Volume 4: Hidden Battles – Chapter 93: Boiling Beast Blood

The depression was surrounded by smooth mountain cliffs, making it extremely difficult to climb up. Below lay a rocky gully covered in snow, obscuring what lay beneath. Above the depression, aside from a few branches that had been broken by human force, the footprints on the ground were likely already covered by fresh snow.

After observing the surroundings, Chu Tianyu turned his attention to the inside of the depression. There, two old women were huddled with three middle-aged women. All of them were shivering violently from the cold, and even those with high martial skills could not withstand the fierce winds blowing up from the gully. Judging by their appearance, they must have been forced to walk through the mountains and accidentally fell. It was unclear who they were, and it would be risky to fly down to them suddenly, fearing they might be frightened again. Just as Chu Tianyu didn’t know what to do, he suddenly noticed a green flute pressed under one of the middle-aged women.

Chu Tianyu hit himself on the forehead in realization—weren’t these the other two aunts and fellow disciples of the Tianyin Sect that Xue Feifei had been searching for? To avoid startling them, he gently called out, “Are you friends from the Tianyin Sect down there?”

At his voice, the women who had been huddled together immediately pulled out their instruments, showing wary expressions. One of the aunts snapped, “Thieves from the Hanchan Sect! Stop pretending here! Today, we’ll destroy you all!” With that, she led an attack using musical rhythms. Unexpecting to actually scare them, Chu Tianyu didn’t hesitate. With a soft roar like a lion, he blocked the attack and then hovered in the air, slapping his palm toward the gully!

With a loud “Boom~~,” debris and ice blocks were thrown up high, creating a massive explosion whose sound echoed throughout the gully for a long time. The five women from the Tianyin Sect dropped their instruments in shock at Chu Tianyu’s strike!

Chu Tianyu’s voice rang out again, “Aunts, don’t panic! We’re friends, not enemies! Xue Feifei from your sect and I are traveling together. Due to an avalanche earlier, I came to explore the area. I sensed your presence and decided to ask!”

Seeing that the leading aunt still seemed skeptical, Chu Tianyu mentioned the names of Xiao Ya and several other young female disciples.

Actually, the old woman wasn’t untrustful of Chu Tianyu’s words. With his terrifying strength, if he were from the Hanchan Sect, he would have wiped them out with a single palm long ago—there would be no need for all these unnecessary words! What she was thinking was when such a skilled martial artist had appeared in the realm of cultivation, and moreover, he was walking with Feifei and the others, looking shabby and unattractive. If it weren’t for his formidable skills, he would just be an ordinary countryman.

Though she was pondering, hearing Chu Tianyu continue to prove himself as if they didn’t believe him, she quickly replied, “I am from the Tianyin Sect. I took a detour to avoid my enemies, but an accident happened, and I got trapped here!”

As expected, the old woman was highly experienced. Not only did she answer Chu Tianyu’s question but also briefly explained their situation.

“Oh, it’s okay. Just stay where you are. I’ll bring you all up in a moment!” With that, Chu Tianyu descended through the air, shocking the old woman and the others once again. How did he train to reach such a level? Even a casual display of his skills was at a realm others could only dream of.

Chu Tianyu carried two at a time. With just a few simple movements back and forth, he brought all five of them up. Upon contact, it turned out that one of the old women was seriously injured, barely holding on thanks to her strong internal energy.

“You must be the ‘Rhythm Elder’ mentioned by Xue Feifei!” Chu Tianyu said casually as he used his vital energy to create a windproof barrier around them.

Under Chu Tianyu’s deliberate actions, they immediately felt warmth, and the previously icy chill vanished instantly. Their bodies felt incredibly comfortable, and their tense spirits from these past few days also relaxed.

“That’s right. I am indeed the Rhythm Elder!” As soon as she said that, it seemed she suddenly remembered something and quickly asked, “How does the benefactor know my name? Has Feifei already met my two sisters?”

