Starting with the consumables of the Demonic Sect, one can barely achieve immortality.

Upon hearing this, the expressions on the faces of the corpse cultivators were indescribably complex.

Only Wang Qing maintained her usual sour expression, making it impossible to discern her true thoughts.

As for Yan Cheng, as soon as he stepped into the Corpse-Raising Institute, he used the mysterious [Insight] to secretly scan his surroundings and glimpse the true nature of the place.

Therefore, compared to the other corpse cultivators present, his reaction was relatively calm, though he was secretly puzzled:

"That Tiantong fellow, once he's no longer in the Hall of Longevity, he dares to say anything."

In conclusion, the method of cultivating the Corpse Fiend using a living person's yang body was undoubtedly perfected when it was passed down to the cultivators of the Longevity Palace.

Huang Tong's existence is living proof of this.

Yan Cheng didn't know if the Hall of Longevity had ever forced living people to cultivate the Corpse Demon.

But no matter what, the inheritance currently held in the hall is inseparable from the "relentless exploration" of the cultivators of the Heavenly Corpse Path.

The words spoken by the Heavenly Child were interpreted by the high-ranking officials in the hall as veiled criticism, harboring resentment and, to put it more seriously, enough to cost them their heads.

'Only he could say something like that…'

"Yu Caiying, who usually acts all arrogant and nonchalant, isn't daring to utter a single word right now."

Yan Cheng had long been aware that the road ahead would not be easy, leaving him no room for sentimentality.

At this moment, I am only pondering:

"The reason why the Hall of Longevity can revive the dead through the 'Secret Method of the Yin Ghosts Carrying the Coffin,' allowing living corpses naturally suited to cultivate the Yin energy path to cultivate corpse energy and serve as consumables, is entirely due to the Whispering Bell on the roof of the hall."

Wang Qing had previously let slip that this thing belonged to the level of a magic weapon.

"To be able to summon even her soul, which is countless times stronger than ours and that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, is truly remarkable."

According to Yan Cheng's earlier speculation, the process of the Hall of Longevity resurrecting the living corpses was to activate the physical body to some extent through a secret method while the deceased had not been dead for long and their souls were still remaining in their bodies, so that the souls could continue to exist in the body.

But now it seems that even seven days after death, the soul separates from the body.

As long as one is within the wondrous coverage area of ​​the Whispering Bell, the bell can also capture the soul and help it attach to the newly deceased body.

A chill ran through Yan Cheng's heart:

"The Whispering Bell... this thing is a magical artifact not because it can bring back a mere few dozen or a hundred newly deceased mortals."

Its true purpose is to assist cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage or above in seizing bodies and reincarnating!

According to the classification of objects in the cultivation world, objects at the Qi Refining level are called spiritual objects, and later also known as magic objects, spiritual treasures, and magic treasures.

Magic treasures are top-tier treasures that only Nascent Soul cultivators who have reached the Foundation Establishment or Core Formation stages can truly control and fully unleash their wondrous power!

Yan Cheng absolutely did not believe that there was a Nascent Soul cultivator presiding over the Hall of Longevity.

That Whispering Bell is most likely a treasure bestowed upon the sect as its guardian spirit.

Recalling what Wang Qing had mentioned about the "Knocking on the Netherworld Court" among the five courts and twelve halls of the Immortal Sect, he had a vague guess in his heart:

"The so-called Five Courts and Twelve Palaces are likely distinguished by their function of performing certain tasks for the Immortal Sect."

"Like the Hall of Longevity, its primary function is clearly not harvesting corpse demons or cultivating corpse cultivators, but entirely revolves around the Whispering Bell!"

"Since the Netherworld cultivation technique in the Hall of Longevity was obtained by the Immortal Sect after they destroyed the Heavenly Corpse Path, this magic weapon likely also originated from the Heavenly Corpse Path."

"So, within this cave dwelling left behind by the Corpse Path, is there a method to reduce or even counteract You Yuzhong's suppression of corpse cultivators?"

