Eternal Heart
Chapter 670: Reporting to Black Demon Valley

"After verification, Chen Yu’s score is true and no signs of cheating were found, thus the score is valid!”

The high-level officials of both sects ordered all personnel who had patrolled the Stone Cloud Realm to retrieve the patrol boats, activate the image recording Array on them, and review the recorded footage.

However, no boat recorded any clues regarding Chen Yu cheating.

In fact, some boats’ Arrays captured footage of Chen Yu robbing the heart of a Crystal stone.

Among them, the patrol boat of the You Clan’s elder with azure hair even recorded a scene of Chen Yu slaying a creature from the Sky Sea Realm belonging to the Stone Clan, a scene which left the higher-ups of both great sects profoundly shaken.

The doubts about the origin of the Stone Clan Venerable’s heart were thus dispelled.

Black Demon Valley’s faction was overjoyed, not only clearing Chen Yu of suspicion but also acquiring such an incredible talent while simultaneously dealing a blow to the Heavenly Jade Sect, killing three birds with one stone.

On the other hand, the higher-ups of the Heavenly Jade Sect were silent, their expressions ranging from cold to furious.

Considering that Chen Yu’s score might not convince outsiders, Black Demon Valley’s upper echelons declared publicly,

Shi Wwei looked shocked, never expecting this outcome.

Facing Chen Yu, the geniuses from the Cui Clan were all dumbfounded, and Cui Yan’er was particularly stunned into silence, her pretty face flushing red with embarrassment as if she’d just been slapped several times.

"Miss Cui, I did tell you there’s no need for your concern.”

Chen Yu’s lips curled up in a slightly smug smile.

"How is this possible? What despicable means did you use?”

Cui Yan’er’s chest heaved violently, her expression agitated, and she uttered in disbelief.

"Oh? Are you suggesting that the judgment of the elders from Heavenly Jade Sect and Black Demon Valley is incorrect?”

Chen Yu scoffed.

Cui Yan’er was about to speak but suddenly stopped herself, realizing her impulsiveness.

Even if the judgments of the elders from Heavenly Jade Sect and Black Demon Valley were wrong, she couldn’t speak such words here.

In this world, where martial power is respected, even if the words of the powerful are incorrect or wrong, the weak cannot object.

Many others held the same thought as Cui Yan’er.

But since the higher-ups of both sects had spoken, they had no choice but to believe.

If there were truly issues with Chen Yu’s score, as a rival faction, how could Heavenly Jade Sect hold back exposing it?

In contrast to most people’s skepticism and denial, only a few of the Yang Family’s Disciples were visibly delighted and excited.

"Amazing, Brother Chen is going to dominate all the geniuses.”

"Hehe, even if I were to enter Black Demon Valley as a menial worker, with Brother Chen covering for me, I’d still stand out among them,”

Several disciples from the Yang Family said excitedly.

"Did he really come from a minor realm?”

Yang Fenghou looked up and mused.

Back then, he even thought Chen Yu was just a country bumpkin and took the initiative to challenge him.

Look at him now, Chen Yu stands atop the heads of countless clan geniuses.

Thinking back to these events, Yang Fenghou found it somewhat hilarious. Yet, he anticipated reminiscing about this affair with pride when he grew old.

Whoosh—

Atop the pinnacle of Ascension Peak, several figures flew down.

Among them, the elder with azure hair approached the You Clan disciples.

"Uncle, is our sect mistaken? Chen Yu must have cheated!”

You Lie had a look of terrified disarray.

Chen Yu’s score truly frightened him.

"Shut up, this matter is settled,”

The elder with azure hair sharply rebuked, releasing an invisible force that jolted You Lie back from his panic.

You Lie then realized he had just voiced doubt against Black Demon Valley’s high-level decision-makers.

"Uncle, no matter what, I must seek vengeance. You must take him under your wing and bring him under our You Clan’s control.”

You Lie calmed down, his face filled with dark resentment.

