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

"Chen Yu, come with me, my master wants to see you," said Yuan Chen, a faint smile on his face.

Everyone around showed a look of shock.

Not only was Yuan Chen the top student of the No Demon Academy, but he was also ranked among the top few talents in the entire ancient nation, with terrifying potential.

And such a figure was actually taking the initiative to speak with Chen Yu.

Of course, what shocked them even more was what Yuan Chen had said.

Yuan Chen's master, the vice-principal of the No Demon Academy, actually wanted to see Chen Yu.

"How can that be? Yuan Chen's master..."

Shang Han's beautiful face showed a trace of astonishment as her gaze deeply fixed on Chen Yu.

The vice-principal wouldn't want to see a student without reason; there might be something more to this.

But Shang Han had just made a harsh statement, demanding that Chen Yu pay for his actions – was she now going to back down?

From behind, Ren Han's pupils shrank slightly.

"Could the vice-principal have taken an interest in Chen Yu!"

The murderous intent in Ren Han's eyes faded, and his gaze narrowed slightly as he pondered something.

"Okay!"

Chen Yu nodded in agreement.

No matter who the other's master was, just Yuan Chen himself was not someone Chen Yu could afford to defy.

"Then follow me."

Seeing Chen Yu agree, Yuan Chen turned and left.

Whoosh!

Chen Yu immediately followed.

"Master Liu, is it because Chen Yu killed Shang Honglan that the higher-ups of the academy are causing him trouble?"

Yang Zhang asked with some concern.

"Not at all, there are not many people in the academy who dare openly cause trouble for Chen Yu now."

Liu Xuanzong replied with a slight smile and then turned to leave.

The principal had not appeared for decades, but the vice-principal occasionally did, making him the most powerful person in the academy now.

Liu Xuanzong guessed that the vice-principal seeking out Chen Yu was probably not just for a casual chat.

As Chen Yu and Yuan Chen left, the crowd near the Life and Death Platform dispersed, but the news spread wildly.

...

Yuan Chen didn't move quickly, and Chen Yu could easily keep up.

"From now on, you can call me Second Senior Brother."

On the way, Yuan Chen suddenly spoke up.

"Second Senior Brother?"

Chen Yu paused, then suddenly understood—Yuan Chen's master, wanted to take him as a disciple.

Yuan Chen was able to become the first person in the No Demon Academy; his master must be extraordinary, and now, Chen Yu would also become his disciple.

Perhaps one day, Chen Yu could also possess the brilliance that Yuan Chen had at this moment.

"The Spirit Pet that you, as my junior brother, have acquired in the Qi Transformation Realm has even made your senior brother quite envious," Yuan Chen said, glancing at the Fire Scale Beast with a serene smile.

"It's just good luck. I bought a waste hatching egg and it turned out to be a success," Chen Yu replied with a smile.

"That ancient beast bloodline is extraordinary, but its bloodline is too diluted. If you could find some rare materials that promote the awakening and stimulation of bloodline power, it would greatly enhance its strength."

Yuan Chen observed the Fire Scale Beast for a few moments before speaking.

"Thank you for the guidance, Senior Brother."

Chen Yu nodded.

He suddenly remembered that he had a strand of Black Blood Strange Grass, which Tong Yuling had said could promote the awakening and stimulation of bloodline power, with an immeasurable value.

But then he thought about it; the Fire Scale Beast's bloodline was not that diluted, only suppressed by the Red Flame King.

And the Red Flame King was stingy, having so far only helped Chen Yu with a small favor. Chen Yu wouldn't easily use the precious Black Blood Strange Grass for the Red Flame King.

Within the No Demon Academy, there were many forbidden areas, strictly off-limits to students.

Now, under Yuan Chen's lead, Chen Yu entered one of these restricted areas.

In front of them, dark fog swirled, greatly obstructing their vision.

Ahead was a craggy peak, incredibly steep.

Swoosh, swoosh~

Yuan Chen's figure leapt up, occasionally touching the cliff with his toes, effortlessly climbing upward.

