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"It seems you still harbor illusions and are reluctant to give up your cultivation."

Zhou Yuan's gaze was icy as he locked onto the streak of blood about to disappear into the forest. A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips. "If you had decisively separated your nascent soul from your body and used teleportation, perhaps there would still be a sliver of hope. Now? It's too late!"

Within his sea of ​​consciousness, the vast power of his divine sense instantly condensed and compressed.

Then it transformed into twelve formless and intangible divine consciousness spikes, sharp and refined to the extreme, directly attacking the very source of the soul—the Twelve Divine Thrusters!

"Destroy!"

The twelve divine sense spikes ignored spatial distance, as if traversing the void, and just as Sect Master Fang was about to complete his Blood Escape Secret Technique, they fiercely pierced into the deepest part of his sea of ​​consciousness, which was wide open due to the release of the secret technique and the turmoil of his mind!

"ah--!!"

A piercing scream, so mournful it was inhuman and went straight to the soul, erupted from the dissipating blood mist!

The Blood Escape Technique that Sect Master Fang was performing was suddenly interrupted. The blood line paused abruptly in mid-air, and then the blood mist churned violently, vaguely revealing Sect Master Fang's twisted, painful, vacant eyes and blood flowing from his seven orifices!

His consciousness was severely damaged, and under the intense pain in his soul, his control over his magical power instantly became disordered. His blood escape was forcibly interrupted, and his body froze.

It's now!

Zhou Yuan's mind raced, and his sword technique changed once more.

"Buzz—!"

Within the Great Geng Sword Formation, countless crisscrossing golden sword lights suddenly contracted inwards. Countless sharp Geng metal sword energies and leaping evil-repelling divine thunders converged and condensed wildly at the core of the sword formation, transforming into hundreds or thousands of sword threads as thin as hair, yet condensed to the extreme, shimmering with dazzling golden light!

These sword threads intertwined, instantly forming a huge sword net that covered an area of ​​hundreds of feet in radius, was airtight, and shimmered with golden lightning, descending upon Sect Master Fang, whose divine consciousness was injured and who stood frozen in mid-air!

Before the sword net even arrived, its all-slicing sharpness and the demon-repelling divine thunder had already subtly torn apart the space itself.

"No--!!"

Sect Leader Fang sensed the deadly threat of death and struggled to regain a sliver of clarity from the excruciating pain in his soul, his eyes revealing boundless fear and madness.

He roared, desperately channeling the remaining magical power within his body, even at the cost of detonating a high-quality defensive ancient artifact on his body—a white bone shield.

"Boom!"

The bone shield exploded with a deafening roar, unleashing a pale aura and a powerful shockwave, attempting to tear a hole in the sword net.

However, in the face of the giant net of Geng metal sword threads formed by the complete Great Geng Sword Formation, this hasty self-destruction was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot!

The pale light and shockwave collided with the golden sword net, only slightly dimming its brilliance before being cut and annihilated by countless incomparably sharp sword threads!

The sword net continued its momentum and suddenly contracted, instantly enveloping and covering Sect Master Fang along with the remaining protective demonic light around him!

"Sizzle—Pfft!"

The sword net contracts, like the most precise cutting instrument.

The protective demonic light shattered like paper. Sect Master Fang's powerful late-stage Nascent Soul demonic body was instantly cut, shredded, and purified by countless Gengjin sword threads containing exorcising divine lightning!

Blood and flesh flew everywhere, but quickly turned to ashes in the golden lightning!

He couldn't even let out a complete scream.

Finally, when the sword net shrank to its limit and then burst open, turning into countless golden specks of light and disappearing, only a pitch-black nascent soul remained, tightly bound and imprisoned by several golden lightning bolts, emitting a faint mournful cry, but rapidly becoming transparent and about to dissipate.

It was Sect Master Fang's Nascent Soul!

However, before the nascent soul could react, the exorcising divine lightning that was wrapped around it suddenly erupted, and the extremely yang and strong lightning power instantly poured into the extremely yin and evil demonic nascent soul.

"Sizzle—!"

A slight popping sound, like a drop of water falling into boiling oil.

The pitch-black nascent soul trembled and twisted violently amidst the golden lightning, finally letting out a silent shriek before being completely annihilated and vanished into nothingness, leaving not even a trace of its remnant soul behind.

Both body and soul were destroyed!

From the moment Zhou Yuan launched his divine sense attack to the moment the sword net contracted and Sect Master Fang died, only a few breaths had passed!

A powerful demonic cultivator, whose cultivation had reached the late Nascent Soul stage and was a force to be reckoned with in the Great Jin Dynasty, fell in the Eastern Yu Kingdom of Tiannan, killed by Zhou Yuan, the newly established sect leader of the Ascension Sect!

quiet!

A deathly silence enveloped the area that had just experienced a major battle.

In the distance, Wei Wuyai, who had just joined forces to kill the four elders of the Yinluo Sect and was about to turn back to provide support, happened to witness the last scene of Sect Master Fang being strangled by the sword net and his nascent soul being annihilated.

His pupils contracted sharply, he gasped, and his face was filled with disbelief and shock.

"hiss--!"

Even with his late-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. That Sect Master Fang was someone of the same level as him!

Even though his demonic cultivation techniques were naturally countered by Zhou Yuan's Golden Thunder Bamboo Flying Sword, thus diminishing his strength, he was still a genuine late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator!

Incredibly… he was so cleanly and decisively killed by Zhou Yuan, a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator?

It should be understood that even for Wei Wuyai, defeating a cultivator of the same level might not be difficult, but killing him, especially annihilating him completely in such a short time, is by no means easy!

