Dual Cultivation: A Carefree Journey Through Another World, the Empress Falls into My Hands

Upon hearing this, Chu Yunfan snapped out of his reverie, casually waved his hand, and said:

"It's nothing, I just don't like the smell of blood. Let's keep going!"

After saying that, Chu Yunfan followed the person leading the way and continued walking forward.

However, unbeknownst to Chu Yunfan, he had already secretly placed the golden token that could contact Xu Tianlong in his palm.

Chu Yunfan felt uneasy at this moment.

What happened next intensified Chu Yunfan's sense of unease.

Because the further he went, the stronger the smell of blood became in his mouth and nose.

Noticing this, Chu Yunfan stopped again.

However, at this moment, the person leading the way suddenly turned around and spoke to Chu Yunfan:

"Young master, the entrance to the slave market is just ahead. Let's go!"

Upon hearing this sound, Chu Yunfan instinctively looked ahead.

Sure enough, the familiar scene of the slave market appeared in Chu Yunfan's sight.

Even from this vantage point, Chu Yunfan could hear the various sounds emanating from the slave market.

So, Chu Yunfan suppressed his doubts and continued walking forward.

However, just as Chu Yunfan was about to step into the entrance of the slave market, he suddenly stopped.

"Something's wrong!"

Chu Yunfan silently shouted in his heart, and then simultaneously activated the Wind Sword Intent and the Free and Unfettered Sword Intent, concentrating them in his left and right eyes respectively.

In an instant, Chu Yunfan's eyes flashed with a sharp sword light, sweeping across the surroundings.

At this moment, Chu Yunfan suddenly realized that the scene in front of him was not a slave market at all, but clearly that huge sea of ​​blood.

Moreover, at this moment, a huge, eerie face was floating on the surface of the sea of ​​blood, staring at him with a chilling smile.

Not only that, Chu Yunfan also discovered that the person who had led the way had given him a strange smile before leaping into the sea of ​​blood and disappearing without a trace.

"Hehehe! As expected of the genius I've chosen, you've seen through my illusion so quickly!"

As a burst of shrill laughter rang out, the scenery around Chu Yunfan suddenly changed drastically.

There were no passageways, no slave markets, not even ground.

Yes, there was only a vast ocean of blood.

Chu Yunfan's body was suspended above the vast sea of ​​blood.

"Who exactly are you? Were you the one who summoned me earlier?"

Chu Yunfan stared at the strange human face in the sea of ​​blood, his expression extremely grave.

No matter how you look at it, this face doesn't look like that of a good person.

More importantly, this face gave Chu Yunfan a sense of unfathomable power.

Even when facing the various peak masters of the Qingyun Sword Sect and Xu Tianlong, who was at the peak of the Martial Emperor realm, Chu Yunfan had never felt this way before.

"Could he be a Martial Saint realm expert?"

A despairing guess surfaced in Chu Yunfan's mind.

Just then, the Blood Demon's laughter rang in Chu Yunfan's ears once again.

"Don't be nervous. I summoned you here because I value your talent and want to give you a chance to become stronger. I have no intention of harming you!"

Upon hearing this voice, Chu Yunfan's eyes darted around, and he said:

"I don't even know who you are, so why should I believe you?"

Besides, you just used an illusion to deceive me!

Upon hearing Chu Yunfan's question, the Blood Demon immediately explained:

"I used the illusion on you only to test your abilities; I meant no harm."

As for my identity, I am in this arena, which is the territory of the Human Alliance.

"Can't you guess my identity yet?"

Upon hearing this answer, Chu Yunfan's eyes widened in surprise, and a clear look of astonishment appeared on his face.

"Are you a big shot in the Human Alliance?"

After leaving the arena last time, Chu Yunfan immediately confirmed the truth of Xu Tianlong's words through information from the Fatty Qingyun Chamber of Commerce and the Qingyun Sword Sect.

The Demon Race is indeed an enemy, and the Human Alliance was indeed formed to deal with it.

It was precisely because Chu Yunfan knew these things that he was so surprised at this moment.

In his view, the members of the Human Alliance should all be upright and honest.

The Blood Demon before them looked exactly like a villain.

The Blood Demon seemed to understand the doubt in Chu Yunfan's eyes and immediately explained:

"I know you are puzzled, after all, my appearance is indeed somewhat frightening."

But this is due to the nature of the cultivation method, and there's nothing I can do about it.

Therefore, although I am revered as a Martial Saint, I can only confine myself to this dark and sunless underground space, silently dedicating myself to the human race!

At this point, a sigh escaped Blood Demon's lips.

Hearing the Blood Demon's sigh, Chu Yunfan also became puzzled.

Is the face before me good or bad?

However, just to be on the safe side, Chu Yunfan still asked:

"Senior just said that he would give me a chance to become stronger. May I ask how I can become stronger?"

Chu Yunfan deliberately changed how he addressed himself and the Blood Demon, showing a sense of respect in order to gain the Blood Demon's trust.

As expected, the Blood Demon noticed the change in Chu Yunfan's words and immediately laughed again, then replied:

"This sea of ​​blood contains the blood of countless humans and demonic beasts."

This vessel can extract the essence from these bloods and integrate it into your body, making your blood even more powerful.

Blood is one of the fundamental elements of the human body. As your blood becomes stronger, your cultivation aptitude, overall strength, and everything else will improve!

After hearing Blood Demon's words, Chu Yunfan nodded, then asked again:

"Almost all the geniuses in Qingyun Sword City have been to the arena."

Some of them may even be more talented than their younger counterparts.

Why did the senior choose me instead of someone else? Why did he give me this opportunity to become stronger?

"I have no relation to you, senior, and I cannot think of a suitable reason. I humbly request your guidance!"

Faced with Chu Yunfan's repeated questioning, the Blood Demon remained calm and continued to explain:

"You're wrong about one thing. The talents of the others are too rubbish. I don't even look at them!"

The reason I chose you is naturally because you have the greatest talent!

Upon hearing this answer, Chu Yunfan sneered inwardly.

Although he was confident, he was not arrogant.

Throughout history, Qingyun Sword City has produced countless geniuses, countless battle-hardened emperors, and even peerless prodigies.

How could all of these people be less talented than Chu Yunfan?

Blood Demon's statement is clearly a lie.

At this moment, Chu Yunfan was completely certain that the face in the sea of ​​blood before him was definitely not a good person.

"However, this blood-red human face is quite strange and looks difficult to deal with. Let's keep him calm for now!"

Thinking of this, Chu Yunfan spoke:

"It is a great honor for a junior like me to have my talent recognized by a senior!"

However, I have recently encountered inner demons during my cultivation, so it is not advisable for me to increase my strength for the time being.

"I will visit you again, senior, after I have resolved my inner demons!"

As he spoke, Chu Yunfan turned to leave.

However, the Blood Demon suddenly spoke up:

"A mere inner demon can be easily destroyed."

No need for next time, this time is enough!

As soon as he finished speaking, an invisible force bound Chu Yunfan's body firmly to the spot, preventing him from moving an inch.