If it weren’t for the fact that there happened to be the Blood of the Demon God, which just happened to be poured onto the Demon God’s Heart, Han Zhan might still be in the dark.

Chi You’s head really took advantage of the situation and played a trick on him.

But due to the oath, Han Zhan still had to follow the agreement and protect the Jiuli.

"How can one obtain the blood of the Demon God?"

After reclaiming the Demon God’s Heart, Han Zhan asked Li Wu.

He now had an additional goal, which was to replenish the Origin for the Demon God’s Heart and restore it to its peak state.

"Blood of the Demon God? Doesn’t it flow in every Jiuli Clan person’s body?" Li Wu said without hesitation.

Indeed, the Jiu Li Warriors transformed by driving the Blood of the Demon God, isn’t it in every Jiuli Clan person’s body?

"What the Blood of the Demon God enhances is the concentration of our bloodline. The higher the concentration, the better the effect of driving the Blood of the Demon God, and the greater the power of transformation."

Li Wu added.

I understand the reasoning, but does it mean I have to slaughter the entire Jiuli Tribe to "recharge" the Demon God’s Heart?

Thinking of this, Han Zhan shook his head helplessly.

Chi You’s head had painted a big pie for him, and he had no choice but to continue eating it.

"Let’s talk about the third reward."

When mentioning the third reward, Li Wu’s excitement visibly rose to a new level, almost bordering on ecstasy.

He stepped forward, leaned close to Han Zhan, and deliberately lowered his voice.

"The third reward is - the Great Chief Chi You’s summoning!"

Chi You’s summoning?!

The look of shock on Han Zhan’s face made Li Wu burst into laughter.

"Yes, that’s the expression."

"I had the same expression when I first heard about this reward."

"That’s Chi You! The Great Chief of the entire Jiuli Race and the faith in the hearts of all the Jiuli Warriors, apart from the Demon God! He’s actually summoning us!"

Li Wu’s excitement grew, his eyes shining brightly.

Unlike Li Wu’s exuberance, Han Zhan, after overcoming the initial shock, restrained his emotions, pressing his confusion and worry deep inside.

Li Wu had never seen the Chi You’s head at the deepest part of the Blood Pool, and Han Zhan had not shared this part of the information with others.

In the eyes of all Jiu Li Warriors, their Great Chief "Chi You" was still the same Chi You as before.

But Han Zhan thought differently.

As someone who had already discovered the secret at the deepest part of the Blood Pool, Han Zhan pondered much more about this summoning from Chi You.

"Did you just say ’us’?"

"That’s right, how could I forget your merit! Without you, I wouldn’t have been able to advance to the Great Power." Li Wu said, patting his chest, "Under my strong request, the High Priest also submitted your name."

Thank you so much!

Just out of danger, only to face it again, what’s with this situation?

If what Chi You’s head said is true, then the current Great Chief Chi You of the Jiuli Tribe must have a problem, and there’s a high probability that he is possessed by an entity.

Given Chi You’s level of power, his possession state must be different from others.

From the records of the Jiuli Tribe, I long knew that Chi You was already at Tier Nine Peak when seeking a breakthrough.

Even if he failed to break through and was possessed, his power would certainly be above Tier Nine; it couldn’t be less.

Otherwise, let alone others, even the Chieftains of the other eight tribes wouldn’t agree, despite being brothers, they are also competitors.

With a powerhouse suspected of Tier Nine strength, considering Han Zhan’s and Li Wu’s current abilities, it’s probably insufficient.

Should we go?

If we go, we place ourselves in danger, and if unexpected situations arise, it would be extremely difficult to escape.

But if we don’t go, we’d be blatantly defying the Great Chief’s orders, and the consequences wouldn’t be much better.

Two choices, both dilemma.

"Hey? Hey! What are you daydreaming about, are you too excited, overwhelmed?"

Li Wu waved his hand in front of Han Zhan, bringing him back from his contemplation.

Thinking of his previous anxiety, the uncertain North County, Han Zhan’s eyes lowered slightly, a flicker of determination glimmering within.

"Alright, I’ll go with you."

...

The Great Chief Chi You is the strongest and most revered figure in the entire Jiuli tribe.

He resides in the Eastern Yi Land, holding fort at the far reaches.

Unless the Yellow Emperor acts, he wouldn’t intervene in the battle scenes, allowing the warriors on both sides to fight without breaking this tacit understanding.

Initially, Han Zhan thought that Chi You’s non-interference was to guard against the Yellow Emperor, but after learning everything from the Blood Pool, the reason for Chi You’s "retreat" seemed more intriguing.

Unlike Han Zhan’s heavy mood, the accompanying Li Wu was much more lively.

On the way, he acted like a talkative companion, recounting to Han Zhan the history of the Jiuli Tribe, narrating his greatest wish since childhood — to meet the Great Chief Chi You.

Li Lingzhen, as the Lady Witch of the Wizard Lineage, also went with them.

Chi You’s residence is an imposing structure, seemingly out of sync with the ancient styles from legends.

It resembled a giant beast with its mouth wide open.

From its dark mouth, plumes of inky smoke appeared to spiral out, adding an eerie air.

The entire palace was constructed of robust stone and wood, and as Han Zhan and his companions approached, the door quietly opened as if flowing in silence.

"Why aren’t there any other guards here?" Han Zhan glanced around, puzzled.

Li Wu shot him a strange look.

"Why would you think that the strongest force of the Jiuli Tribe, the renowned Tier Nine powerhouse, the Great Chief Chi You, would need something like guards?"

Indeed.

Li Wu wasn’t entirely wrong.

Han Zhan ceased to speak, entering the door with Li Wu and Li Lingzhen.

Inside the palace, they appeared to walk into a solemn ancient temple.

On both sides, massive and simple stone reliefs exuded an air of antiquity.

Pillars were adorned with many mysterious symbols.

Among these patterns, Han Zhan could see many towering figures battling and fighting with various bizarre creatures, a vivid display of the Jiuli’s history.

The palace’s interior was vast, and the long corridor was dimly lit.

Walking on the ground felt dreamlike.

Amidst the silence, they could faintly hear some low sounds echoing through the hallway, causing an instinctive chill.

Even the naturally carefree Li Wu started noticing the oddity.

He suddenly halted, glancing around and then at the seemingly endless dark corridor ahead.

"This doesn’t feel right, how come it feels so eerie in the Great Chief’s residence?"

"Eerie?"

"I think it’s alright."

At this moment, a fourth voice, distinct from the three of them, suddenly resonated from beneath their feet!