Zhou Yuan's actions today are truly astonishing!

The other Nascent Soul cultivators from Tiannan who arrived one after another and watched the battle from a distance, such as Qianhuan from the Hehuan Sect, Qingxuzi from the Taizhen Sect, and Lady Long from the Luanming Sect, were all dumbfounded at this moment.

They were all dumbfounded.

Gazing at the void where the golden light slowly dissipated, and the black-robed figure standing calmly in mid-air, a tidal wave of emotions surged within him.

They had clearly seen the battle just now, and it hadn't been very long.

From the moment Zhou Yuan made his move to the fall of Sect Master Fang, only half an incense stick's time had passed!

The newly appointed sect leader of the Ascension Sect, with his mid-Nascent Soul cultivation, fought and killed a late-Nascent Soul demonic cultivator. Moreover, judging from his appearance, it seems that he did not even use his full strength.

"From this day forward, this Sect Master Zhou can probably officially relinquish the title of 'the number one person below the late Nascent Soul stage'..." Qingxuzi of the Taizhen Sect murmured, his voice hoarse.

"He's more than just the number one player after the later stages..."

Qianhuan of the Hehuan Sect had a glint in her beautiful eyes, and her tone was complex, "Even compared to Fellow Daoist Wei, Venerable Zhiyang, and Old Demon Hehuan, with the combat power and achievements they displayed today, they are probably... enough to be called 'Number One in the South'! After all, none of those three have a clear record of directly killing a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator of the same level!"

Upon hearing this, the surrounding cultivators fell silent.

Although it's hard to admit, the facts are undeniable. Zhou Yuan has already possessed terrifying strength enough to shake, and even surpass, the traditional three great cultivators of Tiannan! With such a sect leader, the Ascension Sect's rise is unstoppable!

"Fellow Daoist Zhou's supernatural abilities are astonishing; I, Wei, am truly impressed!"

Wei Wuyai suppressed his shock, flew forward, and solemnly cupped his hands to Zhou Yuan. His tone was sincere, with no trace of the attitude of a senior looking at a junior. He treated Zhou Yuan as an equal, and even showed a hint of respect.

In the cultivation world, strength reigns supreme, and Zhou Yuan earned his absolute respect through his strength.

"Fellow Daoist Wei, you flatter me. It's just that my cultivation method happens to be effective against it."

Zhou Yuan waved his hand dismissively, his expression indifferent, as if he had only done a trivial matter. He glanced across the battlefield and asked, "Have the others been dealt with?"

"Sect Master Zhou, rest assured, all four Yinluo Sect demonic cultivators have been killed, and none of them escaped."

Wei Wuyai nodded, then took out several storage bags from his bosom, which he had obtained from Sect Master Fang, the Fourth Elder, and others.

He handed Zhou Yuan one of the storage bags, the one with the most sinister aura, which belonged to Sect Master Fang, and then took out another storage bag that belonged to the Fourth Elder, and said with a smile:

"This time, we were able to annihilate the enemy entirely thanks to Sect Master Zhou's divine might. These spoils of war should rightfully be disposed of by Sect Master Zhou. In particular, the relics of Sect Master Fang may contain secret techniques of the Yinluo Sect, which Sect Master Zhou may find useful."

He is taking the initiative to show goodwill, giving up his biggest prize in order to build positive relationships.

Zhou Yuan accepted the storage bag from Sect Master Fang without hesitation. He scanned it briefly with his divine sense and found many treasures inside, including pills, materials, and demonic jade slips, but he didn't have time to examine them closely for the time being.

However, a piece of jade slip, completely black and engraved with skull patterns, that Wei Wuyai took out from the Fourth Elder's storage bag piqued his interest.

He took out the jade slip, probed it with his divine sense, and after a brief glance, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

The jade slip contained not ordinary Yinluo Sect techniques, but a special corpse refining method that the Fourth Elder had researched throughout his life. In particular, it contained a top-level corpse refining method called "Heavenly Annihilation Demon Corpse," which was described in detail and had a bizarre concept. It had unique insights into the materials, refining steps, and corpse control techniques for corpse refining. It was clearly the culmination of the Fourth Elder's hard work.

"That's interesting."

Zhou Yuan looked at Wei Wuyai, "Fellow Daoist Wei, I am somewhat interested in this jade slip. Would you mind if I could make a copy?"

"Copy what?"

Wei Wuyai waved his hand and said generously, "What use would I have for such a heretical method of corpse refining? It would only offend my eyes. Since Fellow Daoist Zhou likes it, I will give this jade slip to you. The original is presented here, why make a copy?" He pushed the jade slip directly to Zhou Yuan, his attitude firm.

"Then thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Wei."

Zhou Yuan didn't stand on ceremony and put away the jade slip. This method of refining the "Heavenly Destroyer Demon Corpse" might really be of great use to him.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, today's 'grand spectacle' was truly...breathtaking and absolutely stunning!"

Looking at Zhou Yuan's calm face, Wei Wuyai sighed once again.

On the day the Ascension Sect was founded, the sect leader personally killed a powerful enemy in the late Nascent Soul stage and led all the cultivators to annihilate the invading demonic cultivators. Such achievements will surely spread throughout the south with today's events and become a legendary tale that is widely known!

For hundreds or even thousands of years to come, the story of the Ascension Sect's founding of the sect and its slaying of demons will likely be talked about by cultivators in the southern region, becoming the best testament to the sect's prestige.