"With Chen Yu’s performance in this assessment, there are probably not a few elders who want to take him under their wing. Fortunately, I have had early contact with him, and there’s a fair chance to take him under,”

Said the elder with azure hair, his expression grave and inscrutable.

On hearing this, You Lie felt reassured.

"Not right!”

Suddenly, the elder with azure hair seemed to recall something, his complexion changing abruptly.

"With Chen Yu’s scores in the two assessments outstripping everyone else and becoming the top new disciple, then I definitely can’t take him as my disciple, his Master will be

The elder with azure hair muttered to himself, his expression suddenly solemn.

You Lie listened closely and also seemed to realize something, then exclaimed in shock, “Uncle, that can’t be possible, does Black Demon Valley actually have such a rule?”

You Lie had heard that every five years, the one who entered Black Demon Valley with the top score in the assessments would be taken as a disciple by one of the five great Valley Masters!

The five great Valley Masters of Black Demon Valley, each a legendary figure in the Southern Domain!

"Usually, the one who enters Black Demon Valley with the top score also boasts the highest talent and indeed will be taken under one of the five great Valley Masters

The elder with azure hair slightly frowned and explained.

Of course, if the scores of the first, second, and third places are not significantly different, and a Valley Master prefers the latter, they can also take the latter as a disciple.

In any case, those with excellent scores possess this qualification, and the specific choice depends entirely on the Valley Master’s preference.

"Five great Valley Masters taking disciples!”

You Lie felt as if struck by lightning, his body stiffening on the spot!

Meanwhile, Chen Yu had become a well-known figure, attracting attention wherever he stood.

Thus, at Shi Wwei’s invitation, he went to rest inside his carriage.

Outside, many others who participated in the assessment were still registering their scores.

On the “Slaughter Ranking List” of Black Demon Valley and Heavenly Jade Sect, names continually disappeared and new names appeared, with the number of Slaughter Points ever increasing.

However, very few could come close to Xu Nanyun’s 1,258 Slaughter Points.

As for Chen Yu’s freakishly high score, it was simply a number everyone could only look up to but never reach.

Quickly, the scores of all the disciples participating in the assessment were fully recorded.

"The new disciples’ assessment has now ended!”

"Black Demon Valley will release the list of those who passed the assessment tomorrow. Everyone must report to Black Demon Valley within three days!”

"Heavenly Jade Sect will announce the disciples who passed the assessment tomorrow, who must report within five days, or their places will be forfeited!”

After the high-ranking members of the two sects had spoken, the assessment of the two major three-and-a-half star forces came to an end.

"I wonder who won the bet between the two sects this time?”

A disciple from the Shi Family was very curious about this.

"That’s not something we can control.”

Another person said with a smile, shaking his head.

"Brother Chen, now that we both are eligible to enter Black Demon Valley, why don’t you come with me?”

Shi Wwei invited Chen Yu.

"That would be an imposition.”

Chen Yu replied courteously.

Shi Wwei exchanged a few polite words with a smile.

In fact, given Chen Yu’s performance in this assessment, he had made a name for himself in the Southern Domain, and certainly, many family forces wanted to recruit him.

Shi Wwei had just received a message from the Shi Family’s higher-ups, asking him to manage a good relationship with Chen Yu and preferably bring him to the Shi Family.

Afterward, Chen Yu and people from the Yang Family followed the Shi Family’s team and left Dengtian Peak.

Shi Wwei, Chen Yu, and the Yang Family were very clear about their scores, so they would not head to Black Demon Valley until three days later.

One day, the Shi Family’s flying ship arrived outside the Canglin Mountain Abyss.

Black Demon Valley was located in the midst of Canglin Mountain Abyss, where dangers lurked outside the valley and fierce beasts roamed.

Recently, because Black Demon Valley was recruiting new disciples, a pathway specially cleared by the disciples of Black Demon Valley allowed unobstructed access directly to the mountain gate of Black Demon Valley.

"Brother Chen, what do you think Black Demon Valley looks like?”

