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Drip, drip.

In a damp cave, blood constantly dripped from the walls. Chen Yao swallowed a Grade 3 Blood Spirit Pill and sat on the ground to recuperate.

The efficacy of a Tier 3 pill, Blood Spirit Pill, was at least a hundred times stronger than an ordinary healing pill. A surge of pure medicinal energy circulated within Chen Yao's body, gradually improving his injuries.

Earlier, Chen Yao was betting his life on a gamble.

If he let the Octadic Snake attack him, he would naturally fall into the sea of blood and enter the alternate space to search for the heart of slaughter.

Chen Yao had calculated beforehand that the Octadic Snake would not place him in its eyes. Thus, it would only use a small portion of its strength.

Even though he had reached the third level of the Astral Body Refinement Art, and his physical body was comparable to a peak Genuine Force Warrior, coupled with the defense of the sword armor, he still suffered heavy injuries.

Fortunately, he had achieved his goal, so he didn't risk his life for nothing.

After about two hours, Chen Yao opened his eyes. Jiang Ni, who was beside him, heaved a long sigh of relief. She grabbed onto the corner of Chen Yao's clothes tightly and turned to Chen Yao's arms. Her small eyes were filled with tears.

Chen Yao comforted Jiang Ni and said.

"Don't worry, I'm fine. Are you able to sense where the killing heart is?"

Jiang Ni nodded and brought Chen Yao to the depths of the cave.

This cave was very tall and wide, and there were countless piles of human bones on the ground. One could imagine the price a human cultivator had to pay to seal this great snake, a Saint realm demon beast, for hundreds of years ago.

The stench grew stronger and stronger. After walking for several miles, a huge pool of blood appeared before Chen Yao and Jiang Ni.

In the middle of the blood pool was a tall platform, and on top of it was a fist-sized blood pearl, exuding an evil aura. Looking at this pearl, Chen Yao felt a terrifying feeling that struck fear into his heart.

This blood-colored bead most likely contained the heart of slaughter.

Chen Yao flew forwards, intending to snatch away his killing intent.

Right when his hand was about to touch Chen Yao's murderous heart, the suddenly tranquil blood pool shook for a moment. A huge head flew out from the pool, ruthlessly smashing toward Chen Yao.

"A king level demonic beast."

Chen Yao's heart sank. He didn't dodge, but instead unhesitatingly extended his hand and grabbed onto the Heart of Slaughter. This was his only option. If he couldn't get the Heart of Slaughter this time, then he wouldn't have any other chances.

The instant Chen Yao grasped onto the Heart of Slaughter, the huge head ruthlessly smashed into Chen Yao's body. Feeling an immense pain, Chen Yao was sent flying.

"Thud."

The solid rock wall collapsed under Chen Yao's impact. The smoke was wreaking havoc as Chen Yao's body was being buried by the rocks.

"Big brother Chen Yao."

Jiang Ni burst into tears.

At this time, the gigantic snake head flew towards Jiang Ni with its mouth wide open, as if it wanted to eat Jiang Ni in one bite.

At the critical moment, the collapsed pile of rocks exploded. A bright sword light appeared in the middle of the battlefield, fiercely piercing towards the huge snake.

The ten Sword Drawing Arts combined.

Its might was extremely close to a mid-grade heaven-step sword skill.

"Bam."

The sword beam hit the snake's head heavily.

The huge head of the snake instantly shattered into a cloud of blood and brain matter splattered in all directions. It was extremely disgusting.

Chen Yao's current strength was enough to kill a King's Realm cultivator.

Unexpectedly, another huge snake head rose from the pool of blood.

"Twin-headed snake."

Chen Yao could not help but feel alarmed.

However, the blood pool surged again, and two heads popped out of the pool.

At this point, the true form of the demonic beast appeared.

It was a four-headed snake.

"Could it be the descendant of that Octadic Snake?"

While Chen Yao was having doubts in his mind, the three snake heads simultaneously launched an attack towards Chen Yao.

"Universe Sword Sheath."

Hundreds and thousands of flying swords flew out in a line, fiercely stabbing at the remaining three snake heads of the four snakes.

"Pull it out."

Chen Yao executed the Sword Drawing Arts and ruthlessly hacked at the top of the cliff wall.

BOOM!

A huge hole suddenly appeared in the wall, and countless amounts of blood flowed in.

"Let's go."

Chen Yao pulled Jiang Ni over and unleashed Wind Riding Sword, simultaneously using Wind Stepping Boots to increase his speed by several times. He flew towards the hole he had just created.

Chen Yao was no fool.

The Cosmic Sword case could only be compared to medium-grade earth-step martial skills. If one wanted to deal with the Four-headed Snake, it was no doubt that a fool's dream could only stop them for a while.

He had seized the heart of the slaughter, so the Octadic Snake would definitely be able to sense him. Right now, the only thing he could do was to flee for his life.

"..."

Suddenly, a whirlpool appeared in the Blood Sea. The whirlpool started spinning faster and faster.

BOOM!

Suddenly, a bright sword ray appeared in the center of the vortex. Chen Yao and Jiang Ni soared into the sky.

Followed by the four-headed snake.

"Human, you deserve to die."

The Octadic Snake had already sensed Chen Yao's killing intent when he was trying to seize it. Thus, it had been waiting for him for a long time. When Chen Yao finally flew out of the sea of learning.

That thick tail ruthlessly swept towards Chen Yao.

"Demon Refining Pot."

The attack from a Saint-rank expert was capable of easily killing Chen Yao. Thus, Chen Yao had no choice but to use his trump card.

The Demon Refining Pot appeared on the scene.

The Octadic Snake was surprised to discover that he had fallen.

"Royal Grade?"

The Octavo Snake was panic-stricken. In this situation, losing his cultivation was tantamount to death.

The tail of the Octadic Snake swept across Chen Yao's body. However, there was a huge difference between the attacks of an Emperor Stage demon beast and a Saint Stage demon beast. Although they were still extremely powerful, they were not enough to deal a fatal blow to Chen Yao.

Bang.

The gigantic tail of the demon beast ferociously attacked Chen Yao's chest.

"Sword armor, attack."

Chen Yao used his sword armor to attack the tail of the huge snake. Countless small swords stabbed towards the tail, but they were all dispersed by the tail. However, the attack power of the tail was significantly reduced.

"Sword armor, defend."

Countless small swords condensed into an armor in front of Chen Yao's body, protecting him.

"Wind Boots."

At the same time, Chen Yao retreated.

BOOM!

The snake tail didn't attack Chen Yao's body, but the aura released from the demon beast's body attacked Chen Yao.

But right now, more than half of the power of this attack had been used up.

Chen Yao landed heavily on the house and knocked down a wall.

However, in the next moment, Chen Yao stood up from his residence.

Under Chen Yao's continuous consumption of energy, this attack had only been comparable to a middle rank Earth Realm martial skill used by a King Stage cultivator. Thus, it could not be denied that it would have caused harm to Chen Yao.

However, with the powerful defense of the sword armour and the powerful physical body, the damage dealt to Chen Yao was not too serious.

Chen Yao solemnly examined the octopus serpent and the four-headed serpent in the blood sea.

Although there was a Demon Refining Hammer that suppressed both of their realms, it was still much stronger than his.

Escaping was impossible.

Then what should he do?