found himself on was drastically different from the previous twenty floors. The battleground of the twenty-first floor was filled with an extremely chaotic negative energy, with the domineering essence of demons, the aura of blood slaughter, and the gloomy atmosphere of Ghost Path. At the same time, the enemy Chen Yu faced also underwent some change. That Black Armored Demon of Early Innate level had seen quite a boost in speed. Overall, the difficulty from the twentieth to the twenty-first floor had not slightly increased. ¡°Next time, I¡¯ll come back to play with you!¡± Chen Yu retreated sharply backward while communicating with his Identity Token. Soon after, he vanished from the spot to reappear on the first floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. As he stepped out, everyone looked at him as if he were a monster. Among them, there were gazes from teachers and mentors. ¡°He¡¯s truly a freak, a newcomer who passed twenty floors on his first try and got his name on the Ten Thousand Demon Stele!¡± ¡°He¡¯s just at the Postnatal Middle Stage, his future potential is boundless!¡± The students couldn¡¯t contain their emotions, with admiration, envy, and even jealousy. Several newcomers from the Blood Slaughter Institute came forward excitedly to offer their congratulations. And Nie Xuan, with a face full of resentment and unwillingness, stared at Chen Yu with blame. ¡°What does it have to do with me!¡± Chen Yu was quite innocent. It was Nie Xuan who insisted on comparing with him, and now that she lost, she turned it around and blamed Chen Yu. ¡°Chen Yu, for your first pass through the twentieth floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, apart from the generous No Demon Points reward, there are other rewards¡ªmake sure to collect them from the Wumo Sub-Hall!¡± Liu Xuanzong spoke up. ¡°Understood!¡± Chen Yu nodded. ¡°Nie Xuan, let¡¯s go!¡± Watching the proud Liu Xuanzong and Chen Yu, Mr. Xu left first with Nie Xuan. Nie Xuan¡¯s performance had been outstanding in itself, but it was overshadowed because she took the challenge with Chen Yu. ¡°Next time, I will surpass you!¡± Nie Xuan clenched her fists, refusing to admit defeat. ¡°Chen Yu, congratulations. No matter what, you¡¯ve always been a step ahead of me!¡± At this time, Kong Zhong came forward with a smile. He had lost to Chen Yu in the hunting competition, and even during the academy¡¯s entrance assessment, Chen Yu outshone him. And his achievements in the Ten Thousand Demon Tower paled even more in comparison to Chen Yu¡¯s. ¡°Do you need something from me?¡± Chen Yu remembered Kong Zhong¡¯s previous remarks and asked. ¡°Let¡¯s walk and talk!¡± Kong Zhong looked around and then said with a smile. It seemed Kong Zhong indeed needed something from Chen Yu, and it was something he didn¡¯t want too many people to know about. Without asking further, Chen Yu followed Kong Zhong and left the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. ¡°Chen Yu, the Ten Thousand Demon Tower¡ªinteresting, very interesting!¡± From afar, Situ Lin Yu watched with a smile, a peculiar glint in his eyes. Gradually, the crowd dispersed. No Demon Academy was located in a massive and secretive environment. Chen Yu and Kong Zhong arrived at the top of a sparsely populated mountain and sat down one after the other. ¡°Chen Yu, your strength now is already comparable to an ordinary Early Innate!¡± Kong Zhong said earnestly. Chen Yu said nothing, waiting for the other to continue. He didn¡¯t believe that Kong Zhong had come just to say this. Ever since the end of the hunting competition, Kong Zhong had shown an intention to befriend him, but the animosity between them during the competition had left some barriers. ¡°With your current strength, that puppet in your hands is of little use to you. However, I¡¯ve lost a significant number of puppets in the hunting competition and urgently need to replenish them. I wonder if Brother Chen would be willing to part with it?¡± Kong Zhong got straight to the point. Chen Yu immediately understood¡ªit turns out Kong Zhong was interested in his Sword Shield Puppet. ¡°Brother Kong is not correct in saying that. Having one more card up one¡¯s sleeve provides an extra chance of survival in critical moments¡ªwho would complain about having too many tricks!¡± Chen Yu laughed. To him, the matter didn¡¯t seem as simple as it appeared. Even if Kong Zhong truly was short on puppets, with plenty of time since the competition, he could have made one or two by now. There was no need for him to lower himself and ask Chen Yu for one. ¡°Chen Yu, I wouldn¡¯t take your puppet for nothing¡ªyou can make a request!¡± Kong Zhong knew that Chen Yu wasn¡¯t an easy person to deal with and wouldn¡¯t easily part with his puppet. ¡°Then it all depends on what Brother Kong can offer!¡± Chen Yu kept his smile. He was now sure that his Sword Shield Puppet was of great use to Puppet Master Kong Zhong. It was just unfortunate that since Chen Yu wasn¡¯t a Puppet Master, he couldn¡¯t see the full value in it. Although the Sword Shield Puppet¡¯s usefulness to Chen Yu was diminishing, he wouldn¡¯t easily hand it over to Kong Zhong¡ªhe hoped Kong Zhong would present something enticing in return. ¡°I¡¯ll give you ten thousand Grade Essence Stones!¡± Kong Zhong said through gritted teeth. Chen Yu was inwardly shocked but kept a placid exterior. The combat power of Chen Yu¡¯s puppet was nowhere near ten thousand Grade Essence Stones; Kong Zhong¡¯s offer had indeed moved him, especially since he needed the Primordial Stones at the moment. ¡°Brother Kong, I¡¯ve just passed through the Ten Thousand Demon Tower and got a fair amount of No Demon Points, and I believe the Wumo Sub-Hall will also award me with Primordial Stones. Primordial Stones are not that important to me at this stage!¡± Chen Yu pretended to be indifferent. Kong Zhong showed a trace of surprise¡ªit seemed Chen Yu had seen through something. ¡°Chen Yu, I have another item in my possession to trade for your puppet!¡± Kong Zhong struggled briefly before speaking with confidence. Swoosh! With a flash of silver, a fist-sized Stone appeared in his hand. The Stone was entirely silver-gray, occasionally emitting faint sparks of electricity, accompanied by a ¡°sizzling¡± sound. Chapter 251 - 251 0247 Bone Demon Wilderness ?Chapter 251: Chapter 0247 Bone Demon Wilderness Chapter 251: Chapter 0247 Bone Demon Wilderness ¡°Is this a Thunder Stone?¡± Chen Yu stared at the silver-gray stone, a look of surprise appearing on his face. ¡°Do you actually know about it?¡± Kong Zhong was slightly surprised, not expecting Chen Yu to recognize the name of the stone. Thunder Stones are legendary spirit stones, born in the absolute realm of thunder, gathering the power of the natural thunder and lightning between heaven and earth. This stone has many uses; if integrated into a treasure, it can enhance the quality of the treasure and endow it with the power of thunder and lightning. Thunder and lightning is one of the most powerful forces in nature, particularly effective against beings of the Evil Ghost Path, making treasures imbued with such power exceedingly rare. Moreover, the Thunder Stone can also be used in special arrays to bestow them with the might of thunder. Additionally, ancient texts from ancient times mentioned that body cultivators used Thunder Stones for body refinement. Chen Yu knew another use for the Thunder Stone. On the fifth prescription written in the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± the main ingredient listed was the ¡°Thunder Stone.¡± It mentioned that if Thunder Stones were too rare, other materials like ¡°Thunder Light Grass¡± could be substituted. However, if a Thunder Stone was used as the main ingredient, the efficacy of the fifth prescription would increase by at least forty to fifty percent. It was precisely because of the fifth prescription that Chen Yu could recognize the stone Kong Zhong presented. ¡°Since you know the Thunder Stone, you should also know its uses, so I need not elaborate further!¡± Kong Zhong expressed confidently. Even if Chen Yu did not know how to use the Thunder Stone for body refinement, merely integrating this Thunder Stone into a treasure would significantly elevate the quality of the treasure and give it the power of thunder and lightning. The value of the Thunder Stone was such that even those in the Guiyuan Realm would be moved by it; he did not believe Chen Yu would give up such a stone for a mere puppet. ¡°All right, I¡¯ll trade!¡± Chen Yu took out a metal sphere from his storage bag. This sword and shield puppet was a spoils of war from when he had killed Lu Zhuo, and since Chen Yu himself was not a Puppet Master, he could not maximize the puppet¡¯s potential. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Using this puppet to trade for a fist-sized Thunder Stone was a good deal. Furthermore, Chen Yu guessed that Kong Zhong would unearth value from the sword and shield puppet that surpassed that of one Thunder Stone; otherwise, he would not agree to the trade. Seeing the metal sphere, Kong Zhong¡¯s eyes flashed with eagerness, and subsequently, the two exchanged items. Chen Yu focused on the Thunder Stone in his hand. He could feel the astonishing thunder energy within this small stone; if it all burst out, it could likely directly annihilate a regular Innate Strong person. Buzzing hiss! Streams of thunder power emanated from the Thunder Stone, coursing through Chen Yu¡¯s arm and causing a tingling sensation. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect my body¡¯s resistance to thunder to be so low!¡± Chen Yu muttered to himself. Thinking about it, thunder was a naturally powerful force, and moreover, metal conducted electricity. However, once Chen Yu used the fifth prescription later, he would probably develop resistance to lightning. ¡°The trade has been pleasant, and since we are both at No Demon Academy, we will inevitably run into each other again. Let¡¯s put our past grievances behind us¡­¡± Kong Zhong said with a smile. With Chen Yu¡¯s terrifying potential, Kong Zhong naturally wanted to turn an enemy into a friend. He knew that if Chen Yu displayed all his strength, reaching the twenty-first level in the Ten Thousand Demon Tower wouldn¡¯t be a challenge, perhaps even advancing beyond was possible. ¡°I don¡¯t really care!¡± Chen Yu waved his hand. After the trade ended, both parties went their separate ways. On his way back, Chen Yu visited the Wumo Sub-Hall. After reaching the twentieth level, besides the No Demon Points reward, there were other prizes to be collected at the Wumo Sub-Hall. ¡°Are you Chen Yu? You¡¯ve passed the twentieth level, here¡¯s your reward of five thousand lower Grade Essence Stones!¡± The person in charge curiously sized up Chen Yu. Although five thousand lower Grade Essence Stones wasn¡¯t a lot, combined with the No Demon Points that Chen Yu had earned, it amounted to a very substantial reward. His cultivation manse rental was about to expire, and Chen Yu immediately paid with Grade Essence Stones and No Demon Points and switched to a larger and more spacious manse. The cultivation effects were slightly improved, and likewise, the cost increased by a hundred No Demon Points. For Chen Yu, who now owned a vast amount of No Demon Points, this was trivial. After moving to the new manse, Chen Yu consumed half a bottle of Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid and started cultivating. Consecutively passing twenty levels in the Ten Thousand Demon Tower had polished his Copper Statue Gang Body significantly; now was the best time to cultivate. Three days later, just as Chen Yu came out of his retreat, he overheard fellow students discussing matters concerning the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. However, the discussion wasn¡¯t about Chen Yu but about Duan Hao and Situ Lin Yu. It turned out that the day after Chen Yu¡¯s tower challenge, Duan Hao also attempted the tower and passed the twentieth level! ¡°With Duan Hao¡¯s strength, he only reached the twentieth level?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression remained calm. With Duan Hao¡¯s strength, if he utilized his lineage¡¯s power, he could fight at the Early Innate level, but he also only reached the twentieth level and failed at the twenty-first level. As anyone progressed climbing up to twenty levels, their physical and True Qi energy would deplete extensively, increasingly feeling powerless. Unlike Chen Yu, who dominated the first fifteen levels with sheer strength, preserving his physical strength and True Qi almost unscathed. Furthermore, Situ Lin Yu attempted the tower yesterday. And he even made it more impressively to the twenty-first level, astonishing the academy. ¡°When I did my tower run, Situ Lin Yu was there but didn¡¯t attempt it; it looks like he spent a few days preparing!¡± Chen Yu speculated. Situ Lin Yu must have gathered information and prepared in advance, thus he managed a higher tier than Duan Hao, reaching the twenty-first level. Chen Yu didn¡¯t pay much attention to this. His own tower run to the twentieth level wasn¡¯t very taxing. If he used his Innate True Fire, lineage power, and other trump cards, he could still progress further. If he went all out, Chen Yu was confident he could reach the twenty-fourth level! But achieving such a result would be too shocking, and whether it was good fortune or a curse for Chen Yu to do so remained uncertain. ¡°I didn¡¯t believe it before, but now I am truly convinced. This year¡¯s freshmen are full of monsters, indeed the strongest batch in decades!¡± ¡°I wonder who among these freshmen is the strongest!¡± ¡°In five months, at the freshmen competition, we will see. Then, this batch of freshmen will also compete with the previous two batches of seniors. I am really looking forward to it!¡± The brilliance of this batch of freshmen made No Demon Academy place great importance on the upcoming freshmen competition. Meanwhile, stimulated by this, the seniors from the last two batches had become much more diligent. Imagine, if during the freshmen competition, they were to lose to those who had just enrolled, it would be a total disgrace. Leaving his residence, Chen Yu headed towards Evil Wind Valley to cultivate the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow.¡± Arriving at his previous cultivation spot, Chen Yu felt that the intensity of the Evil Wind was slightly weaker and moved forward a dozen steps. ¡°This spot is just right!¡± Chen Yu said with a smile. From this, it was evident that his Copper Statue Gang Body had indeed improved. Roar~ Stimulating his physical strength, Chen Yu transformed into a black Evil Wind and rushed out. After his movement technique had been executed for a while, two swift black shadows were faintly seen sprinting wildly within Evil Wind Valley. However, before long, a third shadow appeared. Actually, all these were afterimages. The quicker the speed of the movement technique, the more afterimages would appear! Currently, Chen Yu had mastered the second form of the secret technique, but it was still not fluent. These days, he had basically stayed in Evil Wind Valley, practicing the second form of ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± and the ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill.¡± Humming~ In his Qi Sea, the center of the Primordial Evil True Qi cluster, the black True Qi was growing more and more massive. ¡°It seems this black True Qi is definitely the ¡®True Evil Qi¡¯ of the Innate level!¡± Chen Yu could now confirm this. As early as the Postnatal Early Stage, he had condensed this cluster of black True Qi. At this rate, he feared that before reaching Innate, he might completely transform the Primordial Evil True Qi into True Evil Qi. After some time, Chen Yu also practiced the combat techniques in the ¡°Cloud Evil Divine Skill.¡± Boom! A punch was thrown, and a huge, solid black python roared and burst forth, ferocious and vivid. Compared to before, Chen Yu felt that the Evil Qi in his techniques had grown stronger, all thanks to the assistance from Evil Wind Valley. In the cultivation of the Evil Path, the stronger the Evil Qi, the stronger the techniques. In the blink of an eye, a month passed. Chen Yu had made significant progress in his secret techniques, Body Refinement, and Cultivation Techniques. During this period, he attended a lecture by Qiu Qihong, an instructor from Blood Slaughter Institute. Qiu Qihong was a Blood Dao Practitioner, but she was somewhat helpful to Chen Yu, given that he possessed innate bloodline and the Blood Dao Innate Spiritual Flame, Blood Crystal Flame. But he had not revealed these yet and did not ask directly about related questions. One day, Chen Yu went to Wumo Sub-Hall to undertake a mission, intending to enhance through practical combat. Additionally, as a member of No Demon Academy, there was a strict mandate that every three months, one must complete a mission corresponding to one¡¯s cultivation level. At Wumo Sub-Hall, the mission delegate area. When Chen Yu arrived, there were already quite a few people. Inside the academy, besides completing corresponding assessments and training to earn No Demon Points, the most common method was through missions. Furthermore, most students at No Demon Academy were not of the leisurely kind; they preferred combat and discipline. The giant stone wall was filled with missions of various difficulties. Chen Yu looked up, searching for one suitable for himself. His strength had reached the Innate level, and general missions were somewhat uninteresting to him. Just then. A blood-red figure hastened over; he was clad in a bloody robe, his eyes cold, emitting an astonishing, bloody stench as if emerging from a mountain of corpses and sea of blood. The arrival of this person immediately drew the attention of the students gathered here. ¡°That¡¯s ¡®Jin Zhuo Peak,¡¯ the top student among those from Blood Slaughter Institute!¡± ¡°Rumors say he undertook the highest difficulty mission three months ago and went alone to ¡®Demon Bone Wilderness.¡¯ It seems he has completed it!¡± Most here were students from Blood Slaughter Peak, thus they admired Jin Zhuo Peak greatly. ¡°The number one student from Blood Slaughter Institute?¡± Chen Yu gave him a few more glances. As a member of Blood Slaughter Institute, he might interact with Jin Zhuo Peak in the future. After collecting his mission rewards, Jin Zhuo Peak left. ¡°Demon Bone Wilderness?¡± Unintentionally, Chen Yu spotted a mission related to Bone Demon Wilderness. Bone Demon Wilderness, one of the three perilous places in Tianhe Prefecture, and that Jin Zhuo Peak had just returned from there. ¡°This is the mission, heading to the edge of Bone Demon Wilderness to hunt the ¡®Giant Demon Tiger¡¯ for precious materials like tiger claws and teeth¡­¡± Chen Yu made his decision. ¡°You want to take this mission?¡± At the mission registration area, an old man with a long beard showed a look of surprise. Bone Demon Wilderness, as one of the three dangerous places in Tianhe Prefecture, was notoriously perilous. Although the mission range was just at its edge, sudden occurrences often happened in Bone Demon Wilderness, and very few freshmen would venture there. ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Chen Yu confirmed resolutely. Chapter 252 - 252 248 Prey ?Chapter 252: Chapter 248: Prey Chapter 252: Chapter 248: Prey ¡°I advise you to team up with others for this journey!¡± The bearded elder cautioned. ¡°No, I alone am enough!¡± Chen Yu immediately refused. With his current strength, he was by no means weaker than an average Early Innate cultivator; it¡¯s just that he had not revealed his true power. For Chen Yu, ordinary missions posed no difficulty, it was only those at the Innate level that could temper him. However, taking on Innate-level missions while being merely at the Postnatal Middle Stage was too noticeable. Therefore, Chen Yu selected this mission, to go to the Demon Bone Wilderness and hunt the Giant Demon Tiger. This mission was the most difficult among the Postnatal Level, and most would team up to undertake it. Chen Yu planned that if the hunt for the Giant Demon Tiger was completed quickly, he could also stay in the Demon Bone Wilderness a bit longer, venturing alone into other dangerous areas. ¡°Do as you see fit!¡± Seeing Chen Yu insist on going alone, the bearded elder did not say much more. After accepting the mission, Chen Yu went back to prepare. That day, he rode a fine Snow Trampling Horse towards the Demon Bone Wilderness. Ten days later. Chen Yu arrived at a desolate plain with dark clouds looming in the sky, while the air was filled with a heavy, desolate, and ferocious aura. ¡°Is this the Demon Bone Wilderness, one of the three great dangers in Tianhe Prefecture?¡± Chen Yu felt a tinge of anticipation and proceeded with caution. The Demon Bone Wilderness was located on the edge of Tianhe Prefecture and was extremely vast, stretching into parts of the neighboring prefectures. The environment in the Demon Bone Wilderness was harsh, and the beasts that lived there were exceedingly ferocious. Given its long existence, there were not only Guiyuan Realm beasts but also ancient creatures. Even Jin Zhuo Peak, the top student from the Blood Slaughter Institute, did not dare to venture deep into it. It wasn¡¯t long before. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ahead, more than a dozen large hyenas appeared; their bodies were emaciated, allowing a view of their sturdy bones, adding an even more ferocious appearance. Upon seeing Chen Yu, these hyena beasts let out a fierce howl and surrounded him, launching an attack. ¡°Entering the Demon Bone Wilderness, and already encountering a group of Postnatal Early Stage fierce beasts!¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but exclaim at the danger the Bone Demon Wilderness presented. Kill! Activating the Copper Statue Technique, Chen Yu rushed out like a human-shaped beast, charging straight into one of the hyena beasts. Boom! The hyena beast let out a howl of agony as it was thrown dozens of feet, its flesh and blood a blur. Seeing this, the other hyenas halted, ready to flee, clearly feeling a deadly threat from Chen Yu instantly killing one of their own. As they escaped, two of the hyenas even dragged away the dead body, ready to feast upon it later. Chen Yu did not bother with them and continued on. After encountering several Postnatal Middle Stage and later stage fierce beasts, Chen Yu finally spotted his mission target¡ªthe Giant Demon Tiger! Its massive form was like a small mountain, with pitch-black fur, a pair of blood-red eyes that could captivate souls, and tiger teeth as sharp as hooks stained with mottled blood. The Giant Demon Tiger, a Postnatal Peak fierce beast, possessed tremendous strength and brutality. Its teeth, in a full-force bite, could even pose a threat to Qi Transformation Innate beings. Roar~ The tiger¡¯s roar was like thunder, intimidating all around. An average Postnatal Middle Stage cultivator would have had their spirit shaken under the Giant Demon Tiger¡¯s roar. With that roar, the Giant Demon Tiger¡¯s form charged forth. Suddenly, the spot where Chen Yu stood was shrouded by a shadow of Evil Qi. ¡°Such speed!¡± Chen Yu looked up at the mountainous Giant Demon Tiger barreling down on him. From this close range, he felt an overwhelming surge of the tiger¡¯s fierce Blood Evil Qi and its domineering presence. Hum! Fully activating the Copper Statue Technique, Chen Yu¡¯s body was covered in a layer of precise copper patterns, with an invisible force field enveloping his copperized form. Immediately, Chen Yu leaped up, proactively charging towards the descending Giant Demon Tiger. The Giant Demon Tiger itself showed a hint of surprise; did this human really dare to take a head-on collision against it at a disadvantage? Boom! Chen Yu dodged the Giant Demon Tiger¡¯s claw and landed a punch on its leg. In their first exchange, Chen Yu forced the Giant Demon Tiger back. ¡°So tough!¡± Chen Yu was astonished; the bones of the Giant Demon Tiger were incredibly sturdy, making him feel as though he was punching iron bones. Roar! Not gaining an upper hand in the first clash, the Giant Demon Tiger glared at Chen Yu with bloodshot eyes as it expanded its stomach and spat out an astonishing swirl of black Evil Qi. This strike contained the might of a fierce beast, along with Blood Evil Qi, approaching the power of an Early Innate. ¡°Break!¡± Faced with this attack, Chen Yu went on the offensive. Boom! A punch was thrown, and a black serpent made of Evil Qi emerged, wrapped in a layer of dark halo, almost lifelike. Against a Postnatal Peak savage beast, Chen Yu didn¡¯t hold back. This form manifested in his Evil Qi, intermingled with a wisp of dark True Qi, enhancing the strike¡¯s power to be comparable to an average Innate attack. Boom bang pong! The Evil Qi black serpent shot forth, shattering the Evil Qi swirl with unstoppable momentum. The Giant Demon Tiger had not expected Chen Yu to be so overbearing; unable to evade quickly enough, it was hit by the remaining punch¡¯s force. However, the beasts of the Demon Bone Wilderness possessed extreme vitality. Chen Yu¡¯s powerful strike did not inflict a grave injury on the Giant Demon Tiger. Swoosh! A flash of dark light appeared in Chen Yu¡¯s hand, and a wide, pitch-black greatsword materialized¡ªthe Xuan Heavy Sword. Against the immensely vital Giant Demon Tiger, the damage dealt by his fists was limited. Approaching the Giant Demon Tiger, he swung his sword. Boom hiss! A magnificent crescent-shaped black and silver sword rainbow, over two zhang in diameter, encircled by a roaring wave of dark Evil Qi, struck the mountain-like black tiger, leaving behind wounds. Moreover, the astonishing force of the attack even damaged the Giant Demon Tiger¡¯s internal organs. With the Xuan Heavy Sword in hand, the ferocity of Chen Yu¡¯s blows made even the Giant Demon Tiger feel a trace of wariness. Gradually, the injuries on the Giant Demon Tiger accumulated, diminishing its combat strength. At a certain moment, the Giant Demon Tiger transformed into a black shadow and turned to flee. ¡°Thinking of escaping?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s lips curled into a smile. Roar~ A gust of Evil Qi picked up, and Chen Yu, like a lightning-black panther, chased after the Giant Demon Tiger with astonishing speed. ¡°The Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± as a secret movement technique, boasted incredible speed and was even better at straight-line pursuit. In less than a moment, Chen Yu caught up with the Giant Demon Tiger. Boom~ Chen Yu mobilized his nearly pitch-black True Qi, brewing a powerful strike, and fiercely swung the Xuan Heavy Sword. The black evil Sword Qi, like a tsunami, surged forward, smashing into the Giant Demon Tiger. The immense force of the impact aggravated its other injuries, causing the Giant Demon Tiger¡¯s body to deform as blood spattered out. Afterward, Chen Yu began to collect the precious parts from the Giant Demon Tiger¡¯s body. Giant Demon Tigers were not herd beasts; after killing one, Chen Yu continued his search. In one day, Chen Yu hunted three Giant Demon Tigers, among others of varying strength. At night, Chen Yu hurried outwards, finding a hillside to rest for a short while. ¡°My Blood Evil Qi has gotten stronger!¡± While cultivating in Evil Wind Valley, the Killing Qi Realm within Chen Yu¡¯s techniques had strengthened, but now, through combat, it had been further solidified and enhanced. The following day. Chen Yu went deeper again in search of Giant Demon Tigers. Through the previous day¡¯s combat, Chen Yu had already grasped the advantages and weaknesses of the Giant Demon Tigers. At this point, he was so confident that he didn¡¯t even need the Xuan Heavy Sword to swiftly hunt down the Giant Demon Tigers. Roar roar~ The Giant Demon Tiger continued to roar, exhaling a giant black tornado from its mouth. ¡°Hmph, futile struggle!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s figure swiftly plunged to the right, dodging the attack, and once again burst forth with astonishing speed in a straight line. During the combat, Chen Yu¡¯s use of ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± became even more seamless, versatile, and adaptable. Boom bang! A Qi-transformed giant python roared out, blasting the Giant Demon Tiger back dozens of yards. This Giant Demon Tiger was slightly weaker than the first one Chen Yu encountered, and its size was also smaller; it had clearly just advanced to the Postnatal Peak. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Yu didn¡¯t seize the opportunity to attack; his keen senses picked up on something unusual. Hundreds of yards away. Three men and one woman, drawn by the sound of the fight, approached cautiously. ¡°It¡¯s the sound of a Giant Demon Tiger fighting. If we¡¯re lucky, we might get an easy kill!¡± Within the group, a Green-clothed Youth couldn¡¯t hide his delight. ¡°Let¡¯s go take a look!¡± A young man holding a gray-white bone sword, his expression placid, led the team, clearly the captain of the group. Gradually, the four of them got a clear view of the situation. The one battling the Giant Demon Tiger wasn¡¯t another beast, but a youth in beast armor. ¡°It¡¯s him!¡± In the team, a young man with blood-red bandages wrapped around his hands, showed a look of shock. This person was the Blood Demon Hand. Previously, Shi Wei and others had asked him to cause trouble for the freshmen, mainly targeting Chen Yu, but he ended up being chastised by Duan Hao. ¡°Do you know him?¡± The team leader, Zhang Nan, asked. ¡°Blood Slaughter Institute newbie!¡± Blood Demon Hand¡¯s face darkened. After exiting seclusion, he had been itching to find trouble with Chen Yu, only to hear the news of Chen Yu passing the twentieth floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. This was, without a doubt, a tremendous blow to him. From then on, Blood Demon Hand secluded himself to consolidate his cultivation, until he took on the Giant Demon Tiger hunting mission this time and joined ¡°Zhang Nan¡¯s¡± team. Blood Demon Hand himself had to join a team to dare venture into the Demon Bone Wilderness, yet Chen Yu had come here alone. ¡°Let¡¯s just watch for now!¡± Zhang Nan murmured in a low voice. From Blood Demon Hand¡¯s expression, it seemed he had a poor relationship with this person, perhaps even enemies. ¡°I heard that among the Blood Slaughter Institute¡¯s new students, aside from Duan Hao of the Ancient Clan, there¡¯s another who became quite famous for passing twenty levels on his first tower run. Could this be him?¡± A tall, cold-looking woman in the team spoke with a hint of interest. ¡°Wow, this guy is impressive. He¡¯s taking on a Giant Demon Tiger alone, and he¡¯s leaving it with no power to fight back!¡± The Green-clothed Youth whispered in admiration, his words laced with a touch of jealousy. ¡°Brother Zhang, this kid must have quite a few Giant Demon Tiger materials on him. If we snatch them away, we could at least cut our mission time in half!¡± Blood Demon Hand suddenly spoke up. The other three team members turned towards him with surprise etched on their faces. No Demon Academy¡¯s competition was ruthless, with feuds and fights among the students often left to their own devices, provided they weren¡¯t too severe. Deaths or disappearances while on missions were also common occurrences. However, Chen Yu¡¯s potential was too great, and they didn¡¯t want to offend him. ¡°This kid¡¯s at the Postnatal Middle Stage yet possesses such strength; there must be a great opportunity behind it, otherwise, with no background, how could he challenge the likes of Duan Hao and Situ Lin Yu, those super geniuses!¡± Blood Demon Hand spoke again. Even if this was just his suspicion without concrete evidence, it was still worth contemplating. ¡°Brother Zhang, the four of us take action, this kid, no matter how tough, won¡¯t leave this place alive. Also, I¡¯ll give you the ¡®Bone Spirit Ore¡¯ in my hands¡­¡± Blood Demon Hand spat out through gritted teeth. The other three could tell that Blood Demon Hand intended not only to rob Chen Yu of his resources but also to take his life! After all, Blood Demon Hand was known for being ruthless and quick to kill over small matters. Given the chance, he would certainly take his enemy¡¯s life. The Green-clothed Youth and the tall woman both turned to look at Zhang Nan. The three of them, coming from the same branch, often executed missions together, plundering resources, and had also engaged in treacherous activities, including killing other cultivators. However, given Chen Yu¡¯s immense potential and his not-so-ordinary combat abilities, this was no trivial matter, and Zhang Nan needed to make the decision. After a long contemplation. ¡°Everyone prepare!¡± Zhang Nan finally spoke up. He had long had his eye on Blood Demon Hand¡¯s ¡°Bone Spirit Ore¡± and had even planned to target Blood Demon Hand during this mission. But now, he shifted his aim to a much bigger prey. Chapter 253 - 253 0249 One Punch Double Kill ?Chapter 253: Chapter 0249: One Punch Double Kill Chapter 253: Chapter 0249: One Punch Double Kill Bone Demon Wilderness. Boom! Bang! Chen Yu faced the Giant Demon Tiger alone, the two viciously tangled in fierce combat. ¡°Aren¡¯t you coming out yet?¡± Chen Yu murmured in his heart. He had detected the presence of others nearby quite early on, hiding not too far away. At that moment. Whoosh! Whoosh! The people hidden in the shadows made their move. A tall woman and a Green-clothed Youth swiftly sprang out, blocking the sides of the Giant Demon Tiger. Subsequently, two men slowly walked out from behind. ¡°So you¡¯re Chen Yu, the genius freshman from Blood Slaughter Institute? I¡¯ve heard much about you, and it seems your reputation is well-deserved!¡± Zhang Nan said with a gentle chuckle, his tone mild. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Yu glanced at Zhang Nan and at the Blood Demon Hand beside him, his eyes filled with suspicion. He saw that Zhang Nan¡¯s bone sword was placed at the neck of the Blood Demon Hand, as if completely controlling him. ¡°Chen, you should have some grievances with the Blood Demon Hand, right? We three happened to team up with the Blood Demon Hand to hunt the Giant Demon Tiger. When we saw you fighting the tiger, the Blood Demon Hand urged us to make a move against you!¡± Zhang Nan voluntarily explained. ¡°That¡¯s right, the Blood Demon Hand is indeed a fool. With Chen¡¯s bravery as he ventured alone into the Demon Bone Wilderness to face the Giant Demon Tiger, how could we be his match!¡± The tall woman chimed in. ¡°Moreover, Chen, with your exceptional talent, you¡¯re destined to become a great Demon Lord one day!¡± The tall woman sent an autumn wave with her eyes, her voice mellifluous and captivating. ¡°So, we three subdued the Blood Demon Hand, wanting to owe you a favor!¡± Zhang Nan laughed heartily. ¡°Hmph, you despicable and shameless people, I, Blood Demon Hand, will not let you go!¡± The Blood Demon Hand¡¯s face was hideously resentful, overtaken by extreme rage and unwillingness. ¡°It¡¯s true, I have some grievances with the Blood Demon Hand, but I never expected he would want my life!¡± Chen Yu looked toward the Blood Demon Hand. Between him and the Blood Demon Hand were trivial matters¡ª they hadn¡¯t even spoken a proper word to each other before. ¡°The Blood Demon Hand has been subdued by me, and I will hand him over to you for disposal. However, the Demon Bone Wilderness is extremely dangerous. Chen, you also took on the task of hunting the Giant Demon Tiger, didn¡¯t you? How about we move together from here?¡± Zhang Nan brought the Blood Demon Hand in front of Chen Yu and extended an invitation to team up. ¡°Sure, let me dispose of this man first!¡± Chen Yu agreed, his eyes focusing on the Blood Demon Hand. ¡°Hehe, alright, however you decide to dispose of him, we ensure that no one else will know.¡± Zhang Nan flattered. In fact, he was secretly pleased. Talents are indeed proud and presumptuous. They sold a favor to Chen Yu, a little flattery was enough to lower the young genius¡¯s guard; it was too easy to take advantage. As Chen Yu drew closer, Zhang Nan and the Blood Demon Hand could hardly contain themselves. ¡°Attack now!¡± Zhang Nan uttered a low shout, and his bone sword suddenly thrust forward with an astonishing ferocity. Simultaneously, the Blood Demon Hand burst out with a strong aura and extended his hands, sending blood-red bandages along with vivid blood flowing toward Chen Yu. At the same time, the tall woman and the Green-clothed Youth behind Chen Yu each unleashed their treasures with lethal moves. At this moment, they did not bother to hide their expressions, their faces showing greedy joy, as if they were already victorious. However. Just as the four of them attacked, Chen Yu unexpectedly made the first move! Roar~ A gust of black evil Qi suddenly erupted, and Chen Yu propelled forward, instantly closing the distance to Zhang Nan and the Blood Demon Hand. ¡°Not good, this kid was on guard all along!¡± Zhang Nan¡¯s face drastically changed. He had been careless! Everything had gone too smoothly from the start; he didn¡¯t realize it. But it was his own fault for never having slipped up before; he would have noticed if it had been the past him. However, they hadn¡¯t lost yet. Zhang Nan was extremely strong, having already reached the Postnatal Peak and was preparing to break through to the Innate stage. The Blood Demon Hand and the tall woman had only recently advanced to the Postnatal Peak, with the Green-clothed Youth in the Postnatal Late Stage. Facing head-on, could their four-person team really be afraid of this kid? Boom! Chen Yu punched out, his arm erupting with an immensely powerful force, an apparitional giant python, its mouth wide open, roaring forth. With this punch, Chen Yu showed no mercy, his heart powered up, and he mobilized a bit of dark True Qi, the attack¡¯s potency reaching the Early Innate stage. ¡°Too strong!¡± Zhang Nan¡¯s face changed again as he had not observed such power in Chen Yu when watching secretly. On the other side. The Blood Demon Hand felt something unusual underground and immediately felt a piercing pain at the bottom of his foot, as if stepping on a nail. Before he could inspect it¡­ Boom! Bang! Chen Yu¡¯s punch arrived. Their powerful moves intertwined. Bang~ The blood-red bandages shattered first, the Blood Demon Hand¡¯s figure giving way as he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. Originally, with Blood Demon Hand and Zhang Nan combined, they hoped to suppress Chen Yu. But unfortunately, something had bitten the Blood Demon Hand¡¯s foot just now, causing him to be distracted. Zhang Nan was relatively fine. Additionally, the Giant Demon Tiger, originally doomed, seized the opportunity as the five humans started fighting among themselves and immediately fled. ¡°Young man, we showed no flaws just now, how did you find out!¡± Zhang Nan¡¯s face looked incredibly serious. ¡°Hehe.¡± Chen Yu chuckled softly. Whoosh! From the underground afar, a blue light shot out, landing in Chen Yu¡¯s hand, revealing itself to be a bug. It turned out that after detecting the presence of others nearby, Chen Yu had sent out a bug to investigate the situation secretly. He clearly understood Zhang Nan and Blood Demon Hand¡¯s conspiracy through his observation with the bug. ¡°It was this bug that bit me just now!¡± The Blood Demon Hand quickly realized and inspected his wound. Instantly, his face drastically changed. The small wound festered rapidly in red and blue, the poison spreading alarmingly fast. The Blood Demon Hand immediately swallowed an Elixir and circulated True Qi and Blood Path Secret Techniques to stop the spread of the poison. ¡°Kill him quickly!¡± The Blood Demon Hand screamed in agony. At this moment, the cards were on the table, and Chen Yu had to be killed, otherwise endless trouble would ensue. Additionally, the poison in his feet was too severe, even he practicing the Blood Path couldn¡¯t suppress it. Perhaps Chen Yu had an antidote on him. ¡°Let¡¯s attack together!¡± sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhang Nan coldly shouted. Chen Yu¡¯s talent, methods, and intellect frightened him¡ªhe must not let him leave here alive. Swoosh swoosh swoosh~ The four of them had a grave expression, clearly planning to go all out to eliminate Chen Yu. ¡°Ha ha, just with you guys?¡± Chen Yu burst out laughing. His heart gathered strength and melded with dark True Qi, then Chen Yu suddenly roared. Roar~ A shocking loud noise vibrated in all directions. Even though the four were prepared and had blocked their ears and other vital points, they were still stunned by Chen Yu¡¯s roar. Among them, this ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± was mainly aimed at Zhang Nan and Blood Demon Hand. Zhang Nan, being strong, was not greatly troubled. But Blood Demon Hand suffered the consequences, his whole body¡¯s blood boiled, his internal organs trembled, and the poison he had just managed to suppress spread again. Swoosh! Having gained the upper hand, Chen Yu quickly charged towards Blood Demon Hand, taking the initiative to attack. Facing the siege of four people was somewhat troublesome; if he could eliminate one person first, it would be much easier. Among them, Blood Demon Hand, because of being bitten by the Iron Moon Corpse Worm and injured by his fist, now had to devote much of his focus to suppress the poison, significantly weakening his strength. ¡°No way!¡± Zhang Nan was very close to Blood Demon Hand, and upon perceiving Chen Yu¡¯s intention, immediately launched an attack. Swoosh swoosh swoosh~ The bone sword swung, generating layers of dim sword glows, rapidly shooting towards Chen Yu. The sword glows were fierce and intimidating, and they even emitted a corrupt aura. As a Sword Dao expert, Zhang Nan¡¯s attacks were always powerful, and Chen Yu did not dare to take it lightly. Boom~ Pulling out the Xuan Heavy Sword, he fiercely swung it, layers of Evil Qi sword aura formed a pitch-black aura wall, blocking Zhang Nan¡¯s Sword Dao attacks. But at that moment, the green-clothed youth and the tall woman attacked him. The green-clothed youth used a knife, and the tall woman used a whip; both of their attacks were exceptionally ferocious. For a time, Chen Yu was entangled by the attacks of the three and had no opportunity to launch an offensive. However, the attacks of the three did not cause any injury to Chen Yu. Chen Yu mainly blocked Zhang Nan¡¯s attacks, followed by the tall woman, and as for the green-clothed youth¡¯s attacks, he fully operated the Copper Statue Technique and was able to directly withstand them. As for Blood Demon Hand, he was in the back pressing down the poison and healing, not participating in the battle. After a short moment of combat, Zhang Nan and the other two were extremely alarmed. Chen Yu swung the Xuan Heavy Sword, his defense solid as gold, coupled with his astonishing speed and strong evasive ability. Few attacks hit him, and at most, they left a shallow mark on his body surface. ¡°Is this kid made of iron?¡± The green-clothed youth complained. ¡°Attack with all your might, don¡¯t slack!¡± Zhang Nan yelled. The three of them were fighting one and had not injured Chen Yu even after a long time. At this moment, Zhang Nan dared not be careless. ¡°It¡¯s a futile effort!¡± Chen Yu snorted coldly. Roar! Chen Yu accumulated True Qi and power, suddenly bursting forth, his figure surging out explosively. Zhang Nan and the others had been wary of Chen Yu¡¯s movement technique all along and immediately tightened their formation. No matter whom Chen Yu attacked, they could provide timely support. ¡°Hehe!¡± Chen Yu, running at full speed, let out a light laugh. His speed increased more and more, lifting up an infinite Evil Qi windstorm with a terrifying momentum. Gradually. They saw three Chen Yus. ¡°What kind of movement technique is this?¡± The three of them were shocked. Chen Yu¡¯s previously displayed movement technique was already astonishing; this time with his speed increasing again and producing false images, it made it difficult to distinguish the real from the fake. Suddenly. The three Chen Yus each attacked Zhang Nan and the other two, but only one was the real body. ¡°Be careful!¡± Zhang Nan looked towards the green-clothed youth and shouted loudly. Only to see. The Chen Yu attacking the green-clothed youth, his arms wrapped around with astonishing black Evil Qi wind. And beneath that black wind, the fist covered with a layer of semi-transparent dragon scale blood patterns. Ao! The aura on Chen Yu¡¯s body surged wildly and faintly, with a dragon chant heard, emitting an aura like that of an Ancient Beast True Dragon. One punch struck out. Roar~ On the transformed giant python, a layer of dark red blood-patterned scales condensed, the force was staggering as it burst forth. The power of this strike was enough to move someone at the Early Innate stage. ¡°No¡­¡± The green-clothed youth trembled in mind and spirit, feeling the threat of death. The strike from Chen Yu made it difficult for him to even muster resistance. Boom! The dark red scale python penetrated through, shattering the green-clothed youth¡¯s internal organs completely, leaving him lifeless. But it was not over yet. This staggering strike, after killing the green-clothed youth, continued with hardly any loss in strength, charging towards Blood Demon Hand in the back. Everything happened too quickly. Blood Demon Hand, who was pressing down the poison and healing, did not expect that Zhang Nan and the others could not restrain Chen Yu. By the time he reacted, he could only do his best to operate True Qi and use defensive techniques. However, because he was suppressing the poison, he could hardly exert much strength. Boom bang! The dark red scale python charged towards Blood Demon Hand, blasting him ten meters away, causing him to spew several mouthfuls of fresh blood. At the same time, the poison caused by the Iron Moon Strange Insect erupted again. With dual injuries superimposed, Blood Demon Hand could no longer suppress the spread of the poison and spewed out a mouthful of dark blue blood. ¡°No, Chen Yu¡­¡± Blood Demon Hand¡¯s face was fierce, gradually losing his breath¡ªhe died with his eyes wide open! Chapter 254 - 254 250 Dark Winged Wolf ?Chapter 254: Chapter 250 Dark Winged Wolf Chapter 254: Chapter 250 Dark Winged Wolf A double kill with one punch! The green-clothed youth and the Blood Demon Hand, both lifeless, dead beyond dead. Witnessing this scene, Zhang Nan and the tall woman¡¯s hearts pounded, a chilling horror overtaking them. Was this the strength expected from someone in the Postnatal Middle Stage? Now upon reflection, even if the four of them had faced Chen Yu head-on, victory was not assured. This young man¡¯s movement technique was exceedingly fast, his defense astonishing, and his attacks reached the Innate level, rendering him virtually faultless. Additionally, Chen Yu had subtly used the power of the ¡°Dragon Scale Bloodline,¡± recognized only by the Blood Demon Hand who practiced the Blood Path, but he had been killed by Chen Yu before he could reveal this secret. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Zhang Nan¡¯s thoughts raced. At the moment the green-clothed youth and the Blood Demon Hand died, he snapped back to reality and made a decision. This kid was too dangerous, possessing numerous methods, and he even liked to play possum. If only you had shown your real strength earlier, they definitely wouldn¡¯t have provoked Chen Yu! Whoosh! Zhang Nan activated his movement technique and sprinted away with fierce strides. Reminded by Zhang Nan, the tall woman also turned and fled. ¡°This kid is so powerful; he shouldn¡¯t have stopped at the twentieth floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower¡ªhe¡¯s been hiding his strength and capabilities all along!¡± The tall woman was horrified. At Yunyang Academy, people generally tried to showcase themselves, hoping to catch the academy¡¯s attention. But Chen Yu preferred not to shine too brightly, given the many secrets he carried which, if exposed, could potentially lead to deadly peril. ¡°You want to kill me; how could I let you go easily!¡± Chen Yu swiftly swooped toward the corpses of the green-clothed youth and the Blood Demon Hand, grabbed their storage bags, then turned to pursue the fleeing duo. The Blood Demon Hand was at the Postnatal Peak, and the green-clothed youth was in the Postnatal Late Stage; both would surely have considerable wealth. Chen Yu, not being rich, naturally wouldn¡¯t let it go. Roar~ After seizing the storage bags, a gust of evil wind howled around Chen Yu, transforming him into a pitch-black shadow that shot forward rapidly. Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow was of a high rank and especially suited to straight-line movement. Chen Yu was confident that he would soon catch up with Zhang Nan and the tall woman. Boom-hoo! The fierce wind howled, the Evil Qi astonishing. Feeling the sounds behind them, Zhang Nan and the tall woman¡¯s minds tensed. ¡°This movement technique is too fast!¡± Zhang Nan¡¯s gaze deepened. Had Chen Yu not possessed this movement technique, his overall strength would have been greatly reduced, and the four of them could have subdued him. ¡°Quick, attack, block him!¡± Zhang Nan immediately shouted. He was usually confident, but now he was frightened. He knew that if Chen Yu caught up, he and the tall woman combined would likely both meet their demise. ¡°Ghost Bone Sword!¡± Zhang Nan raised his bone sword, brewing a tremendous fluctuation, and launched into battle. Whoosh! In the void, a giant bone sword phantom, carrying a decaying corpse¡¯s stench, thrust toward Chen Yu. Zhang Nan¡¯s strike was mighty, reaching the Early Innate level. Meanwhile, the tall woman¡¯s iron whip also conjured a dense shadow of lashes, covering the path in front of Chen Yu. ¡°Block!¡± Facing Zhang Nan¡¯s full-force strike, Chen Yu was vigilant, picked up the Xuan Heavy Sword, and began to swing it. Layers of black gang Qi overlapped, forming a thick wall of Evil Qi that just managed to block the startling phantom of the bone sword. The residual force of the attack fell on Chen Yu¡¯s Copper Statue Gang Body, causing little damage. ¡°Die, boy!¡± While Chen Yu blocked the attacks and his view was obstructed, Zhang Nan produced a red blood bead in his hand. Whoosh! The blood bead flew out, heading straight for Chen Yu. ¡°Not good!¡± Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing the bead, Chen Yu immediately thought of the Ice Split Ball and similar techniques he had used before. He instantly executed his movement technique and changed his path. However, before the red blood bead could hit Chen Yu, it burst open. Boom-put~ The blood bead shattered, releasing a thick spray of fresh blood. Chen Yu, in his accelerated state, couldn¡¯t dodge in time and was drenched in red. ¡°This is¡­ fresh blood!¡± Chen Yu looked perplexed. Turns out, that red blood bead wasn¡¯t an attack like the Ice Split Ball but purely fresh blood. However, this blood was obviously specially processed, extremely sticky, and neither True Qi nor the Gang Body could cleanse it. In the Demon Bone Wilderness, fierce beasts were extremely sensitive to the scent of blood. Normally, after killing a beast in the Demon Bone Wilderness, one would either clean up the blood or move away immediately. Otherwise, the smell of blood would continuously attract more fierce beasts. At that moment, so much blood stained Chen Yu, essentially painting him as a source of danger, continually attracting beasts. ¡°Chen Yu, this blood has the properties of Blood Cultivation, and it can¡¯t be cleaned off quickly. I advise you to stop chasing us, or you might not be able to protect yourself!¡± Zhang Nan appeared triumphant. He, along with the tall woman and the green-clothed youth, often engaged in murderous plundering, and they were well-prepared for it. In the Demon Bone Wilderness, to kill someone, one didn¡¯t even need to strike; just dousing the enemy in this kind of blood was enough. ¡°Hmph!¡± Chen Yu snorted coldly, his killing intent intensifying. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Seeing Chen Yu¡¯s expression, Zhang Nan knew the outcome and immediately retreated. As they fled, he and the tall woman combined forces, continually launching attacks to fend off Chen Yu. Furthermore, it wasn¡¯t long before beasts, lured by the scent of blood, began to converge on their location. ¡°Ha-ha, kid, I advise you to give up; otherwise, you¡¯re definitely going to die before we do!¡± Zhang Nan laughed smugly. Chen Yu¡¯s gaze was deep. Given the current situation, to kill Zhang Nan and the tall woman, he¡¯d have to reveal his trump cards and forcefully eliminate them. However, his keen senses detected something unusual at that moment. Only to see. In the distance, the wind swirled, and the Devilish Evil Qi surged, continuously spreading outward. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Zhang Nan and the tall woman also realized that something was wrong. ¡°Did we encounter a Guiyuan Realm beast, or some kind of extremely terrifying ancient beast?¡± The tall woman¡¯s face turned pale, her expression filled with shock and concern. Although they had not ventured deep into the Demon Bone Wilderness while fleeing, they had already left the periphery, greatly increasing the possibility of encountering a ferocious beast. Accompanied by the swirling Devilish Evil Frenzy Wind, beast after beast, bird after bird, frantically ran out. Even those of the Innate level were in a panic, trying to escape. This scene made Zhang Nan and the tall woman¡¯s hearts pound with fear. ROAR~ A soul-stirring wolf howl came, shaking the heavens and the earth, making nearby beasts even more terrified. Then, from within that dark storm, a black giant wolf, about fifty to sixty feet long, suddenly leaped out. Moreover, it had a pair of black wings on its back, emitting a cold and evil chill; those dark red pupils were captivating. At the same time. Four figures appeared in the low sky, two men and two women, each with a heroic posture and extraordinary demeanor. ¡°Die, Dark Winged Wolf!¡± Among them, a young man in a golden robe held a golden dragon-patterned long sword, surrounded by a dragon-shaped light pattern. He swung his sword, and a brilliant golden rainbow roared out, tearing through the Devilish Evil cloud and directly striking the Dark Winged Wolf. ¡°That¡¯s¡­ the Dark Winged Wolf!¡± Zhang Nan shuddered, his usual calm demeanor unable to remain stable, his face showing fear. ¡°Those four are wearing uniforms with the ¡®Yunyang Academy¡¯ emblem!¡± The tall woman recognized the origins of the four. ¡°Run!¡± At this moment, they happened to come near a grand battle. Although the four from Yunyang Academy seemed to have the upper hand, those students wouldn¡¯t care about students from No Demon Academy. The two immediately retreated. But with Chen Yu ahead and beasts behind, they decided to withdraw to the left, bypassing Chen Yu. ¡°Dark Winged Wolf, such a terrifying beast, its strength must be close to the Guiyuan Realm!¡± Chen Yu also thought of retreating. The Demon Bone Wilderness was too dangerous, and right now, he had encountered such a terrifying ancient beast. A single swipe from it could probably kill Chen Yu, so it was best to leave this place quickly. Before retreating, Chen Yu glanced at the four fighting the Dark Winged Wolf. Their strength, he feared, was on the same level as Jin Zhuo Peak, and Chen Yu even noticed that one of them looked very familiar. Swoosh! Chen Yu immediately retreated, but he headed towards Zhang Nan. The scent of blood on him was too strong, attracting many Postnatal beasts and even some Innate-level fierce beasts. It was better to lead them to Zhang Nan, letting them bear some of the pressure. ¡°Chen Yu, what are you doing?¡± Zhang Nan¡¯s face showed great shock. Looking back, Chen Yu alone had drawn nearly a stone¡¯s worth of terrifying beasts, including two Innate-level fierce beasts. Chen Yu didn¡¯t care much, he accelerated his movement technique and moved forward quickly. Soon, he was closing in on Zhang Nan and the woman. However, at this moment, Chen Yu did not attack them. After all, with beasts behind them, killing the two was not an easy task, and they could still help him share some pressure. ¡°I¡¯ll leave the rear guard to you!¡± Chen Yu flashed a forced smile, slowly overtaking Zhang Nan and the woman. ¡°Damn, this kid!¡± Zhang Nan clenched his teeth and cursed. At the same time, he was greatly surprised. Chen Yu¡¯s movement technique was so profound, and his speed so fast, it logically couldn¡¯t be sustained for long. Yet up to now, Chen Yu hadn¡¯t even gasped for breath. Without time to think further, Zhang Nan and the tall woman quickly changed direction. ROAR ROAR~ Behind them, nearly ten ferocious beasts were attracted by Chen Yu, but they didn¡¯t completely ignore other prey. Four of the giant beasts changed direction, heading towards Zhang Nan. ¡°We still have a chance to survive, but that kid is doomed!¡± Zhang Nan told the tall woman. Chasing them were only three beasts at the Postnatal Peak and one at the Postnatal Late Stage, but chasing Chen Yu were six beasts, including two that had reached Early Innate. Just then, a screeching sound reached their ears. ¡°Not good!¡± Zhang Nan¡¯s face slightly changed. Just then. A dark black javelin, carrying an impressive black Evil Qi wind, roared towards them. The two hurriedly dodged, the tall woman reacting slowly, unable to evade in time, her left leg was grazed by Chen Yu¡¯s javelin, blood immediately soaking her clothes. While moving at high speed, throwing a javelin at rapidly fleeing enemies was naturally difficult to ensure a hit. But Chen Yu had achieved his goal. That startling throw not only injured the tall woman but also caused them to momentarily slow down, closing the gap with the beasts behind them. ¡°Brother Nan!¡± The tall woman, her mind tense, showed a look of fear. At this moment, with her leg injured, her chances of escape greatly reduced, she could only hope that Zhang Nan would help her. ¡°You¡¯re injured, you¡¯re bound to be unable to escape, you might as well pave the way for me!¡± Zhang Nan looked at the tall woman with a tender face, but his final words revealed a fierce determination. Just after he spoke, Zhang Nan struck with his palm. Unprepared, the tall woman was hit by the palm, her body thrown backward. ¡°No¡­¡± Her disbelieving gaze was fixed on Zhang Nan, who was already moving away. Boom~ A fierce giant leopard pounced, its sharp claws slicing the graceful woman¡¯s body in two, blood splattering everywhere. Immediately afterward, the other three beasts converged on her. ¡°How ruthless!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes briefly showed a hint of compassion. But now was not the time to care about others, Zhang Nan had already escaped the crisis; he had not. Chapter 255 - 255 0251 Demon Bone Stone Cave ?Chapter 255: Chapter 0251: Demon Bone Stone Cave Chapter 255: Chapter 0251: Demon Bone Stone Cave Demon Bone Wilderness. Two men and two women were fiercely battling against Dark Winged Wolves. These four individuals were powerful, standing out among those in the Innate stage, and their coordination was excellent, allowing them to fight with ease. In contrast, the Dark Winged Wolves had multiple injuries and were looking for opportunities while counterattacking. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The fight between the four and the beast was so shocking that many fierce beasts fled in all directions. ¡°How reckless, to venture here in merely the Postnatal Stage!¡± One of the short-haired youths glanced over and saw Chen Yu, Zhang Nan, and the others in the distance, and disdainfully said. ¡°Eh?¡± Among the four, a noblewoman in green attire looked over and showed a look of surprise. ¡°What is it, Ning¡¯er, do you know them?¡± The short-haired youth¡¯s attention was consistently on the woman in green, and he asked out loud. ¡°That person I know, he claimed the title of Hunting King in the hunting tournament hosted by my father, and he has immense potential!¡± The woman in green replied. She was none other than the daughter of Marquis Yunlai, Commandery Princess Ning. After the hunting tournament had concluded, she had organized a gathering for the talented, where she had met Chen Yu. It was at that very gathering where Chen Yu¡¯s battle with Luo Haotian left a profound impression on Commandery Princess Ning. ¡°It¡¯s all just trivial tricks. What does potential matter if now all he can do is flee!¡± The short-haired youth said with a light smile, and sarcastically commented on Chen Yu. He had fallen for Commandery Princess Ning at first sight and wouldn¡¯t allow himself to tolerate the woman he liked praising another man. ¡°Ah, that person is so ruthless, to actually send his female companion into the jaws of death!¡± Beside them, a curvaceous noblewoman in her twenties laughed, showing a hint of pity. ¡°The No Demon Academy is full of crooked evil ways. Such behavior is not surprising from them, while everyone from our Yunyang Imperial College is talented and upright, never committing such acts!¡± The short-haired youth said with contempt and then turned to look at Commandery Princess Ning. ¡°Yes, yes, the men of the Ancient Clan Lv Family are indeed men of good looks and character!¡± The noblewoman said helplessly. In front of Commandery Princess Ning, anyone who tarnished ¡°Lv Ze¡¯s¡± reputation would find him quick to anger. ¡°The beast rampage is our fault, and I have met Chen Yu before. I¡¯ll go help him!¡± A flash of concern crossed Commandery Princess Ning¡¯s eyes. Chen Yu had several fierce beasts following him, which could mean a threat to his life. ¡°Just a few commoners, no need to bother about them. Focus on dealing with the Dark Winged Wolf. It¡¯s quite cunning; make sure it doesn¡¯t escape eventually!¡± The young man in golden clothes said coldly, displaying an imposing majesty. ¡°Yes, Brother Hai Zhen!¡± Commandery Princess Ning sighed softly. The four of them were here in the Demon Bone Wilderness for training when they happened to encounter a rare and ancient creature like the Dark Winged Wolf, which led to a fierce battle. If she left now, an accident might occur here. ¡­ Using the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± Chen Yu moved at an extremely fast pace, especially when traveling in a straight line. Even a Demon Beast in the Early Innate stage might not be able to catch up with him. However, the blood on his body could not be cleaned up so quickly, and it wasn¡¯t easy for Chen Yu to shake off the pursuing fierce beasts. Moreover, the scent of the blood continued to attract other fierce beasts. In short, it would only become more troublesome if he did not resolve this problem quickly. ¡°Find a river or a cave!¡± While fleeing, Chen Yu looked around for options. Water might wash away and dilute the bloody scent, and a cave would be an excellent hiding place to avoid alerting large fierce beasts. However, this spot was the Demon Bone Wilderness, where streams were a rarity; Chen Yu hadn¡¯t seen a single spring in two days. ¡°Eh, a small hole!¡± Chen Yu noticed a narrow entrance on a small hillside not far away. ¡°Bone Shrinking!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s bones contracted, and his body suddenly became much thinner. After ¡°Bone Shrinking,¡± Chen Yu barely managed to fit into the hole. Once inside, Chen Yu punched outwards, and the stones fell, covering the entrance. To ensure the scent was completely blocked, Chen Yu dug a few feet further down. Gradually, the cave walls widened, and Chen Yu could move through comfortably without ¡°Bone Shrinking.¡± ¡°I need to find a way to get rid of the bloody scent before going out!¡± Chen Yu made a plan. According to what Zhang Nan said, it was difficult to cleanse the specialized blood in a short period of time, meaning it could be easily washed off after a longer duration. For the time being. Chen Yu stayed underground. It was pitch black under the earth, so Chen Yu sent out an Iron Moon Strange Insect to scout the area. After all, the Demon Bone Wilderness was dangerous, and it was unclear whether it would be absolutely safe underground. At a certain moment, Chen Yu sensed a domineering demonic aura. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Chen Yu immediately tuned into the Iron Moon Strange Insect¡¯s senses. Turned out, during its exploration, the Iron Moon Strange Insect had unexpectedly discovered another peculiar place. It was a small cave, filled with dark demonic fog, exuding an endless domineering essence. According to the Iron Moon Strange Insect¡¯s senses, there were no living creatures in the cave. Then, the Iron Moon Strange Insect promptly returned and began to burrow and dig. This bizarre place was not far from where Chen Yu was located. Before long, a passage was created. Chen Yu took out a Luminous Pearl, and the entire cave was lit up with brilliance. The cave walls were completely black, but many protrusions looked like bones or stones. These ¡°bone stones¡± were pitch black, extremely hard, and emitted waves of demonic aura. ¡°Could this be the ¡®Demon Bone Stone¡¯?¡± Chen Yu felt that this object bore a resemblance to a kind of ore he had seen in books. The ¡°Demon Bone Stone¡± was a favorite among Demon Cultivators, commonly encountered and variably priced depending on the strength of the demonic aura it contained. Chen Yu was unable to accurately assess the grade of the ¡°Demon Bone Stone¡± here, but it appeared to be no trivial matter; if he were to sell all of it, it would surely be worth a considerable amount of Primordial Stones. ¡°Leave the mining to you!¡± Chen Yu released the Iron Moon Strange Insect. The Demon Bone Stone grew within the hard black rock wall, and without special tools, it would be difficult to mine. Chen Yu left the task to the Iron Moon Strange Insect and didn¡¯t concern himself further. Meanwhile, Chen Yu temporarily resided in the cave, which was relatively safe. Seated cross-legged, Chen Yu began to cultivate the Yuan Sha Divine Skill. Three days later, Chen Yu felt a slight change in the blood on the surface of his body. Buzz! With the activation of the Copper Statue Gang Body, an invisible field of Gang strength formed. In an instant, all the blood was shaken from his body, turned into a mist of blood, and vanished without a trace. ¡°Finally, I can go out!¡± Chen Yu exhaled a long breath. ¡°Zhang Nan, if you¡¯re not dead, then wash your neck clean!¡± Chen Yu made up his mind that he would not let this individual off the hook. With the scent of blood gone, Chen Yu temporarily left the cave and made his way above ground. ¡°By now, I have moved far from the edge of the Demon Bone Wilderness; however, this is fine. The demon beasts here are more ferocious, and it is not unusual to encounter those at the Early Innate stage!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes sparkled with excitement; he decided to train in this area and not return to the outskirts. He hadn¡¯t ventured far. Chen Yu encountered a black giant bear emanating a terrifying aura at the Postnatal Peak stage. The demon bear, like a small black mountain, had rough skin and thick flesh, with pale grey claws on its paws, each half a foot long. Whoosh! As the bear claws swiped through the air, a fierce wind howled. Furthermore, the bear¡¯s attacks were swift, and the broad claws extended the reach of its assaults. For a moment, a layer of black Gang wind hovered around the giant bear, making it seem impenetrable. ¡°It seems that the deeper we ventured into the Demon Bone Wilderness, the demon beasts¡¯ prowess has also increased.¡± Chen Yu compared this bear to the Giant Demon Tiger he had encountered earlier, and there was a noticeable gap between them. Seeing Chen Yu retreat for a moment, the giant bear grew even more arrogant. Roar~ The bear roared fiercely, and the booming sound created a pitch-black storm, accompanied by stones and dust, sweeping forward. Faced with such a ferocious demon beast, Chen Yu dared not be careless and avoided engaging it directly. Boom! Power and True Qi burst forth, and Chen Yu shifted to the side. With a pivot off the tip of his foot, his body twisted, and Chen Yu launched another swift attack towards the bear. Executing the Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow, Chen Yu¡¯s burst of speed was astonishing; under high-speed impact, his attacks were also amplified. In the blink of an eye, Chen Yu reached the side of the bear. The evil Qi whirlwind raised by that incredible speed contained a faint domineering demonic intent, causing the black giant bear to hesitate slightly. Boom! He raised his Xuan Heavy Sword, initiating a layer of black and gleaming Sword Qi Gang wind, hammering onto the giant bear. After landing a successful blow, Chen Yu immediately retreated, and as his figure shifted, he struck again towards the bear¡¯s back. ¡°My movement technique feels a bit faster, and even more domineering!¡± Chen Yu suddenly realized something. He had this feeling earlier, but it wasn¡¯t clear. Without giving it too much thought, Chen Yu launched another attack. Boom, bang, thump! Maintaining his movement technique for an extended duration and skirmishing with the black demon bear, each attack worsened the bear¡¯s injuries. At a certain moment, Chen Yu mustered strength in his heart and circulated a few strands of dark True Qi to deliver a devastating strike. Boom! The overpowering Sword Qi Gang wind, laden with tremendous evil Qi, pressed down, shattering the demon bear¡¯s head. After collecting the precious materials like bear gall and claws, Chen Yu stayed in the same place. During the skirmish with the black demon bear, Chen Yu found his Evil Secret Technique had become more refined. ¡°Could it be because I stayed for several days in that cave and was imbued with demonic aura?¡± Chen Yu quickly theorized the reason. The Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow was connected to Body Cultivation and also to the path of demons; the impact of the evil Qi on the movement technique was far less significant than that of demonic aura. In terms of the cultivation school, the reputation of the path of evil also paled in comparison to that of demons. Chen Yu had spent several days in the Demon Bone Stone cave, influenced by the demonic aura day and night, undergoing subtle changes unbeknownst to him. If not for the changes and advancements in his movement technique, Chen Yu might never have noticed. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then the Demon Bone Stone is still useful to me!¡± A hint of joy appeared on Chen Yu¡¯s face. He had a profound understanding of the power of the secret technique Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow. Without this movement technique, his strength would have decreased by a level, and he might not have been able to escape unscathed this time. But Chen Yu always felt that it was difficult to comprehend the essence of this secret technique; he always sensed something was missing, and now he understood the reason. Back in the underground cave. The Iron Moon Strange Insect had already unearthed a piece of the Demon Bone Stone. Holding it in his palm and carefully sensing it, Chen Yu suddenly felt an overbearing demonic will that assailed his spiritual senses. Even though Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual power was far beyond that of a typical Early Innate stage, he felt a trace of influence. ¡°I have the ¡®Moon Spirit Ore Mother,¡¯ a miraculous treasure that cleanses the soul, so there¡¯s no need to worry about my spirit being disturbed by the demonic aura!¡± Chen Yu grinned. The path of demon cultivation is exceedingly treacherous, and most who set foot upon it have their dispositions greatly affected, even their personalities twisted. But even without a corresponding Cultivation Technique, Chen Yu did not have to worry about the impact on his psyche from directly sensing the power of the demonic aura. Besides the Holy Ore like the Moon Spirit Ore Mother, Chen Yu also possessed Ancient Spiritual Secrets like Heavenly Heart Refining. Chapter 256 - 256 0252 Advanced Later Stage ?Chapter 256: Chapter 0252: Advanced Later Stage Chapter 256: Chapter 0252: Advanced Later Stage In the blink of an eye, two months had passed. The task of hunting the Giant Demon Tiger had long been accomplished by Chen Yu. However, he did not leave and stayed in the Demon Bone Wilderness. On one hand, his Yuan Sha Divine Skill was a cultivation technique that grew stronger with more killing, the more he killed, the stronger the technique became. Additionally, he had accidentally discovered a cave of Demon Bone Stones here, which were extremely difficult to mine, and with Chen Yu not participating himself, the small Iron Moon Strange Insects had yet to finish mining. Moreover, the demonic aura and the Demon Bone Stones in the cave were somewhat conducive to the cultivation of the secret technique ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow.¡± Therefore, this place was also an excellent cultivation site for Chen Yu. Two months of fighting had enabled Chen Yu to grasp the true essence of malevolence, the Yuan Sha Divine Skill had become even more powerful and domineering, and the Primordial Evil True Qi inside his body had also become much more vigorous and condensed than before. Correspondingly, the black True Qi clusters in the Primordial Evil True Qi had grown larger too. Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation level had almost reached the middle peak. He had once tried to break through to the Postnatal Late Stage but ultimately failed. Chen Yu wasn¡¯t too concerned about this. He had broken through to the Postnatal Middle Stage in less than a year, reaching the middle peak so quickly was already quite astonishing. This was partly due to the cultivation resources from his school and the battles in the Demon Bone Wilderness. Although he failed this time, Chen Yu felt that both his cultivation technique¡¯s proficiency and his True Qi had reached their limits. With some more accumulation over time, he should be able to advance. ¡°There¡¯s something!¡± While walking, Chen Yu sensed something. Soon, a Black-Scaled Giant Python came into his sight. The python was thicker than Chen Yu¡¯s waist, its scales were like steel, and gleamed darkly. The Black-Scaled Giant Python also noticed Chen Yu, its gaze looming as it opened its bloody mouth, spraying out a dark red mist of blood that crackled in the air, clearly containing toxins. ¡°Good, Early Innate!¡± Chen Yu was fearless and stepped out openly. Hiss~ The malevolent eyes of the Black-Scaled Giant Python fixed on Chen Yu, and after a moment, it struck like thunder. It moved like a black lightning bolt, appearing instantly in front of Chen Yu, biting fiercely with its sharp mouth. ¡°Poisonous, can¡¯t make direct contact!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze hardened, and he drew his Xuan Heavy Sword. Since the Black-Scaled Giant Python could spray poison mist and its cultivation was at the Early Innate, Chen Yu, being a body cultivator, dared not engage it directly in hand-to-hand combat. Boom~ A black evil wind howled, striking the head of the Black-Scaled Giant Python, producing a dull metallic noise. The Black-Scaled Giant Python violently shook its head, its ferocious and evil eyes fixated on Chen Yu, clearly it hadn¡¯t expected Chen Yu to possess such tremendous strength. Swoosh! A black lightning bolt, carrying a devilish evil wind, quickly attacked. ¡°A tail?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression tightened. The attack speed of the Black-Scaled Giant Python¡¯s tail was terrifying. An ordinary Postnatal Late Stage fighter, if a bit slow in reaction, would likely get caught, a nearly sure-death situation. Boom! True Qi and physical strength burst forth, and Chen Yu¡¯s body soared up, dodging the attack. The soaring Chen Yu, enveloped in pitch-black evil Qi, exuded a domineering demonic aura, his presence not at all inferior to an Early Innate ferocious demon beast. ¡°Kill!¡± After dodging an attack, Chen Yu executed his movement technique, approaching the Black-Scaled Giant Python, and fiercely slapped with his Xuan Heavy Sword. Although the Black-Scaled Giant Python had excellent defense, making it hard for Chen Yu to break through, his astonishing strength could penetrate through the scales and affect the body of the python. Hiss hiss! The eyes of the Black-Scaled Giant Python glinted with red as it hissed furiously. Swoosh swoosh swoosh~ Its tail swept back and forth, generating a formidable wind. But Chen Yu fully activated his movement technique, becoming even faster. The tail couldn¡¯t even touch the hem of his clothes. Gradually, even the Black-Scaled Giant Python saw three or four shadows of him, unable to distinguish the real one, creating chaotic attacks. ¡°The movement technique is getting faster!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face lit with delight. After two months of training, the second form of ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± had achieved Great Success, allowing him to use it with ease. Huff~ The Black-Scaled Giant Python became even more enraged, suddenly opened its mouth, and sprayed out a thick dark red poisonous mist. The poison mist quickly spread, forcing Chen Yu to retreat. ¡°This guy!¡± Chen Yu was somewhat annoyed. Breaking free from the influence of the residual shadows in his movement technique, the Black-Scaled Giant Python felt slightly triumphant, and as Chen Yu retreated, it quickly attacked, its huge head striking forward. The Black-Scaled Giant Python had a strong resistance to its own toxins, allowing it to move freely within the poison mist. ¡°You¡¯re looking for death!¡± Chen Yu roared in anger, his True Qi circulated, with energy gathering in his heart. Boom! He morphed into a phantom of a demon, moving extremely fast, suddenly rushing forward. Due to Chen Yu¡¯s high speed, combined with the evil wind strength and the defense of the Copper Statue Gang Body, he was not greatly affected by the poison mist as he passed through it. Boom boom~ Chen Yu¡¯s speed increased even more, the aura of the demon and evil Qi merging, creating a momentum that made one¡¯s heart tremble. In an instant, numerous afterimages appeared around, stirring up a terrifying storm of vital energy. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Additionally, the storm slowly dispersed the poison mist. Boom boom~ The storm grew stronger, forming a domain about thirty feet in diameter. Inside this black wind domain, intense evil Qi and demonic intent filled the air, as if a peerless, fierce demon indeed lurked within. Bang! Within the black wind, Chen Yu¡¯s figure slightly solidified, and he fiercely chopped his Xuan Heavy Sword onto the Black-Scaled Giant Python. After the strike, Chen Yu¡¯s figure disappeared, blending into the black wind. Then, From another direction, Chen Yu¡¯s attack descended again. The Black-Scaled Giant Python, caught within this pitch-black, turbulent domain, had no idea where to defend itself, completely lacking the ability to counterattack. Boom boom boom~ The fierce, torrent-like attacks continuously fell, bombarding the Black-Scaled Giant Python. Utterly unable to defend itself, and enveloped by the Devilish Evil Frenzy winds for a long time, a domineering demonic will also emerged. Even as an Innate Demon Beast, its momentum was suppressed, and its spirit began to show flaws. Hiss hiss~ Feeling the crisis, the Black-Scaled Giant Python twisted its body, and its tail swept out frantically. ¡°Futile effort!¡± Chen Yu snorted coldly. At this moment, he was utilizing the third style of the Evil Secret Technique, which could form a demonic wind domain, trapping the enemy and suppressing their spirit. Additionally, within this domain, Chen Yu¡¯s speed was even faster and more agile. That aimless, chaotic tail, although swift, could not possibly strike Chen Yu. Moments later, the Black-Scaled Giant Python grew tired and temporarily ceased its attacks. At this instant, Chen Yu suddenly appeared above the python¡¯s head. ¡°Perish!¡± Mobilizing most of his dark True Qi, combined with a burst from his heart, Chen Yu descended. The Black-Scaled Giant Python suddenly looked up, only to see the fiercely ferocious Chen Yu, carrying an overwhelmingly brutal momentum, descending like a ferocious demon. A Transformed Giant Python appeared on Chen Yu¡¯s fist. The Transformed Giant Python was covered with black scales, emanated chilling Evil Qi, and bore the domineering aura of a demon, looking like a frenzied demonic python. The two giant pythons collided thunderously, but the Transformed Giant Python was even more ferocious than the Black-Scaled Giant Python. Boom~ The ground shook, and the Devilish Evil Frenzy winds swept around. At the original spot, the body of the Black-Scaled Giant Python lay limp on the ground, its head shattered, blood gushing. That strike, where Chen Yu had mobilized a great amount of dark True Qi, combined with the increase from the Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow and the burst from his heart, possessed unprecedented power. Of course, Chen Yu had wanted to use this Demon Beast to hone himself; otherwise, by utilizing some powerful trump cards, he could have quickly ended this Demon Beast. ¡°The third style of the Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow is also mastered!¡± Chen Yu felt a bit surprised. After his initial venture into demonic paths, the effect and progress of this secret technique had greatly improved. Additionally, Chen Yu felt that the third style placed a great burden on his body; even he couldn¡¯t use it as long as the first two styles. Taking out tools, Chen Yu began to dissect the python. As an Innate level Demon Beast, not only was its demonic core extremely precious, its venom, fangs, and python skin were also quite valuable. After cleaning up, Chen Yu immediately retreated. Throughout the day, Chen Yu had hunted three more Demon Beasts, one at Postnatal Peak and two at Innate stage. After returning to the Demon Bone Stone cave. Chen Yu took out a Demon Bone Stone and sensed the Demonic Qi contained within. Currently, Chen Yu did not have the relevant Cultivation Technique and did not rashly absorb the Demonic Qi, merely sensing its aura. Just like that. Chen Yu would hunt Demon Beasts during the day and return to the cave at night for quiet cultivation. A month later. In closed-door cultivation, Chen Yu, operating the Yuan Sha Divine Skill, once again opened up a region of meridians. Hum! Within the Qi Sea, the speed of the Primordial Evil True Qi¡¯s circulation suddenly increased. The central dark Qi cluster also rapidly spun up and actively engulfed the surrounding Primordial Evil True Qi. Whoosh! Chen Yu¡¯s body was enveloped by a rich layer of black Qi patterns, emitting a tremendous pressure of Evil Qi. As time passed, those dark green Qi patterns became increasingly intense, forming a massive python that twined around Chen Yu, its invisible oppressive Evil Force continuously climbing, accompanied by a domineering demonic will. If anyone were present, they would be astonished, as this was not a phenomenon that should appear when advancing from the Postnatal Middle Stage to the Late Stage. Whoosh whoosh~ The python-shaped True Qi clusters around Chen Yu kept expanding, filling the entire cave, and faintly, terrifying roars that shook the soul could be heard nearby. In the vicinity, the Evil Qi of the world crazily surged towards him, merging into the dark Qi cluster in the Qi Sea. ¡°Something¡¯s not right!¡± Chen Yu was inwardly alarmed. Logically, his breakthrough to the Postnatal Late Stage should have been successful by now, but why hadn¡¯t it ended? The reason seemed to be the central dark Qi cluster in the Qi Sea. This mysterious True Qi¡¯s power exceeded Chen Yu¡¯s expectations, operating on its own and emitting a strong suction force, absorbing the Evil Qi from within the Demon Bone Wilderness. However, though the Demon Bone Wilderness had abundant Evil Qi, it predominantly contained more Demonic Qi. The dark Qi cluster naturally didn¡¯t differentiate these nor did it refine them; it unceremoniously absorbed everything. Including the intense Demonic Qi flashing within the Demon Bone Stone, which rapidly surged into Chen Yu¡¯s body. Spiritually, Chen Yu felt the severe impacts of the Evil Qi and Demonic Qi, as if he saw many chaotic illusions. Fortunately, the mysterious heart had a suppressing effect on various energies, weakening the impact of this demonic evil Qi on Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual will, otherwise, the outcome would be unpredictable. Half a day later. The celestial phenomena had long since disappeared, and the dark Qi cluster gradually stabilized. However, at this moment. Only a small outer ring of Primordial Evil True Qi remained in the Qi Sea, with the center almost completely dominated by the dark Qi cluster. ¡°Only this little Primordial Evil True Qi is left!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s mind was momentarily stunned. This little amount of Primordial Evil True Qi definitely wasn¡¯t sufficient. That is to say, Chen Yu could only use that even more powerful dark Qi cluster in the future. This True Qi had been born as Chen Yu advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm, and at that time, he had suspected it was the Innate-level ¡°True Evil Qi¡±! It seemed that, before reaching Qi Transformation Innate, Chen Yu could convert all the Primordial Evil True Qi into True Evil Qi! ¡°This is good news!¡± Chen Yu grinned. Having Innate True Qi so early, how strong would this energy become once he truly reached the Innate level? After breaking through the Postnatal Late Stage, Chen Yu operated the True Evil Qi, familiarizing himself with and utilizing this power. And just at this moment. Boom~ A powerful and domineering Demonic Qi suddenly appeared inside the cave. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Chen Yu immediately stood up. The Iron Moon Strange Insects had been mining the Demon Bone Stone, and this time, it seemed they had dug up something unexpected. Chapter 257 - 257 0253 The Bizarre Underground ?Chapter 257: Chapter 0253: The Bizarre Underground Chapter 257: Chapter 0253: The Bizarre Underground Within the black stone wall, a dark blue-black dot darted out, which was the Iron Moon Strange Insect. At this moment, the Iron Moon Strange Insect¡¯s color was even darker, and on its body, there was a trace of Demonic Qi, making it appear even more ferocious and brutal. ¡°It seems that this fellow ate quite a bit while mining the Demon Bone Stone!¡± Chen Yu had no intention of blaming it; the Iron Moon Strange Insect¡¯s increase in strength was a good thing. However, when the Iron Moon Strange Insect burst forth, it clearly showed signs of fear. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Chen Yu released his Spiritual Sense to observe the place where the Iron Moon Strange Insect had escaped from. Just then, the black stone wall began to show layers of cracks, and from within seeped strands of black qi, which were wildly overbearing and shook one¡¯s soul. Boom~ The mountain rock shattered, and from within emerged a completely pitch-black insect, as thick as a grown man¡¯s thigh, with a body hard as stone, and somewhat resembling the Demon Bone Stone. That ¡°Demon Bone Worm¡± sensed Chen Yu and immediately let out a shriek. Sss~ The sharp and piercing shriek, extremely loud, seemed as if it could penetrate one¡¯s body and descend on the spiritual plane. When the Demon Bone Worm opened its mouth, one could also see that its mouth was filled with sharp teeth and black qi wafted out, appearing extremely disgusting and terrifying. ¡°This¡­ is practically demonic sound!¡± The insect¡¯s shriek could cause a person¡¯s spirit to collapse into madness, and those with weaker willpower might even go insane or become demonized. Even with Chen Yu¡¯s robust physique, who had even delved into sonic attacks, he felt discomfort in his spirit. After letting out the shriek. Whoosh! The Demon Bone Worm suddenly leaped up and charged ferociously toward Chen Yu. Despite its plump and sturdy body, its speed was astonishingly fast at this moment. ¡°Scram!¡± The worm was too disgusting, and moreover quite extraordinary. Chen Yu immediately drew out his Xuan Heavy Sword and with a ¡°Bang,¡± sent it flying. The insect crashed heavily into the ground, the stone wall crumbled, and several pieces of Demon Bone Stone were exposed. Hiss hiss~ The insect directly swallowed a piece of the Demon Bone Stone, its body wriggling continuously, making friction sounds, clearly digesting the Demon Bone Stone. At the same time, the aura on the Demon Bone Worm increased a bit. ¡°It can eat even more than the Iron Moon Strange Insect!¡± Chen Yu was greatly shocked. However, it was clear that the Demon Bone Worm had lost its spiritual intelligence, knowing only to consume humans and things that contained the aura of the demonic path. Moreover, the aura displayed by the Demon Bone Worm was only at the Early Innate stage, but its defense was strong, it did not fear death, and its attacks were frenzied, much stronger than the Black-Scaled Giant Python Chen Yu had killed earlier. ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu snorted lowly, his Cloud Evil True Qi surged out. A layer of black Evil Qi gusted up on the Xuan Heavy Sword, its momentum terrifying. Boom bang~ He swung the sword, and layer upon layer of Evil Qi roared out like a waterfall, pouring down and crushing down on the Demon Bone Worm. Using just Cloud Evil True Qi, he was already stronger than those at the Early Innate stage; coupled with the Xuan Heavy Sword and Chen Yu¡¯s strength, this strike was close to the Innate Middle Stage. As the dust settled. The Demon Bone Worm¡¯s body was cleaved by Chen Yu, leaving a large crack. The insect struggled desperately, and that cracked wound healed at an extremely fast pace. ¡°This healing speed!¡± Chen Yu was shocked once again. Shock aside, he wouldn¡¯t give the insect a chance. He swung the Xuan Heavy Sword again, waves of Evil Qi roared and pressured down. In the end, the Demon Bone Worm¡¯s body was completely shattered by Chen Yu¡¯s strikes. ¡°This worm has no moisture of life within its body and is somewhat similar to the Iron Moon Corpse Worm, but far more special, with a structure mainly composed of bone stone!¡± Chen Yu concluded after observing. At that moment. The spot where the Demon Bone Worm had emerged from once again released a strong demonic aura. The rock wall crumbled. Suddenly, a human hand claw, pitch black as bone, extended from within. Boom! The rock wall broke apart, and a shadow darted out, transforming into a man, entirely pitch-black and hard¡ªa duplicate of the Demon Bone Worm seen earlier. However, the aura on this man was more terrifying, reaching the Innate Middle Stage, and he was brimming with demonic intent. ¡°Kill!¡± The man roared lowly and charged straight at him, stirring up gusts of demonic wind. ¡°What on earth is going on?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s mind was shaken. Previously, he thought that Demon Bone Worm was a special kind of insect, but now it seemed not as simple as that. At the same time, from the depths of the shattered rock wall, like breathing, several more powerful gusts of black Demonic Qi were expelled. The cracks spread, and within emerged numerous sounds of friction and tearing. ¡°Beneath this, there might be even more things like this!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart trembled, feeling somewhat creeped out. Like the earlier Demon Bone Worm with the Early Innate cultivation level, yet it was stronger than the Early Innate Demon Beasts of the Bone Demon Wilderness. And these creatures were fearless, like they were demonized, and also with extremely strong recovery capabilities, if a group of them came, it would really be troublesome to deal with. ¡°Retreat!¡± Chen Yu made up his mind. This was the Demon Bone Wilderness, one of the three dangerous places of Tianhe Prefecture, where even Guiyuan Realm experts might fall. At this moment, Chen Yu might have inadvertently come in contact with a danger zone of the Demon Bone Wilderness. Sometimes, taking risks is for treasures, but right now, Chen Yu hadn¡¯t seen any treasures at all, and if anything unfortunate happened, it would be a huge loss. Moreover, Chen Yu speculated that this man must have been normal once, transforming into this state after experiencing certain events. Thinking of this made Chen Yu¡¯s heart turn cold. Peng! He swung the Xuan Heavy Sword, driving the man back. Chen Yu quickly left the cave, making for the ground. ¡°Kill!¡± The man growled hoarsely, pursuing him. Chen Yu paid him no heed, activating his movement technique to leave directly. ¡°This is indeed the Demon Bone Wilderness, one cannot be careless!¡± After shaking off that person, Chen Yu stopped. He was confident in his strong abilities and feared nothing, especially after advancing to the late stage, he became even bolder and more fearless. Now, it seemed he had underestimated the Demon Bone Wilderness; after all, even cultivators at the Guiyuan Realm who ventured here faced the possibility of falling. Just like that cave he had just passed by, who knows what terrifying dangers might still be lurking within. ¡°It¡¯s time to go back!¡± Chen Yu suddenly remembered that he had been in the Demon Bone Wilderness for quite a while. It seemed that in half a month¡¯s time, it would be the day of the freshman tournament. Qiu Xiuyue had said that the top three of the freshman tournament came with a very generous amount of No Demon Points. Even back at the academy, Liu Xuanzong had mentioned that the new students of these past few sessions were exceptionally outstanding, especially those of the current session. Therefore, the rewards for this freshman tournament had been greatly increased. Apart from No Demon Points, there would also be other types of rewards. Previously, the reward of No Demon Points alone was enough to attract many students. The importance of No Demon Points in the academy went without saying; if one had enough, living in the best cultivation cave dwelling, exchanging for various cultivation Elixirs, going to the cultivation sites for further training, asking for guidance from a mentor, and so on, were all trivial matters. With additional rewards being offered this time, the fervor of the competition was expected to be intense. ¡°Don¡¯t miss the chance to take it if it¡¯s free!¡± S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu said with a faint smile. With his current cultivation at the Postnatal Late Stage, if he were to reveal all his trump cards, he could even contend with cultivators at the Late Innate stage. Of course, many trump cards were not suitable for exposure, such as his Dragon Scales bloodline, the Blood Crystal Flame, and so forth. Even so, Chen Yu was determined to be among the top three, and he was also very confident of taking the first place. With this in mind, Chen Yu immediately set off. It took him half a day to finally leave the Demon Bone Wilderness. After purchasing a horse, he returned to the academy. ¡­ No Demon Academy. As the day of the freshman tournament approached, every strong student was in closed-door cultivation, sparing no expense of No Demon Points, just to shine in the freshman tournament tomorrow. Blood Slaughter Peak. Within a hall. ¡°Chen Yu hasn¡¯t come back yet?¡± Liu Xuanzong, dressed in black, asked. ¡°Yes, he hasn¡¯t returned since going to the Demon Bone Wilderness. With the freshman tournament being tomorrow¡­ I¡¯m afraid¡­¡± Ge Juntian showed a look of regret. But in his heart, he was thrilled. He was certain that Chen Yu had perished in the Demon Bone Wilderness. ¡°Master Liu need not worry. With students like Duan Hao and Zheng Shifeng, the Blood Slaughter Institute will surely be the most dazzling branch this time at the freshman tournament!¡± Ge Juntian said with a smile on his face. Bone Cliff Peak. In a gloomy cultivation cave, a handsome and cold young man was sitting cross-legged. Suddenly he opened his eyes, emitting a staggering demonic aura. ¡°I, Zhang Nan, am blessed with this opportunity, and I will surely leap over the dragon gate!¡± The handsome and cold young man burst into laughter. He was the Zhang Nan who had encountered Chen Yu in the Demon Bone Wilderness, and at this moment, the aura he exuded was that of the Early Innate stage. ¡°Hehe, Chen Yu, you¡¯d better not die in the Demon Bone Wilderness, or I won¡¯t have the chance to beat you myself!¡± The handsome and cold young man smirked wickedly. What happened in the Bone Demon Wilderness was arguably the worst experience he had since entering the academy. All his teammates had died, including the tall woman he had taken a liking to. Zhang Nan blamed all this on Chen Yu. Demon Fire Peak. Within a certain courtyard. A tall and burly man stood still, with a layer of hot black mist flowing over his body. The skinny young man facing him continuously slashed with his treasure saber, overwhelming with a barrage of flame-blade light, pressing down fiercely. However, the burly man didn¡¯t even flinch, effortlessly neutralizing the skinny young man¡¯s every attack as if taking a leisurely stroll. ¡°Purple Demon Slash!¡± The skinny young man¡¯s eyes flashed sharply. The treasure saber in his hand exuded astonishing purple qi and flames, slashing fiercely, and a huge purple flame light saber was hurled out with a violent momentum. Boom! Suddenly, a terrifying power burst from inside the bulky man¡¯s body, shaking the eight directions. He waved his hand, and a boiling black stream surged out, swallowing up all the flame saber light. ¡°Not bad, Luo Yongguang, your current strength is sufficient to help me kill Chen Yu!¡± The burly, tall man spoke coldly, not hiding the murderous intent in his tone. ¡°Brother Haotian, I¡¯ll definitely kill that kid!¡± Luo Yongguang¡¯s mouth curved into a confident smile. Originally, he would have needed more than half a year to break through to the Innate stage, and in this new student tournament, at best, he could have made it to the top ten. But a few months ago, a direct descendant of his family, Luo Haotian, approached him, improved his cultivation, and personally guided his training. A month ago, Luo Yongguang had broken through to the Innate stage. And under Luo Haotian¡¯s guidance, his strength had improved leaps and bounds. At this moment, Luo Yongguang even had the confidence to vie for the top spot. ¡°I¡¯ve told you many times not to underestimate this person!¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s expression suddenly turned grave, an invisible demonic oppressive force permeated the entire room, making Luo Yongguang feel incredibly suppressed, hardly able to breathe. Luo Haotian had fought against Chen Yu and knew well the latter¡¯s frightening potential. However, as a senior of the Demon Fire Institute, it was not appropriate for him to take action against Chen Yu. If Chen Yu were given the opportunity to grow, there might no longer be a chance to eliminate him. Therefore, Luo Haotian started selecting candidates early to eliminate Chen Yu during the new student tournament. Finally, Luo Haotian chose Luo Yongguang! ¡°Yes, Brother Haotian, I won¡¯t underestimate Chen Yu!¡± Luo Yongguang immediately responded. ¡°Hm, this is what I¡¯ve prepared for you!¡± Luo Haotian took out a large saber from his storage bag. The blade was golden, etched with purple flame patterns like glazed glass, beautiful and eerie, exuding a heart-palpitating fiery aura. This was clearly a High Grade Treasure, and its craftsmanship was extremely sophisticated, obviously a fine piece among the top quality. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Brother Haotian, with this treasure weapon, even if I face an Innate Middle Stage, I have the power to fight!¡± Luo Yongcheng¡¯s eyes shone, and his hands trembled slightly as he took the Purple Pattern Treasure Saber. Chapter 258 - 258 0254 Elimination Match ?Chapter 258: Chapter 0254: Elimination Match Chapter 258: Chapter 0254: Elimination Match Early in the morning, Chen Yu hurried back to No Demon Academy. ¡°Today should be the day of the freshman tournament!¡± Chen Yu smiled and shook his head. Fortunately, he had hurried on his horse, otherwise he would have missed the freshman tournament. Given Chen Yu¡¯s strength, being in the top three was absolutely no problem, and he had a great chance of finishing first. It would have been a pity to miss it. Just at this moment, Buzz~ An ancient, beast-like howling sounded, echoing throughout the academy. The moment he heard the sound, Chen Yu felt an uncontrollable surge of excitement and battle intent. ¡°Haha, in this freshman tournament, I¡¯m determined to make a name for myself!¡± ¡°This time in the tournament, I¡¯m determined to break into the top fifty!¡± Figures darted out from each of the peaks. Soon after, Chen Yu saw a large group of students from Blood Slaughter Institute. Among them, the freshmen and senior students had basically split into two different circles. After all, a long time ago, the senior students came to trouble the freshmen, and after a clash between the two sides, Blood Demon Hand, a senior student, was defeated by Duan Hao. Chen Yu guessed that there might have been some conflicts between the seniors and freshmen afterward. ¡°It¡¯s Chen Yu!¡± ¡°He¡¯s back!¡± Many of the freshmen saw Chen Yu and their faces showed a mix of shock and joy. The freshman tournament was not only about personal interests but also a competition between the different branches of the academy. Among the freshmen of Blood Slaughter Institute, Chen Yu¡¯s reputation was higher than Zheng Shifeng¡¯s and second only to Duan Hao. There was a very good possibility of breaking into the top ten. ¡°Brother Chen, you¡¯re finally back!¡± Yang Zhang was the first to come forward, his face beaming with joy. Having heard that Chen Yu went to Demon Bone Wilderness and had not returned, he even thought that Chen You might have fallen. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Hmph, you know how to come back!¡± Duan Hao snorted coldly and then turned and walked at the front of the group. In fact, Chen Yu¡¯s return made Duan Hao even more excited. After repeatedly losing to Chen Yu before, he had already decided to surpass him in the freshman tournament, and thereby prove himself. Moreover, he was determined to win first place in the tournament! After that, Chen Yu followed the group to the competition site. There was no need to register for the freshman tournament; anyone who met the requirements could participate. ¡°Brother Chen, you¡¯ve been training in the Demon Bone Wilderness for so long, your strength must have improved a lot, right? How confident are you in reaching what rank?¡± ¡°The rewards for the top ten in this tournament are extremely rich; breaking into the top ten is totally worth it!¡± Yang Zhang asked with great interest. He did not hold out much hope for the tournament; breaking into the top hundred would be good enough for him. ¡°What rewards are there for first place?¡± Chen Yu inquired. ¡°First place!¡± Yang Zhang was shocked for a moment, his head a bit dazed. The other people also turned their heads to look at Chen Yu, some surprised while others shook their heads and sneered. Duan Hao also showed a look of surprise. ¡°Haha, this batch of freshmen is really na?ve and cute!¡± In the crowd of senior students, a hulking man standing two meters tall laughed. All freshmen within three years of admission and under the age of twenty-five were allowed to participate in the freshman tournament. Thus, past champions of the freshman tournament were almost always senior students, and it was considered good to even have one or two freshmen in the top five. Given the poor relationship between seniors and freshmen, the rest of the seniors joined in the laughter. ¡°That man is ¡®Hu Chong,¡¯ a student from Blood Slaughter Institute for the last two sessions. It¡¯s said that he ranked tenth in the last freshman tournament!¡± Yang Zhang whispered. Having ranked tenth in the previous tournament, it was hard to say how much his strength had improved by now. Next, Chen Yu learned that the first-place winner of the freshman tournament would receive 100,000 No Demon Points! ¡°100,000!¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath. The No Demon Points he got from passing the twentieth level of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower were less than 50,000. 100,000 No Demon Points could probably be exchanged for a High Grade Treasure! Of course, besides the 100,000 No Demon Points, The first-place winner would also be awarded an ¡°Ascending Dragon Pill,¡± which could cleanse the body, repair hidden diseases, promote a leap in the life hierarchy, and even slightly improve the aptitude of a Spiritual Body. The competition at No Demon Academy was fierce, with battles and fights being common occurrences, and many people had injuries that were difficult to cure. Some female students even had their appearance damaged. However, this pill could almost cure all injuries of the body at the Qi Transformation Realm level. In addition to that, the first-place winner would also get to enter the academy¡¯s ¡°Demon Weapon Pavilion¡± and choose two High Grade Treasures. The second place would receive 90,000 No Demon Points, a Blood Transformation Pill, and could select one High Grade Treasure. The third place would receive 80,000 No Demon Points, a Clear Spirit Pill, and could select one High Grade Treasure. ¡­ ¡°Indeed, the rewards are generous!¡± Chen Yu nodded. Apart from the No Demon Points, Chen Yu was very interested in the Ascending Dragon Pill. Since arriving at No Demon Academy, Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation goals were focused on the ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill¡± and ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± somewhat neglecting the ¡°Copper Statue Technique.¡± If he were to take an Ascending Dragon Pill, achieving Great Success with the Copper Statue Gang Body should not be a problem. And the pill had a slight effect on improving the aptitude of a Spiritual Body. Demon Sky Peak, the largest peak of No Demon Academy, had its top as if it had been sheared off by something, making it flat like a plateau. At this moment, it was crowded with people. In addition to the participants from the various academies, there were also many older students there to watch the competition. In the distance, there was a row of black buildings where the academy¡¯s senior instructors and even branch heads were sitting. Liu Xuanzong, Qiu Xiuyue, Black Star Master, Mr. Xu, and others Chen Yu recognized were all among them. ¡°He¡¯s back?¡± Liu Xuanzong, seeing Chen Yu in the crowd of freshmen, nodded. With Duan Hao, Chen Yu, Zheng Shifeng, and others present, the performance of the freshmen from Blood Slaughter Institute in this tournament would definitely not be bad. Even the overall score might have a chance to rank in the top three among all branches. Apart from these instructors, there were also many young people who were particularly eye-catching. ¡°That woman from Yunyang Academy is simply as beautiful as a Heavenly Immortal!¡± ¡°Look quickly, that man in a golden robe is elegant and graceful; he¡¯s a royal from Yun Zhao Country!¡± It turned out that for this freshman tournament, students from the other academy, Yunyang Academy, had come to watch. Yunyang Academy was situated in Yunyang Holy Mansion, right next to Tianhe Prefecture, and was fairly close. The other two major academies of the four major academies were quite far away. ¡°Is it them?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze sharpened. On the day at the Demon Bone Wilderness, he had seen four students from Yunyang Academy fighting the Dark Winged Wolf. Now, these four were also here, among them Princess Ning¡¯s beauty and temperament, attracted the attention of many male students. The other one was the man in the golden robe, who turned out to be from the royal family! ¡°The competition begins, all participating students, move to the center of the platform!¡± A black-armored middle-aged man announced loudly, his voice booming like a bell. Upon hearing this, students from all directions rushed towards the empty platform in front. ¡°What are the rules of the competition?¡± Chen Yu asked Yang Zhang beside him. ¡°Not sure, the rules of each competition are different!¡± Yang Zhang also didn¡¯t know this detail. But the more it was so, the more it excited people. Before long, all the participating individuals gathered in the center of the platform. ¡°Array, activate!¡± The black-armored middle-aged man roared. Suddenly! The platform under everyone¡¯s feet started to tremble slightly, and a burst of Evil Demon Qi spilled out. Around the platform, dark purple rays emerged rapidly, quickly sketching into a vast Array. ¡°This is¡­ an Array!¡± Chen Yu surveyed his surroundings, with seven or eight hundred people, all within one Array. Such a vast Array was something Chen Yu was seeing for the first time. Suddenly. Within the Array, a large amount of dark purple mist emerged, emitting an oppressive and terrifying Evil Demon Qi. ¡°The first elimination round begins now. Only those who can withstand thirty minutes in this Array will be considered to have passed!¡± The voice of the black-armored middle-aged man came again. In the black loft. ¡°The method of your academy¡¯s competition is quite unique this time!¡± A Cloud Robed Elder commented, looking towards the massive Array. ¡°Hehe, this way we can eliminate the weak more quickly. Besides, this first test is somewhat beneficial to them as well!¡± Mr. Xu stroked his beard. ¡°Oh?¡± The Cloud Robed Elder turned his gaze towards the interior of the Array, his eyes narrowing slightly. Inside the Array. The vast and terrifying Evil Demon Qi filled the entire space, affecting the minds of everyone. Many of the weaker-willed students showed signs of panic or confusion, their minds likely becoming somewhat clouded. But most of the students appeared relatively calm. Many students even sat down cross-legged, circulating their mental methods to steady their minds. ¡°Hmph, this is boring, still have to wait for thirty minutes!¡± Duan Hao was slightly dissatisfied and sat down directly. Boom~ An incredibly strong burst of Evil Qi erupted, forming a ferocious tiger above him. When that dark purple mist passed through the fierce tiger shadow to reach Duan Hao, it had already been weakened, its impact less than sixty percent. ¡°Hehe, this is somewhat interesting!¡± Situ Lin Yu calmly sat down and closed his eyes. Hum~ A powerful source of spiritual power spread out from his body, forming a fluctuating ghostly shadow behind him. The ghostly shadow opened its mouth wide, actually absorbing the evil, ghostly Qi within the Array. ¡°Such a strong spiritual power!¡± Chen Yu glanced at Situ Lin Yu. The spiritual power displayed by the other party was extremely pure, and it seemed Situ Lin Yu still had something hidden. Among the new students, apart from these two who were particularly noteworthy, There were a few others who also displayed special techniques and performed excellently, while the rest of the new students were still trying to adapt. Compared to them, the older students were more composed and had various methods, quickly adapting. ¡°There is a small amount of Evil Qi here, but there is a lot of Demonic Qi!¡± Chen Yu had a slight sensing of it. Immediately, he too sat down cross-legged, circulating the Yuan Sha Divine Skill, and started to absorb and comprehend the Evil Qi. Time passed. Soon, some students could no longer hold on, their mental states getting worse. Swish! The black-armored middle-aged man suddenly rushed into the Array and carried away an Early-Stage Postnatal student, leaving the Array Formation Platform. Clearly, the black-armored middle-aged man must have some special item that allowed him to move in and out of the Array freely. ¡°Your mind is chaotic, almost insane, you have been eliminated!¡± The black-armored middle-aged man said quietly, placing the student to one side. Gradually, more and more students who couldn¡¯t hold on appeared. Some students even began to scream loudly, going mad. ¡°This year¡¯s new student competition¡¯s preliminaries are so cruel!¡± ¡°Luckily, I didn¡¯t participate, I don¡¯t want to end up like that!¡± On the outside, many students who had not participated were secretly relieved. Pretty quickly, fifteen minutes passed. Within the Array, nearly half the students had been eliminated, only about three or four hundred remained. Suddenly. The Array ¡°hummed¡± loudly, and the chaotic mist inside intensified a bit more. ¡°The disruptive force has become stronger!¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. Instantly, a few more students collapsed under the pressure of the Evil Demon Qi and fell unconscious. ¡°For the strong, this is an opportunity, but for the weak, it is torture!¡± Situ Lin Yu spoke and laughed. Chapter 259 - 259 0255 Cruel Method ?Chapter 259: Chapter 0255 Cruel Method Chapter 259: Chapter 0255 Cruel Method ¡°For the strong, this is an opportunity, but for the weak, it is torture!¡± Situ Lin Yu¡¯s words made the students who were eliminated flush with embarrassment. Meanwhile, inside the Array, each student clenched their teeth, none of them willing to wear the ¡°weak¡± label. Beside Chen Yu, Yang Zhang seemed to have a decent chance of passing the elimination round. Yang Zhang¡¯s talent and potential were quite good among the new students. After staying at the academy for half a year, he had broken through to the Postnatal Late Stage. As long as he had a solid foundation, there would be no problem getting through the first discussion elimination round. Every now and then, Yang Zhang would glance at Chen Yu, sighing inwardly. Even though they were both at the Postnatal Late Stage, the gap between him and Chen Yu was significant. Looking at Situ Lin Yu, Duan Hao, Nie Xuan, and some of the tough upperclassmen, each one seemed abnormally strong. They showed no signs of discomfort within the Array, and even appeared rather at ease. ¡°Situ Lin Yu, let¡¯s settle our differences in this competition for new students!¡± Duan Hao, looking at Situ Lin Yu, was full of fighting spirit. The other competitors were also observing each other. Nie Xuan paid special attention to Chen Yu; she had lost to him in their previous confrontation at the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. Privately, Nie Xuan was determined to defeat Chen Yu during the competition for new students. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Yu felt a piercing gaze upon him. At a glance, he spotted a stern young man with a faint sinister smile on his lips. ¡°Zhang Nan?¡± Chen Yu could hardly recognize him. At this moment, there was a significant change in Zhang Nan¡¯s aura and character. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± A flash of sharpness appeared in Zhang Nan¡¯s eyes. Seeing Chen Yu, he couldn¡¯t suppress the murderous intent in his heart and wanted to act. The pitch-black streams swirling around him suddenly surged, emitting a tyrannical and domineering presence. The chaotic black flows around his body entwined with the surrounding Evil Demon Qi and began to devour it bit by bit, making Zhang Nan¡¯s aura even more terrible and his demonic intent startling. ¡°Innate Period!¡± Many of the students around were slightly shocked. ¡°Zhang Nan has actually broken through to the Early Innate Stage!¡± sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°And he¡¯s changed so much from before!¡± Many upperclassmen who knew Zhang Nan were also greatly shocked by this development. At this moment, Zhang Nan instilled a palpable, intangible fear in them. The students of Devil Wind Institute were surprised by the alarming demonic intent on Zhang Nan. ¡°Although the demonic intent on this kid is shocking, his sanity has been eroded and twisted!¡± ¡°He¡¯s not a student of Devil Wind Institute; he dared to cultivate the Demonic Path rashly and naturally fell into madness easily.¡± ¡°How reckless, our students from Bone Cliff Institute, why would they even attempt to cultivate the Demonic Path?¡± An instructor from Bone Cliff Institute frowned slightly. The Demonic Path was a very powerful discipline, but it also came with great risks. However, upon closer thought, in this year¡¯s competition for new students, Bone Cliff Institute didn¡¯t have any particularly outstanding students. Although Zhang Nan was adversely affected by the Demonic Path, his strong abilities could indeed shed some light on Bone Cliff Institute. Inside the Array. ¡°I¡¯ve just broken through, and there hasn¡¯t been much progress with the ¡®Yuan Sha Divine Skill¡¯ for a short time!¡± Chen Yu pondered in his heart. In the Demon Bone Wilderness, he had fought against numerous fiercely brutal Postnatal Peak and even Innate Demon Beasts. This had made his Evil Qi very strong, and he had also grasped the true meaning of evil. Compared to that, the small amount of Evil Qi within the Array did little to aid him. ¡°That being the case, I will absorb the Demonic Path¡¯s Qi here!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes sparkled. In the Demon Bone Wilderness, he had already sensed the Qi of the Demonic Path. After advancing to a higher stage, the primordial evil True Qi sphere absorbed the Evil Qi of heaven and earth and also drew in the nearby astounding Demonic Qi. It could be said that Chen Yu had also embarked on the path of the Demonic Path. Boom! A strong demonic intent burst forth from Chen Yu. He released his defenses, allowing the surrounding domineering Evil Qi to enter his body and mental realm. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Yang Zhang, who was nearby, was taken aback by the overbearing and powerful force next to him. ¡°Chen Yu has entered the Demonic Path?¡± ¡°He hadn¡¯t cultivated the Demonic Path before; it seems he took this route after entering the Demon Bone Wilderness. However, without a cultivation technique and a teacher¡¯s guidance, it¡¯s too risky!¡± Among the new students of Blood Slaughter Institute, besides surprise, there was more concern. In the loft. Liu Xuanzong¡¯s expression became slightly stern. Cultivating the Demonic Path recklessly was definitely an irrational choice, as shown by Zhang Nan¡¯s precedent. ¡°Students from Blood Slaughter Institute have actually taken up the Demonic Path? I wonder if the teachers there can instruct him properly?¡± Mr. Xu, from Devil Wind Institute, could not help but smile when he saw this. ¡°Old Liu, Chen Yu has a good aptitude and potential, you mustn¡¯t let him stray off course!¡± An instructor remarked. Liu Xuanzong resolved that after the competition ended, he would definitely caution Chen Yu. Time slowly passed, and soon the elimination round was about to end. But inside the Array, the pressure of various auras intensified once again. ¡°Ugh!¡± A student spat out a mouthful of black blood and fainted. The person in charge immediately rushed in and dragged him out. ¡°Hmph, what can this mere Array do to me!¡± With a low shout, Zhang Nan¡¯s body erupted with demonic intent, voraciously devouring the Demonic Qi between heaven and earth. On the other side, Chen Yu¡¯s demonic intent grew stronger and stronger! Many demonic auras had integrated into his primordial evil True Qi, allowing for rapid absorption. Furthermore, Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual power was strong enough to withstand it, refined by the ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining¡± and cleansed by Moon Spirit Mother Ore, and was unshakably firm. However, in the eyes of the teachers and instructors, these two who had mid-way switched to the Demonic Path were already twisted in nature, and their actions seemed somewhat mad. Aside from these two, another person in the Array absorbed Demonic Qi with a force far exceeding Chen Yu¡¯s, second only to Zhang Nan. This person was clad in black armor and had a strange demonic pattern on their face. ¡°Last year, during the competition, Cao Zhongtian broke through to the Early Innate Stage. With his current strength, securing first place shouldn¡¯t be a problem!¡± Mr. Xu from Devil Wind Institute said with a smile. Cao Zhongtian was indeed his student from Devil Wind Institute, having broken through to the Early Innate Stage just before last year¡¯s competition and ranking third. This year¡¯s Freshmen Grand Competition, Cao Zhongtian was exactly twenty-four years old and once again participating in the contest. Moreover, Cao Zhongtian was also a member of the ten great Ancient Clans. ¡°After all, Cao Zhongtian is a returning student. He made it into the top three in the last Grand Competition. This year, although the freshmen are impressive, presumably only one or two can manage to fight him on equal footing!¡± One of the instructors agreed with Mr. Xu¡¯s point of view. ¡°That may not necessarily be the case!¡± An instructor from the Evil Spirit Institute replied with a light chuckle, offering no further explanation. Time passed, and students were continuously eliminated. Soon, thirty minutes had passed. Inside the array, only a little over one hundred and twenty people remained. The elimination round had directly eliminated over seven hundred people, making it the most brutal elimination in over a decade. ¡°The first round of eliminations has ended. What follows is the second round, where we will select the top twenty from among you over one hundred and twenty!¡± The Black-armored Middle-aged Man announced loudly. The previous event had directly eliminated over seven hundred people. And this time, the top twenty were to be directly chosen! Such a ruthless method of competition was unprecedented in the history of No Demon Academy. ¡°This method is too cruel, and it¡¯s also unfair!¡± Many students also felt it was inappropriate, as there had never been such a precedent. Selecting the top twenty directly meant that beyond the twentieth place, there would be no ranking! At the loft. ¡°Hearing that competition at No Demon Academy is fierce, witnessing it today proves that it truly is quite harsh!¡± The Cloud Robed Elder said with a faint smile. However, everyone present could tell that the Cloud Robed Elder was insinuating that No Demon Academy was akin to an evil path, employing cruel methods. ¡°Only the names of the strong are worthy of being remembered. The weak need no ranking, for it would only be an insult!¡± An Elderly Dean said flatly. Yet his voice sounded like thunder, reverberating at the very summit of Heavenly Demon Peak. His words seemed to penetrate the soul, striking at the heart, and caused the students to reflect deeply. The weak need no ranking! To be remembered, one must become strong! ¡°Nicely said.¡± Duan Hao sneered coldly. ¡°Indeed it is.¡± Situ Lin Yu said with a smile. At that moment, whether it was the eliminated students or the remaining one hundred and twenty plus, none continued to object. ¡°The stone platforms, rise!¡± The Black-armored Middle-aged Man suddenly shouted. Rumble~ The ground beneath the feet of those one hundred and twenty people began to tremble once again. Suddenly, a huge stone platform shot up from the ground. Immediately afterward, a second, a third¡­ the twentieth stone platform surged upwards in succession. Twenty stone platforms formed a massive circle, with the remaining one hundred and twenty-plus people in the center. ¡°Each stone platform represents a spot in the top twenty. The second round of the competitive battle officially begins!¡± Upon hearing this, the expressions of the one hundred and twenty-plus people present changed. The second round of contests was even more brutal than they had imagined! As the judge¡¯s words fell. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ Almost all figures soared into the sky, vying for one of the top twenty positions. ¡°Get lost!¡± Hu Chong, a senior from Blood Slaughter Peak, burst upwards with his massive body, emitting a heaven-shocking Evil Qi. Bang! A Postnatal Middle Stage student was directly knocked flying dozens of yards away. ¡°So domineering!¡± ¡°In the last Freshmen Grand Competition, Hu Chong was ranked tenth. He has already broken through to the Innate stage, and I believe he has a chance to break into the top three this year!¡± Among the crowd. ¡°Hehe, the format of this competition is exactly to my liking!¡± Cao Zhongtian chuckled evilly. Boom! A terrifying aura suddenly erupted, as Cao Zhongtian transformed into a dark evil demon, becoming a shadow that shot straight into the sky. Many students were directly repelled by his formidable aura. Thump~ Cao Zhongtian landed squarely on a stone platform, his pitch-black and indifferent pupils looking down from above. At this moment, many students brought out their trump cards to contest for one of those twenty positions. Unknowingly, Situ Lin Yu had already ascended one of the stone platforms. ¡°This one is mine!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze landed on the nearest stone platform. Boom! He turned into a whirlwind of Evil Qi, rushing towards it at great speed. ¡°Scram!¡± A Postnatal Late Stage chubby youth, waving his huge palm, tried to block Chen Yu. ¡°It¡¯s you who will roll!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression hardened, he circulated his True Qi, and fiercely smashed his fist forward. This punch didn¡¯t use the overwhelming power of the Primordial Evil True Qi; even so, it was still sufficient against this chubby youth. Bang! The chubby youth suddenly felt as if his palm had struck a barbed steel plate, the pain intense. Chen Yu¡¯s punching arm gained strength. Bang! The chubby youth was immediately knocked back, his figure unsteady as he rolled on the ground almost thirty yards like a ball. ¡°Telling you to roll and you really did ¨C how polite of you!¡± Chen Yu laughed heartily and with a burst of speed, mounted the stone platform. Less than a moment after Chen Yu ascended, all twenty stone platforms were occupied. ¡°Now, each of you has two opportunities to challenge any one of these twenty. If you win, you take their place. If both attempts fail, you are eliminated!¡± The Black-armored Middle-aged Man announced the final rule for the second round. Chapter 260 - 260 0256 Knocked Flying ?Chapter 260: Chapter 0256: Knocked Flying Chapter 260: Chapter 0256: Knocked Flying ¡°Now, all of you have two chances to challenge any of the twenty here. If you win, you take their place; if both chances are failed, then eliminated!¡± The black-armored middle-aged man announced the final rule of the second round. Upon hearing this, the students who had not occupied a stone platform immediately became excited and filled with the will to fight. They had not failed completely; there still was a chance to fight for the top twenty. After all, some students were strong, but their movement techniques were their weak point, which led to their failure to secure a stone platform. The second round of the competition seemed cruel but was also reasonable. In contrast, on the stone platforms, aside from a few whose expressions did not change, many looked embarrassed, including Blood Slaughter Institute¡¯s Zheng Shifeng, who Chen Yu recognized. ¡°So it seems that being the first to climb onto the stone platform isn¡¯t necessarily a good thing!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, even if you occupy a stone platform, being continuously challenged will drain your physical strength and True Qi, making it hard to hold on and possibly resulting in defeat!¡± The remaining hundred-plus students surveyed the individuals on the twenty stone platforms. For a short while, no one rashly issued a challenge. After all, even if you manage to win a challenge, you could still be defeated by someone else. However, everyone had already set a few targets in their hearts. On the outside, the spectators watched this scene with great interest. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Cao Zhongtian took third place in the freshman competition last time, and is undoubtedly the favorite for first place this time. Challenging him is basically a dead end!¡± ¡°Besides Cao Zhongtian, Zhang Nan, who knows when he broke through to Innate, will probably not be challenged. Others like the tenth place in the last competition, Hu Chong, and thirteenth place, Luo Yongguang, who have both broken through to Innate, are also tough nuts to crack!¡± ¡°As for the older students, there are four at the Innate phase, but among the new students, there are also two at the Innate phase, which is quite unexpected!¡± The two Innate Strong People among the new students were Duan Hao and Situ Lin Yu. One from an Ancient Clan, the other from one of the four great super families, both were young but not to be underestimated and were also hot favorites for first place. ¡°You don¡¯t know, a month ago, Situ Lin Yu reached the twenty-fourth level of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, and Duan Hao also reached the same level shortly after!¡± ¡°It turns out that Chen Yu, the first among the new students to break through the twentieth level, seems to have gotten scared by these two and stopped attempting the Ten Thousand Demon Tower!¡± ¡°It¡¯s only natural. Although Chen Yu is talented, he falls quite short when compared to Situ Lin Yu and Duan Hao. He must have felt unsure about surpassing them, so he simply chose not to continue, to avoid embarrassment!¡± Many of the new and old students discussed the hot figures in the competition. Chen Yu was unaware that since he and Nie Xuan had made a name for themselves storming the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, many new students had followed suit. Among them, Duan Hao and Situ Lin Yu broke through the Twenty-Fourth Level a month ago, and Nie Xuan had already reached the Twenty-Second Level. Just then, ¡°I challenge you!¡± From the crowd below, a dark-skinned youth with a cultivation at the Postnatal Peak sprang forth. His target was a student from the Devil Wind Institute at the Postnatal Late Stage. Among those occupying the twenty stone platforms, there were six at the Innate phase, whom no one dared to provoke. Aside from that, there were eleven at the Postnatal Peak, and the last three at the Postnatal Late Stage. The dark-skinned youth was challenging one of these three at the Postnatal Late Stage. ¡°Hmph, what does Postnatal Peak matter, I can defeat him all the same!¡± the Blue Robed Youth on the stone platform retorted coldly. He was the first among the twenty to be challenged, which clearly marked him as the weakest, and that annoyed him. ¡°Then let¡¯s see what you¡¯ve got!¡± The dark-skinned youth drew a gigantic axe and dealt a fierce chop. Instantly, the imposing pressure of a mountain descended, and the terrifying glow of the axe, twined with a grayish aura, came crashing down. Swoosh! The Blue Robed Youth¡¯s body was wrapped in a layer of dark blue airflow as he swiftly shifted to the left, evading the formidable strike. Suddenly, a long sword appeared and thrust violently. Clang! The dark-skinned youth¡¯s axe parried the blow and then he lifted his axe to chop again. The battle was intense, and it was hard to tell which of them held the upper hand. The Blue Robed Youth had a superior movement technique with fast and fierce attacks. But the dark-skinned youth, with his great strength and impeccable defense, launched wild and violent strikes. For a time, neither could injure the other. At a certain moment, ¡°Bone Splitting Mountain Splitting Axe!¡± The dark-skinned youth¡¯s aura exploded as his axe was surrounded by a chilling aura of bone energy. The overwhelming strike covered nearly half the area of the stone platform, greatly decreasing the Blue Robed Youth¡¯s chances of dodging. Having injured the Blue Robed Youth, the dark-skinned youth¡¯s momentum grew stronger, and he intensified his ferocious attacks, eventually forcing the Blue Robed Youth off the platform. ¡°Kong Yuan¡¯s victory!¡± The referee announced the outcome. Being forced off the stone platform essentially meant defeat. And the small area of the stone platform prevented some students from dragging out the fight with hit-and-run tactics. ¡°Ha ha!¡± The dark-skinned youth, ¡°Kong Yuan,¡± laughed heartily, swallowed an Elixir, and sat down cross-legged, quickly trying to recover the energy he had expended. Kong Yuan¡¯s victory greatly boosted the confidence of the hundred or so onlookers. ¡°Among these twenty, some were just lucky or had quick movement to seize a platform, but what really tests in head-to-head combat is overall strength.¡± ¡°Kong Yuan is at the Postnatal Peak, not an easy opponent. There are still two left on the stone platforms at the Postnatal Late Stage.¡± The eyes of those hundred or so immediately focused on Chen Yu and another enchanting-looking girl. This enchanting girl was a newcomer this term and had gained some fame for her beguiling beauty. Naturally, male students were embarrassed to bully such a beauty, so more people turned their attention to Chen Yu. However, as a famous newcomer, many were still hesitant. ¡°Kid, let me see what you¡¯re made of!¡± A young man with a fierce look shouted loudly. Swoosh! He jumped straight onto Chen Yu¡¯s stone platform, with a red hammer appearing in his hand that emitted an overwhelming sense of mass. ¡°Isn¡¯t he last year¡¯s competition rank forty-two, ¡®Wan Cheng¡¯?¡± ¡°I heard he recently broke through to Postnatal Peak; wonder how much his strength has increased.¡± Wan Cheng¡¯s aggressive move caught the attention of numerous students. ¡°I¡¯m taking this stone platform, Grandpa Wan!¡± Wan Cheng let out a thunderous roar, and red True Qi surged throughout his body. Boom! The hammer in his hand ignited, swirling with blazing flames and light. Fiery Flame Flowing Light Hammer! Wan Cheng swung the flaming hammer at breakneck speed with ease, transforming into a fiery ball, and with ferocious power, he smashed it towards Chen Yu. Swoosh~ Chen Yu shifted his figure and easily dodged. ¡°Kid, if you¡¯ve got real skills, stop running!¡± Wan Cheng thought Chen Yu was scared of him and couldn¡¯t help but shout loudly. At the same time, he mocked to himself, this Chen Yu has quite a reputation among the new students, but his strength seems to be just so-so. ¡°Hehe.¡± Chen Yu grinned, creating quite a distance between him and Wan Cheng. ¡°Kid, the area of this stone platform is so small, I¡¯d like to see where you can run to.¡± Wan Cheng wore a proud smile, his momentum increased again, and his speed quickened a few notches as he charged at Chen Yu. ¡°Who says I¡¯m running.¡± Chen Yu snorted coldly. On the twenty stone platforms, only three people were in the Postnatal Late Stage; they should be the primary targets for challenges. Therefore, Chen Yu planned to use tough measures, defeat Wan Cheng, and simultaneously deter the others. Boom~ An astonishing Evil Qi storm, accompanied by a tyrannical demonic aura, burst forth from within Chen Yu. As a howling wind screamed, Chen Yu¡¯s figure shot forward, rushing toward Wan Cheng. ¡°Looking for death!¡± Seeing Chen Yu no longer dodging, Wan Cheng¡¯s heart leaped with joy. But immediately after, his face changed drastically. Chen Yu¡¯s speed was too fast, too astonishing; just the ferocity of his momentum made his heart skip a beat. In his field of view, a black wind and a fireball were rapidly approaching each other. Compared to it, the speed of the black wind was much faster. Bang pow! The two collided violently, the impact noise was deafening. Within the intertwining black wind and fiery flames, a figure was tossed out like a sandbag. ¡°Holy shit, to be directly thrown off like that, how strong must he be!¡± ¡°To be directly flung away in a head-on collision, Wan Cheng?¡± The spectating crowd was taken aback by this scene. This challenge ended swiftly, almost as soon as they clashed, the winner and loser were decided. ¡°Chen Yu¡¯s victory!¡± The referee announced the result. ¡°Damn it, this kid deliberately feigned weakness to make me let my guard down, or I would have shown him!¡± Wan Cheng¡¯s face flushed with shame as he shouted angrily. After all, he had participated in the last tournament; he never expected to be thrown off in the very first match of this tournament¡ªhow could he accept that? Inside the attic, several instructors¡¯ gazes flickered slightly. ¡°This child must be practicing the ¡®Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡¯ right? Such fierce momentum, it seems his skill is exceptional!¡± An instructor praised. Liu Xuanzong revealed a slight smile; he too did not expect that Chen Yu would have such an extraordinary talent for the cultivation of this Secret Technique. Being instructors, they could surmise Chen Yu¡¯s proficiency with the movement technique from just that simple form he displayed earlier. On a nearby stone platform. A slender youth watched Chen Yu with great interest. This person was Luo Yongguang, a member of one of the Ten Ancient Clans, a hot favorite for the top three, even possibly the first, in this competition. ¡°Indeed, he has some skills.¡± The slender youth, ¡°Luo Yongguang,¡± smiled slightly at the corners of his mouth. After all, if Chen Yu had no abilities, Luo Haotian wouldn¡¯t have gone to such lengths to cultivate him to deal with Chen Yu. ¡°Huh?¡± Chen Yu glanced over and noticed Luo Yongguang. Luo Yongguang did not hide his intentions and flashed a challenging smile. ¡°Who is this person?¡± Chen Yu had no recollection of Luo Yongguang, but the latter seemed to have some grudge against him, being so fixated on him. Before the competition, Chen Yu had been training in the Demon Bone Wilderness and was not familiar with the hot favorites of this tournament, and naturally, he did not know Luo Yongguang. Seeing how dominant Chen Yu was, some students set their sights on that enchantingly beautiful girl. ¡°Hehe, junior sister, how about giving up this spot to your senior?¡± A handsome young man with a lascivious gaze stepped onto the platform. ¡°Sure!¡± The enchanting girl smiled seductively, with a trace of purple light twinkling in her eyes, as a wave of spiritual energy spread forth. ¡°Spiritual Secret Technique?¡± The handsome young man¡¯s expression slightly changed. Buzz~ A layer of pulsating purple flame descended upon the spiritual plane of the handsome young man. At the same moment, the enchanting girl¡¯s figure sprang out, a dagger appearing in her hand. Ting ting! The handsome young man hastily drew his sword. However, he furrowed his brows tightly, clearly affected by the spiritual power, struggling to concentrate. ¡°Senior, what¡¯s wrong?¡± The girl fluttered her charming eyes, her voice sultry, launching another spiritual attack invisibly. Gradually, the composure of the handsome young man faded, his forehead breaking into cold sweats, and lust flickered in his eyes. The enchanting girl seized this gap, her shapely leg kicking out. Pong! The handsome young man went limp, his gaze slightly dazed, as his body separated from the stone platform. ¡°This woman is actually skilled in spiritual Secret Techniques, she¡¯s tough to deal with!¡± ¡°Indeed, looking at the situation just now, her spiritual Secret Techniques are of the seductive kind, paired with her tempting figure, it¡¯s really hard to resist!¡± The male students shook their heads. Most cultivators at No Demon Academy follow the path of demonic or evil cultivation, with impure mindsets, making them more vulnerable to certain spiritual Secret Techniques. At that moment. ¡°Hmph, I must secure one of these top twenty positions!¡± A junior in white suddenly floated out, speaking with extreme confidence. And his target of challenge was none other than Chen Yu. Chapter 261 - 261 257 Moth to a Flame ?Chapter 261: Chapter 257: Moth to a Flame Chapter 261: Chapter 257: Moth to a Flame ¡°Ha! I must secure one of these top twenty positions!¡± A young man in white suddenly floated out, his words filled with immense confidence. ¡°Isn¡¯t that handsome man ¡®Yin Xiyang¡¯? He also participated in the previous competition, ranking thirty-second!¡± ¡°I heard that Yin Xiyang has mastered the ¡®Evil Wind Step¡¯ to the Great Achievement Realm, his movements are ethereal and strange. He once fought against five Postnatal Late Stage strongmen, and none of them could even touch his clothes!¡± The appearance of the young man in white, Yin Xiyang, caught everyone¡¯s attention. Whoosh! Yin Xiyang landed on the stone platform, his skin pale and holding a jade sword, truly a sight of grace. ¡°You can take up a spot, I don¡¯t care, but if you take mine, that is simply inviting humiliation!¡± Chen Yu chuckled softly. ¡°What audacity from a mere newcomer!¡± Yin Yangxi chuckled softly, completely unconcerned. He was famous within the Devil Wind Institute for his swiftly graceful movement technique. In past confrontations, many couldn¡¯t even catch sight of his figure before they were instantly defeated. Moreover, Yin Xiyang preferred to confront those who practice Body Cultivation, toying with these big fellows who have defense and strength but no chance to use it, showcasing the depth of his movement technique. He was confident that Chen Yu¡¯s movement technique was no match for his. ¡°Watch out!¡± Yin Xiyang¡¯s figure turned into a blur, suddenly vanishing from sight. Swish, swish, swish! A series of afterimages appeared, and Yin Yangxi approached from Chen Yu¡¯s left side. His arm raised, the jade sword lightly swinging down. Just at that moment. Boom! Accompanied by a roaring gust, Chen Yu¡¯s figure burst forth. Yin Xiyang¡¯s sword cut through empty air. ¡°Where do you think you¡¯re going!¡± Yin Xiyang immediately pursued. On the stone platform. A black and a white shadow, moving traceless. However, the distance between the two widened increasingly, Yin Xiyang just couldn¡¯t keep up with Chen Yu¡¯s pace. ¡°Who could have thought Chen Yu¡¯s movement technique was so incredibly fast, far surpassing Yin Xiyang!¡± ¡°This is because Chen Yu¡¯s movement is a straight line, whereas Yin Xiyang¡¯s is an elegant curve!¡± The spectacular showcase of their movement techniques greatly excited all the students. ¡°Damn it, how can this kid be so fast!¡± Yin Xiyang cursed inwardly. His proud movement technique unexpectedly couldn¡¯t catch up to Chen Yu, which was a harsh blow to his ego. Yin Xiyang immediately changed the characteristics of his movement technique, reducing the elegance between the steps to increase his speed. His speed gradually increased, closing the distance with Chen Yu. Just as Yin Xiyang was about to catch up, ¡°Kid, once I catch you, you¡¯re dead!¡± Yin Xiyang revealed a triumphant smile. But just at that moment. Chen Yu rapidly shifted his figure and charged toward Yin Xiyang. Roar~ The suddenly unleashed speed, at least doubled, merely the roar of the fierce wind alone shook Yin Xiyang¡¯s spirit. Yin Xiyang¡¯s change in his movement technique, at such close range, left him absolutely no chance to dodge. Boom! In a flash, Yin Xiyang was struck by a dark fierce wind. Like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, he was sent flying by Chen Yu, akin to a monstrous beast, unable to recover from the force. Yin Xiyang felt unimaginable pain all over his body, spat out a mouthful of blood, and was slammed to the ground, unable to get up for a long time, looking extremely wretched. This time, Chen Yu¡¯s strike was a bit too forceful, nearly sending Yin Xiyang flying off Demon Sky Peak. ¡°Chen Yu had actually been holding back before, that burst of speed was incredibly fast!¡± ¡°This guy really is like a Human-shaped Beast!¡± ¡°Mr. Yin probably won¡¯t be able to get out of bed for several months!¡± The students were incredibly shocked. This battle significantly elevated their assessment of Chen Yu. His straight-line movement technique was faster than Yin Xiyang¡¯s, and his strength terrifying, possibly able to contend with Blood Slaughter Peak¡¯s ¡®King of Great Strength¡¯, Hu Chong. Basically, they placed Chen Yu at the Postnatal Peak level, stronger than the first challenger, Kong Yuan. On the stone platform across from Chen Yu. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s been a while since I¡¯ve faced a worthy Body Cultivator, wonder how many punches you can take!¡± Hu Chong, as hefty as a small mountain, eyed Chen Yu eagerly rubbing his hands, a fighting spirit flashing in his eyes. ¡°Hehe, Hu Chong has got his eyes on you!¡± ¡°Hu Chong isn¡¯t known for his gentleness, those who fought him often ended up missing an arm or a leg, some even crippled for life!¡± Many students who were jealous or afraid of Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but revel in what was to come. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°I¡¯d also like to know how many punches you can take.¡± Chen Yu faced Hu Chong, not intimidated in the slightest. Up till now, Chen Yu had never lost in a match of strength, which filled him with supreme confidence. ¡°This fellow, what an attitude!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s response caused an uproar among the crowd. Daring to compare strength with the King of Great Strength, Hu Chong¡ªthat took guts. The competition continued. Chen Yu, having defeated Yin Xiyang, significantly intimidated the other students. ¡°Kong Yuan, let¡¯s settle our scores!¡± A woman of average appearance, wielding twin swords, stepped onto the platform, challenging Kong Yuan. Kong Yuan accepted the challenge. After around fifty moves, Kong Yuan defeated her and held his ground. Unable to continuously challenge the same person, other challengers had to switch targets. A rookie challenged a Postnatal Peak competitor. Unfortunately, he failed. Soon after, another person challenged Kong Yuan. Among the Postnatal Peak competitors, Kong Yuan¡¯s strength wasn¡¯t formidable, so rotating fighters could eventually wear him down. After all, each person had two chances to challenge, and wasting one for a shot at the top twenty was a gamble everyone was willing to take. Finally, after being challenged three times, Kong Yuan was defeated. ¡°Ha, once I rest a bit, I¡¯ll definitely take it back!¡± Kong Yuan was greatly annoyed. If it weren¡¯t for being targeted and fighting too many times, he would not have failed. However, he had two chances to challenge and still had the opportunity to turn the tide. The second round of the competition. The process was quite lengthy. More than a hundred students, each could challenge twice, minus a few who gave up the competition because they believed they had no hope, there would still be at least a hundred matches. In this, many academies challenged the students of the Postnatal Peak on the stone platform, including Zheng Shifeng who was also challenged twice. Two of them were replaced, but Zheng Shifeng persisted, securing a spot in the top twenty. While Cao Zhongtian, Situ Lin Yu, Luo Yongguang, and other Innate Strong People, who were popular candidates, were fundamentally unchallenged. It was as if defeating them was an impossible task. Outside the arena. Luo Haotian had a gloomy expression. Chen Yu knew very well that Chen Yu had many tactics and his strength was far beyond what was currently shown. He did not believe Luo Yongguang could definitely defeat Chen Yu, hence he hoped someone would exhaust Chen Yu¡¯s strength in this round, so that Luo Yongguang would have a greater chance of winning. However, since Chen Yu had defeated Yin Xiyang, no one had challenged him. ¡°Students of Devil Fire Institute, I have a path to point out to you!¡± Luo Haotian suddenly thought of something and transmitted his voice to the students of the Devil Fire Institute. Luo Haotian, as the top figure among the students at the Devil Fire Institute, commanded high prestige. Hearing this transmission, the students on the field from Devil Fire Institute were immensely excited; it wasn¡¯t easy to speak to Luo Haotian on ordinary days, and today Luo Haotian took the initiative to communicate with them. ¡°Currently, the twenty people on the stone platform are tough competitors, but based on my observation, the movement technique Chen Yu deployed is called ¡®Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡¯, which places an extreme burden on the body and cannot be sustained for long periods, otherwise he would enter a period of weakness.¡± ¡°If you challenge Chen Yu successively without engaging in direct combat but just exhaust his strength, you could significantly weaken his combat power and easily win in the end.¡± Luo Haotian truly was a genius of the Ancient Clan, an elite of the institute; not only did he recognize Chen Yu¡¯s movement technique but also knew its weaknesses intimately. The students of Devil Fire Institute, after hearing Luo Haotian¡¯s words, quietly discussed among themselves. ¡°As for Chen Yu¡¯s weaknesses, Senior Brother Luo wouldn¡¯t deceive us. However, Chen Yu is too fast, and among us, there are hardly a few who can contend with him.¡± They were quite rational and did not act rashly. ¡°However, it¡¯s clear that Senior Luo Haotian and Chen Yu are enemies, wanting to deliberately suppress him. If I can gain Senior Luo Haotian¡¯s favor and trust, I am willing to take the risk.¡± One student with a sharp face and monkey cheeks laughed. ¡°I originally did not expect to be in the top twenty, but as long as I challenge Chen Yu, I can win Senior Luo Haotian¡¯s favor, and that deal still seems quite worthwhile.¡± Another laughed. ¡°Chen Yu, let me meet you.¡± One student from the Devil Fire Institute immediately rushed out. This student was only at the Postnatal Late Stage, yet boldly challenged Chen Yu, surprising many spectators. Chen Yu frowned slightly, sensing something was amiss. Roar~ Employing his movement technique, Chen Yu charged brutally and viciously towards the challenger. The opponent simply had no time to dodge and could only try his best to execute defensive maneuvers. Boom! Another one was sent flying off the challenge platform by Chen Yu. Yet, after one fight, another student from the Devil Fire Institute challenged Chen Yu. By now, most people had perceived the ploy. ¡°Hehe, this guy is being targeted with a successive attack strategy too.¡± Below the platform, Kong Yuan laughed loudly, thinking Chen Yu would end up like him. ¡°Serves you right!¡± The first fiery youth knocked off by Chen Yu, Wan Cheng cursed. ¡°When you can¡¯t hold on anymore, this young master will challenge you!¡± Yin Xiyang was waiting for the opportunity to seek revenge. On the platform. ¡°Trying to wear me down with successive challenges?¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but laugh. If it were a group of Early Innate stages using the successive attack strategy, he might have been slightly concerned. ¡°Chen Yu, I here challenge you!¡± A woman admiring Luo Haotian also initiated a challenge towards Chen Yu. Chen Yu treated everyone equally. Using his movement technique, with unmatched speed, he suppressed and directly knocked the challenger away. ¡°Ah¡­¡± The woman screamed as she was blasted into the distance. After the fight. Another person challenged Chen Yu. ¡°How rude, even a beauty is directly knocked away!¡± This elegant young man deeply despised Chen Yu¡¯s recent actions. ¡°Get lost!¡± Chen Yu transformed into a pitch-black fierce wind, sweeping out. Boom! The elegant young man had just entered the range of the stone platform and hadn¡¯t even landed when he was struck out of the arena by Chen Yu. ¡°This kid is even faster than before!¡± ¡°I refuse to believe that we can¡¯t wear this kid down!¡± The Devil Fire Institute students all clenched their teeth with resentment. ¡°Brother Chen, you need to be careful!¡± Yang Zhang was also among these hundred plus people, and he heard clearly everything about the Devil Fire Institute students¡¯ plan. Additionally, knowing he had no hope of breaking into the top twenty, he did not initiate a challenge. On the stone platform. ¡°Hmph, truly shameless!¡± The cold-hearted girl Nie Xuan could hardly stand it, snorting softly. Chen Yu was somewhat surprised, Nie Xuan actually spoke out against the unfair treatment towards him. Nie Xuan had significant fame among the newcomers, and her words also resonated with many. ¡°Chen Yu, there is still a fight between us; I want to personally defeat you, so don¡¯t lose here.¡± Nie Xuan¡¯s bright black pupils swept towards Chen Yu. ¡°Ha ha, they are but moths to a flame!¡± Chen Yu burst out laughing. Hearing this, the students from Devil Fire Institute looked extremely embarrassed. Chen Yu actually compared them to moths! ¡°So many moths can also extinguish your flame.¡± One student retorted. ¡°Ha ha, the corpses of moths will only make the flame more brilliant and more ferocious!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s words were shocking, revealing strong confidence and dominance. Chapter 262 - 262 0258 Ferocious and Arrogant ?Chapter 262: Chapter 0258: Ferocious and Arrogant Chapter 262: Chapter 0258: Ferocious and Arrogant ¡°Ha ha, the body of a moth will only make the flame burn brighter and more ferocious!¡± Standing on the high platform, looking down, Chen Yu spoke astonishingly, his words revealing a powerful self-confidence and domineering spirit. Below, the students of Blood Demon Academy looked up at Chen Yu, shaken to their core, and were actually intimidated by him at this moment. The spectators around them also couldn¡¯t help but admire Chen Yu¡¯s confidence. However, it had to be acknowledged that Chen Yu, in this moment, shone brightly and was awe-inspiring, possessing the qualifications to secure a place in the top twenty. In the distant black pavilion. Teachers and several students from Yunyang Academy glanced at Chen Yu. Princess Ning¡¯s eyes also flickered with a hint of admiration. In the previous hunting competition, Chen Yu had been brilliant, and later at the gathering, he had embarrassed Luo Haotian with a three-move agreement. Now that Chen Yu had come to the No Demon Academy, his edge was apparent once more. Beside Princess Ning, the short-haired young man ¡°Lv Ze,¡± who harbored feelings of admiration for her, noticed the change in her expression. ¡°Arrogant.¡± Lv Ze couldn¡¯t help but snort softly, casting a few more glances at Chen Yu. On the other side, Liu Xuanzong smiled. Based on Chen Yu¡¯s performance, breaking into the top ten shouldn¡¯t be an issue, and if he was lucky, he might even make it into the top five. Moreover, Duan Hao, his favorite contender, had a great chance of breaking into the top three. In this way, the performance of the Blood Slaughter Institute in this year¡¯s freshman competition wouldn¡¯t be too shoddy. ¡°This brat, so arrogant.¡± The students of the Blood Demon Academy¡¯s faces turned ashen, their anger burning. Chen Yu not only compared them to moths but also stated that their consecutive challenges were meaningless and would only serve to highlight his brilliance. ¡°Students of the Blood Demon Academy, let¡¯s unite and bring this brat down!¡± A somewhat influential student of the Blood Demon Academy began to communicate with the others. ¡°Brother Wang, lend us a hand!¡± Even the Blood Demon Academy students, relying on social relationships, sought help from students of other branches to challenge Chen Yu. The competition continued. ¡°Freshman, you are too arrogant!¡± A student from the Blood Demon Academy issued a challenge to Chen Yu. ¡°Bring it on!¡± A fierce light flickered in Chen Yu¡¯s eyes. He was never the nice guy kind, and after cultivating the Path of Evil, his actions were even more resolute and decisive, showing no mercy for certain things. The students of the Blood Demon Academy had thoroughly enraged him. Swoosh! The student in the late postnatal stage was on full alert as he flew onto the stone platform. ¡°Scram!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s roar, accompanied by a burst of Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow, erupted. Swoosh~ A black gust flashed by, and Chen Yu¡¯s figure instantly arrived at the other end. At this moment, Chen Yu didn¡¯t hold back much, displaying the full speed of his movement technique. Boom~ A muffled impact sounded as the young man was viciously hit by Chen Yu in midair. ¡°How could this happen?¡± The young man spat out a mouthful of blood, his face filled with shock. He had been on guard against a sudden attack from Chen Yu and ready with a defensive measure. But Chen Yu¡¯s speed was faster than before, rendering his preparations useless. His defensive armor also failed to resist the tremendous force. Poom~ With a swirl of black wind and a mist of blood, the young man was sent flying out, crashing near the edge of Demon Sky Peak, looking pitiable. This time, Chen Yu showed no mercy; it was even intentional. The young man had at least ten broken bones, with more serious internal injuries and meridians. It would take him a long time to recover, preventing him from continuing the fight. If not treated properly, it could even affect him for life. The young man didn¡¯t get up for a long time, causing everyone around to feel a chill down their spines. Just one hit had caused such damage; it was truly terrifying. From this incident, it was evident that Chen Yu had previously shown restraint. It was the behavior of the Blood Demon Academy students that had completely angered him, prompting him to strike with full force. The rules of the freshman competition stated that as long as one didn¡¯t intentionally take a life, it wouldn¡¯t be considered foul play, thus Chen Yu¡¯s actions would not be obstructed. ¡°Come again, little moths!¡± Chen Yu glanced down with an amused tone. This scene caused the Blood Demon Academy students to shudder and seethe with anger. Being called ¡°little moths¡± to their faces, who could endure that? However, Chen Yu¡¯s recent collision was so violent and ruthless that even amid their anger, they felt a hint of fear and panic within. The challenge ended, and the next one began. ¡°Zheng Shifeng, I¡¯m taking your spot!¡± sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A sallow-faced man glided onto the challenge platform, challenging Zheng Shifeng. Zheng Shifeng was a freshman of the Blood Slaughter Institute, ranked tenth in the normal assessments, and had a considerable reputation, second only to Duan Hao and Chen Yu. Previously, Zheng Shifeng had already faced two challenges and wasn¡¯t in top form, but he had to answer the call nonetheless. The sallow-faced man suddenly pulled out a black vertical flute and began to play it at his lips. Immediately, a strange and eerie melody resonated. ¡°Evil Tune!¡± Zheng Shifeng showed a look of vigilance, circulated his True Qi, and blocked his hearing. From a distance, Chen Yu felt the melody¡¯s influence causing chaos in his blood and True Qi, and strange and evil thoughts emerged in his mind. Chen Yu channeled True Evil Qi throughout his body and firmed up his spiritual will to expel the influence of the Evil Tune. It could be noticed that the closer one was to the sallow-faced man, the greater the effect. Even though Zheng Shifeng blocked his hearing, the Evil Tune still echoed in his mind, affecting his state. ¡°Evil Wind Murderous Tune!¡± The tune suddenly changed¡ªeerie and imbued with killing intent. In the void. Swoosh swoosh swoosh! The dim spiritual power fused with true qi, forming three semi-transparent small swords that attacked Zheng Shifeng. ¡°Sha Guang Slash!¡± Zheng Shifeng swung his long saber, accumulating a mass of tremendous evil qi which he fiercely slashed forward. Only to see, that upon contact with the evil qi-crazed saber, those three transparent small swords actually passed through each other. However, the power of the three transparent small swords was clearly weakened. ¡°An attack that involves the spiritual realm, so it has piercing power?¡± Zheng Shifeng¡¯s expression darkened. While running his saber technique to weaken the enemy¡¯s attack, he also deployed his movement technique, trying to dodge the assault. On the other side, The withered yellow man dodged, evading the evil qi-crazed saber. The malevolent wind and strange tunes continued unabated, as the three semi-transparent small swords grew in power, controlled by the withered yellow man, and closely pursued Zheng Shifeng. ¡°Defeated!¡± Chen Yu said indifferently. As expected, it wasn¡¯t long before Zheng Shifeng was defeated by the withered yellow man. Zheng Shifeng had a rather gloomy personality and a not so firm mind. Moreover, the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± movement technique was not suitable for him. Had he practiced a different movement technique that suited himself better, there might have been hope in contending with the withered yellow man. After Zheng Shifeng stepped down, he immediately took some elixirs to treat his injuries, and to calm and concentrate his mind. After one challenge, As expected, the No Demon Academy students issued another challenge to Chen Yu. This time, it was someone at the Postnatal Peak! Clearly, after Chen Yu¡¯s fierce collision earlier, the Postnatal Late Stage students no longer dared to appear. ¡°The freshman dares to be so arrogant, offending the entire sub-institute single-handedly, you¡¯re going to die miserably!¡± The young man pushed his movement technique to the limit so as not to be knocked flying by Chen Yu before he even touched the ground, all the while not forgetting to talk tough. ¡°It¡¯s you who¡¯s arrogant, knowing you¡¯ll get beaten horribly by me yet still daring to talk tough!¡± Chen Yu sneered. Roar~ The fierce wind roared, and the black wind howled as Chen Yu surged forth. The young man¡¯s entire body jolted as he operated his movement technique and swiftly fled. This young man was at the Postnatal Peak, and moreover, he was proficient in movement techniques. Being cautious, it indeed wasn¡¯t easy for Chen Yu to get his hands on him. Roar Roar~ The screaming of the evil wind suddenly surged, and Chen Yu¡¯s speed exploded yet again, causing a gloomy black wind to whip up around the stone platform. On the platform, suddenly two figures of Chen Yu appeared. This was not a simple afterimage, making it difficult for the young man to judge the true from the false. In that moment he pondered and his movements slowed, Bang! Chen Yu, like a black beast, struck his chest. The young man was quite strong and had prepared defenses. He wore protective armor and fully mobilized his true qi to resist, so Chen Yu¡¯s collision was unable to inflict serious damage. Thump! Thus, after the collision, Chen Yu followed up with a punch. Crack! The young man heard the sound of his own bones shattering and let out a scream. Afterwards, his body flew straight out, crashing to the ground, motionless. At this moment, the strength shown by Chen Yu grew increasingly terrifying. Apart from the No Demon Academy, there were no other challengers, but that did not rule out their hopes of profiting from the fishermen¡¯s gains. The competition continued. The students who challenged Chen Yu next were invariably severely injured; there were hardly one or two who could stand. In contrast, Chen Yu¡¯s expression was unchanged, and, if anything, he grew more battle-hardened and ferocious as the fight went on. Under such circumstances, even the No Demon Academy students, with all their confidence, dared not challenge him again. Going up meant broken tendons and fractured bones, and they didn¡¯t have a tendency for masochism. On the outside, the old students of the No Demon Academy who witnessed this scene were also extremely indignant. Chen Yu alone crippled the No Demon Academy students one by one, to a certain degree humiliating the No Demon Academy. As members of the No Demon Academy, they had come to hate Chen Yu. Luo Haotian¡¯s expression was even more livid. The idea had been his, but it had no effect; instead, it damaged the face of the No Demon Academy. It wasn¡¯t long before, no one dared to fight Chen Yu. People like the previously challenging fiery young man Wan Cheng, movement technique expert Yin Xiyang, and others, all had the intention of benefiting like a fisherman, but after more than a dozen battles with Chen Yu showing no change in expression, they too did not dare to make a move. ¡°Hehe, under absolute strength, the weak cannot affect the strong in any way. Chen Yu, you indeed did not disappoint me. I hope we can fight one another!¡± Duan Hao¡¯s eyes erupted with fighting spirit from afar off the stone platform. Many of the freshmen knew that Duan Hao and Chen Yu had a silent rivalry. Duan Hao praising Chen Yu now and revealing his fighting spirit was not too surprising. ¡°Duan Hao is from one of the ten great Ancient Clans, a hot favorite for the top three spots or even first place in this newcomers¡¯ competition. To be recognized by him means Chen Yu¡¯s strength must be more than what it seems; maybe he has hope of breaking into the top ten.¡± Some murmured in the crowd. ¡°I also hope you won¡¯t disappoint me!¡± Chen Yu replied. Hearing this, Duan Hao¡¯s expression turned grave, and he couldn¡¯t help but want to go all out against Chen Yu. ¡°What audacity, to say such things to Duan Hao!¡± ¡°Duan Hao is very likely to charge into the top three, even topping the first place isn¡¯t out of the question, and yet Chen Yu hopes Duan Hao won¡¯t disappoint him, that¡¯s indeed too arrogant!¡± The surroundings were abuzz, with many voicing their criticisms of Chen Yu again. The competition was still underway, and challengers were dwindling. In the final battle, Zheng Shifeng challenged someone at the Postnatal Peak and won through a close fight. With that, the second round of the competition ended. ¡°In this freshman competition, the top twenty are Cao Zhongtian, Luo Yongguang, Situ Lin Yu, Duan Hao¡­ Chen Yu, Zheng Shifeng!¡± The referee announced loudly. In this freshman competition, only the top twenty were ranked. Hence, these twenty people stood out brilliantly, attracting widespread attention. However, only the top ten in the freshman competition would receive rewards! And people like Cao Zhongtian, Situ Lin Yu, Duan Hao, and other Innate Strong People, have yet to face a single battle. Regarding the upcoming matches, all students including instructors were highly anticipative! Chapter 263 - 263 0259 Battle Against Nie Xuan ?Chapter 263: Chapter 0259: Battle Against Nie Xuan Chapter 263: Chapter 0259: Battle Against Nie Xuan The first two rounds of the tournament for new students could be called elimination matches. The last round was the showdown among the top talents of the No Demon Academy. At this moment, not only the students who were watching, but also the teachers and mentors were polishing their eyes, revealing a deep interest. ¡°The third round of the tournament for new students begins!¡± The Black-armored Middle-aged Man officially announced. ¡°The stone platform corresponding to the due east position is number one, and the rest follow in sequence for ranking!¡± To simplify the competition procedure, the No Demon Academy adopted this method for a simple ranking of the top twenty contestants. ¡°I¡¯m number one?¡± A glamorous woman on the eastern stone platform looked slightly startled. Her cultivation level and that of Chen Yu were the bottom among the twenty, and it was because Chen Yu attracted most of the firepower that she had the chance to enter the top twenty. ¡°The third round officially starts, everyone has two chances to challenge, you can challenge anyone you want, and if you win, you can take their place, while a failure will waste one challenge opportunity.¡± ¡°The challenge order will start from number twenty and go forward.¡± ¡°After everyone has finished challenging, the number of the stone platform will be the rank.¡± The rules for the last round were almost the same as in previous years. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone has two opportunities to challenge whoever they choose. But with only two chances, choosing an opponent requires careful consideration. Challenging someone with a much higher ranking is just a waste of a challenge opportunity. ¡°The ranking battle, now begins!¡± The Black-armored Middle-aged Man shouted loudly. No sooner had his voice faded out, Boom! In the center of the twenty stone platforms, a nearly hundred zhang square competition platform rose up. The final ranking battle would not take place on small stone platforms like before. After the competition arena appeared, everyone¡¯s gaze suddenly fell on Cao Zhongtian. Unfortunately, he was number twenty. And number one was that glamorous lady at the Postnatal Late Stage. ¡°Brother Cao, this top seat was always yours, I concede!¡± The glamorous woman looked at Cao Zhongtian with seductive, soul-stealing eyes, her voice soft and suggestive. ¡°Heh heh!¡± Cao Zhongtian chuckled, his gaze sweeping over the glamorous woman. He was not beguiled by her charm; rather, Cao Zhongtian himself was interested in this beautiful and glamorous woman. Whoosh! Whoosh! Two figures exchanged places. And thus, the first challenge ended in such a way. Cao Zhongtian, temporarily ranked first! Immediately following, the one ranked nineteenth, a Postnatal Peak, launched a challenge. The target of his challenge was not well-known but placed at thirteenth. After exchanging over fifty moves, a victor emerged. The challenger won and took the place. ¡°Miss Nie Xuan, I, ¡®Wei Ran,¡¯ ask for the honor of a sparring match with the lady!¡± A graceful young man said with a smile on his face and with great politeness. ¡°Wei Ran, ranked fifteenth in the last tournament, don¡¯t let his scholarly appearance fool you, he is actually a warmonger, particularly fond of sparring with women.¡± ¡°It¡¯s said that both Wei Ran and Nie Xuan are only one step away from the Innate stage, and I¡¯m very curious, with one being a senior and the other a new student, who is more powerful!¡± Many people were very interested in this battle. Wei Ran was very popular among the women while Nie Xuan was extremely popular with men. ¡°Come on!¡± Nie Xuan¡¯s figure suddenly sprang forth, light as a feather. With a supple body and extreme speed, she landed on the competition platform lightly in a blink. ¡°What a fast speed!¡± The spectators were taken aback. Wei Ran stepped onto the challenge platform, with a jade folding fan appearing in his hand. Whoosh, whoosh! As the fan flickered, a dazzling array of gray fan blades whooshed out, covering a wide area. In Nie Xuan¡¯s hands appeared a black longsword, the blade flashing with layers of sharp sword lights. Swoosh, swoosh, boom! After breaking through the enemy¡¯s attack, Nie Xuan suddenly leaped forward, thrusting with her sword. Black winds swirled around the black longsword, enhancing its piercing power. Whoosh! Wei Ran also started to move, his steps light and peculiar, as he waved the folding fan in his hand, releasing a gust of gray wind. Ding ding bang! As the two approached each other, they exchanged dozens of moves. ¡°Not bad, so young and yet the swordsmanship is so sharp!¡± Wei Ran said with a smile. ¡°But, it¡¯s time to end this match!¡± Wei Ran suddenly revealed a sinister smile. Whoo, whoo~ His fan fluttered rapidly, spreading layers of dark gray mist that enveloped Nie Xuan within its vast expanse. ¡°Ghost Spirit Kill!¡± Wei Ran shouted lowly, his visage turning somewhat fierce. Boom! A large skull appeared above the gray mist, its pitch-black eye sockets terrifying and emitting ghostly ¡°woo woo¡± sounds, which seemed incredibly frightening. The moment the gray skull appeared, it dove down fiercely as if to devour Nie Xuan. ¡°You¡¯re right, it¡¯s time to end the match!¡± Nie Xuan¡¯s gaze remained cold and sharp. Swish! Another thin, cicada-winged short blade appeared in her other hand. Her figure suddenly moved, extremely fast, leaving only black afterimages. In an instant, she was beside Wei Ran. ¡°Reverse Spin Kill!¡± A current of air appeared on the short blade, and it spun, greatly enhancing the piercing force as it thrust towards Wei Ran. ¡°How could this be?¡± Wei Ran¡¯s face showed shock. The speed that Nie Xuan had just demonstrated was far beyond what she had shown before, and her movement technique became even more elusive and hidden, catching him off-guard. In the critical moment, Wei Ran¡¯s folding fan crossed in front of him. Whoo, whoo! A layer of grey wind was released from the fan, forming a protective barrier. Ding! In an instant, Nie Xuan¡¯s short blade reached its target. The gray gang wind seemed as if made from paper, instantly pierced through. The next moment, the short blade stabbed into Wei Ran¡¯s chest, and a stream of blood erupted forth. ¡°Nie Xuan wins!¡± The referee immediately declared. ¡°I underestimated you, I didn¡¯t expect you to be a ¡®Shadow Killing Path¡¯ cultivator!¡± Wei Ran clasped his fist in a salute and returned to the stone platform. Just now, if Nie Xuan hadn¡¯t shown mercy, she could have even taken his life. ¡°How could this be? Senior Wei Ran was defeated so easily?¡± ¡°Nie Xuan¡¯s sudden explosive strike was terrifying; she broke through Wei Ran¡¯s defense effortlessly and wounded him. With Nie Xuan¡¯s strength, perhaps she could compete with Situ Lin Yu, Duan Hao, and others!¡± The crowd couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. ¡°Ha-ha, the long sword is just a means for Xuan¡¯er to confuse the enemy; what she¡¯s best at is ambush and assassination!¡± Mr. Xu from the Devil Wind Institute smiled with satisfaction. The Shadow Killing Path was not good at direct combat; there was no advantage in a formal one-on-one contest, even at a disadvantage. For example, in the challenge of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, these cultivators also had no advantage; they were strong in a sudden burst and excelled at delivering a fatal blow, but lacked stamina and were poor at direct combat. Mr. Xu was very aware of this and personally guided Nie Xuan, training her on her weaknesses. When an assassin possesses the ability to combat directly, their survivability is greatly enhanced. At the same time, direct combat can also conceal the assassin¡¯s identity; as long as they seize the opportunity, the assassin will launch a swift attack, ending everything. ¡°It seems I have always underestimated this woman!¡± Having watched this battle, Chen Yu¡¯s evaluation of Nie Xuan had risen. Nie Xuan¡¯s combat strength should be not much weaker than Duan Hao¡¯s; in an environment suited for assassins, her strength could be even stronger. Just then, the third battle began. ¡°I¡¯ll take the second position!¡± A graceful young man stepped onto the competition platform. This person was the Seitu Family¡¯s Situ Lin Yu! ¡°Good, let me witness the strength of the Situ Family genius!¡± A tall man at the Postnatal Peak stepped onto the challenge platform. Faced with Situ Lin Yu, he did not concede directly. None who had come this far were weak; although he was at the Postnatal Peak, he had a record of defeating those at the Early Innate stage. ¡°He-he, why humiliate yourself!¡± Situ Lin Yu smiled slightly, shaking his head. ¡°Hmph, let¡¯s try then!¡± The tall young man¡¯s face showed displeasure as he took out a bone spear and launched an attack. Whiz whiz whiz! A flurry of spear shadows, exuding a corrupt aura, enveloped Situ Lin Yu. Situ Lin Yu moved swiftly to the left, dragging several afterimages and quickly approaching the tall young man. Suddenly, a sinister and eerie evil spirit aura emanated from him. Buzz~ Situ Lin Yu¡¯s eyes turned pitch black, and within them floated wraithlike mists, extremely uncanny. At the instant he saw those eyes, the tall young man felt the whole world gradually dim, and then Situ Lin Yu¡¯s figure disappeared from his sight. ¡°He-he, you¡¯re defeated!¡± Situ Lin Yu, with his extremely fast movement, arrived in front of the young man and stretched out a hand to strike. The opponent stood there in panic, seemingly not seeing Situ Lin Yu at all. Slap! A black palm print landed on the tall young man¡¯s head. ¡°Ahh¡­¡± The young man screamed and closed his eyes, collapsing. ¡°Situ Lin Yu wins!¡± The referee announced the winner. ¡°So strong, he defeated his opponent with a single encounter!¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t even understand how Situ Lin Yu won!¡± The crowd was abuzz with discussion, a mysterious and extraordinary aura enveloping Situ Lin Yu. The eyes of the other participants on the stone platforms all fell on Situ Lin Yu. ¡°Spiritual power is strong, even better at mental attacks!¡± Chen Yu took a deep breath. Situ Lin Yu was a formidable opponent! ¡°This kid!¡± Cao Zhongtian¡¯s face darkened slightly. Before, he hadn¡¯t taken the others seriously, but just now, he felt a hint of threat from Situ Lin Yu. Next up was Zheng Shifeng. Zheng Shifeng knew well that he couldn¡¯t make it into the top ten, so he glanced around at those behind him. ¡°Making it into the top twenty should be enough!¡± In the end, Zheng Shifeng gave up the challenge and sat down cross-legged. Through this tournament, he had been inspired, and his mindset had also changed somewhat. The next challenger was Nie Xuan. ¡°Chen Yu, let us decide the winner!¡± Nie Xuan¡¯s cold voice rang out. She had made up her mind to defeat Chen Yu in this competition. Moreover, Chen Yu was currently ranked ninth, much higher than her. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Yu shouted loudly, leaping up and stepping onto the challenge platform. ¡°Nie Xuan versus Chen Yu, this will be good to watch!¡± ¡°Chen Yu is done for, Nie Xuan¡¯s speed burst is not at all inferior to his, and her attack burst is also terrifying; she effortlessly pierced through Wei Ran¡¯s defense and won!¡± The discussion started again, everyone was not optimistic about Chen Yu, especially after Nie Xuan had easily defeated Wei Ran in her previous battle, leaving a deep impression on them. Swoosh! Suddenly, Nie Xuan moved; a long sword in her left hand, a short blade in her right. Her secret was already out, so there was no need to hide anymore. Swish swish swish! Swinging the black long sword, Nie Xuan launched a probing attack, a dense array of black sword lights enveloping Chen Yu. Xuan Heavy Sword. Chen Yu took out his weapon, leaping out, his heavy sword waving through the air to generate an imposing evil Qi wind. Facing Nie Xuan¡¯s probing attack, Chen Yu responded with straightforward ferocity, moving to meet her head-on. Ding ding bang! All the sword lights were blocked by the Xuan Heavy Sword. And it wasn¡¯t over, holding the Xuan Heavy Sword with explosive speed, Chen Yu fiercely charged toward Nie Xuan. Chapter 264 - 264 260 Body Cultivation Duel ?Chapter 264: Chapter 260: Body Cultivation Duel Chapter 264: Chapter 260: Body Cultivation Duel When Chen Yu drew out his dark and broad Xuan Heavy Sword and charged towards Nie Xuan, the spectators realized that this was the first time Chen Yu had used a weapon since the competition began. Members of the Devil Fire Academy looked at each other, faces red with shame and agitation. Previously, in facing their relentless attacks, Chen Yu hadn¡¯t even resorted to using a weapon. Perhaps, as Duan Hao had stated, under absolute power, the weak couldn¡¯t impact the strong at all. ¡°It seems we greatly underestimated Chen Yu.¡± ¡°This match might not be as straightforward and dull as we imagined.¡± Everyone was suddenly intrigued. Boom! Holding the Xuan Heavy Sword and utilizing his movement technique, Chen Yu charged forward like a steel demon. ¡°What a strong Demonic Evil Qi!¡± It was only when truly facing Chen Yu that Nie Xuan realized just how ferocious he was. Moreover, the Evil Qi and Demonic Qi emitted by Chen Yu intertwined, causing a significant impact on people¡¯s spirits. Those with weak foundations and fragile wills would have likely lost their will to fight by this point. Swoosh~ Nie Xuan executed a graceful spin, narrowly dodging Chen Yu¡¯s attack. As a body cultivator, it was evident from previous fights that Chen Yu possessed immense strength. Coupled with his ferocious momentum and extremely fast straight-line speed, his striking force was extraordinary. Being an assassin, strength and stamina were her weak points, so Nie Xuan naturally wouldn¡¯t confront Chen Yu directly. Boom-hiss! Seeing Nie Xuan dodge, Chen Yu abruptly stopped, dragging his Xuan Heavy Sword and sweeping out a black Evil Qi wind horizontally. Swoosh~ Nie Xuan bent her body and suddenly jumped up, just escaping the range of Chen Yu¡¯s attack. On the sidelines, the spectators gasped in fear, anxious that Chen Yu¡¯s sword might harm Nie Xuan. On the upper pavilion. ¡°Though Chen Yu is fast, he moves directly, and his great strength means his attack speed isn¡¯t very fast. Xuan¡¯er¡¯s movement technique is explosively quick and suited for close-range dodging, making it difficult for Chen Yu to hit her!