Chapter 924

Inside the cave, Chen Yu sat cross-legged and cultivated, refining his half-step essence force.

The amount of True Essence was much less than before, and floating above the True Essence Sea was a dazzling ball of light, emitting an intense white halo. This was the half-step True Essence Force that Chen Yu had condensed.

A year had passed in the Blood Sea Realm.

Chen Yu had already completed thirty percent of the transformation.

The further he went, the slower the progress became. Those who could transform half of the essence into half-step essence force were few and far between.

"With my current strength, even Young Forefather Feng can't do anything to me."

Chen Yu's confidence soared.

With more half-step essence force, he could use the profound artifact more times, and his strength increased.

"Men, go get me another set of the cultivation materials I need."

Chen Yu bellowed. Immediately, his subordinates began taking action.

As the young forefather of the Blood Clan, he could use a certain amount of valuable materials every month.

In the Blood Sea Realm, blood path materials were the most precious, and other cultivation materials were much cheaper. To Chen Yu, the treatment here was even better than in the Great Cosmos Realm.

Soon, a large pile of materials and elixirs was sent over.

Chen Yu only used a portion, but it would be a waste if he didn't take as much as he could. As for the materials that he didn't need, he stored them in his interspatial dimension to sell when he returned to the Great Cosmos Realm.

Next, Chen Yu started to cultivate the Murderous Heart Art.

There were four levels to the Murderous Heart Art. Chen Yu had completed the first level and was now on to the second.

The second level of the Murderous Heart Art was even more powerful. His heart vibrated three times faster than before, and the vibrations were even more powerful. If he used it suddenly, those with a weaker constitution would have their blood and essence chaotic, bleeding from their orifices.

"It's just the second level and it's already so powerful. I wonder what the third level's' Heart Rending 'will be like."

Chen Yu was looking forward to it.

But this secret art was rather difficult, and the cultivation progress was slow.

However, after his investigation, he realized that his cultivation speed of the Murderous Heart Incantation could be considered top-notch in the entire Blood Sea Realm.

The Murderous Heart Art couldn't be cultivated for too long, or it would damage the heart and constitution.

One day later.

Chen Yu ended his cultivation and went to the Black Venom King's cave as per usual.

"Black Venom King, this junior ancestor has come to seek your guidance again."

Chen Yu walked in with a smile on his face.

Over the past year, he had frequently interacted with the Black Venom King, and their relationship had gradually grown closer.

The Black Venom King, who was in the midst of concocting poison, immediately turned gloomy. "Young Ancestor, you used to come once a month, but this time, you've come earlier …"

Every time, Chen Yu would ask a few very simple questions, and the Black Venom King had to answer them in great detail.

To think that he, a Grandmaster Level Poison Refinement Master, would actually go and solve such a childish and low-level problem.

"I feel that the Poison Dao is too difficult. Why don't you teach me how to refine poison, Black Venom King?"

"If I can refine some special poisons, Young Forefather Feng wouldn't have a reason to humiliate me."

Chen Yu smiled.

"… I can give it a try."

The Black Venom King pondered for a moment before saying.

Although he was not optimistic about Young Ancestor Gu's chances, there were many poison cultivators who had created some famous poisons.

He only hoped that Young Ancestor Gu would achieve his goal soon and not bother him in the future.

Three days later, Chen Yu left the Black Venom King's cave abode.

"Luckily, this kid is more focused when refining poison and won't bother me."

The Black Venom King watched as Chen Yu left and returned to the refinement room.

On this day.

Chen Yu heard a piece of good news.

Young Forefather Feng had returned to the Blood Sea Realm, but he had suffered a great setback in the Great Cosmos Realm, and many of his subordinates had died.

It was said that one of his followers had betrayed him and purposely leaked the news, causing Young Forefather Feng to be hunted down by the Great Cosmos Realm's king and almost lose his life.

Young Forefather Feng's cave abode.

"Bastard, Young Forefather Gu, I won't forgive you!"

Young Forefather Feng roared. Violent blood flames surged in the hall, turning it into charred ruins in the blink of an eye.

"Young Forefather Feng, Young Forefather Gu has harmed you like this. Should we do something?"

A half-step Star Condensation Realm asked.

"I won't let him get away with this!"

Young Forefather Feng's anger hadn't subsided yet. His expression was ferocious as he said, "But this is the Blood Sea Realm. Even I can't attack him directly."

"Are we just going to let it go like this?"

The subordinate was also unwilling.

This time, Young Forefather Feng had been completely tricked and suffered a great loss.

In the eyes of outsiders, he had lost to Young Forefather Gu.

"Spread the news about King Qing Cheng first."

Young Forefather Feng said gloomily.

This time, he had gone to the Great Cosmos Realm because King Qing Cheng had leaked the news.

Young Forefather Feng had heavily injured King Qing Cheng on the spot.

But then, they were surrounded by the kings of the Great Cosmos Realm. Young Forefather Feng had used King Qing Cheng as bait to escape.

"This way, Young Forefather Gu's reputation will be ruined."

The half-step Star Condensation Realm subordinate laughed.

Soon, a piece of news began to spread.

It was said that Young Forefather Gu had sacrificed King Qing Cheng to harm Young Forefather Feng.

Sacrificing a king to deal with Young Forefather Feng — this made Young Forefather Gu's followers shiver.

Then, a disciplinary elder came to investigate Chen Yu.

