Chapter 394 - Capturing the Corpse King (2/2)
The two cave inhabitants immediately held their breaths and hid behind a rock. They looked at each other. There was no need for words; a great rapport had been built between them. The moment Ye Wuxin drew near, they would unleash all their powers and attempt to kill him before he could react. Ye Wuxin’s level of cultivation was far above theirs, and they would not be able to defeat him in actual combat, even if they joined forces.
“Thud…thud…thud…” Both of them could already hear slow footsteps coming toward them from outside the cave. Just at this moment, there was a loud shout, “Chief, we’re losing control over the Corpse King!”
Ye Wuxin stopped walking and glanced at the gap in the black rock. He turned and walk back to his original spot only after ascertaining that there was nothing beyond the crack. The Corpse King’s aura and Rancorous Qi were growing increasingly stronger, and he already seemed to be breaking free of his bonds. Ye Wuxin frowned slightly as he casually formed a seal, sending a few gold seal talismans to fly out of his sleeve. He pasted them on the Corpse King’s back, and instantly, there was a hissing sound.
“Ah… the Corpse Kings behavior was turning increasingly insane. He was slashing wildly with his sword that was slightly longer than one meter. There was no way he could break free from the net, however. This fact caused the undead monarch to remark angrily, “You people are trying to rebel! I will never forgive all of you!”
Ye Wuxin frowned slightly as he spoke calmly, “You were an emperor while you were alive. Since you are unwilling to return back into the ground, you’ll belong to the Corpse Refinery Sect from now on.” After he finished speaking, he flung dozens of seal talismans on the Corpse King, instantly making it seem as though it was severely wounded. Nearly 100 disciples of the Corpse Refinery Sect also begun throwing their talismans on the undead being.
Within a short span of time, the Corpse King’s entire body was filled with talismanic seals, and his aura and strength eventually diminished. He no longer projected the majestic aura of an emperor when dealing with his subjects.
“Rebels and traitors, I’ll slay all of you in my next life…” the Corpse King was growing weak.
Ye Wuxin smiled calmly and somewhat sarcastically. “Next life? Ever since you were sustained by Malicious Grudges, you’ll never be reincarnated again. Dream on…” It seemed as though he was speaking to the Corpse King, yet more as though he was referring to someone else.
Everyone who was standing some distance away felt an indescribable feeling as they witnessed the Corpse King, who was majestic in nature not long ago, being captured by the Corpse Refinery Sect in a short span of time. With his capture, the black clouds created by him also dispersed. Upon seeing that they could finally leave, the cultivators cast all other thoughts aside and hurriedly fled out of the valley. The Miasma Mountain Range had already become a nightmarish place for them, and they never wanted to come back again.
It was only now that Perfected Immortal Rising Void and Heavenly Eagle King realized that Xiao Chen was gone. Both sighed and flicked their sleeves before leaving; it was a fruitless journey for them. As for Xiaoyue, she frowned and eventually left quietly with the crowd. Su Zimu and company were here just to take a look, and they were not that keen on obtaining the extraordinary treasure in the first place.
Even Yu Yifeng and his fellow disciples left eventually, leaving the place free of cultivators. The Corpse King was also finally subdued, and a Corpse Refinery Sect disciple clad in black walked up to Ye Wuxin. “What should we do with him now, Chief?” he asked, cupping his hands in deference. He then glanced to his sides before whispering, “During the past few days, a few elders had some words to say about you, Chief. In my opinion…”
Ye Wuxin took in a deep breath of air before replying calmly, “Of course I know about that. Bring the Corpse King back to my Corpse-raising Hall first, and we can’t allow Elder Wu and the others to know about this. As for the corpses here, get people to clear them away tomorrow. I’ll be busy again. Sigh…” He glanced at the cave containing Xiao Chen and Su Lianyue before leaving.
After the eventful night, peace finally returned to the valley. There were thousands of corpses strewn all over the ground, however, and it was a terrible sight under the moonlight.
Xiao Chen and Su Lianyue still dared not to move in the cave. A cold wind, carrying the smell of blood and gore with it, blew in. Xiao Chen looked at Su Lianyue. He went to the Corpse Refinery Sect for two reasons: for the Corpse Puppet, and more importantly, for the lost 31 as well. Perhaps, in his subconscious, he was afraid that Weiyang was involved in the incident.
What about Su Lianyue? What was she at the Corpse Refinery Sect for? Could it have been about the 31 people as well?
After two more hours, the moon gradually retreated westward, and moonlight seeped in from the cracks in the stone. Wind howled continuously outside, and shadows of tree branches danced on the ground. Xiao Chen reached his Divine Sense out to make sure that Ye Wuxin and gang were truly gone, before he dared to let out a breath of air. “Let’s go, they’ve left,” he said softly.
Su Lianyue’s legs were closed tightly together, and her face blushed slightly under the moonlight. “You go first, I’ll follow shortly,” she said softly.
“Oh,” replied Xiao Chen without much thought. He left the cave and was immediately assaulted by the pungent smell of blood. He gazed around to see corpses and detached heads strewn all over the ground, which was covered in rivers of blood. It was a sight too terrible to behold.
After a short while, Su Lianyue walked out of the cave as well. Moonlight fell on her, giving her the image as though she was wrapped in layers of thin purple yarn. She looked increasingly alluring, and she smiled gently as she spoke, “Sorry to keep you waiting, Young Master. Let’s go.”
Xiao Chen turned around and laughed as he saw her beautiful smile. “Thanks for your help tonight, Fairy.”
Su Lianyue sighed and placed her hands behind her back. She then raised her head to look at the bright moon, before smiling and saying, “I hope you won’t try to kill me on behalf of those Orthodox Path practitioners one day, Young Master.”
Xiao Chen smiled. “Let’s go. We should leave this place first and continue with our original plan tomorrow. From what Ye Wuxin just said, I believe security in the Corpse Refinery Sect will be must slacker these few days.”
Both of them walked out of the valley. Just as they reached the exit, they heightened their senses an drew out their magic treasures. Even though there was no movement outside, it did not really mean that everyone had left.
Suddenly, there was a rustling sound as the shadow of a tree branch flickered far away. A figure landed right before both of them.