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

This enormous carcass of the Night Winged Wolf consisted only of decaying bones; all its flesh had been devoured by the Night Winged Wolf itself to enhance its own strength.

But that didn't mean there was nothing left here. After all, this was the falling place of a Holy Beast. There were some things the Night Winged Wolf couldn't make use of yet, and some things it simply found useless.

Chen Yu employed the power of Spatial Realm along with his Spiritual Sense, meticulously observing every inch and millimeter around him.

The clown then pulled out a device, which had patterns and ancient text on it, as well as a needle; it seemed to be a treasure hunting tool.

This guy really had all sorts of strange and rare things on him.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

Both of them set off simultaneously, searching for the treasures their respective surveys had revealed.

Chen Yu moved a thick bone and discovered a deep, dark crystal gem underneath.

"Dark Spirit Crystal Jade," it contained the power of darkness and could absorb the dark essence within it aiding the cultivation of Demon Techniques as well as provide insight into the Darkness Realm.

Chen Yu immediately dug out the crystal gem and stored it in his storage space.

The value of the Dark Spirit Crystal Jade was much higher than that of the Elemental Fire Stone, especially since the Darkness Realm was very rare and difficult to comprehend.

From the power of the Darkness Realm previously displayed by the Night Winged Wolf, it was evident that this power was even more bizarre and formidable.

If given the chance, Chen Yu wouldn't mind trying to comprehend it, though successful insight would still depend on luck.

His ability to comprehend the Spatial Realm was due to the "Xuankong Palm" and the mysterious heart's spatial talent.

As for the Demon Realm, it was because Chen Yu practiced Demon Techniques, and, having stolen a five-thousand-year-old Demon Intent Fruit from the hands of the Blood Clan Elders, he had succeeded.

Soon after, Chen Yu found two "Dark Nether Grass" plants in a crevice under a rock. Consumed alone, the grass could enhance spiritual power, but the best use was in Alchemy, where it could forge several types of exceptional Elixirs.

Lastly, Chen Yu harvested ten pounds of "Ghost Bone Stone."

On the other side, the clown seemed to have had a fruitful find as well.

"It's time to go!"

The clown called out a reminder.

Chen Yu nodded, got ready to leave, but suddenly furrowed his brows, "Going out at this time... seems unwise."

The peculiarities in the mountain belly must have attracted quite a few people. The clown, Chen Yu, and the dark-skinned middle-aged man were among the earlier arrivals.

Purple-clothed Demon He Yunwang and Senior Fan must have been delayed, or taken a wrong turn, not arriving in time.

So much time had passed; surely many people would have delved deeper into the belly of the mountain, maybe even blocking the outside.

Heading out now would certainly make them a target for everyone.

"Heh heh, ten thousand mid-grade Essence Stones, and Brother Dong saves your life!"

At this moment, the clown laughed wickedly.

Chen Yu rolled his eyes at him.

The clown had been the first to enter; clever and cunning, he had already prepared a way out.

"Come on, we've been through life and death together. Talking about Essence Stones hurts the feelings, doesn't it, Brother Clown?"

Chen Yu said with a chuckle.

However, Brother Dong insisted on principle, and Chen Yu had to pay the fee.

Ten thousand mid-grade Essence Stones wasn't much; Chen Yu's haul from this venture alone totaled at least several hundred thousand mid-grade Essence Stones, and besides, life was priceless.

"Follow Brother Dong."

The clown moved to a corner, executed several spells, and soon there were fluctuations of an Array.

This was a Hidden Array!

Once the Array vanished, a two-meter-high tunnel appeared, freshly dug.

"Let's go!"

Brother Dong grinned smugly and led the way in.

Chen Yu followed, keeping a certain distance from the clown, ready to react if the latter suddenly attacked.

Halfway through, a noise erupted from the left side of the tunnel wall.

Boom!

The next moment, an intensely hot blade light cleaved out, blasting a large hole in the right side of the tunnel, and a man emerged from it.

"It's empty here! Could this be the passage to the treasure area?"

This man in green robes was immensely surprised, immediately sweeping his Spiritual Sense through the area.

"There are people!"

He instantly noticed Chen Yu and the clown below, his expression turning wary.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

The clown and Chen Yu hurried forward, zooming past the man in green robes.

The man in green robes hesitated, didn't bother with Chen Yu and the clown, and allowed his Spiritual Sense to continue down the tunnel.

"There's a hollow beneath the mountain belly; there must be treasures!"

The man in green robes dashed forward swiftly.

Soon, he reached a gloomy and desolate space, the air filled with an intangible fierce pressure and a strong smell of blood.

The man in green robes moved cautiously, slowly exploring.

But after a while, he realized there was no danger at all.

That's when he saw a massive skeleton, its bones already decayed, yet still exuding a dreadfully cold momentum that made the green-robed man tremble.

"This is... the Holy Beast's burial site!"

"Damn, those two must have taken the treasures. I should have stopped them!"

The green-robed man immediately retraced his steps, trying to escape the area.

Just then—

Boom!

A metallic door was blasted open, and nearly ten people rushed in, among them the Purple-clothed Demon He Yunwang and the Heavenly Jade Sect's Senior Fan.

Outside, they had seen the Back Mountain Fire Ape transformed into a mountain, confirming this was the Holy Beast's burial site.

But someone had sealed the entrance, blocking them outside.

Together, they had managed to break through the metal door.

