"Don't kill them; we need their blood to blood sacrifice the teleportation array to enter the third area." Seeing Luo Xiu about to make a move, Yan Yue'er let out a sigh of relief and reminded him. The man in white looked like a scholar—refined and gentle in demeanor. However, the bloodthirstiness in his actions was palpable, his vital energy a sinister red like human blood, capable of corrosion. Yan Yue'er was correct; Wei Yungu was definitely practicing some kind of malevolent technique that devoured essence blood. This technique, known as Blood Demon Technique, required killing and absorbing blood—extremely vile and harmful to the balance of heaven. However, this Blood Demon vital energy couldn't withstand the Youming Dead Flame, melting away instantly like snow in a raging fire. Luo Xiu showed no mercy. His mid-grade earth-tier battle sword cut through as if the Blood Demon vital energy was nothing. With a sickening squelch, blood splattered as Wei Yungu's head flew off into the distance, his blood spurting like a fountain. Wei Yungu of the Innate Seventh Layer, slain with a single sword stroke! Luo Xiu's swift blade could only be countered by a Godly Soul realm martial artist with the help of spiritual sense. Below the realm of Godly Soul, unless one had also mastered a technique to perfection, no one could withstand his sword. Seeing Wei Yungu get slain, the burly barbarian He Balian was terrified to his core, and his first instinct was to turn and flee. But as he turned, a dark flame sword light surged towards him, piercing through the back of his head and shattering his brain. The seven martial warriors with destroyed cultivations were fear-stricken, while Yan Yue'er furrowed her brows, wondering how they would use the blood sacrifice for the teleportation array with these people dead. Shaking off the blood from his sword, Luo Xiu's gaze drifted coldly toward the seven martial warriors with ruined cultivations. In this Myriad Demon Secret Realm, having no cultivation was a death sentence. Even if Luo Xiu didn't kill them, it would be nearly impossible for them to survive. The seven martial warriors didn't dare even breathe too loud, fearing they would anger this murderous god. None wished to die. Though life in the Myriad Demon Secret Realm was hopeless without cultivation, if they could live even a moment longer, they would. "Although you've killed two, these seven are enough for the blood sacrifice," Yan Yue'er said softly, her words cold. To enter the third area and find the Resurrection Grass to heal her soul injury, she would spare no ruthlessness, not even blood sacrifice. Luo Xiu said nothing, as he too wished to enter the third area to hunt beasts and obtain Godly Soul-level blood pearls. According to Yan Yue'er, even with the Shuangyue Demon Jade, without the cultivation of Godly Soul, it would be impossible to enter the third area. Only through the method of blood sacrifice could the deficiency in cultivation be made up. These people were not related to him, so naturally, Luo Xiu wouldn't risk losing his chance at advancing further in the realm of the physical body to save them. The secret map was in a jade slip Yan Yue'er gave him, detailing the routes from the first to the third area, and some details of the fourth area. Following the secret map, Luo Xiu led the way to the end of the second area. On this journey, countless beasts obstructed their path. In just three days, Luo Xiu slew nearly three hundred, almost a hundred creatures every single day! Because of his extensive killing, Luo Xiu only needed to release his aura for a faint crimson glow to wrap him—a killing aura formed from the energy of his countless kills! This killing aura was intimidating; common beasts and martial warriors would cower before even engaging in battle. On this path of slaughter, Luo Xiu harvested more than one hundred Innate-level blood pearls. As they neared the end of the second area, the beasts they encountered grew increasingly strong—each comparable to the Innate Seventh Layer or above, with some ferocious pack leaders even matching that of great martial masters or even half-step into Godly Soul! With the seven martial warriors' cultivation depleted and Yan Yue'er herself unable to act, even Luo Xiu, alone, started to struggle. Upon reaching the ancient altar at the end of the third area, Luo Xiu's appearance was disheveled and chaotic. Despite the disarray, an aura of terrifying murderous intent enveloped him, and his power had increased significantly through combat and experience. Yan Yue'er now had a clearer understanding of Luo Xiu's abilities; he appeared merely fourteen or fifteen years old. With innate third-layer cultivation, he was invincible below Godly Soul. Not even the ten great families of Tianwu, nor the three superpowers with their formidable