“That’s right, I think so too!”
Sun Yueying nodded in agreement with Li Yunyang’s statement.
Tian Fan watched these people, his brows furrowing slightly. He had read many books and had some understanding of zombies.
After a person dies, it’s customary for locals to seek out individuals skilled in geomancy to locate a burial site. If the site is chosen well, it can bless future generations; otherwise, it may bring disaster. The worst outcome is to bury the body in a yin land, where it doesn’t decompose. Over time, the body mutates and eventually turns into a zombie.
This is the legendary origin of zombies. However, ordinary zombies, even the Zombie King, can only kill but cannot enslave the people they kill. But now, it’s clear that after Zhang Gu’s death, he has completely transformed into a zombie. His soul is no longer in his body but seems to be controlled from somewhere else.
“Zombies?” The mere mention of the word sent chills down the spines of the villagers, who immediately turned to the three for help. “Immortals, please save us!”
“Yes, please! Our village is full of good people who have never harmed anyone. Please, save us.”
Seeing their pleas, Sun Yueying stepped forward and said, “Dear villagers, please don’t do this. Don’t call us immortals; we are just ordinary people.”
Hearing this, some villagers panicked, thinking that the “immortals” were not going to help.
Observing the villagers’ reaction, Sun Yueying spoke again, “We are not immortals, but we will definitely help you. Rest assured, we will not leave until this matter is resolved!”
Only after hearing this did the villagers feel relieved.
Tian Fan observed all of this and thought Sun Yueying was truly kind-hearted without a trace of arrogance.
Afterward, Sun Yueying instructed the villagers to disperse. That night, the three of them headed towards the outskirts of the village.
“Li Yunyang, if you don’t wake up, you’ll have no meat for a month when we return to the mountain!” Sun Yueying glared at Li Yunyang, who was dozing off. She was furious that he could still sleep at a time like this.
“No, please, Junior Sister! I’m awake, I’m awake!”
At the mention of going a month without meat, Li Yunyang instantly opened his eyes, sporting a cheeky smile as he tried to curry favor with Sun Yueying. He knew that all the finances of the Great Sealing Sect were in her hands. In the past, he was denied meat for a week due to his laziness, and even that week was unbearable. A whole month without meat? He didn’t even want to imagine it.
“Stay alert, we’re here!”
At this moment, Tian Fan spoke to the other two, having sensed an evil aura emanating from a cave ahead.
“Yes, this is the place!” Li Yunyang, now fully awake, looked at the cave cautiously.
“Alright, let’s go in. Be careful, especially you, Junior Brother Tian Fan. Your cultivation is still low, so be extra cautious.”
Sun Yueying warned Tian Fan, still unaware that his cultivation had already reached the peak of the Spirit Condensation stage. Tian Fan had always maintained a calm demeanor, never revealing his strength, and since he was new, she naturally assumed his cultivation was still low.
Even Li Yunyang, who had spent many days with him, didn’t know.
Tian Fan touched his nose helplessly. Weak? Back in the Enchanted Forest, when the character “Divine” had entered his brow, he had already reached the peak of the Spirit Condensation stage. At that moment, a cultivation technique called the “Divine Celestial Heart Sutra” appeared in his mind. He had been secretly practicing at night and could clearly feel his own power. With his current strength, even ten Sun Yueying’s wouldn’t be his match. He could break through the peak of the Spirit Condensation stage and reach the Cloud Heaven Realm at any time.
The cave entrance was covered in cobwebs, but many of the webs were broken, clearly having been torn by someone. Footprints could be seen on the ground. The three of them pushed aside the cobwebs and ventured inside. The ground was incredibly dry, as if scorched by fire. The deeper they went, the drier it became, resembling a desert. A chilling and scorching aura emanated from the cave’s depths.
“Be careful, this zombie seems quite powerful, likely having cultivation near the early Spirit Condensation stage. Watch out for its corpse poison!” Sensing the strangeness of the surroundings, Sun Yueying warned Tian Fan and Li Yunyang.
“Really, Junior Sister? It’s just a zombie. How could it have Spirit Condensation stage cultivation?”
Li Yunyang was highly skeptical of her claim, which was understandable. Zombies were said to be beings outside the Six Paths, with incredibly strong bodies that were almost immortal unless otherwise hindered. However, this also made their cultivation difficult.
There had been many zombies on the Divine Martial Continent, but the most powerful one was the Zombie King from five hundred years ago, whose cultivation reached the early Spirit Condensation stage. A Spirit Condensation stage Zombie King was not something ordinary cultivators of the same stage could contend with. It had slaughtered countless beings before being defeated by an old cultivator of the Cloud Heaven stage, who, even then, could only seal it rather than kill it.
“I’m just speculating. I hope I’m wrong, otherwise, it could be troublesome.”
Sun Yueying spoke with concern as the three cautiously proceeded forward. The deeper they ventured, the more oppressive the scorching aura and chilling presence became. The trio silently channeled their cultivation techniques, each surrounded by a faint glow, protecting them from the oppressive atmosphere.
Tian Fan felt the weight of the situation, sensing that Sun Yueying’s guess might be accurate. Even with his peak Spirit Condensation cultivation, he felt a slight pressure under this aura.
“Whoosh…”
Gusts of eerie wind blew from ahead, carrying a faint scent of blood. The surroundings gradually opened up, with a faint red glow emanating from the front. T
he three carefully made their way forward.
Soon, a vast space unfolded before them. It seemed like the center of the mountain, artificially hollowed out, with a sinister crimson light illuminating the area. The scent of blood grew stronger.
As they approached, the entire scene came into view.
The trio’s expressions changed simultaneously.
“Damn, I can’t believe this…!” Li Yunyang cursed loudly.
Before them lay a massive blood pool emitting a strong stench. A hole in the mountain’s top allowed moonlight to stream directly onto the pool. Around the blood pool were, shockingly, a group of zombies—at least a hundred of them!