“Take your time and relax first. We’ll discuss the details when we go back!” Seeing that the Rhythm Elder had guessed this, Chu Tianyu couldn’t tell the truth and had to make up an excuse.

Seeing this, the Rhythm Elder immediately had a badpremonition…

Chu Tianyu secretly tested the Black Dragon energy in his body—there seemed to be no reaction at all. Meanwhile, the others had also mostly recovered their mobility. So, he carried the severely injured Elder Dong and led them back the same way.

Xue Feifei and the Tian Cai Di Bao brothers had been waiting impatiently for a long time, pacing anxiously on the ground. Tian Cai Di Bao even grumbled loudly, insisting on going down to look for their uncle’s whereabouts. It was only with persistent persuasion from Xue Feifei and the others, along with the final warning from Chu Tianyu, that they were temporarily calmed down.

Just as their anxiety grew worse, Chu Tianyu finally appeared before everyone, accompanied by the elders.

As expected, the heartbreaking scene of crying and wailing that Chu Tianyu had experienced before unfolded once again. Even Xue Feifei hugged one of the elders and cried bitterly, sobbing in her arms while intermittently recounting everything that had happened along the way, including the murder of Elder Xue Yin.

This only made things worse—the women seemed to find another outlet for their grief, pushing the scene of sorrow and crying to an even higher peak!

Seeing this, the Tian Cai Di Bao brothers were filled with admiration. Last night, despite all their suffering, they had only managed to howl a few times, shedding a few tears only when emotionally moved—something that made them feel embarrassed. In contrast, the disciples of the Tian Yin Sect cried so naturally, so beautifully, and so matter-of-factly…

“Amazing!” they thought in admiration as they watched.

Chu Tianyu stood there, feeling utterly helpless. He didn’t know whether to go and comfort them or not—after all, they had already been crying for nearly an hour!

Just as he was at a loss, he suddenly saw Wei Yanqing, the leader of the Tian Mo Sect, looking over from behind them with a curious expression. It seemed he wanted to come and check out the situation but also felt a bit fearful, so he could only peek from a distance, walking back and forth anxiously.

An idea struck Chu Tianyu—how had he forgotten those hardworking members of the Tian Mo Sect! Now he had a task for them. He realized that the path through the ravine required considerable skill to navigate, and since the main path was buried under avalanches with more ice and snow constantly sliding down, it was too dangerous to try to cross it recklessly.

So, the best option was to honestly clear a path along the ravine. After all, it was for everyone’s benefit—why not let the Tian Mo Sect do the work? That way, the Tian Yin Sect could cry their hearts out without any delays.

With this decision made, Chu Tianyu quickly sent the Tian Cai Di Bao brothers to invite that Wei Yanqing over. Wei Yanqing, who was already anxious, was surprised to be invited by a disciple of the Yun Sect. Though puzzled at first, he was even more delighted—if he could establish a relationship with them, hehe, his Tian Mo Sect would have a powerful ally in the future!

The Four Demon Kings were worried about the safety of the sect leader. After all, there had been some conflicts in the past, but Wei Yanqing dismissed them with a wave of his hand. Jokingly, with his formidable skills, did he really need to resort to any schemes? If something didn’t suit his taste, couldn’t he just throw a punch and solve everything?

“Is this young master truly the direct disciple of the great Xianyun?” Wei Yanqing, the Demon Warrior, asked respectfully as he stepped forward.

“Of course. He’s also our master’s senior uncle!” Tian Cai Di Bao said proudly alongside him.

“Yes, why don’t I have such a senior uncle?” Wei Yanqing thought with envy.

“Sect Leader Wei is also an old acquaintance of my master. Due to subsequent matters yesterday, we didn’t get a proper chance to meet. Especially regarding Sect Leader Wei’s greetings, I ought to return them on my master’s behalf!” Chu Tianyu spoke in a measured tone, conveying both his message and proper etiquette. His words were steady and mature, reflecting the dignity of a sect leader.