¡± Mr. Xu stroked his beard and smiled, very satisfied with Nie Xuan¡¯s performance. At this moment, Nie Xuan was entangled with Chen Yu at close quarters, ready to exploit any weakness in Chen Yu to deliver a decisive strike. ¡°Not bad, this girl, if promoted to Innate or fighting under special circumstances, should be no weaker than those Innate talents!¡± Another instructor exclaimed. At that moment. There was a slight change in the battle on the platform. Roaring~ Chen Yu increased both the amplitude and speed of his swings with the Xuan Heavy Sword, creating layers of enormous and shocking black Evil Qi walls, exuding terrifying pressure. Nie Xuan¡¯s expression darkened slightly; her dodging space was shrinking, increasing the danger. Chen Yu activated his Copper Statue Gang Body, and a layer of ancient, dense copper patterns surfaced on his body, greatly enhancing his arm strength, allowing him to swing the Xuan Heavy Sword even faster. Roaring! A huge fan-shaped Qi shadow roared out, blocking all spaces ahead like a small mountain, relentlessly rolling forward. At this moment, Nie Xuan dared not stay any longer and immediately retreated. ¡°Such a waste of stamina, let¡¯s see how long you can last!¡± Nie Xuan smiled faintly. With Chen Yu swinging that massive Xuan Heavy Sword yet still being so fierce and swift, it seemed unlikely he could keep it up for much longer. However, when the black Evil Qi wind in front of her dissipated, Nie Xuan¡¯s expression suddenly changed. Tie~ Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A thunderous roar erupted from the ground, carrying a black evil wind, and rushed forward. That gigantic roar almost shook the entire Heavenly Demon Peak, shocking many people. ¡°Oh no!¡± Nie Xuan felt a strong threat. Just now, Chen Yu used the wide range of his Xuan Heavy Sword to temporarily obscure Nie Xuan¡¯s vision, seizing the moment to prepare the ¡°Copper Lion Roar.¡± This ¡°Copper Lion Roar,¡± although Chen Yu hadn¡¯t used a heart explosion, had been prepared to its peak and was sufficient to deal with the Postnatal Peak Nie Xuan. Moreover, had Chen Yu¡¯s Copper Statue Gang Body reached Great Success, just this Copper Lion Roar might have ended the battle. After all, such secret techniques were related to physical strength. However, since arriving at No Demon Academy, Chen Yu focused more on understanding movement techniques and cultivation techniques, somewhat neglecting body refinement. Swoosh! Nie Xuan bent her body, curled up into a ball, and released a layer of dark True Qi, protecting herself. However, when the sonic attack hit, Nie Xuan¡¯s body¡¯s black Gang wind was directly blasted away, and the intense sonic attack struck her. Thump-thump~ Nie Xuan rolled backward for several meters before stabilizing her footing. At this moment, her inner Qi and blood were boiling, her face pale, and a trace of blood oozed from the corner of her mouth. Given her inadequate physique, even though she had curled up to minimize the sonic damage incurred, she was still injured by the ¡°Copper Lion Roar.¡± Roar! With a whistling gale, Chen Yu swung his Xuan Heavy Sword and was already upon Nie Xuan. Without time to dodge, determination flashed in Nie Xuan¡¯s eyes, and her hands, holding a dull gray short sword shimmering with lethal cold light, prepared to strike. ¡°Crescent Moon Kill!¡± Nie Xuan¡¯s body suddenly leaped up, confronting Chen Yu. Seeing this scene, everyone couldn¡¯t help but shout in worry. With Nie Xuan¡¯s small frame, how could she handle a frontal collision with the human-shaped beast Chen Yu? However, as Nie Xuan¡¯s body neared Chen Yu, it miraculously bent, turning into a crescent moon, swiftly dodging him and moving behind his back. ¡°Utilizing every inch of muscle and bone power to change direction while in rapid mid-air charge, such fine control of physical strength is comparable to body cultivation!¡± Chen Yu discerned the principle behind Nie Xuan¡¯s move. Nie Xuan¡¯s explosive power was amazingly strong, and her weapon was exceptionally special; with a lethal strike, even Innate Strong People could fall. Chen Yu¡¯s Copper Statue Gang Body was only at the Small Success Realm, so taking the attack head-on was an unwise move. Buzz! Inside Chen Yu¡¯s Qi Sea, a swirl of True Evil Qi was mobilized. During previous battles, he had rarely used True Qi, mainly relying on physical strength, and occasionally using True Qi, consuming only a small amount of Primordial Evil True Qi. At this moment, Chen Yu mobilized True Evil Qi, far surpassing the ordinary Innate True Qi and fusing it with Primordial Evil True Qi. Suddenly. Chen Yu¡¯s aura surged up a level, comparable to the Innate level. The Xuan Heavy Sword in his hand became even heavier, and the black evil wind on it howled ferociously, commanding an intimidating presence. ¡°Innate True Qi?¡± ¡°This boy has actually refined Innate True Qi in the Postnatal Late Stage!¡± Inside the loft, many instructors were inwardly shocked. Whoosh whoosh whoosh! Chen Yu swung the Xuan Heavy Sword fiercely, slashing out a layer of extremely violent black evil wind. At this moment, Nie Xuan could no longer hold back; with a determined and stubborn face, she mobilized all her strength, thrusting out the short blade in her hand. Boom boom~ The black evil wind howled, swallowing the figures of the two, making it impossible to see the situation. Just then, a graceful dark figure flew out¡ªit was Nie Xuan. ¡°This boy has refined Innate True Qi, and with his movement technique and physical strength, he is comparable to Innate geniuses like Hu Chong and Duan Hao!¡± Mr. Xu shook his head slightly. If Chen Yu had gone all out from the beginning, Nie Xuan would have likely lost even more miserably, losing all face. The fight ended, and Chen Yu returned to his seat. In fact, he had held back his power after striking. Nie Xuan¡¯s constitution was too weak; going all out, the consequences would be uncertain. After a long while, Nie Xuan stood up, glanced at Chen Yu, and then returned to her seat. She had lost, and to someone of a lower cultivation level than hers. However, she didn¡¯t feel wronged at all, because Chen Yu had indeed shown mercy. ¡°The competition continues!¡± The black-armored middle-aged man announced. Originally, there were still people eyeing Chen Yu¡¯s ninth position. But the strength Chen Yu had just displayed was already on par with the Innate talents of this competition. Soon, it was the eleventh challenger, Duan Hao¡¯s turn. Duan Hao¡¯s gaze shifted between Chen Yu and Situ Lin Yu, seemingly hesitant. Before the competition, his goal was first place. Challenging Chen Yu for the ninth rank held no meaning. And if he directly challenged a strong opponent like Situ Lin Yu, even if he won, it would likely come at great cost, making it difficult to compete with Cao Zhongtian for first place. Not being able to fight the opponent he truly wanted to challenge made Duan Hao quite annoyed. ¡°I challenge the third rank!¡± Duan Hao suddenly spoke. In comparison, he valued the ranking more; after all, ranking was a proof of strength. If his rank surpassed Chen Yu¡¯s, wouldn¡¯t that mean he was stronger than Chen Yu? Whoosh! From the third position, a fair-skinned woman stepped forward. This woman was also a senior, ranked seventeenth in the last competition, and she knew she was no match for Duan Hao. Yet, admitting defeat without fighting was too humiliating. Boom! The moment she stepped onto the combat platform, Duan Hao activated his True Qi and performed the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± transforming into a fierce bear-tiger and pouncing violently. The fair-skinned woman¡¯s mind was impacted, but she immediately reacted, pointing her jade sword and casting a barrage of white jade sword shadows. Duan Hao, fearless and relentless, charged forward. Boom boom! He punched out, and it seemed as if a fierce tiger appeared, carrying astonishing evil Qi winds that swept out horizontally. The white jade sword shadows all shattered. The fair-skinned woman was affected by the residual impact, boiling the Qi and blood within her body. ¡°I admit defeat!¡± She immediately spoke. Duan Hao was too fierce and knew nothing of mercy. If the fight continued, she would likely get injured. Better to admit defeat and preserve her strength, possibly still vying for the top ten. Thus, Duan Hao successfully challenged and took the third position. ¡°Let¡¯s see which of us can reach the top!¡± Duan Hao looked toward Situ Lin Yu, as if declaring war. ¡°Heh heh, you really look down on everyone!¡± Cao Zhongtian couldn¡¯t help but scoff. Just then, the tenth-ranked King of Great Strength, Hu Chong, stepped onto the challenge platform. ¡°Chen Yu, fight me.¡± Hu Chong roared fiercely, his body like a tower, emitting a heavy, mountain-like oppressive force. In this competition, the opponent he most wanted to measure up against was Chen Yu. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Yu laughed heartily and leaped up. Thump! Landing on the platform, with a tap of his toes, Chen Yu rushed out, fully activating the Copper Statue Technique, and punched out. On the other side, Hu Chong¡¯s body surged with evil Qi, his physique bearing slight fierce patterns, releasing an even fiercer power pressure. Pang pang! The two colossal forces collided, the fierce power causing the combat stage to slightly tremble. Centered on the two of them, an invisible Qi wave impacted, sweeping across several feet around. The crowd below stared intently at the two on the platform. In front of Hu Chong, Chen Yu appeared like a child. It was hard to imagine how Chen Yu could withstand a head-on collision with Hu Chong¡ªand not be at a disadvantage. ¡°Your strength is almost equal to mine!¡± Hu Chong showed a look of surprise. You must understand, Chen Yu was still in the Postnatal Late Stage while he was already in the Early Innate stage, which was indeed surprising. Eight Desolate Fist! Hu Chong circulated his True Qi, his tower-like body rolling with evil Qi. He transformed into a ferocious giant, swinging his huge fist and crushing it toward Chen Yu. Chen Yu dared not neglect the situation; Hu Chong¡¯s strength was enormous, and at this moment, his martial skill displayed a daunting power. If Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body¡± had breakthrough to Great Success, he would have nothing to fear. The Small Success ¡°Copper Statue Gang Body¡± was not enough to clash hard with an Early Innate Body Cultivation strong person. Mobilizing the evil True Qi, Chen Yu¡¯s bronze fists, surrounded by pitch-black fierce winds, also punched out. Chapter 265 - 265 0261 Consecutive Defeats of the Innate ?Chapter 265: Chapter 0261: Consecutive Defeats of the Innate Chapter 265: Chapter 0261: Consecutive Defeats of the Innate Boom! Chen Yu and Hu Chong¡¯s fists collided, emitting a deafening metallic clashing sound. Surrounding the challenge arena were black winds filled with evil qi, intertwining and swirling. Thump thump thump! Both contestants took several steps back at the same time, neither gaining the upper hand. ¡°What? Hu Chong used the ¡®Eight Desolate Fist¡¯ and still didn¡¯t manage to bring down Chen Yu!¡± ¡°Unexpectedly, Chen Yu was actually able to contend head-on with Hu Chong. He was really underestimated!¡± Their clash caused an uproar of amazement among the surrounding apprentices. On the competition stage, Hu Chong stared at Chen Yu with eyes wide in surprise. ¡°Your Innate True Qi is actually stronger than mine!¡± In the history of Yun Zhao Country, there were a few cases where people had condensed Innate True Qi without advancing to the Innate level, but such Innate True Qi generally tended to be slightly weaker than the genuine Innate True Qi. However, the Innate True Qi displayed by Chen Yu at this moment was indeed more powerful than that of Hu Chong. It was due precisely to this reason that even as Hu Chong employed the ¡®Eight Desolate Fist¡¯, Chen Yu was still able to withstand it. ¡°You¡¯re not bad either. Among those I¡¯ve met, your strength is one of the greatest!¡± Chen Yu said with a smile. ¡°Hmph, I, Hu Chong, have never lost in a contest of strength!¡± Hu Chong snorted coldly. Boom bang! The two collided once again, their iron fists clashing over and over. On the challenge stage, the sound of metal on metal was incessant, shaking the souls of those who heard it. Many spectators were stunned by the spectacle. Were these two men truly made of steel? Soon, both had exchanged fifty to sixty blows. Chen Yu found that his Copper Statue Gang Body, under Hu Chong¡¯s continuous assaults, was tempered and had become even tougher, and his strength had also increased somewhat. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On the other side, Hu Chong¡¯s expression was one of discomfort. Chen Yu¡¯s physical form had a layer of gang strength with an extremely strong rebounding force. Every time he made contact with Chen Yu, Hu Chong¡¯s fist would be rebounded with a significant force. Although it wasn¡¯t intensely powerful, it was still affecting him. ¡°How can this kid be unscathed, without any injuries?¡± Hu Chong secretly marveled in disbelief. While Body Cultivation had strong self-healing abilities, they were not unlimited, and at the moment, he had several bruises on his body. ¡°Chen Yu, it¡¯s time to end this!¡± Hu Chong¡¯s expression hardened, turning ferocious. He longed for battle with Chen Yu, but the result had to be his victory! If the fight continued, it would impact his mental state, which would be greatly disadvantageous to him. Therefore, Hu Chong decided to use his killer move, seeking a swift battle resolution. ¡°Eight Desolate Destruction Fist!¡± A surge of energy erupted from Hu Chong¡¯s body, as his massive, dark evil qi soared into the sky, stirring the hearts of those who witnessed it. His towering figure, with muscles undulating and twisting, accumulated an invisible might in his fists. ¡°Die!¡± Hu Chong¡¯s fist came smashing with furious speed, its power unparalleled. Before it even fell, a tremendous and terrifying force bore down upon Chen Yu, making it difficult for him to dodge. Of course, Chen Yu could have easily dodged if he had utilized his full movement technique. ¡°Evil Qi takes form!¡± Chen Yu mobilized the true evil qi and concentrated it in his fist and arm. At the same time, his heart stored energy, ready to explode. Boom! A black wind of evil qi swept out as Chen Yu threw his punch. The evil qi around his fist instantly took the form of a massive black serpent shining with dark light. The serpent seemed alive, its evil qi oppressive, opening its massive jaws, and soaring upwards. Boom! The massive black serpent collided with Hu Chong¡¯s iron fist, swiftly destroying his True Qi and evil qi. Hu Chong¡¯s fist was sent flying, and he was forced to retreat nearly ten steps before halting. ¡°How can this be?¡± Hu Chong¡¯s face reflected utter disbelief. His palm bore several bloody wounds, and the meridians within were also damaged. Continuing the fight would likely worsen his injuries. ¡°What now, do we continue the fight?¡± Chen Yu asked with a smile. ¡°No more, no more!¡± Hu Chong, with a gloomy face and a hint of shame, leaped back to his own stone platform. Continuing the fight would most likely result in his defeat, voiding any chance he had of breaking into the top ten. Back in his place, Hu Chong consumed several healing pills and circulated his qi to heal, preparing for his effort to reach the top ten. Many in the audience stared at Chen Yu as if he were a monster. Without a higher cultivation level than Hu Chong¡¯s, no one had ever managed to repel Hu Chong head-on. Now, those previously sent flying by Chen Yu realized he had been merciful towards them. If Chen Yu had used his full power, they might have been bedridden for life. ¡°Who would have thought the Early Innate strongman Hu Cheng would be defeated by Chen Yu? This means Chen Yu might make it into the top five!¡± ¡°The top five might be possible, but the top three are difficult. Cao Zhongtian, Situ Lin Yu, Duan Hao, Luo Yongguang, none of them are pushovers!¡± ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect Chen Yu to come this far. He should be the biggest dark horse of this competition!¡± After the battle ended, the discussions about the two combatants continued unabated. Hu Chong had failed in his challenge. The next challenger was the currently ninth-ranked Chen Yu. ¡°Chen Yu, you¡¯ve just been challenged. You have the right to delay one match before you challenge again,¡± the black-armored middle-aged man reminded. ¡°No need, I challenge Zhang Nan!¡± Chen Yu declared outright. Back in the Demon Bone Wilderness, he had made up his mind not to let Zhang Nan off so easily. And though Zhang Nan had broken through in his cultivation due to some fortuitous encounter within the Demon Bone Wilderness, it would not hinder Chen Yu¡¯s determination. Besides, even if he didn¡¯t challenge Zhang Nan, the other would challenge him. He saw it in Zhang Nan¡¯s eyes. ¡°What, he just fought with Hu Chong and he¡¯s not even resting before challenging another Innate Strong Person!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that being too cocky? Even a Demon Beast would run out of stamina!¡± You must know, after Chen Yu fought a great battle with Nie Xuan, it wasn¡¯t long before he was challenged by Hu Chong. Yet now, Chen Yu was once again issuing a challenge to Zhang Nan. On the stone platform, within the pavilion, many people looked towards Chen Yu with incomprehension and also felt that Chen Yu¡¯s actions were somewhat foolish. Only Zhang Nan had a sinister smile on his dark face. ¡°Chen Yu, come on, within the Demon Bone Wilderness, you slaughtered my comrades, today I shall avenge them!¡± Zhang Nan said with a cold laugh. Upon hearing this, many of the onlookers suddenly understood that there was animosity between Chen Yu and Zhang Nan. Moreover, Chen Yu had reportedly killed one of the students, which caused many to look at Chen Yu with an added touch of disgust. ¡°It was clearly you who wanted to harm ¡®I,¡¯ and in the end, you reaped what you sowed. As for your female companion, it was you who sent her into the tiger¡¯s mouth to allow yourself to escape, and you still have the face to speak!¡± Chen Yu didn¡¯t care, he spoke the truth. The competition at No Demon Academy was brutal, and it wasn¡¯t unusual to see people killing each other in secret, but turning on one¡¯s own comrades was something that many could not tolerate. Plus, the reputations of Zhang Nan and his companions had always been bad within the academy, so the crowd was more inclined to believe Chen Yu¡¯s words. ¡°Ah¡­ Die!¡± Zhang Nan¡¯s expression changed drastically, and with a roar, he drew a black bone sword and lunged at Chen Yu. Swish! The Xuan Heavy Sword appeared, Chen Yu stomped with his right foot, and in an instant, he rushed forward. In Chen Yu¡¯s eyes, Zhang Nan was a bit easier to deal with than Hu Chong. After all, Zhang Nan¡¯s mind had already been twisted by demonic influence, and he could no longer think clearly or rationally. Clang! The Xuan Heavy Sword clashed with the bone sword in Zhang Nan¡¯s hand. Chen Yu¡¯s immense strength instantly repelled Zhang Nan several steps back. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Zhang Nan roared, his body surged with a demonic aura, and the black bone sword in his hand emitted a pitch-black light, bursting forth with a mighty domineering power. Chen Yu stopped in his tracks due to Zhang Nan¡¯s explosive outbreak. The Demonic Path was known to be exceedingly formidable, and for unknown reasons, Zhang Nan, once not very strong, was now bursting with such power. ¡°Slash!¡± Chen Yu circulated his True Qi of Evil and swung the Xuan Heavy Sword fiercely, repelling Zhang Nan. Zhang Nan¡¯s clothes were torn by the vast Evil Wind Sword Gang, slightly shredded. It was visible that areas of Zhang Nan¡¯s skin beneath had turned a grayish-black, emitting a faint luster. Seeing this scene, Chen Yu instantly thought of the strange encounter in the cave of the Demon Bone Wilderness. Boom! Chen Yu activated his movement technique, bursting forth with full speed, transforming into a gusty wild beast, wielding the Xuan Heavy Sword and slashing at Zhang Nan. Zhang Nan immediately circulated his Innate True Qi, his black bone sword swinging rapidly. Whoosh whoosh whoosh! A layer of pitch-black and sharp sword net instantly formed, enveloping towards Chen Yu. ¡°Break!¡± Chen Yu burst forth with all his strength, swinging the Xuan Heavy Sword, shattering everything. ¡°Zhang Nan is defeated!¡± On platform number two, Situ Lin Yu spoke languidly, yet his gaze was fixed on Zhang Nan. ¡°This person rashly entered the Demonic Path, possessed by demonic thoughts, his strength has greatly diminished!¡± Cao Zhongtian, a Demon Cultivator, gave a brief comment. On the challenging platform, Chen Yu exchanged close to a hundred moves with Zhang Nan. Using his advantage in movement techniques, Chen Yu fought steady and unyielding, inflicting continuous injuries on Zhang Nan. Yet the latter seemed immune to pain, with wounds healing swiftly, fighting more and more ferociously. However, the healing of surface wounds didn¡¯t mean the internal injuries were mended. The internal damage accumulating within Zhang Nan had reached a staggering level. ¡°You¡¯re defeated!¡± Chen Yu burst out with speed, operating his Evil Qi, and delivered a devastating strike. ¡°No¡­ I¡¯ve already broken through to the Innate stage, how could I lose to you!¡± Zhang Nan glared hatefully at Chen Yu, his eyes flickering with demonic light. Bang! As Chen Yu¡¯s sword came down, the terrifying force bent Zhang Nan¡¯s arm, and his body knelt down. Pfft! Zhang Nan vomited a mouthful of black blood, his body flying backward and crashing to the ground. ¡°Chen Yu is victorious!¡± The referee announced the winner. With that, Chen Yu defeated Zhang Nan, ranking sixth. Although his opponent had strayed into the Demonic Path and was not completely lucid, he was still in the Early Innate stage. Chen Yu went through two consecutive battles against two Early Innate opponents and emerged victorious, which was enough to draw everyone¡¯s attention. Even some thought that Chen Yu could compete with Duan Hao and Situ Lin Yu for the top three spots. ¡°This guy!¡± Duan Hao stared at Chen Yu with a somber expression. Chen Yu had displayed a level of combat prowess that far exceeded his expectations. Then, after two more battles, neither very long, they concluded hastily. Luo Yongguang on the stone platform exchanged glances with Luo Haotian in the distance, both of them smiling. ¡°Good, the next challenger will be Luo Yongguang. Chen Yu¡¯s limit must be after battling two Innate opponents; although two battles have passed, he hasn¡¯t rested for long!¡± Luo Haotian was inwardly delighted. Watching Chen Yu reach this stage did not sit well with him. But finally, it seemed like a favorable outcome was coming. Luo Yongguang would show no mercy, bound to severely injure Chen Yu to the utmost extent, preventing him from entering the top five. If there was a chance, he might even pretend it was an accident and kill Chen Yu. Swoosh! A lean young man stepped onto the challenging platform, his gaze fixed on Chen Yu. ¡°Chen Yu, come out. What you did to the students of the Magic Fire Academy, I¡¯ll return it to you right here!¡± Luo Yongguang said with a tinge of provocation. Chapter 266 - 266 0262 No More Underestimation ?Chapter 266: Chapter 0262: No More Underestimation Chapter 266: Chapter 0262: No More Underestimation ¡°Chen Yu, come out, what you did to the students of the Devil Fire Academy, I shall return the favor right here!¡± Luo Yongguang spoke provocatively, determined to wash away the disgrace that had befallen the students of the Devil Fire Academy. ¡°Oh?¡± Chen Yu chuckled lightly. Previously, he had sensed Luo Yongguang¡¯s hostility towards him, but he hadn¡¯t understood the reason. However, after learning his name, Chen Yu had guessed. This Luo Yongguang must have been sent by Luo Haotian to deal with him. ¡°Haha, Luo Yongguang has made a move, that boy Chen Yu is done for!¡± The students of the Devil Fire Academy showed delight. Although Luo Yongguang wasn¡¯t a direct descendant of the Luo Family, he was still one of them, possessing the bloodline power of one of the ten Ancient Clans, making him extremely powerful in battle. In this newcomer¡¯s tournament, Luo Yongguang was the strongest contender from the Devil Fire Academy, with high hopes of making it into the top three. ¡°Chen Yu just fought two Innates consecutively and hasn¡¯t rested long, now Luo Yongguang is challenging him again, Chen Yu probably doesn¡¯t stand much of a chance!¡± Others began discussing the likely outcome of this fight. The challenged, unless they had just fought, must accept the challenge. ¡°If you lose to me as well, wouldn¡¯t the reputation of the Devil Fire Academy be completely lost?¡± Chen Yu revealed a playful smile. ¡°Isn¡¯t that too arrogant? Does Chen Yu really have such confidence?¡± ¡°Luo Yongguang isn¡¯t just any Innate, I think Chen Yu after defeating two Innates consecutively is overly confident.¡± Many students, already familiar with Chen Yu¡¯s arrogance, weren¡¯t too surprised. In the attic, several instructors couldn¡¯t help but laugh, also thinking that Chen Yu was boasting. ¡°Ha, such arrogance, he underestimates the people from the ten Ancient Clans too much.¡± Lv Ze, a short-haired youth from Yunyang Academy and also from one of the ten Ancient Clans, could not help but snort. ¡°Maybe he really can do it?¡± Commandery Princess Ning smiled slightly. Chen Yu had previously fought with members of the ten Ancient Clans, and at the gathering, he had defeated Luo Haotian of the Luo Family, though at that time Luo Haotian had concealed his cultivation at the postnatal peak. But now, Chen Yu was no longer the same as before. ¡°Haha, do you think that kind of thing would happen?¡± Luo Yongguang laughed loudly, but fire was already burning within him. ¡°Let¡¯s just wait and see!¡± Chen Yu leapt up, landing on the challenge platform. At the same time, Luo Yongguang made his move. Whoosh! Luo Yongguang dashed past several afterimages, appearing in front of Chen Yu in the blink of an eye. His treasure saber immediately ignited with a menacing, eerie purple demonic fire. Boom! Suddenly, a flash of purple light and a strange and dazzling Purple Demon Flame Slash descended. Luo Yongguang made his killing move without hesitation. Meanwhile, many students familiar with Luo Yongguang revealed a shocked expression. Luo Yongguang now, compared to before, showed a vast difference in his combat skills comprehension and True Qi utilization, reaching profound levels. It could be said that a few months without seeing him, Luo Yongguang had changed so much that they could hardly recognize him. On the other side, Chen Yu drew out his Xuan Heavy Sword and circulated his Evil Qi, swinging the sword fiercely. Clang! The two collided in one strike, black wind and purple fire sweeping across the platform. ¡°This young man, his strength is indeed exceptional!¡± Luo Yongguang¡¯s treasure saber trembled slightly, and his palm went numb. The slash he had just made, utilizing his combat skills, but Chen Yu had blocked it with just a single swing of his sword. However, Luo Yongguang still wore a confident smile. Boom! Suddenly, a layer of purple flames flared up around him, burning fiercely, and his treasure saber now shone with a brighter light. His figure dashed out, attacking Chen Yu once again. Whiz, whiz, whiz! Luo Yongguang rapidly waved his treasure saber, unleashing swift Purple Flame Saber Slashes that densely bombarded Chen Yu. ¡°Luo Yongguang has actually cultivated the ¡®Purple Flame Demon Light Slash¡¯ to the Great Achievement Realm!¡± ¡°What terrifying power!¡± The crowd couldn¡¯t help but be alarmed. If it were a regular Innate, they would probably be defeated by this move in a single encounter. Boohoo! Chen Yu no longer held back, mobilizing his Evil Qi, and frantically swung the Xuan Heavy Sword, slashing out huge fan-like shadows of black evil wind. Bang, bang, bang! The shadows of the black evil wind fiercely interwove with the Purple Flame Saber Slashes and tore each other apart. ¡°This young man, his Innate True Qi is so strong?¡± Luo Yongguang¡¯s expression darkened. Whoosh! The treasure saber in Luo Yongguang¡¯s hand suddenly disappeared, replaced by another long saber. That long saber was golden all over, engraved with glazed purple patterns, emitting a suffocating golden purple saber light. ¡°High Grade Exquisite Treasure.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze deepened. High Grade Exquisite Treasure, typically beyond what a Qi Transformation Innate could afford. ¡°Chen Yu, die!¡± Luo Yongguang roared, attacking again. Whirr, boom! On the Glazed Treasure Saber, golden light spread everywhere, and a layer of fierce purple demonic fire suddenly flared up again, its menacing power intimidating. With the High Grade Exquisite Treasure Saber in hand, Luo Yongguang once again executed his saber technique, enhancing his attack power to another level. Boom! A saber slashed out, incredibly fast, the Purple Gold Blade Slash carrying tumultuous purple flames, its force formidable and coming straight at him. Boom~ Chen Yu, his body surrounded by black evil winds, suddenly darted to the side, avoiding the slash. And his sprinting speed increased ever more. Luo Yongguang, being from the Ancient Clan, indeed posed quite a challenge, his strength genuinely qualified him to aim for the top three. At this moment, Chen Yu decided not to continue hiding his capabilities. Boom! As Chen Yu ran rapidly, a black evil whirlwind hung over the whole challenge platform. And Chen Yu¡¯s figure split into three, surrounding Luo Yongguang. ¡°What kind of movement technique is this, to possess such might?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s movement speed and momentum astonished the spectators. ¡°Is it the second form of ¡®Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡¯? Can this young man actually perform it?¡± Black Star Master from Black Star Academy, a gleam flashed through his eyes. This secret technique put a tremendous strain on the body, yet Chen Yu, who had just defeated two Innate fighters recently, was still able to use the second form of ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± which surprised him. ¡°This lad comprehended the second form a few months ago!¡± Liu Xuanzong chuckled lightly. By using the second form of ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± Chen Yu might defeat Luo Yongguang¡ªthe outcome of this battle was still undetermined. On the challenge platform. Chen Yu¡¯s figure suddenly attacked Luo Yongguang. ¡°Slash!¡± Luo Yongguang slashed, dispersing the figure. ¡°It¡¯s a fake!¡± Luo Yongguang¡¯s gaze slightly deepened. At that moment, a second figure attacked. Boom! The two collided; Luo Yongguang¡¯s hands tingled, forcing him back two steps. ¡°Damn, this one is real!¡± Luo Yongguang¡¯s face darkened, annoyance flickering across it. However, having encountered the real and fake figures twice, Luo Yongguang had begun to grasp the difference between them. Swoosh! Chen Yu attacked again. ¡°The real body!¡± Luo Yongguang revealed a fierce expression. Boom! A layer of white light spots surfaced on his body followed by a layer of bright white glow, resonating with the purple flame, enhancing its ferocity. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Ancient Clan¡¯s bloodline¡­ Luo Yongguang is using his Bloodline Power so soon!¡± The spectators couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. The speed of this battle was unexpectedly fast, with both sides using every trick at their disposal without mercy, causing many students¡¯ hearts to tighten. Boom! Luo Yongguang¡¯s frenzied blade aura, carrying surging purple and white flames, charged fiercely. This slash was potent enough to directly slay someone at the Early Innate stage and even those in the Innate Middle Stage dared not be careless. ¡°Luo Yongguang has such strength?¡± Cao Zhongtian on the top Luo platform revealed a surprised expression. In the previous competition for new students, Luo Yongguang had only placed in the top twenty. But this time, the strength Luo Yongguang demonstrated qualified him to challenge him. Great Success blade techniques, a High Grade Exquisite Treasure, combined with Luo Family bloodline, Luo Yongguang¡¯s strength was enough to demand everyone¡¯s respect. ¡°Humph, let¡¯s end this then.¡± Chen Yu hummed lowly. The power Luo Yongguang unleashed at this moment was formidable, and he was somewhat struggling to dodge. In that case, let¡¯s just finish it. Boom! On Chen Yu¡¯s arm, a massive layer of Evil Qi condensed, resembling a demonic hand. At the same time, a layer of blood-colored scale patterns emerged on his armor wrapped in black Evil Qi. Instantly, an overpowering aura of an Ancient Beast True Dragon emanated from Chen Yu. Thump, thump! His heart pounded, boosting his strength dramatically with the addition of the Bloodline Power. He threw a punch, where a dark, transformed giant python appeared, its body encased in a layer of dark red dragon scales, turning it fiercer. Boom! Wherever the fist passed, all purple and white fires were torn apart by the red-scaled black python. ¡°No¡­ impossible!¡± Seeing this scene, Luo Yongguang¡¯s mouth hung open in disbelief. He had thought his move would end the battle. But his strongest strike had just been torn apart by Chen Yu! Boom! A punch landed on Luo Yongguang¡¯s chest, shredding his clothes to pieces, and Luo Yongguang was sent flying backwards. ¡°How is this possible? Luo Yongguang lost?¡± Witnessing this, many spectating students exclaimed, unable to believe it. Luo Yongguang, having deployed a High Grade Treasure and activated his Bloodline Power, should have held an absolute advantage. How could he lose? The challenge platform was surrounded by black winds, and Luo Yongguang released his Bloodline Flame anew. With the combatants¡¯ intense fighting, the mighty sounds made it difficult for many to discern the actual fight. As for Chen Yu, who lightly used a touch of the Dragon Scale Bloodline¡¯s power, it was even harder to detect. In the attic, several instructors also looked shocked, clearly not anticipating this outcome. In the distance, Luo Haotian¡¯s expression was extraordinarily grim. ¡°This kid has grown to such an extent? Moreover, how can his stamina be so abundant?¡± Luo Haotian was restless. Chen Yu¡¯s growth was too swift; he did not doubt that given a few more years, Chen Yu could catch up to him. Meanwhile, Luo Yongguang also discovered a discrepancy. ¡°Chen Yu wins.¡± The referee announced the result. On the stone platform, Cao Zhongtian stared fixedly at Chen Yu. He had been surprised by Luo Yongguang¡¯s strength, yet Chen Yu had defeated Luo Yongguang! That meant he had one more competitor to contend with for the top spot! On the other side, Situ Lin Yu and Duan Hao looked seriously at Chen Yu. ¡°Interesting, interesting, another contender for first place,¡± Situ Lin Yu smiled slightly. At this moment, it was clear to everyone that Chen Yu could possibly contend for first place. And the always arrogant Chen Yu certainly harbored the ambition to compete for it! After Luo Yongguang¡¯s challenge concluded, the competition continued, and it was soon Cao Zhongtian¡¯s turn. ¡°Duan Hao!¡± Cao Zhongtian¡¯s gaze landed on Duan Hao, ranked third. Now, aiming to secure first place, he faced three major competitors: Situ Lin Yu, Duan Hao, and Chen Yu. Situ Lin Yu excelled in spiritual secret techniques, which Cao Zhongtian somewhat feared, and Chen Yu¡¯s instantaneous defeat of Luo Haotian clearly set him apart. Hence, Cao Zhongtian targeted Duan Hao. By seriously injuring Duan Hao, he could eliminate one competitor, and his hope of winning the first position would be greater! ¡°Hmph, since he wants to give up the first place, I, Duan Hao, naturally accept it.¡± Duan Hao coldly chuckled, leaping forward. ¡°Boy, always leave yourself a way out when you speak,¡± Cao Zhongtian rasped a laugh. On the challenge platform, the two stood facing each other from afar. Around them, everyone¡¯s attention was intensely focused on this battle, eagerly anticipating its outcome. Chapter 267 - 267 0263 Unexpected ?Chapter 267: Chapter 0263: Unexpected Chapter 267: Chapter 0263: Unexpected Cao Zhongtian actively challenged Duan Hao, which was unexpected to everyone. But upon further thought, it made sense, as now Situ Lin Yu, Duan Hao, and Chen Yu were all eyeing the throne for the first. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Feeling the pressure, Cao Zhongtian took the initiative to strike, aiming to bring down one of them first. Though that was the case, did it guarantee Duan Hao would lose? No one could provide a definite answer. The uncertainty of the outcome only added to the anticipation. On the stone platform, Chen Yu found this battle very interesting. Before the competition, it was speculated that Cao Zhongtian, who ranked third in the previous tournament, was the most likely to claim the number one spot. On the other hand, Duan Hao was no ordinary competitor; Chen Yu was curious how much Duan Hao had improved in the months he¡¯d been away. Whoosh! Whoosh! Suddenly, both contestants on the challenge stage made their move. In Cao Zhongtian¡¯s hand appeared a black Giant Troll Axe with twisted and fierce demonic patterns; as he swung, an astonishing arc of demonic axe blade howled forth. On the other side, Duan Hao, with Evil Qi billowing around him, galloped forward and threw a punch. That Evil Qi punch formed into a fierce giant tiger with a gaping maw, leaping forward. Boom! Whoosh! Their attacks interwove, each invading and tearing at the other. ¡°Cao Zhongtian¡¯s True Qi is slightly stronger, hardly inferior to Luo Yongguang¡¯s, while Duan Hao¡¯s fist art realm is higher!¡± Watching the battle, Chen Yu analyzed their strengths. Whoosh! After delivering a punch, Duan Hao immediately charged forward, closing in on Cao Zhongtian. ¡°Bring it on!¡± Cao Zhongtian¡¯s demeanor was imperious without anger, with Demonic Qi surging behind him like a Demon Lord. The Demonic Way was boundlessly domineering, suppressing everything. At that moment, the Demonic Qi bursting from Cao Zhongtian was astonishing, creating a suppressive threat to his enemy. Had it been someone with a weaker temperament or less resolute will, they might have already lost their will to fight. But Duan Hao¡¯s will to battle was unaffected. Bang! Duan Hao leapt up and swept out a kick, the shadow of his leg like a dark dragon crashing forward. ¡°A kick?¡± Cao Zhongtian was slightly shocked. Clearly, he hadn¡¯t expected Duan Hao, who had previously employed fist techniques, to suddenly switch to leg techniques. Seeing the swift kick approaching, Cao Zhongtian positioned his axe horizontally to block. Crash! That powerful kick struck Cao Zhongtian¡¯s axe, lifting a wave of Evil Qi. Stomp! Stomp! Cao Zhongtian took three steps back before stopping. ¡°Could it be that Duan Hao has the upper hand?¡± ¡°Cao Zhongtian was forced back several steps by Duan Hao!¡± The crowd exclaimed. Nobody had expected Cao Zhongtian, who was the most likely to claim the number one position, to be at a disadvantage during the first exchange with Duan Hao. ¡°Heh, Duan Hao is a Martial Arts genius. He is capable of mastering both fist and leg techniques, deploying them simultaneously in combat and catching his opponent off guard.¡± Nie Xuan chuckled lightly. Many practiced multiple combat skills, but blending two skills seamlessly and deploying them without interference during combat was indeed difficult. ¡°Boy, I admit I¡¯ve underestimated you, but if that¡¯s all you¡¯ve got, you¡¯re far from being my match!¡± Cao Zhongtian shouted. Giant Troll Thirteen Axes! He lifted the giant axe in his hand and chopped down an astonishing blade arc. Whoosh! Duan Hao swiftly dodged and threw a punch. At the same time, Cao Zhongtian swung another axe with even more domineering force. Boom! Whoosh! Cao Zhongtian exuded an endless berserk aura, the Giant Troll Axe continuously hacking and leaving marks on the stage. ¡°Boy, I have thirteen axes, each one increasingly powerful. How many can you withstand?¡± Cao Zhongtian roared, his demonic voice thunderous. While attacking his enemy, Cao Zhongtian also used words to assault his opponent¡¯s mindset, trying to induce wavering. However, all this was ineffective against Duan Hao, whose expression remained unchanged. ¡°I can take them all!¡± A confident smile appeared on Duan Hao¡¯s cold, sinister face. Bang! Evil Qi surged around Duan Hao, speeding him up as he dodged Cao Zhongtian¡¯s attacks and counterattacked. He unleashed his fists and feet together; the dragon and tiger roared in unison! ¡°Then let¡¯s see you try!¡± Cao Zhongtian¡¯s complexion darkened, the power of his axe rising continuously. The battle grew fiercer! ¡°Giant Troll Thirteen Axes!¡± Finally, Cao Zhongtian unleashed the thirteenth axe. Demonic Qi surged around the axe, which seemed to grow in size. With one slash, everything before the colossal black shadow of the axe shattered. ¡°This strike has reached the power of the Innate Middle Stage!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face showed a hint of surprise. Indeed, the talents within the academy were incredibly powerful, and rising above one¡¯s level to challenge was not impossible. Watching as the axe descended with crushing force. Whoosh! A surge of Bloodline Power burst forth from inside Duan Hao, with a layer of black wind patterns appearing on his body. Roar! Simultaneously, Duan Hao executed ¡®Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡¯. With Bloodline Power supporting his movement technique, his speed significantly increased, comparable to Chen Yu deploying the Secret Technique at full strength. Duan Hao became like a black whirlwind, dodging Cao Zhongtian¡¯s strike and circling to his rear. ¡°What? He dodged it!¡± Cao Zhongtian was infuriated. Duan Hao had faced the first twelve axe attacks head-on, leading Cao Zhongtian to believe Duan Hao would do the same with the thirteenth. However, at last, Duan Hao burst forth at full speed and evaded. Whoosh! In the blink of an eye, Duan Hao was behind Cao Zhongtian. At the same time, a black iron fist guard appeared on his right hand. ¡°Tiger Roar Nine Heavens!¡± Duan Hao summoned True Qi and Bloodline Power for a summit-reaching punch. A large Evil Qi black tiger, carrying tremendous winds, pounced toward Cao Zhongtian. ¡°Not good!¡± Cao Zhongtian sensed the crisis and immediately activated his defensive martial skill. The dark aura surged around his body, quickly forming a black protective shield. Boom-crack. The ferocious tiger pounced down, and in less than a breath¡¯s time, it tore through the black shield and lunged at Cao Zhongtian. Bang! A loud boom echoed as the rampaging devilish black wind obscured everything on the challenge stage. ¡°What¡¯s the situation?¡± ¡°Did Cao Zhongtian lose?¡± The crowd stared intently at the stage, their heartstrings taut with tension. ¡°Ah¡­¡± A roar erupted out of nowhere. A surge of demonic presence burst forth, dispersing everything around. Cao Zhongtian¡¯s entire body seemed to grow taller by several inches, like a small giant, with his body at the center, creating a gravitational field within a ten-zhang radius. ¡°The Cao Family¡¯s gravity bloodline.¡± Situ Lin Yu smiled slightly. At the critical moment, Cao Zhongtian spurred his bloodline to form a gravity field, further reducing Duan Hao¡¯s attack. But clearly, Cao Zhongtian was still injured by Duan Hao. Swoosh! Duan Hao immediately retreated from the range of the gravity field. ¡°Duan Family brat, die!¡± Cao Zhongtian, furious beyond measure, charged forward, slashing out a black axe shadow. However, with the boost from his bloodline and his speed advantage, Duan Hao did not engage him head-on. The Duan Family bloodline was known as ¡°Fierce Wind Bloodline,¡± which after activation, amplified wind-attribute cultivation techniques and martial skills, in addition to slightly boosting speed. On the challenge stage, Cao Zhongtian pressed on step by step, while Duan Hao dodged and weaved away. After some time had passed, Cao Zhongtian gradually started to falter. The main issue was the sudden burst from Duan Hao earlier, which had left him with serious injuries, otherwise, the outcome of who would win was still uncertain. After much hesitation, Cao Zhongtian made a decision. ¡°I concede!¡± Cao Zhongtian stopped his attacks, gritting his teeth in submission. To continue would not only offer slim chances of victory, but his injuries would also worsen. ¡°Duan Hao wins!¡± The referee announced the result. ¡°Duan Hao actually defeated Cao Zhongtian!¡± Cao Zhongtian, considered most likely to claim first place, had been defeated in the first battle, which was unexpected for everyone. Moreover, Cao Zhongtian was the strongest among the senior students, making all the senior participants feel dishonored. ¡°I never thought the Duan kid could be so strong. Maybe I made the wrong choice earlier; I should¡¯ve challenged Chen Yu first!¡± Cao Zhongtian returned to the number three stone platform, filled with regret. However, he still had a chance. Finally, the first round of the ranking competition ended, and the second round began. The twentieth player, a charming woman in the Postnatal Late Stage, did not challenge anyone. Nineteenth place gave up the challenge. Wei Ran from the eighteenth place, took on the tenth place and won. Next, Nie Xuan challenged the seventh place and emerged victorious. Compared to the first round, the battles in the second round ended much quicker. After all, everyone had been through one round of battle, and many were left with serious injuries. The second round of challenges proceeded swiftly, and before long, it was Chen Yu¡¯s turn again. On the first place stone platform, Duan Hao opened his eyes, looking towards Chen Yu. ¡°Is Chen Yu going to challenge Duan Hao?¡± Everyone knew Chen Yu¡¯s goal was first place! But with Duan Hao having defeated Cao Zhongtian, could Chen Yu win against Duan Hao? ¡°I challenge the first place!¡± Chen Yu suddenly shouted, leaping onto the challenge stage. Once these words were spoken, the surroundings boiled over once again. On the loft. Liu Xuanzong and Qiu Xiuyue of the Blood Slaughter Sect had a slight look of astonishment. They hadn¡¯t expected the second round to see such a scene: two students from the Blood Slaughter Institute competing for first place. They would have preferred Chen Yu to give up on challenging Duan Hao, aiming for second or third place instead. If successful, that would place two from the Blood Slaughter Institute within the top three of the newcomer competition, but the two from the Institute were clashing ahead of time. ¡°Perfect!¡± Duan Hao¡¯s eyes gleamed with battle intent as he stepped onto the challenge stage. He had been looking forward to this battle for a long time. The battle erupted in an instant! Roar roar! Two fierce gusts of wind rose as Chen Yu and Duan Hao both executed the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow.¡± It was as if two violent beasts crashed into each other. ¡°Slash!¡± Chen Yu swung his Xuan Heavy Sword vigorously, a swirl of Evil Qi surged forth with a roar. On the other side, Duan Hao was just as unyielding, unleashing his punch technique to produce a powerful Evil Qi tiger. After releasing the punch, Duan Hao immediately swept out a kick. Under these circumstances, it was certain that Chen Yu¡¯s attack was at a disadvantage. Roar~ Chen Yu spurred the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± his speed sharply increasing, evading Duan Hao¡¯s leg attack. But that was not the end; Chen Yu¡¯s speed kept climbing, stirring up layers of black cyclones, enveloping the entire challenge stage. And his figure split into three, making it difficult to distinguish the real from the fakes. ¡°Hmph, I know that move as well!¡± Duan Hao grunted. As soon as the words left his mouth, Duan Hao activated his movement technique and began to run at a furious pace. Buzz! Another layer of dark wind patterns emerged around his body, slightly boosting his speed. With the amplification from his bloodline, Duan Hao¡¯s speed increased once again, successfully executing the second secret technique. On the challenge stage, six figures dashed back and forth. ¡°Oh? What about the third technique then?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s mouth curled into a smile. ¡°You¡¯ve already mastered the third technique?¡± Hearing this, Duan Hao¡¯s complexion changed dramatically. As the words fell, On the challenge stage, Chen Yu¡¯s speed increased once again, a black wind Evil Qi domain slowly forming. Chapter 268 - 268 0264 Temporarily First ?Chapter 268: Chapter 0264: Temporarily First Chapter 268: Chapter 0264: Temporarily First On the challenge stage, black evil winds swirled around. Duan Hao and Chen Yu both utilized powerful movement techniques, neither gaining the upper hand over the other. Suddenly, Chen Yu¡¯s speed increased again, rendering his figure indiscernible. ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡¯s third form?¡± Inside the pavilion, many instructors showed looks of astonishment. This secret technique was of extremely high level, and its speed was among the top of various movement techniques. However, it demanded a lot from the body, and ordinarily, few could cultivate it. Yet, Chen Yu, who was merely at the Postnatal Late Stage, had already managed to use the third form. ¡°It took me nearly three years to cultivate to the third form,¡± Liu Xuanzong sighed inwardly. Moreover, when he had originally cultivated this secret technique, his cultivation level was higher, giving him some advantage. ¡°We underestimated this kid, the outcome of this battle is hard to predict,¡± some instructors said with a smile, shaking their heads. ¡°These new students are all extraordinary,¡± a gray-haired instructor remarked. Originally, Duan Hao defeating the senior student Cao Zhongtian had been unexpected. But now, Chen Yu¡¯s displayed strength was on par with Duan Hao¡¯s, and he might even replace him. Roar! Roar! A ten-zhang long black wind domain formed on the challenge stage. Within the black wind domain, Chen Yu¡¯s figure merged with the black fierce wind, elusive and hard to track. Boom! Hiss! An ink black Iron Sword, carrying the Devilish Evil Frenzy Wind, swept across. Duan Hao immediately reacted, throwing a punch. Boom Bang! But due to it being a spontaneous reaction, lacking in stored energy, his punch light was destroyed by Chen Yu. Thud! Thud! Duan Hao¡¯s fists vibrated, his arms felt numb, and he took several steps back. Before he could regain his composure, Chen Yu had appeared behind him, sweeping with his sword again. Boom Bang Boom! Within the black evil wind domain, sounds of collisions and explosions were continuous. At one moment, Duan Hao¡¯s figure was sent flying out of the black wind domain and slid a distance before stabilizing. ¡°Damn!¡± Duan Hao licked the blood from his lips, his eyes dark and ominous. Had he not also cultivated this secret technique and understood it to some extent, as well as had the enhancement from his Bloodline Power, he might have already lost. Fortunately, he had left the black wind domain; otherwise, he would not have lasted a few moments and still would have been defeated. Moreover, after Chen Yu had performed the third form of the secret technique, his body would likely enter a weakened state, giving him a great chance to win. Roar Huhu~ The black evil wind domain gradually faded. ¡°Opportunity!¡± Duan Hao¡¯s eyes flashed with intensity. The third form of the Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow put a huge strain on the body, leading to a weakened state afterward. He just needed to seize this moment to launch an aggressive attack and regain the upper hand. However, contrary to his expectations, though the black evil wind domain had dispersed, Chen Yu was still using the movement secret technique. Roar~ A shadow rapidly surged forth from within, like a peerless evil demon, stirring up a terrifying black evil wind. ¡°Evil Qi takes form!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s arms flowed with a pitch-black python snake, emitting a daunting dark halo. With this strike, Chen Yu combined a movement technique charge with a heart burst, making it extremely powerful. ¡°Tiger Roar Nine Heavens!¡± Duan Hao¡¯s eyes focused, instantly stimulating his Bloodline Power and using his unique skill. A tremendously huge black evil tiger, carrying a shocking fierce wind, roared forth. Boom Bang! The Black-Scaled Python and the evil tiger collided instantly, their Evil Qi and True Qi tearing at each other and stirring up a black storm. Boom! Suddenly, a faintly black giant python burst out of the black storm, striking Duan Hao¡¯s chest. Clearly, in this showdown, Chen Yu had the upper hand. Though Duan Hao had the enhancement from his Bloodline Power, Chen Yu¡¯s speed and power amplified by the secret technique, and his grasp of the true essence of evil made his Evil Qi transforming technique even stronger. Furthermore, with Chen Yu¡¯s heart burst, his True Evil Qi far surpassed others at the same level, making it hard for Duan Hao, despite his deep martial understanding, to resist. Splat! A gush of fresh blood erupted, and Duan Hao¡¯s figure rapidly retreated, leaving the challenge stage. ¡°Duan Hao has lost!¡± The surroundings erupted in noise. As a prodigy among the new students, having unexpectedly defeated the senior student Cao Zhongtian, he had not held onto the first position for long before it was snatched by another new student. This year¡¯s competition among the new students was beyond everyone¡¯s expectations. Of course, the most surprising was that Chen Yu had taken the top spot. Before the competition, fellow students speculated about the chances of victory for several hot contenders for first place, some even gambled on the outcome, but Chen Yu was not mentioned at all. ¡°I noticed that Duan Hao¡¯s injuries from his previous fight with Cao Zhongtian had not fully healed, otherwise he wouldn¡¯t have lost!¡± a senior student commented regretfully. But regardless, Duan Hao had lost, and that was a fact. ¡°Could this competition¡¯s first place be Chen Yu?¡± someone wondered aloud. Indeed, Cao Zhongtian had lost to Duan Hao, and Duan Hao had lost to Chen Yu. In this competition, Duan Hao was very likely to finish first. ¡°This¡­ it¡¯s impossible, Duan Hao actually lost to this kid!¡± Cao Zhongtian gaped, somewhat unable to believe. After all, Duan Hao was the one who had defeated him, yet he had immediately then lost to another, making it hard for Cao Zhongtian to accept. Below the challenge stage. ¡°I lost to him!¡± Duan Hao¡¯s eyes appeared vacant. He had always regarded Situ Lin Yu as his real rival, while Chen Yu was just a secondary opponent. But now, he had been defeated by his secondary opponent. However, Duan Hao¡¯s eyes soon regained their luster. ¡°Though I lost today, next time, I must defeat him!¡± Duan Hao clenched his fists tightly, hands trembling slightly, a firm belief taking root in his heart. In the center of everyone¡¯s attention, Chen Yu took the first seat. Immediately, he sat down cross-legged, consuming several Elixirs to conceal the secret of his exceptional physical strength. Meanwhile, Duan Hao approached the stone platform where Chen Yu had been sitting and temporarily occupied the sixth place. ¡°The second round of the ranking competition has ended. The third round begins now.¡± The Black-armored Middle-aged Man announced again. In the ranking competition, each participant had two challenge opportunities. A defeat would cost them one, while a victory wouldn¡¯t deduct any. Although two rounds had passed, many still had one challenge opportunity left. And people like Chen Yu, Duan Hao, and Situ Lin Yu all still had two challenge opportunities. The third round of challenges began. Since some participants had already lost their two challenge opportunities, this round progressed more quickly. During this time, a few attempted to strike for higher rankings, resulting in both failures and successes. Nie Xuan remained in the seventh position. Ahead of him were Chen Yu, Situ Lin Yu, Cao Zhongtian, Luo Yongguang, Zhang Nan, and Duan Hao. Soon it was Duan Hao¡¯s turn again. ¡°Situ Lin Yu, it¡¯s our turn to clash!¡± This time, Duan Hao challenged Situ Lin Yu. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Among the new students of the academy, he had two rivals, namely Chen Yu and Situ Lin Yu. He had already faced Chen Yu, leaving only Situ Lin Yu now. ¡°Hehe, just sitting here since the start of the competition is really boring,¡± Situ Lin Yu said with a nonchalant smile, his figure leaping up and landing on the challenge platform. ¡°This Situ Lin Yu is as troublesome to deal with as Duan Hao and Chen Yu.¡± Cao Zhongtian couldn¡¯t help shaking his head. What¡¯s with this year¡¯s new students? Each one is incredibly strong, leaving no face for the seniors. You should know, in previous competitions, a senior always ranked first, and it was considered good if a newcomer made it into the top three. Whoosh! Duan Hao moved first, swift like a fierce cheetah closing in rapidly on Situ Lin Yu, sweeping out with a punch. Swoosh! Situ Lin Yu¡¯s body jumped up, soaring into the air to dodge the strike and countered with a palm. A mass of grey ghostly fog drifted ominously towards Duan Hao. ¡°Shatter!¡± Duan Hao swept his leg out, repelling it. However, a sinister and eerie spiritual power burst through his leg in an instant, affecting Duan Hao¡¯s mental realm. ¡°Get lost!¡± Duan Hao¡¯s expression twisted in struggle, he roared furiously, an astonishing surge of fierce Evil Qi bursting forth, scattering it. Roar~ Duan Hao¡¯s gaze sharpened, quickly executing ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± hoping for a swift decisive battle. However, he only performed the first move, since in previous fight sessions he had already used this Secret Technique, and his body hadn¡¯t fully recovered. Duan Hao¡¯s speed surged, approaching Situ Lin Yu once more. But Situ Lin Yu just gave a faint smile, his movement technique becoming mysteriously unfathomable. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! His figure flickered, shrouded with grey fog, turning into several ghostly shadows, flitting unpredictably around the challenge platform. ¡°Ghost Shadow Step, third level!¡± Many students showed expressions of shock. Although ¡°Ghost Shadow Step¡± wasn¡¯t as powerful as ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± it was still a top-tier movement technique. Situ Lin Yu had cultivated ¡°Ghost Shadow Step¡± to such a level, he didn¡¯t need to fear Duan Hao. ¡°Hmm!¡± Duan Hao frowned, a layer of black wind patterns emerged on the surface of his body, his speed increasing once again. Situ Lin Yu was proficient in spiritual secret techniques, and Duan Hao was reluctant to be entangled with him for long, preferring a quick and decisive battle! The two figures intertwined back and forth on the platform. Duan Hao¡¯s moves were fierce and straightforward like lightning, whereas Situ Lin Yu was like an evil specter, his movements unpredictable and elusive. Boom! Duan Hao fiercely swept out a leg, a black wind evil dragon charging directly at Situ Lin Yu. Situ Lin Yu stretched out his palms, striking out a mass of sinister ghost fog. Bang! The ghost fog shattered against the dragon shadow, creating a True Qi explosion, the shockwave spreading out. Thud thud! Situ Lin Yu staggered back several steps, employing defensive maneuvers to block the residual attacks. ¡°Alright, warm-up¡¯s over, time for you to taste my techniques!¡± Situ Lin Yu still maintained a casual stance, revealing a subtly confident smile. Hum~ Situ Lin Yu¡¯s eyes emitted bizarre fluctuations, turning ominously black as if depicting an endless abyss. The moment his gaze made contact, Duan Hao felt an overpoweringly terrifying spiritual power sweep towards him. Everything in sight became dim, and the figure of Situ Lin Yu blurred. ¡°Get out!¡± Duan Hao bellowed fiercely, his mental realm emitting a tremendous surge of murderous Qi. ¡°Hehe, not bad!¡± Situ Lin Yu smiled lightly. Swoosh! His figure drifted unpredictably, his hand waving and sending a mass of grey fog flying from his sleeve. When the fog dispersed, a grey creature appeared, small in body but with a disproportionately large head, pointy long ears, and a pair of large eyes that swirled with dark light. ¡°This is¡­ ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯!¡± Cao Zhongtian¡¯s eyes widened in shock. ¡°Situ Lin Yu has already cultivated an ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯?¡± Several instructors showed expressions of astonishment, looking towards the instructors from Evil Spirit Institute. Evil Spirit is an extremely powerful and profound secret technique from the evil path, usually beyond the reach of ordinary Evil Cultivators. Those who successfully cultivate it can condense an Evil Spirit and continuously nurture and strengthen its power. Some practitioners on the evil path even have Evil Spirits whose strength surpasses that of the cultivator themselves. They themselves need not act, as the Evil Spirit can handle all enemies. ¡°A true genius of the evil path!¡± Even the instructors and several students from Yunyang Academy showed expressions of surprise, scrutinizing Situ Lin Yu. (Please recommend and support with monthly tickets~~) Chapter 269 - 269 265 The Strongest Decisive Battle ?Chapter 269: Chapter 265: The Strongest Decisive Battle Chapter 269: Chapter 265: The Strongest Decisive Battle ¡°Yes, after Situ Lin Yu broke through to the Innate stage, he successfully condensed an ¡®Evil Spirit¡¯.¡± An Evil Spirit Institute¡¯s gray-robed instructor smirked with pride. He too was utterly astonished when Situ Lin Yu first condensed the Evil Spirit. He then personally instructed Situ Lin Yu on nurturing the Evil Spirit, enhancing its strength. In a few months, Situ Lin Yu¡¯s Evil Spirit had grown incredibly terrifying. In the eyes of the gray-robed instructor, Situ Lin Yu was bound to win first place in this freshman competition. He followed Situ Lin Yu¡¯s wishes and didn¡¯t publicize this matter. At this moment, seeing the astonished faces of other instructors, the gray-robed instructor felt very pleased. On the challenge platform. Swoosh! The big-headed Evil Spirit¡¯s form flickered, emitting strange cries that seemed to penetrate the soul and awaken evil thoughts from within. ¡°Evil Spirit!¡± Duan Hao looked at the grotesque and ugly Evil Spirit, his expression slightly stern. Suddenly. Buzz! The big-headed Evil Spirit¡¯s eyes flashed with black light, emitting a strange spiritual power. ¡°Not good!¡± Duan Hao immediately realized something was amiss. The world before him darkened again, and his perception abilities rapidly diminished. ¡°Hehe, my Evil Spirit can also cast ¡®Black Night Pupil Skill¡¯!¡± Situ Lin Yu chuckled lightly. The Black Night Pupil Skill was the Spiritual Pupil Technique that Situ Lin Yu just used, and his Evil Spirit could use it too. Normally, those at the early Innate stage, with just one glance into his eyes, would be affected by the Illusion Technique, unable to exhibit their full strength. If he and the Evil Spirit cast this secret technique simultaneously, their power would be even greater. ¡°This Situ Lin Yu actually has such methods!¡± Cao Zhongtian shook his head. Facing Situ Lin Yu, his performance wouldn¡¯t be much better than Duan Hao¡¯s current state. The other Innate Strong People in the top ten also grew solemn, their eyes on Situ Lin Yu filled with a hint of wariness. On the challenge platform. After enduring two attacks from the ¡°Black Night Pupil Skill¡±, Duan Hao struggled mightily, his strength declining sharply. However, from the beginning, Duan Hao had regarded Situ Lin Yu as his strongest competitor. He was aware of Situ Lin Yu¡¯s formidable aspects, how could he have been unprepared. ¡°Shocking God Killing Technique!¡± Duan Hao formed a hand seal, the Evil Qi surged around his body, and a wave of spiritual power fluctuated from within him. The Evil Qi and spiritual power fused, forming an ethereal tiger shadow exerting tremendous spiritual intimidating power. Howl~ The ethereal tiger shadow roared intensely, a powerful spiritual force echoing from Duan Hao¡¯s mind. Instantly, the world before Duan Hao brightened, and his condition returned to its peak. ¡°Is this the Evil Path Spiritual Secret Technique?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes lit up. However, this was not a spiritual attack technique but rather an auxiliary secret technique that could instantly dispel illusions. Roar~ After breaking the spiritual illusion, Duan Hao deployed the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡±, his speed explosively increasing as he charged towards Situ Lin Yu. Around them, countless people held their breath, watching this scene on the platform. When everyone thought Situ Lin Yu would surely win after bringing out the Evil Spirit, Who would have expected Duan Hao to be well-prepared, having cultivated a technique to destroy spiritual illusions. ¡°Hehe, I knew it wouldn¡¯t be that easy to take you down!¡± Situ Lin Yu¡¯s lips curled into a slight smile, as if everything was within his expectations. ¡°Evil Fire Strike!¡± Situ Lin Yu grunted lowly. Dark-gray Evil Fire suddenly ignited on the big-headed Evil Spirit, its body seeming to transform into a fireball, smashing towards Duan Hao. Boom! Swoosh! Noticing this, Duan Hao forcefully pushed with his right foot, changing direction. However, the gray Evil Fire, possessing some intelligence, also changed direction, pursuing Duan Hao. Boom! The gray fireball hit Duan Hao, a burst of gray spiritual flames exploding. Swoosh! A flash of gray light, and the big-headed Evil Spirit floated out with a strange laugh. On the spot. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Duan Hao¡¯s spirit was scorched by the Evil Fire, he screamed in agony while clutching his head. Swoosh! Situ Lin Yu¡¯s figure flickered and came close, striking with a palm, blasting Duan Hao off the challenge platform. ¡°Duan Hao is defeated!¡± The crowd couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. Taking back the Evil Spirit, Situ Lin Yu lightly leaped back onto the stone platform, glancing at Chen Yu as if declaring war. Chen Yu, being a Body Cultivator, was indeed weak in spiritual aspects. However, after acquiring the Moon Spirit Ore Mother and the Ancient Spiritual Secret Technique ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining¡±, this was no longer an issue. Currently, Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual power far surpassed that of ordinary Early Innates, facing Situ Lin Yu¡¯s Spirit Secret Technique, he should have strong resistance. ¡°Hmm?¡± Seeing Chen Yu¡¯s expression unchanged, Situ Lin Yu was slightly surprised. The ranking battles continued. With Duan Hao¡¯s challenge failed, it was now the turn of Zhang Nan, ranked fifth. Zhang Nan was somewhat confused, unable to think rationally, but he knew he was no match for Chen Yu. Moreover, the strength Situ Lin Yu had just displayed had significantly intimidated him. ¡°I challenge Cao Zhongtian!¡± Zhang Nan¡¯s hoarse voice rang out. ¡°Hmph, a madman corrupted by demonic intent, ignorant of death!¡± Cao Zhongtian¡¯s expression turned furious. He was previously considered the most likely candidate to take first place, even though he wasn¡¯t now, it still wasn¡¯t his turn to be challenged by just any Tom, Dick, or Harry. Boom! Cao Zhongtian fiercely landed on the challenge platform, pulling out a pitch-black giant axe. He was merciless, with an unmatched fierce offensive. In less than twenty moves, he defeated Zhang Nan. Next up was Luo Yongguang, ranked fourth. ¡°I challenge Cao Zhongtian!¡± Luo Yongguang looked at Cao Zhongtian. Although the task Luo Haotian gave him had failed, he still wanted to compete for a better ranking. Chen Yu and Situ Lin Yu¡ªhe had no chance at all, but he thought he might try his luck with Cao Zhongtian. ¡°Cao Zhongtian, you just fought, you can postpone for one match!¡± The judge reminded him. ¡°No need!¡± Cao Zhongtian roared. He had just been challenged by Zhang Nan; one could say Zhang Nan was a bit irrational, but now being challenged by Luo Yongguang infuriated him immensely. If he chose to postpone, wouldn¡¯t he be signaling to everyone that he was afraid of Luo Yongguang? ¡°Giant Troll Thirteen Axes!¡± Cao Zhongtian immediately wielded his secret skill, and formidable demonic axes whistled out, dominating the arena. On the other side, Luo Yongguang never underestimated Cao Zhongtian and gave his all. Boom! On the challenge platform, the shadow of the giant axe interlocked with Purple Flame Saber Slash, creating an astounding storm. Compared to Cao Zhongtian¡¯s ¡°Giant Troll Thirteen Axes,¡± Luo Yongguang¡¯s ¡°Purple Flame Demon Light Slash¡± was slightly inferior. However, Luo Yongguang¡¯s weapon was of finer quality than Cao Zhongtian¡¯s, so for the moment the two were evenly matched. At a certain moment. Cao Zhongtian and Luo Yongguang both activated their Ancient Clan Bloodline, escalating the battle further. ¡°Die, the thirteenth axe, ¡®Giant Troll Mountain Opening¡¯!¡± Cao Zhongtian¡¯s face was ferocious like a real demon, his giant axe carrying an overwhelming demonic power smashed down. Luo Yongguang¡¯s expression darkened as he wielded the Glazed Treasure Saber, channeling his bloodline and desperately slashing out a white and purple wave of light. Clang! When they collided, the white and purple wave held up for a moment before being devoured by the giant axe shadow. Boom! Luo Yongguang was blasted off the platform, vomiting several mouthfuls of blood. ¡°This guy!¡± Cao Zhongtian gasped for breath, inwardly shocked. In the previous competition, Luo Yongguang also participated but didn¡¯t even make the top ten. Yet in this competition, Luo Yongguang had forced him to fight with all his strength. Luo Yongguang¡¯s challenge failed, and next it was the third-ranked Cao Zhongtian¡¯s turn to challenge. ¡°I give up!¡± Cao Zhongtian said very reluctantly. The first and second were both the ones who defeated Duan Hao; was he a match for them? S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, Cao Zhongtian had fought back to back, which had greatly drained him. Additionally, he gave up the challenge, and his chances to challenge were all used up, achieving at best third in this competition. After Cao Zhongtian forfeited, almost all eyes on the mountain turned to Situ Lin Yu. ¡°It¡¯s unbelievable; Duan Hao defeated Cao Zhongtian, but Chen Yu and Situ Lin Yu subsequently defeated Duan Hao. I wonder who will win between the two of them?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that obvious? Have you ever heard of any Body Cultivator skilled in the spiritual aspect? For Chen Yu, Situ Lin Yu is the worst opponent!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I bet Chen Yu is not even as good as Duan Hao, maybe he can¡¯t even withstand Situ Lin Yu¡¯s ¡®Dark Night Secret Pupil¡¯!¡± The crowd was abuzz with discussion. However, almost everyone was certain that Chen Yu was bound to lose, and his performance might even be worse than Duan Hao¡¯s. On the loft. ¡°It seems that this competition¡¯s winner will be Situ Lin Yu!¡± said Mr. Xu from the Devil Wind Institute, sighing. The grey-robed instructor from the Evil Spirit Institute couldn¡¯t help but smile, slightly proud. It had been several years since the Evil Spirit Institute had won first place in the newcomers competition. ¡°However, Chen Yu also did quite well, only he, being a Body Cultivator, faced the Spiritually skilled Situ Lin Yu.¡± Another instructor felt sorry for Chen Yu. On Yunyang Academy¡¯s side. ¡°Pay more attention to these two; in the next Academy Confrontation, we might encounter them!¡± the Cloud Robed Elder transmitted to several disciples. What the elder referred to, the Academy Confrontation, was a grand gathering of all the prodigies from hundreds of academies across Yun Zhao Country. The disciples¡¯ faces showed shock and astonishment. To them, the performance of No Demon Academy¡¯s newcomers competition was unexpected, but even the strongest, Situ Lin Yu, or Chen Yu, they could easily crush. However, prodigies grow quickly; in a few years, these two might actually catch up to their pace. ¡°Situ Lin Yu is a genius of the Situ Family; he might be able to catch up to us, but that Chen Yu, being a Body Cultivator, has a very difficult path ahead, and he might not be able to participate!¡± Lv Ze shook his head and chuckled lightly. He didn¡¯t believe that Chen Yu, whom he considered no better than ants at this moment, could catch up to his pace. ¡­ Demon Sky Peak gradually quieted down. Chen Yu and Situ Lin Yu had taken the stage, all eyes were on them, and, barring any accidents, the victor of this battle would be the ultimate winner! ¡°Chen Yu, didn¡¯t expect my final opponent to be you?¡± Situ Lin Yu asked with a light chuckle. ¡°Oh? Did you know from the start that you would make it all the way to the end?¡± Chen Yu countered. ¡°Not only did I know I would make it to the end, but I also knew I would be the first!¡± Situ Lin Yu replied, his expression calm and his words filled with immense confidence. ¡°Let¡¯s try then!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flashed with a gleam of fighting spirit. He had thought his strength would easily earn him first place and a hefty reward. Unexpectedly, Chen Yu had encountered an opponent he took so seriously; in that case, it was time to fight with all his might. ¡°But I don¡¯t know, what gives you the confidence to fight against me?¡± Situ Lin Yu¡¯s deep eyes stared at Chen Yu. The two faced each other from a distance, the wind howling between them. Suddenly. Roar! With a howling gust of wind, Chen Yu attacked like a pitch-black fierce beast, launching the first attack. Chapter 270 - 270 0266 Two Great Monsters ?Chapter 270: Chapter 0266: Two Great Monsters Chapter 270: Chapter 0266: Two Great Monsters On the challenge arena, a battle was on the verge of erupting. Roar~ Chen Yu was the first to launch an attack, surrounded by a black evil wind as if transformed into a pitch-black fierce beast, pouncing directly towards Situ Lin Yu. Whoosh! A dim mist rose from Situ Lin Yu¡¯s body, making his figure appear blurred. With a flicker of afterimage, Situ Lin Yu disappeared from his original spot and reappeared half a zhang away, causing Chen Yu to lunge at empty air. ¡°Evil Spirit!¡± Situ Lin Yu waved his hand and from his purple brocade robe, a puff of gray mist surged, forming into the Big-headed Evil Spirit. Seeing the tactics he¡¯d used before, Chen Yu¡¯s eyes held no fear, causing some surprise in Situ Lin Yu, who very cautiously released the Evil Spirit. ¡°Dark Night Secret Pupil!¡± The pupils of Situ Lin Yu and the Big-headed Evil Spirit simultaneously fluctuated with a strange spiritual energy. An invisible suction force emerged, irresistibly drawing one¡¯s gaze. The many disciples around the arena were all imperceptibly affected, feeling as though they had fallen into the darkness of night, a fear rising in their hearts. ¡°Situ Lin Yu has unleashed the Evil Spirit and activated the Pupil Skill right from the start, is he aiming to defeat Chen Yu in one round and claim victory?¡± Situ Lin Yu himself had an exceptionally strong spiritual power. An average Early Innate individual affected by the Dark Night Secret Pupil would struggle to exert much of their strength. If the Evil Spirit were added, the power of this Pupil Skill would be enhanced again, and the one under its effect would likely be at the mercy of others. Now, Situ Lin Yu¡¯s opponent was merely a Body Cultivator. In everyone¡¯s eyes, it seemed unlikely that Chen Yu could withstand even one round before being defeated. However. An astonishing scene unfolded. On the challenge arena, Chen Yu¡¯s speed didn¡¯t decrease, encircled by gusts of black wind, he launched a ferocious assault. ¡°Hm?¡± Situ Lin Yu¡¯s brows slightly furrowed. The situation seemed to have gone somewhat against his expectations. Swish! Situ Lin Yu immediately executed the Ghost Shadow Step to evade. At the same time, a swift gust of a black shadow swept through, and the two figures crossed paths before parting. Situ Lin Yu¡¯s gaze fell on his sleeve where a tear had suddenly appeared. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Situ Lin Yu¡¯s Pupil Skill didn¡¯t affect Chen Yu?¡± ¡°Under these circumstances, Chen Yu actually managed to land a hit on Situ Lin Yu!¡± This scene took the surrounding crowd by surprise. Upon closer inspection. ¡°Look, Chen Yu isn¡¯t looking into Situ Lin Yu¡¯s eyes!¡± Some had noticed the clue. On the stone platform, other powerful contenders also expressed their surprise and pondered the reason. ¡°The reason must be more than that!¡± Duan Hao¡¯s gaze grew solemn. He had clashed with Situ Lin Yu and knew that the Dark Night Secret Pupil possessed a kind of spiritual enticement, making it difficult to look away once one saw Situ Lin Yu¡¯s eyes. Furthermore, to avoid the enemy¡¯s eyes appearing in one¡¯s vision, unless staring solely at the enemy¡¯s feet, if the enemy crouched down, one would still see the eyes. But how to fight if fixating only on the enemy¡¯s feet? On the challenge arena. ¡°Your spiritual power has actually grown to this extent?¡± Situ Lin Yu said in astonishment. To counter Illusion Technique Pupil Skills without looking into the opponent¡¯s eyes is indeed one method, but not everyone is capable of it. His Dark Night Secret Pupil exerts a kind of invisible spiritual enticement. If one¡¯s spiritual power is not strong and their will is not firm, they will involuntary be drawn to look into his eyes. Just now, he felt that Chen Yu seemed hardly affected by his Dark Night Secret Pupil, maintaining a mental state solid as Mount Tai. Upon closer sensing, Situ Lin Yu was greatly shocked. Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual power was even stronger than the average Innate, almost approaching his own level. Additionally, as a Body Cultivator, Chen Yu¡¯s understanding of the body far surpassed that of others, allowing his eyes to fixate only on Situ Lin Yu¡¯s feet, yet still react optimally. ¡°Heh heh!¡± Chen Yu gave a non-affirmative chuckle. His spiritual power wasn¡¯t much different from Situ Lin Yu¡¯s; resisting the pull of the Dark Night Secret Pupil was not a difficult matter for him. Swoosh! Chen Yu¡¯s body abruptly moved, attacking once more. Situ Lin Yu was still somewhat wary of his spiritual techniques, hence Chen Yu took every opportunity to end the battle quickly. Boom tss! The Xuan Heavy Sword stirred up a torrent of astonishing black evil waves, striking directly at Situ Lin Yu. Swish! Swish! In haste, Situ Lin Yu executed the Ghost Shadow Step to evade. However, against such a wide-ranging attack, the evasive capability of the Ghost Shadow Step was weaker, depriving Situ Lin Yu of his previous calm and composure. ¡°Evil Spirit, attack!¡± Situ Lin Yu immediately commanded the Big-headed Evil Spirit. Chen Yu could avoid looking into his eyes, but the Evil Spirit floated erratically, capable of going wherever it wanted, Situ Lin Yu could make it intentionally lock eyes with Chen Yu¡¯s. Swish! The Evil Spirit quickly drifted towards Chen Yu, staring intently into his eyes with its own. ¡°Ah, this Chen Yu is indeed a prodigy, able to withstand Situ Lin Yu¡¯s Dark Night Secret Pupil and even launch attacks by merely tracking his feet, but unfortunate for him, Situ Lin Yu has the Evil Spirit, making it difficult for Chen Yu to escape!¡± Cao Zhongtian couldn¡¯t help but sigh. The Evil Spirit was an extremely powerful tool for Evil Cultivators. If one could not deal with this problem, there was no hope of defeating Situ Lin Yu. On the challenge arena, Chen Yu furiously attacked, but his accuracy was not very high. On the other hand, Situ Lin Yu was forced to dodge in haste. Meanwhile, the Evil Spirit had finally found an opportunity to get in front of Chen Yu, staring him down with its abyss-black eyes. ¡°Chen Yu, you¡¯re finished!¡± Situ Lin Yu chuckled lightly. Unavoidable. Chen Yu gathered his Qi and concentrated his mind, his True Qi circulating swiftly, his eyes actively glaring back. In his eyes, a terrifying Yin Sha Qi erupted, mingled with the dominating assertiveness of Demonic Qi, cold and chilling to the bone, seizing the soul. This strong malevolent Qi and demonic intent combined, actively confronting the Dark Night Secret Pupil of the Evil Spirit. ¡°Get lost!¡± Chen Yu suddenly shouted, his body radiating with black evil Qi and demonic intent that soared into the sky, resounding in all directions. That roar, as if a supreme demon was awakening, shook everyone¡¯s mind and spirit. ¡°Such strong evil Qi, and demonic intent as well!¡± Situ Lin Yu¡¯s expression changed. At that moment, the evil Qi emanating from Chen Yu was indeed stronger than even Duan Hao¡¯s. However, Duan Hao had relied on Evil Qi to deploy an auxiliary spiritual secret technique previously, while the Evil Qi released by Chen Yu was merely pure spiritual Evil Qi, resulting in a slightly lesser effect. Nevertheless, it was sufficient. Chen Yu had not been affected by the Illusion Technique, he was merely defending against it. Boom¡ªhiss! Mobilizing True Evil Qi, Chen Yu swung his Mystical Iron Sword, fiercely slashing towards the Evil Spirit. Boom¡ªhuff! The howling black wind lifted the figure of the Evil Spirit and tossed it away. ¡°This thing is neither physical nor an illusion; it exists somewhere between material and immaterial!¡± Chen Yu found this somewhat novel. The previous strike had only caused injury to the Evil Spirit. If it had been a physical entity from the material world, the injury would likely have been more than a mere scratch. Surroundings. Everyone was shocked by this scene, staring with gaping mouths. Almost everyone had assumed Chen Yu, when facing Situ Lin Yu, would only be passively receiving hits, at his mercy for dissection. However, unexpectedly, Chen Yu had first grazed Situ Lin Yu¡¯s clothes, and the second time he had directly injured his Evil Spirit. ¡°These two freaks of nature!¡± Cao Zhongtian couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, a chill running through his heart. In the future, he would definitely not want to make enemies with these two. ¡°Chen Yu, you dare injure my Evil Spirit!¡± Situ Lin Yu¡¯s eyes sank, filled with cold severity. He had never imagined that Chen Yu¡¯s resistance would be so strong, not only defending against his Illusion Technique attacks but also launching a counterattack. ¡°Evil Fire Strike!¡± Situ Lin Yu¡¯s face took on an eerie expression. He quickly formed spell signs with his hands. Hu Hu! The Big-headed Evil Spirit¡¯s body ignited with gray Evil Fire, its entire form gradually turning into a fireball. The Illusion Eye Technique was just an illusion-based spiritual technique, but this time, it was a spiritual attack. ¡°Go!¡± Situ Lin Yu let out a low shout. The ethereal gray fireball, moving with incredible speed, hurtled towards Chen Yu. Previously, Duan Hao was utterly defeated under this attack. Given that Duan Hao was at the Early Innate stage, it was evident that if Chen Yu, with his spiritual power, was hit, it wouldn¡¯t be a good outcome either. Thump thump thump! In the face of danger, Chen Yu¡¯s heart suddenly pounded, his bodily blood and True Qi crashing like violent waves. Roar roar roar! His speed suddenly exploded, kicking up afterimages and black winds of Evil Qi. In a brief moment, a domain of black wind formed around him. Within the domain, Chen Yu¡¯s speed increased even further, making the Evil Fire hard to hit him. Moreover, it was difficult for ordinary people to discern where within the black wind domain Chen Yu was. ¡°This¡­¡± On the other platforms, talents from the Genius Academy opened their mouths wide, eyes bulging. ¡°Show yourself!¡± Situ Lin Yu¡¯s face darkened. No sooner had he spoken than he opened his mouth, emitting a long, eerie, and intangible sound accompanied by a sinister spiritual power. Around the platforms, many students suddenly felt their heads swell with pain, dizzy and disoriented. ¡°Evil Sound Secret Technique!¡± Cao Zhongtian circulated his True Qi, concentrated his spirit, and resisted with all his might as cold sweat broke out on his forehead. This Situ Lin Yu, not only was his movement technique profound, proficient in the Illusion Eye Technique, but he also had cultivated an Evil Spirit and was capable of using Evil Sound¡ªan extraordinary talent rarely seen in a century on the path of evil! Inside the domain of black wind, the Evil Sound attack that Chen Yu received was even more concentrated. Even with his strong spiritual power, he still felt a throbbing pain. With his spirit unable to focus, Chen Yu¡¯s movement technique naturally fell apart, and the black wind domain gradually dissipated. Just at that moment. Swish! The Evil Spirit which had taken the form of a dark flame ball, smashed down fiercely. ¡°Not good!¡± Chen Yu activated his True Qi, concentrating Evil Qi with demonic intention, even utilizing the Ancient Technique ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining.¡± At that moment, Chen Yu¡¯s spirit was like a mountain peak, as impenetrable as a fortress. Boom¡ªbang! The clump of Evil Fire smashed down ferociously, the flames instantly eroding his spirit. Chen Yu felt as though his heart and mind were being bitten by countless ants, the pain unbearable and the situation growing increasingly serious. ¡°Such strong resistance!¡± Situ Lin Yu¡¯s expression turned stern. It made sense, after all. Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual power far exceeded that of an average person at the Early Innate stage, he had also gathered spiritual Evil Qi, comprehended a bit of demonic intent, and his will was unyielding and tenacious. Furthermore, Situ Lin Yu¡¯s Evil Spirit had been injured by Chen Yu, which weakened the attack slightly. ¡°However, it¡¯s time to end this!¡± Situ Lin Yu¡¯s eyes narrowed as he launched the Illusion Eye Technique once more. When Chen Yu was affected by the Illusion Eye Technique, his resistance greatly reduced, and the erosion of the Evil Fire was sufficient to cause him a severe spiritual injury, rendering him unable to fight. Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual consciousness experienced a strong pull, and his resilient spirit wavered slightly. At the same time, the Evil Fire took the opportunity to invade. However, suddenly. Half of the Jade Pendant on Chen Yu¡¯s body released a layer of pure white halo, wafting across his spiritual consciousness and bringing Chen Yu a sense of warmth and comfort. Instantly, the attack of the Evil Fire and the influence of the Illusion Eye Technique were reduced by nearly half. ¡°Good!¡± A sharp gleam flashed in Chen Yu¡¯s eyes. With the Evil Fire Strike and Illusion Eye Technique greatly weakened, Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual consciousness easily resisted. Thump thump thump! Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. His heart burst forth, and his True Qi and bodily strength circulated. The struggling Chen Yu, who had just been groaning, suddenly surged upward, kicking up a terrifying wave of Evil Qi and rushing straight at Situ Lin Yu. ¡°How can this be?¡± Situ Lin Yu¡¯s complexion changed abruptly. The fight was supposed to have ended already, wasn¡¯t it? How could Chen Yu possibly mount another attack? He had simultaneously controlled the Evil Spirit to launch Evil Fire Strike and then activated the Illusion Eye Technique once again. At this moment, Situ Lin Yu was somewhat weakened in spirit, not in top form, and too late to dodge. Chen Yu, like a peerless demon, arrived in an instant. Boom¡ªbang! With a loud crash on the challenge platform, a howling wind enveloped the figures of both fighters. Chapter 271 - 271 267 The Grand Competition Concludes ?Chapter 271: Chapter 267: The Grand Competition Concludes Chapter 271: Chapter 267: The Grand Competition Concludes Everyone thought it was all over, the final battle had already closed. But at the crucial moment, Chen Yu suddenly burst forth, launching an assault. This scene made everyone¡¯s heart jump violently, hardly daring to believe their own eyes. All eyes were fixed on the stage. Even the academy instructors couldn¡¯t control their emotions. Because all of this was just too unexpected. Boom! With a loud noise, the Black Slaughter Gale surged, engulfing the figures of the two combatants. Whoosh! A figure was thrown out of the black wind, it was Situ Lin Yu. His right cheek was red and swollen, clearly sent flying by a punch from Chen Yu. Boom! Situ Lin Yu smashed heavily onto the challenge platform, kicking up a layer of dust, his eyes somewhat vacant, clearly still unable to accept what had happened. From the start, Situ Lin Yu was utterly certain that he would be the first among the new students. But at the last moment, he, who excelled in spiritual secret techniques, was knocked down by a body cultivator. This was something he could never have imagined, much less accepted. Situ Lin Yu¡¯s gaze darkened, as a deep and sinister light flickered within, and on his forehead emerged faint, barely visible lines. ¡°No¡­ with my current cultivation level, I cannot use that¡­¡± Situ Lin Yu hesitated for a moment, then closed his eyes. Taking a deep breath, he reopened his eyes, and the unwillingness and fury within gradually dissipated, returning to calm. Although Situ Lin Yu¡¯s anomaly and the strange signs on his forehead were fleeting, Chen Yu still noticed them. After all, Situ Lin Yu had not left the challenge platform, nor had he admitted defeat; Chen Yu remained on guard for any other methods Situ Lin Yu might employ. ¡°Is that¡­¡± Chen Yu felt that Situ Lin Yu was an extremely complex individual, perhaps still concealing some techniques. However, Chen Yu also had hidden techniques, such as the Dragon Scale Bloodline, Innate True Flame Blood Crystal Flame, and others. ¡°I admit defeat!¡± Situ Lin Yu spoke up. His spiritual power was greatly depleted, the Evil Spirit damaged, and Chen Yu¡¯s punch had caused him significant injury. Furthermore, Chen Yu¡¯s strength also made him somewhat wary. Only after a moment did the surroundings erupt with a chorus of astonished voices. ¡°Situ Lin Yu was actually defeated by Chen Yu!¡± ¡°How is this possible, hasn¡¯t the weakness of body cultivation always been the spiritual aspect? How could Chen Yu possibly defeat Situ Lin Yu, who specializes in spiritual secret techniques!¡± Many people found this result somewhat unreal. It was known that Duan Hao, who defeated Cao Zhongtian, had prepared well to face Situ Lin Yu, but was still easily defeated by Situ Lin Yu. Yet, Chen Yu had successfully overcome Situ Lin Yu! ¡°How is it possible? Situ Lin Yu lost!¡± The instructor from the Evil Spirit Institute was also a bit shocked. They had thought the first place was easily within reach, but it was snatched away by a student from another academy. ¡°It seems Chen Yu also had considerable fortune; although he is not skilled in the spiritual aspect, his spiritual power is exceptionally strong, only slightly weaker than Situ Lin Yu!¡± Mr. Xu exclaimed in admiration. As a Guiyuan Realm powerhouse, he could directly see the true state of both parties through their fight. ¡°That¡¯s true, and Chen Yu¡¯s achievements in the path of slaughter are not low either, he¡¯s even grasped a hint of demonic intent, which makes his spiritual resistance extraordinarily tenacious!¡± ¡°Lastly, Chen Yu¡¯s desperate counterattack seemed to have been aided by an item that resists spiritual attacks!¡± Several instructors discussed and expressed their amazement, as this year¡¯s competition for new students was indeed too unpredictable. On Yunyang Academy¡¯s side. The Cloud Robed Elder and four other instructors still had traces of surprise on their faces. ¡°How could this¡­ be possible!¡± Lv Ze shook his head slightly. The Chen Yu he deemed as an ant had continuously created miracles, defeating even Situ Lin Yu. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± Princess Ning¡¯s beautiful eyes intently observed Chen Yu. Once again, Chen Yu shocked the entire field, dominating the scene and trampling the geniuses of the top ten Ancient Clans and the four great super families underfoot. ¡°Chen Yu wins!¡± The judge declared the result. The fight ended, and the two returned to the first and second stone platforms. This challenge was initiated by Situ Lin Yu, and next, it would be the top-ranked Chen Yu¡¯s turn to challenge. ¡°I pass!¡± Chen Yu called out. At this moment, did he still need to challenge anyone else? ¡°The third round of challenges is over, now we will proceed to the fourth round!¡± The judge announced again. Even though there had been three rounds of ranking battles, There were still a few individuals with challenge opportunities left, such as Situ Lin Yu, who had only failed in his challenge against Chen Yu and still held one more chance. In the third round, two battles were fought, and then it was Situ Lin Yu¡¯s turn again. With spiritual injuries that could not be healed in short order, Situ Lin Yu could only give up his challenge. With that, the New Demon Academy newcomer competition drew to a close! Based on the students standing on the stone platforms, the top twenty rankings were clear at a glance. First: Chen Yu. Second: Situ Lin Yu. Third: Cao Zhongtian. Fourth: Luo Yongguang. Fifth: Zhang Nan. Sixth: Duan Hao. Seventh: Nie Xuan. ¡­ ¡°Thank goodness Duan Hao has no more challenge chances, or I wouldn¡¯t be assured of third place!¡± Cao Zhongtian wiped the sweat from his brow in relief. Before the competition, he was brimming with confidence, believing he had a great chance to take first place, as long as his luck wasn¡¯t too bad. But now, if it weren¡¯t for Duan Hao running out of challenge chances, he might have even been pushed out of the top three. Outside the arena. ¡°This kid has actually taken first place¡­¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s face was grim as cold light flashed in his eyes. He had no doubt that with Chen Yu¡¯s monstrous talent, it would only be a matter of a few years before he caught up to him. ¡°I will not allow this to happen!¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s voice was filled with malice as his figure disappeared in an instant¡­ ¡°Next up, we¡¯re distributing the prizes for the competition!¡± The loud voice of the competition¡¯s organizer resounded. Everyone around was visibly shaken. The students ranked in the top ten couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°Prizes for the top ten!¡± Those ranked sixth to tenth stepped forward in front of the pavilion to receive their prizes. The rewards for the top ten included fifty thousand No Demon Points and a Qi Transformation Pill. Fifty thousand No Demon Points is something that a student below the Innate stage might not be able to earn in two to three years. The Qi Transformation Pill could enhance the foundation of Postnatal Stage warriors and make their advancement into the Innate stage smoother. However, the No Demon Academy clearly hadn¡¯t expected that there would be six Innate stage students in this competition, greatly diminishing the value of the Qi Transformation Pill. For someone like Duan Hao who ranked sixth, it was practically a useless pill. Of course, with Duan Hao¡¯s background, he didn¡¯t care at all about the rewards for the top ten. ¡°Prizes for the top three!¡± Third place: eighty thousand No Demon Points, a ¡°Clear Spirit Pill,¡± and a High Grade Treasure. Compared to the reward for the top ten, the prize for third place was a substantial amount of No Demon Points, along with a High Grade Treasure. The Clear Spirit Pill could purify the soul, expel negative energies from the spirit, and reduce the risk of cultivation deviation. For students of the No Demon Academy, the Clear Spirit Pill was an extremely sought-after elixir. Second place: ninety thousand No Demon Points, a ¡°Blood Transformation Pill,¡± and a High Grade Treasure. The Blood Transformation Pill could not only strengthen the physique but was also an auxiliary cultivation elixir, which could help those in the Postnatal or even Early Innate stages break through certain bottlenecks. ¡°First place prize!¡± Under the watchful eyes of all, Chen Yu, alone, stepped up to receive his prize. The Black-armored Middle-aged Man lifted the lid of a jade tray, revealing three items inside. One was a token from the No Demon Academy, containing one hundred thousand No Demon Points. The second item was a transparent jade bottle, holding a white, Dragon Pattern Elixir. The Ascending Dragon Pill could purify the body, heal hidden illnesses, and induce a significant leap in one¡¯s life force, providing a substantial healing effect even on Postnatal Stage injuries, leaving behind no future complications; it could also heal injuries on the bodies of Innate stage powerhouses. Furthermore, this pill could even slightly improve the quality of a Spiritual Body, although the exact effect would vary based on its potency. ¡°Can it enhance Spiritual Body talent?¡± S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu picked up the jade bottle, examining it carefully. Although the effect was minor, it was still effective. So far, the only other thing Chen Yu had seen that had this effect was the Moon Spirit Ore Mother; thus, this Ascending Dragon Pill was the second. The moment he picked up the Ascending Dragon Pill, Chen Yu could clearly sense numerous greedy gazes from around the Demon Sky Peak. No wonder, given the pill¡¯s healing effects, which were effective even for those in the Late Innate stage, not to mention its ability to enhance Spiritual Body quality. Only those in the Guiyuan Realm could resist the temptation of this pill. Additionally, the third item was two small tokens that allowed one to select two High Grade Treasures from the No Demon Academy¡¯s ¡°Demon Weapon Pavilion.¡± As per tradition, after the prizes were distributed, there would be another matter to attend to. That would be the selection of disciples by the tutors. Tutors used the freshmen competition to understand each student¡¯s capacities in various aspects, which helped them make the best choices. Moreover, taking on disciples wasn¡¯t limited to their own academy; tutors could choose any student they wanted from any branch academy, provided that the student agreed. Being accepted as a disciple by a tutor not only allowed for many conveniences but was also akin to having a backer within the academy, greatly reducing the chances of being retaliated against. In addition to that,Students would also receive guidance from their tutors, which was a plethora of benefits. However, some particularly outstanding students had already been taken as disciples by certain tutors before the freshman competition. Such as Situ Lin Yu, Nie Xuan, etc. Then, there were some older students who had already become disciples of certain tutors. ¡°Wei Ran, would you be willing to become my disciple?¡± Another instructor from the Evil Spirit Institute spoke up. Wei Ran was an older student who had not caught the eye of a tutor in the previous competition. But in this competition, with his decent ranking, he had won the approval of a tutor. ¡°I would be honored!¡± Wei Ran smiled gracefully and respectfully bowed with fists clasped. ¡°Li Yan, would you wish to become my disciple?¡± An instructor from a smaller branch looked over at the seductive woman. She was also a freshman and had managed to make it into the top twenty with her Postnatal Late Stage cultivation, showing both remarkable strength and luck. ¡°I would be pleased to!¡± Li Yan smiled beguilingly. At this moment, Liu Xuanzong from the Blood Slaughter Sect stood up. In this freshmen competition, the Blood Slaughter Sect took three places in the top twenty, with the first place being one of theirs, basking in endless glory. Liu Xuanzong gave Chen Yu an approving glance, then quickly shifted his gaze away. ¡°Duan Hao, are you willing to become my disciple?¡± Liu Xuanzong gazed intently at Duan Hao. ¡°I am willing!¡± Duan Hao¡¯s expression was cold, but a fierce will to fight could be seen flickering in his eyes. He had lost in this competition, but he planned to catch up with Situ Lin Yu and Chen Yu as quickly as possible, and even surpass them. He was willing to accept anything that would rapidly enhance his strength. ¡°Eh? Is there no tutor interested in Chen Yu?¡± Cao Zhongtian, Luo Yongguang, and others showed looks of confusion. Logically, the first-place winner of each competition should be highly sought after by the tutors, culminating in the students making their own choice. Yet this time, not a single tutor seemed to want to take Chen Yu as a disciple. Chapter 272 - 272 0268 Gang Body Completion ?Chapter 272: Chapter 0268: Gang Body Completion Chapter 272: Chapter 0268: Gang Body Completion ¡°In the past, the first place in every competition was always eagerly contested by the mentors, who would then let the student make their own choice.¡± ¡°Managing to clinch the first place in the academy competition is no ordinary feat; the future achievements of such an individual are boundless. The mentor might even be the one who benefits more.¡± ¡°However, this time, Chen Yu, the first-place winner, somehow didn¡¯t have any mentors step forward to take him as a disciple, which was rather strange.¡± ¡°Of course, that¡¯s a matter for the mentors, and not something the students could guess the reasons behind.¡± ¡°Chen Yu also found it suspicious, but since no one wanted to take him as a disciple, he couldn¡¯t very well go begging others to take him, could he?¡± ¡°Abnormal occurrences beg an explanation; there must be a reason, it¡¯s just that he hasn¡¯t figured it out yet.¡± ¡°The mentors and students of Yunyang Academy didn¡¯t notice this detail, thinking that Chen Yu must have been taken as a disciple by some mentor or even a branch dean beforehand.¡± ¡°Hehe, this is actually a good thing. Without being taken as a disciple, there¡¯s no difference from an ordinary student within the academy. In that case, when I approach that junior to trade for the ¡®Ascending Dragon Pill,¡¯ the price can be much lower!¡± ¡°Among the older students of Blood Slaughter Institute, a man with a twisted left leg and an ugly appearance laughed.¡± ¡°Brother Yan wants that pill. That youngster is sure to be sensible and give it over to Brother Yan!¡± ¡°A tall young man beside him laughed, his gaze involuntarily glancing at the twisted left leg of the ugly man.¡± ¡°The new student competition comes to an end here!¡± ¡°The crowd gathered on Demon Sky Peak gradually dispersed.¡± ¡°The majority of the academy was composed of older students, and they found the time they took to watch the new student competition completely worthwhile.¡± ¡°One can anticipate that this year¡¯s newcomers will rise rapidly.¡± ¡°This competition in your academy was indeed spectacular, and my visit was not in vain!¡± ¡°The Cloud Robed Elder of Yunyang Academy stood up and bid farewell to the mentor from No Demon Academy.¡± ¡°Where would that be? Rumors have it that among Yunyang Academy¡¯s new students, there are many extraordinary talents, such as ¡®Wu Heng,¡¯ with the ¡®Thunder Spirit Body,¡¯ and the Eighth Prince from the royal family!¡± ¡°A grey-haired elder from No Demon Academy calmly said.¡± ¡°Yunyang Academy, as the foremost of the four great academies, is a little stronger than the other three in all aspects.¡± ¡°Farewell!¡± ¡°After a brief conversation, the Cloud Robed Elder left with Princess Ning, Lv Ze, and other students.¡± ¡°Sigh, Chen Yu, as a body cultivator, managed to defeat Situ Lin Yu. What an excellent prospect, what a pity!¡± ¡°After the Cloud Robed Elder departed, one of the instructors spoke with a trace of regret.¡± ¡°Hehe, the ones who should feel the most regret are probably the instructors from Blood Slaughter Institute!¡± ¡°A short instructor laughed.¡± ¡°If all the mentors vied for Chen Yu as a disciple, the mentors from Blood Slaughter Sect would definitely have a natural advantage.¡± ¡°Hehe, there¡¯s nothing that can be done about it, do you dare to go against the ¡®Vice Dean¡¯s wishes?¡± ¡°A seasoned instructor chuckled lightly.¡± ¡°That Vice Dean, doesn¡¯t he understand that a tree that stands out in the forest is easily brought down by the wind? With Chen Yu shining so brightly and without any backing, his path ahead will likely be fraught with difficulties; one misstep could lead to a profound abyss!¡± ¡°A relatively young instructor spoke a bit irritably.¡± ¡°After exchanging a few words, the instructors also left separately.¡± ¡°Brother Chen, congratulations on obtaining the first place in the competition!¡± ¡°En route, new students from Blood Slaughter Institute gathered around Chen Yu.¡± ¡°In No Demon Academy, where competition is cutthroat, securing first place in the new student competition is not something an ordinary person can achieve.¡± ¡°Chen Yu¡¯s future is limitless, and befriending him at this moment would definitely be beneficial.¡± ¡°Brother Chen, you¡¯ve truly surprised me.¡± ¡°Yang Zhang smiled as he spoke, full of admiration.¡± ¡°He remembered asking Chen Yu about the rewards for first place before the competition, and at the time he thought Chen Yu was being too ambitious; now it seems he was the one who was shortsighted.¡± ¡°Duan Hao, standing to the side, had a cold expression and remained silent.¡± ¡°Just then, an ugly man with a bent left leg, limping as he walked, approached them.¡± ¡°Chen, I wonder if you would be willing to trade the Ascending Dragon Pill?¡± ¡°The ugly man asked with a smile.¡± ¡°Chen Yu looked at the man. Although his left leg was crippled, there was a powerful aura about him, and he seemed to have a certain notoriety, attracting the attention of many nearby.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have that intention right now!¡± ¡°Chen Yu declined.¡± ¡°As a body cultivator, the pill would be of great benefit to him.¡± ¡°Every item in the world has a price. You¡¯re not considering it because you¡¯re afraid my offer is too low, aren¡¯t you!¡± ¡°The ugly man let out a strange laugh, releasing a frightening bloodthirsty aura that made the new students around them fearful and involuntarily retreat a few steps.¡± ¡°No, I plan to consume this Ascending Dragon Pill myself!¡± ¡°Chen Yu¡¯s expression was earnest; he indeed had that intention.¡± ¡°You¡­consider carefully. The value of trading this pill will undoubtedly exceed the benefits you would gain from consuming it yourself!¡± ¡°The ugly man¡¯s eyes flashed with a fierce light, but then he relaxed and continued to smile.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t need you to worry about that!¡± ¡°Chen Yu¡¯s brows slightly furrowed.¡± ¡°Alright, you think about it more. If you decide to trade, come find me ¡®Blood Eagle Leg¡¯ Yan Boqing!¡± ¡°The ugly man¡¯s expression turned cold, he turned to leave, and made known his name.¡± Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°That¡¯s Blood Eagle Leg Yan Boqing?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve heard that he¡¯s malevolent and holds grudges; whoever offends him, he¡¯s bound to break their legs!¡± ¡°A few students shuddered.¡± ¡°Brother Chen, the value of this Ascending Dragon Pill is extraordinary. It¡¯s certain to be a loss to trade it individually; better to participate in some large-scale exchange meetings to gain the greatest benefit!¡± Yang Zhang kindly reminded him. ¡°By the way, in half a month, the inner sect disciples of No Demon Academy will hold a ¡®Dark Night Exchange Meeting¡¯. If you trade this elixir there, its value could be even higher, and you might even be able to sell a favor to some of the senior students or geniuses on the Heavenly List!¡± After all, the value of this elixir was too high, and keeping it was like a hot potato. If he was to sell it, naturally it would be best to sell it at a high price. If sold to some prodigy, it would also be tant to gaining their favor. ¡°Dark Night Exchange Meeting?¡± Any sizable organization was never short of trading areas and trading activities. However, there were also some secretive and privately held small-scale exchange events that required certain qualifications to enter. The likelihood of rare items appearing there was higher, and even if one made no trades, they could still witness some of the geniuses mentioned in rumors. Regarding this, Chen Yu only paid a bit of attention; he still had no intentions of selling the Ascending Dragon Pill. On the way, Chen Yu felt many greedy gazes upon him, and numerous people approached him to trade for the Ascending Dragon Pill, all of whom Chen Yu rejected. ¡°Better to consume this pill as soon as possible to avoid trouble!¡± Returning to his cultivation cave dwelling, Chen Yu made his preparations. As a body cultivator, the Ascending Dragon Pill was worth more to him than to anyone else. Moreover, he had a mysterious heart that could nearly fully absorb and utilize the efficacy of the elixir. Unless there was something Chen Yu urgently needed, he would not consider trading the Ascending Dragon Pill. That day, Chen Yu prepared himself and began his seclusion. ¡°If I consume the Ascending Dragon Pill, my Copper Statue Gang Body will surely break through to a state of Great Success!¡± Chen Yu was confident. But this seemed like a potential waste of the pill¡¯s effects. Chen Yu¡¯s Copper Statue Gang Body had already reached the peak of Minor Achievement and was not far from breaking through to a state of Great Success. It was only because he had been focusing on movement techniques and cultivation techniques that the progress of the Copper Statue Technique was slow. That night, Chen Yu consumed the last bottle of Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid. ¡°Right, the Ice and Fire prescription refines the body with ice and fire. In essence, the Copper Statue Gang Body can also be tempered with external ice and fire. Since Blood Crystal Flame is also a fire, I wonder if it could¡­¡± An idea popped into Chen Yu¡¯s mind. Immediately, Chen Yu touched the Blood Crystal Flame deep within his Qi Sea. Whoosh whoosh! Wisps of crystalline blood-red flame were summoned by Chen Yu. Chen Yu cautiously controlled the flame, allowing it to adhere to the Copper Statue Gang Body. Hiss~ Instantly, Chen Yu felt a sensation of corrosive burning pain spreading. His Copper Statue Gang Body bore scars from the burn marks left by the Blood Crystal Flame in an instant. At the same time, the Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid within Chen Yu¡¯s body seemed to be stimulated, its potency becoming more active and converging on the wounds. The pain caused by the internal and external flames made Chen Yu cry out several times. It wasn¡¯t long before Chen Yu stopped using the Blood Crystal Flame to temper his body. Controlling the Blood Crystal Flame to temper the body required a significant amount of spiritual power, and moreover, Chen Yu had only refined one-tenth of it. Additionally, with his current physique, using the Blood Crystal Flame for tempering seemed somewhat excessive. ¡°It¡¯s time to take this pill!¡± Chen Yu took out a pill that was crystal clear throughout, with a dragon pattern on it, gleaming with strange light. Swallowing the pill, Chen Yu immediately felt a surging potency spreading within him, seeping into his limbs and bones, internal organs, and entrails. In an instant, the burn marks left by the Blood Crystal Flame tempering healed without a trace. A few breaths later, Chen Yu¡¯s body shook violently. On his bronzed body, the ancient patterns became even more intricate and detailed, the invisible force field of Gang energy became more stable, and from the inside out, it exuded a solemn and dignified aura. ¡°Gang Body Completion!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face lit up with joy. After consuming the Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid and attempting the Blood Crystal Flame tempering, Chen Yu¡¯s physique had reached a peak. As soon as he took the Ascending Dragon Pill, the Copper Statue Gang Body advanced. ¡°The medicine¡¯s potency must not be wasted!¡± After the breakthrough of the Copper Statue Gang Body, Chen Yu continued to fiercely absorb the efficacy of the Ascending Dragon Pill. His physique, already transformed by the breakthrough, further metamorphosed and strengthened. At one point, his body had reached a saturated state and could no longer absorb the efficacy of the pill. Thump, thump, thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart began to beat faster, emanating a weird power. Suddenly, the remaining potency of the Ascending Dragon Pill calmed down and compressed within his bones and flesh. Because of the mysterious heart, Chen Yu nearly absorbed all of the pill¡¯s efficacy without any waste, and the potency that the body could not absorb remained within him, available for future absorption. Furthermore, with the Copper Statue Gang Body reaching the state of Great Success, conventionally speaking, based on this Cultivation Technique alone, one could withstand attacks of the Postnatal Late Stage. However, with the amplification from Chen Yu¡¯s mysterious heart, relying on this Cultivation Technique, he could even withstand ordinary Innate attacks; it was hard for anything below the Innate level to injure him in the slightest. After consolidating for a period, Chen Yu ended his seclusion. The next day, Chen Yu left the cultivation cave dwelling and headed to an important place of No Demon Academy¡ªthe Demon Weapon Pavilion. The Demon Weapon Pavilion was an Artifact Refining hub of the Yunyue Sect. Generally, only those in the Innate Middle Stage could afford High Grade Treasures, and most in the Early Innate Stage still used Middle Grade Treasures. Having secured first place in the competition, Chen Yu was entitled to select two High Grade Treasures from the Demon Weapon Pavilion. Currently, Chen Yu was using the ¡°Xuan Heavy Sword¡±, which was a Middle Grade Treasure; if he could find a suitable High Grade Treasure, it might be worth replacing what he had. Chapter 273 - 273 269 Giant Ruler Sword ?Chapter 273: Chapter 269: Giant Ruler Sword Chapter 273: Chapter 269: Giant Ruler Sword The Demon Weapon Pavilion was a crucial location within No Demon Academy, surrounded by an Array Barrier and heavily guarded, with rumors of powerful figures stationed inside. With his Identity Token, Chen Yu entered the Demon Weapon Pavilion without obstruction. Inside the first floor of the Demon Weapon Pavilion, there were over a dozen black iron racks, each spot holding a weapon. ¡°All low-grade treasures!¡± exclaimed Chen Yu. Inside the pavilion, there were no ordinary weapons; the most basic were low-grade treasures. The first floor¡¯s low-grade treasures included a wide variety of weapons, even extremely niche ones. ¡°Look quick, it¡¯s Chen Yu!¡± ¡°It really is him, the champion of the Newcomers¡¯ Great Competition!¡± On the first floor, numerous people were selecting weapons, with a majority being newcomers. After the Newcomers¡¯ Great Competition, Chen Yu¡¯s popularity had even surpassed that of Situ Lin Yu, causing many female students to be unable to resist approaching him. ¡°Champion of the Newcomers¡¯ Great Competition, rewarded with two high-grade treasures¡ªI¡¯m so jealous, not knowing when I¡¯ll ever own one!¡± A student only in the Postnatal Early Stage remarked with envy. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Chen Yu proceeded to the second floor. The second floor contained all mid-grade treasures. Though not as numerous or varied as the first floor, it was still dazzling. Amidst the hustle and bustle, Chen Yu ascended to the third floor. The third floor of the Demon Weapon Pavilion stored the high-grade treasures, which attracted the attention of just a few people. With Chen Yu¡¯s arrival, two individuals noticed him. Without further ado, Chen Yu began to select his treasures. The high-grade treasures were displayed on podiums, each protected by a faint isolating Array to preserve the treasures. So far, Chen Yu had only practiced fist and sword techniques, so his primary target was also a sword. The sword, being the king of weapons, was favored by many as the mainstream choice and was plentiful. [Ice Jade Sword]: A top-grade fine treasure crafted from thousand-year mystic ice and various precious jade materials, the sword is as clear as jade. When attacking, it releases a cold air to freeze enemies and slow down their True Qi speed. [Heavenly Blade]: A high-grade treasure with a sharp blade that kills seamlessly, this sword slightly increases attack speed and has strong penetration capabilities against the Innate True Qi defense layer. [Meteor Sword]: A high-grade treasure forged from meteorite and other valuable ores, its blade gleams like a meteor during attack, producing meteor sword shadows to confound enemies and has a significant power boost at night. ¡­ After a long selection, though there were many swords, none seemed to meet Chen Yu¡¯s needs. Generally, sword wielders prefer sharpness and speed, and few favor a heavy sword. ¡°Used to the heavy sword, using a light one feels awkward!¡± Chen Yu felt slightly annoyed. In this case, he might leave empty-handed, and having found no suitable treasures, he wondered whether he could continue using the [Xuan Heavy Sword]for much longer or whether he would need to switch to other types of heavy weapons. Just then, something caught Chen Yu¡¯s eye. At the very last display of sword weapons, there lay an extremely special sword. [Giant Ruler Sword]: A high-grade treasure, this bladeless, hard sword emphasizes overwhelming opponents with its weight. When fully powered, its weight doubles, and if wielded to its full extent, it is comparable to a high-grade king-level treasure. This sword had very little written about it, only notably excelling in terms of weight. Generally, if a treasure has any merits, they are usually listed to entice buyers. Buzz! Chen Yu reached through the barrier and grabbed the [Giant Ruler Sword]. ¡°So heavy!¡± Chen Yu was surprised and, with renewed effort, he lifted the giant ruler sword. Chen Yu estimated that a typical individual at the Early Innate stage, if not using True Qi, wouldn¡¯t even be able to lift the sword. And with his current strength, Chen Yu could just manage to wield it. Whoosh! With a light swing, a heavy gust of wind blasted through, stirring the attention of the others on the third floor. ¡°What kind of weapon is this? A stick?¡± One person seeing the weapon in Chen Yu¡¯s hands even mistook it for a short stick. After all, swords have blades and are not usually so thick. ¡°I choose you!¡± Chen Yu was quite satisfied. Firstly, this sword was extremely heavy, fitting Chen Yu¡¯s criteria. Secondly, according to the description, if this sword was fully unleashed, it could rival the terrifying level of a high-grade king-level treasure. After selecting the treasure, Chen Yu pondered for a moment but decided not to pick any others. After all, as a Body Cultivator with exceptional defense, especially since his Copper Statue Gang Body had just achieved Great Success, and also considering that the beast skin armor he wore was also a high-grade treasure, Chen Yu did not need any more treasures. ¡°I¡¯ll take this sword!¡± Chen Yu approached the counter. ¡°You¡¯re taking this¡­ sword?¡± The dark-robed elder in charge of the third floor of the Demon Weapon Pavilion could barely recognize it as a sword. And when he did, he was quite taken aback looking at Chen Yu. This wasn¡¯t a sword that just anyone could lift with ease. ¡°The price is¡­¡± The dark-robed elder was about to check the price when Chen Yu immediately produced a small token. ¡°Oh? With this token, no other fees are needed!¡± The elder took the token from Chen Yu¡¯s hand and gave him a deep look. This kind of token was not something easily obtained; as far as he knew, only a few had been distributed recently during the Newcomers¡¯ Great Competition, implying that the person before him must be one of the top three from that competition. Normally, anyone receiving such a token would exchange it for top-tier treasures from the high-grade treasures, but Chen Yu chose a weapon that was ordinary and even unwanted, having sat there for decades. However, properly considered, the cost of this [Giant Ruler Sword]was not any less than other high-grade treasures. This sword was quite old and was crafted by a particularly obsessive Artifact Refiner. It is said that at that time, an artifact refiner wanted to craft a high-grade king-level treasure, but the result was a complete failure. So, he merged the failed remnants together and cast the ¡°Giant Ruler Sword.¡± Thus, the quality of this sword was not high, yet the expense was astonishingly great. At that moment, a man in a cyan robe approached from behind. ¡°I¡¯ll take this ¡®Ice Jade Sword¡¯!¡± The young man in the cyan robe had a faint smile on his face. ¡°The ¡®Ice Jade Sword,¡¯ nine thousand lower-grade essence stones, or forty-five thousand No Demon Points!¡± The elder in black robes stated the price. The man in the cyan robe took out his identity token from his storage bag, suddenly showing a surprised expression, and then chuckling with a look of guilt, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I forgot, I just exchanged for a cultivation technique a few days ago, I don¡¯t have enough No Demon Points!¡± ¡°No problem, come back next time!¡± The elder in black robes responded indifferently. ¡°You there, junior brother, if I am not mistaken, you are Chen Yu, the first place in this year¡¯s new students competition!¡± The cyan-robed man suddenly turned to Chen Yu. ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Chen Yu nodded. The elder in black robes also showed a surprised expression. ¡°If I remember correctly, the first place in the new students competition is awarded two high-grade treasures. You¡¯ve only claimed one, so there should still be one exchange quota left. How about lending it to me?¡± The cyan-robed man spoke earnestly. ¡°Alright, this token can exchange for one high-grade treasure, and even a top-grade treasure, I¡¯ll sell it to you for fifty thousand No Demon Points!¡± Chen Yu took out a token and said. His asking price was slightly high, but he wasn¡¯t familiar with the man in cyan, and offering the token for a trade was already quite friendly. ¡°That¡¯s okay, once I save enough, I¡¯ll definitely repay you!¡± The cyan-robed man¡¯s lips curled into a smile. ¡°You should still have some No Demon Points left, right? Transfer the remaining to me first, and you can make up the difference next time!¡± Chen Yu said calmly. The man in cyan looked slightly stunned, clearly not expecting Chen Yu to say such a thing. ¡°There¡¯s no need for such trouble, I¡¯ll give it all to you once I¡¯ve saved enough!¡± The man in cyan¡¯s expression changed momentarily but quickly returned to normal. ¡°Then forget it!¡± Chen Yu turned around, ready to leave. ¡°Junior, how can you act like this? Today you help me, next time you might need help, and I will lend a hand!¡± The man in cyan immediately said. Chen Yu ignored him, and from this, he could tell that the man had no sincerity and was only trying to take advantage of him. Perhaps as soon as Chen Yu handed over the token, the cyan-robed man would immediately deny any deal. ¡°¡­I, ¡®Jiangling Yuan,¡¯ value friendship and integrity and keep my promises. How could I possibly deny your account?¡± The cyan-robed man postured like a virtuous gentleman, boasting about himself. Seeing Chen Yu not even turning his head back, firmly in attitude, the cyan-robed man¡¯s expression changed abruptly. ¡°Kid, don¡¯t spurn the wine I offered only to be forced to drink it as a penalty. Don¡¯t think that just because you won first place in the new students competition you¡¯re something special!¡± The cyan-robed man dropped the act, his expression darkened, and his voice was heavy and hoarse. In reality, he had No Demon Points in his identity token, but only enough to exchange for a top-grade fine treasure. Because he saw Chen Yu and thought of the token in Chen Yu¡¯s hand that could exchange for a high-grade treasure for free, he wanted to use this method to obtain the high-grade top treasure ¡°Ice Jade Sword¡± that he liked and longed for. Then, he could just repay some No Demon Points to Chen Yu casually. Unexpectedly, Chen Yu refused to trade directly and asked him to pay some No Demon Points first. Once he took out his identity token, the large number of No Demon Points inside would be revealed, and his lie would be exposed. ¡°I heard that the first place in the new students competition is also awarded an Ascending Dragon Pill, which is not cheap¡­ Hehe, kid, it¡¯s your bad luck to offend me!¡± The cyan-robed man sneered. He put back the ¡°Ice Jade Sword¡± and chose another top-grade fine treasure, then left. After exchanging the treasure, Chen Yu went to the Earth Demon Pavilion. Currently, he had over a hundred thousand No Demon Points, and the secret technique ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± had been cultivated to its peak, so he prepared to exchange for the next part. Additionally, Chen Yu also planned to exchange for a Sword Dao combat skill. After a bit of selection, Chen Yu exchanged for a combat skill called ¡°Shocking Evil Sword Technique,¡± which had extremely powerful explosive power. Once cultivated to minor achievement, it could condense the Sha Qi Sword, powerful and highly compatible with the ¡°Giant Ruler Sword.¡± Immediately after, Chen Yu went to the Wumo Sub-Hall to submit the task of hunting the Giant Demon Tiger and received part of the reward. Then, Chen Yu went to the Evil Wind Valley. This time, he spent No Demon Points to exchange for several months of cultivation time in the Evil Wind Valley. Rushing into the Evil Wind Valley, he arrived at his previous cultivation spot. After breakthroughs in cultivation and the Copper Statue Gang Body, the evil winds here no longer had much effect on Chen Yu. However, considering that he came here to practice swordsmanship, he did not go to the center. After spending some time reviewing the ¡°Shocking Evil Sword Technique,¡± Chen Yu took out the ¡°Giant Ruler Sword,¡± and began to practice. Swoosh! With a casual swing, Chen Yu felt a tremendous resistance. Chen Yu gripped the Giant Ruler Sword tighter in his hands and exerted his full strength to swing it again. Boom, boom, boom! Between the swings, he heard the startling roars of the black evil winds around him. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! After practicing for a while, Chen Yu paused to rest and contemplate for a moment. The ¡°Giant Ruler Sword¡± fell to the ground, making a loud noise. After some enlightenment, Chen Yu swung the ¡°Giant Ruler Sword¡± again. Five days later. Roar! A startling black wind enveloped with evil qi surrounded the ¡°Giant Ruler Sword,¡± rapidly flying back and forth, its momentum terrifying. Moreover, within that black wind, a sword-shaped phantom vaguely formed. The progress was good, and in just five days, Chen Yu had managed to reach the entry level of the ¡°Shocking Evil Sword Technique.¡± Furthermore, after practicing with the ¡°Giant Ruler Sword¡± in Evil Wind Valley for a long time, Chen Yu¡¯s strength had also slightly increased, making him fully adapted to this weapon. Chapter 274 - 274 0270 Dark Night Exchange Meeting ?Chapter 274: Chapter 0270 Dark Night Exchange Meeting Chapter 274: Chapter 0270 Dark Night Exchange Meeting Before the competition for new students, Chen Yu had just broken through to the Postnatal Late Stage. After the competition, he gained a lot of insights, and having just broken through with the Copper Statue Gang Body, he practiced a new battle technique, ¡°Shocking Evil Sword Technique.¡± Thus, in recent days, Chen Yu spent his time cultivating and pondering, further advancing his ¡°Shocking Evil Sword Technique.¡± During this time, Chen Yu also attended a lecture by a master. In the lecture, the master shared some cultivation insights, then provided guidance and advice on the students¡¯ cultivation techniques and martial arts. The explanations from Master Liu Xuanzong allowed Chen Yu to gain a deeper understanding of the ¡°Shocking Evil Sword Technique¡± and avoid many detours. Chen Yu also noticed that although he had not been taken as a disciple by the master, Master Liu¡¯s care for him far exceeded that of other students, second only to his disciple, Duan Hao. Soon, the lecture ended, and the students each went their ways. ¡°Have you heard? Tonight No Demon Academy is hosting an ¡®Dark Night Exchange Meeting¡¯ secretly!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve heard about it too. It¡¯s an exchange meeting among elite senior students. It¡¯s said that without the strength of the Innate Stage, one wouldn¡¯t even qualify to participate!¡± The group of students excitedly conversed, then shook their heads in sadness. The Dark Night Exchange Meeting was privately organized with a small venue, so it couldn¡¯t accommodate many people. Therefore, the meeting was restricted to those with at least the strength of the Innate Stage. ¡°Exchange meeting?¡± Chen Yu remembered, Yang Zhang had mentioned this to him before. ¡°It might be worth checking out!¡± Chen Yu was mildly interested. The Dark Night Exchange Meeting was of a higher tier, and the strength of the participants had to at least reach the Innate Stage. Moreover, Chen Yu had only used one of his treasure exchange slots, and he planned to sell the other. Previously, he had hunted Demon Beasts in the Demon Bone Wilderness and obtained many precious materials, all of which could be sold. Maybe he would encounter some treasures there. Even if he bought nothing, he could witness the true elites of the academy. For instance, during the competition for new students, although many senior students watched, some geniuses focused solely on cultivation or those top-tier geniuses found it uninteresting. After all, in previous competitions for new students, having three people reach the Early-stage Innate was already quite good. For these real powerhouses, such a competition was meaningless and not worth wasting time on. After returning to his dwelling, Chen Yu secluded himself for a period. As night fell, Chen Yu left his cave dwelling. Whoosh! Whoosh! He had just come out when he saw many figures, alone or in groups, dragging trails of evil wind and demonic qi, quickly heading somewhere. ¡°All Innate-level students!¡± Chen Yu was secretly shocked. Normally, students were either on external missions or secluded in cultivation; it wasn¡¯t so easy to see them. Whoosh! Following these people, Chen Yu quickly arrived at a relatively short mountain. The mountain was enveloped in dark purple mist, hiding everything and making it impossible to see the situation from the outside. ¡°Chen Yu?¡± Just then, a surprised and crisp female voice came from behind. ¡°Nie Xuan?¡± Chen Yu turned, sizing up the young woman before him, her exquisite figure perfectly outlined by black clothes in the dim light and hazy purple mist of the dark night, adding a unique flavor. At the same time, Chen Yu felt the strong fluctuations from Nie Xuan¡¯s body, clearly indicating she had also broken through to the Innate Stage. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the first place winner of the competition to attend the exchange meeting, let¡¯s go together!¡± Nie Xuan revealed a teasing smile. Having been beaten by Chen Yu, she was somewhat unconvinced, but had to accept it since he ultimately took first place. ¡°Sure!¡± Chen Yu was unfazed by Nie Xuan¡¯s joke. Coincidentally, he had little knowledge about this Dark Night Exchange Meeting, and it was good to have someone to accompany him, especially such a beautiful person. It wasn¡¯t long before the two arrived at a complex of connected pavilions and towers where figures moved back and forth. Seeing Nie Xuan, the expressions of two students guarding the gate at the entrance of the towers immediately brightened. However, being only at the Postnatal Stage, they could only glance at Nie Xuan a few more times, not daring to strike up a conversation recklessly. ¡°Wait¡­ hold on, kid, you haven¡¯t reached the Innate Stage yet!¡± One of the tall young men shifted his gaze from Nie Xuan to Chen Yu. They had all been looking at the beautiful woman and nearly let this Postnatal Stage kid sneak in. If the organizer found out, they would be in big trouble. ¡°Kid, get lost. The Dark Night Exchange Meeting only allows students who have reached the Innate Stage to participate!¡± Another student also immediately shouted, but right after he finished speaking, he suddenly felt that Chen Yu looked familiar. As Chen Yu and Nie Xuan were not close, outsiders didn¡¯t assume they were together, and these two were eager to impress in front of a beautiful woman, so their attitude was quite poor. ¡°How do you know my strength hasn¡¯t reached the Innate Stage?¡± Chen Yu sneered. Boom! A terrifying evil Qi burst from Chen Yu¡¯s eyes, faintly forming two Sha Qi Swords. The minds of the two Postnatal Stage students in front of him felt as if they were stabbed by something, involuntarily trembling in fear, legs shaking. A flash of surprise flickered in Nie Xuan¡¯s eyes; the competition had just ended, and the evil Qi on Chen Yu seemed stronger and more condensed. ¡°He¡¯s the first place winner of this new student competition!¡± Nie Xuan spoke up. ¡°It¡¯s him¡­Chen Yu!¡± One of them, who seemed to have watched the competition, remembered. He couldn¡¯t help but bitterly smile, the lighting was too dark late at night, and their attention was all on the beauty, they hadn¡¯t recognized him immediately. The other inwardly cursed; wasn¡¯t it said that this batch of new students was stronger than previous years? How did the first place end up with a Postnatal Stage student gaining it? After intimidating the two, Chen Yu and Nie Xuan walked in. ¡°All are students at the Innate level!¡± Chen Yu scanned the area. Most people were in groups of three to five, chatting and laughing, some already making private transactions. As new students, Chen Yu and Nie Xuan didn¡¯t have many acquaintances at the Innate Stage, so they had come alone. ¡°Are you selling your Ascending Dragon Pill?¡± Nie Xuan took the initiative to ask. As an assassin, she had extremely high requirements for her body¡¯s physical condition, so she was very eager for the Ascending Dragon Pill, awarded to the first place winner of the competition. ¡°I have already taken this elixir!¡± Chen Yu admitted. At the same time, he wondered if the woman had suggested joining him because she was interested in the Ascending Dragon Pill. Nie Xuan hadn¡¯t held much hope originally and wasn¡¯t disappointed now, so she did not ask further. ¡°Let¡¯s wait a bit, there will be some large-scale trading activities soon!¡± Nie Xuan spoke again. Thus, the two of them began to wander around the waterside pavilion tower. In some places, there were free delicacies and fine wines offered. With the moonlight, fog, fine wine, and beautiful company, Chen Yu felt quite pleased. When the two passed by a pavilion. ¡°Nie Xuan, you¡¯re here?¡± A voice came from inside the pavilion. A young man in white robes stood up quickly and approached. ¡°I invited you a few days ago, didn¡¯t you say you weren¡¯t interested?¡± The young man in white robes asked with a smile. ¡°I need some materials recently, so I came over!¡± Nie Xuan replied coldly. ¡°Tell senior if you need anything, I will ask around for you!¡± The young man in white maintained a gentle smile, quite dignified. It was apparent that the young man in white had feelings for Nie Xuan, but Nie Xuan had no interest in him. ¡°Eh? Who is this beside you?¡± The young man in white¡¯s gaze suddenly fell on Chen Yu, his look slightly hardened. He knew Nie Xuan wasn¡¯t interested in him, which was why she had declined him. But Nie Xuan actually came to participate with another man, which somewhat displeased the young man in white. Moreover, Chen Yu didn¡¯t seem to be anything special; could Nie Xuan like such a tender boy from the countryside? ¡°I am Chen Yu, a newcomer!¡± Chen Yu responded. ¡°Nie Xuan, come have a seat, tell senior what you need, I have a wide network, and can ask around for you!¡± The young man in white invited, ignoring Chen on the side. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Inside the pavilion. ¡°Chen Yu, are you the Chen Yu from the newcomer¡¯s tournament?¡± A beautiful woman spoke up. ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s him!¡± A man with a hooked nose said; he had recognized Chen Yu early on. ¡°Hmm?¡± The young man in white pondered slightly, wondering if this youngster had some impressive background. Suddenly, a light sparked in his eyes as he realized that the champion of the newcomer¡¯s tournament was named Chen Yu. ¡°No wonder, a mere Postnatal Stage yet able to join, turns out to be the champion. Truly, appearances can be deceiving, to think that someone in the Postnatal Stage could take first place in the tournament, truly astonishing!¡± ¡°Both of you, come and sit!¡± The young man in white invited them both. ¡°Okay!¡± Nie Xuan nodded in agreement. Nie Xuan had already rejected the young man in white once, and it would seem improper to refuse again. Chen Yu didn¡¯t have anywhere else to go, so he didn¡¯t refuse the young man in white¡¯s invitation. Besides him and Nie Xuan, there were five people in total, with the young man in white holding the highest status among them. The young man in white started chatting with Nie Xuan, but she was rather indifferent. ¡°Junior Chen, I hear that the prize for the first in this year¡¯s newcomer¡¯s contest includes an Ascending Dragon Pill, is that true?¡± The young man in white suddenly looked at Chen Yu. ¡°Yes, junior, take it out and let senior sister have a look!¡± The beautiful woman¡¯s eyes sparkled. The other three people all showed eager expressions. ¡°I have already taken this elixir!¡± Chen Yu smiled. Upon hearing this, several people were somewhat displeased. They believed Chen Yu didn¡¯t want to show it so he used it as an excuse. The young man in white glanced at the hooked-nose young man. ¡°There¡¯s a rule in the Dark Night Exchange Meeting, if two people agree to a spar, the winner can buy an item from the loser at a low price, or forcibly sell their own item to the loser at a high price!¡± The hooked-nose young man suddenly spoke. ¡°Junior managed to win first place, suggesting his strength is comparable to Early-stage Innate; why don¡¯t we have a duel? If I win, I won¡¯t ask junior to sell me the Ascending Dragon Pill, just show us all the pill will suffice!¡± The hooked-nose young man laughed. The idea had been proposed by the young man in white, firstly to suppress Chen Yu and embarrass him in front of Nie Xuan, secondly to confirm whether Chen Yu had indeed taken the Ascending Dragon Pill. The hooked-nose young man was also at the Early-stage Innate, so making such a request wasn¡¯t excessive at all, and it even seemed a bit intentional to give Chen Yu some advantage. ¡°Yes, if junior loses, just show us the elixir!¡± The beautiful woman echoed. ¡°Oh? Is that a rule?¡± Chen Yu was attending for the first time and was unaware. ¡°Indeed, if junior doesn¡¯t believe it, you can ask around elsewhere!¡± The young man in white smiled lightly. ¡°Good, coincidentally I have many things to sell; I hope senior¡¯s Primordial Stones are sufficient!¡± Chen Yu smiled and accepted the hooked-nose young man¡¯s offer. ¡°Hehe!¡± The hooked-nose man¡¯s expression turned stern as he let out a cold laugh. Chen Yu¡¯s confidence greatly irritated him, and he had already decided to humiliate him mercilessly. After all, he had been in the Innate realm for over a year, and his cultivation had reached the Peak of Early-stage Innate, where those who had just broken through could not withstand even ten moves from him. Chapter 275 - 275 0271 High-Priced Forced Sale ?Chapter 275: Chapter 0271: High-Priced Forced Sale Chapter 275: Chapter 0271: High-Priced Forced Sale ¡°Quick, look over there¡ªthey¡¯re sparring!¡± ¡°Hey? That kid is just in the Postnatal Stage.¡± Nearby, many students looked towards Chen Yu and the man with the hook nose, appearing quite interested. The Dark Night Exchange Meeting did indeed have a rule that permitted settling trades through martial contest. The victor could buy the loser¡¯s item at a low price or force the loser to buy their own item at a high price. Of course, the prerequisite was that both parties agreed to spar; if the gap in strength was too large, a forced spar was not allowed. Additionally, the exchange meeting had just started, and spars generally didn¡¯t occur so soon. Therefore, the spar between Chen Yu and the man with the hook nose particularly drew attention. ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate that young man¡ªhe¡¯s the top newcomer of this year¡¯s student competition!¡± ¡°It¡¯s probably ¡®Dou Nanhua¡¯ and his cronies, aiming for the prize Chen Yu won; ah, how despicable, to bully a junior like this?¡± Around the balcony, there was chatter and laughter while Chen Yu¡¯s reputation gradually spread. The ¡°Dou Nanhua¡± they mentioned was the young man in white; despite his young age, his cultivation had reached the Innate Middle Stage, and his strength was exceptional, far surpassing an ordinary individual at the same stage. ¡°Hehe, junior brother, I¡¯m going to make my move!¡± The man with the hook nose seemed to remind him in good faith. But as he gave his warning, his figure already charged forward. Whoosh! His hand formed a claw, with a dim black sheen hovering above it, as if cast from copper or iron. With a flicker of shadow, the Iron Claw attacked. Chen Yu¡¯s expression tightened, he clenched his fist, and it shimmered with ancient copper patterns, with a layer of Gang energy field attached to its surface. Clang! Their fists and claws collided, emitting a sharp, ear-piercing sound, like that of striking metal. The man with the hook nose felt as if his ¡°Black Iron Claw¡± had grabbed onto an ironclad copper wall, unable to penetrate the slightest bit. One should know that a typical Early Innate stage practitioner clashing head-on with his ¡°Black Iron Claw¡± would end up with a few bloody holes. At this moment, not only did he not gain any advantage, but he was also rebounded by the Gang energy field on Chen Yu¡¯s fist, causing his fingers to tingle with numbness. Just then, the power in Chen Yu¡¯s fist was released, and the man with the hook nose¡¯s claw, rigid like black-gold steel, involuntarily bent. ¡°Such strong strength!¡± The man¡¯s face changed abruptly. Although he had underestimated Chen Yu, how could the latter be so alarmingly strong? It was like having a body of copper and bones of iron, possessing immense strength. ¡°Hehe, Chen Yu is a Body Cultivator!¡± Nie Xuan couldn¡¯t help but laugh. In the student competition, Chen Yu had displayed shockingly formidable strength, causing both Situ Lin Yu and Duan Hao to be defeated. Thus, from the beginning, Nie Xuan believed that Chen Yu wouldn¡¯t be beaten by the man with the hook nose and didn¡¯t dissuade the match. But unfortunately, the man, unaware of Chen Yu¡¯s background, still underestimated him and clashed with him with brute strength. One needed to know that even King of Great Strength Hu Chong could not shake Chen Yu in a head-on confrontation. However, Nie Xuan felt that Chen Yu¡¯s physical strength seemed to be even greater now. Indeed, not long ago, Chen Yu¡¯s Copper Statue Gang Body had a breakthrough to Great Success. Thump! In their first exchange, the man with the hook nose was repelled half a step by Chen Yu¡¯s power. Swoosh! The Giant Ruler Sword appeared, as Chen Yu leaped up and rapidly launched an attack. He would not give his opponent time to react. After all, the true strength of the opponent was formidable; if he allowed the man with the hook nose to come to his senses and strike with full force, the battle would become much more troublesome. Roar! Around the Giant Ruler Sword, a swirling vortex of black wind and Sha Qi condensed, with an enormous shadow of the Sha Qi Sword faintly discernible within. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And that was not all; Chen Yu infused True Sha Qi into the Giant Ruler Sword, which other than its weight, had no other impressive attributes. When choosing the treasure, it was explained that if one could utilize the full weight of this sword, the power it would unleash would be close to that of a High Grade King-level Treasure. Once Chen Yu¡¯s True Sha Qi surged into the Giant Ruler Sword, activating some of the weight-influencing ¡®inscriptions¡¯, the sword¡¯s weight suddenly increased. ¡°What kind of weapon is this?¡± The man with the hook nose¡¯s face revealed a hint of shock, looking at the strange weapon in Chen Yu¡¯s hands. Though the weapon was odd, the terrifying presence it emitted didn¡¯t give him time to ponder such things. Swoosh! A ferocious, pitch-black metal Iron Claw appeared on the back of the man¡¯s hand. Operating his True Qi and deploying the combat skill ¡°Black Iron Claw,¡± the man swung out with a claw, raising a sharp, piercing wind. And at that moment. Chen Yu¡¯s Giant Ruler Sword descended, with formidable power carrying an astonishing Sha Qi storm, cascading down like an avalanche. Boom! Instantly, the man¡¯s Iron Claw was suppressed by the Giant Ruler Sword. An immense force pressed down, making the man¡¯s Iron Claw completely unable to lift. ¡°No¡­ impossible!¡± The color drained from the man¡¯s face, as Chen Yu¡¯s sword strike was more powerful than he had anticipated. His combat skill might have torn through the True Sha Qi on the Giant Ruler Sword. But the sheer power of Chen Yu¡¯s sword strike was too horrific. He felt as if he was striking a small mountain, moreover, a small mountain descending from the heavens. Meanwhile. From the Giant Ruler Sword, a faint shadow of the Sha Qi Sword burst forth, striking at the man¡¯s consciousness, causing his mind to tremble. Seizing the opportunity, Chen Yu¡¯s fist exerted force once more. Boom! The Giant Ruler Sword pressed down, blasting the man with the hook nose back by a couple of dozen feet, leaving him unsteady and sitting on the ground with a thud. Clang! Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Giant Ruler Sword¡± fell to the ground, making a resounding noise that caused the entire pavilion to tremble slightly. ¡°Can it be? Li Jie just lost like that?¡± ¡°The newcomer actually won!¡± After a moment of silence, the surrounding area suddenly burst into a flurry of discussions and exclamations. The Dark Night Exchange Meeting had just begun when someone decided to trade through combat, but the outcome was unexpected. ¡°This lad must be a practitioner of Body Cultivation. During their first clash, Li Jie was careless and fell into a disadvantage. Then, Chen Yu seized the opportunity to attack. The reason he was able to repel him in one fell swoop was that his weapon likely played a significant factor!¡± Some of the older students with higher cultivation and shrewd eyes were able to detect some clues. ¡°Kid, it doesn¡¯t count. I haven¡¯t lost yet!¡± The man with the aquiline nose jumped up, his face sullen and bitterly staring at Chen Yu. He couldn¡¯t accept that he had lost to a newcomer in a spar, especially since the newcomer only possessed Postnatal Stage Cultivation. What was even more humiliating for him was being blasted back by Chen Yu¡¯s sword in front of so many people. After his words, the man with the aquiline nose circulated his True Qi, feeling the impulse to fight again. ¡°Stand down!¡± At that moment, the white-robed youth ¡°Dou Nanhua¡± suddenly shouted. The Dark Night Exchange Meeting was organized by several of the academy¡¯s top talents. To cause trouble at their event was like slinging mud in their faces. Moreover, as one of the organizers of the Dark Night Exchange Meeting was ¡°Jin Zhuo Peak,¡± the number one figure of Blood Slaughter Peak, he would undoubtedly protect Chen Yu, who was also a student of Blood Slaughter Peak. ¡°How could you lose to that kid?¡± The others in the pavilion immediately approached. ¡°I was careless; the lad is a Body Cultivator with astonishing strength. Also, that weapon is very strange!¡± The man with the aquiline nose said with a sullen face, glancing at the weapon in Chen Yu¡¯s hand. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Yu¡¯s sudden attack and the fact that his weapon was so heavy that it restrained his Iron Claw, he would not have lost like that. ¡°You¡¯ve lost, what treasures do you have in your possession? Let me have a look!¡± Chen Yu walked over, with a triumphant smile. With no other choice, the man with the aquiline nose pulled out several medicinal herbs, ores, and treasures from his storage bag. He had to accept his loss in accordance with the rules of the Dark Night Exchange Meeting, otherwise, he would be in violation. ¡°Senior, you¡¯re being too stingy!¡± Chen Yu gave everything a look and spoke with a face full of disdain. ¡°You¡­¡± The man with the aquiline nose¡¯s facial muscles twitched, wishing he could tear that mouth off Chen Yu¡¯s face. Indeed, he hadn¡¯t brought out his most valuable items. However, what he displayed should be enough to move someone in the Postnatal Stage, or even at the Early Innate phase. ¡°Forget it, senior, why don¡¯t you buy something of mine?¡± Chen Yu thought for a moment and took out a blood-colored bandage from his storage bag. After killing Blood Demon Hand, Chen Yu took his storage bag and naturally didn¡¯t overlook the Blood Demon Hand¡¯s weapon. The blood-colored bandage was a high-quality, medium-grade treasure, and it was unknown where the Blood Demon Hand had obtained it from. But it was said that after acquiring this treasure, he made a name for himself within the Postnatal Stage. ¡°This medium-grade, high-quality treasure is quite special, made from resilient material. I¡¯ll sell it to you for four thousand low-grade Primordial Stones!¡± Chen Yu thought for a moment, and then spoke. ¡°What, a medium-grade treasure for four thousand low-grade Primordial Stones?¡± The man with the aquiline nose immediately shouted. You see, a normal medium-grade treasure would go for one or two thousand Primordial Stones. Four thousand low-grade Primordial Stones could even buy a high-grade King-level Treasure. Though reluctant, Chen Yu¡¯s pricing wasn¡¯t outrageous, and the man with the aquiline nose could only produce the Primordial Stones. Besides, bandage-type weapons were extremely uncommon, hard to find a buyer for, and even if a buyer was found, they wouldn¡¯t fetch many Primordial Stones. In the end, the man with the aquiline nose had certainly incurred a significant loss in this transaction. At this time, the venue had an even larger crowd, with many people moving about. ¡°Does anyone have ¡®Heavenly Origin Grass¡¯? Let¡¯s negotiate a price!¡± ¡°A set of high-grade treasure bows and arrows with extreme range and piercing power. If anyone¡¯s interested, come have a chat with me!¡± Many walked about, expressing their needs or what goods they wanted to sell. ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, this is my first time attending this exchange meeting, and I¡¯m quite interested. I¡¯ll take a look around first!¡± Chen Yu took his leave. The spar just now inevitably meant he had made enemies with these people. There was no need for him to continue to stay. ¡°I need to talk to Brother Chen about something, so I¡¯ll take my leave too!¡± Nie Xuan left, using Chen Yu as a pretext to leave the people in white robes. ¡°Brother Dou, are we just going to let this slide?¡± The man with the aquiline nose¡¯s face was cold. In reality, he had recognized Chen Yu a long time ago, because someone had once offered a bounty of one hundred thousand No Demon Points for breaking Chen Yu¡¯s leg. But since Chen Yu had gone to the Demon Bone Wilderness and only returned on the day of the newcomer competition, he hadn¡¯t found the opportunity. After the competition, it seemed as if the bounty was withdrawn. ¡°Of course not!¡± The white-robed youth Dou Nanhua stared at the departing Chen Yu and Nie Xuan, his eyes flashing fiercely. In the nearby crowd, a man in a green robe watched the entire scene. This person was the green-robed man ¡°Jiangling Yuan¡± who had tried to extort Chen Yu at the Demon Weapon Pavilion not long ago. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the winner of the big competition to be somewhat competent; even someone at the peak of the Early-stage Innate might find it difficult to defeat him. Luckily I didn¡¯t act rashly, otherwise, I would have suffered a loss!¡± Jiangling Yuan thought to himself. He was at the Innate Middle Stage, much stronger than the aquiline-nosed man. However, if he had to face Chen Yu in a fight, he wouldn¡¯t have given it his all from the start. In that case, he might have faced an unexpected loss too. Thinking of the Ascending Dragon Pill in Chen Yu¡¯s hand, as well as the right to exchange for a High Grade Treasure for free, Jiangling Yuan did not want to give up just like that. ¡°Let¡¯s observe for a while longer!¡± If it came to it, Jiangling Yuan could seek out the white-robed youth Dou Nanhua and the man with the aquiline nose among others. Chapter 276 - 276 0272 Ancient Beast Incubation Egg ?Chapter 276: Chapter 0272: Ancient Beast Incubation Egg Chapter 276: Chapter 0272: Ancient Beast Incubation Egg ¡°Dark Night Exchange Meeting, Chen Yu, and Nie Xuan walked among the crowd. Surrounding them, apart from the yelling, there was now an added din of combat noises. Clearly, quite a few people had already started to discuss their trades through martial contests. ¡°Your strength has improved a lot since the tournament!¡± Nie Xuan¡¯s brows furrowed slightly with seriousness. She had once considered Chen Yu to be nothing more than a whetstone, yet this whetstone had defeated her and won the first place in the tournament. She had thought that by breaking through to the Innate stage, her strength would quickly close in on Chen Yu¡¯s. But the power Chen Yu had just displayed was even stronger than before, which somewhat frustrated Nie Xuan. ¡°Not bad, just changed a weapon!¡± Chen Yu grinned and mentioned casually. Seeing Chen Yu did not wish to elaborate, Nie Xuan did not ask further. ¡°You just defeated that man in a forcible trade and have already offended Dou Nanhua and the others, be careful of their revenge!¡± Nie Xuan warned. Although Chen Yu was extremely strong, Dou Nanhua and his group were closely knitted, among them Dou Nanhua and that beautiful woman, both were at the Mid Innate stage, and Dou Nanhua had a significant reputation within the Mid Innate stage and was not someone to provoke. ¡°It¡¯s not that I offended them, but they offended me!¡± Chen Yu hummed softly. ¡°You¡­ ¡± Nie Xuan¡¯s expression tightened, somewhat speechless. If she wasn¡¯t used to Chen Yu¡¯s arrogant nature, she would definitely have despised him at this moment. ¡°Hey? What¡¯s that courtyard for?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze turned toward a secluded yard in front of them, where, surprisingly, there were two Innate stage students standing guard. ¡°The purpose of the Dark Night Exchange Meeting is for exchange and trade; there¡¯s nowhere you can¡¯t go!¡± Nie Xuan was also curious and walked directly over. Upon reaching the entrance of the yard, the two Innate stage students who were chatting instantly looked toward them. ¡°This is the ¡®Secret Trading Area¡¯, you must pay three hundred Grade Essence Stones to enter!¡± One of them stated indifferently. ¡°Secret Trading Area?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face showed a hint of surprise. Just now, he had been curious about a cloaked man entering the yard. Unexpectedly, to enter this Secret Trading Area, one would actually have to pay three hundred Grade Essence Stones. ¡°This trading area, compared to the entire exchange meeting, is higher grade and absolutely safe. Generally, the items traded inside are more precious. If you do not have sufficient capital, I advise you against going in to avoid embarrassment.¡± The man continued, with a slight hint of disdain. Generally, those who entered the Secret Trading Area were mostly at the Mid Innate or Early Innate stages, and very few were at the Postnatal Stage. This youngster in front of them seemed to be at the Postnatal Stage. ¡°You¡¯re Chen Yu, right? The first-place winner of the newcomers¡¯ tournament, you must have quite a few No Demon Points to spend. It might be worth a visit; perhaps you¡¯ll have good luck in finding what you need!¡± Another student recognized Chen Yu and said with a light smile. Upon hearing this, his companion was surprised, not expecting this Postnatal Stage young man to actually be the champion of the newcomers¡¯ tournament. ¡°Alright, I will take a look inside!¡± Chen Yu agreed immediately. In the newcomers¡¯ tournament, he had won a reward of a hundred thousand No Demon Points, adding to his previous fifty thousand, and then he had received several thousand more for killing the Giant Demon Tiger. In total, he had about a hundred and sixty thousand No Demon Points in his possession. But Chen Yu had spent forty thousand to exchange for the latter part of the ¡°Evil Secret Technique¡± and another forty thousand for ¡°Shocking Evil Sword Technique¡±. Additionally, his cultivation in the cave dwelling and the Evil Wind Valley had consumed some, leaving him with over seventy thousand No Demon Points. Moreover, he had quite a few items in his hand that he could sell; overall, his capital was considerable.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll join you!¡± sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nie Xuan chose to accompany Chen Yu for a look as well. After paying the Essence Stones, the two entered. Upon stepping into the yard, they felt as if they had left the noise of the outside world behind. The yard was very quiet and had an elegant environment. ¡°Dear guests, please follow me!¡± A female servant proactively guided them. After walking for a while. ¡°Both of you, please enter different rooms!¡± Chen Yu and Nie Xuan glanced at each other and followed the rules by choosing two adjacent rooms. ¡°Dear guest, you just need to wait here, the trade will begin shortly. If you have any instructions, you can call someone!¡± After giving a brief introduction, the female servant then withdrew. The room was furnished very simply, with a curtain hanging directly in front. Lifting the curtain and taking a brief look, Chen Yu gained some understanding. This was a large courtyard, surrounded by many small rooms like this one, with each trader occupying one room. At the same time, Chen Yu realized that one could see outside from behind the curtain, but from the outside, one could not see within, nor could Spiritual Sense penetrate. This meant that unless he opened the curtain himself, others could not see his clear appearance. It wasn¡¯t long before. A cold voice emanated: ¡°Everyone is nearly here, the trade will begin now. As per the usual rule, starting with Superior Room No.1, announce your trade items or requirements!¡± ¡°This is a mental secret technique ¡®Enchanting Spell¡¯ that I obtained accidentally. It requires a Late Innate stage spiritual power to fully unleash its potential!¡± From Superior Room No.1, a hoarse and low voice came out. Requiring a Late Innate stage to fully utilize it meant that the mental secret technique was corresponding to the Late Innate level. From this, one could see that the grade of this secret technique was quite high. After speaking, the person in that room controlled a secret tome with True Qi, making it float out and automatically flip through a few pages. ¡°Exchanging for fifty thousand No Demon Points or a metal attribute cultivation precious material!¡± The voice rang out once again. Fifty thousand No Demon Points was a somewhat high price, but for those who needed this secret technique, it wasn¡¯t too much even if it was expensive. ¡°I have Golden Thread Grass, wonder if brother would want it?¡± A clear male voice sounded. ¡°Let me think about it!¡± The reply from that person was obviously a refusal, or waiting for a potentially more appealing offer. Then it was the turn of Superior Room No.2. ¡°This humble woman has a defensive treasure that can withstand mental attacks, capable of resisting the full force attack of a Mid Innate Level spiritual power!¡± From Superior Room No.2, a delicate female voice emerged. Right away, an ancient bronze ring, controlled by True Qi, floated out beyond the curtain. ¡°This treasure, in exchange for five thousand Grade Essence Stones!¡± Defensive treasures against mental power attacks are extremely rare, hence the high price. ¡°I¡¯ll take it!¡± A cold voice transmitted through the air. ¡°I want it too!¡± Another person spoke up. ¡°If both of you want it, the highest bidder wins, right?¡± The woman¡¯s voice was pleasant and melodious. Clearly, this was also the rule of the place. If multiple people wanted to trade for the same item, an auction would begin, and the highest bidder would win. ¡°I bid five thousand five hundred low-grade Primordial Stones!¡± ¡°Five thousand seven hundred!¡± ¡­ In the end, the Soul Defense Artifact was purchased by the first bidder for six thousand three hundred Primordial Stones. Compared to the artifact itself, the price was already very high. Subsequently, the maidservant facilitated the exchange of items between both parties, and the transaction was completed! ¡°Compared to the outside, this secret trading post is indeed much more regular and safe, the three hundred low-grade Primordial Stones for the protective fee isn¡¯t paid in vain.¡± Chen Yu nodded. Following that, in Superior Room No.3. ¡°I have three stalks of four-hundred-year-old Fire Spirit Ginseng, exchangeable for four thousand low-grade Primordial Stones or twenty thousand No Demon Points!¡± A loud and piercing voice rose. ¡°Four-hundred-year-old Fire Spirit Ginseng?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression changed in shock. Before, he had consumed the Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid, which was mostly two hundred years old, with very little being three hundred years old. And now, someone was selling four-hundred-year-old Fire Spirit Ginseng. The older the Fire Spirit Ginseng, the more potent its medicinal effect, especially beneficial for the refinement of the Copper Statue Gang Body. ¡°I¡¯ll take it!¡± Chen Yu immediately spoke up. ¡°I want the Fire Spirit Ginseng too!¡± A deep male voice emerged. ¡°I bid twenty-five thousand No Demon Points!¡± Chen Yu instantly added five thousand No Demon Points. Immediately, the other person didn¡¯t bid any higher, clearly not in particular need of the Fire Spirit Ginseng. Afterward, the maidservant helped Chen Yu and the seller of the Fire Spirit Ginseng complete the transaction. Having received the Fire Spirit Ginseng and confirmed its age, Chen Yu stored it away. ¡°May I ask, where did you acquire this four-hundred-year-old Fire Spirit Ginseng?¡± Chen Yu inquired proactively. ¡°Hehe, want to know the answer? Give me three thousand No Demon Points!¡± That loud and piercing voice laughed. ¡°Haha, Wei Bin, you really have some nerve, valuing just this piece of information at three thousand No Demon Points!¡± Laughter erupted from within one of the rooms. ¡°Who is it? How did you recognize me?¡± The loud and piercing voice angrily retorted. ¡°Hehe, with that voice of yours, it¡¯s impossible not to recognize you!¡± The other person coldly chuckled. ¡°Giggle, Wei Bin, stop causing trouble!¡± Another sultry woman¡¯s voice transmitted, obviously recognizing the owner of the voice as well. ¡°Come on, say your name if you dare!¡± Wei Bin, somewhat annoyed, shouted. ¡°This brother, you must have been in seclusion for years, so you¡¯re not familiar with some matters of the academy. Medicinal herbs like Fire Spirit Ginseng that are more common yet very old generally come from special secret realms. If I¡¯m not mistaken, the academy¡¯s ¡®Red Earth Secret Realm¡¯ and ¡®Flame Sky Secret Realm¡¯ both have older Fire Spirit Ginsengs!¡± The man who had suddenly cut in and snatched Wei Bin¡¯s business opportunity spoke up voluntarily. ¡°Oh? Secret realms?¡± Chen Yu suddenly remembered some related information. When he first arrived at the academy, the teachers had introduced him to some basic information, including ¡°foreign adventures.¡± These foreign lands referred to some secret realms, and even micro-worlds or small worlds. It was said that venturing into such secret realms or worlds required a colossal amount of No Demon Points, hence initially, Chen Yu overlooked it. ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Yu said with a smile. Then, it was the next person¡¯s turn. ¡°I have a small piece of ancient, rare stone, ¡®Black Iron Magnet Stone.¡¯ This stone is of great use for cultivators dealing with mechanisms and puppets. Of course, the magnet stone can also be used to refine special artifacts. The price is three thousand five hundred low-grade Primordial Stones, with a preference for trading with water attribute medicinal herbs or minerals!¡± An elegant male voice came. The Black Iron Magnet Stone was indeed an extremely rare ancient stone, but due to its small size, the price was not high. Moreover, the use of this stone was relatively niche. ¡°Three thousand five hundred low-grade Primordial Stones, I¡¯ll take it!¡± A low voice responded. Chen Yu felt this voice was somewhat familiar. However, the person seemed to have slightly altered their voice, so he couldn¡¯t recall immediately. In a high-grade exchange meeting like this where only valuable items appeared, one¡¯s voice could reveal their identity. Although absolutely safe in the exchange meeting, the same couldn¡¯t be necessarily said once outside, hence many people would change their voices. Some more powerful cultivators, though, would not bother with such precautions. Next, in the Terrestrial No.1 room. ¡°I have a hatching egg here, deduced from the patterns on it, this is at least an Ancient Beast Incubation Egg!¡± A crisp female voice came out from the Terrestrial No.1 room. ¡°Ancient Beast Incubation Egg!¡± Many people around showed surprised expressions. Ancient beasts were very strong, most also possessing Bloodline Power. In the same level, ordinary cultivators were generally no match for them. If one were to cultivate them with care from the hatching phase, their combat power in the future would be even more astonishing. Of course, this also meant a greater drain on resources. However, if one could acquire an Ancient Beast Spirit Pet, all these resources were worth it. Thump, thump! Thump, thump! All at once, Chen Yu¡¯s heartbeat within his chest quickened, a subtle attraction emerging. ¡°This incubation egg!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes sparkled with sharpness. It seemed that what the woman said was true, it was indeed an Ancient Beast Incubation Egg, and the beast within must possess some sort of formidable Bloodline Power. Otherwise, why would his heart have such a reaction? Chapter 277 - 277 0273 Acquired ?Chapter 277: Chapter 0273: Acquired Chapter 277: Chapter 0273: Acquired ¡°Ancient Beast Incubation Egg!¡± In the surrounding courtyard, numerous whispers of shock were heard. Clearly, the allure of this item was great, touching the hearts of everyone present. Many of the students, who came from families with vast resources, had no problem rearing an ancient beast, but the rarity was in obtaining one. Grown ancient beasts, with their formidable strength, were exceedingly difficult to capture, and taming them was equally challenging. However, there was no need to worry about that with an incubation egg. ¡°Bring it out for us to see.¡± A cold male voice rang out. The owner of this voice was the same person who had earlier announced the start of the trade, who also happened to be the owner of the secret auction house. Many of the participants couldn¡¯t help but be startled. It was said that the organizer of the secret auction was the top student of the Devil Wind Institute, known as ¡°Mad Demon Ren Han.¡± If even Mad Demon Ren Han was interested in this Ancient Beast Incubation Egg, then the chances for the others here were slim if it came to competition. ¡°Don¡¯t rush, everyone, I haven¡¯t finished speaking yet.¡± The owner of the incubation egg spoke with a somewhat shaky voice. She had previously intended to stir up everyone¡¯s enthusiasm deliberately, but had not yet explained the specific situation of the incubation egg. ¡°According to the judgment of a Beast Taming Master, this incubation egg is of the fire attribute. However, it suffered trauma when I accidentally came across it and was invaded by ¡®Ice Cold Poison.''¡± ¡°In addition, that Beast Taming Master also said that under normal circumstances, this incubation egg should have already hatched.¡± This time, the woman clarified the specific situation of the incubation egg without holding anything back. She was afraid that if she didn¡¯t make things clear, the incubation egg might end up in the hands of Mad Demon Ren Han and potentially cause problems for him. ¡°So it turns out the fire-attribute incubation egg was invaded by ¡®Ice Cold Poison.¡¯ Fire and ice are incompatible; it¡¯s quite likely that the ancient beast cub inside faces a grim fate!¡± ¡°Even the Beast Taming Master said that the incubation egg should have hatched by now. If it hasn¡¯t hatched, naturally it never will!¡± ¡°I was wondering, how could we possibly encounter an Ancient Beast Incubation Egg here!¡± Various voices filled the air. According to the owner of the incubation egg, there was a ninety percent chance that the egg was ruined. Naturally, the value of such an incubation egg couldn¡¯t compare to a true Ancient Beast Incubation Egg. Thud, thud! Thud, thud! Chen Yu¡¯s heart beat repeatedly, exuding a faint attraction. ¡°Is the ancient beast inside dead?¡± Chen Yu also felt some doubt. With eyes half-closed, he focused his mind on sensing the mysterious heartbeat. All of a sudden. Thud! Thud! Inexplicably, Chen Yu felt a faint thumping sound. ¡°What is this¡­¡± Chen Yu was internally astonished, questioning why he would feel this. Settling his mind to sense carefully, he was nearly certain that this thumping sound was coming from the room where the owner of the incubation egg was located. Moreover, Chen Yu had a strange feeling that the thumping sound was possibly the faint heartbeat of the cub inside the incubation egg. Thud! Thud! The faint thumping sound came again. ¡°The ancient beast inside¡­ isn¡¯t dead!¡± A sharp gleam exploded in Chen Yu¡¯s eyes. At that moment, the woman used her True Qi to move the incubation egg and placed it in the center of the courtyard for everyone to see. The incubation egg was slightly larger than a wine jar, adorned with dense and detailed flame patterns. However, the bottom of the egg was dark blue, faintly exuding a bone-chilling coldness. ¡°Ah, what a pity!¡± ¡°This Ancient Beast Incubation Egg is definitely ruined!¡± In the courtyard, everyone sighed regretfully. ¡°Place your bids!¡± Mad Demon Ren Han spoke. ¡°This incubation egg has a price of six thousand lower Grade Essence Stones, or thirty thousand No Demon Points!¡± The woman declared her price. A true ancient beast, with its immense growth potential, was difficult to value. But due to this egg¡¯s special circumstances, with its internal ancient beast likely hanging by a thread, the woman had only quoted a price of six thousand lower Grade Essence Stones. Even so, for those at the Early Innate stage, six thousand lower Grade Essence Stones amounted to quite a fortune. After a period of silence in the courtyard. ¡°I¡¯ll take it!¡± ¡°I¡¯m interested too, I bid six thousand one hundred Essence Stones!¡± ¡°I just want to see what¡¯s inside this egg. Six thousand three hundred Essence Stones!¡± Wei Bin, whose voice was loud and piercing, also made a bid. ¡°Heh heh!¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but laugh. When the problem with the Ancient Beast Incubation Egg was mentioned earlier, almost all the comments were negative. But once the price was called out, there were still so many people who wanted it. This was because everyone harbored a slim hope, thinking what if the incubation egg could hatch an ancient beast? Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it really did hatch an ancient beast, and it was sold, the return could be at least ten times more, if not higher. ¡°Thirty-five thousand No Demon Points!¡± Chen Yu placed a bid as well. Others might be willing to buy the egg on the off-chance that they were lucky, but Chen Yu was certain that the ancient beast inside wasn¡¯t completely dead. It would be foolish not to place a bid. Besides, Chen Yu didn¡¯t have many Essence Stones on hand, so he could only use No Demon Points. ¡°Seven thousand three hundred lower Grade Essence Stones!¡± Another bid was placed. ¡°Thirty-seven thousand No Demon Points!¡± ¡­ The price for this ¡°ruined incubation egg¡± quickly soared to eight million five hundred thousand lower Grade Essence Stones, roughly equivalent to forty-eight thousand No Demon Points. At this price, only a few people were still competing. Most didn¡¯t have the means to waste so many Essence Stones on a ruined incubation egg. ¡°Fifty thousand No Demon Points!¡± Mad Demon Ren Han suddenly spoke up. ¡°Ren Han has made a bid!¡± Many people were slightly surprised. The secret exchange had taken place many times, and so far, Ren Han had only bid once. But now, Ren Han was bidding for the second time. The few who had just been competing immediately withdrew, no longer making offers. The price was already high enough; there was no need to offend Ren Han over an incubation egg that had a very high chance of failing to hatch. ¡°Fifty-five thousand and twenty demon points!¡± Chen Yu bid. As soon as he spoke, many gasps and exclamatory sounds could be heard in the courtyard. ¡°Who is this kid? How dare he compete with Ren Han?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t he the one who just bought Fire Spirit Ginseng? This guy probably cultivates in seclusion all year round and is oblivious to world affairs; otherwise, how could he possibly be unaware of the matters regarding the outer domain secret realms. In this case, it¡¯s quite normal for him not to know the identity of the owner here!¡± ¡°Heh, I wonder how this kid will get by in the academy after this!¡± Under their breaths, many gloated. ¡°Fifty-five thousand and three hundred demon points!¡± Mad Demon Ren Han made another bid. ¡°Fifty-five thousand and four hundred!¡± Chen Yu followed suit. ¡°Young student, I, Ren Han, am making my final bid: fifty-five thousand and five hundred. If you really want it, then take it!¡± Mad Demon Ren Han¡¯s voice, cold to the bone, came through, filled with threatening and warning tones. ¡°Chen Yu, don¡¯t bid again!¡± At that moment, Nie Xuan sent a voice transmission. Even she, who was always calm and composed, could not maintain her composure and took the initiative to stop Chen Yu. ¡°Not bid? For a real Ancient Beast Incubation Egg, this price doesn¡¯t even qualify as a starting bid!¡± Chen Yu muttered to himself, though of course, he would not tell Nie Xuan; she¡¯d probably compete with him for it. ¡°Fifty-five thousand and five hundred and one!¡± After a moment¡¯s thought, Chen Yu bid just one demon point more than Mad Demon Ren Han. Since the other party said it was their last bid, he might as well minimize his expenses. However, as soon as he spoke, the courtyard immediately erupted into turmoil, and nearly everyone became restless. Not only had Chen Yu just outbid Ren Han, but he had done so by just a single demon point. ¡°Who on earth is this person? How could he be so reckless as to not even give Mad Demon Ren Han face?¡± ¡°This guy is too arrogant and presumptuous!¡± ¡°Hehe, this is going to be interesting!¡± The shock was continuous, and they no longer concealed their thoughts, speaking out directly. ¡°Chen Yu, are you sick?¡± Nie Xuan sent an angry voice transmission. She had just tried to dissuade Chen Yu but to no avail. ¡°Are you concerned about me?¡± Chen Yu sent back a sly smile through a voice transmission. On the other side, Nie Xuan was momentarily stunned, a blush appeared on her face, and then it quickly faded. ¡°Ren Han, huh?¡± From the conversations of others, Chen Yu learned the name of his opponent, who seemed to be quite a formidable figure. ¡°No matter, to buy this incubation egg for fifty-five thousand and five hundred and one demon points is definitely a huge win!¡± Chen Yu grinned. ¡°This¡­ The incubation egg has been auctioned off to this student?¡± Even the owner of the incubation egg was inwardly worried, not wishing to sell the egg to Chen Yu, and her words carried a tone of inquiry. ¡°The secret exchange is absolutely fair and safe. Since this student¡¯s bid was higher than mine, the item is naturally his,¡± Mad Demon Ren Han said with a faint smile. However, those who knew Ren Han understood that he was like a forbidding peak that never smiled. When he did smile, it meant that Ren Han harbored murderous intentions! ¡°Good!¡± The owner of the incubation egg breathed a sigh of relief, feeling somewhat sorry for Chen Yu. In her view, the incubation egg was only temporarily in Chen Yu¡¯s possession. Afterward, a maid brought over the incubation egg and took out a token to deduct fifty-five thousand five hundred and one demon points from Chen Yu¡¯s Identity Token. ¡°Don¡¯t disappoint me!¡± Chen Yu glanced at the incubation egg before placing it into his storage bag. Although he had obtained the egg, it was not yet clear just what kind of incubation egg it was. The trade of the Ancient Beast Incubation Egg finally came to an end, and the auction continued. ¡°I have three stalks of ¡®Yin Fuzhu,¡¯ each three hundred years old. The price is three thousand five hundred Grade Essence Stones!¡± ¡­ ¡°I¡¯ve got a huge axe, high-quality exquisite; this axe is primarily forged from Demon Bone Crystal Stone, with various devilish ores as secondary materials. It¡¯s the best weapon for a Demon Cultivator skilled with axes, priced at seven thousand five hundred Grade Essence Stones, or an equivalent quality bladed weapon!¡± Following that, a massive black crystal axe floated into the center of the courtyard under the control of True Qi. ¡°I¡¯ll take it!¡± Someone immediately made an offer. ¡°I¡¯ve set my sights on this item as well, seven thousand seven hundred Grade Essence Stones!¡± Another person bid. In the end, the two individuals drove the price up to eight thousand three hundred essence stones, and the auction went to the one who bid last. ¡°Mysterious Room number one!¡± Ren Han spoke up to remind everyone, as Chen Yu was indeed in that room. ¡°In my hand, I have a spot that allows for a free exchange of a High Grade Treasure at the Demon Weapon Pavilion,¡± Chen Yu said with a smile. Then, channeling True Sinister Qi, he passed a small token through a crack in the curtain and sent it out. ¡°This is a High Grade Exchange Token!¡± ¡°How did he get this!¡± People around were somewhat surprised. Clearly, High Grade Exchange Tokens were not easy to come by. Typically, they were rewarded only for high-difficulty special missions or during large-scale academy events. And those who received such tokens were no ordinary individuals. Ren Han¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly, his cool and deep eyes fixated on Mysterious Room number one, his face finally showing a hint of seriousness. (Begging for monthly votes at the beginning of the month~~) Chapter 278 - 278 0274 Abundant Harvest ?Chapter 278: Chapter 0274: Abundant Harvest Chapter 278: Chapter 0274: Abundant Harvest ¡°This token is priced at eight thousand low-grade Primordial Stones; equivalent No Demon Points or high year Fire Spirit Ginseng or Ice Snow Lotus are also acceptable!¡± Chen Yu stated his trading conditions. ¡°Eight thousand low-grade Primordial Stones, I¡¯m taking it!¡± A steady male voice transmitted. ¡°I bid eight thousand two hundred low-grade Primordial Stones!¡± The owner of the hatching egg also joined the competition. ¡°Eight thousand four hundred low-grade Primordial Stones!