His thoughts were heavy, and though his usually enigmatic eyes had been closed, they shone brightly, never leaving Wang Qing's gaze.

This guy had better be connected to the Heavenly Corpse Path, just as he suspected.

The task of finding hidden treasures in this corpse-raising institution and maximizing the benefits of this exploration falls entirely on the shoulders of this female cultivator!

The group walked nervously to the end of the corridor, where two marble staircases stood before them, leading to the upper and lower levels of the ancient building.

Tian Tong smiled slightly:

"Let's split up here and take action."

"At this very moment tomorrow, I will hang the bright moon in the courtyard, and we will gather where the moonlight rises."

The cultivators had been waiting for these words for far too long, and they immediately nodded in agreement, wishing they could disappear from Tian Tong's sight in the next moment.

If you ask them if they are afraid of encountering danger in the ruins? Of course they are.

However, all the cultivators were senior cultivators who had been in the hall for many years. They knew very well that if they traveled with Tian Tong and encountered danger, Tian Tong might not necessarily come to their aid.

But if they find the treasure that everyone desires, a celestial child who has cultivated countless Taoist arts and reached the mid-stage of perfection, and who has no shortage of spiritual artifacts, will be their greatest source of danger!

As Tiantong observed the expressions on everyone's faces, a barely perceptible hint of mockery and contempt flickered in his eyes:

"As usual, let's get the ugly stuff out of the way first."

"In principle, His Highness does not forbid you from keeping the good things you obtained during this exploration privately."

"After all, these are all items at the Qi Refining level. The hall has no shortage of one or two more. In comparison, it is much more important to ensure that everyone can grow up smoothly."

"You are all important talents in His Highness's court. If your strength can be improved, His Highness will consider it a good thing."

"But things beyond the Qi Refining stage... well..."

A chilling, subtle smile crept across his lips:

"You should all understand that some things, like the Great Sun's Radiant Golden Essence and the Moon Laurel's Pure Yin Essence, are not things that we lower cultivators should dabble in."

"Senior Sister Huang gave me a list before I left. If I find that any of you have found the items on the list, please cooperate and hand them over."

"Otherwise, I will use every means to retrieve it."

"Even if you are all confident in your extraordinary abilities and can easily escape from under my silken threads."

"In this frozen wasteland, there is nowhere for you to find shelter."

"Please remember this, everyone."

After saying that, he smiled and cast a glance at Yu Caiying.

The latter immediately understood and accompanied him up the stairs leading to the lower level.

Those cultivators who remained in place looked at each other, and none of them made any move for the time being.

Since Tiantong and Yu Caiying had gone to the lower level, the others had no choice but to go to the upper level to avoid traveling with them.

Before taking action, everyone still looked at each other warily for a while.

Only then did he move and disappear into the rising darkness.

Yan Cheng was the least eager to take any action. In any case, given the gap between his combat strength and that of the other cultivators, even if these three guys found something good, it would eventually end up in his hands anyway.

Tian Tong, and even Huang Tong behind him, wouldn't care at all who would ultimately win those lesser treasures.

Regardless of who ultimately achieves success, it's better than leaving the good stuff here, giving outsiders of the Hall of Longevity a chance to get their hands on it, isn't it?

For example, a remnant of the Heavenly Corpse Path who has been resurrected through possession of another's body.

He first used his [Cave Illumination] to observe his surroundings, confirming that he couldn't see the upper or lower levels of the stairs, before fixing his gaze on Wang Qing beside him:

"Up or down?"

Wang Qing seemed to have prepared a script in her mind. Her lips parted slightly, but she held back from speaking.

After a long pause, he said somewhat impatiently:

"Let's go upstairs."

"It's much easier to compete with these three for the treasure than with Tian Tong and his companion."

Yan Cheng agreed wholeheartedly, clapping his hands and laughing:

"That's a good reason."

"Please proceed on the rest of the way, fellow Daoist. I will be there to look after you!"