Chapter 146 - Chapter 127 Controlling Corpse Skill i (1/2)
Chapter 127 Controlling Corpse Skill i
Translator: 549690339
“Gang Leader!”
Returning to the gang, the two men in black robes promptly sought the Iron Corpse Gang leader, the man known as Iron Soul, to relay the circumstances of their mission.
Iron Soul, a robust man with dark, rugged features and a physique resembling an iron tower, exuded an intangible imposing presence when he sat.
Hearing their report, he could not help but curse:
“You were frightened by a mere Thunderring Cultivator! You’re both utterly useless!”
The two men kept their heads low, not daring to speak.
They knew even before their return that they would be berated, but in order to conserve strength, they simply had to bear it.
Thankfully, apart from cursing them, Iron Soul did not penalize them.
Though cultivators of the Demonic Dao were ruthless, they were not fools. They would not foolishly gnaw at a bone they could not bite through. Instead, they would return for reinforcements—that was the logical course of action.
After pondering, Iron Soul spoke: “Let the Second Elder accompany you with two Blood Corpses. Make sure to bring back that man’s corpse! The body of a Thunderring Cultivator may be useful for creating a fair Body Refinement!”
The Second Elder was one of the only three at the Foundation Establishment Stage in the Iron Corpse Gang.
Blood Corpses were a kind of refined corpse that was nourished daily with the blood of living humans. In addition to the abilities common to refined corpses, Blood Corpses are also the fastest and nimblest among them.
Materials used to create refined corpses were typically the bodies of cultivators.
The rarer the body used, the greater the chances of the resulting refined corpse possessing some unusual capabilities.
“Yes!”
Relief spread across their faces as they swiftly bowed in acknowledgement.
Even the Second Elder’s involvement and the addition of two Blood Corpses, each comparable to a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage, would not only suffice to annihilate Xu Mu but also obliterate the Whale Sea Gang as it stood.
Before they even had the chance to take their orders and depart, an urgent report arrived.
“Gang Leader! An urgent report from the Tea Forest Marketplace says a Sea Race cultivator is attacking the market’s defensive array!”
“A Sea Race cultivator?”
Iron Soul furrowed his thick, heavy brows.
There were no Sea Race members residing in their current generation. Also, their gang had never offended the Sea Race. How could there be a sudden Sea Race attack on their market?
“Which tribe? Does anyone know why? And how strong is he?”
“Gang Leader! It’s the Shark Man Tribe. His cultivation should be at the midterm Foundation Establishment Stage. According to him, our people killed his men, and he wants blood for blood!”
“SharkMan Tribe?”
Iron Soul’s brows furrowed deeper.
As far as he knew, this tribe held a high position within the Sea Race. Even if they had to flee, they wouldn’t escape to a place like their territory.
Regardless of which tribe it was, anyone who dared to mess with the Iron Corpse Gang would be condemned to stay forever.
A Sea Race body would serve as excellent material for creating a refined corpse.
Due to their constant dwelling in the deep sea, even without dedicated body refining, Sea Race individuals generally have stronger constitutions than common cultivators.
And the stronger the body, the more formidable the refined corpse.
“All hands are busy now in our gang. You two and the Second Elder dismantle the Sea Race threat first, then handle the Whale Sea Gang affairs!”
“Yes!”
Neither of the two expressed any opposition.
The Whale Sea Gang was in sight and going nowhere. It made no difference whether they took care of them earlier or later.
Half a day later, another urgent report came in.
“Gang Leader! The Second, Eighth, and Ninth Elders have all been killed by the Sea Race member! The marketplace was breached, the Elder stationed there to defend was killed, and everything was looted!”
“What!!!”
Iron Soul was shocked.
All three were seasoned cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage, possessing plenty of lifesaving techniques. How could they have been so easily killed?
“Tell me exactly how the battle went!” Iron Soul demanded.
“Yes!”
Through his men, Iron Soul learned that upon the arrival of the three Elders, the Sea Race member had initially feigned defeat and lured out the Elder stationed to defend the marketplace.
Suddenly he released a special silver Thunderring Divine skill, consecutively killing everyone except the Second Elder, who barely managed to hold on but eventually still met his demise.
“A silver Thunderring skill? Could it be the Silver Shark Tribe’s Illusory Thunder?” Iron Soul muttered to himself, his eyes flickering.
The Silver Shark Tribe is known for its fast-attacking Illusory Thunder that directly targets the soul, making it extremely hard to defend against.