¡± Wei Bin also showed some interest, shouting loudly. The previous trade item was a high-grade, well-crafted axe that was very suitable for Demon Cultivators, and its starting price was only 7,500 Essence Stones. However, Chen Yu¡¯s High Grade Exchange Token, starting at eight thousand low-grade Primordial Stones, attracted more competitors. After all, the Exchange Token could be used to freely select any high-grade treasure at the Demon Weapon Pavilion for exchange. Of course, within the Demon Weapon Pavilion, the number of top-tier treasures was extremely limited, and king-level treasures were not included. ¡°I bid eight thousand six hundred Primordial Stones!¡± Another person called out a bid; this man was the one who had earlier intercepted Wei Bin¡¯s wealth and voluntarily informed Chen Yu about the Fire Spirit Ginseng. ¡°Heh, you want this thing?¡± Wei Bin sneered. Previously, when he planned to extort three thousand demon points from Chen Yu, this man exposed him, and the two of them could be said to have formed a feud. ¡°Eight thousand seven hundred Primordial Stones!¡± Wei Bin, without hesitation, immediately raised the bid. ¡°Eight thousand eight!¡± The two, full of aggression, successively raised their bids. The rest of the people wisely backed out, for the time being. ¡­ ¡°Nine thousand three hundred low-grade Primordial Stones!¡± Wei Bin sneered as he continued to raise the bid. Initially, he indeed was interested in the High Grade Exchange Token, but with the price reaching this point, he no longer needed it. At this moment, his continual bidding was simply to seek revenge. ¡°Nine thousand five hundred low-grade Primordial Stones!¡± The man gritted his teeth and spoke. ¡°Nine thousand six!¡± Hearing the tone of the other party, Wei Bin inwardly delighted and continued to raise the bid. ¡°Nine thousand six, I¡¯ll let you have it!¡± The man huffed lowly, followed soon by a light laughter. Nine thousand six hundred Primordial Stones already exceeded the value of the High Grade Exchange Token; continuing to bid higher was not worth it. Additionally, he could see that Wei Bin didn¡¯t really need the token. Thus, with Wei Bin getting the token at this price, he probably would be infuriated. ¡°What!¡± Wei Bin, who had been enjoying himself, suddenly changed his expression. He had thought the other party would bid one or two more times, but unexpectedly, the opponent withdrew earlier. ¡°Superior Room No.3¡¯s student gets the High Grade Exchange Token!¡± A female servant announced, taking Chen Yu¡¯s token away and delivering it to Wei Bin. ¡°¡­Quick, take it away, quick!¡± Wei Bin felt torn for a moment, took out the Primordial Stones, then shouted. As the saying goes, out of sight, out of mind; the more he looked at it, the more it pained his heart. Having spent a large amount of Primordial Stones for a High Grade Exchange Token, if other good items appeared next, he would not be able to compete for them. ¡°Heh heh!¡± Chen Yu chuckled, putting all the Primordial Stones into his storage bag. Having just bought the hatching egg and spent a huge number of demon points, Chen Yu had become momentarily poor, but in an instant, Wei Bin brought him nearly ten thousand low-grade Primordial Stones, naturally making Chen Yu happy. Chen Yu¡¯s trade being completed, it was now Nie Xuan¡¯s turn in room number two of the Mysterious Characters. ¡°Mid-grade fine-quality ¡®Blood Sun Iron Halberd¡¯!¡± Nie Xuan took out a mid-grade fine-quality treasure. She hadn¡¯t expected the secret trading to be conducted this way, as she was unprepared and only took out a spoils of war from before. In the No Demon Academy, mid-grade treasures were not hard to come by, and most of those trading here were also top-notch powerhouses. Therefore, Nie Xuan¡¯s mid-grade treasure was directly bought by someone without any bidding war. Next, room number three of the Mysterious Characters. ¡°Here I have a ¡®Demon Cleansing Pill,¡¯ which is extremely valuable to Demon Cultivators, as it can refine Demon True Qi. It also has a strong healing effect on those whose spiritual consciousness has been invaded by demonic forces!¡± A young voice transmitted. Subsequently, a pill wrapped in True Qi came to the center of the yard. ¡°Demon Cleansing Pill, priced at four thousand five hundred low-grade Primordial Stones!¡± That person announced the price. ¡°Demon Cleansing Pill!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flashed. He couldn¡¯t help but recall some words Liu Xuanzong had spoken to him alone during a lecture: ¡°Chen Yu, your True Sinister Qi has absorbed an overwhelming amount of demonic aura. At first glance, this seems to make your True Qi more formidable, but it¡¯s actually not so.¡± ¡°The power of Demon Techniques is even stronger than that of the Sinister Path. Having the two forces coexist will make it more difficult for you to control, unknowingly wasting a lot of True Qi during use, and it will also affect your cultivation technique and future potential.¡± ¡°Moreover, you haven¡¯t cultivated Demon Techniques. Absorbing Demon power recklessly hasn¡¯t caused major problems yet, but ultimately, it will impact you, and the problems will only intensify if unaddressed!¡± Afterward, Chen Yu carefully checked and found Liu Xuanzong¡¯s words to be very reasonable. When he had advanced to the Postnatal Late Stage, the black True Qi ball in his body had automatically absorbed various negative energies from the surroundings. At that time, he was in the Demon Bone Wilderness and inside a cave of Demon Bone Stone, hence the True Sinister Qi had absorbed an excessive amount of demonic aura. If he had been able to control it, Chen Yu certainly wouldn¡¯t dare absorb the demonic aura so boldly. The efficacy of the Demon Cleansing Pill could refine the Demon True Qi. Once the demonic aura within the True Sinister Qi ball gathered together, Chen Yu could easily expel it. Additionally, the pill also had a purifying effect on the spiritual layer¡¯s demonic influence. ¡°I¡¯ll take this!¡± One person spoke up. ¡°Four thousand six hundred low-grade Primordial Stones!¡± Someone raised the bid. In the No Demon Academy, Demon Cultivators were in the majority, so this Demon Cleansing Pill was highly sought after. ¡°Four thousand eight hundred low-grade Primordial Stones!¡± Chen Yu joined the bidding. After selling the High Grade Exchange Token, Chen Yu¡¯s Primordial Stones were relatively abundant. After a series of competition, the Demon Cleansing Pill was ultimately obtained by Chen Yu for six thousand low-grade yuan stones. Although the price was somewhat high, Chen Yu desperately needed the Demon Cleansing Pill, and to him, it was worth it. The transaction continued. Next, there was nothing that caught Chen Yu¡¯s eye. However, Nie Xuan made a move and snatched a herb. At the end of the transaction, even a High Grade King-level Treasure appeared. ¡°This treasure is named ¡®Hook Moon,¡¯ High Grade King-level!¡± A hoarse voice briefly introduced. In the center of the courtyard, a shimmering long hook floated, adorned with mysterious and obscure lines, twinkling brightly in the night. ¡°High Grade King-level!¡± ¡°Too bad, it¡¯s just a hook!¡± ¡°What a pity, why isn¡¯t it a weapon I use!¡± The crowd repeatedly expressed their regrets. Hook weapons were truly rare, and at least among the many present, no one used a hook. Even so, this High Grade King-level treasure still sold for a high price of twelve thousand low-grade yuan stones. Soon, a round of trading concluded. Everyone immediately stood up and quickly left the courtyard. ¡°Hmph, don¡¯t let me catch you!¡± Among them, a tall man with an ugly face walked slowly, looking around as he walked and snorted coldly. From the voice, Chen Yu recognized that this man was Wei Bin, who seemed to be looking for the mysterious man who had opposed him in the trading place. Without meddling further, Chen Yu and Nie Xuan hurriedly left. ¡°Postnatal Stage?¡± Some people looked at Chen Yu, slightly surprised. In the depths of the courtyard, a black-clad young man with a straight figure glanced at Chen Yu, his eyebrows twitched slightly, then returned to normal. At that moment, a female servant approached the young man, whispering a few words. Instantly, the black-clad youth¡¯s gaze once again turned toward Chen Yu, a chilling sharpness flashing through his eyes, his lips curving into a strange smile. However, in the next moment, Chen Yu had already left the courtyard. ¡°The prey I¡¯ve targeted cannot escape!¡± The black-clad youth said flatly. After speaking, the black-clad man turned and returned to the courtyard. Chen Yu and Nie Xuan left the courtyard and quickly departed. ¡°Are you crazy, going against Ren Han?¡± Nie Xuan couldn¡¯t help but snort lowly. ¡°Is Ren Han that impressive?¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°He is the top student among the Devil Wind Institute, known as the Mad Demon!¡± Nie Xuan simply stated, then added, ¡°Moreover, that courtyard is Ren Han¡¯s territory, he might already know your identity!¡± ¡°It seems I need to be more careful lately!¡± Chen Yu pondered. Being the top individual at the entire branch, Ren Han wouldn¡¯t be simple. ¡°Brother Chen!¡± Just then, a familiar voice came from behind. ¡°Kong Zhong!¡± Chen Yu recognized the voice. ¡°It seems like it was you who took the Black Iron Magnet Stone in the secret exchange!¡± Chen Yu said with a smile. ¡°Brother Chen truly impresses me, daring to contend with Ren Han of the Devil Wind Institute for items in the trading place!¡± Kong Zhong shook his head and smiled. ¡°Heh, I didn¡¯t know his identity at that time!¡± Chen Yu grinned. Although that was said, the real reason was that he knew the creature inside the incubating egg was still alive; otherwise, he absolutely wouldn¡¯t have competed with Ren Han. ¡°By the way, why didn¡¯t you participate in the freshman competition?¡± Chen Yu was curious. As a Puppet Master, and with his exceptional skills, Kong Zhong¡¯s ability in one-on-one fights was still strong. Moreover, Kong Zhong had long reached the Postnatal Peak, and now he wasn¡¯t far from the Innate stage. With Kong Zhong¡¯s strength, if he had participated in the freshmen competition, making it into the top ten wouldn¡¯t have been a problem. ¡°Heh heh, bad timing, I was challenging the ¡®Mechanical Castle¡¯ of Black Star Master at that time, although I didn¡¯t participate in the competition, the gains were not small!¡± Kong Zhong said with a laugh, seeming not to regret it at all. ¡°Mechanical Castle?¡± Nie Xuan exclaimed. Chen Yu looked over with a questioning eye. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Rumor has it that the Mechanical Castle of Black Star Master originated from the true Puppet sects of Ancient Times, I didn¡¯t expect Black Star Master to let you in, your puppet talent and skills must have gotten his approval, and you must have already become his disciple!¡± Nie Xuan seriously looked at the extremely ugly-faced man in the black robe in front of her. ¡°Hehe!¡± Kong Zhong laughed, saying no more. Actually, Chen Yu¡¯s sword shield puppet also originated from the real Puppet sects. After acquiring the sword shield puppet, Kong Zhong unearthed a fragmented small inheritance, which drastically improved his puppet crafts. Later, he was favored by Black Star Master and taken as a disciple, entering Black Star Master¡¯s Mechanical Castle. ¡°Brother Chen, you¡¯ve offended Ren Han, be extra careful.¡± Kong Zhong cautioned, now not minding the conflicts they had in the hunting contest. He knew that since Chen Yu won first place in the competition, the academy must have already given him special attention, Ren Han wouldn¡¯t make a move openly. Still, Kong Zhong was a bit curious as to why Chen Yu would offend Ren Han over a useless incubating egg. After a brief chat, the two parted ways. Chen Yu and Nie Xuan continued to roam in the Dark Night Exchange Meeting for a while, and Chen Yu was quite lucky, trading for a 300-year old Ice Snow Lotus. Time elapsed, and the Dark Night Exchange Meeting was nearing its end. Afterward, Chen Yu and Nie Xuan left and bid their farewells. Overall, during this Dark Night Exchange Meeting, Chen Yu gained quite a lot. Whoosh! Chen Yu turned into a shadow, rushing back eagerly, unable to wait to study the incubating egg. Chapter 279 - 279 0275 Breaking Out of the Shell ?Chapter 279: Chapter 0275: Breaking Out of the Shell Chapter 279: Chapter 0275: Breaking Out of the Shell In the midst of the Dark Night Exchange Meeting, inside one of the rooms, seven people were gathered. Among them, a young man emanated a ruthless and overbearing aura, while the other six sat below him, looking up to him as if he were leading them. ¡°I can¡¯t believe Chen Yu actually offended Senior Brother Luo. He really doesn¡¯t know what¡¯s good for him!¡± A young man in a green robe said, flattering. This person was Jiangling Yuan, who had previously tried to swindle an exchange token from Chen Yu in the Demon Weapon Pavilion. Apart from him, Chen Yu also recognized the other six. The robust young man leading them was Luo Haotian, and the other five were Dou Nanhua, the young man with a hooked nose, the beautiful woman, and others. ¡°Senior Brother Luo, is it necessary to make such a fuss over that kid?¡± Dou Nanhua, dressed in white, expressed his doubt. ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate this boy. He was able to defeat Situ Lin Yu of the four great super families, Duan Hao, Cao Zhongtian, Luo Yongguang of the ten great Ancient Clans, and topped the First Rank. He is not as simple as you think!¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s demeanor was commanding without anger, exuding an invisible oppression. ¡°Is this kid really that troublesome?¡± Dou Nanhua was somewhat incredulous. He had planned to find an opportunity to meet Chen Yu alone. But with even Luo Haotian speaking so, he had to reassess Chen Yu. ¡°What would you like us to do then, Senior Brother Luo?¡± The man with the hooked nose had a sharp gleam in his eyes. ¡°Just follow my plan!¡± Luo Haotian said with a solemn expression. ¡°After this is over, you all will benefit!¡± Luo Haotian added, then waved his hand. Jiangling Yuan, Dou Nanhua, and the others looked at each other, then nodded and left the place. They could tell that Luo Haotian was intent on killing Chen Yu and took this matter very seriously. They couldn¡¯t act rashly yet and had to wait for the right moment. ¡°Heh, this kid really courts trouble. Offending Luo Haotian, I wonder how long he can keep hopping around!¡± The man with the hooked nose sneered sinisterly. Inside the room. ¡°Heh, a bunch of fools!¡± Luo Haotian snorted coldly. After the recent competition for newcomers, Luo Haotian had planned to take matters into his own hands and deal with Chen Yu. However, he inadvertently heard from a Luo family instructor that the vice dean of No Demon Academy held Chen Yu in high regard and paid him close attention. This made Luo Haotian discard the thought. A vice dean, someone of that stature, was not someone he dared to offend. But the more it was so, the less Luo Haotian wanted Chen Yu to continue growing. Thus, he could only use others to achieve his ends, so if the vice dean were to blame anyone, it would be Jiangling Yuan, Dou Nanhua, and the others. ¡­ The night was pitch black. Swoosh! Chen Yu returned to his cultivation cave, opened the barrier, and swiftly entered. Although the hatchling inside the incubation egg wasn¡¯t dead, it wasn¡¯t far from death, hence Chen Yu¡¯s urgency. Swish! Chen Yu took out the incubation egg and carefully examined it. Thump, thump! Thump! Focusing, Chen Yu¡¯s heartbeat grew stronger, generating a strange suction force. Before long, Chen Yu felt an extremely faint heartbeat coming from within the incubation egg. ¡°What should I do?¡± A trace of anxiety appeared in Chen Yu. Though he had acquired the Ancient Beast Incubation Egg, if he couldn¡¯t keep the hatchling alive, spending so many No Demon Points and offending Ren Han would be a huge loss. ¡°Right¡­ I should start by removing the ¡®Ice Cold Poison¡¯!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze focused on the bottom of the incubation egg, which was dark blue emitting a bone-chilling icy aura. ¡°This poison is no ordinary matter!¡± Feeling the temperature, Chen Yu was inwardly alarmed. But then he thought, if Ice Cold Poison were so easily dealt with, others wouldn¡¯t have sold it. However, just because others couldn¡¯t remove it, didn¡¯t mean Chen Yu had no means. He controlled the Blood Crystal Flame, ranked in the top one hundred of the True Fire Spirit Flame List. ¡°Flame Spirit!¡± Chen Yu communicated with the spirit of the Blood Crystal Flame. ¡°Master!¡± A childlike voice responded. ¡°Let¡¯s join forces to drive off the ¡®Ice Cold Poison¡¯, try not to harm the hatchling inside the egg!¡± Chen Yu immediately instructed. ¡°Okay, Master!¡± Utilizing the Blood-colored Glazed Flame was extremely tricky, especially for such a delicate task; Chen Yu had to cooperate with the Flame Spirit to minimize risks. Swish! Chen Yu¡¯s hand emitted a candle-sized flame of blood-colored glazed flame. Chen Yu instantly implemented the Flame Control Technique, working with the Flame Spirit to handle the blood-colored glazed flame. They saw. Under their control, the blood-colored glazed flame transformed into a semi-transparent net of flame, clinging to the bottom of the incubation egg. Sizzle! Instantly, when ice and fire met, strands of blue and red smoke wafted away. To avoid harming the critically endangered hatchling inside, Chen Yu and the Flame Spirit were extremely careful, thus the process was much slower. Five days passed. The Ice Cold Poison on the outer surface of the incubation egg had been eradicated by sixty percent. These five days of refining also enhanced Chen Yu¡¯s ability in flame control, along with the growth of his spiritual power. Chen Yu felt his spiritual power had reached the early peak and believed it wouldn¡¯t be long before he could break through to the Innate Middle Stage. ¡°Continue!¡± After resting well, Chen Yu immediately resumed work. Two days later, the Ice Cold Poison on the outside of the incubation egg had been completely eliminated. ¡°Now comes the trickiest part!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression slightly darkened. The Ice Cold Poison on the outside was gone, but what about the poison that had seeped inside? They couldn¡¯t just smash the eggshell. Chen Yu had heard from a Beast Tamer that this method was very detrimental to the hatchling inside, not only impacting it negatively but also reducing its potential. ¡°Master, I have thought of a method. From the patterns on the incubation egg, it seems the Ancient Beast inside is of a fire attribute. Given this, it might be able to absorb the Blood Crystal Flame to strengthen itself. In doing so, its resistance to the Ice Cold Poison would greatly increase!¡± The Flame Spirit suddenly suggested. Chen Yu¡¯s eyes lit up¡ªthe Flame Spirit¡¯s suggestion seemed feasible. ¡°However, this method is not very stable; if the youngling inside is too weak to withstand the Blood Crystal Flame, this method might actually harm it, hastening its death!¡± S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Flame Spirit spoke again. In any case, the likelihood of success for this method was not very high, and if it failed, the Ancient Beast Incubation Egg would be completely destroyed. ¡°Let¡¯s try it!¡± After a long while, Chen Yu made his decision. In his view, the fire-elemental ancient beast youngling, despite the long-term erosion of the Ice Cold Poison, had yet to die completely. It must have a strong constitution and a resilient nature. Making the decision, the two immediately took action. Buzzing! Blood-colored glazed flames attached around the incubation egg. The flame pattern on the eggshell flickered a slight brightness, gradually absorbing faint traces of glazed blood flame. At that moment, Chen Yu suddenly thought of something. ¡°Perhaps this could be useful!¡± Chen Yu took out a jade bottle and poured out some Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid, applying it to the surface of the incubation egg. Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid contained a strong vitality and possessed miraculous effects, capable of almost instantly restoring vitality and healing injuries. The youngling inside was extremely weak, but as long as the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid could penetrate and be absorbed, even slightly, it would be greatly beneficial. Thump thump! Thump thump! Meanwhile, Chen Yu¡¯s heart entered a strange rhythmic beating. In the midst of it, Chen Yu felt more clearly the heartbeat of the youngling inside the incubation egg. Furthermore, his own heartbeat seemed to affect it, causing the youngling¡¯s heartbeat to accelerate slightly and grow stronger. Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but show a hint of joy. Time passed. Once the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid on the surface of the eggshell evaporated and dissipated, Chen Yu gritted his teeth and poured out even more drops, applying them again. ¡°Master, I feel one trace of my Blood Crystal Flame being absorbed!¡± A childish voice said. This idea had been suggested by it, but the Flame Spirit hadn¡¯t expected it to go so smoothly. At this moment, Chen Yu stopped applying the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid, and the amount of it in his hands was only a little left. Ten days later. The incubation egg absorbed the Blood Crystal Flame at a much faster rate. And Chen Yu was able to feel the heartbeat of the youngling inside, which was much better than at the beginning. ¡°Master, I feel that the Ice Cold Poison inside the incubation egg is gradually reducing!¡± Flame Spirit happily said. A month later, Chen Yu and Flame Spirit ceased their efforts. At this moment, the incubation egg was emitting an extremely high temperature and occasionally shook. ¡°Ha ha, ancient beast!¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but laugh. After expending so much effort, it was all worth it. The nature of the ancient beast youngling was rather mild, and it was basically ready to sign a contract directly. If Chen Yu could cultivate this ancient beast youngling well, he would essentially possess a very strong ally in battle power. Placing the incubation egg aside, Chen Yu took out a shiny, black glowing Elixir. After ingesting the ¡°Demon Cleansing Pill,¡± Chen Yu sat down cross-legged. Buzz! A cool, tranquil stream slowly moved, flowing through Chen Yu¡¯s entire body and eventually pouring into the Qi Sea. Instantly¡ª The True Qi within the Qi Sea stirred, churning out fine black mist, which was precisely the aura of demonic paths. Under the influence of the Demon Cleansing Pill, these strands of black mist slowly gathered together. Thump thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart surged with a familiar suction force, the effect of the Demon Cleansing Pill acting within the Qi Sea in an even more astonishing manner. The gathering speed of the demonic aura suddenly increased drastically. Above the True Qi mass, a black mist sphere gradually formed, containing entirely the essence of demonic paths. Then, Chen Yu exerted all his strength to control this power and relocated it. Whoosh whoosh! From the palm of his hand, strands of pure demonic power were mobilized and once again condensed together. In no time, all the demonic power was extracted by Chen Yu. What surprised him was that this demonic power spontaneously reassembled and ultimately formed a ¡°black mist pearl¡±. The moment he touched the pearl, a domineering and boundless demonic power rushed at him, making Chen Yu tremble, ¡°Such strong demonic power!¡± ¡°This could be extremely useful for a Demon Cultivator, and it might be worth quite a bit of money!¡± Chen Yu guessed. Originally, after breaking through to the Postnatal Late Stage, the black True Qi mass had absorbed quite a bit of demonic aura. Now, all these auras had been condensed by the Demon Cleansing Pill, yet Chen Yu felt that the mysterious heart played a major role, after all, this wasn¡¯t the first time the heart had done this. ¡°Keep it for now.¡± Chen Yu placed the black mist pearl into a storage bag and closed his eyes once more. The effect of the Demon Cleansing Pill hadn¡¯t completely dissipated, continuing to act on Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual level, helping him refine that demonic intent! For the demonic intent refinement at the soul level, the mysterious heart didn¡¯t play much of a role. A day later. Chen Yu opened his sparkling eyes, which held a floating ethereal light, giving off an odd, bewitching demonic impression. Just then¡ª Crack! Not far away, the incubation egg developed a crack and continued to spread. ¡°It¡¯s hatching!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression brightened as he stood and approached. Crack! Hiss! From that crack, a fiery red tongue flicked out, and suddenly, a head shot forward. The head seemed like translucent jade, lustrously transparent, with two horns somewhat resembling dragon horns. On the small head, a pair of pale red eyes stared at Chen Yu¡ªand of course, Chen Yu was staring right back. ¡°What is this?¡± Just from the small head, Chen Yu truly couldn¡¯t recognize what species this little fellow was. Crack crack! The little fellow paid no heed to Chen Yu, biting towards the eggshell and started eating it voraciously. Gradually, as the eggshell was consumed, the little fellow¡¯s form became fully revealed. Dragon horns, cow¡¯s tail, horse hooves, and a body covered with faint scales. ¡°Master, this is a Qilin, likely an ancient beast Fire Qilin, though it seems a bit different!¡± Flame Spirit¡¯s childish voice called out. Chapter 280 - 280 0276 Fire Scale Beast ?Chapter 280: Chapter 0276: Fire Scale Beast Chapter 280: Chapter 0276: Fire Scale Beast ¡°Master, this is a Qilin, it should be a Fire Qilin, but it doesn¡¯t quite look like one,¡± said Flame Spirit in a childlike and milky voice. The Qilin originally belonged to the category of Holy Beasts, but on the Kunyun Continent, it seemed that a true Holy Beast had yet to appear. Most only carried a small amount of the Holy Beast bloodline, not enough to count as true Holy Beasts, but rather, they were considered ancient beasts. For example, the Blood Dragon Beast that Chen Yu had previously encountered contained a faint wisp of the true dragon bloodline from the Holy Beasts. The term ancient beast was rather generic; certain Holy Beasts could also be referred to as ancient beasts, but ancient beasts could not be called Holy Beasts. ¡°Master, I think this youngling has only inherited some of the bloodline of the Holy Beast Qilin, it¡¯s not really a Qilin, but a ¡®Fire Scale Beast¡¯!¡± analyzed Flame Spirit. Chen Yu smiled slightly and nodded his head. It didn¡¯t matter what species this little guy truly was, as long as it was an ancient beast. Up to now, Chen Yu had only seen two people who possessed ancient beast-level Spirit Pets, one of them was the mysterious man in a black robe with a Dark Night Mountain Cat, and the other was the man from the Blood Wing Clan who had a Blood Dragon Beast. These two were beings that Chen Yu was currently unable to reach. And now, Chen Yu was about to own an ancient beast-level Spirit Pet as well. On the ground, the Fire Scale Beast finished eating the eggshell, its listless expression revived somewhat, and a faint red firelight radiated from its transparent body. Ow ow! The Fire Scale Beast turned to look at Chen Yu again and let out a roar, exerting an ancient beast¡¯s pressure characteristic of the fire element. ¡°Little guy, you¡¯re still quite fierce!¡± Chen Yu reached out and picked up the Fire Scale Beast, which struggled in vain to escape his grasp. Ancient beasts were naturally fierce and violent, harboring great animosity towards humans, and this newly born one was no exception; its flame beast pupils glowed fiercely, fixating on Chen Yu. ¡°Don¡¯t you know I¡¯m your savior?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s other hand directly patted the creature. Ow ow! The Fire Scale Beast was jostled around by Chen Yu¡¯s patting. Yet the Fire Scale Beast did not submit just like that; it waited for a chance and fiercely bit at Chen Yu¡¯s arm, revealing a sly, triumphant smile. However, the next moment, the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s face looked forlorn. Ow ow! The Fire Scale Beast cried out, opening its mouth to release Chen Yu¡¯s arm. This wasn¡¯t an arm at all; it was more like a thick steel bar, and in the eyes of the Fire Scale Beast, a hint of fear appeared. Chen Yu, on the other hand, showed a look of joy; from that one bite, he had fairly determined that the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s current strength had reached the Meridian Passage Stage. It should be known that the Fire Scale Beast had just hatched, its constitution was still very weak, and the power of its bloodline had not yet fully awakened. Given time to grow, it was unknown just how strong it would become. ¡°However, with the current level of cultivation of this little guy, it is not yet possible to sign a Spirit Pet contract; we must wait until it grows for a while longer,¡± Chen Yu surmised in his heart. Ordinary demon beasts and ancient beasts needed to reach the Qi Transformation Realm to sign a Spirit Pet contract, with only a very few special or variant ancient beasts capable of signing such contracts before reaching that realm. Before signing a contract with the Fire Scale Beast, Chen Yu could not afford to be gentle with this little creature; he needed to intimidate it, to make it fear him, otherwise, who knew how wildly it might act. Of course, if handed over to a Beast Tamer, they would have special methods to tame and subdue an ancient beast cub. But given the great value of ancient beasts, how could Chen Yu easily reveal it and possibly invite a fatal disaster upon himself? Slap slap! Chen Yu lightly patted the creature twice more before setting the Fire Scale Beast down. Afterward, he took out some Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid and fed it to the Fire Scale Beast. The Fire Scale Beast had just hatched and was still very frail; any negligence that resulted in lingering maladies could greatly affect its growth potential. Seeing the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid, the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s expression changed, and it licked it with its tongue. After consuming the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid, the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s body immediately became bright and rosy, with small red flames occasionally drifting out of its mouth. Ow ow! The Fire Scale Beast looked at the jade bottle in Chen Yu¡¯s hand, with greed flashing in its eyes. ¡°Be good!¡± Chen Yu, without any hesitation, slapped it again. This creature had eaten his Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid without any gratitude and still had this attitude, which greatly annoyed Chen Yu. Besides, there was only a very small amount of the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid left, enough for only one more dose. Since the Fire Scale Beast had already recovered, there was no need to take any more Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid. Ow ow! The Fire Scale Beast got up, incessantly growling at Chen Yu, still glaring fiercely at him, but it was no longer as ferocious as before. Having successfully hatched an ancient beast from the egg, Chen Yu finally let go of the worry in his heart. He took out a four-hundred-year-old Fire Spirit Ginseng and a three-hundred-year-old Ice Snow Lotus from his storage bag, preparing to make the Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid. A short distance away. Ow ow! The Fire Scale Beast eyed the Fire Spirit Ginseng in Chen Yu¡¯s hand with greed in its gaze. ¡°I¡¯ll give you one!¡± Chen Yu thought for a moment and threw out some less aged fire-element precious materials. As a Fire Path Ancient Beast, the Fire Scale Beast needed to consume a large amount of fire-element treasures to grow; Chen Yu had been well-prepared for this. Currently, the grade of the Fire Scale Beast was still too low, and the medicinal power of the four-hundred-year-old Fire Spirit Ginseng was too strong, so Chen Yu took out other fire-element materials with lower age for nourishment. In a while, Chen Yu mixed up a dose of the Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid. As he swallowed it down and felt the interweaving of ice and fire within his body, Chen Yu circulated his Copper Statue Technique to undergo Body Refinement. Moments later, Chen Yu practiced the Flame Control Technique, extracting a sliver of crystal blood flame and attaching it to the surface of his Copper Statue Gang Body. At the Early Stage of Gang Body, Chen Yu using Blood Crystal Flame to temper his body was somewhat unbearable. But now, having achieved Great Success in Copper Statue Gang Body, everything had strengthened. Hiss sizzle! Crack pop! Suddenly, Chen Yu¡¯s Copper Statue Gang Body was scorched and eroded by the Blood Crystal Flame, and in no time, it broke through the Gang Body defense. From a distance, the Fire Scale Beast, which was engulfing and digesting fire-elemental precious materials, looked surprised upon seeing Chen Yu like this. As an ancient beast, it instinctively felt the tremendous terror of the ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡±, but the human in front of it was actually using the ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± to burn himself, which was really too ruthless. Half a day later, the medicinal effect of the Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid gradually faded. Chen Yu got up, ready to go to the Evil Wind Valley to cultivate, which had already become his daily routine. ¡°I can¡¯t take this little guy out with me; it seems I¡¯ll have to buy a ¡®pet bag¡¯!¡± Chen Yu glanced at the Fire Scale Beast. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ordinary storage bags couldn¡¯t contain living beings, and the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s large size also made it impossible to fit into the Light Silver Crystal Space. ¡°Keep an eye on him!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s thought moved slightly, and he took out the Iron Moon Strange Insect from the Light Silver Crystal Space. At this moment, the Iron Moon Strange Insect, with its entire body in a dark and gloomy blue hue, exuded a ferocious and domineering aura. This was due to its consumption of Demon Bone Stone in the Demon Bone Stone Cave, which tainted it with the aura of the demonic path. The Fire Scale Beast was too restless, only by letting the Iron Moon Strange Insect watch over it could Chen Yu feel at ease leaving it in the cave. Leaving the cultivation cave, Chen Yu planned to buy a pet bag first. Not far away, behind a rock, a student lay hidden. Whoosh! Seeing Chen Yu leave the cultivation cave, he quickly went away. ¡°It looks like trouble is inevitable!¡± Chen Yu sighed in his heart. He was only one step away from reaching the Innate Middle Stage with his spiritual power and naturally noticed the person hiding behind and watching him. He just didn¡¯t know whether the one wanting to make a move on him was Yan Boqing of the Blood Eagle Leg, Dou Nanhua and the others, or the number one person of the Wind Demon Academy, Ren Han! ¡°If it¡¯s Ren Han, then it¡¯s going to be tricky!¡± Chen Yu pondered in his heart. The strength of Ren Han, as the top figure of the Wind Demon Academy, was unfathomable, and currently, Chen Yu was simply no match for him. Overthinking was of no use, Chen Yu quickly set off for the Wumo Sub-Hall. Pet bags weren¡¯t very rare; many students had various pets that could play different roles in battle. Relative to storage bags, pet bags were more expensive, and the larger the space, the higher the price. At the Dark Night Exchange Meeting, Chen Yu later bought a Demon Cleansing Pill and a three-hundred-year portion of the Ice Snow Lotus, leaving him with less than five thousand lower-Grade Essence Stones. After choosing for a while, Chen Yu purchased a relatively large pet bag, which cost him four thousand five hundred lower-Grade Essence Stones. Ancient beasts grow quickly, and although the Fire Scale Beast was only the size of an ordinary kitten now, it might grow as big as a tiger in a while. After buying the pet bag, Chen Yu also bought some low-aged pure fire-elemental medicinal materials, and then he headed to the Evil Wind Valley to cultivate. Inside the Evil Wind Valley, Chen Yu moved a few steps forward, and the black evil winds around him became even more violent. Roar! With the Giant Ruler Sword in hand, Chen Yu swung it in the fierce and wild evil wind, and his sword moves were incredibly astonishing, with the evil intent accumulated on it being immense. After cultivating for a while, Chen Yu felt someone approaching from behind. Looking carefully, it was an ugly youth with a bent left leg, slowly walking towards him. This person was none other than Yan Boqing of the Blood Eagle Leg. He walked within the Evil Wind Valley, his body enveloped in a layer of blood light ripples, blocking all the evil winds from outside, slowly stepping forward. ¡°Chen, you¡¯re really diligent, always cultivating in seclusion in your cave. The moment you come out, you head to the Evil Wind Valley!¡± Yan Boqing¡¯s ugly face revealed a smile, which appeared somewhat ferocious. ¡°What do you want?¡± Chen Yu asked directly. ¡°Heh, I just came to see if the junior has thought it through and decided how to deal with the Ascending Dragon Pill.¡± Yan Boqing did not conceal his intentions. ¡°Sorry, but during the Dark Night Exchange Meeting, a senior at the Postnatal Peak stage bought the pill from me!¡± Chen Yu smiled lightly. If he said that he had taken the pill himself, Yan Boqing might not believe it. The lie that Chen Yu told instead held more persuasive power, and by saying he sold the elixir to a Postnatal Peak senior, he also indirectly exerted a form of deterrence on Yan Boqing. ¡°You little!¡± Yan Boqing¡¯s eyes swirled with blood, and his killing intent surged. He had learned that Chen Yu was attending the Dark Night Exchange Meeting and was worried that Chen Yu would sell the elixir. However, at the meeting, he hadn¡¯t heard any news about the Ascending Dragon Pill, so he had people keep an eye on Chen Yu, and as soon as Chen Yu emerged from seclusion, he rushed over to verify the truth. Unexpectedly, Chen Yu had really sold the Ascending Dragon Pill! Of course, what annoyed him most was that Chen Yu sold the Ascending Dragon Pill to someone else and not to him. ¡°The Ascending Dragon Pill has been sold, senior doesn¡¯t have to come looking for me anymore, take care!¡± Chen Yu looked at Yan Boqing and waved his hand. He wasn¡¯t worried that Yan Boqing would attack him, as the Evil Wind Valley was a special cultivation area and fighting was prohibited. ¡°Hmph!¡± Blood Eagle Leg¡¯s eyes dimmed from their fierce glow as he angrily flung his sleeves and turned to leave. ¡°Outsmarting yourself, I¡¯ll make sure your death is a miserable one!¡± ¡­ After Blood Eagle Leg left, Chen Yu didn¡¯t cultivate for long before leaving the Evil Wind Valley. After returning to the cultivation cave, Chen Yu took out some pure fire-elemental precious materials and fed them to the Fire Scale Beast, which he had bought from the Wumo Sub-Hall. Next, Chen Yu began a long period of closed-door cultivation. Blood Eagle Leg Yan Boqing, Dou Nanhua and others would definitely still cause him trouble. And then there was Ren Han, the person Chen Yu feared the most. As long as his own strength was strong enough, all these problems could be easily solved. Mixing up a portion of the Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid, Chen Yu began Body Refinement. Time passed, and Chen Yu remained in closed-door cultivation for a month. With the effect of the high-quality Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid, his Copper Statue Gang Body made tremendous progress. During this time, the Fire Scale Beast had grown significantly larger and had already reached the Organ Refining Stage, with an astonishing growth rate. Chapter 281 - 281 0277 Red Earth Secret Realm ?Chapter 281: Chapter 0277 Red Earth Secret Realm Chapter 281: Chapter 0277 Red Earth Secret Realm After a month, the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s size had doubled. It now looked even more fierce and ferocious, emitting an intangible aura of fiery bloodline, raising the temperature of the entire cultivation cavern slightly. Aoao~ The Fire Scale Beast looked at Chen Yu and let out a series of roars as if it were demanding resources. ¡°Still so fierce when hungry?¡± Chen Yu extended his palm. The Fire Scale Beast immediately showed a look of fear and retreated a distance. In this period, it had lost count of how many slaps Chen Yu had given it. ¡°Hmph, that¡¯s more like it; here¡¯s your reward!¡± Chen Yu took out a piece of fire-type precious material and tossed it over. The Fire Qilin leaped up, catching the precious material in its mouth and began to chew. ¡°Sigh, my resources are nearly exhausted and won¡¯t last much longer!¡± Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu sighed. Originally, he had won first place in the grand competition and obtained one hundred thousand No Demon Points. Together with his own No Demon Points and Primordial Stones, he had been considered wealthy. But in just a short span of time, Chen Yu¡¯s No Demon Points and Primordial Stones were dwindling to a mere fraction of what they had been. Of course, Chen Yu¡¯s gains had been extremely astonishing as well, obtaining the latter half of the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± the ¡°Shocking Evil Sword Technique,¡± the Xuan Heavy Sword, Demon Cleansing Pills, Fire Scale Beast, and so on. His overall strength had been skyrocketing. Just at this moment, a message appeared on Chen Yu¡¯s Identity Token, urging him to complete his mission commission. No Demon Academy had regulations that every three months, one must complete a task commensurate with one¡¯s cultivation level. If the task was of greater difficulty, one could rest for a bit longer based on the task¡¯s difficulty level. Chen Yu had been at the academy for nine months already, having early on completed a mission to hunt a Giant Demon Tiger and thus, earning two extra months of rest. Previously, he had already received an urgent message from the academy, but at that time he was in the Demon Bone Wilderness, so he had ignored it. Now, the academy was urging him once again. ¡°If I go out on a mission, they will certainly make a move against me¡­¡± Chen Yu frowned. Blood Eagle Leg, Yan Boqing, was extremely vindictive and wouldn¡¯t let things rest. According to Nie Xuan, Ren Han seemed to have murderous intentions toward Chen Yu as well. The proverb goes, ¡°I stand in the light while my enemies lurk in the dark,¡± and if ambushed during a mission, it would be deeply unfavorable for Chen Yu. What¡¯s more, with Mad Demon Ren Han¡¯s strength so formidable, Chen Yu could not withstand a direct confrontation. ¡°Staying in the academy isn¡¯t a solution either!¡± Chen Yu suddenly stood up. At present, he was running low on resources; even the four-hundred-year-old Fire Spirit Ginseng was used up. The Fire Scale Beast¡¯s growth required a massive amount of fire-related resources. And the Iron Moon Strange Insect, Chen Yu had been fighting less recently, hadn¡¯t fed for a long time, slowing its strength increase. He himself also needed a large amount of resources for cultivation. With strong personal strength, many troubles could be easily solved. In short, Chen Yu was now poor and in desperate need of a large number of resources. ¡°Right, an adventure outside the territory!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes lit up. As one of Yun Zhao Country¡¯s four major academies, No Demon Academy itself had access to many secret realms and micro-worlds through array channels. Any student, as long as they met the requirements, could enter these secret realms and micro-worlds for adventure. Moreover, some secret realms and worlds were very unique, such as ¡°Red Earth Secret Realm¡± and ¡°Flame Sky Secret Realm,¡± which specialized in producing fire-related precious materials. In other words, in these secret realms, fire-related precious materials were widespread and of high quality, while other precious materials were relatively scarce. ¡°Good, I will venture into foreign lands!¡± Chen Yu made his decision. Not only to obtain resources, but Chen Yu was also very curious about foreign lands. It was said that these secret realms and micro-worlds were independently existing spaces, only that they were extremely close to the Kunyun Continent, and because the spaces were either damaged or unstable, the academy could manage to send students in for adventure and training. That is, those spaces were located outside the Kunyun Continent, in unknown places. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Chen Yu approached the Fire Scale Beast, lifted it, and tossed it into a pet bag. Then, he left the cultivation cavern. After he had departed, from behind a nearby rock, a figure quickly left the area. Joining an adventure in a foreign land required one to head to the No Demon Main Hall. In the center of No Demon Academy stood a mountain peak named ¡°No Demon Peak.¡± The No Demon Main Hall was located on it. In no time, Chen Yu arrived at No Demon Peak and found the No Demon Main Hall. The hall was incredibly large, too vast to see its end in one glance, and inside it not only trading and exchange places, but also sparring platforms and the mission commission areas¡­ It was Chen Yu¡¯s first visit to the No Demon Main Hall, and he wasn¡¯t clear about the location for foreign land adventures. After wandering around, Chen Yu found his way to the mission commission area. ¡°Eh, there are missions for foreign land adventures!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes caught sight of a mission related to adventures in foreign lands. He had already planned to venture into unknown territories, and by taking up a mission, he could get some compensation as well. ¡°Head to the ¡®Red Earth Secret Realm,¡¯ mine twenty pounds of high-grade ¡®Fire Spirit Ore.¡¯ If you find ¡®Fire Spirit Crystal Ore,¡¯ the mission rewards double!¡± A look of joy appeared on Chen Yu¡¯s face as he accepted the mission. He was in most need of fire-related precious materials and was planning to go to either the Red Earth Secret Realm or the Flame Sky Secret Realm. After taking the mission, Chen Yu continued to wander, and soon enough, he found the place for foreign land adventures. In comparison to the rest of the No Demon Main Hall, this place was extremely quiet, enveloped by layered arrays, and heavily guarded by soldiers. Retrieving his Token, Chen Yu swiftly entered. Inside a spacious hall, there were many Ancient Transmission Arrays set up, each Array Formation Platform topped by a twisting vortex. On one such platform. Hu hu! The twisting vortex of the Array Formation Platform carried strong spatial fluctuations, and as it rotated, it expanded into a dark grey portal. Following that, two men and one woman, looking slightly nervous, stepped inside. Shortly thereafter, the passage contracted back into a vortex. ¡°Just by yourself?¡± A grey-bearded elder approached near the Array Formation Platform, a hint of surprise in his eyes. People are always filled with fear towards the unknown. Venturing into foreign lands entailed all that was unknown, and most individuals would enter in teams. Besides, entering the foreign territories required a significant amount of No Demon Points, which were more worthwhile to earn inside, thus a team had more advantages. ¡°Yes, just me!¡± Chen Yu nodded. ¡°Where do you wish to adventure?¡± The long-bearded elder didn¡¯t pry further. ¡°On this, there is a simple explanation of all the secret realms; you can take a look first!¡± The long-bearded elder stretched his hand toward the huge stone slab on the right stone wall. All the secret realms and miniature worlds were recorded there, including a small part of simple information. Currently, Chen Yu needed more fire-type precious materials, after all, he had the Fire Scale Beast, and he had also accepted a mission concerning the ¡°Red Earth Secret Realm.¡± Soon, Chen Yu saw the simple introduction to the Red Earth Secret Realm on it. This secret realm was extremely vast, completely different from the Blood Burial Heavenly Garden he had visited before, and was many times larger, truly a miniature world. Moreover, the Red Earth Secret Realm was rich in high-quality ¡°Fire Spirit Ore¡± and ¡°Fire Crystal Stone¡± and other ore materials, as well as aged ¡°Fire Spirit Ginseng,¡± ¡°Fierce Sun Grass,¡± and other resources. ¡°I¡¯ll go to the ¡®Red Earth Secret Realm¡¯!¡± ¡°Okay, ten thousand No Demon Points and two thousand low-grade Primordial Stones.¡± The long-bearded elder stated the cost. ¡°That expensive?¡± Chen Yu was a little surprised. ¡°Hmph, ignorant, this is a spatial transmission array; the energy consumption is huge. Moreover, not just any Array Master can set up this kind of array!¡± The long-bearded elder gave Chen Yu a glance. ¡°Alright then!¡± Chen Yu took out his Identity Token, which still had fifteen thousand No Demon Points remaining. Additionally, Chen Yu didn¡¯t have enough low-grade Primordial Stones on hand, so he used No Demon Points to substitute. After paying the fee, Chen Yu was completely out of funds; his No Demon Points and Primordial Stones were almost depleted. ¡°Kid, weren¡¯t you the champion of the newcomers¡¯ competition? How come you¡¯re so poor?¡± The long-bearded elder teased. There were not many teachers and mentors in the academy, so information was passed quickly, and the long-bearded elder just happened to know Chen Yu¡¯s situation. ¡°But let me remind you, this Red Earth Secret Realm is quite dangerous; before this, a student at the Innate Middle Stage entered and hasn¡¯t returned yet!¡± The long-bearded elder warned Chen Yu. Chen Yu nodded, taking it for granted. If there were no dangers, with so many special resources available, the students would all be rushing to venture into exotic realms. ¡°This is the Spatial Array Disc. When you wish to return, go back to the place where you were transmitted and activate it; then we will be able to open the passage again and bring you back!¡± The long-bearded elder took out a somewhat large and complex array metal disc and handed it to Chen Yu. ¡°That Array Platform!¡± The long-bearded elder pointed to an Array Stone Platform not far away. The two of them walked over, and the long-bearded elder took out ten medium-grade Essence Stones and two silver rhombus crystals from his storage bag, embedding them into the grooves on the Array Formation Platform. ¡°Ready!¡± The long-bearded elder shouted. Chen Yu quickly stepped onto the stone platform. Buzz! The whole Array Formation Platform¡¯s patterns flickered to life, emitting a dazzling crystal silver brilliance, accompanied by a strong spatial fluctuation. The small vortex in front of Chen Yu gradually enlarged and formed a dark space passage. At this moment. A figure appeared at the entrance of the hall. The person had a hideous and ugly face, with a bent left leg; it was Yan Boqing, with the Blood Eagle Leg. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± Yan Boqing¡¯s face was gloomy with anger. He had thought that Chen Yu couldn¡¯t possibly stay in the academy forever; he was bound to go out on missions eventually. But he never expected that Chen Yu would actually choose an adventure in a foreign realm. ¡°Senior, you don¡¯t have to see me off!¡± Chen Yu smiled, stepped into the spatial passage, and disappeared. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± Yan Boqing roared on the spot. The long-bearded elder¡¯s expression remained calm; with his experience, from the expressions and brief conversation between the two, he guessed the reason behind the altercation. ¡°Are you going to the Red Earth Secret Realm?¡± The long-bearded elder asked with a smile. ¡°No!¡± Yan Boqing gradually suppressed his anger and turned to leave. The cost of adventuring in a foreign realm was related to one¡¯s cultivation level. With his cultivation, entering the Red Earth Secret Realm would cost at least thirty thousand No Demon Points and six thousand low-grade Primordial Stones. And since the array was a random transmission, the Red Earth Secret Realm was startlingly large; he might not even be able to find Chen Yu. ¡°Heh heh!¡± The long-bearded elder chuckled and didn¡¯t interfere any further. At this moment, he received a message. ¡°An emergency meeting?¡± The long-bearded elder¡¯s expression returned to normal as he quickly left. Before long, several mentors, including branch directors and several No Demon Academy Array Masters, gathered in a dimly lit hall. ¡°The meeting is convened to discuss foreign realm adventures!¡± An extremely senior gray-haired elder began. ¡°Has a new secret realm or world been discovered?¡± The long-bearded elder asked. ¡°No, it¡¯s about the Red Earth Secret Realm!¡± A mentor spoke, ¡°Lately, the Red Earth Secret Realm has become increasingly unstable, and the mortality rate is extremely high, reaching ninety percent!¡± ¡°Ninety percent!¡± The long-bearded elder inhaled sharply. Though he had been paying attention, he didn¡¯t expect the mortality rate in the Red Earth Secret Realm to be so high. ¡°Therefore, I suggest we temporarily close this secret realm!¡± The gray-haired elder stated solemnly. Such a dangerous realm, entering was akin to courting death; it would be better to completely close it. ¡°Yes, implement it immediately!¡± Several mentors and Array Masters concurred. ¡°That¡¯s not good, Chen Yu just entered the ¡®Red Earth Secret Realm¡¯!¡± The long-bearded elder suddenly remembered something and blurted out. Chapter 282 - 282 278 Tribe and Sand Bandits ?Chapter 282: Chapter 278: Tribe and Sand Bandits Chapter 282: Chapter 278: Tribe and Sand Bandits ¡°Damn, Chen Yu just entered the ¡®Red Earth Secret Realm¡¯!¡± The bearded elder suddenly realized something and blurted it out. ¡°What did you say? Chen Yu just entered the Red Earth Secret Realm?¡± The instructors present all showed surprise. Chen Yu, being the top performer of this competition, had excellent talent and strength and was favored by the vice-principal. Such a student would certainly make a name for himself in Yun Zhao Country in the future. But now, Chen Yu had entered the Red Earth Secret Realm, a dangerous realm where the death rate had suddenly increased! ¡°Moreover, he entered alone.¡± The bearded elder added another line. If he had known earlier, he should have advised Chen Yu, and then they could have closed off the Red Earth Secret Realm before he entered. ¡°How could this happen!¡± ¡°Oh, we should have started the meeting earlier and closed the Red Earth Secret Realm!¡± The participants in the meeting couldn¡¯t help but lament and sigh. The death rate in the Red Earth Secret Realm had suddenly increased, and Chen Yu was there alone, increasing the danger and leaving little hope for his survival. ¡°Immediately close the Red Earth Secret Realm!¡± S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The white-haired elder declared solemnly and then disappeared. The meeting ended, and the bearded elder along with two Array Masters went to the teleportation site for adventures in foreign realms. ¡°You¡¯re back!¡± A young instructor, looking at the bearded elder, respectfully said. In the absence of the bearded elder, he had been temporarily managing this place. ¡°Were there any people who entered the Red Earth Secret Realm just now?¡± The bearded elder asked. ¡°Unfortunately, six people have gone to the Red Earth Secret Realm just a while ago.¡± The young instructor looked puzzled but answered truthfully. ¡°What? Six students?¡± The bearded elder was shocked by this bad news. Thinking further, however, since six students went together, their combined strength should be very strong, providing a slightly better chance of surviving. If Chen Yu could meet these six students, he might be able to successfully return. ¡°Immediately stop the teleportation to the Red Earth Secret Realm, only receive the students returning!¡± The bearded elder promptly issued the command. ¡­ The sun was blazing, the land a yellowish-brown. ¡°What kind of cursed place is this!¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but complain. All around him was a Gobi desert with rolling sandstorms. Moreover, he had walked for nearly two hours, and the scenery hadn¡¯t changed much, except for occasionally seeing a few volcanoes, he hadn¡¯t seen a single person. This made Chen Yu wonder if the entire Red Earth Secret Realm was just a big Gobi desert. ¡°Awoo!¡± A Fire Qilin following behind him joyously roared. Having been trapped in a cave before, it was thrilled to be outside for the first time. Moreover, being an ancient fire beast, this place was very comfortable for it. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s keen perceptions picked up on something unusual. Whoosh-boom! The ground nearby suddenly exploded, sending sand and stones flying. From it, a dark red huge figure leapt out¡ªa giant lizard covered in red scales, with a flame on its tail. The lizard rapidly approached the Fire Scale Beast, opening its huge jaws lined with dense, ferocious teeth, and exuding intense heat from its mouth. According to the lizard¡¯s judgment, the Fire Scale Beast had valuable fire-element blood. If it could eat the beast, its strength would skyrocket. ¡°Seeking death!¡± Chen Yu snorted coldly. This lizard, merely at the Postnatal Middle Stage, dared to attack; utterly foolish. Chen Yu swung his arm, and punched out. His punch was extremely fast, hitting precisely on the lizard¡¯s head. Boom! With a loud noise, the lizard¡¯s head exploded, and its body was blasted several meters away. ¡°Awoo!¡± The Fire Scale Beast happily ran over, bit into it, and swallowed the fire-element Demon Core inside the lizard. After eating a few chunks of flesh, it continued to follow Chen Yu on their journey. Not much further, the scene in front of Chen Yu finally changed. In the distance, it was no longer just a barren Gobi scene; occasionally, a few thick yet bare trees and barren grasslands could be seen. Entering this wasteland, Chen Yu paused for a brief rest. ¡°Hmm? The aura of a Demon Beast!¡± Being an Evil Cultivator, Chen Yu was very sensitive to the fierce, violent aura of Demon Beasts. He had just entered this wasteland when he immediately sensed that a Demon Beast was approaching. However, the aura wasn¡¯t strong, and Chen Yu wasn¡¯t worried at all. If the Demon Beast attacked, he would simply punch it dead. Suddenly, Chen Yu sensed something else. ¡°People are approaching¡­¡± Chen Yu grabbed the Fire Scale Beast and tossed it into his pet bag. Fire Scale Beasts, belonging to ancient beasts with traces of Qilin blood, were too precious to be casually exposed. Moreover, this being his first visit to the Red Earth Secret Realm, he was unclear about the conditions here and didn¡¯t know what the natives were like. ¡­ On the edge of the wasteland, a group of people was moving forward. ¡°Yan Qin, how is it? Isn¡¯t it fun outside?¡± In the front of the group, a robust young man, holding a giant bow and arrow, looked back at a woman and smiled. ¡°It¡¯s not fun at all; all the Demon Beasts were killed by Brother Chang Mu. Next time we encounter a Demon Beast, I want to kill it myself!¡± The woman, dressed in a floral skirt, spoke playfully and cheekily. ¡°There¡¯s a Demon Beast!¡± In the group, a middle-aged man holding a long spear, his eyes sparkling. ¡°Where, where?¡± The floral-skirted young woman looked nervous yet excited, taking out an arrow, placing it on her bow, and pulling the string. Only then did he see from not far inside the hillside, a huge mouse clad in red scale armor suddenly dashed out. ¡°Look, a Fire Rat Beast!¡± The girl in the floral skirt aimed her bow and arrow at the giant mouse, then released it. ¡°Don¡¯t!¡± The middle-aged man was just about to stop her when the arrow from the girl¡¯s bow had already shot out. Whoosh! Accompanied by the sound of the air tearing, the arrow flew out, its body suddenly turning red, emitting high temperatures. However, Ting! The fire-red arrow struck the Fire Rat Beast¡¯s scale armor, only sparking a little, leaving a mark, then bouncing off. Instantly, the Fire Rat Beast¡¯s ferocious gaze swept over the team, emitting a low, piercing screech. ¡°How could this be?¡± The girl in the floral dress turned pale, somewhat at a loss. Previously, her older brother would kill demon beasts with almost a single arrow, and at most three arrows for the more powerful ones. But the arrow she shot didn¡¯t even penetrate the beast¡¯s defenses. ¡°Be careful, this Fire Rat Beast¡¯s strength has reached the Postnatal Late Stage!¡± The middle-aged man suddenly shouted, gripping his spear tightly. In their team, only the robust young man¡¯s strength barely reached the Postnatal Late Stage. ¡°Beast, seeking death!¡± The robust young man bellowed, taking up a large bow and instantly firing a massive arrow. The moment the arrow shot out, it turned bright red and trembled with flames. Boom! The thick arrow struck down, blasting onto the Fire Rat Beast and exploded into a burst of intense fire. At the same time, other members of the team, either shooting arrows or throwing spears, all attacked the Fire Rat Beast. Hiss! The Fire Rat Beast kept screaming, its scale armor shattering, and blood flowing out. Its eyes blood-red, it fiercely stared at the robust young man and others. ¡°Die!¡± The robust young man swapped for several thinner arrows, shooting them all out. Whoosh whoosh whoosh! The several arrows, like red beams of light, shot out carrying astonishing penetrative power, piercing through the body of the Fire Rat Beast. Finally, the Fire Rat Beast fell to the ground, motionless. Not far away, Chen Yu silently watched this scene. ¡°Chang Mu is so amazing!¡± The girl in the floral skirt was elated; then, she turned her gaze toward Chen Yu, not far from the corpse of the Fire Rat Beast. ¡°Who are you and what are you doing here?¡± The girl in the floral skirt slowly approached and asked. Behind her, the entire team walked over, while some went to dissect the Fire Rat Beast and gather materials. ¡°You are here alone? I¡¯m guessing your team encountered a powerful demon beast, and you got separated from them.¡± The robust young man looked at Chen Yu, speaking very plainly. But the middle-aged man gave Chen Yu a few more glances, he initially noticed the demon beast first and only saw Chen Yu afterward, perhaps because the young man seemed too inconspicuous. ¡°Yes, may I ask who you are?¡± In order not to arouse suspicion from the natives of the Red Earth Secret Realm, Chen Yu did not refute the robust young man¡¯s words. ¡°We are from the ¡®Black Iron Tribe¡¯!¡± The robust young man answered with a hint of pride in his brow. After all, the Black Iron Tribe was considered a strong tribe among the many tribes in the vicinity. And this young man who got separated from his team must be from some minor tribe. ¡°If we hadn¡¯t intervened just now, you might have already been eaten by that Fire Rat Beast!¡± The robust young man added another sentence. In his view, Chen Yu was probably scared stiff by the Postnatal Late Stage Fire Rat Beast just now. And Chen Yu was really lucky to have run into them in a dangerous moment; otherwise, he would have become food in the belly of the Fire Rat Beast. ¡°Thank you very much!¡± Chen Yu smiled. With his strength, he did not need to worry about the Fire Rat Beast; if it dared to approach, he would kill it with one punch. However, compared to this, making contact and understanding the world here with the natives was more important. ¡°It¡¯s okay. It¡¯s too dangerous for you to be out here alone; why not come to the Black Iron Tribe for now, and then we can contact your tribe to retrieve you?¡± The girl in the floral skirt said cheerfully. Her first time hunting far from the tribe and rescuing someone made her quite happy. The robust young man was somewhat annoyed that they had to help this outsider, but he didn¡¯t object in front of the girl in the floral dress. ¡°Just follow us!¡± The robust young man gave Chen Yu a fleeting look. ¡°This hunting trip has already met the standards. Let¡¯s head back!¡± On the other hand, after processing the Fire Rat Beast, the middle-aged man spoke. ¡°Are we going back already?¡± The girl in the floral skirt was clearly reluctant. ¡°This area is very dangerous, not only with deadly lands and powerful demon beasts but also, I heard that some people from the Green Mountain Tribe encountered sand bandits here recently. We were lucky today not to run into any trouble. Let¡¯s head back quickly!¡± The middle-aged man advised. ¡°Yes, Yan Qin, there have been a few shadowy sightings of sand bandits here recently; we should hurry back!¡± The robust young man also said. The girl in the floral skirt nodded, and then the group prepared to return to the Black Iron Tribe. In the team, many glanced at Chen Yu. ¡°This kid is so lucky; usually, anyone getting separated from their team is destined to become demon beast food!¡± ¡°Not if Yan Qin didn¡¯t have a kind heart and decided to take him along. If it were me, I wouldn¡¯t even bother with this kid!¡± At the very back of the team, several people chatted and joked quietly. But just then. Wuuu~ Waves of chilling howls of demon beasts, accompanied by the sound of iron hooves shaking, approached. Soon, the ground slightly tremored, and every member of the squad showed alert expressions, many panicking. ¡°Not good, it¡¯s sand bandits!¡± The heart of the middle-aged man sank, his expression solemn. Chapter 283 - 283 279 Fire Demon Sand Bandits ?Chapter 283: Chapter 279: Fire Demon Sand Bandits Chapter 283: Chapter 279: Fire Demon Sand Bandits Boom! Boom! Accompanied by the rolling clouds of yellow sand and dust, a group of dark figures appeared within everyone¡¯s line of sight. Chen Yu¡¯s senses were sharp, allowing him to see clearly that this was a gang of forty or so sand bandits. The three leading figures were mounted upon giant red wolves, each at the Postnatal Late Stage, while the rest rode horses, likely around the Postnatal Early Stage. By comparison, the robust young man ¡°Chang Mu¡± and his team had only about a dozen people, with him being the strongest, barely reaching the Postnatal Late Stage. The two were incomparable. ¡°Damn it, these are sand bandits.¡± The robust young man¡¯s face changed suddenly. He hadn¡¯t yet realized the strength of the enemy, otherwise he would¡¯ve been desperate by now. ¡°Let¡¯s get out of here!¡± The middle-aged man immediately shouted. The young girl ¡°Yan Qin¡± in the flower dress turned pale; she had never seen sand bandits before, but she had heard of their reputation for being extremely vicious and capable of all evils. ¡°Go, quick!¡± The entire team, led by the middle-aged man and Chang Mu, retreated rapidly. However, they couldn¡¯t outpace the horses and giant wolves. The sand bandits had long since spotted the small team and had deliberately approached this location. The rumbling sound got closer and closer, pressing down on the entire team. Forty or fifty people surrounded the robust young man and others, their eyes filled with mockery, as if looking at sheep ready for slaughter. One of the long-faced young men riding a giant wolf looked particularly smug, his gaze sweeping over the team before stopping on the flower-dressed girl Yan Qin with a hint of lecherous greed. At that moment, feeling the strength of this group of sand bandits, Chang Mu and the others realized that any resistance was meaningless. With the sand bandits¡¯ power, killing them all was just too easy. ¡°Esteemed gentlemen, we are from the Black Iron Tribe, and this girl is Yan Qin, the daughter of the Clan Leader of the Black Iron Tribe. We were just passing by this place. If you could let us go, the Black Iron Tribe would surely send a generous gift later!¡± Chang Mu¡¯s face was fraught with concern as he spoke anxiously. The Black Iron Tribe was also a major tribe in the vicinity, and he hoped this might deter the other party. ¡°Haha, Black Iron Tribe ¨C do you think it¡¯s that impressive?¡± The long-faced young man on the giant wolf smirked with even more mockery in his eyes. ¡°Hahaha, have you heard of our infamous name, the Fire Demon Sand Bandits?¡± Another giant figure on an enormous wolf laughed heartily. The sand bandits could tell that Chang Mu was trying to deter them with the mention of their tribe. But it seemed like the sand bandits didn¡¯t care at all. ¡°Fire Demon Sand Bandits!¡± The middle-aged man in the team pondered for a moment upon hearing these four words, then his complexion drastically changed, and his body involuntarily trembled. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Several robust young men in the group were somewhat puzzled. However, they guessed that the Fire Demon Sand Bandits must be a very powerful force of sand bandits. ¡°Fire Demon Sand Bandits, the most powerful sand bandit force in the Red Earth World! Weren¡¯t you always situated in the east? Why did you come here?¡± Changqing asked, his face showing despair as he voiced his confusion. Although young, he was one of the finest talents in the Black Iron Tribe and knew a bit more than the average person. A long time ago, the Fire Demon Sand Bandits were the largest sand bandit force in the Red Earth World. Their notoriety was akin to that of an Evil Demon or a malevolent spirit, striking terror in people¡¯s hearts. But then, the number one tribe of the Red Earth World struck out against them and drove them back. Since then, the Fire Demon Sand Bandits had disappeared. As time passed, people gradually forgot about the Fire Demon Sand Bandits. Unexpectedly, the Fire Demon Sand Bandits had reappeared, and even on the west side, where the Black Iron Tribe resided? What was going on? Hearing this, the rest of the group immediately despaired, not expecting the sand bandits to have such a fearsome reputation. ¡°Boss, how shall we deal with these people?¡± The tall giant man asked casually, looking at the weak group in front of him as if they were at his mercy. ¡°Hehe, why even ask? This girl has some looks; she can become my fifth wife. The others are useless; kill them all!¡± The long-faced young man chuckled evilly, his greedy eyes fixated on Yan Qin, completely disregarding everyone else. Upon hearing this, a chill went through everyone in the group; Yan Qin¡¯s face turned even paler. She was the daughter of a Clan Leader and had never faced such a situation. To make matters worse, the young man wanted her as his fifth wife. ¡°Haha, brothers, did you hear our young boss¡¯s orders?¡± The tall giant man laughed wildly. ¡°Kill!¡± ¡°Kill them all!¡± Immediately, all the sand bandits shouted frenziedly, brandishing their weapons. ¡°Hehe, come here, beauty; be careful not to get hurt by them!¡± The long-faced young man leaped from the giant wolf, his figure darting quickly toward Yan Qin. Boom! Chang Mu and the middle-aged man prepared to block him but saw the long-faced young man¡¯s body emit a burst of intense and scorching flame waves, instantly repelling them both. ¡°Yan Qin!¡± Chang Mu fell to the side, spitting out a mouthful of blood, his eyes full of rage. Yan Qin was the woman he had set his sights on; how could she marry a bandit? ¡°Come on, beauty!¡± The long-faced young man extended his slender palm, reaching for Yan Qin. His cultivation was at the Postnatal Late Stage, and Yan Qin, only at the Late Stage of Organ Refining, couldn¡¯t resist his pressure. Moreover, her fear rendered her unable to move. Just then, a low shout rang out. ¡°Stop!¡± Chen Yu spoke up. He had intended to visit the Black Iron Tribe to further understand the secrets of this realm, but now he encountered this. This meant he had no choice but to reveal his strength. ¡°Oh? Kid, you¡¯ve got guts. Is she your sweetheart?¡± The long-faced young man looked at Chen Yu with a touch of surprise, followed by a smile. He was not at all concerned about Chen Yu¡¯s angry shout; instead, he was more interested, his palm still reaching for Yan Qin. ¡°If I tell you to stop, are you deaf?¡± Chen Yu snorted lowly, throwing a punch. Boom! Chen Yu¡¯s punch landed precisely on the wrist joint of the long-faced young man. There was the sound of bone and joint shattering as the young man¡¯s arm was violently flung out, causing his entire body to crash to the ground. ¡°Ah¡­¡± The long-faced youth screamed in agony, clutching his wrist as his body trembled violently, suffering immense pain. ¡°Leave now!¡± warned Chen Yu. Although he didn¡¯t like to meddle in others¡¯ affairs, Yan Qin and the others had been good to him, treating him as someone who got separated from his group and bringing him back to their tribe. For that alone, Chen Yu wouldn¡¯t stand by and watch them die or allow Yan Qin to be kidnapped by the sand bandits. ¡°Kill him, kill this brat!¡± The long-faced youth howled in pain, completely losing his reason. As a member of the Fire Demon Sand Bandits, he had never been injured by anyone; he must make Chen Yu pay a most terrible price. ¡°Young Master!¡± ¡°How dare you attack our Young Master, kill him.¡± The towering giant roared in anger. Suddenly, more than forty bandits, their eyes shining with a brutal light, stared at Chen Yu altogether. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Court death!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression turned icy. Just now, his intent was merely to give the long-faced youth a lesson, hoping they would know their limits and back off. Perhaps it was because these sand bandits were used to being outrageous, but even so, they didn¡¯t take Chen Yu seriously; after all, they numbered more than forty¡ªwere they supposed to be afraid of just one man? Boom! The Evil Qi of the Black Wind erupted as Chen Yu transformed into a straight line, charging out with astonishing evil energy. Boom bang! Accompanied by the sound of bones breaking and the screams of agony, three or four bandits, along with their horses, were sent flying by Chen Yu¡¯s direct impact. With the physique he had now, when Chen Yu launched a fierce assault, these bandits had their bones and internal organs shattered; there was no way for them to survive. ¡°What is this¡­¡± Chang Mu stared at the scene, his eyes dull with shock. Chen Yu was like an unstoppable beast, and with a simple charge, he had wiped out several sand bandits around the Postnatal Early Stage. How could he be so strong? Chang Mu found it hard to believe. Not just him, everyone in the group couldn¡¯t believe it. All this time, they thought they were protecting Chen Yu, bringing him back to the tribe. Did Chen Yu need their protection? Boom! After a straight-line charge, Chen Yu changed direction and charged again. He was like a crazed beast; no one could stop his pace. ¡°Ah¡­¡± The whole group of sand bandits were instantly thrown into disarray, with numerous bandits crying out in misery. Below the Postnatal Late Stage, there was no power to resist Chen Yu. ¡°Run, this kid has hidden his strength.¡± ¡°Such a formidable physique, he¡¯s practically a human-shaped beast.¡± Two bandits riding giant wolves finally realized Chen Yu¡¯s power and made their decision immediately. They didn¡¯t care about the long-faced youth anymore; their own survival was most important. In the blink of an eye. Those who could run had all fled, the rest were either dead or unable to run. The people of the Black Iron Tribe watched this scene, their hearts pounding. Chang Mu was considered a top fighter in the tribe, and the long-faced youth could defeat him with a casual blow. But now, Chen Yu alone had wiped out and intimidated the entire group of sand bandits. ¡°You¡­ you!¡± The long-faced youth stared at Chen Yu, his body trembling involuntarily, fear spreading in his heart. ¡°You, you dare to kill me? My father will never let you off; you will face the relentless pursuit of the Demon Fire Sand Bandits!¡± Watching Chen Yu slowly walking over, the long-faced youth roared out in extreme fear, as if exhausting all his strength. He had thought it to be a lucky day when he went out and saw Yan Qin, but he never expected things would turn out like this. But he believed that Chen Yu definitely wouldn¡¯t dare to kill him; the notorious name of the Demon Fire Sand Bandits was such that even some larger tribes would not want to offend them. ¡°Chase after me?¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Once he completed his mission and acquired enough resources, he would leave this world, so how could the Demon Fire Sand Bandits pursue him? ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s killing intent surged, and he stomped down. This long-faced youth was still so arrogant and threatening at the brink of death; he was extremely foolish. Boom bang! Chen Yu¡¯s foot landed on the chest of the long-faced youth, leaving a bloody footprint. Blood surged wildly, and the long-faced youth died instantly. After taking the storage bag from the long-faced youth, Chen Yu glanced at it and realized that among the group of bandits, very few had storage bags. It made sense; in this little world, everything was relatively backward compared to the Kunyun Continent. Storage bags were not very common and were incredibly precious, only affordable for a few powerful individuals. ¡°Brother Chen, how are you so powerful?¡± After a long pause, Yan Qin was the first to speak up, her eyes filled with panic and admiration. ¡°We didn¡¯t recognize a great man when we saw one; we had no idea you were so powerful. We sincerely invite you to visit the Black Mountain Tribe as our guest to thank you for saving our lives,¡± said the middle-aged man deeply, his eyes shifting slightly before he spoke respectfully. ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯m looking for a place to stay,¡± said Chen Yu indifferently. The team moved on, and everyone¡¯s gaze towards Chen Yu was filled with respect. This world was too cruel; people naturally respected and admired the strong. Chapter 284 - 284 0280 Killing Approach ?Chapter 284: Chapter 0280: Killing Approach Chapter 284: Chapter 0280: Killing Approach Throughout the journey, the several members of the Black Iron Tribe treated Chen Yu with utmost respect. The stout warriors who had previously teased Chen Yu didn¡¯t dare to make a sound, fearing that Chen Yu would hold them accountable. Yan Qin, on the other hand, was slightly more relaxed, staying close to Chen Yu¡¯s side, occasionally introducing some matters or posing a few questions. To this, Chen Yu didn¡¯t put on airs and engaged in simple conversation with Yan Qin. However, he kept his true origins a secret. According to the intelligence, the natives within these secret realms held great hostility towards creatures from outside worlds, much like their attitude toward demon beasts. Therefore, after Chen Yu entered, he immediately swapped his academy clothes for more rudimentary attire. As they moved forward, the landscape around them gradually changed. Soon the group entered the jungle, where trees became more plentiful, and despite the shade, the weather remained extremely hot. ¡°We¡¯re here, Brother Chen, just ahead is the Black Iron Tribe!¡± Yan Qin said with a delighted smile. This adventure had been fraught with peril; it was a relief to finally return to the tribe. The Black Iron Tribe was much larger than the small tribes Chen Yu had seen before, surrounded by towering earthen walls and fences, with people patrolling atop them. ¡°Not bad, Chang Mu, you always bring back such ample bounty each time you venture out!¡± ¡°Yan Qin, how many demon beasts did you kill this trip?¡± People from the tribe immediately came to greet them. Chang Mu was one of the tribe¡¯s most valiant warriors, and Yan Qin, being the Clan Leader¡¯s daughter, held a distinguished position. ¡°Chang Mu, who is this person?¡± Soon, everyone¡¯s attention was drawn to Chen Yu. ¡°This man is a warrior we encountered during our hunting expedition, even more courage than Brother Chang Mu!¡± Yan Qin, being rather active, introduced him. ¡°Even more formidable than Chang Mu?¡± Many looked at Chen Yu with surprise, some skeptical. But Chang Mu stood quietly to the side and did not object, which left some doubting again. ¡°Where is the Clan Leader?¡± A middle-aged man asked. They had encountered the legendary Fire Demon Sand Bandits on this trip¡ªa vital piece of information that they must relay to the Clan Leader. Moreover, the presence of a strong outsider like Chen Yu in the tribe should also be made known to the Clan Leader. ¡°The Clan Leader is inside!¡± Following that, the group arrived at a massive stone fortress. ¡°Qin¡¯er, you¡¯ve returned!¡± A tall and burly middle-aged man approached, none other than the Black Iron Clan Leader. ¡°Father, I almost never got to see you again!¡± Yan Qin immediately went up to him, appearing affectionate and vulnerable. ¡°What happened?¡± The gaze of the Black Iron Clan Leader swept across the dozen or so people in the group, finally settling on Chen Yu. The Black Iron Clan Leader radiated an innate level of aura and immediately recognized the extraordinary nature of Chen Yu. ¡°This is what happened: when we were out hunting, we ran into the Fire Demon Sand Bandits¡­¡± A middle-aged man who appeared older stepped out from the team and recounted their tale. He conveniently omitted the part about Chen Yu¡¯s rescue earlier on. They couldn¡¯t very well admit that they had rescued Chen Yu before, only to be saved by him afterward, right? That would be outright admitting they were fools who couldn¡¯t recognize true greatness. ¡°Fire Demon Sand Bandits!¡± Upon hearing these four words, the pupils of the Black Iron Clan Leader instantly narrowed. Having lived a long time, he had a clear understanding of the Fire Demon Sand Bandits. The Fire Demon Sand Bandits were once the strongest bandits in the Red Earth World, notorious for their misdeeds, chilling the hearts of all who heard of them. Eventually, it was the ¡°High Mountain Tribe,¡± the first tribe of the Red Earth World, that managed to defeat and expel them. ¡°Not long ago, teams from other tribes also encountered the Fire Demon Sand Bandits, and none survived!¡± The Black Iron Clan Leader said gravely; he had only learned of this recently, and not many in the tribe were aware. ¡°How could this be? Are the Fire Demon Sand Bandits planning to rise again?¡± A chill went through Chang Mu¡¯s heart. ¡°Clan Leader, what shall we do?¡± Could the Black Iron Tribe withstand an assault from the Fire Demon Sand Bandits? ¡°If you have killed members of the Fire Demon Sand Bandits, they will not let the Black Iron Tribe off so easily!¡± Worry was etched on the face of the Black Iron Clan Leader. The person Chen Yu killed was not an ordinary man; the other bandits referred to the long-faced youth as the young master. Moreover, the Fire Demon Sand Bandits had been appearing more frequently of late and grown rampant, with numerous small tribes already suffering. How could the Black Iron Tribe possibly withstand the Fire Demon Sand Bandits? It would be a suicidal move. ¡°Qin¡¯er, introduce this brave warrior to your father!¡± The Black Iron Clan Leader¡¯s attention suddenly turned towards Chen Yu. ¡°Father, his name is Chen Yu. He¡¯s even more powerful than Brother Chang Mu, single-handedly defeating all the bandits in combat!¡± Yan Qin introduced him with a face filled with joyful admiration. ¡°Thank you for saving my daughter¡¯s life. It¡¯s getting late; I¡¯ll have someone arrange accommodations for you immediately.¡± The Black Iron Clan Leader looked at Chen Yu, showing a friendly smile. ¡°It¡¯s no big deal!¡± Chen Yu did not care much for these formalities. Subsequently, two tribesmen led Chen Yu to a tranquil courtyard. Left to his own devices, Chen Yu settled down comfortably. Inside the house. Chen Yu released the Fire Scale Beast from his storage bag. The Fire Scale Beast, being wild by nature, couldn¡¯t stay calm even for a moment inside the petite pet bag. Then, Chen Yu took out the storage bag of the young master of the Fire Demon Sand Bandits. As his consciousness probed inside, a slight smile appeared on Chen Yu¡¯s face. As a young master, the bandit¡¯s storage bag was full of valuable treasures, containing plenty of precious fire attribute ores. Moreover, there were more than a dozen three-hundred-year-old fire attribute herbs and one four-hundred-year-old specimen. Among them was the Fire Spirit Ginseng that Chen Yu needed. For an ordinary person at the postnatal late stage, this was already quite a fortune. ¡°Here, a reward for you!¡± Chen Yu took out a fire-elemental medicinal herb and tossed it to the Fire Scale Beast. Compared to the outside world, the same fire-type treasures were of much higher quality here, and the medicinal properties were conducive to absorption. However, by contrast, other types of treasures were rather ordinary. Inside his storage bag, the young master carefully stored several plant and water attribute treasures that were over a decade old, treating them like treasures. The Fire Scale Beast immediately chewed and digested the medicinal herb. Chen Yu stretched out his hand and released the Iron Moon Strange Insect. Upon arriving in unfamiliar territory, he wouldn¡¯t be careless or take things lightly and planned to send the insect to gather information. Hiss hiss! The Iron Moon Strange Insect didn¡¯t leave immediately but stared at the Fire Scale Beast, its body trembling, emitting a low sound. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Yu was slightly surprised. It turned out that the Iron Moon Strange Insect had seen Chen Yu continually providing resources to the Fire Scale Beast, and with the beast¡¯s rapidly increasing strength, this made the Iron Moon Strange Insect somewhat uncomfortable. ¡°Uh¡­¡± Chen Yu thought for a moment. Compared to the Iron Moon Strange Insect, he indeed favored the Fire Scale Beast more, after all, the beast¡¯s bloodline was high-grade, with great potential, and cultivating it was of great use to Chen Yu. Additionally, Chen Yu hadn¡¯t been involved in much killing recently and didn¡¯t have much to feed the Iron Moon Strange Insect. Nevertheless, having accompanied Chen Yu for such a long time, he definitely wouldn¡¯t intentionally neglect its cultivation. ¡°This might be useful to you!¡± Chen Yu suddenly thought of something. The Iron Moon Strange Insect seemed able to consume Moon Spirit Ore, but in Chen Yu¡¯s fourth elixir recipe, Moon Spirit Ore was a main ingredient, and he had none to spare. But when the Iron Moon Strange Insect last collected Demon Bone Stone, it seemed to have consumed some, and afterwards, it had changed significantly, becoming even more ferocious. Chen Yu immediately took out a piece of black Demon Bone Stone from his storage bag. Whoosh! The Iron Moon Strange Insect instantly flew out and landed on the Demon Bone Stone, ferociously gnawing away at it. Chen Yu didn¡¯t intervene further, ordering the Iron Moon Strange Insect to patrol the surroundings and gather information after its feast. Meanwhile, Chen Yu began practicing the Yuan Sha Divine Skill and the Copper Statue Gang Body. The progression of the Yuan Sha Divine Skill was slow due to Chen Yu¡¯s talent. However, the progress of the Copper Statue Gang Body was quite fast. Compared to before, the Fire Spirit Ginseng and Ice Snow Lotus in Chen Yu¡¯s possession had greatly improved in quality, and he managed to create high-quality Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid. Moreover, Chen Yu occasionally also used ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± for body refining. Such tyrannical flames had a very noticeable effect when refining the Copper Statue Gang Body, especially when combined with the Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid. But it was also more painful, causing Chen Yu to cry out each time. In addition, Chen Yu had strong self-healing abilities, and any residual effects from the Ascending Dragon Pill in his body would be timely activated to nourish him. Under these conditions, Chen Yu¡¯s progress with the Copper Statue Gang Body was exceptionally rapid. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡­ Inside the stone fortress. ¡°Clan Leader, what should we do? The Fire Demon Sand Bandits will definitely come to kill us!¡± Chang Mu was a bit panicked. The Fire Demon Sand Bandits were too strong; against them, Chang Mu had virtually no power to resist. ¡°Fire Demon Sand Bandits? It¡¯s not like we were the ones who killed them!¡± The Black Iron Clan Chief revealed a smile filled with deep meaning. ¡°Are you saying¡­¡± Chang Mu immediately understood the meaning of the Black Iron Clan Chief¡¯s intention. ¡°The Fire Demon Sand Bandits have just risen; they shouldn¡¯t be too aggressive. As long as we hand over the boy who committed the murder, and offer some resources, I believe they won¡¯t be enemies with the Black Iron Tribe!¡± The Black Iron Clan Chief shared his thoughts. ¡°But that young man is very strong!¡± Chang Mu was somewhat worried. He believed that Chen Yu¡¯s strength was unfathomable and that if Chen Yu was willing to help, the Black Iron Tribe would be safe. However, Chang Mu instinctively hoped that Chen Yu didn¡¯t exist; ever since Chen Yu appeared, Yan Qin¡¯s gaze rarely rested on him. ¡°That young man might be strong, but how can he contend with the Fire Demon Sand Bandits?¡± The Black Iron Clan Chief calmly stated. He thought that Chang Mu and the others had exaggerated Chen Yu¡¯s strength. Moreover, he had an innate fear of the Fire Demon Sand Bandits and had never considered confronting them. On the third day. The earth-shattering rumbling noise, accompanied by rolling yellow sand, kept drawing nearer. Suddenly, over two hundred sand bandits arrived in front of the Black Iron Tribe, exuding a fierce and bloody aura. In the ranks, a dozen or so rode giant wolves, and there were three individuals seated on giant tigers. These three giant tigers were different from other demon beasts; they were large in size, covered in red, burning with raging flames, resembling a Flame Giant Tiger. ¡°How could so many people come?¡± The Black Iron Clan Chief¡¯s complexion changed drastically, and his spirit trembled slightly. The overall strength of the sand bandits before him was unknowably higher than that of the Black Iron Tribe, something he had not anticipated. He didn¡¯t expect the other party to dispatch so many people. Moreover, upon seeing those three Flame Giant Tigers, many people showed expressions of terror. ¡°Is it your tribe that killed my son?¡± On the Flame Giant Tiger, a man with a majestic face spoke, his anger containing a fearsome gleam. ¡°No, respected sand bandit sir, it wasn¡¯t someone from the Black Iron Tribe who killed your son. It was a man named Chen Yu, and he¡¯s currently within our tribe!¡± The Black Iron Clan Chief immediately stepped forward and spoke respectfully. ¡°Father?¡± Yan Qin appeared shocked. Why would his father say such things? Chen Yu was their lifesaver. ¡°Shut up, this is not your place to speak!¡± The Black Iron Clan Chief shouted angrily. If they upset the Fire Demon Sand Bandits, the entire tribe could be doomed. ¡°Go, bring Chen Yu out!¡± The Black Iron Clan Chief ordered Chang Mu. Chapter 285 - 285 0281 Violent Crushing ?Chapter 285: Chapter 0281: Violent Crushing Chapter 285: Chapter 0281: Violent Crushing Under Chang Mu¡¯s leadership, Chen Yu left the residence and came outside. Seeing the group of sand bandits, Chen Yu was somewhat moved. Among these more than two hundred sand bandits, there were over a dozen in the Postnatal Late Stage and three in the Innate Stage. Moreover, the Early Innate among the sand bandits were much stronger than the Black Iron Clan Chief, who was also an Early Innate. The strongest among the sand bandits had reached the Innate Middle Stage. The combat power of the sand bandits was not on the same level as that of the Black Iron Tribe. ¡°Respected Sand Bandit Leader, your son¡¯s death has nothing to do with the Black Iron Tribe. It was this man who killed your son and other sand bandits.¡± The Black Iron Clan Leader respectfully said. Thinking of the notorious reputation of the Fire Demon Sand Bandits, he was still somewhat worried and spoke again, ¡°As long as you spare the Black Iron Tribe, we will be at your disposal in the future!¡± As long as they could temporarily preserve themselves, they would find an opportunity to break away from the Fire Demon Sand Bandits later. ¡°Oh? In that case, kill this man!¡± The imposing man on the Flame Giant Tiger, with a fierce gleam in his eyes, showed a playful expression. Plain killing was too boring. First, he wanted this tribe to kill each other, give them hope, and then kill them all in the end, letting them die in pain and despair¡ªthat would be interesting. ¡°You there, do it!¡± The Black Iron Clan Leader, without hesitation, gave the command. If it wasn¡¯t for Chen Yu killing the major young master of the Fire Demon Sand Bandits, the Black Iron Tribe wouldn¡¯t have fallen into such a situation. He knew Chen Yu was strong, so he had the strongest warriors in the tribe take action. ¡°Brother Chen, run!¡± Yan Qin painfully said. She hadn¡¯t expected that since encountering the Fire Demon Sand Bandits, things would turn out this way, with her father wanting to kill her lifesaver. Having grown up pampered, she suddenly saw the bloody reality of the world and couldn¡¯t accept it. Just then, three stout men with broad shoulders and muscular builds, armed with weapons, walked toward Chen Yu. ¡°Chang Mu, what are you staring at?¡± The Black Iron Clan Leader shouted. Chang Mu had seen Chen Yu in action, and he held an intangible fear of him in his heart. He feared that even if he and the three Postnatal Late Stage tribe members joined forces, they still couldn¡¯t defeat Chen Yu, so Chang Mu hesitated. At that moment, the three stout men attacked simultaneously. One of them wielded a large blade, slashing out a flash of firelight with his blade. Another wielded a long spear, thrusting it dragon-like. A streak of flame pierced toward Chen Yu¡¯s face. The last one circulated True Qi, unleashing a fierce and domineering punch like lightning. The three stout men almost simultaneously launched their attacks, surrounding the leather-armored youth from three directions. Ding clang pang! Instantly, the blade light, spear gleam, and fierce punch all fell upon Chen Yu. The sand bandits seemed to already see Chen Yu being crushed, their lips involuntarily revealing a bloodthirsty cold smile. But the next moment, their expressions froze. There stood Chen Yu, motionless at the original spot, as the attacks of the three stout men fell on him, only to be shattered by an invisible force field. And Chen Yu, unharmed even by a fraction. Great Success in Body Protection Technique, attacks at the Postnatal Stage could no longer harm Chen Yu at all. The stout man who attacked with his fist felt a terrible rebounding force. He felt his bones shatter, violently retreated, and howled in pain. ¡°How¡­ how is this possible?¡± The Black Iron Clan Leader¡¯s face went blank, his heart trembling. The attacks of three Postnatal Late Stage were unable to injure Chen Yu by even a fraction? He clearly sensed that Chen Yu was at the Postnatal Late Stage, so how could he possess such formidable defense, far beyond even some Demon Beasts? ¡°Hmph, if you can¡¯t even kill one person, what use do I have for you? Kill them all, leave none alive!¡± The imposing man on the Flame Giant Tiger, his face ferocious, coldly shouted. Things had not developed as he had imagined, which infuriated him greatly. ¡°Kill!¡± ¡°Kill them all!¡± Behind him, all the sand bandits screamed and howled, riding on fiery red fierce horses. Accompanied by the Evil Qi, they charged toward the Black Iron Tribe. The sand bandits were cruel and ferocious, living in an even harsher environment. At the same level, the people of the Black Iron Tribe were no match for them. ¡°Ah!¡± The screams were continuous; one after another, the people from the Black Iron Tribe fell. ¡°No, Sand Bandit Leader, the Black Iron Tribe is willing to submit, just please spare us.¡± Watching his tribe get slaughtered one by one, the Black Iron Clan Leader shook all over, yelling out. ¡°Hahaha¡­.¡± The imposing man and several other top sand bandits, indifferent to the Black Iron Clan Leader¡¯s plea, instead revealed a mocking and cruel smile. ¡°Boss, let me go and chop off this boy¡¯s head!¡± Beside the imposing man, a dark-skinned stout man spoke. Considering the strength demonstrated by Chen Yu just now, a regular person at the Postnatal Stage definitely couldn¡¯t handle it, so he volunteered. ¡°Go, but don¡¯t let him die too easily!¡± The imposing man¡¯s demeanor was cold. Chen Yu had killed his son, and he would not let Chen Yu die a peaceful death. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will first cut off his limbs, then his head!¡± The dark-skinned stout man¡¯s eyes showed a bloodthirsty gleam, and he licked the golden-red large blade in his hand. Chen Yu remained standing in place as if he hadn¡¯t heard the conversation of these people. Instead, his eyes were looking towards the three Flame Giant Tigers. These Flame Giant Tigers should be just ordinary Fire Tigers, but the flames on their bodies were surging unusually powerful, enveloping their entire bodies and appearing very unusual, giving Chen Yu the impression that they were much stronger than regular Fire Tigers. ¡°Boy, what are you looking at!¡± The dark-skinned man leapt from the Flame Giant Tiger, transforming into a dark red whirlwind that swept towards him. Boom! A violent burst of Innate True Qi erupted, and his golden-red large blade swung out, creating a net of blade light and fire that covered the sky. Facing the fierce attack of the dark-skinned man, Chen Yu¡¯s arm glinted with ancient bronze patterns, and he forcefully punched out, carrying a black wind Evil Qi. Boom bang! Where the black punch passed, the net of blade light and fire in front of him was completely smashed. ¡°Such powerful Evil Qi!¡± The dark-skinned man was taken aback, his True Qi surged, and he swung down again. Just at that moment, Chen Yu moved; he was incredibly fast, like black lightning. His hand shot forward rapidly toward the dark-skinned man, grabbing the golden-red large blade in his hand. ¡°Seeking death!¡± The swarthy man coldly shouted. This kid dared to grab his precious weapon with his bare hands, wasn¡¯t that asking for death? But suddenly, Chen Yu forcefully exerted his strength, and the swarthy man could no longer hold onto the broadsword in his hand. Pssht! The broadsword flew out of his hand and plunged into the yellow earth. And Chen Yu¡¯s palm continued to extend forward. ¡°No¡­¡± Feeling the threat of death, the swarthy man¡¯s face showed fear. He finally understood why Chen Yu¡¯s expression had been so calm from the beginning¡ªChen Yu was much stronger than him, and had nothing to worry about. The swarthy man¡¯s face filled with terror, and he immediately retreated, but Chen Yu was faster. In an instant, Chen Yu grabbed the swarthy man¡¯s neck and lifted him up. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just a single encounter was enough to subdue the swarthy man in the Early Innate stage, startling both sides greatly. Especially the Black Iron Clan Chief and the three who had just attacked Chen Yu, their hearts trembling violently. With Chen Yu¡¯s strength, killing them just now would have been as easy as flipping his hand. ¡°This young man¡­ his strength is so formidable!¡± The Black Iron Clan Chief was filled with regret. Had he known earlier, he should have joined forces with Chen Yu to deal with the sand bandits. Now, they had not only angered the Fire Demon Sand Bandits but also offended this powerful young man¡ªit was a loss indeed. ¡°Kid, put down my fifth brother!¡± The Sand Bandit Leader immediately roared angrily. The other sand bandits also showed fierce expressions, glaring intensely at Chen Yu. They had not expected the swarthy man to be defeated so quickly that they couldn¡¯t even provide support. ¡°Put him down?¡± Chen Yu sneered. From the interactions with the sand bandits till now, Chen Yu had realized how ruthless and utterly despicable these bandits were. There was absolutely no need for mercy. Crack! Chen Yu squeezed forcefully, and then tossed the swarthy man¡¯s body aside. Roar! The swarthy man¡¯s Flame Giant Tiger let out a roar, and a scorching wave of air swept around. A flash of red light, and the Flame Giant Tiger pounced forth, its claws like red-hot steel, aiming for Chen Yu¡¯s heart. ¡°Little beast, ignorant of death!¡± Chen Yu chuckled lowly. Facing the ferocious Flame Giant Tiger, Chen Yu was fearless, attacking proactively with a punch. Boom! Chen Yu¡¯s punch hit the Flame Giant Tiger¡¯s claw, shattering it, and then struck its chest. ¡°Ah?¡± Chen Yu noticed that his casual punch hadn¡¯t killed the Flame Giant Tiger. Before striking, Chen Yu was certain that his punch could kill a Fire Flame Tiger in the Postnatal Late Stage. But this Fire Flame Tiger was not only physically robust, its defensive power was also incredibly strong, surpassing his expectations. ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu increased the strength in his fist. Boom! The Flame Giant Tiger¡¯s chest burst open, creating a massive pit in the ground. Roar! It howled miserably, its body flames gradually extinguishing, its robust body abruptly shrinking to a skeletal frame, like a pile of charred charcoal. The death of the Flame Giant Tiger struck Chen Yu with surprise. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s Spiritual Sense suddenly detected something. Boom! Chen Yu struck with his palm, creating a strong gust of wind, breaking the charred body of the Flame Giant Tiger to reveal a red crystal, radiating intense flaming power. ¡°What is this?¡± Chen Yu released his True Qi and pulled the red crystal into his hand. The crystal was somewhat similar to a demonic core but also different, sending a scorching heat into Chen Yu¡¯s palm. Meanwhile, Inside the pet pouch, the Fire Scale Beast conveyed unusual emotions, seemingly craving for this fiery red crystal. Elsewhere, ¡°Rascal, killing my fifth brother, I will make sure you have no resting place in death!¡± The Sand Bandit Leader bellowed in rage. The Sand Bandit Leader and another Early Innate, along with more than a dozen in the Postnatal Late Stage, all rushed at Chen Yu, mere meters away. This time, the Sand Bandit Leader mobilized all his elite forces to encircle and kill Chen Yu alone, vowing to annihilate him. Behind them, people from the Black Iron Tribe, their minds trembling, retreated. Others might see the Sand Bandit Leader and elites all converging to attack, but Chen Yu still stood there unfazed. At this moment, they all hoped that Chen Yu could kill the Sand Bandit Leader, otherwise the Black Iron Tribe would also be finished. ¡°So eager to join your fifth brother, then go accompany him in death!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face grew stern, placed the fiery red crystal into his storage bag, and took out the ¡°Giant Ruler Sword.¡± On the vast dark Giant Ruler Sword, a black Sha Qi fierce wind surged, the evil Qi congealing like a phantom Sha Qi Sword. Boom! The huge sword swept across, and the terrible black Sha Qi wind, carrying the Sha Qi Sword, howled out, stirring up a staggering torrent. Boom bang peng! The Sand Bandit Leader and another Innate Stage were stopped by Chen Yu¡¯s sword. And those at the rear, more than a dozen in the Postnatal Late Stage, were all blown back, simultaneously spewing blood. Chapter 286 - 286 0282 Fire Beast and Fire Core ?Chapter 286: Chapter 0282: Fire Beast and Fire Core Chapter 286: Chapter 0282: Fire Beast and Fire Core Boom! Chen Yu¡¯s astonishing sword, like an insurmountable natural moat, stopped all the sand bandits in their tracks. Except for the Sand Bandit Leader and another Early Innate, the rest were shocked and injured by Chen Yu¡¯s sword! Such a ferocious and violent sword left the Black Iron Tribe and Fire Demon Sand Bandits in shock. ¡°So powerful!¡± Chang Mu was internally shaken and found it hard to believe. Chen Yu¡¯s sword had him subdued and increased his admiration. Yan Qin also covered her mouth in surprise, astounded by Chen Yu¡¯s sword. ¡°Impossible¡­ how can this kid be so strong!¡± The sand bandit leader finally showed a hint of panic. ¡°Bring people to me, surround and kill this boy!¡± Another Early Innate immediately shouted. With so many people on their side, were they still afraid of just this one boy? Moreover, apart from the sand bandits, they also had spirit pets. ¡°Heh heh, capture the king first if you want to catch the thieves!¡± Chen Yu chuckled lightly and darted out. The sand bandits were too numerous here, and if Chen Yu got caught in a group fight, it would be troublesome. Hence, killing the Sand Bandit Leader first made everything else easier. ¡°Humph!¡± The Sand Bandit Leader grunted angrily. As an Innate Middle Stage, he could not stand being provoked by a Postnatal Stage. The leader roared and pulled out a black long halberd, unleashing a scorching black current. Facing an Innate Middle Stage, Chen Yu did not take it lightly anymore, mobilizing the Evil Qi and wielding the Giant Ruler Sword to clash with him. Boom bang bang! Centering on the two of them, a black wind and hot wave wildly swept out. The weaker sand bandits couldn¡¯t even participate in their battle. ¡°This Sand Bandit Leader is quite strong!¡± Chen Yu silently noted. To become a Sand Bandit Leader, the battles he must have experienced were numerous, and at the same level, his strength was in no way inferior to the genius students of the No Demon Academy. ¡°You little rabbit, die!¡± That Early Innate strongman, along with several Postnatal Late Stage, simultaneously launched an attack, assisting the leader. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Buzz! Seeing this, Chen Yu pushed his Copper Statue Gang Body to the limit, making the invisible gang force field around his body hard and thick. Boom bang bang! All attacks that came close to Chen Yu¡¯s body were shattered by the gang force field. Only that Early Innate sand bandit broke through the gang force field and struck Chen Yu. Ding dang! Chen Yu was prepared, relying on the beast skin armor and his body¡¯s defense to take the hit. ¡°What¡­¡± ¡°Impenetrable to sword and spear!¡± The sand bandits were instantly dumbfounded. Having withstood the attacks of many sand bandits, the Evil Qi surged around the Giant Ruler Sword in Chen Yu¡¯s hands. ¡°Sword that Shocks the Heavens!¡± Chen Yu swung the Giant Ruler Sword, executing a move from the Shocking Evil Sword Technique. Boom! A sword slashed horizontally, as if a giant sword descended from the sky, causing the surrounding wind and dust to scatter. This sword was extremely astonishing, with its Evil Qi rising to the sky. Before the sword landed, the leader felt as if a phantom Evil Qi Sword had struck his mind, shocking him. ¡°Ah!¡± The leader screamed, his black long halberd emitting a black heat flow in a sudden rush. Boom bang! Chen Yu¡¯s astonishing sword descended mightily, dispersing all the black heat flow. With one sword strike, the sand bandit leader was blown away by four or five zhangs. Poof! The sand bandit leader spewed out a mouthful of fresh blood, then roared furiously, ¡°What are you waiting for, kill, kill him together!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll kill you first!¡± Chen Yu erupted with body strength, combined with True Qi, and executed the Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow. Roar~ With a howl of furious wind, Chen Yu¡¯s figure instantly rushed forward, and the next moment, he was in front of the Sand Bandit Leader. ¡°So fast!¡± The leader¡¯s expression turned stern, Chen Yu¡¯s arrival was too quick, throwing him into chaos. ¡°Kill!¡± Chen Yu mobilized the Evil Qi, fully operating the Giant Ruler Sword. Boom! An extremely terrifying aura burst forth from Chen Yu¡¯s body, the black evil wind around the Giant Ruler Sword getting thicker and spinning rapidly. In an instant, the Evil Qi on the Giant Ruler Sword condensed into a Sword of Evil Qi, more solid than before. At this moment, Chen Yu¡¯s Shocking Evil Sword Technique had reached the Small Success Realm. Thump thump! His heart bursting, Chen Yu launched his strongest sword attack. ¡°No¡­¡± The sand bandit leader showed an expression of terror. He crazily mobilized his True Qi, waving his long halberd and creating layers of black heat waves to defend himself. Boom sizzle! Chen Yu¡¯s sword swept out, directly cutting a gap in the black enticing waves. The Sword of Evil Qi on the Giant Ruler Sword acted first, striking the leader¡¯s psyche. Then, that unstoppable sword swept across! Affected by the Sword of Evil Qi, the leader reacted half a beat too slowly, despite deploying defensive measures in time. Ding dang! The leader¡¯s black long halberd was swept away by Chen Yu¡¯s sword. Poof! The sword light continued to trace across, and blood splattered as the Sand Bandit Leader¡¯s head rolled a few meters away. ¡°Leader!¡± ¡°Impossible¡­ the leader is dead!¡± The sand bandits were horrified. The leader, being the strongest among them with Innate Middle Stage cultivation, how could he be killed? ¡°Quick, retreat, this kid is impervious to swords and spears, and he killed the leader!¡± That Early Innate sand bandit immediately shouted. With the Sand Bandit Leader dead, how could someone in the Early Innate Stage possibly be a match for Chen Yu? ¡°Humph, since you¡¯ve come, don¡¯t be in such a hurry to leave!¡± Chen Yu snorted softly, a smile appearing on his face. After dealing with the Sand Bandit Leader, the bandits were like a dragon without a head, their combat strength greatly reduced. Of course, in order to kill the Sand Bandit Leader, he had gone all out, except for not revealing some of his trump cards. Boom! Chen Yu first targeted the Sand Bandit Leader¡¯s mount. The sand bandits knew fear and fled, but this Flame Giant Tiger, with its low intelligence, was slow to react. ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu, holding the Giant Ruler Sword, thrust it toward the Flame Giant Tiger. Boom hiss! Holding the giant sword, he was like a black gust of wind, passing through with a whoosh. Boom bang! The body of the Flame Giant Tiger was sliced open, fierce flames erupting from within as its entire body exploded, turning into a pile of charred bones. Atop the charred bones, a red crystal stood out conspicuously. After taking it, Chen Yu continued to pursue the other sand bandits. Those sand bandits in the Late Postnatal Stage all had storage bags, and inside there were high-quality ores and many years¡¯ worth of precious materials. ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu moved like the wind, instantly appearing behind a Postnatal sand bandit. Puchi! With one sweep of his sword, the sand bandit¡¯s body was split open. Along with it, the giant wolf beneath him was also killed by the residual force of Chen Yu¡¯s giant sword. After taking the storage bag, Chen Yu noticed that unlike the Flame Fierce Tiger, this Demon Wolf did not turn into charred remains after death; its body contained a regular demon core. Chen Yu was somewhat curious, but he did not dwell on it and continued his slaughter. ¡°Run quickly!¡± Seeing this, the sand bandits who had previously been slaughtering the people of the Black Iron Tribe all started to flee. The Black Iron Tribe suffered heavy casualties and furiously fought back. After a brief melee, dozens of sand bandits were dead or injured, and the rest fled. Swoosh! After killing another sand bandit, Chen Yu stopped his pursuit. By now, the sand bandits had almost completely escaped. After all, he was just one man and couldn¡¯t possibly wipe out all two hundred-plus sand bandits, especially since they had mounts. ¡°Brave warrior, the Black Iron Tribe has no way to repay you for saving our lives!¡± The Black Iron Clan Chief immediately bowed deeply, speaking respectfully. This young man had killed even the mighty leader of the Fire Demon Sand Bandits, his formidable strength was there for all to see. Moreover, considering their prior actions of betraying Chen Yu, they were now full of fear and worry, afraid that Chen Yu might seek revenge. Chen Yu snorted coldly and did not reply. The recent actions of the Black Iron Clan Chief had greatly disappointed him. That was why, when the Fire Demon Sand Bandits were slaughtering the Black Iron Tribe, he did not intervene; this was a lesson for the Black Iron Tribe. Later, when the Fire Demon Sand Bandits directly attacked Chen Yu, he had officially taken action. ¡°Thank you, Brother Chen!¡± Yan Qin was extremely grateful. ¡°What is this thing?¡± Chen Yu asked, taking out a red crystal. Before coming here, he had only briefly glanced at the information on the Red Earth World and didn¡¯t know much. ¡°This is a ¡®Fire Core¡¯ from inside the ¡®Fire Beast.¡¯ Unlike a regular demon core, this core contains pure fire elemental strength and can even be directly absorbed by Fire Dao Practitioners to enhance their own strength!¡± The Black Iron Clan Chief immediately explained, his eyes gleaming as he looked at the Fire Core. ¡°Oh? What is a ¡®Fire Beast¡¯?¡± Chen Yu asked again. ¡°A long time ago, Fire Beasts already existed in the Red Earth World, though they were quite rare. Recently, however, Fire Beasts have appeared more frequently, and these beasts, very powerful and usually moving in groups, have killed many tribal people. Unexpectedly, the Fire Demon Sand Bandits managed to tame the Fire Beasts!¡± The Black Iron Clan Chief said, sighing. According to the Chief, those beasts, surrounded by flames and far surpassing their peers in strength, were the ¡°Fire Beasts.¡± The specifics about Fire Beasts were unclear to them, but they knew that the Fire Core was extremely precious and could quickly enhance strength, something everyone desired. However, Fire Beasts usually appeared in groups, making them very difficult to hunt. Not long ago, a small tribe on the outskirts was trampled by a group of Fire Beasts. ¡°Where can these Fire Beasts be found?¡± Chen Yu asked. He could feel the uniqueness of the Fire Core, and inside his spirit pet bag, the Fire Scale Beast also desired the Fire Core greatly. Chen Yu was thinking that if he could bring this item back to the academy, it should be quite valuable. If he could get more, it would solve his resource scarcity issue. ¡°Fire Beasts are found on the outskirts, near some volcanoes where they are most numerous. Furthermore, the Fire Demon Sand Bandits have managed to tame Fire Beasts, so they likely know more!¡± The Black Iron Clan Chief thought for a while before speaking. ¡°Oh? Fire Demon Sand Bandits?¡± Chen Yu pondered for a moment. The Fire Beasts were in the gobi deserts on the outskirts of the green lands, and the Fire Demon Sand Bandits also resided on the outskirts¡ªit was indeed possible that the Fire Demon Sand Bandits knew more. ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll go take a stroll at the lair of the Fire Demon Sand Bandits!¡± Chen Yu immediately said. With the leader of the Fire Demon Sand Bandits already killed, there was nothing to fear. And inside the lair of the Fire Demon Sand Bandits, there must be treasures galore, perhaps even more of these Fire Beasts. Swoosh! Chen Yu leaped up and mounted a red fiery horse. The sand bandits hadn¡¯t fled long ago, and Chen Yu could follow their tracks and catch up with them. Clang clang! His iron hooves vibrated as Chen Yu rode off. ¡°Brother Chen, be careful!¡± Watching Chen Yu depart, Yan Qin called out. ¡°Clan Leader, Chen Yu is heading toward the lair of the Fire Demon Sand Bandits. Should we also go there?¡± Chang Mu clenched his fists, his relatives having just been killed by the bandits. ¡°No need, if I¡¯m not wrong, this group of sand bandits is just one outpost of the entire Fire Demon Sand Bandits. It¡¯s not necessary for us to risk it!¡± The Black Iron Clan Chief solemnly said. At its peak, the Fire Demon Sand Bandits were an extremely large force, only controllable by the most powerful ¡°High Mountain Tribe.¡± Moreover, the original base of the Fire Demon Sand Bandits wasn¡¯t here, so the Black Iron Clan Chief speculated that the nearby Fire Demon Sand Bandits were just one of their outposts. Hearing this, the others felt a chill in their spirits. Just one outpost had left them powerless, and if not for Chen Yu, perhaps the entire tribe would no longer exist. ¡°Could it be that the Fire Demon Sand Bandits are preparing to rise again?¡± Chang Mu couldn¡¯t help but think. ¡°Isn¡¯t Brother Chen then in danger?¡± Yan Qin was somewhat worried. ¡°This is beyond our control, I must quickly pass this news to the other major tribes!¡± The Black Iron Clan Chief¡¯s expression was calm as he walked back to the stone fortress. Chapter 287 - 287 0283 Magical Effects ?Chapter 287: Chapter 0283: Magical Effects Chapter 287: Chapter 0283: Magical Effects After leaving the Black Iron Tribe, Chen Yu pursued the trail left by the retreating Fire Demon Sand Bandits. Along the way, Chen Yu released the Fire Scale Beast from its pet bag. The Fire Scale Beast, now at the Mid-Stage of Organ Refining with its ancient beast constitution, was not slower than the spirited horse that Chen Yu was riding. ¡°Here, for you.¡± Chen Yu took out a Fire Core from his storage bag. According to the Black Iron Clan Chief, Fire Cores could be directly absorbed by Fire Dao Practitioners to enhance their own strength. Usually, materials or Elixirs that could directly enhance strength should not be consumed in excess, as it would affect one¡¯s potential in the future. Chen Yu, not being a Fire Dao Practitioner, could not confirm the effects and characteristics of the Fire Core, so he let the Fire Scale Beast try it. Moreover, the Fire Scale Beast itself was extremely eager for the Fire Core. Ao ao! The Fire Scale Beast showed a look of craving, leaped up, and swallowed the fiery red crystal into its belly. The Fire Core shattered, and a surge of pure and immense fiery energy exploded within the Fire Scale Beast, with a few flames spouting out from the crevices of its mouth. Ao! The Fire Scale Beast expressed a feeling of excitement and relief with a howl. Its transparent body was filled with flashing red light, emitting intense heat all over. ¡°This quickly? The strength has improved a lot, approaching the Late Stage of Organ Refining!¡± Chen Yu was greatly surprised. The Fire Scale Beast¡¯s rate of cultivation growth was incredibly fast, with immediate effects; a single Fire Core had brought it within a step¡¯s reach of the Late Stage of Organ Refining. But then again, this Fire Core was from a Postnatal Late Stage Fire Beast. After a moment, the Fire Scale Beast had nearly absorbed the energy of the Fire Core, and its body had slightly inflated. Ao ao! The Fire Scale Beast looked at Chen Yu with a pleasing and eager expression. ¡°Could this thing really have no side effects?¡± Chen Yu was very curious, but he could not verify the effects of the Fire Core himself. So, he fed the second Fire Core to the Fire Scale Beast as well. Boom! After swallowing the Fire Core, a loud roar resounded inside the Fire Scale Beast, and a powerful aura of flame, along with the ancient beast¡¯s imposing pressure, spread out. The Fire Scale Beast broke through to the Late Stage of Organ Refining! Having consumed two high-level Fire Cores in succession, and with the second one still not fully digested, the Fire Scale Beast did not beg for more. Additionally, Chen Yu only had two. Chen Yu released his Spiritual Sense, carefully examining the Fire Scale Beast, but found no anomalies. ¡°These Fire Cores are truly miraculous, able to rapidly enhance the strength of Fire Dao Practitioners and fire-related Demon Beasts without much side effects. If I had a large number of Fire Cores, I could enhance the strength of the Fire Scale Beast in a short period of time.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face showed a delighted expression. The growth of an ancient beast required consuming a vast amount of precious resources, something even smaller families could ill-afford. For one person to raise an ancient beast, they would likely end up so poor they wouldn¡¯t have clothes to wear. But now, Chen Yu had found a treasure that could directly enhance the strength of the Fire Scale Beast. ¡°Go!¡± Chen Yu shouted, and the spirited horse he was riding picked up speed. Before long, Chen Yu saw the silhouettes of the sand bandits ahead. ¡­ In the desolate Gobi, there was a band of sand bandits numbering less than a hundred. At this moment, only one Innate-stage sand bandit remained in the group. ¡°Damn it, how could there be such a powerful person in the Black Iron Tribe!¡± The bald man on the Flame Giant Tiger cursed loudly. ¡°Fourth Boss, the head boss has died, what should we do?¡± One of the sand bandits looked worried. ¡°What can we do? We have to quickly enhance our strength, in the near future raid other places, plunder resources, and at the same time expand our numbers!¡± The Fourth Boss¡¯s expression was grim, his eyes flashing with a fierce light. ¡°Fourth Boss, that young man in beast skin armor¡­¡± One of the sand bandits exclaimed in terror. ¡°Don¡¯t mention him to me!¡± The Fourth Boss shouted angrily. Thinking of Chen Yu, he shuddered in fear; if he hadn¡¯t run fast, he would have likely become a soul under Chen Yu¡¯s sword by now. ¡°Fourth Boss, that young man in beast skin armor is coming after us!¡± The sand bandit finished his sentence. ¡°What? This damned¡­ Run for it!¡± The Fourth Boss got a jolt, smacking the Flame Giant Tiger beneath him. Boom boom boom! The entire band of sand bandits, as if seeing a demon, sped up their retreat with all their might. If other tribes were to witness this scene, they would be shocked; the notorious Fire Demon Sand Bandits, being chased by a young man. ¡°Hehe, no rush!¡± Chen Yu chuckled and increased his speed. He still needed this group of sand bandits to lead him to their lair. But although Chen Yu wasn¡¯t in a hurry, his Fire Scale Beast was. Ao ao! The Fire Scale Beast, eyeing the Flame Giant Tiger the Fourth Boss was riding, let out a low growl, and its speed suddenly surged. ¡°Is this¡­ an ancient beast?¡± The Fourth Boss saw the Fire Scale Beast and was utterly astonished. In the Red Earth World, ancient beasts were extremely rare, and a fire-type ancient beast in such an environment had an even more terrifying strength. Boom! The Fire Scale Beast¡¯s belly inflated as it brewed for a while before suddenly spitting out a blazing hot fireball, striking directly at the Fourth Boss¡¯s mount. That Flame Giant Tiger, at the Postnatal Middle Stage, didn¡¯t take the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s attack seriously. However. Boom! The fireball hit and instantly exploded, its power surpassing an ordinary Postnatal Early Stage, causing burns to the legs of the Flame Giant Tiger. As a result, its speed slowed down. At the same time, the exploding fireball also affected the nearby sand bandits, either being burnt or falling off their horses. ¡°Hehe, leave this to me!¡± Seeing the Fire Scale Beast taking the initiative to attack, Chen Yu would not miss this opportunity; the speed of the spirited horse he rode suddenly increased. ¡°Spare me, warrior, spare me, I¡¯ll agree to anything you want!¡± Seeing Chen Yu approaching, the Fourth Boss trembled all over, immediately begging for mercy. ¡°Your life, I cannot spare!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze was cold and resolute. This group of sand bandits had committed countless evils, keeping them alive would only be a curse to others. Roar! Chen Yu stood on the spirited horse, a black evil wind burst around him, his figure suddenly shot forward, and that terrifying power made the horse collapse on the spot. Utilizing ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± Chen Yu¡¯s speed doubled, transforming him into a streak of black lightning. His burst of speed far surpassed the Flame Giant Tiger, rapidly closing in on the fourth elder. ¡°No!¡± The fourth elder¡¯s scream was laced with terror. Having just escaped death¡¯s grasp, he hadn¡¯t expected it to come knocking again so swiftly. Boom! Chen Yu¡¯s Giant Ruler Sword, carried on a ferocious gale imbued with Evil Qi, swept across mercilessly. Blood splattered in all directions, and a head was sent flying. Puff! After seizing the storage pouch, Chen Yu kicked the corpse away with a single blow. Roar! The fourth elder¡¯s Flame Giant Tiger, with a fierce and terrifying visage, pounced toward Chen Yu in the air. ¡°Die for me!¡± Chen Yu activated his Copper Statue Gang Body, morphing into a resplendent copper Buddha, and forcefully sat down. Bang! The entire Flame Giant Tiger was pinned to the ground by Chen Yu, and despite the intense flames covering its body, they couldn¡¯t harm him in the slightest. With one sweep of his sword, the Flame Giant Tiger breathed its last, its body exploding into pieces and turning into a heap of char. Extracting a fire core from the remnants, Chen Yu dashed away, claiming the life of a sand bandit amongst the thunderous chaos and snatching a fiery steed. ¡°The fourth elder!¡± ¡°The fourth elder is dead too, run for it!¡± The death of the fourth elder threw the band of sand bandits into further disarray, causing them to flee in haste. Chen Yu was not in a hurry; he placed the Fire Scale Beast into his pet bag and followed behind. In less than half a day. Not far ahead of the sand bandits, there was a stockade connected to a high slope. ¡°Is that the sand bandit stronghold ahead?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s lips curled slightly upward. ¡°Eh? Something¡¯s off!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s senses were extremely keen, allowing him to see farther. Moreover, his heart sensed a chaotic and powerful surge of True Qi within the bandit stronghold, indicating an ongoing battle. Within the mountain stronghold. Chaos reigned, with many sand bandit corpses littering the ground. Boom, bang, puff! Two Innate Stage sand bandits, along with nearly ten Postnatal Stage bandits, were embroiled in combat with two young men. ¡°Haha, Brother Bei Ling, these sand bandits aren¡¯t half-bad!¡± A young man clad in black laughed as he fought against nearly ten Postnatal Stage sand bandits, maintaining the upper hand. The other youth, dressed in white, was nonchalantly dealing with two Innate Stage bandits, as if he were merely playing. ¡°The sand bandits are returning, let¡¯s finish these off quickly!¡± The youth in white noticed something and immediately spoke. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Tiny stars flickered on the white-clad young man¡¯s body, and his figure vanished in a blink, causing the two Innate Stage bandits to grasp at thin air. Swoosh! The young man clad in flowing white garments appeared behind them. ¡°Earth Star Finger!¡± He pointed, and white starlight instantly coalesced at his fingertip, transforming into a dazzling starburst that shot forward ferociously. Plop! Plop! The bodies of the two Innate Stage sand bandits were penetrated, hurtling several yards away before succumbing to death. The youth in white turned to the two Flame Giant Tigers next. Without a word, he pointed twice. Bang, bang! Two starlight orbs exploded on the Flame Giant Tigers, blasting them away. The bodies of the Flame Giant Tigers exploded, turning into char, with a red crystal encapsulated within. ¡°Eh? What¡¯s this?¡± S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The youth in white reached out and grasped the crystal in his hand. ¡°Brother Bei Ling, stop daydreaming, let¡¯s wipe out these sand bandits and all the treasures here will be ours!¡± The youth in black called out. ¡°Alright!¡± The youth in white looked toward the returning sand bandits, his eyes cold, and he swept forth. He was like a shooting star, moving with incredible speed, cutting off the return path of the sand bandits. Whizz, whizz, whizz! Starlight flashed, and it was impossible to see his movements as countless finger beams shot out, bringing down one sand bandit after another. ¡°The last one, die!¡± The youth in white looked toward the last member of the sand bandit group, a young man in beast skin armor, pointing once before confidently turning away, as if he was certain of Chen Yu¡¯s impending death. Clink! Chen Yu drew his Giant Ruler Sword, blocking the rapid attack of the youth in white. ¡°Eh?¡± The youth in white was slightly surprised; this seemingly unremarkable sand bandit could actually block his attack. ¡°Die!¡± The youth in white¡¯s expression hardened, and he pointed again. This time, the light was more intense, and it arrived in an instant, with enough force to kill an Early Innate. ¡°Again?¡± Chen Yu was enraged. He realized the young man in white was not a sand bandit, yet he had mistaken Chen Yu for one. Despite his failure to succeed with his first attack, he did not hesitate to launch another without a word. Boom! With a swing of his sword, the starlight finger beam was devoured by a whirlwind of dark Evil Qi. ¡°Oh? Interesting, you must be the head of these sand bandits.¡± The youth in white looked at Chen Yu, his interest piqued at last. The two Innate Stage sand bandits had previously threatened him, claiming that if their leader had not been away, he would have faced certain death. ¡°Do I really look that much like a sand bandit?¡± Chen Yu was quite annoyed, ¡°Hand over that crystal you just obtained!¡± Not only had the youth attempted to kill him, but he had also insulted Chen Yu. Even if the youth in white was not a sand bandit, he would have to pay a price. ¡­ Behind the mountain stronghold, a massive passage led underground. ¡°Damn it, who are they? How did they make it here?¡± A gaunt old man with a cane flashed a gleam of red fury in his eyes. ¡°If this continues, the secret of this place will be revealed. Since it has come to this, might as well release the Fire Beasts and kill them all!¡± The gaunt old man¡¯s face was shadowed with a menacing intent to kill. Chapter 288 - 288 0284 Joint Counterattack ?Chapter 288: Chapter 0284: Joint Counterattack Chapter 288: Chapter 0284: Joint Counterattack ¡°Hand over the crystal you just got!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression was slightly grim as he spoke forcefully. Not only did this guy want to kill him, but he also insulted him; Chen Yu wouldn¡¯t let him off lightly. ¡°You Sand Bandit Leader care not for the lives of your bandits but covet that thing!¡± The youth in white sneered. ¡°Idiot, seeking death!¡± Chen Yu was completely enraged. His figure leapt forward, his Giant Ruler Sword carrying a pitch-black Evil Qi, descending upon the youth. At this moment, the imposing manner Chen Yu burst forth with made the youth in white a bit moved. ¡°You¡¯re calling me an idiot?¡± The youth¡¯s handsome face turned cold. As a member of the Fu Family, one of the four great super families, with shocking talent and looks that could be considered beautiful, he had never been called an idiot before. Swoosh! The youth in white¡¯s figure dashed forward, his fingertips twinkling with starlight, condensing into a huge white star. Whoosh-bang! The white star shot out, striking the Giant Ruler Sword carried by Chen Yu, causing it to tremble violently as the Evil Qi dispersed. But Chen Yu¡¯s momentum was heavy and powerful, and his sword whistled down. The youth in white frowned slightly, his figure shimmering with a faint light, evading the sword. ¡°That¡¯s a strong attack!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face turned solemn. The youth in white had reached the Innate Middle Stage, a completely different level compared to the previous Leader. On the other side, the youth in white was even more shocked. With his strength, ordinary Early Innates could be easily crushed, and he could handle a typical Innate Middle Stage for only a few moves, and he even had the feats of slaying Late Innates. But now this Postnatal Late Stage teenager was able to block his hit and counterattack. However, none of that mattered. This kid had just called him an idiot; he was determined to kill him. Swoosh-swoosh! The youth in white flashed behind Chen Yu and rapidly pointed his finger. The whole attack was incredibly fast. Roar! Chen Yu didn¡¯t hold back either, using ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡±, vanishing in a flash. The youth in white¡¯s attack missed, and he pressed in once again. After evading the strike, Chen Yu swiftly turned around, attacking the youth in white. Boom-bang! The black wind of Evil Qi clashed with the points of starlight, a terrible storm sweeping across. Thump-thump! The youth in white took five or six steps back before stopping. Chen Yu, however, only retreated three steps. After all, in close combat, Chen Yu held the advantage, not to mention the weapon in his hand was extremely heavy, naturally putting the youth in white at a disadvantage. Inside the stronghold. A youth in black witnessed this scene, his mouth agape in disbelief: ¡°Who is this kid, that he can block Brother Bei Ling?¡± Fu Beiling, the top new student of Sky Star Academy for the past three years, given time, would surely compete with the academy¡¯s top prodigies. Yet such a powerful person as Fu Beiling was being blocked by a Postnatal Late Stage youngster, which made the youth in black question whether he was seeing things. ¡°Kid, you¡¯re not bad, but if I want to kill you, you¡¯re undoubtedly going to die!¡± The youth in white, ¡°Fu Beiling,¡± had a deep look on his face. He had been too careless just now, engaging in close combat with Chen Yu and suffering for it. If he were to strike with all his might, even if Chen Yu were formidable, he would definitely die. ¡°Heh, all talk!¡± Chen Yu mocked. ¡°Die!¡± Fu Beiling¡¯s eyes flashed coldly, ready to strike. Yet suddenly, he sensed an extraordinarily tremendous and massive power of fire from deep within the stronghold. Chen Yu also noticed this, his expression wary. Roar-roar-roar! Within the stronghold, continued roaring as a wave of scorching air swept out. Amidst the fiery red airflow, a Fire Rat Beast shrouded in flames suddenly burst forth, followed by a Fire Fierce Horse, a Fiery Flame Leopard¡­ One fierce beast after another rushed out. Their bodies emitted blazing flames, and at first glance, it looked like an ocean of fire. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°What is this?¡± Fu Beiling was slightly stunned. What was the deal with these bizarre beasts, and why were they hiding in a sand bandit lair? As for Chen Yu. ¡°Fire Beasts!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes lit up. Every Fire Beast was equivalent to a fire core; if he obtained all of them, their value was unimaginable. Although Chen Yu coveted the fire cores, he remained rational. Most of the Fire Beasts here were of low level, but their numbers were truly large. If they attacked together, it could be considered a small wave of beast tide. Roar-roar-roar~ One after another, the Fire Beasts, as if crazed, flew out. ¡°Save me, Brother Bei Ling!¡± The shivering youth in black, faced with the Fire Beasts, showed a look of terror. He was fighting in the stronghold, too close to the Fire Beasts. ¡°Go, Fire Bone Bird!¡± Fu Beiling released a Spirit Pet from his storage bag. Swoosh! A two-meter-long Fire Bird flew out with visible bone structures on its fiery wings, emitting a fire aura of the Innate period. The Fire Bone Bird was incredibly fast, flew over the youth in black, grabbed him, and flew back. Among the Fire Beasts, there were flying creatures, but none were as fast as the Fire Bone Bird. ¡°Brother Bei Ling, let¡¯s go!¡± The youth in black wore a wary face. How could there be so many Fire Beasts hidden in this sand bandit lair? ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Fu Beiling looked at Chen Yu and chose to retreat. If Chen Yu, the Leader, and so many Fire Beasts were to attack them, they really wouldn¡¯t be able to handle it. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t go, ah!¡± Chen Yu called out. He needed a large number of fire cores, but alone, he couldn¡¯t withstand such a vast herd of beasts. These two were strong; if they cooperated, they might win. ¡°We¡¯re leaving, and you can¡¯t stop us!¡± Fu Beiling still mistook Chen Yu for the Sand Bandit Leader and coldly shouted. Whoosh! Whoosh! Fu Beiling and the man in black swiftly retreated. Helplessly, Chen Yu could only retreat as well. Behind them, the torrential Fire Beasts chased for a long while before slowly withdrawing. Underground. ¡°Damn it, these people are too fast. Merely deploying these Fire Beasts is not enough to kill them!¡± The gaunt old man¡¯s face was overcast. ¡°The matter has been exposed, we must notify ¡®Lord Gao¡¯ immediately!¡± The gaunt old man raised the staff in his hand, its dark red mysterious light flickering, emitting strange soul fluctuations, transmitting towards the far unknown. ¡°Lord, this place has been discovered by others. Although I deployed the Fire Beasts to drive them away, I fear our secret has been exposed!¡± The gaunt old man spoke to the ghostly fire atop the staff. Huff! Huff! The firelight flickered, and not long after, a hoarse voice came out, tinged with a bit of anger, ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you all to act low-key? With so many sand bandits and Fire Beasts, how could you be driven to this point?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know either. The three individuals are extremely powerful; at their level, both the sand bandits and Fire Beasts are no match for them!¡± The gaunt old man said with sincere fear. ¡°Oh? Just three people?¡± The hoarse voice sounded surprised, and after a moment¡¯s contemplation, it huffed coldly, ¡°Humph, they must be outsiders. Another stronghold has also been discovered by a group of outsiders!¡± ¡°Outsiders?¡± The gaunt old man¡¯s complexion showed a slight shock, pondered for a moment, nodded in agreement, and showed a fierce expression. Occasionally, some outsiders would enter the Red Earth World, and their strength was not weak. ¡°These damn outsiders, recklessly entering our world to plunder resources, yet they don¡¯t allow us into their world!¡± The gaunt old man¡¯s hands trembled, and his teeth clicked angrily. ¡°Hehe, this is precisely our goal,¡± the hoarse voice laughed. Hearing this, the gaunt old man¡¯s face brightened, showing a look of yearning. ¡°Since we have been discovered, perhaps we should move our plan forward a bit!¡± The hoarse voice continued to speak. ¡­ On the Gobi desert. Chen Yu closely pursued Fu Beiling and the other man. ¡°Kid, are you seeking death?¡± Fu Beiling glared fiercely at Chen Yu. With the sand bandits and Fire Beasts all retreating, what could Chen Yu possibly want by pursuing them alone? ¡°Wait, you must be from one of the four major academies!¡± Chen Yu spoke up with a question. These two didn¡¯t seem like natives here, and they also fought with sand bandits. They were both extremely strong, prompting Chen Yu to consider the possibility of them being outsiders. Perhaps other academies in Yun Zhao Country also had methods to send students into the Red Earth Secret Realm. ¡°How did you know?¡± Fu Beiling and the man in black appeared slightly surprised but then relaxed. It would be difficult for a native to guess their identity, but it was much simpler for another outsider. Fu Beiling¡¯s expression turned slightly unnatural, as he had initially mistaken Chen Yu for the leader of the sand bandits. ¡°Are you from No Demon Academy?¡± Fu Beiling looked towards Chen Yu. The Cultivation Technique Chen Yu had used earlier was of the Evil Qi path, and among the four major academies, only No Demon Academy was most proficient in this field. But how was it he did not know when No Demon Academy had produced such a character? ¡°I have a business proposition, I wonder if you two are interested?¡± After revealing his identity, Chen Yu stated his purpose. ¡°Speak.¡± Fu Beiling said succinctly. They were all here for an adventure in the Red Earth World. It was possible that Chen Yu had discovered some treasure site. Lacking the strength alone, he might need their help, which was normal. ¡°Don¡¯t you find that sand bandit hideout strange? Why keep so many Fire Beasts?¡± Chen Yu asked again. Fu Beiling and the man in black nodded. How could a den of sand bandits have so many strange fierce beasts? This was indeed very suspicious. ¡°I suspect there must be some treasure in this sand bandit hideout, so I suggest we three join forces and fight our way back!¡± Chen Yu put forth his business proposal. ¡°Oh, how will the treasure be divided then?¡± Fu Beiling inquired. He had exchanged blows with Chen Yu and acknowledged his strength; cooperation was no problem. But the biggest difficulty in cooperation was the division of resources, which had to be discussed beforehand. ¡°You two will take sixty percent, and I will take forty percent if there¡¯s treasure in the sand bandit hideout!¡± Chen Yu replied seriously. ¡°Why should we two only take sixty percent?¡± The man in black was dissatisfied. After some argument, Chen Yu appeared to make a significant concession, ¡°You two take seventy percent, and I¡¯ll take thirty percent, okay?¡± Fu Beiling and the man in black then nodded their heads, content. Afterward, the three devised a battle plan. ¡°Those Fire Beasts only attack us and spare the sand bandits, which proves someone is controlling them from behind. Therefore, I and this brother will be responsible for distracting the Fire Beasts. I¡¯ll leave it to Fu Datian to dive into the tiger¡¯s den and deal with the people lurking in the shadows!¡± Chen Yu laid out his plan. According to the agreement, since Fu Beiling and the man in black were to take seventy percent of the profits, the task of diving into the tiger¡¯s den was left to them. ¡°Fine!¡± Fu Beiling nodded. He believed this task was naturally suited for the strongest among them. Furthermore, the treasure here must definitely be hidden in that cave; he didn¡¯t feel comfortable entrusting Chen Yu with this task. Students from No Demon Academy were notoriously ruthless and cunning, with many tricks up their sleeves. He worried that Chen Yu might conceal or embezzle the treasure. The plan was set. That night, the three stealthily approached the sand bandit den. Swoosh! A dark blue-black dot flew swiftly through the night, piercing the necks of two guards. The poison spread, and the guards fell dead. At the same time, Chen Yu and the man in black quickly approached, scaling the high walls. ¡°Enemy attack!¡± ¡°Enemy Raiders!¡± Inside the stronghold, shadows moved and firelight flickered, spreading a sense of panic. In a tunnel behind the fortress. ¡°These outsiders dare to come back; so be it, let them stay here!¡± The gaunt old man was livid with anger but soon showed a ruthless expression. Chapter 289 - 289 0285 Wanton Looting ?Chapter 289: Chapter 0285: Wanton Looting Chapter 289: Chapter 0285: Wanton Looting ¡°Enemy attack!¡± Inside the bandit stronghold, the Fire Demon Sand Bandits were thrown into chaos. In recent days, all five Innate-stage bandits had been killed, casting a shadow of fear over the hearts of the remaining bandits. At this moment, a sudden enemy attack threw the Fire Demon Sand Bandits into greater terror and panic. ¡°Kill!¡± The moment Chen Yu charged in, he turned into a ferocious beast, covering a distance of several meters in a bound. Boom thump crash! Wherever he passed, men and horses were sent flying, and the screams were endless. Below the Innate stage, practically none could inflict any damage on Chen Yu, and exploiting the advantage of his movement technique and bodily strength, he was unstoppable like a human-shaped beast. ¡°This guy, he¡¯s practically inhuman!¡± The youth in black felt a shock in his heart after witnessing Chen Yu¡¯s display. ¡°Radiant Light Fist!¡± In front of the No Demon Academy students, the youth in black showed no weakness and unleashed his formidable combat skill. His fists flickered with a white glow, like the most dazzling star in the night, the brightness causing pain to the eyes of onlookers. Boom thump! A dazzling punch burst forth, like a falling star. An explosion left a huge pit on the spot, several bandits were blasted away, their bodies shattered and scattered aside. Having lost their Innate-stage strength, the bandits were simply unable to affect Chen Yu and the youth in black at all. However, at that moment, both of them revealed grave expressions. Whir buzz! From behind the stronghold, a strong wave of power pulsated, giving off a scorching and sinister glow. Roars and growls~ Accompanied by endless roars and growls, a group of Fire Beasts charged out as if treading over an ocean of fire, their vicious and malicious eyes promising onslaught. ¡°The climax begins!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression grew serious, a bright light flickering in his eyes. On the other side, the youth in black also took a deep breath, his expression exceedingly solemn. According to the plan, the two of them were to fend off the entire horde of Fire Beasts. Fortunately, Fu Beiling had lent his Spirit Pet, the Fire Bone Bird, to the youth in black, or else he would¡¯ve felt hesitant to take on this task. Roars and growls~ The Fire Beasts came crashing through with tremendous ferocity. The youth in black¡¯s body trembled slightly, feeling somewhat unnerved, having lost in terms of momentum to the horde of Fire Beasts. In contrast, Chen Yu¡­ ¡°Kill!¡± With a low shout, he drew out the Giant Ruler Sword, gathered his strength, and gave a fierce swing. Whoosh boom! An astounding and massive Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow swept out, its terrifying power nearing the level of an Innate Middle Stage. Most of the Fire Beasts in the group had relatively lower cultivation levels. With this one strike from Chen Yu, like an autumn breeze sweeping away fallen leaves, he instantly annihilated more than a dozen Fire Beasts. ¡°This guy!¡± Seeing Chen Yu so fearless and even exhilarated, the youth in black felt somewhat ashamed. Immediately, he displayed his movement technique, his fists glittering with Radiant Light as he met the oncoming Fire Beasts. Meanwhile, in the sky, the Fire Bone Bird dove into the fray like a brilliant flame, taking on the airborne Fire Beasts on its own. Comparatively, the avian Fire Beasts were fewer in number, and the Fire Bone Bird was more than capable of handling them. Swoosh! Swoosh! While the two of them confronted the horde of Fire Beasts, with speed difficult to capture, Fu Beiling swiftly bypassed them and entered the cave. ¡°Ha ha, so many Fire Cores!¡± With one sword strike that wiped out more than a dozen Fire Beasts, an excited Chen Yu quickly collected the Fire Cores. Although these Fire Beasts had low levels and the quality of the Fire Cores was not high, they were numerous. Still, there were Fire Cores that Chen Yu didn¡¯t have time to pick up. Other Fire Beasts quickly devoured these Fire Cores, undergoing a kind of transformation and growing in strength. It made sense, after all, if humans could improve their own strength with Fire Cores, Fire Beasts naturally could too. Roar! A tremendous roar resounded, and among the crowd of Fire Beasts, a red glow flashed as a fierce cheetah burst forth, its aura reaching the Innate level. And among beasts of the same rank, the strength of a Fire Beast far surpassed an ordinary Demon Beast. The red light flickered, and the cheetah arrived in front of Chen Yu in an instant, its sharp steel claws sweeping rapidly. Clang! Chen Yu swept out with his sword, striking the steel claws of the Innate Cheetah and sending sparks flying everywhere. The Innate Cheetah quickly retreated after the strike. Simultaneously, Fire Beasts and bandits from the surroundings launched an attack. Whir! Chen Yu fully activated the Copper Statue Technique, his body surface shimmering with ancient copper patterns, a thick layer of protective Qi covering him. The attacks hadn¡¯t yet closed in before they were shattered by the Qi field. On another side, the Innate Cheetah launched another lightning-fast assault. ¡°Sword Breaking Nebula!¡± Chen Yu wielded the Giant Ruler Sword, its Sha Qi Sword energy converging upon it. Boom! He thrust out with his sword, the black wind and Sha Qi Sword energy bursting forth and exploding into a swirling cloud of evil mist. Chen Yu¡¯s Shocking Evil Sword Technique had reached minor accomplishment, its power rising to a new level. Boom! Aaargh! The head of the Innate Cheetah had a large hole blasted through it by Chen Yu¡¯s sword, crashing into the distance. After a few screeches, the flames on its body extinguished, turning into a pile of char. ¡°An Innate-stage Fire Core!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes blazed with excitement, his body¡¯s power bursting forth, turning into a whirlwind of Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow, explosively shooting forward. If any other Fire Beasts swallowed this Innate-stage Fire Core, it would only make things worse for Chen Yu. Roar~ Having reached the fourth layer of Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow, Chen Yu¡¯s straight-line speed was incredibly frightful. He arrived in an instant and snatched the Fire Core. On the other side. ¡°What is this red crystal? The Fire Beasts grow stronger after swallowing it!¡± The youth in black was deeply shocked. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Previously, the Fire Beasts he encountered all had low cultivation bases. But now, he felt that the strength of some Fire Beasts had significantly improved, and the pressure was mounting. In contrast, Chen Yu became more and more ferocious in the fight, seemingly tireless. ¡°Let¡¯s retreat a distance!¡± Feeling overwhelmed, the youth in black chose to pull back, drawing away a group of Fire Beasts. ¡°Hope Brother Bei Ling resolves this quickly!¡± The youth in black muttered to himself. Once Fu Beiling dealt with the hidden adversary, the cohesion of the Fire Beasts would undoubtedly weaken. Furthermore, once Fu Beiling joined the battle, the three of them together would have a much easier time. Deep underground. The withered-faced elder observed the battle unfolding in the outside world through the eyes of one of the Fire Beasts. ¡°Damn it, this young man isn¡¯t here to attack this place, but to hunt Fire Beasts!¡± The elder¡¯s gaze was fixed on Chen Yu, his expression as dark and still as dead water. If Chen Yu hadn¡¯t taken a large number of fire cores, even if he killed Fire Beasts, it would only strengthen other Fire Beasts. Under such diminishing and lengthening circumstances, Chen Yu and the man in black stood no chance¡ªthey were certain to die. But from the beginning, Chen Yu¡¯s target was the fire cores! This was something the withered-faced elder hadn¡¯t expected. At this moment, the elder sensed a trace of an unusual fluctuation. Swoosh! In a pitch-black space, a dazzling starlight finger shot towards the elder¡¯s forehead at high speed. The elder dodged by a hair¡¯s breadth. ¡°You think I wasn¡¯t prepared?¡± The withered-faced elder let out a low chuckle. During the day, there were three of them, but now only two had appeared. With little thought, he guessed the reason. ¡°Your precautions are useless!¡± Fu Beiling snorted coldly and rushed out, shooting out two starlight fingers. ¡°Heh, boy, you¡¯re too green!¡± The elder leaped into the air, avoiding the attack. Boom! The ground shook, and a torrent of fire erupted. Soon after, a ferocious-looking beast with the head of a lion and tiger and a single horn, emerged from the flames. ¡°Kill!¡± The elder landed on the Flame Demon Beast and shouted. This lion-tiger unicorn¡¯s cultivation had reached the peak of Early Innate Stage, and its veins pulsed with partial Ancient Beast bloodline, rendering it exceptionally powerful. And the elder himself was at the Innate Middle Stage; their combined strength was enough to repel anyone at the Late Innate Stage. ¡°I¡¯ll kill you first!¡± A trace of seriousness flashed in Fu Beiling¡¯s eyes, but he didn¡¯t shrink back. Swipe! He moved swiftly, leaping towards the elder. ¡°Get lost!¡± The elder¡¯s cane shimmered with a dark red ghostly light, unleashing a wave of dark red flame. ¡­ Outside. Chen Yu suddenly felt that the Fire Beast¡¯s assault was not as frenzied and dense as before. On the other side, the man in black felt his pressure lessen. Still, the ever-strengthening Fire Beasts were not to be underestimated. ¡°Come out!¡± Chen Yu decisively released the Fire Scale Beast. After all, with Fu Beiling and the other¡¯s strength, they couldn¡¯t snatch away his Ancient Beast Spirit Pet. Moreover, the Fire Scale Beast was strong and could share a lot of the pressure with the two men. Ao! The Fire Scale Beast roared and its translucent body flickered with firelight, exuding a terrifying Ancient Beast bloodline aura. Its veins bore the blood of the Holy Beast Fire Qilin, which had a strong deterrent effect on fire-affiliated Demon Beasts. Nearby, those with cultivation levels lower than the Fire Scale Beast prostrated on the ground, trembling. Even those slightly more powerful than the Fire Scale Beast were heavily impacted and found their strength suppressed and weakened. ¡°This is¡­ an Ancient Beast Spirit Pet?¡± From afar, the man in black widened his eyes in disbelief. The Fire Scale Beast¡¯s eyes gleamed as it lunged at a Fire Mouse, tearing into it with its jaws, ripping open its armor and feasting on its fire core. ¡°Kill!¡± Chen Yu wielded the Giant Ruler Sword, easily reaping the Fire Beasts. The Fire Scale Beast scurried around, devouring the lower-grade fire cores left by Chen Yu. These cores were of lower rank, and it didn¡¯t need much time to digest, quickly consuming many in a short period. ¡°I¡¯ve been fooled; these red crystals are the real treasures!¡± Putting various phenomena together, the man in black had a sudden realization. He had previously regarded these red crystals as ordinary Demon Cores and, given the generally low cultivation of these Fire Beasts, didn¡¯t find the cores particularly precious. He had been too busy fighting to bother collecting them. ¡°This kid is so cunning!¡± The man in black cursed inwardly. After a half day of fighting, Chen Yu had gained untold benefits, while he had barely gained anything. ¡°Kill!¡± The man in black was furious and unleashed his boxing technique. After killing a Postnatal Late Stage Fire Beast, he immediately snatched its fire core. The two hadn¡¯t fought for long. Roar! The attack from the Fire Beasts became more chaotic, and many sand bandits were also targeted, suddenly attacked and killed by the Fire Beasts. ¡°It seems Brother Bei Ling is close to success!¡± The man in black showed a hint of joy. Once Fu Beiling dealt with the person behind the scenes, with their combined strength, they could obtain more fire cores. Otherwise, all the benefits would be picked up by Chen Yu, and the two of them would be at a great loss. Underground. The withered-faced elder was sprawled on the ground, his body riddled with holes. The lion-tiger Fire Beast, with its Ancient Beast bloodline, was barely alive beside him. ¡°You¡­¡± The elder looked at Fu Beiling, his eyes filled with terror. He hadn¡¯t expected that, even combined, he and the lion-tiger Fire Beast would be no match for Fu Beiling. ¡°As I said, your precautions are all futile!¡± Fu Beiling¡¯s handsome face was cold. ¡°You speak too soon,¡± said the elder. ¡°Even if I die, I won¡¯t let you outsiders off easily!¡± The elder stared at Fu Beiling, his eyes full of resentment. He suddenly reached out, grabbing the lion-tiger Fire Beast, his arm exuding a strange pulling force. Whiz! With the lion-tiger Fire Beast¡¯s roars, its flames transferred to the elder. The elder howled ferociously, his body¡¯s meridians turning fiery red, as the fire power within him grew more and more terrifying. In moments, the lion-tiger Fire Beast turned to ash. The elder grabbed a fire core from the pile and pressed it into his cane. Roar! Terrible fire power burst forth from the cane, igniting a huge, scorching fireball, and the cane transferred a surge of fire power into the elder¡¯s body. In an instant, the elder was engulfed in intense flames, as if bathed in fire. ¡°This¡­¡± Fu Beiling hesitated momentarily, shocked by the scene. Chapter 290 - 290 0286 Annihilation ?Chapter 290: Chapter 0286: Annihilation Chapter 290: Chapter 0286: Annihilation Deep within the pitch-black depths underground. The ashen-faced elder¡¯s skin was crimson, his whole body ignited with flaming red flames, turning him into a man of fire, emitting a terrifying scorching aura. ¡°Kid, I told you, don¡¯t speak too soon!¡± The ashen-faced elder¡¯s expression was one of a painful struggle, staring at Fu Beiling while revealing a sinister sneer. Earth Star Finger! Fu Beiling channelled his True Qi, his fingertips gathering starlight, and he thunderously shot out two fingers. ¡°Perish!¡± The ashen-faced elder waved his walking stick, releasing a crimson flame wave. Boom! The flame wave swept out, colliding with the finger light. After a moment of stalemate, it obliterated it and continued to advance. ¡°The strength of this man, it has increased so much!¡± Fu Beiling¡¯s face showed a hint of shock. Before, the ashen-faced elder could not handle his peak finger strike, but now he could easily block it. Whoosh! He leapt up, dodging the ashen-faced elder¡¯s attack amidst the jumps. ¡°Outsider, you cannot escape!¡± The ashen-faced elder spread his arms, the flame power around his body surging tumultuously. Roar! On the ground, red flames suddenly rose, and in no time at all, the entire underground was ignited, as if transformed into a fiery hell. ¡°This old coot can actually communicate with the fire power between heaven and earth, borrowing its strength!¡± Fu Beiling found this somewhat unbelievable. Communicating with the powers between heaven and earth was definitely not something the Qi Transformation Realm could do, there must be some other reason behind it. ¡°Die!¡± The ashen-faced elder hummed lowly, and from the flames on the ground, several fiery snakes condensed, rapidly attacking Fu Beiling. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Fu Beiling¡¯s movement technique was extremely clever, like a flickering star, escaping around the cave. But the entire cave was nearly set ablaze, leaving fewer and fewer places to land. ¡°It¡¯s not advisable to prolong the fight!¡± Fu Beiling made up his mind and immediately retreated. The ashen-faced elder¡¯s strength had increased dramatically, plus he could borrow nearby fire power, so Fu Beiling could only temporarily retreat from the limelight. Outside the stronghold. The Fire Beast¡¯s attacks became extremely disordered, without any pattern. Chen Yu and the black-clad young man, with the Fire Scale Beast and the Fire Bone Bird, after a period of fighting, were now finding it easier. Although there were many Fire Beasts, there were fewer remaining after the battle, but their overall strength had greatly increased compared to before. At this moment, a figure in white suddenly dashed from afar, it was Fu Beiling. ¡°Brother Bei Ling!¡± The black-clad young man¡¯s face glowed with joy. With Fu Beiling joining them, they would soon be able to annihilate all the Fire Beasts, and they could also take the opportunity to grab more fire cores, to avoid too much loss. But before the black-clad young man could say another word, he sensed that something was off. Whoosh whoosh! From behind, a wave of fire surged forth, and a black-red fire shadow sprang out. ¡°What is this?¡± The black-clad young man¡¯s pupils contracted, his spirit trembling involuntarily. Only to see, an elder with crimson skin and bulging meridians, with a ferocious face, his body aflame, like a fierce ghost from the fiery hell. Chen Yu was equally startled by the appearance of the ashen-faced elder. He knew that Demon Beasts could turn into Fire Beasts, but he had no idea that people could also look like this. ¡°Outsiders, you all must die!¡± The vicious gaze of the ashen-faced elder swept over the three of them, waving his walking stick. Roar roar roar~ sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The nearby, not so many remaining Fire Beasts were immediately controlled by him, the chaotic Fire Beast herd became orderly. ¡°Kill this man first, otherwise, once he controls the Fire Beasts, the situation will be very adverse for us!¡± Fu Beiling immediately shouted. He had already experienced the ashen-faced elder¡¯s ferocity, otherwise, he would not have chosen to temporarily retreat. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Yu responded, he too had noticed the ashen-faced elder was very troublesome. ¡°I¡¯ll try to draw away the Fire Beasts!¡± The black-clad man said. Even Fu Beiling had been pushed back, one could imagine how strong the ashen-faced elder was. If they let the ashen-faced elder and the Fire Beast herd join forces, it would probably be even more terrifying. ¡°Plummeting Day Radiance!¡± The black-clad man¡¯s fists came together, their light merging into one, turning into a giant star radiating endless white light. Boom! His fists struck down, a cluster of radiant True Qi, fiercely charging into the Fire Beast herd, crushing several Fire Beasts, and almost capturing the attention of all the Fire Beasts. After executing this strike, the black-clad man appeared slightly exhausted and turned to retreat. On the other hand, the Fire Bone Bird was also launching attacks in the sky, drawing away many Fire Beasts. Under Chen Yu¡¯s command, the Fire Scale Beast let out a deep roar, exerting the powerful pressure of an ancient beast, intimidating the spirits of the Fire Beasts, severing their connection with the ashen-faced elder. ¡°To your death!¡± Fu Beiling took the lead to attack, unleashing a sharp finger light, a flash of white light piercing towards the ashen-faced elder. On another front. ¡°Kill!¡± Chen Yu, wielding the Giant Ruler Sword, charged towards the ashen-faced elder, swinging the giant sword back and forth. Roar! In the air, a cross-shaped Sha Qi black wind howled forth. The ashen-faced elder bellowed loudly, his walking stick erupting with even more surging flame waves. Centered on the walking stick, a fire vortex formed, stirring up dust and wind. Boom! The white finger light and Sha Qi Sword chopped down, striking it and causing a terrible storm, sweeping around. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Fu Beiling executed a movement technique secret, his speed astonishing, almost impossible to capture. Moreover, finger lights shot out from highly tricky angles. On the other side, Chen Yu executed Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow, his linear speed astonishing, occasionally whipping a staggering Sha Qi frenzy. Boom and bang! The two encircled the withered-looking old man, constantly attacking him. Together, the two geniuses managed to keep the withered-looking old man in check. Gradually, the old man¡¯s performance began to show signs of fatigue. ¡°This person must have used some Secret Technique to temporarily enhance his strength; he won¡¯t be able to sustain it for long!¡± Fu Beiling said. Any Secret Technique to enhance strength was unsustainable and had side effects. Compared to the beginning, the withered-looking old man was clearly at a disadvantage. Drink! With a hoarse roar, the old man summoned a wave of flames around his body, engulfing both attackers. Whoosh! He turned into a black and red fiery shadow, diving swiftly towards several Fire Beasts. Boom and pop! The old man extended his staff, instantly slaughtering these Fire Beasts and plundering their fire cores. His staff appeared to be able to embed fire cores and absorb their power. In an instant, the condition of the old man improved. ¡°No more dragging this out, let¡¯s just kill this freak!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes hardened. Originally, they had planned to wear down the withered-looking old man, but he changed strategies and began to kill Fire Beasts proactively to replenish his strength. ¡°Okay!¡± Fu Beiling nodded. Roar! Unleashing the Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow, Chen Yu became a black whirlwind rushing towards the withered-looking old man. However, the old man was now extremely strong and not slow in speed. Thud, thud! Chen Yu¡¯s heart suddenly erupted, causing a surge in his speed, and he rapidly closed in on the withered-looking old man. ¡°Scram!¡± The old man was slightly surprised, uttering a low shout as he pointed with his staff, releasing a fiery and fierce light orb that lunged forward. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± Fu Beiling couldn¡¯t help but shout. Even he did not dare to confront the withered-looking old man head-on. Though at this moment, the old man was no longer in peak condition. ¡°Sword Breaking Nebula!¡± The Giant Ruler Sword in Chen Yu¡¯s hand swung into action, the Sha Qi Sword forming on it. At the same time, he slightly summoned some Blood Crystal Flame. Suddenly, the Sha Qi Sword¡¯s edge was ablaze with a layer of dark red flame. Chen Yu combined a portion of Blood Crystal Flame with True Evil Qi, utilizing it in his combat art, which was difficult for most to detect. Boom! He thrust out his sword fiercely, the Sha Qi Sword¡¯s edge and dark red flame blasting out and exploding violently, turning into a cloud of black Sha Flame mist. Upon collision, the old man¡¯s flames seemed to be suppressed, their power diminished. Boom and bang! The old man¡¯s attack was shattered, a storm of black Sha Flame swept through, blasting the old man back several yards, and leaving charred marks on his body. ¡°How can this be?¡± The old man spat out a mouthful of blood, his face showing disbelief. Even Fu Beiling was extremely shocked; in that instant, the power that Chen Yu unleashed was terrifying and had a certain suppressive effect on the old man¡¯s fire attack. However, now was not the time for astonishment. ¡°Green Radiance Star!¡± Fu Beiling¡¯s hands formed a strange posture, with stars emerging around him. Between his fingers, white light spots converged, and at the center, a trace of green radiance began to appear. Whoosh! Suddenly, a pale green light beam, much thicker than before, burst forth, striking the black-clothed old man¡¯s chest like an aurora. Hit by the two men¡¯s ultimate moves in succession, the withered-looking old man weakened further, his strength slowly falling back to its initial state. Strike the sick to claim their life. Chen Yu and Fu Beiling joined forces to strike once more. The two blocked the withered-looking old man, launching attacks from both sides. Gradually, the flames on the old man¡¯s body dimmed, and his reddish skin blackened in spots. ¡°Ah, I cannot accept this¡­¡± The withered-looking old man struggled desperately, knowing his end was near, he could not help but roar. ¡°Die!¡± Fu Beiling¡¯s Earth Star Finger pierced through the old man¡¯s chest. At the same time, Chen Yu¡¯s Giant Ruler Sword beheaded him. Boom and bang! The flames on the old man¡¯s body retracted inward, his body exploded, his death mirroring that of the Fire Beasts. Chen Yu scanned with his Spiritual Sense to see if there were any fire cores in the old man¡¯s corpse, but the result disappointed him. That made sense, Fire Beasts had fire cores because they evolved from Demon Beast cores. ¡°Brother Bei Ling, come quick, I can¡¯t hold on any longer!¡± Far away, the black-clothed youth and the Fire Bone Bird, while retreating, restrained a number of Fire Beasts, both the human and the beast bearing numerous wounds. ¡°Okay!¡± Fu Beiling immediately rushed over. Though he too was exhausted after the great battle, dealing with these lower-ranked Fire Beasts was still within his capabilities. On the other hand, Chen Yu, after battling the Fire Beasts and the withered-looking old man, still looked rosy-cheeked as if nothing had happened. As the two joined the fray, the Fire Beasts were gradually exterminated. ¡°Brother Bei Ling, these fire cores are the real treasures; that kid is too cunning!¡± The black-clothed youth immediately complained. Fu Beiling¡¯s expression darkened as he glared at Chen Yu; this time he had indeed been swindled. It seemed there was not much treasure in the sand bandits¡¯ den; the plundered resources were probably used for breeding Fire Beasts. And the haul of fire cores that he and the black-clothed youth together amassed didn¡¯t even amount to a quarter of Chen Yu¡¯s. Essentially, they each got 20 percent while Chen Yu got 80 percent, how could that not infuriate him. ¡°Uh, we agreed on this beforehand. You better hurry up and scavenge, maybe you¡¯ll find a lot of resources; I¡¯ll stick to our deal of you taking seventy and me thirty percent, no going back on my word!¡± Chen Yu said with thick-skinned confidence. Chapter 291 - 291 0287 Beast Tide Attack ?Chapter 291: Chapter 0287: Beast Tide Attack Chapter 291: Chapter 0287: Beast Tide Attack ¡°Er, we had an agreement beforehand. You better hurry and scavenge around; maybe you¡¯ll find quite a bit of resources. Seven for you, three for me, I will not go back on my word!¡± Chen Yu said shamelessly. Fu Beiling and the youth in black focused on Chen Yu for a while and then had no choice but to relent. They indeed had an agreement beforehand, and Chen Yu had not violated it in any way. Afterward, the three of them began to meticulously scavenge the sand bandit¡¯s lair. Some time later, all the resources and treasures were sorted out, far fewer than they had imagined. At this moment, it was deep into the night. Chen Yu and people like Fu Beiling all temporarily stayed inside the sand bandit¡¯s lair to rest. Far away from this place, deep beneath the Gobi desert, there was a mysterious ancient palace. On the palace floor, a sea of fiery red, flames roared as if it were the hell of blazing fire. In the center of the grand hall, an elder robed in dark red sat cross-legged amidst the inferno, completely unaffected by the flames. In front of him, there was a whirling mass of red, searing fire, emitting a terrifying aura that made one¡¯s heart tremble. Suddenly. The mass of flames in front of him pulsed. ¡°Dead, this is already the second one!¡± The red-robed elder seemed to sense something and furrowed his brows. Based on related intelligence, the red-robed elder could guess that these two strongholds had both been destroyed by outsiders. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, around the periphery of the Red Earth World, there were only weak tribes that didn¡¯t have the strength to confront the Fire Demon Sand Bandits. ¡°These damned outsiders, meddling at such a critical moment¡­ If that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s just initiate the plan!¡± The red-robed elder suddenly stood up, a trace of madness flashing through his profound gaze. He slowly spread his arms, releasing a strange fire elemental power that surged into the mass of red, scorching flames in front of him. Gradually, the flames on the entire palace floor roiled ominously. Boom boom boom! Before long, the whole palace shook slightly with the roiling flames, as if some terrible force was trying to break out. Hummm! Centered around the ancient palace, the entire Gobi desert began to shake slowly. Many volcanoes within the Gobi thundered, belching thick smoke skyward. The demon beasts of the Gobi, as if sensing something, panicked and fled towards the distant greenery. ¡­ Inside a rather luxurious room in the fort. Whoosh whoosh! The Fire Scale Beast¡¯s body emitted a searing bloodline aura, making the temperature in the room extremely high. During the previous battle, the Fire Scale Beast had devoured a large quantity of fire cores, and though they were of low quality, the quantity was substantial. At this moment, the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s cultivation had reached the Peak of Refining, just one step away from the Qi Transformation Realm. Ao ao! The Fire Scale Beast bellowed repeatedly, demanding fire cores from Chen Yu. ¡°I¡¯ll give you fire cores after you sign a spirit pet contract with me!¡± Chen Yu suddenly said. The Fire Scale Beast, with its exceptional intelligence, understood Chen Yu¡¯s intent. It backed away several steps, a look of wariness and anger on its face. Once it signed a spirit pet contract, its life and death would be controlled by another, and it would have to obey any command from Chen Yu. With a trace of Fire Qilin blood flowing in its veins, why would it willingly let a mere human control its life and death? However, it both hated and feared Chen Yu. ¡°If you¡¯re unwilling, then I¡¯ll just kill you. I can easily train another spirit pet with the fire cores in my hands!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression was icy cold, and his presence intimidating. The evil qi in his eyes vaguely formed two Sha Qi Swords, pressing against the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s mind and increasing its fear. Whoo-sh! Unable to help itself, the Fire Scale Beast summoned its bloodline power, its presence rising, with red fiery light swirling around its body, majestic and commanding. ¡°Bloodline?¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but smile. Whoo-sh! Bloodline power also radiated from Chen Yu¡¯s body, a layer of blood-red scale patterns gradually appearing on his body. He looked regal and commanding, his potent bloodline power pressing down. Under the array of methods employed by Chen Yu, the Fire Scale Beast ultimately submitted. In truth, the quality of Chen Yu¡¯s dragon scale bloodline might not be superior to the bloodline within the Fire Scale Beast, but what Chen Yu had drawn was the Blood Dragon Beast Bloodline of Guiyuan Realm Level; the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s current cultivation was simply too low. Buzz buzz! Chen Yu and the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s blood formed a complex blood pattern in the void. The blood pattern fluctuated, gradually fading and merging into the bodies of Chen Yu and the Fire Scale Beast. Suddenly, Chen Yu felt a new connection between himself and the Fire Scale Beast. Through this connection, he could greatly influence the Fire Scale Beast, even directly kill it. ¡°Finally done!¡± Chen Yu breathed a sigh of relief. Had it been a fully grown ancient beast, it would¡¯ve been nearly impossible to sign a spirit pet contract with it. Those proud ancient beasts would rather die than have their life and death controlled by someone else. After signing the contract, Chen Yu took out a Postnatal Stage fire core and fed it to the Fire Scale Beast. Gulp gulp! Sounds of flames swirling came from inside the Fire Scale Beast; its body grew a bit brighter, seemingly inflating slightly. Not long after, the Fire Scale Beast digested the power of the fire core, its aura instantly grew, reaching the Qi Transformation Realm level. Yet, that wasn¡¯t the end. Changes were still occurring on the body of the Fire Scale Beast. For example, the hair on its head and tail ignited with red flames; patterns of flame emerged on its scales; its limbs grew even thicker¡­ Meanwhile, Chen Yu took out the Demon Bone Stone and fed it to the Iron Moon Strange Insect. Though the benefits it gained from the battle with the Fire Beasts were not as great as those of the Fire Scale Beast, it still reaped significant advantages. It had reached the Postnatal Peak and, following this battle, broke through to the Innate stage. Hiss hiss! The Iron Moon Strange Insect quickly bored a hole into the Demon Bone Stone, burrowing into it, devouring the essence within. Right at that moment. Thud, thud! Thud, thud! Chen Yu¡¯s heart began to beat violently without any warning, giving him a sense of an impending crisis. ¡°Is there some danger approaching?¡± Chen Yu immediately stepped out of the house. He completely trusted the warning from his heart. The ground trembled slightly. Boom! In the distance, within the pitch-black night sky, a burst of firelight suddenly erupted. ¡°A volcanic eruption?¡± This place was some distance from the volcano; even if it erupted, it wouldn¡¯t affect Chen Yu. But the warning from his heart had not dissipated, and Chen Yu¡¯s sense of crisis grew stronger. He suddenly felt that there seemed to be an extremely powerful energy beneath the ground. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Fu Beiling and the young man in black also came out of the house. ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± The eyes of all three were drawn to the distant volcano. Below the volcano, they saw one fire beast after another emerge, massive in size, and sprinting towards them. Those with keener senses could clearly see that these fire beasts were bursting out of the volcano alongside the eruption. In the dark night, there was a small sea of flames, glaringly bright, painting everything it passed a fiery red. ¡°A pack of fire beasts!¡± The three looked slightly startled. Unexpectedly, in addition to the sand bandits¡¯ den harboring fire beasts, the volcano behind also concealed fire beasts. ¡°Could it be that the true habitat of the fire beasts is the volcano!¡± Chen Yu suddenly thought of something. The Black Iron Tribe, natives of this area, were unclear about the hiding places of the fire beasts and only knew that the fire beasts were somewhat more numerous near the volcanoes outside the Gobi. It was indeed very difficult to detect the fire beasts living inside a volcano. Moreover, the Black Iron Clan Chief had said that fire beasts rarely appeared and had only started to show up more frequently recently. But now, why were all these fire beasts rushing out of the volcano? ¡°We need to get out of here fast, these fire beasts are much stronger than the ones we faced before!¡± The young man in black was somewhat panicked. The fire beasts coming out of the volcano were not numerous, even less so than the pack the three had faced before. But they were generally larger, with at least all of them having reached the Postnatal Stage, a level stronger than the previous pack they encountered. Moreover, within that pack of fire beasts, some had an exceptionally strong presence, having reached the Innate stage, equivalent to the kings of the entire pack of beasts. With this, the danger level of the entire pack had increased again. Facing such a pack of fire beasts, not to mention the young man in black, neither Fu Beiling nor Chen Yu had any intention to fight. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± The three immediately made a decision. Chen Yu retracted the Iron Moon Strange Insect and the Fire Scale Beast, then started to hurry on his way. Just then, he saw more crimson flames spewing out in another direction. Without a doubt, that was another volcanic eruption, accompanied by an outpour of fire beasts. ¡°What is happening?¡± The young man in black felt a chill on his scalp. Simultaneous volcanic eruptions and a large number of fire beasts emerging¡ªeverything was too abnormal. Thump! Thump! Thump! Without giving it another thought, the three of them hurried on their way. On the way, Fu Beiling and the young man in black didn¡¯t say much before parting ways with Chen Yu. After all, there wasn¡¯t much friendship between them, and Chen Yu had also tricked them once. The sand bandits¡¯ den was a considerable distance from the tribal area, and when Chen Yu had come over, even riding a fiery horse had taken half a day. Thinking of this, Chen Yu took out the Fire Scale Beast from his storage bag. As the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s strength had increased, so had its size; now, it could just manage to carry one person. Sitting on top, Chen Yu urged the Fire Scale Beast to make haste. Having advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm, the Fire Scale Beast was quite fast. Along the way, Chen Yu found many demon beasts also fleeing. The Fire Scale Beast exuded a powerful pressure unique to ancient beasts, causing these demon animals to avoid it from afar, not daring to offend it. In less than half a day, Chen Yu returned to Green Forest. As Chen Yu had predicted. At this moment, warfare had erupted between the tribes and the demon beasts. ¡°What¡¯s with these demon beasts? They are attacking our tribe like they¡¯ve gone mad today!¡± ¡°Hold the line, we absolutely cannot let them invade our tribe!¡± Along the way, Chen Yu saw many smaller tribes already at war with the demon beasts. The Black Iron Tribe was located deeper in and had not yet encountered this situation. ¡°Sir, you¡¯ve returned!