"A few clowns have spoiled your enjoyment and dampened the mood." Zhou Yuan smiled slightly, turned to look in the direction of Xingyi Mountain, and said in a clear voice, "Fellow Daoists, the show is over. Please return to the mountain to continue the banquet. We won't leave until we're drunk!"

"Alright! Let's drink until we drop!"

"Master Zhou's divine might!"

"The Ascension Sect's power shakes the southern lands!"

The onlookers echoed their agreement, their faces filled with excitement and awe. They surrounded Zhou Yuan and Wei Wuyai, transforming into streaks of light as they returned to Xingyi Mountain.

As for the possible retaliation from the Yinluo Sect, Zhou Yuan had already made plans in his mind and was not too worried.

Although Yinluo Sect is one of the ten major demonic sects of the Great Jin Dynasty, besides the deceased Sect Master Fang, there is still a Supreme Elder named "Old Demon Qian" who is in the late Nascent Soul stage. This person has profound cultivation and has even cultivated the strange supernatural power of "Five Sons United in Heart Demon". His strength is even above that of Sect Master Fang.

Moreover, the Yinluo Sect has at least a dozen Nascent Soul cultivators in the Great Jin territory, with a total number of Nascent Soul cultivators exceeding twenty. Its foundation is indeed far superior to any single sect in Tiannan, even the Taizhen Sect, which is known as the number one sect in Tiannan, is far inferior.

But so what?

First of all, it would be no easy task for the Yinluo Sect to launch a massive expedition across hundreds of millions of miles to retaliate against Tiannan. The cost would be enormous, and the four major powers of Tiannan would certainly not stand idly by. They would regard it as an "external enemy" and attack it as a group.

Secondly, even without anyone's help, with Zhou Yuan's current strength, plus the two Nascent Soul stage elders, Tianhen Old Monster and Nanlong Marquis, plus the beast demon and the transformed great demons like the Gale Beast in the spirit beast bag.

This combined force is enough to deal with any retaliatory force that the Yinluo Sect might send, and could even ensure that they never return.

Back at Xingyi Mountain Square, the banquet resumed, and the atmosphere was even more lively than before.

Everyone stepped forward to toast Zhou Yuan and offer their congratulations, their words filled with flattery and reverence.

After this battle, Zhou Yuan and the Ascension Sect's prestige has been deeply rooted in people's hearts.

During the banquet, Han Li also took the opportunity to step forward and present a jade box with a spirit-sealing talisman as a congratulatory gift.

When Zhou Yuan opened it, he was astonished to find a rare spiritual herb inside, brimming with spiritual energy, with leaves displaying seven colors, and aged for six thousand years—the "Weeping Blood Lotus"!

"Junior Brother Han is too kind. This item is precious, and I, Zhou, am unworthy of it."

Zhou Yuan smiled.

"Senior brother, you have established your own sect. I should congratulate you," Han Li said humbly.

The surrounding cultivators were once again amazed by Han Li's generosity.

Some even secretly speculated that, given the close relationship between the two fellow disciples, Han Li might have secretly joined the Ascension Sect.

However, seeing that Han Li did not identify himself as a member of the Ascension Sect, and Zhou Yuan did not mention it either, everyone knew that he was still a rogue cultivator.

Zhou Yuan didn't force Han Li to join. Everyone's path is different, and forcing it is pointless. He simply asked one question:

"Junior Brother Han, where are you cultivating now? If you don't have a suitable cave dwelling yet, there are several decent spiritual mountains in my Dongyu Kingdom that are vacant. You can choose one and open a cave dwelling there, so you'll have a place to stay."

Han Li's eyes lit up upon hearing this. He had been worried that since returning to Tiannan, he had been running around trying to find a safe and spiritually rich long-term cave dwelling.

Zhou Yuan's words were exactly what he wanted to hear. With the protection of the Ascension Sect, their safety would be greatly increased, and there would be far fewer troubles in their fellow disciples' territory.

"In that case, thank you very much, Senior Brother! I will choose 'Wangchen Mountain' in the southwest of Dongyu Kingdom. It seems that there is a good medium-sized spiritual vein there."

Han Li didn't stand on ceremony and directly chose a spot.

"Alright, I'll have someone bring the land deed and map over shortly." Zhou Yuan nodded in agreement. Having Han Li, this "runaway Han," near his own territory might provide him with a powerful ally in case of trouble later—why not?

The banquet lasted until late at night before the guests gradually left, having enjoyed themselves to the fullest.

After the outsiders had all left, Zhou Yuan held another small private banquet in the main hall of the Ascension Sect.

The participants were only Tianhen Laoguai, Nanlonghou, Yuanyao, Yanli, Ziling, Meining, Ouyang Qing, and Linghu Laozu, who represented Huangfeng Valley.

"From today onwards, my Ascension Sect will have taken root in this southern region." Zhou Yuan raised his cup to Tianhen and Nanlong and said, "In the future, I will need you two junior brothers to take good care of the sect's affairs."

Tianhen the Old Monster and Nanlong Marquis quickly raised their cups.

In terms of age and seniority, they were much older than Zhou Yuan, but in the cultivation world, the most accomplished come first. Zhou Yuan's strength far surpassed theirs, and he was also the sect leader. They were willing to accept the title of "junior brother," and even felt honored.

"Sect Master, you flatter me. It's my duty," said the Heavenly Hate Old Monster solemnly.

"Don't worry, Senior Brother, Nanlong will do his utmost!" Marquis Nanlong solemnly declared.

Next, everyone discussed the sect's next important tasks.

The first priority is to recruit and examine disciples from ordinary people and independent cultivators in Dongyu Kingdom after March.

