Chapter 5: The Dead Realm of the Demon Corpse

The explanation also provides a detailed introduction to the steps and principles of capturing demon corpses. It turns out that the green copper used for soul-binding carries the complete essence of the engraver's soul, which has a fatal attraction to these demon corpses that lack a soul.

This plain is filled everywhere with the stark reality of the survival of the fittest, with the flames of war raging all around

With silent footsteps, I quickly opened the box containing the items received before entering the realm of the demon corpses; at this moment, this item had become the only hope for survival

Swiftly retrieving a red pill sealed with wax from the box, he broke the wax seal and swallowed it whole.

The hard gray-brown ground is covered with deep, crisscrossing marks, as if etched by a formidable and enormous weapon

Zhu Jiu turned around alertly, and the void behind him, which had slightly rippled, gradually returned to normal. Zhu Jiu suddenly realized that he must have been cast into this world from the ripples of the void.

Not far ahead stands a humanoid skeleton, its bones gleaming white and smooth. A flickering pale red soul fire burns brightly within its skull. This is a low-level skeletal soldier.

Zhu Jiu gazed at this peculiar long sword, thinking to himself:

As I cautiously approached the skeleton that was nothing but a mere framework, I noticed its pristine white skull slowly turning, evidently scanning for any fluctuations of soul fire in different directions, seeking to select a prey. It turned towards Zhu Jiu without pausing for a moment, ultimately settling on a direction, and then the skeletal leg of the creature took large strides as it walked away.

The wolf-like corpse was about ten or so zhang away from Zhu Jiu, and the crisis could be said to be imminent. Although Zhu Jiu was startled, he remained calm. The strength of these corpses was unknown, but it could be inferred that it was far above that of an ordinary person. Therefore, confronting them head-on was the least wise choice. As thoughts raced through his mind, Zhu Jiu flipped over and leaped into a ditch about two to three meters deep in front of him to take cover.

In addition to the green bronze that has already been depicted during the assessment, the other two pieces of soul-binding green bronze are reserved for backup purposes. If all three pieces of soul-binding green bronze are discarded and one cannot successfully possess a corpse servant, then that would signify a fate of elimination

The description on the pill states that this medication is formulated based on the characteristic of the corpse demon, which lacks eyes and relies on the sensing of the soul's fire to locate its prey. It is specifically designed to protect novice disciples entering the realm of corpse demons, as it can quickly weaken the yang energy in humans and obscure the sensing ability of the corpse demons. Hence, it is called the Invisibility Pill

Not far from the line of sight, there was a creature resembling a wolf, completely hairless, with hollow eyes in which a faint red soul fire burned fiercely. Its body was covered in thick, dark brown skin tightly adhering to its bones, with sharp teeth and claws, emaciated and menacing.

By using the Sea of Knowledge talisman to draw the green copper closer to the desired corpse, the red soul corpse will absorb it into the soul flame and the book, merging with its own soul fire. If the corpse soldier successfully absorbs the green copper, it will be able to communicate smoothly with the spellcaster, and from then on, this red soul corpse will become a loyal servant of the green copper engraver

Continuing to examine the remaining items, the box also contained a blood-red dagger approximately one foot long, two soul-restraining green coppers, a cloaking pill that had already been consumed by Zhu Jiu, and finally, a palm-sized hexagonal metal object, which was a special tool used for returning after the assessment was completed

Animal types, humans, and even some plant-type undead; these undead are mostly physically strong and impervious to blades and bullets. As for the magical undead mentioned in the description, none have been seen by Zhu Jiu.

The corpse resembling a demon wolf quickly approached, lingering nearby for quite some time, seemingly perplexed by the sudden disappearance of the life force it had sensed earlier. With its limited intelligence, it naturally could not comprehend the reason behind this.

As the final stroke was completed, a trace of blood light flickered on the sword, slowly extending from the tip for about two feet, creating a blood-red gleam. Coupled with the original sword body of approximately one foot, it transformed into a slender blood sword measuring over three feet in length

Zhu Jiu has just realized that each person's sea of consciousness symbols is different due to the distinct aura of their souls. As one's knowledge and magical power deepen, the sea of consciousness symbols will gradually improve, allowing for the control of increasingly advanced demon corpses.