Chen Yu immediately executed the "Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow," with each jump propelling him a great distance upward.

Though the cliff face was smooth and lacked footholds, Chen Yu's hands and feet, like hooks, could embed themselves into the rocky wall.

While Chen Yu's climbing method was somewhat rough, it was very effective.

The Red Flame King maneuvered with exceptional agility, its control of True Qi extremely delicate and subtle, continually leaping along the cliff face to ascend.

Yuan Chen looked at his junior brother and Spirit Pet and nodded in satisfaction.

Just upon reaching the mountaintop, Chen Yu saw a mysterious figure in a black cloak standing on a distant rock, seemingly peering into the far-off vista, exuding a sense of solitude and strangeness.

And beside him on a round rock, a dulled mountain cat lay sleeping.

"It's him..."

Chen Yu suddenly remembered that this was the cloaked stranger who had granted him a recommendation to the No Demon Academy.

"Chen Yu, are you willing to become my disciple?"

The cloaked figure suddenly turned toward Chen Yu, his deep eyes, like black holes, seemed to engulf everything, causing Chen Yu's mental consciousness to plunge into them.

But in just a moment, Chen Yu broke free.

After breaking through to the Late Innate stage, his spiritual power had advanced somewhat and was now stronger than that of an average cultivator at the Innate Middle Stage.

"Disciple is willing."

Chen Yu immediately performed the disciple's salute.

His duel with Shang Honglan and Yan Boqing had been to establish prestige and deter others, which ultimately seemed ineffective and instead attracted trouble from Shang Han, a bigger problem.

But now, with a high-ranking individual of the academy willing to take him as a student, naturally, nothing could be better.

"My surname is Yi, my full name is Yi Lantian."

The cloaked figure spoke flatly.

"May I ask Master, which institute's mentor are you?"

Chen Yu asked cautiously.

He had chosen the Blood Slaughter Institute, but had never heard of such a figure within it.

If it were another institute, it would be difficult to provide much assistance in his cultivation.

"Heh heh, Junior Brother, the Master is the Vice-Dean of the Academy."

Yuan Chen said with a calm smile.

"Vice-Dean!"

Chen Yu's expression shook instantly.

He hadn't expected that the one willing to take him as a disciple was the Vice-Dean himself.

Such a significant backing would mean that he could practically strut around the Academy from now on.

Furthermore, to become the Vice-Dean of an Academy, one's own strength and experience must far surpass that of any instructor or branch dean.

"I originally wanted you to gain more experience, but your performance has been a bit too much."

The black-cloaked figure "Yi Lantian" watched Chen Yu, his words carrying admiration and a hint of helplessness.

"Heh heh."

Chen Yu chuckled, feeling that his performance was not excessive at all.

"Show me your true strength."

Yi Lantian said.

"Alright!"

Chen Yu nodded.

Yi Lantian, as the Vice-Dean of the Academy, held such high authority; not just anyone could become his disciple.

It must be because Yi Lantian saw something remarkable in him that he was willing to take Chen Yu as a disciple.

Now this Master wished to see his disciple's true capabilities.

"Little Junior Brother, attack me with all you've got."

Yuan Chen, understanding the Master's intent, took the initiative to speak up.

Buzz!

Without much ado, Chen Yu's body began to glow with a layer of ancient copper patterns, casting an austere copper radiance, dignified and solemn.

Being the top figure of the Academy, Yuan Chen was someone Chen Yu didn't need to hold back against, attack with confidence was all he needed to do.

"Buddhist Path?"

Yuan Chen showed a hint of intrigue.

The No Demon Academy primarily consisted of cultivators of the Evil Demon category, and yet Chen Yu had cultivated the Buddhist Path Body Refining Techniques, which was quite astonishing to him.

Buzzing!

The evil Qi began to stir, winding around his arms, with a layer of python scales faintly emerging on the pitch-black True Qi.

Seeing this scene, both Yi Lantian and Yuan Chen's gazes revealed a hint of surprise.

Sha Qi transforming shape!

