Chapter 62: Is the Gate of the Void in the Sanctuary?

“Hmph, trying to escape?” The Blood Demon Ancestor sneered with disdain. “To flee in front of me is futile—a laughable endeavor!” He suddenly stretched out his arm, reaching for the fleeing Bing Changtian.

His arm elongated at lightning speed, and in an instant, Bing Changtian was seized.

“Ah, spare me, great hero!” Bing Changtian screamed in agony.

“No mercy to be spared!” The Blood Demon Ancestor shook his head. Bing Changtian was like an ant in his grasp; with a single squeeze, the five fingers pierced right through his body.

Immediately, the entire arm of the Blood Demon Ancestor turned a vivid crimson.

“Ah, ah, ah…” Bing Changtian shrieked, his body twisting violently, clearly suffering to the extreme.

“Old demon, what are you doing?” Chen Changsheng asked in astonishment.

“Master Chen, I am absorbing his blood essence. Otherwise, how would I be called the Blood Demon Ancestor? The blood essence of cultivators is the finest material for my cultivation. The stronger the cultivator, the greater the benefit their blood essence brings to me.” The old demon laughed darkly. “It’s been so long since I last absorbed blood essence. How delightful!”

Cultivating by absorbing the blood essence of others?

Chen Changsheng drew a sharp breath, feeling deeply disturbed. This old demon truly was the epitome of evil. No wonder he bore the title of Blood Demon Ancestor.

But it didn’t matter—for the more terrifying and wicked their bodyguard, the better he and his daughter would be protected from villains.

Bing Changtian’s cries grew increasingly ghastly and weak. Soon, there was no sound at all; he was clearly dead.

Glancing over, Chen Changsheng saw Bing Changtian’s corpse shriveled into a ball, his final terror and despair etched clearly upon his face.

“Hahaha!” The Blood Demon Ancestor let out a long, hearty laugh. “That was exhilarating—so utterly satisfying!”

With a shake of his arm, Bing Changtian’s body scattered like powder, reduced to dust—utterly annihilated.

“Master Chen, thank you for allowing me to act. Absorbing blood essence like this, for us, is like rain after a long drought.” The Blood Demon Ancestor cupped his hands respectfully to Chen Changsheng. “I feel my strength has recovered somewhat.”

Chen Changsheng’s eyes brightened. “Your strength has recovered—what about your memory?”

He was more interested in the Blood Demon Ancestor’s memories than his strength.

The Blood Demon Ancestor furrowed his brow, clearly pondering deeply. Chen Die’er’s bright eyes blinked curiously at him.

After a moment, the Blood Demon Ancestor’s gaze suddenly lit up. “My memory seems to have come back a little as well.”

Chen Changsheng was immediately delighted. “Do you recall where the Void Gate of the Snow Chant Realm is located?”

The Blood Demon Ancestor replied, “Master Chen, when Tian Wu brought me from the Realm of the Gods, passing through the Void Gate to send me into the Snow Chant Realm, I was indeed in a state of slumber. That is absolutely true; otherwise, I would never have let her send me here so easily.

But after arriving in the Snow Chant Realm, I awoke somewhere near a place called the Sacred Domain.”

“The Sacred Domain?” Chen Changsheng frowned slightly. “Do you still remember its location?”

The Blood Demon Ancestor tried hard to recall, then shook his head. “I truly can’t remember where the Sacred Domain is, but I’m sure I’ll recall it eventually—just give me time.”

Anywhere around Chen Changsheng was saturated with profound energy, especially the food, which was astonishingly infused with it. If he couldn’t recover his memories while staying with this father and daughter, it would be a miracle.

“Very well,” Chen Changsheng nodded.

The old demon’s memory would return sooner or later; he wasn’t in a hurry. Now that he remembered the Void Gate was in the Sacred Domain, that was already a significant improvement. Chen Changsheng believed it wouldn’t be long before the old demon recalled its precise location.

When that time came, he and his daughter would enter the Sacred Domain, find the Void Gate, and pass through it to the Realm of the Gods. Perhaps there, they could obtain eternal life. If they managed that, it would be the pinnacle of happiness.

“All right, Master Chen. After absorbing blood essence, I must seize this opportunity to cultivate, so I won’t disturb you and the young mistress.” The Blood Demon Ancestor cupped his hands to Chen Changsheng and his daughter, then transformed into a wisp of black smoke, merging back into Chen Die’er’s necklace.

Bing Changtian had been utterly destroyed, reduced to dust, leaving no trace behind.

Chen Changsheng turned his gaze to the massive stone sword not far away, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. “Just now, this sword emitted a dazzling golden radiance—surely an immortal artifact. Yet, I felt no threat from it at all. This immortal artifact is a bit underwhelming.”

Since it’s of no real use, he might as well fashion it into a decorative piece—perhaps a pair of stone lions to place before their house.

“Die’er, help Daddy bring out the tools. Daddy is about to get to work.”

“Yes, Daddy,” Chen Die’er replied, trotting off on her little legs.

Watching her leave, Chen Changsheng smiled quietly and stroked his chin. This adorable child was so obedient and easy to command—her only flaw was her endless curiosity.

“Daddy, here are your stonemason tools.”

Moments later, Chen Die’er emerged carrying a wooden box filled with hammers, chisels, and other implements.

These tools had been granted by the system after Chen Changsheng mastered the craft of stonemasonry.

He took the tools and approached the giant stone sword, preparing to begin work.

Just then—

“Master Chen, you mustn’t! Please, don’t do it!” A worried cry called out from afar.

Father and daughter turned to see Ice Mu’er, Elder Hua, Mu Wanqing, Bai Li Song, Huangfu Meng, and Nangong Ba—all six rushing over in great haste.

“Huh, you’ve come again,” Chen Changsheng mused, slightly puzzled. “You all seem anxious—it looks like you know something is about to happen here.”

The group hurried up. Ice Mu’er cupped her hands to Chen Changsheng. “Master Chen, we’ve come from the Southern Domain’s city. That scoundrel slaughtered everyone who attended the ceremony, then brought the Heaven-Slaying Sword Array here to kill you. We followed him and rushed over.”

“Your father killed everyone who attended the ceremony?” Chen Changsheng was shocked, then sighed. “It seems your father is not only a notorious villain, but a great demon as well.

But, since your demonic father set up such a grand killing scheme to slaughter you, there’s no need for you to show him any courtesy. So we dealt with him ourselves, without waiting for your permission. Little princess, you don’t blame me, do you?”

“No, not at all,” Ice Mu’er quickly waved her hands. “We hurried here only out of fear you’d fall victim to him.”