This matter was jointly handled by Tianhen Old Monster and Nanlong Marquis, with Yuan Yao, Zi Ling and other women assisting from the side.

The hundred Yellow Maple Valley disciples brought by Patriarch Linghu were also temporarily incorporated into the sect, responsible for specific miscellaneous tasks and assessment and maintenance work.

Linghu Patriarch's move was practically betting the future of Huangfeng Valley on the Ascension Sect in advance, and his intentions were self-evident.

Zhou Yuan observed this and tacitly approved. Having multiple vassal forces wasn't necessarily a bad thing, especially since the disciples of Huangfeng Valley were indeed of good quality and could become the backbone of the sect with a little training.

"Qing'er." Zhou Yuan looked at his first disciple, Ouyang Qing.

"Master." Ouyang Qing quickly stood up.

"You need to pay close attention to the assessment after March," Zhou Yuan instructed. "Besides the regular tests of spiritual roots and temperament, your main task is to secretly observe and find those... those who are born with extraordinary spiritual sense that far surpasses their peers. Regardless of the quality of their spiritual roots, you need to record them and report to me separately."

"You need to pay close attention to the assessment after March," Zhou Yuan instructed. "Besides the regular tests of spiritual roots and temperament, your main task is to secretly observe and find those... those who are born with extraordinary spiritual sense that far surpasses their peers. Regardless of the quality of their spiritual roots, you need to record them and report to me separately."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Qing's beautiful eyes lit up, and she asked in surprise, "Master, are you planning to... take on new disciples?" Over the years, Zhou Yuan has only had her as his personal disciple, so she would be happy to have junior brothers and sisters.

Zhou Yuan shook his head:

"This is not me taking on a disciple. It's me finding a successor for another senior. You just need to keep an eye out, find someone who meets the criteria, and bring them to see me. There's no need to make a fuss."

"Yes, Master, I understand."

Although Ouyang Qing had some doubts, she didn't ask any further questions since her master wouldn't say.

Write down the instructions carefully.

After giving their instructions, everyone dispersed to go about their respective duties.

Zhou Yuan then entered the newly built sect leader's meditation room on the back mountain of the main peak and activated the multiple restrictions.

The first thing he took out was the jet-black jade slip that he had obtained from the fourth elder of the Yinluo Sect, which contained the method for refining the "Heavenly Annihilation Demon Corpse." He immersed his divine sense into it and began to carefully study it.

This "Heavenly Destroyer Corpse" is indeed an extremely powerful top-tier corpse refinement technique of the Yinluo Sect.

The main ingredient for its refining is not ordinary corpses, but various "walking corpses" that have become sentient and developed their own intelligence. After erasing their original consciousness, they are refined using a unique secret technique with a large number of rare and evil materials in an extremely complex process, which may result in success.

The strength of a Heavenly Demon Corpse after it is refined depends on the type and cultivation level of the "Spiritual Corpse" used in its previous life, as well as the quality of the materials incorporated during the refining process.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Yuan's lips curled into a smile.

This refining method seemed tailor-made for him.

In his hands, there was an excellent refining material—the Nascent Soul stage corpse demon he had obtained from that ancient cultivation cave in Yunmeng Mountain of Yue Kingdom!

The corpse demon was a Nascent Soul cultivator in life. After death, its body became sentient and transformed into a ferocious corpse demon with strength comparable to a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

Its intelligence had long been erased by Zhou Yuan, leaving only a top-level corpse shell with a powerful physical body but no independent consciousness!

This is the ideal main ingredient for refining the "Heavenly Demon Corpse"!

Zhou Yuan spent half a month studying the process, and he thoroughly understood the refining steps, required auxiliary materials, and corpse control techniques for the "Heavenly Annihilation Demon Corpse".

Then, he took out the corpse demon's body, which still exuded an astonishing aura of death and oppressive power.

He then took out many precious materials for refining weapons and corpses that he had collected over the years and began to refine them according to the instructions on the jade slip.

This is an extremely complex and time-consuming process.

The corpse demon's body needs to be slowly tempered with infant fire to remove impurities and strengthen its foundation; it also needs to be repeatedly soaked and nourished with a spiritual liquid made from various yin and poisonous materials.

Furthermore, specific corpse-controlling talismans and restrictions must be infused at crucial moments; finally, one must use one's own essence and consciousness as a guide to complete the final "spirit initiation" and recognition of master steps.

Inside the refining room, the infant fire roared, the corpse energy and spiritual light intertwined, and the strange aura of various materials permeated the air.

Zhou Yuan was completely absorbed in the art of corpse refining, working tirelessly without sleep.

Time slips away quietly while you're focused.

In the blink of an eye, several months have passed.

On this day, a deep and fierce roar suddenly came from the depths of the sect leader's meditation room. A powerful, cold, and destructive pressure suddenly erupted, but it was quickly suppressed by the restrictions in the room.

The flames shone on Zhou Yuan's slightly tired but satisfied face.

In front of him.

A towering figure, about ten feet tall, stood there.

The figure was a dark, bluish-black color, with withered skin that shimmered with a cold, metallic sheen, and bulging muscles.

It is full of explosive power.

Its face vaguely resembled that of the corpse demon, but it was even more ferocious, with its eyes tightly closed and black mist faintly billowing from its mouth and nose.

Most noticeably, a prosthetic hand made of several top-grade materials has been attached to his severed left arm.

His arms were covered with intricate runes for controlling corpses and attack formations.

Five fingers, like hooks, gleaming with a cold light.

