Chapter 401: Chapter 222: Blood Demon’s Rampaging

Disaster, Xuanxue Peak Collapses

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Han Yi withdrew the Wind and Fire Shield, then respectfully bowed in salute.

“Xuandan Sect’s Han Yi pays respects to Master Song.”

A hint of appreciation flashed through Master Song’s indifferent gaze as he looked at Han Yi.

“So you are the Han Yi who has received the Emperor’s reward and ranks ninth on the Qianlong List.”

“No wonder.”

“After just entering the Golden Core stage, you can kill Golden Core cultivators, and even those in the middle Golden Core Stage and Demon Cultivators. Your power is indeed formidable.”

If the Wind Chasing Officials heard what Song He was saying, they would definitely be astonished. To earn a compliment of ‘not bad’ from Song He is something that hardly any Wind Chasing Official could claim.

The Wind Chasing Officials are one of the three significant forces under the Duke of Zhennbei, consisting of 333 cultivators, all above the Foundation Establishment Stage, including 49 Gold Core cultivators.

All previous Zhenbei Envoys had been selected from the Wind Chasing Officials, and Song He was no exception.

Han Yi’s face changed slightly. He hadn’t expected this man to have been present during the battle at Xuanxue Peak and yet not lend him a hand, a move that did not align with the interests of the Zhenbei Residence.

Noticing the change on Han Yi’s face, Song He quickly added.

“Rest assured, I just arrived. By the time I got here, you were already chopping down cultivators like a machine.”

“If you weren’t there, I would have intervened.”

Han Yi did not realize that by Song He offering this explanation, the Wind

Chasing Officials would have been shocked and confused.

Among the three major forces under the Duke of Zhennbei, though Song He, at the Golden Core peak, sits third in strength, he ranks first in aggression and indifference, and traditionally does not bother explaining himself to others.

However, his recent justification, a rare occurrence, underscored the significance Han Yi held for him.

“Thank you, Master Song.”

“May I ask Master Song, what kind of mutation has occurred in this Sea of

Blood, and why did you mention earlier that it’s best not to use magic for exploration?”

Han Yi saluted, dismissing his concerns, and refocused on the most pressing issue at hand.

Song He looked at the Sea of Blood, his eyes heavy.

“Numerous Demonic Beings evacuating from the Sea of Blood means only one thing, a Blood Demon has appeared.”

“If my prediction is correct, at the very bottom of the Sea of Blood, there is a Blood Demon. If you use any detection techniques, the Blood Demon will certainly notice and the consequences would be unpredictable.”

Song He pointed to the Sea of Blood below. This phenomenon of Demonic Beings fleeing from the Sea of Blood had happened before, and each time, it was due to the rise of a Blood Demon.

“Blood Demon.”

Han Yi was suddenly alarmed.

“Blood Demon” is a specific term, not simply a generic term for the demonic beings in the Sea of Blood.

The term “Demonic Being” is a low-level classification. Even a Golden Core Demonic Being, though large in size, swift in speed, and difficult to kill, is still an irrational entity, evolved from creatures submerged and lost in the Sea of Blood.

For the Sea of Blood, all Demonic Beings are essentially alien.

However.

A certain kind of creature is native to the Sea of Blood. The Sea of Blood is their home, it’s their world.

This type of creature is called a Blood Demon.

As indigenous creatures of the Sea of Blood, Blood Demons are immune to the corruption of the Sea of Blood. They are born with wisdom, and possess the mysterious ability to control other Demonic Beings.

What’s more, due to the advanced nature of the Sea of Blood, Blood Demons are born at the Golden Core stage and can evolve into the Nascent Soul stage upon reaching adulthood.

Of course, the Nascent Soul stage is the limit for most Blood Demons. Only a small portion can overcome this racial restriction and progress to the Spirit Transformation stage.

On another note.

Blood Demons are naturally violent and bloodthirsty. If they sense they are being spied upon, they will command Golden Core Demonic Beings to attack Han Yi, making the upcoming situation even more complicated.

If a Blood Demon is killed, there will be an endless stream of Blood Demons appearing from the depths of the Sea of Blood, which also promises unpredictable consequences.

The best course of action is to hide his presence and avoid drawing the attention of the Blood Demons for now.

“However, you need not worry.”

“Blood Demons typically do not show themselves in public and they usually don’t leave the Sea of Blood. After a while, the Blood Demon will naturally return to the depths of the sea. By then, the number of Demonic Beings will gradually decrease and the situation will be under control again.”

“The fifty Wind Chasing officials under my command will arrive in a day. Among them are five Golden Core cultivators. By then, the Wind Chasing officials will assist Xuandan Sect in exterminating the Demonic Beings to stabilize the situation.”

“During this period, I will remain here as well. If anything happens, I will certainly take action”

Song He slowly explained.

Upon hearing this, Han Yi breathed a sigh of relief.

Currently, he was the most powerful at his Xuanxue Peak, but facing the legendary Blood Demon, he still was not enough. It was most appropriate to have someone from the Duke of Zhennbei’s army stationed there.

With gratitude showing in his face, Han Yi sincerely thanked him.

“Thank you very much, Master Song.”

Song He simply smiled, “There’s no need to thank me, it’s my responsibility.” “I have to attend to matters back at Xuanxue peak. If you’ll excuse me.

Han Yi saluted before Song nodded and then flew away, taking even more caution this time than before.

Watching Han Yi leave, the smile on Song He’s face gradually faded, leaving his usually solemn expression.

“Earning the Emperor’s reward, this Han Yi is definitely a first-class Immortal Foundation.”

“It’s only been eight years since the Emperor’s last birthday, and Han Yi has already advanced from the early Foundation Establishment stage to a Golden Core Cultivator.”

“Young people can be threatening.”

“If nothing goes wrong, Han Yi is bound to become a true lord. This time, a good karma has been established between us.”

“However…”

Pacing mid-sentence, Song He paused and shifted his gaze downward toward the Sea of Blood.

“The Yuan Beast Sect doesn’t have the means to summon a Blood Demon.

There’s something strange going on..”