resources, could nurture such a prodigy. Near the second area's teleportation altar, no beasts lay in ambush around the ancient altar—a safe zone within a ten-mile radius from the center. Before entering the third area, Luo Xiu was prepared to consume blood pearls to enhance his physical realm; the stronger his power, the greater his odds of survival in the third area. Since accepting the storage ring from Yan Yue'er, having helped this much, he might as well go all the way and find the Resurrection Grass for her in the third area. Taking out Yan Yue'er's storage ring, Luo Xiu sensed the inside and thoughtfully scattered hundreds of prime spirit stones around him. Immediately after, he took out a fifth-grade Spirit Gathering Formation Disk, allowing him to absorb the energy from the spirit stones more rapidly and enhance his cultivation quickly. While cultivating, Luo Xiu also pulled out a jade slip, which contained the eighth-grade martial art Yan Yue'er had mentioned. His consciousness delved into the jade slip, and the knowledge of the martial art flowed into his mind. This martial art was known as Xuan Gong of Soul Condensing, an eighth-grade technique for refining the soul and concentrating the spiritual sense for soul cultivation. Yan Yue'er had previously stated that it was through this Xuan Gong that she had grasped the mysteries of Blazing Flame Martial Intent while in the Godly Soul realm. The stronger the soul, the easier it is to comprehend the martial intent because martial intent seems intricately linked to the spirit, an extension of the willpower. Perception is a capability of willpower, spiritual sense is the concentration of willpower, and the soul is the embodiment of willpower. Seven days of training followed. Because the effects of the Innate-level blood pearls were diminishing, after consuming over a hundred pearls, Luo Xiu's physical body did not break through to a higher-level battle body and was still some way from the pinnacle. His cultivation, assisted by hundreds of prime spirit stones and the fifth-grade Spirit Gathering Formation Disk, advanced to innate fourth-layer. In martial arts progression, cultivation is the easiest to enhance with adequate resources, talent, and time. Reaching advanced realms is not difficult. However, as one's cultivation level rises, the quality of needed resources grows correspondingly high, explaining why cultivators above Godly Soul are so rare. In Tianwu, a Godly Soul martial artist can rule a city, dominate a domain! A Martial King can create a sect and reign over a county. Martial Monarchs even stand at the pinnacle of Tianwu, looking down upon the masses. If there were a Martial Emperor above the Martial Monarch, the power of one could easily obliterate Tianwu! At the center of the ancient altar, Luo Xiu took out the Shuangyue Demon Jade, infused it with vital energy, and the Blood Moon and Silver Moon slowly rose, reflecting upon each other. Yan Yue'er, emotionless, ruthlessly executed the seven martial warriors stripped of their powers. Their lifeblood rose and merged into the two demon jades. Luo Xiu felt pity, but he forcibly turned his heart cold. It's not wrong to have a kind heart, but it's also about timing. With a brilliant flash of light, Luo Xiu grabbed the two demon jades and disappeared in a flash along with Yan Yue'er, transported away. The drained corpses, too, gradually dimmed until they vanished completely, much like the beasts that had condensed the blood pearls, eerily vanishing without a trace. Upon arriving in the third area, Luo Xiu immediately extended his senses, finding no formidable beasts nearby. "The entire third district is populated with Godly Soul-level demons. Don't carelessly wander," Yan Yue'er warned with a serious expression upon arriving. Even though this Asura's strength was significant and could contend with an average Godly Soul for a moment, if they encountered creatures even closely comparable to Godly Soul third-layer and above, they would undoubtedly fall. And as she was currently unable to use any of her strength, her fate was clear if Luo Xiu could not hold his ground. Luo Xiu didn't need Yan Yue'er's reminder to understand the dangers. He took out the secret map and found a marked area within the third district—where the Resurrection Grass was located. In this Myriad Demon Secret Realm, the first district was full of Qi Sea-level demons, numbering in the hundreds of thousands, with hordes found everywhere. The second district contained Innate-level demons, fewer in number but still around a hundred thousand strong. The third district, with tens of thousands of Godly Soul-level demons, was so vast that each creature had its own territory. The density was low, and as long as they were cautious, they need not worry about being besieged. Following the marked route on the secret map, Luo Xiu carefully led Yan Yue'er through the dense forest. Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks, and Yan Yue'er immediately went on guard, looking anxiously around. She thought Luo Xiu's abrupt halt was a sign of imminent danger. "There is a Godly Soul-level demon ahead of us, its strength surpassing third-layer. Let's go around," Luo Xiu said slowly. He had sensed danger—not upon its approach, but he had anticipated it. Yan Yue'er looked at Luo Xiu in surprise again, realizing how mysterious this seemingly young man was; he had methods even she didn't understand. Normally, one's perception at the Innate realm should be discovered by the Godly Soul-level demon at the same time they noticed it. But Luo Xiu wasn't using Innate realm's soul perception but the Life and Death Orb's ability to sense life forces, an undetected type of sensing. Throughout their journey, Luo Xiu avoided any conflict with the powerful denizens of this place. Even when encountering ordinary Godly Soul-level demons he deemed manageable, he deliberately steered clear, marking their territories instead. According to Yan Yue'er, as long as the Resurrection Grass could be obtained, even without refining it into a Soul Revival Pill, it could still help heal her soul injury, allowing some recovery. With some of her power restored, she would no longer fear most of the demons in this third district. After three days, they arrived at the area marked on the secret map where the Resurrection Grass grew. "I've been to the Myriad Demon Secret Realm before, and a Godly Soul fourth-layer demon resides where the Resurrection Grass grows." Yan Yue'er said so. As a former Martial Monarch, she wasn't interested in fourth-grade Resurrection Grass and hadn't bothered taking it. "Godly Soul fourth-layer, beyond my reach," Luo Xiu frowned. He had agreed to help find the Resurrection Grass after taking payment, but he wouldn't be risking his life foolishly. "I won't ask you to go to your death. You need to draw the demon away while I sneak in and take the Resurrection Grass." Yan Yue'er took out a vibrant green jade bottle from her chest and handed it to Luo Xiu, saying, "Inside are three Explosive Yuan Pills. Taking one can increase your strength by three minor realms for half an hour. With your ability, you would be able to contend with that demon." Explosive Yuan Pills are unranked medicinal pills that can elevate anyone's strength by three minor realms for half an hour. Surely, if one's cultivation is too high, the effect weakens, and for Martial Monarch-level experts, it could at most boost one minor realm's strength. Even so, the Explosive Yuan Pill is immensely precious, a significant weapon in battles. The jade bottle still carried the warmth of Yan Yue'er's body, meaning it had been carried close to her, keeping her true valuables on her even after handing over the storage ring to Luo Xiu. Luo Xiu didn't mind; confident with the Explosive Yuan Pill, he should be able to confront a Godly Soul fourth-layer demon. Not one for idle talk, Luo Xiu put one pill in his mouth, leaving an afterimage where he stood, and charged into the forest ahead. "Roar!" An angry roar like a tempest echoed, trees fell, and waves surged. Within this forest, by a lake, a thirty-zhang (approximately 100 meters) long demon with purple scales and a single horn on its head erupted into the sky. The Purple-Scaled Single-Horned Jiaolong! The moment Luo Xiu entered its domain, the demon rushed out furiously. According to legend, the Purple-Scaled Single-Horned Jiaolong possessed a faint trace of true dragon bloodline. If it could ascend to the seventh order and become a Martial Emperor, it could shed its Jiaolong form and transform into a true dragon! Luo Xiu's expression changed instantly as the Jiaolong appeared. "Yan Yue'er, you dare deceive me!?" Luo Xiu was both shocked and angry. Indeed, the Jiaolong was at Godly Soul fourth-layer, but its strength was undoubtedly far beyond that of an ordinary Godly Soul fourth-layer. Previously, Yan Yue'er only mentioned a Godly Soul fourth-layer demon without indicating it was a Purple-Scaled Single-Horned Jiaolong! Its thirty-zhang body coiled in the sky, massive scarlet eyes locked onto the human ants below, the Purple-Scaled Single-Horned Jiaolong opened its mouth and spewed a stream of demonic power condensed into a lightning-like purple beam shooting towards Luo Xiu. Luo Xiu fled, knowing even with the pill he stood no chance against this creature. With a thunderous explosion, the purple light blasted a bottomless crater into the earth, the Purple-Scaled Single-Horned Jiaolong fiercely in pursuit, leaving the dense forest a ravaged mess. Yan Yue'er, upon hearing the sounds of the fight, hurriedly entered where the Jiaolong resided, searching for the Resurrection Grass.