The Heavenly Demon Corpse has been successfully crafted!

Zhou Yuan stirred his divine sense slightly and infused it with a magic incantation.

The demonic corpse suddenly opened its tightly closed eyes, revealing a pair of blood-red eyes devoid of emotion, filled only with a cold, murderous intent!

A powerful aura, far exceeding that of an ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, mixed with pure Corpse Fiend Qi, spread out, its intensity reaching the level of a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator!

Moreover, it possesses an incredibly tough body, is fearless in the face of death, and is difficult to harm with ordinary magical weapons, making it a perfect killing machine and a powerful tool for protecting the sect!

"very good."

Zhou Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

With a wave of his hand, he put the Heavenly Demon Corpse into a specially made corpse bag.

The foundation of the Ascension Sect has been strengthened by another important factor.

He stepped out of the secret room and looked outside.

On Xingyi Mountain, the palaces and pavilions have been renovated and are filled with spiritual energy.

From time to time, cultivators dressed in blue disciple robes would fly by on magical artifacts, creating an orderly and vibrant atmosphere for the sect.

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Qing's beautiful eyes lit up, and she asked in surprise, "Master, are you planning to... take on new disciples?" Over the years, Zhou Yuan has only had her as his personal disciple, so she would be happy to have junior brothers and sisters.

Zhou Yuan shook his head:

"This is not me taking on a disciple. It's me finding a successor for another senior. You just need to keep an eye out, find someone who meets the criteria, and bring them to see me. There's no need to make a fuss."

"Yes, Master, I understand."

Although Ouyang Qing had some doubts, she didn't ask any further questions since her master wouldn't say.

Write down the instructions carefully.

After giving their instructions, everyone dispersed to go about their respective duties.

Zhou Yuan then entered the newly built sect leader's meditation room on the back mountain of the main peak and activated the multiple restrictions.

The first thing he took out was the jet-black jade slip that he had obtained from the fourth elder of the Yinluo Sect, which contained the method for refining the "Heavenly Annihilation Demon Corpse." He immersed his divine sense into it and began to carefully study it.

This "Heavenly Destroyer Corpse" is indeed an extremely powerful top-tier corpse refinement technique of the Yinluo Sect.

The main ingredient for its refining is not ordinary corpses, but various "walking corpses" that have become sentient and developed their own intelligence. After erasing their original consciousness, they are refined using a unique secret technique with a large number of rare and evil materials in an extremely complex process, which may result in success.

The strength of a Heavenly Demon Corpse after it is refined depends on the type and cultivation level of the "Spiritual Corpse" used in its previous life, as well as the quality of the materials incorporated during the refining process.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Yuan's lips curled into a smile.

This refining method seemed tailor-made for him.

In his hands, there was an excellent refining material—the Nascent Soul stage corpse demon he had obtained from that ancient cultivation cave in Yunmeng Mountain of Yue Kingdom!

The corpse demon was a Nascent Soul cultivator in life. After death, its body became sentient and transformed into a ferocious corpse demon with strength comparable to a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

Its intelligence had long been erased by Zhou Yuan, leaving only a top-level corpse shell with a powerful physical body but no independent consciousness!

This is the ideal main ingredient for refining the "Heavenly Demon Corpse"!

Zhou Yuan spent half a month studying the process, and he thoroughly understood the refining steps, required auxiliary materials, and corpse control techniques for the "Heavenly Annihilation Demon Corpse".

Then, he took out the corpse demon's body, which still exuded an astonishing aura of death and oppressive power.

He then took out many precious materials for refining weapons and corpses that he had collected over the years and began to refine them according to the instructions on the jade slip.

This is an extremely complex and time-consuming process.

The corpse demon's body needs to be slowly tempered with infant fire to remove impurities and strengthen its foundation; it also needs to be repeatedly soaked and nourished with a spiritual liquid made from various yin and poisonous materials.

Furthermore, specific corpse-controlling talismans and restrictions must be infused at crucial moments; finally, one must use one's own essence and consciousness as a guide to complete the final "spirit initiation" and recognition of master steps.

Inside the refining room, the infant fire roared, the corpse energy and spiritual light intertwined, and the strange aura of various materials permeated the air.

Zhou Yuan was completely absorbed in the art of corpse refining, working tirelessly without sleep.

Time slips away quietly while you're focused.

In the blink of an eye, several months have passed.

On this day, a deep and fierce roar suddenly came from the depths of the sect leader's meditation room. A powerful, cold, and destructive pressure suddenly erupted, but it was quickly suppressed by the restrictions in the room.

The flames shone on Zhou Yuan's slightly tired but satisfied face.

In front of him.

A towering figure, about ten feet tall, stood there.

The figure was a dark, bluish-black color, with withered skin that shimmered with a cold, metallic sheen, and bulging muscles.

It is full of explosive power.

Its face vaguely resembled that of the corpse demon, but it was even more ferocious, with its eyes tightly closed and black mist faintly billowing from its mouth and nose.

Most noticeably, a prosthetic hand made of several top-grade materials has been attached to his severed left arm.

His arms were covered with intricate runes for controlling corpses and attack formations.

Five fingers, like hooks, gleaming with a cold light.

The Heavenly Demon Corpse has been successfully crafted!

Zhou Yuan stirred his divine sense slightly and infused it with a magic incantation.

The demonic corpse suddenly opened its tightly closed eyes, revealing a pair of blood-red eyes devoid of emotion, filled only with a cold, murderous intent!

A powerful aura, far exceeding that of an ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, mixed with pure Corpse Fiend Qi, spread out, its intensity reaching the level of a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator!