In everyday life at school, Chu Tianyu’s such demeanor wasn’t very apparent, nor did he usually have the opportunity to show it. But after his “Hong Kong mission,” his interactions with the disciples of the Xuanji Sect, and his unexpected encounters with younger disciples like Shaolin’s Zhi Yu and Tian Cai Di Bao, this leadership aura naturally emerged.

He wasn’t overly humble nor arrogant. He neither belittled himself because of his youth and limited experience nor acted condescending due to his unique experiences and supreme martial skills. Instead, he handled his status perfectly.

That’s why, when facing older figures like Old Chen, Zhi Yu, and Tian Cai Di Bao, he remained calm. In normal times, he was humble and pleasant, like a gentle breeze, but at critical moments, he maintained the authority of a sect leader or elder—issuing orders decisively and without hesitation!

This was also the result of deliberate cultivation by his masters, especially the Rebellious Scholar. To be honest, with the vast Xuanji Sect, its large organization, and numerous disciples, one couldn’t simply entrust Chu Tianyu with leadership without decisive courage and exceptional leadership qualities. Relying only on excessive humility or pretentious behavior would make it impossible to trust him.

Indeed, influenced by Chu Tianyu’s composed demeanor, Wei Yanqing naturally forgot about his age and regarded him as a true leader of the Yunmen Sect. As a result, he spoke to him with even greater respect and humility.

“No, no. I will never forget the great kindness shown to me by the venerable Xianyun. Even a simple greeting cannot fully express my admiration for him. It’s truly a great regret in my life that I’ve never had the chance to see his face again!” sighed Wei Yanqing.
“However, it’s better to meet by chance than to invite someone. If you have time, Lord Master, you must visit Chengdu in Sichuan so that I can show you hospitality as the host…” Wei Yanqing continued.
Chu Tianyu quickly expressed his gratitude and said he would definitely visit them when he had the chance!
“Great! Lord Master is truly generous. If we ever need the help of our Tianmo Sect in the future, just speak up or send a message. Our Tianmo Sect may not be very skilled in other areas, but we have a large number of people from all walks of life!” Wei Yanqing said boldly.
“Lord Master, you’re too kind. Definitely! By the way, this avalanche has blocked the mountain path, and snow keeps falling. It’s extremely difficult for so many people to pass through. But I found a detour through a mountain stream. We need the help of your Tianmo Sect to clear a path!” Chu Tianyu took the opportunity to convey his true intention as well.
It was just a matter of working hard. Anyway, they also needed to head to Motuo, so Wei Yanqing readily agreed and started assigning people to the task. He was extremely pleased—never expected to establish such a good relationship with the Yunmen Sect so easily. In one word, “great!”
While the leader of the Tianmo Sect was busy working hard, the people of the Tianyin Sect stopped crying and finally remembered they still had important tasks to complete!
As for the troubles at the Tianyin Sect, it turned out that there was a traitor among their grandmother’s group. That traitor was someone from the Hanchan Sect who had long planned to infiltrate the sect by recruiting disciples when the Tianyin Sect went out to recruit. Fortunately, the ordinary disciples of the Tianyin Sect led a secluded life, preventing any information from leaking out.
This time, however, the traitor took advantage of this trip to finally contact the Hanchan Sect and reveal all the information he had. This allowed the Hanchan Sect to track down grandmother and Xue Feifei, as well as learn the secret that Xue Feifei possessed a complete version of the Heavenly Earth Body. That’s why such a tragedy occurred, and Second Granny Xueyin also died in their sudden attack…
…
The path was finally cleared, and now the Tianyin Sect and the Tianmo Sect were united. Together, they overcame the obstacles and headed toward Motuo!