¡± The Black Iron Clan Chief personally greeted Chen Yu. ¡°What is this?¡± The Black Iron Clan Chief looked towards the Fire Scale Beast beside Chen Yu, and feeling that strong bloodline pressure, showed a look of surprise. The rest of the tribe members also turned their gaze to the Fire Scale Beast, with most of them being Fire Dao Practitioners, they could sense the powerful fire-oriented bloodline within the Fire Scale Beast. ¡°This is an Ancient Beast Spirit Pet I snatched from the Fire Demon Sand Bandits!¡± Chen Yu told a lie. Ordinary people would not have the chance to acquire such a Spirit Pet. If Chen Yu did not explain the origin of the Fire Scale Beast properly, his identity might be called into question. Therefore, Chen Yu attributed the origin of the Fire Scale Beast to the Fire Demon Sand Bandits. After all, the power and terror of the Fire Demon Sand Bandits had deeply penetrated the hearts of these tribal folks. ¡°Things are a bit turbulent right now, Brave Chen, please go inside and rest!¡± The Black Iron Clan Leader immediately invited Chen Yu inside. He had already received numerous calls for help from other tribes. This beast tide was more severe than any before, and it probably wouldn¡¯t be long before the Black Iron Tribe would also face an assault by the beast tide. Thus, he hoped to retain Chen Yu. Chapter 292 - 292 0288 High Mountain Tribe ?Chapter 292: Chapter 0288 High Mountain Tribe Chapter 292: Chapter 0288 High Mountain Tribe The Black Iron Tribe was originally a big tribe nearby, and with Chen Yu stationed there, even if a beast tide attacked, it would essentially be no trouble at all. So the Black Iron Clan Leader wanted to retain Chen Yu. ¡°Wait!¡± Chen Yu didn¡¯t move. ¡°Does Brave Chen have any other needs?¡± The Black Iron Clan Leader anxiously asked. In his view, Chen Yu might be leaving, but he was willing to pay a certain price to keep Chen Yu here. ¡°The beast tide is coming now, and it won¡¯t be long before the Fire Beasts will also swarm over. The Black Iron Tribe should prepare early!¡± Chen Yu informed him of all this. ¡°What?¡± The Clan Leader¡¯s face showed shock. A normal beast tide was alright, but if it was a tide of Fire Beasts, that would be terrible. Just thinking about it made the Clan Leader shudder. ¡°Brave Chen, you rest for now, and feel free to make any requests!¡± The Black Iron Clan Leader solemnly said. If there truly was a tide of Fire Beasts, even the Black Iron Tribe would have no power to resist and would be easily overrun. Even if they were to relocate now, it would probably be too late. Thus, Chen Yu became his only hope. ¡°Yes, I do indeed need some things!¡± Chen Yu was straightforward. He was alone and didn¡¯t need to worry. Even if a horde of Fire Beasts came, he could escape, so staying temporarily in the Black Iron Tribe was not a problem. Later, Chen Yu requested Fire Spirit Ore and Fire Spirit Crystal Ore, along with high-quality Fire Spirit Ginseng. ¡°My Black Iron Tribe occupies a Small Fire Spirit Mine. Fire Spirit Ore is manageable, but higher-grade Fire Spirit Crystal Ore is only found in those large Fire Spirit Mines¡­¡± The Clan Leader said with a slight apology. Chen Yu didn¡¯t concern himself much, as Fire Spirit Ore and Fire Spirit Crystal Ore were just items required for a mission. Extracting twenty pounds of high-quality Fire Spirit Ore counted as completing the basic mission, but obtaining a piece of Fire Spirit Crystal Ore would double the mission rewards. Back at his dwelling, not long after, the Black Iron Clan Leader sent people with Fire Spirit Ore and Fire Spirit Ginseng. The amount of Fire Spirit Ore exceeded the mission requirements. There were six stalks of Fire Spirit Ginseng, four of them three hundred years old and two four hundred years old. Chen Yu concocted some Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid and began refining his Copper Statue Gang Body after taking it. The earlier skirmish with the Fire Beast horde had tempered Chen Yu¡¯s Copper Statue Gang Body to some extent, and now after taking the concoction, he found the refining effect to be very good. After absorbing the medicine¡¯s effects completely, his Copper Statue Gang Body had significantly advanced. He then began cultivating the ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill.¡± Compared to the cultivation chambers of the No Demon Academy, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi in the Red Earth World was exceedingly barren, making cultivation progress extremely slow. This was also why the top experts in the Red Earth World had low cultivation levels. ¡°This place is good for body refinement, but cultivating techniques is very slow!¡± Given that, in the Red Earth World, Chen Yu decided to focus on Body Refinement, leaving the cultivation of techniques for when he returned to the No Demon Academy to enhance his cultivation. However, Chen Yu had not cultivated for long before he was interrupted. ¡°Brave Chen, the Clan Leader requests your help to resolve the beast tide crisis!¡± A tribe member¡¯s voice came. ¡°Okay!¡± Chen Yu was slightly surprised; the beast tide had arrived so soon, and the Black Iron Tribe seemed unable to resist. Having accepted their hospitality, Chen Yu naturally agreed to exert some effort. Stepping outside his dwelling, he immediately heard the roaring and clashing sounds from outside. He saw a massive horde of beasts crazily attacking outside the Black Iron Tribe. ¡°Brave Chen, you finally came!¡± Seeing Chen Yu, the Clan Leader immediately showed a look of relief. He had underestimated this beast tide, which, in the past hundred years, was arguably the strongest. Nearby small tribes had already been overrun and moved into the Black Iron Tribe. Otherwise, with the strength of the Black Iron Tribe, it would also have had difficulty resisting the onslaught of the beast tide. ¡°Is this person the honored guest of the Black Iron Tribe?¡± ¡°He¡¯s only in the Postnatal Late Stage; has the Black Iron elder gone senile?¡± The warriors from other tribes, upon seeing Chen Yu, all revealed a skeptical look, then shook their heads, disappointed. If the Black Iron Tribe fell, they could only flee for their lives under the onslaught of the beast tide, heading to stronger tribes and requesting refuge. Whoosh! Chen Yu quickly dashed forward to a stone wall in front of him. ¡°What¡¯s he trying to do?¡± ¡°Does he plan on going up alone?¡± People from other tribes could not help but scoff. At first, they all thought the honored guest of the Black Iron Tribe was a powerful warrior who would command their armies and lead them against the demon beasts. This young man clearly didn¡¯t seem to understand these aspects, so what was he planning to do? Buzz! Whoosh whoosh! He slightly squatted down, archaic copper patterns emerging on his body surface, took a long breath in, his abdomen swelling like a small water jug, wind swirling around him. The people behind him gradually returned to normal faces, as they all felt that a very powerful force was brewing in Chen Yu. Thump thump! Thump thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart concentrated power, unleashing his body¡¯s potential, and his explosive strength increased multiple times. ¡°Scram!¡± Suddenly, Chen Yu roared. A thunderous roar that shook the mountains reverberated through the wilderness, like an ancient gigantic beast¡¯s fierce roar. Visibly, a gray and distorted wave of sound swept forward, its range gradually widening. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°This is¡­¡± Behind Chen Yu, a group of people felt a slight stinging pain in their organs and eardrums. Those with lower cultivation levels even cried out in pain, collapsing to the ground. Of course, this was because they were behind Chen Yu. Directly in front¡­ Bang! Bang! Bang! Countless demon beasts, swept by a layer of twisted, dim light waves, were flung into the air and exploded, blooming like blood-red flowers. Chen Yu¡¯s full-powered ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± was too much for even Innate stage experts to bear, let alone these lower-cultivation demon beasts. However, this ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± had a broad range and its power was somewhat diffuse. Even so, it was enough to handle the situation at present. Everywhere he looked, Beasts exploded, those on the sides and rear suffering lesser injuries, most of the beasts bleeding from ears and nose, their minds somewhat dazed. After the roar faded, the air was filled with a layer of blood mist, reeking of blood. ¡°This¡­¡± Behind him, people from many tribes, witnessing this, were terrified! Merely a roar had such power, it was like facing a monster. ¡°What are you waiting for, attack now!¡± Chen Yu yelled, jolting the people awake. With one ¡°Copper Lion Roar,¡± he had only killed some of the demon beasts, most had only been hit by the aftereffects. ¡°Yes, attack now!¡± ¡°Kill, don¡¯t miss this opportunity!¡± Everyone rallied, throwing stones or shooting arrows. Then, groups of soldiers charged out, clashing with the horde of demon beasts. The tide of battle swiftly turned. Within the tribe, everyone¡¯s gaze towards Chen Yu changed once again, no one underestimated him. ¡°Brave Chen, you just killed so many demon beasts, we will tally everything shortly and offer you the demon cores!¡± The Black Iron Clan Chief said respectfully. Chen Yu had displayed mighty fighting power, and they needed to offer significant rewards to keep such a powerful figure with them. ¡°Exchange the demon cores for precious materials for me!¡± Chen Yu said. Gradually, the Black Iron Tribe took the upper hand and pushed back the demon beast horde. Everyone cheered joyfully. Only Chen Yu remained calm, while the Black Iron Clan Leader looked somewhat grim. At the moment, only the two of them knew that the Fire Beast horde was approaching. Just then. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh~ A troop of men, tall and strong with eyes gleaming, hurried from behind, thirty in total, including two at the Innate Middle Stage, three at the Early Innate stage, and the rest all at the Postnatal Late Stage. ¡°These are¡­ people from the High Mountain Tribe.¡± The people of the Black Iron Tribe recognized the origins of this troop of men. The High Mountain Tribe, the number one tribe of the Red Earth World, numerous other tribes both large and small relied on the High Mountain Tribe for survival. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why have the High Mountain Tribe come?¡± Everyone was quite puzzled; they normally couldn¡¯t make contact with the powerful figures of the High Mountain Tribe. Even if a stampede happened, the High Mountain Tribe wouldn¡¯t normally come to aid proactively. Even the Black Iron Clan Chief was bewildered, he had indeed sent out a distress call, but only to the larger tribes above them, not to the High Mountain Tribe. ¡°Eh? You actually managed to hold off the demon beast horde.¡± A middle-aged man in black armor surveyed the scene outside the Black Iron Tribe, his expression slightly surprised. ¡°The Fire Beast horde is coming, and from now on, all of you are under my command!¡± The armored middle-aged man declared from atop the earth wall, overlooking the people with a loud and authoritative voice. ¡°What? Fire Beasts?¡± A stir went through the crowd. The terror of Fire Beasts was deep-seated in their hearts, it was unimaginable what a Fire Beast tide would look like. However, with the High Mountain Tribe sending people to the front lines to fight, they might be able to fend off the Fire Beast tide. ¡°That¡¯s great, the High Mountain Tribe has sent help against the Fire Beast horde!¡± The Black Iron Clan Chief instantly breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°It seems the High Mountain Tribe is stronger than I imagined!¡± Chen Yu speculated. He had rushed back from the outside just in time for the Fire Beast outbreak, but the High Mountain Tribe, being in the center of green lands, had also perceived this. Then, under the command of the armored middle-aged man, the entire defensive measures were rearranged. To avoid revealing his identity, Chen Yu also followed along. Those not skilled in combat, like women and children, began organizing and moving towards the rear. Before long, a fiery red shadow appeared in the distance. Boom, boom! The ground trembled, and a scorching hot breath rushed towards them. Watching the sea of fire in the distance, everyone¡¯s mind was startled; had it not been for the High Mountain Tribe¡¯s assistance, they would have already fled in desperation. The arrival of the Fire Beast horde made the demon beasts even more frenzied, as they weren¡¯t from the same faction. When the Fire Beast horde reached a certain distance. ¡°Catapults, crossbow beds, attack!¡± The armored middle-aged man bellowed, his voice echoing between heaven and earth, calming the spirits. Suddenly, a group of strong men pulled together the crossbow bed, launching several giant crossbows at once. On the other side, catapults were triggered, hurling large stones flying into the distance. Atop the dirt wall, ¡°So many Fire Beasts!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes gleamed. He had nearly exhausted his Primordial Stones and No Demon Points, and had come to the Red Earth World to gather resources. The value of a Fire Core was many times higher than that of a demon core of the same level; collecting more would ease his concerns about Primordial Stones when he returned to the academy. Moreover, the enhancement of the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s strength also required a large amount of Fire Cores. Swoosh, swoosh! In the sky, flying Fire Beasts arrived first. Chen Yu smiled slightly, picking up a large javelin beside him, weighing it in his hand. This type of javelin, used for tackling large ferocious beasts, required several men to operate. For him, the weight was manageable. Chapter 293 - 293 0289 Disadvantage ?Chapter 293: Chapter 0289: Disadvantage Chapter 293: Chapter 0289: Disadvantage The Fire Birds were naturally fast, and the vast sky granted them even more freedom, allowing them to approach the Black Iron Tribe first. Just then, five or six enormous Fire Birds, carrying a wave of heat, swooped in. Among them, a wholly crimson Iron Eagle, with the aura of an Innate being, swooshed its massive steel claws, leaving several streaks of red flame. Sss-pfft! The red flame marks fell, tearing three or four warriors to shreds. ¡°Attack now,¡± shouted a middle-aged man clad in black armor. The Fire Birds in the sky proved more troublesome than the terrestrial Fire Beasts, as those in the Qi Transformation Realm couldn¡¯t fly, making it hard to hit the Fire Birds. Whiz-whiz-whiz! Numerous archers drew their longbows, firing a volley of fiery red arrows. But the Fire Birds circled in the sky, creating a strong scorching windstorm, which greatly interfered with the arrows and drastically reduced their hit rate. And arrows of lesser might, if not striking the weaknesses of these Fire Birds, were unlikely to inflict any damage. ¡°Die!¡± Chang Mu of the Black Iron Tribe drew a large bow to its full extent and released a massive arrow. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was a specially crafted arrow with immense penetrating power, unaffected by the wind, but beyond the capability of most to shoot. That arrow pierced through the layers of fiery waves, nearly obliterating one of the Fire Birds. Ding-dang! A flash of vicious light in the Iron Eagle Fire Bird¡¯s eyes, it darted forward, shattering the massive arrow with a swift sweep of its iron claw. The eagle squawked triumphantly after its success. But just then. Whoosh! A dull rushing of air approached swiftly, carrying with it a lethal chill. The Iron Eagle Fire Bird¡¯s feathers bristled, sensing impending doom. It flapped its wings rapidly, trying to make a swift escape. But it was too late. The javelin¡¯s force and speed were terrifying. Boom! A thick javelin slammed into the Iron Eagle Fire Bird¡¯s body, impaling it through and through. ¡°Nicely done!¡± ¡°Who threw that?¡± Many nearby exclaimed in shock. Their target had been the other Postnatal Stage Fire Birds, but unbeknownst to them, someone had killed an Innate Stage bird with a javelin, a truly exhilarating feat. As they watched the blackened corpse of the Iron Eagle Fire Bird fall. Swoosh! Chen Yu leaped into the air, smashing the body of the eagle with a punch and extracting its fire core. He had his sights set on this Fire Bird from the start, refraining from action at first to adjust his angle. His goal was to ensure that after taking down this Fire Bird, he could obtain its fire core. If the javelin¡¯s force carried the Iron Eagle¡¯s body into the Fire Beast horde, then obtaining its fire core would be much more challenging for Chen Yu. ¡°It¡¯s him!¡± Many exclaimed in surprise. The scene of Chen Yu roaring and wiping out numerous Demon Beasts was still fresh in their minds. And now, Chen Yu had astonished the crowd once again by taking down an Innate Stage Fire Bird with a single javelin. ¡°Huh, the kid¡¯s got some skill!¡± The middle-aged man in black armor glanced at Chen Yu, displaying a look of approval. ¡°But this kid¡¯s too rash, isn¡¯t he?¡± Another onlooker chuckled, shaking his head. Peew¡ª The other Fire Birds circling in the sky saw Chen Yu leap up and immediately screeched, attacking Chen Yu en masse. ¡°Not good!¡± Many gasped at the sight. To be surrounded by Fire Birds in the sky meant certain death. ¡°Heh, blissfully unaware,¡± Chen Yu chuckled lightly, activating his Copper Statue Gang Body, his body surface suddenly revealing a layer of radiant secret patterns and generating an invisible field of Gang force. Whiz! The sharp beak of a Fire Bird lunged at Chen Yu, as if to impale him. Boom! Unexpectedly, at the moment it struck Chen Yu, the Fire Bird¡¯s body violently exploded, reduced to a burst of shattered flame. ¡°What happened?¡± One person cried out in disbelief. ¡°His body is enveloped by a powerful Gang force field, which reflects the enemy¡¯s attack back at them. The Fire Bird just now had a lower cultivation and weaker defenses, dying to the rebound!¡± The middle-aged man in black armor watched Chen Yu with penetrating eyes. Meanwhile, the rest of the Fire Birds¡¯ attacks also fell on Chen Yu. Those with weaker cultivation, just like the previous Fire Bird, were directly killed by the rebound force. Even those with stronger defenses or higher cultivation suffered greatly. Iron claws and beaks, as if striking an impregnable wall of copper and iron, vibrated violently, unable to penetrate at all. Thud! Chen Yu landed safely, his hands now holding several more fire cores. Many looked on at Chen Yu with envy and jealousy. Rumble! Just then, the ground-dwelling Fire Beasts surged forward. Compared to the Fire Birds, there were more terrestrial Fire Beasts, and among them, more reached the Innate realm. ¡°Kill!¡± Around the Black Iron Tribe, numerous squads charged into battle. The three Innate Strong People of the High Mountain Tribe, along with some of the Innate stage Clan Leaders, went on to tackle the Innate level Fire Beasts. ¡°Go!¡± Chen Yu released the Fire Scale Beast from his storage bag. Although the fire cores could directly enhance one¡¯s cultivation level without apparent side effects, Chen Yu wasn¡¯t in a rush to increase the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s cultivation. He hoped that by experiencing numerous battles, the Fire Scale Beast would improve its strength and hone its combat skills. ¡°Is that¡­ the ancient creature, the Fire Scale Beast!¡± Several people from the High Mountain Tribe suddenly looked sideways, their eyes flashing with sharpness. In the Red Earth World, ancient beasts were already scarce, and those who could tame one into a Spirit Pet were even fewer. Among these beasts, the Fire Scale Beast was a top existence. Whoosh! A heavy black shadow flashed by, stirring up astonishing black winds that pierced through a Fire Bird. Every time Chen Yu struck, he basically killed a bird, which would fall within the tribe, allowing Chen Yu to easily obtain its fire core. Gradually, the Fire Birds in the sky became more cautious and dared not launch attacks recklessly. This reassured the people of the tribe. If they had to face the Fire Beasts on the ground and watch out for the Fire Birds in the sky, it was too easy to get distracted. In battle, any small detail could be decisive, not to mention being distracted. Unburdened by rear concerns, the people fought even more fiercely and managed to hold off the Fire Beasts for a time. However, these Fire Beasts seemed tireless, attacking day and night. Humans did not have such stamina, nor could their vital energy support them for so long. Therefore, the entire tribe had to rotate shifts. This weakened the people¡¯s combat strength greatly and put them in a passive situation. Nighttime. Inside a house, Chen Yu rested for a while and then began to cultivate. ¡°It won¡¯t be long before this place is breached.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression was calm. He stayed here for two reasons: first, to collect resources, and second, to understand ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill¡± and ¡°Shocking Evil Sword Technique¡± through a considerable amount of fighting. Even if this place fell in the end, he could retreat safely. ¡°In the end, I can only follow the people of the High Mountain Tribe to the High Mountain Tribe!¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. He felt the High Mountain Tribe might know something; otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have known about the Fire Beast tide and sent support ahead of time. Moreover, as the number one power in the Red Earth World, the High Mountain Tribe was probably the safest place. Chen Yu took out Fire Spirit Ginseng, Ice Snow Lotus, and Moon Spirit Ore, and began to prepare the Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid. After consuming it, Chen Yu started his Body Refining. Furthermore, he even summoned a strand of Blood Crystal Flame to temper his body externally. When the effects of the medicine were fully absorbed, Chen Yu ended his Body Refinement. But the Blood Crystal Flame in his hand had not yet completely disappeared. With his other hand, Chen Yu took out a fire core from his storage bag. Buzzing! Then, Chen Yu brought his two hands slowly together, a wisp of blood-red glaze flame creeping up, enveloping the fire core. Using the fire core as nourishment for the Blood Crystal Flame was an idea the Flame Spirit had mentioned back at the sand bandits¡¯ den. Now, Chen Yu began to practice it. ¡°Master, this fire core has a certain effect on the Blood Crystal Flame!¡± The milky voice of the Flame Spirit came. As an Innate Spiritual Flame, the Blood Crystal Flame was extremely powerful, and not just anything could serve as its nourishment, which showed the exceptional nature of the fire core. Of course, only high-quality fire cores had a slight effect; ordinary ones were not very noticeable. After refining the Innate fire core completely, Chen Yu stopped. At present, the potency of the Blood Crystal Flame was just right for him; if it were stronger, it would be hard to control. Chen Yu cultivated for a day and then joined the battle the next day. He killed off the last few flying creatures. Afterward, he joined the battlefield against the Fire Beasts. With the Xuan Heavy Sword drawn, Chen Yu charged into the Fire Beast horde, practicing the Shocking Evil Sword Technique. Boom! A black evil wind howled as an astonishing evil qi sword fell from the sky, shredding five or six Fire Beasts. The surprising evil qi, like a black mist, enveloped Chen Yu, an invisible deterrence. ¡°What an astonishing evil qi!¡± Many people looked at Chen Yu, showing fear. Even the Innate Strong People of the High Mountain Tribe sank in spirit. Before, they had almost all coveted Chen Yu¡¯s Spirit Pet, but now that Chen Yu was truly fighting, they temporarily put aside this thought. ¡­ The battle continued. The Fire Beasts seemed endless, their numbers not noticeably diminishing, and increasingly more powerful ones appeared. Half a month later, the Black Iron Tribe finally couldn¡¯t hold on any longer and was breached by the Fire Beast horde. ¡°Retreat!¡± The black-armored middle-aged man immediately issued an order. With the tribe breached, without defensive measures, it became even more disadvantageous for them. Chen Yu mounted the Fire Scale Beast, running at the front of the large group. Through half a month of fighting, he had completely made a name for himself, his prestige on par with the captain of the High Mountain Tribe¡¯s squad. After half a month of fighting, the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s cultivation approached the Postnatal Middle Stage, and it had grown larger in size, finally having the semblance of an ancient beast. ¡°Retreat to the High Mountain Tribe; once there, these Fire Beasts won¡¯t think of progressing any further!¡± The black-armored middle-aged man shouted loudly. ¡­ In the desert, within an ancient, mysterious temple, a dim dark-red glow flickered. The ground, once raging with fire like hell, now only had faint flames burning. With the flames dimmed, one could clearly see the smooth, mirror-like ground, etched with complex, precise patterns resembling array lines. At the center of the great hall, a red-robed elder sat peacefully, a small flame burning before him. ¡°It won¡¯t be long before we can attack the High Mountain Tribe, and then you will be able to come out!¡± The red-robed elder spoke with a respectful and devout face. The small flame flickered, and a deep, hoarse voice came from within: ¡°Hmm, once I am out, I will take you with me and leave the Red Earth World!¡± Hearing this, the red-robed elder¡¯s face surged with excitement. ¡°I¡¯ve used up too much power, I need to sleep for a while. Hopefully, when I wake up, you¡¯ll have good news for me!¡± The flame flickered, and a voice sounded. ¡°You won¡¯t be disappointed!¡± The red-robed elder said with a faint smile. Then. The flame before him disappeared, and all the lights in the palace vanished, returning to darkness and desolation. Chapter 294 - 294 0290 Secrets ?Chapter 294: Chapter 0290: Secrets Chapter 294: Chapter 0290: Secrets Black Iron Tribe had fallen, and all personnel began to retreat. Along the way, when passing by certain large tribes, they found that there were hardly any people left, almost evacuated. ¡°The attack of the Fire Beasts is all-encompassing, and the personnel from these large tribes have also been dispatched to various regions to participate in battle¡­¡± the middle-aged man in black armor said. Among them, only half of the team he led consisted of members from the High Mountain Tribe, with the rest being powerful figures from other large tribes. Upon hearing this, everyone shuddered. Many thought that only this area was facing the onslaught of the Fire Beast tide. It turned out that the tribal region, in all directions, was facing the assault of the Fire Beast tide. Moreover, the tribes in other directions not only faced the Fire Beast tide but also sand bandits who participated and included those who could command the Fire Beasts in these attacks. The attacks these tribes faced were even more intense and the battle situations were brutal. Some tribes didn¡¯t have the chance to evacuate their women and children in time before they fell, continually retreating, some of whom had already retreated to the High Mountain Tribe. Black Iron Tribe was the place that had guarded for the longest time. So, this all turned out to be Chen Yu¡¯s credit. Had it not been for him and Fu Beiling and others who first annihilated the sand bandits¡¯ den, then killed the withered-faced old man, and finally slaughtered the Fire Beasts there, the Black Iron Tribe would have ended up like the other regional tribes. ¡°These Fire Beasts, there must be someone controlling them!¡± ¡°And also, the Fire Demon Sand Bandits are actually colluding with the Fire Beast horde¡­¡± Many were deeply worried. The Fire Demon Sand Bandits were originally incredibly formidable, although they had been crushed once by the tribes years ago, yet now, they had joined forces with the Fire Beasts, declaring war on all tribes. In less than half a day, the people finally arrived at the High Mountain Tribe. Surprisingly, the Fire Beasts stopped chasing them midway. The High Mountain Tribe, like a nation situated atop a high slope, was majestic and awe-inspiring. ¡°Thirteen teams, return!¡± the middle-aged man in black armor called out loudly. ¡°Open the city gate!¡± In front of the city wall, the huge city gate gradually rose. After entering the High Mountain Tribe, everyone¡¯s emotions inevitably relaxed. After arranging accommodations for the group, the middle-aged man in black armor and others left. Chen Yu roamed around, observing the first tribe of the Red Earth World. This was no longer like a tribe, more fitting to be called a small nation; Chen Yu estimated that even if all other tribes combined, they could not compare to the High Mountain Tribe. Walking into the trade market of the High Mountain Tribe, high-year Fire-related precious materials could be seen everywhere. Due to the special period, the prices of these materials were high, but still much cheaper than in Kunyun Continent. ¡°Buying Fire Cores, Postnatal Late Stage Fire Cores, 100 jin of Fire Iron Stone!¡± ¡°Buying Postnatal Early Stage Fire Cores!¡± Moreover, the hottest items were the Fire Cores, whose value was soaring. After all, Fire Cores could directly enhance the strength of Fire Dao Practitioners, and in such a special period, increasing one¡¯s strength even slightly increased the chances of survival. ¡°Prices are this high?¡± Chen Yu was slightly tempted. However, he resisted the urge, believing that as the war started, the value of the Fire Cores would continue to rise. After strolling around, Chen Yu returned to his residence. ¡°Brave Chen, the Clan Leader would like to see you!¡± A man from the High Mountain Tribe had been waiting for quite some time. ¡°Oh?¡± Chen Yu was somewhat surprised. Being summoned by the High Mountain Tribe¡¯s Clan Leader was no small matter and called for caution. Following the man¡¯s lead, Chen Yu went to the core area of the High Mountain Tribe. ¡°Come in!¡± As Chen Yu approached the grand hall, a loud and aged voice came from inside, causing a slight stir in Chen Yu¡¯s heart. Entering the grand hall, Chen Yu saw, seated at the top-most position, a white-haired old man dressed in a white robe, looking dignified and commanding, his eyes shining bright; he must clearly be the Clan Leader of the High Mountain Tribe. ¡°Guiyuan Realm!¡± Chen Yu sensed the aura emanating from the person. In addition to the High Mountain Clan Leader, there were quite a few others present, mostly in the Late Innate stage, and the least being in the Innate Middle Stage. Among them, the young man in black armor who had helped the Black Iron Tribe resist the Fire Beasts was seated at the lowest position. Unexpectedly, Chen Yu not only saw Fu Beiling but also some unexpected ¡°acquaintances.¡± Next to Fu Beiling, there were a young man in white and a young man in a green robe, both of whom were Dou Nanhua and Jiangling Yuan from No Demon Academy. Though surprised, Chen Yu soon understood. These two must have learned that he came to the Red Earth World and followed him. ¡°Hehe!¡± Jiangling Yuan and Dou Nanhua were both staring at Chen Yu, faces filled with smiles. They were commanded by Luo Haotian to come to the Red Earth World, solely to kill Chen Yu. Unfortunately, they hadn¡¯t encountered Chen Yu thus far. They would have preferred that Chen Yu died in the attack of the Fire Beast tide, sparing them the trouble. Seeing Chen Yu now, although it shattered their hopes, they were also very pleased. Killing Chen Yu with their own hands was even better, not to mention Chen Yu had a fair amount of treasures on him. On the other side, Fu Beiling looked at Chen Yu, showing an unnatural expression. ¡°Chen Yu, over here!¡± the middle-aged man in black armor called out. Chen Yu moved over and took a seat next to him. ¡°Clan Leader, this man is the one who contributed the most in resisting the Fire Beast tide!¡± the middle-aged man in black armor respectfully said. ¡°Good, I did not expect that amidst such a disaster for our tribe, we also accomplished many valiant fellows. You folks, if you perform well in this war, once the war is over, you¡¯ll be able to directly join the internal ranks of the High Mountain Tribe!¡± The High Mountain Clan Leader said with a smile, speaking earnestly. ¡°Directly join the internal ranks of the High Mountain Tribe?¡± Many present were inwardly shocked. For individuals from other tribes wanting to join the High Mountain Tribe, it was incredibly difficult, let alone becoming a member of the internal High Mountain Tribe. ¡°Thank you for the Clan Leader¡¯s generous love, we will certainly exert our utmost effort!¡± Dou Nanhua said with a humble smile and gentle demeanor. He was not interested in these matters at all; this gesture was merely to avoid detection of his true identity. Next, the high-ranking leaders of the High Mountain Tribe discussed wartime strategies, such as the distribution of combat power. Chen Yu was surprisingly assigned to Dou Nanhua¡¯s team. Soon, the meeting ended. ¡°Chen Yu, why do you look so unhappy to see your senior?¡± Dou Nanhua came over with a smile. ¡°Now that the Red Earth World is in chaos, we are all from the same academy. Helping each other is the only way to survive!¡± Jiangling Yuan also said with a smile in a low voice. Ignoring the two, Chen Yu returned to his residence. ¡°There is only one Ice Snow Lotus left!¡± Chen Yu took out Ice Snow Lotus, Moon Spirit Ore, Fire Spirit Ginseng, and other rare materials to craft a batch of Ice and Fire Body Tempering Liquid. After swallowing it, Chen Yu began his Body Refinement process. Right after that, he summoned a trace of ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± for Body Refining. After some time, the effects of the potion were depleted. Feeling his Copper Statue Gang Body, Chen Yu¡¯s eyes shone brightly, ¡°My Copper Statue Gang Body has reached its peak. It won¡¯t be long before I can advance to the True Copper Statue.¡± Half a month passed. Woooo~ Within the High Mountain Tribe, the howling sound like fierce beasts roaring erupted. ¡°Get moving, the battle has started!¡± ¡°Sand bandits and Fire Beasts are attacking!¡± All the combatants in the tribe sprang into action. Upon reaching the city walls, Chen Yu saw an uncountable number of Fire Beasts and sand bandits surrounding the entire High Mountain Tribe. Fortunately, the High Mountain Tribe had a geographical advantage for defense. ¡°Chen Yu, this is where we will defend!¡± Not far away, Dou Nanhua shouted. At a glance, besides Dou Nanhua and Jiangling Yuan, the hooked-nosed man and the beautiful woman from the Dark Night Exchange Meeting were also present. The battle was intense. However, for the elites from the No Demon Academy and others, it was relatively easy to handle. Chen Yu did not hide his Fire Scale Beast either, setting it loose to assist in the fight. By the end of the day, Dou Nanhua and the others hadn¡¯t found an opportunity to deal with Chen Yu. After all, the main strategy was defense at this time; they couldn¡¯t overtly attack Chen Yu. ¡°This kid is really lucky; I heard he got a nearly ruined hatching egg at the Dark Night Exchange Meeting, and it hatched a Fire Scale Beast!¡± Dou Nanhua stared enviously at Chen Yu¡¯s mount. ¡°Hmph, once he is dead, the Fire Scale Beast will be ours!¡± Jiangling Yuan snorted softly. Half a month quickly passed, and the High Mountain Tribe and the Fire Beast horde continuously fought, with countless deaths and injuries. Among the Fire Beasts, many had swallowed a large number of fire cores, continuously evolving their power. On the tribe¡¯s side, people rapidly enhanced their strength through the fire cores they obtained. While defending the city, Chen Yu honed his Shocking Evil Sword Technique through combat, and during rest, he cultivated his Copper Statue Gang Body. Having no Ice Snow Lotus left, Chen Yu could only create other potions for refinement. Though they were less effective, it was better than nothing. One day, Chen Yu also found that crushing fire cores into the potion significantly enhanced its Body Refinement effects. With this, Chen Yu was confident that he could cultivate the Copper Statue Technique to the True Copper Statue realm before leaving the Red Earth World. The war grew more intense. Boom! In the distant horizon, dark red clouds churned, and a searing wave of fire surged towards the High Mountain Tribe. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± Chen Yu, who was refining, was disturbed and stepped outside his house. He barely caught sight of a red figure within the dark red clouds, exuding an awe-inspiring aura. ¡°The Guiyuan Realm!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression tightened. At the same moment, two figures flew out from the High Mountain Tribe, both in the Guiyuan Realm; one with pale red hair and the other was the High Mountain Clan Chief. ¡°Ha ha, brother, we meet again.¡± From afar, the red-robed elder laughed sinisterly, looking at the High Mountain Clan Chief. ¡°Gao Tianyun, you¡¯ve colluded with the Fire Beasts!¡± The clan chief¡¯s face was filled with anger. ¡°I¡¯ve told you before, he was beyond saving. If you had been ruthless back then, this wouldn¡¯t have happened!¡± The pale-haired elder said to the clan chief. Previously, Gao Yunshan had colluded with the sand bandits to attack the High Mountain Tribe and failed. In the end, the High Mountain Clan Chief had shown mercy and spared his life. ¡°This time, I will definitely kill him!¡± The clan chief¡¯s gaze was deep as he stared at the red-robed elder. High Mountain Tribe. ¡°What a sin!¡± sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Gao Yunshan was originally the clan chief¡¯s own brother, yet he chose a completely opposite path!¡± The high-ranking members of the High Mountain Tribe sighed. Chen Yu was also stunned; he hadn¡¯t expected that the leader of the Fire Demon Sand Bandits used to be from the High Mountain Tribe and was the clan chief¡¯s own brother. What exactly caused the red-robed elder to take an opposing stand? To become an enemy of the High Mountain Tribe and his own brother? ¡°Since you are so stubborn, don¡¯t blame me then!¡± The face of the red-robed elder turned stern as he looked at the High Mountain Clan Chief, a flicker of reluctance in his eyes. Whoosh whoosh! Beside him, the fire waves churned, and suddenly, a Fire Beast appeared. This Fire Beast was huge, with a face like a lion-tiger, covered in golden mystical markings on its fiery red body, and its tail was a long red snake, flicking out its tongue. It was only at the Late Innate stage, but the ancient beast¡¯s imposing presence it emitted was not inferior to the Guiyuan Realm¡¯s. ¡°An ancient beast, the Snake-tailed Lion!¡± The High Mountain Clan Chief¡¯s eyes widened. Roar! The Snake-tailed Lion let out a thunderous roar, turning into a golden-red shadow, and pounced towards the pale-haired elder. On the other side, the red-robed elder and the High Mountain Clan Chief attacked simultaneously, engaging in fierce battle. In an instant. An entire section of the sky was engulfed by the surging fire waves, with roaring sounds inside, shaking the heavens and earth. Chapter 295 - 295 0291 True Copper Statue ?Chapter 295: Chapter 0291: True Copper Statue Chapter 295: Chapter 0291: True Copper Statue The battle at the Guiyuan Realm was about to break out. From a great distance. The flames from the battle zone sent shivers down the spine of the many people on the city walls. Suddenly, dozens of fireballs flew out from the storm, heading towards the tribe and the tide of Fire Beasts. ¡°Quick, dodge!¡± Chaos erupted on the city walls. Where the fireballs landed, a fiery storm erupted, obliterating all living things. This flame would kill any Postnatal Stage fighter upon touch, even those in the Innate Stage dared not get close. The battle went on for a long time, causing severe losses to both the tribes and the Sand Bandits as well as the Fire Beasts. Eventually, both sides in the Guiyuan Realm were wounded, and the battle came to a temporary end. One month later. The two sides in the Guiyuan Realm entered into battle again, this time the High Mountain Tribe launched a massive Array, driving back the red-robed elder. From that moment, the Fire Demon Sand Bandits fell into a disadvantage. The High Mountain Tribe transitioned from defenders to attackers. The High Mountain Clan Chief and another power from the Guiyuan Realm personally pursued the red-robed elder. Additionally, the tribe deployed large troops to slaughter the Fire Beasts and the sand bandits, intent on wiping them out completely. In the Gobi, the wind and fire roared, blocking out the sun and sky. ¡°You¡¯ve cornered yourself!¡± The elder with gray hair said with a light chuckle. ¡°Gao Yunshan, this time I will personally take your life!¡± The High Mountain Clan Chief maintained a righteous demeanor. The red-robed elder glanced at them, and suddenly a smile crept across his ragged face: ¡°Haha, do you really think you¡¯ve won?¡± Hearing this, the High Mountain Clan Chief and the elder with gray hair furrowed their brows, sensing a bad omen. ¡°You should know that beneath this world lies a massive seal, and the location of the High Mountain Tribe is right at the heart of that seal!¡± The red-robed elder inquired. ¡°So what? You will never be able to breach the High Mountain Tribe, and now you don¡¯t even have the chance!¡± The High Mountain Clan Chief spoke calmly. What Gao Yunshan referred to was the greatest secret of the entire Red Earth World, known only to the Clan Leader and a few elders of the High Mountain Tribe. ¡°Haha, are there not others among the elders who share my visions?¡± The red-robed elder laughed heartily. ¡°What?¡± The High Mountain Clan Chief and the elder with gray hair were visibly shocked. According to Gao Yunshan, there must be a traitor in the High Mountain Tribe. At the moment, the tribe had almost fully mobilized to exterminate the Fire Beasts, the sand bandits, and Gao Yunshan. Inside the tribe, only one elder remained, with very few soldiers. And all of this seemed to be a part of Gao Yunshan¡¯s calculation; perhaps that elder was the turncoat. ¡°Stop them!¡± Gao Yunshan shouted lowly, as he and the Snake-tailed Lion attacked at the same time. Before, they had only feigned weakness to draw over the two great powers from the Guiyuan Realm of the High Mountain Tribe. Now, he and the Snake-tailed Lion were going all out, confident they could hold off the two Guiyuan Realm powers completely. ¡­ High Mountain Tribe. ¡°It¡¯s finally over!¡± Chen Yu exclaimed. The war had been ongoing for nearly three months, and it was finally coming to an end. During this time, Chen Yu had elevated his ¡°Shocking Evil Sword Technique¡± to the Great Success Realm through the battlefield struggles, and his ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± also reached its peak, just a step away from the highest level of the ¡°True Copper Statue.¡± Furthermore, over the course of three months, the price of fire cores had soared extremely high. Chen Yu took the opportunity to sell a batch of fire cores, acquiring many high-quality fire-related resources, and even traded for a piece of ¡°Fire Spirit Crystal Ore.¡± ¡°Tonight I¡¯ll break through to the ¡®True Copper Statue,¡¯ then prepare to leave this place.¡± Chen Yu made his plans. At night, the High Mountain Tribe was unusually quiet. Chen Yu took out two Innate-stage fire cores at once, ground them into powder, and mixed them into a potion. Upon consuming the potion, Chen Yu felt as if a fire had been lit within him, infinite fierce flames burning his viscera, meridians, and bones. At the same time, he deployed his ¡°Blood Crystal Flame,¡± attaching it to the surface of his body, coordinating with the potion. The last bit of medicinal effect from the Ascending Dragon Pill in his body was also stimulated. Humming! The ancient bronze patterns on Chen Yu¡¯s body vibrated continuously, extending with new lines. And the layer of qi on his body¡¯s surface began to shrink, merging into the surface of his skin. At this moment, Chen Yu was at the final stage of breaking through to the ¡°True Copper Statue.¡± His body swelled continuously, creating a sensation of tearing pain. At a certain moment. Chen Yu felt that his spiritual consciousness seemed even more closely connected to his body. A layer of bronze light blossomed from his physique, accompanied by a spiritual pressure. At that moment, Chen Yu appeared like a true copper statue, emanating a dignified and solemn presence. Boom! An astonishing physical power radiated from Chen Yu¡¯s body, swelling violently, his body covered with even finer copper patterns, exuding an imposing aura from within, like a living Buddha statue. ¡°I¡¯ve done it!¡± Chen Yu opened his eyes, ancient yellow light flashing within them. After achieving the True Copper Statue, Chen Yu¡¯s most direct feeling was that his spirit could connect with his body, mutually enhancing each other. Previously, his spiritual power had already reached the Innate Middle Stage. If combined with the True Copper Statue, he could almost rise another level, approaching the Late Innate Stage. ¡°This is truly miraculous!¡± Chen Yu was pleasantly surprised. ¡°I wonder to what extent my strength and defense have reached now!¡± Chen Yu was slightly excited and felt the urge to try it out. Just at this moment, a commotion came from outside. ¡°Second team, sixth team, twelfth team¡­ assemble!¡± Just coming outside, he saw a high-ranking member of the tribe shouting from a high spot. ¡°Fire Beasts are digging tunnels beneath the ground in an attempt to infiltrate the High Mountain Tribe. All the troops remaining in the High Mountain Tribe, come out and exterminate them!¡± A purple-faced elder announced loudly. This person was an elder of the High Mountain Tribe, at the Late Innate Stage. After the Clan Leader and some elders broke out to fight, this elder held the highest position within the tribe. ¡°The beasts are actually underground? It seems that the Fire Demon Sand Bandits were preparing to ambush us, but unfortunately, they were discovered!¡± ¡°The power of the Fire Demon Sand Bandits has diminished. This time, the Clan Leader and his troops will surely annihilate them completely!¡± Everyone discussed among themselves. Finally, five teams were assembled and immediately set out. The teams arrived at the mining entrance behind the tribe¡¯s mountains and entered. Once underground, the people reached an exceptionally spacious mining cavern space. They didn¡¯t proceed far. Boom bang! The wall in front of them suddenly burst open, and from within, fire beasts adept at tunneling charged out. ¡°Kill!¡± The five teams immediately launched their attack. ¡°If there¡¯s a chance later, kill Chen Yu!¡± Within the team, Dou Nanhua communicated with other members. They had never caught the opportunity before, but perhaps this chaotic underground battle might present one. Jiangling Yuan, the man with the hawk-nosed, and others nodded, keeping an eye on Chen Yu¡¯s movements. However, just at that moment. At the rear of the team, the purple-faced elder and several other elders suddenly launched a deadly attack on the tribal troops. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Instantly, more than a dozen people screamed and lost their lives. Additionally, another team also suddenly attacked the remaining four teams. With fire beasts ahead and betrayal behind, everyone instantly found themselves surrounded. Moreover, the traitors were an elder and several other elders, with profound cultivation and formidable strength. The fire beasts on the other side were also extremely powerful. ¡°Elder, how could you¡­¡± ¡°Ah, why¡­¡± Tribe member after tribe member died with their eyes wide open. ¡°What is going on?¡± Dou Nanhua and the others were stunned, how could things have turned out this way? Chen Yu¡¯s expression darkened slightly. He faintly felt that the war had not truly ended. ¡°Hehe, we¡¯ll leave these people to you to deal with!¡± From behind the group of fire beasts, several red-robed elders emerged. They did not join the battle but instead hurried to every corner of this space, taking out many array crafting tools from their storage bags, evidently setting up an array. ¡°Boy, prepare to die.¡± A grey-robed elder launched a surprise attack on Chen Yu. Chen Yu had gained a not-insignificant reputation in this battle, especially with a Spirit Pet like the Fire Scale Beast, making him a prime target. Swoosh! The grey-robed elder wielded a long sword, its blade surrounded by hot flames, forming layers of red sword shadows, and fiercely thrust it. ¡°Eat my fist!¡± Chen Yu activated his True Copper Statue technique, instantly transforming into a copper figure, his body emanating a faint ancient copper glow, inspiring a sense of solemnity and divinity. ¡°Seeking death!¡± The grey-robed elder chuckled disdainfully, Chen Yu was actually meeting his sword with a fist. Clang! Fist and sword collided, the grey-robed elder immediately felt a tremendous force, his arm trembled violently, the webbing of his hand ached, and his long sword dropped to the side. In contrast, only a sword mark remained on Chen Yu¡¯s fist, which healed in an instance. ¡°How is this possible?¡± The grey-robed elder couldn¡¯t believe it. As someone of the Innate Middle Stage, his sudden attack on Chen Yu was thwarted with a single punch. ¡°Eat another one of my punches!¡± Chen Yu, with a smile on his face, fiercely charged at the grey-robed elder. The grey-robed elder, too late to dodge, could only circulate his True Qi to resist Chen Yu¡¯s punch. He no longer underestimated Chen Yu, fully circulating his True Qi to form a Fire Pattern Light Shield around his body. ¡°Break!¡± That coppery fist, shining with an ancient copper glow, struck the Fire Pattern Light Shield. Boom crack! Almost instantly, the Fire Pattern Light Shield shattered, and the punch landed on the grey-robed elder¡¯s chest. Boom bang! The grey-robed elder was thrown against the wall like a cannonball, coughing up several mouthfuls of fresh blood. His chest clothes were torn, including his inner armor, which was completely destroyed. ¡°What?¡± Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The other elders and the purple-faced elder, witnessing this scene, showed expressions of shock. ¡°Hehe, not bad!¡± Chen Yu chuckled softly. With the strength of his True Copper Statue body fully unleashed, his power reached that of the Innate Middle Stage. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Chen Yu, having repelled an elder, swiftly looked for a way out. ¡°Hmph, no one is escaping!¡± The purple-faced elder¡¯s figure flickered, blocking Chen Yu¡¯s path. He extended his palm, which unveiled a ball of purplish-red flame, emitting a faint light and a heart-palpitating aura. ¡°Late Innate!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression became stern, the copper glow on his body intensifying. Evil Qi takes form! The Evil Qi within him circulated outwards, transforming his glowing coppery arm into a black giant serpent with scales that shimmered with a dark yellow luster, giving a metallic feel. Boom bang! Fist and palm struck each other, producing a dull boom, and a burst of flame and black wind exploded. Chen Yu and the purple-faced elder each took several steps back. ¡°This kid!¡± The purple-faced elder¡¯s face showed disbelief as he stared at Chen Yu. Though he hadn¡¯t attacked with full force, the strength bursting forth from Chen Yu¡¯s fist left his palm tingling with numbness. Chapter 296 - 296 0292 Torture and Kill ?Chapter 296: Chapter 0292: Torture and Kill Chapter 296: Chapter 0292: Torture and Kill The purple-faced elder showed a look of surprise and stared at Chen Yu with astonishment. When they first exchanged blows, although he hadn¡¯t used his full strength, the power bursting from Chen Yu¡¯s fists, who was merely at the Postnatal Late Stage, made his palms feel numb and tingling. On the other side, Chen Yu waved his hand to extinguish the purple Yin Fire on his fists. ¡°What?¡± The color deepened on the elder¡¯s surprised face. Even among peers, anyone stained by his purple Yin Fire wouldn¡¯t be able to dispel it so easily. ¡°Hehe!¡± Chen Yu cracked a smile. Having broken through to the True Copper Statue in Copper Statue Technique, his strength and defensive power had both greatly improved. Especially on the defensive side, he possessed immense resistance to all things ghostly and demonic. ¡°Kill.¡± ¡°Break out!¡± Chaos reigned all around, the two factions clashing fiercely. Everyone was desperately fighting to break through the encirclement. Not many noticed Chen Yu¡¯s clash with the purple-faced elder. Nor was anyone aware that down in the depths of the earth, a pair of eyes watched everything that was happening above. ¡°Eh? This little fellow is not bad, with such formidable strength and defense power, it¡¯d be great if his cultivation level was a little higher!¡± ¡°Pity, pity, his cultivation is too low, and he¡¯s a Body Cultivation practitioner, unfit to be this king¡¯s vessel!¡± ¡­ ¡°Hehe, you have no way out!¡± an elder laughed. With the betrayal of the veterans and elders, who held an advantage in cultivation and strength, compounded by the attack of the formidable Fire Beast. The tribe¡¯s forces found themselves in a disadvantageous position, one by one being mercilessly killed. ¡°What do we do?¡± The man with the hooked nose looked toward Dou Nanhua. No one had expected such a thing to happen; facing the combination of traitors, sand bandits, and Fire Beast, even as elites of the No Demon Academy, it was difficult for them to escape. ¡°We surrender, we are willing to submit to the elders!¡± Dou Nanhua looked at the others, blinked his eyes, and then shouted loudly. ¡°I surrender too!¡± sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Jiangling Yuan, the man with the hooked nose, and others immediately followed Dou Nanhua¡¯s lead, giving up resistance and choosing to surrender. As long as they could temporarily save their lives, once they left this place, they could find chances to leave the Red Earth World. There was no need to fight a momentary impulse and lose their lives in vain. Chen Yu was also stunned, not expecting these people to lack integrity so greatly. ¡°Hmph, cowards!¡± Many warriors from different teams looked at Dou Nanhua and the others with scorn and disdain. ¡°Oh? You want to surrender? But how do I know if you are truly surrendering or feigning it?¡± The purple-faced elder and several other elders looked on with interest at Dou Nanhua and the others. Dou Nanhua¡¯s eyes flickered. Instantly. Swoosh! He burst forward, his long sword appearing in hand and carving a magnificent arc in the air, the sword trace flying out like the wind. Puff! An unsuspecting Postnatal Late Stage resistor had his neck slashed by the wind-formed sword trace, blood spurting out as he fell dead to the ground. ¡°Kill!¡± The rest of them quickly reacted, unleashing their techniques and attacking the resisting team members. ¡°Haha!¡± The elders and other traitors burst into laughter. Dou Nanhua and the others were powerful, and their betrayal significantly worsened the situation for the tribe¡¯s forces, nearly leaving them without an escape. ¡°Dou Nanhua, if you kill Chen Yu, I will acknowledge your sincerity and grant you a path to life!¡± the purple-faced elder shouted, staring intently at Chen Yu. ¡°Alright!¡± Dou Nanhua and the others exchanged glances, immediately agreeing. They had wanted to deal with Chen Yu for a long time but never found the chance. And now, the purple-faced elder was offering them the opportunity. ¡°Attack together!¡± Dou Nanhua secretly conveyed. Through their time together, they had gained a clearer understanding of Chen Yu¡¯s abilities. None of them could defeat Chen Yu in single combat. But they believed that if the six of them attacked at once, Chen Yu would undoubtedly die. ¡°Kill!¡± The six of them moved swiftly, positioning themselves in six different directions and advancing on Chen Yu. Among them, there were three at the Innate Middle Stage and three at Early Innate. Additionally, their strengths had all greatly increased after spending time in the Red Earth World. ¡°Oblique Wind Sword Technique!¡± Dou Nanhua¡¯s long sword danced, slicing out several elusive wind-shaped sword traces. Jiangling Yuan, on the other hand, drew a snow-white long sword, thrusting out hundreds of snowflake sword shadows to envelop Chen Yu. The man with the hooked nose¡¯s eyes sparkled with concentration as his metallic Iron Claw tore through the air, producing chaotic, dark magic traces. ¡­ For a time, the formidable signature moves of the six converged from all sides, closing in on Chen Yu. There was no way out! ¡°Die, Chen Yu!¡± Dou Nanhua sneered. ¡°You six fools think you can kill me?¡± Chen Yu scoffed. These six wanted to eliminate him, and Chen Yu had the same intention towards them. True Copper Statue! Chen Yu fully activated the Copper Statue Gang Body; the intricate and ancient bronze patterns on his body shone with a solemn, bronze radiance. And at that moment, the attacks of the six simultaneously came crashing down. Boom! A tremendous and terrifying storm exploded, engulfing Chen Yu. ¡°Hmph, he¡¯s dead now,¡± Dou Nanhua snorted coldly. ¡°You¡¯re all so boring, sending six Innate fighters against one Postnatal.¡± A long-robed elder setting up an Array snorted in disdain. However, just then. Hum! From within the dusty explosion, an even more dazzling ancient bronze glow erupted. Suddenly. A gigantic ancient bronze arm thrust out from the dust, smashing toward the man with the hooked nose. ¡°What is this, no¡­¡± The man with the hooked nose was terrified; he had never seen such an immense arm. What in the world was happening? Boom! With a punch, the man with the hooked nose¡¯s body was sent flying, bursting into pieces, flesh blurred with blood. One punch, killing an Early Innate instantly. Boom! The dust ferociously spread outwards, dissipating into nothing. There stood a gigantic bronze statue, radiating a divine and majestic glow, becoming the most dazzling presence, an infinite source of oppression. And the visage of this Buddha likeness was identical to Chen Yu. ¡°What kind of monster is this?¡± Jiangling Yuan¡¯s eyes bulged as he swallowed hard. At this moment, Chen Yu¡¯s stature had at least tripled in size, his body as tough as bronze and iron, his aura dignified, imparting a sense of helpless resistance. ¡°I¡¯m going, where did this Buddha statue come from!¡± ¡°That kid¡­ transformed?¡± The many people nearby gaped at the scene, stunned as if turned to stone. ¡°Die!¡± The transformed giant Buddha, Chen Yu, uttered a single word. After breaking through to the ¡°True Copper Statue¡± with the Copper Statue Technique, he possessed a special ability to enlarge his body, enhancing his defensive power and strength once again. At the same time, the enlarged bronze Buddha image exerted tremendous deterrence with every move, suppressing and intimidating the enemy both physically and mentally. Boom! He threw a thunderous punch, targeting two other Early Innate members of Dou Nanhua¡¯s team. Seeing the enlarged bronze Buddha, the two men were engulfed in endless fear, their bodies trembling uncontrollably, unable to even muster the thought of resistance. Crash! Chen Yu¡¯s enormous palm flew towards them, directly flinging them into the wall, resulting in two human-shaped indentations. ¡°It¡¯s your turn now!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze suddenly fell upon Dou Nanhua, Jiangling Yuan, and the elegant woman. ¡°This¡­¡± Facing Chen Yu¡¯s eyes, Jiangling Yuan¡¯s mind trembled, feeling as if he were being overlooked by a giant. And in that moment, a flash of yellow light, and Chen Yu¡¯s fist came crashing down. Jiangling Yuan inwardly cursed at the danger, his white sword dancing, unleashing layer upon layer of icy sword shadows. Clang clang bang! The massive fist, undeterred by Jiangling Yuan¡¯s attacks, shattered all sword shadows and struck at Jiangling Yuan. ¡°How can this be?¡± Jiangling Yuan¡¯s mind was filled with even greater fear as he switched from offense to defense. Boom! A slap from Chen Yu sent Jiangling Yuan flying to the side. Seeing that he wasn¡¯t dead, Chen Yu circulated the energy of Devilish Evil, violently smashing his fist down. Kaboom! The wall cracked, blood spattering out. Jiangling Yuan, dead! Killing an Innate, so simple! Just then, the ground trembled slightly. ¡°The Array is complete!¡± An Array Master proclaimed. The ground was overlaid with countless interconnections, forming a complex fiery Array, enveloping everyone within. As the Array formed, the surface of the ground suddenly burst open, revealing layers of scorching flames. ¡°Eh?¡± Chen Yu looked down at his feet, slightly surprised. After the ground erupted, he found an unusually smooth, mirror-like floor beneath his feet, covered in intricate black Array patterns, exuding a mysterious and transcendent feeling. Beneath the black Array, a sea of fire raged, its details obscured from view. ¡°Haha, soon, I will be free!¡± Strange laughter came from within the sea of flames, but the people above the ground could hear none of it. Within the fire pattern Array, the flames roared fiercely, emitting scorching heat. Around, the corpses on the ground, along with their vital blood and flesh, rapidly drained away, eventually turning into piles of charred bones and skin. ¡°Kill, slaughter them all!¡± Several Array Masters shouted in unison. Suddenly. The slaughter became even more brutal, leaving only a dozen resistors. ¡°Together, execute this man!¡± A white-haired elder, clutching a red fire staff, leading a few Fire Beasts, charged at Chen Yu. ¡°Kill Chen Yu, and you guys will have a way out!¡± A man with a purple face looked towards Dou Nanhua and the others. Hearing this, Dou Nanhua and the remaining woman¡¯s eyes instantly turned fierce. There was only one way left if they wished to survive. ¡°Hehe, elder, is it good to deceive these children like this?¡± A red-haired elder laughed as he sent a telepathic message. ¡°Hmph, a bunch of outsiders, isn¡¯t it good to have them slaughter each other?¡± The elder with the purple face hummed lowly. It turned out, after some contact over time, the High Mountain Tribe¡¯s elder layer had determined that Dou Nanhua and others were outsiders. The High Mountain Clan Leader had decided that after the war, they would personally execute the outsiders. Although the purple-faced elder belonged to the traitors, they also detested the outsiders. Therefore, this time leaving the tribe behind, he intentionally left Dou Nanhua¡¯s team behind, wanting to take the chance to kill off these outsiders. ¡°Kill!¡± Dou Nanhua and the elegant woman immediately broke out in attack. Behind them, the red-haired elder and a few Fire Beasts pounced out, surrounding Chen Yu for the kill. Suddenly. The enlarged Chen Yu, his body flickering with copper light, quickly shrank in size, returning to his normal stature. Because of his sudden reduction in size, he avoided most of the attackers¡¯ blows. Roar! A gust of wind roared around Chen Yu¡¯s body, transforming into a swift black shadow, rushing towards Dou Nanhua. ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s arm flashed with copper light, wrapped in a layer of black True Qi, forming a dark serpent. ¡°No¡­¡± As Chen Yu approached, Dou Nanhua was petrified with terror, his soul nearly flying out of his body. With the breakthrough in the Copper Statue Technique, Chen Yu could execute the Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow even faster. At close range, Dou Nanhua had no chance to dodge. Boom! A dark shadow fiercely collided with Dou Nanhua, the black evil wind tearing through the air. Dou Nanhua¡¯s body violently crashed backward, blood spewing wildly, and then there was silence. Chapter 297 - 297 0293 Slaying a Late Innate ?Chapter 297: Chapter 0293: Slaying a Late Innate Chapter 297: Chapter 0293: Slaying a Late Innate With just one strike, Dou Nanhua, a well-known figure at the academy and in the middle stage of Innate, was killed by Chen Yu. Having reached the True Copper Statue through the Copper Statue Technique, coupled with the amplification provided by his mysterious heart, Chen Yu¡¯s physical strength was equivalent to the attack of an average warrior in the middle stage of Innate. And when he utilized his powerful Sha Qi, unleashing it in the form of Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow, the might of this strike increased even more. After all, Chen Yu had already understood Sha Qi True Intent, making the power of the Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow stronger than before. With the surge provided by the Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow, this strike caused even those in the late stage of Innate to take notice. Dou Nanhua¡¯s death was surely not unjust! After the death of Dou Nanhua, among the six seniors who had come here, only a beautiful young woman remained. Deep under the earth. ¡°This kid is somewhat extraordinary, but hurry up and die, all of you. Only then can I break free sooner!¡± Curses echoed through the sea of fire. Beneath the entire Red Earth World was an enormous seal, and right under the High Mountain Tribe was the core of that seal. These Array Masters were extracting the power from the dead through an Array, enhancing the Array¡¯s might to shake the underground seal. The more who died, the stronger the Array became, and the faster the seal broke. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for these idiots who wasted so much of my power, I would¡¯ve broken through the seal already!¡± The cursing continued. ¡­ ¡°Kill them all, kill these outsiders!¡± The purple-faced elder roared. Dou Nanhua and the others were truly useless; so many of them had banded together and yet they couldn¡¯t handle Chen Yu. At this point, fewer than ten rebels remained within the Array. And their enemies had almost no casualties; four elders and nearly ten others in the Innate and Postnatal stages, as well as more than twenty Innate Fire Beasts. As soon as the purple-faced elder¡¯s words fell, almost everyone and the Fire Beasts charged forward. The majority of them targeted Chen Yu, his status as an outsider attracting too much hatred. Of course, the beautiful young woman also became a target, cornered and attacked by several Innate Fire Beasts. ¡°A bunch of ants!¡± Chen Yu stood at the center, his gaze sweeping around him, fearless. Hum! His True Copper Statue was once again pushed to the limit, the esoteric patterns on it emanating an ancient, bronze brilliance that illuminated the surroundings. Within this glow, Chen Yu¡¯s form expanded once more, turning into a small giant. Hu! Chen Yu inhaled sharply, and winds howled around him as his abdomen swelled like the belly of a Buddha statue. Unlike a Buddha¡¯s compassion, however, his face was ferocious. Thud! Thud! Thud! His mysterious heart suddenly burst forth. ¡°Kill!¡± Chen Yu bellowed, and a titanic roar erupted. The might of this Copper Lion Roar was unprecedented. At this moment, Chen Yu was enormous, and his belly had sucked in a huge amount of air. Moreover, he infused it with killing intent. Kill! Kill! Kill! A dim, twisting sound wave swept out, carrying a wind of Sha Qi, shaking everything around. Thump! Thump! Thump! The strong fighters and Fire Beasts that were attacking from all sides fell to the ground, bleeding from every orifice, their minds and souls injured. Boom! Boom! All in the Postnatal Stage exploded, their organs bursting, dying in agonizing terror. ¡°Ah¡­¡± An enemy in the early stage of Innate also vomited blood and fainted. Several elders in the middle stage of Innate, despite promptly activating their True Qi to protect their ears, nose, and internal organs, still felt their blood and Qi roiling like a tsunami, suffering immensely. On the fringes, several weaker Array Masters all perished. Most Fire Beasts, being of a stronger constitution, didn¡¯t fare much better, collapsing to the ground, writhing and howling. Moreover, allies who were closer to Chen Yu also suffered greatly, collapsing to the ground. Rumble rumble! The ground beneath them shook with Chen Yu¡¯s roar, and giant stones fell. ¡°Kill!¡± The enormous Chen Yu swung the Giant Ruler Sword, fiercely attacking. The Giant Ruler Sword, already immense and now with a layer of Sha Qi Sword on its surface, resembled a giant sword, matching the enlarged Chen Yu perfectly. At the same time, Chen Yu released the Fire Scale Beast from his pet bag. Now that the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s cultivation had reached the middle stage of Postnatal, and as it was an Ancient Beast with a decent Holy Beast Bloodline, its strength was even greater than that of an average Innate. Boom! Chen Yu leaped forward, his black sword sweeping through the air, unleashing a terrifying wave of Sha Qi Sword that pierced into two elders. Puchi! Just recovering from the Copper Lion Roar, they were unable to respond before Chen Yu bisected them, their blood spurting wildly. And when Chen Yu landed, his vast copper foot, surrounded by True Sha Qi, stamped down fiercely, crushing a Fire Beast beneath. On the other side, the Fire Scale Beast pounced on a Fire Beast, biting ferociously. From its mouth, a blazing light shot forth, penetrating the Fire Beast¡¯s wounds and blowing it apart inside out, leaving behind a charred corpse. ¡°Sword Qi everywhere!¡± S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu rapidly wielded the Giant Ruler Sword, creating vast waves of Sword Qi. Whoosh whoosh! Layers of terrifying Sha Qi Sword Wind spread out, injuring many. Master and pet darted under the earth, claiming lives. And the surrounding Arrays, weakened by the death of their Array Masters, were easily destroyed by Chen Yu. Deep beneath the ground. The sea of fire fell silent, then suddenly roiled and boiled over. ¡°Boy, don¡¯t ruin my great plan! How can you, a warrior in the Postnatal Stage, slay so many Innate Strong People? Can¡¯t you just be normal for once, you¡­ stop it!¡± A voice, far from calm, bellowed from within the sea of fire. With the Array Masters dead and the Array broken, it was impossible for him to remain collected. Unfortunately, Chen Yu, above the seal, could not hear him. ¡°Stop, Chen Yu!¡± The purple-faced elder roared and rushed toward Chen Yu. He never expected that giving Chen Yu an opening would allow him to flip the situation in an instant. Whoosh whoosh! Around the purple-faced elder swirled a terrifying purple flame. He waved his hand, and a massive purple flame palm struck towards Chen Yu. ¡°Good timing!¡± Chen Yu turned to face the Purple-faced Elder, swinging the Sha Qi Giant Sword in his hand, annihilating the purple flame palm strike. At this moment, facing off against a Late Innate opponent, Chen Yu was fearless. ¡°This child must not be left alive!¡± The Purple-faced Elder was deeply shaken inside. The monstrous ability of Chen Yu ignited a fear in his heart. Boom! Bang! Bang! The Purple-faced Elder continuously struck out with his palms, unleashing endless waves of purple fire, rolling over on top of one another like tumultuous ocean waves crashing towards Chen Yu. ¡°Such formidable flames!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face became slightly stern. Though he had achieved the True Copper Statue, the Purple-faced Elder was at the Late Innate stage and had delved deeply into the Fire Dao, making his attacks extremely fearsome. If they clashed head-on for a prolonged time, even his True Copper Statue would not be able to endure it, feeling a sense of corrosion and burning. Whoosh! Chen Yu¡¯s other hand stretched out, and suddenly, a burst of blood-colored crystalline flame leaped forth. At the moment this flame appeared, the Purple-faced Elder¡¯s spirit was startled; the fire he had released trembled slightly. Suddenly, the sealing array beneath Chen Yu¡¯s feet burst into flames. ¡°Innate Spiritual Flame! It¡¯s the ¡®Blood Crystal Flame.¡¯ If this king could devour this flame, after seizing the body, my recovery rate could increase by quite a bit.¡± In the sea of fire below the seal, that voice was filled with excitement. The hand that Chen Yu held the ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± with suddenly grasped onto the Xuan Heavy Sword. Roar! Instantly, a layer of dark blood-colored flame ignited upon the pitch-black sword. ¡°Kill!¡± After using the ¡°Blood Crystal Flame,¡± Chen Yu swung his sword, hacking out a dark blood-flame sword aura. Boom! Boom! Boom! The layers upon layers of purple flame sea before him were split in two by this single slash of dark blood-flame sword aura. The remaining power of the sword aura flew toward the Purple-faced Elder. ¡°Not good!¡± The Purple-faced Elder showed a look of fear. He immediately took out an ancient-looking shield from his storage bag. He activated it, and a layer of dark red, heavy light wall expanded, like a towering wall, positioned in front of the Elder. Boom! The light wall shattered, and the Purple-faced Elder was forced back dozens of steps. At this moment, the clash between Chen Yu and the Purple-faced Elder was nearing the Guiyuan Realm, so nobody else could get close. Additionally, the entire underground was collapsing, and those who were still alive hurriedly evacuated. The Fire Scale Beast retreated to the edge, watching Chen Yu¡¯s battle. ¡°Kid, let¡¯s see how long you can last!¡± The Purple-faced Elder did not rush to attack. He deduced that Chen Yu, currently displaying extraordinary combat power, would not be able to keep it up for long and would plunge into a state of weakness afterward. He guessed correctly. The substantial increase in size of the True Copper Statue placed an immense burden on the body, and in addition, Chen Yu was wielding the heavy Giant Ruler Sword and activating the spiritual ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡±¡ªnone of these could be sustained for an extended period. ¡°You won¡¯t have the chance to see how long I can last!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze sharpened. Suddenly. Transparent blood-colored scales started to form on Chen Yu¡¯s bronze body, exuding an Ancient Dragon Authority that was awe-inspiring in all directions. At this moment, his bronze body was covered with a layer of blood-colored scale patterns that flickered continuously, looking bizarrely like an evil statue. ¡°This¡­ this is actually the power of Bloodline!¡± The Purple-faced Elder¡¯s blood trembled within him. As there were no powerful bloodlines in the Red Earth World, this was why the Elder was so astonished. ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu bellowed, thrusting his Giant Sword fiercely. As it was a secret realm, Chen Yu didn¡¯t have to worry about exposing his trump cards and went all out. Boom!! A massive dark flame sword aura roared out, accompanied by faint dark red dragon patterns and the sounds of a dragon¡¯s cry. ¡°This¡­¡± The Purple-faced Elder lost his voice in shock. Chen Yu¡¯s strike reminded him of the Guiyuan Realm High Mountain Clan Chief and made him feel the threat of death. He trembled all over, picked up his shield, and activated it. Crash! Crack! A light wall had just unfolded when Chen Yu¡¯s ferocious sword strike hit, shattering it instantly. ¡°No¡­¡± The Purple-faced Elder¡¯s eyes widened with rage and unwillingness. Their plan, unnoticed even by the Clan Leader, was just one step away from success. But now, because of Chen Yu, it was all ruined¡ªhe could not die in peace! Boom! A blast of blood flame evil wind exploded, destroying the Purple-faced Elder and the nearby corpses, leaving nothing remaining. The entire underground shook more violently, with countless stones raining down. Beneath the underground seal. Rumble! Infinite flames continuously assaulted the seal above. ¡°Just a bit more, just a bit more and this king could have gotten out!¡± ¡°No¡­ Has all the power I spent, all the planning for this, been destroyed just like that?¡± ¡°You little bastard, if this king gets out, I will surely skin you, drink your blood, and use your skull as a cup¡­¡± That voice was filled with extreme anger and excitement, continuously roaring. ¡°No, there¡¯s still hope. This Fire Lin Beast has absorbed a lot of this king¡¯s power, and there¡¯s also the ¡®Blood Crystal Flame¡¯ on that kid. If I can trigger these two forces¡­¡± In the sea of fire, a semi-transparent little fireball appeared. ¡°Success or failure, this is it!¡± ¡°Fire Resonance!¡± From the transparent little fireball, a profound and unfathomable wave of fire resonance spread out. Finally, an extremely small part managed to penetrate the black seal. And that semi-transparent little fireball shrunk a little and dimmed. At the same time. Chen Yu suddenly felt that the ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± in his hand uncontrollably twitched. Elsewhere, the Blood Scale Beast also suddenly erupted with a burst of intense fiery power. Chapter 298 - 298 0294 Body Seizing ?Chapter 298: Chapter 0294 Body Seizing Chapter 298: Chapter 0294 Body Seizing After killing the purple-faced elder, Chen Yu thought everything had finally ended. But suddenly, the ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± in his hand uncontrollably twitched. To know, this ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± had already been completely refined by him. Chen Yu did not activate it just now, yet it acted on its own. ¡°Not good, master, a great power is using a secret technique to manipulate the power of the ¡®Blood Crystal Flame¡¯!¡± The voice of Flame Spirit immediately came. ¡°What?¡± Chen Yu looked slightly shocked. The Flame Spirit of the ¡°Blood Crystal Flame,¡± which had wide knowledge and vision, even it referred to the other as a great power, the opponent would not be simple. At that time, a scorching flame power suddenly burst from the body of the Blood Scale Beast nearby, rampaging out. Roar! The Fire Scale Beast cried out in panic. Obviously, it was very scared at this moment, as the power within its body erupted uncontrollably. Boom~ The flame power inside the Fire Scale Beast exploded again, violently erupting and forming a massive fireball that smashed into the black seal on the ground. ¡°What happened?¡± Chen Yu looked towards the Fire Scale Beast. Through the contract, Chen Yu could feel that the Fire Scale Beast was extremely scared. He had spent a lot of effort on the Fire Scale Beast, and now that it seemed to have gone mad, Chen Yu naturally cared a lot. ¡°Master, don¡¯t get distracted!¡± Flame Spirit exclaimed. However, it was slightly late. Boom whoosh! The ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± in Chen Yu¡¯s hand uncontrollably sprang out, turning into a stream of fire that rushed to the ground. The ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± and the fire erupting from the Fire Scale Beast intertwined, forming a fire vortex on the ground and continuously assaulting the smooth, mirror-like black seal. At the same time. Boom bang! The ground beneath violently trembled as if hit by something, with infinite red flames seeping out from it. Under the assault of the internal and external flames, the smooth, mirror-like seal finally cracked. Boom whoo whoo! sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Endless fierce flames burst out from that crack, inside which a semi-transparent small fireball was faintly visible. ¡°Haha, success, I am free!¡± A chaotic, unclear soul voice sounded from the midst of the fire. ¡°Little bastard, you almost ruined my plan!¡± Inside that semi-transparent fireball, a pair of vague eyes appeared, staring intently at Chen Yu. Previously, he had channeled all power through Gao Yunshan to create numerous Fire Beasts and waged a war on the High Mountain Tribe, just to weaken the seal and break out. The appearance of Chen Yu almost caused his plan to fail. To know, his power had been drained, and it would have been much more difficult to get out once he failed. At the last moment, he fought hard, grasping a thread of life¡­ ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± Chen Yu suddenly felt as if something was watching him, a nameless sense of crisis. Upon careful scanning with his Spiritual Sense, Chen Yu identified a vague small fireball emitting a strong spiritual aura. How could a fireball have a spiritual aura? ¡°This bastard, he killed everyone, the bodies I had chosen for body seizing are all gone!¡± Angry curses emitted from within the fireball. Previously, he had been watching the battle from the outside, carefully observing everyone and selecting a few suitable bodies for seizing, but those people had all died at the hands of Chen Yu. ¡°Now, I am too weak, spirits shouldn¡¯t be exposed for too long, no matter, I¡¯ll make do, I¡¯ll use this kid¡¯s body!¡± The gaze inside the fireball stared at Chen Yu with a greedy expression. A disembodied spirit could not exist alone for extended periods, especially since his power was exhausted, and he had even risked using a secret technique a moment ago, now he was exceedingly weak, his Soul Power only at Innate Perfection. ¡°Not good, master, someone wants to seize your body!¡± Flame Spirit sent an anxious voice. ¡°Body seizing!¡± Chen Yu was startled. He had read in ancient texts that some peerless strong individuals, even though their bodies died and their spirits could still survive might consume other¡¯s souls and take over their bodies, reviving themselves, a method referred to as ¡°body seizing.¡± Once seized, the person is essentially dead. Whoosh! The dim firelight flashed faintly, the transparent small fireball rushed toward Chen Yu at high speed. Thud thud! Thud thud! The mysterious heart suddenly beat, signaling a strong premonition of danger. ¡°How did I encounter such a thing!¡± Chen Yu broke out in a cold sweat, terrified. Being body seized meant he would die, and his body would belong to someone else, everything he held becoming the other¡¯s. Chen Yu would not allow this to happen. Hum! Chen Yu fully activated the True Copper Statue form while maintaining its enlargement, his bronze Buddha-like body radiating even brighter yellow Buddha light. At that moment, Chen Yu¡¯s spirit and body almost merged, amplifying each other, enhancing defensive power. ¡°This kid, just a Postnatal Late Stage, but his soul became so strong after using the secret technique?¡± The fireball paused slightly, an amazed soul voice coming from within. However, at this moment, only Chen Yu remained here, and he had no other targets for body seizing. And he was confident, in a battle at the soul level, he could defeat Chen Yu¡¯s soul. ¡°Flame Spirit!¡± Chen Yu shouted loudly. Whoosh whoosh~ He summoned all the ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± from within his body. Instantly, a layer of Blood-Red Glaze flame ignited on Chen Yu¡¯s copper statue body. At this moment, Chen Yu seemed to transform into a Blood Flame Buddha statue, eerily unusual. ¡°This kid¡­¡± The small fireball saw this scene, revealing a panicked tone. It could be seen that he was slowing down, but it was already too late. Boom! The semi-transparent small fireball struck Chen Yu, got smeared with some ¡°Blood Crystal Flame,¡± and was instantly repelled back. ¡°Ah¡­ ah, it hurts me to death!¡± From within the fireball, screams and cries of alarm could be heard. The ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± ranks among the top hundred on the True Fire Spirit Flame List, a rare flame that can attack both the physical and spiritual realms. The soul inside the small fireball was already weak, and the assault by the ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± inflicted further damage. ¡°Damn it, this little bastard actually used this method¡­¡± From inside the fireball, panicked curses spilled out. Spreading Blood Crystal Flame all over the body to block soul seizing was not something an ordinary person could think of. Moreover, ordinary people wouldn¡¯t dare to do it, for fear that before being taken over by soul seizing, they would be burned to death themselves. ¡°Damn it, the soul is so weak. If this continues, even seizing a body at the Early Innate stage might fail¡­¡± Inside the fireball, the voice sounded slightly tense and panicked. So far, everything that had happened had exceeded his expectations. ¡°There¡¯s no other way, I¡¯ll have to borrow the body of this ancient beast!¡± From inside the fireball came a voice full of conflict and helplessness. Whoosh! The semi-transparent small fireball instantly reached in front of the Fire Scale Beast and with a ¡°whoosh¡± sound, entered the body of the Fire Scale Beast. At that moment. A huge black seal beneath Chen Yu twisted and rose. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± This scene shocked Chen Yu immensely. Hum! The massive black seal emitted an oppressive, forbidden aura. Numerous black lines twisted rapidly, shrinking to form a small seal symbol that floated out. Whoosh! The black seal symbol instantly surrounded the Fire Scale Beast, enveloping it completely. In an instant, countless black lines spread out, completely enveloping the Fire Scale Beast. Moments later, the complex and obscure lines faded away. ¡°Ah¡­ this is the ¡®Soul Sealing Technique¡¯, you actually had this trick up your sleeve¡­¡± An unfamiliar roar of fury emanated from inside the Fire Scale Beast. Roar~ The Fire Scale Beast itself was also frantically roaring and struggling. ¡°Fire Scale Beast!¡± Chen Yu looked at the Fire Scale Beast, his face filled with concern. What exactly had happened? Suddenly, Chen Yu felt the Spirit Pet contract with the Fire Scale Beast becoming blurry. At this moment, Chen Yu could still feel the soul of the Fire Scale Beast rapidly weakening. Just as Chen Yu rushed to the side of the Fire Scale Beast, the link between him and the soul of the Fire Scale Beast was completely severed. ¡°Could it be that someone has seized the body of the Fire Scale Beast?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression turned blank. At that very moment, the Fire Scale Beast gave Chen Yu a fierce glare, then immediately dashed away. ¡°Stay!¡± Chen Yu shouted loudly. The Fire Scale Beast was something Chen Yu had nurtured at great risk and cost. At this moment, Chen Yu¡¯s Fire Scale Beast, having been seized by someone else, was no longer his Spirit Pet. Whoosh! The Fire Scale Beast¡¯s body released a layer of flame power that, under exquisite control, caused the Fire Scale Beast to burst forth at an astonishing speed. Roar! A black sinister wind roared around Chen Yu¡¯s body as he transformed into a shadowy figure, chasing immediately. Fortunately, the cultivation level of the Fire Scale Beast was not high, only at the Postnatal Middle Stage, and Chen Yu kept closing the distance. ¡°You, a mere child, dare to chase this king?¡± The Fire Scale Beast suddenly spoke. At the same time, it emitted a terrifying flame pressure from within its body, forming a giant flame beast in the sky that overshadowed the clouds and looked down upon everything. In that moment, Chen Yu was genuinely shaken by the terrifying aura erupting from inside the Fire Scale Beast, his mind slightly trembling. But he quickly recovered. The Fire Scale Beast was only at the Postnatal Middle Stage. Even if it had a powerful soul, its physical strength remained at the Postnatal Middle Stage. How much power could it exert? ¡°How dare you seize control of my Fire Scale Beast! You deserve to die!¡± Chen Yu was extremely angered and dashed forward, clenching his fist and smashing it toward the Fire Scale Beast. Hush! Instantly, the terrifying atmospheric phenomenon in the sky disappeared. ¡°Young man, you dare offend this king.¡± The Fire Scale Beast shouted, but quickly fled and dodged. Chen Yu relentlessly pursued, deploying ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡±, like a black whirlwind following closely behind the Fire Scale Beast. Boom! He punched out, sending the Fire Scale Beast flying several meters away, smashing into a wall and creating a dent. ¡°How dare you harm this king, I will definitely not let you off!¡± The Fire Scale Beast looked furiously at Chen Yu, its eyes fiercely glaring. He had once been tremendously powerful; now reduced to such a state, he was being bullied by a mere Postnatal Stage youth. ¡°King my ass!¡± Chen Yu cursed. The value of an Ancient Beast Spirit Pet, even secondary clan powers would fight over it desperately. Moreover, the Fire Scale Beast also contained the bloodline of the Holy Beast Qilin, which placed it among the top in ancient beasts. If exposed, even the super families and the top ten Ancient Clans would be tempted. With such a precious Spirit Pet taken over by someone else, how could Chen Yu not be furious? Boom! Chen Yu punched again, hitting the Fire Scale Beast on the head. His Spirit Pet had been seized, no longer belonging to him; in that case, it might as well kill the damned seizer outright. ¡°Impudent, dare you strike this king¡¯s face¡­¡± Chen Yu disregarded the words of the Fire Scale Beast and kept hitting accurately. Boom! ¡°I will definitely not forgive you¡­¡± ¡­ ¡°Little friend, let¡¯s talk nicely, you are being too rough¡­¡± The Fire Scale Beast cried out in pain, begging for mercy. At this moment, it was bruised and battered all over, its aura weak and powerless to resist. ¡°How about you become my Spirit Pet?¡± Chen Yu suddenly had an idea and blurted it out. Chapter 299 - 299 0295 Return to the Academy ?Chapter 299: Chapter 0295: Return to the Academy Chapter 299: Chapter 0295: Return to the Academy ¡°Why not, become my Spirit Pet?¡± This idea had suddenly popped into Chen Yu¡¯s head. After all, the Fire Scale Beast was not dead, it had merely changed souls, and it was still an Ancient Beast. Why couldn¡¯t it become a Spirit Pet? However. Upon hearing these words, the expression of the Fire Scale Beast stiffened, and after a long period of stupefaction, its face suddenly turned deep red, veins in its eyes spreading as if it were about to breathe fire. ¡°You little bastard, what did you say? You want this King to become your Spirit Pet?¡± The ¡°Red Flame King¡± glared with bulging eyes, staring at Chen Yu as if to tear him apart and devour him alive. He had lived till now and had never suffered such verbal insult. Chen Yu also felt a bit embarrassed; it seemed that the one who had possessed the beast was quite formidable at its prime. ¡°Hmph, the Fire Scale Beast was originally my Spirit Pet. You¡¯ve seized the body of my Spirit Pet, I thought you admired me as your master and wanted to become my Spirit Pet!¡± Chen Yu said shamelessly. Hearing this, the Red Flame King almost passed out in anger. Originally, he had no choice but to attempt seizing Chen Yu¡¯s body, which failed, and there were no other creatures nearby, so he chose the Fire Scale Beast. Of course, what he had not expected was that the person who sealed him had set up a second layer of the seal. Once he broke through the seal and seized a new body, the second layer of seal would activate. The second seal was the Soul Sealing Technique. Originally, he had only planned to temporarily use the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s body, waiting for a chance to seize a more suitable one. But after being affected by the Soul Sealing Technique, it became difficult for his soul to leave the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s body. Unless his cultivation reached an extremely high level to break the seal. ¡°Will you or will you not?¡± Chen Yu shouted loudly, threatening. He didn¡¯t care anymore about what was appropriate. All he knew was that if he let the Fire Scale Beast go, it would be a huge loss. Moreover, the peak cultivation level of the Red Flame King was hard to estimate. If his power were restored, he might come back to kill him. Chen Yu had made up his mind; either the opposite party would submit to him, or he would kill the Fire Scale Beast. ¡°You little bastard, you¡¯re courting death¡­ You dare insult this King like this¡­¡± The Red Flame King cursed loudly. The mighty Red Flame King was being asked by a small fry at the Postnatal Late Stage ¡°will you or will you not.¡± He had even considered fighting Chen Yu to the death, but unfortunately, he was injured all over and completely unable to fight. ¡°You talk about ¡®this King, this King,¡¯ but now you are just a Demon Beast. Even if you don¡¯t follow me, if others see you when you go out, you will not have a good end either¡­¡± Chen Yu started to reason. After all, if he could really persuade the Fire Scale Beast, it was a no-lose situation! ¡°Hmph, let them dare. Give this King some time¡­¡± The Red Flame King said proudly. Boom! Chen Yu¡¯s fist smashed down on the Red Flame King¡¯s head. ¡°Stop the nonsense. I only ask you, are you willing to become my Spirit Pet? Otherwise, I would rather kill you than leave a future threat!¡± Chen Yu said angrily. The gaze of the Red Flame King slightly darkened. He knew that even if he promised not to seek revenge in the future, Chen Yu would certainly not believe him. At the same time, he also realized that Chen Yu was running out of patience. If he firmly refused, there was a great possibility that Chen Yu would kill him. ¡°You have only two choices now. The first is to obey me, and the second is to face death!¡± ¡°Think carefully, for your current plight, you surely have enemies. If you choose the second option, there¡¯s still a chance to return to your peak¡­¡± Seeing the Red Flame King calming down a bit, Chen Yu said seriously. ¡°Hmph, this King would rather die with eyes unclose than humor you as a Spirit Pet and be humiliated by you!¡± After pondering for a moment, the Red Flame King spoke with pride. At his peak, Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation was nothing but an ant in his eyes. Even if he wanted to survive and had things he must do, he also had pride. How could his life and dignity be controlled by a mere ant? ¡°Fine, I do not require you to sign a Spirit Pet contract with me. We only need to sign an equal and mutual contract!¡± Chen Yu thought it over, noticing the possessor¡¯s extreme pride, so he lowered the terms. Forcing an unparalleled powerhouse to become one¡¯s obedient Spirit Pet and controlling its life and death was something even Chen Yu himself wouldn¡¯t agree to, let alone the Red Flame King. ¡°Oh?¡± The Red Flame King glanced at Chen Yu. He didn¡¯t expect Chen Yu to propose such a demand. This kind of equal and mutual contract didn¡¯t specify a clear master-servant relationship, meaning that the Red Flame King could refuse some of Chen Yu¡¯s requests. Also, this kind of contract involved certain risks, and the Red Flame King could even employ some means to secretly harm Chen Yu. So, the Red Flame King found it somewhat surprising that Chen Yu suggested it. ¡°This is my bottom line. If you don¡¯t agree, I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression hardened, his fist surrounded by Evil Qi. With one blow, given the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s current condition, it would certainly die. ¡°Fine, an equal and mutual contract!¡± Grinding his teeth, the Fire Scale Beast nodded. Then, Chen Yu signed the contract with the Fire Scale Beast once again. At the spiritual level, a connection was instantly established between them. ¡°Even though it¡¯s an equal contract, if I find you have any malicious schemes, I won¡¯t let you off easily!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze sharpened. If the contract was a Spirit Pet contract, he could rest easy as the Red Flame King grew stronger, which would benefit Chen Yu more. But with an equal contract, he had to restrict the Red Flame King¡¯s growth and be vigilant. He believed that even if the Fire Scale Beast had a powerful soul inside, its cultivation growth would not defy the natural order. Without resources, its cultivation would be difficult to increase rapidly. ¡°Hmph!¡± The Red Flame King snorted disdainfully. ¡°Let¡¯s go quickly. With such a commotion, if the main force of the High Mountain Tribe comes back, we¡¯re done for!¡± Chen Yu picked up the Red Flame King, ready to toss him into the pet bag. With his identity as an outsider exposed, if caught by a Guiyuan Realm powerhouse, he would be doomed without a doubt. Moreover, having achieved his goal in the Red Earth World, it was time for Chen Yu to leave. ¡°You actually want this King to enter a pet bag?¡± Red Flame King glared fiercely at Chen Yu. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He had just broken free from his seal and now he was craving freedom; moreover, he had a strong aversion to pet bags. ¡°If you don¡¯t go into the pet bag, and we return to my academy, other people will see you and they will definitely try to snatch you away. There will be dire consequences if you fall into the hands of those large family powers. I don¡¯t need to explain that!¡± Chen Yu glanced sideways at Red Flame King. The Fire Scale Beast was too valuable; back at the academy, Chen Yu had never revealed its existence. ¡°It¡¯s a minor matter. This King can handle it himself!¡± said Red Flame King after a moment of thought. ¡°Oh?¡± Chen Yu was somewhat curious. The Red Flame King closed his eyes. His fiery red and translucent body gradually dimmed. The pressure emitted by his Ancient Beast Bloodline also began to fade. A little while later, the Fire Scale Beast in front of them looked sickly, a far cry from the majestic Qilin imagery, and on closer inspection, its bloodline seemed not very strong either¡ªin short, it appeared to be of the lowest class among the ancient beasts. Of course, this was just a surface judgment. Chen Yu nodded, no longer concerned with the Red Flame King. He quickly gathered the spoils of war from the surroundings and left the area swiftly. After leaving the High Mountain Tribe, Chen Yu traveled by memory. Before heading to the No Demon World, Elder Long-bearded had said that to return, he should go to the starting position and activate the Array Plate. ¡°Youngster, what is the name of the world you come from?¡± asked Red Flame King. ¡°Kunyun Continent!¡± Chen Yu replied. ¡°Never heard of it. It must be a small place!¡± declared Red Flame King arrogantly. ¡°Oh, from what you¡¯ve said, you seemed quite remarkable before. What was your cultivation level at your peak?¡± Chen Yu was somewhat speechless at Red Flame King¡¯s arrogance, but at the same time, he was curious. ¡°Hmph, at the peak of this King¡¯s power, a single breath could have killed you countless times. Not that you¡¯d understand¡­¡± boasted Red Flame King, feigning a lack of interest in engaging with Chen Yu further. Two hours after leaving the High Mountain Tribe, pursuers caught up to them. However, Chen Yu and Red Flame King joined forces, and unless they faced a Guiyuan Realm powerhouse, no one could touch them. After a battle, the pursuers were routed and suffered heavy losses, with the remaining dozen or so fleeing in disarray. One day later. Chen Yu arrived at the point where he had initially been transported to this place. Taking out the Array Plate, he poured his True Qi into it, activating the Array Plate. ¡°Once we return, don¡¯t speak!¡± Chen Yu gave a word of caution. ¡°Are you even restricting this King¡¯s speech?¡± Red Flame King was highly dissatisfied. ¡°You are now an Ancient Beast!¡± ¡­ No Demon Academy. Inside the Foreign Adventure Hall, a transporting array suddenly lit up. ¡°Returnees from the Red Earth Secret Realm!¡± Elder Long-bearded¡¯s eyes twinkled. Due to the high mortality rate, the Red Earth Secret Realm had been closed. But before it closed, only seven members of the academy had entered, among whom Chen Yu was the one favored by the vice president, while the other six were all at the Innate Stage. Three months had passed without any sign, and he even suspected that all seven had perished. ¡°It looks like those six have returned!¡± Elder Long-bearded speculated. After all, Chen Yu was alone, which was too dangerous. He tapped continuously with his fingertips, activating the Array Formation Platform. Humming resonated! A spatial vortex appeared on the Array Formation Platform, gradually enlarging until it formed an unstable spatial passage. Swoosh! The next moment, two figures stepped out. ¡°Chen Yu?¡± Elder Long-bearded¡¯s expression showed a hint of surprise; the outcome was somewhat unexpected. He then turned his attention to the more striking Fire Scale Beast and was even more stunned. Even though the Fire Scale Beast had been disguised by Red Flame King using a special Secret Technique, it was still incredibly surprising for an ordinary Postnatal Stage student to own an Ancient Beast Spirit Pet. Red Flame King glanced at Elder Long-bearded with a look of disdain and then looked elsewhere. ¡°Chen Yu, this is¡­¡± Elder Long-bearded was quite dissatisfied with Red Flame King¡¯s attitude. ¡°Ha ha, it¡¯s a useless hatching egg I got at the Dark Night Exchange Meeting; I was lucky to hatch it successfully. But this fellow is still a bit unruly!¡± Chen Yu explained with a smile. After speaking, Chen Yu even patted Red Flame King on the head. ¡°Glad to have you back. Did you encounter any other students from No Demon Academy?¡± Elder Long-bearded paid no further attention to Red Flame King. ¡°None!¡± replied Chen Yu indifferently. After responding, he prepared to leave. ¡°Hold on, we still need to verify your identity!¡± Elder Long-bearded called after Chen Yu. Chen Yu was slightly surprised but nodded. To verify his identity, if he was not the real Chen Yu, he feared it would spell certain death. Otherwise, the natives of the Red Earth World wouldn¡¯t hate outsiders so much. Elder Long-bearded first checked Chen Yu¡¯s Identity Token, then took out a special device to examine Chen Yu¡¯s body and even his soul, and finally inspected Chen Yu¡¯s pet bag. ¡°All clear, no problems!¡± Elder Long-bearded declared after the check. ¡°May I ask, why do we not allow natives from the secret realms to enter our world?¡± Chen Yu was curious about this. Chapter 300 - 300 0296 Accepting the Challenge ?Chapter 300: Chapter 0296: Accepting the Challenge Chapter 300: Chapter 0296: Accepting the Challenge ¡°May I ask, why aren¡¯t the natives of the secret realm allowed to enter our world?¡± Chen Yu was curious about this. ¡°This is an imperial command issued by the Yun Zhao Royal Family, the specifics of which I am not clear on,¡± the bearded elder pondered before saying. ¡°Yun Zhao Royal Family?¡± Chen Yu showed a hint of surprise. He hadn¡¯t expected that even the Yun Zhao Royal Family would intervene in the management of the academy¡¯s secret realm. Without further questions, Chen Yu left the place. ¡°Heh heh, to you people from the Kunyun Continent, those small spaces and small worlds are akin to a slave world. How could someone from a slave world possibly go to a higher world without permission!¡± the Red Flame King communicated with a laugh. ¡°Slave world?¡± Chen Yu looked shocked. He hadn¡¯t expected that there was such a relationship between the Red Earth Secret Realm and the Kunyun Continent. ¡°That¡¯s right, for all you know, your Kunyun Continent might also be a slave world!¡± continued the Red Flame King. ¡°That¡¯s impossible.¡± Chen Yu didn¡¯t believe it; the Red Flame King was known for boasting without drafts, which was unreliable. Next, Chen Yu went to the mission commissioning office to delegate his task from the Red Earth World. Twenty jin of Fire Spirit Ore was just enough to complete the basic task. If he could secure Fire Spirit Crystal Ore, the reward for the task would double. Therefore, Chen Yu received thirty thousand No Demon Points and three thousand low-grade Primordial Stones. ¡°These No Demon Points and Primordial Stones are nowhere near enough. I need to find an opportunity to trade the resources I have.¡± In the Red Earth World, Chen Yu had obtained a large number of fire cores, along with high-grade fire ores and ancient fire materials. In the last battle, he had also scavenged quite a few storage bags. Most of these items were very precious; it would be better to trade them at a special time to make more. Afterward, Chen Yu returned to his cultivation cave. He immediately began closed-door cultivation. The world energy in the Red Earth World was thin, making cultivation inefficient. With Chen Yu¡¯s talent, progress was especially hard to come by. Therefore, while in the Red Earth World, he was always refining his body. Now back at the academy, he had to catch up and raise his cultivation level. Circulating the Yuan Sha Divine Skill, Chen Yu¡¯s spirit and body released a terrifying surge of Evil Qi. In the Red Earth World, most of Chen Yu¡¯s time was spent in battle. The number of Fire Beasts that died by his hand was countless, and the Evil Qi grew even more immense. Hum-hum! Within the cave, the immense Evil Qi twisted and churned violently. Ten days later, the Evil Qi transformed into a fierce giant python, coiling and twisting, looking utterly terrifying. Compared to before, Chen Yu¡¯s Evil Qi was now more condensed and posed no harm to his body or spirit. Furthermore, the condensation of Evil Qi boosted his Evil Technique. After refining and condensing the Evil Qi, Chen Yu began to absorb the vast world energy within the cave. Nearby, the Iron Moon Strange Insect burrowed within the Demon Bone Stone, drawing the essence of its demonic aura. Currently, the Iron Moon Strange Insect primarily fed on Demon Bone Stone. Its cultivation was nearing the Innate Middle Stage, and it had become even more savage and frenzied than before, with a stronger aggression. As for the Red Flame King, although he seemed to be sleeping and resting, he was actually cultivating too. Around his body, a world energy vortex even larger than Chen Yu¡¯s had formed, with a tremendous amount of world energy continuously flooding into his body. ¡­ Demon Fire Peak. Swoosh! A figure swiftly darted in and entered a room. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Inside the room, a well-built youth opened his eyes. ¡°Senior Brother Luo, Chen Yu is back.¡± The person bent over and said. ¡°What!¡± Luo Haotian immediately stood up, an overbearing and tyrannical aura emanating from his body, making the whole space oppressively tense. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Have those idiots not come back yet?¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s face turned grim. He had sent three at the Early Innate Stage and three at the Innate Middle Stage into the Red Earth Secret Realm to kill Chen Yu. Yet, now, Chen Yu was back, alive and well. How could Luo Haotian not be enraged? ¡°Not yet. The death rate in the Red Earth World has been extremely high recently. If they don¡¯t return within a month, they are likely dead.¡± ¡°You may go now.¡± Luo Haotian waved his hand dismissively. Logically speaking, even if the death rate in the Red Earth Secret Realm had increased, the chances of a six-person team at the Innate Stage falling were still quite low. Considering the size of the Red Earth Secret Realm, Dou Nanhua would have found Chen Yu within three months. So there seemed to be only one other possibility¡ªDou Nanhua and the others had encountered Chen Yu and, ultimately, Chen Yu had emerged alive while they had perished. Another place. No Demon Academy, Demonic Qi Pool. Around the peripheral of the Demonic Qi Pool were students at the Postnatal Late Stage or Early Innate Stage, each tightly gripping their roots, drawing in the demonic aura from within the pool. The closer to the center, the more violent the demonic Qi became in the black liquid, and fewer students approached. It was evident that near the center, there was only one person. His face chiseled, his demeanor cold and icy. The boiling black liquid around him formed streams of black water, which whirled up and covered his body, making him appear like a nefarious and ruthless Demon Lord. This person was none other than the top student of the Wind Demon Academy, known as mad demon Ren Han. ¡°Senior Ren, Chen Yu has returned!¡± Not far away, a student from the Devil Wind Institute called out softly. With his Postnatal Middle Stage cultivation, he dared not move any closer to the center. ¡°Oh? He¡¯s back?¡± Ren Han opened his cold and pitch-black eyes, a faint smile curling at the corners of his mouth. At the same time, many instructors also received the news. After all, Chen Yu was the top newcomer of this term and a key person of interest. ¡­ Chen Yu returned and immediately began his retreat. His cultivation had always been his shortcoming, and this retreat lasted three months. In his cave abode. Woom, woom! The spiraling Evil Qi python twisted around Chen Yu as its center, gradually disappearing as if it were burrowing into his body. ¡°Postnatal Peak now, just one step away from Innate!¡± Chen Yu opened his eyes and exhaled a turbid breath. Perhaps after staying in the Red Earth World for too long, upon returning to the No Demon Academy, where the vital energy was so abundant, Chen Yu found his cultivation particularly smooth and advanced by leaps and bounds. If he wanted to, he could retreat for a while longer and was fairly confident that he could advance to Innate. But Chen Yu decided to hold off for now. ¡°Eh, this fellow is nearly at the Postnatal Late Stage!¡± Chen Yu glanced at the Red Flame King. You must realize, this was the No Demon Academy¡¯s Blood Slaughter Peak, the training environment suited for cultivators of the Blood Path and Evil Path. Yet the Red Flame King, who cultivated the Fire Dao, in such an environment, managed to improve his cultivation at a pace that was no weaker than Chen Yu¡¯s. ¡°That¡¯s good, it saves me a batch of resources!¡± Chen Yu curled his lips. ¡°What did you just mutter, you little brat?¡± The Red Flame King heard what Chen Yu just said, stopped his cultivation, and spoke in a low voice. ¡°Hand over all the fire cores you obtained in the Red Earth World, and let this king quickly advance his cultivation. Then, with this king covering for you in this academy, you will have nothing to be afraid of!¡± The Red Flame King stood up, speaking rather arrogantly. All the Fire Beasts in the Red Earth World were transformed from demon beasts by absorbing the power of the Red Flame King. Thus, the fire energy within the fire cores was essentially the power of the Red Flame King. Should the fire cores be handed over, the Red Flame King could virtually directly absorb them and rapidly increase his cultivation. Naturally, Chen Yu would neither believe the Red Flame King¡¯s words nor allow this to happen. ¡°Aren¡¯t you very capable? Find a way to quickly enhance my cultivation strength. Only when my cultivation is high will I feel reassured to let your cultivation advance.¡± Chen Yu said with a smile. The Red Flame King, at his peak, was certainly very powerful. His memory was a treasure trove. ¡°With that Spiritual Body aptitude of yours, reaching the Guiyuan Realm in this lifetime would be a gift from the heavens.¡± The Red Flame King bluntly jeered. If it were before, Chen Yu might have nodded in agreement, but not now. His Master, Mao Qiuyu, once said that with his aptitude, aspiring to reach the Qi Transformation Realm was wishful thinking, yet now Chen Yu not only advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm but was also only a step away from Innate. He believed that everything was up to human effort. Without dwelling on it with the Red Flame King, Chen Yu ended his retreat and left the cave abode. The Copper Statue Technique had reached the True Copper Statue level, and the fourth Ice and Fire Body Tempering Formula was basically useless now. He needed a higher-level formula. The fifth formula listed, primarily using the power of thunder and lightning to temper the true body, Chen Yu dubbed it the ¡°Thunder Lightning Formula.¡± The main ingredients for the Thunder Lightning Formula were Thunder Stone, Electric Fluid, and Thunder Iron Claw. Among them, the Thunder Stone was the most important ingredient. Due to its rarity, it could be substituted with the somewhat more common Thunder Light Grass. But to Chen Yu¡¯s surprise, he obtained a piece of Thunder Stone from the hands of Puppet Master Kong Zhong. And the Thunder Iron Claw could also be replaced with other hard parts from thunder-attribute demon beasts. Chen Yu did not have any of the ingredients listed in the fifth formula, and the ingredients were a level more valuable than those of the fourth. He planned to check the Wumo Sub-Hall to see if he could collect some. Just having left his cave abode, Chen Yu saw a figure not far away. The person had an ugly face and a bent left leg; it was Yan Boqing of the Blood Eagle Leg. ¡°Chen Yu, you hiding turtle, you¡¯ve finally dared to come out!¡± Yan Boqing snorted coldly. ¡°Who is hiding from you?¡± Chen Yu sneered in disdain. His trip to the Red Earth Secret Realm was to avoid Ren Han. ¡°Heh, won¡¯t admit it? If you have the guts, settle it with me on the Life and Death Platform!¡± Yan Boqing laughed loudly. From the newcomer competition to now, he had not caught a single opportunity. He firmly believed Chen Yu was deathly afraid of him and so constantly dodged him. But Chen Yu just wouldn¡¯t admit it, making Yan Boqing think Chen Yu was too cowardly. ¡°Fine, then I¡¯ll just play with you!¡± Chen Yu said expressionlessly. ¡°Eh?¡± Yan Boqing suddenly paused. He had mentioned the Life and Death Platform offhandedly, thinking Chen Yu was afraid of him. Chen Yu¡¯s denial meant he wanted to force an admission from him. Being at the Innate Middle Stage, he couldn¡¯t possibly push a Postnatal Stage student to the Life and Death Platform, as news of that would only invite ridicule. Unexpectedly, Chen Yu took his casual remark seriously and even agreed to it. ¡°Alright, you said it!¡± Yan Boqing¡¯s face lit up with joy. ¡°Let¡¯s talk about it tomorrow, I¡¯m busy today!¡± Chen Yu said, still expressionless. ¡°Fine, kid, you said it yourself. I¡¯ll be waiting for you tomorrow!¡± Yan Boqing was quite pissed off by Chen Yu¡¯s attitude, but the thought of Chen Yu already agreeing to face him on the Life and Death Platform made it alright. This time, Yan Boqing left in a good mood without lingering. ¡°You little rascal, always bullying others.¡± The Red Flame King glanced at Chen Yu. ¡°He¡¯s asking me to bully him, look how happy he is!¡± Chen Yu spread his hands. He and Blood Eagle Leg actually had no real conflict. It was solely the Blood Eagle Leg, pushing and pestering over a trifle matter. The more Chen Yu gave in, the more persistently he was chased, so if that was the case, Chen Yu decided to oblige Blood Eagle Leg. Afterward, Chen Yu hurried to the Wumo Sub-Hall. After looking around, Chen Yu only managed to buy some of the ingredients for the Thunder Lightning Formula. Even just a small part caused Chen Yu to almost deplete the thirty thousand No Demon Points and three thousand Grade Essence Stones he had just acquired. ¡°Right, going through the Ten Thousand Demon Tower yields plenty of No Demon Points, last time I only reached the twentieth floor!¡± With this in mind, Chen Yu hurried toward the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. The last time he only reached the twentieth floor, he acquired nearly fifty thousand No Demon Points. Now, short on No Demon Points, he decided to give it another try. Chapter 301 - 301 0297 Another Challenge to the Ten Thousand ?Chapter 301: Chapter 0297: Another Challenge to the Ten Thousand Demon Tower Chapter 301: Chapter 0297: Another Challenge to the Ten Thousand Demon Tower Ten Thousand Demon Tower, one of the symbols of No Demon Academy. The assessment of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower is not only proof of a student¡¯s strength but also a way to obtain a large amount of No Demon Points. Every day, hundreds of students gather near the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. When Chen Yu arrived, someone inside was attempting the tower challenge. While waiting, Chen Yu¡¯s gaze fell on the Ten Thousand Demon Stele standing nearby. At this moment, his name was still at the last position on the Ten Thousand Demon Stele, showing that he had cleared twenty levels. However, there were nearly a thousand names on the entire Ten Thousand Demon Stele. With a quick glance, Chen Yu spotted the names of several acquaintances. ¡°Situ Lin Yu, Thirty levels of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower!¡± ¡°Duan Hao, Thirty levels of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower!¡± Clearing the thirtieth level of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower represents the highest difficulty of the Innate Middle Stage. But considering the exhaustion from continuously clearing over thirty levels, both Situ Lin Yu and Duan Hao¡¯s strength must have surpassed the Innate Middle Stage, perhaps even approaching the Late Innate Stage. Additionally, it wasn¡¯t clear when they had left their rankings. Just like Chen Yu, whose record on the Ten Thousand Demon Stele showed only twenty levels cleared. Apart from this, Chen Yu noticed that Puppet Master Kong Zhong had reached the twenty-eighth level. It should be known that Kong Zhong, whether in terms of talent or family background, was far inferior to Situ Lin Yu and Duan Hao, but his progress in passing levels was not far behind them. To a certain extent, Kong Zhong¡¯s identity as a Puppet Master gave him some advantages when challenging the tower, using puppets to clear the levels meant he had almost no consumption initially, and he was more adept at group battles. ¡°Brother Chen, you¡¯re back?¡± Suddenly, someone in the crowd called out. This person was Yang Zhang, the only student at Blood Slaughter Peak who had a decent relationship with him. ¡°I just attempted the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, but unfortunately, I only made it to the twenty-first level!¡± Yang Zhang shook his head and sighed. Yang Zhang¡¯s cultivation talent was even better than Chen Yu¡¯s, having already broken through to the Innate. For someone in the Early Innate stage to reach the twenty-first level was indeed a standard achievement. ¡°Brother Chen, since you¡¯ve come here, you must intend to challenge the Ten Thousand Demon Tower as well. You cleared twenty levels on your first try; this time, how far do you plan to go?¡± Yang Zhang asked with keen interest. Chen Yu was a standout amongst the new students and had attracted much attention. Although Duan Hao¡¯s strength had increased rapidly recently under the guidance of Liu Xuanzong, Yang Zhang believed that Chen Yu¡¯s progress would not be minimal either. ¡°I¡¯m not sure myself.¡± Chen Yu replied truthfully. The reason he had come to challenge the Ten Thousand Demon Tower was because he lacked No Demon Points, not just for the sake of clearing levels. ¡°It¡¯s Chen Yu!¡± ¡°The first place in the new students¡¯ competition!¡± Many people nearby took notice of Chen Yu. Although Chen Yu was well-known, he rarely showed his face; he was either in seclusion or had gone to secret realms. Since the competition, there had been little news about him. ¡°It¡¯s the first place from the new students¡¯ competition, but Situ Lin Yu and Duan Hao have both reached the Innate Middle Stage. How come Chen Yu is still only at the Postnatal Late Stage?¡± ¡°Alas, even though he won first place in the competition, how can his cultivation talent and family background compare to Situ Lin Yu and Duan Hao? With insufficient talent and no family resources, reaching the Postnatal Late Stage in half a year is quite good.¡± More and more people started to notice Chen Yu and began discussing him. ¡°I guess he should be able to reach the twenty-seventh floor this time, twenty-eight at most.¡± Someone speculated. This estimation was already highly generous in terms of Chen Yu¡¯s abilities. The twenty-sixth level corresponded to the Innate Middle Stage, whereas Chen Yu was still in the Postnatal Late Stage. ¡°No, that¡¯s wrong. Chen Yu now has a Spirit Pet with him. Judging by its appearance and bloodline aura, it should be at the level of an ancient beast. With the help of an ancient beast, Chen Yu¡¯s chances of passing the twenty-eighth level should be pretty high!¡± Just then, a man and a woman in the crowd started walking towards Chen Yu. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± The woman in green clothes took the initiative to speak. She had delicate features and a seductive look in her eyes, a good figure that inspired tenderness in onlookers. ¡°What do you want with me?¡± Chen Yu sized up the man and woman, sure that he had never seen them before. ¡°Aren¡¯t you the one who bought the hatching egg from Qing¡¯er at the exchange meeting?¡± A square-faced tall man standing beside the woman in green puffed out his chest and looked down at Chen Yu. ¡°That¡¯s her!¡± Chen Yu suddenly realized. So it turned out that this woman in green was the one who had sold the hatching egg at the Dark Night Exchange Meeting. ¡°Yes, what about it?¡± Chen Yu asked proactively. He was somewhat grateful to the woman in green; if not for her, how could he have acquired a Spirit Pet like the Fire Scale Beast, which belonged to the ancient beasts? ¡°Chen Yu, this must be the ancient beast that hatched from my egg, right?¡± The woman glanced at the Fire Scale Beast, her eyes gleaming, her expression somewhat excited. She regretted internally that she shouldn¡¯t have traded the hatching egg. Mainly because she had taken a fancy to an artifact at the time, and lacking No Demon Points, she decided to make the trade. She could never have expected that an almost impossible-to-hatch egg, once in the hands of Chen Yu, would successfully produce an ancient beast. Although the beast looked sickly and its bloodline wasn¡¯t highly concentrated, it was still an ancient beast. ¡°You bought the hatching egg from Qing¡¯er for fifty-five thousand and one No Demon Points. Considering that you¡¯ve nurtured it for several months, I¡¯ll offer one hundred thousand No Demon Points to buy your ancient beast Spirit Pet!¡± The man with the square face revealed a slight smile. ¡°Brother Chen, this man is from the Shang Family, Shang Honglan.¡± Yang Zhang looked toward the square-faced man with a fearful expression and transmitted his message secretly. ¡°Not for sale.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze turned slightly cold. ¡°Chen Yu, your purchase of the hatching egg has already offended Ren Han. Selling the ancient beast to Brother Shang would be beneficial for you. Besides, Brother Shang is offering one hundred thousand No Demon Points, which is forty thousand more than your original price.¡± The woman raised her eyebrows and said. ¡°I said, it¡¯s not for sale!¡± The gratitude Chen Yu had felt in his heart towards the woman in green had vanished in an instant. Nearby, many people had gathered around, eagerly anticipating the drama to unfold. ¡°Isn¡¯t that Shang Honglan? He¡¯s famously flirtatious. The woman beside him must be his latest flame.¡± ¡°They¡¯re trying to forcibly buy the Ancient Beast Spirit Pet from Chen Yu¡¯s hands for a mere one hundred thousand No Demon Points. That¡¯s way too low!¡± ¡°Hehe, Shang Honglan hails from the Shang Family, one of the four great noble houses known for their disdain for commoners. But Chen Yu seems to be a tough nut to crack. This is going to be interesting.¡± From the conversations of the onlookers, Chen Yu learned that this square-faced man was actually from the Shang Family, one of the four super noble houses. However, it seemed he was only from a branch of the Shang Family. ¡°Brother Shang.¡± The woman in green looked at the square-faced man with soft, aggrieved eyes. ¡°Junior brother, don¡¯t be unreasonable. Give me some face, Shang Honglan, and accept a hundred and fifty thousand No Demon Points.¡± Shang Honglan glared fiercely at Chen Yu, taking the initiative to state his name. ¡°If you sell the Ancient Beast to me, I might even be able to speak on your behalf to Ren Han.¡± Shang Honglan continued to speak, invoking the threat of Ren Han. If Chen Yu made the deal, not only would he get one hundred and fifty thousand No Demon Points, but he could also rid himself of the threat posed by the formidable Ren Han. It seemed like a huge win either way. ¡°Are you two deaf? I¡¯ve already said it¡¯s not for sale.¡± sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu¡¯s cold gaze flickered over the two yet again. No sooner had he spoken than Yang Zhang beside him trembled in his legs, nervously sweating for Chen Yu. ¡°How dare you call me deaf? Do you know the price of insulting me, Shang Honglan?¡± Shang Honglan¡¯s face turned red with anger, his aura of might pressuring Chen Yu. With Chen Yu¡¯s insult, he had a reason to take action against him. Otherwise, attempting to force a sale and then striking out would not reflect well on his reputation. And since Chen Yu had won first place in the tournament, the academy would surely be paying more attention to him. ¡°Looking to start a fight?¡± There was a glint of ferocity in Chen Yu¡¯s eyes. He had been through numerous life-or-death encounters and had become much more assertive than before. ¡°Oh, just a freshman, even if you did win first place, so what? I, Shang Honglan, don¡¯t need ten moves to beat you down to the ground like a dog, obediently lying there!¡± Shang Honglan scoffed upon seeing Chen Yu¡¯s demeanor. In his view, even though Chen Yu had won first place as a new student, he remained at the Postnatal Late Stage, likely limited by his talent and potential, thus progressing slowly. Limited talent and potential, as well as being a commoner¡¯s child, were exactly the kind of person Shang Honglan despised the most. Just then. ¡°The thirty-seventh floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower is lit up!¡± Someone exclaimed in surprise. From the thirty-sixth floor onward corresponded to the Innate Peak level. But typically, even Innate Peak individuals found it difficult to breach the thirty-sixth floor because the exhaustion from reaching the thirty-fifth floor was simply too great. Soon after, the thirty-eighth floor lit up. But before long, the light on the thirty-eighth floor went out, indicating that the person had only breached the thirty-seventh floor. ¡°Ha-ha, I made it through the thirty-seventh floor!¡± A loud laugh rang out at the exit. Hearing this piercing laugh, Chen Yu felt it sounded familiar. Upon seeing the figure, he instantly remembered Wei Bin, the student who had sold him the Fire Spirit Ginseng at the Dark Night Exchange Meeting. ¡°It¡¯s Wei Bin; he has managed to get through the thirty-seventh floor!¡± ¡°Perhaps with a little more effort, he might even get to participate in the Yun Zhao National Academy Competition.¡± People discussed among themselves. After Wei Bin emerged, this round of challenges in the Ten Thousand Demon Tower came to an end. Chen Yu immediately stepped forward, ready to enter. ¡°Heh, heh, kid, in such a hurry to run away?¡± Shang Honglan sneered scornfully. ¡°Run? Ha-ha, if you¡¯re so keen on fighting, how about we duel on the Life and Death Platform tomorrow?¡± Chen Yu found it laughable and thus made the proposal. After all, he had a match against Blood Eagle Leg the following day, and one more fight didn¡¯t make much difference. However, his suggestion caused an uproar among the onlookers. A fight on the Life and Death Platform meant risking life and death! No one expected Chen Yu to suggest a duel on the Life and Death Platform. Although Shang Honglan was a debauched playboy, he had been at the Peak of Middle Innate for a while and had even breached the thirty-first floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. And yet, here was Chen Yu, merely at the Postnatal Late Stage, challenging Shang Honglan to a duel on the Life and Death Platform. Was he out of his mind? ¡°Brother Chen¡­¡± Yang Zhang was somewhat helpless; Chen Yu was too impulsive. Even Shang Honglan was stunned for a moment. He had seen many fights to the death on the Life and Death Platform, but he had never participated in one himself. Yet, how could he refuse to face such a challenge from someone merely at the Postnatal Late Stage without losing face? ¡°Ha-ha, since you¡¯re courting death, I shall grant your wish. But if you die on the platform, your Ancient Beast Spirit Pet will be mine.¡± Shang Honglan was still fixated on the beast. His branch of the Shang Family was already quite powerful among many, and if he offered this Ancient Beast to the main family, his branch had the potential to be integrated into it, and his status would rise dramatically. ¡°No problem!¡± Chen Yu responded with casual ease. He then walked into the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. Shortly thereafter, two more people entered the tower, and the next round of challenges officially began. ¡°Little guy, with the way you¡¯re playing the pig to eat the tiger, you remind me of myself back in the day¡­¡± Upon entering the first floor, the Red Flame King spoke. Chapter 302 - 302 0298 Sharpening Inside the Tower ?Chapter 302: Chapter 0298: Sharpening Inside the Tower Chapter 302: Chapter 0298: Sharpening Inside the Tower ¡°You were so foolish at the beginning, how could you sell the incubation egg to Chen Yu?¡± Shang Honglan looked at his woman, his eyes flickering with disdain. The woman dressed in green was just a new fling for him, someone to discard once he was bored. What he hadn¡¯t expected was that this woman had once sold an Ancient Beast Incubation Egg. This provided him, as her male companion, a reason to ¡°redeem¡± it. ¡°I had no choice back then.¡± The woman in green felt slightly aggrieved. First, she lacked No Demon Points at the time. Second, someone was secretly coveting her incubation egg, and if she kept it for too long, her life would be at risk. At the same time, she also resented how the nearly impossible-to-hatch Ancient Beast Egg, once in Chen Yu¡¯s hands, actually hatched. ¡°But it doesn¡¯t matter, this kid is too ignorant and arrogant. He actually proposed a duel on the Life and Death Platform with me. Once he dies, the ancient beast will be mine.¡± Shang Honglan revealed a cruel smile. ¡°Alas, Chen Yu is indeed too arrogant. To issue a challenge to Shang Honglan¡­ Shang Honglan will certainly not show any mercy and will take his life.¡± ¡°Chen Yu is just like that, you didn¡¯t see how arrogant he was during the competition for new students!¡± The crowd sighed repeatedly, already accustomed to Chen Yu¡¯s arrogant nature, taking it as no surprise. Ten Thousand Demon Tower. The moment Chen Yu entered, he began the challenge. On the first floor, his opponent was a Black Armor Demon. Chen Yu¡¯s eyes brimmed with killing intent, forming two tangible Sha Qi Swords, and he glared fiercely. Boom! The Black Armor Demon couldn¡¯t withstand the pressure of the Evil Qi and dissipated. The first challenge was over, and the second one began. The same glare with Sha Qi eyes, and the opponent was unable to withstand it and vanished. Subsequently, the third challenge. The fourth. The fifth. The lights on the Ten Thousand Demon Tower climbed at an astonishing speed. It was almost just a few breaths¡¯ time. ¡°So fast.¡± ¡°Such a climbing speed!¡± Many people were startled at the scene. They had all seen that Chen Yu was the fastest to start the challenge, so this astonishing speed of ascent was surely his. However, the first five floors only corresponded to the Postnatal Early Stage which was very easy and didn¡¯t show much. Buzz! The sixth floor lit up. The seventh layer. The eighth floor continued at almost the same pace. ¡­ By the time Chen Yu reached the fifteenth floor, the other two challengers had just reached the tenth. The eleventh to fifteenth floors corresponded to the Postnatal Late Stage. And Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation was exactly at the Postnatal Late Stage, with his speed of passing through these levels still incredibly fast, virtually instantly killing the Black Armor Demons inside. ¡°Hmph, rushing through levels so quickly must mean that he¡¯s using movement techniques or special skills. This kind of True Qi and physical strength consumption, I¡¯d like to see how he fares later on.¡± Shang Honglan snorted disdainfully. Typically, challengers would try to minimize consumption in the early stages and proceed steadily and firmly. Even some challengers carried with them some medicinal items to restore True Qi and vitality. Swoosh! A figure darted in, it was Blood Eagle Leg Yan Boqing. Because Chen Yu had accepted his challenge, Yan Boqing had widely publicized it, intending to make Chen Yu a laughingstock. But just now, a friend sent him a message saying Chen Yu was challenging the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. So Yan Boqing came over to watch. From what the crowd described, he learned that the fastest challenger so far was Chen Yu. The sixteenth floor. Before Chen Yu appeared a Black Armored Demon, three meters tall, bulky, covered in scales, with a thick, strong tail. Swoosh! Chen Yu instantly got in front of it and threw a punch. Boom! A huge hole appeared in the chest of the Black Armored Demon, and its body rapidly dissipated. One punch, instantly killing a Black Armored Demon at the Postnatal Peak. Technically, the Postnatal Peak still belonged to the Postnatal Late Stage, but there was a large disparity in strength among people at this level, so the Ten Thousand Demon Tower had five floors dedicated to it. Next. The seventeenth floor. The eighteenth. ¡­ The twentieth. On the twentieth floor, there were five Postnatal Peak level Black Armor Demons representing the highest strength of this level. The last time, Chen Yu had not used his trump card and had taken quite some time to pass this level. Swoosh! Chen Yu¡¯s figure flitted out, approaching one of the Black Armor Demons. Boom! He punched out, annihilating one. His figure disappeared instantly, reappearing on another side. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Four consecutive turns, four successive punches, four Black Armor Demons, casually killed. Then, Chen Yu reached the twenty-first level. The Black Armored Demon of the twenty-first floor had a qualitative improvement in strength compared to the previous ones. This Black Armored Demon not only had excellent strength and defense, but its speed had also increased. The battlefield of the twenty-first floor was filled with extremely chaotic negative energies, including the domineering aura of demons, the essence of blood and evil, and the gloomy air of the Ghost Path. Compared to the previous challenges, starting from the twenty-first floor, the environment of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower was even better suited for the disciples to practice and comprehend. Previously, the twenty-first floor was a little difficult for Chen Yu without using his trump card. But times had changed. ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s speed exploded slightly, turning into a swift gale, striking close to the Black Armored Demon. A hint of copper sheen appeared on his arm, and the strength of this punch suddenly increased. Boom! The entire head of the Black Armored Demon was turned to debris by Chen Yu¡¯s punch. The twenty-first floor, passed! The Ten Thousand Demon Tower lit up floor by floor. Twenty-second floor! ¡­ In an instant, Chen Yu reached the twenty-fifth floor! Outside, the crowd was startled by his astonishing speed of clearing the levels. ¡°He¡¯s already on the twenty-fifth floor, and his speed of clearance is so rapid, he¡¯s sure to get past this one. I believe he can definitely break through more than just twenty-eight floors,¡± commented a student who had previously thought Chen Yu would only reach the twenty-eighth floor. ¡°Indeed, he¡¯s going too fast.¡± ¡°He¡¯s only at the Postnatal Late Stage, yet he¡¯s breezing through levels twenty-one to twenty-five that correspond with the Early Innate stage!¡± The surrounding discussions were gradually increasing. ¡°This¡­¡± Beside them, Blood Eagle Leg Yan Boqing¡¯s expression stiffened: ¡°This kid is really formidable; no wonder he accepted my challenge!¡± You should know that not long ago, he had only reached the twenty-ninth floor. ¡°However, this kid must be going all out to clear the levels so quickly. Next, he should start slowing down. Considering the significant exhaustion of his physical strength and True Qi, he can probably reach, at most, the twenty-eighth floor,¡± Yan Boqing secretly thought. On the other hand. ¡°Hmph, it seems this kid does have some skills; otherwise, facing him would be quite boring,¡± Shang Honglan snorted. Chen Yu dared to challenge him, which naturally meant he had some ability or trump card, or else it would indicate a problem with his reasoning. However, Shang Honglan¡¯s cultivation had reached the Peak of Middle Innate, and he had cleared the thirty-first floor, which corresponds with the Late Innate stage, proving his strength was absolutely top-notch within the Middle Innate stage and that he qualified for challenges beyond his level. Now that Chen Yu had only reached the twenty-fifth floor, he wasn¡¯t particularly concerned. Buzz~ The twenty-sixth floor lit up. Not much later. The twenty-seventh floor once again lit up. And the interval between them was not long. This made everyone near the Ten Thousand Demon Tower dare not easily speculate about Chen Yu¡¯s actual achievement anymore. And Yan Boqing¡¯s heart suddenly tensed. How could Chen Yu be this strong? Floors twenty-six to thirty correspond with the Innate Middle Stage. Chen Yu was merely at the Postnatal Late Stage, and he was still advancing quickly as he approached here. In the twenty-seventh floor. Chen Yu was facing two Black Armored Demons at the Innate Middle Stage, which posed no difficulty for him. But at this point, Chen Yu no longer pursued speed in advancing through the levels. After the twenty-first floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, the environment became peculiar, suitable for introspection and cultivation. Moreover, Chen Yu discovered that the Primordial Evil True Qi within his body had almost entirely transformed into ¡®Sha Qi.¡¯ Normally, transitioning from Postnatal to Innate required a considerable amount of time, converting the Postnatal True Qi into Innate True Qi. But Chen Yu hadn¡¯t quite reached Innate, and he had almost completed the conversion. ¡°Breaking through to Innate should be much easier for me,¡± Chen Yu silently mused. He had stayed at the Late Innate stage for almost half a year, nearly a year¡¯s time. With such a long period of accumulation, coupled with his early conversion of Innate True Qi, breaking through to Innate wasn¡¯t difficult for Chen Yu. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s use these guys in the Ten Thousand Demon Tower to temper my True Qi and transform it all into Innate True Qi!¡± Chen Yu made his decision. Immediately, the copper hue and patterns on his body gradually disappeared. Buzz~ He dispelled the enhancement brought by the Copper Statue Technique and mobilized his True Qi to face the enemy. As someone focused on Body Cultivation, he willingly gave up his physical advantage. It was akin to suppressing his own strength, fighting with his weaknesses. Chen Yu¡¯s fists thundered out, carrying Sha Qi and a small amount of Primordial Evil True Qi. Boom! The Black Armored Demons¡¯ massive palms clashed with Chen Yu¡¯s punches. Feeling the formidable power of the Black Armored Demons, Chen Yu didn¡¯t step back an inch, standing firm against them. ¡°Now, my Innate True Qi is certainly stronger than that of an average person at the Innate Middle Stage!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s Innate True Qi was Sha Qi. In the Red Earth World, he had undergone numerous battles, greatly enhancing the quality of his True Qi. Without relying on physical strength, Chen Yu could confront two top-notch Innate Middle Stage demons. ¡°Come again!¡± Chen Yu once again mobilized his True Qi, striking with both fists simultaneously. The Black Armored Demons showed no weakness, working together and even using martial skills to launch deadly attacks against Chen Yu. From a distance, the Red Flame King stood aside. ¡°This kid isn¡¯t mediocre after all, knowing how to sharpen himself against enemies to improve.¡± The Red Flame King casually commented. He had long noticed that Chen Yu¡¯s True Qi was extremely powerful, reaching the Innate level, which didn¡¯t surprise him. Moreover, in his view, it wasn¡¯t all that rare for someone at the Postnatal level to possess Innate True Qi. Boom bang! Chen Yu fought fiercely against the two Black Armored Demons. Without employing any other strength, he relied solely on his True Qi and combat experience to fight them. Only after a long while did he defeat the two Black Armored Demons. Returning to the inside of the tower, Chen Yu didn¡¯t hurry to the next level. He sat down cross-legged, circulating the Yuan Sha Divine Skill, undergoing cultivation for a while. ¡°I feel like I¡¯m touching the threshold of Innate!¡± Chen Yu suddenly opened his eyes and stepped into the twenty-eighth floor. Outside. ¡°Chen Yu stayed on the twenty-seventh floor for such a long time, he didn¡¯t fail, did he?¡± A student felt very puzzled. Previously, Chen Yu¡¯s clearance speed was incredibly fast, but upon reaching the twenty-seventh floor, it suddenly slowed down, with a stark contrast to before. It was like he had been boosted by some medicine that had worn off, leaving him significantly weaker. ¡°Heh heh, I¡¯ve said before, this kid cleared the earlier levels too quickly, using up a lot of physical strength and True Qi. Now he¡¯s lost momentum; I¡¯d say it won¡¯t be long before he comes down,¡± Shang Honglan said with a beaming smile. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On the other side, Blood Eagle Leg also breathed a sigh of relief. However, at that moment. The twenty-eighth floor lit up. Blood Eagle Leg instantly took a sharp breath. He had reached the twenty-eighth floor, and if Chen Yu could break through to the twenty-ninth, the outcome of their life-and-death match was truly uncertain. Yet, inside the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, Chen Yu wasn¡¯t thinking about all that. On the twenty-eighth floor. Chen Yu still discarded the enhancement of the Copper Statue Technique, relying solely on True Qi to battle against three Black Armored Demons. He felt that he was getting closer and closer to Innate. It was just one small step away. (Note: The previous chapter contained errors in the description of the levels cleared by Situ Lin Yu, Yang Zhang, Shang Honglan, and others, which should have been decreased by four levels. The official version has been corrected.) Chapter 303 - 303 0299 Breakthrough to Innate ?Chapter 303: Chapter 0299: Breakthrough to Innate Chapter 303: Chapter 0299: Breakthrough to Innate Inside the twenty-eighth level. Boom! Bang! Crash! Chen Yu struggled as he fought three Black Armored Demons at the same time. Fighting only with True Qi, he had already spent a considerable amount of time to pass the twenty-seventh level. This twenty-eighth level proved even more difficult for Chen Yu. However, the more difficult the challenge, the more effective the tempering. Under pressure, Chen Yu¡¯s use of True Qi matured, and his ability to condense it strengthened. Occasionally, he would get injured by the Black Armored Demons, but his robust physique meant he could almost ignore these minor injuries. Inside his body, the last wisp of Primordial Evil True Qi slowly converted into pure Evil Qi. Outside the tower. Countless gazes were firmly fixed on the twenty-eighth level. ¡°Situ Lin Yu and Duan Hao managed to break through thirty levels right after they reached the Innate Middle Stage, but Chen Yu, merely at the Postnatal Late Stage, has already passed the twenty-seventh level and reached the twenty-eighth level. He truly deserves the title of top freshman.¡± ¡°I wonder if Chen Yu can get past the twenty-eighth level!¡± ¡°Even if he can¡¯t pass, his performance is already monstrous. It¡¯s just a pity that he has challenged Shang Honglan to the Life and Death Platform. If Shang Honglan wants to kill Chen Yu, not even the academy tutors have the right to stop him.¡± There were exclamations of astonishment as well as sighs of regret. What a talent, to be so impulsive. The twenty-sixth to thirtieth levels represent the simple to the highest difficulty of the Innate Middle Stage. Blood Eagle Leg, who had lingered in the Innate Middle Stage for quite some time, only managed to break through to the twenty-ninth level. And although Shang Honglan had not broken through to the Late Innate, he managed to reach the thirty-first level, thus his strength was almost invincible within the Innate Middle Stage. ¡°This lad is such a freak, but luckily he will soon fall by my hand,¡± thought Shang Honglan with a smirk of self-satisfaction. The twenty-eighth level remained lit for a long time with no sign of change. The crowd began to grow impatient. ¡°With such a long time and still no passage through the twenty-eighth level, it seems Chen Yu could at best only get past the twenty-seventh level.¡± ¡°Getting past the twenty-seventh level in the Postnatal Late Stage is already dazzling enough.¡± Many students began to make their conclusions. Because the pace of Chen Yu¡¯s previous progress had been so rapid, now that it had slowed down, everyone felt that he was no longer capable. Not far away. Blood Eagle Leg breathed a sigh of relief again. He had recently passed the twenty-ninth level, so he was certain to win if Chen Yu only passed the twenty-seventh level. Don¡¯t underestimate the difference of two levels¡ªBlood Eagle Leg was confident that he could defeat someone who had only passed twenty-seven levels within ten moves. Suddenly. Buzz! The light of the Twenty-Seventh layer of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower lit up. Of the three challengers, Chen Yu had previously been far ahead of the other two in speed. But now, the other two had almost simultaneously reached the twenty-seventh level, quickly catching up to Chen Yu. ¡°I reckon those two people challenging the tower with Chen Yu are seniors from the Demon Flame Academy. They¡¯re quite strong and managed to reach the twenty-ninth level last time. They might even break through one more level this time!¡± An hour later. The light on the twenty-seventh level faded. All of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, save for the twenty-eighth level, went dark. This indicated that all three challengers had reached the twenty-eighth level. ¡°Hehe, what¡¯s the use of advancing quickly before? Now, isn¡¯t he just being caught up to?¡± sneered Shang Honglan, thinking Chen Yu was too foolish. The others also had little faith in Chen Yu¡¯s behavior. Within the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. Chen Yu was drenched in sweat, extremely challenged as he fought the three Black Armored Demons using only True Qi. After such a long period, he had finally killed two of them, leaving only the last one. But at that moment, Chen Yu¡¯s body¡¯s Primordial Evil True Qi fully converted into true Evil Qi and began to circulate rapidly. ¡°Red Flame King, help me hold this guy off!¡± Chen Yu suddenly called out, retreating to one side to sit down cross-legged. Through long-term grinding, he suddenly felt that he had touched the threshold of Innate. Such a natural opportunity to touch the threshold was rare, and the chances of a successful breakthrough were extremely high. However, once the challenge was successful, one must proceed to the next challenge and could not engage in solitary cultivation or seclusion. Therefore, he could only ask the Red Flame King to hold off the last Black Armored Demon. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°You little rascal.¡± The Red Flame King cursed immediately but still took action. ¡°I¡¯m really not used to having feet but no hands,¡± the Red Flame King complained then burst into flames all over his body, like a scorching fireball, crashing toward the last Black Armored Demon. The Fire Scale Beast¡¯s bloodline was already extraordinary, and now with the soul of the Red Flame King, his Peak of Postnatal Middle Stage cultivation was not afraid of the Innate Middle Stage Black Armored Demon. Moreover, the Red Flame King only needed to entangle the demon, not kill it, making the task much simpler. Buzz whoosh! Flames on the Red Flame King¡¯s four feet formed a wind tunnel, rotating at an odd angle and making him extremely agile. The Black Armored Demon¡¯s attacks were wild, but it completely failed to touch even a hair on the Red Flame King. Thus, the Red Flame King easily kept the Black Armored Demon at bay by hopping around it smoothly and coolly. Outside, two hours later. The twenty-ninth level of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower lit up. On the Ten Thousand Demon Stele, Chen Yu¡¯s ranking had not changed, which proved that the ones who had entered the twenty-ninth level were definitely those two seniors. Another hour passed. The thirtieth level of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower lit up. ¡°The thirtieth level!¡± On the Ten Thousand Demon Stele, the name of one of the seniors had changed, advancing by about sixty places. The Ten Thousand Demon Stele primarily ranked based on the number of levels reached, and secondarily on the time taken to pass. The shorter the time, the higher the ranking within the same number of levels. Not long afterwards. One person walked out of the exit of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. This person was precisely the senior who had passed the thirtieth level. ¡°Congratulations, Brother Liu.¡± Many who recognized him came to offer their congratulations. ¡°Sister Yun should be able to reach the thirtieth level as well.¡± The young man surnamed Liu glanced at the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, ¡°Huh, Chen Yu actually made it to the twenty-eighth floor?¡± In the Postnatal Late Stage, reaching this level was already quite terrifying. Sadly, between Chen Yu and Shang Honglan, there was a duel on the Life and Death Platform. If Shang Honglan were to strike mercilessly, a generation¡¯s talent would fall right then and there. As expected. Not much time passed before the thirtieth floor lit up again, and then quickly dimmed. At the exit of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, a woman in black emerged, bewitching in her movements. ¡°Only Chen Yu is left, why is he still on the twenty-eighth floor?¡± ¡°How long has he been there?¡± Many began to complain. When Chen Yu was on the twenty-eighth floor, two seniors from the Demon Flame Academy were still on the twenty-fifth. However, even after the seniors from the Demon Flame Academy had finished their challenges, Chen Yu remained on the twenty-eighth floor. Another hour passed. The twenty-eighth floor was still lit, showing no change. Many people had lost their patience; if a round of tower challenges didn¡¯t end, the other students could not take their turn. ¡°That kid must have died on the twenty-eighth floor, and the Ten Thousand Demon Tower probably malfunctioned too, not sending his body out.¡± Shang Honglan laughed, joking around. No one left; all the students waited there, wanting to see what exactly Chen Yu was up to. An hour went by. ¡°As Brother Shang said, that kid must be dead on the twenty-eighth floor, and the Ten Thousand Demon Tower probably malfunctioned!¡± Someone voiced, agreeing with Shang Honglan¡¯s earlier joke. ¡°The Ten Thousand Demon Tower has a problem; perhaps we should inform the instructor?¡± Another student followed up with the jest. It was no wonder the others thought this way; normally when a student challenges the tower, if they spent such a long time, their True Qi would have been completely depleted by now. Without True Qi, a martial artist¡¯s strength would decrease sharply, how could they possibly withstand the enemies within the Ten Thousand Demon Tower? ¡°Chen Yu, what exactly are you doing?¡± Yang Zhang was also waiting with great anxiety. Inside the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. The Red Flame King was still hopping around the Black Armored Demon, teasing it. ¡°Little one, are you done yet? This king is getting bored to death.¡± The Red Flame King spoke very straightforwardly. Seeing that Chen Yu did not reply, the Red Flame King shook his head slightly. ¡°Sigh, so be it, let this king lend you a hand.¡± The figure of the Red Flame King suddenly stopped, then dashed toward Chen Yu. The Black Armored Demon didn¡¯t even respond in time, seeming sluggish for a moment. Boom! Boom! The Red Flame King positioned himself behind Chen Yu, his claws striking down on the acupoints. Chen Yu had signed an equal mutual contract with the Red Flame King; the Red Flame King was not allowed to harm Chen Yu overtly, so Chen Yu wasn¡¯t too worried about the Red Flame King¡¯s actions. Chen Yu felt a warm current enter his meridians, constantly clearing and splitting them open, stimulating the circulation of his True Qi. ¡°This guy really has some skill,¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. He was at the final juncture and dared not be careless, taking each step cautiously. But then the Red Flame King suddenly intervened, forcibly guiding the circulation of Chen Yu¡¯s True Qi. The Evil Qi within him swiftly shrank and became more concentrated, circulating rapidly through the meridians in his body. Boom~ Chen Yu¡¯s body trembled slightly, feeling his Evil Qi increase substantially and become more powerful. From afar, the Black Armored Demon, no longer hindered by the Red Flame King, rushed in for the kill. At that moment, Chen Yu suddenly stood up. He lifted his arm, not activating the Copper Statue Technique. Whirr! A layer of pitch-black True Qi gathered on the surface of his arm, faintly forming a scale pattern like that of a python. Bang! A punch was thrown, and the Evil Qi burst forth violently, shattering the head of the Black Armored Demon. ¡°How strong the Innate True Qi is!¡± exclaimed Chen Yu, greatly surprised. After breaking through to the Innate level, his Evil Qi had risen to another level, almost reaching the standard of the Late Innate Stage. Without using ¡°Evil Qi Forming¡±, just having the Evil Qi concentrated on the surface of his arm, the vague outline of snake scales appeared. ¡°Tsks, not bad, having just reached the Innate level, the form of your True Qi has already changed!¡± The Red Flame King remarked with slight admiration. ¡°Is that impressive?¡± asked Chen Yu. ¡°Nonsense, with my high standards, to receive praise from this king, you should be overjoyed and thanking the heavens. To question it still¡­¡± The Red Flame King was somewhat displeased, casting a disdainful glance at Chen Yu. ¡­ Outside, some people were preparing to leave. Chen Yu had stayed on the twenty-eighth floor for far too long, so long that they didn¡¯t know what to do just standing outside. ¡°The twenty-eighth floor has gone dark!¡± Someone shouted. Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone present changed. ¡°This kid, is he finally coming out?¡± But in the next moment. The twenty-ninth floor lit up! ¡°Impossible!¡± Yan Boqing, known for his Blood Eagle Leg technique, cried out in shock. Everyone wore expressions of disbelief. He had spent half a day on the twenty-eighth floor; by all accounts, his True Qi should have been exhausted, so how could he have passed? ¡°It must be an accident.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, the Ten Thousand Demon Tower must be broken.¡± However, the discussions among the crowd didn¡¯t last long. Buzz! The thirtieth floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower suddenly lit up! Chapter 304 - 304 300 Lets Go Together ?Chapter 304: Chapter 300: Let¡¯s Go Together Chapter 304: Chapter 300: Let¡¯s Go Together Although it was nighttime, the number of students gathered around the Ten Thousand Demon Tower was even larger than during the day, and most of them had been standing there for the better part of two hours. When the light on the twenty-eighth floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower extinguished, the twenty-ninth floor lit up instantly, and before long, the thirtieth floor also lit up. This scene left the nearby spectators wide-eyed and speechless, finding it hard to believe. Everyone thought that Chen Yu would at most make it past the twenty-eighth floor, or even fail to do so. Yet unexpectedly, after being silent for half the day, Chen Yu regained his speed in the challenge and stormed all the way to the thirtieth floor! The thirtieth floor represents the highest difficulty of the Mid Innate Level. Situ Lin Yu and Duan Hao had also reached the thirtieth floor just as they broke through to the Mid Innate Level. Chen Yu is only in the Postnatal Late Stage now. Could it be that the Ten Thousand Demon Tower really malfunctioned? ¡°Impossible.¡± Blood Eagle Leg Yan Boqing looked embarrassed. He himself had only passed the twenty-ninth floor, and now, Chen Yu had passed the twenty-ninth floor as well, reaching the thirtieth. However, the speed at which Chen Yu passed the twenty-ninth floor was simply too fast, two or three times faster than his own. If this was Chen Yu¡¯s true strength, he was undoubtedly doomed to lose. Even Shang Honglan, who had always been calm and composed and had not taken Chen Yu seriously, showed a hint of gloom on his face. ¡°What trick is this kid playing?¡± Shang Honglan couldn¡¯t help but curse. If Chen Yu truly had the ability, did he deliberately linger on the twenty-eighth floor for so long just to play them for fools? Inside the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. In front of Chen Yu appeared five Black Armored Demons of the Mid Innate Level. However, these enemies were nothing but a piece of cake for Chen Yu as of now. Just with the strength of his True Qi alone, he was comparable to the Late Innate stage, and with the additional physical enhancement of the Copper Statue Technique, Chen Yu¡¯s strength should have reached the Innate Peak. But Chen Yu had just broken through to Innate, and his True Qi had made significant progress. He did not reveal all his skills but first familiarized himself with his own Evil Qi. Swoosh! Chen Yu moved forward, dragging a layer of black evil wind shadow, taking the initiative to attack. On the opposite side, the five Black Armored Demons pounced together. Chen Yu threw a punch, and a jet-black True Qi emerged, with faint scale patterns appearing on the surface as it blasted forward. Two Black Armored Demons, attacking together with claws wrapped in evil True Qi. Boom bang! Chen Yu¡¯s punch blasted against the claws of the Black Armored Demons. Despite joining forces and relying on their own strong defense and strength, they were still forced back two steps by Chen Yu. At the same time, Chen Yu faced the other three Black Armored Demons. Boom bang peng! Explosions sounded continuously, as powerful Evil Qi and Demonic Qi rampaged and surged in all directions. Chen Yu reveled in the feeling of his powerful True Qi, fighting with great satisfaction and exhilaration. ¡°Die.¡± Chen Yu seized an opportunity and swiftly delivered a punch towards one of the Black Armored Demons. His speed was faster than the demons, seizing just the slightest chance to kill one with a single blow. Soon, the remaining four Black Armored Demons were disposed of one by one. The thirtieth floor was cleared. When the thirty-first floor of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower lit up, the outside completely erupted. ¡°My god, he actually passed the thirtieth floor.¡± ¡°This is too fake, right? With his strength, not to mention passing the thirtieth floor so quickly, he shouldn¡¯t be able to pass at all.¡± The crowd found it hard to believe. Chen Yu had not gone all out and still passed the thirtieth floor after some time, but to others, the speed at which Chen Yu passed the thirtieth challenge was already very fast, making it unattainable for ordinary Mid Innate Level martial artists. Therefore, this made other students feel it was somewhat unreal. ¡°He must have cheated!¡± Blood Eagle Leg Yan Boqing shouted. He didn¡¯t believe Chen Yu possessed such strength. He was to have a life-and-death battle with Chen Yu the next day, and with the strength Chen Yu had displayed to pass the thirtieth challenge, he could essentially defeat him within ten moves. ¡°Chen Yu just brought a Spirit Pet, maybe he is a Beast Tamer, and he might have many Spirit Pets in his pet bag.¡± A student speculated. Beast Tamers and Puppet Masters had a significant advantage when challenging the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, with their challenge levels reflecting their overall strength, not necessarily their personal ability. Many people gradually accepted this explanation. Such cases had occurred before, where some students prepared several puppets or Spirit Pets and achieved outstanding results. At this moment. Buzz! The thirty-second floor lit up. ¡°He passed the thirty-first floor!¡± ¡°Does he have an Innate Peak level Spirit Pet?¡± Exclamations surged continuously. The thirty-first floor required the combat power of Late Innate to have a chance of passing. Considering the exhaustion from passing thirty consecutive floors, even those who had just advanced to Late Innate might not be able to pass. After lighting up for a moment, the thirty-second floor quickly went dark again. At the exit of the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, Chen Yu and the Fire Scale Beast slowly walked out. With Chen Yu¡¯s true strength, naturally, he wouldn¡¯t stop at the thirty-second floor. However, displaying such results was impressive enough, and if he had gone all out in his tower challenge, it would likely shake the whole academy, and even all four major academies, which wouldn¡¯t be a good thing. The four major academies were competitive, and if Chen Yu appeared too monstrous, the other academies might take covert action against him. Outside, nearly everyone¡¯s eyes were glued to Chen Yu, as his performance was simply too dazzling. Even if Chen Yu was suspected of using Spirit Pets to clear the levels, having an Innate Peak level Spirit Pet was a talent in itself. ¡°Brother Chen, have you made a breakthrough?¡± Yang Zhang, feeling the powerful aura emanating from Chen Yu, looked startled. The rest also noticed this and couldn¡¯t help showing strange expressions. Everyone knew that when challenging the tower, there was no time to cultivate. After overcoming one level, there can be no lengthy rest in between; one must immediately attempt the next challenge. Furthermore, transitioning from Postnatal to Innate is a major undertaking, requiring the conversion of all Postnatal True Qi into Innate True Qi. At its fastest, it takes three or four days; at its slowest, it could take a month or even longer. Inside the Ten Thousand Demon Tower, tower challengers simply aren¡¯t granted such extensive training time, yet Chen Yu managed to achieve a breakthrough inside the tower, which truly boggles the mind. Even many believe that Chen Yu had been at the Innate level from the very start and had previously concealed his strength. ¡°Chen Yu, you used your Spirit Pet to get through the thirty-first level; do you also plan to use your Spirit Pet against me in our duel?¡± Shang Honglan immediately asked before arrogantly adding, ¡°If you truly plan to do so, this young master will borrow a Spirit Pet from my family right away, and give you a good show tomorrow.¡± ¡°Chen Yu, how could you agree to my challenge? It turns out you have a powerful Spirit Pet, huh!¡± Blood Eagle Leg Yan Boqing also immediately chimed in, wearing a sneer of disdain on his face as he purposefully provoked Chen Yu. At the same time, he glanced at the Fire Scale Beast and saw that it was of lower cultivation. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That Late Innate Spirit Pet must certainly be hidden within Chen Yu¡¯s pet bag. At that moment, Yan Boqing was filled with regret. There weren¡¯t explicit rules against using Spirit Pets in a life and death duel. Even if Chen Yu used a Spirit Pet to defeat him, it would completely conform to the rules. ¡°Don¡¯t listen to them, Chen Yu. They¡¯re just trying to goad you.¡± Yang Zhang immediately spoke up. ¡°Forget it. I suppose you don¡¯t have the guts to contend with this young master without your Spirit Pet. Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll immediately send word back home to borrow a Spirit Pet.¡± Shang Honglan said with a disdainful smirk at the corner of his mouth. ¡°Heh, I indeed used a Spirit Pet to get through the tower, but to deal with you two, I alone am more than sufficient.¡± Chen Yu said with a light chuckle. When he was challenging the tower, he did indeed use the Fire Scale Beast to buy some time, enabling him to successfully break through to Innate. ¡°How arrogant! Without his Spirit Pet, how could he possibly be a match for Shang Honglan? Blood Eagle Leg alone is enough to crush him.¡± ¡°It¡¯s obvious that Shang Honglan and Yan Boqing are using reverse psychology. Chen Yu is really being straightforward, to actually say such things.¡± ¡°It seems he¡¯s gotten overconfident after reaching the thirty-first level and has lost his reason.¡± Many nearby shook their heads. Even if Chen Yu used a Spirit Pet to defeat Yan Boqing and Shang Honglan, nobody would have said anything. But for Chen Yu to be goaded into such heedlessness by Shang Honglan and Yan Boqing¡¯s words was utterly foolish. On the other side, the faces of Shang Honglan and Yan Boqing burst into joy as if their hearts were blooming with happiness. ¡°Fine, Chen Yu, if you don¡¯t use your Spirit Pet and I defeat you, I¡¯ll let you die with dignity,¡± Shang Honglan laughed. Even for him, it would be quite costly to borrow a Late Innate Spirit Pet from his family. Chen Yu, without bothering to pay much heed, prepared to leave. After all, the combat at the Life and Death Platform was scheduled for tomorrow. ¡°Chen Yu, it¡¯s already late at night, less than two hours away from tomorrow. Why don¡¯t we settle this battle right now?¡± Shang Honglan said with a smile. As these words were uttered, the rest immediately showed contempt. Having just completed the Ten Thousand Demon Tower challenge, Chen Yu¡¯s physical strength and True Qi should be utterly depleted. A martial artist without True Qi or physical strength could hardly exhibit even twenty percent of their peak battle power, yet Shang Honglan was shameless enough to propose such a thing. However, Chen Yu¡¯s response surprised everyone. ¡°Agreed!¡± Chen Yu replied flatly. It would be good to deal with these two annoyances sooner. His breakthrough during the tower challenge had significantly increased his True Qi reserves, and since he had not expended much True Qi after tackling a few more levels, his physical strength wasn¡¯t even a concern. ¡°Chen Yu, why did you agree?¡± Yang Zhang was instantly dumbfounded. In such a situation, anyone else would have likely declined, but Chen Yu had oddly agreed. ¡°Is this guy insane? This is courting death!¡± The others couldn¡¯t help but speak out. Even Shang Honglan¡¯s face registered shock; he had only made a casual jest, not expecting Chen Yu to actually agree. Under these circumstances, even if Chen Yu brought out a Late Innate Spirit Pet, Shang Honglan was confident in victory. ¡°Good, you¡¯re decisive. Let¡¯s head to the Life and Death Platform right away.¡± Shang Honglan, seemingly afraid Chen Yu might change his mind, immediately said. Subsequently, Chen Yu and Shang Honglan left the Ten Thousand Demon Tower and rushed to the Life and Death Platform. No Demon Academy was incredibly vast, with numerous divisions, thus there were many Life and Death Platforms. The two quickly set off for the nearest Life and Death Platform. ¡°Chen Yu is finished!¡± ¡°He¡¯s too arrogant and self-assured, he¡¯s bound to die sooner or later. Such a pity for such a talent.¡± Nearly all of the students near the Ten Thousand Demon Tower followed them. Although the outcome of this battle seemed to be predestined. But witnessing the fall of a prodigy would also be a notable experience. ¡°No, I must inform Master Liu, otherwise Brother Chen is going to be killed by Shang Honglan.¡± Yang Zhang muttered to himself and quickly left. Shortly thereafter. Chen Yu and Shang Honglan arrived at the grounds of the Life and Death Platform. More and more spectators surrounded the area. In the distance, many more people were quickly making their way over. ¡°Yan Boqing, why don¡¯t we settle our fight today as well?¡± Chen Yu glanced down at Yan Boqing below. ¡°You guys go ahead and start. If you win, then I¡¯ll fight you next.¡± A smug smile plastered on Yan Boqing¡¯s ugly face. His confidence in Chen Yu¡¯s real strength wavered, uncertain of victory or defeat. But Shang Honglan was strong and would surely kill Chen Yu, sparing him the risk. ¡°It¡¯s not necessary to go through such troubles; you two can come at me together!¡± Chen Yu said, entirely nonchalant. The onlookers around showed shock, followed by shaking their heads and sighing. They were already accustomed to Chen Yu¡¯s brazen arrogance. ¡°Fine, I shall accommodate you.¡± Yan Boqing instantly reneged, his face wearing a malevolent smile as he leaped onto the Life and Death Platform. Chapter 305 - 305 301 Yuan Chen ?Chapter 305: Chapter 301 Yuan Chen Chapter 305: Chapter 301 Yuan Chen As Chen Yu and Shang Honglan rushed toward the Life and Death Platform, the news spread rapidly. Although Chen Yu was the top contender in the competition, and Shang Honglan was from a super family, both of them weren¡¯t very famous at No Demon Academy. What really caught people¡¯s attention was the huge disparity in their strengths. Before the challenge was issued, Chen Yu was only at the Postnatal Late Stage, while Shang Honglan was at the Peak of Middle Innate and was about to break through to the Late Stage. Of course, there were also some people interested in the two of them. Upon hearing the news, Luo Haotian immediately rushed over, needing to gauge the current extent of Chen Yu¡¯s strength. Ren Han also came. Swoosh! Blood Eagle Leg, Yan Boqing, leaped onto the platform in a single jump. ¡°Hehe!¡± Shang Honglan chuckled. To him, whether Yan Boqing stepped up or not, the result would be the same. Swoosh, swoosh¡­ Many freshmen from the Blood Slaughter Institute hurried over. ¡°Does he already possess such strength?¡± Duan Hao had a cold expression on his face but was somewhat surprised inside. He felt that Chen Yu wouldn¡¯t undertake something he wasn¡¯t confident in. To defeat Shang Honglan and Blood Eagle Leg, one would need at least the strength of the Late Innate Stage. ¡°Chen Yu, this is what you sought yourself, now let me show you the strength of this young master,¡± Shang Honglan burst into laughter. Boom! A layer of violent black miasma surfaced around his body, emitting a powerful demonic aura, possessing a tyranny that suppressed everything. Shang Honglan¡¯s tall and robust figure, laughing fiercely under the shroud of the black miasma, resembled a peerless demon. ¡°Shang Honglan¡¯s strength has basically reached the Late Innate Stage, ordinary Late Innate cultivators outside the academy wouldn¡¯t last more than twenty moves against him,¡± said an upperclassman from the Devil Wind Institute. ¡°Chen Yu, it¡¯s not too late to concede now. Kneel and admit your mistake, offer the ancient beast to this young master and perhaps I might spare your life,¡± Shang Honglan commanded imperiously, glaring at Chen Yu. In his eyes, killing a man was more interesting than humiliating one. ¡°Even if you concede now, I will not spare your life,¡± Chen Yu scoffed. ¡°Brother Shang, let me have a bit of fun first; otherwise, you¡¯ll kill him with one move,¡± Yan Boqing walked forward with a sinister smile, entering voluntarily. Before he was uncertain of Chen Yu¡¯s strength and didn¡¯t want to take the risk, but now with Shang Honglan here, even if he couldn¡¯t handle it, Shang Honglan could step in to turn the tide, so he had nothing to worry about. Swoosh! Having said that, Yan Boqing¡¯s legs bent and he sprung up instantaneously. ¡°Blood Eagle Leg!¡± With a low shout, layers of blood coiled around his left leg, stabbing swiftly toward Chen Yu. Though his left leg appeared deformed, it was his strongest weapon. And his nickname, Blood Eagle Leg, was because he had trained the martial technique ¡°Blood Eagle Leg¡± to the pinnacle. Swoosh! Yan Boqing, akin to a blood eagle swooping down, lunged forward, his left leg acting as the sharp talon attacking Chen Yu. Boom! Accompanied by a loud noise, Yan Boqing¡¯s foot struck Chen Yu¡¯s right arm. ¡°He hit!¡± Yan Boqing showed joy as he unleashed his lethal move without mercy. However, the next moment, Yan Boqing¡¯s expression stiffened suddenly, a sense of crisis overwhelming him. You see, Chen Yu¡¯s arm, surrounded by a layer of pitch-black True Qi, remained unwavering. Contrary to Yan Boqing¡¯s left leg, which began to tremble, with its True Qi completely dissipating. ¡°How is that possible? Yan Boqing¡¯s ¡®Blood Eagle Leg¡¯ has reached its peak, and yet it was blocked by Chen Yu¡¯s arm!¡± someone exclaimed, the rest showed a look of surprise. ¡°Not good, I underestimated this lad,¡± At that moment, watching this scene unfold, Shang Honglan¡¯s figure burst forth explosively. In his hand appeared a black spear, glittering black light on the spear with an incredible demonic presence. ¡°Get out of my way!¡± After blocking Yan Boqing¡¯s leg, Chen Yu lunged forward, delivering a fierce punch. This punch, lacking any mercy, employed the Copper Statue Technique and True Qi. Boom! The punch slammed into Yan Boqing¡¯s chest, sounds of bones cracking followed, as Yan Boqing¡¯s eyes bulged out, spewing a mouthful of fresh blood. Under Chen Yu¡¯s immense force, Yan Boqing¡¯s body, like a sandbag, smashed toward Shang Honglan. ¡°Get lost!¡± Shang Honglan roared, swinging his black spear. A dark, oppressive streak blasted out, sending Yan Boqing flying off the platform, his life or death uncertain. Yan Boqing¡¯s appearance lasted only one round, ending up in such a miserable state. Boom! In an instant, Shang Honglan appeared before Chen Yu, his spear sweeping forcefully, a surging black True Qi roared out, seemingly about to engulf everything. ¡°Eat my fist.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes narrowed, mobilizing True Qi, and powered a punch full-force. Boom! The True Qi released by Shang Honglan was instantly dispersed by Chen Yu¡¯s punch. A massive force traveled along the black spear to Shang Honglan¡¯s arm, tearing the flesh at the base of his thumb. Step, step¡­ Shang Honglan staggered back four steps before stabilizing. The audience below fell dead silent, holding their breath. Easily blocking the Blood Eagle Leg and sending him flying, now pushing back Shang Honglan with a single punch. Everyone couldn¡¯t believe that Chen Yu was merely at Early Innate. ¡°This lad¡¯s True Qi is stronger than my Black Wave True Qi, how is this possible,¡± Shang Honglan was shocked internally. Chen Yu had just broken through to Innate, and he had been at the Middle Innate stage for quite some time, yet his True Qi strength was surpassed by Chen Yu¡¯s. Moreover, his single exchange with Chen Yu had made him sense a strong crisis. Without waiting for Shang Honglan to ponder more, Chen Yu approached him. Boom! Another punch was launched. This punch was stronger than before; Shang Honglan¡¯s face showed terror, his heart devoid of any will to fight, his weapon horizontally trying to block Chen Yu¡¯s fist. Boom! The sound of a metal collision rang out as Shang Honglan, along with his weapon, was sent flying by a punch from Chen Yu. The fight had not ended yet, as Chen Yu instantly leaped into the air, his feet shimmering like copper, surrounded by the aura of True Qi, and stomped down ferociously. Boom! Blood gushed from the corners of Shang Honglan¡¯s mouth as he smashed onto the Life and Death Platform like a meteor, motionless. All around, there was utter silence. Many had predicted that the battle would end quickly, but the outcome was contrary to what they had thought. A few punches and one kick, two opponents were instantly killed, and the battle was over. Not far away, A shadow rapidly approached, and it was none other than Blood Slaughter Peak¡¯s Master Liu Xuanzong. ¡°This kid is so impulsive, stepping onto the Life and Death Platform means that even we, as masters, cannot intervene in their life-and-death struggle.¡± Master Liu¡¯s expression showed slight anxiety. Chen Yu was a promising student, and it would be a pity if he were to die. ¡°Not good, it¡¯s already started.¡± Master Liu¡¯s gaze turned toward the distant Life and Death Platform. In the next moment, his expression changed. In his view, Chen Yu¡¯s foot descended, crushing Shang Honglan onto the platform. ¡°This kid¡­¡± Master Liu took a deep breath, realizing he had overthought. Soon, Yang Zhang approached from behind. ¡°Master Liu, the duel shouldn¡¯t have started yet, right?¡± Yang Zhang immediately asked. As he observed the situation on the platform, his face also turned rigid. On the Life and Death Platform, ¡°Don¡¯t kill me, Chen Yu.¡± Shang Honglan slowly got up, struggling to speak, and coughed out a few mouthfuls of fresh blood. ¡°If I had lost, would you have spared my life?¡± Chen Yu sneered coldly. Why spare those who intend to kill him? Suddenly, A pleasant voice drifted from a distance. ¡°Chen Yu, you have won this battle, let it end here!¡± Everyone¡¯s gaze shifted, and they saw a white, ethereal figure descending between the trees, a woman with black hair flowing like a waterfall, skin like fine porcelain, and delicate features; her lifted chin was both noble and aloof, making her extremely striking in the night. ¡°Shang Han from Shang Family, the top-tier super family.¡± ¡°So beautiful, truly worthy of being the most beautiful girl in the academy.¡± Many male students¡¯ eyes gleamed. No Demon Academy was predominantly male, and even though there were females, they were average in looks. But Shang Han was different; her appearance, talent, and family background were impeccable, simply a goddess in the hearts of male students. ¡°On the Life and Death Platform, I will decide his life and death.¡± Chen Yu glanced at Shang Han and spoke indifferently. He had specifically initiated the duel on the Life and Death Platform to establish his dominance through Shang Honglan. Yet just as he defeated Shang Honglan, a woman emerged, demanding him to back down. ¡°You wouldn¡¯t dare!¡± Shang Han lifted her face, speaking confidently. Shang Honglan¡¯s performance today had disgraced the Shang Family, and while a death sentence could be meted out, it should be the Shang Family who dealt with him. Allowing outsiders to kill Shang Honglan would only further disgrace the Shang Family. She believed Chen Yu would give her face and spare Shang Honglan. Chen Yu could only scoff at this, stepping closer to Shang Honglan and kicked him in the heart. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! Bang! Shang Honglan¡¯s body rolled off the Life and Death Platform, devoid of any breath. All around, there was dead silence. ¡°You will pay for your actions today.¡± Shang Han stared at Chen Yu, her gaze icy cold. With these words, many onlookers viewed Chen Yu with a hint of pity. Shang Han, being the most beautiful girl in the academy, was extremely powerful; killing Chen Yu would be easy for her. Moreover, not only was she unmatched in beauty, but she was also a member of the Shang Family, with countless suitors. Just a nod from her would suffice; she didn¡¯t even need to act personally as someone would kill Chen Yu for her. Among the crowd, several already harbored murderous intents. ¡°It seems I don¡¯t need to act myself.¡± Luo Haotian couldn¡¯t help but smile. In the distance among the rocks, a young man in black stood straight as a ruler. ¡°Such formidable strength, interesting!¡± The young man in black, Ren Han, watched Chen Yu with a slight smile, his dark eyes filled with an intense murderous intent. He already had a feud with Chen Yu, and Shang Han was also the woman he was pursuing; he had decided to take matters into his own hands. Suddenly, Ren Han shifted his brows and turned his head. Without knowing when, a plain-looking young man in yellow appeared to his left. ¡°Yuan Chen.¡± Ren Han¡¯s eyes twinkled slightly, showing a trace of surprise. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time; your strength has improved quite a bit. Perform well in this academy tournament.¡± The young man in yellow, Yuan Chen, spoke in a calm tone before walking forward. Not many in the crowd noticed Yuan Chen. Only a very few, upon seeing him, changed their expressions. ¡°Senior Yuan!¡± From a distance, Shang Han¡¯s eyes brightened, revealing a slight smile. Chen Yu¡¯s gaze involuntarily focused on this yellow-clad young man, whose presence was calm and restrained, completely inscrutable, and easy to overlook if not paying attention. If Shang Han hadn¡¯t greeted him, Chen Yu would not have noticed him. Moreover, Chen Yu felt that Yuan Chen seemed to have come specifically for him. ¡°Could it be Yuan Chen?¡± ¡°No Demon Academy¡¯s number one, Yuan Chen!¡± Many slowly remembered and exclaimed. ¡°Yuan Chen.¡± Chen Yu also remembered, having seen the name in the first position on the Ten Thousand Demon Stele. ¡°Chen Yu, come with me, my Master wants to see you.¡± Yuan Chen revealed a faint smile. Chapter 306 - 306 302 Accepting a Disciple ?Chapter 306: Chapter 302: Accepting a Disciple Chapter 306: Chapter 302: Accepting a Disciple ¡°Chen Yu, come with me, my master wants to see you,¡± said Yuan Chen, a faint smile on his face. Everyone around showed a look of shock. Not only was Yuan Chen the top student of the No Demon Academy, but he was also ranked among the top few talents in the entire ancient nation, with terrifying potential. And such a figure was actually taking the initiative to speak with Chen Yu. Of course, what shocked them even more was what Yuan Chen had said. Yuan Chen¡¯s master, the vice-principal of the No Demon Academy, actually wanted to see Chen Yu. ¡°How can that be? Yuan Chen¡¯s master¡­¡± Shang Han¡¯s beautiful face showed a trace of astonishment as her gaze deeply fixed on Chen Yu. The vice-principal wouldn¡¯t want to see a student without reason; there might be something more to this. But Shang Han had just made a harsh statement, demanding that Chen Yu pay for his actions ¨C was she now going to back down? From behind, Ren Han¡¯s pupils shrank slightly. ¡°Could the vice-principal have taken an interest in Chen Yu!¡± The murderous intent in Ren Han¡¯s eyes faded, and his gaze narrowed slightly as he pondered something. ¡°Okay!¡± Chen Yu nodded in agreement. No matter who the other¡¯s master was, just Yuan Chen himself was not someone Chen Yu could afford to defy. ¡°Then follow me.¡± Seeing Chen Yu agree, Yuan Chen turned and left. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whoosh! Chen Yu immediately followed. ¡°Master Liu, is it because Chen Yu killed Shang Honglan that the higher-ups of the academy are causing him trouble?¡± Yang Zhang asked with some concern. ¡°Not at all, there are not many people in the academy who dare openly cause trouble for Chen Yu now.¡± Liu Xuanzong replied with a slight smile and then turned to leave. The principal had not appeared for decades, but the vice-principal occasionally did, making him the most powerful person in the academy now. Liu Xuanzong guessed that the vice-principal seeking out Chen Yu was probably not just for a casual chat. As Chen Yu and Yuan Chen left, the crowd near the Life and Death Platform dispersed, but the news spread wildly. ¡­ Yuan Chen didn¡¯t move quickly, and Chen Yu could easily keep up. ¡°From now on, you can call me Second Senior Brother.¡± On the way, Yuan Chen suddenly spoke up. ¡°Second Senior Brother?¡± Chen Yu paused, then suddenly understood¡ªYuan Chen¡¯s master, wanted to take him as a disciple. Yuan Chen was able to become the first person in the No Demon Academy; his master must be extraordinary, and now, Chen Yu would also become his disciple. Perhaps one day, Chen Yu could also possess the brilliance that Yuan Chen had at this moment. ¡°The Spirit Pet that you, as my junior brother, have acquired in the Qi Transformation Realm has even made your senior brother quite envious,¡± Yuan Chen said, glancing at the Fire Scale Beast with a serene smile. ¡°It¡¯s just good luck. I bought a waste hatching egg and it turned out to be a success,¡± Chen Yu replied with a smile. ¡°That ancient beast bloodline is extraordinary, but its bloodline is too diluted. If you could find some rare materials that promote the awakening and stimulation of bloodline power, it would greatly enhance its strength.¡± Yuan Chen observed the Fire Scale Beast for a few moments before speaking. ¡°Thank you for the guidance, Senior Brother.¡± Chen Yu nodded. He suddenly remembered that he had a strand of Black Blood Strange Grass, which Tong Yuling had said could promote the awakening and stimulation of bloodline power, with an immeasurable value. But then he thought about it; the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s bloodline was not that diluted, only suppressed by the Red Flame King. And the Red Flame King was stingy, having so far only helped Chen Yu with a small favor. Chen Yu wouldn¡¯t easily use the precious Black Blood Strange Grass for the Red Flame King. Within the No Demon Academy, there were many forbidden areas, strictly off-limits to students. Now, under Yuan Chen¡¯s lead, Chen Yu entered one of these restricted areas. In front of them, dark fog swirled, greatly obstructing their vision. Ahead was a craggy peak, incredibly steep. Swoosh, swoosh~ Yuan Chen¡¯s figure leapt up, occasionally touching the cliff with his toes, effortlessly climbing upward. Chen Yu immediately executed the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± with each jump propelling him a great distance upward. Though the cliff face was smooth and lacked footholds, Chen Yu¡¯s hands and feet, like hooks, could embed themselves into the rocky wall. While Chen Yu¡¯s climbing method was somewhat rough, it was very effective. The Red Flame King maneuvered with exceptional agility, its control of True Qi extremely delicate and subtle, continually leaping along the cliff face to ascend. Yuan Chen looked at his junior brother and Spirit Pet and nodded in satisfaction. Just upon reaching the mountaintop, Chen Yu saw a mysterious figure in a black cloak standing on a distant rock, seemingly peering into the far-off vista, exuding a sense of solitude and strangeness. And beside him on a round rock, a dulled mountain cat lay sleeping. ¡°It¡¯s him¡­¡± Chen Yu suddenly remembered that this was the cloaked stranger who had granted him a recommendation to the No Demon Academy. ¡°Chen Yu, are you willing to become my disciple?¡± The cloaked figure suddenly turned toward Chen Yu, his deep eyes, like black holes, seemed to engulf everything, causing Chen Yu¡¯s mental consciousness to plunge into them. But in just a moment, Chen Yu broke free. After breaking through to the Late Innate stage, his spiritual power had advanced somewhat and was now stronger than that of an average cultivator at the Innate Middle Stage. ¡°Disciple is willing.¡± Chen Yu immediately performed the disciple¡¯s salute. His duel with Shang Honglan and Yan Boqing had been to establish prestige and deter others, which ultimately seemed ineffective and instead attracted trouble from Shang Han, a bigger problem. But now, with a high-ranking individual of the academy willing to take him as a student, naturally, nothing could be better. ¡°My surname is Yi, my full name is Yi Lantian.¡± The cloaked figure spoke flatly. ¡°May I ask Master, which institute¡¯s mentor are you?¡± Chen Yu asked cautiously. He had chosen the Blood Slaughter Institute, but had never heard of such a figure within it. If it were another institute, it would be difficult to provide much assistance in his cultivation. ¡°Heh heh, Junior Brother, the Master is the Vice-Dean of the Academy.¡± Yuan Chen said with a calm smile. ¡°Vice-Dean!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression shook instantly. He hadn¡¯t expected that the one willing to take him as a disciple was the Vice-Dean himself. Such a significant backing would mean that he could practically strut around the Academy from now on. Furthermore, to become the Vice-Dean of an Academy, one¡¯s own strength and experience must far surpass that of any instructor or branch dean. ¡°I originally wanted you to gain more experience, but your performance has been a bit too much.¡± The black-cloaked figure ¡°Yi Lantian¡± watched Chen Yu, his words carrying admiration and a hint of helplessness. ¡°Heh heh.¡± Chen Yu chuckled, feeling that his performance was not excessive at all. ¡°Show me your true strength.¡± Yi Lantian said. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Yu nodded. Yi Lantian, as the Vice-Dean of the Academy, held such high authority; not just anyone could become his disciple. It must be because Yi Lantian saw something remarkable in him that he was willing to take Chen Yu as a disciple. Now this Master wished to see his disciple¡¯s true capabilities. ¡°Little Junior Brother, attack me with all you¡¯ve got.¡± Yuan Chen, understanding the Master¡¯s intent, took the initiative to speak up. Buzz! Without much ado, Chen Yu¡¯s body began to glow with a layer of ancient copper patterns, casting an austere copper radiance, dignified and solemn. Being the top figure of the Academy, Yuan Chen was someone Chen Yu didn¡¯t need to hold back against, attack with confidence was all he needed to do. ¡°Buddhist Path?¡± Yuan Chen showed a hint of intrigue. The No Demon Academy primarily consisted of cultivators of the Evil Demon category, and yet Chen Yu had cultivated the Buddhist Path Body Refining Techniques, which was quite astonishing to him. Buzzing! The evil Qi began to stir, winding around his arms, with a layer of python scales faintly emerging on the pitch-black True Qi. Seeing this scene, both Yi Lantian and Yuan Chen¡¯s gazes revealed a hint of surprise. Sha Qi transforming shape! Chen Yu¡¯s body was surrounded by a howling gale, as he lunged out like a cannonball and threw a punch. Boom! During the motion, the pitch-black True Qi underwent a rapid change, condensing into a lifelike gargantuan black python that flashed with a metallic copper sheen on its scales. Chen Yu started with a combination of the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± and the special Sha Qi transformation technique. Seeing the powerful punch closing in on Yuan Chen¡­ Suddenly, Yuan Chen¡¯s figure leaped up without warning. In this situation, Chen Yu couldn¡¯t change direction in time, and his punch missed. ¡°Again.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes narrowed. Although he knew Yuan Chen was incredibly powerful, the fact that his attack hadn¡¯t even grazed the opponent¡¯s clothes before being effortlessly dodged provoked Chen Yu¡¯s competitive spirit. Buzz! Buzz! Chen Yu pushed his True Copper Statue to its limit, its precise patterns emitting ancient coppery luminescence that illuminated everything around. Within a layer of ancient copper glow, Chen Yu¡¯s body suddenly grew larger, transforming into a copper Buddha giant. Drawing his Giant Ruler Sword, evil Qi surged forth as Chen Yu launched another attack at Yuan Chen. Boom! With a sweeping strike of his sword, an enormous blade of evil Qi roared by, whipping up a storm of black wind. Swoosh! Yuan Chen¡¯s figure disappeared, reappearing on another side. ¡°Sword Qi Everywhere!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze locked onto the distance, with the Giant Ruler Sword in his hands dancing wildly, unleashing a vast expanse of Sword Qi that stirred a shocking storm of evil Qi cloud. Faced with such a ferocious and widespread attack, even Yuan Chen could not evade so easily and had to retreat a distance. ¡°Sword Breaking Nebula.¡± Chen Yu gripped his sword with both hands, the Sha Qi on the Giant Ruler Sword becoming more concentrated. Boom! The piercing thrust erupted, with the sword¡¯s Sha Qi and True Sha Qi violently exploding, creating an explosive black nebula. His True Sha Qi was exceptionally strong, comparable to the Late Innate stage, and now, with his True Copper Statue greatly magnified, he executed a deadly move from the ¡°Shocking Evil Sword Technique.¡± The power of this sword had reached the peak of Innate. And moreover, Chen Yu¡¯s sword strike had an extremely clever timing and a vast range; it was unlikely that Yuan Chen could entirely evade it. ¡°Not bad, you¡¯ve forced me to make a move!¡± Yuan Chen said with an even tone, extending his hand with white fluid flowing over it, shining with a luminescent glow. ¡°What is this?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression turned to shock, sensing the formidable power in Yuan Chen¡¯s hand. Snap! Yuan Chen simply slapped out with his palm, and an intense cold power burst forth, drastically dropping the temperature around them. One could see a durable shield of cold ice forming between his hands, blocking all of Chen Yu¡¯s attacks. ¡°I¡¯ve managed to condense some True Essence, although it¡¯s not complete yet.¡± Yuan Chen said with a nonchalant smile. True Essence, the power of cultivators at the Guiyuan Realm, was many times stronger than True Qi. Yuan Chen¡¯s demonstrated True Essence power was at best considered ¡°Half-step True Essence.¡± It was still not to be underestimated, even though he used only that little bit of half-step True Essence, an entire Early Innate cultivator¡¯s True Qi condensed into True Essence would probably be about that much. Therefore, the gap between the Guiyuan Realm and the Qi Transformation Realm was vast, with an ordinary Guiyuan cultivator able to instantaneously defeat an Innate Late Stage or even Peak cultivator. ¡°Brother, to condense half-step True Essence at such a young age, I admire you.¡± Chen Yu remarked. At this moment, he had almost displayed all his strength, except for his Dragon Scale Bloodline and Blood Crystal Flame; there was no need to continue. ¡°Younger brother is even more surprising, having just broken through to Innate, you were able to make me use True Essence!¡± Yuan Chen chuckled. Indeed, the person the Master valued was not simple; he himself did not possess such strength as Chen Yu when he was at the Early Innate stage. Chapter 307 - 307 0303 The Number One Defensive Cultivation ?Chapter 307: Chapter 0303: The Number One Defensive Cultivation Technique Through the Ages Chapter 307: Chapter 0303: The Number One Defensive Cultivation Technique Through the Ages Yuan Chen, the top student of the No Demon Academy and ranked third on the Heavenly List, represented the pinnacle of strength in Yun Zhao Country. In all aspects, he surpassed Chen Yu, and with his True Yuan released, Chen Yu¡¯s killing moves crumbled in an instant. ¡°Too strong!¡± Chen Yu sighed in his heart. Even if he used his ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± and Dragon Scale Bloodline, it seemed that Yuan Chen could easily defeat him. As the No Demon Academy¡¯s foremost student, Yuan Chen undoubtedly had some trump cards up his sleeve. Beside them, the Red Flame King took a few more glances at Yuan Chen. Not far away, Yi Lantian nodded in agreement. Chen Yu¡¯s performance was beyond his expectations. At the early stages of the Innate realm, he could exert the power of the Innate Peak. It was truly astonishing¡ªmore impressive than Yuan Chen had been at the start. However, Chen Yu¡¯s Spiritual Body talent was far inferior to Yuan Chen¡¯s, and the path of Body Cultivation was even harder to walk. ¡°Master, given junior brother¡¯s strength, he should be able to participate in the academy¡¯s grand competition a year from now, right?¡± Yuan Chen inquired. Yi Lantian¡¯s gaze narrowed slightly, and he remained silent for a moment without answering. ¡°The academy¡¯s grand competition?¡± Chen Yu was not familiar with it. But looking at his Master¡¯s expression, it seemed his current strength wasn¡¯t enough to take part in the grand competition. ¡°The academy¡¯s grand competition is organized jointly by the four major academies of Yun Zhao Country. All academies throughout Yun Zhao can participate!¡± Yuan Chen saw the puzzled look on Chen Yu¡¯s face and provided some explanation. ¡°All academies throughout Yun Zhao can participate?¡± Chen Yu was slightly shocked¡ªthat would be at least three to four hundred academies. It seemed he had indeed underestimated the grandeur of the grand competition. Three to four hundred academies, all deploying their elites¡ªwhat kind of grand scene would that be? Chen Yu¡¯s spirits were lifted, and he couldn¡¯t help but look forward to it. ¡°One year from now, if you, Chen Yu, can withstand twenty moves from Yuan Chen, I will allow you to participate in the grand competition.¡± Suddenly, Yi Lantian spoke. He hadn¡¯t expected Chen Yu to be so strong before, hence the idea of him participating in the grand competition hadn¡¯t crossed his mind. Furthermore, Chen Yu was young and could wait for the next competition. By then, Yuan Chen wouldn¡¯t be able to participate, and Chen Yu would become the strongest representative of the No Demon Academy. However, Chen Yu¡¯s performance was unexpected, and he had already reached the threshold to participate in the grand competition. So he set a requirement for Chen Yu. Yi Lantian¡¯s disciples, if they were to compete, must not fade into obscurity. As the academy¡¯s top student, Yuan Chen had hopes of contending for first place in the grand competition¡ªif Chen Yu could withstand twenty moves from Yuan Chen, his performance in the competition wouldn¡¯t be too shabby. Yuan Chen was slightly taken aback. Was the Master being too strict with Chen Yu? He, as the No Demon Academy¡¯s top student, aimed to be first in this grand competition. Just before, his half-step True Essence nearly defeated Chen Yu. For Chen Yu to endure twenty moves against him seemed unlikely. Moreover, as Chen Yu was improving, so was he. ¡°Good!¡± Chen Yu nodded his head. Yi Lantian¡¯s strict requirements meant that he saw potential in Chen Yu. He didn¡¯t want Chen Yu to become cannon fodder in the competition. ¡°Little junior brother, you¡¯ll have to work even harder.¡± Yuan Chen offered a faint smile, not to criticize but to encourage Chen Yu. ¡°If I want to improve my strength, which area should I focus on to have the greatest effect?¡± Chen Yu asked seriously, taking the initiative. Catching up with senior brother Yuan Chen would not be an easy task. Over the next year, he would have to work much harder. If there was a focal point, it might be better. ¡°You are very balanced in all aspects, and there is no weakness on the spiritual side¡­¡± Yi Lantian pondered. Thinking carefully, this disciple was outstanding in all areas, with no obvious weak points. But since the disciple had asked, he still had to provide an answer. ¡°Your movement technique, battle skills, and Cultivation Techniques are quite compatible with one another. The only thing that stands out is the Body Refining Techniques.¡± Yi Lantian stated calmly. Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± ¡°Shocking Evil Sword Technique,¡± and ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill¡± all had connections and could complement each other. The ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± though not conflicting with these three martial arts, didn¡¯t have much correlation either. Thus, relatively speaking, the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± was the problem. But Yi Lantian could see that Chen Yu¡¯s strongest talent lay in Body Cultivation. The ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± was more profound than the other three martial arts, which was problematic. ¡°The ¡®Copper Statue Technique¡¯?¡± Chen Yu did not expect that the problem identified by his Master would be this. Yi Lantian wasn¡¯t saying the technique was inadequate, but that if Chen Yu switched to a more suitable Body Refinement Technique, his potential for improvement would be even greater. ¡°Master, given junior brother¡¯s immense talent for Body Cultivation, perhaps he could cultivate that legendary technique of the academy!¡± Yuan Chen suggested with an inquiring tone. Chen Yu¡¯s eyes sparkled, guessing what it might be. Before choosing the academy, he had heard that the No Demon Academy had a supreme technique renowned as the ¡°number one defense Cultivation Technique¡± of ancient and modern times. However, with his status at the time, he had no access to witness this technique. ¡°The academy does possess a supreme technique that blends demonic and Body Cultivation methods. It is indeed suitable for you, but the difficulty of this technique is immense. Over the ages, few have fully mastered it. Most have either given up halfway or gone mad from demonic possession.¡± Yi Lantian stated gravely. Chen Yu¡¯s mind was stirred, desiring the formidable Body Refining Technique. He chose the No Demon Academy in part for that reason. Among all his aspects, Body Cultivation was his strongest talent, and he didn¡¯t want to give up such a formidable Body Refining Technique. At his side, the Red Flame King displayed a look of disdain. He didn¡¯t believe that there were any remarkable Cultivation Techniques in such a small place. ¡°Too bad, I don¡¯t have any Body Refining Techniques in my memory, otherwise, they would surely be superior to this so-called best defensive Cultivation Technique from ancient to present. In that case, I could negotiate terms with this kid!¡± The Red Flame King sighed inwardly. Yi Lantian¡¯s gaze shifted slightly as he glanced at the Fire Scale Beast. Yuan Chen also looked at the Fire Scale Beast again. This Spirit Pet seemed to understand their conversation and sported a rather peculiar expression, evidencing very high intelligence. ¡°Chen Yu, with such a Spirit Pet, if you cultivate it well, it will become a great asset in the future,¡± Yi Lantian said. Nearby, the Dark Night Mountain Cat opened its drowsy eyes, glanced at the Fire Scale Beast with indifference, and continued to sleep. ¡°This little fellow is actually looking down on me!¡± The Red Flame King felt very annoyed internally and glared fiercely at the Dark Night Mountain Cat. Immediately, the Dark Night Mountain Cat felt a sense of unease, its sleepiness disappeared, and it looked at the Red Flame King attentively. ¡°This little junior brother¡¯s Spirit Pet is extraordinary, even Master¡¯s Mountain Cat seems to hold it in such high regard,¡± Yuan Chen said with a smile. On ordinary days, the cat appeared disinterested in everything, only focused on sleeping. Chen Yu chuckled dryly and secretly sent a message to the Red Flame King to behave. It would be troublesome if its true nature were discovered. Yi Lantian also found it curious and gave the Fire Scale Beast a few more glances. ¡°If you want to cultivate, prepare five hundred thousand No Demon Points, and I can help you exchange for the first three levels,¡± Yi Lantian said, having noticed from Chen Yu¡¯s earlier expression that he was very interested in this unique technique. ¡°Five hundred thousand!¡± Chen Yu trembled slightly, quite startled. Even at his wealthiest, he only possessed one hundred and seventy thousand No Demon Points. And Master said that five hundred thousand were only enough to exchange for the first three levels of this technique. ¡°Heh, little junior brother, this Cultivation Technique is one of the great Ancient Ten Unique Techniques, incorporating Body Cultivation, demon paths, battle skills, and so on, equivalent to an entire legacy¡ªits value is immeasurable. If you weren¡¯t a student of No Demon Academy, no amount of Primordial Stones could buy it,¡± Yuan Chen laughed and said. Indeed, five hundred thousand No Demon Points was a lot, but the price was not at all expensive. ¡°Alright then,¡± Chen Yu dismissed the thought for the moment. ¡°Chen Yu, although you have become my disciple, and no one in the academy dares to provoke you, once you leave, you will face even greater dangers. I have a gift for you!¡± Yi Lantian suddenly spoke and then flung his sleeve. Whoosh! Without seeing Yi Lantian make a move, a black and purple bead flew towards him at high speed. ¡°This bead contains Master¡¯s True Essence Power; its might is capable of heavily injuring or even killing an ordinary person from the Guiyuan Realm,¡± Yuan Chen said with a smile. He had received a bead like this as well when he first became a disciple under Yi Lantian. Chen Yu solemnly stowed it away. It was a life-saving ace from Master; if used well, it could even kill a Guiyuan Realm expert. ¡°Let¡¯s end today¡¯s matters here. As my disciple, you¡¯re entitled to a private courtyard. You should go to the Wumo Sub-Hall and choose one,¡± Yi Lantian said. Afterward, Chen Yu and Yuan Chen left the place. ¡°Junior brother, Master is elusive on normal days, so if you have any issues, you can come straight to me,¡± Yuan Chen said with a trace of a smile, showing his care for Chen Yu. ¡°Definitely,¡± Chen Yu responded without hesitation. Leaving the restricted area, Chen Yu immediately headed to the Wumo Sub-Hall at Blood Slaughter Peak. First, he claimed the rewards related to his tower challenge. From the twenty-first to the thirty-first floor, Chen Yu earned one hundred thousand No Demon Points as a reward. ¡°If I trade all the resources I scavenged from the Red Earth World, I should be able to gather five hundred thousand No Demon Points,¡± he thought, setting this aside for now. Next, Chen Yu selected a private courtyard. The cultivation effects in the private courtyard were even better than those in his cultivation cave, and the environment was more pleasant. After moving to his new residence, Chen Yu immediately began a period of seclusion. After all, he had only recently broken through to the Innate Realm, and the effects of cultivation would be even better at this moment. Ten days later, Chen Yu emerged from seclusion. He decided to wait for a private trade fair to be held within the academy before exchanging resources for No Demon Points. In the meantime, he could earn No Demon Points by completing tasks. Moreover, his Token had received a message¡ªit was the academy urging him to take on tasks. Arriving at the Wumo Sub-Hall, Chen Yu took on three tasks at once; they varied in difficulty but were all near the academy, with the target locations within the ¡°Poison Fog Forest.¡± That day, Chen Yu set out for the Poison Fog Forest in Tianhe Prefecture. While not as deadly as the Demon Bone Wilderness, the Poison Fog Forest was shrouded in poisonous miasma all year round, with sudden bursts of special toxins in some areas that made it unpredictable and well-known in Tianhe Prefecture. Fortunately, Chen Yu had a robust constitution and, after taking a Detoxification Pill, was essentially immune to these poisons. In three days, Chen Yu completed the first gathering task. Five days later, he completed the second task of hunting Demon Beasts. The third task was a bounty, targeting a vicious fugitive known as ¡°Poison Dragon.¡± After searching for ten whole days, he still had no clue. However, during those ten days, Chen Yu collected many precious medicinal herbs. ¡°Eh? Found it!¡± Just as Chen Yu was gathering herbs, he paused. Through the vision of the Iron Moon Strange Insect, he spotted a cave with a figure inside¡ªits build seemed very similar to the description on the bounty. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 308 - 308 0304 Assassin ?Chapter 308: Chapter 0304: Assassin Chapter 308: Chapter 0304: Assassin In the dark cave, an ordinary jade stone provided illumination. A burly Scarred Man sat cross-legged on the ground, grinding some medicine powder. ¡°Hehe, this ¡®Red Flame Poison Flower¡¯ combined with ¡®Cold Corrosive Bamboo¡¯ produces an even fiercer toxin. Even someone in the Late Innate stage would feel as if they were burning in fierce fire and suffering from intense cold, it¡¯s almost worse than death. It¡¯s extremely toxic even to those at the Innate Peak,¡± Scarred Man chuckled evilly. ¡°Once I finish preparing it, those chasing after me will pay a bloody price!¡± A ruthless light swirled in Scarred Man¡¯s eyes. Not long after. Scarred Man successfully refined the poison and stored it in a small black bottle. ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± Scarred Man¡¯s expression suddenly changed as he looked towards the entrance of the cave. Soon, a young man in animal skin armour entered his sight. ¡°I¡¯m here to take your life.¡± Chen Yu said calmly, with a confident smile. ¡°Haha, such a young kid, but with such a big attitude!¡± Upon hearing this, Scarred Man burst out laughing. ¡°Outside the cave, I¡¯ve set up ¡®Phantom Soul Mist,¡¯ and every inch inside the cave is covered with my strong poison. The deeper you go, the stronger the poison. You must be feeling the discomfort and unbearable itching by now. Whether you can even make it to me is a question, hahaha¡­¡± Scarred Man looked at Chen Yu as if he were already a dead man, nonchalantly revealing this to let Chen Yu die without any doubts. ¡°I don¡¯t feel any discomfort.¡± Chen Yu stated truthfully. After cultivating the True Copper Statue, he had a strong resistance to all poisons and had also taken a Detoxification Pill before entering the poison mist forest. ¡°Heh, the young man sure knows how to pretend. If you have the guts, keep coming forward¡­¡± Scarred Man sneered, disdain evident as he thought Chen Yu was nearing death but still pretending. ¡°Keep coming?¡± Chen Yu revealed a playful smile. Bang! He stomped fiercely with his right foot, creating a crater on the spot, and his body soared out, rushing towards Scarred Man. ¡°What?¡± Scarred Man¡¯s expression shifted dramatically. Logically, Chen Yu, having been poisoned, should have been unable to mobilize his True Qi or exert much strength, yet how was Chen Yu so fast? Could it be that he really wasn¡¯t poisoned? ¡°Hmph, it seems you have some kind of poison-avoiding treasure on you!¡± Scarred Man was convinced of this. Otherwise, there was no way Chen Yu, at the Early Innate stage, could have come within three meters of him. Boom! Scarred Man immediately stood up and threw a punch. His arm was colorful and covered with many scarred pustules, looking extremely revolting. Boom! Scarred Man¡¯s arm collided with Chen Yu¡¯s shiny copper fist. A ¡°Bang!¡± was heard, and a bone-crushing pain emanated from Scarred Man¡¯s arm; he himself was pushed back by a tremendous force, hitting the cavern wall and dislodging some rocks. ¡°How is this possible?¡± Scarred Man stared at Chen Yu in disbelief. He himself, at the Late Innate stage, was pushed back by a punch from a little guy in the Early Innate stage. Although he didn¡¯t use his full strength, it should have been enough to kill any ordinary Early Innate cultivator. This little fellow¡¯s strength was astonishingly strong. ¡°You must be one of the academy¡¯s geniuses, but you¡¯ll end up dying here no matter what. My nickname is Poison Dragon, but it¡¯s not just about my name; it¡¯s about this hand of mine. Anyone touched by this hand will be contaminated with hundreds of toxins¡­¡± Scarred Man looked at Chen Yu, chuckling evilly. Chen Yu seemed young and strong, undoubtedly a genius from the academy. But such geniuses are naive and arrogant, easier to deal with than the military forces of Tianhe Prefecture. However. When Scarred Man looked at Chen Yu¡¯s fist, his laughter abruptly stopped. He saw that Chen Yu¡¯s fist was like it was cast from bronze and iron, covered in ancient copper patterns and emanating a light yellow glow, showing no signs of being invaded by toxins. ¡°Damn it.¡± Scarred Man¡¯s expression darkened, realizing he had encountered a tough opponent. ¡°Die.¡± Scarred Man¡¯s figure fiercely lunged forward, intent on killing. But as he nearly reached Chen Yu, his figure abruptly shifted, avoiding Chen Yu and heading toward the cave entrance. He never fought head-on unless he was sure of killing his opponent. Before fleeing, Scarred Man opened a small black bottle he was holding, dispersing a cloud of red and blue powder. ¡°Hehe, taste my new poison.¡± Scarred Man sneered cruelly as he retreated. But just then, a piercing pain shot through the sole of his foot, as if he had stepped on a nail. Whoosh! A dark blue light spot passed through the sole of his foot, quickly fleeing away. On the other side. Chen Yu¡¯s hand summoned a Giant Ruler Sword, swinging it fiercely as a whistling wind and evil Qi scattered the red and blue powder in front of him. ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s figure burst forward, slashing with his sword. ¡°No¡­¡± Scarred Man screamed in terror. Chen Yu¡¯s burst of speed was even faster than before, reaching him in an instant. Puff! One slash, and a head flew off, rolling away into the distance. ¡°Never underestimate these evil men who live on the edge of death.¡± Compared to cultivators of the same rank from the academy, these evildoers might be weaker but were far more ruthless and experienced, making it easy to fall into their traps. If not for Chen Yu¡¯s True Copper Statue offering immense resistance to toxins, even he might have had a hard time dealing with Poison Dragon. Hiss! Chen Yu¡¯s body was contaminated with quite a bit of poison powder, continuously eroding his body. Fortunately, the amount of poison powder was small, and Chen Yu forcefully activated his true body, quickly expelling all the toxins. ¡°This poison is not bad!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s True Copper Statue couldn¡¯t be fully immune to this poison, which shows how potent it is, not weaker than the venom of the Green Moss Poison Mushroom. Chen Yu took away the small black bottle from the hands of Scarred Man, as well as his storage bag. ¡°Hehe.¡± Chen Yu grinned. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although bounty missions were dangerous, they were lucrative. Once he killed a wanted target, he would also get the possessions on them. There were countless toxic materials inside Scarred Man¡¯s storage bag, along with seven or eight thousand Grade Essence Stones, several precious gemstones, and martial arts techniques. Then, Chen Yu put Scarred Man¡¯s head in a bag and placed it in the storage bag. Leaving the cave, Chen Yu prepared to return to the academy. But just then, Chen Yu felt a sudden leap in his heart, feeling a wave of danger sending shivers down his spine. Whoosh! Whoosh! Two shadowy figures stealthily appeared on both sides behind Chen Yu, each wielding a short blade aiming for his neck. Even then, the two assassins didn¡¯t make much noise as they silently stabbed with their blades. ¡°Scram!¡± Chen Yu roared, activating his True Copper Statue and calling upon the Evil Qi. Boom! The bronze radiance and the black evil wind, along with the sudden explosive force of his physique, burst forth. Chen Yu¡¯s figure instantly enlarged, turning into a giant bronze Buddha. Ding! Hiss! After enlarging, the assassins¡¯ short blades stabbed into Chen Yu¡¯s back. One gray short blade left only a superficial scratch, while the other black blade actually pierced through Chen Yu¡¯s defense, stabbing into his flesh. ¡°Late Innate.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face hardened. The two assassins, one seemed to have just reached Late Innate while the other had reached Innate Peak, their strength not inferior to the top fighters of the same level from the four major academies. Moreover, as assassins, they possessed extreme explosive power, striking a deadly blow when they attacked. If it wasn¡¯t for Chen Yu having achieved the True Copper Statue, allowing him to enlarge greatly, he would probably have died by now under an unguarded situation. ¡°Eh?¡± Both assassins showed surprise. ¡°Who sent you to assassinate me?¡± Chen Yu asked coldly, his face frosty. From their voices and figures, it was clear one was a male and the other a female. ¡°Go ask King Yan!¡± The male assassin¡¯s voice was flat and cold. As an Innate Peak assassin, making a mistake against a lesser Early Innate individual was a disgrace in his assassination history. ¡°Hmph.¡± Chen Yu let out a cold grunt. It had been a while since he had felt such a sense of crisis. He could not let these two assassins go easily, and he had to find out who was behind this. Roar! Taking out his Giant Ruler Sword, Chen Yu swung fiercely, chopping out a huge sweep of Dark Red Evil Sword. Swoosh! The male assassin, with his exquisite movement technique, leaped to avoid the cut. ¡°Not so simple.¡± The male assassin acknowledged the power of Chen Yu¡¯s sword silently, not too surprised. Swoosh! He shot toward Chen Yu like a spring, his black short blade stabbing out. From behind, the female assassin attacked again. Instead of swinging his sword, Chen Yu reached into his storage bag and pulled out a black medicinal bottle. Whoosh~ The bottle opened, releasing a red and blue mist that spread everywhere. This was exactly the poison powder Scarred Man had used against Chen Yu earlier. ¡°No good! Junior Sister, back off!¡± The male assassin immediately shouted. Both halted and retreated, yet they still got dusted with a lot of poison powder. Both took out a medicinal bottle and swallowed a Detoxification Pill. ¡°Ah¡­ what kind of poison is this, so strong!¡± The female, even after swallowing the Detoxification Pill, groaned lowly. At that moment, her body was burning hot as if scorched by fierce fire, yet her spirit felt as though it was in an ice cellar. ¡°Sword Shocking Four Directions!¡± After dispersing the poison powder, Chen Yu swung the Giant Ruler Sword, executing the ¡°Shocking Evil Sword Technique¡±. Layers of Sword Qi swept out, whistling in all directions. Swoosh! Swoosh! The two assassins were forced to retreat, hit by the residual waves of the Evil Sword. The female assassin, being weaker, staggered from the hit and further poisoned, her combat ability further diminished. In contrast, the male assassin, who retreated earlier and was less contaminated by the poison powder, wasn¡¯t much injured. ¡°Junior Sister, let¡¯s go.¡± The male assassin hastily called out. However, in the next moment, he transformed into a black swift shadow, rushing towards Chen Yu. His black short blade, carrying a lethal cold gleam, stabbed towards Chen Yu¡¯s throat. ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression turned grim. Boom! Suddenly, his body emanated an aura resembling that of an Ancient Beast True Dragon, his skin forming a layer of transparent blood scale patterns, resembling a sinister bronze Buddha. In this poison mist forest, Chen Yu wasn¡¯t afraid of anything and intended to capture these two assassins, so he didn¡¯t hesitate to use his trump card. ¡°This is¡­ bloodline!¡± The male assassin showed surprise. The intel had not mentioned this. Boom! Chen Yu swung his black sword fiercely, unleashing a layer of dark red evil Sword Qi, howling out, stirring in all directions. Chapter 309 - 309 0305 Jin Zhuo Peak ?Chapter 309: Chapter 0305 Jin Zhuo Peak Chapter 309: Chapter 0305 Jin Zhuo Peak Boom! Chen Yu violently lifted the black sword in his hand, releasing a dark red evil sword wave that howled, startling all around. He stimulated his dragon scale bloodline, and his strength and defense surged tremendously. The power of this sword reached the Innate Peak Level. The male assassin was frightened by Chen Yu¡¯s sword and immediately switched from offense to defense. Boom! He was thrown into the air and smashed into an ancient tree, with a trickle of fresh blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. Although the male assassin was also at the Innate Peak, he specialized more in assassination, and his direct combat ability was inferior. Even if they clashed head-on, his dagger against the Giant Ruler Sword would only put him at a further disadvantage. ¡°Senior Brother!¡± The female assassin couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. It was unimaginable that this assassination target, merely at the Early Innate, could detect their ambush and even repel her senior brother. After repelling the male assassin, Chen Yu stopped his enlargement. Roar~ A black evil wind burst from his body, and with his movement technique secret art, he sped toward the male assassin incredibly fast. Among the two assassins, the male posed a greater threat, so Chen Yu attacked him first. ¡°Junior Sister, I¡¯ll hold him off, and you pretend to be incapacitated by poison and wait for an opportunity to strike!¡± The male assassin conveyed his thoughts through sound transmission. Despite the unexpected difficulty of this assassination mission, he chose not to retreat. As someone standing at the Innate Peak, failing to kill someone at the Early Innate would leave him with no face to meet others in the future. ¡°Okay!¡± The female assassin responded. At this moment, she had managed to expel some of the toxins in her body, and the remaining toxins were barely suppressed; however, she could only exert seventy to eighty percent of her strength. Boom! Chen Yu¡¯s sword descended, sending dirt and wood flying. Swoosh! Amid the dust, the male assassin fled. After stimulating his bloodline, Chen Yu was overwhelmingly strong, and the male assassin dared not face him head-on. Just then, the male assassin seemed to sense something. Swoosh! A dark blue light darted past, but the male assassin quickly stopped his foot and dodged the sneak attack by the Iron Moon Strange Insect. ¡°Not an ordinary assassin, keen observation and quick response!¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. So far, not many had managed to dodge the Iron Moon Strange Insect¡¯s sneak attacks in this manner. This man would be considered top-notch even in the Institute. Although the Iron Moon Strange Insect¡¯s sneak attack failed, it caused a slight hesitation in the male assassin¡¯s steps. Roar~ Chen Yu escalated his movement technique secret art to another level, dragging a shadow behind him as he rapidly closed in on the male assassin. Boom! The Giant Ruler Sword thrust straight out, its surface gathering a Sha Qi Sword, and aimed for the face of the male assassin. The male assassin, nerves tense, reacted in time and slightly shifted his body to dodge Chen Yu¡¯s formidable sword. Chen Yu found the male assassin extremely tricky to deal with, not only were his movement techniques profound, but his body was also extremely agile. He immediately retracted his sword and threw a punch with his other hand toward the male assassin. Swoosh! The male assassin tapped the ground with his toes and retreated. Since he was withdrawing his sword mid-strike and changing direction temporarily, the punch did not burst forth with great speed. Even though the assassin was retreating, Chen Yu¡¯s fist always missed by just a bit. However, at that moment, a semi-transparent dark gleaming short sword suddenly appeared in Chen Yu¡¯s hand. ¡°What?¡± The male assassin¡¯s face drastically changed, and his heart raced. He was cautious by nature and had determined that Chen Yu¡¯s punch would not hit him. But there before him, Chen Yu had conjured a short sword out of thin air¡ªthis was simply cheating. Swoosh! The short sword in his hand shot out, transforming into a dim beam of light. The male assassin let out a low shout, and a burst of dark True Qi exploded within him, defending ahead. But Chen Yu¡¯s Dark Snake Sword was of supreme king grade. Under Chen Yu¡¯s immense power, its penetrating power was extremely strong. Puchi! The layer of True Qi was pierced, and the Dark Snake Sword plunged into the male assassin¡¯s chest. Cough, cough! Having been impaled, the male assassin coughed up a large mouthful of fresh blood and his body fell to the ground. He prepared to flee immediately, but with his injuries and the spreading poison from the wound, his speed was no longer a match for Chen Yu¡¯s. Boom! Having caught up with the male assassin, Chen Yu kicked him in the buttocks, sending him flying into the grass beside them. ¡°You¡­¡± The male assassin glared stubbornly at Chen Yu. As an assassin, he had always been elusive, striking lethally. Even if he failed, with his movement techniques, he could come and go freely, and enemies couldn¡¯t even touch the hem of his garment, let alone injure him. But this time, he was actually kicked there. Of course, now was not the time to dwell on this. ¡°Speak, who sent you!¡± Chen Yu approached the male assassin, placing the Giant Ruler Sword at his neck. ¡°Ha ha¡­¡± Facing death, the male assassin was not afraid but instead laughed heartily. He laughed at his own failure, especially at being defeated by someone at the Early Innate. But he did not feel unjustly defeated, as this young man had somehow conjured a short sword out of nowhere, which was utterly illogical. The next moment, black blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, and his head tilted. Clearly, he had concealed poison in his mouth and committed suicide. Upon removing the black cloth from his face and not recognizing him, Chen Yu did not bother further, took the Dark Snake Sword and the opponent¡¯s storage bag, and quickly pursued the other direction. If the opponent had just refused to answer, Chen Yu would have killed him with one strike, as he couldn¡¯t afford to waste much time, nor could he let the other female assassin escape. When Chen Yu conjured the Dark Snake Sword and struck the male assassin, the female assassin had already fled. However, the Iron Moon Strange Insect had followed her. ¡­ The light was dim, and the mist was hazy. A female assassin with a slender figure navigated swiftly through it, incredibly agile. Behind her, a dark blue light swiftly glided through the air, tightly pursuing her. Although the female assassin was at Late Innate, her movement technique was extremely fast. The Iron Moon Strange Insect was also a strong contender in terms of speed. Its small size and strong penetration meant it almost traveled in a straight line, without the need to turn. Moreover, the female assassin was still suffering from the toxin¡¯s torment, and could only utilize eighty percent of her speed. ¡°Damn it, get lost!¡± The female assassin struck out with a palm, sending out a dark gray palm wave. However, the Iron Moon Strange Insect directly burrowed down, entering the ground. The earth became its best defense, and moreover, it had a strong resistance to True Qi. In the ground, the Iron Moon Strange Insect¡¯s speed was barely reduced, still closely following the female assassin. A roar~ Suddenly, a wind roar came from behind. The female assassin knew that this was the noise produced by Chen Yu using his movement technique secret knowledge. ¡°He¡¯s here!¡± The female assassin shivered all over. Her senior brothers had all died at the hands of Chen Yu, how could she possibly be a match for him? Roar roar roar! The wind roaring grew increasingly fierce, containing an overbearing demonic aura and an astonishing Evil Qi, like an unmatched fierce demon constantly roaring, tormenting the female assassin¡¯s mind at all times. ¡°Spare my life¡­¡± The female assassin immediately begged for mercy. Chen Yu remained unmoved. For those who wanted to kill him, he was never merciful. At that moment. A tremendous True Qi fluctuation came from ahead. ¡°There¡¯s someone ahead!¡± The female assassin¡¯s eyes shifted, and she immediately shed her black nightwear. Beneath it, she wore simple blue and white clothes; shedding the nightwear instantly transformed her into a delicate and pitiable woman. ¡°Save me, please save a poor girl!¡± The female assassin cried out plaintively, a pleading tone in her voice. With her strength, there was no escape from Chen Yu. Death was only a matter of time, so she chose this strategy. The several people ahead appeared to be on their way too, and the two parties quickly converged. The leader wore blood-colored clothes with a cold face, radiating an astonishing scent of blood. ¡°Hmm?¡± The blood-clothed man¡¯s gaze turned towards Chen Yu and the woman, and he leaped over. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°There¡¯s hope!¡± The female assassin¡¯s face slightly brightened. The three individuals before her were all powerful, especially the blood-clothed man leading them, who emitted a terrifying aura, seemingly with the intention to save her. However, when she saw the face of the blood-clothed man, her complexion suddenly turned pale. Whoosh! The blood-clothed man suddenly extended his right hand, and a surge of bloody Qi flowed out. The next moment, a stream of blood emerged around the female assassin¡¯s body, binding her tightly, rendering her immobile. ¡°Senior Brother Jin!¡± Chen Yu looked towards the blood-clothed man, who was Jin Zhuo Peak, the top figure of the Blood Slaughter Institute. He¡¯d seen Jin Zhuo Peak once when he went to collect a mission, so he remembered him. ¡°Chen, what¡¯s going on?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak asked. ¡°She¡¯s an assassin.¡± Chen Yu explained. Otherwise, his relentless chase of a woman would indeed be very misleading. But Chen Yu was puzzled; Jin Zhuo Peak actually recognized him. Although the fact that he was taken as a disciple by the vice-principal had been circulated, Jin Zhuo Peak should have just returned from an adventure, proving that he wasn¡¯t in the institute previously. However, since they were both from the same institute, a different branch, it wasn¡¯t strange for Jin Zhuo Peak to recognize Chen Yu. At that moment, the female assassin, bound by Jin Zhuo Peak, overflowed with black blood from the corners of her mouth, obviously having bitten a poison capsule to commit suicide. ¡°She¡¯s dead!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak said indifferently, tossing her body aside. ¡°Chen, who have you offended to have an assassin after you?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak asked. ¡°That¡­ I¡¯m not sure!¡± Chen Yu had offended too many people, and many could be possible suspects. ¡°If you¡¯re not in trouble, come with us. It¡¯ll be safer!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak offered. The other two students present were somewhat surprised; Jin Zhuo Peak was usually reticent, even less likely to actively befriend and please weaker individuals. ¡°I was just about to return to the institute too.¡± Chen Yu nodded. He wasn¡¯t sure if there would be more assassins on the way; if he returned with Jin Zhuo Peak, there wouldn¡¯t be an issue. Three days later, Chen Yu arrived at the institute. First, he completed his tasks, earning a total of thirty-five thousand No Demon Points. Although the other two tasks were simpler, they mainly involved killing the Poison Dragon, which rewarded him with more No Demon Points. Additionally, for killing two assassins and the Poison Dragon, Chen Yu gained substantial extra rewards. That day, Chen Yu found his senior brother Yuan Chen. ¡°Encountered an assassination?¡± Yuan Chen was somewhat surprised. He anticipated Chen Yu facing danger while traveling, but didn¡¯t expect it so soon. ¡°Any clues or suspects?¡± Yuan Chen inquired. ¡°None.¡± Chen Yu shook his head; he had not found any obvious clues or evidence in the storage bags of those two. ¡°If someone in the dark forces put out a bounty on you, you might encounter assassins again.¡± Yuan Chen¡¯s expression grew colder. The best solution to this was to kill the bounty issuer, enhance his own strength, and make the assassination task surpass the bounty amount so that no one would take the task again. ¡°But there¡¯s another possibility. You haven¡¯t offended anyone, and the assassin wasn¡¯t motivated by a bounty.¡± Yuan Chen¡¯s expression turned serious, and his voice dropped a few decibels. Chapter 310 - 310 0306 True Form Minor Accomplishment ?Chapter 310: Chapter 0306: True Form Minor Accomplishment Chapter 310: Chapter 0306: True Form Minor Accomplishment ¡°But there¡¯s another possibility: you haven¡¯t offended anyone, and the assassin didn¡¯t come after you for a bounty.¡± Yuan Chen¡¯s expression became serious, and his voice lowered a few notches. Chen Yu looked shocked. Not having offended anyone, not being targeted for a bounty, yet still having someone come to kill him¡ªthat was too unjust. ¡°Brother Yuan Chen, you¡¯re not joking, are you?¡± Chen Yu let out a dry laugh. Who would have a reason to target him for no reason and send someone to kill him? ¡°Now that you have become the disciple of the vice headmaster, you might grow to be one of Yun Zhao Country¡¯s powerful figures in the future, so to some forces, you are also a potential threat.¡± Yuan Chen explained slowly. ¡°Some forces?¡± Chen Yu seemed to catch something in those words and looked very surprised. If he were to become a powerhouse in Yun Zhao Country, he would pose a threat to certain forces. Then these forces must be standing against Yun Zhao Country. Who would dare oppose Yun Zhao Country when the entire nation is unified under imperial rule? ¡°In the past, this ancient country was dominated by sects.¡± Yuan Chen spoke with a meaningful tone. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In an instant, Chen Yu understood. Although the original Yun Zhao Holy Emperor swept through the eight wastes and purged the sects to unify the ancient states, the sects of old were too powerful to be completely eradicated. Many sects compromised with the imperial power, some retreated into seclusion in the mountains, and others went underground continuing certain activities. ¡°The country has been peaceful for ten thousand years; the imperial power is no longer as domineering as before, and internal strife exists. These remaining sect forces continue to stubbornly grow and flourish. Many geniuses have been secretly killed by them in the past¡­¡± Yuan Chen sighed. He himself had faced such assassination attempts before. Now, with his formidable power, assassinating Yuan Chen would cost a significant price, and those hidden sect forces wouldn¡¯t dare be so brazen. ¡°It seems I have to keep a low profile.¡± Chen Yu chuckled. If what Yuan Chen said was indeed the case, then the fact that the opposition knew Chen Yu¡¯s whereabouts and ambushed him meant that No Demon Academy might be harboring these sect spies as insiders. ¡°If you suspect anyone, disciple, you can tell me. We might be able to catch a spy.¡± Yuan Chen said with a smile. Those hidden sect spies were extremely skilled at concealment; they rarely acted personally and usually just passed on information. Catching one would yield a substantial reward. After chatting a while longer, Chen Yu left. He went to the Wumo Sub-Hall, including No Demon Main Hall, to collect the rare materials for the fifth elixir recipe. The other supplementary materials were straightforward; the key was the three main materials, one of which, the Thunder Stone, Chen Yu had. What he lacked were Thunder Liquid and Thunder Iron Claw, the latter of which could be substituted with other durable materials from Thunder-type demon beasts. After a day of running around. Finally, Chen Yu managed to gather a small amount of Thunder Liquid and half a thunder horn from a Thunder Iron Bull, barely making up one full set. Moreover, he also traded some items for No Demon Points and Primordial Stones. When he returned to his residence, Chen Yu began to prepare the ¡°Thunderbolt Body Tempering Liquid.¡± ¡°Little guy, you just went out and already faced an assassination. Why not quickly enhance this King¡¯s strength? With me protecting you, no one can hurt you,¡± said the Red Flame King, raising his head proudly. ¡°You¡¯re not the one who tipped them off, are you?¡± Chen Yu teased. The Red Flame King indeed had a reason to harm him, but due to the constraints of their contract, he could not openly harm Chen Yu. ¡°This King does wish¡­¡± Red Flame King started to say but then fell silent. He had indeed thought about it, but being a Postnatal Late Stage ancient beast talking openly would draw more attention. Even if he could eliminate Chen Yu, exposing himself would only be more dangerous. ¡°Next time I go on a mission, I¡¯ll bring you along. If I die, at least I¡¯ll have the Red Flame King as company, and that would be satisfying.¡± Chen Yu quipped. Not long after, he successfully prepared a batch of Thunderbolt Body Tempering Liquid. Upon consuming it, Chen Yu immediately felt a surge of violent thunderous energy erupt in his body, spreading through his veins and organs and reaching his muscles and bones. Compared to the fourth elixir recipe, the third Thunder elixir recipe marked a qualitative leap in medicinal power. Chen Yu felt as if countless ants were constantly biting him, causing a painful and numbing sensation. However, under the stimulation of the Thunder Liquid, Chen Yu¡¯s physical condition was undergoing an astonishing transformation. Sizzle! The surface of his True Copper Statue occasionally sparked with thunderous light. With the aid of this medicinal power, Chen Yu practiced the Copper Statue Technique, continuously tempering his body. It was his first time using this elixir, and because the main material was Thunder Stone, the effects were extraordinarily potent. Chen Yu divided it into three doses, consuming it all over half a month. After half a month, Chen Yu felt a significant enhancement in his True Copper Statue, especially since he had used Thunder Stone as the main ingredient. But to reach the Small Success Realm, there was still a small gap to close. Just then, after emerging from seclusion, Chen Yu heard about a private exchange meeting being held at the academy, similar to the previous Dark Night Exchange Meeting but hosted by another group of powerful individuals. ¡°This is perfect for selling the resources in my hand.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face lit up with joy. The following night, he attended the exchange meeting. By now, the news of him being taken as a disciple by the vice headmaster had spread, and everyone in the academy recognized Chen Yu. Most greeted him politely. At the exchange meeting, Chen Yu met many familiar faces, including Puppet Master Kong Zhong, Duan Hao, and Nie Xuan, along with other students from Blood Slaughter Institute. However, Situ Lin Yu was nowhere to be seen. Upon inquiry, Chen Yu learned that Situ Lin Yu had also gone on an adventure to a foreign land and had not yet returned. ¡°Brother Chen, I never expected you to become a disciple of the vice headmaster!¡± Kong Zhong said enviously. He also felt fortunate that, after the hunting competition, he hadn¡¯t chosen to make an enemy out of Chen Yu. ¡°Chen Yu, let¡¯s compete again at the academy¡¯s grand competition in a year¡¯s time!¡± Duan Hao was brimming with a fighting spirit. Chen Yu had apprenticed under the vice dean, which further spurred him on; he had made significant progress in recent times. ¡°Okay!¡± Chen Yu nodded his head. Duan Hao had great talent and had already broken through to the Late Innate Middle Stage. If Chen Yu did not work hard, he might actually get surpassed. ¡°The grand competition at the academy? I hope I can participate then, too.¡± Kong Zhong was also very interested. However, compared to Duan Hao and Nie Xuan, his cultivation talent was not high; he excelled in puppetry. Perhaps because the academy¡¯s grand competition was fast approaching, there were many participants at this gathering, and many precious treasures appeared. That night, Chen Yu and this group of friends ate, drank, and then conducted some trades. Kong Zhong was very interested in the high-quality fire ore in Chen Yu¡¯s possession and bought a large quantity. Immediately after that, Chen Yu himself set up a stall. In the Red Earth World, he had killed numerous sand bandits and Qi Transformation Realm powerhouses, reaping plentiful rewards, especially from the elders of the High Mountain Tribe, whose storage bags contained the most valuable goods. Next, Chen Yu killed the ¡°Poison Dragon¡± and two assassins, also obtaining many good items. These items were too many and assorted. By setting up a stall, Chen Yu was able to sell many items and made a good profit. Next, Chen Yu participated in a high-end trading venue. At the high-end trading venue, Chen Yu sold a few High Grade Treasures, even taking out a few high-quality fire cores. The appearance of the fire cores immediately sparked a frenzy among the Fire Dao Practitioners, as these items could be directly consumed to enhance strength, possessing a huge temptation for students vying for slots in the competition. Ultimately, Chen Yu sold five high-quality fire cores, exchanging them for 150,000 No Demon Points. As the exchange meeting was nearing its end, Chen Yu began to collect ingredients for the fifth elixir recipe, purchasing many rare materials at a low price, including a Thunder Light Grass. ¡°After accounting for the resources spent, I still have 400,000 No Demon Points, just short of 100,000.¡± Chen Yu felt a bit of a headache. However, having already gathered 400,000, the remaining 100,000 wouldn¡¯t be difficult. After returning to his accommodation, Chen Yu once again prepared a batch of Thunderbolt Body Tempering Liquid. The Thunder Stone from last time had not been completely used up; for this batch, the main material was still Thunder Stone but the additional materials were of higher quality, making the medicinal effects better than the previous batch. Due to the appearance of assassins, Chen Yu had not ventured out recently, devoting himself to a closed-door retreat. Three months later. Chen Yu consumed the last batch of Thunderbolt Body Tempering Liquid. Finally, that evening. Chen Yu¡¯s True Copper Statue broke through to the Small Success Realm. When activating the True Copper Statue, one could see Chen Yu¡¯s copper-lustrous body surface occasionally shimmer with traces of thunder. ¡°I finally did it!¡± Chen Yu breathed a sigh of relief. The resources he consumed during this period of retreat were astonishingly high. Thunder-related materials were rare and expensive in the first place; just that one Thunder Stone was extraordinarily valuable. Fortunately, it was all worth it. With the True Copper Statue breaking through to Small Success, Chen Yu could now contend against typical cultivators in the Late Innate Stage. Of course, during the retreat, his practice of the Yuan Sha Divine Skill had also not fallen behind, and he had made remarkable progress. Now, Chen Yu¡¯s strength had once again improved a notch, and his self-protection ability was stronger. That day, Chen Yu, holding the Red Flame King, went to the mission assignment office of the No Demon Main Hall. ¡°I¡¯m still short of 100,000 No Demon Points to exchange for the cultivation technique!¡± Chen Yu murmured to himself, selecting missions that offered a rich reward in No Demon Points. Just then, three people approached him from behind. ¡°Chen, the three of us have taken on a high-difficulty mission and just happen to need one more person. I wonder if you¡¯d be interested.¡± Among the trio, the leader, a cold-faced young man in blood-red clothes, approached. ¡°Senior Brother Jin!¡± Chen Yu was slightly surprised. He hadn¡¯t expected that Jin Zhuo Peak, the top disciple from the Blood Slaughter Institute, would personally invite him. ¡°What mission?¡± Chen Yu asked. Given Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s formidable strength, the difficulty level of the missions he selected was certainly extraordinary and, accordingly, the rewards were much richer. ¡°Hunting the ancient beast ¡®Fiery Fire Demon Lizard¡¯ in the Demon Bone Wilderness.¡± ¡°As a disciple of the vice dean, a few months ago, you had the strength to defeat Shang Honglan; your strength should have reached the Late Innate Stage. With the few of us joining forces, and with Senior Brother Jin here, we will certainly complete this mission!¡± A slender woman proactively spoke. She had seen Chen Yu in the poison fog forest, but hadn¡¯t spoken to him then. Upon returning, she found out that Chen Yu had been taken as a disciple by the vice dean. ¡°250,000 No Demon Points!¡± Chen Yu glanced at the mission board, his face showing a shock. The Fiery Fire Demon Lizard, categorized as an ancient beast living in the Demon Bone Wilderness, was formidable, reaching the Guiyuan Realm. One thing to note was that after killing the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard, its materials had to be submitted. However, besides the reward of 250,000 No Demon Points, there were also 30,000 lower Grade Essence Stones and some elixirs. Overall, the rewards were indeed quite generous. ¡°Okay!¡± Chen Yu agreed without hesitation. He had a somewhat favorable impression of Jin Zhuo Peak. With the four of them together, including the main force Jin Zhuo Peak, they had a great chance of success against an ancient beast approaching the Guiyuan Realm. ¡°Alright, since Chen has joined, let¡¯s set off now!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak showed a hint of a smile. (Monday, seek recommendation~~) Chapter 311 - 311 307 Fiery Fire Demon Lizard ?Chapter 311: Chapter 307 Fiery Fire Demon Lizard Chapter 311: Chapter 307 Fiery Fire Demon Lizard At the mission commissioning office, many people looked towards Chen Yu, their eyes revealing envy tinged with jealousy. ¡°Being a disciple of the vice dean definitely has its perks, even a powerful figure like Jin Zhuo Peak actively extends an invitation.¡± ¡°Indeed, the danger level of the Demon Bone Wilderness has increased over the past year, and the task rewards have substantially rised. But without a strong team, no one dares to venture there.¡± Several students around murmured softly. Despite the distance to the Demon Bone Wilderness, fortunately, Jin Zhuo Peak possessed a flying mount that could accommodate five or six people. Among the group of four, Jin Zhuo Peak was at the Innate Peak, but as the number one person in the Blood Slaughter Institute, his strength was unfathomable. The other two were a slender girl and a long-haired youth, both at the Late Innate stage, but their aura was extremely stable, clearly far from ordinary within their stage. ¡°Chen, you now have the strength to compete with the Late Innate stage, and being taken in as a disciple by the vice dean, your power should increase rapidly. Perhaps you¡¯ll have a chance to participate in this session¡¯s academy competition.¡± The slender girl initiated conversation with Chen Yu. ¡°I¡¯m thinking the same.¡± Chen Yu did not hide his intentions. The academy competition was held every five years. If he missed this one, he might return to Chu Country in a few years, with no opportunity to participate in the next competition. Thus, Chen Yu was quite eager for this competition. Moreover, he had heard that the competition itself was an opportunity, with extremely generous rewards being awarded at the end. If he could achieve good results in both aspects, Chen Yu¡¯s path ahead would be much smoother. ¡°Hehe, then Chen, you must work hard.¡± The long-haired youth chuckled, then turned his gaze towards the Fire Scale Beast. Chen Yu saw the scorn in his attitude, and noticed the long-haired youth¡¯s greater interest in the Fire Scale Beast. ¡°If Chen¡¯s mount can grow rapidly, the overall strength would be stronger. Maybe in the academy competition, you could achieve a good result.¡± The slender girl looked at the Fire Scale Beast, full of envy. Spirit pets of the ancient beast level were not something everyone could have, and she had also heard about the origins of Chen Yu¡¯s ancient beast, which made her admire Chen Yu¡¯s extraordinary luck. ¡°A mount?¡± The Red Flame King furrowed his eyebrows, glancing at the slender girl. Every time he heard this word, he thought of when he was severely beaten by Chen Yu, which was his greatest humiliation. The Red Flame King was seething with anger but was forced to restrain himself. Seeing the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s fierce eyes, the slender girl didn¡¯t think too much of it. ¡°Why doesn¡¯t the junior brother place this mount into a pet bag?¡± The slender girl asked out of curiosity. The existence of the Fire Scale Beast meant that the flying mount was under greater strain. ¡°It¡­ is afraid of the dark!¡± Chen Yu stroked the head of the Fire Scale Beast. ¡°¡­¡± The Red Flame King was so frustrated he was speechless. ¡­ In less than ten days, the group of four arrived at the Demon Bone Wilderness. The sky was clouded with dark clouds, and the air was filled with a thick, desolate, demonic aura. Ordinary teams would never dare to fly in the sky of the Demon Bone Wilderness, for there were demon birds, even flocks of them. An accidental fall to the ground would mean certain death! But Jin Zhuo Peak, dressed in a blood garment, stood at the forefront, radiating waves of a bloodthirsty aura. No demon bird dared approach within nearly a hundred yards of him. ¡°Truly the first person of the Blood Slaughter Institute, such strength is very close to the Guiyuan Realm.¡± Chen Yu silently assessed Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s strength in his heart. It¡¯s important to know that the Guiyuan Realm possesses True Yuan, and the gap from the Qi Transformation Realm is immense. To have strength comparable to the Guiyuan Realm while below it is truly terrifying. Additionally, Chen Yu found that the Demon Bone Wilderness felt very different from his last visit. As they progressed, more powerful flying creatures appeared in the sky. At that point, the team descended from the sky and continued on foot. It wasn¡¯t long before the group encountered a situation. Hiss, hiss~ Suddenly, a dozen or so large black caterpillars appeared ahead, along with a few other types of beetles, all emitting a strong demonic aura. Most of them were at the Innate Middle Stage, and a few were at the Late Innate Stage. These bugs had one thing in common: their bodies were pitch-black, looking as if made of bone stone. ¡°Is that not¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression changed. The last time he was in the Demon Bone Wilderness, he had excavated a ¡°Demon Bone Worm¡± in a cave made of Demon Bone Stones¡ªthe ones in front of him were identical. From his memory, these Demon Bone Worms were much more ferocious than other demon beasts of the same class. ¡°Be careful, Chen. The Demon Bone Wilderness has changed a lot from before. Many peculiar demon beasts have appeared, and the local ones seem to have been influenced, becoming even more powerful.¡± The slender girl warned. ¡°Kill!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak snorted lowly, transforming into a streak of blood light, flying out swiftly. He manifested a layer of red blood waves, turning them into blood claws that seized the surrounding demon beasts. These blood claws could quickly absorb the life force from the enemy¡¯s body. However, these special Demon Bone Worms had no life force within them, so the effect was greatly reduced. Hum, hum! The blood claws formed a ring of blood flow that firmly bound the Demon Bone Worms, constricting continuously until they were split in half. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! Chen Yu and the other two also attacked simultaneously. The slender girl was a Blood Dao Practitioner, and the long-haired youth a Demon Cultivator. Both were very strong. ¡°Let¡¯s try the True Copper Statue that¡¯s reached minor completion.¡± Chen Yu instantly activated his True Copper Statue, his skin turning bronze and radiating a layer of bright yellow luster. He punched out. Boom! A Demon Bone Worm charging rapidly towards him was stopped by Chen Yu¡¯s punch, its form shattering apart and turning into a pile of stone fragments. Among the stone fragments was a demon core, black in color, radiating strong demonic energy. ¡°Indeed, an attack that rivals Late Innate stage power.¡± Chen Yu showed a pleased expression. Of course, the Demon Bone Worm had extremely strong defenses and vitality, and another reason for Chen Yu¡¯s one-hit kill was that his True Copper Statue contained a trace of lightning power. This power would only take effect when he made close contact with the enemy. And lightning power was greatly effective against creatures like Demon Bone Worm, which were of demonic nature. Meanwhile, the slender girl was surprised to witness this scene. Blood Dao Practitioners were at a disadvantage against these Demon Bone Worms, even in a weak position. But Chen Yu smashed one to death with a single punch, performing even better than the higher-staged, stronger slender girl. Jin Zhuo Peak also glanced at Chen Yu from time to time. Boom bang pow! Chen Yu fought more vigorously, his fists unleashing terrifying power as he clashed with the Demon Bone Worms up close. In no time, the group of Demon Bone Worms was taken care of by the four of them. ¡°If you need anything, you can trade these demon cores with me.¡± The long-haired young man said with a smile. These demon cores contained pure and potent Demonic Qi, which was of great help to Demon Cultivators. The group continued on their way, with the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard being an ancient beast, its strength reaching the Guiyuan Realm, naturally living deep within the Demon Bone Wilderness. On their journey, they encountered many demon beasts brimming with demonic intent. Among them, they also encountered a human whose majority of the body was pitch black, as hard as bone stone, and his eyes were pitch black, with only a maniacal lust for killing remaining. This demonized man didn¡¯t hesitate to attack the group but was eventually slain by Jin Zhuo Peak with a single strike. ¡°Alas, some changes have occurred in the Demon Bone Wilderness, the aura of the demon path has become extremely dense, many Demon Cultivators came here to practice, but ended up possessed by demonic forces, turning into what you see here.¡± The slender woman sighed. ¡°Heh heh, too weak-willed to practice the demonic path!¡± The long-haired young man disagreed, as he was also a Demon Cultivator. After a while, everyone suddenly felt an eerie silence around them, and the temperature had risen significantly. ¡°The Fiery Fire Demon Lizard is right here!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak transmitted his voice to everyone. The other three immediately got ready. The Fiery Fire Demon Lizard, being an ancient beast whose strength nearly reached the Guiyuan Realm, was no small matter. Chen Yu didn¡¯t hesitate to take out his Giant Ruler Sword, the long-haired young man held a long knife, and a blood whip appeared in the hands of the slender woman. Swoosh~ Jin Zhuo Peak led the way ahead. Suddenly. Boom bang! The ground¡¯s sand and stones exploded, revealing an enormous figure within. It was a lizard that was five zhang long, covered in scale patterns like those of snakes and dragons, with fiery red patterns on it, exuding the powerful pressure of an ancient beast. The moment the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard appeared, it spat out a dark red fireball from its mouth, striking directly at Jin Zhuo Peak. ¡°Break!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak shouted, a blood-colored long spear in his hand thundering out. Hundred of sharp blood-colored spear shadows whistled out. Boom bang! A wave of fiery blood exploded. Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s figure flashed, dodging out of the explosion¡¯s range. In a head-on fight, he alone was no match for the ancient beast Fiery Fire Demon Lizard. Thump thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart throbbed with a pulling force, but not as much as the previous few times. ¡°Kill!¡± Chen Yu, the slender woman, and the long-haired young man had arrived from three different directions, launching their attack simultaneously. Chen Yu swung his sword in a slashing motion. Boom bang! A black wind Sha Qi Sword struck out, slashing upon the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard¡¯s Scale Armor, leaving a shallow blood mark. ¡°Such strong defense!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s sword, powered by the strength of his True Copper Statue, had reached the Innate Peak, but even so, it only caused minor damage to the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard. From the other sides, both the attacks from the slender woman and the long-haired young man had reached the Innate Peak. ¡°Blood God Spear!¡± With three people restraining the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard, Jin Zhuo Peak took the initiative to strike, unleashing a battle skill. Boom~ A massive blood-colored spear light with a scent of bloodshed roared out, striking towards the head of the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard. Sensing the threat, the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard let out a roar, a hot bloodline energy releasing from within its body, its scale patterns shining even brighter, revealing flickers of flames. Feeling the difficulty of the enemy, it did not hesitate to stimulate its bloodline power. Roar! With a roar, the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard spat out a larger, more turbulent dark red fireball. ¡°Be careful!¡± The slender woman warned. The group couldn¡¯t help but retreat a distance, continuing the fight with the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard. In the fight, Jin Zhuo Peak drew closer to Chen Yu. Just at that moment. Whoosh~ A thick, dark red shadow carrying a terrifying wave of fire swiftly swept over; it was the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard¡¯s tail. Its tail was enormously thick, like a giant python, with an extremely wide range of impact. Even though the strike was aimed at Jin Zhuo Peak, it also swept towards Chen Yu. ¡°Chen, be careful.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak exclaimed. The slender woman also showed a look of shock; if Chen Yu were hit by this strike, he would undoubtedly die. Roar! Chen Yu¡¯s heart beat fiercely, black wind howling on his body as he employed a movement technique secret technique to retreat. But the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard¡¯s tail was incredibly thick, its speed like thunder. Chen Yu shouted, the True Copper Statue pushed to its limit. Buzz! With a solemn and brilliant layer of copper light, Chen Yu¡¯s figure suddenly enlarged. His giant form increased his defense. Boom bang! A portion of the massive tail grazed past, brushing against Chen Yu¡¯s chest. The amethyst light film released from Chen Yu¡¯s beast skin armor shattered, and he was thrown several meters backward. ¡°Chen, are you alright¡­¡± Jin Zhuo Peak dodged the strike and immediately looked in Chen Yu¡¯s direction. Just then, Chen Yu got up, dusting off his clothes. ¡°Actually unharmed.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s gaze darkened slightly. Chapter 312 - 312 0308 Pitfall ?Chapter 312: Chapter 0308: Pitfall Chapter 312: Chapter 0308: Pitfall In the midst of the yellow sand and dust, Chen Yu patted the dust off his body and stood up. His True Copper Statue had made a breakthrough to minor completion, and with its massive enlargement, his defensive power had reached a terrifying level. The Fiery Fire Demon Lizard¡¯s tail had only grazed him, and the damage was not as high as he had imagined. However, had it been an ordinary Early Innate, they would have been dead beyond doubt. ¡°Chen, are you alright?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak asked with an urgent expression. ¡°It¡¯s just a scratch, nothing serious,¡± Chen Yu replied calmly. His intuition told him that Jin Zhuo Peak seemed to have intentionally moved closer to him, attempting to use the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard to kill him. However, there didn¡¯t seem to be any animosity between Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak, so why would the latter want to harm him? Last time, in the poison mist forest, Jin Zhuo Peak took the initiative to capture the female assassin, leaving Chen Yu with a rather positive impression of this senior brother. ¡°Kid, this guy obviously wants to harm you,¡± the Red Flame King transmitted from afar. Since the battle approached the Guiyuan Realm level, Chen Yu hadn¡¯t allowed the Red Flame King to join the fight, because on the surface the Fire Scale Beast was only Postnatal Peak. This was still under the circumstance where Chen Yu hadn¡¯t given the Red Flame King any resources for cultivation. If the Red Flame King had plentiful resources, it would likely surpass Chen Yu in no time. As an observer, the Red Flame King had a more comprehensive view of the situation, coupled with the fact that it was an old monster who had lived for who knows how many years. Chen Yu nodded. With the Red Flame King also saying this, he was certain that Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s actions were deliberate. But there was no need to bring this up now, after all, he had no definitive evidence to prove it. The battle continued, and at this moment Chen Yu became a little more cautious. ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re fine, let¡¯s continue, and wear the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard down to death,¡± Jin Zhuo Peak declared seriously, leading the entire group. Elsewhere. ¡°Senior Brother Jin, why don¡¯t we just make a move and kill this fellow?¡± the long-haired youth transmitted to Jin Zhuo Peak secretly. ¡°No, this fellow has strong defensive power and his own strength is not weak, and he might have a life-saving trump card given by the vice dean. If we are not careful, we might be the ones to die,¡± Jin Zhuo Peak immediately denied. ¡°Heh!¡± The long-haired youth sneered, thinking Jin Zhuo Peak was too timid. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I have promised Luo Haotian, and I will do my best,¡± Jin Zhuo Peak transmitted again. In the institute, he had a good relationship with Luo Haotian. The Luo Family was among the more prominent in the Ancient Clan, while his own Jin Family was only a second-rate family. His family had encountered some troubles recently, and if the Luo Family was willing to help, they could overcome the difficulties. When he had sought Luo Haotian before, Luo Haotian had tasked him with dealing with a member of the Blood Slaughter Institute. At that time, Jin Zhuo Peak didn¡¯t pay much attention, thinking it was a trivial matter. But after the news spread that Chen Yu was taken as a disciple by the vice dean, he realized the difficulty of the task. Although Jin Zhuo Peak said so at this moment, how could he risk his life to do something for Luo Haotian? If Chen Yu had some sort of trump card, or if the murder of Chen Yu was exposed, he would also be in a life-threatening situation. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°I hope Senior Brother Jin can handle this matter well,¡± the long-haired youth said with a smile. ¡°Of course. If this matter isn¡¯t handled well, both of us will be in grave danger,¡± Jin Zhuo Peak said with a hint of warning. The long-haired youth was Luo Haotian¡¯s man, who took the initiative to assist him against Chen Yu. But in Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s view, this person was sent by Luo Haotian to keep an eye on him. Jin Zhuo Peak didn¡¯t care about that much, if there wasn¡¯t a full certainty, he would rather fail in this matter. ¡°Chen, it¡¯s good that you¡¯re safe,¡± the slender woman said from the other side. With its massive body and strong defensive power, it was a bit unrealistic for the four of them to join forces to kill the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard. They could only wait for its bloodline to exhaust and fall into weakness, only then was there a possibility of killing it. If they were one person short, namely without Chen Yu, it would only be more troublesome for the three of them. Boom! Bang! Thump! The four of them continued to besiege the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard. The Fiery Fire Demon Lizard was incredibly angry, launching frenzied attacks. However, Jin Zhuo Peak avoided head-on confrontations, so he handled it quite easily. Chen Yu, the slender woman, and the long-haired youth were quite a distance from the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard, and as long as it wasn¡¯t attacking any one of them with its full strength, they all had time to react and retreat in time. At a certain moment. ¡°Blood Drawing Skill!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak waved his other hand and suddenly slapped out a palm. A red ethereal palm shadow struck out and exploded next to the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard¡¯s right side. Instantly, the rate of blood loss from the wound on the right side of the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard increased several times. The Fiery Fire Demon Lizard had extremely strong defensive and recovery abilities, and any non-severe injuries could be healed quickly. But at this moment, Jin Zhuo Peak had executed the ¡°Blood Drawing Skill,¡± countering the lizard¡¯s ability to recover and forcibly drawing out more blood. Roar~ The Fiery Fire Demon Lizard roared in anger, its intelligence was not low, aware that it probably wasn¡¯t a match for these humans. Whoosh! Patterns on its scales spread out tendrils of crimson flames, forming a flow of fire, converging in the mouth of the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard. At that moment, within an area tens of yards wide, a wild, fiery aura was released. ¡°Not good, this beast is going mad!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak shouted immediately. Aside from the strongest Jin Zhuo Peak, the other three sensed a strong crisis. Under the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard¡¯s fury, it was brewing its strongest area attack, powerful enough to kill any ordinary Innate Strong People nearby. ¡°Hm?¡± Chen Yu noticed that Jin Zhuo Peak seemed to be getting closer to him again. During this hunt of the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard, Jin Zhuo Peak was the main force, the one the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard detested and saw as its archenemy. Therefore, the primary target of the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard¡¯s attacks would definitely be Jin Zhuo Peak. Chapter 313 - 313 0308 Pitfall_2 ?Chapter 313: Chapter 0308: Pitfall_2 Chapter 313: Chapter 0308: Pitfall_2 Boom! The Fiery Fire Demon Lizard¡¯s mouth belched sky-high flames, erupting fiercely into a dark red tornado of fire that engulfed a vast circular area, whipping up a fierce storm. ¡°Senior Brother Jin, save me.¡± Chen Yu wasted no time and activated his movement technique secret art, rapidly closing in on Jin Zhuo Peak. Didn¡¯t Jin Zhuo Peak want Chen Yu to get closer, to bear more of the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard¡¯s attacks? In that case, Chen Yu simply took the initiative to move closer to Jin Zhuo Peak. As the saying goes, the most dangerous place may also be the safest. Roar~ After deploying his movement technique secret art, Chen Yu, like a black whirlwind, swiftly reached behind Jin Zhuo Peak. If Jin Zhuo Peak didn¡¯t save Chen Yu, then Chen Yu could accuse him of plotting against his teammates, of failing to assist in a moment of crisis. If Jin Zhuo Peak took the opportunity to attack Chen Yu, he wouldn¡¯t hesitate to use the life-saving trump card given by his Master, and kill Jin Zhuo Peak. ¡°What?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak was taken aback, not expecting Chen Yu to do this. Being on the same team, he had an obligation to protect his teammates. If he abandoned his teammate now, it would be tantamount to admitting his intentions plain and clear. Once Chen Yu survived, things would get troublesome. ¡°Damn!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s thoughts paused for a moment before he realized there was no time left for contemplation. Boom! He fiercely struck with a palm, unleashing a surging wave of blood. At the same time, his blood-red long spear waved continuously, stabbing out numerous blood-colored spear shadows. But Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s strength was clearly no match for the frenzied Fiery Fire Demon Lizard. Boom! A wave of flame¡¯s aftermath struck Jin Zhuo Peak, blasting him several yards away. Chen Yu was better off, always hiding behind Jin Zhuo Peak and, with his True Copper Statue¡¯s strong resistance to flames, he wasn¡¯t much damaged. ¡°Hmph.¡± The long-haired young man glanced at Jin Zhuo Peak. In his view, it was a great opportunity to kill Chen Yu just now; Jin Zhuo Peak actually didn¡¯t make a move, maybe being too cautious. ¡°Chen, are you okay?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak got up and looked at Chen Yu. He knew that Chen Yu must have sensed something by now. Next, he would be even more cautious. If the opportunity wasn¡¯t right, he¡¯d rather not take action. ¡°Thanks to Senior Brother Jin.¡± Chen Yu smiled. Elsewhere, after launching a peak attack, the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard fell into a weakened state. ¡°Attack, now is its weakest moment!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak immediately called out. The four once again charged out, launching a fierce attack on the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard. Gradually, the injuries on the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard became more severe, with blood spilling all over the ground. Roar! The Fiery Fire Demon Lizard¡¯s massive tail violently swept out, lifting a whirlwind of flames, temporarily forcing Jin Zhuo Peak and the others to retreat. The next moment, the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard sprinted and burrowed into a giant pit nearby. This giant pit was precisely where the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard had suddenly launched an attack from earlier. The pit was pitch black and seemed to extend into the depths of the earth. ¡°Chase it. The Fiery Fire Demon Lizard is severely wounded; we can¡¯t just let it escape.¡± The slender woman spoke. The rest agreed. Killing the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard would bring them rich rewards. If they allowed it to escape like this, their efforts would have been in vain. ¡°Come, into the pet bag.¡± Chen Yu said to the Red Flame King. ¡°Hmph!¡± The Red Flame King snorted coldly, reluctant to enter. ¡°Senior Brother Jin obviously harbors hostility towards me. Who knows what will happen next? You¡¯re not willing to join me, do you hope Senior Brother Jin will kill me?¡± Chen Yu asked. Under the contract of mutual assistance, when one party faces danger, the other has a responsibility to help. Finally, the Red Flame King entered the storage bag. Afterward, the four entered the pit, pursuing the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard. Upon jumping in and walking a few steps, a vast underground passage appeared before them, extremely hot inside and emitting waves of demonic aura. The tunnel twisted and turned, stretching far into the distance. ¡°This underground passage is huge. It might be the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard¡¯s lair.¡± The slender woman reminded. ¡°Hehe, there might even be quite a few treasures inside.¡± The long-haired young man laughed. The four, as if by agreement, quickly pursued. In no time, the group reached a huge underground cave and caught up with the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard. ¡°Demon Bone Stone!¡± The long-haired youth¡¯s eyes sparkled with a bright gleam. On one side of the cave wall, it was entirely covered with Demon Bone Stones. According to his perception, most of the Demon Bone Stones were of exceptionally high quality. As a Demon Cultivator, these Demon Bone Stones greatly aided his cultivation. ¡°Blood God Spear!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak charged ahead, launching a formidable combat move. Boom~ A colossal blood-red spear glow, emitting a stench of blood, burst forth, stabbing towards the head of the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The long-haired youth unleashed a jet-black, moon-like slash with his blade, while the slender woman swung her whip, creating layers of whip shadows that struck the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard¡¯s wounded areas. Chen Yu waved his Giant Ruler Sword, attacking the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard. Boom bang pong! Beneath the earth, four people and the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard engaged in battle once more, with the sound of explosions rumbling continuously, causing the whole cave to echo thunderously. The Fiery Fire Demon Lizard grew increasingly weak, unable to hold on for much longer. ¡°Kill!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak lunged with a fierce spear, and several huge red spear shadows rapidly shot forth. The Fiery Fire Demon Lizard tried desperately to dodge, the sharp spear shadows grazing its Scale Armor and blasting towards the edge of the Demon Bone Stone wall behind. Bang crack! The wall was blasted open with a small hole, and several pieces of Demon Bone Stone fell down, a strong demonic aura diffusing from within. Many cracks spread from near the hole, from which suddenly wriggled out a fat ¡°Demon Bone Worm,¡± its bean-sized eyes pitch-black and gleaming ominously. As one Demon Bone Worm emerged, several other insects and snakes followed. ¡°Damn it, there¡¯s a horde of Demon Beasts near that Demon Bone Ore.¡± The long-haired youth¡¯s expression shifted slightly. From what he could sense, almost all of these Demon Beasts were at the Late Innate level, and there were more than twenty of them. These Demon Beasts, tainted by demonic energy, were already very powerful, and with so many of them, along with the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard nearby, even the four of them were no match. ¡°We need to retreat for now.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak commanded. He had just been wounded by the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard¡¯s attack, and after a fierce battle, he was not at his peak strength. ¡°Senior Brother Jin, we should retreat¡­¡± The long-haired youth communicated secretly via sound transmission. Then, the two men quickly left the cavern. The long-haired man shaped his hand into a claw, concentrating a small orb of demonic black energy in his palm, emitting strange fluctuations. When Chen Yu and the slender woman were retreating, the wide passage suddenly exploded and collapsed. Boom bang! Several huge rocks suddenly smashed down, blocking the two¡¯s path. Thereafter, a continuous rumbling came from ahead, and the passage in front of them was buried even more thoroughly. ¡°This isn¡¯t good, the passage has collapsed.¡± The slender woman turned pale. On the other side. ¡°You¡¯re taking too great a risk.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak spoke in a low voice. ¡°Heh heh, they won¡¯t find out, and so what if they do? Do they have the luck to survive and come out?¡± The long-haired youth chuckled evilly. The secret technique he had just used was his own spoils from a mission, which could silently draw on the nearby demonic aura, causing it to become turbulent or even explode. During battle, this secret technique didn¡¯t do much. But in this deep underground place thick with demonic energy, once the technique was deployed, the effect was quite startling. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The long-haired youth said as the dark energy orb in his claw pulsed. Hum boom! The soil overhead kept shaking, and with a loud ¡°bang,¡± it collapsed. The passage was buried for dozens of feet before the long-haired youth ceased. ¡°Mission accomplished. When we go back, if the vice principal asks about Chen Yu¡¯s death, we¡¯ll say that we were chasing the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard underground and suddenly a collapse occurred, with only the two of us managing to escape. Don¡¯t worry, even the vice principal won¡¯t be able to find any trace.¡± The long-haired youth laughed, extremely confident in his methods. Besides, the fact that they could eliminate Chen Yu this time, he was the main contributor. He believed Luo Haotian would not shortchange him. ¡°What a pity for Junior Sister Yu Yuan.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak said dispassionately. The slender woman harbored feelings of admiration for Jin Zhuo Peak, which is why she took the initiative to get close to him. But Jin Zhuo Peak knew that the woman didn¡¯t truly love him, she was only interested in his strength and potential. Deep underground. ¡°Senior Brother Jin, save us!¡± The slender woman shouted desperately. She hoped that Jin Zhuo Peak on the other side could clear the passage, so they might still be rescued. But what came from the front were only the sounds of the soil layers collapsing. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, we¡¯re done for.¡± The slender woman¡¯s face showed a look of despair as she wept. But when she looked at Chen Yu, her expression became startled. At this moment, aside from a slightly serious complexion, Chen Yu remained composed, without a hint of despair. Chapter 314 - 314 309 Reencounter with Zhang Nan ?Chapter 314: Chapter 309: Reencounter with Zhang Nan Chapter 314: Chapter 309: Reencounter with Zhang Nan The tall youth in the field of view had a somewhat solemn expression, but he remained extremely calm, showing not the slightest hint of despair. Hiss hiss! Ahead, many demon beasts tainted by demonic intent emitted various sounds, accompanied by astonishing Demonic Qi, pouncing like terrifying waves. The slender woman, who had just calmed down a bit, shuddered all over, fear becoming even more intense. Faced with so many demon beasts, including the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard, did they still have a chance to survive? More than twenty demon beasts tainted by demonic intent crawled out of that small hole, looking extremely sinister and terrifying. However, these twenty-plus demon beasts didn¡¯t attack Chen Yu and the slender woman but instead launched an attack on the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard first. Roar~ The Fiery Fire Demon Lizard showed a wary expression, roaring in anger. Had it been at its peak, these demon beasts would be nothing to it, but having just fought a fierce battle with humans, it was incredibly weak at this moment. Sizzle sizzle~ Those demon beasts tainted with demonic intent furiously attacked the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard, devouring the blood and flesh that flowed from its body. ¡°It seems these demon beasts are interested in vitality and even more interested in blood.¡± Chen Yu speculated. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone had encountered these demonically possessed beasts, which only knew to attack wildly, their intelligence was low, seemingly somewhat insane. At this moment, to them, the fresh blood emanating from the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard was more enticing than the two humans. Chen Yu slapped his storage bag and released the Red Flame King. If there hadn¡¯t been others nearby, the Red Flame King would have cursed out loud immediately. ¡°Little bastard, what the hell is going on? I am away for a moment, and you turn into this sorry state?¡± The Red Flame King sent an angry telepathic message. ¡°These demonically possessed beasts have low intelligence, and they are currently attacking the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard. If we can kill more of them before the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard dies, our chances of survival will be even greater.¡± Chen Yu said to the slender woman. The Fiery Fire Demon Lizard, though an ancient beast, was too seriously injured and doomed to be no match for those demonically altered beasts. However, no sooner had Chen Yu finished speaking than he realized something was not right. The Fiery Fire Demon Lizard¡¯s vitality was rapidly fading, more areas of its body turning black, exceptionally hard, and its red beastly pupils had completely fallen to darkness. ¡°Kid, you wish for too much beauty. This Fiery Fire Demon Lizard was tainted by demonic intent from the start, merely resisting a bit stronger. Now its blood is being sucked dry, a massive amount of Demonic Qi entering its body, and it too will transform into a beast like the Demon Bone Worm.¡± The Red Flame King telepathically sent a serious message to Chen Yu. Indeed, as the Red Flame King had said. Not long after, when the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard¡¯s appearance began to change, the other beasts in the area no longer attacked it. ¡°How¡­ how could this be?¡± The slender woman felt her skin crawl, her face turning deathly pale. Seeing a demon beast transform into this state right in front of her eyes was too strange and terrifying; she also wondered if she would become like this, living in the Demon Bone Wilderness like a walking corpse. Hiss hiss~ Roar! The twenty-plus demon beasts all turned their gaze to Chen Yu and the slender woman, and the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard had also become one of their kind. Facing such a terrifying lineup, any Cultivator below the Guiyuan Realm could not remain calm. ¡°It seems this is the only thing to do.¡± Chen Yu took out a purple-black pearl from his storage bag, a life-saving trump card given to him by his Master. Before, Chen Yu had intended to use it, but seeing the demon beasts all attacking the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard, he gave up on that idea. Boom boom boom~ The twenty-plus demon beasts, along with the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard, rushed wildly toward them, like a sinister and terrifying night about to cover all light. ¡°No¡­ not this!¡± The slender woman screamed, almost losing her sanity, and fearfully closed her eyes. The monstrous insects and snakes were just too hideous and ferocious; even just looking at them exerted an intangible pressure. For any woman, such a scene was simply a nightmare. Chen Yu held the black-purple bead in his hand but had yet to take action. Roar! When the pitch-black Fiery Fire Demon Lizard charged at the two of them. It was then that Chen Yu threw the black-purple bead he was holding. Boom! A powerful blast of True Essence Power, accompanied by an aura of Demonic Qi, exploded from the center of the bead, transforming into a pitch-black storm that swept out in all directions. The larger half of the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard¡¯s body was instantly shredded into countless black bone stones, scattering around. Other Demon Bone Worms, Demon Bone Snakes, and such Demon Beasts were also within the attack range of this True Essence Power. Boom Crash! The entire cave echoed with repeated shaking, and many huge rocks fell down. It was only after the power of the purple-black bead had dissipated that the surroundings quieted down again. ¡°Chen, what is this?¡± The slender girl stood stunned as she watched the scene unfold before her. The nightmarish scene from just a moment ago was destroyed by the young man at her side. At the same time, she felt the power of True Essence. ¡°This is the life-saving trick my Master gave me.¡± Chen Yu replied truthfully. Hiss hiss~ From a chaotic pile of stones ahead, came some noises. The range of Chen Yu¡¯s bead was limited; it couldn¡¯t possibly have killed all the Demon Beasts, many were still alive. ¡°Do you have another one of these, Junior Brother?¡± The slender girl asked. ¡°No more!¡± Chen Yu said flatly, gripping the Giant Ruler Sword to cut his way out. Swoosh~ Suddenly, a black shadow burst out from the pile of stones. Upon closer inspection, it was a long snake, pitch black and shining, appearing very tough, but this snake was exceptionally agile and burst out at an extremely fast speed. Chen Yu swung the Giant Ruler Sword to chop and slash. Clang! The two forces collided fiercely, emitting a metallic slamming sound. ¡°Die!¡± Harnessing the Evil Qi and activating the True Copper Statue, Chen Yu focused a black Sha Qi Sword atop his Giant Ruler Sword. Boom! The sword slammed fiercely into the ground, creating a large pit, with the black snake blasted into several pieces. On the other side, the slender woman also dealt with a Demon Beast. To avoid drawing the slender girl¡¯s attention, the Red Flame King did not launch an attack but merely sparred with a Demon Beast. In a short while, the remaining few Demon Beasts were slain by Chen Yu and the slender woman. Chen Yu walked over to the corpse of the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard, pulled out the Dark Snake Sword, and stabbed it in, extracting a pitch-black demon core from the body. The two began to pick up other demon cores, dividing them according to the number of kills. The slim woman had only killed two, so she received just two demon cores. ¡°Let¡¯s quickly leave this place,¡± the crisis averted, the slim girl said. Chen Yu didn¡¯t respond, heading toward the area with demon bone ore. ¡°Mining is too difficult, not to mention demon bone stones are extremely hard. Let¡¯s figure out how to leave here first,¡± the slim woman assumed Chen Yu was greedy for demon bone stones and immediately spoke up. They had no idea how deep underground they were buried. If they encountered other underground demon beasts while mining demon bone stones, they would be doomed. ¡°Little one, there seems to be something under us,¡± even the Red Flame King had made his way over, transmitting his voice. ¡°Indeed, I feel it too,¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart was keenly sensitive to various types of energy; he had long sensed an immense energy deep underground. Moreover, when he detonated the purple-black bead earlier, Chen Yu had keenly sensed a strong fluctuation coming from deep underground. ¡°Sword Breaking Nebula!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s Giant Ruler Sword in hand gathered an enormous amount of Sha Qi, forming a Sha Qi Sword. Boom¡ª The Giant Ruler Sword fiercely pierced into the ground from where the underground demon beasts had emerged, and a great force exploded forth. The cracks on the entire demon bone stone wall widened, and many demon bone stones fell off. Boom, bang! Chen Yu struck with two more sword blows, finally blasting open a large hole. A glance through the hole revealed an even larger subterranean space on the other side. Whoosh! Chen Yu and the Red Flame King dashed through the hole. With a face full of wonder, the slim woman looked around and followed suit. ¡°My God, so many demon bone stones!¡± Her mouth hung open in shock, and she was instantly frozen in place. On the other side of the hole was a vein of demon bone ore. The value of a single vein was immeasurable. Even many of the great families only controlled one or two large veins at most, except for the top ten Ancient Clans and the four super-families, which had more. Whoosh¡­ Suddenly, three or four black beetles sprang out of somewhere in the vein. Chen Yu and the slim woman acted at the same time, extinguishing them. The two, along with the beast, slowly proceeded deeper. ¡°This vein¡­ we can¡¯t handle it alone. If we inform one of the great families, they will surely reward us, and might even invite us to join them,¡± the slim girl thought to herself, smiling. This news would definitely be told to the Duan Family or the Situ Family of Tianhe Prefecture. ¡°There¡¯s someone!¡± Chen Yu exclaimed. Whoosh! Suddenly, a figure sprang out from a corner of the rocks ahead. This figure wore tattered black clothing and held an ancient black sword, wielding astonishing Demonic Qi as it lunged at Chen Yu. ¡°This is¡­ the attire from the No Demon Academy,¡± the slim woman recognized the garment on the person in front of her, her expression slightly shocked. Chen Yu felt that the person in front of him was somehow familiar. After taking a closer look, he blurted out, ¡°Zhang Nan.¡± When Chen Yu first came to the Demon Bone Wilderness for an adventure, he encountered Zhang Nan¡¯s team¡¯s treachery. Later, after returning to the No Demon Academy, Zhang Nan had suddenly plunged into the demonic path, and his entire demeanor had changed. After the grand competition, Chen Yu no longer paid attention to this person. Yet, after so long, he hadn¡¯t expected to encounter Zhang Nan here. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± Zhang Nan¡¯s black eyes stared at Chen Yu, filled with intense killing intent. Clang! The two¡¯s weapons clashed together, stirring a storm of evil wind and demonic qi. ¡°Late Innate!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression tightened. At this moment, Zhang Nan had grown to the Late Innate stage¡ªhis progression speed comparable to top talents of great families like Situ Lin Yu and Duan Hao. ¡°Die,¡± Zhang Nan roared, and his bone sword burst with astonishing Demonic Qi, making Chen Yu¡¯s heart tremble. ¡°Such terrifying Demonic Qi. Could it be that last time, Zhang Nan got his opportunity here and broke through to the Innate realm, plunging into the demonic path?¡± Chen Yu pondered. Besides, with the rampant Demonic Qi here and a vein of demon bone ore, if Zhang Nan had been staying here, it could explain his rapid advancement in cultivation. ¡°Junior, I¡¯ll help you,¡± the slim woman said, swinging her blood whip in hand and lashing it upon Zhang Nan¡¯s body. However, Zhang Nan¡¯s body was like steel or stone, unbearably hard, the whip leaving behind only a mark. ¡°Even if you¡¯ve broken through to the Late Innate stage, you¡¯re still no match for me.¡± Chen Yu fully activated his True Copper Statue, and his body emitted a Buddha-like copper light, shining upon Zhang Nan. Zhang Nan¡¯s body trembled, seemingly fearful of the light emanating from Chen Yu. ¡°Slash!¡± Seizing the opportunity, Chen Yu launched a ferocious attack. Boom¡ª Zhang Nan¡¯s body staggered backward several steps, a gigantic gash carved into his form. ¡°Sword Shocking the Heavens!¡± With a slash, it was as though a huge sword had descended from the sky. Before the sword physically struck, an illusory Sha Qi Sword had stabbed into Zhang Nan¡¯s mind, leaving him momentarily dazed. Boom¡ª The sword fell, and Zhang Nan was blasted back several meters, his body now bearing another massive sword wound. Whoosh! After looking at Chen Yu with complicated eyes, Zhang Nan turned to flee. Chen Yu and the slim woman immediately gave chase. After many twists and turns, Zhang Nan seemed to have run into a dead end. ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Right in front of Chen Yu was a dark barrier covered with rolling black magic patterns, emitting endless and overbearing Demonic Qi. ¡°Is there an array here, possibly a legacy?¡± The slim woman widened her eyes, staring intently at the dark barrier in front, her heart pounding furiously. Chapter 315 - 315 0310 Breaking the Ban ?Chapter 315: Chapter 0310: Breaking the Ban Chapter 315: Chapter 0310: Breaking the Ban ¡°There¡¯s actually an Array restriction here. Could it be an inheritance?¡± The slender woman¡¯s eyes widened as she stared intently at the black barrier ahead of her, her heart pounding rapidly. Array restrictions were generally man-made. If there was nothing inside, who would bother to set up an Array restriction for no reason? sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°If I could obtain the inheritance treasures inside¡­¡± A greedy, fervent glow shone in the slender woman¡¯s eyes. In the ancient kingdom, there were always rumors circulating that some cultivators unexpectedly received great inheritances and soared to great heights overnight. She had always felt envious upon hearing such words. But now, she had encountered it herself. She had to get it! ¡°Could there really be treasures here?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes brightened as he thought to himself. Perhaps, Zhang Nan had been staying here not just for the Demon Bone Ore Vein but because of what was inside the Array restriction. ¡°Of course, there are good things here, but they are not something anyone can obtain.¡± The Red Flame King seemed rather indifferent. ¡°Chen Yu, everything here is mine.¡± Zhang Nan let out a ferocious roar, his eyes filled with endless hatred as he looked at Chen Yu. ¡°Die.¡± With a low growl, Zhang Nan swung his black bone sword and charged at Chen Yu once more. ¡°Still coming? You¡¯re no match for me.¡± Chen Yu said calmly, countering with his sword. Suddenly, Zhang Nan let out a low shout. A tremendously powerful Demonic Qi burst forth from his body, enveloping his entire figure in a layer of black, demonic mist. At the same time. Buzzing boom~ From within the black Array restriction, a terrifying fluctuation emanated, releasing an awe-inspiring demonic intent that caused a momentary quake in the heavens. Thump thump thump! Thump thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart pounded fiercely, sensing a tremendously powerful energy fluctuation from within the black Array restriction. Suddenly, the demonic intent on Zhang Nan¡¯s body abruptly intensified, and the black bone sword in his hand burst forth with a terrifying Demonic Sword Intent. ¡°He¡¯s getting stronger.¡± Chen Yu was slightly stunned. It turned out, Zhang Nan wasn¡¯t foolish in luring Chen Yu to this place of treasure. It was because here, he could exert even more power. Swoosh! A sword thrust out, the frightening demonic intent making a direct assault on Chen Yu¡¯s spirit. Chen Yu felt as if he was facing a demonic head with sky-high demonic intent on the mental plane. If he hadn¡¯t cultivated the ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining¡± and was frequently baptized by the ¡°Moon Spirit Ore Mother,¡± resulting in a more steadfast spiritual power, he might already be unable to withstand it. Boom! The Evil Qi inside Chen Yu burst forth, forming a faint outline of the Sha Qi Sword, protecting his surroundings. Ding clang! In an instant, Zhang Nan¡¯s black sword arrived, piercing onto Chen Yu¡¯s Giant Ruler Sword. Swish swish swish! Zhang Nan rapidly changed his moves, his black bone sword disappearing from sight, with countless sword shadows stabbing wildly at Chen Yu. Chen Yu felt as if the current Zhang Nan was like a crazed demon, throwing all caution to the wind, aiming solely to kill him. ¡°Junior brother, I¡¯ll help you.¡± The slender woman immediately stepped forward, her long whip casting a blood-red shadow. Her strength was not weak, and her attack caused great interference to Zhang Nan. Roar! Chen Yu roared powerfully, fully activating his Copper Statue Gang Body, radiating a layer of the True Copper Statue¡¯s Buddha light. He grew in size within this light, becoming a small giant. Chen Yu remembered that the light and aura emitted from his True Copper Statue had a certain suppressing effect on Zhang Nan. Sure enough, when facing the towering Chen Yu, Zhang Nan¡¯s eyes showed a hint of aversion. ¡°Slash.¡± After growing in size, Chen Yu crossed swords with Zhang Nan once more. Ding ding clang! The two pitch-black swords crisscrossed dozens of times, with the fury of Evil Qi and Demonic Intent sweeping through. The slender woman, from a distance, used her whip-like weapon to disrupt the battle. In an instant, Zhang Nan fell into a disadvantage. ¡°Ah¡­ I will kill you all, everything here is mine!¡± Zhang Nan howled ferociously, becoming even more frenzied. His Demonic Qi intensified, and his demonic power grew stronger. However, his body also gradually turned pitch-black, much like the demonized Demon Beasts they had encountered before, losing all rationality completely. ¡°This guy is as good as gone.¡± The Red Flame King said aside. Originally, Zhang Nan still had some rationality left, but now he recklessly drew on the power of this place, allowing his body and soul to be completely corrupted by this Demonic Qi. If he had been stronger, perhaps he could have endured it, but the demonic power here was not something he could control. ¡°Sword Breaking Nebula.¡± Chen Yu launched a sword strike, piercing Zhang Nan¡¯s chest. Boom pow. On the Giant Ruler Sword, the massive Evil Qi and true Sha Qi exploded, forming a dark nebula and blasting Zhang Nan into a stone wall at the side. One could see that a hole the size of a palm had been blown into Zhang Nan¡¯s chest, yet no blood flowed out. ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu tossed his Giant Ruler Sword forcefully. Ding clang! The Giant Ruler Sword pierced into Zhang Nan¡¯s chest, the immense force delivering a fatal blow. ¡°It¡¯s done.¡± Chen Yu reverted to his normal size from being gigantic and prepared to retrieve his Giant Ruler Sword. Just then, a blood-red whip shadow wound towards Chen Yu. Chen Yu instantly clenched his fist and smashed out powerfully. Boom pow! The True Copper Statue¡¯s body combined with the true Sha Qi, and Chen Yu¡¯s punch shattered the red whip shadow. ¡°Senior sister!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face showed surprise. With Zhang Nan dead, the only one left who could attack him at this place was that slender woman. ¡°Blood Fierce Killing Shadow!¡± The slender girl shouted lowly, and her blood whip lashed out again. ¡°Die, now that you¡¯ve used your secret technique to enlarge yourself, this must be your weakest moment.¡± The slender girl sneered coldly. She had asked Chen Yu earlier and knew that Chen Yu no longer had the life-saving trump card given by the vice dean. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ The countless whip shadows, like red snakes, encircled Chen Yu. All the red snakes suddenly constricted, coiling toward Chen Yu. At this moment, the slender girl used her strongest secret technique, launching a peak attack. However, the slender girl had underestimated Chen Yu¡¯s strength. ¡°Break for me!¡± Chen Yu shouted lowly, once more fully activating his True Copper Statue, employing the enlargement technique. Indeed, this ability placed a great burden on the body, and if it were anyone else, they would surely fall weak afterward, but Chen Yu¡¯s body could no longer be measured by common sense. Boom whoosh! After enlarging, Chen Yu¡¯s arms were thick as elephant legs, and he frantically swung them, casting shadow after shadow of the Dark Copper Fist, shattering all the red snake whip shadows around him. ¡°Ah¡­¡± The slender girl was directly blasted away by Chen Yu¡¯s attack and fell feebly to the ground. ¡°Junior brother, don¡¯t kill me¡­ As long as you spare me, I¡¯ll be yours from now on, I¡¯ll do whatever you want¡­¡± The slender girl immediately begged for mercy, showing a pitiful expression. Chen Yu looked at the girl with some disgust. He and the slender girl had come from the brink of death only to find that after discovering a valuable treasure, she took the opportunity to attack him and tried to put Chen Yu to death. ¡°Chen Yu, kill her. Her will is not strong enough, her greed too heavy, she¡¯s been invaded by the demonic intent of this place, which is why she lost her reason and attacked you just now!¡± The Red Flame King suddenly spoke up. The Demonic Qi in this underground world was far too intense. Ordinary people would drastically change their hearts after staying here for a long time, just like Zhang Nan. The Red Flame King estimated that the Demon Bone Ore Vein here might be due to the power emanating from the black prohibitions within, causing so many demonic beasts to appear in the Demon Bone Wilderness. This showed just how powerful the Demonic Qi of this place was. As for why Chen Yu was unaffected, even the Red Flame King couldn¡¯t see through it. ¡°You¡­ You can talk!¡± The slender girl was suddenly stunned, staring at the Fire Scale Beast. Generally, Demon Beasts at the Qi Transformation Realm, unless they were particularly intelligent and specialized in this area, wouldn¡¯t speak, especially since the Red Flame King was only in the Postnatal Stage. ¡°Hmm.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression became slightly grim. He knew the Red Flame King had deliberately spoken out, giving Chen Yu one more reason to kill the slender girl. Just then¡ª Swoosh! The slender girl suddenly rose and lunged at the Fire Scale Beast. She was no match for Chen Yu, but the Fire Scale Beast was only in the Late Innate, she could easily subdue it and then use the life of the ancient beast to threaten Chen Yu for her own survival. Ancient beasts were so precious, she believed Chen Yu wouldn¡¯t dare to act. ¡°You wench, truly clueless about what¡¯s good for you, thinking you can bully this king?¡± The Red Flame King glanced at the charging slender girl, his eyebrows slightly raised with disdain. Bang! The Red Flame King released his bloodline suppression, his body becoming red and translucent, emitting intense heat. ¡°Such a strong bloodline¡­¡± Witnessing this scene, the slender girl was even more shocked. But this was better for her, as the more valuable the Fire Scale Beast, the greater her chances to survive. Once she left this place, as long as she spread the news, countless people would come looking for trouble with Chen Yu. Swoosh! The Red Flame King leaped forward, attacking the slender girl proactively. Boom phut! The two collided, a single cross, both falling to the ground. ¡°How is this possible¡­¡± The slender girl¡¯s chest gushed blood; she fell dead. ¡°Good one!¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. He had seen clearly the exchange just now. In all respects, like combat experience, movement technique skills, and mastery of strength, the Red Flame King far surpassed the slender girl. Moreover, the slender girl had been overconfident, thus allowing the Red Flame King to kill her with a single strike. ¡°Let¡¯s go. After we get out, report the secrets of this place to the academy, and you¡¯ll reap great benefits.¡± The Red Flame King said. Chen Yu was startled; the Red Flame King didn¡¯t seem tempted at all, ready to leave just like that, and even suggesting Chen Yu report the secrets of this place to the academy. Upon careful thought, Chen Yu understood. With the Demonic Qi surging to the skies here, even if there were inherited treasures, they were of the Demonic path, and not very helpful to the Red Flame King. However, to acquire them, Chen Yu would need the assistance of the Red Flame King and thus had to compensate him. ¡°Hold on, if I can benefit, I won¡¯t mistreat you.¡± Chen Yu immediately said and threw out several fire cores. Bang crack! The Red Flame King immediately turned around, swallowed the fire cores into his mouth, crushed them directly, looking like he still hadn¡¯t had enough. ¡°Alright, this king will do his best to help you, but the Array restrictions here are quite powerful. Only with the combined forces of the two of us and some offensive Arrays might we be able to break through. Give this king some time.¡± The Red Flame King pondered for a moment. ¡°I have a method that might break through these Array restrictions.¡± Chen Yu thought for a while and then suddenly spoke up. The Red Flame King glanced at Chen Yu with a touch of disbelief. The Array restrictions here were extremely strong; an ordinary Cultivator at the Guiyuan Realm, without Array knowledge, would find it difficult to break through. If Chen Yu¡¯s life-saving trump card hadn¡¯t been used already, it might have been worth a try; with some luck, it could perhaps be broken. Chen Yu didn¡¯t care what the Red Flame King was thinking and walked up to the huge black barrier. In his hands, a simple Token appeared all of a sudden. This simple Token, which he obtained within the Blood Burial Garden, possessed the miraculous ability to directly break through Array restrictions; it was not known whether it would be effective against the restrictions here. ¡°What¡¯s that¡­¡± The Red Flame King looked at the Token in Chen Yu¡¯s hand, his eyes slightly narrowed. Once the simple Token appeared, the Array restrictions in front trembled inexplicably. Break! With the Token in hand, he gave a light chop, and immediately, the black barrier trembled, splitting open a gap. Chapter 316 - 316 0311 Bone Sword ?Chapter 316: Chapter 0311: Bone Sword Chapter 316: Chapter 0311: Bone Sword The moment the prohibition broke, a torrential demonic intent burst forth from the gap, mixed with resentment, anger, dominance, and ruthlessness, among many other negative emotions. At this moment, Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual world felt as if it was being battered by violent storm waves, constantly on the verge of being engulfed. Hum! At the critical moment, the half piece of Jade Pendant worn by Chen Yu emitted a layer of sacred white halo, enveloping his spirit. The impact of this demonic intent weakened significantly, and Chen Yu managed to withstand it. At the same time, Chen Yu discovered that during that moment of crisis, his spiritual power actually became stronger and more condensed, reaching the level of the Late Innate Stage. ¡°The demonic aura inside the prohibition is too intense, so this kind of situation will occur once an opening is created,¡± Red Flame King said at the side. He also noticed that at that instant, Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual power had become more robust. ¡°In such places, if one is not corrupted by demonic intent, it is instead an opportunity to temper one¡¯s spiritual power,¡± Red Flame King then added. It was in places like this that Chen Yu, by holding onto his original heart, grew his spiritual power even stronger. Whereas the slender woman failed to hold on, was corrupted by demonic intent, undergone a drastic change in temperament, and embarked on a path to destruction. Chen Yu didn¡¯t pay further attention, his gaze shifted towards the interior of the prohibition. Suddenly, he saw a black skeleton and before it stood a pitch-black giant sword. This sword was entirely black, with nine spikes on both sides of the blade. Overall, it looked less like a sword and more like a bone with a strange and peculiar form. Boom! Above the bone sword, a soaring Demonic Qi swirled like a vortex, shrouding the entire space of the prohibition. As Chen Yu fixed his gaze upon the sword, his spiritual consciousness faced an invisible onslaught of demonic intent. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, Chen Yu was prepared, guarding his mind with full force, and managed to bear it. Hum~ The Array prohibition was about to restore itself. Chen Yu immediately dove into it, with Red Flame King following close behind. After entering, the man and the beast stood still, observing the situation within the cave. The cave was arranged very simply, almost without decoration. The entire spacious cave had only a black skeleton, a black bone sword¡ªthe whole scenario was clearly visible. ¡°It seems that there wasn¡¯t enough time to do anything else before death,¡± Red Flame King remarked. ¡°The source of the Demonic Qi here must be this sword!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes fixed on the black bone sword, his heart beating rapidly. ¡°That¡¯s right. It seems the power within this sword, through the prohibition, was released into the outside world, forming the Demon Bone Stone mountain range. Moreover, the Demon Beasts nearby, living for a long time in such an environment, were also contaminated,¡± Red Flame King said indifferently. ¡°Just a sword to form an entire vein of Demon Bone Stones!¡± Chen Yu was profoundly shocked. It was hard to imagine how terrifying the power contained within this sword was. And the skeleton next to the sword should be the previous owner of this sword. The whole space was filled with towering demonic intent, except around the skeleton, where there was nothing at all, completely unaffected. ¡°At this time, the power in the sword has mostly dissipated, otherwise we couldn¡¯t possibly get close to it,¡± Red Flame King said. In general, such treasures would still retain some of their master¡¯s power. Chen Yu slowly approached the bone sword. ¡°Heh, you¡¯d better not touch it. Even if the power of this sword has mostly dissipated, you can¡¯t handle it,¡± Red Flame King scoffed disdainfully. He was sure that if Chen Yu rashly touched the bone sword, he would end up like Zhang Nan. ¡°Can¡¯t even touch it?¡± Chen Yu was startled inside. The power inside the sword had mostly dissipated, yet he couldn¡¯t even touch it, which seemed utterly absurd. ¡°Let¡¯s go. This sword is not something you can take,¡± Red Flame King shook his head. ¡°How do you know if you don¡¯t try?¡± Chen Yu was somewhat unwilling. Having come all the way to the treasure, only to be unable to even touch it, and having to give up¡ªwho wouldn¡¯t feel unwilling? ¡°Even with my help, there¡¯s only a ten percent chance of taking this sword away. If my strength were a bit stronger, the success rate would be slightly higher,¡± Red Flame King showed a hint of a smile. Chen Yu shot Red Flame King a glare, which was pretty much asking for a benefit. ¡°First, tell me your method!¡± Chen Yu didn¡¯t trust Red Flame King blindly. ¡°My current cultivation is too low, the method is rather troublesome. First, I need to set up a Fierce Prison Array to refine the Demonic Qi here. Then, set up a Sealing Origin Array to further weaken the sword¡¯s power. Lastly, set up a Sealing Spirit Array to seal its spirit, so there¡¯s a possibility of obtaining the item,¡± Red Flame King said after careful contemplation. After hearing this, Chen Yu indeed felt it was troublesome, but it also proved the sword¡¯s power. The greater the opportunity, the harder it is to obtain. ¡°You know how to set up Arrays?¡± Chen Yu did not expect the hot-tempered Red Flame King to be versed in arrays. ¡°This can¡¯t be considered a full Array, it¡¯s more like releasing some of my Divine Skills through other methods,¡± Red Flame King didn¡¯t want to elaborate. ¡°What do you need?¡± Chen Yu asked. ¡°Fire core, Primordial Stone, Demon core!¡± Red Flame King answered simply. ¡°Okay!¡± Chen Yu had plenty of these three items and took out some of each. Red Flame King picked up a fire core, put it into his mouth, then crouched down. While chewing the fire core, he began drawing something on the ground with his claws. Chen Yu didn¡¯t relax his vigilance, watching Red Flame King closely. First, he feared Red Flame King might devour the fire core and resources. If Red Flame King¡¯s cultivation were to surpass Chen Yu, the aid he could provide would be great, but the harm would be even greater. Second, by carefully observing, he might learn something. ¡°Don¡¯t bother looking; you won¡¯t understand even if you do,¡± Red Flame King seemed to read Chen Yu¡¯s thoughts and spoke casually. Chen Yu¡¯s face flushed; he indeed didn¡¯t quite understand. All he felt was that the distorted lines Red Flame King carved seemed to possess some kind of unique power. ¡°Inscription?¡± Chen Yu suddenly thought of something. Artifact Refiners creating magic items needed to add inscription runes to improve the attributes and abilities of the items. At this moment, what Red Flame King was drawing on the ground seemed very similar to inscription runes. After drawing for a while, Red Flame King, sweating profusely, stopped to rest. ¡°It seems, although this looks simple, it consumes a tremendous amount of spiritual power,¡± Chen Yu speculated. Then, Chen Yu stopped closely monitoring the Red Flame King and began to cultivate himself. The area was rather cramped and filled with surging Demonic Qi, making it unsuitable for practicing battle techniques and cultivation techniques. ¡°Cultivate spiritual power.¡± Upon thinking of this, Chen Yu immediately activated the spells from ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining¡± to cultivate his spiritual strength. A while later, Chen Yu took out the Moon Spirit Ore Mother and pressed it against his body. Instantly, he felt his soul become extraordinarily pure and tranquil. A mysterious power, akin to moonlight, was cleansing and nourishing his spirit. Having spent a long time here, Chen Yu¡¯s soul had been somewhat influenced by the Demonic Qi, but now, under the influence of the Moon Spirit Ore Mother, the mottled demonic intent was completely driven away. ¡°Hey? Kid, you have quite a few good things in your hands!¡± The Red Flame King noticed the Moon Spirit Ore Mother in Chen Yu¡¯s hand and let out a light exclamation. One day later. The Red Flame King laid out a Fierce Prison Array. The Fierce Prison Array, fueled by the fire core, could explode instantly to create an overwhelmingly powerful flame force, purifying the demonic atmosphere. Three days later, the Red Flame King set up a Sealing Origin Array. The Sealing Origin Array, powered by Primordial Stones, could suppress vital energy when activated. The third array was the most complex. The Sealing Spirit Array used the demon core as energy and could suppress powers like mental consciousness. ¡°This demon core is for you. It can not only enhance your cultivation but also stimulate your bloodline. Consider it as the reward for this time, as well as the energy source for the Sealing Spirit Array.¡± Chen Yu took out a blood-colored demon core. It was the demon core of the Blood Dragon Beast. After taking out the demon core, Chen Yu took away some of the fire cores. ¡°This thing is indeed quite good.¡± The Red Flame King nodded. Five days later, the Sealing Spirit Array was completed. ¡°Activate!¡± The Red Flame King spat out a fireball into his mouth, igniting the Fierce Prison Array. Hoooong! A fiery pattern appeared, releasing a powerful flaming force that roared fiercely, combating the flickering Demonic Qi. Weng weng! Sensing another powerful force, the bone sword suddenly began to tremble, emitting an even more turbulent demonic presence, which contained various negative emotions, assaulting the minds of both Chen Yu and the Red Flame King. ¡°Activate!¡± The Red Flame King opened the Sealing Origin Array. The power of this array was mainly aimed at the bone sword. In an instant, the demonic Qi slightly released by the bone sword greatly weakened. ¡°Incredible!¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. This was the second time that he had seen the Red Flame King take action since the last time he had helped him rapidly break through his cultivation. Although the Red Flame King was only in the Postnatal Stage, with such methods, if he had enough resources and time to set up these arrangements, he wouldn¡¯t need to fear even the Guiyuan Realm. Weng weng~ The bone sword once again started to tremble, as if enraged, releasing a spiritual force from within. Suddenly. Ding! The bone sword abruptly pulled itself out, circled in the air, and spontaneously pointed its tip at Chen Yu. ¡°What is this¡­¡± Chen Yu was stunned. The sword had actually pulled itself out and was moving on its own. This exceeded Chen Yu¡¯s understanding. Shoo! The bone sword trembled slightly, carrying a terrifying demonic intent as it lunged toward Chen Yu. Before the sword even arrived, Chen Yu¡¯s mind felt an intense stabbing pain, as if his soul was about to be pierced. At this moment, Chen Yu deeply understood the power of this sword. ¡°Activate!¡± The Red Flame King suddenly called out, and the Sealing Spirit Array was immediately activated. A strange and transparent force was released, descending upon the bone sword. Weng weng weng~ The bone sword began to shake and tremble, ceasing its attack. Ding dang! After trembling and struggling for a moment, the bone sword fell from midair to the ground. ¡°Now, you can try to figure out a way to obtain this sword,¡± said the Red Flame King. Chen Yu activated his True Copper Statue and cautiously moved forward. At a certain moment, he grasped the bone sword. In an instant. Chen Yu¡¯s hands met with a strong resistance, and he also felt an immeasurably tyrannical demonic intent, mixed with anger, resentment, bloodlust, and other emotions, charging toward his spiritual world. Weng weng~ The bone sword in his hands trembled violently, as if it refused to acknowledge Chen Yu, attempting to break free. ¡°Fat chance!¡± Chen Yu clenched the sword with both fists and plunged it into the ground. At that moment, Chen Yu pushed his True Copper Statue to its limits, even utilizing the strength of his dragon scale bloodline; a wild surge of Evil Qi erupted from within him to block the demonic assault. ¡°Kid, don¡¯t blame me if this doesn¡¯t work out!¡± The Red Flame King watched Chen Yu from a distance. In fact, there was a significant risk in attempting to retrieve the sword. But the Red Flame King was indeed doing his utmost to help Chen Yu, not violating their agreement. Weng hoo hoo! Layers of pitch-black Demonic Qi crept along Chen Yu¡¯s arms, spreading toward him, corrupting his True Qi, body, and even his soul. ¡°Such a formidable power!¡± Chen Yu was inwardly astonished. Thump! Thump thump thump! Thump thump! The mysterious heart, sensing Chen Yu¡¯s emotions and crisis, entered a strange state, beating erratically. Suddenly, Chen Yu felt a forbiddingly powerful aura seeping out from the depths of his heart. Weng boom! The entire cavern and even the whole ore vein outside started to shake, as if a double image appeared. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Even the Red Flame King sensed an indescribable mighty force, showing a look of surprise. Chapter 317 - 317 0312 Acquired ?Chapter 317: Chapter 0312: Acquired Chapter 317: Chapter 0312: Acquired Hummmmmm~ The spacious mountain cave, and even the entire ore vein outside, started to shake, creating an illusion of double images. ¡°What is this¡­ What¡¯s happening?¡± The Red Flame King felt an indescribable powerful force and showed a look of surprise. ¡°What is hidden¡­ within this boy!¡± The Red Flame King¡¯s eyes flickered with a sharp light, focusing on Chen Yu. He could feel that this strange force that shook heaven and earth originated from Chen Yu. Yet Chen Yu was merely in the Qi Transformation Realm, and within him was something even he found startling. Demon Bone Wilderness. Hummmmm~ The whole world started to show weird abnormalities and shaking, with a trace of spatial fluctuation emerging. Boom Crack! From the ground beneath where Chen Yu stood, cracks appeared and spread in all directions. Overwhelming and domineering Demonic Qi burst from the cracks, darkening a swath of the sky. Not far away, there was a small team of four. From their attire, it was clear that these four were from Yunyang Academy, one of the four major academies. ¡°Look, what¡¯s happening over there?¡± One of them exclaimed. ¡°Such a massive disturbance, I can also feel a terrifying power.¡± ¡°There must be a treasure emerging!¡± The others chimed in rapidly. The next moment, the gazes of three team members all fell on a bronze-skinned, clean-faced, short-haired young man with starry eyes. ¡°Brother Wu, shall we go over and take a look?¡± A pointy-faced young man asked. ¡°Let¡¯s check it out.¡± The young man with the surname Wu said. Immediately after, the group of four hurried towards the distance. In another direction. Jin Zhuo Peak and the long-haired man hadn¡¯t left the Demon Bone Wilderness but were hunting other demon beasts. After all, having come to the Demon Bone Wilderness and not having killed the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard, they wouldn¡¯t get any reward. So the two decided to stay and hunt some demon beasts. Just then, in the distant sky, a surge of Demonic Qi shot upwards, exuding an endless domineering aura. ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± The long-haired young man suddenly exclaimed. ¡°That direction¡­¡± Jin Zhuo Peak appeared contemplative and suddenly remembered that the place where Chen Yu and the slender woman were buried was right there. ¡°Let¡¯s go, take a look!¡± The long-haired young man spoke and rushed in that direction, with Jin Zhuo Peak following suit. At the same time, other adventurers nearby were also attracted by the abnormal event and rushed over. Of course, it was not just humans, but demon beasts as well. After all, the Demon Bone Wilderness was most abundant in demon beasts of the demonic type, and such a vast aura of the Demonic Dao surely disturbed them. ¡­ Inside the spacious cave. Hummm! The bone sword in Chen Yu¡¯s hand, upon feeling the oppressive power of this overwhelmingly absolute force, shivered incessantly. Gradually, the bone sword no longer emitted any power, and the resistance it offered was also retracted into it. In the end, the bone sword turned into an ordinary sword, held in Chen Yu¡¯s hand. But Chen Yu knew that this sword was anything but ordinary; if he tried to activate it, he feared even the True Qi in his body would be drained dry, insufficient to unleash a single strike. Hummmmh! The Demonic Qi within the cave gradually disappeared, and that skeleton suddenly turned into flying ash, dispersing without a trace. ¡°He succeeded!¡± The Red Flame King was somewhat astonished. Previously, he had predicted that even if Chen Yu succeeded, he would pay a heavy price, such as being tainted by demonic intent in body or soul, or suffering injuries, etc. But it seemed that Chen Yu was experiencing no discomfort. The bone sword seemed to have fallen silent, held in Chen Yu¡¯s hand. The Red Flame King felt a twinge of jealousy; this kid¡¯s luck was simply defying the heavens. Just being in the Qi Transformation Realm, he had acquired such a Divine Weapon. ¡°Good, let¡¯s see if we can put it into the storage bag.¡± Chen Yu tried and managed to place the bone sword into his storage bag. He was worried that the sword could not be placed into the storage bag, and his mysterious crystal space was too cramped to accommodate it. But to his surprise, the sword successfully entered the storage bag. ¡°Let¡¯s get out of here.¡± Chen Yu promptly pulled the Red Flame King and left the place. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He just took out the ancient Token, ready to break through the array¡¯s restriction. Hummm~ Before his eyes, the power of the black restriction gradually weakened and eventually turned into nothingness. ¡°Kid, where did you get that Token in your hand?¡± The Red Flame King¡¯s gaze grew stern as he asked again. ¡°I acquired it in a secret realm inheritance. It seems you know its origins?¡± Chen Yu immediately retorted. So far, he only knew one use for this Token, which was to easily break through array restrictions. However, given its prominent placement within the Blood Burial Garden inheritance, the Token¡¯s uses were certainly not limited to that. ¡°I¡¯m not clear about its origins, but you¡¯d better use this Token sparingly in the future, otherwise you can¡¯t predict what consequences it might cause.¡± The Red Flame King hesitated for a moment before speaking. ¡°Playing mysterious!¡± Seeing the Red Flame King speaking so ominously, Chen Yu curling his lip. The Red Flame King himself didn¡¯t know the origins of the Token, yet he was making it sound scary. One man and one beast left the cave and arrived at the underground space. ¡°What happened? How did this place turn into this?¡± Chen Yu was astonished. At this moment, the underground space was a mess, with many cracks appearing in the entire Demon Bone Ore Vein, and a large amount of Demon Bone Stones scattered everywhere. ¡°You don¡¯t know?¡± The Red Flame King asked. The reason for all this, of course, was due to that mysterious force that had emerged within Chen Yu¡¯s body, yet Chen Yu himself was seemingly oblivious. Chen Yu shook his head. All of his attention had been on the bone sword before, and then he felt a strange force bursting from his heart. As the owner of the heart, he hadn¡¯t noticed the impact this force had on the surrounding world. ¡°We can¡¯t take this Demon Bone Ore Vein with us, but we can¡¯t let these fallen Demon Bone Stones go.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes lit up as he began to gather the Demon Bone Stones. Having forty thousand No Demon Points, he still needed them to exchange for Cultivation Techniques. No matter how many No Demon Points or Primordial Stones Chen Yu had, they quickly depleted, never enough for his needs. ¡°This Demon Bone Stone contains such pure Demonic Qi.¡± Chen Yu picked up a large Demon Bone Stone, felt the Demonic Qi within it, and placed it into his storage bag. The price of a Demon Bone Stone varied with the purity of the Demonic Qi it contained; some were worth only a few hundred low-Grade Essence Stones, while others could sell for an exorbitant price. Due to limited storage space, Chen Yu tried to pick up only the higher quality Demon Bone Stones. Just then, a black shadow flashed by in the distance. Whoosh! The black shadow suddenly surged and charged toward Chen Yu. It was a black ant, but its body was the size of a regular tiger or leopard, pitch black, with two dark pupils shining an intimidating light. ¡°Scram!¡± Chen Yu activated his True Copper Statue, and struck with a punch. Boom! His fist hit the black ant¡¯s head, and the terrifying power within, accompanied by faint traces of lightning, descended upon the ant. The head of the black ant cracked open, and its body was sent flying into the distance. Chen Yu didn¡¯t bother with it further and continued picking up Demon Bone Stones. However, before long, more Demon Beasts launched attacks at him. These Demon Beasts weren¡¯t very high in cultivation, nor did they attack in groups, so Chen Yu easily dealt with them. ¡°Eh!¡± Amidst the pile of rubble, Chen Yu found a Demon Bone Stone with an especially deep color. The stone was pitch black and shiny, much heavier than other Demon Bone Stones of the same size. ¡°Demon Bone Crystal Stone, containing even purer Demonic Qi.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face lit up with delight. A Demon Bone Crystal Stone formed only when the Demonic Qi within a Demon Bone Stone reached a certain level or if there was an extremely pure presence of Demonic Qi inside. A single Demon Bone Crystal Stone was worth at least as much as twenty or more high-quality Demon Bone Stones. Chen Yu immediately placed the Demon Bone Crystal Stone into his storage space. Just at that moment, ¡°Kid, hand over what you just picked up.¡± An angry rebuke came from not far away. Chen Yu looked over to see a five-person squad quickly approaching his location. ¡°Senior Liu, the Demon Bone Stone that kid got has a different color from the others, it must be a Demon Bone Crystal Stone.¡± A yellow-faced youngster leaned forward and spoke. The team leader, a youth with the surname Liu, had a fierce face and menacing eyes, staring straight at Chen Yu. ¡°This is what I found; there¡¯s still so much here, if you look carefully, maybe you can find some too.¡± Chen Yu immediately replied. ¡°Did you not hear me telling you to hand it over?¡± The youth with the surname Liu looked down at Chen Yu from a higher position, as if he were superior, and shouted again. ¡°Kid, have you never heard of Ghost Luo Academy? The four of us are from Ghost Luo Academy, and this is Senior Liu, whose strength ranks within the top thirty of the academy.¡± The yellow-faced youth looked towards the youth with the surname Liu, bootlicking him. ¡°Be smart, hand over the items, and maybe we¡¯ll spare your life.¡± Another member of the squad snickered. ¡°What if I refuse?¡± Chen Yu sneered disdainfully. Such a massive Demon Bone Ore Vein, and these people weren¡¯t searching for themselves but instead trying to plunder others. It seemed they were quite accustomed to this kind of deed; they probably had committed plenty of murders and robberies. ¡°Hahaha, you must be courting death.¡± The yellow-faced youth laughed loudly. ¡°I think you¡¯re the one looking for death; so be it, I¡¯ll oblige you!¡± Senior Liu¡¯s face turned stern as he stepped forward, casting a sinister palm filled with ghostly energy. Bang! That black palm light instantly descended, exploding and raising a cloud of ghostly dust. Yet, amidst the dust, the figure stood still like a true bronze statue, unscathed. ¡°How is that possible?¡± Senior Liu¡¯s face changed drastically, hastily throwing out another palm. ¡°It seems you¡¯re the ones with a death wish!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze sharpened, his body moving like lightning as he charged. Bang! Senior Liu¡¯s palm light shattered into pieces as Chen Yu¡¯s body plowed through it. With a flicker of shadow, Chen Yu arrived in front of Senior Liu and sent down a punch. ¡°No¡­¡± Senior Liu finally felt death approaching and screamed in terror. Boom! With one punch, blood splattered everywhere, and Senior Liu¡¯s head was smashed to pieces by Chen Yu. ¡°Senior Liu!¡± ¡°Who is this person¡­ How could he be so strong?¡± The remaining three trembled with fear. Not too long ago, Senior Liu had advanced to the Late Innate Stage and was the strongest among them, yet he couldn¡¯t even block a single punch from Chen Yu. Who was this youngster? Could he be a top genius from one of the four great academies? ¡°Die!¡± After killing Senior Liu, Chen Yu turned towards the other three. ¡°Run!¡± The three scattered in panic. Swish! A dark blue point of light flew out rapidly, piercing through one of their necks. The body fell to the ground, lifeless. Chen Yu also eliminated another at the same time. ¡°No¡­ don¡¯t kill me!¡± The last yellow-faced youth, petrified and trembling with fear. At that moment, a figure descended from the sky above the ground. The old man¡¯s face was wrinkled, carrying a wooden sword, peering down through the cracks to observe the situation below. ¡°Ghost Wood Taoist!¡± The yellow-faced youth recognized the origins of the old man. ¡°Ghost Wood Taoist, save me, I am a student of Ghost Luo Academy, if you save me, my family will surely reward you heavily.¡± The yellow-faced youth immediately cried for help. Ghost Wood Taoist glanced at both the yellow-faced youth and Chen Yu, ignoring them, then floated down to pick up a Demon Bone Stone and put it into his storage bag. ¡°Taoist, this person acquired a treasured item here, and I happened to see it; now he wants to kill me to silence me.¡± The yellow-faced youth quickly spoke up again. This time, Ghost Wood Taoist immediately turned around, his gaze fixed on Chen Yu. Chapter 318 - 318 0313 Thunder Spirit Body Genius ?Chapter 318: Chapter 0313: Thunder Spirit Body Genius Chapter 318: Chapter 0313: Thunder Spirit Body Genius ¡°Taoist, this man has found a treasure here and happened to be seen by me; now he wants to kill me to silence me.¡± The sallow-faced young man¡¯s eyes shifted as he spoke again. This time, Ghost Wood Taoist immediately turned his head, staring intently at Chen Yu. Then, he glanced at the Fire Scale Beast, a flash of surprise crossing his eyes. Although the Red Flame King had once again suppressed the ancient beast¡¯s bloodline, even so, in the eyes of others, the Fire Scale Beast was still extremely valuable. Seeing this, the sallow-faced young man¡¯s face lit up with joy. Ghost Wood Taoist had some reputation in Tianhe Prefecture, with his cultivation halting in the Late Innate stage for more than a dozen years, he had reached a remarkably astonishing realm. Chen Yu¡¯s face showed a slight surprise; although the sallow-faced young man was spouting nonsense, Chen Yu had indeed obtained a treasure here. ¡°Young man, hand over your storage bag for this Taoist to inspect!¡± Ghost Wood Taoist stared straight at Chen Yu, his profound and flat gaze as sharp as a sword¡¯s edge. ¡°If I say that this man has a treasure on him, and I killed him to snatch the treasure, would you believe that too?¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but smile as he pointed at the sallow-faced young man. This Ghost Wood Taoist, believing the sallow-faced young man¡¯s words and wanting to check his storage bag, made Chen Yu quite frustrated. Of course, he would definitely not let the other party see his storage bag. The bone sword was in the storage bag, and besides, there were a lot of fire nuclei and Demon Bone Stones inside. Their value was extremely high, and no one could resist the temptation. ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll kill him first and see if he has any treasures on him.¡± Ghost Wood Taoist revealed a strange smile. Shoo! He pointed his finger, and a gray sword light shot out, striking straight at the sallow-faced young man¡¯s forehead. Pff! The gray sword light pierced into his forehead, leaving a bloody hole, and blood gushed out. Immediately, Ghost Wood Taoist leaped forward, took the sallow-faced young man¡¯s storage bag, and began inspecting it. ¡°Did you just kill him because of what I said?¡± Chen Yu had only made a casual remark, aiming to tell Ghost Wood Taoist not to be so gullible. ¡°Hahaha, you two little demons, making a fool of this old man; both of you deserve to die.¡± Ghost Wood Taoist couldn¡¯t help but laugh, shaking his head slightly and finding the young man before him to be naive. ¡°There¡¯s nothing much in his storage bag; it seems the treasure must be in your bag then.¡± Ghost Wood Taoist took the things from the sallow-faced young man¡¯s storage bag and then turned to look at Chen Yu. He believed that these two parties would not fight each other without reason; there must be a treasure involved. Shoo! Suddenly, Ghost Wood Taoist made a thunderous move, bursting forth a fierce sword light from his fingertips. This sword light was even stronger than the one that had killed the sallow-faced young man. Clang! The sword light struck Chen Yu¡¯s body, shattering into pieces, and Chen Yu remained unharmed. ¡°Oh? The young man¡¯s strength isn¡¯t bad!¡± Ghost Wood Taoist showed a look of surprise. Merely at Early Innate, and yet his physique was able to withstand his sword light; this young man was quite remarkable. Whish! Ghost Wood Taoist suddenly rushed forward, drawing the wooden sword from his back. Upon realizing that Chen Yu was not simple, he attacked with full force. Shoo shoo shoo! Ghost Wood Taoist rapidly closed in on Chen Yu, his Peach Wood Sword stabbing out swiftly, dark grey sword lights slicing towards Chen Yu relentlessly. Ghost Wood Taoist¡¯s weapon, being of high quality paired with his exquisite Sword Dao skills and condensed True Qi, made each sword strike impressively potent. Boom boom boom~ Chen Yu immediately drew out the Giant Ruler Sword, swinging it fiercely, destroying dozens of grey sword lights in one fell swoop. ¡°So you also use a sword? What a pity your swordsmanship is really quite poor.¡± Ghost Wood Taoist shook his head and smiled, finding Chen Yu¡¯s sword technique to be very clumsy. Clang clang boom! The two exchanged dozens of moves in an instant, sword light and evil winds erupting forth. At that moment, two more groups arrived on the scene. One group, consisting of four people, were all students from Yunyang Academy. ¡°We¡¯re a bit late, eh? The fight has already started.¡± A female student said with a smile. ¡°However, who is that young man? He¡¯s matching Ghost Wood Taoist move for move without defeat at the Early Innate stage.¡± Another person exclaimed in amazement. Ghost Wood Taoist had a bit of fame, having stayed in the Postnatal Qi Transformation stage for a very long time and with his superb swordsmanship, his strength was extremely formidable. ¡°Interesting.¡± The copper-colored young man at the front stared at Chen Yu, smiling to himself. Afterward, the group of four began collecting Demon Bone Stones, all the while keeping an eye on the battle between Chen Yu and Ghost Wood Taoist. The other group was larger, with about eleven or twelve people. The man at the front, dressed in brocade, appeared elegant and dashing. ¡°Good, this mining vein belongs to the Situ Family now.¡± The man in brocade said with a smile. Discovering this vein and reporting it back to his family to claim it, his status within his family would skyrocket. ¡°Young Master, look, that¡¯s an Ancient Beast!¡± A guard pointed at the Fire Scale Beast. ¡°Haha, indeed it is! Not only did we discover such a high-grade vein, but we also found an Ancient Beast. It seems my visit here was well worth it.¡± The man¡¯s eyes instantly shone. Besides these two groups, others also arrived one after another. Down below. Chen Yu and Ghost Wood Taoist were still in fierce combat. ¡°Youngster, you¡¯ve done well to withstand so many of my moves, but all that ends here.¡± Ghost Wood Taoist¡¯s gaze turned icy. Whish! His sword techniques suddenly changed, the wooden sword brandished horizontally, its patterns flickering with dark yellow light. ¡°Peach Wood Ghost Kill!¡± Ghost Wood Taoist¡¯s wooden sword suddenly chopped twice, forming a cross slash. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This slash, containing not only Ghost Path power but also another force, was immensely powerful. ¡°You¡¯re right, it¡¯s time to end this.¡± True Evil Qi surged on Chen Yu¡¯s Giant Ruler Sword, instantly forming a solid Sha Qi Sword, the formless Evil Qi chilling to the soul. Boom! A sword swept across, shattering the Ghost Wood Taoist¡¯s killing move in an instant. The backlash of that sword strike hit the Ghost Wood Taoist himself, sending him flying several meters and smashing into the ground, spewing out a mouthful of fresh blood. ¡°Impossible¡­¡± The Ghost Wood Taoist¡¯s face was filled with shock, seemingly unable to believe that he had actually been defeated by Chen Yu. ¡°Youngster, so what if you have defeated me? You won¡¯t be able to leave this place alive having obtained such a divine treasure.¡± The Ghost Wood Taoist roared, then leapt up and flew away. Defeated by Chen Yu, it was a humiliation for him, but with these words, he believed that so many people here would not let Chen Yu off. ¡°A divine treasure?¡± The eyes of a man in brocade clothes lit up. The several individuals from Yunyang Academy also immediately ceased what they were doing. There was a vein of Demon Bone Stones here, and the emergence of other precious treasures was very much the norm. Moreover, it seemed as if the dispute between Ghost Wood Taoist and Chen Yu had been over some treasure. ¡°Everyone stop! This vein is now claimed by the Situ Family! The man in brocade clothes suddenly shouted loudly. Suddenly, the troop behind him dispersed and roughly positioned themselves around the vein. This troop was formidable with twenty people, all Innate Experts, including one who had reached the Innate Peak. Such a powerful force was enough to sweep away the other cultivators present. Moreover, this force belonged to the Situ Family. Many felt suppressed and were very unhappy in their hearts, yet they didn¡¯t dare to openly resist. A red-haired man from the Situ Family immediately rushed out, blocking Ghost Wood Taoist¡¯s path. ¡°By what right? Your Situ Family was not the first to discover this vein.¡± Many were indignant. ¡°This vein now belongs to my Situ Family,¡± declared the man in brocade, ¡°Situ Guang,¡± ¡°but I won¡¯t trouble everyone unnecessarily. Each person can take no more than ten Demon Bone Stones, and only after our inspection can you leave!¡± ¡°I, the old ghost, have taken only a few Demon Bone Stones,¡± the Ghost Wood Taoist promptly said. Subsequently, the red-haired man began inspecting the Ghost Wood Taoist¡¯s storage bag. ¡°This thing was obtained here, and must be left behind.¡± The red-haired man took a high-grade Artifact Refining mineral from Ghost Wood Taoist¡¯s storage bag. ¡°I acquired this at an auction!¡± the Ghost Wood Taoist protested angrily. Seeing this scene, the others were also highly displeased; with their storage bags being inspected, whatever was inside would be at the Situ Family¡¯s discretion. ¡°Aren¡¯t you all too overbearing?¡± A youth from the Yunyang Academy group with a bronze complexion spoke up. ¡°Oh? From Yunyang Academy, am I right? This young master is from the Sky Star Academy,¡± said Situ Guang, looking at the four people from Yunyang Academy. ¡°If you can defeat this young master, the Situ Family will let the people of Yunyang Academy off the hook.¡± Yunyang Academy, being the foremost among the four major academies, was not a group he wanted to back into a corner. Therefore, he offered a challenge: If a student from Yunyang Academy lost to him, he believed there would be nothing more to say. Situ Guang was at Late Innate, ranking within the top thirty at Sky Star Academy, and was formidable in strength. He was confident that none of these students from Yunyang Academy was a match for him. ¡°Good, let me, Wu Heng, have a go at you,¡± the youth surnamed Wu bellowed lowly. Boom~ With a spray of dirt beneath his feet, Wu Heng transformed into a swift shadow, pressing towards Situ Guang. ¡°Wu Heng, are you the genius of Yunyang Academy with the variant Spiritual Body ¡®Thunder Spirit Body¡¯?¡± Situ Guang¡¯s expression changed drastically. ¡°Indeed, it is I!¡± Wu Heng bellowed lowly, and his fists suddenly surged with a layer of thunderous light. Situ Guang immediately took out a jade fan, unleashing a beam of white light. Boom bang! Thunder suddenly appeared, agitating a horrifying force, causing both men to step back. ¡°Again!¡± Wu Heng was brimming with a fighting spirit as thunder swirled around him, and the electricity within his fists grew even more intense, sending shivers down the spectators¡¯ spines. With one punch, a Thunder Light Fist suddenly appeared and reached Situ Guang in the blink of an eye. Boom bang boom! The thunder exploded, leaving a charred pit on the spot. Situ Guang was blasted back several steps before he stopped, his clothes bearing scorched marks. ¡°Damn it, this Wu Heng hasn¡¯t been at the academy for many years, just at the Innate Middle Stage, and yet he¡¯s become so powerful!¡± Situ Guang¡¯s face was somewhat embarrassed. But he had already made his declaration, so to go back on his word now would cost him his face. Continuing to fight wasn¡¯t an option, as he stood no chance against Wu Heng; he had to let the matter rest. ¡°So, it¡¯s Wu Heng. I had heard that Yunyang Academy had produced such a genius, and seeing you today, your reputation is indeed well-deserved. It¡¯s a pleasure to meet you¡ªBrother Wu and the rest of your party from Yunyang Academy will not be troubled by the Situ Family. You can take up to a hundred Demon Bone Stones when you leave,¡± Situ Guang offered generously. Wu Heng and the others didn¡¯t say much more; after all, the Situ Family was too powerful in Tianhe Prefecture, and they were currently too weak to contend on their own. ¡°So, this is the Thunder Spirit Body genius, Wu Heng, from Yunyang Academy? Incredible.¡± ¡°Just at Innate Middle Stage and he¡¯s capable of defeating the Late Innate genius of Sky Star Academy.¡± ¡°Keep in mind that he hasn¡¯t been at the academy for long; with his talent, he might be able to reach Late Innate before the grand academy competition, and then surely he will make his mark.¡± Many nearby were astonished. ¡°The Thunder Dao is certainly formidable.¡± Chen Yu acknowledged Wu Heng¡¯s strength. Situ Guang was not weak himself; being among the top competitors at Late Innate, he was considered elite but still no match for Wu Heng. ¡°I am from No Demon Academy, and I¡¯ve only taken fifty or sixty Demon Bone Stones,¡± Chen Yu stepped forward and volunteered his affiliation. He had acquired the bone sword and preferred not to linger here too long. The rest couldn¡¯t help but look at Chen Yu skeptically, assuming he was pretending to be from No Demon Academy to get away. ¡°No Demon Academy?¡± Situ Guang frowned slightly. His actions were aimed at claiming the Demon Bone Stone vein, but also to keep Chen Yu detained. Chen Yu might possess a divine treasure found here and also had an Ancient Beast Spirit Pet by his side. ¡°Humph, don¡¯t think you can deceive this young master. If you dare to impersonate a student from No Demon Academy, this young master will take you down right now,¡± Situ Guang displayed a wrathful countenance. Having lost to Wu Heng earlier, he was keen to redeem his face by confronting Chen Yu. Chapter 319 - 319 0314 Number One Person of Sky Star Academy ?Chapter 319: Chapter 0314: Number One Person of Sky Star Academy Chapter 319: Chapter 0314: Number One Person of Sky Star Academy ¡°Hmph, don¡¯t even think about fooling me. You dare to impersonate a student from No Demon Academy? I will capture you right now.¡± Situ Guang showed a furious expression. Having just been defeated by Wu Heng, he wanted to regain face through Chen Yu. Situ Guang had witnessed the battle between Chen Yu and Ghost Wood Taoist. If it were he, he would have crushed Ghost Wood Taoist within twenty moves. Thus, in his view, his strength was far superior to that of Chen Yu. Once he defeated Chen Yu, he could do whatever he wanted with him afterward. Even if it was later discovered that Chen Yu was indeed from No Demon Academy, the academy wouldn¡¯t fault Situ Guang much since their student was unskilled and lost to him. ¡°I¡¯m not lying to you. I have an Identity Token.¡± Chen Yu immediately spoke and took out the Identity Token from his storage bag. But at that moment, Situ Guang had already charged towards him, with alarming white light fluctuating on the jade fan in his hand. Chen narrowed his eyes slightly. Situ Guang completely disregarded him, probably believing Ghost Wood Taoist¡¯s words or maybe even coveting the Fire Scale Beast. Since that was the case, strength would speak. Boom! Chen Yu stomped down, creating a deep pit, and his body instantly leaped forward. His body gleamed with copper light as if transforming into a Buddha statue, exuding a formidable physical oppression. ¡°Eh? Thunder?¡± Wu Heng glanced at Chen Yu. He sensed the power of thunder from Chen Yu¡¯s True Copper Statue. ¡°Kaiyuan Fan!¡± Situ Guang¡¯s fan in his hand suddenly slashed, casting a white luminous fan shadow, incredibly sharp, sweeping towards Chen Yu as if to slice him in two. Evil Qi took form! Chen Yu showed no mercy. True Qi tumbled incessantly in his arms, condensing into a pitch-black, scaly python, and he ferociously threw a punch. Bang! The white fan shadow collided with the pitch-black python. Instantaneously, the python shattered the fan shadow and roared towards Situ Guang. ¡°Impossible!¡± Situ Guang¡¯s face drastically changed. At this moment, Chen Yu¡¯s displayed strength was much greater than before. During the fight, Chen Yu¡¯s moves directly shattered his combat skills. Situ Guang¡¯s face tightened, and he waved his jade fan again, casting a multitude of small white fan shadows. Boom bang! Amid the constant roaring explosions, Situ Guang managed to resist the might of Chen Yu¡¯s punch. But this one move had already showcased Chen Yu¡¯s formidable strength. From afar, Ghost Wood Taoist secretly gasped, wiping a cold sweat. Only now did he realize that Chen Yu had not been using his full strength in their previous fight. ¡°Who is this kid? With such cultivation, he can even take advantage in Situ Guang¡¯s hands.¡± Someone asked. From the confrontation just now, it was clear that Chen Yu was a top-notch genius, no less capable than Wu Heng. ¡°You¡¯ve angered me, kid.¡± Situ Guang¡¯s face was incredibly somber. After suffering a setback in the hands of the Thunder Spirit Body genius, Wu Heng, if he were defeated by Chen Yu now, where would his face be? At least, Wu Heng held great fame in Yunyang Academy, his Spirit Body attracting many instructors to vie for him as a disciple. But what was Chen Yu? Boom whoosh! True Qi surged madly inside Situ Guang¡¯s body, a swirling light appearing around him; his jade fan glittered immensely. ¡°Kaiyuan Absolute Kill!¡± Situ Guang approached Chen Yu again, unleashing a devastating strike. Shoo! A massive white light fan shadow swept out, splitting everything in its path. ¡°What a powerful strike!¡± ¡°If things go wrong, this young man might die a violent death!¡± Many voiced their concerns for Chen Yu. In contrast, Chen¡¯s expression remained unchanged. Taking out the Giant Ruler Sword, Chen Yu gathered a shocking amount of Evil Qi, as if an exceptional Sha Qi Sword was born out of thin air. ¡°Sword Shocking the Heavens!¡± As Situ Guang¡¯s attack descended, Chen Yu swung his sword, slashing suddenly. As if a giant sword descended from the sky, an endless Evil Qi churned vigorously. Boom! This sword directly shattered the massive white light fan shadow and blasted forward. ¡°How terrifying¡­¡± Situ Guang¡¯s heart trembled. As Chen Yu executed that swing, an invisible Sha Qi Sword pierced his heart, eliciting fear towards Chen Yu. Boom! Situ Guang triggered a defensive light barrier, but it shattered instantly, and he was blasted several meters away, brutally smashing onto the ground. ¡°How can he be so strong?¡± Situ Guang¡¯s face turned pale, somewhat in disbelief. If he wasn¡¯t wearing the Top Grade Defense Armor inside, he likely wouldn¡¯t be able to get up now. ¡°Situ Guang lost!¡± ¡°My goodness, who is this person? He defeated Situ Guang so effortlessly!¡± Many around were astonished, even the other powerhouses of the Situ Family found it somewhat unbelievable. ¡°Brother Wu, who is this person? Have you heard of him before?¡± A student from Yunyang Academy asked. Chen Yu¡¯s displayed talent and strength were completely comparable to Wu Heng¡¯s with the Thunder Spirit Body. Of course, when it came to future potential, Chen Yu was far inferior to Wu Heng. ¡°I don¡¯t know him.¡± Wu Heng replied, his eyes flashing with a hint of peculiarity as he looked at Chen Yu. Elsewhere, several of the Situ Family¡¯s personal made a move, seemingly preparing to attack Chen Yu. After all, Chen Yu¡¯s victory over Situ Guang was a loss of face for their family. But just then, Suddenly, a cluster of black light appeared from afar, akin to a black star, extremely dazzling. Swoosh! In an instant, the black light descended, emitting infinite oppressive aura. Everyone below suddenly felt suffocated, and many with lower cultivation quivered, unable to stand upright. ¡°Gee, Situ Guang, your Situ Family really is shameless. Not only monopolizing the mines but also bullying other cultivators. The key thing is, you incompetent fools can¡¯t even defeat others. How disgraceful.¡± Within the black starlight, a clear and straightforward laughter was heard. As the black light gradually subsided, a woman in a black dress appeared; she had a slender figure, curvy and alluring, with a beautiful face framed by bright eyes and shiny teeth, her lips carrying a faint smile. ¡°Who is she?¡± Many eyes immediately fell on the woman in black, attracted by her sensual figure and beautiful appearance. Moreover, anyone who dares to mock Situ Guang to his face is certainly no ordinary person. ¡°Duan Xinyue!¡± Situ Guang glanced at the woman in black, his expression instantly darkening. He hadn¡¯t expected someone from the Duan Family to be nearby, especially Duan Xinyue. ¡°I never thought I¡¯d see Duan Xinyue here!¡± ¡°Rumors say she is the top powerhouse of Sky Star Academy and she practices the academy¡¯s treasured skill, ¡®Dark Star Heavenly Palace Technique.¡± Many people¡¯s expressions changed when they looked at Duan Xinyue, filled only with admiration and awe. Situ Guang¡¯s expression turned somewhat awkward. The relationship between the Situ Family and the Duan Family was not good, and as he and Duan Xinyue attended the same academy, he was often mocked by her. What made it even more unbearable was that he couldn¡¯t retort, which would only make him feel more embarrassed. That¡¯s why life at Sky Star Academy was extremely stifling for him. So, when he returned to his family, he unleashed his true self, becoming even more extreme, often bullying and tormenting others. ¡°Duan Xinyue, why is it you?¡± Situ Guang gritted his teeth. The scene of him being defeated by Chen Yu had been witnessed by Duan Xinyue, and even if she called him a loser, Situ Guang couldn¡¯t refute it. Of course, what he cared about more was this vein of Demon Bone Stone. Although only Duan Xinyue from the Duan Family had come, whereas the Situ Family had nearly twenty people, Duan Xinyue was the top individual of Sky Star Academy, possessing terrifying strength. Moreover, Duan Xinyue had left an unapproachable shadow in Situ Guang¡¯s heart, making him really unable to bother her now. However, upon discovering this vein, he had already sent out messages, believing that the powerhouses from the Situ Family would arrive first. ¡°Such a formidable aura, just one person, and she¡¯s suppressing more than twenty people from the Situ Family!¡± Chen Yu inwardly sighed; the woman in front of him was truly extraordinary. Before she arrived, the team from the Situ Family, bold and overbearing, claimed this vein as theirs, and no one dared to object. But now, with just Duan Xinyue alone, the team from the Situ Family was suppressed. And Situ Guang, being called a loser, did not dare to strike back. ¡°I fancy this vein. You can leave now.¡± Duan Xinyue spoke straightforwardly. Upon hearing this, the corners of Situ Guang¡¯s mouth inadvertently spilled some blood. If he walked away like this, what face would he have to face others in the future? Soon, many more teams arrived. Among them, although there was no one from the Duan Family or Situ Family, there were many second-rate families within Tianhe Prefecture. They might not compare to the four great super families and the ten Ancient Clans, but they also represented a massive force. Now with the situation being complex, they banded together and were not afraid of both Situ Guang and Duan Xinyue. Apart from the vein, the most significant interest here was the Fire Scale Beast, attracting many covetous looks. ¡°Ancient Beast Spirit Pet!¡± Many eyes turned towards the Fire Scale Beast. Seeing this scene, Chen Yu prepared to leave. ¡°Wait!¡± Situ Guang immediately spoke. ¡°Having just lost to me, do you still wish to challenge me?¡± S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu frowned. With that, many of the newcomers¡¯ expressions suddenly changed. Previously, they had all had their eyes on the Fire Scale Beast, but since Situ Guang and Duan Xinyue had not acted, they didn¡¯t make any rash moves. Unexpectedly, Chen Yu had defeated Situ Guang prior to that. Such a talent certainly did not lack a strong background. ¡°Sir, you misunderstand. I deeply regret what happened just now, and I would like to invite you to the Situ Family as a guest!¡± Situ Guang¡¯s attitude became conciliatory. He hadn¡¯t expected that Chen Yu would be as tough as Wu Heng. But with Chen Yu possessing an Ancient Beast Spirit Pet, they couldn¡¯t just let him leave. If Chen Yu were invited to the Situ Family, the elders of the Situ Family would take action. ¡°No interest.¡± Chen Yu casually said, preparing to leave. Just then, Duan Xinyue moved. Whoosh! In the blink of an eye, she appeared in front of Chen Yu. Chen Yu looked at Duan Xinyue, who was attractive and powerful, and felt a surge of pressure. ¡°Little brother, which academy are you from? Since you managed to defeat Situ Guang, why don¡¯t you play with me? If I win, you can sell me your Ancient Beast.¡± Duan Xinyue¡¯s eyes twinkled, her lips curling into a teasing smile. ¡°No Demon Academy.¡± Being teased by such a powerful beauty, Chen Yu felt a great pressure. With his current strength, he naturally couldn¡¯t match Duan Xinyue, but he also couldn¡¯t refuse, and chose to remain silent. Whoosh, whoosh! From afar, two figures arrived; one of them, clad in blood-stained clothes, emitted an astonishing bloody aura, causing many people around to avoid them. ¡°Jin Zhuo Peak?¡± Many people called out Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s name. ¡°Chen, it¡¯s so good to see you¡¯re still alive.¡± Upon seeing Chen Yu, Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s expression shook, immediately showing concern. From this scene, it was evident that Chen Yu indeed was a student of No Demon Academy and seemed to have a good relationship with Jin Zhuo Peak. ¡°Duan Xinyue, do not trouble a student from No Demon Academy.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak stared directly at Duan Xinyue. ¡°Oh?¡± Duan Xinyue¡¯s eyebrows slightly raised, her smile deepening. Jin Zhuo Peak actually dared to confront her for a junior. ¡°He is indeed the junior of Yuan Chen, the top individual of No Demon Academy!¡± From afar, the long-haired man accompanying Jin Zhuo Peak spoke. ¡°Yuan Chen!¡± As the top individual of No Demon Academy and a top genius of the ancient country, ranked third on the Heaven List, Yuan Chen was naturally well-known. And Chen Yu, not only was he a student of No Demon Academy, but also a junior of Yuan Chen! ¡°Oh? I heard that recently the vice dean of No Demon Academy accepted a new disciple, it must be this little brother here.¡± Duan Xinyue¡¯s eyes, dark as black stars, fell on Chen Yu, her interest more evident. Chapter 320 - 320 0315 Exchange for a Unique Skill ?Chapter 320: Chapter 0315: Exchange for a Unique Skill Chapter 320: Chapter 0315: Exchange for a Unique Skill Around him, everyone¡¯s eyes uniformly fixed themselves on Chen Yu. Yuan Chen was No Demon Academy¡¯s number one figure, immensely famous among the young generation of the entire Yun Zhao Country. And Chen Yu, it turned out, was Yuan Chen¡¯s junior brother. This meant that Chen Yu and Yuan Chen were disciples of the same powerful mentor. ¡°Yuan Chen¡¯s junior brother!¡± Situ Guang felt slightly relieved inside. At least Chen Yu was famous and had a background, which made Situ Guang feel a bit better about being defeated by Chen Yu. ¡°Oh? I heard that the vice-principal of No Demon Academy took on a disciple a while ago, and it must be this little brother, right?¡± Duan Xinyue¡¯s eyes, dark as black stars, rested on Chen Yu, her interest deepening. ¡°That¡¯s correct!¡± said Jin Zhuo Peak. Even though he was regarded as number one on Blood Slaughter Peak, he still felt an invisible pressure in front of Duan Xinyue. If Duan Xinyue still wanted to make things difficult for Chen Yu, then he would have trouble defending him, because he was no match for Duan Xinyue. At the moment, he stepped forward to protect Chen Yu purely to curry favor with him. He really hadn¡¯t anticipated that Chen Yu would still be alive. If Chen Yu knew everything that the long-haired man had done, then both of them would be in danger. ¡°To think he¡¯s the disciple of the vice principal.¡± Those unaware of the details showed shock on their faces. Not far away, Wu Heng watched Chen Yu, a hint of interest on his face. He was very curious to know what it was about Chen Yu that had earned the vice principal¡¯s favor and led the latter to take him as a disciple. ¡°So, you¡¯re Yuan Chen¡¯s junior brother. In that case, sister won¡¯t toy with you anymore!¡± With a flash of black light, Duan Xinyue vanished, reappearing where she had previously been. ¡°What incredible speed.¡± Chen Yu marveled in his heart. Indeed, none of the top figures from these academies were simple. Disciples with talented potential would even choose to stay in the Qi Transformation Realm a bit longer, accumulating more True Qi, so that when they break through to the Guiyuan Realm, their True Yuan would be all the more massive. ¡°I am Wu Heng. I hope to have the opportunity at the academy competition to test my skills against yours.¡± From a distance, Wu Heng suddenly spoke. Among the young generation of his age, not many were his match. However, Wu Heng recognized Chen Yu¡¯s strength. Just now, Wu Heng had sensed a faint trace of electric power in Chen Yu¡¯s body, which only piqued his interest further. ¡°Okay.¡± Chen Yu nodded in agreement. Wu Heng wasn¡¯t much older than himself and also possessed mutated Spiritual Body qualifications. Chen Yu was eager to experience such an opponent himself. ¡°These two are so young, yet their powers have already caught up with the older students, reaching the level needed to participate in the academy competition.¡± ¡°I estimate that Wu Heng will achieve a commendable result if he participates in the competition.¡± ¡°Chen Yu isn¡¯t bad either. Even if they don¡¯t perform well in this competition, they will surely be hot contenders for first place in the next one.¡± Many nearby people were discussing. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, where is Junior Sister Yu?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak asked. Originally, Chen Yu and the slender woman had been buried underground together, but now only Chen Yu was seen. ¡°She¡¯s dead. I only survived because of the life-saving card my master gave me.¡± Chen Yu looked at Jin Zhuo Peak and the long-haired man. Jin Zhuo Peak and the long-haired man were inwardly alarmed, as Chen Yu had a trump card given by the vice principal in his hand. If they had openly attacked Chen Yu earlier, they might have been the ones to die. ¡°It¡¯s really great that Junior Brother Chen is all right. When the ground suddenly collapsed and buried you in the cave, both Senior Brother Jin and I felt very guilty!¡± The long-haired man showed a sorrowful expression. ¡°These guys are such good actors!¡± Red Flame King sent a scornful message to Chen Yu. ¡°Hehe, there will be a chance to settle this score later.¡± Chen Yu smiled inwardly. The long-haired man¡¯s methods might fool others, but not the Red Flame King. Red Flame King had already told Chen Yu that the collapse was caused by the long-haired man. Before, Chen Yu had thought only Jin Zhuo Peak wanted to deal with him. He hadn¡¯t expected the long-haired man to be in cahoots with him. ¡°If Junior Brother Chen wants to return to the academy, we should get going. Senior Brother Jin has some other matters to attend to.