Chapter 0691: Return to the Valley
On his way back to Black Demon Valley, Chen Yu checked his body several times.
He found that the Blood Pill he had swallowed had completely merged with him.
After all, this thing did not harm Chen Yu but nourished him instead, so his body accepted it on its own and completely integrated it.
Although this was a good thing, how could someone from the Blood Race possibly actively help Chen Yu? There must be some trick to it, but Chen Yu just didn't know it yet.
Concerned about being pursued by the Blood Race, Chen Yu hurried back to Black Demon Valley, not bothering with anything else and making a beeline for home.
It took less than a month for him to arrive smoothly.
Upon his return, Chen Yu went straight to the Silent Blood Valley Master's residence.
Tu Zhixiang was also here, apparently seeking guidance from the Silent Blood Valley Master on some cultivation issues.
"Junior brother?"
Tu Zhixiang was slightly surprised to see Chen Yu, but her expression quickly became animated.
In her view, Chen Yu must have encountered some danger or difficulty since he returned to Black Demon Valley so quickly. He was powerless to cope and could only come back. The Master was definitely going to be angry and punish Chen Yu.
Inside the great hall, the Silent Blood Valley Master's face twitched slightly at the sight of Chen Yu, and he sat up.
In his memory, he had sent Chen Yu to investigate the cause of Huan Qing's death.
Now that Chen Yu had returned, he wondered if there was any good news.
However, the next moment, the Silent Blood Valley Master immediately sensed that something was amiss.
How much time had passed? Chen Yu had barely gone for a round trip to Bishui Bay before running back. This definitely wasn't because he had found any clues. It was more like he had offended some powerful enemy in Bishui Bay, could no longer survive there, and fled back.
Thinking of this, the Silent Blood Valley Master's face sank slightly, and the entire forest suddenly became darker and the cold wind blew fiercely.
"You're back?"
The Silent Blood Valley Master's voice was indifferent, carrying an invisible power and a questioning tone.
Chen Yu knelt halfway down and said, "Disciple has something to report."
"Speak."
The Silent Blood Valley Master's face was expressionless, and he wanted to hear what Chen Yu had to say.
Regardless of the reason, running back after just a few months out was a sign of incompetence!
Chen Yu was puzzled within; he had made a great contribution to the sect with his return, so why did his Master not seem pleased?
The expression on his fourth senior sister also looked strange, as if she were reveling in disaster, waiting to watch a good show.
Clearing his throat, Chen Yu said, "Disciple has ascertained the cause of fifth senior brother's death."
The next moment, the surroundings fell silent, with only the sound of the waterfall rushing down.
The expressions of Tu Zhixiang and the Silent Blood Valley Master stiffened for a moment, then immediately changed.
Tu Zhixiang looked shocked, even suspecting Chen Yu was making things up.
"Speak!"
After his surprise, the Silent Blood Valley Master became somber and serious.
"The identity of the person who killed fifth senior brother is the Young Sect Master of Heavenly Jade Sect, Zhuo Buhuan."
Chen Yu's voice was clear, his tone resolute.
For a moment, both Tu Zhixiang and the Silent Blood Valley Master didn't question the truth of his words.
Zhuo Buhuan, as one of the Young Sect Masters of the Heavenly Jade Sect, indeed had the ability to slay Huan Qing.
Besides, given the positions of the two, one from the Heavenly Jade Sect and the other from the Black Demon Valley, it was perfectly normal for them to engage in a fight to the death.
"Did you gather any evidence?"
The Silent Blood Valley Master asked.
Chen Yu scratched his head and said, "No."
To this, the Silent Blood Valley Master did not get angry, for such situations were common.
Whoever killed Huan Qing would have been careful to check and not leave behind any traces.
Even the Silent Blood Valley Master had personally gone to Bishui Bay and had found nothing.
Now, he just wanted to know what Chen Yu had experienced to judge the veracity of the incident.