During that time, Chu Tianyu also curiously asked about the situation of the Demon Sect, including Wei Yanqing and the others—why they liked to adopt such demonic names, and why, in these modern times, they still chanted slogans and waved banners. It was truly hard to understand.
Wei Yanqing from the Demon Sect also smiled bitterly and explained that these were actually rules passed down through generations in their Tianmo Sect. The reason given was amusing: they pretended to be fierce and terrifying to make it easier for them to survive!
Since ancient times, the world has been full of dangers—who isn’t afraid of evil people? Who would willingly provoke demons and evil forces? Thus, this tradition of the Tianmo Sect became a unique way for them to protect themselves.
This identity allowed their sect to survive smoothly despite identifying as demons, which was indeed unconventional!
Chu Tianyu was amazed and greatly enlightened after hearing this. As they talked and chatted along the way, the group finally arrived in Motuo before dark.
At the same time, Chu Tianyu and the disciples of the Tianyin Sect enjoyed the “advantages” of a world dominated by demons—they not only stayed in the few remaining earthen houses in the village but also “seized” most of the food…
Motuo was located on a mountain plateau along the Yarlung Zangbo River, surrounded by fields and trees, with mist swirling around it, giving it an almost fairy-tale atmosphere.
That night, regardless of the excitement and preparations of other cultivators outside, Chu Tianyu and his group gathered around a large table and had a sumptuous dinner together with Wei Yanqing from the Tianmo Sect and his several Demon Kings.
Of course, Chu Tianyu didn’t have to handle the cooking this time; it was done by the Tianmo Sect’s full-time chefs. During the meal, everyone laughed and joked, discussing their trip to Motuo extensively, especially regarding the massive spiritual energy they had sensed earlier. Based on their experiences and information, they made various guesses, leading to lively and intense discussions.
But Chu Tianyu wasn’t in the same good mood as them. As long as the issue with the black dragon on his body wasn’t resolved, he wouldn’t be at peace.
“Young uncle, eat! There’s so much delicious food—why aren’t you eating or talking?” Di Bao said carelessly, with food stuffed in his mouth.
Only then did everyone notice that Chu Tianyu, the main focus of the banquet, seemed preoccupied and hadn’t joined in the lively atmosphere.
Prompted by Di Bao’s words, Chu Tianyu decided to speak up now—otherwise, if the black dragon really went berserk later, it would be too late.

“Everyone, this quest to seek spiritual energy is likely to be full of difficulties. Although I have no right to persuade you to turn back now, there’s one thing I hope you’ll remember!” After a pause, Chu Tianyu glanced at them seriously before speaking slowly, “If anything unusual happens to me, it’s best to turn back immediately. Even if you decide to stay, never get too close to me. That’s all for now. I’ll be leaving for a while. Tian Cai and Tian Bao, go with your uncle!” Without waiting for their confused looks, he stood up and headed outside.

Seeing their uncle in his usual serious expression, Tian Cai and Tian Bao didn’t dare say much and simply put down their dishes before following him…

Chu Tianyu took Tian Cai and Tian Bao deep into the forest in just a few moments. With so many powerful figures gathered in Motuo at the moment, no one paid attention to them. Once they reached a secluded place, Chu Tianyu turned to them and said sternly, “Now, your uncle is speaking to you as the current leader of Yunmen!”

At these words, Tian Cai and Tian Bao immediately knelt down, holding their breath as they listened attentively to Chu Tianyu’s words. Chu Tianyu nodded inwardly—it seemed his elder brother had put a lot of effort into training them, and he truly was as respectful of etiquette as his second master had said.

However, Chu Tianyu didn’t intend to flaunt his status. He just wanted them to understand the importance of who was speaking to them. So he said, “Get up and listen carefully!”

Only then did Tian Cai and Tian Bao stand up, still keeping their heads bowed and hands at their sides as they listened.

“I originally planned to have you two turn back as soon as the situation turned bad and wait for me at Shaolin. But I was afraid you might encounter those villains on the way back and get hurt, so I brought you to Motuo instead, to stay among the Tianmo Sect. This way, there are fewer targets, and when the time comes, Wei Yanqing from the Magic War Sect can arrange your journey to Shaolin, giving me more peace of mind.”