¡± The long-haired man said with a smile. After that, Chen Yu and the long-haired man left for the academy first. Chen Yu knew that Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s remaining was naturally to await the arrival of the Jin family to compete for the Demon Bone Stone vein. Such a vast vein, unclaimed in the first instance, would surely attract fierce competition from many powers. Of course, those were not Chen Yu¡¯s concerns. Upon returning to the academy, Chen Yu went straight to the mission commissioning office to hand in his task. ¡°Did you kill the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard by yourself?¡± The person in charge at the commissioning office wore a surprised expression. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Chen Yu confidently admitted, unafraid. Since Jin Zhuo Peak and the long-haired young man had fled in the end, the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard was slain by Chen Yu using the trump card from his master, so Chen Yu didn¡¯t plan to share the mission rewards with the long-haired young man and Jin Zhuo Peak. Neither of them raised any objections. Firstly, Chen Yu¡¯s identity was now different. Secondly, after all, they had wanted to assassinate Chen Yu. Although they hadn¡¯t succeeded, they didn¡¯t want to dwell too much on this issue, lest it led to more complications unfavorable to them. ¡°Alright, hand over the materials of the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard.¡± The person in charge of the commissioning office didn¡¯t ask any further questions. Now, all the academy¡¯s management staff knew that Chen Yu was a disciple of the vice principal. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After submitting the materials and the demon core of the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard, Chen Yu received a reward of 250,000 No Demon Points, 30,000 lower Grade Essence Stones, and several commonly used elixirs. After collecting his rewards, Chen Yu immediately sought out his Senior Brother Yuan Chen. Senior Brother Yuan Chen was quite concerned about Chen Yu and asked about the origin of the No Demon Points. Chen Yu gave a brief account of his experience. ¡°Did something like that really happen? The ground suddenly collapsed and buried you and another student from the academy underground?¡± Yuan Chen¡¯s face flashed a hint of coldness. He suspected there might be more to the story, but without evidence, everything had to be left as if it hadn¡¯t happened. ¡°This time I also encountered Duan Xinyue from the Sky Star Academy.¡± Chen Yu said again. Duan Xinyue of Sky Star Academy was a peerless talent on the same level as Brother Yuan Chen, also a popular candidate for first place. ¡°Brother, when I took part in the last academy competition, I cooperated with Duan Xinyue and built some friendship¡­¡± Yuan Chen said with a smile. Chen Yu understood; no wonder Duan Xinyue had left as if nothing had happened upon hearing that he was Yuan Chen¡¯s disciple. ¡°Brother, who is the number one person from Yunyang Academy and Sky Sword Academy?¡± Chen Yu was very curious about this. It was expected that the first place in the academy competition was usually decided among the top students from the four major academies. ¡°The number one from Sky Sword Academy is a member of the Ye Family from the four major super families, named Ye Chengfeng!¡± ¡°The man is a Sword Dao genius. In the Sword Dao, no one can match him. At the age of twenty-three, he reached the Innate Peak, and at that time, few of his peers could take a single sword strike from him. Although Ye Chengfeng is still at the Innate Peak now, it¡¯s said he¡¯s about 80 percent sure he can break through to the Guiyuan Realm, and the only reason he hasn¡¯t broken through is to accumulate a deeper foundation!¡± Yuan Chen¡¯s expression became more serious and grave. It was really terrifying to reach the Innate Peak at twenty-three. And as a Sword Cultivator, at that time, apart from a few top geniuses, few of his peers could handle a single strike from him. ¡°I wonder how Ye Luofeng is doing now¡­¡± Chen Yu suddenly thought of Ye Luofeng. This woman also went to the Sky Sword Academy; he wondered if he could meet her during the academy competition. ¡°And what about Yunyang Academy?¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but ask. Yunyang Academy, being the foremost of the four big academies, gathered talents from the royal family, major families, and Ancient Clans, and was the most powerful academy. In the past, the chance of the first place coming from Yunyang Academy in the academy competitions was as high as 60 percent. With Yunyang Academy alone occupying 60 percent, this rate was already quite high. ¡°For the time being, the number one person from Yunyang Academy should be the Fourth Prince, Yunhai Zhen!¡± ¡°The royal Yun Family is also one of the top ten Ancient Clans. Yunhai Zhen not only has an extremely high awakening degree of his bloodline, but it¡¯s also rumored that he possesses a special type of spirit flame. Currently, he is the top person in Yunyang Academy!¡± Yuan Chen said solemnly. Yunhai Zhen was also ranked first in the celestial rankings. Of course, this ranking wasn¡¯t necessarily accurate. Generally, unless the people ranked lower actively challenge those ranked above, the ranking doesn¡¯t change. ¡°Duan Xinyue, Ye Chengfeng, Yunhai Zhen!¡± Chen Yu remembered these three names. ¡°Of course, as the leading academy among the four, Yunyang Academy has Yunhai Zhen as the best known, but inside the academy, it¡¯s rumored that there are one or two people whose strength is on par with his.¡± Yuan Chen added. Chen Yu sighed inwardly; as expected of an ancient country, vast resources and abundant talents. And fittingly for the leading academy of the four, even the identity of the top person in the academy was subject to dispute. ¡°The one considered most close to Yunhai Zhen¡¯s strength is a descendant of the Tang Family from the top ten Ancient Clans, Tang Mo!¡± ¡°The man is quite low-profile, rarely showing himself in open combat and spending most of his time in secluded cultivation or adventuring. Although he¡¯s ranked lower in the celestial rankings, his actual strength is hard to estimate.¡± Yuan Chen explained. ¡°Disciple, do you now have the confidence to withstand twenty of my moves?¡± Yuan Chen suddenly asked. If Chen Yu didn¡¯t have that ability, then inquiring about the geniuses from the four major academies was pointless. Chen Yu laughed. Right now, he didn¡¯t really have such confidence. Duan Xinyue¡¯s strength was probably not much different from Yuan Chen¡¯s, and based on the speed that Duan Xinyue had shown before, Chen Yu estimated that even with his full strength, he might not be able to catch up. ¡°You still have half a year, disciple, so work hard!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go find Master now to help you exchange your Cultivation Technique. I¡¯m also very eager to see if you can master this extraordinary technique.¡± Yuan Chen led Chen Yu away from his residence to where Master resided. Atop the cliff, Yi Lantian still stood on the solitary peak looking into the distance, while the Dark Night Mountain Cat beside him took a lazy nap, oblivious to anything else. ¡°Master, I already have the 500,000 No Demon Points.¡± Chen Yu immediately said. ¡°With half a year to go, if you can achieve something with this extraordinary technique, you should be able to withstand Yuan Chen¡¯s twenty moves by then.¡± Yi Lantian examined Chen Yu carefully and then replied. Then, Chen Yu followed Master Yi Lantian to the Earth Demon Pavilion. ¡°Vice Dean!¡± The Guardian Tower Master immediately stood up. Following that, the three of them quickly moved to the third floor of the Earth Demon Pavilion. This level had only five Cultivation Techniques, probably the top-notch techniques of the No Demon Academy. ¡°My disciple here wants to exchange for the first three layers of the ¡®Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡¯.¡± Yi Lantian said indifferently. ¡°Sure¡­ 800,000 No Demon Points?¡± The Guardian Tower Master inquired tentatively. Ordinarily, this technique was one of the top ten ancient extraordinary techniques and was considered priceless. To acquire the first three layers, one needed a million No Demon Points. Had this technique not been so rarely chosen, with even fewer people succeeding in its cultivation, the price would have been even higher. But with the Vice Dean himself visiting, the Guardian Tower Master had the sense to quote 200,000 No Demon Points less. ¡°500,000!¡± Yi Lantian stated. ¡°Alright¡­¡± The Guardian Tower Master was somewhat bemused but agreed. Chen Yu was secretly astounded internally; he had originally complained that 500,000 No Demon Points were too expensive, but now it seemed that without the Vice Dean as a Master, he wouldn¡¯t even have been able to exchange that amount. Chapter 321 - 321 0316 Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record ?Chapter 321: Chapter 0316: Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record Chapter 321: Chapter 0316: Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record The Guardian Tower Master withdrew the Array¡¯s prohibition and took out an ancient tome from a dark gray box. Subsequently, Chen Yu started to copy the content of the first three levels of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± here. ¡°Deputy Head, is your disciple going to practice this Cultivation Technique?¡± The Guardian Tower Master probed with an extra question. In the past hundred years, almost no one redeemed this technique, and those who had managed to cultivate it successfully in the past thousand years numbered only one or two. Although this technique was powerful, if it couldn¡¯t be mastered, it was entirely useless ¡ª a waste of five hundred thousand No Demon Points for nothing. ¡°Um, let him try. If he succeeds, at the next grand competition, our No Demon Academy has a chance to strive for first place.¡± Yi Lantian spoke indifferently. The Guardian Tower Master took a deep breath, not expecting the Deputy Head to have such high hopes for Chen Yu. Indeed, if Chen Yu really achieved something on the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record,¡± the academy would have a great chance of winning first place in the next grand competition. Thinking of the academy¡¯s competition, the Guardian Tower Master felt somewhat heavy-hearted. In recent years, the No Demon Academy¡¯s competition results had been less than ideal, finishing third or fourth. It had been nearly ten years since they secured the first-place position. Yuan Chen was indeed strong, but only within the No Demon Academy. After all, Yuan Chen didn¡¯t come from a super family, nor did he have powerful bloodlines. He reached where he was purely through his will and talent. Soon, Chen Yu finished copying the first three levels of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.¡± ¡°If you spread this technique without authorization, you will spend a lifetime repenting in the No Demon Academy¡¯s ¡®Demon Prison¡¯!¡± Yi Lantian warned Chen Yu. Within the No Demon Academy, only those who committed unforgivable sins were imprisoned in the Demon Prison, and once inside, there was almost no chance of release. ¡°The disciple understands.¡± Chen Yu solemnly said. The ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± was one of the Ancient ten great bizarre techniques, also touted as the number one defensive Cultivation Technique in the Kunyun Continent. If he leaked this technique, not even the Deputy Head could save his life. ¡°If you want to redeem the fourth to sixth levels, wait until you have practiced to the third level and possess one million No Demon Points.¡± Yi Lantian said again. Chen Yu knew that the one million No Demon Points was definitely a discounted price. After exchanging the Technique, Chen Yu bid farewell to his Master and returned to his courtyard. Chen Yu first skimmed through the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.¡± As one of the Ancient ten great bizarre techniques, it naturally wasn¡¯t ordinary and couldn¡¯t be compared with common techniques. Each level of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± could cultivate a special type of demonic inscription, containing a whiff of the mysterious power of the Heavenly Demon Dao. It¡¯s not only capable of refining the Demon Body, but each demonic inscription could also produce incredible Divine Skills. The first three levels of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± corresponded to the Qi Transformation Realm, whereas the fourth through sixth levels corresponded to the Guiyuan Realm, and the seventh to ninth levels corresponded to the Sky Sea Realm. That is to say, if Chen Yu could successfully cultivate this technique, he would have a sliver of hope to reach the legendary highest realm in the Kunyun Continent. This demonstrated just how potent this technique was. ¡°Sky Sea Realm!¡± Chen Yu could only feel his blood boiling, filled with a yearning desire. Upon careful review, this technique melded Body Cultivation and the Demon Dao, and the method of practice was also extremely special, requiring the fusion of demon power with the power of Body Cultivation, forming a special and powerful ¡°Demonic Inscription Qi.¡± For the physical cultivation aspect, he needed to treat his body as if it were a sculpture or a vessel, inscribing it with demonic patterns. The first level of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± corresponded to the Postnatal Qi Transformation. If he were to master it, he would possess one demonic inscription, making his physique¡¯s defense almost entirely immune to all attacks at the Postnatal Stage. The second and third levels corresponded to the Qi Transformation Innate, and once fully mastered, he would have three demonic inscriptions, rendering his physique¡¯s defense impervious to all attacks below the Guiyuan Realm. Of course, apart from its formidable defense, this technique¡¯s attack capabilities were also top-notch. ¡°Five hundred thousand No Demon Points, that¡¯s too valuable!¡± Chen Yu laughed. The might of this technique was beyond description. And he speculated that the mysterious heart had an amplifying effect on this technique. Immediately, Chen Yu started cultivating the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.¡± Unlike other Cultivation Techniques, this one required practicing both True Qi and bodhi on two levels. Firstly, Chen Yu needed to transform his Cloud Evil True Qi into the ¡°Demonic Inscription Qi¡± of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record,¡± and secondly, his True Copper Statue needed transforming into a ¡°Secret Pattern Demon Body.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s Cloud Evil True Qi and True Copper Statue had both reached the Late Innate level. This meant that to achieve complete transformation, he needed to at least master the second level of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.¡± Time was precious, and Chen Yu immediately went into closed-door training. Training the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± was quite painful. The ¡°Demonic Inscription Qi¡± of this technique was incredibly strong, necessitating an extremely dense Demonic Qi; if one was not vigilant, it could impact one¡¯s spiritual consciousness and cause deviation. Fortunately, Chen Yu had the Moon Spirit Ore Mother, an ancient miraculous stone, so he didn¡¯t have to worry too much. On the other hand. The ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± contained some Buddhist path meanings, and since Buddha and demons were inherently opposed, the transformation of the physique was not only incredibly difficult but also exceedingly painful. Chen Yu felt as if his copper muscles, bones, and skin were being nibbled on by countless ants, slowly undergoing a transformation. On the first day, Chen Yu transformed a thread of ¡°Demonic Inscription Qi.¡± In the Qi Sea within him, among the pitch-black Cloud Evil True Qi, a strand of black Demonic Inscription Qi appeared, resembling a small black snake, swimming through a lake. And on his bright Copper Statue, a small part turned into a black color, its patterns undergoing change. The first level of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± corresponded to the Postnatal Qi Transformation; for a cultivator whose cultivation was high to practice a lower-level technique, it would usually not be too difficult. Thus, Chen Yu quickly passed the beginner¡¯s threshold. A month later. Humming sounds echoed! Inside the closed training chamber, above Chen Yu, Evil Qi soared to the sky, forming a large black python circling around him. However, at the tail of the black python was a complex and ferocious black demonic inscription. Now, Chen Yu had achieved minor mastery of the first level. After one more month, Chen Yu mastered the first level. Whoosh! Chen Yu activated his Secret Pattern Demon Body, and at that instant, a faint black radiance emerged on his body. On his right arm, a sinister black demonic inscription materialized, resembling a demonic claw. ¡°Is this the first demonic inscription?¡± Chen Yu gazed at the inscription on his arm, filled with anticipation. Activating the Secret Pattern Demon Body, the blackness on Chen Yu¡¯s arm suddenly flickered with bright light, as if coming to life, transforming into a fierce demon claw. Boom! Without using the power boost from the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± Chen Yu punched the ground. Thump-crack! A tyrannical strength burst forth, creating a fist-sized crater in the ground with fine cracks spreading outward. It must be known that the material of the cultivation chamber was reinforced with arrays and was exceptionally hard, usually impervious to damage even by those in the Early Innate stage. But at this moment, Chen Yu¡¯s punch broke through it. This punch, he had only utilized the strength amplification brought by the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.¡± ¡°It seems the physique boost given by the mysterious heart is still there.¡± Chen Yu was secretly delighted. The first level of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± corresponded to the Postnatal Qi Transformation, but the sheer strength of Chen Yu¡¯s punch was comparable to someone in the Early Innate stage. Furthermore, this technique was even more outstanding in defense. Chen Yu estimated that, once he had cultivated the first level, the mere Secret Pattern Demon Body could probably withstand an attack from an ordinary Mid Innate Level cultivator. Immediately after, Chen Yu began to delve into the second level of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.¡± The difficulty of each level seemed to multiply exponentially. For the second level, Chen Yu spent a month¡¯s time but barely managed to grasp the basics. ¡°This won¡¯t do, the progress is too slow.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression turned slightly grim. Inside the chamber, Red Flame King radiated Innate-Level Fire Dao True Qi. Clearly, he had digested a portion of the Blood Dragon Beast Demon Core¡¯s power and his cultivation had broken through to Innate. One day, Chen Yu left his dwelling and sought out his master, Yi Lantian. Yi Lantian, being a Demon Cultivator as well as possessing profound cultivation, should be able to give Chen Yu some good advice. ¡°You¡¯ve already cultivated the first level?¡± Yi Lantian was a bit surprised. Although the first level corresponded to the Postnatal Qi Transformation, it was not so easy to achieve. Of course, the further one progressed in this technique, the harder it became to cultivate. The first level took three months; the second level might require a year or even longer. ¡°You could take some Demon Dao Elixirs to promote the cultivation of True Qi and the refining of your physique. Moreover, you can train in the academy¡¯s Demonic Qi Pool, which has excellent refining effects on both True Qi and physique.¡± Master Yi Lantian offered some advice. ¡°Thank you for your advice, master.¡± Chen Yu did not linger and immediately left. He quickly went to the Wumo Sub-Hall to purchase some Elixirs and Body Refining liquids. Afterward, he headed to the academy¡¯s training ground, the Demonic Qi Pool. The Demonic Qi Pool was a special cultivation location like the Evil Wind Valley, specially designed for Demon Cultivators. After paying with No Demon Points, Chen Yu entered the Demonic Qi Pool. The entire vast pool was filled with pitch-black dense liquid, its surface constantly roiling like boiling water. Above the Demonic Qi Pool, a layer of dark fog blanketed the area, filled with an intense demonic aura. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± ¡°It¡¯s Chen Yu, the deputy headmaster¡¯s new disciple!¡± Many people looked at Chen Yu with envy, jealousy, and amazement. After Chen Yu¡¯s reputation spread, his details also became known to the students. ¡°Isn¡¯t Chen Yu an Evil Cultivator? What is he doing in the Demonic Qi Pool?¡± This was the doubt in many students¡¯ minds. Swish-swish~ Chen Yu stepped into the Demonic Qi Pool. Instantly, Chen Yu felt endless pressure squeezing every part of his body, being eroded by the force of the Demon Dao. ¡°No wonder most people only cultivate around the edges.¡± Chen Yu thought to himself inwardly. To venture deep into the center, not only was cultivation level required but also a powerful physique. After a short while, Chen Yu got accustomed to the edge and took a few steps forward, beginning to cultivate the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.¡± Whizzing! A vast Evil Qi radiated from within Chen Yu¡¯s body, intertwining with a hint of the Demonic Qi. Chen Yu¡¯s physique also continuously accepted the refining baptism from the Demonic Qi Pool. ¡°Demonic aura!¡± The nearby students immediately sensed the strong Demonic Qi emanating from Chen Yu. ¡°Cultivating both Evil and Demon Paths at the same time is rather foolish, isn¡¯t it? Moreover, both paths demand a high level of mental fortitude; I think there¡¯s a high chance he might suffer demonic deviation,¡± a student from the Wind Demon Academy commented with a laugh. During his cultivation, Chen Yu felt the external pressure lessen gradually, so he took a few more steps forward. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, the Demon Cultivators around him were almost all at the Mid Innate Level. ¡°Huh? He managed to get here so quickly?¡± A student at the Mid Innate Level showed a look of amazement. Generally, those in the Early Innate stage could only cultivate at the edge of the Demonic Qi Pool, and those who had just started cultivating the Demon Dao would be doing well just to enter the pool. Near the center of the pool, a cold-looking young man opened his eyes. This person was Ren Han. With the academy¡¯s competition approaching, he was also seizing the last moments to bolster his strength. ¡°Chen Yu?¡± Ren Han frowned slightly. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Yu being taken in as a disciple by the deputy headmaster, he was sure Chen Yu would already be dead now. He was also surprised to see that Chen Yu had started cultivating the Demon Dao. Chapter 322 - 322 0317 Claw of Demonic Annihilation ?Chapter 322: Chapter 0317: Claw of Demonic Annihilation Chapter 322: Chapter 0317: Claw of Demonic Annihilation In the pool of Demonic Qi, Chen Yu was focused on cultivating without paying attention to anything else. The special cultivation area within the academy was a no-fight zone, so he had nothing to worry about. Moreover, he needed to accelerate his cultivation progress, for even if he participated in the academy¡¯s grand competition, it would be hard to achieve anything significant without faster improvement, serving merely as a foil for others. ¡°Demon Spirit Pill!¡± Chen Yu took out a Demon Technique elixir he had purchased and swallowed one. Immediately, a potent and overbearing medicinal strength radiated from within his body, producing a strange medicinal effect that enhanced the speed at which Chen Yu absorbed and refined the Demonic Qi. Within his Qi Sea, the True Sha Qi was transforming into the Demonic Pattern Qi very slowly. Physically, Chen Yu¡¯s body absorbed the medicinal liquid from the pool of Demonic Qi very quickly. He promptly mobilized a thread of Demonic Pattern power, gathering it upon his body¡¯s surface to perform detailed engraving. The Demonic Pattern Qi and the Demonic Pattern engraving on the body¡¯s surface contained in the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± involved principles of engraving and Body Refinement. Although Chen Yu didn¡¯t understand engraving, he only needed to follow the engraving designs from the Cultivation Technique. Whenever a texture appeared on the ¡°Secret Pattern Demon Body,¡± that spot would crazily absorb the Demonic Qi in the pool. Furthermore, a dark and fierce Demonic Pattern manifested on Chen Yu¡¯s arm, resembling a demon claw, which was named ¡°Demon Claw Secret Pattern¡± and corresponded to the first layer in the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.¡± At this moment, this Demonic Claw Secret Pattern was also being nurtured in the pool of Demonic Qi. ¡°The effects of cultivation here almost increase by fifty to sixty percent!¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. Cultivating too quickly also came with certain side effects, such as impacting the mental state or causing severe, hard-to-heal conditions to the body. But Chen Yu didn¡¯t need to care about these, spiritually, he had the Moon Spirit Ore Mother. Physically, the mysterious heart granted him an extremely strong self-healing ability. Hence, Chen Yu didn¡¯t need to worry about these side effects; he just had to endure more pain. But for cultivating such a powerful technique and rapidly enhancing his strength, it was all worth it. Behold. Gurgling~ The Demonic Qi liquid near Chen Yu boiled continuously, and his body was almost overwhelmed by the black liquid of the pool. He stood in the pool like a black statue, emitting an eerie and domineering aura. ¡°This guy is crazy, daring to absorb so much Demonic power from this place.¡± ¡°He is truly insane; he just started cultivating the Demon Technique, continuing like this will surely lead to devastating consequences.¡± Some nearby students were shocked to see Chen Yu cultivating like this. Ten days later. The second layer of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± was initially formed. A wisp of the second Demonic Pattern appeared, connected to the Demon Claw Secret Pattern. The second layer corresponded to the Innate stage. But Chen Yu felt that the power between his body¡¯s physique had already reached the Innate Middle Stage and his defensive power should be much stronger. In his Qi Sea, already thirty percent of the True Sha Qi had transformed into Demonic Pattern Qi. Due to the enhanced defensive physique, he moved a few steps toward the center again. This scene made the nearby students gape in astonishment. ¡°He is still unscathed.¡± ¡°Not just that, his understanding of the Demon Technique seems to have deepened, and he moved towards the center of the Demonic Qi pool!¡± The students¡¯ surprise and jealousy were beyond words. Although they came to cultivate in the pool of Demonic Qi, they dared not absorb too much Demonic power at once. Firstly, the process was extremely painful. Secondly, their physical constitution could not withstand it. Thirdly, their mental state could easily be affected. But Chen Yu¡¯s unrestrained absorption of the Demonic power, without suffering any consequences, naturally made them very envious. After moving forward a few steps, Chen Yu stopped. The effects of cultivation here had further improved, and standing there, he felt infinite pressure coming from all directions. This position could only be endured by some students in the Peak of Innate Late Stage. Thus, there weren¡¯t many people around Chen Yu. He focused, swallowed a few elixirs, and continued cultivating the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.¡± In the distance. Ren Han¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, his residual vision sizing up Chen Yu. ¡°This kid seems to have cultivated an extremely powerful Demon Technique, apparently combined with Body Refinement; otherwise, he couldn¡¯t have reached this position.¡± Ren Han, as the top figure of the Devil Wind Institute, discerned such clues from Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation. ¡°However, does this kid have such high talent in Demon Technique? What Cultivation Technique is he practicing? It seems even more powerful than the ¡®Thousand Demon Technique¡¯ I¡¯m cultivating!¡± Although Ren Han was widely knowledgeable, he struggled to guess that Chen Yu was practicing the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.¡± After all, Ren Han had only heard of this technique and didn¡¯t understand it at all, and currently, only his master Yi Lantian, his second senior brother Yuan Chen, and the Guardian Tower Master knew about Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation of this technique; it had not been disclosed. A month had passed, and Chen Yu felt the second layer was nearing minor completion; he continued moving a few steps towards the center. At this moment, Chen Yu felt that the cultivation effect had increased by almost ninety percent. ¡°What cultivation technique is this kid practicing?¡± Watching Chen Yu moving step by step towards him, Ren Han¡¯s expression turned slightly grim. Suddenly, he curved his lips into a faint smile. He had harbored killing intent towards Chen Yu for a long time, but since Chen Yu had become the deputy dean¡¯s disciple, he dared not act. Chen Yu was so close to him, and he still dared not act, but in the pool of Demonic Qi, making some subtle moves shouldn¡¯t be a problem as long as there was no solid evidence. In cultivation, Chen Yu suddenly felt the surrounding Demonic power squeezing and striking, growing continuously stronger. Initially, Chen Yu didn¡¯t think much of it and continued cultivating. But then, the black water around him boiled up, powerful Demonic power continuously gathering towards him, seemingly aiming to drown him. ¡°Look quickly, that guy has gone mad, invoking such intense Demonic power.¡± Many people in the distance watched Chen Yu as if watching a spectacle. The environment of the pool of Demonic Qi was complex, and the chaotic energy massively interfered with perception, making it appear to outsiders that the phenomena around Chen Yu were all caused by himself. Chen Yu himself was deeply engrossed in cultivation and did not notice. ¡°Hehe, just entered the Demon Technique, encountering such a situation, you must be panicking. If you handle it carelessly, even slightly, you might suffer severe injury or deviate into madness.¡± In the distance, Ren Han gave a cold smile and no longer paid attention to Chen Yu. He could only attack covertly, for if Chen Yu noticed, it would be troublesome. Boom! Boom! Powerful demonic forces incessantly bombarded Chen Yu from all directions. Suddenly, a large amount of demonic aura surged into Chen Yu¡¯s body. These forces were extremely violent, rampaging through him. ¡°Swallow it for me!¡± Chen Yu controlled the demon pattern Qi, activating it and voraciously devouring the force. At the same time, his Secret Pattern Demon Body rapidly absorbed the demonic force, refining his body. However, this still did not resolve the pressing crisis. At that moment, Thump! Thump! Thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart suddenly began to beat, creating a mysterious force that suppressed and absorbed the surrounding demonic forces. Under the suppression of his heart, the arrogant and frenzied nature of the demonic forces was subdued, flowing smoothly within Chen Yu¡¯s body and converging at the center of his Qi Sea. Buzz! Buzz! Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation speed also increased, rapidly transforming true essence into demon pattern Qi. At a certain moment when the transformation reached sixty percent, Chen Yu successfully broke through to the second foundational level. Moreover, within that sixty percent of demon pattern Qi at the center, a dark, glowing, fine pattern emerged, exceptionally dazzling and emitting an incredibly powerful aura, seemingly even stronger than the demon pattern Qi itself. ¡°What is this?¡± Chen Yu was slightly puzzled but could not discern anything. At this moment, there were three forces within his Qi Sea. The outermost was the true essence, inside that was the demon pattern Qi, and at the center of the demon pattern Qi, a dark glowing fine pattern had formed, with some similarities to the demon pattern Qi. After the transformation, the demon pattern Qi was even stronger and more condensed than the true essence, with the center¡¯s dark, glowing pattern emitting an aura that was even stronger than that of the demon pattern Qi. Despite this, the dark glowing pattern was merely a sliver, far too scarce. Having reached the second foundational level according to the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record,¡± Chen Yu¡¯s overall abilities had improved, and he no longer feared the substantial demonic forces surrounding him. In the distance, ¡°Has it calmed down?¡± Ren Han noticed the situation on Chen Yu¡¯s side, his brows slightly furrowing. Upon closer inspection, he also realized that the demonic aura on Chen Yu¡¯s body had grown stronger. ¡°How can this be?¡± S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ren Han felt surprised and somewhat startled inside. His initial attack had been meant to covertly harm Chen Yu, but the result was unexpectedly beyond belief. Chen Yu showed no abnormalities, and his cultivation of the demon technique had instead advanced further. At this point, Ren Han dared not make another move. The previous crisis had no effect on Chen Yu, and another similar attempt would likely be futile. Moreover, he could not make too obvious a move, as it would be easy for the other party to detect. ¡°I¡¯ve reached the small accomplishment stage!¡± Chen Yu felt his physique and strength. On his body¡¯s surface, aside from the first ¡°Demon Claw Secret Pattern,¡± half of the second demon pattern had also condensed, forming a series of scales connected to the Demon Claw Secret Pattern. The first Demon Claw Secret Pattern had enabled Chen Yu to cultivate the attack technique ¡°Demon Extinguishing Claw¡± from the first level of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.¡± If the second demon pattern was successfully condensed, it would allow him to perform the defensive technique ¡°Demon Pattern Protection¡± from the second level. Having reached the small accomplishment stage, Chen Yu moved closer to the center, nearing Ren Han significantly. ¡°My god, how much time has passed? Chen Yu has actually reached the depths of the demonic Qi pool, so close to Ren Han.¡± ¡°Could he be the demon cultivation genius that appears once in a century?¡± Many people gaped, their jaws nearly dropping. They had all watched as Chen Yu moved step by step from the very edge, finally approaching Ren Han, the number one person of the Devil Wind Institute. ¡°Ren Han?¡± Hearing other people¡¯s discussions, Chen Yu¡¯s face showed surprise. He knew that he had grievances with Ren Han but had never seen him before. Unexpectedly, the cold-faced, long-haired young man nearby was Ren Han. In that case, the sudden change in the demonic Qi pool just now might have been caused by this man. Not long after starting to cultivate, Chen Yu got up and left the demonic Qi pool. Then, he went to the academy¡¯s cultivation tower and rented a small private cultivation chamber. In recent times, he had been fully focused on enhancing his cultivation level and had not touched upon combat techniques. Vroom! Boom! Activating his Secret Pattern Demon Body, Chen Yu¡¯s body turned pitch black, with wisps of demonic Qi swirling around him. His body¡¯s demon patterns suddenly emitted a dark, glowing light. He looked like a sinister demon lord, exuding a slightly intimidating domineering aura. ¡°Demon Extinguishing Claw!¡± Chen Yu suddenly reached out with one hand. Buzz! The Demon Claw Secret Pattern on his arm suddenly spread and climbed, densely covering his arm and hand. With a fierce claw strike, dark demonic Qi formed a ferocious and terrifying demon claw, adorned with strange, ancient, and mysterious patterns. Bang! Boom! This domineering and slightly intimidating claw strike powerfully roared out, directly penetrating an iron man not far away. These iron men were dummies specifically made for cultivators to practice on. Though that was the case, these iron men had strong defenses, and ordinarily, someone at the peak of the Innate Late Stage could only leave some indentations on them at most. ¡°Utilizing demon pattern Qi and Secret Pattern Demon Body, this strike of mine has reached the peak of the Innate Late Stage!¡± Chen Yu grinned. At the moment, Chen Yu¡¯s Secret Pattern Demon Body and True Copper Statue were roughly equivalent, not providing much amplification; thus, this strike¡¯s main enhancement came from the demon pattern Qi and the combat technique ¡°Demon Extinguishing Claw.¡± Subsequently, Chen Yu continued to train in this combat technique, aiming to achieve mastery. When he left the cultivation chamber, he heard that the No Demon Academy would conduct a competition for spots. Only the top twenty would have the chance to represent the No Demon Academy and participate in the grand event of the Yun Zhao National Academy competition. Chapter 323 - 323 0318 The Twenty-Move Agreement ?Chapter 323: Chapter 0318: The Twenty-Move Agreement Chapter 323: Chapter 0318: The Twenty-Move Agreement The entire No Demon Academy, only had twenty slots for representatives to participate in the grand competition. Compared to the numerous students from the No Demon Academy, these spots were incredibly scarce and were almost always reserved for those in the Late Innate stage or even the Peak. ¡°The cultivating tower is also overcrowded, it seems many are ready to make an all-out effort to fight for a slot,¡± remarked Chen Yu. Being able to represent the No Demon Academy in the grand competition was an honor in itself, not to mention the various opportunities within the competition. Moreover, the final rankings came with rewards that even those in the Guiyuan Realm coveted. Moreover, once missed, the chance would not come again for five years. The grand competition also had an age limit of no more than thirty years, and after another five years, many would surpass this limit and no longer qualify for participation. So, the opportunity could not be missed. Chen Yu didn¡¯t pay much attention to the battle for slots. His Master had already made his expectations clear: if he couldn¡¯t last twenty moves against Yuan Chen, he shouldn¡¯t participate. ¡°Currently, my Demon Pattern Qi far surpasses the average Late Innate stage. I won¡¯t be defeated by Brother Chen in a head-on clash, but my movement technique is still lacking!¡± Chen Yu recognized his own shortcomings. In recent times, he had been focused on improving his cultivation, practicing the Secret Pattern Demon Body, falling behind in his movement technique. Right away, Chen Yu went to the Evil Wind Valley to practice the ¡°Evil Secret Technique.¡± This movement technique, to a certain extent, also belonged to the demonic path. Chen Yu had studied the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record,¡± and approaching this movement technique should be a bit easier. Roar~ A turbulent wave of pitch-black Evil Qi burst forth from Chen Yu¡¯s body, and in an instant, he transformed into a shadowy figure, shooting out like an arrow. Having comprehended the essence of evil, even if he switched to the demonic path, this essence remained and provided a certain enhancement to Chen Yu¡¯s movement technique. Boom, boom, boom~ Chen Yu sprinted back and forth within the Evil Wind Valley, leaving a deep pit on the ground at every stopping point. Soon, several afterimages of Chen Yu were formed, followed by the creation of a Devilish Evil domain. Within the domain, Chen Yu¡¯s speed was further amplified, and the entire domain put tremendous pressure on the enemy. ¡­ Half a month passed, and Chen Yu left the Evil Wind Valley. ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± cultivated to the fifth layer, I shouldn¡¯t be much slower compared to Brother Yuan Chen,¡± Chen Yu was highly satisfied with his cultivation results. ¡°When the ¡®Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡¯ reaches the second layer of Great Success, I¡¯ll go and spar with Brother Chen.¡± Having made his decision, Chen Yu immediately returned to his residence for a final closed-door cultivation, attempting to break through to the second layer of Great Success of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.¡± Inside the secret chamber, Chen Yu sat cross-legged and pulled a ¡°black fog bead¡± out of his storage bag. This bead was the byproduct of his body after consuming a Demon Cleansing Pill to expel the demonic forces from his body. Under the action of his mysterious heart, that tremendous demonic force condensed into a black bead, which was the one in his hand. ¡°The power within this bead was originally expelled from my body; if I take it again, it should be more conducive for absorption!¡± Chen Yu placed the black fog bead in his palm, circulated his cultivation technique, and absorbed its power. And indeed, The demonic power from the black fog bead was rapidly absorbed by Chen Yu, quickly integrating into his True Qi and physical body. Within the Qi Sea, the Demon Pattern Qi further increased, and a dark, glossy pattern in the center gently swirled, emitting an incredibly unsettling aura. From afar, the Red Flame King lay nearby, seemingly asleep but actually in the midst of cultivating. ¡°Eh? This kid¡¯s making such quick progress?¡± Sensing the strong waves of demonic intent from Chen Yu, the Red Flame King opened his eyes for a glance. ¡°This cultivation technique is no simple matter, and indeed, this child¡¯s talent in Body Cultivation is extremely powerful, which is why he¡¯s making such smooth progress,¡± the Red Flame King observed for a few moments and commented. While Chen Yu¡¯s talent in cultivation was average, his talent in Body Refinement was remarkably astonishing. Just as the Red Flame King was about to close his eyes and continue resting, he suddenly sensed an unusual fluctuation within Chen Yu¡¯s body. After a detailed perception, a shine flashed in the Red Flame King¡¯s eyes. ¡°Is this guy even human? He¡¯s just at the early stage of Innate and has already condensed a whiff of ¡®True Yuan Foundation,¡¯ probably without even realizing it himself.¡± The Red Flame King approached in surprise, scrutinizing Chen Yu. Ordinarily, geniuses would be able to condense some Half-step True Essence before advancing to the Guiyuan Realm. These geniuses were without exception at the Innate Peak, with some at the Late Innate stage, but they were much rarer, one in ten thousand. But Chen Yu, merely in the early period of Innate, had already condensed a whiff of True Yuan Foundation, which, although sparse and of low quality, was already a miracle. Of course, all this was probably because Chen Yu had switched his cultivation technique mid-journey. The original ¡°Yuan Sha Divine Skill¡± was extremely powerful, and Chen Yu cultivated it to a very deep level. And midway, he switched to the even more ancient and mysterious ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record,¡± starting to cultivate all over again, making his True Qi even more formidable. Still, the Red Flame King found it all incredible. ¡°Kid, what secrets do you hold?¡± The Red Flame King suddenly spoke. After a while, Chen Yu woke from his cultivating state and looked at the Red Flame King seriously, thinking, ¡°Has he noticed the secret of my mysterious heart?¡± The mysterious heart had always been Chen Yu¡¯s greatest secret. This heart not only greatly increased his physique and self-healing abilities but could also suppress other forces, devour bloodlines for his own use, and within it was an independent mysterious space. It was hard to imagine just what kind of treasure this mysterious heart was. But he knew that he absolutely could not reveal this secret. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± Chen Yu feigned ignorance. ¡°You¡¯ve already condensed a whiff of True Yuan Foundation!¡± The Red Flame King¡¯s demeanor became more solemn. ¡°True Yuan Foundation?¡± Chen Yu was astonished. He experienced the strength of True Yuan firsthand. When sparring with Brother Yuan Chen, as soon as the Half-step True Essence appeared, Chen Yu¡¯s powerful finishing move disintegrated in an instant. ¡°It seems you don¡¯t know, maybe it was an accidental creation,¡± the Red Flame King said. ¡°Is this the rudimentary form of True Yuan?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s Spiritual Sense delved into a strand of dark and shiny pattern at the center of his Qi Sea. Indeed, it was an accident, an accident caused by Ren Han. ¡°Haha, it seems I should thank Ren Han after all.¡± Chen Yu laughed heartily. However, upon further thought, this strand of rudimentary True Yuan had appeared accidentally and was too insignificant in quantity, hardly serving any purpose. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu did not know the method to condense Half-step True Essence, and since the appearance of this rudimentary True Yuan, there had been no change or growth. Moreover, he was currently only at the Early Innate stage, and his Qi Sea had not yet stabilized. Would there be any accidents if he started to condense Half-step True Essence now? ¡°Kid, you have already condensed a strand of rudimentary True Yuan. This king happens to have a Secret Technique that can allow you to condense the rudimentary True Yuan into Half-step True Essence while cultivating your Innate True Qi and continuously increase it!¡± Red Flame King seemed to glimpse Chen Yu¡¯s thoughts, and his words made Chen Yu¡¯s heart tremble. ¡°However, in exchange, you have to give this king some benefits!¡± Red Flame King did not hide his true intentions. Chen Yu was very wary of Red Flame King. He himself was at the Early Innate stage, and so was Red Flame King, which is why Chen Yu had never provided any resources for him. ¡°Fine!¡± After contemplating for a while, Chen Yu felt the trade was completely feasible. If he could successfully condense Half-step True Essence, it would become a significant ace up his sleeve. With his strength improved, it was only right to give some benefits to Red Flame King. ¡°Twenty fire cores!¡± Chen Yu took out twenty fire cores from his storage bag, all of which were of Early Innate and Innate Middle Stage, not too high in quality. The high-quality fire cores were all sold during the last trading event. ¡°Kid, are you that ignorant? The value of this Secret Technique, is it something that can be exchanged for these twenty fire cores?¡± Red Flame King was quite indignant. This spell was also obtained by him accidentally, but at the time he had already broken through the Guiyuan Realm, thus he never used it. The value of this technique was self-evident; almost all the strong people below the Guiyuan Realm would desperately vie for it at any cost. Chen Yu fell into thought again, giving too many fire cores made him uneasy, and Red Flame King probably wouldn¡¯t care for other items. ¡°How about this?¡± Chen Yu took out a stem of Black Blood Strange Grass from the Light Silver Crystal Space. This was his find in the Blood Burial Garden, and since it was too precious and of no use to him, he had kept it stored. ¡°Eh? Blood Awakening Spirit Grass, you actually have such a treasure.¡± Red Flame King was somewhat startled. The goods on Chen Yu were not what ordinary Innate Strong People could possess. ¡°Well, it¡¯s barely acceptable!¡± Red Flame King pondered for a while and then agreed. He knew that Chen Yu would not give him too many cultivation resources, but this ¡°Blood Awakening Spirit Grass¡± could help to stimulate the awakening of Bloodline Power. The Fire Scale Beast¡¯s body already contained some bloodline of the Holy Beast Qilin, and if it could be further enhanced, the bloodline might become even more terrifying. For the time being, Red Flame King could not change into another body and had to reside within the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s body. Truth be told, the Fire Scale Beast¡¯s body was incredibly strong, far superior to a human body, but as a human being, Red Flame King naturally did not wish to become an ancient beast. Subsequently, Chen Yu completed the trade with Red Flame King. After the successful trade, Red Flame King consumed some fire cores and rested once more. As for the Blood Awakening Spirit Grass, he did not consume it but stored it in a storage bag he had demanded from Chen Yu, seemingly for another purpose. Half a month later. When Chen Yu absorbed all the demonic power within the black fog bead, the second layer of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± also reached the Great Achievement Realm. ¡°Peak of Early-stage Innate!¡± Chen Yu felt that his cultivation had reached a bottleneck and was not far from the Innate Middle Stage. During this period, he also cultivated the Secret Technique given by Red Flame King and successfully condensed Half-step True Essence, albeit not much. One day, Chen Yu ended his seclusion and went to his senior brother Yuan Chen¡¯s residence. ¡°Junior brother, are you ready?¡± Yuan Chen showed a slight smile. ¡°Yes, senior brother, please go easy on me during the match.¡± Chen Yu smiled as well, teasingly. In truth, he was now absolutely confident that he could withstand twenty moves from Yuan Chen. Immediately afterward, the brothers went to the vice-principal¡¯s residence. ¡°Begin!¡± Yi Lantian wasted no words. Buzz boom! Suddenly, a layer of dark magical light coated Chen Yu¡¯s body surface, adorned by a pattern of ancient and mysterious veins, as a surging demonic aura soared into the sky. On his arm, a glinting Demon Claw Secret Pattern emerged, along with half a demon pattern that connected with the Devil Claw Secret Pattern, extending towards Chen Yu¡¯s back. Facing Yuan Chen, Chen Yu did not take any chances, attacking with full force. Roar~ With a fierce howl from the demonic wind, Chen Yu charged forward in a blink, arriving in front of Yuan Chen. If it were an ordinary Late Innate opponent, they would probably be overwhelmed with fear at this moment, losing their will to fight. But Yuan Chen¡¯s expression barely changed, appearing serene. Boom bang! Chen Yu¡¯s fist fiercely came crashing down, forming a Demon Pattern Black Fist with a commanding chill. Swish! Yuan Chen lightly tapped with his toe, hastily retreating to avoid the punch. However, Chen Yu¡¯s reflexes were incredibly fast, and he explosively chased after Yuan Chen. Yuan Chen smiled slightly, knowing his junior brother had improved greatly in all aspects, and it was time he did more than just dodge. Chapter 324 - 324 0319 Competing for Slots ?Chapter 324: Chapter 0319: Competing for Slots Chapter 324: Chapter 0319: Competing for Slots Chen Yu¡¯s advancement startled Yuan Chen. A year ago, he could easily dodge Chen Yu¡¯s attacks, but now, Chen Yu was sticking close to him, forcing him to bring out his real skills to escape. Snap! Yuan Chen extended a hand and unleashed a mysterious Mystic Ice Palm, colliding with Chen Yu¡¯s fist. Boom! The Demonic Qi of the ice burst forth, and both of them took several steps back. ¡°What strong True Qi. It seems the disciple¡¯s ¡®Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡¯ is quite accomplished.¡± Yuan Chen was a bit surprised. His strike just now was not at full strength and used only True Qi. In the exchange, they were evenly matched, neither gaining the upper hand. In fact, Yuan Chen¡¯s True Qi, being a top genius, was slightly stronger than Chen Yu¡¯s Demonic Qi. However, Chen Yu had activated his Secret Pattern Demon Body, making them evenly matched. ¡°Little Junior Brother, you need to be careful next.¡± Yuan Chen reminded with a smile. The first strike, he had merely intercepted casually without using full strength. Swoosh! After speaking, Yuan Chen¡¯s movement technique vanished, leaving behind an afterimage as he rapidly approached Chen Yu. Roar~ Not taking any chances, Chen Yu activated the ¡®Evil Secret Technique¡¯, unleashing a demonic wind as his figure violently burst forth. Yuan Chen¡¯s palm landed where Chen Yu had been a moment ago, shattering his afterimage. Then, he chased after him again. Boom! The two exchanged blows during the chase. Chen Yu felt his arm turn icy cold, a chilling force invading. Fortunately, the resistance of his Secret Pattern Demon Body to the Evil Demon was extremely formidable, so the impact was minimal. Yuan Chen knew that Chen Yu had cultivated ¡®Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡¯, which had stronger resistance against attacks from Evil Demon paths, but he did not expect Chen Yu to withstand his attack. Whoo! Another palm strike from Yuan Chen came. This palm radiated a stronger chilling force, with numerous ice crystals swirling around his palm. Chen Yu immediately pulled out the ¡°Giant Ruler Sword¡±, striking down with a slash. Though he had converted to the demonic path, the power of the ¡®Shocking Evil Sword Technique¡¯ wasn¡¯t as great as before, but his swordsmanship still existed. Ping ping bang! Chen Yu¡¯s great strength showcased the weight advantage of the ¡°Giant Ruler Sword¡±, colliding repeatedly with Yuan Chen. Soon, the bout reached the agreed twenty moves. ¡°Chen¡¯er, don¡¯t go easy on little Junior Brother on purpose. If he doesn¡¯t have enough strength, participating in the academy¡¯s grand competition will only bring humiliation and might even cost him his life.¡± Master Yi Lantian whispered. ¡°Mystic Ice Palm.¡± Yuan Chen¡¯s eyes held a trace of seriousness as the chilling force exploded from his palm, drastically dropping the surrounding temperature. In the void, it seemed as though a palm formed of icy force condensed and struck towards Chen Yu. With Yuan Chen¡¯s movement technique, Chen Yu had no chance of dodging this palm. ¡°Demon Extinguishing Claw!¡± Chen Yu switched the Xuan Heavy Sword to his other hand, his right hand was awash with surging Demonic Qi. The Demon Claw Secret Pattern on his arm suddenly spread, climbing densely over Chen Yu¡¯s arm and palm. Whoo~ He clawed out, and the black Demonic Qi formed a fearsome and ancient-looking demon claw with strange patterns. Bang! The demon claw and the ice palm collided, creating a storm of icy chill and demonic qi. After this move, neither of them made another move. ¡°Twenty moves are up. Junior Brother has improved rapidly. With such strength, his performance in the grand competition won¡¯t be too bad.¡± Yuan Chen smiled. ¡°Chen¡¯er, you only used fifty percent of your strength, right? You didn¡¯t even tap into your Half-step True Essence.¡± Master Yi Lantian spoke indifferently. Over this past year, Yuan Chen too had made considerable progress, achieving an eighty percent conversion rate from True Qi to Half-step True Essence. However, Master Yi Lantian knew that Chen Yu also hadn¡¯t used all his tricks. ¡°Chen Yu, having reached such power with just the second level of the ¡®Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡¯, do you possess some special constitution?¡± Then, Master Yi Lantian looked at Chen Yu and asked. ¡°Disciple¡¯s constitution is indeed better than ordinary people.¡± Chen Yu replied, not revealing the secret of his mysterious heart. ¡°I allow you to participate in the academy¡¯s grand competition. In ten days, the academy will hold a battle for slots; prepare yourself.¡± ¡­ With Master¡¯s approval, Chen Yu could participate in the grand competition. Returning to his residence, Chen Yu continued to seclude himself to enhance his strength. Originally, he had wanted to participate in the grand competition to see the geniuses from all over Yun Zhao Country. But after cultivating ¡®Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡¯, Chen Yu felt that he could significantly improve his strength with some more breakthroughs in this Cultivation Technique, allowing him to shine in the competition and achieve good results. Time was limited, however, with the competition only a month away. In the meantime, Chen Yu seized every moment, enhancing his cultivation level. During the spare moments from practicing the ¡®Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡¯, Chen Yu activated the Flame Control Technique, absorbing and refining more sealed ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡±. This flame was incredibly powerful; previously, Chen Yu had only refined a tenth of it. Currently, both his cultivation and Spiritual Sense had improved. In less than a day, the amount of ¡°Blood Crystal Flame¡± Chen Yu refined reached a third, after which he stopped refining. Soon, ten days passed. Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation of the ¡®Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡¯ reached Great Success on the second level, challenging to break through in a short time. These ten days only stabilized his cultivation a bit as he hadn¡¯t been practicing this technique for long and was eager to succeed. ¡°The battle for slots has begun.¡± Chen Yu exited the courtyard, heading towards Demon Sky Peak. Along the way, many students hurried toward Demon Sky Peak, with many of them warmly greeting Chen Yu. Around the Demon Sky Peak, students gathered in droves. Of course, most were there to watch. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Only twenty people could participate in the grand competition, surely the strongest twenty in the academy. ¡°Brother Chen!¡± Not far away, Brother Kong, dressed in a black robe, greeted and walked over. ¡°Brother Kong, are you contesting for a spot?¡± Chen Yu asked. Currently, Kong Zhong was at the Peak of Middle Innate. If he were to break through to the later stage, with his methods, he could certainly secure a spot. He lacked the talent of people like Duan Hao and Nie Xuan, and he didn¡¯t have the support of a family, so his cultivation speed was already quite fast. ¡°Let¡¯s try!¡± Kong Zhong smiled, wanting to take a chance. Upon reaching Demon Sky Peak, Chen Yu immediately spotted many familiar faces. Among the disciples of the Evil Spirit Institute, Situ Lin Yu looked at Chen Yu, his eyes gleaming with light. ¡°I knew you would participate in the academy¡¯s grand competition.¡± Situ Lin Yu smiled leisurely. In the newcomer competition, he had lost to Chen Yu, but he was not convinced. During this period, he had been adventuring in foreign territories, taking on the most dangerous tasks, honing himself. Now, he had reached the Late Innate stage and had become a star surrounded by others at the Evil Spirit Institute. In addition, Duan Hao, Jin Zhuo Peak, Shang Han, Luo Haotian, and others also looked toward Chen Yu. Luo Haotian stared at Chen Yu with a mix of annoyance and helplessness. Once, Chen Yu was just an ant in his eyes, but now, Chen Yu had grown to such an extent that he could compete on the same stage with him. ¡°Senior Brother Luo, when we buried Chen Yu underground that day, he had the deputy dean¡¯s trump card; otherwise, he would¡¯ve certainly died.¡± A long-haired young man, who had hunted the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard with Chen Yu, said this. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter; if I encounter him in this grand competition, I will make him lose miserably.¡± Luo Haotian said with confidence. ¡°What merits does he have to be taken as a disciple by the deputy dean!¡± Shang Han from one of the four great super-families, articulated these words through her crystalline lips. With her pride, when Chen Yu offended her that day, he was in for a bad end. But Yuan Chen¡¯s sudden appearance changed everything. After a long wait. A very experienced branch dean stood up, ¡°The competition for spots in the grand competition begins now¡­¡± The rules of the competition for spots were very simple. The top twenty, taken from the ranks of students in the Ten Thousand Demon Tower. Then, anyone could challenge these twenty, but they couldn¡¯t challenge the same person consecutively. When no one else issued challenges, the remaining twenty would be the participants of the grand competition. Not far from the challenge platform stood twenty people, becoming the most eye-catching presences throughout Demon Sky Peak. The first was Yuan Chen, dressed in simple, plain yellow clothing, his face calm with a slight smile. And the second, Luo Haotian from Demon Fire Peak. The third, Ren Han from Devil Wind Institute. The fourth, Jin Zhuo Peak. ¡­ Nearly all of the top twenty were older students. ¡°Not in a hurry!¡± Chen Yu found a quiet spot and calmly waited. No Demon Academy had many people, and many would want to challenge. With Chen Yu¡¯s lower cultivation, even if he secured one of the spots, he would face numerous challenges. Thus, he simply decided to wait for a while. Kong Zhong did as well, his cultivation being only at Peak of Middle Innate, he didn¡¯t see a great chance for success nor did he immediately plan to challenge. Swoosh! A figure quickly dashed onto the challenge platform. This person was tall and ugly-faced, whom Chen Yu actually recognized¡ªit was Wei Bin. At the Dark Night Exchange Meeting, Chen Yu had bought some high-quality Fire Spirit Ginseng from him. The last time Chen Yu stormed the tower, he also happened to encounter Wei Bin, who reached the thirty-seventh floor. ¡°I¡¯m the first, Wu Hong, hand over your spot!¡± Wei Bin shouted, looking to the man ranked fifteenth. ¡°As you wish.¡± A well-proportioned man in blue clothing, with hands behind his back, walked onto the challenge platform. Without much talk, both suddenly attacked. Clang! A sword and a saber clashed fiercely, unleashing a wave of ice and fire. ¡°Ha ha, come on.¡± Wei Bin laughed loudly, a dark red saber incessantly chopping in his hands, casting impressive fiery saber lights. The man in blue swiftly jabbed with his long sword, his swordsmanship tight and impervious. Both had reached the Innate Peak. The battle didn¡¯t last long. ¡°Fiery Golden Light Slash.¡± Wei Bin shouted, his dark red saber extending a massive blade of fire, ferociously chopping down. Bang! The man in blue fell off the platform, spitting out blood. Wei Bin won, securing a spot. ¡°This person has a strong hope of entering the top ten.¡± Chen Yu speculated. The top five likely possessed strength close to the Guiyuan Realm; the top ten held the peak powers of Innate Peak, and clearly Wei Bin met this criterion. ¡°I challenge the sixteenth!¡± A woman in a purple robe stepped onto the challenge platform. However, this woman ultimately failed the challenge. Clearly, the strength of her selected opponent had progressed beyond her expectations. After starting two matches, the competition became even fiercer, with almost one person challenging immediately after another¡¯s defeat. But mostly, there were more losses than wins. ¡°Let me test the strength of the top ten.¡± From the Evil Spirit Institute, Situ Lin Yu slowly stepped out, leaping onto the challenge platform in a flash. As soon as these words were spoken, they caused quite a stir. Situ Lin Yu, being a newcomer from within the last three years, not only aimed for a spot but directly challenged the top ten! Chapter 325 - 325 0320 Amazing Progress ?Chapter 325: Chapter 0320: Amazing Progress Chapter 325: Chapter 0320: Amazing Progress ¡°Let me test the strength of the top ten.¡± Situ Lin Yu from the Evil Spirit Institute slowly walked out, and with a leap, his figure landed on the challenge stage. ¡°Situ Lin Yu is actually directly challenging the top ten in the institute!¡± ¡°He is just a freshman who joined the institute in the last three years; does he possess strength comparable to the top ten?¡± The crowd below was in an uproar. This was the first challenge against the top ten so far. ¡°Directly challenging the top ten?¡± Duan Hao glanced at Situ Lin Yu, his expression growing solemn. Even for him, facing the older students of the top ten, he did not have full confidence in winning. Chen Yu also became somewhat interested. In the last competition for freshmen, Situ Lin Yu was his strongest opponent. Although he ultimately won first place, the competition process was quite dangerous. Moreover, Chen Yu felt that Situ Lin Yu had not yet displayed all his cards. Situ Lin Yu always gave Chen Yu an unfathomable impression; after the tournament, they never met again, only hearing that Situ Lin Yu had been adventuring outside the domain. Chen Yu wondered what level of strength Situ Lin Yu had reached by that time. ¡°Junior brother¡¯s courage is commendable, but not being able to clearly recognize one¡¯s own strength is utterly foolish, let the senior brother teach you a lesson.¡± Yu Hong suddenly stood up, his face cold and slightly displeased. Yu Hong, ranking tenth and at the Peak of Innate Late Stage, was an old student of the Devilish Fire Institute. For him, being challenged by a student so young and new, was an insult. Swoosh! Yu Hong¡¯s figure dashed out, rushing onto the competition stage. Instantly, a powerful Innate Peak Level True Qi pressure, accompanied by a terrifying Devilish Fire, caused the temperature of the entire arena to spike abruptly. Boom! Yu Hong suddenly erupted, transforming into a dark blue firelight that charged towards Situ Lin Yu. Although he considered Situ Lin Yu not his match, he had heard of Situ Lin Yu¡¯s reputation, who was known as a rare genius of the Evil Spirit Institute in hundreds of years and had a deep understanding of the Evil Path, so Yu Hong did not take it lightly. ¡°Defeat!¡± Yu Hong shouted loudly, sending a fierce palm strike. In the air, the Demonic Qi condensed, forming a dark blue flame light palm that howled out. Situ Lin Yu remained calm, equally striking with a palm, creating a gloomy grey ghost fog. Bang! The power released by the dark blue flame light palm instantly engulfed Situ Lin Yu¡¯s palm technique and continued to advance forward. Swoosh! A grey mist appeared around Situ Lin Yu, and his body moved to another side, leaving behind a grey residual shadow that Yu Hong¡¯s palm strike dispersed. ¡°Ha-ha, that¡¯s all you¡¯ve got, daring to challenge me, Yu Hong.¡± Yu Hong laughed heartily, pursuing Situ Lin Yu closely. Bang, thump! A series of fierce and powerful Devilish Fire light palms howled across the challenge stage. Situ Lin Yu occasionally clashed directly with them, but his attacks were always scatter frontally by Yu Hong. This made Yu Hong increasingly feel that Situ Lin Yu was nothing special, finding the rumors grossly exaggerated. ¡°Junior brother, it¡¯s time to end this.¡± Yu Hong barked, his palms coming together, releasing an astonishing dark blue flame light. Whoosh! He suddenly pushed his palms out, unleashing a towering wave of dark blue Demonic Qi, as if it could devour everything in front of it. ¡°Situ Lin Yu is going to lose.¡± ¡°He¡¯s too impulsive. Every one of the top ten is a strong fighter at the Innate Peak; they have also prepared a lot for the institute¡¯s grand competition.¡± ¡°However, the fact that Situ Lin Yu held up against Yu Hong for so many moves is commendable, though he lost to Yu Hong, breaking into the top twenty should be no problem.¡± S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Below the stage, many people began talking. ¡°No, it¡¯s not that simple.¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. Throughout, Situ Lin Yu had not used his spiritual secret technique or even the Evil Spirit. Evil Cultivators aren¡¯t known for their frontal combat prowess, and Yu Hong, who practiced both the Fire Path and the Evil Path, naturally held an advantage in direct combat. But to underestimate Situ Lin Yu because of this was a grave mistake. ¡°Yes, it can end now.¡± On the challenge stage, Situ Lin Yu smiled leisurely. Swoosh! He waved his sleeve, and a Big-headed Evil Spirit floated out. This Big-headed Evil Spirit looked extremely solid, with the skin texture on its surface visible. Clearly, after such a long time, Situ Lin Yu¡¯s Evil Spirit had grown stronger. ¡°Evil Yin Wave!¡± Situ Lin Yu suddenly opened his mouth, emitting a series of rapid, low-pitched evil sounds. At the same time, the Big-headed Evil Spirit also performed the same secret technique. Buzzing! In the air, a layer of semi-transparent sound waves, visible to the naked eye, bombarded out. Boom! Thump! The oncoming dark blue waves immediately vibrated, then gradually disintegrated. ¡°Using the vibration effect of sound waves to destabilize the enemy¡¯s martial skill, significantly weakening its power.¡± A teacher watched with appreciation in his eyes. ¡°Situ Lin Yu¡¯s Evil Yin attack can shatter Yu Hong¡¯s killing move because Situ Lin Yu has thoroughly understood Yu Hong¡¯s cultivation technique and directly targeted its weaknesses.¡± A robed teacher from the Evil Spirit Institute smiled contentedly. The earlier combat allowed Situ Lin Yu not only to refine his direct combat skills but also to observe the enemy¡¯s cultivation techniques and martial skills. Identifying the opponent¡¯s weaknesses and attacking them suddenly often yields unexpected results. ¡°How can this be¡­¡± Yu Hong¡¯s face showed shock. His killing move was actually neutralized by the opponent¡¯s evil technique. Boom! At the same time, those evil sound waves struck Yu Hong¡¯s body, generating a shock that blasted into his viscera, sending him staggering back nearly ten steps with a trace of fresh blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. ¡°Dark Night Pupil Skill!¡± Situ Lin Yu didn¡¯t give Yu Hong a chance to catch his breath and immediately activated the Spiritual Pupil Technique. Swoosh! The Evil Spirit also drifted near Yu Hong, its pitch-black eyes staring at him, releasing powerful Demonic spiritual power. ¡°No¡­¡± Yu Hong struggled desperately, attempting to break free from the Dark Night Pupil Skill. Being among the top ten in the academy, his spiritual will was also strong. However, Situ Lin Yu¡¯s spiritual power was too strong, and coupled with the Evil Spirit, the power of the Illusion Eye Technique greatly increased. Swoosh! Situ Lin Yu executed his movement technique and appeared in front of Yu Hong, striking out with a palm. Boom! Yu Hong¡¯s figure was smashed out of the arena, drenched in sweat. It was only then that he fully regained consciousness from the Illusion Eye Technique. ¡°He¡¯s defeated, Yu Hong has been defeated by Situ Lin Yu.¡± Many people exclaimed in disbelief. The turnaround in the battle happened too swiftly, which was astonishing. ¡°Situ Lin Yu¡¯s spiritual power is nearing the Guiyuan Realm level.¡± Chen Yu was inwardly shocked. His own spiritual power had reached the Peak of Innate Late Stage, and facing Situ Lin Yu would be extremely unfavorable. However, Situ Lin Yu¡¯s head-on combat ability was not strong, which was precisely Chen Yu¡¯s strong suit. The other nine in the top ten also could not help but glance at Situ Lin Yu. As the geniuses of the academy, they could somewhat discern Situ Lin Yu¡¯s true strength from the battle just now. The challenge continued and after four rounds, Duan Hao from the Blood Slaughter Institute took the stage. ¡°I challenge the eleventh spot!¡± Duan Hao¡¯s expression was cold and his gaze deep. He did not want to lose to Situ Lin Yu, but challenging an Innate Peak level expert, his chances of winning were not high. Relatively speaking, challenging the eleventh spot was more secure. Swoosh! The eleventh candidate ascended the challenge platform, a tall and sexy woman. ¡°Tiger Evil Fist.¡± Duan Hao burst forth explosively, a punch whistling out, behind him, a towering Evil Qi formed a spectral tiger, shaking people¡¯s souls. Pop pop whish whish! The sexy woman produced a dark silver whip in her hands, whipping it up, executing sharp whip shadows. The sexy woman¡¯s whip technique was extremely profound, standing in place, her whip shadows heavy, capable of both offense and defense. ¡°Black Dragon Leg!¡± After the punching technique, Duan Hao transitioned to leg techniques, bursting forth with tremendous power, smashing through the sexy woman¡¯s whip shadow. The sexy woman grew more solemn, her dark silver whip radiated stronger True Qi fluctuations, and the speed of her whip technique increased by a notch. Boom bang pong! On the competition platform, the two fiercely clashed at high speed. In the blink of an eye, they exchanged hundreds of moves. Compared to Situ Lin Yu¡¯s battle, Duan Hao¡¯s fight was getting the blood boiling. ¡°Sharp Wind Bloodline.¡± Duan Hao¡¯s body erupted with Bloodline Power, dark green wind patterns emerged on his skin, a formless cyclone power surfaced, blending with his Cultivation Technique. After activating his Bloodline, Duan Hao¡¯s speed doubled, and his move¡¯s power also significantly increased. Bang! Duan Hao suddenly burst forth, breaking through the sexy woman¡¯s defenses, and struck her left shoulder with a punch. The sexy woman staggered backward off the challenge platform, a trace of fresh blood spilling from the corner of her mouth. ¡°Duan Hao won!¡± ¡°As expected of the Duan Family¡¯s genius, on par with Situ Lin Yu in the academy.¡± Many freshmen exclaimed. Two years ago, Situ Lin Yu and Duan Hao were both freshmen, yet now they had squeezed into the top twenty of the academy, truly unbelievable. This was a great encouragement for the freshmen who had just joined the academy. These two had become the idols many freshmen admired. It¡¯s worth mentioning, the progress Duan Hao and Situ Lin Yu had made was indeed stunning, overshadowing other students from their batch. ¡°I wonder how strong Senior Chen Yu is now? I heard in that batch¡¯s freshman competition, Senior Chen Yu was ranked first, surpassing Duan Hao and Situ Lin Yu.¡± ¡°Moreso, Senior Chen Yu was also taken as a disciple by the deputy dean.¡± Many freshmen¡¯s gazes immediately centered on Chen Yu. ¡°Junior brother, it¡¯s your turn to make a move now.¡± The first-ranked Yuan Chen revealed a slight smile. His mentor managed to hold more than twenty moves against him and seemed to have some reserve strength yet to uncover, which might be enough to break into the top ten. ¡°Brother Yuan, you seem quite confident in your junior brother,¡± Luo Haotian said with a smile, inquiring about Chen Yu. ¡°My little junior brother has exceptional talent and strength, he should be able to make a name for himself in this academy competition,¡± Yuan Chen said softly. Seeing the gaze from his senior brother Yuan Chen, Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but step forward. ¡°I challenge the thirteenth place.¡± Chen Yu issued his challenge to the thirteenth place. This competition was merely to secure a spot, as long as one entered the top twenty there was no need to reserve nothing in the fight for rankings to the point of a bloody battle. Moreover, Master Yi Lantian had also advised Chen Yu, ¡°In the early part of the competition, do not reveal that you are cultivating the ¡®Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.''¡± After all, being Yi Lantian¡¯s disciple, Chen Yu was somewhat conspicuous. Being somewhat low profile at the beginning, better ignored by other academies, would make it easier to achieve better results at the critical moment. However, being too low profile could tarnish the Master¡¯s reputation, so Chen Yu decided to secure the thirteenth spot. ¡°Senior Chen Yu is only challenging the thirteenth place, it seems he admits he¡¯s not the equal of Duan Hao and Situ Lin Yu.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, Senior Chen Yu, after all bereft of family backing, can¡¯t cultivate as swiftly as Senior Situ Lin Yu and Senior Duan Hao. Now both Seniors Situ Lin Yu and Duan Hao are at Innate Late Stage, while Senior Chen Yu is just at Early Innate.¡± The freshmen felt somewhat regretful, speculating the reason. They entirely forgot that for an ordinary student, reaching Early Innate Peak in two years and daring to challenge the thirteenth spot was already quite remarkable. (New week, please click recommend and give a monthly ticket~~) Chapter 326 - 326 0321 Acting Low-Key ?Chapter 326: Chapter 0321: Acting Low-Key Chapter 326: Chapter 0321: Acting Low-Key ¡°I¡¯ve long heard that the Vice Dean has taken on a new disciple, yet I¡¯ve never had the chance to meet him. Today, as Disciple Chen has taken the initiative to challenge, let me see for myself what abilities Disciple Chen truly has.¡± From the thirteenth position, Fan Dong said with a smile. Fan Dong was a senior student at the Devil Wind Institute. Although ranked thirteenth, he had been in the late stage of the Innate level for a long time and possessed extremely strong underlying strength. He had heard of Chen Yu¡¯s deeds and knew the latter was capable of challenging those above his level. However, he couldn¡¯t believe that with his years of strength in the late stage of Innate, he would lose to a young man at the peak of the early stage of Innate. Nearby, numerous instructors and teachers all turned their attention to Chen Yu. Many of them had only heard that Chen Yu was taken as a disciple by the Vice Dean but had never seen him. Naturally, they were curious about who had caught the eye of the Vice Dean. The Vice Dean wasn¡¯t ordinary in his choices, take Yuan Chen for instance. He didn¡¯t have a strong bloodline or backing from a major family, but his strength was undisputedly the first in No Demon Academy. Whoosh! Fan Dong took a stride, bringing with him a gust of wind, and landed on the battle platform. With a tip of his toes and almost no pause, Fan Dong rapidly closed in on Chen Yu. Whoosh~ A palm thrust out, the roaring wind forming a beast shadow, descending upon Chen Yu¡¯s chest. Chen Yu immediately activated his Copper Statue Gang Body, transforming into a Buddha-like copper statue bathed in light. His Copper Statue Gang Body hadn¡¯t completely turned into the Secret Pattern Demon Body yet, so he could still use it, just not as powerfully as before. Channeling the Sha Qi within him, Chen Yu vehemently threw a punch. Boom! Fist met palm, and the wind and Sha Qi exploded outward. A tremendous force was released from Chen Yu¡¯s arms, transferring into Fan Dong¡¯s arms and causing his bones to ache. ¡°What a formidable strength.¡± Fan Dong was secretly astonished. Moreover, Chen Yu¡¯s Sha Qi was on par with his True Qi. Little did he know that if Chen Yu were to use the Secret Pattern Demon Body and Demon Pattern Qi, that single punch could have seriously injured Fan Dong. ¡°Tearing Wind Palm!¡± Fan Dong¡¯s expression grew stern as he fully channeled his True Qi. Alongside his rapid movement techniques, Fan Dong unleashed several terrifying palm attacks. Howl~ Chen Yu stimulated his physical power and True Qi, executing the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡±. Exploding instantaneously, he moved at incredibly high speeds, pressing in on Fan Dong. One should know, Chen Yu¡¯s training in the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± had reached the fifth level; his speed was only a bit slower than his senior brother, Yuan Chen. ¡°Sha Qi materialize!¡± Sha Qi swirled around Chen Yu¡¯s arms, transforming into a Black-Scaled Giant Python, and he launched it forward. ¡°Tearing Wind Palm!¡± Fan Dong immediately struck out with a palm, attempting to defend. Whoosh~ The Black-Scaled Giant Python instantly crushed the oncoming wind and collided with Fan Dong¡¯s body. Fan Dong was thrown backwards, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Had he not been wearing a protective armor, Chen Yu¡¯s punch could have left him severely injured. Swoosh! Chen Yu pressed forward again, kicking out with his leg and sweeping Fan Dong off the competition platform. ¡°I¡¯ve lost!¡± With a look of dejection on his face, Fan Dong realized he was defeated by a student in the early stage of Innate. However, upon further thought, this student was not ordinary ¨C he was a disciple of the Vice Dean, and that balanced out Fan Dong¡¯s feelings. Having defeated Fan Dong, Chen Yu took his place among the twenty, standing in the thirteenth position. ¡°Hmm, Chen Yu¡¯s speed, defense, and strength are all exceptional. He truly deserves to be the Vice Dean¡¯s disciple. At the peak of early-stage Innate, he managed to defeat a genius student in the late stage of Innate.¡± Many teachers and instructors nodded in agreement. Not far from the challenge platform, Ren Han showed a hint of doubt, ¡°Didn¡¯t this kid switch to cultivating the demonic path?¡± Indeed, Chen Yu had switched to cultivating the demonic path, but the Sha Qi in his body hadn¡¯t completely transformed into Demon Pattern Qi yet. Therefore, he could still fight as an Evil Cultivator; however, the strength he exhibited now was probably only fifty to sixty percent of his prime. Beside Ren Han. Luo Haotian shook his head slightly, ¡°With this level of skill, he thinks he can stand out in the great competition of the academy?¡± Chen Yu could attain the thirteenth position here, but in the great competition of all the academies in Yun Zhao Country, gathering all the elite students, this level of strength was hardly noteworthy. However, it also couldn¡¯t be ruled out that Chen Yu was hiding his true capabilities. ¡°Yu Hong, you challenge Chen Yu later.¡± Luo Haotian looked towards Yu Hong in the distance and transmitted his voice. Yu Hong was originally ranked tenth but was defeated by Situ Lin Yu and lost his spot. He was recovering from a mental injury, preparing to take up the challenge once again. ¡°Senior Brother Luo, Chen Yu is Yuan Chen¡¯s junior brother.¡± Yu Hong had a bitter look on his face. Luo Haotian was the top student of the Devil Flame Institute and a prodigy from the Ancient Clan Luo Family. And Yuan Chen was the top student in the entire No Demon Academy, with Chen Yu being his junior brother. Truly a dilemma. ¡°Junior Sister, don¡¯t blame your Senior Brother for being ruthless!¡± A somewhat plump man ascended the challenge platform, revealing a teasing smile as his gaze wandered over Nie Xuan¡¯s curvaceous body. Thump! Like a spring, Nie Xuan rapidly shot forward, a black long sword in her hand slashing towards the plump man¡¯s neck. Clang! The plump man pulled out a pair of short sticks, blocking Nie Xuan¡¯s sword strike. Afterward, his short sticks hammered down in a frenzied offensive, pressing Nie Xuan fiercely. However, Nie Xuan¡¯s movement skill was superb, and her ability to dodge was astonishing. Her supple body twisted effortlessly, performing a variety of high-difficulty moves. From time to time, Nie Xuan would dart behind the plump man, launching attacks. After nearly two hundred exchanges, the plump man still couldn¡¯t gain the upper hand over Nie Xuan. At a certain moment, Nie Xuan seized a breach in her opponent¡¯s defense, sliding behind the plump man. A dagger suddenly appeared from her sleeve, stabbing fiercely. The force of this strike was extremely powerful. The plump man struggled to resist, his short sticks blocking the attack. But then, Nie Xuan¡¯s second and third strikes followed quickly. Boom! The plump man was swept off the challenge platform by Nie Xuan¡¯s kick. ¡°Assassins won¡¯t miss any opportunity.¡± Chen Yu thought about the two assassins he had encountered after having watched this fight. If those two assassins had been any stronger, he might have died in their ambush. Facing an assassin, one can¡¯t afford to show any weakness, because the opponent will certainly not miss the opportunity to unleash a powerful combat strength in that instant and end the fight. Nie Xuan¡¯s victory sparked a wave of cheers. After all, as an assassin, she was not accustomed to fighting openly and honorably. The challenges continued, but the number of challengers who could achieve victory dwindled. ¡°I challenge the thirteenth place!¡± Yu Hong suddenly stood up. Yu Hong¡¯s challenge did not surprise many people. Indeed, he was originally ranked tenth but had been defeated by Situ Lin Yu, and out of the twenty, Chen Yu had the lowest cultivation level. Yuan Chen glanced over, not at all worried as he knew that if Chen Yu went all out, Yu Hong stood no chance at all. ¡°It¡¯s over, Senior Brother Chen¡¯s strength isn¡¯t on par with Situ Lin Yu and Duan Hao. He might fail against Yu Hong¡¯s challenge.¡± Some of the freshmen showed a hint of regret. They had assumed that Senior Brother Chen challenged the thirteenth place because he admitted he was no match for Situ Lin Yu and Duan Hao. During that year¡¯s great competition, Chen Yu took first place but as time passed, Situ Lin Yu and Duan Hao had caught up with him. This made them sigh with envy at the power a strong family background brought. Swoosh! Being challenged, Chen Yu did not say much, simply stepping onto the challenge platform. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, sorry, but I¡¯m taking your spot,¡± Yu Hong said with a smile. If it hadn¡¯t been for Luo Haotian¡¯s pressure, he wouldn¡¯t have chosen to challenge Chen Yu. Swoosh! Yu Hong¡¯s figure suddenly sped out, turning into a blur as he closed in on Chen Yu. Suddenly, a dark blue flame palm struck with explosive force. Chen Yu took out his Giant Ruler Sword and swept it horizontally, slashing out an astonishing evil wind sword light. Bang! There was an explosion as the evil Qi blue fire raged. ¡°Blue Flame Palm!¡± Amid the chaotic flames and evil wind, Yu Hong suddenly burst forth, slamming another mighty flame palm. Hoo! Chen Yu executed the Shocking Evil Sword Technique, the giant sword cleaving powerfully through the air. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°This kid is not simple at all!¡± The more Yu Hong fought, the more startled he became. In truth, Chen Yu was also somewhat surprised; not using the demon pattern Qi and Secret Pattern Demon Body, defeating Yu Hong was not going to be easy. His Copper Statue Gang Body and True Evil Qi were transitioning to the Secret Pattern Demon Body and the demon pattern Qi, making it difficult to exert the same strength as during his peak. Of course, if Yu Hong knew what Chen Yu was thinking at the moment, he might cough up blood in frustration. Ha! Chen Yu let out a fierce shout, pushing his Copper Statue Gang Body to the limit. Buddhist light blossomed from his body, dazzlingly bright as he grew much taller, like a small giant. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Yu Hong was completely astonished. In the academy, this was the first time Chen Yu had exhibited his ability to become gigantic. ¡°Sword Breaking Nebula!¡± After enlarging, Chen Yu suddenly executed a sword move, and a massive jet-black Sha Qi Sword burst forth. Boom! Yu Hong was blasted off the challenge platform, blood spraying from his mouth. ¡°No, how could I lose?¡± Yu Hong could hardly believe it. ¡°Senior Brother Chen has actually defeated Yu Hong.¡± ¡°Is this really Senior Brother Chen¡¯s true strength? It seems he is no weaker than Senior Brothers Situ Lin Yu and Duan Hao!¡± The freshmen were taken aback, exclaiming in surprise. ¡°This must be all of his strength.¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s lips curled into a cold smile. Just now, it was clear to him that Chen Yu had been pushed to the brink before unleashing a deadly move to finally defeat Yu Hong. After defeating Yu Hong, Chen Yu¡¯s position was thoroughly secured. The challenge matches continued. Soon, the number of challengers thinned. ¡°I challenge the twentieth place!¡± Then, Puppet Master Kong Zhong stepped onto the challenge platform. Chapter 327 - 327 0322 Setting off ?Chapter 327: Chapter 0322 Setting off Chapter 327: Chapter 0322 Setting off ¡°Kong Zhong finally made his move.¡± Chen Yu looked toward Kong Zhong on the stage. Since the freshman examination had ended, he hadn¡¯t seen Kong Zhong make a move, and he wondered how strong Kong Zhong had become. ¡°Haha, you think you can take my place?¡± The woman currently ranked twentieth, a somewhat overweight female contestant, immediately stepped forward. This woman had defeated the former holder of this position and had taken the spot. Her strength was not weak; she was one of the best among those in the Late Innate stage. The overweight woman looked at Kong Zhong¡¯s appearance and couldn¡¯t help but laugh. She herself was of an inferior stature and looks, but after seeing Kong Zhong, she felt a sense of comfort in her heart. ¡°Hmph!¡± Kong Zhong sensed her thoughts from the woman¡¯s demeanor and let out a low, cold snort. Go! Kong Zhong waved his hand, releasing four puppets, among which two were at the Late Innate stage and two at the Innate Middle Stage. Despite that, puppets ultimately lacked the flexibility of cultivators, had no consciousness of their own, and were merely controlled by Puppet Masters. A single Late Innate stage puppet definitely couldn¡¯t compare to a Late Innate stage cultivator. Furthermore, the overweight woman was a talent from the No Demon Academy. As for Kong Zhong¡¯s four puppets, her expression didn¡¯t change in the slightest. However, Chen Yu, who had some understanding of Kong Zhong, noticed something different about the puppets. For instance, the Giant Bear Puppet and the Monkey Puppet only resembled these animals on the exterior. Upon closer observation, many parts had significant modifications. Chen Yu speculated that Kong Zhong¡¯s puppetry skills must have greatly improved. Swoosh swoosh¡­ Under Kong Zhong¡¯s control, the monkey, giant bear, and two leopard puppets attacked the overweight woman from four directions. ¡°Just a few puppets!¡± The overweight woman was dismissive, and a dark blue hammer appeared in her hand. Boom boom boom~ She swung the hammer in a spinning motion, unleashing a layer of swirling, cold power. Centered around her, it was as if a layer of grayish-white ice and snowstorm was spreading in all directions. ¡°Hehe, let¡¯s first reduce your puppets¡¯ agility, then deal with you, the Puppet Master, and all this will be over.¡± The overweight woman thought to herself. The main approach of a Puppet Master was to use puppets, and their own combat power wasn¡¯t high. However, the overweight woman found that these puppets were performing well and had strong resistance. But gradually, the four puppets began to slow down in speed and agility under the erosion of the cold and icy power. ¡°Just an Innate Middle Stage Puppet Master thinks they can take my spot.¡± The overweight woman sneered disdainfully. She charged at Kong Zhong, suddenly swinging her hammer and smashing a nearby leopard puppet to scraps. What the overweight woman didn¡¯t expect was¡­ Swoosh! S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. From the shattered remains of the leopard puppet, a spider puppet suddenly rushed out. Hiss~ A sturdy strand of web shot out, entangling one of the overweight woman¡¯s arms. At the same time, the other three puppets¡¯ bodies suddenly opened up empty square spaces, from which spider puppets flew out, each spitting out a thread of web. In an instant, the overweight woman¡¯s limbs were all bound by the webs. ¡°Break!¡± The overweight woman struggled with all her might, her True Qi surged wildly, and a wave of cold power spread along the webs, trying to destroy the spider puppets. Just then, Kong Zhong extended a metal arm, from which a purple-golden hook claw shot out, aiming for the overweight woman¡¯s chest. Bang! The woman¡¯s clothes on her chest tore apart, but the treasure armor inside withstood some of the force. Still, she spit out a mouthful of blood, her face turning ashen. At that moment, the giant bear, leopard, and monkey puppets immediately launched an attack. The overweight woman desperately defended herself but was ultimately blasted off the challenge stage. ¡°I¡¯ve won!¡± Kong Zhong revealed a hint of a smile. All around, there was a stir of amazement. Previously, they had not been optimistic about this Innate Middle Stage Puppet Master. But the puppetry skills and adaptability Kong Zhong displayed astonished them greatly. ¡°Black Star Master, this disciple of yours is no ordinary individual!¡± Some teachers and instructors said to the one-eyed Black Star Master. ¡°It seems Brother Kong is not confident enough with himself,¡± remarked Chen Yu with a light smile. Just now, Kong Zhong had been fairly calm, as if he still hadn¡¯t played his trump card. Following Kong Zhong¡¯s challenge, Yu Hong once again initiated a challenge. After two consecutive losses, he no longer had the capacity to strike for the top ten, so he challenged the fourteenth rank. If he was overconfident and aimed for the top ten, a failure could lead to injury, and he might not even grab a spot at all. Soon, the battle for the spots came to an end. ¡°Next, you can challenge those ranked higher than you, and if you win, you can take their place. The final ranking will also be your position on the No Demon Academy¡¯s leaderboards,¡± said the extremely senior branch president once again. Chen Yu wasn¡¯t interested in that; it was merely some extra fame and had no great practical use. But among the twenty, there were a few who valued their ranking in the academy and initiated challenges. The most significant movement was Wei Bin, ranked fifteenth, who challenged the eighth rank. After a long battle, he finally won by a narrow margin. Wei Bin had not given his all in his previous fight, which was clear for all to see. His breakthrough into the top ten thus wasn¡¯t too surprising. Ultimately, the twenty spots for the No Demon Academy¡¯s competition were decided. Among them, Wu Heng, Luo Haotian, Ren Han, and others at the front of the rankings were never challenged from the start to the finish. Countless spectators surrounding the area looked at these twenty individuals with envious and admiring eyes. These twenty individuals are currently the strongest twenty at the No Demon Academy, set to represent the academy in the entire Yun Zhao Country¡¯s academy competition. ¡°This is the information related to the academy¡¯s grand competition. After all twenty of you return, take a look!¡± A teacher took out twenty small booklets and distributed one to each person. Returning to his residence, Chen Yu flipped through the booklet. Firstly, the booklet contained records of student information from the four major academies, as well as twenty to thirty of the top academies. ¡°Duan Xinyue, Ye Chengfeng, Yunhai Zhen among others, are all introduced here!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes sparkled with keen light. The booklet introduced the Cultivation Techniques these individuals practiced, some of their methods, as well as their strengths and weaknesses, among other information. Of course, these descriptions might only represent the past states of these geniuses and could not guarantee their current strength remained as recorded in the booklet. Among them, Chen Yu paid special attention to Yunyang Academy. ¡°Senior Brother Yuan Chen once said that the top ranker of Yunyang Academy is still debatable, as there are at least one or two people who have the capability to challenge for first place!¡± Yunyang Academy, truly one of the four major academies, had the most descendants from the Imperial Family and the great clans, hence the possibility of the emergence of such exceptional geniuses was relatively higher. ¡°The top twenty are all at the Innate Peak!¡± After a glance at the intelligence, Chen Yu¡¯s expression slightly trembled. Unlike No Demon Academy, the top twenty individuals from Yunyang Academy all possessed the cultivation of the Innate Peak stage. In addition to this information, the booklet also detailed explanations of the competition format. Previous competitions generally consisted of two segments. The first segment would involve trials or adventures to eliminate the vast majority of the students. After all, with so many participants in the academy competition, starting with direct ranking battles would waste too much time. And the mortality rate in this segment was relatively high. The second segment would then be the ranking battle, determining the student rankings in Yun Zhao Country! Additionally, there were a few competitions that added another segment in the middle with the purpose of testing or eliminating students. Besides this, regarding rewards, Almost every competition featured Origin Transformation Pills that could increase the chances of breaking through to the Guiyuan Realm, as well as top-grade treasures, massive amounts of Spirit Stones, titles, and land grants. ¡°I wonder what the rewards for this competition will be?¡± Chen Yu was somewhat expectant. According to the intelligence, the rewards for each competition were progressively increasing, surpassing those of the previous competitions. That night, Yuan Chen came to visit. ¡°Senior Brother, why have you come? We are departing in three days.¡± Chen Yu asked. ¡°This is from Master for you.¡± Yuan Chen took out two items from his storage bag. One was a black and purple bead that Chen Yu recognized; it was with this bead that he had managed to kill the Fiery Fire Demon Lizard and avert the crisis in the Demon Bone Wilderness underground. ¡°This is a Communication Talisman, which might prove useful when the time comes!¡± Yuan Chen handed the second item to Chen Yu. Chen Yu did not decline and received both items. The power of the black and purple bead could rival a full-strength strike from someone in the Guiyuan Realm and, if used well, could even kill someone of that level. As for the Communication Talisman, it would allow Chen Yu to send out a distress message to Yuan Chen. For the first time, Chen Yu felt how much his Master, Yi Lantian, valued him. ¡°With these few items, as long as you can make it through the first segment, breaking into the top fifty should not be a problem.¡± Yuan Chen said with a calm smile, then left the residence. In the academy competition, only the top fifty received rewards, so making it into the top fifty was considered an achievement. But Chen Yu¡¯s goal was not just the top fifty. ¡°If I give it my all, I should be able to break into the top twenty!¡± Chen Yu estimated in his heart. He spent the remaining time in seclusion, studying the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.¡± The stronger his power, the better ranking he could achieve in the academy competition. Three days later. Everyone gathered at a square inside the academy. The square was already crowded with several students and some of the academy¡¯s top brass. Half an hour later, the majority of people had arrived. Swoosh! Suddenly, a figure in a black robe appeared in the sky, with a sleeping wildcat draped over his shoulder. As everyone¡¯s eyes followed the figure, he suddenly appeared on the ground. ¡°So fast!¡± Everyone was taken aback, as they had not seen the trajectory of the person¡¯s movement technique. ¡°Vice Principal!¡± All the higher-ups saluted in unison. Among the twenty students, several had never seen the Vice Principal before and showed expressions of surprise and admiration. Had it not been for the academy competition, they likely wouldn¡¯t have had the chance to meet the Vice Principal even after graduating. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± The Vice Principal¡¯s black robe fluttered, and Demonic Qi rolled around him. The next moment, a bizarre Demon Beast appeared in the square that spanned several dozen zhang. It had a large head and body covered in scales, and yet it sported a pair of black wings. With a flap of its wings, it sent out a foul wind and dark wave, making many students at the Late Innate stage feel oppressed and short of breath. ¡°A Guiyuan Realm flying mount!¡± All the students looked on with envy, as the Demon Beast¡¯s grade also seemed extraordinary. Swoosh, swoosh~ Twenty people all boarded the creature. The Guiyuan Realm flying mount suddenly flapped its wings, carrying everyone away into the distance. In less than half a day, they arrived at the Royal City of Tianhe Prefecture, and after activating a large teleportation formation, everyone was teleported to Yunyang Holy Mansion. Chapter 328 - 328 0323 Gathering of the Proud Elite ?Chapter 328: Chapter 0323: Gathering of the Proud Elite Chapter 328: Chapter 0323: Gathering of the Proud Elite A layer of brilliant silver-gray light, accompanied by the slow dissipation of spatial fluctuations, revealed the group from No Demon Academy as they appeared at the important teleportation site of Yunyang Holy Mansion. ¡°No Demon Academy has arrived!¡± ¡°True to being one of the top four academies, their lineup is so formidable. That young man in yellow leading them must be Yuan Chen, the top student of No Demon Academy.¡± Around them, a buzz of voices suddenly erupted, with countless gazes converging on the group from No Demon Academy. The students from No Demon Academy looked around to see a sea of people on all sides. Most of them were geniuses in their twenties. Their gazes toward the No Demon Academy students were filled with excitement and admiration. This scene made the hearts of the No Demon Academy students swell with pride and a deep sense of honor. ¡°There are at least four hundred academies participating in the academy competition every time, and these are the academies apart from the top four!¡± Yuan Chen introduced to the other students who were participating in the academy competition for the first time. ¡°Senior Brother, why are they here?¡± Chen Yu asked. ¡°They are here to welcome us. The academy competition is actually organized by the top four academies. Since the four academies are too strong, other academies can hardly gain any advantages in the competition. As a result, most of them choose to pledge allegiance to one of the top four academies to seek their protection,¡± explained Senior Brother Yuan Chen in a low voice. In other words, the academies nearby that were allied with No Demon Academy would be looking to the No Demon students to lead the way in the first stage of the competition. ¡°Senior Yi, long time no see!¡± At this moment, several Guiyuan Realm powerhouses approached and greeted Vice Dean Yi Lantian. Also in the Guiyuan Realm, a few of them were older than Yi Lantian, but they addressed him respectfully with a smile, calling him Senior Yi. ¡°This year¡¯s academy competition has many extraordinary talents from your academy. They¡¯re sure to achieve excellent results,¡± said a portly old man with a hearty laugh. After his words, he turned to evaluate the twenty students from No Demon Academy. After looking them over, his brows slightly furrowed. Among the twenty from No Demon Academy, there was a student at the Innate Middle Stage and even one at the Early Innate Stage. In their second-tier academies, even those at the bottom had only one or two at the Early Innate Stage. ¡°Let¡¯s go, head to the competition venue,¡± Yi Lantian said calmly, mounting a flying mount and leading the way. At the same time, from among the countless onlookers around them, nearly a third mounted their flying mounts and soared into the sky, following behind No Demon Academy. ¡°That young man in the yellow clothes is Yuan Chen of No Demon Academy.¡± ¡°And there¡¯s Luo Haotian, ranked second, and Ren Han, ranked third¡ª all my type of handsome men.¡± ¡°Hey? Why is there an Early Innate youngster? He can¡¯t possibly be here to compete.¡± Students from other academies behind watched the twenty from No Demon Academy and discussed animatedly. ¡°Haha!¡± Wei Bin laughed with a strange enjoyment, and the rest also showed smiles, holding their heads high and chests out. Having so many people admiring and worshipping them, few could maintain a composed state of mind. Boom~ The Ancient Transmission Array on which the No Demon Academy group had not yet departed was once again shining with a layer of silver-gray light. ¡°Sky Sword Academy!¡± ¡°Look quickly, there¡¯s Ye Chengfeng and He Qiuyun, so handsome!¡± Cries of surprise filled the surroundings. The twenty from No Demon Academy also looked together in that direction. They saw the group from Sky Sword Academy arriving on a silver boat, shaped curiously like a sword. The students of Sky Sword Academy were almost all handsome men and beautiful women, each with an extraordinary bearing. Leading them was Ye Chengfeng, clad in white, unsullied by dust, his pale blue hair fluttering in the wind. He Qiuyun, with his sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, had even more striking looks than Ye Chengfeng. However, among the twenty from Sky Sword Academy, the focus of most eyes was not on these two men, but on a woman. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This woman was dressed in a white gauzy fabric, with eyes cool as the waters of an autumnal pond, an aquiline nose, slender eyebrows, and a flawless complexion like porcelain, akin to a Heavenly Immortal. Her breathtaking beauty left many male students dumbstruck, drooling. ¡°Ye Luofeng, the new generation genius of Sky Sword Academy and also the first beauty of the academy¡­¡± A student praised unceasingly. The Sky Sword students didn¡¯t pay much attention to the gazes of those around them; they all looked towards the No Demon students. ¡°Yuan Chen?¡± Ye Chengfeng¡¯s gaze lingered on Yuan Chen for a moment, then he immediately turned his attention away. ¡°Eh? That kid is also here.¡± He Qiuyun¡¯s gaze swept over the others before resting on Chen Yu. Back then, the honor of the Hunting King in the hunting competition was stolen by Chen Yu. And during his years at the academy, he had been pursuing Ye Luofeng without success, blaming it all on Chen Yu. ¡°Indeed, he¡¯s also participating in the competition!¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s icy eyes settled on Chen Yu, filled with a fighting spirit, a joy of reunion, and a touch of elation. When she sensed Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation level, the corners of her mouth lifted ever so slightly in a smile. In the past hunting competition, she had lost to Chen Yu. But now, she had reached the Peak of Middle Innate, leaving Chen Yu far behind. Ye Luofeng was already the center of attention, and her unusual behavior caught the eyes of countless onlookers. ¡°The Ice Mountain Fairy, Ye Luofeng, is actually smiling! Who is she looking at? Seems to be someone from No Demon Academy?¡± ¡°Could it be that Ye Luofeng has someone in her heart?¡± Many students¡¯ hearts shattered instantly. ¡°Luo Feng?¡± Ye Chengfeng¡¯s sharp eyes followed Ye Luofeng¡¯s gaze to Chen Yu. As the top student of Sky Sword Academy, he also couldn¡¯t resist a beauty like Ye Luofeng. And since they shared the surname Ye, he had invited her to join the Ye Family, one of the four super clans. Instinct told Ye Chengfeng that the person Ye Luofeng was watching was just a young man at the Early Innate Stage. The No Demon Academy students, however, showed faces of surprise, feeling flattered and overwhelmed by the attention. Ye Luofeng of Sky Sword Academy, although they had not seen her, they had long heard of her reputation. Indeed, she truly lives up to her reputation. ¡°Miss Luo Feng isn¡¯t watching me, is she?¡± Wei Bin let out a somewhat foolish, goofy grin. ¡°This lady, she¡¯s getting more and more beautiful!¡± Chen Yu glanced at Ye Luofeng and got slightly distracted for a moment. Suddenly, Ye Chengfeng¡¯s eyes, carrying an extremely sharp Sword Intent, assaulted everyone, causing the hearts of the No Demon Academy students to tremble. ¡°What a strong Sword Intent, a single look instills fear in me. Is this the strength of Ye Chengfeng?¡± A Late Innate student exclaimed in shock. There was a rumor about the once Ye Chengfeng: among his peers, aside from the top individuals from the four great academies, very few could withstand a single sword strike from him. However, it was just for an instant, as Ye Chengfeng¡¯s gaze shifted away. ¡°Vice Dean Yi, you¡¯ve arrived quite early.¡± An elder with white eyebrows on the ¡°Sword Boat¡± said with an indifferent smile. ¡°Likewise!¡± Yi Lantian simply responded. Then, Sky Sword and No Demon Academy, each leading a large group of affiliated academies, hurried off into the distance. ¡°Miss Ye, are you faring well at Sky Sword Academy?¡± On the way, Chen Yu took the initiative to greet her via a message. ¡°Not too bad, Luo Feng will definitely make it into the top twenty in this competition!¡± Ye Luofeng felt a sudden surge of happiness for some reason, and then messaged back. ¡°This lady, it seems she still wants to compete with me.¡± Chen Yu was somewhat speechless. It appears that Ye Luofeng was not willing to accept her last defeat. Soon enough, the two great academies, leading many affiliated academies, arrived at a region of beautiful mountains and rivers that stretched endlessly. From afar, Chen Yu saw many figures standing ahead. As the figures became clearer, everyone suddenly felt a pressure. ¡°Yunyang Academy!¡± Duan Hao said in a grave tone. Yunyang Academy¡¯s people were stationed at the peak of a mountain, while the mountain¡¯s middle was filled with shadows of the affiliated academies, their numbers at least twice that of No Demon Academy. ¡°The people from No Demon Academy and Sky Sword Academy have finally arrived.¡± Atop the mountain, a middle-aged man wearing a Golden Cloud Robe laughed out loud. The crowd from No Demon Academy settled on a peak to the left, while Sky Sword Academy took its place on the right. ¡°Yunhai Zhen!¡± From Sky Sword Academy¡¯s side, Ye Chengfeng¡¯s sharp eyes focused on a handsome young man in golden clothes. This man was the top individual from Yunyang Academy, Yunhai Zhen! At this moment, he seemed to be engrossed in contemplation, his eyes half-closed, completely oblivious to the outside world. ¡°Hmm?¡± The young man in golden clothes sensed something unusual, opened his eyes, and a fierce flame glint clashed with the Sword Intent in the void, an invisible force exploding in the air. Feeling the intangible contest between the top individuals from the two great academies, many students were boiling with excitement. ¡°I wonder who is stronger, Yunhai Zhen or Ye Chengfeng!¡± ¡°Ye Chengfeng¡¯s Sword Dao is unmatched, while Yunhai Zhen possesses the powerful Yun Family bloodline, along with a special spiritual flame. It¡¯s really hard to say.¡± Many began to discuss. Some students at No Demon Academy suddenly felt that their strongest member, Yuan Chen, was perhaps not on the same level as those from Sky Sword and Yunyang Academy. ¡°Don¡¯t just focus on Yunhai Zhen; every member from Yunyang Academy is not to be underestimated, with Tang Mo ranked second and Yin Chengzhuang third¡­¡± Yuan Chen suddenly spoke. As soon as he finished speaking, a slim and somewhat cunning-looking man in grey clothes from Yunyang Academy¡¯s side turned his attention toward Yuan Chen. ¡°Yuan Chen? I did not expect that for this competition, you would become the top individual at No Demon Academy. This time, I will defeat you.¡± The man in grey clothes, ¡°Yin Chengzhuang,¡± gave a sinister smile. It was well-known that Yin Chengzhuang was ranked third in Yunyang Academy, but if he could defeat No Demon Academy¡¯s top student, how would No Demon Academy save face? ¡°It looks like elder brother has a score to settle with this Yin Chengzhuang.¡± Chen Yu pondered to himself. ¡°Rumor has it that Yuan Chen¡¯s junior fellow disciple is also participating in this academy competition. I wonder which one he is?¡± Seeing that Yuan Chen remained silent, Yin Chengzhuang spoke again with a sneer. Although Yuan Chen¡¯s strength was not on par with Yunhai Zhen or Ye Chengfeng, he was still the top individual in No Demon Academy. More importantly, he was a disciple of the Vice Dean. Therefore, Yuan Chen¡¯s junior fellow disciple was also naturally a disciple of the Vice Dean. To be accepted as a disciple by the Vice Dean, everyone was no ordinary person and was basically destined to become the first or second strongest in the academy. Immediately, the gaze of many from the other two mountains converged on the students of No Demon Academy. According to No Demon Academy¡¯s intel, only a student previously ranked twentieth had detailed information. Chen Yu had taken the spot later, so there was no detailed information on him. Only a few knew through other sources of information that Chen Yu was a disciple of the Vice Dean. Gradually, the gaze of most settled on Chen Yu. ¡°Early Innate? Are they kidding? This kid is here to feed, right?¡± ¡°No Demon Academy¡¯s Vice Dean¡¯s vision is getting worse and worse, haha, Early Innate, I could kill him with one strike.¡± Many started to laugh. ¡°Vice Dean¡¯s new disciple!¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s beautiful eyes lit up with interest. She was also taken as a disciple by the Vice Dean, and although Chen Yu was Early Innate, she would definitely give her all if they faced each other. ¡°Junior brother, be careful of this Yin Chengzhuang. Although he was once defeated by me, his bloodline is incredibly strong, and I am not clear on his current strength.¡± Yuan Chen looked at Chen Yu, speaking with a hint of concern. Most could tell that this Yin Chengzhuang was deliberately making trouble for Chen Yu. In this dog-eat-dog world, without strength, Chen Yu became a disciple of the Vice Dean, which naturally made many green with envy, and those who had suffered at Yuan Chen¡¯s hand in the previous competition were even less likely to let Chen Yu off. Moreover, although Chen Yu was not strong now, being accepted as a disciple by the Vice Dean meant that he must have something exceptional about him. Perhaps in the next academy competition, he might become a pillar of No Demon Academy, and it would be best to nip such potential in the bud. ¡°The Yin Family possesses the bloodline of pupil techniques, and Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s ¡®Yin Flame Pupil¡¯ is particularly powerful, capable of killing with a glance.¡± Shang Han, who bore ill will towards Chen Yu, said with a hint of schadenfreude. Chapter 329 - 329 0324 The Grand Competition Begins ?Chapter 329: Chapter 0324: The Grand Competition Begins Chapter 329: Chapter 0324: The Grand Competition Begins ¡°The Yin Family possesses a bloodline connected to their eyes, and Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s ¡®Yin Flame Pupil¡¯ is even more immensely powerful, able to kill a person with just one glance.¡± Beside him, Shang Han, who bore hostility towards Chen Yu, chimed in with a hint of schadenfreude. The Yin Family was one of the ten great Ancient Clans, and even Shang Han did not feel confident in withstanding a few moves from Yin Chengzhuang. In other words, if Chen Yu were to encounter Yin Chengzhuang, his death would almost be certain. After sizing each other up for a while, the three major academies fell silent. The academy competition was about to begin, and there would be plenty of opportunities to make a move. After the No Demon Academy group settled in, Chen Yu paid no more attention to the rest and concentrated on comprehending the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.¡± This year¡¯s competition was filled with strong contenders. With his current strength, if he were not careful, there was a possibility he could fall. The Red Flame King lay beside him, presumably cultivating. With the competition spanning a long time, Chen Yu didn¡¯t feel confident leaving the Red Flame King at the academy; he might prove to be of help at a critical moment. A day later, Sky Star Academy arrived. Sky Star Academy was also led by its vice president, with all personnel riding on a palace-shaped flying artifact. The number one figure from Sky Star Academy, Duan Xinyue, stood proudly in a black dress, her curvaceous figure and her beautiful face wearing a smile that was both confident and seductive. She seemed like a fiery spirit, the complete opposite of the Ice Mountain Fairy Ye Luofeng. Duan Xinyue glanced over the other three major academies and greeted Yuan Chen first. ¡°New Moon!¡± From Yunyang Academy, the second-ranked Tang Mo, for the first time initiated conversation, looking towards Duan Xinyue. Many from the four major academies knew that Tang Mo fancied Duan Xinyue, but Duan Xinyue was not at all interested in the low-profile and dull Tang Mo. All four major academies had arrived early so that they had more time to observe the participating students from each academy. After all, the information in reports was not always accurate. Meanwhile, Martial Artists from all over Yun Zhao Country, showing interest in this grand event, raced to arrive at Liuyun Mountain Range. Gradually, more and more Martial Artists gathered in the Liuyun Mountain Range, turning the previously quiet atmosphere lively. One day. ¡°The Yun Zhao National Academy competition, begins now!¡± A man in a Golden Cloud Robe from Yunyang Academy spoke loudly. His booming voice immediately spread in all directions, clearly entering the minds of everyone listening. This man was not only the vice president of Yunyang Academy but also a member of the Yun Zhao Royal Family, holding a high position and wielding great power. All students watched intently, knowing that it was time for the competition rules to be announced. The competition rules of the grand event would have a certain degree of influence on the overall results and the victory or loss. ¡°I wonder what the competition rules will be?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak muttered to himself. The rules for each session of the academy competition were set by the senior executives of the four major academies, who signed a contract not to disclose them. ¡°The first stage, elimination round. All participating students, please choose a Token.¡± The man in the Golden Cloud Robe waved his hand, and golden clouds tumbled in the air, producing nearly a thousand gray Tokens. All students showed expressions of confusion; this competition¡¯s rules were indeed different from previous sessions. Without knowing the reason, all the contestants still leaped up and chose a Token for themselves. ¡°The first stage, you will enter a trial location. To pass this stage, each contestant must collect ten white Tokens and ten black Tokens!¡± Finally, the competition rules were announced to the world. ¡°Black and white Tokens?¡± Many students showed puzzled looks. Didn¡¯t everyone receive a gray Token? But just then, the gray surface of all Tokens gradually faded, revealing either black or white colors. ¡°Black!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flashed, and he immediately placed the Token in his storage bag. The moment others learned of their Token colors, they quickly stowed their Tokens in storage bags as well and surveyed their surroundings. The rules of the first stage stipulated that collecting ten black Tokens and ten white Tokens was required to pass. In other words, even if someone collected twenty white Tokens, it would not be considered passing. If the colors of the Tokens in one¡¯s possession were rashly revealed, even one¡¯s usual friends might turn against them. ¡°Next, rankings will be determined based on the pairs of black and white Tokens during the first stage, with extra rewards for the top ten.¡± The vice president of Yunyang Academy announced the final competition rule. Upon hearing this, the top contenders from the four major academies immediately smiled. ¡°Heh heh, this year¡¯s academy competition is quite interesting.¡± Yin Chengzhuang smiled, his dark eyes sweeping over all the contestants. This year¡¯s competition format was outright plundering; the more Tokens you plundered, the higher your rank would be, and you could receive the rewards for the first stage. Yunyang Academy¡¯s top figure, Yunhai Zhen, also had a glint of excitement in his eyes, evidently intrigued. In previous years, the first stage was just an ordinary elimination round, lacking any competitive edge or fighting spirit. But now, the first stage would also determine rankings and distribute certain rewards. The students from outside the four major academies instantly turned pale. With their strength, after entering the trial, wouldn¡¯t they only be relegated to being plundered? ¡°Once you enter, if you encounter students from the four major academies, hand over your Tokens immediately and seek their protection!¡± One of the academy¡¯s high-level executives strategized for their students. ¡°The trial begins!¡± The vice president of Yunyang Academy threw out an ancient silver stone disk. At the same time, the vice presidents from the other three major academies flew out as well. Whizz! The four vice presidents simultaneously performed hand seals, casting mysterious characters that imprinted into the stone disk. ¡°The four vice presidents each have a part of the sealing keys.¡± The Red Flame King¡¯s eyes flashed with a sharp light. ¡°Open!¡± The four shouted in unison. Buzzing~ The space above the stone disk vibrated violently, and suddenly ¡°whoosh,¡± a fissure tore open. An ancient and special aura seeped out from within. ¡°Hurry inside!¡± In an instant, All the competing students, one after another, soared into the air. Suddenly, a terrifying power enveloped the area, pressing toward the passageway. Numerous students who had reached the vicinity were forcibly pushed back, coughing up fresh blood. Swoosh! Out of nowhere, an astonishingly fierce sword light aimed directly at the spatial passageway appeared. Ye Chengfeng, as if transforming into a sword light phantom, entered the spatial passageway with a speed far surpassing others. Immediately after, Whoosh! A golden figure, wrapped in a dazzling golden flame, blasted away several top warriors and rushed into the spatial passageway. ¡°Yunhai Zhen! Such strong True Qi!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak, who was forced to retreat, exclaimed. Swish! Swish! Following that, Duan Xinyue and Yuan Chen, successively entered as well. After the top students from the four major academies entered, other students from the same academies scrambled to get in, with students from outside the major academies being the last. ¡°Is the first stage of this competition too cruel?¡± ¡°With only ten black and white Tokens allowing advancement, that means over ninety percent of the students will be eliminated in the first round.¡± Many of the later-informed academy leaders exclaimed in surprise. To collect Tokens, students must engage in a merciless battle. The elimination rate for the first stage had never been so high before. ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, you may not know this, but this trial ground is a new secret realm discovered by the Yun Zhao Royal Family last year. That is to say, this is the first exploration!¡± The Vice Dean of Yunyang Academy spoke. ¡°A new secret realm!¡± Many of the high-level officials from the academies, including some excited cultivators, immediately showed eagerness in their eyes. Every time, the first stage of the competition is almost always an adventure trial. These trial grounds are treasure lands far superior to ordinary secret realms. That¡¯s why weaker academies also participate, sometimes with notable gains. And this time, the first stage of the trial is an untouched treasure land! ¡°As you know, a secret realm that has never been explored holds the greatest opportunities, so correspondingly, the rules for this first stage are harsher.¡± The Vice Dean of Yunyang Academy spoke again. ¡­ Swoosh! Chen Yu emerged from the spatial passageway, feeling his body suddenly weigh down, accompanied by a sense of dizziness and discomfort. He steadied his landing. It was an ancient forest, with trees so thick and vegetation so lush, all emanating an aura of ancientness. ¡°Ah, Blood Transformation Grass that is two hundred years old!¡± Chen Yu caught a glimpse of a dark red herb next to an ancient tree. ¡°To find two-hundred-year-old medicinal herbs so easily!¡± However, Blood Transformation Grass is quite common, and at two hundred years old, it isn¡¯t very valuable. Moreover, the easy discovery of a two-hundred-year-old precious material indicated that the resource level here was very high. Therefore, Chen Yu did not rush to collect the Blood Transformation Grass. Instead, he released the Iron Moon Strange Insect to scout the surrounding environment. Just as the Iron Moon Strange Insect flew out, ¡°Hm, someone¡¯s here?¡± Chen Yu became vigilant, then relaxed again. Behind Chen Yu, suddenly, a student at the Innate Middle Stage appeared. Seeing the No Demon Academy insignia on Chen Yu¡¯s clothes, the male student immediately showed a terrified look, ¡°Don¡¯t kill me, I¡¯m willing to hand over my Token, please let me follow senior!¡± Chen Yu turned to look at the student, whose clothes did not belong to any of the four major academies, clearly indicating he was from a second-tier academy. ¡°Eh? Early Innate?¡± At that moment, the student also scrutinized Chen Yu, showing a puzzled expression. Squashing the surprise on his face, the student approached Chen Yu with a Token in his outstretched hands, ¡°You must be the Vice Dean¡¯s disciple, mustn¡¯t you? You surely possess exceptional talent and strength, otherwise the Vice Dean wouldn¡¯t have taken notice of you.¡± The male student wore a flattering smile, but as he came within three meters of Chen Yu, He suddenly lunged forward, a curved knife appearing in his hand, and viciously swung it. ¡°Ha-ha, die!¡± The male student revealed a ferocious grin. The curved knife he flung was spinning rapidly, like a crescent moon, cutting through the air with a sharp whirring sound, aiming to slash Chen Yu. ¡°Heh heh, the Vice Dean¡¯s disciple of No Demon Academy, surely the Vice Dean misused his powers to grant you this opportunity, but you are seeking death, daring to participate in the Great Competition with mere Early Innate stage!¡± The male student laughed loudly. He ranked within the top ten in his own academy as someone at the Innate Middle Stage. In this trial secret realm, the outside world could not see within, or else he wouldn¡¯t risk assassinating a disciple of the Vice-Dean of No Demon Academy. The next moment, however, the male student¡¯s smile froze. Cling-clang! The sharp curved knife he flung, as if hitting an iron wall, trembled violently and struggled to advance. ¡°This¡­ senior¡­¡± The male student turned pale with fear, trembling, ready to plead. Snap! Swoosh! Chen Yu reached out, grabbed the knife, and flung it forcefully. A flash of gold, and the sharp curved knife slid across the male student¡¯s neck, blood spattered, and the head fell to the side. Chen Yu walked over, took the storage bag from the body, and began a careful examination. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Lucky me, a white Token!¡± Chen Yu smiled, taking the Token and anything else he found valuable with him. Chapter 330 - 330 0325 Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower ?Chapter 330: Chapter 0325: Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower Chapter 330: Chapter 0325: Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower ¡°The first part of the competition requires each participant to collect ten black and ten white tokens to pass the assessment.¡± ¡°Next, rankings will be determined based on the pairs of black and white tokens, and rewards will be granted to the top ten.¡± ¡°Although Chen Yu didn¡¯t know what the specific rewards were, he heard that the rewards issued during the academy¡¯s grand competition were definitely worthwhile.¡± ¡°If possible, I also want to strive for the top ten,¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. At present, though, that hope seemed rather bleak. For instance, the top competitor from the four major academies was almost an invincible presence in the trials, not to mention that the ones ranked second and third were only slightly behind the first, each a top-notch master in their own right. There were two methods to vie for the top ten. First, at the very beginning of the trial, plunder a large number of tokens. Students from outside the four major academies, holding many tokens, would also be easy to seize upon. Second, toward the final phase of the trial, seize tokens from the top talents. By the end, each top talent would possess numerous tokens. Each plunder would yield tremendous gains. Just then, Chen Yu¡¯s Iron Moon Strange Insect discovered the traces of other students. In his vision, S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A black-haired young man with a straight posture and a cold face encountered a fat man. The fat man was ranked nineteenth at No Demon Academy. ¡°Senior Ren, I didn¡¯t expect to run into you so soon!¡± the fat man said excitedly, hurrying over. Although he was a student of one of the four major academies, his strength was at the bottom, and if he encountered other students from the major academies, he probably wouldn¡¯t fare well. At this moment, he met Ren Han, ranked third in his own academy. With Ren Han by his side, danger would be greatly reduced. ¡°Sure, let us stick together,¡± Ren Han said indifferently, his eyes unflinching. The fat man was overjoyed and stood next to Ren Han. But in the next moment, his face twisted in pain, and a trickle of fresh blood spilled from the corner of his mouth. His heart had been pierced by a delicate, pale hand, and blood spurted out. ¡°Senior Ren¡­¡± The fat man fell dead, disbelief etched on his face. Ren Han, expressionless, took the deceased¡¯s storage bag, then pulled out a bottle and sprinkled a black-green powder. Immediately, the fat man¡¯s body burst into flames. From a distance, Chen Yu witnessed this scene, equally surprised. From what had happened, the fat man and Ren Han seemed to bear no grievances; otherwise, the fat man wouldn¡¯t have joyfully approached Ren Han without any precautions. Yet, Ren Han had mercilessly killed a fellow student! At that moment, Ren Han¡¯s gaze shifted towards a nearby dark blue spot. ¡°Not good, I¡¯ve been spotted,¡± Chen Yu thought, alarmed. Ren Han¡¯s perception and vigilance were too sharp. Through the insect¡¯s vision, Chen Yu watched as Ren Han fiercely struck out with his palm. Boom! A black palm blade, solid as reality, shaped like a small black knife exuding a tremendous demonic aura, sliced through the air at high speed. At the critical moment, the Iron Moon Strange Insect burrowed into the ground, using the soil layers to absorb most of the palm¡¯s force. Then, the Iron Moon Strange Insect rapidly retreated underground. ¡°Ren Han is coming,¡± Chen Yu immediately retreated. However, Ren Han might be faster than him. Given the enmity between Chen Yu and Ren Han, plus having witnessed that scene, Ren Han would not let him off easily. Ranked third in the academy, even if Chen Yu used all his tricks, he might not be able to kill him. ¡­ Whoosh! A dark figure flashed through the ancient forest, arriving at an empty space. ¡°There was someone here just now!¡± Ren Han¡¯s expression darkened. His gloomy and dark eyes scanned the surroundings, searching for any clues. Suddenly, his ears twitched slightly, as if he heard something, and he charged forward. Several miles away, above the old forest, A figure with a pair of black incomplete wings extended behind him hovered in the air, overlooking the deep parts of the distant forest. ¡°He¡¯s really fast,¡± Chen Yu sighed in relief. The black wings on his back were a reward from a hunting competition. If he hadn¡¯t used these wings to leave in time, escaping would not have been so easy. High above, Chen Yu¡¯s vision was extremely broad, and he spotted another student not far away, towards whom Ren Han was charging. Even though the student voluntarily handed over his tokens, Ren Han still killed him. Whoosh! A dark blue light shot towards Chen Yu, landing in his palm. The strike from Ren Han had injured the Iron Moon Strange Insect, though luckily the damage wasn¡¯t severe and the insect¡¯s recovery ability was extremely strong. Whoosh! Chen Yu flapped his wings, staying away from the area for the time being. From afar, Chen Yu¡¯s vision caught sight of the forest¡¯s edge. ¡°There¡¯s a cave ahead,¡± Chen Yu controlled his wings, slowly descending. Flying with these wings consumed a significant amount of True Qi. However, as he descended, Chen Yu noticed the presence of a three-person group directly in front of the cave. The leader of the group seemed somewhat familiar to Chen Yu. After a moment¡¯s thought, Chen Yu recalled that during the newcomers¡¯ grand competition, several people from Yunyang Academy had come to visit; among them was a short-haired young man who was very enthusiastic towards Commandery Princess Ning, rumored to be from the Lv Family of the ten Ancient Clans, named Lv Ze. ¡°Let¡¯s go take a look.¡± Chen Yu landed, retracted his wings, and approached the cave. Then, he sent the Iron Moon Strange Insect into the cave again to scout the situation. Boom Bang! In the cave, sounds of fighting could be heard. Lv Ze and two others were fighting fiercely with seven or eight scorpions. These scorpions were pitch-black and shiny, with their tail tips exhibiting a touch of bright red, signifying an unimaginably potent poison. Inside the cave, there was a pool of black spring water, with many precious materials in the center and some hatching eggs around the edge. ¡°These are ¡®Black Iron Demon Scorpions¡¯, their bodies flow with a trace of Ancient Beast Bloodline; among the demon beasts, they are considered top-tier, and here, there are six hatching eggs of the Black Iron Demon Scorpions!¡± Lv Ze¡¯s gaze fell on the hatching eggs inside the cave, his eyes blazing with fervor. If these eggs were successfully hatched and nurtured by the clan, they would become six powerful spirit pets. However, Chen Yu was not interested in the Black Iron Demon Scorpion eggs. Instead, he was enormously attracted to a rare material inside the spring water. ¡°Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower!¡± The Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower, a rare demonic material containing the essence of the demonic path, could be absorbed swiftly to enhance one¡¯s cultivation. But this flower also came with a toxin that directly attacked the heart, causing unbearable pain. Even so, since precious materials that could enhance cultivation were exceedingly rare, many Demon Cultivators would still take the risk to consume it once they found it. ¡°However, the strength of these three is not weak!¡± Chen Yu did not take immediate action. Lv Ze, from Yunyang Academy, was at the Innate Peak and possessed Bloodline Power. He was ranked eighth among the twenty from Yunyang Academy. But the overall strength of Yunyang Academy was extremely powerful; his eighth place in Yunyang could be compared to the top five in No Demon Academy. Besides Lv Ze, there were two other students in the Late Innate stage. ¡°Let them kill the Black Iron Demon Scorpion, then I¡¯ll make my move.¡± Chen Yu made a plan in his mind. Let the Black Iron Demon Scorpions drain the True Qi of the three, and once they had dealt with the trouble, Chen Yu would then step in to claim his share. As long as the strength displayed by Chen Yu caught their attention, getting a share of the Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower would not be a problem. To prevent any accidents, Chen Yu instructed the Iron Moon Strange Insect to retreat from the cave and scout the area nearby. It could become troublesome if other students arrived while he rushed into the cave. So Chen Yu wanted to be sure there was no one else nearby. At a certain moment. The Iron Moon Strange Insect¡¯s vision caught a flash of a red figure. ¡°Senior Brother Jin!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze sharpened. Previously in the Demon Bone Wilderness, Jin Zhuo Peak had secretly attacked him. Of course, it was only in secrecy; Jin Zhuo Peak wouldn¡¯t dare openly assassinate him. Later, upon realizing Chen Yu hadn¡¯t died, Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s attitude changed drastically, being exceedingly caring towards Chen Yu, and even confronted Duan Xinyue head-on. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go and ask Senior Brother for help.¡± Chen Yu grinned, controlling the Iron Moon Strange Insect to reveal itself deliberately, catching Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s attention. At the same time, Chen Yu rushed over. ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± In the dense forest, Jin Zhuo Peak watched cautiously into the distance. ¡°Senior Brother Jin, it¡¯s me, your junior.¡± Chen Yu said with a smile. ¡°Chen Yu?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak was slightly stunned, obviously not expecting to run into Chen Yu so soon. To kill or not to kill? If he killed Chen Yu, he could gain tremendous benefits from Luo Haotian, and since it was just the two of them here, it was relatively safe. However, Jin Zhuo Peak bore no deep grudge against Chen Yu, although he had other concerns. Chen Yu¡¯s master was the vice principal of the academy, who might have given him some life-saving trump card. ¡°Junior Chen, follow me¡ªit will be safer.¡± Ultimately, Jin Zhuo Peak abandoned the idea of killing Chen Yu. For the time being, it was wise to gain Chen Yu¡¯s favor and trust. Firstly, it would make it easier to attack when the time came to kill Chen Yu, providing a higher success rate. Secondly, having good relations with Chen Yu, who had Yuan Chen and the vice principal backing him, could bring some benefits. ¡°Senior Brother Jin, I just discovered a cave full of precious materials and ores, but it has already been occupied by other students.¡± Chen Yu immediately spoke. ¡°Oh? Where is it?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak asked immediately. He also had noticed that the precious materials in this trial area were of high age and included several rare items not found in the outside world. ¡°Follow me.¡± Chen Yu led the way ahead, bringing Jin Zhuo Peak closer to the cave. He didn¡¯t reveal specific details about the inside of the cave. They didn¡¯t wait long. The sounds of the battle inside the cave gradually decreased. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak whispered a command, and they burst forth immediately. Upon entering the cave, the Black Iron Demon Scorpions had already been slain by Lv Ze and the other two. They were approaching the hatching eggs and the pool, preparing to collect them. ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± Suddenly, Lv Ze looked towards the cave entrance and yelled. Following that, Jin Zhuo Peak and Chen Yu slowly walked over. ¡°We¡¯d like to share some of these spoils.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak, seeing the three opponents, slightly relaxed and spoke coldly. Lv Ze was ranked eighth at Yunyang Academy, which should place him on par with Jin Zhuo Peak; the other two were from different academies and not very strong, and Chen Yu should be able to handle them. He believed that in this evenly matched situation, Lv Ze wouldn¡¯t opt for a direct confrontation. However, when Lv Ze¡¯s gaze fell on Chen Yu, his expression changed. Last time, he had visited No Demon Academy for a new student competition along with Commandery Princess Ning, and her high praise of Chen Yu sparked jealousy in Lv Ze. Originally, in Lv Ze¡¯s eyes, Chen Yu was merely an ant who could never catch up to him. Now, however, Chen Yu had not only become a disciple of the vice principal but was also competing on the same stage in the academy competition, which made Lv Ze profoundly dislike him and want him gone. ¡°Heh, I¡¯ve long wanted to meet a student from No Demon Academy!¡± Lv Ze revealed a cruel smile. Jin Zhuo Peak frowned slightly; unexpectedly, the other side was so resolute, unwilling to share the resources here. Chapter 331 - 331 0326 Swift Victory ?Chapter 331: Chapter 0326: Swift Victory Chapter 331: Chapter 0326: Swift Victory ¡°Are you sure you want to fight to the death?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak slightly furrowed his brows, as the other party was so aggressive and unwilling to share the resources of this area. ¡°Ha ha, you two from No Demon Academy really think highly of yourselves.¡± Lv Ze burst into laughter. Yunyang Academy is the foremost among the four major academies, and he inherently believed he was a notch above the other three. Moreover, with three people on their side, victory seemed certain. Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s expression darkened, he was not keen on clashing directly with the opponents, as it could easily result in mutual destruction. If others passing by this place happened to come across them, wouldn¡¯t they just reap the benefits effortlessly? However, before Jin Zhuo Peak could reflect further. ¡°Attack.¡± At Lv Ze¡¯s command, he transformed into a blur as he dashed out. The other male and female, merely outer court disciples, dared not disobey and also drew their weapons. In their view, Yunyang Academy was surely superior, and the two from No Demon Academy were no match for them. Swoosh! As Lv Ze approached, he suddenly changed direction and attacked Chen Yu. Jin Zhuo Peak and Chen Yu were both taken aback, neither had expected this turn of events. Lv Ze¡¯s hostility towards Chen Yu was one-sided, and naturally, Chen Yu was unaware. ¡°Senior Brother Jin.¡± Without uttering another word, Chen Yu moved closer to Jin Zhuo Peak seeking protection. ¡°Hmph, cowardly and afraid of death.¡± Lv Ze snorted disdainfully. Seeing Chen Yu cowering in fear like this only increased his sense of pleasure. Swoosh! Jin Zhuo Peak drew out a blood-colored spear and thrust it out fiercely. Having decided to temporarily win Chen Yu¡¯s favor, he naturally could not stand idly by and watch him die. Clang! Lv Ze¡¯s long saber harshly sliced down, cleaving a pale cyan saber light. ¡°Good, we didn¡¯t meet in last year¡¯s academy competition, but now let¡¯s determine a winner,¡± Lv Ze roared, engaging in combat with Jin Zhuo Peak. Although his teammates were from academies outside the major four, they were at least at the Late Innate stage, enough to handle an Early Innate like Chen Yu. Boom! The power from the clash of two Innate Peak cultivators dispersed, causing debris to rain down from above the cavern. On the other side. A male and a female attacked Chen Yu. ¡°Hehe, I¡¯ve heard this youngster is a disciple of the vice dean of No Demon Academy, he should have numerous good items on him,¡± The male disciple started with a sinister chuckle. Since it was Lv Ze who told them to kill, even if it got out, they had the Lv Family and Yunyang Academy to shield them. ¡°Kek kek, so young and weak, not staying safely in the academy, instead he just came out to die,¡± The female disciple revealed a sinister smile. The two flanked Chen Yu from both sides, a sword and a saber thrusting directly at him. Although not from the top four acadacies, both were top entities within their own second-tier academies. ¡°Heh, students from academies outside the major four, all so shortsighted and extremely foolish!¡± Chen Yu mocked. ¡°Seeking death!¡± The male disciple¡¯s face instantly became frosty. Having previously failed to enter No Demon Academy and settling for a second-tier academy left him holding some grudge against No Demon Academy. At this moment, he was excited about the prospect of killing a genius from No Demon Academy. Drink! The male disciple¡¯s shout was accompanied by a fierce surge of True Qi in his long saber, as he ferociously slashed out a giant black saber aura. Meanwhile, the female disciple¡¯s long sword rippled with deathly water light, directly aiming for Chen Yu¡¯s throat. In contrast, Chen Yu remained motionless on the spot. As the attacks neared, Chen Yu suddenly extended both hands. His right hand turned into a palm, which suddenly shone with a bronze light densely covered with bronze patterns, the surface surrounded by a layer of Evil Qi. Boom! The male disciple¡¯s black saber aura struck Chen Yu¡¯s palm, leaving behind a shallow mark before dispersing into nothingness. Meanwhile, Chen Yu¡¯s other hand, infused with Evil Qi, grasped the tip of the female disciple¡¯s sword, stopping it dead. ¡°How can this be!¡± The female disciple exerted all her strength, but her long sword couldn¡¯t advance an inch. Both disciples were stunned, their minds overwhelmed with shock. In their sight, the tall youth stood like a copper Buddha, his arms surrounded by a layer of scale-like black True Qi. One palm, one pinch, resolving their attacks instantly, all done with an air of nonchalance and composure. Suddenly. Chen Yu moved, holding the female disciple¡¯s long sword in one hand and clenching his fist with the other, lunging forward. Seeing this, the female disciple immediately dropped her sword and fled. Boom! Chen Yu¡¯s punch swung out, sending a mass of black-scaled fist aura roaring forth. The female disciple couldn¡¯t dodge in time and was struck by the punch, her body smashing against the rock wall, blood spilling from the corner of her mouth. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After knocking down one, Chen Yu thunderously attacked the male disciple. ¡°No, how can you be this strong?¡± The male disciple¡¯s face showed terror. He himself was at the Late Innate stage, and it was beyond his expectations to ever fear someone at the Early Innate level so much. Swoosh! Completely devoid of the will to fight, the male disciple swiftly retreated. But after Chen Yu employed his movement technique, his speed was even faster, instantly catching up. Boom! In an instant clash, the male disciple was kicked flying by Chen Yu. Chen Yu dusted off his hands, looking utterly relaxed. If he were facing someone from the top four academies at the Late Innate stage, maybe they could exchange a few blows; these outer court disciples, however, were much easier to handle. On the other side, Jin Zhuo Peak and Lv Ze were still fiercely battling. Suddenly, the body of a male student flew past from the side. ¡°What?¡± Lv Ze caught a glimpse from the corner of his eye and his expression turned to shock. The two students from his own team had actually lost! Wasn¡¯t this too fast? He and Jin Zhuo Peak had barely exchanged ten moves. Jin Zhuo Peak was surprised too, but not overly so. During the quota battle, Chen Yu had defeated the top fighters in the Late Innate Stage of the academy in just a few moves. ¡°Senior Brother Jin, let me help you.¡± Chen Yu immediately leapt forward, launching a domineering and chilling punch imbued with Evil Qi. Boom! Lv Ze swung his long knife, shattering Chen Yu¡¯s punch. From this exchange, Lv Ze felt the power of Chen Yu¡¯s strike. ¡°His True Qi is stronger than that of a regular Late Innate!¡± Lv Ze was inwardly horrified. He knew Chen Yu practiced Body Cultivation and had excellent strength and defense. Adding such powerful True Qi, defeating a regular Late Innate was indeed as easy as turning over one¡¯s hand. Chen Yu showed no mercy, joining forces with Jin Zhuo Peak to relentlessly attack Lv Ze. He had realized that Lv Ze bore hostility towards him; if it were someone else, they definitely wouldn¡¯t have chosen to fight. Unfortunately for Lv Ze, he had underestimated Chen Yu¡¯s strength. ¡°Damn!¡± Lv Ze felt immense pressure, knowing his defeat was inevitable. Evil Qi takes shape! Chen Yu gathered a massive surge of true evil energy and unleashed a vivid Black-Scaled Giant Python. ¡°What?¡± Lv Ze was startled by Chen Yu¡¯s sudden explosive attack. On the other side, Jin Zhuo Peak took the opportunity to attack, his spear technique sharp and overwhelming, crushing everything like a sea of spears. Boom~ Lv Ze was blasted back by their combined assault, his body smashing against a wall, and a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. ¡°Since Brother Lv is unwilling to share the resources of this place with us, we will unapologetically take them all.¡± Chen Yu laughed heartily. Just now they had talked about sharing, but Lv Ze had disagreed. Lv Ze, furious, turned a shade of purple. His gaze, sharp as a knife, fiercely swept over his two teammates. ¡°Hold on, I discovered this place first, and the Black Iron Demon Scorpion here was eradicated by us. You should at least leave some resources for me!¡± Lv Ze said unwillingly. But after speaking, he immediately felt a sense of humiliation. As a member of the Yunyang Academy and one of the Ten Ancient Clans, when had he ever been so subservient? ¡°Hehe, you still haven¡¯t grasped the situation, have you? Right now, your life is in our hands. If you don¡¯t hand over all your tokens, this cave will be your grave.¡± Chen Yu threatened. ¡°You dare! If you push Lv too far, we might all die here anyway!¡± Lv Ze, face red with anger, seemed desperate. Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s face showed warning. ¡°You have your trump cards, we have ours. It¡¯s really hard to say who would die!¡± Chen Yu was undeterred and continued to threaten. Lv Ze¡¯s arrogance was instantly suppressed. Chen Yu, being a disciple of the vice dean and having such low cultivation, the vice dean certainly had provided him with life-saving measures. And Lv Ze, severely injured, truly couldn¡¯t match up to Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak. ¡°Hand over all the tokens, or you will die right now.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes surged with killing intent. Jin Zhuo Peak also gained confidence, red ripples pulsing on the Blood Gun. Eventually, Lv Ze had no choice but to hand over the tokens he held. The tournament had just started, and he still had a chance to collect tokens, besides, he didn¡¯t have many on him. Chen Yu¡¯s gaze sharpened; Lv Ze actually had four tokens. Two of those might belong to those students, and another was probably seized from someone else. ¡°Senior Brother Jin, with your strong capabilities, you will definitely pass the first stage. These four tokens, please give them to your junior. If my master knows, he would certainly thank you.¡± Chen Yu immediately took the tokens, then said. Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s lips twitched slightly, he did not speak and merely gave a stiff nod. In order to gain Chen Yu¡¯s favor, he let go of just four tokens. Afterward, the two went to the spring. ¡°Senior Brother, let¡¯s evenly distribute the resources of this place based on their value.¡± Chen Yu took the initiative to speak. ¡°Evenly?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak was momentarily startled, harboring some resentment and preparing to voice his doubts. In the past when he teamed up with other students, he always took the larger share, while the others received minor benefits. And now Chen Yu, merely at the Early Innate, was actually proposing an even split! Before he could agree, Chen Yu immediately picked two ¡°Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flowers.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Jin, I am a Demon Cultivator, these three Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flowers are extremely useful to me, I trust you will not contend with me over them.¡± Chen Yu unapologetically stated. Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s lips twitched again, he even somewhat regretted his decision. Or maybe he should go back on his word now, kill this junior, and then he could obtain all the exotic materials. ¡°If my Master knew that senior brother took such good care of me, he would definitely be very pleased.¡± Chen Yu continued, then glanced at the other exotic materials. ¡°Fine!¡± Mentioning Chen Yu¡¯s Master, Jin Zhuo Peak immediately calmed down, suppressing his dissatisfaction. Subsequently, the two of them scavenged the resources of the area clean. During the distribution, Chen Yu made several demands, and Jin Zhuo Peak kept enduring, suddenly realizing his own patience was quite strong. After the distribution, Chen Yu gained benefits amounting to more than sixty percent. They each received three hatching eggs, but Chen Yu monopolized most of the other materials. After all, this was the den of the Black Iron Demon Scorpion, most of what was inside were demonic exotic materials, with the years of growth at least above three hundred, and three types even reached four hundred years, which were more valuable. And the resource Chen Yu valued the most, the Ghost Demon Poison Heart Flower, was all in his possession; if he successfully absorbed and utilized it, he might have a chance to advance to the Innate Middle Stage. Chapter 332 - 332 0327 Beast Taming Master (Request for ?Chapter 332: Chapter 0327 Beast Taming Master (Request for Double Monthly Tickets) Chapter 332: Chapter 0327 Beast Taming Master (Request for Double Monthly Tickets) The treasures inside the cave were all divided between Jin Zhuo Peak and Chen Yu. Lv Ze took a Healing Pill, with a glance of envy occasionally fleeting past him as he gritted his teeth in frustration. He knew he had no share in the resources here, so he took two students and left straight away. However, the trio had just reached the entrance of the cave. When suddenly, a fierce demonic aura, accompanied by a stench, charged towards them head-on. They saw a giant scorpion, over ten meters long, charging furiously. Its body was pitch black, shimmering with a metallic luster like steel, and its massive scorpion tail swung in the air, its tip bright red. Inside the cave, Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak also sensed something was amiss and immediately came out. ¡°Black Iron Demon Scorpion King!¡± The five of them exclaimed in unison. ¡°The strength of this Black Iron Demon Scorpion King is probably close to the Guiyuan Realm!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak said, a hint of wariness on his face. Merely depending on him and Chen Yu alone, it would be difficult to kill the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King. Furthermore, with Lv Ze and others on their opposing side, it was impossible for both sides to cooperate perfectly. During the fight, Lv Ze and his group might unexpectedly strike at them. Therefore, there was no need to confront the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King head-on. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak made up his mind and immediately shouted. Chen Yu also had no intention of fighting the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King and fled with Jin Zhuo Peak. However, the pitch-black eyes of the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King flickered with a dim light, fixating on Jin Zhuo Peak and Chen Yu as a pair of pincer claws fiercely swooped down. Whoosh~ Amidst the howling black wind and a flash of dark light, two pincers moved with lightning speed and slashed fiercely. Blood swirled around Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s body, his speed suddenly increased as he dodged the strike. On the other side, Chen Yu also employed ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± and dashed forward suddenly, dodging the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King¡¯s attack. ¡°Not good, the Black Iron Demon Scorpion definitely smelled the scent of the incubating eggs on us,¡± Chen Yu speculated. Among the five people present, only he and Jin Zhuo Peak had touched the incubating eggs. Therefore, the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King was particularly hostile towards Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak. ¡°The speed of the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King is not slow, and its attacks are even more formidable. Once hit by its pincers, poison is almost certain, and if hit by its tail, it¡¯s almost a certain death,¡± Jin Zhuo Peak thought to himself. Whoosh~ Seeing that it failed to kill them, the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King became even angrier, and its black iron pincers attacked frantically. In an instant, the area within tens of meters was engulfed by a blade of black light, and numerous neat scratches appeared on the surface of the mountainside. ¡°Hehe, they brought it upon themselves,¡± Lv Ze revealed a sly smirk. ¡°Haha, those two took the Black Iron Demon Scorpion¡¯s incubating eggs, which is why they¡¯re entangled with the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King now.¡± The other two students also laughed heartily. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Lv Ze and the other two students took the opportunity to retreat to the side while Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak were attracting the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King. ¡°Senior Lv, why don¡¯t we retreat?¡± The female student asked in confusion. ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t you find this fight very interesting?¡± Lv Ze¡¯s lips curled into a smile. ¡°Senior Lv is watching the tigers fight from the mountain, waiting to reap the fishermen¡¯s benefits,¡± the male student said with a flattering smile. Lv Ze nodded, looking toward Chen Yu, his heart filled with hatred. He hadn¡¯t expected that Chen Yu, whom he once considered an ant, had grown to this extent. And what was most hateful was that he had even been defeated by Chen Yu. If this matter reached Princess Ning¡¯s ears, how could he show his face in the future? Therefore, the best way was for everyone who knew about this to disappear. The appearance of the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King just created that possibility. If Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak were to use all their tricks, they might defeat the Black Iron Demon Scorpion. But then, the exhausted Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak would be at their mercy, wouldn¡¯t they? Ding ding dong! Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak were tightly entangled by the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King, unable to break free. And since they had the scent of the incubating eggs on them, the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King would definitely chase them relentlessly. ¡°Chen, Lv Ze is still hiding in the shadows. If we kill the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King, we surely won¡¯t have the strength to deal with them,¡± Jin Zhuo Peak secretly transmitted. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He was also considering strategies secretly. Perhaps he could use Chen Yu as a scapegoat and take the chance to leave. But with Lv Ze and others watching from not far away, if this matter leaked, the Vice President would still question Jin Zhuo Peak. ¡°Hehe, they want to watch us fight the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King and wait to reap the benefits. How could such a good thing happen so easily?¡± Chen Yu chuckled slightly. In fact, if he were to use the black residual wings to aid his movement technique, he would be able to escape the pursuit of the Black Iron Demon Scorpion. But unless absolutely necessary, he still didn¡¯t want to reveal this trump card. ¡°Do you have any plan?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s eyes brightened. ¡°Of course!¡± Chen Yu immediately took out a deep black colored incubating egg from his storage bag. At once, the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King in front of them let out a crazy screech, and a terrifying fierce aura engulfed the surroundings. ¡°Send them one!¡± Chen Yu looked in the direction of Lv Ze and others and fiercely threw the incubating egg. In the distance. Lv Ze and the others were watching the battle with smiles on their faces. Suddenly, Chen Yu took out an incubating egg from his storage bag and threw it towards them. The trio was momentarily stunned, then their expressions changed drastically. ¡°That damn Chen Yu, such a vicious scheme!¡± Lv Ze cursed as he faced the incoming.innerHeight egg. Instead of catching it, he immediately said, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Whoosh! The gaze of the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King instantly shifted to the other side, and it rushed over frantically. Clamping the hatching eggs, the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King¡¯s dark pupils swept around angrily and menacingly. Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak had already fled without a trace, but Lv Ze and the other two disciples were still in the sight of the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King. Without further ado, the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King charged towards Lv Ze and his two companions. ¡°Damn it, they actually used us as bait to attract the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King.¡± Lv Ze was furious but helpless, and he could only run away. Relative to Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak, his team¡¯s overall strength was far inferior, and it was uncertain whether they could survive a direct confrontation with the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King. However, the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King seemed to have gone mad, stubbornly chasing after Lv Ze and his companions, closing the distance more and more. After a short chase, the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King caught up with Lv Ze and the others. Whoosh! A red light flashed, and that scorpion tail, like a deadly beam of light, descended from the sky. Lv Ze¡¯s body chilled as he dodged the attack. But one of the female students was grazed by the scorpion tail. Instantly, her wound turned pitch black and rapidly spread. ¡°Save me¡­¡± The female student screamed in pain. However, Lv Ze and the other male student, as if facing a great enemy, had no time to save her. In just a moment, the female student was dead. ¡°Senior Lv, what should we do?¡± The male student¡¯s face was pale as he felt death approaching. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, we¡¯re saved.¡± Lv Ze suddenly calmed down. Boom boom boom! The ground suddenly shook, and three giant figures appeared in the distance. Among them, a rhinoceros stood enormously tall at nine meters, its huge horns gleaming metallically, while another giant tiger had fiery eyes, leaving a trail of flames as it walked. In the sky, an enormous blue Cang Ying hovered with a yellow-clad woman standing upon it, her long hair cascading like a waterfall, her willow-leaf eyebrows conveying a proud demeanor. ¡°Sister Qiuling!¡± Lv Ze immediately shouted. ¡°Lv Qiuling, the second top genius of Sky Star Academy, is said to have extremely strong spiritual power and is a Beast Taming Master!¡± Beside him, the male student excitedly said. At this moment, the three Spirit Pets beside Lv Qiuling, including the blue Cang Ying and the Silver-Horned Rhinoceros, both emitted an aura close to the Guiyuan Realm. Such formidable combat power was enough to suppress any thoughts of resistance in ordinary people. ¡°Lv Ze, how did you end up in such a sorry state?¡± Lv Qiuling¡¯s eyebrows slightly furrowed as she spoke coldly. Though her attitude was cold, she still decided to help. Boom! The Silver-Horned Rhinoceros suddenly charged forward, its huge sharp horns heading straight for the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King. Clang! The Black Iron Demon Scorpion King snapped with its claws, but was still repelled dozens of meters by the Silver-Horned Rhinoceros. At the same time, the Fire-eyed Giant Tiger pounced, its sharp claws aiming for the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King. ¡°Sister Qiuling, you must help me. In a cave, I found many precious materials and treasures, including the Black Iron Demon Scorpion¡¯s hatching eggs. But after we killed the Black Iron Demon Scorpion, Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak from No Demon Academy suddenly appeared and snatched all my trophies¡­¡± Lv Ze immediately recounted his grievances and then added, ¡°They even took all the tokens from me.¡± ¡°Hmph, how audacious, to bully a member of the Lv Family like this!¡± Lv Qiuling snorted coldly. ¡°They have now fled to who knows where.¡± Lv Ze looked both saddened and resentful. ¡°Hmph, no matter where they are, I can find them.¡± Lv Qiuling¡¯s words carried extreme confidence. Just then, the other Black Iron Demon Scorpion King was killed by Lv Qiuling¡¯s two Spirit Pets. ¡­ On the other side, Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak, having escaped from the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King, found a hidden valley and took refuge there. ¡°This time, it should be enough for Lv Ze.¡± The normally aloof and unsmiling Jin Zhuo Peak couldn¡¯t help but smirk. ¡°They brought it upon themselves.¡± Chen Yu was unconcerned. If Lv Ze and his people had retreated directly, nothing of this sort would¡¯ve happened. Jin Zhuo Peak sat down cross-legged and took some Elixirs to heal and recover. Seeing this, Chen Yu also sat down. He patted the pet bag and released the Red Flame King. The Red Flame King looked fierce and was about to curse loudly, but noticing someone nearby, he held his tongue and glared fiercely at Chen Yu. Then, Chen Yu released the Iron Moon Strange Insect and took out a Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower. ¡°Chen, when did you turn to practicing the demonic path?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak couldn¡¯t help asking, as he was unaware of these developments before the competition. ¡°Not long ago.¡± Chen Yu answered truthfully, having not been practicing the demonic path for very long. ¡°Are you planning to consume the ¡®Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower¡¯?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak looked shocked. This flower, although capable of enhancing cultivation, contained a severe poison that attacked the heart, causing unbearable pain. If one meditated while enduring such agony, the meditation¡¯s effectiveness would drastically decrease, and it was not unusual to deviate from the correct practice. ¡°Yes.¡± Chen Yu nodded, plucked the flower, and stuffed it into his mouth. Watching Chen Yu consume the Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower, Jin Zhuo Peak did not stop him, thinking to himself, ¡°Doesn¡¯t this kid know the Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower is poisonous? Normally, one needs to take painkillers or antidotes while consuming it.¡± ¡°If this boy suffers from poisoning or deviates from the practice later, it¡¯ll be my chance to act.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s thoughts of killing Chen Yu were still not completely gone. Chen Yu was also wary of Jin Zhuo Peak, which is why he had released the Red Flame King. Last time, Chen Yu had given the Red Flame King twenty fire cores; now, the Red Flame King had reached the Innate Middle Stage. With the Red Flame King¡¯s capabilities, Jin Zhuo Peak could not do much to him. Moreover, Chen Yu felt that his heart probably had strong resistance against the toxin of the Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower. How effective it was, however, would still have to be tested. Chapter 333 - 333 0328 Battle Against Lv Ze ?Chapter 333: Chapter 0328: Battle Against Lv Ze Chapter 333: Chapter 0328: Battle Against Lv Ze The Red Flame King beside him also showed a look of surprise. He naturally recognized the low-grade precious material, the Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower, which could enhance the cultivation of a Demon Cultivator, but it contained a potent poison that directly targeted the heart. If the Red Flame King didn¡¯t have some understanding of Chen Yu, he would also suspect that Chen Yu had gone mad, to just swallow the Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower like that. Meanwhile, Jin Zhuo Peak occasionally glanced at Chen Yu from the corner of his eye. After all, killing Chen Yu would bring great benefits from Luo Haotian, in addition to claiming the resources and treasures on Chen Yu¡¯s person. ¡°When this lad¡¯s poison strikes his heart, or he suffers from a deviation in his cultivation, I¡¯ll be able to easily kill him, but first, I must deal with this Ancient Beast.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s gaze couldn¡¯t help but size up the Red Flame King. Such a precious breed, Jin Zhuo Peak truly felt a bit reluctant to kill. But once a Spirit Pet contract was signed, Spirit Pets were sworn to protect their masters to the death, so to kill Chen Yu, he first had to deal with the Red Flame King. After swallowing the Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower, Chen Yu immediately felt a dominating and robust power burst within his body, permeating his flesh, muscles, veins, and flowing to his heart. Chen Yu immediately activated the mental method of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record,¡± channeling the qi of the Demon Patterns and actively drawing in and absorbing this Demonic power. The two forces met and merged without any conflict. During this process, Chen Yu felt the Demonic presence in his Demon Pattern qi strengthen slightly, the maturity and purity of which also significantly improved. Just then, Chen Yu felt another force uncontrollably and irrepressibly flow towards his heart. ¡°This is the poison of the Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s mind tensed slightly. Watching the dark liquid flow into his heart, Chen Yu waited for a few moments but detected no discomfort. The dark liquid, like a droplet falling into the sea, caused no effect and disappeared instantly. Thump! Thump! Thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart continued to beat normally. ¡°The poison is ineffective!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart surged with secret joy. At this moment, he recalled the time in Chu Country when he was pursued by the Water Moon Sect Master. Back then, the Water Moon Sect Master¡¯s sword had pierced his heart, and Chen Yu behaved as if nothing had happened. Compared to that, this bit of poison was nothing at all. Now, Chen Yu was completely reassured. His heart was not only impervious to sword stabs but also immune to poison. Immediately, he focused all his attention on the medicinal effect of the Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower, refining and absorbing it with all his might. Not far away, Jin Zhuo Peak and the Red Flame King both kept their attention on Chen Yu. After a while, Chen Yu¡¯s complexion showed no change; in fact, he seemed quite comfortable, and the Demonic qi emanating from his body was even stronger than before. ¡°Something¡¯s not right, the poison should have acted by now.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak felt surprised in his heart and grew impatient. He even suspected that Chen Yu was forcibly enduring, deliberately putting on such an expression. The Red Flame King also revealed a hint of surprise. Chen Yu, who had taken the Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower, showed no abnormality, which was somewhat against common sense. Even some Poison Cultivators would feel pain and discomfort when their hearts were invaded by poison. Another moment passed, and Chen Yu¡¯s demeanor remained unchanged. Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s face turned sullen, his mind in chaos, and the thought of secretly killing Chen Yu gradually dissipated. After some time, Chen Yu opened his eyes, and the Demonic aura around his body quickly retracted and disappeared. ¡°There¡¯s one more plant left. If I use it and absorb it, I should be able to break through to the Innate Middle Stage.¡± Chen Yu took out another Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower from his storage bag. ¡°Junior Brother, this flower is poisonous. Didn¡¯t you feel any discomfort when you took it just now?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak immediately asked. Since a while ago, this doubt had been plaguing his mind. ¡°Senior Brother knew this flower was poisonous? Why didn¡¯t you stop me just now?¡± Instead of answering, Chen Yu retorted with a question. Jin Zhuo Peak stiffened suddenly, his pupils shrinking. While the two were at a standoff, Chen Yu, through the vision of the Iron Moon Strange Insect, noticed that something outside was amiss. ¡°There¡¯s trouble.¡± Chen Yu suddenly spoke out, put away the Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower, and swiftly walked to the outside of the valley. Jin Zhuo Peak also got up and left. Boom boom boom~ The ground trembled slightly, and a massive fierce aura came descending. Three Demon Beasts were seen charging straight for the valley. ¡°Demon Beasts? No¡­ Lv Qiuling!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s expression turned doubtful, but when he saw the two figures on the blue Cang Ying, his face changed drastically. Lv Qiuling, the second-ranked top expert of Sky Star Academy. Her own strength wasn¡¯t that formidable, but when she released all her Spirit Pets, she could even contend with Duan Xinyue, the number one of Sky Star Academy. ¡°Lv Qiuling, the Beast Tamer!¡± Chen Yu thought of this person¡¯s relevant information. Being a Beast Tamer, possessing the ability to control beasts, it indeed wasn¡¯t difficult for her to track the two of them down. ¡°Run!¡± Without a second word, the two immediately fled. Someone as terrifying as Lv Qiuling, with combat power close to the number one of Sky Star Academy, Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak would stand no chance even if they joined forces. Besides, Lv Ze was also on that blue Cang Ying. ¡°Haha, where do you two think you¡¯re escaping to?¡± Lv Ze laughed loudly. ¡°Eh? An Ancient Beast Spirit Pet!¡± Lv Qiuling¡¯s eyes sparkled brightly, fixated on the Red Flame King, not expecting such an unexpected surprise. Ancient Beast Spirit Pets were extremely valuable, but taming an Ancient Beast was far from easy. ¡°Go!¡± Lv Qiuling gave a sharp command. Swoosh! The blue Cang Ying beneath her flapped its wings, stirring up a blue windstorm. In an instant, the blue Cang Ying drew near Jin Zhuo Peak and Chen Yu, its pair of steel claws carrying formidable might, fiercely striking down. Clang clang! Jin Zhuo Peak and Chen Yu both drew their weapons, clashing against the steel claws. The combat power of this blue Cang Ying was on par with the earlier Black Iron Demon Scorpion King. Because it was a dive from the air, the attack of the azure Cang Ying was extremely powerful, sending Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak into a retreat. Boom! Jin Zhuo Peak crashed to the ground, breaking an ancient tree. At the same time, he took advantage of this force to employ his movement technique and flee. On the other side, Chen Yu also fell down but managed to keep his footing and was uninjured. ¡°The opponent has a flying spirit pet and is a Beast Taming Master; this is going to be tough!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes darted around, and he immediately fled in another direction. ¡°Sister Qiuling, leave Chen Yu to me.¡± Lv Ze glanced at the direction in which Chen Yu had escaped and immediately spoke up. ¡°Leave him to you?¡± Lv Qiuling hesitated slightly. She had planned to deal with Chen Yu herself and seize his Ancient Beast Spirit Pet. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Sister Qiuling, after I kill Chen Yu, I will capture that ancient beast alive for you!¡± Lv Ze knew that Lv Qiuling was interested in the ancient beast and wanted to take action herself, so he requested again, ¡°Chen Yu and I have some grievances; Sister Qiuling, please let me personally kill him!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s act of throwing the hatching egg to Lv Ze, using them as bait, had intensified Lv Ze¡¯s hatred toward Chen Yu. Lv Qiuling nodded, considering Lv Ze¡¯s strength, dealing with Chen Yu should be a trivial matter. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll give you ¡®Little Cai¡¯; it can help you capture the ancient beast.¡± Lv Qiuling took out a pet bag and handed it to Lv Ze. Swoosh! With an excited smile on his face, Lv Ze leaped down from the Cang Ying and chased after Chen Yu. As the eighth-ranked student at Yunyang Academy, Lv Ze¡¯s strength was not much different from Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s, and he moved incredibly fast. Within the ancient forest, two figures, one fleeing and the other pursuing. ¡°Good, only Lv Ze is chasing me.¡± Chen Yu breathed a sigh of relief. It would be difficult for him to contend with a top genius like Lv Qiuling at his current stage. ¡°Kid, you¡¯re courting death!¡± Seeing Chen Yu¡¯s relaxed demeanor, Lv Ze was seething with rage, cursing loudly. After all, he was a talented student ranked eighth at Yunyang Academy, equivalent to the top five in other academies, yet Chen Yu dared to look down on him, dealing another blow to Lv Ze¡¯s pride. After running a distance, Chen Yu suddenly stopped. With only Lv Ze chasing after him, he wasn¡¯t worried at all. ¡°You¡­ you!¡± Lv Ze¡¯s eyes widened as he stared at Chen Yu, who was no longer fleeing. His chest heaved violently, and he was so angry he couldn¡¯t speak. Chen Yu actually despised him so much that he couldn¡¯t even be bothered to run. ¡°You can¡¯t do anything to me anyway, we might as well go our separate ways.¡± Chen Yu spread his palms. ¡°Ha ha, if I don¡¯t kill you today, you won¡¯t realize how ignorant and foolish you are!¡± Lv Ze burst into laughter. In his view, Chen Yu must be full of himself because a vice principal had taken him as a disciple, and he didn¡¯t have regard for anyone else. ¡°Go, Little Cai!¡± Lv Ze released the pet given by Lv Qiuling. Swoosh! S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A huge, colorful spider appeared beside him, its patterns brilliantly colored, though not particularly attractive; they made Lv Ze feel a bit nauseous. But none of that mattered, as long as the colorful spider could capture the Fire Scale Beast. After releasing the Spirit Pet, Lv Ze drew a long knife and charged at Chen Yu. Chen Yu wasn¡¯t worried about the Red Flame King. He pulled out the Giant Ruler Sword and confronted Lv Ze. Clang! The knife and sword collided, True Qi clashed, and a wave of energy swept out. Chen Yu took several steps back before stabilizing his stance. ¡°An exceptional artifact!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze sharpened as he stared at the pale cyan long knife in Lv Ze¡¯s hand. Of course, if he fully utilized the Giant Ruler Sword in his hand, reaching the superior king grade, it wouldn¡¯t be much different from an exceptional artifact. Besides, as Lv Ze was at the Innate Peak, his True Qi was slightly stronger than Chen Yu¡¯s True Demonic Qi. Therefore, in a one-on-one clash, Chen Yu was at a disadvantage. However, in Lv Ze¡¯s eyes, it was already astonishing that Chen Yu could block his knife strike. Against an ordinary Innate Middle-Stage cultivator, a casual strike from him could be lethal. ¡°Previously, you could only push me back with Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s help. Now that it¡¯s just the two of us, I, Lv Mo, can defeat you in ten moves, not even needing twenty to kill you!¡± Lv Ze laughed heartily, a cruel look on his face. Chen Yu¡¯s previous contempt made it difficult for Lv Ze to calm his animosity without killing him. ¡°Anyone can make big claims!¡± Chen Yu shouted in a low voice, and his body shone with copper light, revealing an ancient pattern. Clang! The two clashed again. Running the Copper Statue Technique, Chen Yu¡¯s strength increased somewhat, and even though Lv Ze had an exceptional artifact, Chen Yu could still meet him head-on. Five moves had passed. ¡°Azure Dragon Slash!¡± Seeing Chen Yu being so formidable, Lv Ze immediately cast his combat skill. On his cyan long knife, a cyan light bloomed, and with a fierce slash, a vast cyan light blade accompanied by an imposing dragon¡¯s might descended. The powerful dragon¡¯s might wasn¡¯t from Lv Ze himself but was an amplification from the exceptional artifact. Chen Yu¡¯s pupils contracted; his physical strength and True Qi were both transitioning toward demonic arts, becoming less potent than before, which made this move difficult to block. Shout! Chen Yu roared, his body glowing with copper brilliance as he suddenly grew in size, transforming into a copper Buddha. After growing larger, Chen Yu¡¯s strength and defensive power both increased. Swinging the Giant Ruler Sword with full force, Chen Yu unleashed a formidable black scale sword wave. Boom! An explosion sounded, and a cyan gust enveloped Chen Yu. However, as he had grown larger, his defensive power had greatly increased, his body gleamed with copper light, and he was mostly unharmed. ¡°How can this be?