"Was it him who kept us all out?"

"This person is trying to escape. Stop him quickly; the treasures must be on him!"

At that moment, nearly ten people simultaneously charged toward the man in the green robe, terrifying him to the point his soul nearly fled his body.

"Don't attack, don't attack, the real treasure has already been taken by others..."

...

During the chaos inside the mountain, Chen Yu and Brother Dong had already made their escape.

"Brother Dong left first, no need to see me off!"

Brother Dong waved his hand and then hurriedly took out a strangely shaped, tattered little boat and quickly boarded, preparing to leave.

"By the way, Brother Dong, the Artifact Refiner, could you help me repair the premium Spiritual Artifact and awaken its Artifact Spirit?"

Chen Yu suddenly thought of something and immediately spoke up.

"Is it the Spiritual Artifact you were using just now?"

Brother Dong asked.

This time, Brother Dong didn't agree with his usual confidence and ease, which actually reassured Chen Yu.

After all, that was a premium Spiritual Artifact, not something any Artifact Refiner's skills could easily reach.

"That's right."

"The problem is not big, why not follow Brother Dong to the Cultivation Spirit Hall first? Once settled, Brother Dong will help you resolve this."

Brother Dong extended the invitation.

Thump!

Chen Yu leaped up and landed on the somewhat shaky, dilapidated little boat.

Since he had nothing else to do, he first followed Brother Dong back to the Cultivation Spirit Hall, completed the trade, then would consider his next steps.

Several days later, a dilapidated little boat arrived at a nearby Cultivation Spirit Hall.

After paying some Primordial Stones, they temporarily resided inside.

Brother Dong, in the trading area, rented a shop and seemed to be preparing to continue running a store to earn some Primordial Stones.

"You are the first customer of this shop, Brother Dong will give you a discount."

Brother Dong greeted Chen Yu with a smiling face.

"How much of a discount?" Chen Yu asked with a smile.

"Ten percent off!"

Chen Yu pretended not to hear and walked into the shop, then took out the Nine Bone Demon Spirit Sword and handed it to Brother Dong.

In the trading hall, he wasn't worried about Brother Dong messing around.

"Owning a premium Spiritual Artifact at Half-step Sky Sea Realm, it seems you are quite fortunate."

Brother Dong extended his fair palm, gently caressed the blade, and stared intently, carefully observing.

"Forty thousand middle-grade Essence Stones, Brother Dong will help you solve it!"

Brother Dong spoke.

"No problem!"

Although the price was high, Chen Yu still agreed.

After all, not just any Artifact Refiner could touch the level of a premium Spiritual Artifact.

Moreover, Chen Yu had ample Primordial Stones and sufficient resources on hand.

During his time in Black Demon Valley, he gained a lot from the You Clan and Cui Clan, combined with the rewards from this exploration, his wealth likely surpassed that of a Mid-stage Sky Sea Realm Venerable.

After the deal was settled, Chen Yu left Brother Dong's shop and headed to the largest auction at the Cultivation Spirit Hall.

Many items from this exploration, though precious, were of no use to Chen Yu.

Thus, Chen Yu entrusted most of the unnecessary items for auction.

Several days later, Chen Yu suddenly made a decision.

"Why not try for the Sky Sea Realm here."

Chen Yu's heart stirred.

He had already qualified for the Sky Sea Realm, but he took his time to solidify his foundations further.

With the Earth Elemental Crystal and the Sea Transformation Pill, his chances of reaching the Sky Sea Realm were as high as eighty percent!

You know, the success rate for most Half-step Sky Sea individuals attempting to reach the Sky Sea Realm is only around forty percent, and once it reaches sixty percent, they proceed with the attempt.

Inside the Cultivation Spirit Hall, there were many cultivation sites offering various environments.

Chen Yu arrived in front of a tall tower, the largest cultivation site within the hall.

"Our cultivation chambers here are divided into six levels…"

A smiling woman at the counter said.

"The highest level cultivation chamber!"

Chen Yu assertively spoke.

"Alright, young master, please wait!"

The beautiful woman's smile deepened, she eyed Chen Yu a few more times, then efficiently proceeded with the formalities.

Moments later, a maid led Chen Yu to the top floor of the cultivation tower and opened a chamber!

The cultivation chamber was quite spacious, resembling a palace.

After activating the Array, dense Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi surged up from below.

"The cultivation effect is comparable to the third level cultivation cave in Blood Demon Valley!"

Chen Yu felt it and made the judgment.

As Black Demon Valley was a three-and-a-half star force, its internal cultivation caves surely had better effects.

In the center of the chamber, there was a large incense burner emitting a fragrant scent that helped focus the mind.

Chen Yu sat down on a cushion and, within a few breaths, entered the state completely.

He operated the "Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record," and his True Yuan began to circulate inside him. In moments, it surged rapidly, forming a Primordial Qi vortex around his body, with the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi rushing towards him like a tidal wave.

Three days later.

Chen Yu's True Essence Lake expanded yet again!

Now he was at the critical moment to breach the Sky Sea Realm.

Chen Yu immediately took out the Earth Elemental Crystal, sat on it, and consumed the "Sea Transformation Pill."

The Earth Elemental Crystal could accelerate his absorption of the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi and also help him connect and perceive the Power of Heaven and Earth Realm.

And the effect of the "Sea Transformation Pill" would smoothen the process of "True Yuan Sea Transformation."