“Tomorrow is the day of Jingzhe, when that spiritual energy emerges from the ground. Remember what I just said—stay among the Tianmo Sect and Tianyin Sect. Don’t get too close to watch. Once the Black Dragon Energy that your uncle mentioned activates, no one can stop it! Nor will they recognize you as Tian Cai or Tian Bao or as his apprentices. So even if something happens to your uncle, don’t worry or get too close…”

“By the way, don’t tell anyone my name, and try to avoid mentioning Yunmen as much as possible to prevent unnecessary trouble!” After giving them many instructions, Chu Tianyu didn’t forget to add one last reminder.

“Hmm, I’ll obey, uncle!” Tiancai said.
“Geibao, remember this too!” Geibao replied in a deep voice.
“By the way, uncle, you’ve been wearing these tattered clothes and never shown your true face. Is it to hide your identity?” Tiancai realized suddenly.
“Yes, that’s right. I don’t want to bring the complexities of the cultivation world into my ordinary life. Besides, I’m not familiar with the Tianyin Sect and Tianmo Sect either—it’s better to be cautious!” Chu Tianyu sighed.
“Understood!” Tiancai and Geibao replied in unison. It seemed their master had often reminded them of Chu Tianyu’s last words.
…
When midnight arrived and the season of Jingzhe began, Motuo became lively once again. Many cultivators scattered to search the surroundings, hoping to be the first to detect the emergence of spiritual energy. But to everyone’s disappointment, nothing happened even when the sun rose over the mountains—no sign of spiritual energy, not even the slightest hint.
However, Chu Tianyu sensed something. It was the black dragon energy within him. After midnight, as if sensing something, its energy began to tremble slowly. At first, it pulsed occasionally, but as time passed, the pulses became more frequent, eventually rhythmic. Chu Tianyu could clearly feel its anticipation, anxiety, and a hint of excitement, as if it were about to face or meet something.
Fortunately, this slight activity had no effect on Chu Tianyu. Since he had spoken those words to everyone last night and mysteriously taken Tiancai and Geibao away, people now looked at him with confusion and subtle suspicion. Chu Tianyu didn’t care about them and focused entirely on his own condition.
Just after eight o’clock, Chu Tianyu suddenly felt the dragon energy surge. Just as he realized something was wrong, the evil dragon didn’t give him a chance to react. Dark energy enveloped him completely, lifting him into the air along with a powerful surge of spiritual energy. Then, at an impossible speed, they rushed eastward.

Not only were Tian Cai Di Bao, Xue Feifei, Wei Yanqing, and others shocked by Chu Tianyu’s sudden transformation, but even those with cultivation skills gathered in Motuo and its surrounding hundred miles instantly sensed this powerful aura. Those who reacted quickly got up immediately and began pursuing this aura with light attacks, while the others finally realized what was happening and started shouting about spiritual veins emerging and people ascending to escape. They all followed as well, turning Motuo Village into a hub of chaos with continuous sounds of people moving through the air! Chu Tianyu’s words were finally proven true, which left Xue Feifei and Wei Yanqing even more astonished—what kind of person was this? To possess such a powerful natural spiritual energy within oneself was no wonder he could deliver such a terrifying strike. Needless to say, with him around, could the newly emerged spiritual energy possibly go to anyone else? These people were at most fit to accompany the prince in his studies! Yet despite that, they still decided to go and see the spectacle. Xue Feifei and Wei Yanqing exchanged a glance and decided to follow as well. The twin brothers Tian Cai Di Bao finally understood the power of the Black Dragon mentioned by their uncle. Naturally sensitive to spiritual energy, they could sense just how strong the Black Dragon’s aura emanating from Chu Tianyu was. They knew it was beyond human control—definitely not their uncle who was at work, but that Black Dragon controlling everything… Driven by the Black Dragon, Chu Tianyu moved in a showy manner, with its aura constantly spreading. Besides being extremely fast at first, his speed had now slowed down significantly compared to before. This change puzzled Chu Tianyu greatly. He also felt that the Black Dragon was acting differently from before, as if deliberately luring others over. Around 11 o’clock, near noon, the Black Dragon finally stopped moving and let Chu Tianyu land. The dark aura returned to Chu Tianyu’s body, and the tattoo-like Black Dragon instantly regained its vivid form. When Chu Tianyu regained control of his body, he realized the Black Dragon had taken him to a mountain top. A little further up, there was a temple visible. Chu Tianyu and his second master had been here before and even stayed in that temple. This place was Zemala Mountain, east of Motuo Village. The temple on the mountain top was called Rinchenpong Monastery, the largest and most famous Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Motuo. Its exact year of construction was unknown, but it had been repaired many times, with existing records showing it to be over 300 years old.

