Corpse Burier: I Can Nourish Corpse

Chapter 313: Chapter 172: Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks Reinforcement Arrives, Eastern Celestial City’s Predicament

The guardians of the Far North and the Far South cast a cold glance at Deadman Peak, lingering a few seconds longer on Yanyue, Shan Yue Ru, and Wen Jiu without much suspicion, even when spotting young men barely in their twenties.

”Now that the Soul-devouring Ghost Qi has begun to dissipate and the prohibition has been lifted, there’s no need to protect them anymore. As it’s a matter concerning your Far West, you should take the lead.” The cyan-robed Foundation Establishment Elder Cultivator spoke coldly.

Eastern Celestial City hesitated, reluctant to agree. The two wanted him to take the lead, clearly fearing the Soul-devouring Ghost Qi and wishing for him to scout the way. Danger wasn’t the issue, but if he indeed went with the two, and the Soul-devouring Ghost Qi automatically avoided them, it would be indefensible.

”This...” Eastern Celestial City couldn’t help but glance at Ye Chen and the others.

Of course.

Most importantly, he looked at Wen Jiu.

Wen Jiu immediately transmitted secretly, ”It’s fine.”

Eastern Celestial City breathed a sigh of relief, quickly responding to the two, ”Guardians, I will proceed immediately.”

Upon hearing this, the guardians of the Far North and Far South finally revealed a satisfied look.

”Senior Brother, be cautious,” Ye Chen hurriedly advised.

Shan Yue Ru also quickly added, ”Master, be careful.”

”Leave quickly, say no more,” the cyan-robed Foundation Establishment Elder Cultivator from the Far South impatiently replied.

Ye Chen and the others could only stop as they wished to speak further.

Eastern Celestial City said no more, immediately setting off towards the center of the Celestial Extinction Yin Vein.

With Wen Jiu and Ye Chen around, he wasn’t worried about their safety. Even though Wen Jiu had already abandoned the identity of Han Li and might not help Deadman Peak openly, Ye Chen was still his master.

Hence, Ye Chen and the others were currently the safest.

However, he couldn’t speak this truth out loud.

...

Quickly.

Eastern Celestial City was the first to arrive at the entrance of the Celestial Extinction Ruins, followed by the guardians of the Far North and the Far South after confirming his safety. Surveying the surrounding chaotic battlefield, a sense of foreboding filled them.

Seeing the death field created by the Spirit-Extinguishing Corpse Qi, they were even more horrified. Although the Spirit-Extinguishing Corpse Qi had completely dissipated, leaving only some residual aura, they dared not approach too closely.

”This kind of Corpse Qi is extraordinary, severing surrounding Spiritual Qi, and able to erode the world, transforming an area into an Absolute Spirit Death Land. Even Divine Sense probes would be affected by the residual Corpse Qi.”

The cyan-robed Foundation Establishment Elder Cultivator looked grave, fixating on the isolated Spiritual Qi and Celestial Extinction Yin Qi kept outside of the Absolute Spirit Death Land.

Beside him, the black-robed Foundation Establishment Elder Cultivator spoke in a deep voice after careful examination, ”This Corpse Qi is not recorded in our sect’s Heterodox Hundred Corpses Record written by our Golden Core Elder. It proves that such Corpse Qi has never existed in the Divine Fall Mountain Range in a millennium.

It seems this Corpse Qi is very likely the leftovers of Wusheng’s Three Life Gates cultivators? Have the Wusheng’s Three Life Gates Corpse Nurturers grown so powerful? Could Fellow Daoist Fang also be sending out distress signals!”

As they spoke, Eastern Celestial City stood silently on the side, pretending to examine as well.

In truth, his heart was turbulent.

Wusheng’s Three Life Gates?

No.

He vaguely felt it wasn’t cultivators from Wusheng’s Three Life Gates.

As for who?

A person flashed through his mind.

But he dared not think any further.

...

Meanwhile, Wen Jiu had already left the Celestial Extinction Yin Vein with Ye Chen and the others, but didn’t immediately leave. Because shortly after exiting the Celestial Extinction Yin Vein, a large number of Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks cultivators arrived.

Wen Jiu was restricted outside of the Celestial Extinction Yin Vein, unable to leave without Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks’ permission.

Two hours later, three more Early-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators entered the Celestial Extinction Yin Vein.

Wen Jiu pretended to notice nothing, quietly standing behind Yanyue and Shan Yue Ru.

A man hiding behind women, who would look at him any longer?

The same old story.

In the blink of an eye, a day passed.

