Chapter 261: 30-70 Split? No, I Want It All!
In the dim world, the stench of blood and the eerie silence of death pervaded every corner.
After finishing off the remnants in his hand, Yao Yan's pitch-black eyes shifted to the motionless man standing beside him. The man appeared young, his eyes still holding a trace of "naivety" and fear, a stark contrast to the seasoned, older individuals outside.
Yao Yan observed him for a moment before speaking, "Looking at the clothes of you three, it seems like you've been here for quite some time?"
As he spoke, the restraining force that had been acting on the man dissipated, allowing him to move again. However, under Yao Yan's gaze, the pressure only increased. The most terrifying thing in the world wasn't the moment of death; it was the suffocating pressure of lingering between life and death.
Faced with Yao Yan's question, the man didn't dare to disobey. Lowering his head respectfully, he replied, "We've been here for nearly a hundred years, part of the earlier generations of our clan who entered the Blood Sacrifice World!"
He emphasized the word "clan" as if trying to plead for mercy, hoping Yao Yan would spare him, even though the chance was slim. Still, if he could live, who would willingly die?
Having climbed from the Dou Huang stage to the Dou Zun stage, he had endured countless hardships. He wasn't willing to just die and become someone else's training resource.
"Earlier generations? You mean that once the bloodline baptism ends, the clan members remaining in the Blood Sacrifice World can choose to stay?" Yao Yan's eyes flashed with surprise. This was something Hun Venerable hadn't told him, and his unreliable teacher hadn't given him a detailed explanation about the Blood Sacrifice World. It seemed like he was left to figure it all out on his own.
Yao Yan couldn't tell if his teacher was confident in himself or in Yao Yan.
"Yes, every time the bloodline baptism ends, many clan members choose to stay... to cultivate!" The man spoke quietly, then shot a confused glance at Yao Yan, unsure why he didn't know about this. But soon, he remembered Yao Yan's status within the clan. With his position, there was no need for him to remain in the Blood Sacrifice World. For him, this world was just a transitional space. It was only those like them, who had risen from the bottom, who would choose to stay and fight desperately.
"How do you cultivate in this place with such thin energy?" Yao Yan asked, curious. If it was just relying on the devouring ability among the Hun Clan, staying here didn't seem like a wise choice. There must be something here tempting them.
That thought made Yao Yan recall Hun Venerable's ambiguous words.
"By using Blood Essence… The Blood Sacrifice World has a unique humanoid creature. If you kill it, you can obtain a piece of Blood Essence from its body. This can greatly enhance your bloodline power, replenishing the body's deficiencies."
After speaking, the man's eyes flickered, puzzled by Yao Yan's lack of knowledge on this, but he didn't dare to ask more. Fearing that Yao Yan might kill him, he took out a black-red crystal from his spatial ring and respectfully handed it to him.
Yao Yan raised his hand and absorbed the crystal into his palm. His Hun power entered it, and he immediately sensed a familiar aura. His brows raised, and the always docile Hun Devouring Clan bloodline inside him became unusually active. The crystal was filled with a powerful desire to devour, as if it was some kind of nourishing substance.
Realizing the change inside him, Yao Yan immediately understood what the object in his hand was. The only thing in the Hun Clan that could elicit such a strong response from his Hun Devouring Clan bloodline was the Hun Devouring Clan controlled by the Void Devouring Flame!
However, these Hun Devouring Clan members had already been refined into puppets by the Void Devouring Flame, merely hunting for blood food by instinct.
No wonder Hun Venerable had told him that the Blood Sacrifice World contained things he was familiar with.
How could it not be familiar?
"Seems like they really know how to play," Yao Yan thought coldly in his heart. With a sharp movement, he released a powerful sucking force from his palm, devouring the energy within the Blood Essence. Instantly, he felt his bloodline power strengthen, and even the Hun Devouring Clan's bloodline power was nourished, becoming more active.
Good stuff!
Yao Yan could clearly feel the improvement in his bloodline power. The energy in the Blood Essence was extremely pure and could nourish anyone's bloodline without side effects. It could enhance one's foundation, and even ordinary people could absorb the Blood Essence to strengthen their bodies and talents.