The Silent Blood Valley Master was about to ask when Chen Yu preempted him, saying, "However, although it was Zhuo Buhuan who killed the man, it could also be said that it wasn't him."
"What are you talking about?"
The Silent Blood Valley Master's eyebrows twitched, and he said sternly.
What did it mean that it was Zhuo Buhuan who killed the man, yet it wasn't Zhuo Buhuan?
"The real Zhuo Buhuan has long been dead, his body usurped by a powerful member of the Blood Race."
This statement from Chen Yu struck like a thunderclap, causing the faces of all three present to change.
The Silent Blood Valley Master, in particular, radiated an aura of a Condensed Star King, making the trees bearing Demon Intent Fruits rustle in response.
"Junior brother, you encountered the Blood Race?"
Tu Zhixiang asked, her voice filled with shock and curiosity.
The Blood Race was an extremely powerful and greedy race filled with desire.
In Ancient Times, the Blood Race had launched an attack on the Great Yu Realm, almost succeeding in its invasion.
Chen Yu then slowly recounted his experiences on this journey, including the assassinations by the Hua Clan and the You Clan.
"Hmph, those two great clans have a lot of nerve; knowing junior brother is a disciple of the Valley Master and yet daring to act so recklessly."
Tu Zhixiang spoke angrily.
However, upon hearing that aside from You Guangxiong, the others were all dead, she was extremely surprised. Could Chen Yu really possess such capability?
As for the situation of the descendants of the Blood-sucking Clan, Chen Yu kept that to himself, not wanting to reveal his mysterious heart.
...
"Who would have thought that Bishui Bay hiddenly harbored a stronghold of the Blood Race."
The voice of the Silent Blood Valley Master was cold, carrying a trace of anger.
Looking back now, it must have been this Blood Race stronghold that erased everything. Otherwise, with his cultivation, he would not have come back empty-handed.
"Master, disciple's body seems to have a secret technique left by the Blood Race, cast by someone with profound cultivation. Disciple is unable to dispel it."
Chen Yu spoke once again.
The Sect Master of Silent Blood Valley's gaze locked onto Chen Yu, a powerful Spiritual Sense surged into Chen Yu's body.
Moments later, the Sect Master of Silent Blood Valley furrowed his brow.
Whoosh!
With a sudden wave of his hand, a blood-colored whirlwind swept in, instantly pulling Chen Yu into the great hall, engulfing him in an immense aura of blood energy.
"What is this?"
Suddenly, the Sect Master of Silent Blood Valley uttered in surprise.
Chen Yu's heart sank, suspecting there was a serious problem with himself.
"Master, what is the condition of your disciple? How much longer can I survive?"
Chen Yu put on a pitiful appearance.
He had gone to Bishui Bay on a mission for the Sect Master of Silent Blood Valley and did not want to meet an untimely end because of it.
So he deliberately phrased the question in such a way, believing the Sect Master would feel compelled to do everything possible to help him.
"A Blood Race powerhouse has actually used the 'Blood Soul Fusion Technique' on you, and the practitioner is a Condensed Star King!"
The Sect Master of Silent Blood Valley said gravely.
Hearing this, both Chen Yu and Tu Zhixiang showed shocked expressions.
Chen Yu indeed had not expected that the user of this technique was a Condensed Star King.
Whereas Tu Zhixiang was surprised by the mention of the "Blood Soul Fusion Technique" and cautiously asked, "Master, is the Blood Soul Fusion Technique possibly..."
"Yes, the Blood Soul Fusion Technique is indeed a forbidden art among the Blood People Clan..."
The Sect Master of Silent Blood Valley answered Tu Zhixiang's doubts.
Next, he gave a brief explanation about this ancient Blood Path Forbidden Technique, which served as knowledge dissemination and disciple instruction.
The Blood Soul Fusion Technique could establish an odd and eerie connection between two beings, creating a link where if one is injured within a certain range, the other would receive the same wounds.
