"Hehehe, you indeed deserve the title of a prodigious genius; I didn't expect your Spiritual Sense to be so sharp!"

An elderly laugh drifted from the Void, followed by a blood-red silhouette emerging from the Void. The surrounding space couldn't withstand the terrifying pressure and descended into Void.

"Who are you? I seem not to recognize you?"

The Blood Dome Sword appeared in Chu Ming's right hand. He cautiously observed the sudden appearance of the Blood Clothes Elder, whose Spiritual Power was boundless like the ocean, strong and invincible. Chu Ming discovered him because his Soul Power had broken through the Life and Death Realm, condensing into a Spirit Body.

"Hehehe, I am the Grand Elder of Blood Cloud Palace; now you should understand, right?"

The Blood Clothes Elder didn't spell it out but a sinister flash appeared in his eyes as he shouted coldly. His terrifying aura was like an Ancient Divine Mountain, pressing towards Chu Ming.

"Understood!"

Chu Ming's expression remained composed as he spoke lightly. It was then he noticed that the elder's attire was identical to what Bei Yun wore on the Ancient Battlefield, except the elder's was even more extravagant.

Bang!

As Chu Ming's words fell, his body moved like a concentrated gust of wind. The Blood Dome Sword in his hands pointed toward the sky, releasing a terrifying Sword Aura that transformed into a dazzling light traversing the Cosmos, exploding numerous stars along its path.

Demon hordes surrounded him; he dared not linger here, opting for a quick resolution.

"How arrogant to act this way in front of me? Today, I'll show you the difference between us and the peak of the Realm of Transcendence!"

The Blood Clothes Elder's face twisted into a cruel smile, a cold light flickering in his eyes. His hands suddenly bent into claws, donning blood-red Vajra Gloves that emitted a bloody and icy glow.

Bang!

A claw strike descended like a divine being falling from above, smashing the skies. The claw imprint rapidly closed the distance, instantly colliding with Chu Ming's brilliant Sword Aura.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Ferocious gusts rampaged uncontrollably, the Sword Aura and claw imprint fiercely clashing. The terrifying momentum swept outward like a destructive storm, evaporating into a whirlwind in the spatial fissure in an instant.

"Humph!"

The Blood Clothes Elder snorted coldly, his eyes becoming gradually serious. He indeed underestimated Chu Ming; given Chu Ming's current display of combat power, he was almost on par with him.

"Blood Sea Divine Claw!"

An enormous Qi Force exploded from the Blood Clothes Elder's body, transforming into a torrential Blood Sea. Within it, a terrifying blood-red claw imprint akin to an Ancient Divine Mountain hurtled toward Chu Ming's location. The galaxy trembled, stars reversed, and numerous Fifth Level demons nearby were affected by the shockwaves of the battle, transforming into blood water and dissipating in the air.

"Dark Devouring!"

Chu Ming's eyes turned pitch black, his white robe fluttering without wind. The Blood Dome Sword rapidly slashed out, releasing a seemingly dark rift that tore through the void, and a terrifying Sword Aura shot towards the terrifying claw imprint in the sky.

Slash!

Slash slash slash...

One strike passed, causing both Chu Ming and the Blood Clothes Elder to simultaneously retreat. Chu Ming's gaze penetrated through layers of space, scanning the surroundings frantically while transforming into a shadow, flying towards the Life and Death Tower.

Amid the chaotic dance of demons, he wouldn't waste time here with the Blood Clothes Elder.

Earlier, he had let Feng Yuyan leave first, fearing the elder might launch a sudden attack, making him unable to protect Feng Yuyan. Now, alone, he had no concerns.

Puff!

A gigantic demon flew past Chu Ming, its red eyes gleaming, with a teeming blood sea within them. A dazzling red ball of light shot towards Chu Ming, enveloping the world in darkness. Chu Ming's expression slightly tensed.

Swish!

"Myriad Swords Return to the Root!"

A myriad swords' brilliance burst forth in his hand, and the terrifying Sword Light instantly engulfed the demon before him.

Slash slash slash...

The piercing Sword Light not only penetrated the demon's red ball of light but also its body altogether.

Bang!

With one sword, a Fifth Level demon fell!

Bang!

"Die!!"

Just as the demon blocked Chu Ming momentarily, the Blood Clothes Elder chased up, his right hand bent into a claw. One claw strike stained half the sky with blood, as if the Asura World covered Chu Ming.

"Humph! Seeking death!"

Chu Ming snarled coldly, his body shot forward instantly, the Secrets of Slaughter erupted crazily, materializing into a blade. A fierce Sword Light splashed out from the Blood Dome Sword, as fast as Aurora, reaching the Blood Clothes Elder in an instant.

Bang!

Slash!

The Blood Clothes Elder's claw imprint was instantly split into two by the Sword Light, simultaneously sending his body flying in the process, leaving him in a sorry state.

The Blood Clothes Elder stopped his retreat, staring at his right hand in shock. His face flickered dramatically; his entire right hand was dripping with blood from the wound.

"How could he be this strong?"

The Blood Clothes Elder felt incredibly uncomfortable. As the Grand Elder of Blood Cloud Palace, he was renowned across the Celestial Martial Continent, being among the top tier below the Life and Death Realm. He was ranked 125th on the heavenly Celestial Martial List, an undeniable powerhouse.

Swish!

Chu Ming cast a cold glance at the Blood Clothes Elder, his speed rapid. In his vision, the elder was engulfed by endless demons from all sides.

Swish!

Chu Ming's figure vanished instantly from the original spot, moments later, a terrifying claw imprint bloomed in the sky, fragmenting the heavens like an Ancient Divine Mountain. The surrounding demons were killed, dissolving into a mist of blood.

A blood-red figure stepped out from the demon encirclement, the Blood Clothes Elder scanned his surroundings with his Spiritual Sense, failing to detect Chu Ming's presence, his face turned gloomy.

"Now, Blood Cloud Palace and Chu Ming are mortal enemies; he must be slain before he grows strong!"

The Blood Clothes Elder thought inwardly, but assassinating Chu Ming would need further planning; currently, his power was insufficient to kill Chu Ming.

Furthermore, once Chu Ming entered the Life and Death Tower, his strength would explode rapidly, reaching a terrifying level in a very short period.

Blood Cloud Palace housed several Kings in the Life and Death Realm, but these Kings were the palace's true foundation and wouldn't be mobilized unless absolutely necessary.

"Seems like I'll have to call upon the previous Grand Elder of Blood Cloud Palace!"

The Blood Clothes Elder gritted his teeth, muttering to himself.

In Blood Cloud Palace, there were many near Life and Death Realm Kings, but they were mostly in complete seclusion, seeking their chance to break through into the Life and Death Realm.