Chu Tianyu vaguely remembered that the main building of Renqinpeng Temple was a three-story structure made of stone and wood, with gates in the east, west, south, and north, and it primarily enshrined a statue of the Lotus Master Buddha. As he recalled these details, Chu Tianyu slowly walked toward the temple. Suddenly, a strong smell of blood filled the air. Having experienced so much, he immediately recognized that it must be the scent of the dead.

Startled, Chu Tianyu quickly moved forward and rushed through the temple’s main gate. As soon as he entered, a fierce wind hit him. Prepared for this, he immediately used his Cloud Gate Pulse Severing Hand technique. Upon contact, the two exchanged a few blows until Chu Tianyu’s palm, infused with 80% of his true strength, pushed the other man back.

This surprised Chu Tianyu greatly—how could anyone withstand 80% of his power? Once he stabilized himself, he saw that the person who had attacked him was a thin old man with white hair and dressed in red, looking extremely eerie.

“Haha, Old Red Demon, beaten, huh? Hehe, there are always those better than you in this world—you can’t act recklessly just because you’re strong!” a loud voice rang out.

Chu Tianyu saw that the speaker was an old man with a rosy face, dressed in plain clothes, with white hair and a youthful appearance, appearing extremely kind.

Around the temple, there were also several people dressed strangely, keeping a certain distance from each other. Judging from the scattered items and footprints in the temple, it seemed they had already fought before Chu Tianyu arrived.

Thinking this, Chu Tianyu was even more astonished—did that mean the martial skills of the people in this temple were on par with that red-clothed old man?

While Chu Tianyu was surprised, the people inside, including the red-clothed old man who had attacked him, were even more shocked. After all, that Red Demon had over a hundred years of martial expertise, yet he was simply pushed back by a seemingly ordinary boy, and it seemed he was so shaken that he couldn’t speak for a moment.

Everyone now showed a wary expression. Chu Tianyu ignored them and slowly observed his surroundings. Several lamas had already died on the spot, and the smell of blood came from their corpses.

Seeing this, Chu Tianyu grew enraged. He was about to ask who had done this when suddenly there was noise outside the temple. Some highly skilled warriors had followed the trace left by the Black Dragon and were approaching.

It seemed the red-clothed old man had also regained his composure by then. Instead of continuing the fight with Chu Tianyu, he quickly took out a tray from his pocket and examined it carefully, his thin face showing deep concern.

