This humble Taoist priest, Qianhe, begins his quest for immortality by slaying demons and monsters.

Chapter 72 Three Hundred Bronze-Armored Corpses, Over a Thousand Jumping Zombies

Zhong Bai was well aware of the Changsheng Zhenren's overtures.

"Uncle-Master Changsheng, you flatter me. Qianhe only had some good fortune. The real advantage lies in perseverance."

Chizuru's cultivation speed is fast now, but it may not be able to continue like this in the future.

"That's true... but my uncle also knows a saying: 'One step ahead leads to many more.'"

Nephew Qianhe, please don't underestimate yourself.

Zhong Bai's lips twitched. So this is how you can praise someone like that?

As Zhong Bai and his group chatted and explored deeper into Mangshan, the Corpse Refining Demon Heavenly Sect was already fully prepared for battle.

"To achieve victory in one battle, this Corpse Valley will become the burial ground for righteous cultivators!"
"You all, bring out all your tricks!"

The path leading to the main hall of the Corpse Refining Demon Heaven Sect headquarters is a canyon called Corpse Hiding Valley.

As for why Youmingzi chose to hold the decisive battle at his own doorstep, well, there's a deeper meaning to it.

Upon hearing that the sect leader intended to set the decisive battle in Corpse Valley, the eight deacons frowned. They felt that something was wrong with their sect leader, and that his decision was too reckless.

But... they were powerless to stop it.

"The Corpse Refining Demon Heaven Sect has three hundred disciples, all of whom are the sect's elites. With three hundred bronze-armored corpses and over a thousand jumping zombies, and only one or two hundred Daoist disciples, the advantage is in our hands. We must fight to the death and never retreat!"

After Youmingzi finished speaking, all the disciples of the Corpse Refining Demon Heaven Sect looked up at their sect leader. Although a hint of doubt flashed in their eyes, seeing that none of the eight deacons had any objections, they could only follow orders.

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Faced with such a Corpse Refining Demon Heaven Sect, the teams that had originally split into four groups to search finally came together and headed to the depths of Mangshan.

Three days later.

Ten miles outside the Hidden Corpse Valley.

Zhong Bai and his group had been here for half an hour, and Zhang Qingyun, the True Man of Longhu Mountain who had been gathering information ahead, had finally returned.

"How is it, Brother Qingyun?"

When Master Qian Yuan inquired, Master Qing Yun said with a solemn expression, "This Corpse Refining Demon Heaven Sect is rather strange. All three hundred of its evil cultivator disciples are in the canyon ahead."

I sensed more than a thousand zombie auras, many of which were even bronze-armored zombies.

As for the Foundation Establishment deacons of the Corpse Refining Demon Heaven Sect, no trace of them has been found so far.

Upon hearing this, Master Qian Yuan was also somewhat surprised.

"It is indeed strange. Logically speaking, the Corpse Refining Demon Heaven Sect should not be fighting us in the canyon."

Therefore, neither side has any choice but to fight to the death.

Even Master Qian Yuan was puzzled; the strategy of killing a thousand enemies while losing eight hundred of your own seemed a bit off.

"Fellow Daoists, why bother with these things?"

They are nothing but a group of evil cultivators. We have traveled through mountains and rivers to wipe them out in one fell swoop.

They have no chance of escape, which is a good thing. Amitabha! This old monk believes that now is the best time for us to enter the valley together and kill all these evil cultivators!

Master Huikong of Jinshan Temple's words silenced both Master Qianyuan and Master Qingyun.

Zhong Bai stood in the crowd and couldn't help but gasp at the murderous intent in Master Huikong's eyes at Jinshan Temple.

Who says Buddhist monks are all soft-hearted and soft-hearted? Haha, look at Master Huikong right now, he's like a fierce Vajra, wishing he could subdue the demon immediately!

Fortunately, Master Zhizhen of Mount Wutai remained rational in the face of this suggestion.

“Amitabha Buddha, Brother Huikong, ten years have passed, and I never thought that Brother Huikong would still be so righteous and hate evil.”