On this day, more and more cultivators entered the Celestial Extinction Yin Vein, while the closure date of the Celestial Extinction Yin Vein approached. Early in the day, Wen Jiu sensed the presence of two Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Fortunately, with the Hidden God Technique to back him up, and his own strength being adequate, Wen Jiu’s heart barely stirred. As for whether the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks would trust Eastern Celestial City, Wen Jiu could only pray quietly for some good luck.

No matter what, Deadman Peak was his only home in the Cultivation Realm. If that home remained, it would always be a place he could return to, even just to see his older sister, Wen Ya.

But if that only home with a sense of belonging was gone, he could only wander as a Loose Cultivator.

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Days passed in the blink of an eye.

Eastern Celestial City finally returned, with a somewhat heavy expression, but Wen Jiu could see the hidden ease in his eyes. Clearly, the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks hadn’t done anything to him.

Perhaps there were suspicions, but ultimately only suspicions. Suspicions couldn’t lead to the death of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, even an affiliate, especially when such large commotions at the Celestial Extinction Ruins were bound to attract the attention of many affiliate forces.

”Junior Brother, go back to the sect first.” Eastern Celestial City reminded again, ”Upon returning, immediately order the entire sect to thoroughly investigate the Cultivation Realm of Deadman Peak, arresting anyone suspicious immediately.”

”Senior Brother, what’s wrong?” Ye Chen asked worriedly, ”Aren’t you coming back with us to the sect?”

Eastern Celestial City nodded, ”I still need to stay here, and can’t leave for the time being.”

”This—”

Ye Chen was taken aback.

He wanted to say something, but knowing his opposition would be futile, he could only choose to stay silent.

”Senior Brother, I’ll stay with you.”

Bai Jianxin also offered.

Eastern Celestial City quickly interrupted, raising his hand, ”This matter involves Foundation Establishment, and you staying won’t help.”

While standing aside, he received a transmission from the main sect, learning that Fang Xiaolin’s and four members of the Ye Sect’s life lamps had extinguished, meaning the four had perished.

Only the mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator surnamed Ming remained alive, and he needed to track the whereabouts of that person alongside the Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks’ Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Hence, he was unlikely to return anytime soon.

Moreover, it was clear that the Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks’ Foundation Establishment cultivators had no intention of letting him return, granting him no chance at all. This result didn’t surprise him, as it was expected.

Because in the past, his master Wusheng had his own reasons for being unable to return to Deadman Peak.

If Feng Jue hadn’t betrayed.

There might still be a chance to return.

But since Feng Jue betrayed.

Given Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks’ desire for control, it would be challenging for him to have another opportunity to return to Deadman Peak.

”Junior Brother, we’ll wait for your return to hold your Foundation Establishment Ceremony!” Ye Chen finally chose to leave.

The others followed suit and spoke.

Wen Jiu was no exception.

However, Wen Jiu sensed something unusual.

Sure enough, Eastern Celestial City soon transmitted to him, revealing the true reason he couldn’t return.

”Truly worthy of Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks,” Wen Jiu sighed to himself, unsurprised by their actions. With Feng Jue’s incident, Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks would certainly tighten its grip on the Far West.

Wait a minute.

If so.

They would inevitably tighten their control over the Prohibition of Living People, meaning he might only be able to go to the Little Demon Realm?

While still contemplating, Eastern Celestial City earnestly transmitted to him, ”Fellow Daoist Wen, I dare not ask for much, but I still hope Fellow Daoist can watch over Deadman Peak during crucial times.

To be honest, behind the main hall lies a Foundation Establishment Technique named the Three Thousand Smoke and Mist Techniques. It’s an exclusive technique for female cultivators, acquired by our predecessors from Deadman Peak. It can be cultivated with East-coming Purple Qi, achieving twice the results with half the effort. If accompanied by a Tier Two Spiritual Vein, even inferior Spirit Roots can cultivate to the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation over time.

With Fellow Daoist here, Foundation Establishment won’t be a problem. However, because this technique is extraordinary, it was obtained from snatching it from the cultivators of Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks, so it’s always been kept hidden. After returning to the sect, Junior Brother Bai will deliver it to Fellow Daoist’s elder sister. As for Fellow Daoist’s generous gift, it will also be delivered.”

”If necessary, I will take action,” Wen Jiu agreed, though he would have done so even if Eastern Celestial City hadn’t said anything.

Only, Wen Jiu now understood why the Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks was so controlling. Indeed, Deadman Peak had a history, even snatching such a technique.

Making up for the deficiency in Spirit Root with time and a Spirit Vein, even an inferior Spirit Root could have a chance at Foundation Establishment, this technique was indeed remarkable.

Perfect for his sister, Wen Ya, to cultivate.

If his sister Wen Ya could achieve Foundation Establishment in the future, he wouldn’t have to live an early solitary cultivation life.