Shi Wwei stood on the bow, pointing to the distance and asking.

"Is that Black Demon Valley?”

Chen Yu focused his gaze into the distance.

He saw in the gloomy forest of the mountain abyss a series of enormous basins where majestic buildings rose from the ground, enveloped by Array Power, emitting strong and solemn fluctuations of aura.

"Like a footprint?”

After observing for a while, Chen Yu immediately said.

"Exactly, the entire Black Demon Valley is shaped like an immense footprint.”

"The palm of the foot is the outer area of Black Demon Valley, and the five toes are the core areas of the inner valley.”

"Each of the five toes represents one of the five great valleys of Black Demon Valley: Demon Valley, Yinfeng Valley, Evil Ghost Valley, Illusion Spirit Valley, and Blood Demon Valley.”

Shi Wwei explained with a smile.

"I didn’t expect it to be so intricate.”

Chen Yu looked again, this time taking in the entire scene and feeling that Black Demon Valley resembled a footprint even more, faintly sensing an immense and dominating aura, which made his heart tremble and instilled a sense of reverence.

At that moment, Chen Yu noticed that the flying ship was descending.

"Other than the people from the inner valley of Black Demon Valley, entering the Canglin Mountain Range does not permit high-altitude flying.”

Shi Wwei explained.

Such was the power of a three-star overlord force; the rules set by the sect had to be followed by any who approached.

Before long, Chen Yu, the Shi Family, and the Yang Family entered Black Demon Valley from the position of the heel of the footprint.

Like them, there were many others who came to report.

Chen Yu glanced at the large stele in front of the mountain gate. It was covered with densely packed names, all of them new disciples of Black Demon Valley, totaling over two thousand people.

Among them, Chen Yu’s name was at the very top.

Not long after proceeding forward, Chen Yu and the others arrived at a plaza where all the newcomers who had come to report were gathered.

Around them were disciples and elders from the five valleys of Black Demon Valley; many people were gathered nearby.

"Should I choose Yinfeng Valley or Demon Valley?”

"Demon Valley, currently the strongest among the five valleys of Black Demon Valley!”

Directly ahead in the plaza, there was a hall where faint figures could be seen moving inside.

Chen Yu’s arrival immediately caused a sensation.

"Chen Yu, is he the one who scored more than nineteen hundred Slaughter Points?”

"Who exactly is this person to be so formidable?”

"And, who knows how he achieved his score.”

Voices of discussion arose, making Chen Yu suddenly the center of attention, even attracting several glances from inside the hall, giving Chen Yu the sensation of having his inner secrets seen through.

At that moment, a man clad in a golden brocade robe, surrounded by many promising youths, walked towards Chen Yu.

The man in the brocade robe had a stern expression, his hands behind his back, and his clear, proud eyes briefly sizing up Chen Yu.

"Hua Dufeng!”

Shi Wwei and Yang Fenghou, among others, immediately tensed up and didn’t dare to speak.

Hua Dufeng was the favored son of the Hua Family, a three-star major clan. If it weren’t for Chen Yu, his score would have been the first!

Chen Yu looked over, sensing a wave of hostility emanating from Hua Dufeng.

Just then, a figure suddenly emerged from inside the hall, standing amidst the mist, and a ethereal voice echoed, “Hua Dufeng, would you like to come and cultivate under this old man?”

"A core elder personally taking a disciple!”

"Indeed, worthy of Hua Dufeng!”

Hua Dufeng’s gaze immediately shifted from Chen Yu to the elder, “Disciple pays respect to the Master.”

"Hua Wuliang, are you willing to become a disciple under this Venerable?”

At that moment, an elder in a black robe from Illusion Spirit Valley suddenly spoke.

The talented individual called Hua Wuliang, who had yet to choose which valley to enter, immediately went to where Illusion Spirit Valley was located and knelt on one knee, “Disciple is willing!”

"Brother Chen, have you decided which valley to choose?”

Shi Wwei asked.