Chen Yu's body was surrounded by a howling gale, as he lunged out like a cannonball and threw a punch.

Boom!

During the motion, the pitch-black True Qi underwent a rapid change, condensing into a lifelike gargantuan black python that flashed with a metallic copper sheen on its scales.

Chen Yu started with a combination of the "Copper Statue Technique," "Devilish Evil Frenzy Shadow," and the special Sha Qi transformation technique.

Seeing the powerful punch closing in on Yuan Chen...

Suddenly, Yuan Chen's figure leaped up without warning.

In this situation, Chen Yu couldn't change direction in time, and his punch missed.

"Again."

Chen Yu's eyes narrowed.

Although he knew Yuan Chen was incredibly powerful, the fact that his attack hadn't even grazed the opponent's clothes before being effortlessly dodged provoked Chen Yu's competitive spirit.

Buzz! Buzz!

Chen Yu pushed his True Copper Statue to its limit, its precise patterns emitting ancient coppery luminescence that illuminated everything around.

Within a layer of ancient copper glow, Chen Yu's body suddenly grew larger, transforming into a copper Buddha giant.

Drawing his Giant Ruler Sword, evil Qi surged forth as Chen Yu launched another attack at Yuan Chen.

Boom!

With a sweeping strike of his sword, an enormous blade of evil Qi roared by, whipping up a storm of black wind.

Swoosh!

Yuan Chen's figure disappeared, reappearing on another side.

"Sword Qi Everywhere!"

Chen Yu's gaze locked onto the distance, with the Giant Ruler Sword in his hands dancing wildly, unleashing a vast expanse of Sword Qi that stirred a shocking storm of evil Qi cloud.

Faced with such a ferocious and widespread attack, even Yuan Chen could not evade so easily and had to retreat a distance.

"Sword Breaking Nebula."

Chen Yu gripped his sword with both hands, the Sha Qi on the Giant Ruler Sword becoming more concentrated.

Boom!

The piercing thrust erupted, with the sword's Sha Qi and True Sha Qi violently exploding, creating an explosive black nebula.

His True Sha Qi was exceptionally strong, comparable to the Late Innate stage, and now, with his True Copper Statue greatly magnified, he executed a deadly move from the "Shocking Evil Sword Technique."

The power of this sword had reached the peak of Innate.

And moreover, Chen Yu's sword strike had an extremely clever timing and a vast range; it was unlikely that Yuan Chen could entirely evade it.

"Not bad, you've forced me to make a move!"

Yuan Chen said with an even tone, extending his hand with white fluid flowing over it, shining with a luminescent glow.

"What is this?"

Chen Yu's expression turned to shock, sensing the formidable power in Yuan Chen's hand.

Snap!

Yuan Chen simply slapped out with his palm, and an intense cold power burst forth, drastically dropping the temperature around them.

One could see a durable shield of cold ice forming between his hands, blocking all of Chen Yu's attacks.

"I've managed to condense some True Essence, although it's not complete yet."

Yuan Chen said with a nonchalant smile.

True Essence, the power of cultivators at the Guiyuan Realm, was many times stronger than True Qi.

Yuan Chen's demonstrated True Essence power was at best considered "Half-step True Essence." It was still not to be underestimated, even though he used only that little bit of half-step True Essence, an entire Early Innate cultivator's True Qi condensed into True Essence would probably be about that much.

Therefore, the gap between the Guiyuan Realm and the Qi Transformation Realm was vast, with an ordinary Guiyuan cultivator able to instantaneously defeat an Innate Late Stage or even Peak cultivator.

"Brother, to condense half-step True Essence at such a young age, I admire you."

Chen Yu remarked.

At this moment, he had almost displayed all his strength, except for his Dragon Scale Bloodline and Blood Crystal Flame; there was no need to continue.

"Younger brother is even more surprising, having just broken through to Innate, you were able to make me use True Essence!"

Yuan Chen chuckled.

Indeed, the person the Master valued was not simple; he himself did not possess such strength as Chen Yu when he was at the Early Innate stage.