In the distance, more monstrous corpses can be seen, each with varying forms, some fierce and ugly, others strange and majestic. It is unexpected that the distribution of these monstrous corpses is so dense.

Reaching out to touch the area over the chest, I wanted to remove the ancestral mirror that protects my reincarnation from around my neck to examine its mysterious qualities. However, I felt that I was still under assessment, and perhaps all my actions were being secretly monitored, so I decided to endure for the time being

Quietly peering out from the shallow pit where he was crouched, he discovered that there were no Red Soul corpses within a distance of over ten zhang, and Zhu Jiu leaped out from the shallow pit

Zhu Jiu stood still, smiling lightly. It seems the invisibility potion is quite effective; one dose lasts for three days. I should also make the most of my time.

At this moment, the corpse of the wolf-like creature closest to Zhu Jiu slowly turned around, its fangs bared.

Wishing for a curse upon the nine hearts, the luck is truly abysmal, not only encountering a demon corpse upon emergence, but also in a flat plain area, where there is hardly any place to hide

As one travels along the road, almost every inch of land bears the scars of ravaging warfare. The soul corpses, with their flames of a deeper hue, relentlessly hunt and devour their weaker kin, never wearying and never ceasing.

Zhu Jiu Yi grabbed the introduction paper inside the box, glanced over it, and saw that it listed the functions of the various items in the box. One line read "Invisibility Potion," which greatly delighted Zhu Jiu Yi

I hope to find a magical corpse as my first servant on https://m.hetushu.com

Walking on the gray-brown ground, Zhu Jiu gradually ventured deeper into the plain, slowly searching for his preferred first demon corpse

As the dark portal connecting the realm of the undead emerged on the ground, an instant chill that froze the very soul enveloped me, rendering even my thoughts unable to function normally

These grotesque creatures are all suffused with a dense aura of death, their eye sockets flickering with red soul flames, indicating that they are likely the undead soldiers nurtured by a century of corpse energy

After a brief inspection, nothing was found, and the black-brown wolf's corpse quickly turned and left

The types of undead corpses are incredibly diverse. In his mind, Zhu Jiu meticulously categorizes the undead corpses he has encountered, including those resembling mummies with atrophied muscles, those resembling skeletons with polished bones, and the most repulsive of all, a type of undead corpse that exudes a foul stench from its desiccated flesh and coagulated blood.

As Zhu Jiu walked continuously, he suddenly saw a bright light ahead; an intense battle was taking place in front of him, and it seemed quite formidable.

The inscription states that the blood-colored small sword is called the Corpse-Slaying Sword, which is a basic cultivation artifact. It only requires the newly formed mysterious rune from the sea of consciousness to be inscribed on the sword's body with a blood spirit pen. This small sword possesses the ability to sever the bodies of red soul corpses that have been nurtured by a hundred years of dead energy, serving as a desperate means for disciples when they encounter danger

Zhu Jiu slowly opened his eyes, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with the book, relieved by the temporary safety. He lowered his head again to carefully read the remaining content on the summary paper, then raised his head and murmured softly:

It is astonishing that killings are not prohibited here, including the ambush of young individuals who come to participate in the assessment; it truly is a place devoid of law. The Red Soul Corps is categorized into several types based on combat strength. The most common type engages in physical combat, impervious to blades and spears. Next, there are the relatively rare demon corps that wield residual soul weapons, among which those using bows and arrows as ranged weapons possess greater combat power. Lastly, it is noted that among the demon corps, there exists an extremely rare type that employs magical techniques, regarded as the king among demon corps of the same rank.

When he regained consciousness, he found himself standing on a vast and boundless plain, where both the ground and the sky were a dark gray color, deep and oppressive. The air was permeated with a strong scent of death and an unpleasant metallic odor.

Quietly squatting at the bottom of the elongated pit, I regulated my breathing, allowing my racing heart to slow down

This external object is probably similar to the talismanic sword in our Xiangxi corpse-driving technique, possessing a unique lethality against corpses. I wonder if this world has talismanic swords; I should find an opportunity to make one and experiment with it.

Zhu Jiu understood the item description on the paper and immediately took action. He pulled out the evil spirit pen he carried with him, grasped the blood-red small sword, activated the symbols in his sea of consciousness, and swiftly inscribed the symbols from his mind onto the small sword with fluid strokes.