According to ancient records, during Ancient Times, when the Blood Race attacked the Great Yu Realm, they used this technique to perish together with many powerful individuals of the Human Race in the Great Yu Realm!
After listening to his Master's explanation, Chen Yu's complexion turned ashen.
"Zhuo Buhuan!"
He immediately knew who had established the blood soul connection with himself.
Did this not mean that if Zhuo Buhuan were to come within a certain range and then commit suicide, Chen Yu would be doomed!
"No, they can't be certain of the Young Ancestor's life or death, they shouldn't dare to kill me..."
Chen Yu suddenly realized something, feeling slightly relieved.
Still, he couldn't completely calm down.
The best solution would be to sever the Blood Soul Fusion Technique!
Chen Yu once again wore a pitiable look, gazing expectantly at the Sect Master of Silent Blood Valley.
"Alas, this technique is a forbidden art of the Blood People Clan, not even ordinary members can perform it, and I only have a superficial understanding of it myself."
"The practitioner is also a Condensed Star King. Had you been by my side when the technique was executed, I would have been confident in removing it immediately, but now over a month has passed..."
The Sect Master of Silent Blood Valley patiently explained.
"Master, how could this happen?"
Tu Zhixiang also spoke with undisguised sorrow. Chen Yu had made significant contributions this time; it was unthinkable to let someone from the Blood Race erase him!
Chen Yu's expression darkened, his situation was not as dire as it seemed.
The Blood Race valued the descendants of the Blood-sucking Clan so much that they even cast a forbidden technique on Chen Yu. Without confirming the Young Ancestor's fate, they dared not rashly kill Chen Yu.
But if time dragged on, the outcome could be uncertain.
"Although I cannot help you remove this technique, I can try indirect methods to dispel it!"
The Sect Master of Silent Blood Valley was also thinking of ways to help Chen Yu.
This time, Chen Yu had ventured into danger to investigate the death of Huan Qing, and even unearthed a stronghold of the Blood Race, contributing to the sect and the entire Great Yu Realm.
The Sect Master would not stand by and watch his disciple fall to the Blood Race again.
"The first method is to kill the person with whom you've formed a blood soul connection. If the distance is sufficient, you won't be affected at all."
"The second method is to rapidly advance your cultivation so that even if the other person self-destructs, it won't kill you."
"The third method..."
The Sect Master of Silent Blood Valley suddenly stopped speaking.
The first two methods suggested by the Sect Master made sense, albeit their feasibility was low.
In the vast sea of people, finding Zhuo Buhuan and killing him was not going to be easy.
As for the second method, unless Chen Yu's cultivation reached the Late Sky Sea Realm, or even the Condensed Star Realm, Zhuo Buhuan's death would not harm Chen Yu.
That seemed too far-fetched, somewhat unrealistic.
"What's the third one?"
Chen Yu asked urgently.
"The intervention of someone from the Xuanming Realm!"
"..."
The Emperor of the Xuanming Realm, a legendary being in the Great Yu Realm, it was doubtful that even the Sect Master of Silent Blood Valley could elicit his intervention, let alone Chen Yu.
"Don't lose hope; as long as you stay in Blood Demon Valley, you'll be absolutely safe."
"Just wait until I break through to the Xuanming Realm, and then I'll remove the Blood Soul Fusion Technique for you."
The Sect Master of Silent Blood Valley comforted Chen Yu, to little effect.
Chen Yu suddenly realized that this Master of his was indeed unreliable, making grand promises without a blush.
The Xuanming Realm was not so easily attained; even the current mightiest Demon King Valley Master was uncertain of stepping into the Xuanming Realm.
This episode reminded Chen Yu of the Red Flame King.
"Oh no, I seem to have lost the Red Flame King."
Chen Yu suddenly remembered.
"Junior brother, what exactly have you done to outrage both heaven and man, for a Blood Clan King to cast the Blood Soul Fusion Technique on you!"
Tu Zhixiang gazed deeply at Chen Yu.
The Sect Master of Silent Blood Valley too was curious and looked over.