Moreover, it possesses an incredibly tough body, is fearless in the face of death, and is difficult to harm with ordinary magical weapons, making it a perfect killing machine and a powerful tool for protecting the sect!

"very good."

Zhou Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

With a wave of his hand, he put the Heavenly Demon Corpse into a specially made corpse bag.

The foundation of the Ascension Sect has been strengthened by another important factor.

He stepped out of the secret room and looked outside.

On Xingyi Mountain, the palaces and pavilions have been renovated and are filled with spiritual energy.

From time to time, cultivators dressed in blue disciple robes would fly by on magical artifacts, creating an orderly and vibrant atmosphere for the sect.

The Ascension Sect, this giant ship steered by him, has officially set sail.

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Upon hearing this, Ouyang Qing's beautiful eyes lit up, and she asked in surprise, "Master, are you planning to... take on new disciples?" Over the years, Zhou Yuan has only had her as his personal disciple, so she would be happy to have junior brothers and sisters.

Zhou Yuan shook his head:

"This is not me taking on a disciple. It's me finding a successor for another senior. You just need to keep an eye out, find someone who meets the criteria, and bring them to see me. There's no need to make a fuss."

"Yes, Master, I understand."

Although Ouyang Qing had some doubts, she didn't ask any further questions since her master wouldn't say.

Write down the instructions carefully.

After giving their instructions, everyone dispersed to go about their respective duties.

Zhou Yuan then entered the newly built sect leader's meditation room on the back mountain of the main peak and activated the multiple restrictions.

The first thing he took out was the jet-black jade slip that he had obtained from the fourth elder of the Yinluo Sect, which contained the method for refining the "Heavenly Annihilation Demon Corpse." He immersed his divine sense into it and began to carefully study it.

This "Heavenly Destroyer Corpse" is indeed an extremely powerful top-tier corpse refinement technique of the Yinluo Sect.

The main ingredient for its refining is not ordinary corpses, but various "walking corpses" that have become sentient and developed their own intelligence. After erasing their original consciousness, they are refined using a unique secret technique with a large number of rare and evil materials in an extremely complex process, which may result in success.

The strength of a Heavenly Demon Corpse after it is refined depends on the type and cultivation level of the "Spiritual Corpse" used in its previous life, as well as the quality of the materials incorporated during the refining process.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Yuan's lips curled into a smile.

This refining method seemed tailor-made for him.

In his hands, there was an excellent refining material—the Nascent Soul stage corpse demon he had obtained from that ancient cultivation cave in Yunmeng Mountain of Yue Kingdom!

The corpse demon was a Nascent Soul cultivator in life. After death, its body became sentient and transformed into a ferocious corpse demon with strength comparable to a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

Its intelligence had long been erased by Zhou Yuan, leaving only a top-level corpse shell with a powerful physical body but no independent consciousness!

This is the ideal main ingredient for refining the "Heavenly Demon Corpse"!

Zhou Yuan spent half a month studying the process, and he thoroughly understood the refining steps, required auxiliary materials, and corpse control techniques for the "Heavenly Annihilation Demon Corpse".

Then, he took out the corpse demon's body, which still exuded an astonishing aura of death and oppressive power.

He then took out many precious materials for refining weapons and corpses that he had collected over the years and began to refine them according to the instructions on the jade slip.

This is an extremely complex and time-consuming process.

The corpse demon's body needs to be slowly tempered with infant fire to remove impurities and strengthen its foundation; it also needs to be repeatedly soaked and nourished with a spiritual liquid made from various yin and poisonous materials.

Furthermore, specific corpse-controlling talismans and restrictions must be infused at crucial moments; finally, one must use one's own essence and consciousness as a guide to complete the final "spirit initiation" and recognition of master steps.

Inside the refining room, the infant fire roared, the corpse energy and spiritual light intertwined, and the strange aura of various materials permeated the air.

Zhou Yuan was completely absorbed in the art of corpse refining, working tirelessly without sleep.

Time slips away quietly while you're focused.

In the blink of an eye, several months have passed.

On this day, a deep and fierce roar suddenly came from the depths of the sect leader's meditation room. A powerful, cold, and destructive pressure suddenly erupted, but it was quickly suppressed by the restrictions in the room.

The flames shone on Zhou Yuan's slightly tired but satisfied face.

In front of him.

A towering figure, about ten feet tall, stood there.

The figure was a dark, bluish-black color, with withered skin that shimmered with a cold, metallic sheen, and bulging muscles.

It is full of explosive power.

Its face vaguely resembled that of the corpse demon, but it was even more ferocious, with its eyes tightly closed and black mist faintly billowing from its mouth and nose.

Most noticeably, a prosthetic hand made of several top-grade materials has been attached to his severed left arm.

His arms were covered with intricate runes for controlling corpses and attack formations.

Five fingers, like hooks, gleaming with a cold light.

The Heavenly Demon Corpse has been successfully crafted!

Zhou Yuan stirred his divine sense slightly and infused it with a magic incantation.

The demonic corpse suddenly opened its tightly closed eyes, revealing a pair of blood-red eyes devoid of emotion, filled only with a cold, murderous intent!

A powerful aura, far exceeding that of an ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, mixed with pure Corpse Fiend Qi, spread out, its intensity reaching the level of a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator!

Moreover, it possesses an incredibly tough body, is fearless in the face of death, and is difficult to harm with ordinary magical weapons, making it a perfect killing machine and a powerful tool for protecting the sect!

"very good."

Zhou Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

With a wave of his hand, he put the Heavenly Demon Corpse into a specially made corpse bag.