But King Qing Cheng was dead and Chen Yu didn't admit to anything, so the matter was left unsettled.

"Too bad it wasn't Young Forefather Feng who died."

Chen Yu sighed inwardly. Comparatively speaking, he wanted Young Forefather Feng to die more.

But things couldn't be forced. If Young Forefather Feng didn't die in the Great Cosmos Realm, Chen Yu would take his life in the future.

Right now, Chen Yu's main focus was on cultivation and the heartless poison.

… …

Another year passed. This was Chen Yu's second year in hiding among the Blood Race.

"The Black Venom King said that I would observe the refinement process of the heartless poison today."

Full of energy, Chen Yu walked out of the cave and headed for the Black Venom King's residence.

As he got closer to his goal, Chen Yu felt that he would be able to achieve it soon and then leave.

"Young Forefather Gu is early today."

The Black Venom King had an evil smile on his face.

After following the Black Venom King to refine poison, Chen Yu didn't bother the Black Venom King anymore. He was in a good mood, and since he needed to refine the heartless poison, he let Chen Yu watch from the side.

He didn't think that Chen Yu could learn much.

"Of course. I'm lucky enough to see the legendary heartless poison's refinement process today. I can't wait."

They didn't talk much.

The Black Venom King began refining the poison.

"Even ordinary heartless poison's refinement process is extremely complicated. It takes twelve days and only fifty drops can be refined at a time."

The Black Venom King put all thirty-nine materials into the cauldron.

Then, he released a dark green flame. This was the Corpse Flame, ranked ninety-eight on the True Fire Spirit Ranking.

The Corpse Flame played a part in the Black Venom King's poison being so powerful.

Twelve days later.

The heartless poison's refinement was complete.

Gurgle!

Chen Yu shook the jade bottle in his hand. The liquid inside was like a clear stream. It didn't look like a terrifying poison at all.

"Black Venom King, what's the difference between a normal heartless poison and one that targets Kings?"

Chen Yu asked.

This question wasn't childish. The Black Venom King smiled and slowly said, "The heartless poison targeted at Kings has the power of the Blood Race's ancestral blood. Even a late-stage Star Condensation Realm expert will find it hard to expel."

Chen Yu's eyes flashed.

The ancestral blood's power was actually added. The amount should be very small, or else Chen Yu would definitely be able to sense it.

"Other than that, This King has also added a curse art. This will cause Mysterious Nether Realm experts to be affected by the poison even if they try to save me."

The Black Venom King said proudly.

"The ancestral blood's power is so strong. I'm afraid there's no antidote in this world."

Chen Yu sighed.

"Hehe, how can there be no antidote for the poison refined by This King?"

The Black Venom King said proudly.

"Black Venom King, don't lie to me."

Chen Yu shook his head in disbelief.

"Hehe, Young Ancestor Gu, you're also This King's disciple. I'll let you experience it."

The Black Venom King smiled evilly.

No matter what, he had spent a lot of effort on Chen Yu. Although Chen Yu didn't work hard and didn't learn anything, Chen Yu's identity as a member of the Blood Race was different. The Black Venom King still cared about it.

The Black Venom King walked in front of an experimental heart. Half of it was already black and withered. It was beating very slowly and powerlessly.

He took out a metal box and opened it.

There was an ice crystal-like jade bottle inside, and it was filled with black powder.

This is the antidote?

Chen Yu's heart beat faster.

The moment the black powder landed on the heart, it turned into liquid and seeped into the heart.

The black part of the heart quickly faded, and vitality gradually returned.

Whoosh!

A layer of black gas was expelled from the heart's blood vessels.

"This …"

Chen Yu revealed a shocked expression.

He was sure that the black powder could cure the poison of a Star Condensation King.

Chen Yu had previously obtained a pill from Young Ancestor Feng, which was the Heartless Heart Poison for ordinary Venerables.

"This antidote, the Black Venom King actually carries it with him … This is a bit troublesome."

Chen Yu's thoughts raced.

To get the antidote, he could only attack the Black Venom King.

But the Black Venom King was at the middle stage of the Star Condensation Realm.

But if he missed this opportunity, there might not be a next time.

"You've seen it."

The Black Venom King smiled proudly, sealed the ice crystal jade bottle, and placed it in the metal box.

Chen Yu's eyes stared straight at the antidote, and his heartbeat quickened by several degrees.

He speculated in his heart, constantly weighing the pros and cons.

Suddenly.

Chen Yu made a decision. Snatch the antidote!

"I'm impressed. I wonder what precious herbs were used for this antidote?"

Chen Yu humbly asked for guidance.

As soon as he asked, he took out the [Heaven Burning Demon Halberd].

In fact, Chen Yu was already prepared. The xuan weapon was stored in the mysterious crystal space, so he took it out with a thought.

The Black Venom King was about to answer Chen Yu's question, when he suddenly felt something was wrong, and his face was filled with shock.

Slash!

Chen Yu infused his half-step yuan qi into the xuan weapon, and instantly activated it, slashing down.

At the same time, Chen Yu also slapped the Heartless Heart Poison in his hand into the Black Venom King's mouth.

The medicine refining room was narrow, and Chen Yu was less than a meter away from the Black Venom King. The bottle of medicine was instantly smashed into the Black Venom King's mouth.

Bang!

Chen Yu felt the xuan weapon directly hit the Black Venom King's head, and a terrifying power instantly erupted, engulfing the entire medicine refining room.