No wonder the Hun Clan guards the Blood Sacrifice World with such zeal, even going as far as to suppress it with the four Desolate Gates. The Blood Sacrifice World is the true reason the Hun Clan stands unyielding. The bloodlines of other Gu imperial clans have been declining and gradually withering, but the Hun Clan remains strong. They are still one of the oldest families among the great imperial clans!
If Hun Emperor chose to play it safe, he could easily outlast the other imperial clans.
But sadly, no one can withstand the power of a Dou Emperor.
Especially someone like Hun Emperor Hun Tiandi, who has been stuck at the peak of the nine-star Dou Sheng for a thousand years. The feeling of not being able to progress and watching one's lifespan dwindle is something no one can ignore.
"Are there many humanoid creatures that can condense Blood Essence? Is there a specific place to hunt them?" Yao Yan asked the man.
"Many, very many. And they don't appear often, but when they do, they come in groups. Each one is quite strong and has a unique devouring nature that can consume all energy. Usually, we form teams with others to hunt them, and then compete for the spoils... But this method is very dangerous. A slight mistake, and they'll suck us dry!" The man swallowed nervously, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes. It was clear these creatures had left a psychological scar on him. If not for that, he wouldn't have targeted members of his own clan.
"I need the specific locations of these creatures," Yao Yan said softly.
"I can handle that!" The man's eyes lit up, eager to comply.
"Then go find them. If you don't have any accurate information within seven days, you won't need to live anymore," Yao Yan said淡ly, sitting cross-legged in the void, closing his eyes to begin his cultivation. At the same time, a dark golden figure appeared beside him, with crimson eyes coldly staring ahead.
Live... live?!
The man couldn't believe it. Normally, when encountering a fellow clan member in this place, once they fought, one would always become the other's blood food. There was no chance of letting anyone go. Nothing was more efficient than directly devouring the other person. As for Blood Essence... those bloodthirsty monsters weren't easy to deal with. In the past, escaping from their pursuit was already a great feat. The so-called group hunting was just a way to surround and kill the weaker ones. A direct confrontation with a group of monsters of the same level was impossible.
These creatures were strange, with a devouring property that could even consume the attacks they received. Once attached, everything within their bodies would be drained. If the opponent wasn't in a flame form, one might even mistake them for the Void Devouring Flame itself.
He glanced at Yao Yan, who was meditating in cultivation, then at the dark golden puppet beside him. After a moment of hesitation, he cautiously rose and flew in the distance. When he confirmed Yao Yan hadn't followed, he quickly accelerated, trying to distance himself as much as possible.
The fear of death pushed him into a frenzy, and after several hours, he finally stopped in a hidden deep valley, panting heavily with bloodshot eyes.
"Damn it!" he muttered under his breath, venting his anxiety and anger.
It took a while before the man finally calmed down.
He didn't feel much about the death of his second and third brothers. Their bond was shallow, and teaming up was just for hunting other clan members. A trio was clearly more effective than acting alone, providing greater mobility and control.
There were many such small teams in the Blood Sacrifice World.
"He wants to find those monsters... Haha, another newcomer blinded by greed. Since you want to die, I'll help you!" The man's eyes flashed with a dark glint as he coldly spoke. He could already imagine the scene of Yao Yan's brutal death in his mind, his mood settling down a little.
"He doesn't know how powerful those monsters are. Perhaps I still have a chance!"
He thought to himself, then began to consider how he could benefit from this. If he could make Yao Yan and the monsters fight each other, it would undoubtedly be the best. He might even leap to the top!
Wealth and danger go hand in hand!
As for running... where could he run? Even if he managed to escape the Blood Sacrifice World, Yao Yan would eventually hunt him down. Power was the foundation, and without power, everything was meaningless.
...
Yao Yan was unaware of the man's thoughts, nor did he care. At this moment, he was digesting the surging power within him, sitting still for about three days before slowly opening his eyes. The overwhelming aura completely settled, and he stood in the void, seemingly like an ordinary person.
