My strength increases by one percent every day; I can destroy stars with my bare hands.

Five hundred elite soldiers immediately formed an offensive and defensive formation, their armor clanging and weapons drawn, and they cautiously entered the Blackwood Forest.

The forest was shrouded in thick fog, and the damp, chilly air seeped into our armor. The surroundings were so silent that only the orderly footsteps and heavy breathing of the soldiers could be heard.

The deeper you go into the dense forest, the heavier the eerie atmosphere becomes. The air is filled with a strong smell of blood and decay, making you want to vomit.

Everywhere you look, there are mottled dark bloodstains and claw marks of varying depths, which are definitely not the work of humans.

"Sir, there's movement ahead."

The guards in the front row suddenly shouted and raised their hands to stop the troops.

Li Xuancang's gaze sharpened, and he looked up to see thousands of figures slowly emerging from the depths of the dense forest.

These figures were stiff, staggering, and dressed in tattered clothes.

His body was covered in blood, his face was as pale as paper, his eyes were empty and lifeless, and he was surrounded by a faint black aura.

"Oh no, this is a corpse puppet of an evil cultivator."

Upon seeing this, Liu Qingyun was horrified and shouted in terror.

These corpse puppets are innocent civilians from villages that were previously massacred. Their souls were extracted by evil cultivators, and now they are just walking corpses.

They are controlled by evil magic, have lost their minds, and are left only with the instinct to kill.

It grew sharp, black fingernails from its fingertips and roared as it charged toward the soldiers.

Although its body was stiff, its speed was strangely fast and terrifying.

"All troops are on high alert, form ranks and defend against the enemy."

Li Xuancang gave a stern order, his blood and qi surging.

"kill!"

Five hundred soldiers formed a battle formation, with spears in front and swords and shields behind, ready for battle.

In the blink of an eye, the puppet horde had rushed to the front lines, their sharp nails clawing fiercely at the soldiers with tremendous force and reckless abandon.

"clang!"

The weapons collided with the puppet's body, producing a dull thud.

These puppets were no longer able to feel pain. Even when their bodies were pierced by spears, they still attacked wildly, creating a bizarre and tragic scene.

"These puppets are reinforced by evil magic, so ordinary injuries are useless. Attack their heads to shatter the evil magic mark."

Li Xuancang saw through the puppet's weakness at a glance, shouted a warning, and rushed out.

"Bang!"

With a powerful punch, he smashed more than a dozen corpse puppets to pieces.

"kill!"

Li Xuancang took the lead, charging alone into the corpse puppets. His blood and qi were like a blazing sun and a raging furnace, exerting a strong suppressive effect on these evil creatures.

"Bang!"

"puff!"

"boom!"

"..."

Li Xuancang possessed unparalleled divine power, wreaking havoc among the corpse puppets. He could shatter the corpse puppets with a single blow, displaying boundless terror.

In a short time, he destroyed hundreds of corpse puppets, a scene that deeply shocked everyone.

"How terrifying, how terrifying."

"Lord Li is terrifying."

"Is this the extent of Lord Li's power?"

"..."

Many soldiers were seeing Li Xuancang in action for the first time, and they were all dumbfounded.

They had seen Blood Condensation Realm cultivators make moves before, but none of them had ever been as terrifying as Li Xuancang.

"He's so strong, I'm no match for him."

Liu Qingyun's expression changed. Having witnessed Li Xuancang's attack, he knew he was no match for him.

These corpse puppets are incredibly strong. Even if he were to attack, he couldn't achieve the same devastating power as Li Xuancang, eliminating them one by one with a single punch.

"kill!"

Seeing this, the soldiers' morale soared, and they attacked the puppet's head with every move.

However, the number of puppets was large, and they felt no pain and fought relentlessly. The fog in the forest also affected visibility, so the battle became deadlocked for a time. Many soldiers were scratched by the puppets and bled profusely.

"Everyone, quickly take the antidote pills, don't let the corpse energy attack your hearts."

The corpse puppets carry corpse poison, and those injured by them will be invaded by the corpse energy. Liu Qingyun hurriedly reminded everyone to take the antidote pills.

Li Xuancang charged at the forefront, seemingly tireless, rapidly slaying the corpse puppets.

In the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he smashed four hundred corpse puppets to pieces with his bare fists, a truly awe-inspiring sight.

"Is he really human?"

Liu Qingyun was utterly shocked, his eyes wide open as he stared intently at Li Xuancang, who was still wreaking havoc.

The Blood Coagulation Realm is said to be able to fight against a thousand people, but it is not truly capable of fighting against a thousand people.

Fighting against a thousand people is a method that can be used by those in the Blood Condensation Realm. They can kill a portion of the enemy and then retreat quickly, only to return to fight again once they have recovered their strength.

Even a Blood Condensation Realm cultivator would die from exhaustion if they were to fight a thousand people to the death.

The corpse puppets before us are equivalent to several ordinary people, and they feel no pain. They only die completely when their heads are severed, making them even more difficult to deal with.

Li Xuancang single-handedly destroyed more than 400 corpse puppets, which means he can easily slaughter a team of more than 1,000 people. This combat power is terrifying.

"Lord Li is too fierce."

The soldiers' eyes shone brightly, and their gazes toward Li Xuancang were filled with awe.

"Damn it, where did this thug come from?"

"Damn it! All the puppets I painstakingly crafted are about to be wiped out by him alone."

"This person has amazing vitality; killing him will yield enough essence and blood."

The evil cultivator, who was secretly observing, locked his gaze on Li Xuancang, his killing intent palpable.

The puppets fell to the ground one after another. Li Xuancang's gaze swept across the depths of the dense forest, his eyes cold and piercing.

These puppets are merely appetizers; the true evil cultivators must be hiding deeper within the dense forest, controlling everything.

"Get out here."

His keen senses led him to a dark spot in the mountains and forests. With a loud shout, he charged out.

"Hehehehe..."

A sharp, piercing laugh, like the howl of an owl, suddenly came from the depths of the dense forest.

Laughter pierced through the mist, echoing throughout the mountains and forests, sending chills down one's spine and shaking one's soul.

As the laughter subsided, the mist in the forest suddenly churned, and an eerie aura several times stronger than before swept in, making everyone gasp for breath.

A figure slowly emerged from the mist.

He wore a black robe, his body was as thin as a rake, his face was ashen, his eyes were cloudy and black, and a strange smile was on his lips.

It was surrounded by thick black mist and a pungent smell of blood, and with each step it took, the ground would ripple with blood.

The black-robed evil cultivator's gaze swept over the puppet remains scattered on the ground, finally settling on Li Xuancang.

His eyes were sinister and full of greed, as if he had spotted prey that pleased him.

"I really like the blood and energy in your body. After I capture you and drain your blood, I will refine you into my most prized puppet."

Li Xuancang's physical body was incredibly strong, and the black-robed evil cultivator was already eager to refine him into a puppet.