¡± Lv Ze internal felt a jolt of concern. He was ranked eighth at Yunyang Academy, yet he couldn¡¯t even handle an Early Innate. Suddenly, he heard a screech. Looking over, he saw the colorful spider was actually wrapped up in a layer of colorful silk. The Red Flame King was playing with the spider, now bundled up like a hairball, seemingly very bored. Chapter 334 - 334 0329 Inviting the Treasure Turtle (Third ?Chapter 334: Chapter 0329: Inviting the Treasure Turtle (Third Update) Chapter 334: Chapter 0329: Inviting the Treasure Turtle (Third Update) ¡°How could this happen?¡± Lv Ze revealed a look of surprise, somewhat incredulous. The colorful spider given to him by Lv Qiuling, although not an ancient beast species, had a cultivation reaching the late Innate stage, excelled at long-range attacks, and its spider silk was extremely tough, with very strong binding power. Even if Chen Yu¡¯s Spirit Pet reached the level of an ancient beast, it shouldn¡¯t have been taken care of so quickly. Moreover, it looked like Chen Yu¡¯s Spirit Pet had won with an overwhelming advantage. Chen Yu himself didn¡¯t feel it was anything special; if the Red Flame King had been dealt with by a little spider, then he would have lived in vain. ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, I can only take you down in a short time.¡± Lv Ze snorted coldly, his expression growing grave. Chen Yu¡¯s Spirit Pet seemed not so simple; if he got caught between Chen Yu and his Spirit Pet in combat, he feared it would be difficult to emerge victorious. Whoosh~ Dark cyan patterns emerged on Lv Ze¡¯s skin, and the azure True Qi surrounding his body suddenly became more profound, exuding a cold and dangerous aura. ¡°The Lv Family¡¯s Bloodline Power!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze slightly sharpened. The Bloodline of the Lv Family could increase the strength of True Qi. With a strengthened True Qi, other aspects also received a slight enhancement. Swoosh! Lv Ze suddenly burst forward, his speed a few notches faster than before, and he swiftly closed in on Chen Yu, swinging his long saber in a fierce and wild dark cyan saber glow. Boom bang~ Chen Yu, with the Giant Ruler Sword in hand, parried the slash. ¡°Hmph, after activating Bloodline Power, the power of my True Qi has greatly increased. How could you possibly block it?¡± Lv Ze snorted coldly. Pur pur~ That mighty slash forced Chen Yu to retreat continuously backward, kicking up a shower of mud and grass. ¡°Bloodline Power, I have it too!¡± Seeing Lv Ze like this, Chen Yu no longer held back, tapping into a bit of the dragon scale Bloodline Power. Instantly, semi-transparent red scales appeared on his arms and forehead, emanating an ancient and powerful dragon¡¯s aura. At that moment, Lv Ze¡¯s Bloodline power seemed to tremble faintly, suppressed somewhat. ¡°How is this possible? You have Bloodline Power too?¡± Lv Ze¡¯s complexion drastically changed. He never would have expected Chen Yu to possess Bloodline Power, and of a higher quality than his. Boom bang! After activating the dragon scale Bloodline Power, Chen Yu¡¯s strength and defense greatly increased. He lifted the Giant Ruler Sword abruptly, repelling Lv Ze¡¯s saber. ¡°What strong power!¡± Lv Ze was inwardly shocked, realizing that Chen Yu¡¯s strength had greatly increased after activating his Bloodline Power. Of course, Chen Yu¡¯s dragon scale Bloodline Power also held an intangible deterrence over his, weakening Lv Ze¡¯s Bloodline Power somewhat. ¡°Sha Qi Sword Frenzy!¡± Chen Yu swung the Giant Ruler Sword, gathering a solid Sha Qi Sword on it, furiously slashing out. A series of astonishing Black Scale Evil Swords streaked through the air. ¡°Azure Dragon Nine Forms!¡± Lv Ze dared not to be careless, executing his blade technique and martial skills, his long saber rapidly weaving, and the dark cyan saber glow enveloping his vicinity. Boom bang explosion! With Bloodline Power activated, their clash became even more intense, sword aura and saber light flying wildly, destroying all the sturdy ancient trees around them. In a certain moment. Boom! Lv Ze was sent flying by one of Chen Yu¡¯s swords, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood. In terms of Bloodline Power, Lv Ze¡¯s was inferior to the dragon scales. ¡°Run!¡± Taking advantage of the force from the blow, Lv Ze fled. He never would have imagined that in a solo fight against Chen Yu, he would not be the match. If Chen Yu¡¯s Spirit Pet joined the battle, Lv Ze feared even escaping would be difficult, so he retreated right now. Hum~ The phenomenon of Chen Yu¡¯s Bloodline Power dissipated from his body. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Chen Yu had no intention of pursuing Lv Ze. Firstly, Lv Ze was from one of the eight major families and might have some tricks up his sleeve, which could be problematic if pushed into desperation. Secondly, if he went after him, encountering Lv Qiuling would be troublesome. Besides, the Token that Lv Ze held had long been in Chen Yu¡¯s hands. Boom~ The Red Flame King opened its mouth, spewing out a ball of scorching red flames, igniting the colorful spider bound in spider silk into a ball, with wails of agony following. Before long, the screams stopped, and the colorful spider was roasted alive. ¡°Kid, how do you have such Bloodline Power?¡± The Red Flame King asked. ¡°If you beg me, I¡¯ll tell you.¡± Chen Yu didn¡¯t feel like explaining, so he responded thusly. It was, of course, impossible for the Red Flame King to beg Chen Yu. The Red Flame King snorted coldly, lifting his head in a proud and disdainful manner. ¡°Let¡¯s move quickly. Lv Qiuling should have sensed the situation here through that spider.¡± Chen Yu and the Red Flame King sped up, leaving the area. ¡­ ¡°This kid actually has Bloodline Power, something not mentioned in the reports. Besides, with such strength, by the next grand tournament, who could be his opponent¡­¡± Lv Ze muttered to himself as he went on. ¡°Now I should hurry and contact Sister Qiuling, and have her kill Chen Yu.¡± Lv Ze looked slightly downcast and sorrowful. Had he known earlier, he wouldn¡¯t have volunteered for the task; he should have let Lv Qiuling go after Chen Yu. Now, not only had he failed, but he also caused Lv Qiuling¡¯s Spirit Pet to die, and punishment was unavoidable. ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± Lv Ze seemed to hear something, suddenly shouting out. He had just turned his head when he saw a pitch-black dagger, less than a meter away from himself. Lv Ze¡¯s body broke out in goosebumps, his heart pounding erratically. When had the other person approached, without him noticing at all? In this moment, Lv Ze felt the threat of death. Boom bang! Lv Ze activated his Bloodline Power, exploding out with a saber strike. Amidst the hazy dust, a black shadow suddenly arrived behind Lv Ze, the dagger stabbing out silently. ¡°No!¡± Lv Ze screamed in terror. He had just been through a chase, a grand battle, and was not in condition to fight. Moreover, the opponent¡¯s strength was far beyond his own. Even at his peak, Lv Ze feared he would be no match for his adversary. Additionally, from the wound on his back emanated a putrid smell, clearly the opponent¡¯s dagger had been poisoned. Lv Ze stared intently at the figure, but the person was clad in a pitch-black cloak with a pure black mask, their face obscured. Nevertheless, Lv Ze felt a sense of familiarity from this person. Bang! The masked man struck with his palm, and Lv Ze was sent flying several meters, breathless. Approaching Lv Ze¡¯s corpse, the masked man grabbed the storage bag. ¡°Such damned luck, not a single token!¡± The masked man transferred the contents into his own storage bag. Then, he took out a jade bottle and spilled some black-green powder. ¡°There¡¯s someone.¡± Sensing something, the masked man leaped away. Just then, a massive azure Cang Ying hawk flew across the sky. ¡°Lv Ze!¡± Lv Qiuling leaped down from the Cang Ying, eyes chilling to the bone as she beheld Lv Ze being burned by green flames. ¡°With Lv Ze¡¯s strength, Chen Yu couldn¡¯t possibly have killed him¡­¡± Lv Qiuling swung her hand, unleashing a pale blue Qi Force that extinguished the green flames on Lv Ze. Upon closer inspection, Lv Qiuling found the small wound on Lv Ze¡¯s spine. ¡°This wound, the deadly poison, these methods of destroying the body¡­ the work of an assassin!¡± Lv Qiuling finally found something amiss. ¡°Among the students who entered here, is there such a powerful assassin? Chen Yu must have colluded with this assassin, finding him will reveal the real culprit!¡± Lv Qiuling mounted the azure Cang Ying and swiftly departed. In her view, Chen Yu was certainly in cahoots with the assassin, conspiring to kill Lv Ze, thus the two were murderers. ¡­ Beast Tamers possess the ability to control beasts and have a strong knack for tracking people. Chen Yu fled all the way, encountering numerous students from academies other than the major four, and he promptly seized their tokens without hesitation. By now, his total count of tokens had reached twelve. Of course, Chen Yu also encountered a powerful team led by students from the Sky Sword Academy, whom he avoided from afar. At one moment, Chen Yu noticed three or four students eagerly making their way towards a certain place. Piqued by curiosity, Chen Yu followed to see what was happening. Before long, a dark green lake appeared at the edge of the forest. The lake was surrounded by many people, roughly divided into three camps. The first group was mainly students from Yunyang Academy, among them a noble lady in azure clothes, with deep, pond-like eyes and waterfall-like black hair, extremely eye-catching. This lady was none other than Princess Ning, who had a few encounters with Chen Yu. On the other side, the Sky Sword Academy was represented, with Chen Yu spotting Ye Luofeng and He Qiuyun among them. The third group belonged to the No Demon Academy. No Demon Academy¡¯s leader was Wei Bin, who stood out during the quota competition, accompanied by Duan Hao and Kong Zhong. Besides, among the three groups, there were also several students from other academies. ¡°Chen Yu!¡± When Kong Zhong and Duan Hao saw Chen Yu, they couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in a low voice. Team leader Wei Bin also looked his way; after all, Chen Yu was the Vice Dean¡¯s disciple, so he too had some impressions of Chen Yu. Chen Yu immediately approached. At the same time, quite a few people from the opposing two groups also turned their gazes towards Chen Yu. ¡°Could it be him?¡± Princess Ning looked towards Chen Yu with a radiant smile, causing several male students by her side to be momentarily stunned. ¡°Is it that kid?¡± He Qiuyun also noticed Chen Yu. Beside him, Ye Luofeng¡¯s cold eyes stirred with ripples as she emitted an intangible Sword Intent. Ye Luofeng was not content with her last loss to Chen Yu. After a long time apart, she couldn¡¯t help but want to compete with Chen Yu once again. The unusual reactions of the two beauties caught everyone¡¯s attention, and they all looked towards Chen Yu. ¡°My, Brother Chen really has great charm with the ladies!¡± Kong Zhong said enviously. Chen Yu smiled and walked in closer. He was curious about what was happening and why so many people had gathered here. As he approached, he immediately saw that the dark green, foul-smelling lake was dotted with many extremely rare and precious materials such as Ice Spirit Fruit, Electric Light Grass, Three-leaf Sunflower. These treasures varied in kind, including materials from ice, fire, lightning, and even those from the demonic path. ¡°Magic Triangular Grass!¡± Chen Yu discovered such a rare magical material among them. The Magic Triangular Grass contained powerful demon spiritual forces, which could refine one¡¯s mental willpower, imbuing it with demonic intent, and making it stronger and more resilient. However, if the cultivator had a weak mind or harbored inner demons and consumed this material, they could be invaded by evil intent, plagued by hallucinations, and driven to madness. ¡°Now that Chen Yu is here, our team is a bit stronger. When the time comes to compete for these resources, we will be that much more confident!¡± Wei Bin greeted Chen Yu proactively. ¡°Why isn¡¯t anyone making a move?¡± Chen Yu asked. The materials floating on the lake were tempting even to him. Even if he couldn¡¯t use them, they could be auctioned for a high price. After exchanging for the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record,¡± Chen Yu found himself impoverished once again. ¡°Wait!¡± Kong Zhong simply stated. Just then, there was a surge on the lake surface. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The treasured materials began to rise slowly, and beneath them emerged a giant brown tortoise. All the precious materials were growing on the shell of this tortoise. ¡°This is a ¡®Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle,¡¯ also known as ¡®Treasure Attracting Turtle,¡¯ an extremely rare low-level ancient beast. This turtle loves collecting exotic herbs and cultivating them on its shell. Who would have thought we¡¯d encounter one in this secret realm¡­¡± Wei Bin explained. This Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle, which had reached the Guiyuan Realm, belonged to the category of ancient beasts. But this turtle was naturally timid and had been hiding in the depths of the lake. Eventually, the students present coerced the turtle out by throwing various toxic pills and powders into the lake. ¡°Great, the turtle can¡¯t hold out anymore, the poison has driven it out!¡± Wei Bin let out a piercing cry. The three groups present all showed a slight change in their expressions, their eyes collectively focused on the center of the lake. Chapter 335 - 335 0330 Treasure Snatching ?Chapter 335: Chapter 0330: Treasure Snatching Chapter 335: Chapter 0330: Treasure Snatching ¡°Alright, this turtle can¡¯t hold it in any longer; it has been forced out by the poison!¡± Wei Bin let out a piercing weird scream. The three groups present changed their expressions slightly and all stared intently at the middle of the lake. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to encounter the legendary ¡®Treasure Turtle¡¯ here.¡± Chen Yu also showed a look of amazement, focusing on a brown giant turtle in the center of the lake. In the middle of the Treasure Turtle¡¯s shell was a piece of special rock soil, planted with all sorts of precious and exotic treasures, immensely valuable, making one¡¯s heart race with desire. After exchanging for the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record,¡± Chen Yu had few No Demon Points and Primordial Stones left. And to exchange for the fourth to sixth levels, he needed a million No Demon Points. So Chen Yu was in dire need of resources at the moment, and he wouldn¡¯t let go of anything valuable. Moreover, this Treasure Turtle had reached the Guiyuan Realm and belonged to the category of ancient beasts. Of course, the turtle was naturally timid and not good at attacking; otherwise, just the people present might not have been able to deal with it. ¡°Attack!¡± From the Sky Sword Academy¡¯s side, a man with a straight and skinny figure with eyebrows sharp like swords, suddenly soared into the air. ¡°That person is Zhou Yuning from the Sky Sword Academy, ranked third. His strength far surpasses mine and Princess Ning from Yunyang Academy. Adding the talent of Ye Luofeng to their team, Sky Sword Academy is the strongest of these three teams; we must be careful of them.¡± Wei Bin cautioned Chen Yu. Wei Bin was ranked eighth in No Demon Academy, Duan Hao eleventh. Among the teams of Yunyang Academy, Princess Ning was ranked tenth in the academy. Hence, Sky Sword Academy had the strongest overall strength here. Clang! Zhou Yuning drew a crimson sword, forming a streak of crimson flame sword light over twenty to thirty feet long, surrounded by many crimson sword shadows. Many nearby students felt a burning pain on their skin. Boom! The crimson flame sword light, dragging countless red sword shadows, struck the Treasure Turtle¡¯s head in an instant. Wuu~ The Treasure Turtle let out a pitiful cry, a shallow gash left on its head, blood oozing out. ¡°Such strong defense; even Zhou Yuning¡¯s attack only caused some superficial injuries to the Treasure Turtle!¡± An external academy student exclaimed in shock. Then, one after another, the rest of the attacks rained down, a myriad of colorful sword light and blade intent, leg shadows, and fist glows scrambling to be first. People from No Demon Academy also joined in the fray. Feeling the terrifying fluctuations of True Qi around them, the Treasure Turtle showed a look of fear, retracting its head into the shell. At the same time, ripples of water light shimmered around it, forming a green protective water shield that enveloped both the Treasure Turtle and the precious materials on its back. The Treasure Turtle cherished its treasures as if they were its life; even when attacked, it would still find ways to protect its treasures. Pff! Everyone¡¯s attacks shattered the water light shield around the Treasure Turtle. Some attacks missed while others hit the shell, leaving faint marks. Since they were all long-distance attacks, they were not very accurate. ¡°Idiots, don¡¯t attack recklessly; you¡¯ll destroy the treasure on the back of the Treasure Turtle!¡± Wei Bin suddenly cursed out loud. Why else would everyone here be ganging up on the Treasure Turtle, if not for the treasures on its back? Suddenly, several Ice Dao Practitioners stepped forward, releasing a burst of extremely cold frost power. Immediately, a layer of ice formed on the surface of the lake. The lake was filled with poison thrown in by everyone, and standing on it carelessly would result in being affected by the toxins. But with the lake water frozen into ice, as long as they protected their feet with True Qi, there wouldn¡¯t be much of a problem. Stomp, stomp¡­ Many people stepped onto the frozen lake surface, attacking the Treasure Turtle at close range, not only increasing the accuracy but also the power of their attacks. However, the shell of the Treasure Turtle was like a steel fortress; any attack that landed on it could not cause any significant damage. Only the top powerhouses like Zhou Yuning, Princess Ning, Wei Bin, Ye Luofeng, and others could leave some shallow marks on its shell. ¡°This shell is really tough; even a Guiyuan Realm expert personally arriving here may not be able to break through it.¡± Many people felt helpless. Once the Treasure Turtle retracted into its shell, the range for everyone¡¯s attacks became even smaller, and they could only send their attacks through the gaps in the shell. At this point, a few people had gotten very close to the Treasure Turtle, attempting to pick the treasures from its back. Wuu wuu! An angry cry came from inside the shell. Suddenly, the Treasure Turtle stuck out its head and spewed out a huge water column. ¡°Move!¡± He Qiuyun immediately shouted. Boom, crash! Two external academy students failed to dodge in time and were hit by the water column, thrown more than a dozen feet away, breaking five or six thick ancient trees, and they fell to the ground motionless. ¡°Although the Treasure Turtle is not adept at attacking, it still is a Guiyuan Realm ancient beast; its attacks can instant-kill ordinary Late Innate. Be careful, everyone!¡± Commandery Princess Ning¡¯s tender and melodious voice sounded. ¡°When the turtle itself is under attack, it dodges and defends, but as soon as someone tries to snatch its treasures, it immediately counterattacks.¡± Chen Yu was somewhat speechless; this turtle really did cherish its treasures like life itself. Swish! At that moment, when the water shield protection around the Treasure Turtle was shattered, a thin thread suddenly shot out, wrapping around a silver fruit on the Treasure Turtle¡¯s back. Instantly. The Treasure Turtle¡¯s head stretched out, furiously enraged. Rip! The thread jerked fiercely, breaking off the root of the silver fruit and flying out with it, landing in the hands of the Puppet Master Kong Zhong. ¡°Hehe!¡± Kong Zhong laughed triumphantly. Just then. Rumble rumble! Inside the lake, dark green waves roiled wildly, rising into the sky, turning into dark green streams of water, sweeping forth. ¡°Quick, avoid it; this water is poisonous!¡± Wei Bin shouted loudly. Earlier, everyone had poisoned the water to force the Treasure Turtle out, but now, the Treasure Turtle was using the toxic water from the lake to attack them. Swish, swish¡­ The scene became chaotic, everyone used their movement techniques to dodge. Many were also touched by the toxic water, and the toxins invaded their bodies, with those of lower cultivation immediately succumbing and dying. Chen Yu seemed rather relaxed; his movement technique was profound, and coupled with his unique physique, even when the poison of the Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower attacked his heart, he acted as if nothing happened. ¡°Damn beast, courting death!¡± Seizing the opportunity, Zhou Yuning¡¯s treasured sword flashed with astonishing firelight and chopped down. Bang! A fiery blaze of Sword Intent struck the head of the Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle, leaving behind a gory, bleeding wound. On the other side, Wei Bin and Princess Ning also took the chance to attack the Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle. As the turtle came under siege, its wounds deepened, and it once again retracted into its shell. ¡°Everyone, put in more effort, this turtle won¡¯t last much longer!¡± Zhou Yuning shouted, his voice echoing throughout the arena. ¡°Who has poison left? Throw it into the turtle¡¯s shell.¡± He Qiuyun suddenly had an idea and bellowed. ¡°That¡¯s right, as the turtle has strong defensive power and keeps hiding in its shell, we can throw poison into the shell.¡± Many people¡¯s eyes lit up in agreement with this approach. Unfortunately, in order to force out the Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle, most of the people present had nearly exhausted their stock of poison pills and powders. ¡°I have some!¡± Chen Yu remembered something and spoke up. In the past, he had ventured into the Poisonous Fog Forest, slain the ¡°Poison Dragon¡± on the wanted list, and obtained various kinds of poison pills and powders from the opponent¡¯s storage bag. From the nickname ¡°Poison Dragon,¡± it was clear that this person excelled in the use of poison. Whoosh! Chen Yu quickly took out many jade bottles and medicine bags, distributing them to the people from No Demon Academy. Hum! Chen Yu used True Qi to wrap some red and green poison powder into a ball and shot it into the turtle¡¯s shell. Wuu wuu~ The Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle roared, as these humans dared to poison its shell. It suddenly stretched its head out, blocking some of the poison pills and powders. Suddenly, the surrounding True Qi on one clump of pink powder burst open, releasing a strangely enticing fragrance. ¡°What is this¡­¡± Many people inhaled a bit, instantly feeling dry-mouthed and parched. The cheeks of one or two female students even blushed a bright shade of red. ¡°This is an aphrodisiac powder¡­¡± Wei Bin let out a wicked laugh, looking towards Chen Yu. ¡°Despicable and shameless!¡± From a distance, Ye Luofeng glared fiercely at Chen Yu, shocked that he actually possessed such things. Many people¡¯s gaze towards Chen Yu started to become strange. ¡°These are just my spoils of war¡­¡± Chen Yu wanted to explain, but found it somewhat difficult to make clear. Not proficient in poison and without a thorough study, how could he know that among the Poison Dragon¡¯s many poison pills and powders, there were such aphrodisiacs? The crowd didn¡¯t bother with these details and continued to attack the Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle. Under the prolonged assault by the many students, the turtle was covered with cuts and bruises, and already extremely weak. Many people cautiously approached the turtle, ready to seize the treasure. ¡°Magic Triangular Grass!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s speed suddenly exploded as he charged towards the Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle. Seeing this, the others also immediately rushed forth. But when it came to straight-line speed, only Zhou Yuning could match Chen Yu. Hum Boom! Just at that moment, the Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle went berserk, and green waves surged once again all around. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Yuning had to slow down to dodge the poisonous water. But Chen Yu¡¯s speed did not decrease in the slightest. ¡°He¡¯s asking for death.¡± Zhou Yuning hummed lowly. This water, mixed with various poisons under the Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle¡¯s control, became a deadly weapon. Ordinary people dared not touch it. ¡°Heh heh!¡± He Qiuyun also sneered coldly. But suddenly, Chen Yu¡¯s body shone with a burst of bronze light, transforming into a copper statue. Chen Yu¡¯s physique naturally had a great resistance to poison, and the Copper Statue Gang Body was invulnerable to all fire and poisons. He veered to the side, dodging as much of the widespread poisonous water as possible, and shot through it. ¡°Hiss~¡± Chen Yu hissed, smoke rising from his copper body, but the damage wasn¡¯t severe and he quickly healed. ¡°How is this possible? Such a strong resistance to poison?¡± Zhou Yuning¡¯s face paled in shock. ¡°However, this guy dares to approach the Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle and will face its furious counterattack in the throes of death.¡± He Qiuyun¡¯s gaze darkened. So far, only Kong Zhong had used long-distance methods to snatch something from atop the Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle. ¡°Go!¡± When Chen Yu was three meters away from the Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle, he suddenly stopped and flung an insect from his hand. The bug pierced through the back of the Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle, bit off the stem of a precious plant, and brought back a dark purple precious herb. ¡°Got it!¡± Chen Yu chuckled. The precious herb brought back by the Iron Moon Strange Insect was indeed the Magic Triangular Grass, which Chen Yu highly regarded. Seeing this, many people showed expressions of envy. ¡°He got it.¡± Ye Luofeng felt somewhat irritated. In her heart, she had already been competing with Chen Yu, determined to get the precious herb on the back of the Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle before him. ¡­ Not far away. A huge blue Cang Ying flew over. ¡°What¡¯s the situation over there?¡± Lv Qiuling, riding on the Cang Ying¡¯s back, looked towards an area with dark green waters. ¡°Keke, I am so lucky, not only did I find Chen Yu, I also encountered the legendary Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle!¡± Lv Qiuling showed a delighted expression, her Cang Ying¡¯s wings shook, and she quickly rushed over. Chapter 336 - 336 0331 Fishing in Troubled Waters ?Chapter 336: Chapter 0331: Fishing in Troubled Waters Chapter 336: Chapter 0331: Fishing in Troubled Waters ¡°Keke, Miss here seems to have great luck, not only did I find Chen Yu, but also encountered the legendary Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle!¡± Lv Qiuling¡¯s face lit up with joy. Humming! Her feet on the Cang Ying trembled, creating a layer of light blue tornado, and she dove down rapidly. Around the lake. The precious materials on the back of the Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle were stolen by Chen Yu, causing it to go mad again. Waves churned around its body, sweeping in all directions. Many students temporarily avoided its edge. Having gone insane, the Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle became weaker and seemed unable to hold on much longer. Just then, everyone sensed a powerful aura rapidly approaching. Suddenly, a large shadow appeared on the ground, and a huge green Cang Ying flew down, emitting an aura fluctuations nearly reaching the Guiyuan Realm. The mere gusts from the green Cang Ying blew many Innate Strong People several meters away. ¡°Die, Chen Yu!¡± Lv Qiuling¡¯s cold eyes fiercely glared at Chen Yu. Puchi! A pair of iron-like green giant claws reached out towards Chen Yu. In the critical moment, Chen Yu pushed his True Copper Statue to the limit, and drew out the Giant Ruler Sword, holding it in front. At the same time, he stomped hard, cracking the ice below, and his figure sank downwards. Ding dang! The Giant Ruler Sword collided with the Cang Ying¡¯s iron claws, emitting a loud resonating sound. Chen Yu¡¯s body smashed into the bottom of the lake as a result. Seeing this scene, many nearby students felt a chill down their spines. ¡°What did Chen Yu do to make Lv Qiuling so angry that she would strike a deadly blow!¡± ¡°This lake must contain countless poisons; the Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle can resist it due to its familiarity with water, its shell¡¯s defense, and having strong bloodline. But if an ordinary person were to fall into the water, they would definitely be invaded by countless poisons with no chance of survival.¡± Many students discussed and lamented. Just when Chen Yu had shone brightly, in the next moment he was suddenly struck down by Lv Qiuling, the contrast in events left people sighing. ¡°Brother Chen!¡± Far away, Kong Zhong¡¯s expression shifted. ¡°You¡­¡± On the side of the Sky Sword Academy, Ye Luofeng¡¯s cold eyes stared unwaveringly at Lv Qiuling, bursting with a bone-chilling Sword Intent. At the bottom of the lake. Chen Yu¡¯s skin burned with corrosion, he pushed his True Copper Statue to the limit, activated the defense shield of the High Grade Treasure, and stirred up a powerful demonic rune aura to create a protective layer. ¡°This damned woman, to attack me so ruthlessly, she really intends to kill me.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes gleamed coldly. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°It¡¯s not suitable to go out now.¡± Chen Yu did not leave but stayed at the bottom of the lake. If he firmly resisted, he could still stay at the lake bottom for a while. ¡°You guys leave, this Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle is mine.¡± Lv Qiuling proudly stood atop the Cang Ying, shouting out with a formidable presence. ¡°What big talk, we struggled so hard to weaken it; you want to take all the benefits at the end?¡± Wei Bin was the first to express dissatisfaction, his voice shrill. ¡°Your Excellency, don¡¯t you think that¡¯s unreasonable?¡± Commandery Princess Ning also spoke out. ¡°Haha, I gave you all a chance. Since you don¡¯t cherish it, you can¡¯t blame others.¡± Lv Qiuling sneered, pulling out several pet bags and releasing all the Spirit Pets inside. Boom boom boom! The ground shook continuously as several strong Demon Beasts appeared all at once. There was a Silver-Horned Rhinoceros, a Fire-eyed Giant Tiger, a yellow poison bee, and three to four black spiders. Among them, the Silver-Horned Rhinoceros and the green Cang Ying were at the same level, and the other Demon Beasts also reached the Innate Peak. ¡°Beast Tamers are too frightening!¡± Many students felt intimidated. ¡°Lv Qiuling, you¡¯re really taking me too lightly!¡± From the side of the Sky Sword Academy, Zhou Yuning¡¯s slender eyes burst with a blazing Sword Intent. ¡°Keke, out of all present, only you could be my opponent, what about it? Do you want to fight against me?¡± Lv Qiuling looked towards Zhou Yuning. ¡°Watch out!¡± Zhou Yuning wasted no words, cleaving with his sword, a stunning blaze of sword light hurtling towards Lv Qiuling. Ding dang! The green Cang Ying flapped its steel-like feathers, releasing a layer of green tornado, reducing the force of the sword. Bang! Lv Qiuling produced a brown leather whip in her hand and fiercely lashed out, shattering the sword light. The intense clash between two top fighters raised a wave of True Qi, forcing the other students to retreat. The scene grew chaotic as, apart from Zhou Yuning, the other students and the Demon Beasts and Spirit Pets released by Lv Qiuling were engaged in fierce combat. At the lake¡¯s bottom, Chen Yu resisted the poison while keeping an eye on the situation outside. ¡°The Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle is about to die!¡± Chen Yu was very clear about the turtle¡¯s condition. Go! Chen Yu released a dark blue light point from his hand, which was the Iron Moon Strange Insect. At this time, the Iron Moon Strange Insect had reached the Innate Middle Stage, its poison astonishing; normally, an Innate Late Stage creature bitten fatally by it was almost certain to die. Shoop pu! Suddenly rushing out from the lake bottom, the Iron Moon Strange Insect burrowed into the wound on the Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle¡¯s neck. Instantly, the Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle struggled for a second or two and then died completely. ¡°This lake is poisonous enough, I can barely hold on anymore, it¡¯s all thanks to the Duo Bao Golden Wood Turtle floating on the lake surface for so long!¡± Chen Yu remarked. His True Qi shield and the High Grade Treasure Armor¡¯s protective shield were both eroded by the poison. By now, Chen Yu¡¯s skin surface showed signs of other colors where the poison had invaded. Go! Chen Yu rose and approached the treasure turtle. In the air, Lv Qiuling and Zhou Yuning were fighting intensely. Zhou Yuning, ranked third in talent at Sky Sword Academy, launched fierce attacks. Lv Qiuling and the blue Cang Ying fought together, yet the Cang Ying demon beast was still significantly wounded in several spots. As a sword cultivator, defense was Zhou Yuning¡¯s weakness. His clothes were also torn in several places, stained red with blood. ¡°Zhou Yuning, you are no match for me,¡± Lv Qiuling said. She had a flying mount, giving her a significant advantage. Had she not feared flying too far and allowing Zhou Yuning to snatch the treasures from the treasure turtle, she definitely would not have clashed directly with him. Zhou Yuning didn¡¯t speak, feeling extremely unwilling. His team had been the main force attacking the treasure turtle earlier, and Zhou Yuning had invested much effort and time. He couldn¡¯t simply let someone else take the treasures from the treasure turtle. Just then¡ª Splash! A figure emerged from the lake, holding a black spear in hand. ¡°Brother Zhou, let me help you.¡± Chen Yu pursed his lips into a smile, his heart power surging as he violently threw the spear. The spear, soaked in the poison lake and coated with the venom of the Green Moss Poison Mushroom, ¡°You¡­ you¡¯re not dead yet?¡± Zhou Yuning¡¯s gaze faltered. Struck by the blue Cang Ying and plummeting into the depths of the poison lake, Chen Yu had surprisingly emerged after such a long time. Such vitality made even cockroaches seem incomparable. However, the next moment, he was taken aback again. Whoosh! The spear hurled by Chen Yu dragged a layer of dark shadows through the air, its tip gleaming with a golden cold brilliance, piercing through a distance of several dozen feet in an instant, aiming at Lv Qiuling. ¡°What?¡± Lv Qiuling looked as if she had seen a ghost, her delicate face showing a trace of shock. She had never expected Chen Yu, who had fallen into the deadly lake, to come out alive. Not only that, the powerful force of Chen Yu¡¯s thrown spear made her feel threatened. Thud! The spear harshly grazed past the feathers of the blue Cang Ying, splashing blood and scattering iron-like feathers. That wasn¡¯t all¡ªthe spear continued its relentless flight towards Lv Qiuling. Zing! Lv Qiuling hastily dodged, the spear¡¯s trailing wind grazing past her right arm, tearing off a part of her sleeve. ¡°This¡­¡± The nearby students opened their mouths wide, faces filled with shock. Not only had Chen Yu not died after falling into the lake, but he had also suddenly launched an attack that injured the blue Cang Ying. ¡°He¡¯s not dead!¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s eyes, icy and piercing, gradually lost their coldness. Staring again at Chen Yu, and seeing his smug, mischievous smile, Ye Luofeng couldn¡¯t help but give a slight, pursed smile. Boom! The blue Cang Ying, already injured from previous battles, struggled to maintain balance after being hit by Chen Yu¡¯s spear. The toxins spread, and it faltered and fell. Moreover, the Cang Ying¡¯s point of descent was near the lake, with one wing landing in the waters. Boom! Bang! Dust and smoke rose as the Cang Ying cried in pain, stirring a layer of poisonous water, creating a toxic rain under the sky. Many people were splashed by the toxic rain, immediately showing black spots on their bodies. Everyone swiftly retreated, seeking shelter in the forest. ¡°Chen Yu, how dare you¡­¡± Lv Qiuling stood up, her fists clenched tight, a faint green True Qi around her body trembling, exuding an extremely dangerous aura. Yet, when Lv Qiuling looked towards the center of the lake, there was no trace of Chen Yu. Upon further inspection, the most valuable and oldest precious materials on the back of the treasure turtle were missing. Zhou Yuning paused for a moment, his gaze sharpening. Whoosh! He swiftly swung his long sword, slicing out a blazing sword light, cutting down a grove of ancient trees in the distance. At the edge, Chen Yu¡¯s figure appeared. At this moment, his body was patchy with black and green, the toxins not yet fully purged, appearing somewhat ragged. But Chen Yu¡¯s face was full of smiles, running swiftly. At this point, Zhou Yuning and Lv Qiuling understood¡ªthey must have been outmaneuvered by Chen Yu, who took advantage of the chaos to steal the most valuable materials from the back of the treasure turtle. Indeed, among so many present, only Chen Yu had been closest to the treasure turtle and possessed surprising resistance to poison. ¡°Lv Qiuling, shall we continue the fight?¡± Zhou Yuning immediately went after him. A junior in the early Innate Realm, right in front of them, had muddied the waters and humiliated Zhou Yuning, making him feel utterly disgraced. ¡°Little Qing!¡± Lv Qiuling looked at the blue Cang Ying, her heart aching, and then glared at Chen Yu with intensified hatred. She immediately fed some healing elixirs to the blue Cang Ying and then returned it to her spirit pet bag. ¡°Fine, we¡¯ll split the materials here equally,¡± Lv Qiuling gritted her teeth to say. Although the combat strength of the blue Cang Ying was compromised, she still had other spirit pets, and there were one or two students from Sky Star Academy around. Together with Sky Sword Academy¡¯s team, they were the strongest here. ¡°Alright!¡± Zhou Yuning agreed. Together, they were a match for the remaining teams from No Demon Academy and Yunyang Academy, who had no choice but to step aside. ¡°Damn bitch¡­ but Chen Yu is really something,¡± Wei Bin cursed, then laughed. Being able to outmaneuver a powerful person like Lv Qiuling was not something ordinary people could achieve. ¡°Absolutely audacious, not only did he injure Lv Qiuling¡¯s mount, he also took several valuable materials right under Lv Qiuling and Zhou Yuning¡¯s noses!¡± The other students remarked, worried for Chen Yu¡¯s life. Lv Qiuling, having been outplayed by Chen Yu, would definitely not let him go. Soon, Lv Qiuling and Zhou Yuning divided the resources. Their two teams, combined, had a large number of people. In the end, the benefits that Lv Qiuling and Zhou Yuning shared were only slightly better than the materials Chen Yu had taken during the chaos. Chapter 337 - 337 0332 Guiyuan Realm Prodigy ?Chapter 337: Chapter 0332: Guiyuan Realm Prodigy Chapter 337: Chapter 0332: Guiyuan Realm Prodigy After distributing the benefits, the two teams established their boundaries. Swoosh! Lv Qiuling leapt onto the Fire-eyed Giant Tiger in the blink of an eye. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± ¡°Chen Yu¡­ I swear I will tear you to pieces.¡± The Fire-eyed Giant Tiger took Lv Qiuling away, kicking up a trail of dust as numerous Demon Beasts stirred up dust and left noisily. ¡°Senior Zhou, it seems that a few students from Sky Sword Academy have been ambushed and assassinated by killers who¡¯ve erased all traces, including Senior Sister Liu.¡± He Qiuyun whispered. ¡°Senior Sister Liu is ranked fourth in our academy. Whoever could assassinate her must be extraordinary. As far as I know, the top students from the other three academies don¡¯t specialize in assassination.¡± Zhou Yuning pondered for a moment before replying. ¡°Not only that, I¡¯ve heard that Fan Dong from No Demon Academy and Lv Ze from Yunyang Academy have also been assassinated.¡± He Qiuyun added. ¡°An assassin not distinguishing between academies? That suggests another possibility¡ªsomeone from a sect who has infiltrated might also be participating in this trial!¡± Zhou Yuning¡¯s eyes flickered with a brief flash of light. In the four major academies or within the Imperial Family, there have always been infiltrators from various sect forces. They¡¯re just very well concealed and skilled in assassination. If these infiltrators belong to a sect force, it could explain the assassinations across all four academies. Of course, these infiltrators might not necessarily be within the four major academies; they could also have come through academies outside of the main four. ¡°Tell the other students from Sky Sword Academy to be cautious in their actions, and not to fully trust even those around them.¡± Zhou Yuning secretly transmitted his voice. Not far away. The shell-less Clamoring Turtle was surrounded by the teams from No Demon Academy and Yunyang Academy. As people dissected the Clamoring Turtle, they discovered that all of its internal essence had vanished. ¡­ In the forest. Chen Yu hid in a lush ancient tree. Swoosh! A dark blue light point flashed by, and the Iron Moon Strange Insect landed in Chen Yu¡¯s hand. ¡°Feasted well, huh?¡± Chen Yu quickly left and dashed wildly. Turns out, the Iron Moon Strange Insect had burrowed into the Clamoring Turtle and had been hiding inside all along. The innards of such an ancient beast like the Clamoring Turtle were of immense value and greatly beneficial to the Iron Moon Strange Insect. ¡°Ha ha, I¡¯ve made a huge profit this time, that woman must be furious.¡± Chen Yu laughed heartily without panic, ¡°Lv Qiuling won¡¯t let me off the hook, but her flying mount is seriously injured and won¡¯t catch up so easily.¡± While fleeing, Chen Yu jumped into a stream to wash off his scent. Just then, he heard a loud boom in the distance. ¡°Let¡¯s go have a look!¡± Chen Yu approached slowly, allowing the Iron Moon Strange Insect to scout ahead. Soon after, Chen Yu saw a scene through the Iron Moon Strange Insect. Roar~ A Long-haired Vajra Ape, standing thirty feet tall, pounded its chest, roaring and bellowing loudly. ¡°Long-haired Vajra Ape!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes widened. The Long-haired Vajra Ape was at the Guiyuan Realm, a low-level ancient beast with exceptionally strong offense and defense. However, the ape had several gaping, bloodied wounds. In front of it floated a handsome, golden-robed man, radiating a brilliance like the sun, dazzling to behold. This man was none other than Yunhai Zhen, the top student of Yunyang Academy and the Fourth Prince of the Imperial Family. ¡°Slash!¡± Yunhai Zhen wielded a golden, dragon-etched sword and swung fiercely. Whoosh! A scorching sword rainbow, glittering with golden light, struck the Long-haired Vajra Ape, leaving a long, bloody gash. The residual sword light caused a wildfire in the surrounding area. ¡°A single sword carrying such power!¡± Chen Yu was shocked. Before, their three teams, twenty or thirty people, had attacked the Clamoring Turtle with all their might and only managed to kill it slowly. Yet now, Yunhai Zhen injured the Long-haired Vajra Ape with a single sword strike. Suddenly, Chen Yu noticed something. Yunhai Zhen was floating mid-air, and the powerful energy oscillating from his sword was clearly beyond what True Qi could match. ¡°Guiyuan Realm!¡± Chen Yu concluded that Yunhai Zhen must have made a breakthrough to the Guiyuan Realm at this moment. With Yunhai Zhen¡¯s strength, breaking through to the Guiyuan Realm shouldn¡¯t have been a problem. But he had been suppressing it to solidify his foundation. Now it appeared that Yunhai Zhen must have come across some fortune here, prompting his breakthrough to the Guiyuan Realm. Roar~ The Long-haired Vajra Ape roared furiously, leaping up to engage in a desperate fight with Yunhai Zhen. Boom! Yunhai Zhen¡¯s body shone with a golden radiance, and he appeared behind the ape like lightning. Slash! His golden sword blazed fiercely as he swept it across, a stunning golden sword rainbow piercing through, its light making the whole area gleam gold. Thump! Blood spurted wildly as the Long-haired Vajra Ape fell to the ground dead. One man, one sword, had slain an ancient beast of the Guiyuan Realm! S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Those hiding around here, hand over all your Tokens!¡± Yunhai Zhen¡¯s pupils, glittering with golden light, swept his gaze around. His gaze seemed to penetrate the trees. Those who met his eyes instantly felt an irresistible pressure and their spirits quivered. A battle at the Guiyuan Realm Level would naturally shake the heavens and earth, attracting many onlookers. Yunhai Zhen didn¡¯t care about this and began extorting Tokens right after killing the Long-haired Vajra Ape. Swoosh! Chen Yu immediately ordered the Iron Moon Strange Insect to return. ¡°Good thing I didn¡¯t get closer, or I¡¯d have to surrender my Token.¡± Chen Yu felt relieved and quickly left. Having witnessed Yunhai Zhen¡¯s strength, Chen Yu felt immense pressure and a strong urge to quickly elevate his cultivation and power. After running for half an hour, Chen Yu found a concealed crevice in the mountainside. ¡°This place is not bad. Right here, I¡¯ll consume and absorb the remaining Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower!¡± Chen Yu was just about to sneak in. Whoosh! A red figure burst out from within but stopped immediately upon seeing Chen Yu. ¡°Chen Yu?¡± Senior Brother Jin appeared slightly surprised but then seemed a bit relieved. If it had been a strong practitioner from another academy who found this place, things might have gotten complicated. ¡°Senior Brother Jin, I trust you¡¯ve been well.¡± Chen Yu offered a slight smile. He had let the Iron Moon Strange Insect search for a hidden spot and happened to discover Senior Brother Jin, so he came over. Chen Yu glanced at Jin Zhuo Peak and noticed his complexion was a bit pale, his body stained with blood. It appeared Lv Qiuling had chased and attacked him quite miserably. ¡°Chen Yu, did you kill Lv Ze?¡± Senior Brother Jin asked. ¡°Lv Ze is dead?¡± Chen Yu was somewhat surprised. He had defeated Lv Ze before but had not killed him. Now, he understood why Lv Qiuling was set on killing him when she saw him. It turned out Lv Ze was dead. ¡°He was hunting you, weren¡¯t you aware?¡± Senior Brother Jin pressed. ¡°I didn¡¯t kill him.¡± Chen Yu asserted. Senior Brother Jin had also heard along the way that Lv Ze was dead. He was quite frightened at the time, wondering how Chen Yu, with his strength, could have possibly killed Lv Ze. Now that Chen Yu confirmed he did not kill Lv Ze, Senior Brother Jin found it more believable. ¡°Senior Brother Jin, you don¡¯t mind if I come in, do you?¡± Chen Yu asked as he walked into the crevice in the mountainside. Next, Chen Yu began to sort his spoils of war. Swish! He took out everything he obtained from the back of the treasure-seeking turtle, one by one. ¡°This is Ghost Fire Ganoderma, White Moon Spirit Light Grass, Three-leaf Sunflower, Magic Triangular Grass¡­¡± Senior Brother Jin was dumbstruck. The rarities Chen Yu now produced had a minimum age of five hundred years, with the Ghost Fire Ganoderma and Magic Triangular Grass reaching six hundred years. These precious materials were scarce and extremely valuable in the outside world, and with such an age, their value was immeasurable. At that moment, Senior Brother Jin felt an urge to kill and loot. But he was a calm and smart person. ¡°Junior Brother, where did you get all these from?¡± Senior Brother Jin inquired. ¡°Haha, earlier Zhou Yuning and Lv Qiuling were going at it hammer and tongs, and I simply fished in troubled waters and stole these things¡­¡± Chen Yu explained very simply. Senior Brother Jin¡¯s heart surged with shock. Chen Yu really had some nerve, daring to fish in troubled waters right under the noses of Zhou Yuning and Lv Qiuling. This made Senior Brother Jin somewhat wary of whether Chen Yu had some powerful trump card. ¡°The Red Flame King, help protect me as I attempt to break through to the Innate Middle Stage.¡± Chen Yu communicated through a transmission. ¡°Oh? You don¡¯t seem to be in any danger right now? I am under no obligation to help you.¡± The Red Flame King refused with an air of arrogance. ¡°Set up an offensive array here to protect me, and if I¡¯m safe and successfully break through to the Innate Middle Stage, this Three-leaf Sunflower is yours.¡± Chen Yu took out the precious resource to entice the Red Flame King. Once his strength broke through to the Innate Middle Stage and improved, He would naturally feel more at ease with the Red Flame King¡¯s cultivation increasing a bit. ¡°Fine, I need the following herbs as well, keep an eye out for them¡­¡± The Red Flame King thought for a moment then agreed, and then conveyed several types of herbs through a transmission. ¡°No problem.¡± Chen Yu immediately agreed, then took out some Primordial Stones and a fire core, handing them to the Red Flame King. After doing all this, Chen Yu sat down cross-legged, took out a Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower, and swallowed it. Instantly. Chen Yu felt a domineering and vigorous force explode within his body, roaming freely inside. He immediately circulated the demonic rune energy to guide and integrate the medicinal effect of the Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower. As for the poison flowing toward his heart, he did not bother with it. Meanwhile, Senior Brother Jin began to heal his wounds as well, but his peripheral vision occasionally observed Chen Yu. After a while, Chen Yu¡¯s expression revealed no fluctuations. ¡°How can this kid be perfectly fine after consuming the Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower¡­¡± Senior Brother Jin couldn¡¯t wrap his head around it. ¡°Eh? What¡¯s this ancient beast scribbling?¡± Senior Brother Jin glanced at the Red Flame King, his eyes showing a hint of amazement. The Red Flame King was squatting on the ground, its claws shimmering with strange flames, slowly dragging them across the ground, leaving behind lines. Senior Brother Jin couldn¡¯t understand what the Red Flame King was drawing, yet he could sense that those lines seemed to contain some mysterious principles, possessing peculiar power. At this moment, Senior Brother Jin felt either he had become stupid, or something was off. He couldn¡¯t see through Chen Yu, and he also completely failed to understand Chen Yu¡¯s Spirit Pet. Just then, a layer of faint demonic runes appeared on the surface of Chen Yu¡¯s body. A formidable and domineering demonic aura, with intricate patterns, radiated from him. ¡°Is he attempting to break through to the middle stage?¡± But with this thought, Senior Brother Jin¡¯s expression became alert, ¡°This kid is currently only at the Peak of Early-stage Innate, and he¡¯s already terribly strong. If he breaks through to the middle stage, he might be able to contend with me.¡± As time passed, the demonic fog around Chen Yu grew denser, resembling a layer of demonic clouds enveloping the area for several tens of meters. Woo woo~ From within the dark demonic clouds, intimidating roars that could shake one¡¯s soul rang out. ¡°Having recently converted to the demonic path, the momentum of his advancement to the middle stage is so powerful¡ªwhat Cultivation Technique is he practicing?¡± Senior Brother Jin inwardly marveled. Normally, advancing to the Innate Middle Stage shouldn¡¯t cause such significant phenomena. And Senior Brother Jin, being close to Chen Yu, could feel the boundless domineering demonic power inside Chen Yu even more clearly, making even him shudder with fear and apprehension. Chapter 338 - 338 0333 Join Forces to Face the Enemy ?Chapter 338: Chapter 0333: Join Forces to Face the Enemy (Request for Double Monthly Passes) Chapter 338: Chapter 0333: Join Forces to Face the Enemy (Request for Double Monthly Passes) Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation had already reached the peak of the early stage of the Innate realm, and he was confident that by absorbing the medicinal power of the Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower, he would be able to break through to the Innate Middle Stage smoothly. After consuming the precious material, he circulated the mental method of the Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record, and Chen Yu¡¯s body slowly absorbed the medicinal effects of the Demon Spirit Poison Heart Flower. Buzz~ Buzz~ Inside the Qi Sea, the massive demonic pattern energy and the True Sha Qi rapidly spun. Within his body, a continuous stream of spirited blood merged into the Qi Sea, transforming into True Qi. In less than two hours, the True Qi sphere inside Chen Yu¡¯s body had grown slightly. Not far off, Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s gaze remained on Chen Yu. ¡°This is a critical moment for the kid¡¯s seclusion and impact. Should I make a move and kill him?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak pondered, somewhat struggling internally. The precious materials that Chen Yu had just brought out were worth a fortune, far exceeding all the gains Jin Zhuo Peak had made so far. At the same time, Jin Zhuo Peak also felt doubtful and apprehensive. ¡°Does Chen Yu really trust me so much? He¡¯s breaking through right beside me without any precautions?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak questioned himself. Just then, his attention was once again drawn to the Red Flame King. At this moment, the Red Flame King had finished setting up an offensive array. Near Chen Yu, countless lines formed an odd pattern, with some Primordial Stones and fire cores placed in certain spots. At a glance, it looked extraordinary. ¡°Is this an Array or¡­¡± Waves surged within Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s heart. A mythical beast setting up an array was too strange! Moreover, the peculiar lines around Chen Yu made Jin Zhuo Peak feel an invisible threat. ¡°It seems that Chen Yu is not without precautions; if I were to strike now, who knows what the consequences would be¡­¡± The turmoil and killing intent in Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s heart gradually calmed down. In less than half a day, Chen Yu¡¯s True Qi sphere had grown significantly. The astonishing demonic intent emanating from Chen Yu¡¯s body and the demonic cloud phenomenon centering on him slowly faded until it eventually dissipated. ¡°He succeeded,¡± Jin Zhuo Peak sighed to himself. Chen Yu opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of stale air. Having made a breakthrough to the Innate Middle Stage, every aspect of him had improved to some extent. Originally, Chen Yu had also planned to consume the ¡°Magic Triangular Grass.¡± But this precious material was too old and probably had an extremely ferocious medicinal effect. Without the suppression of the Moon Spirit Ore Mother, there might be accidents. With Jin Zhuo Peak nearby, Chen Yu naturally could not bring out treasures like the Moon Spirit Ore Mother. Therefore, he put the idea aside for now. Next, he began circulating the mental method of the Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record to consolidate his newly achieved cultivation. However, just at that moment. Boom Boom Boom! The ground suddenly shook, and a fierce and bloody aura pressed down. ¡°Not good, it¡¯s Lv Qiuling!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak instantly leaped up. It was Lv Qiuling who had previously chased him, causing him to end up in such a state. If not for playing his trump card, he might have had difficulty escaping. Now, his injuries had not fully recovered, yet Lv Qiuling was attacking again. Upon reflection, the culprit who had drawn Lv Qiuling here was likely Chen Yu. ¡°Senior Brother Jin, there¡¯s no need for panic!¡± Chen Yu said with a smile. ¡°No need for panic?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s expression was stunned as he stared at Chen Yu as if looking at a fool. Lv Qiuling was the second-ranked powerhouse at Sky Star Academy, and the number of Spirit Pets she commanded was vast. If all were mobilized, they could even contend with Duan Xinyue, who was the top student of Sky Star Academy. And Jin Zhuo Peak himself was injured, not in his prime condition. Yet Chen Yu was telling him not to panic. ¡°Haha, I didn¡¯t expect both of you to be hiding here. Perfect, I can capture you both at once,¡± Lv Qiuling¡¯s proud and resonant voice reached the ears of Jin Zhuo Peak and Chen Yu. Through the narrow cracks in the mountainside, Jin Zhuo Peak observed the outside situation. Lv Qiuling was riding on a Fire-eyed Giant Tiger, accompanied by a Silver-Horned Rhinoceros, a yellow poisonous bee, and three black spiders. ¡°Huh? Where is her flying Spirit Pet?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak was taken aback. Lv Qiuling¡¯s flying Spirit Pet was one of her main combat forces. Besides, with the ability to fly, it controlled the initiative. But at this moment, Jin Zhuo Peak didn¡¯t see Lv Qiuling¡¯s flying Spirit Pet. ¡°Haha, Lv Qiuling, without your flying Spirit Pet, do you still think you can capture us all?¡± Chen Yu burst into laughter. Lv Qiuling¡¯s flying Spirit Pet was temporarily out of the fight. And Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation had just advanced. Plus, he had Jin Zhuo Peak by his side. The two of them together need not fear Lv Qiuling. ¡°Chen Yu, you¡¯ve injured my ¡®Little Qing¡¯; I will have you shattered into a thousand pieces!¡± Lv Qiuling, seeing Chen Yu¡¯s audacity, blazed with rage in her heart. ¡°Lv Qiuling¡¯s flying Spirit Pet was injured by Chen Yu, and that¡¯s why it can¡¯t join the fight?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak inhaled sharply, his gaze filled with disbelief as he looked towards Chen Yu. The combat ability of that blue Cang Ying was on par with the Black Iron Demon Scorpion King they had encountered earlier. It was inconceivable that Chen Yu could harm such a terrifying Spirit Pet. And these words had come straight from Lv Qiuling¡¯s mouth, forcing Jin Zhuo Peak to believe them. ¡°Smash through this place for me!¡± Lv Qiuling gave the order. Roar~ The Silver-Horned Rhinoceros let out a low growl, its legs fiercely kicking, stirring up dust and dirt. Accompanied by a thunderous ¡°Rumble,¡± the Silver-Horned Rhinoceros charged forward, its nasal horn shining with a silver light as it collided toward them. ¡°Quick, dodge, Chen Yu!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak shouted. The combat power of this Silver-Horned Rhinoceros was not much different from that of the blue Cang Ying. With his injuries, Jin Zhuo Peak was not confident he could contend with this Spirit Pet. ¡°Hehe, Senior Brother Jin, why should we dodge? There¡¯s no need for you to deal with this Silver-Horned Rhinoceros, just move a few steps to the side.¡± Compared to the somewhat flustered Jin Zhuo Peak, Chen Yu appeared very calm, with a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth. ¡°Just need to move a few steps?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak widened his eyes, his heart thumping wildly as he stared at Chen Yu for an instant. At this moment, he couldn¡¯t see through Chen Yu at all. But there was no time for him to think more, as the attack of the Silver-Horned Rhinoceros had already arrived, and Jin Zhuo Peak immediately retreated to the side. ¡°Red Flame King, it¡¯s your turn.¡± Chen Yu transmitted his voice. ¡°Humph!¡± Red Flame King snorted coldly, raising his head. His claws, glowing with flames, landed on an array that had already been set up. Instantly, the patterns on the ground started shimmering with burning flames, unleashing a fierce fire power that made the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi in the vicinity tremble. Boom! From within the array, the fire condensed and shot out a pillar of flame, striking the Silver-Horned Rhinoceros directly. This beam of flame, with a might comparable to a blow from a Guiyuan Realm expert, pierced a large hole in the head of the Silver-Horned Rhinoceros with its terrifying power. Boom bang pong~ The body of the Silver-Horned Rhinoceros flew backward for several meters and crashed heavily to the ground, with blood gushing wildly from its head. The scene instantly fell into a deathly silence. Jin Zhuo Peak and Lv Qiuling both widened their eyes, seemingly numb, and stood still. ¡°Little Silver!¡± Lv Qiuling came to her senses, jumped down from the Fire-eyed Giant Tiger, and rushed to the side of the Silver-Horned Rhinoceros. However, by this time, the body of the Silver-Horned Rhinoceros had already turned cold, twitched a few times, and then lay still. ¡°This is what that ancient beast was scribbling on the ground¡­ to have such horrifying power!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak swallowed hard, his clothes soaked with cold sweat, and his heart still violently trembling. Had he attempted to kill Chen Yu just now, he most likely would have no place to be buried. ¡°Chen Yu¡­ You hurt my Little Qing, and now you¡¯ve killed my Little Silver, an unforgivable crime. I will chop your body into pieces and feed it to my Spirit Pets!¡± Lv Qiuling¡¯s entire face twisted with rage, her body trembling slightly, with faint blue True Qi fluctuating violently around her, stirring up a gale. ¡°Senior Brother Jin, now that Lv Qiuling has lost the help of her two main Spirit Pets, our joint efforts are enough to deal with her.¡± Chen Yu said to Jin Zhuo Peak. ¡°As a Beast Tamer, without her Spirit Pets, her combat power will drastically decrease.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak calmed down, a layer of blood-colored ripples appearing around his body, emitting a bloodthirsty aura. Naturally, he wanted to take revenge for the severe chase he had suffered from Lv Qiuling. With his current strength, he probably couldn¡¯t defeat Lv Qiuling, but it was much better than running away. Swoosh! Jin Zhuo Peak charged out, Blood Gun in hand, sweeping out a layer of blood-colored spear shadows. ¡°Jin Zhuo Peak, you¡¯re still injured right now. Even without my powerful Spirit Pets, you¡¯re not my opponent.¡± Lv Qiuling produced a brown whip in her hand and lashed out fiercely, creating a surge of blue winds. Boom bang pong! Jin Zhuo Peak and Lv Qiuling fiercely engaged in battle. At the same time, all of Lv Qiuling¡¯s Spirit Pets charged at Chen Yu. ¡°Kill!¡± Chen Yu was not the least bit afraid, drawing his Giant Ruler Sword and lifting a layer of Black Scale Sword waves. Boom bang! The heavy and terrifying Black Scale Sword waves swept out, causing a yellow poisonous bee to retreat continuously. This toxic bee was at the Innate Peak stage, adept at offense and speed but lacking in defensive power. ¡°Where do you think you¡¯re going!¡± Chen Yu used the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± his body enveloped by shrieking Sha Qi. He turned into a pitch-black shadow, chasing after the yellow poisonous bee. ¡°Sword Sha Frenzy Slash!¡± A solid Sha Qi Sword condensed on the Giant Ruler Sword, with the giant sword crazily hacking away, sending out astonishing Black Scale Evil Swords cutting wildly in every direction. Facing such a frenzied assault, the yellow poisonous bee quickly became panicked. Adept at speed, it continuously dodged, but eventually, one or two Evil Swords struck it. At the same time. Around Chen Yu, three black spiders spewed out white silk threads from their mouths, trying to entangle Chen Yu¡¯s legs and right arm. Swoosh! The injured yellow poisonous bee raised its slender stinger and fiercely stabbed at Chen Yu as if it were taking revenge. ¡°Heh heh, you all underestimate me too much.¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Buzz! Chen Yu¡¯s body lit up with copper patterns, and a splendid layer of copper light burst forth. He suddenly grew larger, transforming into a copper Buddha giant. Crack snap~ The three silk threads instantly broke. ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu lifted his sword with both hands, swinging it with full strength. The fully powered Giant Ruler Sword reached the might of a High Grade King-level Treasure. Boom bang! The yellow poisonous bee didn¡¯t have time to escape and was cleaved by Chen Yu¡¯s sword, smashing deep into the ground to form a crater ten feet wide. Pfft! Chen Yu delivered another sword strike, killing the yellow poisonous bee. ¡°Hahaha!¡± S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu laughed heartily, turning his attention to the other three black spiders. The black spiders¡¯ strength was weaker compared to the yellow poisonous bee. Moreover, these spiders were more adept at long-range battle, being better at binding than attacking. Close combat would greatly reduce their capabilities. Chen Yu closed in on a black spider in an instant. At the same time. A dark blue light flashed underground, as the Iron Moon Strange Insect suddenly bit the black spider¡¯s most vulnerable underbelly. ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu and the Iron Moon Strange Insect coordinated their attacks, slaughtering one black spider within moments. With the one killed by the array before and the continuous slaying of Lv Qiuling¡¯s Spirit Pets by Chen Yu, two more had fallen. ¡°Chen Yu, no¡­¡± From a distance, Lv Qiling¡¯s angry scream could be heard. Chapter 339 - 339 0334 Chasing Lv Qiuling ?Chapter 339: Chapter 0334: Chasing Lv Qiuling Chapter 339: Chapter 0334: Chasing Lv Qiuling ¡°Chen Yu, no¡­¡± From afar, Lv Qiuling¡¯s angry scream carried over. Although Lv Qiuling knew that Chen Yu had made a breakthrough, in her eyes, the Innate Middle Stage was nothing significant; she hadn¡¯t cared at all. Yet, to her surprise, Chen Yu¡¯s strength was monstrous, and the power he displayed was nothing like that of someone in the Innate Middle Stage. She had sent four Spirit Pets of the Innate Peak Level to kill Chen Yu, yet in the blink of an eye, Chen Yu had slain two of them. At this rate, the remaining two black spiders were not going to last much longer. ¡°His strength has actually improved so much.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak also noticed the commotion over by Chen Yu and couldn¡¯t help but inhale sharply. Actually, Chen Yu¡¯s breakthrough to the Innate Middle Stage hadn¡¯t greatly enhanced his strength; he had simply never gone all out in front of Lv Qiuling and Jin Zhuo Peak before. ¡°No?¡± Chen Yu glanced at Lv Qiuling. How could he possibly agree to her plea? Previously, Lv Qiuling had attempted to kill Chen Yu, although it was, to some extent, because she mistakenly believed that Chen Yu was the murderer of Lv Ze. Roar~ The black Evil Qi roared as Chen Yu executed ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± turning into a pitch-black whirlwind and charging at another black spider. Seeing Chen Yu approach, the black spider let out a sharp screech, its body bristling as it hastily fled. ¡°Chen Yu, you dare!¡± On the other side, Lv Qiuling shouted furiously. True Qi surged wildly within her, and hundreds of powerful green whip shadows surrounded her, temporarily pushing Jin Zhuo Peak back. Swoosh! Lv Qiuling utilized her movement technique and, in a flash, bypassed Jin Zhuo Peak and charged towards Chen Yu. She had previously thought that as long as she held off Jin Zhuo Peak for a while, her Spirit Pets would kill Chen Yu. However, things had gone contrary to her wishes; Chen Yu¡¯s strength exceeded her expectations. Thus, she had no choice but to personally deal with Chen Yu. At this moment, Jin Zhuo Peak hesitated once more. ¡°If I don¡¯t stop Lv Qiuling, Chen Yu will face a fight to the death against Lv Qiuling and the two Spirit Pets.¡± That¡¯s what Jin Zhuo Peak pondered inwardly. But recalling Chen Yu¡¯s previous displays, Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s concerns grew. What if Chen Yu found a way to escape? Suddenly, Jin Zhuo Peak saw the Red Flame King, who was currently lying within the place they had secluded for cultivation, adopting an utterly bored posture as he watched the battle outside. Remembering how the Red Flame King had effortlessly slain Lv Qiuling¡¯s Silver-Horned Rhinoceros with a casual doodle, chills ran down Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s spine. Immediately, Jin Zhuo Peak sprang into action, chasing after Lv Qiuling. ¡°Jin Zhuo Peak, if you do not stop me, let us set aside our past grudges. I will thank you with a gift afterward,¡± Lv Qiuling immediately demanded. Her speed didn¡¯t lessen as she bore down straight toward Chen Yu. ¡°Chen Yu and I are both from No Demon Academy. How could I help you, an outsider!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak declared righteously. Boom! Whoosh! Jin Zhuo Peak slapped his blood-colored spear forcefully, and a surge of bloody waves rolled over it, a blood dragon flying out and thrusting directly at Lv Qiuling. ¡°Damn it!¡± Lv Qiuling cursed inwardly as she felt Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s attack. She had to stop temporarily to dodge the blow. As a result, Jin Zhuo Peak bought Chen Yu some time; at least, Lv Qiuling wouldn¡¯t be reaching Chen Yu anytime soon. However, Chen Yu¡¯s action left Jin Zhuo Peak dumbfounded. ¡°You bitch, you want to kill me?¡± Chen Yu cursed loudly, seizing the opportunity to launch an attack on Lv Qiuling. At that moment, due to dodging Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s attack, Lv Qiuling¡¯s movement paused. Buzz buzz! The Sha Qi Sword on Chen Yu¡¯s hand-held Giant Ruler Sword solidified as if real and grew stronger. He thrust out violently with the sword, and before the giant sword even arrived, the Sha Qi Sword had already charged into Lv Qiuling¡¯s spiritual consciousness. A bladed light enveloped in black scales streaked out following. Boom Bang Peng! Dirt exploded, and smoke billowed. ¡°You¡¯re asking for death!¡± From the center of the explosion, a yellow figure burst forth. As a Beast Tamer with spiritual power at the Guiyuan Realm, Lv Qiuling was highly resistant to the mental impacts of the Sha Qi Sword. Therefore, Chen Yu¡¯s sword only inflicted some minor injuries on her. Swoosh! Lv Qiuling quickly closed in on Chen Yu, snapping her tan whip, dragging a pale blue wave behind it. Bang! Chen Yu placed the Giant Ruler Sword vertically in front of him to assume a defensive posture and moved backward. On the other side, Jin Zhuo Peak rushed over. He stretched out his hand, and the blood-colored spear embedded in the ground trembled and returned to Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s hand. ¡°Senior Brother Jin, let¡¯s join forces.¡± Chen Yu called out in a low voice. With Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s arrival, Chen Yu switched from defense to offense, swinging the Giant Ruler Sword once more. ¡°Sword Breaking Nebula.¡± Chen Yu thrust the sword fiercely, and the force swirling around the giant sword exploded into a murky nebula blast. ¡°Blood God Spear!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak mobilized Blood Path True Qi and lunged forward, creating a gargantuan blood-colored spear glow that penetrated forward. ¡°Get lost!¡± Lv Qiuling shrieked, her tan whip lashing forward, dragging a streak of blue wind and light across. Boom Bang Peng! Lv Qiuling forcefully resisted the combined strike from both parties, proving evenly matched. For a Beast Tamer to possess such prowess was truly terrifying. ¡°This strike is stronger than before.¡± Chen Yu was inwardly startled. ¡°She has used Half-step True Essence.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak whispered lowly. In the four major academies, most of the Innate Peak talents had condensed some amount of Half-step True Essence. Jin Zhuo Peak had also recently condensed some, but as one of his trump cards, he would not use it lightly. At this moment, the two black spiders in the distance, under Lv Qiuling¡¯s control, shot out two strands of white spider silk. But this time, the target of the black spiders was not Chen Yu but Jin Zhuo Peak. ¡°If I can just hold off Jin Zhuo Peak for a moment, I will be able to kill Chen Yu.¡± That was Lv Qiuling¡¯s plan at the moment. Whoosh¡ªhiss! Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s gaze sharpened as he swept the Blood Gun twice, shattering two spider strands. ¡°You¡¯re done for, Chen Yu.¡± Lv Qiuling seized this opportunity to launch a fierce attack on Chen Yu. Swish! A blue whip shadow flew out at breakneck speed, its might far beyond the ordinary. Lv Qiuling¡¯s will to kill Chen Yu was boundless. Facing a Cultivator at the Innate Middle Stage, her strike also employed Half-step True Essence! ¡°Be careful, Chen Yu.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. Boom! Jin Zhuo Peak immediately circulated a portion of his Half-step True Essence and swept out with his spear. However, his support seemed a bit delayed at this moment. Thump! Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s spear couldn¡¯t block Lv Qiuling¡¯s whip shadow; it only succeeded in reducing its power slightly. Swoosh! The bluish-green whip shadow, now somewhat dimmed, continued its path towards Chen Yu. Even though Lv Qiuling¡¯s strike had been weakened by sixty percent, the fact that it employed Half-step True Essence meant that its might was still extremely formidable. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I won¡¯t hold back any longer.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression grew intense, a dark light swirling in his eyes, emitting a staggering Demonic aura. Hum! The dazzling coppery light surrounding Chen Yu receded, replaced by a layer of pitch-black luster. The aura of Demonic patterns surged into motion, and Chen Yu ferociously swung his Giant Ruler Sword. Boom-bang! A violent surge of Demonic patterned Sword Qi roared out, colliding with the bluish-green whip shadow. ¡°Demon True Qi.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak watched Chen Yu at this moment and was inwardly taken aback. When he learned that Chen Yu had switched to cultivating the Demonic Path, he always wondered why Chen Yu had never used his Demonic powers. At first, Jin Zhuo Peak thought that Chen Yu¡¯s Demonic powers were far weaker than his Sha Qi since he had just switched paths. Only now did he understand that the Demonic powers were Chen Yu¡¯s trump card; all along, he had been hiding his strength, playing the pig to eat the tiger. On the other side, Lv Qiuling was completely stunned. ¡°This is Demonic power!¡± She never imagined that Chen Yu had another formidable force hidden within him. Thump! Her brown whip was knocked away as part of the Sword Qi affected Lv Qiuling, sending her reeling back several steps. ¡°Go.¡± Chen Yu shouted lowly, wielding his sword once more. Jin Zhuo Peak immediately reacted, his spear stabbing out repeatedly. At this moment, Chen Yu, having invoked his Demonic power, joined forces with Jin Zhuo Peak. And Lv Qiuling, with only two Spirit Pet spiders remaining, wasn¡¯t much of a factor in the battle. Boom-bang-thump! After a brief clash, Lv Qiuling was sent flying, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth. ¡°Damn it, Chen Yu actually hid his strength.¡± Lv Qiuling swiftly retreated, wiping the blood from her mouth clean. She now knew that it would be very difficult to kill Chen Yu and that if Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak joined forces, they might even be able to kill her. ¡°Senior Brother Jin, let¡¯s chase!¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak smiled at the corner of his mouth. He had never expected to defeat Lv Qiuling in this battle. Previously, when Lv Qiuling hunted him down, it nearly cost Jin Zhuo Peak his life; how could he let her off now? Whoosh! Whoosh! The two men pursued at full speed. After breaking through to the Innate Middle Stage, Chen Yu had improved in all aspects and now, deploying his full movement technique, was able to keep pace with Jin Zhuo Peak. But Lv Qiuling¡¯s speed was also quick. While fleeing, Lv Qiuling took out a whistle and played a strange melody non-stop. Suddenly, two Demon Beasts burst out of the forest and furiously attacked Jin Zhuo Peak and Chen Yu. ¡°This woman is using the nearby Demon Beasts to stop us.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s face grew grim. The two Demon Beasts were not strong and were instantly taken care of by Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak. It seemed that Lv Qiuling¡¯s method could only control weaker beasts, unable to dominate equivalent level powerful Demon Beasts. However, it still impeded Jin Zhuo Peak and Chen Yu somewhat. ¡°We won¡¯t be able to catch up at this rate.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak inwardly sighed. Just then, Chen Yu took out a black javelin. Thump-thump! Thump-thump-thump! His heart suddenly surged, and Chen Yu fiercely threw the javelin. Whoosh-sizzle! The black javelin trailed layers of dark shadows, its tip shining with a hint of dark gold, and flew out in a piercing thrust. Caught by surprise from behind, Lv Qiuling¡¯s reaction was a fraction slower. ¡°A javelin?¡± Lv Qiuling¡¯s spiritual power was strong; she immediately dodged, and the black javelin, dragging a heavy storm of Evil Qi, brushed past her, tearing her sleeve and leaving a chill that grazed her skin, causing a few light red scratches. After a brief pause, Lv Qiuling escaped once more. Chen Yu continued the pursuit, retrieving the javelin. This was Chen Yu¡¯s last javelin, which he needed to conserve. Throughout the chase, Chen Yu kept throwing the javelin, greatly impacting Lv Qiuling. On a hillside, two groups of combatants were locked in combat. Suddenly, Lv Qiuling dashed past them. Known as the second top fighter of Sky Star Academy, Lv Qiuling¡¯s fame was well-established; her sudden appearance made many tremble in fear, believing disaster had struck. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But the next moment, when they saw Lv Qiuling¡¯s disheveled appearance, her slightly haggard face, wearing torn clothes and missing both sleeves, revealing her snow-white jade-like arms, they realized something else. ¡°The second rank of Sky Star Academy, Lv Qiuling, seems to be getting chased!¡± Soon after, Jin Zhuo Peak and Chen Yu came into view for everyone. ¡°It¡¯s Jin Zhuo Peak and Chen Yu. Jin Zhuo Peak is only fourth-ranked at No Demon Academy, and Chen Yu is merely at the Innate Middle Stage. How could they possibly force Lv Qiuling into such a sorry state?¡± These two groups of fighters were astonished beyond words. Chapter 340 - 340 0335 Astounding Harvest ?Chapter 340: Chapter 0335: Astounding Harvest Chapter 340: Chapter 0335: Astounding Harvest ¡°Chen, just forget it,¡± Senior Brother Jin Zhuo Peak advised during the chase. ¡°If we run into other powerhouses from Sky Star Academy, the situation could turn grim.¡± The space in this secret realm was not small, but it wasn¡¯t large either. Continuing the chase, we were bound to encounter other teams. If we ran into people from Sky Sword Academy or Yunyang Academy, they might take advantage of the situation. If we encountered a team from Sky Star Academy, our current pursuit could easily be reversed. Therefore, Jin Zhuo Peak did not recommend pursuing for an extended period. At that moment, Chen Yu once again hurled the pitch-black javelin in his hand. Whoosh! The black javelin trailed a shadowy blur as it shot through the air. Thud! The javelin pierced through Lv Qiuling¡¯s shoulder, splattering blood, accompanied by her agonized scream. ¡°Good!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak couldn¡¯t help but clap and cheer. Chen Yu¡¯s throw this time was not as good as the previous ones, but it inflicted the most severe wound on Lv Qiuling. After all, facing the relentless pursuit, Lv Qiuling was unable to calm her mind, constantly vigilant against the javelin behind her, leaving her more exhausted mentally. As this continued, her condition deteriorated sharply. With a moment of inattention, Chen Yu¡¯s javelin struck her. Wounded by the javelin, Lv Qiuling swallowed an elixir and quickly got up to continue fleeing for her life. In a bamboo grove. Two teams clashed with countless green snakes. One team, led by members from No Demon Academy, had a woman in white with black hair flowing like a waterfall. She moved through the green bamboo grove like a beauty in a poem. This was Shang Han, the number one beauty of No Demon Academy. Yu Hong, who was defeated by Situ Lin Yu and later challenged Chen Yu only to fail again, was also among this team. The other team belonged to Sky Star Academy, led by a young man in black. His skin was fair, and his face as gentle as jade, very handsome. Additionally, there was another young man in black, none other than Fu Beiling, the genius of the Fu Family who had been tricked by Chen Yu in the Red Earth Secret Realm. Just then, a woman¡¯s screams echoed from outside the bamboo grove. Both teams couldn¡¯t help but look over. ¡°Qiuling!¡± The young man in black was shocked and instantly shouted out. He greatly admired Lv Qiuling within the academy; if his strength were not inferior to hers, he might have already started pursuing her. ¡°Lv Qiuling of Sky Star Academy, ranked second!¡± Within the No Demon Academy team, many trembled uncontrollably at the thought. If Lv Qiuling joined here, they would be no match for Sky Star Academy¡¯s team. But upon closer inspection, the Lv Qiuling outside the bamboo grove was down on the ground¡ªa total mess with one arm covered in fresh blood. ¡°Who could have driven Lv Qiuling to such a state?¡± Yu Hong¡¯s mind roiled with shock as he stepped back to look outside the bamboo grove. At this moment, neither team had the mood to deal with the green snakes in the grove. If a powerfully skilled student appeared outside, the situation here could change in an instant. As everyone gazed in that direction. Swoosh! Swoosh! Two figures arrived in front of Lv Qiuling. ¡°Senior Brother Jin and Chen Yu!¡± Yu Hong shouted out in surprise. Unexpectedly, the ones chasing Lv Qiuling to this state were students from No Demon Academy; this meant they no longer had anything to fear. But on second thought, even Senior Brother Jin¡¯s strength combined with Chen Yu¡¯s couldn¡¯t possibly compete with Lv Qiuling, right? ¡°Chen Yu!¡± Shang Han¡¯s expression tightened, her face darkening. She had thought that with so many enemies against Chen Yu, he might have already died in the secret realm. However, Chen Yu was not only alive and well, he was also pursuing Sky Star Academy¡¯s second-ranked Lv Qiuling alongside Jin Zhuo Peak. It was well known that if Lv Qiuling¡¯s Spirit Pet were fully deployed, she could even contend against Duan Xinyue. ¡°Hand over all your Tokens,¡± Chen Yu said coldly. Whoosh~ From the bamboo grove, a team bolted out, clearly Sky Star Academy¡¯s. ¡°Senior Sister Qiuling!¡± The leading young man in black, seeing Lv Qiuling, was filled with rage and shouted, ¡°If you dare to hurt Sister Qiuling, I will never let you off.¡± Fu Beiling looked at Chen Yu with a surge of fighting spirit. The two had cooperated in the Red Earth Secret Realm, but their relationship had soured. Moreover, now with them being in different academies, they were on opposing sides. In the meantime, No Demon Academy¡¯s team also emerged. Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak were slightly relieved, paying no attention to the young man in black, their eyes fixed on Lv Qiuling. ¡°What if I don¡¯t hand them over?¡± Lv Qiuling snorted coldly, arrogantly saying, ¡°You wouldn¡¯t dare to kill me, would you?¡± Chen Yu was immediately irritated. These geniuses with strong backing were truly different; they had been defeated yet remained so defiant. But considering that Lv Ze had died because of Chen Yu, if he were to kill Lv Qiuling too, the Lv Family would certainly not let him go. ¡°You¡¯re right, I really don¡¯t dare to kill you.¡± Chen Yu revealed a teasing smile, then continued, ¡°But apart from not daring to kill you, I dare to do anything else.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Lv Qiuling¡¯s eyes widened in shock, then she was so infuriated she could not speak. ¡°I once killed a poison-using Cultivator and got many kinds of poison powders and pills from him; I¡¯m not exactly sure what their effects are. How about we use you to test the poisons?¡± Chen Yu grinned and then took out over a dozen small bottles from his storage bag. ¡°You wouldn¡¯t dare!¡± Lv Qiuling scolded angrily. Test poisons? There were so many strange and varied poisons, some could even cause excruciating pain and a fate worse than death. ¡°Oh right, I remember there are some¡­ aphrodisiacs in here too, do you want to give those a try?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s smirk grew lewd. Hearing this, many nearby displayed looks of contempt, but most of the male students were secretly excited. ¡°You¡­¡± Lv Qiuling was consumed with rage and embarrassment, her cheeks burning red. If she took that kind of medicine, she couldn¡¯t imagine what she would become; even the involuntary act of stripping off her clothes was a possibility. ¡°You should think this through,¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression suddenly turned cold as he opened the lid of a jade bottle. ¡°Wait¡­ I¡¯ll give you all the tokens,¡± said Qiuling, truly frightened. She glared at Chen Yu, wishing she could flay him a thousand times over, yet at the same time, she was very afraid of him. If Chen Yu forced her to take those elixirs, she didn¡¯t dare to think about what might happen next¡­ ¡°Impressive, to actually make Qiuling concede!¡± Yu Hong highly admired Chen Yu in his heart. Right afterwards, Qiuling pulled out a pile of tokens before everyone. ¡°Not bad at all, over a hundred tokens!¡± Chen Yu said with a smile on his face. He himself had not deliberately collected tokens; up to now, he only had twelve. As a Beast Tamer, Qiuling was powerful and skilled in finding hidden enemies. That¡¯s why she had managed to collect so many at the beginning. ¡°I suspect you still have some tokens hidden away. Show me your storage bag,¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze sharpened as he turned to look at Qiuling again. Just as Qiuling was about to refuse, Chen Yu brought the bottle of medicine closer. ¡°Here¡­¡± Qiuling angrily handed over her storage bag. ¡°Hmph, you really did hide more tokens. Hey? There¡¯s quite a lot of other stuff here too. Senior Brother Jin and I have been chasing you for so long, let¡¯s call it compensation,¡± Chen Yu brazenly took all the tokens and also took some precious materials and ores. The resources Qiuling obtained from the Treasure Turtle were all taken out by Chen Yu. Then, he threw the storage bag back to Qiuling. ¡°Senior Sister Qiuling, are you alright?¡± The team from Sky Star Academy immediately went over. ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Qiuling said with a sullen expression, swallowing a few elixirs and healing under the protection of the young man in black. ¡°Senior Brother Jin, you made quite a haul this time!¡± Shang Han immediately came over, showing a noble and elegant smile. In Qiuling¡¯s hands were a total of one hundred and fifty-six tokens. In addition, there were several rare and precious materials from the outer world, ores for refining top-quality treasures. Such a rich harvest; if only she could get a share of it. ¡°Hmm,¡± Jin Zhuo Peak nodded, without saying a word. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing that Jin Zhuo Peak was not engaging, Shang Han felt somewhat annoyed. At this moment, Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak began to divide the spoils of war. ¡°Senior, I¡¯ll take six parts and you take four, is that okay?¡± Chen Yu asked without courtesy. ¡°No problem, after all, Chen has contributed more,¡± Jin Zhuo Peak agreed readily. From start to finish, Jin Zhuo Peak was just restraining Qiuling, not contributing much. In contrast, Chen Yu had repeatedly turned the tide of the battle. However, during the subsequent distribution, Chen Yu put forward various demands. To this, Jin Zhuo Peak was mentally prepared and reluctantly nodded in agreement. Out of the one hundred and fifty-six tokens, Chen Yu got ninety. To the side, students like Shang Han watched with their mouths agape. In the distribution of benefits between Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak, Chen Yu took at least seventy percent. Logically, Jin Zhuo Peak should be the main force against Qiuling and definitely put in the most effort. But in the end, Jin Zhuo Peak¡¯s share was not even half of Chen Yu¡¯s. The key point was that Jin Zhuo Peak did not object or question. Aside from Qiuling, everyone present was somewhat confused and suddenly felt that Chen Yu was somewhat inscrutable and unfathomable. ¡°It must be because he relies on the deputy headmaster as his master¡­¡± Shang Han muttered to himself. ¡°Now, I have a total of one hundred and two tokens,¡± Chen Yu calculated. There was no doubt he would pass the first stage, but to compete for the top ten, it was still far from enough. The further it went, the harder it was to obtain tokens; most of them were now concentrated in the hands of the top powerhouses. ¡°Did you discover anything here?¡± Chen Yu asked. Shang Han¡¯s expression was cold, and he did not reply. But Yu Hong stepped forward and said, ¡°In this place, we found many toxic materials, but around those materials, there was a nest of green Demon Beasts¡­¡± In the quota competition, forced by Luo Haotian¡¯s coercion, Yu Hong had challenged Chen Yu and failed. Now, feeling the extraordinariness of Chen Yu, he wanted to please Chen Yu to atone for his previous fault. ¡­ Following that, Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak temporarily joined Shang Han¡¯s team and proceeded towards the bamboo forest. On the other hand, Qiuling¡¯s injuries had mostly healed; she joined the team of the young man in black and also entered the competition for these resources. The addition of three powerful cultivators meant that the green snakes in the bamboo forest were quickly eradicated. The two teams split the resources of this place evenly. Afterwards, the team from No Demon Academy divided the resources they had acquired internally. Among them, Jin Zhuo Peak voluntarily gave the lion¡¯s share to Chen Yu. This move surprised all the students. After that, Chen Yu left Shang Han¡¯s team and chose to go into seclusion for a while. He had just broken through to the Innate Middle Stage but had not had time to consolidate it, and from the battle with Qiuling, he had many insights. ¡°Chen, I¡¯ll cover you, and my previous injuries are not fully healed either; I need to rest and heal. It¡¯s good for us to look out for each other!¡± Jin Zhuo Peak took the initiative to propose continuing as Chen Yu¡¯s teammate. His injuries truly had not fully healed, and after the consecutive battles, he now needed to recuperate. Then, the two found a secluded cave and began their reclusion. In the blink of an eye, ten days passed. In the cave, the Demon True Qi around Chen Yu slowly receded. Just then, a white, ethereal light suddenly drifted in front of Chen Yu and then stopped moving. ¡°A Communication Talisman?¡± Chen Yu stared at the white light in front of him and reached out his hand. He himself had a Communication Talisman, given to him by Yuan Chen, which was very similar to the one in the white light before him. Chapter 341 - 341 0336 Assist Yuan Chen ?Chapter 341: Chapter 0336: Assist Yuan Chen Chapter 341: Chapter 0336: Assist Yuan Chen The Communication Talisman given by Master Yi Lantian could only allow Chen Yu and Yuan Chen to contact each other, so this talisman flying towards Chen Yu was definitely sent by Yuan Chen. Master Yi Lantian¡¯s original intention was for Chen Yu to seek help from Yuan Chen if he encountered danger. However, Chen Yu had never used the talisman¡ªit was his fellow disciple Yuan Chen who had employed it. ¡°Is there something you want to tell me, Brother Chen?¡± Chen Yu reached out to touch the streak of white light hovering before his eyes. Instantly, a stream of information flooded into his spiritual consciousness. The message consisted of a few simple characters and a rough topographical map. ¡°This is bad, Brother Chen is in trouble.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s brows furrowed. He had originally thought that if he could work together with Yuan Chen, he¡¯d have an easier time in this place, and the speed of collecting tokens would be much faster. But, unexpectedly, the communications talisman Yuan Chen had sent was a plea for help. Yuan Chen was asking Chen Yu to gather several strong cultivators from No Demon Academy and rush to a certain location to support him. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Chen?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak, who naturally noticed the talisman as well, inquired after seeing Chen Yu¡¯s expression. ¡°Brother Yuan Chen has encountered trouble; he wants me to lead a few students from No Demon Academy to provide support.¡± Chen Yu replied truthfully. If he were to go support, the first fellow student he would look for was certainly Jin Zhuo Peak. Upon hearing this, Jin Zhuo Peak hesitated for a moment. A situation that even Yuan Chen found unmanageable must be extraordinary. But if he could successfully help Yuan Chen, there ought to be substantial benefits. ¡°Senior Brother Jin, let¡¯s set out.¡± Chen Yu stood up. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak didn¡¯t refuse and decided to go support Yuan Chen. Firstly, they were from the same academy, and it would sound bad if word got out that he refused. Secondly, he knew Yuan Chen extremely well¡ªif he assisted him, Yuan Chen would certainly repay the favor. Moreover, Jin Zhuo Peak had obtained a fair amount of rare materials from Lv Qiuling. His injuries had not only fully recovered, but his strength had also significantly improved, leading him to refine quite a bit of Half-step True Essence. Chen Yu had also spent many days in the secret realm and had traveled to many places. Combining the memory of the terrain with Jin Zhuo Peak, they were able to approximately determine Yuan Chen¡¯s current location. Since the distance was quite far, the two set off immediately. After a short walk, they encountered a small team led by Situ Lin Yu, with Nie Xuan among them, and the other two were top-notch cultivators from the outer courtyards. ¡°Brother Situ, do me a favor, and there will be generous rewards after it¡¯s done.¡± Chen Yu proactively invited Situ Lin Yu. They were pressed for time, and whether they could encounter another team from No Demon Academy was uncertain. In Chen Yu¡¯s view, Situ Lin Yu was no ordinary man, with exceptional strength. However, their relationship wasn¡¯t that great, so Chen Yu promised significant rewards. ¡°Alright!¡± After a brief discussion with Nie Xuan, Situ Lin Yu agreed. After rushing for about an hour, Chen Yu and his group began to approach the target point given by Yuan Chen. But it couldn¡¯t be guaranteed that Yuan Chen was still there at the moment. ¡°It¡¯s that river up ahead.¡± From afar, Chen Yu saw a wide river with its turbid waters raging untamed. Using Iron Moon Strange Insects to scout the surroundings, and not detecting any other figures, Chen Yu approached the river alone and jumped in. ¡°Ice?¡± At the bottom of the river, he found a massive wall of ice. ¡°Chen?¡± A blurry figure appeared inside the ice wall, and Yuan Chen¡¯s voice came through. At the bottom of the river, the disciples reunited. ¡°Brother, are you injured?¡± Chen Yu could tell that Yuan Chen¡¯s complexion was not good. ¡°Yeah, I¡¯ve been ambushed by a team led by Yin Chengzhuang and got somewhat injured,¡± Yuan Chen sighed. ¡°Yin Chengzhuang!¡± Chen Yu remembered that before the great competition, Yin Chengzhuang¡ªwho was ranked third at Yunyang Academy¡ªhad openly provoked Yuan Chen. Afterward, Yin Chengzhuang had also deliberately exposed Chen Yu¡¯s identity, creating enemies for Chen Yu. ¡°How many people did you bring?¡± Yuan Chen asked. ¡°Jin Zhuo Peak, Situ Lin Yu!¡± In the team, only these two possessed top-notch strength that could be useful. ¡°It¡¯s still not enough; we¡¯re probably no match for Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s team in a head-on battle.¡± Yuan Chen analyzed for a moment and said, ¡°Moreover, Yin Chengzhuang has a Bloodline Pupil, and there¡¯s someone in his team who is good at tracking. It won¡¯t take long for them to find this place.¡± ¡°Do you have a plan, Brother?¡± Chen Yu inquired. Although Yin Chengzhuang was ranked third in Yunyang Academy, he had managed to injure Yuan Chen, which could not be taken lightly. ¡°Before I was ambushed by Yin Chengzhuang, I got an ¡®Ice Cold Origin Fruit¡¯. I plan to consume it and take this opportunity to attempt a breakthrough to the Guiyuan Realm!¡± Yuan Chen¡¯s eyes sparkled. ¡°Alright, we will draw the enemy away.¡± Chen Yu had already guessed Yuan Chen¡¯s strategy. In truth, a genius like Yuan Chen had a great chance of breaking through to the Guiyuan Realm, as he had simply stayed in the Qi Transformation Realm a bit longer to increase his True Qi volume. Thus, when breaking through to the Guiyuan Realm, his True Yuan volume would accordingly be greater. And the Ice Cold Origin Fruit could not only increase the True Qi volume of an Ice Dao Cultivator but also help in refining True Yuan. Therefore, Yuan Chen¡¯s chances of breaking through to the Guiyuan Realm were even higher, and it wouldn¡¯t take too long. ¡°Divide these rare materials among Jin Zhuo Peak, Situ Lin Yu, and others.¡± Then, Yuan Chen took out some valuable materials, which he had acquired in this place. ¡°Evil Spirit Fruit, Fiery Sun Blood Flower, Yin Wind Strange Grass¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze intensified. Some of the materials Yuan Chen presented corresponded in quality with what was offered by the treasure-seeking turtle. The Magic Triangular Grass among them was six hundred years old and the most valuable. It seemed that Yuan Chen had intentionally kept these for Chen Yu. ¡°Okay, take care, Senior Brother.¡± Chen Yu took the precious materials and quietly left the river, heading back to the dense forest nearby. ¡°What? Hold up Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s team?¡± Two students from the outer courtyard shivered with fear, but in the end, they agreed. After all, they were not the main force, and if they didn¡¯t agree, they wouldn¡¯t get those valuable materials. ¡°This piece of Evil Spirit fruit is mine.¡± Situ Lin Yu¡¯s gaze flickered slightly as he took a fruit. The Fiery Sun Blood Flower was chosen by Jin Zhuo Peak, and Nie Xuan set her sights on the Yin Wind Strange Grass. In addition to these, there were other precious materials that were evenly distributed among the team. After the distribution was complete, the group hid nearby. Having discussed their strategy, Nie Xuan left alone. Until a certain moment. A team suddenly appeared from the opposite side. The team consisted of twelve people, three students from Yunyang Academy and nine from the outer court. The lean man in grey leading them was none other than Yin Chengzhuang, ranked third at Yunyang Academy. Ahead of Yin Chengzhuang, there was a short, sallow-faced youth crouching on the ground, seemingly observing something closely. Next to him was a black squirrel, its nose twitching incessantly. ¡°Yuan Chen should be hiding in this area.¡± The short youth murmured after a while. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me these useless things. If you find him, I¡¯ll reward you with some precious materials.¡± Yin Chengzhuang snorted coldly. They had been searching for a long time but still hadn¡¯t found Yuan Chen¡¯s hiding place. Yin Chengzhuang had lost patience with this short youth and did not really believe in his tracking skills. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, there was a sudden noise from the woods nearby. Yin Chengzhuang and his men noticed it immediately and looked over in unison. ¡°Who?¡± Yin Chengzhuang barked in a low voice, leaping forward. The other five people followed closely behind. ¡°No Demon Academy¡¯s people? Chen Yu!¡± When Yin Chengzhuang saw the team in the forest, he couldn¡¯t hide his joy. In the forest, Jin Zhuo Peak and the others felt a chill upon seeing Yin Chengzhuang. Although Yin Chengzhuang was only ranked third at Yunyang Academy, his strength was not much weaker than the second-ranked, and he even had the power to contend with Yunhai Zhen. Facing such a strong opponent, they were somewhat fearful. Aside from Yin Chengzhuang, there were two other Yunyang Academy students among them, one of whom was a blue-dressed woman named Ge Lin, ranked sixth, and the other, a burly youth, ranked eleventh. The other nine were outer court students, but their large number was not to be underestimated. ¡°Retreat. We just need to lead them away. Once Senior Brother Yuan Chen breaks through to the Guiyuan Realm, Yin Chengzhuang won¡¯t be able to cause any trouble.¡± Chen Yu communicated secretly and began to retreat immediately. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡­ The team immediately set into motion, dispersing in different directions. ¡°Chen Yu, ha-ha, not long ago, I seriously injured your Senior Brother. Now you pop up again. It seems that in this secret ground, I might be able to send both you brothers to the Netherworld.¡± Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s sinister voice carried over. ¡°Not good!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s face showed bitterness. Because of his Senior Brother Yuan Chen, Yin Chengzhuang harbored extraordinary hatred towards Chen Yu. His cultivation foundation was significantly inferior compared to Yin Chengzhuang, especially the latter¡¯s Bloodline Pupil that was hard to defend against and had a certain restraint on close-combat body cultivators. Chen Yu did not wish to engage with such an enemy. But Chen Yu had a trump card; should Yin Chengzhuang become careless and approach within a certain distance, he would use the trump card given by his Master. Buzz! Behind him, Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s eyes covered in a layer of gloomy red glow, began to emanate a chilling flame power. ¡°Pupil Skill!¡± Chen Yu felt the threat coming from behind him. Yin Chengzhuang came from a family of Bloodline Pupils, and Chen Yu had long heard of the power of his Pupil Skills. Right at that moment, in another direction, Situ Lin Yu, who had been watching the team from Yunyang Academy, his eyes turned pitch black and sinister, exuding a strong suction power. ¡°Eh? This kid¡¯s Pupil Skill can actually affect my pupils?¡± Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s Pupil Skill was disturbed and did not launch. After all, Chen Yu was running away, and if his pupils were also disturbed, the hit rate of the Pupil Skills would be very low. ¡°A talent from the Situ Family?¡± Yin Chengzhuang took a few glances at Situ Lin Yu but did not bother further. But at this moment, Situ Lin Yu¡¯s Big-headed Evil Spirit also launched its Pupil Skill, disrupting Yin Chengzhuang. ¡°Hehe, seeking death. A mere boy dares to use a Pupil Skill before me.¡± Yin Chengzhuang sneered and changed his strategy, attacking Situ Lin Yu. ¡°Go!¡± Situ Lin Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak retreated together. They had previously discussed tactics; Situ Lin Yu, skilled in spiritual secret techniques and Pupil Skills, and Jin Zhuo Peak, the strongest among them, would jointly lead away Yin Chengzhuang. Chen Yu and the others would deal with the rest. ¡°Ge Lin, leave that little guy Chen Yu to you.¡± Yin Chengzhuang instructed and then pursued Situ Lin Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak. ¡°Hmph, boy, just accept your fate. Count yourself lucky to fall into my hands; I¡¯ll make your death quick.¡± The blue-dressed Ge Lin, with both a cold demeanor and beautiful appearance, showed a sinister color. Whoosh, whoosh¡­ Ge Lin and the ten others made their move towards Chen Yu and his companions. With Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s strength, handling Jin Zhuo Peak and Situ Lin Yu was enough. ¡°Brother Chen¡­¡± The other two students, their voices quivering, were at their wits¡¯ end. Chen Yu had not told them beforehand about the number of enemies; if they had known, they would certainly not have agreed. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, these few people can¡¯t do anything to us.¡± Chen Yu said with relative composure. The two outer court students¡¯ eyes widened as if looking at a fool when they glanced at Chen Yu. They were now being chased by eleven people, including Ge Lin from Yunyang Academy ranked sixth, and a burly youth ranked eleventh. While Chen Yu at No Demon Academy was ranked merely thirteenth, the gap between the two sides was vast. At this point, for Chen Yu to still boast such a thing, if that wasn¡¯t a problem with his brain, then what was it? Chapter 342 - 342 337 One-on-one with Ge Lin ?Chapter 342: Chapter 337: One-on-one with Ge Lin Chapter 342: Chapter 337: One-on-one with Ge Lin ¡°Don¡¯t worry, these few people can¡¯t do anything to us.¡± Chen Yu said this with considerably more composure. The two outer court disciples were frightened by Chen Yu¡¯s bold words. But at this moment, there was no spare time for them to refute. Behind them, the formidable team led by Ge Lin was nipping at their heels. In less than half a cup of tea¡¯s time, Ge Lin and the others had completely caught up. Mainly because the two outer court disciples were slower, dragging down Chen Yu. Of course, Chen Yu¡¯s intention was to lure this group out for a distance before making a move. ¡°Hehe, prey that has caught Ge Lin¡¯s attention has never had the chance to escape.¡± Ge Lin chuckled. The rest of the people also showed smiles, casually stepping out. To them, this enemy was far too easy to deal with, without any challenge at all. The two outer court disciples who were with Chen Yu were shivering all over, having lost the will to fight. But suddenly, a voice rang out in their minds: ¡°Make your move!¡± Make a move? What move? The two were stunned for a moment. Just then, the sound of a powerful gust of wind roared in their ears. Roar~ Using ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± Chen Yu seemed to transform into a pitch-black fierce beast, charging out. ¡°How dare you resist?¡± ¡°Kill him!¡± Several disciples immediately shouted. They took out their treasures and launched attacks together. These outer court disciples were mostly in the Late Innate stage, with one or two at the Peak of Middle Innate, and only one at Innate Peak. In an instant, several people launched their attacks, creating a chaotic and splendid mix of knife glows, sword shadows, and the winds of fists and feet, all rushing toward Chen Yu. However, Chen Yu¡¯s speed was unabated as he pushed the ¡°Copper Statue Technique¡± to its limit. Thump thump thump~ The attacks of ordinary Late Innate disciples hit Chen Yu¡¯s body and immediately shattered upon impact, unable to leave any mark on Chen Yu¡¯s copper-bodied form. Only the attack from that Innate Peak disciple left a shallow mark on Chen Yu¡¯s skin. ¡°What?¡± This scene caused the colors of the disciples¡¯ faces to change drastically. They all thought Chen Yu was just a Middle Innate disciple, and even if he was the vice dean¡¯s disciple, at best his strength would be comparable to a Late Innate. The scene before them thoroughly frightened them. Chen Yu was like a copper Buddha, impervious to swords and spears, invulnerable to water and fire, Vajra Unbreakable. Pfft! Chen Yu¡¯s Giant Ruler Sword violently rose in his hands, lifting up a layer of black scale-like waves, and severed the head of a Late Innate disciple. Likewise, this scene also shocked the two disciples with Chen Yu. They seemed to see hope for survival, and immediately got excited. ¡°No wonder he can become the vice dean¡¯s disciple, indeed he has some skill.¡± Ge Lin became a bit more serious, but still maintained a faint smile, not taking Chen Yu seriously. Swoosh! Swoosh! Ge Lin and another robust youth charged out immediately. The rest of the disciples sighed in relief. With two strong individuals from Yunyang Academy making a move, how could they not deal with Chen Yu? Roar~ After killing one person, Chen Yu didn¡¯t pause, continuing to use ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow.¡± The robust youth from Yunyang Academy, ranked eleventh, tried to catch up with Chen Yu, only to find that his own speed couldn¡¯t surpass the opponent¡¯s, which made him view Chen Yu more highly. ¡°Stay!¡± Ge Lin¡¯s figure fluttered out. She noticed that Chen Yu¡¯s movement technique was straightforward, so she interposed herself in Chen Yu¡¯s path to intercept him. Swoosh! Ge Lin revealed a slight smile, a green treasure sword appeared in her hand, and she fiercely thrust out. Ranked sixth at Yunyang Academy, her true strength was almost comparable to the top three of other academies. Ordinary Postnatal Late Stage individuals couldn¡¯t even survive one strike from her. However, Chen Yu¡¯s speed didn¡¯t slow down at all. Evil Qi tumbled over the Giant Ruler Sword, coalescing into an invisible Sha Qi Sword. Clang! The fierce clash caused Ge Lin¡¯s sword to tremble, her arm feeling numb and tingling. The two figures passed by each other. ¡°How is this possible? This guy¡¯s strength¡­¡± Ge Lin was somewhat in disbelief. Although she hadn¡¯t taken Chen Yu seriously, hence she hadn¡¯t used her full strength, that strike of hers just now should have been able to instantly kill an ordinary Late Innate. Roar~ After one move in the clash, Chen Yu continued to use his movement technique, becoming faster and faster, forming several afterimages. In the next moment, Chen Yu successfully established an Evil Wind Domain, a terrifying black Evil Wind enveloping an area of more than a dozen zhang, shrouding the disciples of Yunyang Academy within it. Suddenly, Chen Yu appeared behind a Late Innate disciple, sweeping out with his sword. Boom! The disciple realized the danger too late and was struck flying by Chen Yu¡¯s sword, breathless. The other disciples immediately banded together, forming a group to resist Chen Yu. At this moment, Chen Yu¡¯s two teammates also joined the fight. ¡°Brother Chen truly deserves to be the vice dean¡¯s disciple of No Demon Academy, his strength is so formidable, no wonder he has been so calm from beginning to end.¡± The two disciples were convinced by the strength Chen Yu displayed. At the same time, an extremely fast shadow suddenly sprang out from behind the ancient trees nearby. Swoosh! That black figure rushed into the Evil Wind Domain, a dagger suddenly appearing and sweeping across a disciple¡¯s neck. Blood sprayed wildly, whisked by the Evil Wind, splattering on the faces of the other disciples. This person who had suddenly burst out from the shadows was Nie Xuan. Earlier, they had all discussed and agreed on a strategy. Nie Xuan excelled in assassination, so she had left earlier and had been hiding in the shadows. After a successful strike, Nie Xuan, taking advantage of the cover provided by the Evil Wind Domain, brandished her short dagger to target another person¡¯s heart. ¡°Ah¡­¡± A scream ensued as another person was killed with one strike. Assassins were so terrifying, often capable of killing beyond their level. But after killing two in a row, Nie Xuan was almost completely exposed; getting another strike wasn¡¯t going to be that easy anymore. ¡°You all are too arrogant!¡± Ge Lin¡¯s face turned cold. Eleven of them chased after Chen Yu and his three companions. To their dismay, four of them had already been killed by Chen Yu and the others. If Yin Chengzhuang found out, he would surely curse them to death. Swoosh! Ge Lin instantly flew out, her hand wielding a cyan treasure sword, stabbing again and again to unleash a flurry of swift sword shadows slicing into the black Sha Qi domain. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This time, Ge Lin got serious. Boom! Within the Sha Qi domain, Chen Yu executed the ¡°Shocking Evil Sword Technique,¡± fending off Ge Lin¡¯s attacks. At the same time, his movement secret technique also came to a halt. Huff! Chen Yu had been prepared all along. He took a deep breath, and his belly expanded. Simultaneously, a coppery light bloomed from his body as his stature swelled rapidly in size. Dang! Activating the ¡°Copper Statue Technique,¡± a thunderclap resonated, rising from the ground, startling the surrounding forest. A wave of sonic attack fanned out in front. Those outer court disciples, having just freed themselves from the Sha Qi domain, were suddenly assaulted by the sonic attack, caught completely off guard. At the same time, Nie Xuan leapt out. Her speed burst forth incredibly fast, closing in on a disciple in an instant. Her dagger made a light slash, tracing a streak of blood. Then, she swiftly turned to another target. Her movements were incredibly fluid with no pause in between. Thump! Another one fell. When she attempted to stab a third person, her attack was blocked. Nie Xuan retreated rapidly. But after two rounds of cooperation from Chen Yu and Nie Xuan, the enemy¡¯s numbers had already been halved. Off to the side, two outer court teammates gaped at Chen Yu and Nie Xuan, their mouths agape. One served as a decoy, drawing fire and disrupting the enemy, while the other performed sneak attacks. Their coordination was exceedingly clever. ¡°Ah¡­¡± A scream erupted from among the enemies. A disciple¡¯s foot was pierced through, and poison quickly spread, rendering his entire leg numb. Swoosh! A dark blue light darted past and returned to Chen Yu¡¯s palm. ¡°Heh heh, another one dealt with!¡± Chen Yu grinned broadly. Elsewhere, Ge Lin and the burly youth¡¯s faces were ashen, shaking with fury. From the time Chen Yu launched his attack until now, their numbers had dwindled continuously. Now only six remained, one of whom was poisoned in the leg and, even if he could suppress the toxin, was unable to join the battle. ¡°Seeking death!¡± Ge Lin¡¯s face was steely. Her figure streaked forward, rapidly closing in on Chen Yu, her cyan treasure sword trembling, radiating astonishing True Qi fluctuations. On the other side, the burly youth charged at Nie Xuan. The remaining outer court disciples engaged in wild combat. ¡°Yunyang¡¯s sixth, huh?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes shone with a fierce fighting spirit as he wielded the Giant Ruler Sword, colliding with hers. He didn¡¯t underestimate Ge Lin and put in his full effort. Clang clang bang! Ge Lin was slightly stronger than Jin Zhuo Peak at the beginning, her swordsmanship tight and impeccable, pressing down on Chen Yu. ¡°It seems that without using demon power, it¡¯s hard to contend with her!¡± Chen Yu no longer concealed his abilities. His body shrank, the coppery glow faded, to be replaced by a layer of dark luminescence. Simultaneously, the energy of the demon pattern surged out, gathering on the Giant Ruler Sword. Boom! A loud explosion erupted, unleashing a terrifying force. Swoosh¡­ Ge Lin was sent reeling back several steps, her delicate face showing a hint of shock as she stared wide-eyed at Chen Yu. ¡°How could this be possible, you have another force inside you?¡± How could a normal person have two different types of True Qi? Chen Yu, revealing his Demon Body and Demon True Qi, soared in overall strength, prompting Ge Lin to take him seriously as an opponent of equal caliber. Clang clang bang! Once again they crossed swords; Chen Yu¡¯s attacks were fierce and fearless. Thump thump! Thump thump thump! During the fight, Chen Yu¡¯s heart burst forth, displaying even greater strength. Boom! Ge Lin was pushed back by Chen Yu once more, a trickle of blood escaping from the corner of her mouth. ¡°This brat¡¯s defense is so freakish!¡± Ge Lin gazed at the demon-like, black figure of Chen Yu with a sense of dread. During their recent exchange, her attacks only left a shallow sword mark on Chen Yu¡¯s body, and only occasionally could she see a bloodstain, which nearly healed instantaneously. Furthermore, Chen Yu seemed to possess some secret technique that allowed him to suddenly unleash greater strength, blasting her back in an instant. ¡°I¡¯m ranked sixth at Yunyang Academy. How could I lose to an Innate Middle Stage whipper-snapper!¡± Ge Lin¡¯s pretty face contorted with a sinister hue. Buzz! A powerful aura pulsed forth as her cyan treasure sword burst into a layer of cyan rainbow light. ¡°Half-step True Essence.¡± Chen Yu was slightly moved. The difference between an Innate Peak who had refined a Half-step True Essence and one who hadn¡¯t was like night and day. ¡°Heh heh, forcing me to use Half-step True Essence, you can go to your death in peace.¡± Ge Lin¡¯s lips curled into a slight smile as she blitzed forward in an instant. Whoosh! The cyan treasure sword, dragging a trail of light, sliced through any obstruction and swung toward Chen Yu¡¯s neck. ¡°Half-step True Essence, do you think you¡¯re the only one who has it?¡± Chen Yu remained unflustered, instead revealing a slight smile. Buzz! In his Qi Sea, a tiny black luminous pattern at the center of the demon-marked energy was tapped by Chen Yu. Boom! The Giant Ruler Sword in Chen Yu¡¯s hands exploded with a layer of terrifying black demonic light, and the sword¡¯s might suddenly soared. ¡°Impossible!¡± Ge Lin¡¯s expression froze, her eyes nearly popping out. How could Chen Yu, merely at the Innate Middle Stage, have a Half-step True Essence? Boom bang! The swords collided, and a black shock wave instantly engulfed everything. Ge Lin, in her blue dress, was sent flying several zhang away, her clothes torn, stained red with the blood she spat out. Chapter 343 - 343 0338 Defeat One by One ?Chapter 343: Chapter 0338: Defeat One by One Chapter 343: Chapter 0338: Defeat One by One Both were at the Half-step True Essence, but Chen Yu¡¯s Half-step True Essence was based on the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record,¡± an ancient technique, and was naturally more powerful than Ge Lin¡¯s Half-step True Essence. Of course, Ge Lin didn¡¯t know this, and up till now, she was still in a daze, her mind in chaos. Why did she lose to someone at the Innate Middle Stage? Why did she lose to someone at the Innate Middle Stage even after using her Half-step True Essence? For a moment, she couldn¡¯t accept this fact. ¡°Not good, Ge Lin lost!¡± ¡°How is this possible? Ge Lin ranks sixth at Yunyang Academy, how could she be defeated by Chen Yu from No Demon Academy, who ranks thirteenth?¡± Not far away, Ge Lin¡¯s fellow external institute students, noticing the battle here, were stirred up by shock and awe. Conversely, Chen Yu¡¯s two teammates from the external institute were overjoyed. However, the sturdy young man and Nie Xuan were not here. That sturdy young man, ranked eleventh at Yunyang Academy, was far stronger than Nie Xuan. She could only use the terrain here to contend with him for the time being, dragging the sturdy young man along. Thus, the only person who noticed the details of how Chen Yu defeated Ge Lin was an external institute student who had been bitten by the Iron Moon Strange Insect and couldn¡¯t move or participate in the battle and was watching from the sidelines. ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu brought his sword down in a cleave. He had to kill Ge Lin and then deal with the others to rush over and support Jin Zhuo Peak and Situ Lin Yu. ¡°No¡­¡± Ge Lin roared, mobilizing her Half-step True Essence, and swung her sword again. However, at this moment she was lying on the ground, still heavily injured, so this slash wasn¡¯t very powerful. Cling clang! Chen Yu didn¡¯t use his Half-step True Essence and easily blocked it. At the same time, a dark blue spot shot out, biting towards Ge Lin¡¯s right hand. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Ge Lin screamed in agony, her right hand trembling uncontrollably as the sword in her hand fell to the ground. Immediately, her hand bore a red and blue wound, rapidly spreading. Seizing the opportunity, Chen Yu thrust his sword out, slashing across Ge Lin¡¯s neck. Spurt! Blood sprayed, a head rolled to one side. After taking Ge Lin¡¯s sword and storage bag, Chen Yu didn¡¯t have time to inspect his spoils and immediately turned around. ¡°Run¡­¡± When Chen Yu killed Ge Lin, Ge Lin¡¯s four teammates immediately began to flee. The external institute student with the injured leg, though slow, was the first to run, far ahead of the others. ¡°Heh, thinking of running?¡± Chen Yu immediately gave chase. His speed was nearly on par with top students like Jin Zhuo Peak, so those few mere external institute students could never escape. Soon, Chen Yu and his team dispatched them one by one. Chen Yu checked and found tokens in these four people¡¯s storage bags. Thus, he took all of the tokens and picked a few high-quality ores, then bequeathed their storage bags to his two external institute teammates. Following that, Chen Yu went to support Nie Xuan. ¡°Hopefully, Miss Nie Xuan is unharmed.¡± The other two muttered. In the dense forest, a slim shadow darted back and forth, nimble and flexible. ¡°Hehe, where do you think you¡¯re running to?¡± A sturdy young man holding a giant axe charged about, swinging his axe, destroying everything in his path. ¡°Earth Splitting Axe!¡± The sturdy young man wielded his giant axe, slashing fiercely downward, a dark yellow heavy axe light hit the ground and surged forward. Boom bang! Along the way, the ground cracked open in a few inches wide fissure, ancient trees breaking and crashing down. ¡°Ugh¡­¡± Nie Xuan let out a muffled grunt, impacted by the sturdy man¡¯s axe, collapsing to one side, a trickle of blood leaking from the corner of her mouth. ¡°Heh heh, I didn¡¯t expect No Demon Academy, besides Shang Han, to have such a beauty like you.¡± The sturdy young man leaped fiercely and landed in front of Nie Xuan, releasing a tremendous pressure. Nie Xuan had only recently broken through to the Late Innate stage, whereas the sturdy young man was at the Innate Peak, ranked eleventh in Yunyang Academy, making their strengths incomparable. If not for Nie Xuan¡¯s strong evasion skills and the environment here, she would probably have been killed by the sturdy young man already. But now, she wasn¡¯t far from death. ¡°If you let this old man have some fun, I could spare your life.¡± The sturdy young man¡¯s lecherous gaze fell on Nie Xuan¡¯s slender yet voluptuous body. He knew that Nie Xuan was an assassin, a sort who, if failing a mission, often bites a poison pill to commit suicide. If Nie Xuan committed suicide, what fun would that leave him? ¡°Shameless lecher, don¡¯t even think about it!¡± Nie Xuan¡¯s pale face was extremely cold, her eyes filled with disgust. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then I guess I will have the pleasure of killing you myself.¡± The sturdy young man¡¯s eyes sharpened, he raised his giant axe. The heavy pressure emanating from the axe made it difficult for Nie Xuan on the ground to even think of dodging. Just as the axe was about to fall. Swish~ Suddenly, a piercing sound filled the air. That sound grew harsher, rapidly approaching the sturdy young man. ¡°Who is it?¡± The sturdy young man swung his axe. Cling clang! A black long spear was knocked away, piercing through an ancient tree not far away. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯ve forgotten me already?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s laughter rang out. His speed was extremely fast, like a black frenzied shadow, instantly closing in on the sturdy young man. ¡°Chen Yu? How is that possible!¡± The muscular youth was shocked, his body stiffening. He remembered correctly, wasn¡¯t Ge Lin the one who dealt with Chen Yu personally? With Ge Lin¡¯s strength, killing Chen Yu should have been easy, right? But now, Ge Lin was gone, and Chen Yu was bouncing around right in front of him. The muscular youth couldn¡¯t help but think of one possibility: Ge Lin was dead! Seeing Chen Yu appear, Nie Xuan immediately breathed a sigh of relief. She never underestimated Chen Yu, believing his strength and talent were not much less than Situ Lin Yu¡¯s. However, she was still very surprised that Chen Yu could support her so quickly. ¡°Die!¡± Chen Yu approached the muscular youth, and swung the Giant Ruler Sword with full force. Clang! The muscular youth countered with his giant axe, and terrifying forces collided, sparking a shower of sparks. In the end, the muscular youth¡¯s arm trembled, and he was suppressed head-on by Chen Yu, retreating four or five steps. ¡°What strong power.¡± The muscular youth didn¡¯t expect Chen Yu¡¯s power to be greater than his own. After pushing back the muscular youth, Nie Xuan immediately got up and retreated to the back. By this time, two other outer court students also came to support. ¡°Let¡¯s all go!¡± Chen Yu roared lowly, not caring about outnumbering the enemy, only thinking about quickly resolving the opponent. As the main force, Chen Yu fought the muscular youth head-on, his speed also faster than the opponent, preventing the muscular youth from escaping. The two outer court students assisted from the side. Meanwhile, Nie Xuan hid in the shadows, looking for opportunities. Boom! Chen Yu executed a move from the ¡°Shocking Evil Sword Technique¡±, and the Giant Ruler Sword burst out a nebula of evil Qi. The muscular man was blasted back several steps. Simultaneously, Nie Xuan in the shadows finally launched her attack. She darted under the muscular youth, her dagger stabbing upward fiercely, slicing open the throat of the muscular youth. Blood spurted forward, but Nie Xuan had already moved away, not a drop on her. Immediately after, the group gathered the spoils of war. Nie Xuan and the two outer court students just hoped to pass the assessment and didn¡¯t need many tokens. Thus, the one hundred and six tokens from a dozen people¡¯s hands all ended up with Chen Yu. As such, Chen Yu now had a total of two hundred and eight tokens. Ge Lin was killed single-handedly by Chen Yu, and all spoils went to him, while the spoils of the muscular youth were distributed among the four. ¡°We made a fortune!¡± The two outer court students were overjoyed. They had initially thought this mission would be extremely perilous, yet Chen Yu was so formidable, single-handedly killing Ge Lin ranked sixth in Yunyang Academy, then turning the tide of battle. ¡°Let¡¯s hurry and support Jin Zhuo Peak and Situ Lin Yu.¡± After distributing, everyone started to move. Previously, they had discussed a strategy. Jin Zhuo Peak and Situ Lin Yu were to restrain Yin Chengzhuang but could not flee too far, just circling nearby was okay. Chen Yu and the others immediately acted. Soon after, they felt astonishing True Qi fluctuations not far away, and they quickly rushed over. In an ancient forest, Jin Zhuo Peak and Situ Lin Yu were sprinting. ¡°Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s Pupil Skill is very powerful, Situ Lin Yu, are you okay?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak asked. Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s Pupil Skill was mainly countered or blocked by Situ Lin Yu. Jin Zhuo Peak only occasionally struck, attacking Yin Chengzhuang to make it harder for him to catch up with them. ¡°I can hold on a bit longer.¡± Situ Lin Yu gritted his teeth. In reality, if it wasn¡¯t for his spiritual power nearing the Guiyuan Realm, he would have been overwhelmed by now. After all, Yin Chengzhuang ranked third in Yunyang Academy, his real strength approaching Yuan Chen, and his Pupil Skill was amplified by the Bloodline Pupil, extremely powerful. ¡°Yin Yan Pupil Fire!¡± Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s eyes, locked on Situ Lin Yu, and the dim red light inside gradually condensed into a flame shape. On the other side, Situ Lin Yu¡¯s eyes flashed, sensing something, and immediately executed ¡°Ghost Shadow Step¡±. At the same time, the floating Big-headed Evil Spirit opened its mouth and issued a piercing scream, trying to affect Yin Chengzhuang. Boom! Situ Lin Yu¡¯s figure flashed and disappeared, and a dark red Yin Fire suddenly ignited an ancient tree behind him, instantly splitting the tree. On another side, Situ Lin Yu¡¯s clothes caught a small flame, rapidly spreading. Situ Lin Yu quickly circulated his True Qi to extinguish it. ¡°Kid, you won¡¯t be so lucky next time.¡± Yin Chengzhuang sneered. He had been pursuing Situ Lin Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak for a long time, but with Situ Lin Yu¡¯s outstanding talents, Yin Chengzhuang couldn¡¯t injure the two initially. However, as time passed, the gap between them became apparent. Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s cultivation and foundation were far superior to Situ Lin Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak. He felt that Situ Lin Yu¡¯s spiritual power was nearly exhausted, very tired, and wouldn¡¯t last much longer. ¡°Why haven¡¯t Ge Lin and the others come back yet?¡± Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s gaze suddenly darkened. Logically, Ge Lin and the others should have easily taken care of Chen Yu and his group. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yet he had been chasing Jin Zhuo Peak and Situ Lin Yu for so long without seeing them return. Just then. ¡°Yin Chengzhuang, are you still expecting them to come back?¡± A loud shout answered Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s doubts. Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s eyes narrowed as he looked into the distance, and instantly spotted Chen Yu and the others¡¯ figures, his mouth agape, showing a look of surprise. Chapter 344 - 344 0339 The Unlucky Yin Chengzhuang ?Chapter 344: Chapter 0339: The Unlucky Yin Chengzhuang Chapter 344: Chapter 0339: The Unlucky Yin Chengzhuang ¡°You¡­ you¡¯re still alive?¡± Yin Chengzhuang found it somewhat hard to believe. Ge Lin had departed with eleven people to hunt down Chen Yu. However, what Yin Chengzhuang had waited for all this time turned out to be Chen Yu and his companions returning, while Ge Lin and her group had not appeared. There was only one possibility: all twelve people with Ge Lin had died! This possibility, like a bolt of thunder, struck Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s mind, causing him to freeze for a moment, unbelieving. ¡°Haha, of course we¡¯re alive. Are you blind not to have seen that?¡± Chen Yu laughed, his reply laced with mockery. On the other side, Jin Zhuo Peak and Situ Lin Yu also revealed expressions of surprise and delight. Earlier, when discussing the plan, they had only considered delaying the enemy until Yuan Chen made his breakthrough to the Guiyuan Realm. Unexpectedly, Chen Yu¡¯s group had already dealt with the enemy. As a result, even without Yuan Chen breaking through to the Guiyuan Realm, the situation could be resolved. Jin Zhuo Peak and Situ Lin Yu stopped fleeing and stood their ground. After that, Chen Yu and the others converged. Yin Chengzhuang, on the other hand, suddenly stopped and did not advance. Although he was powerful, not fearing a single opponent, being outnumbered was a different matter. Moreover, Chen Yu, Nie Xuan, and the others, being able to deal with Ge Lin and the rest, were naturally not as simple as they appeared on the surface. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Yin Chengzhuang immediately made up his mind. Whoosh! He turned around instantly, becoming a gray afterimage that swiftly disappeared into the dense forest. Jin Zhuo Peak, Nie Xuan, and others couldn¡¯t help but exhale in relief; it seemed there was nothing else to worry about. But Chen Yu then made a startling declaration. ¡°Chase him; we can¡¯t let him get away!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s shout stunned everyone. ¡°Chase after Yin Chengzhuang?¡± Jin Zhuo Peak couldn¡¯t help but be taken aback. Yin Chengzhuang was mighty strong; chasing him seemed like a thankless task. ¡°Hehe, we just need to keep an eye on him, leaving markers along our path. Once Brother Yuan Chen breaks through to the Guiyuan Realm, Yin Chengzhuang will have no choice but to surrender. Besides, with a powerhouse like Yin Chengzhuang, the resources and Tokens he holds are likely far beyond our imagination!¡± Chen Yu smiled faintly and had already dashed out. The rest, persuaded by his words, quickly adopted the same idea. But the only ones who could truly keep up with Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s pace were Chen Yu, Jin Zhuo Peak, and Situ Lin Yu, while the others had to hurry along behind them, thankfully without losing trail due to the markers. However, Yin Chengzhuang, upon seeing only Jin Zhuo Peak, Situ Lin Yu, and Chen Yu chasing after him, couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°You three, want to hunt me down?¡± Yin Chengzhuang laughed loudly. He felt it was necessary to teach these youngsters a lesson. Yet, Yin Chengzhuang discovered that when he slowed down, Chen Yu and the others also slowed down, always maintaining a certain distance from him. And this distance was precisely within the effective range of Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s Pupil Skill. ¡°Damn it, they¡¯re just keeping tabs on me.¡± Yin Chengzhuang finally understood what Chen Yu and the others were planning. At the same time, he pondered that Chen Yu must be waiting for someone. The answer was self-evident; it had to be Yuan Chen. If Yuan Chen joined them, Yin Chengzhuang would certainly not be able to stand against his foes. Whoosh! Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s body released a burst of fierce True Qi; his movement technique¡¯s speed instantly increased, and in no time at all, he disappeared from the sight of Chen Yu and the others. ¡°We can¡¯t catch up.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak said helplessly. Though Jin Zhuo Peak and Yin Chengzhuang were both at the Innate Peak level, their actual strengths were not on par. With Yin Chengzhuang speeding up with a Secret Technique, they found it hard to keep up. ¡°His Secret Technique surely won¡¯t last long, I will go ahead first. You all just need to follow later.¡± Chen Yu decided resolutely and gritted his teeth. He had plans on making it into the top ten in the first segment; currently holding only two hundred and eight Tokens, he still had a way to go. Yin Chengzhuang, ranked third at Yunyang Academy, was sure to have many Tokens. Just by keeping up with Yin Chengzhuang, they could seize all his Tokens once his senior made the breakthrough to the Guiyuan Realm. Thump thump! Thump thump thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heartbeat gathered strength and suddenly exploded; he activated the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± immediately becoming a dark gale rushing forth. Chen Yu¡¯s Secret Technique was adept at straight-line pursuits. Moreover, with the propulsion of the demon pattern¡¯s energy, his speed would be even faster. Simultaneously, with his heart¡¯s explosive thrust, Chen Yu¡¯s straight-line speed reached an astonishing level, shocking Jin Zhuo Peak and Situ Lin Yu, who could only gape behind him. Ahead. After shaking off Chen Yu and the others, Yin Chengzhuang couldn¡¯t help but smirk contentedly: ¡°Heh heh, I shook them off so easily.¡± However, at that moment, the roar of an angry wind sounded behind him. Yin Chengzhuang turned his head to look and his face immediately stiffened. ¡°Impossible, how can this lad, merely at the Innate Middle Stage, burst forth with such speed!¡± Yin Chengzhuang found it hard to believe. Of course, Chen Yu still maintained a certain distance from him as he was fairly wary of Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s Pupil Skill. But soon, Chen Yu¡¯s heart-driven burst came to a halt, and he entered into a period of weakness. Furthermore, with the continuous chasing and fleeing, having had no rest, Chen Yu now felt somewhat weary. He immediately retrieved a jade bottle from his storage bag, which still contained the last drop of ¡°Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid.¡± Initially, to hatch the Fire Scale Beast, he had wasted most of the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid. The remaining small amount was sufficient for a single use. Without a second thought, Chen Yu consumed the Heavenly Bamboo Shoot Liquid; his vigor and True Qi rapidly restored to their peaks. ¡°This damned fellow, to have such spiritual liquid!¡± Ahead, Yin Chengzhuang cursed under his breath. Although only Chen Yu was catching up to him, if he tried to kill Chen Yu, Chen Yu could escape. It felt like an incessant irritation ¡ª he couldn¡¯t chase him away nor could he escape, which intensely frustrated Yin Chengzhuang. What made Yin Chengzhuang even more disheartened was that, throughout this pursuit, they had not encountered any teams from Yunyang Academy. Until a certain moment, a surge of Sword Intent that shot straight into the clouds suddenly erupted from a nearby forest. Whoosh! A figure clad in white suddenly appeared in Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s field of vision, transforming into an indestructible blade of light, charging towards Yin Chengzhuang. ¡°Ye Chengfeng!¡± Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s face showed apprehension. Ye Chengfeng was the top contender of Sky Sword Academy, unmatched in the talent of Sword Dao, and his attacking power was much stronger than Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s Pupil Skill. At this moment, Ye Chengfeng had sensed Yin Chengzhuang and had actively come to kill him. Whoosh! Ye Chengfeng¡¯s speed ranked him among the top talents. In an instant, he intercepted Yin Chengzhuang. ¡°Sky Sword Academy¡¯s Ye Chengfeng!¡± Chen Yu, who was in pursuit of Yin Chengzhuang, also saw Ye Chengfeng, feeling a stabbing pain in his eyes when he looked at him. ¡°Hand over all the Tokens you have.¡± Ye Chengfeng¡¯s icy gaze casually swept across Yin Chengzhuang and Chen Yu. ¡°Ye Chengfeng, aren¡¯t you underestimating me a bit too much? Even you would not find it easy to defeat me,¡± Yin Chengzhuang retorted, his expression turning cold. He did not expect Ye Chengfeng to be so domineering as to demand all his Tokens. Chen Yu naturally was unwilling as well. He had plans to break into the top ten of the first segment, so how could he hand over all his Tokens. ¡°Then let¡¯s try!¡± Ye Chengfeng was ready to try as soon as he said so. Ding! A slender treasure sword with a crystal-white blade was unsheathed, and invisible white Sword Intent densely filled the air, slicing the surrounding trees and plants into pieces that fell to the ground. Whoosh! A sword swept out, releasing a heaven-piercing sword light that killed everything in its path, like thunder cutting through dark clouds, dazzling to behold. ¡°You¡­¡± Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s mind trembled; he hadn¡¯t expected Ye Chengfeng to start fighting without any nonsense. Buzz! Yin Chengzhuang summoned a surge of dark red True Qi, forming a barrier of flame light to guard in front of him. Boom! The barrier of flame light couldn¡¯t even hold for half a moment, instantly shattering, and the remaining sword light struck Yin Chengzhuang. Yin Chengzhuang had prepared himself, knowing he couldn¡¯t simply block Ye Chengfeng¡¯s first strike. He had already circulated his True Qi to defend with all his might, plus he had an exceptional defensive treasure armor. Boom! Yin Chengzhuang was pushed back dozens of steps by Ye Chengfeng¡¯s strike, his complexion slightly pale. Of course, Ye Chengfeng¡¯s sword strike was not only aimed at Yin Chengzhuang but also included Chen Yu. A fraction of the sword light stabbed towards Chen Yu from a distance. Although it was only a small portion of the sword light, Ye Chengfeng, as a Sword Dao Practitioner, specialized in attacks and did not hold back in his slash. ¡°Secret Pattern Demon Body!¡± Without a second word, Chen Yu activated his Secret Pattern Demon Body. Boom! The sword light struck, and a storm exploded. ¡°Good thing I have my exceptional armor. But this Chen Yu must have been slain by Ye Chengfeng¡¯s strike.¡± Yin Chengzhuang sneered to himself. Even though Ye Chengfeng¡¯s strike was mainly aimed at him, a very small part of it was intended for Chen Yu. However, a hint of surprise flickered on Ye Chengfeng¡¯s brow from a distance. As the dust cleared, Chen Yu was actually unscathed. ¡°This¡­¡± Yin Chengzhuang found it hard to comprehend. Wasn¡¯t it true that apart from a few top-notch powerhouses, no one of the same level could block Ye Chengfeng¡¯s sword? Chen Yu was merely at the Innate Middle Stage. Although it wasn¡¯t a full strike from Ye Chengfeng, Chen Yu had remarkably blocked it without a scratch. Of course, after blocking the strike, Chen Yu¡¯s Secret Pattern Demon Body subsided. ¡°I¡¯ll repeat it, hand over all the Tokens.¡± S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ye Chengfeng still spoke simply and coldly. Buzz! The crystal white treasure sword in his hand vibrated slightly with the flow of Sword Intent, emitting a faint white light. Clearly, Ye Chengfeng was preparing for his second strike. His swordplay did not consist of consecutive moves; each strike was followed by a pause, brewing before it was unleashed, hence its immense power that few could withstand. Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s expression was somewhat embarrassed, feeling somewhat helpless against Ye Chengfeng. And Chen Yu also felt the difficulty of the situation, for if Yin Chengzhuang capitulated, he would have to face Ye Chengfeng alone. Just at this moment, a powerful fluctuation along with startling coldness arose from behind Chen Yu. ¡°This aura¡­¡± Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s complexion turned ashen. Ye Chengfeng also slightly raised his head to look into the distance. ¡°Ye Chengfeng, as the number one figure of Sky Sword Academy, isn¡¯t it a bit too much to bully my junior brother?¡± A yellow figure suddenly appeared, arriving by Chen Yu¡¯s side. ¡°Senior brother!¡± Chen Yu immediately rejoiced. Since Yuan Chen had arrived, there was nothing to worry about. Moreover, Yuan Chen was no longer the Yuan Chen of before¡ªhe had now broken through to the Guiyuan Realm. ¡°Guiyuan Realm?¡± Ye Chengfeng also discerned Yuan Chen¡¯s cultivation level. After all, Yuan Chen had just broken through and was not yet able to control his aura at will. ¡°Fine, your junior brother just blocked a part of the power from one of my strikes. I won¡¯t trouble him.¡± Ye Chengfeng compromised. At this point, Yin Chengzhuang felt like crying. Ye Chengfeng wouldn¡¯t trouble Chen Yu but didn¡¯t say he wouldn¡¯t trouble him, and Yuan Chen definitely wouldn¡¯t let him go. Chapter 345 - 345 0340 The Final Stage ?Chapter 345: Chapter 0340: The Final Stage Chapter 345: Chapter 0340: The Final Stage ¡°Gentlemen, I am willing to give up all my tokens!¡± After lamenting inwardly for a while, Yin Chengzhuang made a decision. Ye Chengfeng only wanted the tokens he held, and if he proactively handed them over, Ye Chengfeng would not make things difficult for him. Moreover, Yuan Chen couldn¡¯t possibly ignore the passage tokens. In this way, he could stay out of the affair. But the price was too great, requiring him to give up all his tokens. Yin Chengzhuang had just entered this place and began sweeping up tokens; by now, he had accumulated a considerable number. With a rustling sound, Yin Chengzhuang handed over a heap of tokens and immediately retreated. Yuan Chen had intended to find trouble with Yin Chengzhuang, but he couldn¡¯t ignore these tokens. ¡°Senior Brother, Yin Chengzhuang was held back by me, Jin Zhuo Peak, Situ Lin Yu, and some others, otherwise he would have run away earlier.¡± Chen Yu immediately spoke. His meaning was clear; Yin Chengzhuang had been under watch by Chen Yu and others the whole time, and they deserved the most credit, while Ye Chengfeng had only just appeared. ¡°Understood.¡± Yuan Chen nodded. Previously caught in a crisis, Chen Yu and others only needed to drive Yin Chengzhuang away, but they risked staying close to Yin Chengzhuang, waiting for Yuan Chen to arrive. Yuan Chen held certain grievances against Yin Chengzhuang and was grateful for this. ¡°Ye Chengfeng, Yin Chengzhuang has long been prey eyed by No Demon Academy, so his tokens are ours!¡± Yuan Chen spoke assertively. ¡°Let me see the strength you¡¯ve gained after your breakthrough to the Guiyuan Realm then!¡± Ye Chengfeng snorted coldly, staring directly at Yuan Chen, his eyes emitting an incredibly sharp Sword Intent. Ye Chengfeng hadn¡¯t paid much attention to the earlier Yuan Chen. But it was different after he had broken through to the Guiyuan Realm. ¡°Okay!¡± Yuan Chen spoke briefly, his demeanor eager. He had just broken through to the Guiyuan Realm and wanted to test his own strength. ¡°The battle is starting.¡± Chen Yu immediately retreated. Instantly, Ye Chengfeng and Yuan Chen moved into action. Whoosh! A dazzling white light shone; a terrifying sword beam burst forth instantly, striking towards Yuan Chen. This sword, long brewed by Ye Chengfeng, was extremely powerful. ¡°Mystic Ice Palm!¡± Yuan Chen channeled his True Yuan, unleashing a dim, cold, icy palm shadow. Instantly, a chilling force spread out, covering his surroundings with a layer of frosty haze. Boom! The sword beam clashed with the ice palm, sweeping up a destructive storm. In the air, sharp white light and gray ice fragments surged around. Nearby mountains and vegetation were instantly sliced with countless sword marks and coated with a layer of ice. Ye Chengfeng¡¯s Sword Dao attack was strong enough to be renowned across the four major academies, but at this moment, Yuan Chen, having broken through to the Guiyuan Realm, could match him blow for blow. After clashing once, the two engaged again. Among them, Ye Chengfeng used extremely fast movement techniques to dodge and defend. After a brief moment of brewing, he unleashed another astonishing sword light, startling those around. Before long, Jin Zhuo Peak, Situ Lin Yu, and Nie Xuan among others also arrived, and upon seeing this scene, they couldn¡¯t help but gasp before joining Chen Yu. ¡°Yuan Chen has broken through to the Guiyuan Realm, yet Ye Chengfeng can still contend with him.¡± An outer academy student exclaimed. ¡°You don¡¯t understand; the top talents of the four major academies, even before breaking through to the Guiyuan Realm, condense a Half-step True Essence, possessing the strength to contend with the Guiyuan Realm. Compared to ordinary people, these top talents¡¯ increase in combat strength isn¡¯t significant after their breakthrough because their strength was already strong, reaching a limit.¡± ¡°But in terms of future potential, that can¡¯t be compared with ordinary Guiyuan Realm, these talents will continue to grow more and more astonishingly and even have the potential to reach the Sky Sea Realm. For ordinary Guiyuan Realm, this hope is much more remote, nearly non-existent.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak slightly explained, somewhat disdainful. This was also why these talents deliberately stayed in the Qi Transformation Realm and were reluctant to break through to the Guiyuan Realm. ¡°I see.¡± The student who had misspoken suddenly felt embarrassed. Boom, bang! The battle between Yuan Chen and Ye Chengfeng didn¡¯t last long. Yuan Chen, having broken through to the Guiyuan Realm, had stronger True Yuan than the Half-step True Essence, also in greater quantities. At one moment, Ye Chengfeng was sent flying back several dozen feet by Yuan Chen¡¯s palm, his body coated with a layer of ice, and blood just emerging from the corners of his mouth immediately froze. ¡°Yuan Chen, after I break through to the Guiyuan Realm, I¡¯ll reclaim this loss.¡± Ye Chengfeng dropped a cold remark and quickly left the area. Afterward, everyone gathered around the pile of tokens. After counting, there were three hundred sixty-seven tokens. Yuan Chen, having driven off Ye Chengfeng, clearly deserved the most credit, and next was Chen Yu, who, without, Yin Chengzhuang would have escaped long ago. Eventually, Chen Yu received one hundred tokens. ¡°Senior Brother Jin, you don¡¯t seem to have much use for so many tokens¡­¡± Chen Yu approached Jin Zhuo Peak and hesitated before speaking. Jin Zhuo Peak was momentarily stunned, somewhat speechless inside; it was clear Chen Yu was trying to extort tokens from him. Presumably used to extortion, Chen Yu didn¡¯t approach Situ Lin Yu or Nie Xuan but instead approached the more formidable Jin Zhuo Peak. ¡°Indeed, you only need ten pairs of black and white tokens to pass the first phase; it is indeed excess. I was planning on trading with some who need them.¡± Jin Zhuo Peak was no fool, hardened by previous extortions this time he proposed a trade. Eventually, Chen Yu exchanged some resources for eighty tokens from Jin Zhuo Peak. In this way, Chen Yu now had three hundred eighty-eight tokens. ¡°Junior Brother, are you aiming for the top ten?¡± Yuan Chen was surprised by Chen Yu¡¯s actions. He was indeed very surprised. Considering Chen Yu was only in the Innate Middle Stage, he actually aspired to rank among the top ten in the first segment. ¡°Yes.¡± Chen Yu answered very frankly. After all, the top ten in the first segment wasn¡¯t about strength, but rather about the number of Tokens, which made it relatively easier. Moreover, it was said that the rewards for the competition were incredibly generous. Chen Yu even suspected that the rewards for the competition were split into two parts, the first being distributed during the first segment and the rest afterward. If that were the case, he couldn¡¯t afford to miss out on the rewards of the first segment. ¡°Okay, Senior Brother will try his best to help you.¡± Yuan Chen smiled. This junior brother seemed even more formidable than he had imagined. Perhaps, this competition, his junior brother might even break into the top twenty. Afterward, Chen Yu and his senior brother Yuan Chen teamed up, diverging from the others. With only a little over half a month left in the first segment, most people had focused on plundering precious materials before. But after half a month, most were considering the issue of Tokens. Those without ten pairs of black and white Tokens were all trying to complete their sets. And those who had hopes of breaking into the top ten were seizing every opportunity to plunder Tokens from others. Chen Yu and Yuan Chen were doing just that; both aimed for the top ten, and they embarked on a campaign to plunder Tokens. Anywhere they went, unless it was someone from No Demon Academy, they almost invariably plundered. With Yuan Chen¡¯s Guiyuan Realm cultivation level, as long as he didn¡¯t run into the top figures from the other three major academies, it was virtually smooth sailing. Five days passed, and Chen Yu had acquired another two hundred Tokens, reaching a total of five hundred eighty-eight. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But afterward, plundering Tokens became more difficult. Only ten days remained in the first segment, everyone moved in teams, and the teams were strong, concentrating Tokens in the hands of top fighters. Even Yuan Chen couldn¡¯t remain as carefree as before and had to start being cautious. It was said that Yunhai Zhen, Ye Chengfeng, Yin Chengzhuang, and Duan Xinyue were each leading their teams, starting to scourge for Tokens. Time slowly passed, and the entire secret realm space was filled with a tense atmosphere of combat. Every now and then, a large-scale battle would erupt. ¡­ In a certain mist-covered forest with dim lights, a dozen people gathered together. All of them were dressed in black, their faces concealed, revealing only their eyes. Quickly, one of the individuals in black took out a Token. The rest immediately knelt down. This Token symbolized a True Disciple of their sect alliance, a top genius infiltrated into the various academies of Yun Zhao Country. ¡°Nowadays, these academy geniuses in the secret realm have formed large teams and are plundering Tokens everywhere; it¡¯s become difficult for us to make a move.¡± The one who took out the Token spoke in a cold, deep voice. ¡°Yes, a few days ago, a disciple was discovered and killed while trying to make a move.¡± One of them reported. ¡°It¡¯s all because of that ¡®Zhenluo Sect,¡¯ acting too ostentatiously and making these academy geniuses cautious, making it hard for us to act.¡± One disciple complained. ¡°Zhenluo Sect?¡± The person holding the Token, chewed over these words. Zhenluo Sect was another formidable sect power. This time, the infiltrators from Zhenluo Sect also had incredible beings. According to his speculation, that rumored assassin in a pitch-black mask should be a True Disciple of the Zhenluo Sect, and even stronger than him. ¡°Alright, hand over the Tokens you assassins have collected.¡± The person standing continued. The others, without saying a word, immediately took out the Tokens they had collected over this period. Everyone understood that this True Disciple aimed to break into the top ten of the first segment. ¡°Do any of you know the situation of Chen Yu from No Demon Academy?¡± The black-clad person of True Disciple status inquired. ¡°This person is only ranked thirteenth in No Demon Academy, Senior Brother, are you planning to make a move on him?¡± Someone asked. ¡°Hmph, Chen Yu isn¡¯t as simple as he appears on the surface; he is actually a disciple of the vice dean of No Demon Academy. If we can eliminate him now, why give him a chance to grow further?¡± The only one standing scoffed. ¡°I know. Chen Yu is with Yuan Chen, and Yuan Chen has now broken through to the Guiyuan Realm with formidable strength, and with his protection, we can¡¯t touch Chen Yu.¡± A woman shared what she knew. ¡°That¡¯s not for certain. I heard that Ye Chengfeng of Sky Sword Academy has broken through the Guiyuan Realm and is actively looking for Yuan Chen¡¯s whereabouts, wanting to challenge him¡­¡± A slightly sharp voice chimed in. ¡°Good, reveal Yuan Chen¡¯s whereabouts to Ye Chengfeng of Sky Sword Academy.¡± The black-clad True Disciple commanded. ¡°Hehe, Senior Brother, what a clever plan, letting Ye Chengfeng deal with Yuan Chen and Chen Yu.¡± One person spoke flatteringly. Ye Chengfeng¡¯s strength was ranked second in Yun Zhao Country¡¯s celestial rankings, considerably stronger than Yuan Chen, and now that he too had broken through to the Guiyuan Realm, he should be able to overpower Yuan Chen. ¡°Disperse!¡± The standing person in black waved. Whoosh whoosh¡ª A group of people scattered and disappeared. The person in black also quickly left, and when he had gone a short distance and found no one around, he put away his black clothes. His face was handsome, with chiseled features, dark, gloomy eyes, and his long black hair flowing without wind. If there were any students from No Demon Academy here, they would recognize this man¡¯s name; he was none other than Ren Han, the top figure of Devil Wind Institute. Chapter 346 - 346 0341 Encounter with the Assassin Again ?Chapter 346: Chapter 0341: Encounter with the Assassin Again Chapter 346: Chapter 0341: Encounter with the Assassin Again In the blink of an eye, another five days had passed, and in the Token collection contest, Chen Yu and Yuan Chen had no gains to speak of. Fortunately, in these five days, they had scavenged quite a few precious materials, so it wasn¡¯t a total waste. Of course, both of them had also consumed a lot of valuable resources. Yuan Chen needed to consolidate his recently achieved breakthrough in power, while Chen Yu also needed to quickly increase his strength to secure a better ranking. There were less than five days left until the end of the first stage. Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± second layer was almost complete. With a little more study, he would be able to step into the third layer. The demon patterns formed by the second layer were like a layer of dragon scales, named ¡°Demon Scale Pattern,¡± which connected to the ¡°Devil Claw Secret Pattern¡± and extended to his back. Having a complete ¡°Demon Scale Pattern¡± would also allow for the practice of related combat skills, but Chen Yu simply did not have the time to do so right now. ¡°Senior brother, how many Tokens do you have now?¡± Chen Yu asked. ¡°Six hundred thirty-two,¡± Yuan Chen answered. If Yuan Chen hadn¡¯t broken through to the Guiyuan Realm early on, he probably wouldn¡¯t have been able to collect so many Tokens. Compared to Yuan Chen, Chen Yu currently had five hundred ninety Tokens, which was also relatively high. All thanks to Lv Qiuling, Ge Lin, Yin Chengzhuang, and others. Lv Qiuling, ranked second at Sky Star Academy, Ge Lin, and the robust young man along with their numerous group had almost all their Tokens end up in Chen Yu¡¯s hands. Next was following Senior Brother Yuan Chen, from whom he had scavenged a large number of Tokens. But as time went on, the difficulty of collecting Tokens suddenly increased manyfold. Logically speaking, five hundred ninety Tokens should secure a place in the top ten, but nothing is absolute. The later it gets, the greater the variables, it¡¯s still best to collect as many Tokens as possible to ensure the ranking. After all, the more Tokens one has, the higher the ranking, which would result in richer rewards. ¡°It looks like the only way to get Tokens now is through a big battle.¡± Yuan Chen pondered for a moment before speaking. Currently, those with the majority of Tokens were basically part of a sizable team. In the past few days, the two had also witnessed two large-scale battles that were incredibly fierce. ¡°Let¡¯s go, find No Demon Academy¡¯s team first, and then look for our prey.¡± Yuan Chen made up his mind. Initially, he was only acting with Chen Yu, naturally wanting to maximize their gains; after all, with more teammates, their own share would inevitably shrink. Afterward, Chen Yu and Yuan Chen started hurrying on their way to find the large team from No Demon Academy. However, they hadn¡¯t gone far before they felt a massive and chaotic surge of energy rapidly approaching from afar. ¡°A large team is closing in on us.¡± Yuan Chen¡¯s heart tightened slightly. If it was No Demon Academy¡¯s team, that would be good, but if it was from another academy, that would be bad. Just then, a powerful Guiyuan Realm aura burst out from that team, accompanied by a soaring, crystal-white Sword Intent glow. ¡°Ye Chengfeng!¡± Yuan Chen¡¯s face showed a hint of alarm. In Sky Sword Academy, there were not many who had broken through to the Guiyuan Realm, and no one else possessed such special and strong Sword Intent apart from Ye Chengfeng. If it were only Ye Chengfeng, who had broken through to the Guiyuan Realm, Yuan Chen might not be his opponent, but he wouldn¡¯t be overly afraid either. But clearly, Ye Chengfeng had come with a large team, and even if he and Chen Yu had remarkable abilities, they wouldn¡¯t be able to contend with them. ¡°How could we be so unlucky to run into Ye Chengfeng¡¯s team? We¡¯ve got to get out of here.¡± Yuan Chen immediately said, leading Chen Yu to retreat. They had just started to turn away when the huge Sword Intent behind them became stronger and more focused, aiming directly at them. ¡°No good, we¡¯ve been discovered.¡± Yuan Chen knew that Ye Chengfeng had set his sights on them. Swoosh! A figure in white burst out from the large team, like a sharp sword, leaving deep sword marks a few inches deep on the trees as it passed by. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Yuan Chen, hand over your Tokens.¡± Ye Chengfeng¡¯s cool voice transmitted through the air. ¡°Run, Junior Brother, no, you and I should split up now. If you stick with me, Ye Chengfeng will target you too.¡± Yuan Chen smiled slightly, speaking with urgency. ¡°Alright, Senior Brother, take care.¡± After speaking, Chen Yu quickly parted ways with Yuan Chen. If he were to flee with Yuan Chen, he wouldn¡¯t be able to keep up, and would only be a hindrance. Yuan Chen might not necessarily be a match for Ye Chengfeng, but he had no problem ensuring his own safety. Behind them, within the ranks of Sky Sword Academy¡¯s team. ¡°Ha ha, the top figure of No Demon Academy runs away as soon as he sees Senior Ye.¡± A male student laughed heartily. ¡°That¡¯s right, Senior Ye¡¯s talent is unparalleled. In this year¡¯s academy competition, Senior Ye might even have a chance to defeat Yunhai Zhen of Yunyang Academy and become the first.¡± Another student spoke proudly. ¡°Ice Mountain Fairy¡¯s talent is also astounding. In the next academy competition, Miss Luo Feng will definitely shine even brighter than Senior Ye does now.¡± A handsome young man glanced at Ye Luofeng within their ranks, his eyes sparkling as he spoke with a smile. Hearing about Ye Luofeng, almost everyone¡¯s gaze in the team converged on the ice-cold beauty in white. ¡°Eh? Yuan Chen¡¯s Junior Brother is here too. Ye Chengfeng has gone after Yuan Chen, so let¡¯s handle his Junior Brother Chen Yu.¡± A student said with ease. Previously, Chen Yu had been collecting Tokens everywhere alongside Yuan Chen, much to everyone¡¯s annoyance. But now, with the protection of Yuan Chen gone, and given Chen Yu¡¯s ranking of thirteenth in No Demon Academy, he would be easy to deal with. ¡°Miss Luo Feng, will you join us?¡± The handsome young man who had previously complimented Ye Luofeng asked. ¡°I won¡¯t go,¡± Ye Luofeng promptly refused. She was well aware that Chen Yu was Yuan Chen¡¯s Junior Brother. Although she wanted to compete with Chen Yu, it was to be a fair one-on-one match, not a group beatdown. She even wanted to persuade these seniors not to go after Chen Yu. But as a member of Sky Sword Academy, she couldn¡¯t find a reason not to. ¡°Alright, once I get that kid¡¯s storage bag, Miss Luo Feng, if you see anything you like, just pick it out.¡± The handsome youth smiled warmly, immediately setting out. Of course, a group of students followed suit. After all, in the final stage of the first phase, it¡¯s rare to come across such solitary prey. Some students, however, preferred to stay behind and catch a few more glances of the Ice Mountain Fairy within the academy. ¡­ In the ancient forest, Chen Yu had relaxed after running with all his might for a distance. ¡°I should find the main team first, otherwise it would be bad if we encountered a large team from another academy.¡± Chen Yu made his plan. Moreover, after finding the No Demon Academy¡¯s main team, he could also go to support Yuan Chen. However, as Chen Yu was about to move, he noticed several people chasing after him. Whoosh whoosh¡­ Seven people appeared in Chen Yu¡¯s vision, all looking at him with relaxed and comfortable gazes, as if he were prey in abundance. ¡°Kid, you¡¯re not running?¡± The elegant young man revealed a graceful smile, with a hint of curiosity. When he saw Chen Yu, Chen Yu just stood his ground until they caught up, without moving an inch. ¡°Haha, I think he¡¯s resigned to his fate; he can¡¯t run away anyway!¡± One of the students laughed unrestrainedly. ¡°Hehe, if you¡¯re bringing your Tokens to me willingly, it would be rude not to accept.¡± The corners of Chen Yu¡¯s mouth lifted slightly, with an amused smile. Upon hearing this, the complexions of the seven people opposite him changed abruptly. ¡°Heh, courting death.¡± One Sky Sword Academy student¡¯s eyes sharpened, holding a purple shining sword, and he rushed out in an instant. However, just as he got close to Chen Yu. Clang! A muffled sound was heard, and the student was sent flying back rapidly and crashed heavily to the ground, his precious sword flung to the side, quivering. This student ranked thirteenth in the Sky Sword Academy, so he was eager to make a move, hoping to teach Chen Yu a lesson. Unexpectedly, he hadn¡¯t even seen Chen Yu¡¯s action clearly, and without Chen Yu even moving his weapon, he was kicked back, and he found that several of his ribs were broken. ¡°You do have some skill, sir.¡± The elegant young man narrowed his eyes, a sword appearing in his hand, and he leaped out the next moment, exuding a sharp presence. At the same time, the other six charged out as well. Among these six, four were external academy students. ¡°Why not just hand over the Tokens directly? Why demean yourself?¡± Chen Yu revealed a hint of a wicked smile, took out the Giant Ruler Sword, and pushed his Copper Statue Gang Body to the limit. In an instant, Chen Yu became a glowing bronze giant. ¡°Sword annihilates all directions.¡± True Qi condensed, and with a wave, terrifying waves of Evil Qi Sword Intent surged forward, layer upon layer pressing onwards. Boom bang peng! Just this one round of attacks had the four external academy students blown away. Of the three remaining, aside from the elegant young man, the other two were worse for wear. This time, Chen Yu¡¯s attack finally intimidated them. Bang~ With a fierce stomp, Chen Yu charged forward, initiating an attack. In moments, the other two were also sent flying, leaving only the elegant young man. ¡°How¡­ how can you be so strong?¡± The elegant young man was shocked and questioning within. He ranked sixth in the Sky Sword Academy, but at the moment was completely suppressed by Chen Yu, only able to defensively react. Bang! The elegant young man didn¡¯t last twenty moves before he was swept away by Chen Yu¡¯s sword, crashing hard to the ground. Although the first phase of the trial was short, comparing before and after, Chen Yu¡¯s strength had improved significantly. After defeating these seven people, Chen Yu first approached the elegant young man and snatched his storage bag. ¡°Not bad, there are some Tokens here.¡± Chen Yu merrily took away the Tokens and some other valuable items. In comparison, the other people¡¯s storage bags were quite meager, with few items of interest to Chen Yu. ¡°Scram.¡± After taking the spoils, Chen Yu let them go, preparing to get on his way. But just then, from behind a robust ancient tree beside Chen Yu, a short blade suddenly extended, silently but swiftly slashing towards Chen Yu¡¯s throat. In that instant, Chen Yu¡¯s hairs stood on end, and a cold sharpness brushed his neck. ¡°Assassin.¡± Chen Yu¡¯s heart jolted. The assassin was so close, and he hadn¡¯t noticed. While part of the reason was that the attention drawn by the seven Sky Sword Academy students had caused him to lower his guard, the assassin¡¯s concealment skills were undoubtedly top-notch. Facing the assassin¡¯s sudden strike, Chen Yu tossed his head back. The short blade shifted, aiming to make a rearward cut, showing how swiftly the enemy reacted. Chen Yu didn¡¯t underestimate his opponent, having anticipated the move, he blocked it with his hand. Ting chichi! The dagger scored a cut on Chen Yu¡¯s palm, blood oozing out. The figure in black furrowed his brows, as a practitioner at the Innate Peak and a True Disciple from the alliance of sects, his assassination attempt on Chen Yu had also failed. No wonder the two assassins sent out before had not managed to kill Chen Yu. But it didn¡¯t matter, his dagger was poisoned, Chen Yu¡¯s condition would continue to deteriorate, and he would soon die. To the black-robed figure¡¯s surprise, however, Chen Yu¡¯s wounded hand had actually grabbed the dagger tightly, pulling fiercely. Yes, his dagger couldn¡¯t be withdrawn, it was grasped by Chen Yu, and the assassin had never encountered such a situation in his years of killing. A tremendous force came, and the figure in black was abruptly pulled out. ¡°Courting death!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s Secret Pattern Demon Body was activated in an instant, his legs enveloped with a layer of demon patterned energy, and he sent a leg flying over. Chapter 347 - 347 0342 Unmasking ?Chapter 347: Chapter 0342: Unmasking Chapter 347: Chapter 0342: Unmasking ¡°This kid actually wants to trade injury for injury,¡± the man in black understood Chen Yu¡¯s intention. Regardless, since Chen Yu was already injured, why not go all out and, by doing so, restrain the man in black and strike opportunistically. That¡¯s what the man in black thought. Without this desperate attempt, Chen Yu would have no chance of winning. However, in the eyes of the man in black, Chen Yu¡¯s plan was too naive. As a top assassin, his control over his body far exceeded that of ordinary people. Even if Chen Yu did this, he wouldn¡¯t be able to do much to him. The moment his figure was pulled out, the man in black¡¯s body suddenly bent like a crescent moon, causing Chen Yu¡¯s kick to hit nothing but air. Missing his mark, Chen Yu¡¯s palm had already released the short blade, as he launched a punch with lightning speed. Boom Pow Peng! Chen Yu¡¯s fists and feet kept striking, while the man in black¡¯s body dodged with snake-like agility, his ability to evade was astonishing, far surpassing that of Nie Xuan. However, faced with such a barrage of attacks from Chen Yu, the man in black was also struggling to cope. In addition, Chen Yu¡¯s relentless advance made each punch and kick powerful and imbued with an overbearing and awe-inspiring demonic aura. ¡°His demonic power has reached such levels,¡± the man in black was inwardly shocked. Additionally, given that Chen Yu practiced Body Cultivation, his close combat skills were exceptional, sticking closely to his foe. If it were anyone else, after a failed assassination attempt, the man in black would have swiftly retreated to look for a second chance. ¡°You must be an infiltrator from a sect organization, right? Was it your accomplice who tried to assassinate me last time?¡± Chen Yu barked coldly as he attacked. Inside the secret realm, many talented students had been assassinated, and many speculated that these assassins were indeed infiltrators from sects placed within the various academies. ¡°Dead men don¡¯t need to know so much,¡± said the man in black coldly. However, in his heart, he was nodding. Chen Yu had actually guessed correctly. Suddenly, the man in black, who had been dodging and avoiding, launched an attack, his dark short blade stabbing swiftly towards Chen Yu¡¯s neck. An assassin¡¯s every attack was silent yet powerful. ¡°I think it¡¯s you who¡¯s on the brink of death. You better say as much as you can while you can, otherwise you won¡¯t have the chance later,¡± Chen Yu said nonchalantly. Facing the man in black¡¯s sudden attack, he was not the least bit afraid. Cling clang! Gripping the Giant Ruler Sword tightly, it clashed with the man in black¡¯s short blade, sparking a shower of sparks. Chen Yu had the advantage in strength, and after blocking the strike, he thrust powerfully upward. Whirr whirr! The man in black dodged in stride and pulled away, creating a gap between him and Chen Yu. ¡°Heh heh, all talk, but how long can you last after being hit with my ¡®Divine Scattering Powder¡¯?¡± the man in black sneered. He didn¡¯t need to force a confrontation with Chen Yu. ¡°Divine Scattering Powder?¡± Chen Yu looked at the wound on his palm, and although the blood had already clotted and the wound was healing fast, the healing speed seemed slower than expected. And indeed, he felt a faint, almost imperceptible impact on his state. But to the man in black witnessing this scene, it stirred a different emotion. He actually saw the wound on Chen Yu¡¯s palm healing, yet he had not seen Chen Yu take any Healing Pills. One must realize that his dagger was a top-notch artifact with a characteristic that the wounds it caused bled incessantly and were extremely hard to heal. Also, Chen Yu¡¯s mental state seemed unaffected. Thud! Suddenly, Chen Yu burst forth like a black lightning bolt, charging towards the man in black. Whoosh! Being an assassin, the man in black temporarily got out of the way, using the ancient trees around for cover. ¡°Slash!¡± With a ferocious swing of the Giant Ruler Sword, Chen Yu cut the ancient tree where the man in black was hiding in half at the waist. The tree split into two, but the man in black¡¯s figure was nowhere to be seen. Then suddenly, the man in black dropped from above, the short blade lunging out. It turned out, while hidden behind the ancient tree, the man in black had silently climbed to the top of the tree undetected. This assault from the man in black posed an even greater threat to Chen Yu than the previous two, the blade on his short blade was more menacing. ¡°Demonic Annihilation Claw!¡± Chen Yu extended his right arm, his hand forming a claw. Buzz! Demonic patterns surged wildly within his body. The ¡°Devil Claw Secret Pattern¡± on his right arm shone with a faint glow, as if coming to life, spreading and climbing, extending to his hand. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He swiped his claw through the air, and the dark demonic Qi formed a ferocious and dreadful demonic claw, covered with strange patterns, ancient and sinister. ¡°What is this?¡± The man in black revealed a look of shock. The strength unleashed by Chen Yu at that moment far exceeded his expectations. That claw was chillingly powerful, overbearing and sinister, with an intangible deterrence. Cling clang! The moment of the collision, a terrifying force surged towards the man in black. The man in black quickly pulled back and tumbled backward to land on a patch of grass not too far off. With his face covered, only a trace of surprise could be seen in his eyes, but his arms were visibly trembling slightly. Just now, had he not withdrawn in time, Chen Yu¡¯s strike would have severely injured him. ¡°The Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record!¡± The man in black squeezed out a few words from his mouth. ¡°You actually know it?¡± Chen Yu was somewhat surprised. But upon reflection, considering the reputation of this Cultivation Technique among the ancient top ten extraordinary techniques, being recognized was not surprising. The expression on the man in black darkened, he hadn¡¯t anticipated that Chen Yu was indeed practicing the Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record. This technique not only required special conditions to cultivate, combining demonic power with Body Refinement, but it was also extremely difficult to practice, with an excruciating process. Long ago, students at the No Demon Academy had tried to practice it, but by now, it had been nearly forgotten by everyone. Chen Yu had surprisingly cultivated the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record,¡± no wonder even he couldn¡¯t see through it. ¡°Can¡¯t let him live.¡± The man in black¡¯s expression was incredibly gloomy. He knew Chen Yu hadn¡¯t cultivated this technique for very long, but his achievements were somewhat terrifying. Given time, he would become unstoppable. Swoosh! The man in black took the initiative and rushed out, attacking Chen Yu head-on. In the next moment, an overwhelming Demonic Qi burst forth from within him, making him appear like a deranged and ferocious demon. Boom! With a fierce swipe of his palm, a pitch-black and solid wind of palm strength blasted out. This sight greatly surprised Chen Yu. Now, this assassin was actually fighting him at close quarters and the power he suddenly unleashed was also extremely astonishing. Thump! When their palms collided, Chen Yu immediately felt a wild surge of demon path power wash over him. Had it not been for his Secret Pattern Demon Body, he might have been the one unable to withstand it. ¡°Die.¡± As the man in black¡¯s palm struck, another hand quickly drew a black short blade. Normally, assassins wouldn¡¯t engage in a head-on fight and would be reluctant to reveal their cultivation techniques and combat skills, but at this moment the man in black just wanted to kill Chen Yu, no matter what. Cling! Chen Yu¡¯s other hand had somehow grabbed a dark silver, translucent short sword and clashed with the man in black¡¯s blade. But the man in black was more skilled. His blade slid past Chen Yu¡¯s Dark Snake Sword and stabbed towards Chen Yu¡¯s chest from another angle. The man in black was multitasking, one hand using the palm and the other the sword, demonstrating long years of practice, moving with fluidity and without the slightest pause. Chen Yu couldn¡¯t stay calm. The assassin was not only skilled in the art of assassination, but also incredibly powerful. He was no ordinary opponent, at least on par with Luo Haotian from No Demon Academy, who was ranked second. Boom! Suddenly, a burst of Bloodline Power erupted from Chen Yu, and a half-transparent blood-colored scale pattern swiftly appeared on his arms and forehead. Activating his Dragon Scale Bloodline Power, Chen Yu¡¯s strength and defense surged. He unleashed an even more formidable power with his palm, fiercely blasting the man in black back several steps. ¡°Bloodline¡­¡± The man in black¡¯s pupils contracted, appearing very surprised. Chen Yu actually had Bloodline Power, something he had never heard of. However, the man in black didn¡¯t retreat. Having seen Chen Yu reveal so many of his cards, he couldn¡¯t let Chen Yu get away even more. Thump! Thump! Crazy surges of Demon True Qi erupted from the man in black¡¯s palms, fiercely unleashing one palm strike and then another. Moreover, the force of these two palm strikes seemed to converge in the air, layering upon one another. Thump! Thump! Thump! Three more strikes were unleashed. And with the last palm strike, the man in black also mobilized Half-step True Essence. In the air, a visually substantial black light palm emerged, radiating boundless black Qi, pressing down towards Chen Yu. ¡°The Seven Extremes Demon Palm, you¡¯re a student of the No Demon Academy!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s gaze flickered keenly. The Seven Extremes Demon Palm was very famous within the No Demon Institute. It was difficult to master, but once perfected, its power was immense. It was the choice technique of many demon path top talents, which was why Chen Yu knew of it. Facing the man in black¡¯s lethal move, Chen Yu responded in kind, channeling the little Half-step True Essence within his body. The Demon Claw Secret Pattern on his arm lit up again, extending over his palm. Once more, a devastating Claw of Demonic Eradication was executed. But with the Half-step True Essence employed, its power reached a shocking level. ¡°Half-step True Essence!¡± The man in black¡¯s eyebrows jumped abruptly. His heart was thunderstruck. The monstrous talent of Chen Yu truly frightened him. Boom! Two powerful demon path forces collided, creating a tempest of demonic Qi. Swoosh! The man in black burst out in an instant, becoming incredibly vague within the tempest of demonic Qi, difficult to make out clearly. ¡°Die!¡± The man in black once again executed the Seven Extremes Demon Palm and mobilized Half-step True Essence. Bang! Bang! Bang! Chen Yu and the man in black exchanged three blows, evenly matched. However, after three strikes, Chen Yu had depleted his Half-step True Essence. After all, he was only in the Innate Middle Stage, and hadn¡¯t been condensing Half-step True Essence for long, only able to sustain four attacks. ¡°It¡¯s over.¡± The man in black breathed a sigh of relief, circulated his Half-step True Essence, and launched a palm toward Chen Yu. This battle was finally about to end. The thought alone was terrifying. If Chen Yu, with such talent, were allowed to grow successfully, he could very well stand a good chance of reaching the Sky Sea Realm. Just then, Chen Yu¡¯s angry shout came: ¡°You think it¡¯s over just because you say so?