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

In the great hall, Zhuo Buhuan's body lay motionless on the ground, his head looking as if it were merely a layer of skin, shriveled and lifeless.

At that moment, a blood-colored skull floating in the air darted back into the scalp.

The next instant, Zhuo Buhuan stood up again, as the cracks on his face rapidly healed, leaving him indistinguishable from a normal human.

This was a technique of the descendants of the "Blood Skull Clan," capable of occupying the bodies of other flesh-and-blood beings, devouring their blood, and thereby mimicking their aura, making it extremely hard to detect.

Most species within the Blood Race possessed such techniques, which was one of the reasons the Blood Race was so fearsome.

No one knew whether the person beside them had been replaced by a member of the Blood Race.

Suddenly, a wisp of blood light emerged within the great hall, and Zhuo Buhuan opened his mouth to swallow it.

"Keep a close eye on that group of humans. No one is allowed to leave Blood Orchid Ancient Village in the coming days," Zhuo Buhuan ordered, then hurriedly left.

The night was like ink, chilling like water.

Within a wide, gloomy great hall, over a dozen figures clad in black robes and concealing their faces gathered here.

"In five days, the 'Young Ancestor' will descend!" the person in black robes up high spoke out with a hoarse voice of old age.

"Everything is ready for the arrival of the Young Ancestor," a tall figure stood up and said solemnly.

"Has the 'vessel' for the Young Ancestor also been correctly prepared?" asked the hoarse voice.

"Thirty-two in total have been prepared, all of them exceptionally talented individuals, including elites from major sects and clans. I believe there will be a 'vessel' that satisfies the Young Ancestor," Zhuo Buhuan replied.

"Hmm, among these humans, there are surely those whom we cannot fully trust. After the Young Ancestor chooses a vessel, such people should all be killed without discussion,"

"The Blood Race only needs obedient slaves!" the hoarse voice stated decisively.

…

After Chen Yu arrived at Blood Orchid Ancient Village, he was confined to a specific area of activity.

Arrays and enchantments were incredibly numerous here, so much so that nearly every room or hall required special methods to bypass the Arrays and enter.

Chen Yu had taken the Blood Pill from Zhuo Buhuan, which meant that within a close range, the other party could sense his every word and action.

In any case, Chen Yu felt that the entire Blood Orchid Ancient Village was utterly peculiar and eerie.

There were too many off-limits areas here, and he was under surveillance all day long.

But now that he was here, he had to obtain something valuable or some information before leaving; otherwise, Chen Yu's trip would've been in vain.

Apart from Chen Yu and You Guangxiong, there seemed to be quite a few others like them, who had taken the Blood Pill and were under the control of Blood Orchid Ancient Village.

These people rarely communicated with each other, distrusting one another.

After all, everyone wanted to escape, but no one could be sure whether the person they spoke to would turn them in to Blood Orchid Ancient Village.

One day, Chen Yu found You Guangxiong.

The latter had arrived here earlier and had presumably tried his best to understand and explore the situation.

"Chen Yu, I don't believe you're sincerely following Zhuo Buhuan. You must have a way to escape," You Guangxiong said in a low voice, his eyes flickering with a dark light.

"You're wrong this time," Chen Yu shook his head and said, "The opponent's strength is unfathomable, and I'm powerless to resist, so naturally, I can only surrender. If there is a chance to leave, I'll take it; if not, I can only resign myself to fate."

Chen Yu didn't reveal his trump card.

Firstly, he didn't trust You Guangxiong; secondly, he felt that after the last incident, You Guangxiong's character had changed, he seemed to have developed a fear and appeared to have accepted Blood Orchid Ancient Village. Unless he was absolutely certain, he wouldn't take risks.

In such a case, if Chen Yu exposed his real trump card, the other party would definitely betray him.

As a result, You Guangxiong would gain Zhuo Buhuan's trust, and he would also have eliminated Chen Yu, whom he detested within his heart.

"Humph!" You Guangxiong snorted a few times through his nose without saying anything.

"I'm just curious, what exactly does Zhuo Buhuan and the others want to do? The power of Blood Orchid Ancient Village must be strong, otherwise, following them seems to promise no future," Chen Yu put on an appearance of curiosity.

"Blood Orchid Ancient Village is a very powerful and mysterious force throughout Bishui Bay, even the number one force 'Snake and Dragon Gang' is unwilling to provoke Blood Orchid Ancient Village,"

"Naturally, there can't only be Zhuo Buhuan and Dou Sanshui here, it's just that we haven't yet gained their complete trust, and the other higher-ups have no need to communicate with us."

"I've encountered other figures in black robes a few times, and though I couldn't see their faces clearly, their auras were all exceedingly formidable," You Guangxiong said rather coldly, as he had indeed investigated the whole Blood Orchid Ancient Village and had some understanding.

On the third day, Chen Yu noticed that the atmosphere in Blood Orchid Ancient Village was growing increasingly strange, with powerful Spiritual Senses occasionally sweeping over.

That day, he planned to go out to find the Red Flame King.

However, the gates of Blood Orchid Ancient Village were closed tight, the Array activated, sealing off everything.

"The leader has ordered that no one is to leave for the next few days," four guards, indifferent in expression, stopped Chen Yu.

"Something big must be about to happen."

Chen Yu had a premonition of an impending storm.

Returning to the village, his gaze shifted towards a circular ancient castle at the very center of the village.

This circular ancient castle seemed to be the core of Blood Orchid Ancient Village, surrounded by heavily protected enchantments; one would be detected if they drew too close.

"If there is still nothing found in the coming days, I'll head to the castle before I leave," Chen Yu glanced at the circular ancient castle before withdrawing his gaze.

Outside Blood Orchid Ancient Village, the figure of the Red Flame King occasionally appeared.