With his mid-tier peak Hun power, he could quickly master the surging strength.
"With my Hun power, there shouldn't be any issues controlling my Dou Qi up to the nine-star Dou Zun level..." Yao Yan assessed the changes within himself, then raised his hand to condense a transparent flame—the Fallen Heart Flame he had devoured at the Jia Nan Academy.
The Fallen Heart Flame could be born from the heart. With Yao Yan's current cultivation, he could easily plant a heart fire seed in someone. As long as their Hun realm wasn't too high and they didn't have a heavenly flame, they wouldn't notice it.
With this heart fire seed, Yao Yan could easily track someone and even communicate with them. If he eventually formed a Heavenly Fire Avatar, he could directly teleport to them.
His increased strength also gave him more options. Abilities that once seemed miraculous now felt commonplace.
"Whoosh~"
Under Yao Yan's control, the Fallen Heart Flame in his palm suddenly surged, forming an invisible gate that seemed to connect to another space. Moments later, the figure and voice of the man appeared on the other side.
...
The man shuddered involuntarily, a chill running down his spine. That same feeling of being watched by Yao Yan returned, and the image of the evil eye in Yao Yan's palm appeared in his mind. He suddenly felt uneasy, his voice becoming deeper as he muttered, "What am I thinking? The date I agreed on with him is almost here!"
"The man is difficult to deal with. According to the information we gathered, he's very likely Hun Venerable's disciple. If we kill him and absorb his power, fine. But if the plan fails, we'll have to face the consequences, unless we can stay in the Blood Sacrifice World!"
The youth sitting across from him, who had a scholar-like appearance, looked calm as he spoke in a soft voice. His tone was peaceful, almost serene, making it hard to associate him with the Hun Clan.
"Hun Jue! Stop with the nonsense. If you didn't have any ideas, you should've kicked me out earlier. Now that you've thought of something, why hesitate?" Hun Dan suddenly stood up, his cold gaze fixed on Hun Jue, his voice full of threat.
"Planning before action. Not everything can be solved with brute force. Why rush?" Hun Jue responded indifferently, his tone still light.
"Well, if you're not in a hurry, why don't you go ahead and leave?" A Dou Zun standing behind Hun Jue slowly stood up, coldly speaking.
At the same time, about ten others also stood, their strength all at the Dou Zun level. Although most of them were only at the one- or two-star level, the pressure from the group was far greater than that of a single six-star Dou Zun.
As a fellow Dou Zun, the difference in strength wasn't as exaggerated as between Dou Zong and Dou Zun. Especially with Hun Jue being well-versed in formations, he could amplify the combat strength of several Dou Zuns, far beyond their current abilities. Using this skill, he had once played with several Dou Zongs even when he was at the Dou Huang level.
This is why Hun Jue was well-known in the Blood Sacrifice World, with many people seeking to join him.
Just as he said.
Hun Jue liked to use his mind.
Hun Dan's fury surged, his Dou Qi rising uncontrollably, but he didn't dare to escalate the situation fully. He still needed Hun Jue's help; otherwise, how could he deal with that man? As for whether Yao Yan was Hun Venerable's disciple, Hun Dan didn't care much. After all, in the Blood Sacrifice World, no one cared about your status. Many so-called talented demons died there.
"Alright, calm down. Don't forget, we're in this together. The weak can only cooperate to rise!" Hun Jue waved his hand, signaling the bodyguards behind him to step back. He continued looking at Hun Dan, "I've sent people to gather information about that person, and we've found something interesting... It seems some of the people who entered this time are targeting him. Apparently, he's competing for the position of Young Clan Leader!"
"?!"
Hun Dan's eyes froze in disbelief. He had never heard of such a thing.
"This is most likely true. Many of those who entered this time have said so," Hun Jue continued softly.
Hun Dan nodded slightly, believing it. No wonder that kid was so monstrous. Someone chosen to compete for the position of Young Clan Leader must have extraordinary talent. Only such talent could explain his abilities. Otherwise, how could a mere Dou Zun be so powerful!
(END CHAPTER)
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