Demon

Han was startled by the sudden fact that he had horns when he was in this unique existence state, but he was not overly concerned about it. He was more elated after examining his new form, it belonged to the highest echelons of unique races that had existed, the kind that still retained their humanoid forms after transforming.

'Ding'

'Host has managed to tap into the bloodline that was hidden deeply in his body and have managed to attain the [Terrorblade Bloodline]'

[Terrorblade bloodline] - A bloodline which belonged to the ancient demons known as the Terrorblade Demons, Terrorblade demons belong to a small minority of population that lived in the Nether World. They are so strong that the natural order limited their reproduction abilites, resulting in their small numbers. They are the demon overlords, a terrifying group of demons whom even other demons fear and dread.

Through their merciless killings and thirst for blood, a short brutal trial ensued, with many dead on all sides, they were finally banished to the deepest depths of Black Depths. A hidden space dimension where demonkind imprison the worst of living criminals. But Black Depths was no normal prison. In this dark mirror of reality, demons who are banished to Black Depths are sentenced to gaze eternally into the twisted reflection of their own souls and have hellfire burn their souls constantly. But instead of suffering, the Terrorblade tribe made themselves masters of their own reflected worst self--a raging, bloodthirsty demon of unimaginable power. With their inner beast under sway, they destroyed the prison walls and burst free to turn their terror loose upon all creation.

The Terrorblade tribe are the kings of all blades, one who possess this bloodline will have blade weapons tremble before them, bowing to their emperor, hoping to be chosen by their lord.

Users who possess this bloodlines have increased affinity with all blade weapons and be influenced by the ruthless personalities the predecessors had.

A brief summary of his bloodline got introduced, Han was shocked! This was huge news!

'Ding'

'Congratulations host, after activating the bloodline, the hidden latent potential that was accumulated through the sword training sessions has been unearthed.'

'Physical body state and inner qi cultivation has both been raised to the Foundation building 2nd stage.'

'Congratulations host, martial skill [Steel Bone Body] has reached level 10!'

'Host now possess a body that is comparable to steel and may now activate the bonus ability [Harden].'

[Harden] - A skill which allows the user to reinforce the defense of a particular body part and boosts its defensive capabilities by multiple folds for a period of time, active usage places no burden on the hosts body.'

The martial skill [Steel bone body] which Han hadn't focus much attention on had managed to reach it final limit through the torturous pain that he suffered during the bloodline awakening. Han was surprised and nodded his head but did not dwell further on the topic.

Han didn't had the mood to care about his recent upgrades, he was still pondering seriously about the issues with his bloodline, his face turning gloomy as he slowly realized that he might turn into a bloodthirsty savage which will kill anyone he sees at first sight. This bloodline may belong to one of the most powerful creatures that have ever existed, but similarly, there was also a huge drawback. There was no free lunch in the world.

As he was lost in his thoughts, he failed to realize 4 flashing blue dots on his mini map moving slowly towards him.

....

A streak of lightning passed by along with a rumbling sound!

One of the three female disciple, Mengqing spoke to the other two female teens by her side, excluding the male out of her speech.

- Ningmei , Qingxue, look ahead. There is a big cave which is enough to house all 3 of us and shelter us from this atrocious weather, lets hurry our pace, quickly!

-Un!

They were mere qi refining disciples who had heard from a reliable source of information that the Moonshadow panther that ruled over this territory had become seriously injured and thought that it was a chance for them to hunt it down and exchange it for resources with the sect, who knew that the heavens were so uncooperative instead.

The male disciple which was accompanying them had a wry smile on his face, keeping quiet as he followed along, gazing at Qingxue with a tint of obsession.

The 4 of them quickened their steps and had managed to reach the cave in a few moments.

They soon settled down near the cave entrance and began to dry their clothes by a newly made campfire. The atmosphere was awkward and silent while nobody spoke.

Hoping to change the atmosphere, Chu Tiannan, who was the only male disciple there, decided to make some small chat.

-Don't worry junior sisters, the rain seemed to be weakening and become lighter, I am sure that it wouldn't take us long before we can continue on the mission again!

-Mmm.

Ningmei who was the friendliest of the three made a short hum of agreement while the other two maintained their silence.

Noticing that Qingxue was ignoring him, Chu Tiannan's eyes darkened slightly as a gleam of light flashed briefly.

He smiled again and nodded at Ningmei who had replied him in courtesy before opening his mouth again.

- I have heard that the upcoming sect gathering of the major and minor sects that is coming in 3 months time will be hosting a friendly competition. Allowing the juniors of their respective sect to show off their martial prowess and seek guidance from each other. That's not all, the winner who gets top 5 will also get to win some mysterious reward!

Seemingly interested by this topic, the 3 female disciples who were going to join in on the conversation got interrupted.

- Yeah thi

BOOM!

A loud explosion within the depths of the cave sounded.

A slight tremble occurred throughout the cave and rocks and small debris started to clutter and fall from the cave ceilings.

The 4 were startled and immediately became cautious, looking towards the depth of the cave, where the mini earthquake originated from.

-Stay behind junior sisters, I will take the lead.

Chu Tiannan was inwardly delighted at the chance the heavens presented to him, with this, Qingxue would be impressed with my manliness and maybe my odds of getting with her might be increased!

Although he was excited, he was seething within. It was not easy for me to find a topic that manage to capture junior sisters attention, the good atmosphere was just ruined by a bastard!

Don't let me find you or else you will be having a hell of a good time!

Chu Tiannan clenched his fists and gnashed his teeth in anger as he thought about it.

As they closed in slowly towards the inner part of the cave, the yin qi surrounding them suddenly got so dense that it almost made them suffocate and a bloodthirsty aura filled the air, causing the air to have a slight metallic scent of blood.

Cough ! Cough ! Cough !

Mengqing and Ningmei who had lower cultivation bases couldn't take the sudden changes and hacked out violently. Qingxue looked at them in concern and patted their backs, hoping to alleviate some of the pain they were feeling. Their eyes narrowing cautiously as they tried to peer into the cave.

-There's someone in here!

The four of them entered the depths of the cave and laid their gazes on a dark shadow, unable to make out the facial features of it.

-Hmm?

Chu Tiannan was baffled, even the 3 girls behind him exposed some astonishment.

-What is it? Ningmei asked, feeling curious.

As they slowly inched closer towards the shadow, one of them accidentally kicked a stone pebble that was in the way, making some noise.

Who's there?

Han was startled out of his pondering and immediately snapped his head towards the sound, his eyes which were seemingly those of a monster's gleamed, as though there was a ghostly scarlet fire burning in them. He slowly began to approach the sound.

Clack.

Clack.

Clack.

Clack.

A series of footsteps sounded out. The 4 disciples tensed nervously and drew their weapons out. Not hesitating to attack whatever it was if it intended to harm them. Tightening their grips on their weapon as the shadow slowly approached them.

Soon, the silhouette's facial features and figure were exposed under the dim lighting conditions in the cave.

Long hair which draped behind his back till his feet, a devilishly handsome face which seem as though it could bewitch their entire being. Pitch black eyes with dark ruby pupils, especially the pupils, they were of great resemblance to a beast, with imposing and majestic horns which stood proudly on his head. He was no doubt, with a single glance, not human.

Chu Tiannan who was standing at the forefront got shocked out of his pants and stumbled backwards while stuttering and slurring his speech.

-D-D-Demon!