"This kid better not have died in there," the Red Flame King couldn't help making a crass remark.

"But then, isn't that kid a descendant of the Blood-sucking Clan? Entering Blood Orchid Ancient Village, he should be well-cared for," mumbled the Red Flame King, before he left.

…

The fifth day.

The rest of the world carried on as usual, but the entire Blood Orchid Ancient Village trembled. One by one, mysterious strong figures in black robes appeared, revealing to the people that the true depth and heritage of Blood Orchid Ancient Village was immeasurable.

"Chen Yu, come with me."

Dou Sanshui arrived outside the place where Chen Yu was staying and called out.

As Chen Yu emerged, he saw many people gathered here, among them You Guangxiong.

"This... are we preparing for a major action?"

Chen Yu asked tentatively after observing the scene.

"Don't ask what you shouldn't, you'll know soon enough."

Dou Sanshui gave Chen Yu a cold glance.

He always felt that something was off about Chen Yu; that he wasn't truly one of them.

Perhaps it was because Chen Yu's mission this time was to investigate him; that's why Dou Sanshui harbored prejudice against Chen Yu.

Under Dou Sanshui's lead, a group headed towards the ancient fortress at the center of Blood Orchid Ancient Village.

Shortly, it seemed as though all the inhabitants of Blood Orchid Ancient Village had gathered there.

Aside from Zhuo Buhuan and Dou Sanshui, there were nearly twenty people in black robes, their faces indistinct, but each emitted an incredibly strong presence. Only a few were weaker than Zhuo Buhuan; most appeared to be even stronger.

Whoosh!

A figure in black soared into the sky and declared loudly, "Activate the Array!"

Below him lay a massive and ancient Array platform.

Two approached the ancient array and embedded a few crystals into it, and the array roared to life, as strands of silver light rose up, flickering and sending out waves of spatial turbulence.

"What is this for?"

"A Transmission Array? Are the core figures of Blood Orchid Ancient Village about to arrive?"

Apart from the people in black robes, everyone else was surprised and puzzled, knowing nothing.

Hum Boom!

Above the grand array, the pulsing suddenly intensified, as dazzling silver radiance formed a beam of light that shot up into the sky.

Suddenly, everyone sensed an unusual presence within that dazzling silver column.

As the light dimmed, figures inside revealed themselves.

At that moment, the entire ancient fortress fell silent.

The black-robed individuals showed devout reverence, while the rest changed color dramatically, fear and panic clear on their faces.

Atop the Ancient Transmission Array stood a mass of crimson blood that moved like a serpent or dragon, its body marked with scales and sporting two small blood claws.

This blood-colored creature slowly writhed, its head crowned with a blood-colored crystal that cast intimidating red light, which shifted slightly, almost like an eyeball. Just underneath the blood crystal, a large mouth breathed out bloody mists.

At this moment, everyone present felt as if their blood had curdled, their bodies uncomfortable, a primal fear arising from deep within.

"Descendant of the Blood-sucking Clan."

You Guangxiong's eyes widened as he gasped, his body trembling uncontrollably.

"It's actually a descendant of the Blood-sucking Clan..."

"Oh my god, why is there a descendant of the Blood-sucking Clan here, what on earth is going on?"

The reactions of the others, much like You Guangxiong's, varied in intensity, but all shared the same deep-seated fear.

Yet, there are always exceptions, and this time, Chen Yu was that exception.

"So this is what a descendant of the legendary Blood-sucking Clan looks like?"

Chen Yu closely examined the creature that had just teleported in.

At that moment, the mysterious heartbeat within him quickened, conveying eagerness and longing, a sense of familiarity.

"I actually feel an affinity... for this thing?"

Chen Yu shuddered with disgust and a chill of revulsion.

"Greetings, Young Ancestor!"

The people in black robes within the ancient fortress chorused.

They half-knelt, showing utmost respect to the descendant of the Blood-sucking Clan.

"Is this the vessel you've prepared for my possession?"

The blood-colored creature surveyed the thirty-two people before it with its blood-red crystal, its voice distant and superior.

"Please select, Young Ancestor."

Said an old man in black robes.

"What? A vessel?"

"No good, run!"

The thirty-two people inside the ancient fortress weren't fools; they understood the implications of these words.

Their purpose was to become the new body for this Blood-sucking Clan descendant, to be controlled by it.

As soon as someone resisted, approaching the grand entrance of the fortress, the black-robed figures around them suddenly took action, with oppressive, mountainous auras bearing down.

The black-robed figure floating in the sky waved his hand, and a huge Blood-colored Light Screen enveloped them, supremely domineering.

"Being chosen by me is the fortune of your lifetimes."

The Young Ancestor scoffed coldly, still observing. His gaze quickly swept from one person to the next, seemingly unsatisfied.

However, suddenly, the Young Ancestor's gaze fell upon Chen Yu.

"Eh? This one makes me feel a sense of kinship..."

The Young Ancestor found it curious.

At this time, Chen Yu too felt the gaze of the Young Ancestor; their eyes met, and both experienced the sensation of wanting to draw closer, of desiring each other...

Once again, Chen Yu felt a wave of revulsion and chills, confident in his own normal sense of aesthetics and orientation...

Swoosh!

The Young Ancestor acted immediately, leaving only a faint red blood shadow in the air.

His prowess was incredibly profound, instantaneously appearing beside Chen Yu and biting towards Chen Yu's arm.

With Chen Yu's physical defensive power, it wasn't easy for anyone from the Sky Sea Realm to injure him, but with just one bite from the Young Ancestor, Chen Yu's skin was pierced.

The next moment, the Young Ancestor's entire body rushed through the wound and into Chen Yu's body at lightning speed.

Once again, silence fell over the ancient fortress, where not even the cawing of birds could be heard...