The foundation of the Ascension Sect has been strengthened by another important factor.

He stepped out of the secret room and looked outside.

On Xingyi Mountain, the palaces and pavilions have been renovated and are filled with spiritual energy.

From time to time, cultivators dressed in blue disciple robes would fly by on magical artifacts, creating an orderly and vibrant atmosphere for the sect.

The Ascension Sect, this giant ship steered by him, has officially set sail.

The Ascension Sect, this giant ship steered by him, has officially set sail.

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Qing's beautiful eyes lit up, and she asked in surprise, "Master, are you planning to... take on new disciples?" Over the years, Zhou Yuan has only had her as his personal disciple, so she would be happy to have junior brothers and sisters.

Zhou Yuan shook his head:

"This is not me taking on a disciple. It's me finding a successor for another senior. You just need to keep an eye out, find someone who meets the criteria, and bring them to see me. There's no need to make a fuss."

"Yes, Master, I understand."

Although Ouyang Qing had some doubts, she didn't ask any further questions since her master wouldn't say.

Write down the instructions carefully.

After giving their instructions, everyone dispersed to go about their respective duties.

Zhou Yuan then entered the newly built sect leader's meditation room on the back mountain of the main peak and activated the multiple restrictions.

The first thing he took out was the jet-black jade slip that he had obtained from the fourth elder of the Yinluo Sect, which contained the method for refining the "Heavenly Annihilation Demon Corpse." He immersed his divine sense into it and began to carefully study it.

This "Heavenly Destroyer Corpse" is indeed an extremely powerful top-tier corpse refinement technique of the Yinluo Sect.

The main ingredient for its refining is not ordinary corpses, but various "walking corpses" that have become sentient and developed their own intelligence. After erasing their original consciousness, they are refined using a unique secret technique with a large number of rare and evil materials in an extremely complex process, which may result in success.

The strength of a Heavenly Demon Corpse after it is refined depends on the type and cultivation level of the "Spiritual Corpse" used in its previous life, as well as the quality of the materials incorporated during the refining process.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Yuan's lips curled into a smile.

This refining method seemed tailor-made for him.

In his hands, there was an excellent refining material—the Nascent Soul stage corpse demon he had obtained from that ancient cultivation cave in Yunmeng Mountain of Yue Kingdom!

The corpse demon was a Nascent Soul cultivator in life. After death, its body became sentient and transformed into a ferocious corpse demon with strength comparable to a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

Its intelligence had long been erased by Zhou Yuan, leaving only a top-level corpse shell with a powerful physical body but no independent consciousness!

This is the ideal main ingredient for refining the "Heavenly Demon Corpse"!

Zhou Yuan spent half a month studying the process, and he thoroughly understood the refining steps, required auxiliary materials, and corpse control techniques for the "Heavenly Annihilation Demon Corpse".

Then, he took out the corpse demon's body, which still exuded an astonishing aura of death and oppressive power.

He then took out many precious materials for refining weapons and corpses that he had collected over the years and began to refine them according to the instructions on the jade slip.

This is an extremely complex and time-consuming process.

The corpse demon's body needs to be slowly tempered with infant fire to remove impurities and strengthen its foundation; it also needs to be repeatedly soaked and nourished with a spiritual liquid made from various yin and poisonous materials.

Furthermore, specific corpse-controlling talismans and restrictions must be infused at crucial moments; finally, one must use one's own essence and consciousness as a guide to complete the final "spirit initiation" and recognition of master steps.

Inside the refining room, the infant fire roared, the corpse energy and spiritual light intertwined, and the strange aura of various materials permeated the air.

Zhou Yuan was completely absorbed in the art of corpse refining, working tirelessly without sleep.

Time slips away quietly while you're focused.

In the blink of an eye, several months have passed.

On this day, a deep and fierce roar suddenly came from the depths of the sect leader's meditation room. A powerful, cold, and destructive pressure suddenly erupted, but it was quickly suppressed by the restrictions in the room.

The flames shone on Zhou Yuan's slightly tired but satisfied face.

In front of him.

A towering figure, about ten feet tall, stood there.

The figure was a dark, bluish-black color, with withered skin that shimmered with a cold, metallic sheen, and bulging muscles.

It is full of explosive power.

Its face vaguely resembled that of the corpse demon, but it was even more ferocious, with its eyes tightly closed and black mist faintly billowing from its mouth and nose.

Most noticeably, a prosthetic hand made of several top-grade materials has been attached to his severed left arm.

His arms were covered with intricate runes for controlling corpses and attack formations.

Five fingers, like hooks, gleaming with a cold light.

The Heavenly Demon Corpse has been successfully crafted!

Zhou Yuan stirred his divine sense slightly and infused it with a magic incantation.

The demonic corpse suddenly opened its tightly closed eyes, revealing a pair of blood-red eyes devoid of emotion, filled only with a cold, murderous intent!

A powerful aura, far exceeding that of an ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, mixed with pure Corpse Fiend Qi, spread out, its intensity reaching the level of a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator!

Moreover, it possesses an incredibly tough body, is fearless in the face of death, and is difficult to harm with ordinary magical weapons, making it a perfect killing machine and a powerful tool for protecting the sect!

"very good."

Zhou Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

With a wave of his hand, he put the Heavenly Demon Corpse into a specially made corpse bag.

The foundation of the Ascension Sect has been strengthened by another important factor.

He stepped out of the secret room and looked outside.

On Xingyi Mountain, the palaces and pavilions have been renovated and are filled with spiritual energy.

