Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 553 - 548 Blood River Valley

Chapter 553: Chapter 548 Blood River Valley

Blood River Valley, located in the western part of the Spirit Light Domain, was once a flourishing and magnificent region. However, years later, due to the spread of war, it had turned into a land of ruin.

In the Spirit Light Domain, there were several deadly places, all of which were extremely dangerous, and Blood River Valley was one particularly well-known among them. Over the years, countless numbers of adventurous Martial Artists had come to explore, but most ended up perishing here, their blood eventually becoming part of the Blood River.

Swoosh, swoosh!

The sound of cutting through the wind suddenly arose as two figures landed one after another in Blood River Valley—it was Ye Xuan and Lin Wan.

As soon as the two stepped foot into the Blood River Valley, they were met with a thick stench of blood that rapidly spread through the air.

"In Blood River Valley, it is said there are many mutated Demon Beasts and human corpses. These Demon Beasts have been transformed by the sinister energy of the Blood River Valley, having lost their sanity and become mindless killing zombies," Lin Wan said with a solemn expression.

"There must be something deep within Blood River Valley, otherwise this Blood River wouldn’t possibly exist."

Ye Xuan glanced toward the depths of Blood River Valley, where rivers of all sizes ran through, their waters red as blood, as if they were purely composed of flowing lifeblood.

Suddenly, at this moment, there was movement from behind. With the sound of footsteps approaching, the two quickly leaped into the nearby thick woods.

"Big brother, I heard that recently news of a Unicorn Blood Python emerged from Blood River Valley, attracting many strong warriors from nearby areas. Even the Sixth Grade Sect, the Great Wilderness Sect, has been alerted and sent people into Blood River Valley to find the whereabouts of the Unicorn Blood Python." Appearing in their sight were two Martial Sect Masters, and their words also reached the ears of Ye Xuan and Lin Wan.

"No wonder there have been so many people around Blood River Valley lately. Where there’s a Unicorn Blood Python, there’s said to always be Divine Dragon Blood. These people are probably here for the Divine Dragon Blood." Another person spoke up.

"That’s right. Divine Dragon Blood is a Quasi-Saint medicine rumored to give the user half a Dragon’s body, with physical strength comparable to the Dragon Clan!"

"Tsk tsk, it’s a treasure indeed, but it’s not something we can get our hands on. We would be lucky just to have a sip of the leftovers, let’s go."

The figures of the two quickly disappeared into the woods.

After the two had left, Ye Xuan and Lin Wan then jumped down from the tree.

"Divine Dragon Blood? I didn’t expect that not only would there be rumors of the Blood Lotus Heart, but there could also be such a treasure as Divine Dragon Blood here."

A glint appeared in Ye Xuan’s eyes. Divine Dragon Blood was an extremely rare heaven and earth treasure. If he could refine it, it would be enough to replace the remaining three types of Dragon Clan Bloodline, helping him elevate his bloodline to the Holy-grade level.

However, now was not the time to think about this. The priority was to find the Blood Lotus Heart to heal his injured Martial Soul. As for the Divine Dragon Blood, when the time came to fight over it, there would certainly be no shortage of competitors; he must recover his strength first.

"Let’s go."

Without further thought, the two immediately moved out, dashing into the blood-colored dense forest ahead.

...

Bang!

A giant blood-colored beast had its head chopped off, and its body, now headless, violently crashed to the ground with a deafening sound.

"There sure are a lot of fierce beasts in this place."

After killing the beast that had lunged at them, Lin Wan sheathed her long sword and slightly furrowed her brows. Until now, she and Ye Xuan had already slain over a dozen fierce beasts, plus dozens of zombies. These dangerous creatures were seemingly endless, appearing nearly everywhere within Blood River Valley.

"We’ve gone nearly a hundred miles deep into Blood River Valley, we need to be more careful now."

Ye Xuan surveyed his surroundings, and from the hidden leaves and branches around him, he could sense a faint, yet persistent, murderous intent. Although Blood River Valley was filled with dangers at every turn, this subtle intent did not seem like it was emitted by the mindless fierce beasts or zombies.

Roar!

Suddenly, shadows reeking of a sharp, pungent odor tore through the jungle, surging out from the depths of the forest. Malevolent energy pulsated as they charged straight for Ye Xuan and Lin Wan.

Swish, swish!

Ye Xuan and Lin Wan, both possessing extraordinary agility, exploded into action at the sudden appearance of the shadows. With a flourish of their swords, they instantly shredded several vicious beasts into pieces.

Among these beasts were some zombified corpses and massive zombies, with claws and fangs bared, charging violently towards them.

"Sword Array, break!"

Lin Wan was the first to dart forward. With a slash of her blade, dense and numerous Sword Qi formed an array around her, sweeping towards the incoming beasts and zombies.

In an instant, a thick scent of blood permeated the air.

"Damn, this woman is fierce, not easy to deal with."

From the dense forest nearby, a dozen pairs of eyes were focused on the battle. One of them cursed in a low voice.

"Indeed, she’s no easy target. Let’s start with that young man."

Another voice rang out from that spot, belonging to a lean middle-aged man.

As his words fell, a whooshing sound suddenly erupted from behind Ye Xuan; the ground exploded and a horde of serpentine beasts sprung towards him, surging at his back.

"So it’s someone controlling the beasts?"

Ye Xuan raised an eyebrow; the hidden murderous intent was not coming from the beasts themselves, but from a person.

"Got him!"

The slender man controlling the serpents wore a look of joy, as he saw Ye Xuan about to be torn to shreds by the savage serpents.

However, just as the snakes were about to strike, Ye Xuan’s body suddenly became ethereal, slowly turning transparent on the spot until he completely vanished, and the serpentine beasts passed right through where his body had been.

"What?"

The lean man’s face was a picture of shock.

As he stood with widened eyes, he felt a chill at the back of his neck; a cold sensation attacked him from behind. When he turned his head, a sharp sword was already resting on his neck.

"When did you..."

The lean man’s face was full of disbelief. When had Ye Xuan appeared behind him? How had he not noticed?

"You must be from the professional hunting team of Blood River Valley, quite skilled. Pity you picked the wrong target."

A cold light suddenly flashed through Ye Xuan’s eyes, and with a flick of his wrist, the sword light flashed. The lean man’s throat expanded with a red line, and immediately after, blood spurted out like a fountain, his lifeless body falling from the tree. With a thud, it hit the ground.

"Hm? Old Three!"

As the lean man’s body crashed to the ground, the rest of the figures finally realized something was wrong. They were horrified; how had someone managed to silently circle behind them and kill without them noticing?