A resounding voice rang out: “Tong Yan, Hei Bai Er Li, and the other companions, now is not the time to fight over pride. Noon is approaching soon. Once the spring thunder sounds and the spiritual energy surges, if we still can’t break free from the restrictions of this temple, when that moment passes and the spiritual energy has nowhere to go, it will condense and hide—then all our efforts will be in vain! At the very least, we can release the spiritual energy then and fight to the death to see who is destined to possess it!”
The words of the old man in red were quickly agreed upon, and under his command, they took positions in various directions, ready to break the temple’s constraints.
Chu Tianyu also calmed down, observing the temple and their actions. By connecting the black dragon’s unusual behavior with several other factors, he finally understood roughly what was going on.
It seemed the black dragon didn’t want to absorb the spiritual energy here but rather to break free from the restrictions and be freed. It could be guessed that this was certainly not some so-called spiritual energy but rather evil energy—almost like dragon energy!
That’s why the black dragon had been lurking before and deliberately lured people over. This temple was likely built to suppress such evil forces. The black dragon had gone to such lengths just to get people to destroy it.
But even without its lure, someone with great spiritual power had already found this place first. It seemed they were now ready to help the black dragon inside.
Chu Tianyu didn’t stop them. Problems needed to be solved, and he was also curious about what exactly could drive the black dragon inside to go wild!
Just before the outsiders rushed in, with a “boom~~”, the temple, with the combined efforts of several experts, broke through the prohibitions surrounding the Master Lotus Buddha statue. Soon, a faint, illusory lotus slowly rose from the statue. When it reached three feet above the statue’s head, it suddenly vanished, dissipating with the wind…
The entire temple then shook, and its main beams collapsed with a loud roar. Soon, the entire structure crumbled, sending dust and debris flying everywhere.
Including Chu Tianyu, the few people originally inside the temple, relying on their strong spiritual power, didn’t move from their positions. They each took their magical instruments, ready to absorb the “spiritual energy of heaven and earth” that was about to emerge!
The collapse of the temple also stopped the other groups arriving behind them. At the same time, a sarcastic voice came from Bai Li, one of the so-called Hei Bai Er Li: “This place is now a restricted area. Please leave. If you insist on stepping forward and breaking in, you must bear the consequences!”

With such treasures at hand, who would pay attention to these trivial warnings? The most precious treasures go to those destined to possess them. How dare you simply draw a line and declare it a forbidden zone? Fuck off… Several experts cursed loudly, ignoring the warning entirely and strode in boldly! Suddenly, a sharp voice rang out, “Looking for death!” The few who were advancing were instantly pushed back by a powerful energy barrier, flying several feet away. With a “thud,” they fell to the ground, their hearts shattered and they died on the spot. All of these people had remarkable martial skills, yet they were killed without even seeing their opponent—everyone was stunned and no one dared take another step forward! At that moment, a loud roar came from the sky as a spring thunderbolt broke through the snow and fog, crashing down on the mountain peak. The entire mountain range trembled, and a surge of spiritual energy instantly emanated… When the third spring thunderbolt struck, it was exactly noon, accompanied by a high-pitched sound like a dragon’s roar coming from beneath the mountains! The elders surrounding them were filled with excitement and joy—unbeknownst to them, this powerful spiritual energy was actually the supreme dragon energy of heaven and earth. No wonder it had caused such a tremendous disturbance earlier. Their faces glowed with excitement as they clutched their various absorption artifacts, waiting for the moment the dragon energy emerged. Just as the elders prepared to act, Chu Tianyu’s body was once again enveloped in black aura, soaring into the sky before slamming down with immense force, causing the ground to shake violently. A huge crack appeared in the ground, emitting countless red lights, and another joyful dragon roar sounded. At the peak of the red glow, a green dragon emerged from the ground! The fierce wind it generated blew so hard that even those standing far away could barely keep their eyes open, while those with weaker skills were on the verge of collapsing. It was actually a green dragon! The noise and power of its emergence, along with Chu Tianyu’s devastating strike under the control of the black dragon aura, knocked those elders trying to absorb the spiritual energy to the ground. Yet these were all highly skilled and experienced individuals. Despite the sudden change, they didn’t panic. Instead, they quickly raised their artifacts to attack the newly emerged green dragon. Meanwhile, those without weapons also attacked Chu Tianyu from the air. In their eyes, Chu Tianyu was just another opportunist trying to take advantage of the situation—how could they know he was also trapped and had an even more powerful black dragon by his side!