¡± Whoosh! A mass of Blood-Red Glaze flames suddenly flared up in Chen Yu¡¯s right hand. Though he¡¯d burnt through his Half-step True Essence, the flames that emerged now were no less intimidating than the Half-step True Essence. ¡°Spirit Flame¡­¡± The man in black broke out in a cold sweat. He had never expected Chen Yu to have such a fearsome technique available. But at this moment, it was too late for him to hold back. Boom! Their palms met, and in an instant, the Blood Crystal Flame spread onto the man in black¡¯s palm. Now, Chen Yu had more of the Blood Crystal Flame, choosing not to fuse the True Fire Spirit Flame with his True Qi but to use it separately. ¡°Ahh¡­¡± The man in black screamed, falling to the ground. The next moment, the Blood Crystal Flame along his palm started to spread across his body. The man in black frantically cycled his True Qi and Half-step True Essence and only after a short while managed to suppress the Blood Crystal Flame. After all, he wasn¡¯t covered in much of the Blood Crystal Flame. The man in black¡¯s clothes were burned off, revealing a silver undergarment beneath. It was clear to see it was a high-grade magical artifact. Without the protection of such a high-grade artifact, the man in black would not have extinguished the Blood Crystal Flame so quickly. At the same time, what got burnt by the Blood Crystal Flame was also the black cloth covering the face of the man in black¡­ Chapter 348 - 348 0343 Token Performance ?Chapter 348: Chapter 0343 Token Performance Chapter 348: Chapter 0343 Token Performance ¡°Ren Han.¡± Chen Yu looked at the youth lying not far away, without much surprise. From the beginning, Chen Yu had suspected that the assassin sent to kill him was a disciple of No Demon Academy. Later, when the assailant used the ¡°Seven Extremes Demon Palm,¡± Chen Yu had almost guessed his identity. Ren Han was ranked third in the academy, and the fact that he practiced the ¡°Seven Extremes Demon Palm¡± was no secret. Although he was ranked third in No Demon Academy, as a double agent, he had clearly concealed his strength. His real combat power was probably equivalent to Luo Haotian, who was ranked second, or perhaps even stronger. ¡°You even have True Fire Spirit Flame¡­¡± Ren Han stared at Chen Yu, extremely resentful. Who would have anticipated not only did Chen Yu hide his Bloodline Power, but he also possessed True Fire Spirit Flame? Moreover, to Ren Han¡¯s perception, Chen Yu¡¯s True Fire Spirit Flame seemed to be of the Innate Spiritual Flame kind! Otherwise, how could he possibly have been defeated? ¡°Don¡¯t kill me, I¡¯ll tell you the identities of the other undercover agents from No Demon Academy.¡± Ren Han suddenly spoke up. ¡°Oh?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly. There was a rule among the disciples, that there were generous rewards for uncovering double agents. Suddenly, a fierce glint flashed in Chen Yu¡¯s eyes. Although he was attracted by Ren Han¡¯s words, he also remained alert for the last-ditch counterattack of a top-notch fighter. Sure enough, after Ren Han spoke those words, he reached for his storage bag. ¡°Go to hell!¡± Ren Han threw out a black bead. That bead contained the True Yuan fluctuations of the Guiyuan Realm level. Ren Han, being the Direct Disciple of an alliance of sects, wouldn¡¯t execute such a dangerous mission without some trump cards. Chen Yu recognized at a glance that it must have been crafted by a Guiyuan Realm expert, encapsulating an attack of the Guiyuan Realm level. Swoosh! At the thought, Chen Yu took out a dark purple bead that Yi Lantian had given him from the Light Silver Crystal Space. At the same time, Chen Yu violently hurled the bead out. ¡°What¡­¡± Ren Han¡¯s expression showed a hint of surprise. Without any apparent movement to retrieve an object, Chen Yu¡¯s hand suddenly produced a dark purple bead. Boom-bang! The two beads collided in mid-air, unleashing the terrible force within. A monstrous wave of Demonic Qi formed and spread continuously. In the moment of throwing his bead, Chen Yu quickly activated his Secret Pattern Demon Body and retreated backward. On the other hand, Ren Han was lying on the ground with injuries and was slower in action than Chen Yu. Also, the expected point of explosion would probably have been closer to Chen Yu than to Ren Han. But contrary to his hopes, Chen Yu¡¯s thunderous reveal of his trump card caused Ren Han¡¯s black bead to explode in mid-air. Bang! Ren Han¡¯s figure was sent flying, smacked onto the ground hard, his complexion pale, spewing out a large mouthful of fresh blood. ¡°Why¡­¡± Ren Han staring hard at Chen Yu, unable to comprehend what had just happened. Swoosh! Just then, a dark blue light shot out near Ren Han, biting at his foot. Ren Han circulated his True Qi and fiercely forced out the Iron Moon Strange Insect. But at this moment, the Iron Moon Strange Insect had not only a potent poison but was also imbued with a particular demonic intent, making its attack extremely fierce. Just now, it had bitten Ren Han¡¯s foot several times, causing the poison to spread faster. ¡°No¡­¡± Suffering from the severe injuries and the invasive poison, Ren Han slowly died in his struggle. It wasn¡¯t until after Ren Han had died that Chen Yu approached his corpse and took away his storage bag. He also took off the precious armor from Ren Han¡¯s body and put it on himself. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the tough skirmish with Ren Han, Chen Yu¡¯s beast hide armor had sustained some damage and wouldn¡¯t last much longer. After some thought, Chen Yu still decided to cut off Ren Han¡¯s head. After all, upon returning to the academy, he could get certain rewards with the achievement of having killed an undercover agent. Ending this battle, Chen Yu quickly left to find No Demon Academy¡¯s main force. On the way, Chen Yu looked into Ren Han¡¯s storage bag. To his shock, the number of Tokens within was only second to Chen Yu¡¯s own. Chen Yu did not know that Ren Han also had plans to make it into the top ten, hence he had collected a vast number of Tokens. Such a large number of Tokens acquired by the undercover agents had mostly gathered in his hands. ¡°This is a big win.¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but laugh out loud. He had five hundred ninety Tokens in his hand, and he found five hundred Tokens in Ren Han¡¯s storage bag. Altogether, Chen Yu now had over a thousand Tokens. With so many Tokens, Chen Yu¡¯s target was no longer just the top ten¡ªthere was even hope to break into the top three. Of course, apart from the black and white Tokens, there were plenty of other good things in Ren Han¡¯s storage bag. Among them, there were four kinds of ores for refining top-quality magical weapons, as well as a dozen kinds of five-hundred-year-old precious materials. Before long, Chen Yu found the team led by Jin Zhuo Peak. Afterward, the whole team started searching for Yuan Chen. However, with the speed of Yuan Chen and Ye Chengfeng, it would be difficult for such a large team to catch up to them. Two days later, Yuan Chen returned to the team on his own. He said that Ye Chengfeng had chased him for a day. His True Yuan was exhausted, and he had to give up. Now, only the last three days were left in the first stage of the competition. The teams from the four major academies had basically come together, and no one was making any hasty moves. ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect Ren Han to be an undercover agent!¡± Yuan Chen looked surprised when he was told and heaved a sigh. ¡°But Junior Brother, with your strength, could you actually kill Ren Han?¡± Yuan Chen suddenly questioned. After all, Ren Han was ranked third in No Demon Academy. ¡°Senior Brother underestimates me too much.¡± Chen Yu smiled and offered no further explanation. Yuan Chen pondered, the Master had given Chen Yu a life-saving ace, and if used well, it indeed could kill Ren Han. ¡°Senior brother, what color Token are you short of?¡± Chen Yu asked. The ranking of the top ten in the competition is based on the number of black and white Tokens. If there were only one hundred black Tokens and two hundred white Tokens, the score would only count one hundred pairs of black and white Tokens. ¡°I need a few dozen more white Tokens.¡± Yuan Chen checked his storage bag. ¡°Perfect, I have some extra white Tokens here.¡± Thus, the two carried out a Token exchange, maximizing their benefits. ¡°Now I have enough Tokens in my hands!¡± In the last few days, the team from No Demon Academy made no moves. At least, since Yuan Chen did not act, the others dared not to wander recklessly either. Meanwhile, Yuan Chen and Chen Yu had been cultivating in seclusion for these days. The power of the Copper Statue Gang Body had almost entirely transformed into the Secret Pattern Demon Body. Chen Yu was converting the last bits of true malign Qi into demonic pattern Qi. Soon, the time for the first segment arrived, the entire space experienced a slight shake, a clear unprecedented fluctuation, which everyone could perceive. The entire secret realm was controlled by the four major academies. Under the control of the four major academies, all the survivors among the students emerged from the secret realm. Atop the Liuyun Mountain Range, the higher-ups of all the academies stood up to watch the students emerge from the secret realm. When the secret realm passage closed, many faces around showed grief. Clearly, those who did not come out had all died. This time, the mortality rate in the first segment of the academy competition was not only high in elimination but also in death. Even within the four major academies, a considerable number of students had died. Yi Lantian glanced over at Yuan Chen and Chen Yu with a rather flat expression. It was Mr. Xu from the Devil Wind Institute who asked aloud, ¡°Where is Ren Han? How come he didn¡¯t come back?¡± In fact, most of the students from No Demon Academy had not seen Ren Han at all in the secret realm and naturally could not know. ¡°Master, Ren Han was an assassin and has been killed by your disciple.¡± Chen Yu secretly transmitted a message to his Master. Yi Lantian instructed him to announce it publicly here. ¡°Mr. Xu, within the secret realm space, the traces of the lurking Ren Han were discovered, and he has been slain.¡± With his Master¡¯s permission, Chen Yu spoke out about the matter. ¡°What?¡± Mr. Xu¡¯s face showed a hint of surprise, then remained silent. The crowd was in an uproar. It was unexpected that Ren Han, ranked third in the No Demon Academy, turned out to be an infiltrator. Immediately after, Chen Yu produced a Token. ¡°That¡¯s right, the ¡®Black Prison Alliance¡¯ True Disciple¡¯s Identity Token.¡± As soon as this Token was presented, no one else had any objections. Of course, it wasn¡¯t just the No Demon Academy that had discovered infiltrators; the other three major academies also found and executed lurking enemies. After this matter concluded, the Vice Chancellor of Yunyang Academy floated up into the sky. ¡°Now, the first segment has ended, all competing students, present your proof of results!¡± The voice of the man in the Golden Cloud Robe echoed throughout the mountain range. Instantly, all students who had collected ten pairs of Tokens took out their Tokens. Those who hadn¡¯t managed to collect enough quietly withdrew. But at this moment, nobody paid attention to these failures; almost all eyes were on the leading students of the four major academies. Ye Chengfeng glanced at Yuan Chen, snorted coldly, and showed his Tokens. At once, pairs of black and white Tokens floated in mid-air. ¡°Four hundred and twelve pairs!¡± Ye Chengfeng announced in a cool voice. Four hundred twelve pairs, which amounted to eight hundred twenty-four Tokens. The number astounded many onlookers. It seemed as if to purposely suppress Ye Chengfeng, Yunhai Zhen from Yunyang Academy stepped forward. Black and white lights flickered, his front filled with densely packed Tokens. ¡°Five hundred ninety-six pairs!¡± This number shocked the entire crowd. The man in the Golden Cloud Robe showed a trace of a smile, nodding his head very satisfied. Then, Duan Xinyue from Sky Star Academy came forward, presenting her Tokens. ¡°Three hundred forty-two pairs!¡± Duan Xinyue¡¯s count of Tokens was far less than Yunhai Zhen¡¯s and notably fewer than Ye Chengfeng¡¯s. Of course, the theft of Tokens also involved an element of luck. For instance, Yin Chengzhuang, ranked third at Yunyang Academy, could only produce a barely sufficient one hundred twenty pairs of Tokens, making even him feel utterly mortified. ¡°One hundred twenty pairs? Yunyang Academy¡¯s third-ranked is a bit too weak, aren¡¯t they?¡± Some students from the four major academies, and relative ancient clans of the Yin Family, were unforgiving with their mockery. Following closely, Lv Qiuling from Sky Star Academy, ranked second, also brought out her Tokens, just a little more than Yin Chengzhuang at one hundred sixty-seven pairs. After all, when Chen Yu had robbed Lv Qiuling of her Tokens, not even half a month had passed in the first segment. With her abilities as a Beast Tamer, she still had time to plunder a significant number of Tokens. Lv Qiuling glared fiercely at Chen Yu; with the number of Tokens in her hands, it was a mystery whether she could enter the top ten. And all of this was caused by Chen Yu. Next, Yuan Chen revealed his Token count, totaling three hundred forty-nine pairs. The higher-ups of No Demon Academy all nodded. As students continued to present their Tokens, Chen Yu placed his hand on the storage bag and took out his own Tokens. Whoosh~ Instantly, an array of black and white Tokens neatly lined up in front of Chen Yu. Just by area, it was larger than Yuan Chen¡¯s. This startled the high-ranking members of the No Demon Academy. And the other three major academies, including the second-tier ones, all turned their gaze towards him. After all, the spread of Chen Yu¡¯s Tokens in front of him was really vast and eye-catching; otherwise, why would they bother observing a student at the Innate Middle Stage. Counting carefully. ¡°Five hundred thirty-nine pairs!¡± To note, even Ye Chengfeng was at four hundred twelve pairs, yet Chen Yu had obtained over a hundred more Tokens than Ye Chengfeng. Chapter 349 - 349 0344 Ancient Ruins ?Chapter 349: Chapter 0344: Ancient Ruins Chapter 349: Chapter 0344: Ancient Ruins In an instant, Chen Yu¡¯s five hundred and thirty-nine pairs of tokens drew the attention of almost everyone. After all, some people expected others to display many tokens. But hardly anyone was prepared for Chen Yu to present five hundred and thirty-nine pairs, aside from Yuan Chen. ¡°It seems Ren Han had quite a few tokens in his possession,¡± Yuan Chen said with a faint smile. He was rather familiar with the number of Chen Yu¡¯s tokens, and the sudden increase must have been the spoils of defeating Ren Han. On the other side, the top disciples from the four major academies all focused on Chen Yu, their expressions a mix of shock, surprise, and envy. ¡°Is this the new disciple recently taken in by the deputy head of No Demon Academy?¡± Since the start of the grand competition, Yunhai Zhen had finally glanced at Chen Yu, but it was only a cursory look. After all, the snatching of tokens also involved luck, and with Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation, he posed no threat to him at all. On the contrary, Yin Chengzhuang and Lv Qiuling looked at Chen Yu with expressions of intense jealousy and annoyance. Their abysmal performance was largely thanks to Chen Yu; of those five hundred and thirty-nine pairs of tokens, some surely belonged to them. ¡°How could this boy have so many tokens!¡± Inside No Demon Academy, Luo Haotian felt internal turmoil. Not long after, he also took out his three hundred and thirteen pairs of tokens, a fairly large number, but it paled in comparison to Chen Yu¡¯s. ¡°He really knows how to draw attention wherever he goes.¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s autumn eyes lingered on Chen Yu for quite some time. She wanted to compete with Chen Yu, hoping to surpass his results, but when Chen Yu brought out five hundred and thirty-nine pairs of tokens, Ye Luofeng simply presented ten pairs; the rest didn¡¯t matter anymore. Not only the disciples, but the higher-ups of the other academies also scrutinized Chen Yu closely. Being taken as a disciple by Yi Lantian meant his strength and talent were exceptional, but at the end of the day, being in the Innate Middle Stage, he couldn¡¯t influence the competition¡¯s dynamics. Following that, those who presented a significant number of tokens included Zhou Yuning from Sky Sword Academy and Tang Mo from Yunyang Academy, ranked second there. The former brought out three hundred and three pairs, and the latter three hundred and thirty-five pairs, approaching the results of Duan Xinyue from Sky Star Academy. It wasn¡¯t long before almost everyone eligible had presented their tokens, leaving behind only those who did not qualify. ¡°Next, we will announce the top ten rankings.¡± ¡°The top five are Yunhai Zhen, Chen Yu, Ye Chengfeng, Yuan Chen, and Duan Xinyue!¡± This time, No Demon Academy made an unprecedented achievement with two people in the top five: Chen Yu and Yuan Chen, bringing great honor to the academy. ¡°From the sixth to the tenth place, they are Tang Mo, Luo Haotian, Luo Qiuman, Zhou Yuning, and Lu Fan!¡± Among the sixth to tenth places, No Demon Academy had one person, Luo Haotian. Luo Qiuman, ranked third at Sky Star Academy, was also Luo Haotian¡¯s sister. And Lu Fan and Zhou Yuning were the second and third-ranked disciples of Sky Sword Academy, but Zhou Yuning performed better than Lu Fan. Instantly, the eyes of everyone in Liuyun Mountain Range converged on these ten individuals. ¡°Good, the top ten of the first round, come with me to collect your awards.¡± The deputy head of Yunyang Academy declared. ¡°What exactly are the awards for the top ten?¡± Many asked aloud. The top ten disciples were also puzzled. ¡°The top ten will have the opportunity to enter the Yun Zhao Royal Family¡¯s Ancient Relic Space for enlightenment!¡± The man in the Golden Cloud Robe proudly revealed the award for the top ten. ¡°The Ancient Relic Space of the Yun Zhao Royal Family!¡± The Yun Family, now the rulers of Yun Zhao Country, controlled all thirty-six states of the country, and they founded the most powerful Yunyang Academy. Their resources were immeasurable. ¡°It¡¯s said that the royal Yun Family houses many Ancient Relics left by late Guiyuan Realm and even Sky Sea Realm experts. Inside, different moods and insights are contained. Entering, one can understand the will of the strong, or various aspects of techniques¡­¡± Many of the disciples and upper echelons couldn¡¯t help exclaiming. The royal relic space was desirable even to them. In fact, No Demon Academy also had several such relic spaces, but in terms of levels and completeness, they were far from matching the royal heritage, which required a high number of No Demon Points to enter. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± The man in the Golden Cloud Robe led the group of more than ten disciples as they soared towards the heavens behind him. Liuyun Mountain Range was also home to Yunyang Academy. Once the group stepped into a golden vortex, they arrived at Yunyang Academy. Yunyang Academy was majestic, with countless palatial buildings lining its vista. Inside Yunyang Academy, a secluded transmission array led directly to Yun Zhao Palace. After stepping into the array, they were transported directly to Yunyang Palace. Compared with Yunyang Academy, Yunyang Palace was even more grand and noble, emanating an ancient and solemn pressure. The deputy head of Yunyang Academy, who was also a royal, held an exceedingly high position. Despite the strict security of the palace, the group moved unobstructed. Soon, they arrived at a serene valley surrounded by more than a dozen Ancient Transmission Arrays. ¡°Choose the relic you wish to enter for your enlightenment. Also, once inside the relic, present your tokens; the more you have, the longer you may stay.¡± The man in the Golden Cloud Robe said. The ten disciples immediately moved forward, each Transmission Array accompanied by a Stele with a brief description. Yunhai Zhen, the royal disciple, went straight towards a Transmission Array directly ahead. Suddenly, the Ancient Transmission Array activated, forming a spatial channel through which Yunyang Lie stepped. ¡°Yunhai Zhen entered the ancient ruins, rumored to be left by the first Holy Emperor Yunyang Lie after a great battle with a Sky Sea Realm powerhouse,¡± Yuan Chen said with a chuckle. Chen Yu¡¯s mind trembled; he too was very interested in the so-called ruins and immediately sought out one suitable for himself. Soon after, Chen Yu found an ancient ruin of the demonic path. The figure related to this ancient ruin was known as ¡°Ghost Bone Demon Venerable.¡± Stepping into the Ancient Transmission Array, Chen Yu instantaneously arrived in another space. The entire space was densely grey, with wild winds and desolate ground full of innumerable pits, emanating an ancient and desolate aura of ages past. The moment he arrived, a terrifying demonic intent that could shake the heavens bombarded Chen Yu. This was the will of a demonic path left by a Sky Sea Realm powerhouse of a bygone era. Although much time had passed and it had weakened significantly, it still oppressed Chen Yu. With a shout! Chen Yu let out a low shout, stimulating his Secret Pattern Demon Body and circulating the energy of demonic patterns. Within his spiritual consciousness, a powerful demonic intent also emanated, offering resistance. At the same time, Chen Yu took out a black and white token and placed it to the side. ¡°The time within the ancient ruins space is limited; I must make haste!¡± Chen Yu immediately sat down cross-legged. With his mind focused, he circulated the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record,¡± feeling the power of the whole world¡¯s ambiance. However, Chen Yu felt that the power in this piece of ancient ruin was too high-level, and he could hardly comprehend anything. He could only sense the formidable demonic intent and the great forces of nature. Compared to other geniuses, his talent in this aspect wasn¡¯t high. Yet Chen Yu did not feel dejected. While perceiving, he also cultivated the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± in this place. He had already attained Great Success in the second layer of this cultivation technique, just a hair¡¯s breadth away from the third layer. Not much time passed before¡­ Buzzing! The dark aura on Chen Yu¡¯s body suddenly shone even brighter, the demonic patterns on his body became clearer, and he began to furiously absorb the demonic power from the world around him. In this moment, Chen Yu¡¯s Secret Pattern Demon Body formally advanced to the third layer. Simultaneously, the third layer of the Secret Pattern Demon Body drove the circulation of the energy of demonic patterns, and in no time, Chen Yu¡¯s own energy also entered the third layer. The breakthrough to the third layer of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± lessened the pressure around Chen Yu by a bit. ¡°The third layer of ¡®Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡¯ corresponds to the Late Innate stage, but I¡¯ve just entered the third layer and I already feel that my physical body is touching the threshold of the Guiyuan Realm¡­¡± Chen Yu rejoiced inwardly while feeling his Secret Pattern Demon Body. ¡°The ¡®Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡¯ is renowned for its defense. I am curious to see how strong my True Qi has become after the breakthrough to the third layer.¡± Chen Yu stood up, circulated the energy of demonic patterns, and threw a punch. Only to see, black fog resembling a layer of demonic patterns concentrated around Chen Yu¡¯s arm, whooshing out with an impressive force. Boom! However, this punch, when it struck the ground, only managed to blast out a small pit less than half a zhang in diameter. Chen Yu¡¯s eyes shone with curiosity as he carefully felt the ground. ¡°So hard!¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but be astonished. The ruins, washed by the ambiance of a Sky Sea Realm powerhouse, had undergone a transformation, turning ordinary soil and stone incredibly tough. Yet, Chen Yu still surmised that the punch he had just thrown using True Qi very closely approached the normal attacks of other Innate Peak students using half-step True Essence. Having obtained the results, Chen Yu sat down with delight, beginning to consolidate his newly achieved third layer. Furthermore, he noticed that the black and white tokens he had placed aside were now pairing up on their own. By now, one pair of black tokens had disappeared. It seemed that when all the black and white tokens vanish, that will be when Chen Yu must leave this place. Chen Yu sat down cross-legged to solidify his recently achieved third layer of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.¡± Cultivating this ancient unique technique here felt doubly effective compared to in the Demonic Qi Pool. In just a few short days, Chen Yu¡¯s comprehension of the demonic path deepened substantially. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Five days later, Chen Yu realized that half of his black and white tokens had disappeared. During these five days, Chen Yu¡¯s demonic cultivation was thoroughly consolidated, with his overall understanding far surpassing his prior knowledge. ¡°The second demonic pattern is now obtained; I can cultivate the corresponding combat technique.¡± Having solidified the cultivation technique, Chen Yu began to engage in the second layer¡¯s corresponding combat technique ¡°Demon Scale Protection.¡± While activating his Secret Pattern Demon Body and the power of the second layer demonic patterns, the ¡°Demon Scale Pattern¡± on Chen Yu¡¯s back came to life, slowly undulating. An unusual demonic power emitted from the Demon Scale Pattern enveloped Chen Yu, forming a luminous dome of demonic runes around him, covered with semi-transparent black scale patterns. With the third layer of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record,¡± Chen Yu¡¯s defensive power touched the level of the Guiyuan Realm. If he activated the combat technique ¡°Demon Scale Protection,¡± his defense would rise yet again. At the Innate stage, to be able to resist attacks from the Guiyuan Realm, only this ancient and unparalleled defensive cultivation technique could accomplish such a feat. Of course, Chen Yu had only just started practicing Demon Scale Protection and would need to practice more to unleash its true defensive power. As Chen Yu cultivated the corresponding combat technique for the second demonic pattern in the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record,¡± the winds and clouds in the entire secret realm rolled more fiercely, with demonic intent boiling and striking straight into the heavens. In the dimly lit space filled with demonic Qi, Chen Yu seemed to see a dark figure holding an oddly shaped sword, walking through the void. Even though the figure was faint, it exerted a mountainous pressure on Chen Yu. Chen Yu knew that what he was seeing now was an illusion, just an apparition formed by the space of the ancient ruins, and that shadow should be the ¡°Ghost Bone Demon Venerable,¡± who left these ruins. Chapter 350 - 350 0345 The Second Segment ?Chapter 350: Chapter 0345: The Second Segment Chapter 350: Chapter 0345: The Second Segment In the gloomy Demonic Qi space, a black shadow appeared in the distance, wielding a strangely shaped sword and walking through the void. The emergence of this scene caused the demonic forces throughout the space to surge and boil, turning the sky dark and the earth dim. A strong will of Demon Cultivation emanated from the shadow, making Brother Chen feel as insignificant as an ant, giving rise to a sense of awe. At the same time, Brother Chen noticed something strange inside his storage bag. Upon close inspection, he saw that the bone sword he had found beneath the Demon Bone Wilderness was trembling continuously and emitting Demonic Qi. This scene took Brother Chen by surprise. Since being placed in the storage bag, the bone sword had lain there as inert as an ordinary weapon, but now, it showed signs of anomaly. Just at that moment, the shadow in the ancient ruins rapidly assaulted in Brother Chen¡¯s direction, arriving in front of him in an instant. It was then that Brother Chen could see clearly¡ªthe strangely shaped sword in the hands of the shadow was exactly the bone sword he had obtained. From this, it might be concluded that the shadow, barely visible before him, was very likely the skeleton he had encountered underground. Suddenly, the shadow swung the bone sword in its hand¡ªthe sword was extremely odd, with nine sections of sword spikes on both sides, pulsating and undulating like breath, capable of extending and contracting. Boom¡ª As the bone sword was waved, the Demonic Qi throughout heaven and earth revolved around it as its center. Just looking at it made one face immense pressure. Under the shadow¡¯s presence, Brother Chen felt immobilized. This was still just an illusion of the relic. Had Brother Chen truly faced this scene, he probably would have been annihilated in an instant by the remnants of the Ghost Bone Demon Venerable¡¯s sword strike. All of a sudden, the shadow threw the bone sword in its hand forcefully downward, striking right into the center of the huge pit before Brother Chen. Rumble¡ª At the same time, the ground shook and black bone spikes burst forth from the earth, extending dozens of meters in length. In a flash, Brother Chen was surrounded by a dense thicket of black bone spikes, forming a ¡°bone forest.¡± ¡°Is this the special ability of that bone sword?¡± Brother Chen thought to himself upon seeing this scene. The bone sword was not only capable of changing shape, but it could also cause countless long and sharp spikes to grow instantly within a hundred meters. Gradually, the bone spikes around Brother Chen turned into countless specks of dust and dissipated away. The vision in the heavens and earth also completely vanished. At this moment, looking at the ground pocked with craters, Brother Chen finally understood that this was the aftermath of the Ghost Bone Demon Venerable using the bone sword to cast that strike. At the same time, the black bone sword in the storage bag became still once again. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, Brother Chen truly wanted to take the bone sword out and try it. But the Red Flame King had warned him that with his current abilities, he could at most use the bone sword for a single move before his True Qi and True Yuan would be depleted, his vitality impaired, and there might even be unpredictable side effects. Brother Chen thought about it, then let it go. If his True Qi and True Yuan were exhausted and he was also injured, he would find it extremely difficult to remain here. Brother Chen sat down cross-legged and carefully recalled the scene he had just witnessed. After a whole day of meditation, Brother Chen finally opened his eyes. ¡°The ¡®Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡¯ has broken through the third layer, and in terms of attack and defense, it¡¯s comparable to the Guiyuan Realm, with a certain possibility of breaking into the top five. The only shortcoming is at the soul level.¡± Brother Chen¡¯s gaze darkened as he took out a ¡°Magic Triangular Grass¡± from his storage bag. The medicinal effect of this grass was extremely fierce, and given its age, those with a weaker heart or unstable mind who consumed it would find it hard to resist its magic illusion power, easily suffering mental damage and becoming insane. Yet, opportunity comes with risk, and the potent effects of this precious material made the risk reasonable. Without a second word, Brother Chen swallowed this precious material and took out the Moon Spirit Ore Mother from the Light Silver Crystal Space, holding it in his palm. Inside Brother Chen, a domineering spiritual power blossomed, surging towards his spiritual power. With each collision of the medicinal effect, Brother Chen felt as if the entire world was shaking. Thankfully, the quiet and peaceful power emanating from the Moon Spirit Ore Mother helped Brother Chen¡¯s senses return to normal in an instant. However, as the medicinal effect continued to clash, his spiritual power gradually absorbed it, becoming more refined. At the same time, Brother Chen¡¯s spiritual power birthed a unique demonic intent! This demonic intent made Brother Chen¡¯s spiritual power even stronger, capable of withstanding mental attacks and even counterattacking the enemy who performed the spiritual attack. In this way, under the effects of the Magic Triangular Grass and with the aid of the Moon Spirit Ore Mother, Brother Chen¡¯s spiritual power was elevated without any surprise or danger. Two days later, the medicinal effects finally wore off. Brother Chen¡¯s spiritual power had reached the level of the Innate Peak. ¡°I¡¯ll strive to advance another level,¡± Brother Chen gritted his teeth and took out a second Magic Triangular Grass. In the competition, there were quite a few skilled in soul attacks. For instance, Situ Lin Yu, who was only at the Late Innate stage, but whose spiritual secret technique might affect even the average cultivators of the Guiyuan Realm. There was also Yin Chengzhuang, who had a Half-step True Essence and the top genius with a Bloodline Pupil, whose Yin Flame Pupil attack could harm the souls of those in the ordinary Guiyuan Realm. Brother Chen then consumed the second Magic Triangular Grass. The first grass had been obtained by Brother Chen on the back of a treasure turtle; the second was given by Yuan Chen. After consumption, Brother Chen continued his closed-door cultivation. The effect of the same precious material decreases with continuous consumption. This time, Brother Chen used a shorter period to exhaust the medicinal effect completely. The moment he opened his eyes, Brother Chen¡¯s dark pupils seemed to burst forth with two deep black demonic lights, possessing an invisible force of demonic impact. If it had been an average cultivator in the Innate stage, being glared at by Brother Chen like this, they would probably collapse on the spot. ¡°Now my spiritual power is nearly on par with the Guiyuan Realm level!¡± Brother Chen felt a tremendous increase in his spiritual force, as if undergoing a transformation, his Spiritual Sense became stronger and could cover a range of nearly a hundred zhang. Of course, the reason his spiritual power could improve so greatly in such a short time was not just due to the two Magic Triangular Grasses but also the effect of the Moon Spirit Ore Mother, combined with years of accumulated depth, which made Brother Chen¡¯s foundation incredibly strong and his spiritual power pure and refined. Secondly, this ancient ruin also played a part. The infinite demonic intent within the entire ancient ruin could refine a Demon Cultivator¡¯s spiritual power. Glancing over, Brother Chen noticed that there were less than twenty pairs of black and white Tokens left. ¡°Not much time remains!¡± Chen Yu devoted all the remaining time to cultivating the ¡°Demon Scale Protetive Body.¡± In this ancient relic, he could sense the presence of high-level demonic powers, allowing Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation of this combat skill to progress at a rate far beyond the ordinary. In less than half a day, Chen Yu almost completely grasped this combat skill. ¡°Truly worthy of an ancient relic left by the Sky Sea Realm,¡± Chen Yu remarked. Beside him, the last pair of black and white tokens were dissipating, and time was about to run out. During the ten days in the ancient relic¡¯s space, Chen Yu¡¯s strength had increased dramatically. First, the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± had broken through to the third layer, and the combat skills that could be wielded with the second demonic pattern were thoroughly mastered. Next, his spiritual power greatly intensified, reaching the level of the Guiyuan Realm. Chen Yu¡¯s understanding of the demonic path and his application of power also received many inspirations. Soon after, a spatial passage appeared behind Chen Yu, and he himself felt a strong repulsive force, urging him to leave this place. After leaving the ancient relic, Chen Yu saw that everyone except for Yunhai Zhen was gathered in this valley, and every person¡¯s face was filled with excitement and joy. But as soon as Chen Yu emerged, many people looked at him with eyes filled with jealousy and envy. This was because the number of tokens determined the time one could stay in the ancient relic. Chen Yu, being merely at the Innate Middle Stage, had, through some stroke of luck, ranked second in the first phase, just behind Yunhai Zhen, and had stayed in the ancient relic for such a long period. Everyone waited for most of the day, and finally, Yunhai Zhen emerged from the ancient relic, exuding a powerful aura. Zhou Yuning looked at Yunhai Zhen and felt an intangible suppression, diverting his gaze involuntarily. ¡°Alright, we can go now,¡± the man in the Golden Cloud Robe said as he looked at Yunhai Zhen with satisfaction, then spoke. Under his leadership, the group successfully left the palace, stepped on the Transmission Array, and were teleported inside Yunyang Academy. When the group emerged from Yunyang Academy, on a clearing in the Liuyun Mountain Range, a huge platform had been built at some point. On the platform, there were four competition stages. Students nearby the mountain range looked at Yunhai Zhen and the other ten with eyes full of covetousness. These ten had spent time in the ancient relic and must have gained considerably, leaving the others a step behind; they definitely had an advantage in the upcoming tournament. Lv Qiuling and Yin Chengzhuang in particular, glared at Chen Yu with a look full of bitterness and resentment. They had had a chance to comprehend the ancient relic, but all of that had been taken away by Chen Yu. ¡°Kid, if I encounter you on the stage, I¡¯ll make your life worse than death,¡± said Yin Chengzhuang with a twisted and dark expression, appearing somewhat ferocious and terrifying. ¡°Next, we begin the second phase of the Academy¡¯s big competition!¡± the man in the Golden Cloud Robe loudly declared. All the students who had entered the second phase stood up. If the first phase¡¯s reward was insight from the ancient relic, then the final reward given out in the second phase would surely be even more astonishing. There were a total of one hundred and eight participants in the second phase. These one hundred and eight would be evenly divided among the four competition stages, vying for victory, ranked by their number of wins. In the end, the top three from each of the four challenge stages would be selected for the final battle of the tournament, determining the top twelve rankings. Chen Yu was assigned to the fourth competition stage. Near the fourth challenge stage, students gauged each other, observing their strengths. Chen Yu noticed that among those assigned to the fourth challenge stage were quite a few acquaintances, including Yu Hong, Nie Xuan, and Shang Han from the No Demon Academy. ¡°Haha, Chen Yu, I really didn¡¯t expect you would be at the fourth challenge stage too,¡± Lv Qiuling said with a cold laugh not far away. ¡°Brother Chen, you¡¯re really unlucky,¡± said Yu Hong from the No Demon Academy, slightly shaking his head. Originally, in the secret realm, it was only by teaming up with Jin Zhuo Peak that Chen Yu had forced Lv Qiuling into a corner and obtained the Token. But now, in the second phase being one-on-one, Lv Qiuling was grouped with Chen Yu, and she would surely not let him off easily. Of course, there was a clear rule in the second round forbidding killing, otherwise Lv Qiuling might actually kill Chen Yu. ¡°The first round, Duan Xinyue versus Tangshan!¡± Near the fourth competition stage, a referee announced the contenders. With the flash of a black light, Duan Xinyue appeared on the challenge stage, her bright and captivating eyes scanning the young man in purple robe standing below the stage. ¡°Tangshan, come on up quickly!¡± Duan Xinyue said with a smile, seemingly familiar with the young man in purple. On usual occasions, faced with such a beauty, most men would rush up eagerly. But this was a competition, and Tangshan hesitantly ascended to the competition stage. ¡°I concede¡­!¡± As he got on the stage, Tangshan immediately started to speak, as if ready to admit defeat. But the moment he climbed onto the stage, Duan Xinyue darted forward like a black star streaking across the sky, arriving in front of Tangshan. With a light tap of her finger, a burst of black starlight exploded. With a thunderous boom, Tangshan fell off the challenge stage, ending the match. ¡°Duan Xinyue wins,¡± the referee announced routinely. Near the fourth stage, many students looked at Duan Xinyue with a fearful expression. The student just now was clearly about to concede, but before he could utter the words, Duan Xinyue had cut him off, blasting him directly off the challenge stage. Chapter 351 - 351 0346 Only Using Feet ?Chapter 351: Chapter 0346: Only Using Feet Chapter 351: Chapter 0346: Only Using Feet Duan Xinyue, though beautiful and with an alluring figure that caused the hearts of many male students to flutter, was paradoxically a warlike character. Tangshan, who had just stepped onto the stage, had obviously planned to admit defeat, but Duan Xinyue didn¡¯t care about that, striking like thunder to defeat him. ¡°So terrifying. In this group, probably only Lv Qiuling from Sky Star Academy, who is ranked second, can contend with Duan Xinyue.¡± Yu Hong glanced at Duan Xinyue and shivered. After all, top geniuses like Duan Xinyue were already at a limit in strength, and the increase in power from breaking through to the Guiyuan Realm wasn¡¯t significant. Students who ranked second or third in the four major academies could still compete with Guiyuan Realm breakthrough Duan Xinyue. But what he didn¡¯t know was that as a Beast Tamer, Lv Qiuling mainly relied on the combat power of her Spirit Pets, but most of her powerful Spirit Pets were dead. She had no power to contend with Duan Xinyue. Moreover, the number ones from the four major academies were evenly distributed across four battle platforms. And in the first round of the first battle, they all took the stage. On platform number one, Yunhai Zhen¡¯s opponent was a tall man at the Innate Peak. As soon as he stepped onto the battle platform, he felt an overwhelming pressure descend, making it hard for him to breathe. As he looked into Yunhai Zhen¡¯s eyes, he suddenly felt as if his spirit were engulfed by a sea of fire, breaking into a cold sweat and collapsing weakly on the ground. ¡°Combining pressure with spiritual power creates a force that suppresses both the material and spiritual levels. If the opponent¡¯s strength is too low, they¡¯re almost powerless to resist,¡± Chen Yu mused to himself. Yunhai Zhen¡¯s spiritual power also had a unique characteristic. For instance, Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual power had a touch of demonic intent, capable of forming an invisible spiritual pressure. Without the ability to fight, the referee declared Yunhai Zhen¡¯s opponent as the loser. On platform number two, Yuan Chen hadn¡¯t even made a move when his opponent already admitted defeat. Similarly, on platform number three, a student at the Innate Peak immediately admitted defeat. Ye Chengfeng¡¯s swordsmanship was no ordinary feat, few of his peers could withstand it, let alone someone who was a level below him. ¡°It¡¯s really unexpected that this Academy Tournament has produced four Guiyuan Realm powerhouses!¡± a high-level academy official said, with a hint of admiration. In past tournaments, having one or two Guiyuan Realm participants was already considered good. Moreover, the top ten of the academy tournament usually received an Origin Transformation Pill as a reward, which could increase the chances of breaking through to the Guiyuan Realm. But for the four top geniuses who had already broken through to the Guiyuan Realm, the Origin Transformation Pill wasn¡¯t of much use. No wonder the rewards for this tournament had increased compared to previous ones. ¡°Apart from the second-ranked students from the four major academies, almost nobody dares challenge these four people¡¯s authority.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just that we don¡¯t know who among these four is the strongest¡­¡± Nearby spectators were keenly anticipating the final battle. Of course, they weren¡¯t only interested in the top rankings¡ªthe top twenty in the tournament all held a glimmer of hope for reaching the legendary Sky Sea Realm. After one fight on platform number four, Yu Hong from No Demon Academy made his way onto the stage. His opponent was a young woman with aqua-colored hair, at the Innate Peak. Yu Hong showed no mercy, attacking straight away with a palm technique, releasing a dark blue flame-like palm wind. But the aqua-haired woman wasn¡¯t weak, wielding a strange ring-shaped weapon and engaging Yu Hong in a battle lasting nearly two hundred moves. After a drawn-out struggle, the aqua-haired woman began to falter first, and Yu Hong forcefully launched an attack, securing victory. After a few more matches. ¡°Chen Yu against Yang Ge!¡± ¡°It¡¯s my turn.¡± Hearing his name, Chen Yu walked onto the battle platform. ¡°Ha ha, lucky me.¡± The short-haired young man opposite him saw Chen Yu and revealed a delighted smile. He was a top student from a second-tier academy and had barely managed to gather ten Tokens to enter the second segment. But amidst the many strong competitors in the fourth group, he felt completely out of his depth, worried he might suffer seven or eight consecutive defeats. Yet, unexpectedly, his first opponent turned out to be Chen Yu, in the Innate Middle Stage. With this, he would win his first match, and even if he lost afterwards, at least he¡¯d save face. Although Chen Yu had shown many black-and-white Tokens before, the short-haired youth absolutely didn¡¯t believe Chen Yu had obtained them on his own strength. ¡°This brother is celebrating too early¡­¡± Yu Hong couldn¡¯t help sneering. The match began. The short-haired youth immediately charged forward, gripping his treasured saber tightly, wreathed in a pale blue aura. He planned to use his killer move right from the start. On the other hand, Chen Yu stood with his hands behind his back, his expression composed. Boom~ The saber came down, and Chen Yu¡¯s figure was torn apart in the vision, dissolving into nothing. ¡°Damn, afterimage¡­¡± The short-haired youth¡¯s expression changed drastically. He hadn¡¯t noticed Chen Yu channel his True Qi, so when had Chen Yu used his movement technique to leave? Simultaneously, he felt a massive force strike his rear. Thump! The short-haired youth was kicked out of the ring by Chen Yu, falling face-first to the ground. From beginning to end, Chen Yu hadn¡¯t even used his hands ¨C a light kick had secured his victory. Below the stage, not many people were surprised. After all, Chen Yu was the disciple of the Vice Dean of No Demon Academy, while the short-haired youth was just a student from a second-tier academy. ¡°Just with bodily strength, he has such speed?¡± A ripple of shock appeared on Nie Xuan¡¯s usually cold expression. For most cultivators, speed and movement techniques are performed with True Qi in coordination with their bodies. But Chen Yu¡¯s movement hadn¡¯t involved any True Qi; it was purely the use of bodily strength, and the speed was so fast it didn¡¯t allow the opponent to detect it. ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± required an extremely high level of physical fitness. With Chen Yu¡¯s current body strength, even without mobilizing True Qi, he could burst forth with astonishing speed, far beyond the ordinary. ¡°Such strong physical fitness, it seems his ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± must have been cultivated to the third layer.¡± Yi Lantian¡¯s deep eyes flashed with a hint of surprise. With Chen Yu at the third level of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record,¡± the sheer power of his physical body alone was enough to easily suppress a Late Innate cultivator. After the match, Chen Yu left the arena and glanced at the battles on the other stages. On the second stage, Situ Lin Yu was making his appearance. His opponent was a Sword Dao practitioner from Sky Sword Academy at the Innate Peak level. This Sword Cultivator executed his swordsmanship with ferocious precision, a hazy sword light enveloping his body. ¡°Dark Night Pupil Skill.¡± Situ Lin Yu released an Evil Spirit while applying his Pupil Skill. A force of spiritual pull and Illusion Path power shrouded the body of the Sword Cultivator. With both hands gripping the treasured sword, a white light flickered in the Sword Cultivator¡¯s eyes as he unleashed an astonishing Sword Intent, resisting the Illusion Technique deployed by Situ Lin Yu. All of a sudden, the Evil Spirit under Situ Lin Yu¡¯s command ceased the Dark Night Pupil Skill and opened its mouth wide, releasing a low and urgent evil sonic wave. Caught off guard, the Sword Cultivator was hit by the sonic attack, his body violently shuddering as he staggered backward. At the same time, the Big-headed Evil Spirit executed the Dark Night Pupil Skill once again. With the coordinated efforts of Situ Lin Yu and the Evil Spirit, the Sword Cultivator was defeated. ¡°It is no wonder, coming from the Situ Family, a talent who can defeat a Sword Dao Practitioner at the Innate Peak level while being only at the Late Innate.¡± ¡°The cooperation between Situ Lin Yu and the Evil Spirit is so seamless that the Sword Cultivator hardly has a chance to swing his sword.¡± Situ Lin Yu¡¯s first battle earned him fame, drawing the attention of many. The first round continued seamlessly, with Nie Xuan, Shang Han, and others also entering the arena. Soon, it was time for the second round. This time, Duan Xinyue¡¯s opponent, having learned from the previous encounters, conceded as soon as he stepped on the stage, then leaped off, sighing deeply. A few battles later, it was Chen Yu¡¯s turn again. His opponent was Yu Hong from No Demon Academy. ¡°Brother Chen, I didn¡¯t expect to face you so soon,¡± Yu Hong said cheerily. Chen Yu looked at Yu Hong, unsure of his intentions. In the struggle for the No Demon Academy¡¯s slots, Yu Hong had, under Luo Haotian¡¯s instigation, challenged Chen Yu and was soundly defeated. Seeing Chen Yu¡¯s expression change slightly, Yu Hong immediately said, ¡°Brother Chen, please don¡¯t misunderstand; I admit defeat.¡± Yu Hong had regretted offending Chen Yu since then and had been looking for an opportunity to curry favor with him. As soon as Yu Hong spoke, many people were greatly surprised. Yu Hong, being at the Innate Peak, had previously battled and won against a female cultivator with green hair at the same level, a force not to be underestimated. But now, facing Chen Yu, Yu Hong had conceded without a fight. ¡°Alas, both being from No Demon Academy, and with Chen Yu being the deputy headmaster¡¯s disciple, Yu Hong, with no background to speak of, must have conceded because he dared not offend Chen Yu,¡± a male student said, believing he had seen through Yu Hong¡¯s thoughts, his words carrying a tone of empathy. The green-haired female cultivator also strongly agreed. She had been defeated by Yu Hong, but now that Yu Hong was admitting defeat to a disciple at the Innate Peak like herself, it felt as if she too had lost to Chen Yu. ¡°Chen Yu wins.¡± The referee announced Chen Yu¡¯s victory. Without further ado, it was no longer Chen Yu¡¯s concern. His gaze swept across the four battle stages, watching fights that intrigued him. Soon, the third round arrived. Chen Yu¡¯s opponent was a student from Sky Sword Academy at the Late Innate stage. Without using his True Qi, he moved with the speed of lightning to the student¡¯s back, kicking him off the stage and securing victory. The fourth round followed swiftly. ¡°Chen Yu vs. Fu Beiling.¡± ¡°Fu Beiling, the talented disciple from the Fu Family, one of the four great super families, has managed to break into the second segment of this year¡¯s Academy Competition at such a young age. Come the next competition, he might even have a chance to contend for first place against other geniuses from different academies.¡± ¡°Heh, Chen Yu is considered a prodigy in No Demon Academy too; I wonder how many moves he can withstand against Fu Beiling.¡± On the stage, Chen Yu and Fu Beiling locked eyes. ¡°Last time we couldn¡¯t decide a victor, but this time, I will definitely defeat you,¡± Fu Beiling said, his gaze fixed on Chen Yu. Back in the Red Earth Secret Realm, they had encountered each other and exchanged a few blows, but neither gained the upper hand. Later, when they collaborated to attack a nest of sand bandits, Chen Yu had tricked Fu Beiling quite badly. Having witnessed Chen Yu seizing opportunities from the hands of Zhou Yuning and Lv Qiuling in the trial secret realm, Fu Beiling was aware of the staggering growth in Chen Yu¡¯s strength since then and therefore did not underestimate him. ¡°So they knew each other before? It seems they¡¯ve even fought to a standstill!¡± Many were shocked, and even in Sky Star Academy, few people were privy to this fact. Fu Beiling had a considerable reputation in Sky Star Academy, seen as the lead contender for the next Sky Star Academy Competition. Whoosh! Fu Beiling suddenly charged, white starlight flickering around him as he rapidly approached Chen Yu. At the same moment, Chen Yu moved too, unleashing the power of his body, appearing behind Fu Beiling. ¡°This move won¡¯t work on me,¡± said Fu Beiling calmly. In the previous two fights, Chen Yu had employed this method to end the battles. But Fu Beiling was also adept at speed, and combined with having watched Chen Yu before, he could react in time. He quickly turned around, his finger pointing out, gathering intense starlight resembling a star, which rushed forth. Yet, Chen Yu, still with hands behind his back, swept his leg out. Boom! His leg swept through, shattering the dazzling starlight finger. At the same moment, Chen Yu¡¯s foot landed on Fu Beiling¡¯s chest. Pu! Fu Beiling spat out a mouthful of blood, his white robe billowing as he flew out of the ring. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Against Fu Beiling, Chen Yu still didn¡¯t use his hands or True Qi, finishing the fight with a single kick. Chapter 352 - 352 347 Defeat Shang Han with One Move ?Chapter 352: Chapter 347: Defeat Shang Han with One Move Chapter 352: Chapter 347: Defeat Shang Han with One Move Nearby spectators were all stunned. Facing the Yunyang Academy prodigy Fu Beiling, Chen Yu still managed to kick him off the platform. Could Chen Yu be a master of leg techniques? But from the looks of that attack posture, it was just a very ordinary kick! ¡°I underestimated you, it really does hurt a bit!¡± After kicking Fu Beiling off the combat platform, Chen Yu¡¯s right leg slightly shrugged left and right. Chen Yu had resisted with his physical strength alone, and Fu Beiling¡¯s attack was indeed formidable. However, had Chen Yu activated his Secret Pattern Demon Body, it would have probably felt no more than a tickle. Fu Beiling, kicked off the challenge platform, was dumbfounded. But when he heard Chen Yu¡¯s words, he was suddenly overcome with rage, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood. He really wanted to curse at Chen Yu, you¡¯ve already kicked me off the platform, please stop humiliating me. The battle ended, and Chen Yu walked down from the combat platform under the watchful eyes of many. At this moment, everyone finally took Chen Yu seriously. Although Fu Beiling was only in the Late Innate Stage, being a genius of the Fu Family, he had excellent talent and potential and was considered the leading candidate for the next academy competition from the Sky Star Academy. Yet Chen Yu, a young man of the same age, also eligible to participate in the next academy competition, had defeated Fu Beiling with such ease. Only now did some people understand that Yu Hong, who had admitted defeat earlier on, might have truly believed he was no match for Chen Yu, rather than because Chen Yu had a strong backing in the academy. ¡°How is his strength so strong? Could there be a special defensive item on his leg?¡± Shang Han stared intently at Chen Yu. She was also on Platform Four, destined to face Chen Yu, and she had previously believed she had a great chance of winning. But watching Chen Yu¡¯s battle, her confidence wavered, not as solid as before. Little did she know, Chen Yu had defeated Fu Beiling without even using True Qi. ¡°This youngster, his strength has increased quite fast!¡± Duan Xinyue also looked at Chen Yu with a serious eye. Of course, in her view, Chen Yu¡¯s speed on the combat platform was nothing compared to her own. Duan Xinyue considered Chen Yu strong but not a real challenger. ¡°Hmph, Junior Brother Beiling, I will help you thoroughly humiliate this boy,¡± Lv Qiuling said to the beside recuperating Fu Beiling. ¡°It¡¯s done for, Lv Qiuling is seeking revenge for Fu Beiling!¡± ¡°Lv Qiuling, ranked the second powerhouse at Sky Star Academy with numerous Spirit Pets, could almost instantly crush Chen Yu!¡± Many people looked at Chen Yu with some sympathy. They didn¡¯t know that Lv Qiuling already bore a grudge against Chen Yu, and was just looking for an excuse while also doing Fu Beiling a favor. They also didn¡¯t know that Lv Qiuling¡¯s powerful Spirit Pets were gone. At the summit of the mountain where Sky Star Academy was stationed, a woman in palace attire with her hair done up spoke to Yi Lantian via voice transmission: ¡°This disciple of yours must be a body cultivator, but to defeat Fu Beiling without even using True Qi is indeed extraordinary. What Body Cultivation Technique does he practice?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll know in a while!¡± Yi Lantian, rarely showing a hint of a faint smile. The competition continued, quickly reaching the seventh round. Chen Yu was fortunate not to encounter any formidable opponents, and each one was kicked off the combat platform by him. ¡°This boy is too mean, humiliating people like this during the competition!¡± ¡°Yes, being kicked off the combat platform like that, even I would be left with a psychological shadow!¡± Voices of denunciation started emerging from various places. Meanwhile, on Platform Three, the Puppet Master Kong Zhong defeated a Postnatal Late Stage disciple, earning a round of applause. ¡°This Puppet Master is also considered a dark horse, having lost only to Ye Chengfeng and Luo Haotian so far, otherwise maintaining a complete winning streak.¡± The Puppet Master Kong Zhong had found an opportunity within the secret realm and had already broken through to Late Innate. Combined with his new puppets and superb control techniques, he was nearly invincible among Late Innate competitors, having previously even used a stalling tactic to defeat an Innate Peak disciple. ¡°That¡¯s not the only dark horse, the Thunder Spirit Body prodigy Wu Heng from Yunyang Academy, and the Eighth Prince from the royal family, are both young and surprisingly powerful.¡± Fights were going on all four platforms, leaving watchers unsure which one to focus on. Platform Four, comes the eighth round. This time, Chen Yu¡¯s opponent was a strong contender at the Innate Peak stage from the Yunyang Academy. ¡°Hehe, kid, you¡¯re too conspicuous¡­¡± A dark-faced youth, looking at Chen Yu, grinned mischievously. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Is that so?¡± Chen Yu simply smiled. He just felt there was no need to use his real skills against those people, and inadvertently killing them might strip him of his right to compete in the grand competition. ¡°Haha, you underestimate Yunyang Academy!¡± The dark-faced youth laughed aloud. Though he ranked eighteenth in Yunyang Academy, the top twenty from Yunyang all reached the Innate Peak stage, far surpassing the other three major academies. Swoosh! Chen Yu didn¡¯t bother to chat further, moving instantly. The dark-faced youth¡¯s eyes shifted slightly, clearly able to see Chen Yu¡¯s form, but he didn¡¯t move. Hah! Suddenly, the dark-faced youth let out a low shout, his burly body instantly swelling a bit, with many metal-like patterns emerging, exuding an astonishing forceful pressure. It turned out the dark-faced youth was also a body cultivator, preferring close combat. Knowing Chen Yu would approach, he naturally saw no need to dodge. ¡°Do you think you can kick me off the platform with one foot?¡± The dark-faced youth said with a hint of sarcasm. ¡°Oh? Body Cultivation?¡± Chen Yu glanced at the dark-faced youth. If it was about Body Cultivation, there should have been some fighting. He still lifted a foot and kicked at the dark-faced youth. But this time, he activated the energy of his demonic patterns, and a layer of dark misty demonic patterns swirled around Chen Yu¡¯s legs. Bang! Chen Yu kicked, and the dark-faced youth punched out at the same time. ¡°How can this be? Such strong True Qi!¡± The dark-faced youth¡¯s complexion suddenly turned ugly, his arm trembling violently as he retracted it. Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± had broken through to the third layer, further enhancing the energy of the demonic patterns, almost approaching Half-step True Essence. Ranked eighteenth at Yunyang Academy, the dark-faced youth was far inferior compared to the top contenders at the Innate Peak, naturally unable to withstand Chen Yu¡¯s kick at this moment. As the dark-faced youth withdrew his arm, Chen Yu kicked at his chest, producing a muffled sound. ¡°It¡¯s somewhat tough!¡± Chen Yu realized the dark-faced youth¡¯s defense was quite strong, firmly rooted to the ground. Immediately, Chen Yu mobilized more demonic pattern energy, bursting forth, even utilizing some of the power from the Secret Pattern Demon Body. Thud! The dark-faced youth was still kicked off the Life and Death Platform. ¡°My goodness, even someone at the Innate Peak was kicked off the platform by him!¡± ¡°And Wei Dong is a Body Cultivator, aren¡¯t their defenses supposed to be very strong? How did he get kicked off?¡± Many bystanders were greatly surprised. However, if they had faced that powerful kick from Chen Yu, they wouldn¡¯t think this way. ¡°What powerful Demon True Qi!¡± Some students nearby the platform clearly felt the True Qi that Chen Yu had just released. It was hard to imagine that at just the Innate Middle Stage, his True Qi was so condensed and powerful. On the ground, the dark-faced youth climbed up very frustrated, looking at Chen Yu with a fearful expression. He never expected that, as a Body Cultivator, he would be kicked off the platform by a youngster at the Innate Middle Stage. However, looking at it from a different angle, he, at least, forced Chen Yu to use his True Qi; previous opponents of Chen Yu had been dealt with a single kick without even using True Qi. Thinking this way, the dark-faced youth actually felt he had performed rather well. After Chen Yu kicked the Innate Peak Body Cultivator off the platform, several other challengers of decent strength chose to concede when faced with Chen Yu. After all, being kicked off the platform was quite embarrassing and could easily leave a psychological scar. It wasn¡¯t until the twelfth round that Chen Yu finally faced a formidable opponent, albeit only in the eyes of others. ¡°Chen Yu against Shang Han.¡± ¡°Shang Han ranks fifth at No Demon Academy, a top contender in the Innate Peak, while Chen Yu ranks thirteenth. This time, he¡¯s going to get a thorough beating.¡± ¡°I heard that Shang Han seems to have a grudge against Chen Yu, this time, she will definitely not miss this chance to humiliate him.¡± Many were looking forward to this battle. Chen Yu walked to the platform, wearing a playful smile as he observed the noble and stunning woman in white across from him. Back then, on the Life and Death Platform, Chen Yu had killed Shang Honglan, and Shang Han had vowed to make Chen Yu pay the price. Afterward, Shang Han had prepared to strike against Chen Yu, but just by chance, after that battle, Chen Yu was taken in as a disciple by the deputy dean. But now, the two were facing each other again. ¡°I am ranked fifth at No Demon Academy, even if his strength is strong, I can defeat him!¡± Shang Han silently thought, her gaze fixed on Chen Yu, her figure swiftly moving. Whoosh! From her sleeve suddenly flew a white ribbon, wrapping towards Chen Yu at high speed. Moreover, the Shang Family, being one of the four great super clans, this ribbon was actually a top-grade treasure. Had it been any other beautiful and powerful woman, Chen Yu might have played along, but for Shang Han, he had no fond feelings. Chen Yu activated the Secret Pattern Demon Body, his body turning dark and glossy while a layer of demonic pattern energy enveloped him, making him look extremely terrifying, like a fierce demon. Roar~ A fierce wind howled as Chen Yu rushed forward at high speed towards Shang Han. At this moment, the strength Chen Yu burst forth with was far beyond before, greatly surprising Shang Han. She knew that Chen Yu had held back before, but now facing her, Chen Yu was not going to show any mercy. ¡°I am the fifth-ranked genius in the academy, defeating me won¡¯t be so easy!¡± Shang Han was incredibly annoyed, her face filled with cold hostility. Whoosh, whoosh! Her white ribbon rapidly stirred, forming a powerful whirlwind. However, after mobilizing the Secret Pattern Demon Body and demonic pattern energy, Chen Yu completely ignored Shang Han¡¯s attacks, reaching her front. ¡°Impossible¡­¡± Shang Han shuddered, her heart filled with sudden panic and confusion. How could Chen Yu ignore her attacks? Seeing Chen Yu approaching, Shang Han, without a second thought, mobilized a small amount of her Half-step True Essence, and fiercely struck out with a palm. Chen Yu, unabashedly fearless, powered up and threw a punch. Boom! Upon the collision of fist and palm, Shang Han¡¯s True Qi and Half-step True Essence were shattered, and she herself was thrown outside the platform. With the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± breaking through to the third layer, Chen Yu¡¯s demonic pattern energy, powerful enough to rival Half-step True Essence, combined with his use of the Secret Pattern Demon Body deploying full strength in a punch, was something Shang Han could not withstand. Chapter 353 - 353 0348 Battle against Lv Qiuling ?Chapter 353: Chapter 0348: Battle against Lv Qiuling Chapter 353: Chapter 0348: Battle against Lv Qiuling No Demon Academy¡¯s number one beauty, ranked fifth among the academy¡¯s geniuses, now looked pale and haggard, like a sandbag being thrown out of the martial arts stage. Bang! Shang Han¡¯s delicate body crashed to the ground, she groaned, and the blood slipping from the corner of her mouth stained her clothes red. She still looked bewildered, seemingly unwilling to accept what had just happened. As a genius ranked fifth in the No Demon Academy, she had been defeated by Chen Yu with a single punch, what a humiliation this was. Logically speaking, both being from the No Demon Academy, Chen Yu should have shown her some face, like exchanging a few moves before defeating her. But Shang Han knew that Chen Yu did not like her, hence not only did he not show mercy, he even used his hidden strength to defeat her swiftly. The nearby spectators had thought this battle would be very exciting, fought intensely, but the outcome was always so unexpected. Chen Yu once again won with a single strike, and many people didn¡¯t even catch the details of the fight. ¡°Chen Yu wins.¡± The referee announced Chen Yu¡¯s victory. At this, an uproar erupted from the surroundings. ¡°How can Chen Yu be so strong? He defeated Shang Han, ranked fifth at No Demon Academy, with just one move, and he is only ranked thirteenth at No Demon Academy?¡± ¡°He¡¯s really strong. It seems he has always been holding back, but Shang Han is such a beauty and even from the same academy as Chen Yu, how could he be so ruthless to knock her away in one move¡­¡± With this battle, Chen Yu finally made a name for himself. Now, many people looked at Chen Yu with admiration and respect. In a world where power is respected, that is just how it is. ¡°Brother Chen, you are too mighty¡­¡± When Chen Yu came down, Yu Hong immediately spoke. Thinking back, he had even agreed to Luo Haotian¡¯s challenge to Chen Yu, now thinking about it made him shudder. At the top of a mountain peak, the lady in palace attire flashed a trace of astonishment and transmitted her voice to Yi Lantian, ¡°Is he cultivating the ¡®Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡¯? You actually let him cultivate such a technique?¡± The lady in palace attire seemed surprised. She knew some of the ten great ancient techniques, and Sky Star Academy also possessed one of the ten great ancient techniques. However, such techniques are extremely difficult to cultivate, and even Duan Xinyue was cultivating Sky Star Academy¡¯s definitive technique, the ¡®Dark Star Heavenly Palace Technique¡¯, rather than the ancient one. Elsewhere on two other peaks, an elderly man with white eyebrows from Sky Sword Academy and a man in a golden cloud robe from Yunyang Academy seemed to have noticed something too. After all, the True Qi and special physique displayed by Chen Yu were exceptional and very powerful. Experts of their level, upon careful consideration, could roughly guess some details. ¡°Vice Dean Yi, you are really bold, allowing your disciple to cultivate such a technique¡­¡± The white-browed old man also showed a trace of surprise. If one cannot break through due to the difficulty of the technique, one¡¯s cultivation might also be limited. Even geniuses could remain stuck at a certain level for a long time, wasting a lot of time. In this case, it would be more secure to cultivate a less difficult technique. ¡°He is a genius in this field!¡± Yi Lantian answered simply. Actually, initially, he did not intend for Chen Yu to cultivate the ¡®Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡¯. It was Chen Yu who wanted to participate in the academy competition and needed to enhance his strength quickly; this technique was the best choice, and Chen Yu wanted to try it. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that time, he hesitated, but now, he was confident it was the right decision. The heads of the other three major academies were skeptical of Yi Lantian¡¯s words. Since ancient times, many had challenged the ancient great techniques, but only a very few succeeded. However, if the heads of the other three major academies knew that Chen Yu had been cultivating the ¡®Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡¯ for only half a year, they would certainly change their views. Near martial arts platform number one, Luo Haotian¡¯s gloomy eyes stared intensely at Chen Yu. ¡°Lucky you. If you were on the same platform as me, I would make you lose face.¡± Luo Haotian clenched his fists, thinking inwardly. He hadn¡¯t seen the process of Chen Yu defeating Shang Han, just the result, thus he believed he could still easily defeat Chen Yu. It was just unfortunate that he was not assigned to the same platform as Chen Yu, and didn¡¯t get the chance to humiliate him personally. ¡°Luo Haotian versus Zhou Yuning!¡± ¡°My turn?¡± Luo Haotian sneered coldly, striding onto the martial arts platform. ¡°Luo Haotian is ranked second at No Demon Academy, and Zhou Yuning is ranked third at Sky Sword Academy; this battle should be extremely exciting.¡± The attention of most of the nearby people immediately focused on martial arts platform number one. Opposite Luo Haotian, a slender man with sword-like eyebrows stood on the platform like a sword, his eyes firmly fixed on Luo Haotian. ¡°Take my sword.¡± Zhou Yuning bellowed, and without even seeing him unsheathe his sword, a red fiery glow descended from the sky, slashing towards Luo Haotian. ¡°Mere tricks.¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s expression remained unchanged, and a hot black stream suddenly burst from his body, quickly accumulating on his fist, unleashing a boxing technique, blasting out a black fiery dragon-like stream. Boom~ The red sword light and the hot black stream intertwined and tore at each other, gradually extinguishing. Zhou Yuning¡¯s gaze intensified; as a Sword Cultivator, renowned for his attacking power, although the clash seemed evenly matched, he had actually been at a disadvantage. Swoosh! ¡°Sun Flame Annihilation.¡± Zhou Yuning¡¯s sword in hand, he swung repeatedly, unleashing a vast sea of sword-light flames, pressing forward. This time, Luo Haotian no longer held the relaxed posture from before; he could see Zhou Yuning was going all out. Whoosh¡ª Within the hot black flow around Luo Haotian¡¯s body, another layer of fierce white light emerged, which was the Bai Chi Bloodline of the Luo Family. Luo Haotian¡¯s bloodline was very compatible with his technique, boosting his strength considerably at this moment; he struck out a black-and-white intertwined flame dragon. Boom! The battle between the two shocked all around, intensely fierce. Luo Haotian was overwhelmingly powerful, clashing head-on with the Sword Dao Practitioner without the slightest hint of falling into disadvantage. They exchanged hundreds of moves, each unleashing their hidden combat skills. ¡°White Shuo True Fire!¡± Luo Haotian unleashed true fire, combining it with his bloodline and combat skills, greatly producing a fierce howling black and white flame dragon, stirring up a layer of shockwaves and heat waves. Boom! Zhou Yuning¡¯s Sword Skill Kill Technique was broken by Luo Haotian, the residual force of the flames struck out, sending Zhou Yuning flying to the edge of the arena. Seeing Luo Haotian closing in, Zhou Yuning conceded defeat. Though he lost to Luo Haotian, there was still hope for him to enter the final battle; if he got too injured here, he might not have that chance. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Luo Haotian let out a loud laugh, stepped down from the arena, and looked towards Chen Yu as if to show off. Chen Yu was indeed watching Luo Haotian¡¯s battle, but he paid no mind to Luo Haotian¡¯s bravado, quickly turned his head, and looked towards another arena where Ye Luofeng was fighting. Ye Luofeng¡¯s opponent was Wei Bin from the No Demon Academy. ¡°Gaga, I have long heard of the Ice Mountain Fairy from the Sky Sword Academy. Today, it is my honor, Wei Bin, to come into close contact with the fairy!¡± Wei Bin stared at Ye Luofeng and laughed loudly. Many nearby cast disdainful glances at this scene. ¡°Suddenly, I find the Ice Mountain Fairy to be a hundred times more beautiful than I imagined!¡± a student said excitedly. ¡°Idiot, that¡¯s because Wei Bin from the No Demon Academy is too ugly.¡± Compared to the Ice Mountain Fairy Ye Luofeng, Wei Bin was unspeakably ugly; the contrast between the two standing together was stark. ¡°Pity, Wei Bin was ranked eighth at the Late Innate stage in the No Demon Academy, now that he has broken through to the peak, he¡¯s probably even stronger!¡± The crowd couldn¡¯t help but feel sorry for Ye Luofeng, such a beauty about to be defeated by the ugly Wei Bin. While others discussed, Ye Luofeng and Wei Bin had already begun their fight. In an instant, a wild barrage of fiery blade energy collided with the sharp icy sword light. ¡°Haha, the Ice Mountain Fairy is indeed strong!¡± Wei Bin laughed loudly, his attacks becoming even more ferocious, a wave of fiery heat rushing forward. ¡°Cold Light Moon!¡± Ye Luofeng¡¯s expression remained unchanged, her jade sword chillingly impressive as she fiercely repelled an advancing layer of fiery blade waves. Hiss! Hiss! Hiss! The icy sword light struck continuously, like sharp ice spikes. Ten moves, twenty moves, a hundred moves, Ye Luofeng still hadn¡¯t been defeated. ¡°Luofeng is calm and good at identifying the enemy¡¯s weaknesses. Although Wei Bin initially had the advantage, as the battle drags on, Ye Luofeng will surely win.¡± Beside her, Ye Chengfeng spoke softly, watching Ye Luofeng with a flicker in his eyes. As Ye Chengfeng predicted, after a hundred and fifty moves, Wei Bin fell into a disadvantage. At an opportune moment, Ye Luofeng suddenly burst forth and defeated Wei Bin. ¡°Such a fearsome Sword Dao talent, this woman must be the leader from the Sky Sword Academy in the mortal world.¡± ¡­ When Chen Yu was watching the fights on other arenas. ¡°Chen Yu versus Lv Qiuling!¡± On arena number four, the referee¡¯s voice sounded. Chen Yu knew it was his turn again after another round. ¡°This is bad, Chen Yu is in trouble now!¡± ¡°Lv Qiuling is ranked second among the strong contenders from the Sky Star Academy, and is a powerful Beast Tamer. It¡¯s likely Chen Yu won¡¯t even touch the hem of her robe before being defeated by her Spirit Pet.¡± Though Chen Yu had defeated Shang Han, compared to top talents like Lv Qiuling, there was still a huge gap. ¡°Chen Yu, this time, let¡¯s see where you can run!¡± Lv Qiuling stepped onto the stage and sneered. At the start of the trial, Chen Yu was indeed running, and during the scramble for a treasure turtle, he had snatched the item and slipped away amid the chaos. After her Token was stolen by Chen Yu, Lv Qiuling thought about revenge, but she had never found Chen Yu. ¡°Haha, run? I wonder who it was during the trials chased by me and ended up handing over their Token obediently.¡± Chen Yu couldn¡¯t help but laugh out loud. This statement immediately caused an uproar at the scene. ¡°That¡¯s impossible, how could Lv Qiuling have been chased by Chen Yu, that guy really talks big.¡± The crowd didn¡¯t believe what Chen Yu had said. ¡°You¡­ If it wasn¡¯t for you teaming up with Jin Zhuo Peak and using a trap to kill my Spirit Pet, you would have died by my hands long ago.¡± Lv Qiuling¡¯s face turned red with anger as she retorted. But her words undoubtedly confirmed that she had indeed been chased by Chen Yu. The higher-ups of the No Demon Academy were startled, not expecting that during the trial, Chen Yu and Jin Zhuo Peak had indeed tricked Lv Qiuling. Swoosh~ Lv Qiuling immediately released more than a dozen Spirit Pets from her pet bag. She decided to stop talking and to settle the score with a victory to regain her reputation. Chen Yu glanced at the Spirit Pets; most were at the Late Innate stage, only two or three at the Innate Peak. He couldn¡¯t help but smirk, thinking such a lineup of Spirit Pets also thought to take him on. However, Lv Qiuling herself was also quite strong, possessing Half-step True Essence, so he shouldn¡¯t underestimate her. Chapter 354 - 354 0349 Aerial Dogfight ?Chapter 354: Chapter 0349: Aerial Dogfight Chapter 354: Chapter 0349: Aerial Dogfight Lv Qiuling¡¯s powerful Spirit Pets were almost all killed by Chen Yu. Now, the Spirit Pets Lv Qiuling brought out were mostly those she tamed temporarily with the help of a large team during the trial, so there weren¡¯t many high-level Spirit Pets. In the eyes of the uninformed, Lv Qiuling was among the best of the Beast Tamers. This time, Lv Qiuling brought out a group of lower-ranked Spirit Pets, which truly took people by surprise. ¡°Could it be that Lv Qiuling¡¯s powerful Spirit Pets really were all killed in the secret realm by Chen Yu?¡± ¡°That can¡¯t be possible, even if Chen Yu is strong, he couldn¡¯t possibly have killed that many Spirit Pets.¡± Questions revolved in the minds of the spectators. They had thought that in this battle, Lv Qiuling would undoubtedly win, but now their certainty was shaken. ¡°Chen Yu, where¡¯s your Spirit Pet? Why isn¡¯t it joining the battle?¡± S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lv Qiuling suddenly asked. Actually, she was very concerned about Chen Yu¡¯s Spirit Pets. The Fire Scale Beast was an ancient beast and, since it was of a low cultivation level, it was easy to tame. The main reason she had attempted to kill Chen Yu before was because she coveted Chen Yu¡¯s Spirit Pets. ¡°To deal with you, I alone am enough,¡± Chen Yu said very casually. Actually, sometimes he couldn¡¯t even command the Red Flame King; he guessed the Red Flame King also despised this kind of boring fight. ¡°Attack!¡± Lv Qiuling¡¯s face was covered with a frosty chill. Boom boom boom~ Suddenly, in front of Chen Yu, more than a dozen Demon Beasts radiated a boundless fierce demonic aura, all of them fixing their gaze on Chen Yu and charging ferociously. ¡°Heh heh, just these little guys.¡± Chen Yu grinned and activated his Secret Pattern Demon Body, his body becoming dark and shiny. At the same time, Chen Yu drew in a breath, and strong winds howled around him, his belly swelling up. Wooo~ Suddenly, an explosive sound like thunder burst from Chen Yu¡¯s mouth, forming a dim sound wave impact that enveloped the area ahead, causing the view to distort. Instantly, those dozen or so Spirit Pets trembled in place, bleeding from their ears and noses, some even losing consciousness, blasted off the fighting platform by the fierce sound wave impact. Even the three Innate Peak Spirit Pets found it hard to resist Chen Yu¡¯s Sound Wave Secret Technique, suffering internal injuries as their organs were damaged and their blood boiled. Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± had just broken through the third layer, enhancing his constitution. This ¡°Copper Lion Roar¡± was driven by both the Secret Pattern Demon Body and the energy of the demonic patterns; its power was naturally extraordinary. However, after crushing the group of Spirit Pets, Chen Yu didn¡¯t see the shadow of Lv Qiuling. ¡°Chen Yu, prepare to die!¡± A cold voice came from the sky, and immediately a huge shadow enveloped Chen Yu. Chen Yu looked up, and there was Lv Qiuling, riding the blue Cang Ying, launching an attack on Chen Yu. The blue Cang Ying had only been poisoned before and wasn¡¯t fatally injured; now it had recovered. He was even more surprised that Lv Qiuling would actually use this kind of blind spot trick against him. Having fought with Chen Yu before and also having observed several of Chen Yu¡¯s fights, she felt that Chen Yu¡¯s strength had greatly improved. Therefore, she started taking Chen Yu seriously, which is why she didn¡¯t summon the blue Cang Ying at the beginning of this battle as a means to confuse Chen Yu. When the group of Demon Beasts rushed toward Chen Yu, Lv Qiuling used them to block Chen Yu¡¯s vision and summoned the blue Cang Ying for an aerial attack. Whoosh swish! The blue Cang Ying¡¯s sharp eagle eyes focused intently on Chen Yu, its steel-like blue giant claws violently striking down. It remembered that it was this human who had injured its wing, causing it to fall from the sky. This scene also greatly surprised the other spectators: ¡°It seems Chen Yu is not as simple as he appears on the surface; otherwise, why would the second-ranked student from Sky Star Academy resort to such a strategy?¡± As the blue Cang Ying¡¯s giant claws reached for Chen Yu, The blue Cang Ying, one of Lv Qiuling¡¯s powerful Spirit Pets, possessed strength close to the Guiyuan Realm. This strike was powerful enough to easily defeat an average Innate Peak practitioner. However, Chen Yu did not move and took out the ¡°Giant Ruler Sword.¡± Boom bang! Chen Yu swung the giant sword, clashing fiercely with the blue Cang Ying¡¯s sharp claws. To everyone¡¯s surprise, Chen Yu¡¯s sword strike managed to block the blue Cang Ying¡¯s dive. ¡°Explode!¡± Chen Yu shouted fiercely, unleashing a sword move ¡°Sword Breaking Nebula¡± from the ¡°Shocking Evil Sword Technique.¡± Boom rumble! An enormous amount of energy from the demonic patterns, condensed on the Giant Ruler Sword, suddenly burst apart, forming a storm of demonic Qi. The blue Cang Ying, being a bird and not skilled in defense, immediately retracted its claws and retreated. ¡°My Spirit Pet, with strength close to the Guiyuan Realm, is actually evenly matched with Chen Yu!¡± Lv Qiuling was inwardly shocked, Chen Yu¡¯s increase in strength was truly terrifying. Of course, Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± had just achieved Great Success at the second layer and was only a step away from the third layer; after entering the ancient ruins, Chen Yu had taken that step. Ding ding bang! Chen Yu continuously swung his giant sword. A High Grade King-level Treasure, along with the Secret Pattern Demon Body and demonic pattern energy, pressing the offensive, dominated the blue Cang Ying. But the eagle, having followed Lv Qiuling for a considerable time and possessing strong combat abilities, managed to cope. ¡°Slash!¡± Chen Yu immediately leaped up, wielding the giant sword and chopping toward the blue Cang Ying¡¯s wing. This could be considered one of its weaknesses; after all, if its wings were damaged, the eagle wouldn¡¯t be able to fly, and its combat power would plummet. ¡°Don¡¯t even think about it!¡± Lv Qiuling, controlling the Cang Ying, ascended. ¡°Chen Yu, the sky is my domain!¡± Lv Qiuling looked down from high above at Chen Yu, with a cold smile on her face. For an average person, being looked down upon from a high vantage point, powerless to do anything but wait for an attack, would create a certain psychological pressure, affecting their strength and mentality, which could easily lead to defeat. But Chen Yu was evidently not that kind of person. He immediately took out a pair of black wings from his storage bag, condensed True Qi and fastened them on his back. Roar~ A loud roar like an angry wind, and Chen Yu, executing the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow,¡± shot straight up. Halfway through, his black wings began to flap, generating a stream of black air. Instantly, Chen Yu¡¯s speed increased by fifty to sixty percent. ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡±, which was already adept at straight-line speed, now increased by another fifty to sixty percent; the terrifying speed that Chen Yu unleashed surprised even Duan Xinyue below the stage. At this moment, Chen Yu seemed to transform into an ancient flying beast, shooting straight into the sky, and suddenly appearing above the azure Cang Ying. This scene made Lv Qiuling¡¯s heart tremble, and the azure Cang Ying was also deeply affected. Just a moment ago, this master and pet duo were still looking down on Chen Yu, but now, their positions had been reversed. ¡°Kill!¡± Chen Yu did not fly very high. When he reached above Lv Qiuling, he controlled his wings and dove downward. Cling clang! Chen Yu¡¯s sword slashed down, and the azure Cang Ying barely managed to react in time to use its Iron Claw to block, but its figure sank a bit. Now, Lv Qiuling had no choice but to act, lashing out with a brown leather whip. Chen Yu¡¯s gaze sharpened, the Demonic Qi gathered in his hand, and the defensive capability of his Secret Pattern Demon Body was brought to bear as he caught the whip with one hand. ¡°To catch my treasure with bare hands!¡± Lv Qiuling¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. In this moment, Chen Yu did not seem human but more like a ferocious demon beast. Cling cling clang! Chen Yu swung his Giant Ruler Sword again, each strike immensely powerful, relentlessly attacking the azure Cang Ying. After all, the bird only had two claws, insufficient to fend off the strikes. Boom! Its head was smacked by Chen Yu¡¯s sword, leaving it dizzy and struggling to maintain balance, plunging toward the ground. ¡°Not good!¡± Lv Qiuling hurriedly released a potent True Qi to hover in mid-air. ¡°You¡¯ve lost your flying Spirit Pet, now the sky is my domain!¡± Chen Yu laughed heartily, charging forward. ¡°Scram!¡± Lv Qiuling retracted her whip and, channeling Half-step True Essence, lashed out fiercely. Cling clang clang! Chen Yu was fearless; in the sky, his movement technique¡¯s speed and agility far surpassed that of Lv Qiuling. Even as Lv Qiuling utilized Half-step True Essence, Chen Yu managed to block. Whip-type weapons were suited for long-range attacks, and they were even harder to control when attacking up close. Chen Yu seized this detail, closing in on Lv Qiuling. Bang boom! With one sword strike, Lv Qiuling couldn¡¯t fully defend in time and was blown back by Chen Yu. Boom! Another strike and Lv Qiuling was seriously injured, spitting out a mouthful of blood, falling towards the ground below. With a ¡°pom¡± sound, Lv Qiuling landed on the dueling platform, her body shuddering violently as she couldn¡¯t help vomiting another mouthful of blood. Fortunately, she had been descending all along, and the distance to the ground was not great; otherwise, she might have been fatally injured. ¡°I admit defeat!¡± Lv Qiuling immediately conceded. At the moment, without the strength to fight and still on the platform, if she did not admit defeat, Chen Yu could freely attack and humiliate her as long as he did not kill her, which would not violate the rules. As Lv Qiuling conceded, the tense spectators nearby finally relaxed. ¡°I never expected to witness an aerial battle, truly thrilling!¡± ¡°Yes, aerial combat is more dangerous, but the outcome was far beyond my expectation!¡± ¡°The second-ranked student of Sky Star Academy, Lv Qiuling, actually lost to Chen Yu. He is definitely the dark horse of this tournament!¡± ¡°But, if Lv Qiuling, being a Beast Tamer, had more powerful Spirit Pets at her disposal, the outcome of this battle might have been different!¡± Many spectators sighed and expressed their opinions. Chen Yu landed and immediately retracted his wings. This black remnant wing consumed a great deal of True Qi, especially during flight. ¡°Chen Yu¡¯s victory!¡± The referee announced the result. Lv Qiuling, lying on the dueling platform, looked at Chen Yu with a complex gaze before stepping down. Until now, she had never lost an aerial fight below the Guiyuan Realm, but today was an exception, something she never anticipated. ¡°Interesting!¡± Duan Xinyue¡¯s eyes, like two crescent moons, watched Chen Yu with great interest. Up to now, the fourth dueling platform had progressed to the thirteenth round. And with thirteen consecutive victories, Duan Xinyue also held the same record. In the fourth dueling platform, Duan Xinyue was undisputedly the strongest, with Lv Qiuling assuredly in second place. The remaining competitors could only vie for the last spot to possibly enter the final battle. But with Lv Qiuling¡¯s defeat, everyone knew that the third spot now belonged to Chen Yu! The matches continued. In the fifteenth round, Chen Yu¡¯s opponent conceded. What a joke, even a strong opponent like Lv Qiuling, who had a flying mount, had been defeated by Chen Yu; if he didn¡¯t concede, was he waiting to be humiliated? Moreover, at this stage, conceding to a strong opponent like Chen Yu was not shameful; it was seen as wisdom. Thereafter, Chen Yu was practically uninvolved. His streak of consecutive victories kept being refreshed! Reacting to this, Chen Yu simply sat down and began to cultivate. His strength was now formidable, and contending for the top three spots was not out of his reach. However, the Half-step True Essence within his body was limited, only enough to sustain a few extravagant moves, so Chen Yu seized the moment to refine more. Round after round went by. Until round twenty-two. ¡°Duan Xinyue versus Chen Yu!¡± After the referee¡¯s announcement, he looked at the two with anticipation, evidently looking forward to this match. Chapter 355 - 355 0350 First in the Group ?Chapter 355: Chapter 0350: First in the Group Chapter 355: Chapter 0350: First in the Group ¡°Duan Xinyue versus Chen Yu!¡± On the fourth martial arts platform, two of the strongest students faced off in battle. Originally, in the eyes of others, Chen Yu was just an average participant. Even as the Vice Principal¡¯s disciple, in this tournament, at best he could hope to make some acquaintances and gain experience. Chen Yu¡¯s stage was destined to be the college tournament of the next term. But now, in their eyes, Chen Yu was an imposing figure to be revered, a miracle at every turn, like an insurmountable rift in the heavens. Chen Yu¡¯s opponents, including Fu Beiling, Shang Han, and others, had all been defeated by him with a single move. And Lv Qiuling, who excelled in aerial combat, was also defeated by Chen Yu. To date, on the fourth martial arts platform, maintaining twenty-two consecutive victories, were none other than Chen Yu and Duan Xinyue. However, at this moment, the battle commenced. Chen Yu¡¯s opponent was the top student of one of the four major academies, Sky Star Academy¡¯s Duan Xinyue, a prodigy who had just stepped into the Guiyuan Realm. ¡°Facing Duan Xinyue, Chen Yu¡¯s winning streak is bound to end, but for a student participating in the college tournament for the first time, achieving such feats is already unimaginable!¡± ¡°Yes, facing Duan Xinyue, no matter how strong Chen Yu is, he will be powerless. I think he will definitely admit defeat.¡± ¡°If it were me, I would definitely admit defeat too. After all, there are three spots on the fourth martial arts platform to advance to the final battle. Chen Yu only needs to lose one match. As long as he can advance to the top twelve, he will have already made a name for himself in Yun Zhao Country!¡± Nearby, the discussions grew louder. One was the top student of the academy, the other an up-and-coming dark horse, unstoppable like a rushing bamboo! This battle was highly anticipated! Including the senior management of the four academies and the Vice Principal, they all couldn¡¯t help but look toward Chen Yu, with varying thoughts. However, one thing was the same; they had never expected that Chen Yu could defeat Lv Qiuling, emerging as the strongest on the fourth martial arts platform, second only to Duan Xinyue. ¡°Chen Yu¡­¡± Near the first martial arts platform, Luo Haotian clenched his fists, struggling to calm his emotions. During that previous battle, although Lv Qiuling didn¡¯t have many powerful Spirit Pets, Chen Yu¡¯s victory over her meant that he had at least the power to contend with Luo Haotian. At the same time, senior brothers like Yuan Chen, Ye Luofeng, Nie Xuan, Kong Zhong, and others also watched Chen Yu. They knew Chen Yu¡¯s character. But an up-and-comer simply can¡¯t defeat someone in the Guiyuan Realm. It¡¯s best to admit defeat. Next to the martial arts platform, Chen Yu hadn¡¯t yet gotten up, his mind also pondering. ¡°Admit defeat?¡± Chen Yu asked himself. If he admitted defeat, he could indeed smoothly enter the finals. But in reality, Chen Yu was not entirely without confidence in contending with the Guiyuan Realm; he just didn¡¯t want to reveal too much too soon, to prevent from being studied and targeted by others. Suddenly. Chen Yu slowly stood up, his stature seeming taller by several degrees, causing a nameless shock in the many watchful eyes. On the martial arts platform, Duan Xinyue was also sizing up Chen Yu. When Chen Yu stood up, her eyes suddenly brightened, and the corners of her charming mouth turned upwards. Boom! Chen Yu landed on the martial arts platform. This time, Duan Xinyue did not deny her opponent the chance to admit defeat like in the first match. She stood in place, not making a move. Several moments passed, and Chen Yu did not speak. ¡°He¡¯s not admitting defeat? He wants to challenge Duan Xinyue, the top student of Sky Star Academy?¡± ¡°I think he¡¯s asking for trouble. Although Duan Xinyue is flawless in looks and figure, she is a warmonger. If she beats him to severe injury and disability, even if he enters the top twelve, he will be unable to fight.¡± Most people believed Chen Yu was courting death. At that moment. The two on the martial arts platform moved simultaneously¡ªa gust of black wind and a sphere of black light collided. Bang! Their fists met, erupting with a tremendous shockwave. Because his opponent was Duan Xinyue, Chen Yu showed no mercy. This punch employed the Secret Pattern Demon Body and the power of the Demon Patterns, a combination that unleashed a might nearly equal to that of the Guiyuan Realm. However, Duan Xinyue, who had just broken through to the Guiyuan Realm, wielded True Yuan. Woosh¡ªBang! Chen Yu¡¯s figure was sent flying backward, retreating several Zhangs before stopping, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. On the other hand, Duan Xinyue remained unmoved. ¡°Guiyuan Realm prodigies are indeed extraordinary.¡± Chen Yu wiped away the blood. His formidable self-healing ability meant the light injuries he just sustained were no big deal. Although the power of the Demon Patterns was strong, approaching that of Half-Step True Essence, it still fell short of a complete ¡°True Yuan.¡± If not for the third layer breakthrough of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± and the backing of the powerful ¡°Secret Pattern Demon Body,¡± an ordinary Innate Peak fighter receiving such a blow would be either close to death or severely wounded. ¡°First, reserve strength, show weakness to the enemy, watch for their lapse, and then¡­¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes flickered with a hint of a plan. ¡°Let¡¯s go again.¡± Duan Xinyue, now more interested in Chen Yu, took the initiative to attack. Her speed, power, and defense were all well-balanced, with no significant flaws to speak of. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Clang clang bang! Chen Yu drew out the Giant Ruler Sword to counter Duan Xinyue in several hard exchanges. At the same time, Chen Yu accumulated power in his heart, enhancing his speed, strength, and other aspects, lest he be easily suppressed by Duan Xinyue¡¯s Guiyuan Realm cultivation advantage. In a blink of an eye. The two exchanged over a dozen moves, with each one resulting in Chen Yu being repelled and sustaining minor injuries. But with Chen Yu¡¯s recovery ability, none were serious. He had just broken through the third layer of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record,¡± and now was the perfect chance to hone his Secret Pattern Demon Body against Duan Xinyue. Unbeknownst to him, with each clash, the injuries Chen Yu sustained grew lighter and lighter. ¡­ ¡°Is this kid a monster? How can he withstand the attacks of the Guiyuan Realm!¡± A countless number of people surrounding the area focused on this battle, gradually showing surprise until their mouths hung open. ¡°Is this the power of the ancient number one defensive technique? This child has cultivated the ¡®Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡¯ to such a degree!¡± The Vice Principal of Yunyang Academy focused intently on Chen Yu. ¡°This defensive power¡­¡± Yi Lantian showed a trace of surprise. Chen Yu¡¯s ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡± must have just broken through to the third layer, yet his level of defense had already reached the threshold of the early stages of the Guiyuan Realm. ¡°This kid, he¡¯s using me to temper his Demon Body with his cultivation technique.¡± Duan Xinyue seemed to have realized something. She could feel that Chen Yu¡¯s defensive power was getting stronger and stronger. Clearly, this was the result of having just broken through recently, constantly stabilizing and strengthening through proficiency and battle. Swoosh! Boom! Bang! Duan Xinyue¡¯s attack frequency became faster and the angles of her attacks were extremely tricky and fierce. ¡°Focused solely on defense, this third layer of the Secret Pattern Demon Body is indeed becoming more solid.¡± Chen Yu kept retreating as he defended, feeling secretly delighted in his heart. At this moment, directly facing his opponent¡¯s attacks was not as strenuous as before, and the injuries he sustained became more and more minor. One could imagine. Once he had fully stabilized the third layer of the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record,¡± coupled with the advantage of his strong physique, his defense could easily withstand attacks of the strength found in the early Guiyuan Realm. ¡°Dark Sky Star Transformation!¡± Duan Xinyue felt that something was amiss and immediately activated her secret technique. The kid in front of her was not only as tough as a turtle but also recovered at an astonishing rate. Hum! Around her figure, a layer of faint dark starlight appeared, forming a huge circular light dome with a diameter of thirty feet, emanating a suppressive and terrifying aura. ¡°New Moon is actually using her special move.¡± The woman in palace attire from Sky Star Academy revealed a hint of surprise. Chen Yu¡¯s defensive power was indeed exceptional. Perhaps, as Yi Lantian had said, this child had a talent in this aspect, suitable for practicing the ¡°Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.¡± However, even if he was suitable, Duan Xinyue¡¯s move should be more than enough to end the match. ¡°Chen Yu, being able to fight to this extent with me, your sister, I¡¯ve even started to like you a bit, but this is a competition, and I have no choice but to defeat you ruthlessly.¡± Duan Xinyue revealed a charming and delightful smile. Swoosh! The dark light dome around Duan Xinyue burst into a layer of black light, her speed doubling, smashing toward Chen Yu like a meteor. Executing ¡°Dark Sky Star Transformation,¡± Duan Xinyue¡¯s attack power astonished some of the Guiyuan Realm observers in the audience. ¡°Retreat!¡± Without a second word, Chen Yu performed the ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± to move backward. But Duan Xinyue, having executed her secret technique, was much faster than usual. Chen Yu immediately took out the black remnant wing and, while floating back, boosted his speed. But soon, Chen Yu reached the edge of the dueling platform; turning would waste time and make it easy to be caught up to. Chen Yu entered a heart-bursting state, his speed increasing dramatically! Swoosh! Swoosh! Chen Yu and Duan Xinyue circled the dueling platform once. ¡°This kid, so slippery!¡± Duan Xinyue couldn¡¯t help but curse. However, suddenly, Chen Yu stopped and charged toward Duan Xinyue. Their distance was already very close, and Duan Xinyue had no time to react to Chen Yu¡¯s sudden change of direction. Moreover, when Duan Xinyue executed her special move, it was her most powerful moment. There¡¯s a saying that what goes up must come down, and at this moment, she was relatively exhausted. Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud! Under the heart-burst state, strength and speed increased exponentially. Swoosh! Chen¡¯s figure swiftly approached Duan Xinyue, feeling the oppressive dark light surrounding her; he stretched out his arm and sharply grabbed Duan Xinyue¡¯s arms. At the same time, Chen Yu¡¯s shoulder slammed into Duan Xinyue¡¯s full and soft chest. This sudden impact hit Duan Xinyue hard, sending her quickly retreating toward the edge of the dueling platform. ¡°Not good!¡± Duan Xinyue quickly realized but her arms were firmly grasped, and the energy surrounding her body erupted, gathering toward Chen Yu. Roar~ Suddenly, a low dragon¡¯s roar emanated from Chen Yu¡¯s body, revealing a layer of translucent red scales on his arms, generating a dreadful and intimidating pressure. At such close proximity, Duan Xinyue was even shocked by the bloodline power emanating from Chen Yu. At the same time, as her arms were grabbed by Chen Yu, she couldn¡¯t move and even felt intense pain. With the activation of dragon scales bloodline, Chen Yu¡¯s strength, especially defensive power, surged again, bearing the dark starlight around! Furthermore, as ¡°Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow¡± was affected by the physique, Chen Yu activated the dragon scales bloodline, enhancing his physique greatly, and coupled with the heart-burst, he was like a cannonball, charging out with Duan Xinyue. At a certain moment. Chen Yu smirked mysteriously, suddenly stopped, loosened his hands, and Duan Xinyue was propelled out of the dueling platform. ¡°No¡ª¡± Duan Xinyue landed outside the platform, not sustaining much damage, but her expression stiffened, and she went dazed. She never imagined that she would be defeated by someone other than Yuan Chen, Yunhai Zhen, and Ye Chengfeng. ¡°You, Chen Yu¡­¡± What made Duan Xinyue most furious was that Chen Yu defeated her by pushing her out of the dueling platform. According to the rules, leaving the platform counted as a loss. Even now, her chest was somewhat deformed and not as full as before. ¡°This¡­ Chen Yu wins!¡± The referee¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. It was not a direct defeat; Chen Yu suddenly attacked and sent her flying out of the platform. Boom! The surroundings erupted into uproar. ¡°New Moon was actually defeated by Chen Yu, tell me this isn¡¯t real, how is this possible?¡± ¡°This kid is incredible, pretending to be weaker before and suddenly exploding at the critical moment, closing in on Duan Xinyue, and sending her off the platform.¡± ¡°Not only did this kid win the match, but he also had close contact with Duan Xinyue, even directly crashing into that pair of chili peppers¡­ tsk tsk, I really admire him!¡± The onlookers couldn¡¯t contain their discussions. (Please recommend monthly tickets, for more plot construction, you can post in the book review area¡­) Chapter 356 - 356 0351 Twelve People ?Chapter 356: Chapter 0351: Twelve People Chapter 356: Chapter 0351: Twelve People The audience throughout the Liuyun Mountain Range was set ablaze by Chen Yu and Duan Xinyue¡¯s fight, their voices incessant. In their view, Chen Yu¡¯s battle against Duan Xinyue was definitely at a disadvantage. But not only had Chen Yu displayed formidable strength, but he also achieved victory with strategy and a unique approach, a move that was wholly unexpected and left many in shock. However, there were also some people who were quite dissatisfied with Chen Yu¡¯s tactics and openly criticized him. ¡°This kid is too cunning, and he even targeted that spot on New Moon, truly a scoundrel and rascal.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, Chen Yu is too despicable, winning by opportunism and trickery.¡± These voices of reproach were mostly from Duan Xinyue¡¯s admirers. They begrudged Chen Yu fiercely, grinding their teeth in hatred; they never got close to Duan Xinyue themselves, only for Chen Yu to take such a big advantage of the situation. In the distance, Ye Luofeng looked at Chen Yu with a resentful expression, ¡°He truly is a shameless and despicable person!¡± Besides that, there were also some top fighters who were scrutinizing Chen Yu closely. After all, Chen Yu¡¯s rise signified that the struggle for the top twelve had become even more intense. ¡°Little junior brother really has some skills, but this time, he must have angered Duan Xinyue,¡± Yuan Chen said with a faint smile. Yunhai Zhen and Ye Chengfeng also took another few looks at Chen Yu. Chen Yu had continuously entered their line of sight, and this time was the most noticeable of them all. However, they still did not pay too much attention. Among the top combatants of the four major academies, Duan Xinyue herself had the weakest strength and was the latest to break through to the Guiyuan Realm; and Chen Yu only won against Duan Xinyue by taking advantage of the situation. Regardless. At fighting stage number four, there were originally two competitors with twenty-two consecutive victories, Chen Yu and Duan Xinyue, but with the end of this fight, Chen Yu became the only student with an undefeated record, ranking first in the group! Outside the fighting stages, Duan Xinyue was extremely angry, her face flushed with annoyance and fury, wishing she could rush onto the stage and fight Chen Yu again. But this was the grand tournament of the academies, with the higher-ups of the four major academies present, and if she did not follow the rules, she would lose her qualification to compete. ¡°Chen Yu, I underestimated you before, complacent and neglectful, you won¡¯t have such good luck during the finals!¡± Duan Xinyue glared fiercely at Chen Yu, then walked to the side. She may have lost this fight, but she was not convinced at all. Chen Yu and she would both enter the finals, and next time, she would not be careless and was determined to defeat Chen Yu in one fell swoop to save face. As the buzz of conversation gradually died down, Luo Haotian not far away was still intently staring at Chen Yu. Chen Yu could directly confront Duan Xinyue, which was something he was slightly inferior at. But what he was more concerned about right now was the Bloodline Power Chen Yu had displayed earlier, which reminded him of something. ¡°The competition continues, Yu Hong versus Huang Hu!¡± The referee announced loudly. With the next round of fighting underway, the controversy over Chen Yu and Duan Xinyue¡¯s battle quickly subsided. Those who could stand on this stage were all top talents of Yun Zhao Country, each drawing significant attention. Below the stage, Chen Yu sat serenely, closing his eyes to reflect deeply. The fight with Duan Xinyue had brought him great enlightenment, after all, this was his first fight against a practitioner of the Guiyuan Realm. And in the fight, Chen Yu¡¯s Secret Pattern Demon Body was honed, becoming even stronger. Seizing the opportunity, he began to reflect and cultivate. ¡°Ye Chengfeng, Yunhai Zhen, and senior brother should all be a bit stronger than Duan Xinyue!¡± Chen Yu thought to himself. In his fight with Duan Xinyue, Chen Yu felt the most troublesome aspect was the True Yuan¡¯s overwhelming power, much stronger than the power of the demon patterns. Although Chen Yu contains Half-step True Essence, the quantity was limited and unsustainable for a prolonged fight. This was also the reason why Chen Yu did not rashly reveal his Half-step True Essence in the previous fight. Now, Chen Yu was operating the secret techniques taught by the Red Flame King to condense his Half-step True Essence, while also operating the mental method from the Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record to enhance his True Qi cultivation. In the trials, Chen Yu had consumed many precious materials, and then, after entering the ancient relics, he gained a lot of insight, now after experiencing battle after battle, Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation was stimulated. Especially after this fight, Chen Yu felt his cultivation had subtly improved. At several peak mountaintops. The woman in palace attire from Sky Star Academy furrowed her brows slightly, her dignified face showing a hint of dissatisfaction. Duan Xinyue, being the number one of Sky Star Academy, had now been defeated by a student ranked in the teens from No Demon Academy, which made Sky Star Academy lose some face. ¡°Vice Dean Yi, unless I am mistaken, your disciple seems to possess a particularly powerful Bloodline Power¡­¡± The white-browed elder from Heavenly Sword Academy transmitted his inquiry. The dragon scale Bloodline Power that Chen Yu possessed felt stronger to him than the Bloodline Powers of even the top ten Ancient Clans! Otherwise, the white-browed elder would not have paid attention to Chen Yu¡¯s Bloodline Power. This vast country has a plethora of academies, not just the ten Ancient Clans, and many different Bloodline Powers exist, though most are of lower concentration. ¡°Yes¡­¡± Vice Dean Yi replied simply. He only knew that Chen Yu had a unique physique, and had not expected that Chen Yu also had a Bloodline Power. Suddenly, Vice Dean Yi realized that when he had allowed Chen Yu to participate in the academy¡¯s grand competition, it was sufficient to enter the top fifty. But Chen Yu had slowly made his way up and now ranked among the top twelve, with even a potential final ranking not that far off. This made him have greater expectations for this disciple. The man in the Golden Cloud Robe also observed Chen Yu carefully, deeply interested in Chen Yu¡¯s Bloodline Power. As everyone knows, the Yun Family also belongs to the top ten Ancient Clans, but they were willing to actively accept and assimilate new Bloodline Powers to thrive and prosper. ¡­ On the four combat stages, the battles continued. Occasionally, a few spectacular and outstanding fights occurred. Duan Hao, a genius from No Demon Academy, was also immensely powerful, with a Late Innate cultivation capable of fighting against Innate Peak combatants. Bang bang! Duan Hao¡¯s fists and kicks burst forth, his attacks wild and fierce. An invisible Evil Qi rose, as though a ferocious and fierce tiger lurked behind him. But his opponent was just as strong, an Innate Peak student from Yunyang Academy. As the swords clashed, their movements interwoven with each other, tearing at one another. ¡°Duan Hao, you are no match for me!¡± ¡°You¡¯re speaking too soon¡­¡± Duan Hao let out a deafening roar. At the same time, he stimulated his Bloodline Power, with a layer of black wind patterns emerging more clearly and distinctly on the surface of his skin than ever before. By fully driving his bloodline, Duan Hao¡¯s speed greatly increased, and his Bloodline Power, in harmony with his Cultivation Technique, received a significant boost in might. Boom bang pong! Duan Hao launched a frenzied and rapid assault, leaving his opponent utterly astonished. As the blade¡¯s evil wind dissipated, another person had fallen. ¡°Duan Hao wins.¡± With that announcement, Duan Hao too lay back, looking up. In this battle, he had given his all; it was a performance well beyond the usual. ¡°Chen Yu, I must catch up to you¡­¡± Duan Hao clenched his fist. The previous fight between Chen Yu and Duan Xinyue had truly rattled him, making him realize the vast gap between himself and Chen Yu. Of course, he wasn¡¯t the only one stimulated by Chen Yu. Wu Heng, the genius from Yunyang Academy participating in the competition for the first time, was also provoked, brimming with a fierce desire to fight and an almost crazed determination. Before the competition, Wu Heng had met Chen Yu in the Demon Bone Wilderness and had directly expressed his desire to compete with Chen Yu at the event. Although he never got the chance, the battle between Chen Yu and Duan Xinyue had already made it clear that he was no match for Chen Yu. On another side, Ye Luofeng was taking things even more seriously; she was filled with an intense fighting spirit, persistently and resolutely brandishing her sword. The competition continued. Chen Yu was hardly disturbed. After all, he had defeated Duan Xinyue. Even though there had been some trickery, he had also demonstrated the strength to stand up to Duan Xinyue in a head-on clash. Everyone else at the No. 4 fighting platform considered Chen Yu and Duan Xinyue to be the strongest competitors, looking up to them. Thus, when it was Chen Yu¡¯s turn to fight, his opponent would immediately concede. So Chen Yu was able to quietly practice on the side, in relative peace. Perhaps it was the stimulation of the competition, but Chen Yu was making good progress in his training, his Half-step True Essence growing significantly. Finally, with the last battle at the No. 4 fighting platform concluding. The rankings for the No. 4 fighting platform were decided. But only the top three could advance to the final. First place: Chen Yu. Second place: Duan Xinyue. Third place: Lv Qiuling. This was an undoubtedly surprising ranking, with Chen Yu claiming the spot that should have been Duan Xinyue¡¯s. In addition, with her Cang Ying still at her side and her own strength, Lv Qiuling was unmatched by the others and secured the third spot. Soon after, the rankings for the No. 2 fighting platform were also announced. First place: Yuan Chen. Second place: Tang Mo. Third place: Lu Fan. Among them, although Tang Mo was at the Innate Peak, he was extremely powerful, having the ability to challenge someone in the Guiyuan Realm. He exchanged over fifty moves with Yuan Chen before being defeated. And Lu Fan, ranked second at the Sky Sword Academy, had no dispute in securing the third spot. Just then, a blinding golden light and scorching heat filled the No. 1 fighting platform. The one making an appearance was none other than Yunhai Zhen, the top contender from Yunyang Academy. His opponent was Luo Haotian, the second-ranked fighter from No Demon Academy. Facing Yunhai Zhen, even Luo Haotian felt an infinite pressure, as if his body and spirit were being tormented. Seeing that Luo Haotian did not concede, Yunhai Zhen¡¯s gaze sharpened, and he drew a golden dragon-patterned sword. Immediately, Yunhai Zhen¡¯s presence surged. ¡°Slash!¡± S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. True Yuan surged within Yunhai Zhen, and the precious sword glowed with a dazzling flame, drawing everyone¡¯s gaze toward it, yet also making them feel a painful burning sensation. ¡°Roho Protective Flame!¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s eyes trembled, and he drove his Bloodline Power, casting a layer of black and white flame light from his palms that swirled around his body, forming a shield of black and white flames. Additionally, Luo Haotian integrated the White Shuo True Fire into his defense. Just then, a golden sword aura tens of feet long ferociously struck down. Boom-crack! In an instant, a crack appeared in the protective shield around Luo Haotian, with gold, black, and white flames scattering in all directions. The next moment, the golden sword light swept fiercely across, shattering the fiery shield. Spurt! Luo Haotian was blasted off the platform, spurting out a mouthful of blood, with a charred streak left across his chest. Had it not been for the protection of an exceptional armor, his injuries would have been far more severe, possibly preventing him from participating in the following matches. One sword stroke¡ªdefeating the second-ranked fighter from No Demon Academy! Such strength was truly shocking. After all, in No Demon Academy, Luo Haotian was a match for Yuan Chen. And Lv Qiuling from Sky Star Academy was also able to confront Duan Xinyue. But against Yunhai Zhen, Luo Haotian was defeated with a single sword strike. Even Duan Xinyue from the No. 4 fighting platform looked toward Yunhai Zhen with a grave expression. Shortly thereafter, the rankings for the No. 1 fighting platform were released. First place: Yunhai Zhen. Second place: Luo Haotian. Third place: Zhou Yuning. Before long, the battles on the No. 3 fighting platform also concluded. First place: Ye Chengfeng. Second place: Yin Chengzhuang. Third place: Luo Qiuman. And so, the top twelve for the final were decided. Chapter 357 - 357 0352 Encounter with the Black Emperors ?Chapter 357: Chapter 0352: Encounter with the Black Emperor¡¯s Bloodline Chapter 357: Chapter 0352: Encounter with the Black Emperor¡¯s Bloodline After the preliminary round ended, the college competition paused for the night. After all, with twenty-seven consecutive rounds in the preliminary round, all the students were quite exhausted. Moreover, the final battle could not be taken lightly; it was only fair and just for every student to fight in their peak condition. In the No Demon Academy¡¯s representatives¡¯ area, Yuan Chen, Chen Yu, and Luo Haotian became the center of attention. ¡°The final match; just do your best,¡± Yi Lantian said to the three. Yuan Chen, Chen Yu, and Luo Haotian all had serious expressions on their faces. This was not only about fighting for the college¡¯s honor but also their own, and naturally, they would give it their all. ¡°Of course, if you achieve good rankings, in addition to the rewards from the college competition, No Demon Academy will also provide certain rewards based on your rankings,¡± said a senior dean, squinting and sizing up the three. Chen Yu and the others¡¯ eyes suddenly lit up at these words; it was essentially a double reward. ¡°To exchange for the fourth to sixth layers of the ¡®Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record¡¯ needs a million No Demon Points¡­ Looks like I have to go all out,¡± Chen Yu chuckled. A million No Demon Points were not easy to earn. Chen Yu had a deep understanding of the power of the ¡®Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.¡¯ If he were still practicing the ¡®Copper Statue Technique,¡¯ achieving a high ranking in this competition would have been nearly impossible. After a night¡¯s rest, the final twelve competitors restored their energy, waiting for the next day¡¯s battle. ¡°Not bad, little guy, making it into the top twelve¡­¡± the Red Flame King said lazily and old-fashionedly to Chen Yu. ¡°Only twelfth place!¡± Chen Yu replied indifferently. ¡°What? You¡¯re aiming for first place, aren¡¯t you?¡± The Red Flame King¡¯s eyes sparkled, as if seeing through Chen Yu¡¯s intentions. Chen Yu nodded. In the final battle, he would hold nothing back and aim for the best possible ranking, and if possible, he would take the first place. ¡°How much of the precious materials I previously asked you to gather have you collected?¡± the Red Flame King inquired. ¡°I¡¯ve collected six,¡± Chen Yu replied. ¡°Good, in consideration of these six precious materials, I will give you a hand!¡± The Red Flame King stood up and walked over to Chen Yu: ¡°I see that your cultivation is about to reach the Peak of Middle Innate. Now I will help you speed up your cultivation for a short period. But your spiritual body¡¯s talent is lacking, reaching the Peak of Middle Innate is still up to luck.¡± Then, the Red Flame King moved behind Chen Yu and quickly tapped various acupoints on his body, generating a strange heat energy. Chen Yu felt the circulation speed of the demon pattern energy within his body increase significantly. ¡­ The next morning, more cultivators gathered in the Liuyun Mountain Range. The final battle of the college competition would determine the most dazzling batch of geniuses in Yun Zhao Country, potentially ruling it in the future. On the platform, four battle stages had already merged into one enormously wide stage. And the final twelve competitors were already standing on this stage. Interestingly, each academy had three students among these twelve finals slots. In past competitions, Yunyang Academy always had a lead in numbers. However, thinking of Yunyang Academy¡¯s Yunhai Zhen, everyone felt that this detail wasn¡¯t significant as the first place in this college competition would likely still belong to Yunyang Academy. ¡°I still haven¡¯t reached the Peak of Middle Innate!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression was calm. After all, he had only recently made a breakthrough to the Middle Innate. Without consuming a massive amount of precious materials, coupled with opportunities from ancient ruins, and numerous fierce battles, his cultivation would not have possibly improved so rapidly. Now, he was just a bit short of reaching the Peak of Middle Innate. ¡°The rules for the final competition are exactly the same as in the preliminary round,¡± announced a middle-aged man in a Golden Cloud Robe, his voice booming like a bell and spreading in all directions. ¡°First round, first match, Yunhai Zhen versus Lv Qiuling!¡± a referee announced. ¡°I surrender.¡± Lv Qiuling¡¯s body trembled, and she immediately conceded. During the preliminary match, Luo Haotian had been defeated by Yunhai Zhen in just one stroke. Moreover, Qiuling¡¯s spirit pet had suffered much loss; how could she possibly contend with a supreme genius like Yunhai Zhen. Qiuling¡¯s surrender went unquestioned. ¡°Second match, Yuan Chen against Zhou Yuning!¡± As the voice fell, both stepped onto the battle stage. Zhou Yuning held his crimson sword tightly, his eyes focused, and a sizzling sword intent erupted from him. He knew he was no match for Yuan Chen, but to forfeit without a fight was against his Sword Dao principles. Slash! Suddenly, without seeing Zhou Yuning make a move, a huge red sword light descended from the sky. The sword light fell, and Yuan Chen¡¯s silhouette was easily shattered. Swoosh! Yuan Chen suddenly appeared at Zhou Yuning¡¯s right side, launching a strike with his palm, sending out a dim, icy light that moved at high speed. The originally hot air instantly cooled down, and a thin layer of frost formed. Clang! Zhou Yuning positioned his sword horizontally in front of his chest. A huge amount of True Qi mixed with some Half-step True Essence burst forth. However, Yuan Chen¡¯s strike was launched with True Essence. Although Zhou Yuning¡¯s powerful attack diminished the efficacy of the palm strike, his body was still thrown backward, flying back several dozens of feet before stopping, and his body was covered with a layer of frost, his limbs somewhat stiff. He had just looked up when Yuan Chen appeared before him. Bang! A palm strike hit Zhou Yuning on the shoulder, sending him flying out of the battle stage once again. Naturally, Yuan Chen¡¯s palm strike wasn¡¯t very destructive; it merely sent Zhou Yuning flying, otherwise, Zhou Yuning would not have survived without severe injuries. ¡°So strong¡­¡± Everyone¡¯s spirits sank. Indeed, challenging the four Guiyuan Realm geniuses was a very difficult task. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Yuan Chen won, the third match, Chen Yu versus Lu Fan!¡± It was now Chen Yu¡¯s turn in the third match. ¡°Lu Fan?¡± Chen Yu looked toward a brawny, dark-skinned man not far away and sensed a vaguely familiar aura. Lu Fan was the second-ranked student at Sky Sword Academy, even stronger than Zhou Yuning. Moreover, Lu Fan was also a member of one of the Ten Ancient Clans, the Lu Family. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, the once Lu Zhuo should have been from the Lu Family among the Ten Ancient Clans.¡± During the preliminaries, Chen Yu had paid attention to Lu Fan, whose Bloodline Power characteristics were exactly like Lu Zhuo¡¯s. Back then, in the Blood Burial Garden, Lu Zhuo had considered the disciples from the three sects and Bone Demon Palace as yokels, his formidable Black Emperor Bloodline making even Mei Changqing step back. However, in the end, Lu Zhuo¡¯s Black Emperor Bloodline had been extracted by Chen Yu¡¯s mysterious heart and appropriated for his own use. ¡°Chen Yu, right? Let me see how much of your fight with Duan Xinyue was luck and how much was your real strength.¡± Lu Fan looked at Chen Yu squarely. Even though Chen Yu¡¯s defeat of Duan Xinyue involved some opportunism and a lot of luck, Lu Fan still would not underestimate him but would treat him as a formidable opponent and give his all. ¡°Okay.¡± This Lu Fan gave Chen Yu a very steady and meticulous impression. The duel began. In Lu Fan¡¯s hand, a broad longsword appeared, emitting a sense of heaviness. On the other side, Chen Yu took out a dark, giant ruler. Both were sword wielders and used particularly rare heavy swords. Clang! The two heavy swords collided, erupting with a dull metallic sound that gave the illusion that the heavens and the earth were shuddering. In their initial clash, Chen Yu and Lu Fan both retreated two or three steps simultaneously. ¡°This lad indeed has some abilities,¡± Lu Fan inwardly commented. First, Chen Yu¡¯s cultivation technique was unknown to him, and his True Qi was stronger than his. Second, Chen Yu¡¯s strength was also significantly superior to his. However, as a Sword Dao Practitioner, Lu Fan¡¯s sword skills far surpassed Chen Yu¡¯s. Ding Ding Bang! They continued to clash, their gigantic swords casting layers of black shadows. Lu Fan¡¯s sword swung faster, his mastery and utilization of the blade exceptionally refined. He played to his strengths and exploited the weaknesses, pressing Chen Yu hard in consecutive exchanges. ¡°Just as expected from the second-ranked student of Sky Sword Academy,¡± Chen Yu inwardly commented. No longer holding back, Chen Yu¡¯s Secret Pattern Demon Body instantly activated, his body shimmering with a dark luster, subtle deep black patterns faintly outlined. Boom! The moment he used the Secret Pattern Demon Body, Chen Yu¡¯s True Qi also surged, a sword swung forcefully, and despite Lu Fan¡¯s superior sword skills, he was forced back several steps. ¡°Again!¡± Lu Fan bellowed, and a pattern of black iron emerged on his body. His Black Emperor Bloodline surpassed Lu Zhuo¡¯s by several levels. Upon activating the Black Emperor Bloodline, Lu Fan¡¯s defensive power and strength greatly increased, along with his advanced heavy sword skills, his combat capabilities far surpassed Lv Qiuling¡¯s. The two¡¯s clash intensified, Chen Yu unable to injure Lu Fan, and Lu Fan unable to harm Chen Yu. It was like two copper and iron-cast monsters fighting. ¡°Chen Yu, if you dare lose to Lu Fan, I will never let you off easily,¡± Duan Xinyue coldly huffed from below the stage. On the surface, it seemed Lu Fan¡¯s superior sword skills gave him a slight advantage. Duan Xinyue had been defeated by Chen Yu, and if Chen Yu were to lose to Lu Fan, wouldn¡¯t it mean she was also inferior to Lu Fan? ¡°I will not lose to him!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression turned stern as he seriously declared. He was aiming for the top three, perhaps even contending for the first place. Without further ado, he mobilized a trace of Dragon Scale Bloodline, immediately emitting an invisible, mighty ancient dragon¡¯s oppressive force as a layer of blood-colored scale patterns appeared on his arm. He didn¡¯t fully activate the Dragon Scale Bloodline, but even the Bloodline Power he showed now was somewhat stronger than Lu Fan¡¯s. Additionally, Chen Yu¡¯s Bloodline carried a dreadful authority capable of diminishing the power of Lu Fan¡¯s Black Emperor Bloodline. A sword swung, the shocking Sword Intent dark red in color, eerie patterned scales appearing on it. Ding Bang! A sword strike sent Lu Fan¡¯s arms trembling, his footing slipping back as he felt his internal organs tremble and his blood roil. Thump! Thump! Thump! Chen Yu¡¯s heart suddenly erupted, his strength and speed doubling as he pressed the attack. At this moment, Chen Yu, like a madman, unleashed sword strike after sword strike, a layer of dark red violent Sword Waves enveloping Lu Fan all around, bombarding him into continuous retreat. If it had been Lv Qiuling, she would probably have been defeated by now, but Lu Fan¡¯s Black Emperor Bloodline provided a strong defensive power. ¡°How ferocious, I thought Chen Yu defeating Duan Xinyue was merely taking advantage by chance and good luck, but in a head-on fight, even Lu Fan is being suppressed by Chen Yu,¡± In Sky Sword Academy, only second to Ye Chengfeng, and good both offensively and defensively, people usually did not want to clash with him. But at this moment, Lu Fan was utterly suppressed by Chen Yu, bearing various wounds on his body, almost retreating to the edge of the fighting platform. Unlike Chen Yu, who appeared virtually unharmed. At a certain moment, Chen Yu mobilized a wisp of Half-step True Essence, blending it into the massive demonic pattern energy. The giant sword¡¯s power surged. Boom! Chen Yu unleashed his strongest sword strike, this time Lu Fan couldn¡¯t block it, his arms trembling, his hand losing grip of the heavy sword, which flew out of his hand. The residual sword light struck Lu Fan¡¯s chest, blasting him out of the fighting platform, spitting a mouthful of fresh blood, his Bloodline Power rapidly fading. ¡°Chen Yu wins!¡± The referee announced the result. If Chen Yu¡¯s victory over Duan Xinyue could be attributed to opportunism and good luck, this time, his direct defeat of Sky Sword Academy¡¯s second-ranked student proved that his own strength was also immensely strong. Chapter 358 - 358 0353 Invincible in Battle ?Chapter 358: Chapter 0353: Invincible in Battle Chapter 358: Chapter 0353: Invincible in Battle Chen Yu directly defeated Lu Fan, the second-ranked competitor from Sky Star Academy, and his prestige rose once more. ¡°This is simply the ultimate dark horse of this competition, making it to the top twelve and even defeating Lu Fan head-on.¡± S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°This young man might even claim the fifth spot after the top four Guiyuan Realm prodigies.¡± A No Demon Academy instructor showed a pleased expression. If Yuan Chen could break into the top four and Chen Yu could secure the fifth spot, this academy competition would certainly be a breath of fresh air for No Demon Academy. ¡°It won¡¯t be that easy. Tang Mo from Yunyang Academy, ranked second, as well as Yin Chengzhuang, ranked third, are top fighters below the Guiyuan Realm. Tang Mo is even more stable and seasoned than Lu Fan, and Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s Bloodline Pupil Technique is the nemesis for Body Cultivators!¡± A branch dean slowly stated. No one objected, clearly agreeing by default. Moreover, they still compared Chen Yu with those below the Guiyuan Realm, clearly believing that Chen Yu had won by a fluke against Duan Xinyue, and if he faced Duan Xinyue in the finals, the opponent would undoubtedly give his all, and Chen Yu would definitely lose. ¡°Ye Chengfeng versus Luo Qiuman!¡± The competition continued. ¡°I concede!¡± Being the third ranked in Sky Star Academy, Luo Qiuman was no match for Ye Chengfeng, probably unable to withstand even a single strike. ¡°Luo Haotian versus Tang Mo!¡± Tang Mo and Luo Haotian, each ranked second in their respective academies, were both descendants of the top ten Ancient Clans. In the spectators from Liuyun Mountain Range, there were also members of the top ten Ancient Clans, and they were highly anticipating this battle. ¡°The Bai Chi Bloodline of the Luo Family against the Dark Water Bloodline of the Tang Family, it¡¯s hard to say who is stronger or weaker!¡± The crowd was also very much looking forward to this battle. On the martial stage, both competitors didn¡¯t waste words, attacking like lightning. Luo Haotian¡¯s body surged with a layer of scorching black flow, his momentum fierce, as he thunderously punched towards Tang Mo¡¯s left side. With a wave of his hand, Tang Mo conjured a layer of dark, soft water flow, colliding with Luo Haotian¡¯s fist. Instantly, black fire mingled and eroded with dark water. Bang bang bang! Luo Haotian swung his other fist, exchanging more than a dozen blows with Tang Mo. At a certain moment, both nearly simultaneously activated their bloodlines, sending an ancient and oppressive bloodline aura surging in all directions. After employing their bloodlines, both their combat strengths greatly increased, startling the onlookers on all sides. Luo Haotian¡¯s Bai Chi Bloodline could amplify fire-related Cultivation Techniques, unleashing explosive power. Meanwhile, Tang Mo¡¯s Dark Water Bloodline specialized in defense, using softness to overcome hardness, which somewhat restrained Luo Haotian. Gradually, Luo Haotian found himself at a disadvantage. ¡°White Shuo True Fire!¡± Without a second word, Luo Haotian employed the True Fire, unleashing even more terrifying power. However, Tang Mo wore a special treasure garment within his body, a top existence among the finest treasures. This treasure armor could boost his water-based Cultivation Techniques, enhancing his defensive power. Boom bang peng! Tang Mo blocked Luo Haotian¡¯s repeated assaults, and suddenly, making a move unexpectedly, he won by surprise! ¡°Tang Mo wins!¡± The referee announced the result. ¡°Damn it¡­¡± Luo Haotian was extremely unwilling, having been defeated by Tang Mo. Throughout the battle, Tang Mo remained utterly calm, deciphering every attack, his demeanor thoroughly composed and seasoned, giving Luo Haotian an unfathomable impression. ¡°Alas, Luo Haotian lost.¡± A high-ranking official from No Demon Academy sighed. With Tang Mo being so strong, if he also defeated Chen Yu, he would likely take the fifth place. Thus, this competition¡¯s top five would include two from Yunyang Academy, once again stealing the spotlight. ¡°Duan Xinyue versus Yin Chengzhuang!¡± This was the last fight of the first round. With a serious look in his eyes, Yin Chengzhuang stepped up to the martial platform, deciding to challenge the Guiyuan Realm prodigy. However, Duan Xinyue¡¯s ¡°Dark Star Heavenly Palace Technique¡± was well-rounded in both offense and defense, also somewhat enhancing soul-level defenses. Since Duan Xinyue was already within the Guiyuan Realm, Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s Pupil Skill could not harm him. ¡°I concede.¡± Yin Chengzhuang immediately conceded. Duan Xinyue, a lover of battle, challenged his authority and dignity, and if he didn¡¯t concede promptly, Duan Xinyue would definitely not spare him. ¡°Hope my next opponent will be you!¡± As he stepped down from the platform, Duan Xinyue¡¯s dark eyes, filled with a hint of combative spirit, lingered on Chen Yu. After six battles ended, the second round soon began. In the first fight of the second round, Zhou Yuning faced Lu Fan, with Lu Fan ultimately victorious. In the second fight, Luo Qiuman faced Yunhai Zhen, with Luo Qiuman conceding yet again. ¡°Chen Yu versus Yin Chengzhuang!¡± ¡°Ha ha ha, Chen Yu, I¡¯ve finally caught up with you.¡± Right after the referee announced the competitors, Yin Chengzhuang burst into malevolent laughter. Inside the trial secret realm, Yin Chengzhuang had been relentlessly pursued by Chen Yu, and caught between Ye Chengfeng and Yuan Chen, he had no choice but to surrender all tokens. Otherwise, he could have secured a place in the top ten in the first round and then advanced to explore the ancient ruins. But all of this was ruined by Chen Yu. ¡°Junior brother, be careful.¡± Beside him, Yuan Chen couldn¡¯t help but caution. Others looking towards Chen Yu shook their heads. ¡°He¡¯s encountering the toughest opponent outside the Guiyuan Realm.¡± Ye Chengfeng commented lightly. ¡°True, although his strength is notable, matching even the top of the Innate Peak, and even Lu Fan isn¡¯t his opponent, it¡¯s easier to enhance physical strength than it is spiritual power, Yin Chengzhuang could defeat him with just one look.¡± ¡°Being a body cultivator, his soul is definitely his weak point, and now, Chen Yu meets his nemesis.¡± Some people were discussing fervently, all not optimistic about Chen Yu. Including Lv Qiuling and Luo Haotian, who couldn¡¯t help but sneer. On the combat stage, Chen Yu faced Yin Chengzhuang from afar. ¡°Chen Yu, do you regret what you did back then?¡± Yin Chengzhuang sneered and was not in a rush to make a move. Because once he made a move, it would be a victory. He didn¡¯t want to end the battle like this; he wanted to torture Chen Yu thoroughly¡ªfrom psychological, spiritual, to physical aspects. ¡°Are you talking about regretting making you hand over all the tokens?¡± Chen Yu asked with a smile. With these words, the spectators who were unaware of the situation immediately boiled with excitement. Incredulously, Chen Yu had pushed Yin Chengzhuang to such a miserable state in the trial secret realm. Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s face turned iron blue, not expecting Chen Yu to be so reckless and to bring it up in front of everyone. ¡°Seeking death¡­¡± His face twisted maniacally, and within his dark red eyes, flames flickered, generating an evil spiritual power. Yin Flame Pupil Fire! Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s gaze locked onto Chen Yu, and the dark red flames inside seemed like they were about to jump out. Buzz! Right then, Chen Yu activated his Secret Pattern Demon Body, with a layer of demonic pattern energy attached to his body¡¯s surface. Right as he finished doing this, a cluster of dark red Yin Fire appeared in front of Chen Yu¡¯s chest and burst instantly. Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s ¡°Yin Flame Pupil Fire¡± targeted both the material and spiritual realms. Hissss~ The flames rampaged and burned over Chen Yu¡¯s body. But Chen Yu¡¯s defensive power was immensely strong; under a defensive stance, he could even withstand ordinary attacks from the Guiyuan Realm. After executing the Pupil Skill, Yin Chengzhuang sneered while looking at Chen Yu. Knowing that Chen Yu¡¯s physical defense was strong, he didn¡¯t expect his Pupil Skill to injure Chen Yu¡¯s body. As long as the spiritual aspect of his Pupil Skill could destroy Chen Yu¡¯s spirit, he would win the battle. Of course, he feared instantly annihilating Chen Yu¡¯s soul; hence he hadn¡¯t used his full power in the Pupil Skill, as it would break the rules and disqualify him from the match. Ah, such is the sorrow of excelling in spiritual attacks; one careless move could kill the opponent. However. As time ticked by, Chen Yu stood there as if nothing had happened, and the flames on his chest gradually extinguished. This scene not only stunned Yin Chengzhuang but also greatly surprised the nearby spectators. Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s Pupil Skill hadn¡¯t defeated Chen Yu? ¡°Chen Yu, it seems I underestimated you. I didn¡¯t expect your spiritual power to be quite strong, but the Pupil Skill I just used was only at fifty percent of my strength. This time, your defeat is certain.¡± Yin Chengzhuang said grimly. In theory, fifty percent power should have been enough to heavily injure Chen Yu. ¡°Heh heh!¡± Chen Yu chuckled lightly, his figure swiftly darting forward. His spiritual power was nearly comparable to the Guiyuan Realm, and it was even more durable, also possessing a hint of demonic intent. That spiritual power from the Pupil Skill just now was like tickling Chen Yu. ¡°Boy, are you scared?¡± Yin Chengzhuang sneered, smugly. In his view, Chen Yu was scared, hence launching a quick attack hoping to quickly defeat him. Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s eyes flickered with Yin Fire, his spiritual power highly concentrated, firmly locking onto Chen Yu. As Chen Yu approached, Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s Bloodline Pupil Skill activated again! Bang! A skull-sized clump of dark red Yin Fire burst upon Chen Yu, rapidly spreading flames. Material damage was of no concern to Chen Yu. The key was at the soul level; Chen Yu felt as if he was in a blazing inferno, enduring the torment of the flames. Fortunately, Chen Yu was prepared, consolidating his spiritual power for defense. He had trained in ¡°Heavenly Heart Refining,¡± a secret ancient spirit technique designed to refine the heart and will, enhancing spiritual defensive power. With full resistance, Chen Yu¡¯s spiritual power firmly withstood the spiritual attack. ¡°If I were to unleash my Pupil Skill at full power, even a Guiyuan Realm, caught off guard, would be injured!¡± After executing the Pupil Skill, Yin Chengzhuang burst into laughter. Nearby onlookers nodded; Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s fully unleashed Yin Flame Pupil Fire was not something Chen Yu could withstand; the outcome of this battle was decided. However, just as Yin Chengzhuang was laughing triumphantly. Not far from him, Chen Yu¡¯s body suddenly erupted with a terrifying and domineering demonic power. ¡°This¡­impossible!¡± Yin Chengzhuang was initially stunned, then shock surged in his heart, and he screamed loudly. Swoosh! Chen Yu was already very close to Yin Chengzhuang and quickly reached in front of him, coiling power in his heart, and smashed a punch at Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s head. Sensing the crisis, Yin Chengzhuang snapped out of his shock, circulated his Half-step True Essence, and defended. But his hastily erected defenses could hardly withstand the formidable blow launched by Chen Yu¡¯s heart-powered punch. Boom! The punch struck, and Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s figure immediately flew up, landing on the edge of the combat stage, then rolling off. All this happened in a flash of lightning. The other talents at the scene, including the surrounding strong bystanders, only fully reacted when they saw Yin Chengzhuang roll off the stage. Boom! An uproar ensued. ¡°How is this possible? Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s two Bloodline Pupil Techniques failed to defeat Chen Yu?¡± ¡°This is too unreal; Chen Yu is like a demon, his body forged from iron and copper, his spiritual power equally robust, leaving Yin Chengzhuang helpless.¡± Chapter 359 - 359 0354 Ye Chengfengs Sword ?Chapter 359: Chapter 0354: Ye Chengfeng¡¯s Sword Chapter 359: Chapter 0354: Ye Chengfeng¡¯s Sword The course and outcome of this battle surprised everyone, including the twelve talented students who all showed astonishment. Even Ye Chengfeng, who previously said Chen Yu would meet his nemesis, slightly furrowed his brow. ¡°No¡­ how could I lose to you?¡± Yin Chengzhuang climbed up, his face bruised, and he roared loudly, his emotions seeming somewhat frenzied. Before the battle began, he was certain of victory and didn¡¯t even want to end the fight too easily. It was precisely because Yin Chengzhuang was too confident that when he fully activated his Pupil Skill, he believed Chen Yu could not and would not stand up again. Hence, he completely let down his guard, even thinking he had already won the victory and was enjoying the pleasure of that moment. But just then. Chen Yu suddenly burst out, shattering his fantasy dream with a fierce punch to his face. ¡°Chen Yu, as a Body Cultivator, has such strong spiritual power to withstand Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s Bloodline Pupil Technique.¡± ¡°This is the first time I¡¯ve seen a Body Refiner with such strong spiritual power, truly a genius.¡± Around him, everyone expressed their admiration for Chen Yu. At this moment, the four great Guiyuan Realm talents among the twelve seats began to take Chen Yu seriously. Although they still felt that Chen Yu couldn¡¯t shake their status, his ability to contend with them, especially since it was his first time participating in the academy¡¯s tournament, was incredible in itself. ¡°Haha, to think my No Demon Academy could produce such a genius.¡± ¡°True, with his current strength, the first place in the next tournament will surely belong to No Demon Academy.¡± The higher-ups of the No Demon Academy were overjoyed. The No Demon Academy hadn¡¯t gained the first place in the tournament for a long time, but in Chen Yu, they now saw hope. They believed that with Chen Yu¡¯s talented strength, the first place in the next tournament was within easy reach. ¡°However, Chen Yu¡¯s performance was too dazzling.¡± Yi Lantian murmured in a low voice. Next to him, one of the sub-deans heard this and his joyful expression immediately sank. Indeed, Chen Yu was too dazzling. This tournament was completely public. Which meant, the sects of Yun Zhao Country were definitely observing everything in the shadows. With Chen Yu¡¯s monstrous capabilities, he was probably already marked as the number one assassination target! ¡°Lv Qiuling versus Luo Haotian!¡± The contest continued. Luo Haotian and Lv Qiuling were both ranked second in their respective academies. Lv Qiuling relied on the flight ability of her green Cang Ying and contended with Luo Haotian. But at a certain moment, Luo Haotian expended a lot of True Qi, soared into the air, and launched a fierce attack on Lv Qiuling. Owning the Bai Chi Bloodline and aided by White Shuo True Fire, the power Luo Haotian unleashed instantly was also extremely striking, ultimately resulting in Lv Qiuling¡¯s defeat. The fifth match finally ushered in a confrontation at the Guiyuan Realm level. ¡°Yuan Chen versus Ye Chengfeng!¡± ¡°It¡¯s finally starting, a battle at the Guiyuan Realm level.¡± ¡°Between the top contenders of No Demon Academy and Sky Sword Academy, who will win and who will lose?¡± The enthusiasm of the onlookers ignited instantly. This was the first Guiyuan Realm level fight in the tournament, attracting almost universal attention. The top officials from the four major academies also watched closely. The battle between the top contenders of the two academies would decide the final ranking order. ¡°Yuan Chen, fight.¡± Ye Chengfeng said simply, then dashed out, appearing on the battle platform holding a crystalline white sword, emitting an enormous Sword Intent that disturbed the skies. Back during the trial in the secret realm, before his breakthrough to the Guiyuan Realm, he couldn¡¯t handle Yuan Chen and had to concede all of Yin Chengzhuang¡¯s spoils of war. Although he challenged Yuan Chen to a fight after his breakthrough, Yuan Chen always avoided a direct confrontation. Fortunately, at this moment, he finally faced Yuan Chen in battle. ¡°Good!¡± Yuan Chen took a deep breath, slowly stepped onto the battle platform, and emitted an astonishing chill. The air temperature dropped sharply, and a layer of gray frost mist appeared around his body. Instantly, Ye Chengfeng¡¯s eyes narrowed, and without any warning, a sword swung out. Ding! A dazzling white sword light suddenly burst forth, slashing down. The astonishing Sword Intent and powerful attack were so intense that the students outside the battle platform could clearly feel it, many shivering at the thought that they might be cut in half if faced with this sword. Yuan Chen¡¯s expression did not change; he raised his palms, and the dull cold light flowed over them, forming a layer of dull cold frost. Peng! Yuan Chen clapped his hands together, blocking Ye Chengfeng¡¯s sword. The two forces intertwined destructively. Yuan Chen exerted force with his palms and moved to one side, and the sword light fell, leaving a shallow trace on the battle platform. ¡°God, even the battle platform is damaged.¡± ¡°This is forged by Yun Zhao Country¡¯s forging master using ¡®Black Ridge ore¡¯ and later reinforced by an Array Master. Ordinarily, those in the Guiyuan Realm should not be able to leave any trace on it.¡± Many gasps of astonishment arose. Having blocked Ye Chengfeng¡¯s sword, Yuan Chen immediately launched an attack. Swoosh! He drifted out, closing in on Ye Chengfeng. Along the way, he continuously attacked, launching a series of frigid light palms to distract Ye Chengfeng. Every sword Ye Chengfeng swung needed charging, hence each strike was powerful enough to annihilate everything. Shoo! Ye Chengfeng also began to move, his entire being like a sword, his speed incomparably fast and relentless. ¡°The second sword is coming.¡± Yuan Chen had already sensed it and circulated his True Yuan, fiercely swinging out a palm. ¡°Ice-breaking Palm!¡± A colossal palm formed of condensed ice, roaring forth, surrounded by countless ice crystals, emerged. Simultaneously, another sword from Ye Chengfeng arrived. And this sword seemed even stronger than the first! Boom bang! The two forces collided, Yuan Chen¡¯s attack being shattered by the sword light. Facing the remaining Sword Dao¡¯s force, Yuan Chen immediately employed defensive maneuvers to block it. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°The third sword will be even stronger. I must disrupt the situation and break his rhythm.¡± Yuan Chen held his breath and focused his mind. Every battle, Ye Chengfeng treated his opponent as a whetstone for his sword, his sword movements and Sword Intent grew stronger and stronger. Of course, his energy consumption also continually increased, making it difficult for him to wield his sword incessantly like other Sword Dao Practitioners. Ding! The third sword light flashed brilliantly, dazzling as it chopped down. ¡°Cold Ice Shield!¡± Yuan Chen released a layer of cold icy glow from his palms, waving them to form a solid and thick ice shield. Bang crack! A sword strike landed, cracks appeared on the ice shield which couldn¡¯t hold for even a moment before it shattered. Swish swish! Yuan Chen retreated, a sword mark left on his body. ¡°You will surely lose with the fourth sword.¡± Ye Chengfeng looked at Yuan Chen, speaking earnestly yet plainly. ¡°Is that so?¡± True Yuan surged explosively from within Yuan Chen. The temperature on the entire fighting stage dropped once again. ¡°Cold Ice Freeze!¡± Yuan Chen shouted lowly, his True Yuan fluctuated, stirring up the ice fog all over the fighting stage. Roar whoosh! The entire fighting stage became enveloped in bone-chilling cold, ice crystals danced in the air, continuously solidifying. The twelve people outside the stage all felt a piercing coldness. Soon, the space above the fighting stage seemed to become a domain on its own, encased in ice, where even the air seemed frozen. At the center, where Ye Chengfeng stood, was the gathering point of the cold ice. He seemed to be frozen within a block of ice, unmoved. ¡°What astonishing power!¡± Many exclaimed. ¡°Has Yuan Chen won?¡± Everyone¡¯s gaze was fixed on the fighting stage. ¡°So that¡¯s it, you kept using the cold ice attacks from the beginning to fill the stage with ice fog, all for this move.¡± Ye Chengfeng spoke laboriously from within the ice block. As an Ice Dao Practitioner, he had the advantage in icy terrains. From the start, Yuan Chen had been transforming the surrounding environment to his benefit. When he finally executed ¡°Cold Ice Freeze,¡± its power far exceeded the ordinary. ¡°Yes!¡± Yuan Chen moved through the icy domain, closing in on Ye Chengfeng. ¡°But, you underestimate me!¡± Ye Chengfeng said coldly, True Yuan wildly surged from his body, transforming into numerous small white swords, thrusting in all directions. This was a secret technique that Ye Chengfeng had cultivated, allowing him to turn True Yuan into fine swords for defense or attack. This secret technique could only be performed at the Guiyuan Realm, therefore no one knew of it. Bang crack! The ice layer cracked and immediately shattered. Simultaneously, Yuan Chen gathered his strength for another sword strike. ¡°Not good!¡± Yuan Chen¡¯s expression changed slightly, his arms waving, cold light springing up from his palms. From all directions, boundless icy power converged towards Yuan Chen, forming a thick and tall wall of ice in front of him. Boom bang! The white sword light slashed down, the ice exploded, engulfing everything. ¡°How¡¯s the situation?¡± Everyone¡¯s gaze remained fixed on the fighting stage, trying to discern the circumstances within. When the ice and snow dissipated, everyone once again saw the two people on the fighting stage. In front of Yuan Chen, the ice wall was broken, but he was unharmed. On the other side, Ye Chengfeng looked somewhat weak, but his Sword Intent had not weakened, instead, it continued to climb. ¡°You¡¯re quite good, I need to execute the fifth sword to resolve you!¡± Ye Chengfeng focused on Yuan Chen, a surge of fighting spirit bursting within him. ¡°I concede!¡± Yuan Chen suddenly spoke, then walked off the stage. Ye Chengfeng, prepared to unleash a strike, froze, his figure swaying slightly. He had been ready to deploy the fifth sword, but his opponent¡¯s sudden concession made it difficult to execute, causing some impact to himself. ¡°Yuan Chen, you¡­¡± Ye Chengfeng¡¯s eyes were cold. ¡°Can¡¯t I concede if I can¡¯t withstand your fifth sword?¡± Yuan Chen spoke plainly, already leaving the fighting stage. ¡°Ye Chengfeng, wins!¡± The referee announced the result. On the side of Sky Sword Academy, the higher-ups immediately relaxed and smiled, occasionally glancing towards Yunyang Academy. ¡°Vice Dean Yi, how is my disciple?¡± The old man with white eyebrows asked with a smile. Yi Lantian remained impassive, not responding. ¡°Ye Chengfeng, each sword stronger than the last¡­¡± Chen Yu muttered. It was hard to imagine what the scene would have been like if Ye Chengfeng had executed his final sword¡­ In the sixth match, Tang Mo showed all his strength, exchanging over sixty moves with Duan Xinyue before being defeated. Though he lost, his strength had been recognized by everyone, deemed as the top person below the four major Guiyuan Realm, ranking fifth in this competition. Then, the third round of contests began. The first fight ended with one side conceding. In the second match, it was Chen Yu¡¯s turn. ¡°Second match, Chen Yu versus Ye Chengfeng!¡± Chapter 360 - 360 0355 The Fourth Sword ?Chapter 360: Chapter 0355: The Fourth Sword Chapter 360: Chapter 0355: The Fourth Sword ¡°Ye Chengfeng!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s mind trembled. He had finally encountered a second opponent from the Guiyuan Realm. Ye Chengfeng had just defeated his senior brother, Yuan Chen, which gave Chen Yu a clear understanding of Ye Chengfeng¡¯s strengths. It had to be said, this person was extremely powerful. Stronger than Duan Yue, and stronger than Yuan Chen as well. Nearby, the remaining top twelve students, including the powerful figures watching, all looked towards Chen Yu. ¡°Chen Yu defeated Duan Yue by fluke. Facing Ye Chengfeng, Chen Yu has no chance of winning; he should just admit defeat directly.¡± ¡°Ye Chengfeng just defeated Yuan Chen, and now he has come across Yuan Chen¡¯s junior brother. This pair of siblings will both fall at the hands of Ye Chengfeng.¡± Everyone voiced their opinions, but they still held respect for Chen Yu. After all, below the Guiyuan Realm, it was extremely rare for anyone to withstand even a single sword strike from Ye Chengfeng. Thus far, most people would simply forfeit when facing a formidable opponent like Ye Chengfeng. For Chen Yu, participating in the academy¡¯s grand competition for the first time, it would be normal for him to forfeit immediately. However, Chen Yu still seemed thoughtful outside the dueling platform, without taking any action. ¡°Hmm?¡± Ye Chengfeng glanced at Chen Yu. This kid isn¡¯t conceding defeat? Does he really think that he can challenge me just because he managed to beat Duan Yue by a fluke? ¡°Haha, you barely defeated me and now you want to challenge Ye Chengfeng?¡± Beside, Duan Yue couldn¡¯t help but scoff. Suddenly, Chen Yu stood up. Seeing Chen Yu¡¯s straight and resolute figure, for some reason, Duan Yue seemed to have already guessed Chen Yu¡¯s decision. ¡°Come on, Ye Chengfeng.¡± Chen Yu leapt onto the dueling platform and roared loudly, bursting with momentum. This scene made Ye Chengfeng¡¯s eyes light up. Previously, his opponents were always downtrodden, either nervous or scared, but this Innate Middle Stage kid was shouting loudly and taking the initiative to fight. ¡°Good, if you can withstand one of my swords, you will have my admiration!¡± Ye Chengfeng soared into the air, slowly landing on the dueling platform. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, the surroundings erupted. ¡°Chen Yu is actually accepting the challenge, and his opponent is Ye Chengfeng, even his senior brother lost to Ye Chengfeng¡¯s sword.¡± ¡°Too irrational, if Ye Chengfeng injures him severely, it could affect the subsequent matches.¡± Everyone was not optimistic. Even the higher-ups of No Demon Academy thought the same, as one instructor shook his head: ¡°Why is this boy so impulsive!¡± ¡°I hope Chen Yu just intends to exchange one move with Ye Chengfeng, then concede after one move and not take too much of a risk.¡± A department head speculated. Outside the dueling platform, Yuan Chen revealed a faint smile: ¡°Junior brother, you really surprise your senior brother.¡± Based on Yuan Chen¡¯s understanding of Chen Yu, Chen Yu wouldn¡¯t engage in anything uncertain or purposeless. In his view, Chen Yu wasn¡¯t afraid of Ye Chengfeng and perhaps felt confident in combating Ye Chengfeng. Moreover, Yuan Chen realized that during his battle with Ye Chengfeng, Ye Chengfeng had suffered from his ¡°Ice Dao Freeze¡±, with the cold qi entering his body and likely not fully recovered yet. ¡°Chen Yu, the first sword!¡± On the dueling platform, Ye Chengfeng called out. As soon as his words fell, a crystalline white sword glow suddenly burst forth, sweeping towards Chen Yu and emitting a piercing whine, as if intending to cut everything asunder. Chen Yu sensed a crisis, feeling a stinging sensation on his skin. Buzz! Without hesitation, he activated the Secret Pattern Demon Body. At the same time, Chen Yu pulled out his Giant Ruler Sword, gathered the power of demon runes, and defended with all his might. Clang! The sword light swept over, creating a huge noise as a layer of crystalline white sword glow exploded. Chen Yu¡¯s figure was thrown backward by five or six yards before he managed to halt, a trickle of fresh blood leaking from the corner of his mouth. It¡¯s noteworthy that when Chen Yu defended with full force, he could withstand a regular attack §ã§ä§â§à§Ü§Ú by Duan Yue. But against Ye Chengfeng, this first sword blow sent Chen Yu flying. Of course, this sword strike didn¡¯t inflict significant injuries on Chen Yu. Chen Yu donned excellent armor he had taken from Ren Han, had the Secret Pattern Demon Body, and on top of that, possessed exceptional recovery abilities. ¡°Blocked it!¡± Many cries of astonishment rang out around. However, it wasn¡¯t too surprising that Chen Yu could block one sword, given that as a Body Cultivator, he excelled in defense. Most people assumed that Chen Yu would concede after blocking one sword. However, Chen Yu on the platform, through his actions, negated their guesses. After blocking Ye Chengfeng¡¯s first sword, Chen Yu immediately launched a fierce thunderous assault. Swipe! Behind Chen Yu, a pair of black vanta(gameObject wings appeared, flapping and stirring a layer of black energy patterns. Simultaneously, Chen Yu¡¯s heart was also in a preload state. A black shadow flashed, and Chen Yu had closed the distance to Ye Chengfeng. ¡°You actually don¡¯t want to just spar with me, but aim to defeat me?¡± Ye Chengfeng¡¯s handsome face showed a trace of shock. So far, only Yuan Chen had thought like this. Others merely wanted to hold out against another sword in his hands. He had thought that Chen Yu was the same as the others, but unexpectedly, Chen Yu was intent on defeating him in this fight. Swoosh! Ye Chengfeng moved, sweeping swiftly across the platform like a sharp sword. Ye Chengfeng¡¯s speed was incredibly fast, and even though Chen Yu used black vanta(gameObject wings to increase his speed and was in a heart preload state, he still found it hard to keep up. Thump! Thump! Thump! With an explosive heartbeat, Chen Yu¡¯s speed suddenly surged, closing in on Ye Chengfeng. ¡°Demonic Annihilation Claw!¡± Chen Yu bellowed, and the ¡°Demon Claw Secret Pattern¡± on his right arm seemed to come alive, spreading and climbing to cover his whole arm. Boom hiss! With a slash, the dark Demonic Qi formed a fearsome, striking Demon Claw, adorned with strange, ancient, and sinister patterns. Moreover, with his heart in an explosive state, the power of his Demon Rune Battle Technique would increase further. ¡°A potent strike!¡± Ye Chengfeng¡¯s pupils narrowed. He frantically circulated his True Yuan and sped up. At the same time, the second sword slashed down. Boom! Bang! Two explosive sounds shocked the heavens. The first was from Ye Chengfeng¡¯s location. The second explosion sounded from where Chen Yu was. Ye Chengfeng didn¡¯t completely dodge Chen Yu¡¯s claw. Fortunately, he timely executed a secret technique, and countless tiny crystal-white swords surged on his body¡¯s surface, blocking part of the damage from Chen Yu¡¯s claw. However, Ye Chengfeng¡¯s shoulder was torn, and a blood trail was left on his skin. ¡°You managed to injure me. You¡¯re quite good, but everything is already over.¡± Ye Chengfeng showed a look of appreciation. He believed that based on Chen Yu¡¯s previous performance, it was impossible to block his second sword. However, as soon as he finished speaking, Ye Chengfeng¡¯s expression changed. After the layers of sword waves disappeared, a shattered black demon scale light shield appeared inside. This was the battle technique that could be activated only by Chen Yu¡¯s second Demon Rune¡ªDemon Scale Protective Body. This was also the first time Chen Yu used this battle technique in the tournament. ¡°He actually blocked Ye Chengfeng¡¯s second sword!¡± Luo Haotian¡¯s mouth was slightly agape, disbelieving. ¡°The two major battle techniques he just used had never been seen before!¡± Duan Xinyue¡¯s gaze was deep. From this, it could be inferred that Chen Yu had been holding back his real strength all along, even when facing Duan Xinyue. This made Duan Xinyue extremely annoyed. Was she not even worth Chen Yu¡¯s full effort? Aside from them, the rest of the bystanders were similarly shocked. ¡°Chen Yu not only blocked Ye Chengfeng¡¯s second sword but also injured Ye Chengfeng¡­¡± However, they hardly had time to be shocked. When Chen Yu blocked the second sword, he burst forth again, attacking Ye Chengfeng. ¡°Each of his swords is stronger than the previous, so I must defeat him quickly. The opportunity to defeat him lies just after he unleashes a sword and accumulates power¡­¡± Chen Yu had a plan in mind already. At this moment, Chen Yu was very close to Ye Chengfeng. With his heart accumulating power, he rapidly closed in on Ye Chengfeng. Swoosh! Ye Chengfeng had just executed his movement technique, preparing to dodge to another location. Demon Annihilation Claw! Chen Yu tore through with another claw strike¡ªa black glowing demon claw grabbing towards Ye Chengfeng. Ye Chengfeng executed another secret technique and quickly retreated. Sizzle! The Demon Annihilation Claw collided with the crystal-white sword light on Ye Chengfeng¡¯s body, tearing at each other. Ye Chengfeng was not good at defense, and under the power accumulation in Chen Yu¡¯s heart, his Demon Rune Battle Technique was even stronger than usual. Puff! The Demon Annihilation Claw whistled past, leaving two faint blood marks on Ye Chengfeng¡¯s abdomen. Unable to defeat Ye Chengfeng, Chen Yu pursued again, launching continuous attacks. This scene left onlookers utterly dumbfounded. Chen Yu was like a madman, doggedly chasing Ye Chengfeng, and even injuring him twice. ¡°Chen Yu, the third sword!¡± Ye Chengfeng¡¯s expression was cold, even revealing a trace of fierceness. To deal with Chen Yu, he actually had to use the third sword, which already made him feel ashamed. ¡°The third sword, huh?¡± Chen Yu¡¯s expression grew more solemn. His senior brother, Yuan Chen, practiced the Ice Dao, which was inherently strong in defense; yet, even while performing a defensive secret technique, he was still injured by Ye Chengfeng¡¯s third sword. Roar~ A low dragon¡¯s growl emanated from within Chen Yu, and the next moment a translucent layer of blood-colored scales, sinister and daunting, emerged on his black demon body, sending shivers down the spine. ¡°Demon Scale Protective Body!¡± By stimulating his Dragon-scale blood lineage, Chen Yu¡¯s strength and defensive power greatly increased. On his back, the ¡°Demon Scale Secret Pattern¡± surged forth, releasing a layer of peculiar True Qi Demon Scales that enveloped Chen Yu, forming a protective barrier. At the same time, Chen Yu¡¯s hands pressed against the defensive layer, causing a sinister dark red hue to appear. Boom! Chen Yu clearly saw Ye Chengfeng¡¯s earth-shattering third sword coming down, causing the entire protective barrier to tremble and crack slightly. ¡°It can be blocked!¡± Chen Yu estimated in his heart. At a certain moment, the Demon Scale protective barrier around him violently dispersed, vanishing along with the massive white sword brilliance. Thump! Thump! Thump! With his heart bursting forth, Chen Yu once again closed in on Ye Chengfeng. ¡°Be defeated!¡± Chen Yu¡¯s eyes twinkled with a black glow, exuding an astonishing demonic intent. Ye Chengfeng had already swung three swords, and even Yuan Chen had to use his full strength to block the fourth sword before admitting defeat. Chen Yu didn¡¯t want to face Ye Chengfeng¡¯s fourth sword, so the gap after this third sword was executed was the critical moment deciding the outcome of this battle. ¡°You¡¯re still not dead!¡± Ye Chengfeng¡¯s chest heaved, his face showing some astonishment. This kid at the Innate Middle Stage actually blocked his three swords! Ye Chengfeng had no time to be frustrated, as Chen Yu was already attacking him. From the first to the third sword, the distance between the two had been continuously closing. This time, Chen Yu was only about three yards from Ye Chengfeng. ¡°Be defeated!¡± Chen Yu roared, his right hand blasting out a ¡°Demon Annihilation Claw.¡± This time, the Demon Annihilation Claw didn¡¯t just graze past Ye Chengfeng. It struck directly on Ye Chengfeng¡¯s shoulder. The white crystal swords on his body and the might of the Demon Annihilation Claw counteracted each other, ultimately a portion of the force of the Demon Annihilation Claw smashed outward. Boom! Ye Chengfeng¡¯s figure was blown nearly thirty feet away, looking somewhat disheveled. However, this hit from Chen Yu, being weakened, did not severely injure Ye Chengfeng. Ye Chengfeng was blown nearly thirty feet away but immediately stood up, backing off while facing Chen Yu. ¡°Chen Yu, the fourth sword!¡± Ye Chengfeng¡¯s complexion was pale, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth, but as he swung his precious sword, a smile appeared on his face. Chapter 361 - 361 0356 Trading Injury for Injury ?Chapter 361: Chapter 0356: Trading Injury for Injury Chapter 361: Chapter 0356: Trading Injury for Injury At the martial arts platform, in the blink of an eye, Chen Yu had withstood the might of Ye Chengfeng¡¯s three swords. To date, the only person who had managed to withstand Ye Chengfeng¡¯s three swords was Yuan Chen. Of course, there was one point where Yuan Chen still fell short of Chen Yu. Chen Yu not only withstood Ye Chengfeng¡¯s three swords but also inflicted injuries on Ye Chengfeng three times, pushing him to an extremely sorry state and nearly causing a disastrous defeat. ¡°It¡¯s unbelievable, a cultivator below the Guiyuan Realm like Chen Yu could actually withstand the power of Ye Chengfeng¡¯s three swords and pressure him into such a disheveled state!¡± ¡°If only, Ye Chengfeng¡¯s fourth sword is coming; this battle should be over now.¡± ¡°However, the fact that Chen Yu could fight against Ye Chengfeng to this extent is already shocking and extraordinary. What a pity he is so young; he could surpass Ye Chengfeng in the future.¡± Ye Chengfeng¡¯s sword attacks were each more powerful than the last. The might of this fourth sword would require even the defensively talented Guiyuan Realm prodigy Yuan Chen to use all his strength to defend. And Chen Yu, without a doubt, was destined to lose! Not only did the spectators think this, but Ye Chengfeng himself believed it, the corners of his mouth revealing a smile of victory. But the next scene caused Ye Chengfeng¡¯s heart to tremble, and the smile on his lips disappeared. The surrounding spectators, including the higher-ups from the four major academies, were all shocked and discolored. They originally thought that facing the fourth sword, Chen Yu would decisively admit defeat or, at the very least, defend with all his might to avoid serious injury. But Chen Yu¡¯s actions refuted everyone¡¯s expectations. Just then. Roar! Chen Yu, facing Ye Chengfeng, charged wildly, demonic qi swirling around his body, stirring up a formidable black wind. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Yu stared intently at Ye Chengfeng, his eyes exuding a fearsome demonic presence as if he were an unparalleled evil demon swiftly closing in on Ye Chengfeng. Indeed, facing Ye Chengfeng¡¯s fourth sword, Chen Yu neither admitted defeat nor defended with all his might but instead launched a frontal assault. ¡°Impossible¡­ Facing my fourth sword, he actually¡­¡± Ye Chengfeng¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief as the approaching Chen Yu filled his mind with a momentary blank. At this instant, doubt crept into Ye Chengfeng¡¯s heart; he even began to wonder if his sword could defeat Chen Yu. Otherwise, how could this situation arise? Swoosh! Ye Chengfeng swung his sword, and a gleaming white sword light burst forth, startling all around. At the same time, Chen Yu approached to within twenty feet of Ye Chengfeng. ¡°Defeat!¡± Chen Yu erupted with full force, unleashing a claw strike that formed a ferocious and sinister demon rune giant claw. ¡°He¡¯s going for it, sacrificing himself in the attack, exchanging injury for injury¡­¡± At this moment, Ye Chengfeng finally understood. If he committed to releasing this strike, he would be too late to defend against Chen Yu¡¯s attack. If he retracted his strength now to fend off Chen Yu¡¯s attack, then his sword would fail to defeat the defensively skilled Chen Yu. In other words, if he wanted to defeat Chen Yu, he would have to carry out this strike persistently, but by then, he might also be defeated by Chen Yu, leading to a draw. ¡°If I retract my strength now, block Chen Yu¡¯s strike, and then prepare the fifth sword, Chen Yu will certainly die¡­¡± In that instant, thoughts of withdrawal emerged in Ye Chengfeng¡¯s mind. But in the next moment, he sobered up; if he were to back down now, his Sword Dao would change course and go astray. ¡°Chen Yu, let¡¯s settle the winner with this strike!¡± Ye Chengfeng shouted, his eyes filled with unwavering determination. Chen Yu let out a soft chuckle; he had just seen a moment of hesitation on Ye Chengfeng¡¯s face. If Ye Chengfeng had truly chosen to pull back and defend, then in the following moments, he would not be able to do anything to Chen Yu. But in the end, Ye Chengfeng chose to forge ahead, pursuing the strike to the bitter end! As they watched the two prodigies on the platform execute their ultimate techniques, even hinting at the possibility of mutual destruction. The judges nearby, including the senior staff from the Sky Sword Academy and No Demon Academy, grew tense, even considering intervening. But the grand competition of the academies had rules: outsiders must not interfere, or they would face severe punishment. ¡°These two are going for mutual destruction!¡± ¡°Absolutely terrifying, both of them are madmen.¡± The crowd erupted in exclamations. Boom! After Ye Chengfeng had fully executed his strike, he instantly utilized a secret technique, transforming his True Yuan into numerous crystalline small swords creating a shield of swords in front of him. On the other side, after executing ¡°Demon Annihilation Claw,¡± Chen Yu also immediately used the defensive battle skill ¡°Demon Scale Guard.¡± Thump! Thump! Thump! His heart pounding and with the enhancement from the Dragon Scale Bloodline, Chen Yu fully activated his Demon Rune Battle Technique. In the blink of an eye, the sword light and demonic qi engulfed the figures of the two combatants. ¡°What¡¯s the outcome?¡± Yuan Chen, Duan Xinyue, and other watching prodigies also held their breath. Boom! Amidst the explosion of demonic qi, Ye Chengfeng was hurled out, his treasured sword falling to the side. He flew out of the martial arts platform and crashed to the ground with a swath of blood across his chest, falling unconscious. On the other hand, Chen Yu was also blasted by the sword light, his protective battle technique shattered, and a crack appeared in his chest armor. The parts not covered by the armor bore a half-inch deep sword wound, his Dragon Scale defense breached for the first time, and blood oozed out. However, Chen Yu managed to stop at the edge of the martial arts platform. ¡°I won.¡± At that moment, Chen Yu revealed a slight smile. His last exchange with Ye Chengfeng was perilous, but it was also within Chen Yu¡¯s expectations. By exchanging injury for injury, with his strong physique and high defensive power, Chen Yu naturally had the advantage. ¡°Am I seeing this right? The number one person in Sky Sword Academy, the sword prodigy Ye Chengfeng, has actually been defeated by Chen Yu.¡± ¡°This has to be the biggest upset of the competition, Chen Yu defeating Ye Chengfeng, likely placing him second!¡± ¡°This is already the second Guiyuan Realm prodigy to fall at Chen Yu¡¯s hands, isn¡¯t it?¡± Cries of astonishment rang nonstop, deafening. Moments later, cheers erupted. ¡°This young man¡¯s temperament is quite extraordinary; he actually chose to trade injury for injury with Chengfeng, relying on his physique and defensive power, which naturally can withstand more damage, but Chengfeng, as a Sword Cultivator¡­¡± The elder with white eyebrows from Sky Sword Academy sighed. Of course, if Chen Yu hadn¡¯t had the courage to make such a decision, he would have had to face Ye Chengfeng¡¯s fifth sword. By then, no matter how skilled Chen Yu was, defeat was certain. It was precisely because Chen Yu saw through this that he made his decision, not giving Ye Chengfeng the chance to unleash his fifth sword. ¡°This kid, he really knows how to use his own advantages. If it were an ordinary person, upon seeing Ye Chengfeng¡¯s sword, fear would have already arisen in their heart¡­¡± The man in the Golden Cloud Robe showed a look of admiration. ¡°Chen Yu¡¯s victory!¡± The referee was also stunned for a moment before announcing the result of the match. When Chen Yu stepped down from the stage, everyone looked at him as if they were looking at a monster. ¡°How can he be so strong¡­¡± Luo Haotian felt fear rising in his heart. Unconsciously, Chen Yu had surpassed him, making Luo Haotian feel powerless. Yuan Chen also laughed heartily, not expecting his junior brother to defeat Ye Chengfeng; as his senior brother, he had been overtaken. On the other hand, Duan Xinyue remained silent, her heart filled with gloom. ¡°This young man, he actually defeated Ye Chengfeng?¡± Yunhai Zhen¡¯s bright eyes were fixed on Chen Yu. In his eyes, of this tournament, the only ones who could pose a threat to him were Ye Chengfeng or perhaps Yuan Chen. Yet unexpectedly, Ye Chengfeng was defeated by someone other than him. ¡°Interesting!¡± Yunhai Zhen revealed a hint of a smile, his body exuding an invisible aura of authority that spread in all directions, startling some of the people nearby. After the match ended, Chen Yu left the stage and returned to his seat. At this moment, he was quite weak. In his fight against Ye Chengfeng, his heart had been constantly charging and bursting with energy. ¡°Junior brother, the wounds caused by True Yuan are very hard to heal. Here is a ¡®Spring Transformation Pill¡¯, which can heal the injuries caused by True Yuan¡­¡± Yuan Chen came over, taking out an Elixir. ¡°Thank you, senior brother!¡± Chen Yu took it without hesitation. In fact, he could feel the wounds on his body healing. To conceal this, Chen Yu consumed the Elixir given by Yuan Chen. On the other side, Ye Chengfeng was carried aside by the elders of Sky Sword Academy and given a sacred healing medicine, rapidly recovering from his injuries. If Ye Chengfeng could not continue to fight, his ranking in this competition would likely fall behind. However, it was not long before Ye Chengfeng awoke, giving Chen Yu a deep look. ¡°Next time, I will win.¡± Ye Chengfeng said softly before turning to concentrate on healing his wounds. On the other side, Chen Yu was cultivating and did not notice these events. During that last battle, Chen Yu had achieved a great deal of insight. He was also cultivating the Demon Rune Qi and practicing the Secret Technique given by the Red Flame King to condense his True Yuan. The matches continued. ¡°The third match, Tang Mo versus Yin Chengzhuang¡­¡± The competition went on. Tang Mo and Yin Chengzhuang, both from Yunyang Academy, ranked second and third respectively; their battle was also quite spectacular. However, many of the contenders were still thinking about the previous battle. ¡°Damn it, how can this kid be so formidable, keeping his strength so hidden, even Ye Chengfeng was defeated.¡± Duan Xinyue was conflicted within. If she faced Chen Yu again, she really wasn¡¯t confident she could defeat him. ¡°If he can defeat Ye Chengfeng, does that not mean he has a chance to claim the second place in this competition?¡± Zhou Yuning was extremely surprised at the thought. Of course, Chen Yu only had the chance to vie for second place; the specific outcome was still uncertain. In his opinion, after the fight between Chen Yu and Ye Chengfeng, the former must have sustained severe injuries. If Chen Yu encountered a formidable opponent in the next round, he might even be defeated. For example Ye Chengfeng, if he met Duan Xinyue in the next round, his chances of winning seemed slim. The third match ended quickly, with Tang Mo slightly better. Time passed, and after this round, Chen Yu was deeply engaged in his cultivation, paying no attention to external matters. Soon, the fourth round of the competition began. ¡°Chen Yu against Zhou Yuning!¡± Chen Yu opened his eyes slightly. ¡°I concede.¡± Zhou Yuning immediately declared. In Sky Sword Academy, even holding off one of Ye Chengfeng¡¯s swords was difficult for him. Even if Chen Yu was injured at the moment, he was no match for him. Seeing his opponent concede, Chen Yu continued his cultivation. Now, he had two opponents left, his senior brother Yuan Chen and Yunhai Zhen, the top contender of Yunyang Academy. Only by defeating these two could he compete for the first place. But the strength of Yunhai Zhen was unimaginable, he hadn¡¯t yet shown his full power; Chen Yu wasn¡¯t confident of victory against him. The fourth round ended quickly. In the fifth round, Chen Yu¡¯s opponent once again conceded. Until the seventh round. ¡°Duan Xinyue against Yunhai Zhen¡­¡± The referee announced the combatants. All of Liuyun Mountain Range was excited. So soon, a battle between two Guiyuan Realm contenders appeared again! Previously it was Yuan Chen and Ye Chengfeng, and now it was Duan Xinyue and Yunhai Zhen.