However, the Corpse Refining Demon Heaven Sect is no small matter. If it were so easy to wipe out, there wouldn't be today's situation.

Three hundred bronze-armored corpses and over a thousand jumping zombies—that alone is enough for us to manage for a while.

If the Demonic Sect has other plans, we disciples may suffer losses.

Therefore, this old monk believes we should proceed with caution.

"good!
Master Huikong's words make sense. We came here primarily to eradicate the Demonic Sect, but we must also consider the disciples under our tutelage.

Dealing with these zombies should be easier if we prepare in advance.

After Zhang Qingyun finished speaking, he fell into deep thought and soon spoke again.

"Although the number of thousands of zombies is enormous, if we set up a magic array to advance slowly in the canyon, our disciples will suffer fewer casualties."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

"Since there are no objections, let's make preparations and enter the valley at noon!"

After setting the tone, Zhong Bai was called to his side by his master.

"Disciple, remember to act according to your ability. If you really can't get away, use the Heavenly Thunder Jade Talisman that I gave you. If you still can't get away, then leave the valley directly!"
Your safety is of utmost importance.

"But Master..."

Zhong Bai wanted to refuse, but then he saw Qian Yuan Zhenren's gaze turn serious.

"No buts. This is not only my idea, but also the idea of ​​your three senior uncles. Your future will be at least at the Foundation Establishment stage. Maoshan cannot allow you to suffer any losses!"
The reason we agreed to let you come this time is simply because you need experience to grow.

Have you remembered what I said?

Zhong Bai pursed his lips, but finally reluctantly agreed, "Master, this disciple understands."

After explaining everything, Master Qian Yuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. The seriousness on his face disappeared, replaced by a smile and gentleness.

"However, my disciple, you don't need to worry too much. Even though we are outnumbered, it is almost wishful thinking for the Demonic Sect to win!"

In short, proceed with caution.

Noon arrived.

Led by eight Taoist masters, eight array flags were set up around the group to form the Primordial Eight Trigrams Array. Stepping into the Corpse Valley, the outside was bathed in bright sunlight, but the inside was somewhat dim due to the overwhelming aura of corpses.

Inside the main hall of the Corpse Refining Demon Heaven Sect.

Youmingzi, who had been meditating in the bronze coffin, suddenly opened his eyes.

"coming!"

At the same time, the three hundred disciples and eight elders of the Corpse Refining Demon Heaven Sect also sensed the arrival of Zhong Bai and his group.

When they were a kilometer apart, the two sides finally met.

The meeting was devoid of any frills or preamble, leaving no room for communication whatsoever. Master Huikong of the Buddhist sect leaped into the air, bathed in Buddhist light, and headed straight for the disciple of the Corpse Refining Demon Heaven Sect.

In an instant, a series of howls of corpses surged from the valley.

Three hundred bronze-armored corpses, driven by disciples of the Corpse Refining Demon Heaven Sect, were the first to charge forward.

The remaining thousand jumping zombies followed closely behind...

Seeing the Buddhist master Huikong flying towards his disciples, the eight deacons of the Corpse Refining Demon Heaven Sect let out a cold snort.

As one of the deacons released his innate silver-armored corpse king, the silver light instantly collided with Master Huikong in the void!
Zhong Bai followed his fellow disciples from Maoshan and began to advance.

A bronze-armored corpse was the first to charge towards the Primordial Eight Trigrams Formation. The formation flags flashed, blocking it from advancing an inch.

"good chance!"

Upon seeing this, Zhong Bai was like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins, even though his master, Master Qian Yuan, had told him in advance to prioritize his own safety.

Zhong Bai did indeed have this idea, but what rushed towards him was only a bronze-armored corpse.

Well, Zhong Bai also has a hard time dealing with the bronze-armored corpse, but if the bronze-armored corpse can be killed, the demon-slaying points will be very generous.

Leaping out of the array's range, the lightning in Zhong Bai's palm was exceptionally dazzling. The moment the bronze-armored corpse in front of him crashed into the array flag's defense, Zhong Bai's lightning struck only between its eyebrows.

With a loud bang, the bronze-armored corpse was blasted dozens of meters away, and Zhong Bai's expression darkened.

