Zombie World: Starting as an apprentice of the Thunder King

Shi Wuming stopped at the edge of the blood pool, looked at Shi Jian with icy eyes, and said coldly.

"Shi Jian? The chief disciple of the Maoshan Sect, the Thunder and Lightning Dharma King..."

"Just as the rumors say, he's incredibly arrogant and looks down on everyone!"

"You dare to trespass into the heart of my Corpse Soul Sect with just one person, and even threaten to wipe out my entire family?"

As he spoke, Shi Wuming unleashed a terrifying aura, pressing down on Shi Jian.

Upon sensing this, Shi Jian's expression changed drastically!

"Early Stage Celestial Master!"

Shi Wuming nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "That's right, I broke through to the Celestial Master level two years ago."

"I've been waiting for an opportunity for my Soul Reaper Sect to rise again and become famous throughout the cultivation world."

"You, Shi Jian, have a renowned reputation in the cultivation world. If you were to die by my hand, it would surely make those old fogies from Maoshan and Longhushan think twice."

Shi Jian said coldly, "More than a decade ago, Maoshan and Longhushan joined forces to besiege the Corpse Soul Sect, and you were the only one who escaped their clutches."

"A fish that slipped through the net?"

Shi Wuming laughed, "That time, it was my master and several of my uncles who died."

"At that time, I was just a disciple at the Human Master level, and I was lucky to escape this calamity."

"For more than a decade, I have devoted myself to cultivation, gathered disciples, and rebuilt the Corpse Soul Sect."

"It's so that one day, those so-called righteous sects will also taste the bitterness of being slaughtered!"

"Are you finished speaking?"

Shi Jian slowly raised his hands, and lightning began to gather between his palms.

"You narrowly escaped death more than ten years ago, and have been hiding underground for so many years, barely surviving. Your cultivation has actually improved somewhat."

"However, the initial stage of the Celestial Master realm has been wasted on you."

Shi Wuming watched his actions without paying any attention and laughed, "Shi Jian, your thunder power is indeed domineering."

"His reputation in the spiritual world is also very high; the title of Thunder and Lightning Dharma King alone is enough to frighten many people."

"But you should know that those people are not afraid of you, but of the Maoshan Sect behind you."

"Without the banner of Maoshan, you're nothing more than a peak geomancer."

"Besides... you should be well aware of the difference between a Celestial Master and a Geographical Master."

"I'm giving you a chance today. If you're willing to submit to the Corpse Soul Sect, I can spare your life."

Shi Wuming stood with his hands behind his back, looking arrogantly at Shi Jian.

In his eyes, the mighty Thunder and Lightning King was nothing more than an ant!

"Throughout my life, I, Shih Chien, have always been the one to call the shots."

Shi Jian suddenly erupted with intense lightning: "Neither Maoshan nor the Underworld can control me."

"Now that I'm here, I don't intend to leave empty-handed."

"You think you can subdue me, Shi Jian? You're not worthy!"

"kill!"

Shi Jian took a step forward, crossing the blood pool.

His fists, crackling with blinding lightning, slammed down hard towards Shi Wuming's face!

"Thor descends upon the world!"

Lightning condensed behind him into a huge lightning phantom, which slammed into Shi Wuming along with his fist.

Shi Wuming snorted coldly, and with a wave of his right hand, a dense yin energy condensed into a black shield in front of him.

The lightning struck the shield and exploded with a deafening roar.

The shield shattered, and Shi Wuming was forced back half a step by the immense force.

"That's interesting."

A hint of surprise flashed in Shi Wuming's eyes, "To be able to unleash such power at the peak of the Earth Master level, you do have some skill."

"Unfortunately, it's still not enough!"

Shi Wuming clenched his fist, and a jet-black spear of Yin energy condensed in his palm, shooting towards Shi Jian.

Shi Jian was prepared and thrust out with both palms simultaneously: "Thunderbolt!"

A bolt of lightning shot out from his palm and collided with the Yin Qi spear in mid-air.

boom!

The aftershocks of the explosion caused the surface of the blood pool to churn violently.

Shi Wuming frowned slightly. Although he hadn't used his full strength in this attack, Shi Jian had managed to take it head-on without retreating.

"good!"

Corpseless Life took a step forward, his figure rising into the air, "Let me personally test your strength, Thunder King!"

His figure transformed into a streak of black light, swooping down towards Shi Jian, with yin energy surging between his palms.

Instead of retreating, Shi Jian advanced, his body blazing with lightning, and charged forward to meet him.

The two figures collided in mid-air, with lightning and yin energy clashing wildly.

Each collision created a shockwave, causing the stone pillars in the palace to shake violently.

The more Shi Wuming fought, the more terrified he became.

He originally thought that with his early-stage Celestial Master cultivation, dealing with a peak Earth Master would be a piece of cake.

But Shi Jian's thunder magic was far more domineering than he had imagined; every punch he threw carried a world-destroying thunderous power.

The lightning not only suppressed the yin energy he released, but the aftershocks also caused his blood and qi to surge.

"Your skills are indeed top-notch among geomancers."

Shi Wuming struck out with a palm, forcing Shi Jian back several feet, his voice carrying a hint of solemnity.

"But a geomancer is ultimately just a geomancer; he can never defy a celestial master!"

He flipped his right hand, and a jet-black chain appeared in his palm.

The chains had a dark, dull sheen, and a thick, eerie aura clung to them, emanating a chilling presence.

"Let you try this!"

Shi Wuming tossed the chains into the air: "Mysterious Yin Soul-Locking Chains! Go!"

The chains transformed into a black streak of light, coiling around Shi Jian like a venomous snake.

"It's a magical artifact!"

Shi Jian was slightly startled and quickly dodged to the side.

But the chain seemed to be alive, turning a corner in the air and continuing to chase after him.

"Wooden Stake Technique!" Shi Jian chanted, forming hand seals.

Several wooden stakes broke through the ground and blocked the way for the chains.

The chain pierced through the wooden stake, shredding the thick stake into pieces without slowing down at all.

"Purification Mantra! Disperse the impurities!"

Shi Jian cast another spell.

A beam of golden light shot out from the fingertip and struck the chain.

Golden and black light exploded in the air. The chains were repelled by the golden light for a moment, but quickly wrapped around them again.

Shi Jian frowned; these chains were indeed strange.

He stopped dodging, and lightning surged from his hands: "Thor descends!"

A massive lightning phantom appeared behind him, and as he threw a punch, the lightning phantom, wrapped in earth-shattering lightning power, crashed into the chain.

boom!

The Xuan Yin Soul-Locking Chain was sent flying backward by the lightning, and most of the Yin energy on it was wiped away by the terrifying power of the lightning.

Shi Wuming's expression changed slightly. He reached out and retrieved the chains, glancing at their dim luster, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes.

"What a Thunder King... You have every right to be proud that you were able to injure my Profound Yin Soul-Locking Chains."

"But today, you will not leave this hall!"

"Set up the formation!"

Nine Earth Master Elders, along with more than twenty Human Master Elders, stepped forward simultaneously, each taking their place in one of the nine palaces, and each began casting spells by making hand seals.

Shi Wuming stood at the center of the formation, with the corpse energy of the nine elders continuously flowing into his body.

His momentum surged once again at this moment!

At the same time, a huge black rune array suddenly lit up the floor of the entire hall.

The array covered the entire hall, trapping Shi Jian in the very center.

"Nine Yin Soul Devouring Formation!"