As early as the first sound of spring thunder, Chu Tianyu’s body was once again controlled by that evil dragon. This time, Chu Tianyu exerted all his strength to resist, even attempting to summon the sealed Purple Void Dragon Energy within him, but to no avail. He allowed the evil dragon to take control of him.

When the green dragon manifested itself, Chu Tianyu finally understood the profound meaning behind his senior brother Wu Jing’s words, “Spring has come…” He also realized how insignificant his earlier attempts at resistance were compared to the thousand-year, even ten-thousand-year-long longing and desire between the two dragons!

So Chu Tianyu gave up all thoughts and completely let the black dragon manipulate him. At that moment, the black dragon energy within Chu Tianyu surged violently, trying desperately to burst out and entangle with the green dragon. The green dragon, in turn, became frantic, circling around Chu Tianyu.

Chu Tianyu was horrified, sweating profusely, fearing that the two evil dragons might engage in such acts right in broad daylight, under everyone’s eyes! Fortunately, his fears were unfounded—the black dragon seemed unable to leave Chu Tianyu’s body no matter how hard it tried, leaving Chu Tianyu furious at the feeling of wanting something but being unable to obtain it. Now it was the turn of the evil dragon to suffer that agony!

Chu Tianyu felt relieved inwardly and thought with schadenfreude, “It must be unbearable! Hehe…”

During the battle with the Purple Void True Dragon, the black dragon’s physical form was consumed, leaving only its dragon core and clothes on Chu Tianyu’s body, which were preserved by chance. Now, without a physical body to emerge through, it could only rely on the dragon core to emit a layer of dragon energy.

Thus, protected by the dragon energy, the attacks from the people on the ground were like scratching through boots—completely ineffective. However, their attacks on the green dragon’s magical artifacts began to show results. Especially the conical white jade staff of the old man in red, which emitted continuous lightning bolts, causing the green dragon to cry out in pain, and its body’s aura gradually faded.

The black dragon was focused on finding a way to break free but didn’t notice the situation of its “beloved dragon.” The green dragon, too, didn’t retaliate; it simply kept circling around Chu Tianyu, stirring things up repeatedly.

Chu Tianyu felt pity for them. Although they had already ascended through spiritual transformation, they could still be considered beasts. Being in their midst, he could empathize—this “love” spanning countless ages wasn’t much different from the unwavering devotion between lovers in the human world…

Suddenly, a familiar delicate cry of “Ah~” rang out, breaking Chu Tianyu’s reverie. When he turned to look, he saw the old man in red holding a white jade staff in one hand, while with the other he pulled a girl out of the crowd mid-air, pressing his hand against her life point and biting down on her neck’s main artery, using the girl’s pure yin energy to enhance the power of the white jade staff.

It would have been better if Chu Tianyu hadn’t looked. Once he did, he was shocked to the core—that girl was none other than Xiao Ya, the one he was closest to at Tianyin Gate…

The flowers withered, the girl’s complexion gradually turned gray, her lively eyes dimmed, and in an instant, she became a mummified corpse with empty eye sockets!

Chu Tianyu watched helplessly as Xiao Ya’s life faded away. His heart bleeded, yet his body remained motionless. His heart screamed, his blood boiled, and his face twisted in rage as his teeth clenched loudly. If eyes could kill, that old man in red would have been pierced countless times by now!

After absorbing Xiao Ya’s essence, the power of the white jade staff grew even greater. The lightning transformed from streaks of lightning into a faint white light that coiled around the Green Dragon…

The Green Dragon let out a mournful cry, finally drawing the Black Dragon’s attention—someone had dared to threaten its beloved. With a roar that echoed through the heavens, the Black Dragon’s “beastly” blood also boiled, amassing immense force. Along with Chu Tianyu’s fierce hatred, all their resentment was channeled into this single strike…