The collision just now surprised Zhong Bai. He was already at the seventh level of Qi Refining, and the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Technique was inherently domineering. Even so, his sneak attack with a single thunderbolt failed to kill the bronze-armored corpse. Instead, at the moment of the collision, a tremendous force surged from Zhong Bai's palm, causing him to retreat dozens of meters.

“Disciple, you are not yet able to deal with the bronze-armored corpse. It is already good that you were able to drive it away.”

Just as his master's voice reached him from behind, an even more dazzling bolt of lightning struck the bronze-armored corpse that Zhong Bai had blasted away. In an instant, the lightning exploded, and the originally indestructible bronze-armored corpse was blasted into pieces.

Zhong Bai felt a pang of heartache...

However, he also knew that this was the work of his own master.

"It is because I was a bit naive."

Zhong Bai sighed. Killing the current bronze-armored corpses was too difficult for him, and it would be a losing proposition. It would be better to focus on the jumping zombies instead.

After calming himself down, Zhong Bai's internal energy surged forth, while the Golden Light Divine Mantra protected him.

After maximizing his defenses, Zhong Bai left the formation's range again and headed straight for the jumping zombies charging from behind the bronze-armored corpse.

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With a deafening roar, Zhong Bai blasted the head of an early-stage jumping zombie into dust.

Zhong Bai felt quite pleased with himself; two hundred demon-slaying points had been credited to his account.

This is just the beginning...

As more and more zombies surged in, Zhong Bai began to go on a killing spree.

The lightning in his hand transformed into a long whip, which struck the jumping zombie's body and exploded instantly.

After slaying three or four jumping zombies in succession, he was finally forced back by a bronze-armored zombie.

However... Zhong Bai's blatant and arrogant behavior still attracted the attention of the Corpse Refining Demon Heaven Sect deacon who was observing the situation.

Seeing that Zhong Bai was so young yet possessed such formidable lightning magic, the steward could no longer suppress his murderous intent towards Zhong Bai!
He activated his inner energy, and a silver light shot out from behind him in an instant!

As Zhong Bai was retreating, he saw a silver light rushing towards him from the front.

With his pupils dilating, Zhong Bai didn't even have time to dodge before he saw the whisk behind him wrap around his waist and pull him away from where he stood.

boom!
The ground shattered where Zhong Bai had just stood, revealing a silver-armored corpse king.

“Disciple, you have been targeted by that group of Foundation Establishment evil cultivators. It is said that the tallest tree in the forest will be felled by the wind.”

I didn't explicitly remind you just now, but now you understand, right?

However, that Foundation Establishment evil cultivator was still not decisive enough. If it were me, I would have acted stealthily and wouldn't have attracted attention.

Master Qian Yuan remained remarkably calm, regarding it as nothing more than a silver-armored corpse king.

It's not time for him to make a move yet, so he can easily protect Zhong Bai.

Hearing his master still making jokes, Zhong Bai felt a little scared. Damn, these evil cultivators are really cunning. Well, his master is shrewd and experienced.

"Junior Nephew Qianhe, this silver-armored corpse king actually dared to attack you! Don't be afraid, your uncle will avenge you!"

Before Zhong Bai could hear clearly, Changsheng Zhenren handed the array flag in his hand to Qianyuan Zhenren.

He then took the lead and headed straight for the silver-armored corpse king...

As the Immortal Changsheng and the silver-armored corpse king clashed, Immortal Qianyuan couldn't help but grumble.

"Alas, it seems that you, my Martial Uncle Changsheng, have been thirsting for life for a long time."

"That's true. If we can defeat this silver-armored corpse, the probability of his natal corpse evolving into a golden-armored corpse king will be much higher."

Hearing his master's explanation, Zhong Bai was speechless. He was still using the excuse of avenging him. When it comes to rhetoric, the senior was the best!

"Those Foundation Establishment evil cultivators will probably be unable to hold back any longer. Disciple, you'd better be careful later."

Zhong Bai nodded emphatically, his expression serious, the initial ease gone, replaced by a look of utter disapproval!

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