From time to time, cultivators dressed in blue disciple robes would fly by on magical artifacts, creating an orderly and vibrant atmosphere for the sect.

The Ascension Sect, this giant ship steered by him, has officially set sail.

If you could only read one fantasy novel in your life, it would probably be "I'm in Huangfeng Valley, and I have an equipment slot!"

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Qing's beautiful eyes lit up, and she asked in surprise, "Master, are you planning to... take on new disciples?" Over the years, Zhou Yuan has only had her as his personal disciple, so she would be happy to have junior brothers and sisters.

Zhou Yuan shook his head:

"This is not me taking on a disciple. It's me finding a successor for another senior. You just need to keep an eye out, find someone who meets the criteria, and bring them to see me. There's no need to make a fuss."

"Yes, Master, I understand."

Although Ouyang Qing had some doubts, she didn't ask any further questions since her master wouldn't say.

Write down the instructions carefully.

After giving their instructions, everyone dispersed to go about their respective duties.

Zhou Yuan then entered the newly built sect leader's meditation room on the back mountain of the main peak and activated the multiple restrictions.

The first thing he took out was the jet-black jade slip that he had obtained from the fourth elder of the Yinluo Sect, which contained the method for refining the "Heavenly Annihilation Demon Corpse." He immersed his divine sense into it and began to carefully study it.

This "Heavenly Destroyer Corpse" is indeed an extremely powerful top-tier corpse refinement technique of the Yinluo Sect.

The main ingredient for its refining is not ordinary corpses, but various "walking corpses" that have become sentient and developed their own intelligence. After erasing their original consciousness, they are refined using a unique secret technique with a large number of rare and evil materials in an extremely complex process, which may result in success.

The strength of a Heavenly Demon Corpse after it is refined depends on the type and cultivation level of the "Spiritual Corpse" used in its previous life, as well as the quality of the materials incorporated during the refining process.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Yuan's lips curled into a smile.

This refining method seemed tailor-made for him.

In his hands, there was an excellent refining material—the Nascent Soul stage corpse demon he had obtained from that ancient cultivation cave in Yunmeng Mountain of Yue Kingdom!

The corpse demon was a Nascent Soul cultivator in life. After death, its body became sentient and transformed into a ferocious corpse demon with strength comparable to a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

Its intelligence had long been erased by Zhou Yuan, leaving only a top-level corpse shell with a powerful physical body but no independent consciousness!

This is the ideal main ingredient for refining the "Heavenly Demon Corpse"!

Zhou Yuan spent half a month studying the process, and he thoroughly understood the refining steps, required auxiliary materials, and corpse control techniques for the "Heavenly Annihilation Demon Corpse".

Then, he took out the corpse demon's body, which still exuded an astonishing aura of death and oppressive power.

He then took out many precious materials for refining weapons and corpses that he had collected over the years and began to refine them according to the instructions on the jade slip.

This is an extremely complex and time-consuming process.

The corpse demon's body needs to be slowly tempered with infant fire to remove impurities and strengthen its foundation; it also needs to be repeatedly soaked and nourished with a spiritual liquid made from various yin and poisonous materials.

Furthermore, specific corpse-controlling talismans and restrictions must be infused at crucial moments; finally, one must use one's own essence and consciousness as a guide to complete the final "spirit initiation" and recognition of master steps.

Inside the refining room, the infant fire roared, the corpse energy and spiritual light intertwined, and the strange aura of various materials permeated the air.

Zhou Yuan was completely absorbed in the art of corpse refining, working tirelessly without sleep.

Time slips away quietly while you're focused.

In the blink of an eye, several months have passed.

On this day, a deep and fierce roar suddenly came from the depths of the sect leader's meditation room. A powerful, cold, and destructive pressure suddenly erupted, but it was quickly suppressed by the restrictions in the room.

The flames shone on Zhou Yuan's slightly tired but satisfied face.

In front of him.

A towering figure, about ten feet tall, stood there.

The figure was a dark, bluish-black color, with withered skin that shimmered with a cold, metallic sheen, and bulging muscles.

It is full of explosive power.

Its face vaguely resembled that of the corpse demon, but it was even more ferocious, with its eyes tightly closed and black mist faintly billowing from its mouth and nose.

Most noticeably, a prosthetic hand made of several top-grade materials has been attached to his severed left arm.

His arms were covered with intricate runes for controlling corpses and attack formations.

Five fingers, like hooks, gleaming with a cold light.

The Heavenly Demon Corpse has been successfully crafted!

Zhou Yuan stirred his divine sense slightly and infused it with a magic incantation.

The demonic corpse suddenly opened its tightly closed eyes, revealing a pair of blood-red eyes devoid of emotion, filled only with a cold, murderous intent!

A powerful aura, far exceeding that of an ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, mixed with pure Corpse Fiend Qi, spread out, its intensity reaching the level of a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator!

Moreover, it possesses an incredibly tough body, is fearless in the face of death, and is difficult to harm with ordinary magical weapons, making it a perfect killing machine and a powerful tool for protecting the sect!

"very good."

Zhou Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

With a wave of his hand, he put the Heavenly Demon Corpse into a specially made corpse bag.

The foundation of the Ascension Sect has been strengthened by another important factor.

He stepped out of the secret room and looked outside.

On Xingyi Mountain, the palaces and pavilions have been renovated and are filled with spiritual energy.

From time to time, cultivators dressed in blue disciple robes would fly by on magical artifacts, creating an orderly and vibrant atmosphere for the sect.

The Ascension Sect, this giant ship steered by him, has officially set sail.

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