Becoming a Saint by Touching Corpses

Chapter 837 - 685: Undying War Puppet_2

For a moment, numerous cultivators were discussing intensely, as the fame of the Undying War Puppet was simply too great.

The refining of the Undying War Puppet is extremely difficult.

It requires a brave soul willing to sacrifice themselves, undergoing various methods akin to refining a Magic Treasure to complete the ritual, incorporating countless rare materials, and only then can the puppet be created, impervious to water and fire, unaffected by sword and soldier. The refining methods have been lost for ages, thus every loss is irreplaceable.

Any Undying War Puppet is a being claimed to be unrivaled at the same realm.

Historically, they are only dispatched against the Demon Clan or other major events, and they always achieve overwhelming results, proving to be genuine war weapons.

Once, a Golden Core-level Undying War Puppet wiped out a sect that was colluding with the Demon Clan, resulting in a legendary battle.

Though this time the alliance has dispatched Foundation Establishment-level war puppets, their combat strength remains extremely terrifying, unmatched at the Spirit Platform level.

The seven war puppets emerging together are claimed to have no rival below the Golden Core.

Led by Taiyi Sect cultivators, the seven mighty Undying War Puppets assertively entered the first layer of the Abyss!

A segment of cultivators, either curious or seeking opportunity, also ventured forth, prepared to observe the situation.

...

Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

In a certain area of Fangsu District, suddenly, splendid rays of light glimmered, purple aura surged, and an island appearing slightly illusory suddenly descended upon the Abyss.

As time progressed, the island grew increasingly realistic, and between it and the outside environment, a large cold, dark interval suddenly appeared, within which countless spatial turbulences, storms, rains, and thunderbolts erupted.

At a certain moment, a rainbow bridge more than ten meters wide extended from the blessed land, linking with the ground of the Abyss.

Outside the rainbow bridge, a large group of cultivators eagerly watched, waiting to see who would be the first to emerge.

Among these cultivators were ordinary Spirit Platform cultivators lacking in cultivation, and those whose cultivation was sufficient but had prematurely exited the contest.

Previously, Zhao Wushuang initiated a sweeping operation, causing many to lose the opportunity to enter the blessed land, missing this rare hundred-year chance.

There were also people from various families and sects here to receive others, their eyes filled with anticipation.

Suddenly, a square-faced male cultivator in a black robe strode across the rainbow bridge.

He appeared to be in his thirties, slightly chubby, with a White Jade Hairpin on his head, his face full of pride.

"I recognize him, isn’t that the loose cultivator Li Haorang from Yun Country?"

"Li Haorang already possessed the cultivation of the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Platform prior, now his aura is even stronger than before, having broken through to at least the Sixth Layer!"

"Hiss... Sixth Layer of the Spirit Platform, he can start plotting the tribulation crossing!"

On site, numerous cultivators were filled with envy.

Reaching the Sixth Layer of the Spirit Platform is akin to having one foot in the threshold of the Golden Core, with great hope of breaking the core in the future.

Moreover, some sects and cultivation family leaders had started considering how to recruit this person and what terms should be offered.

With Li Haorang’s cultivation in the Sixth Layer of the Spirit Platform as a baseline, he could easily obtain the position of Guest Minister Elder in any moderate sect or cultivation family, holding an esteemed status.

Correspondingly, once he succeeds in breaking through to the Golden Core, his backing force is bound to reap huge benefits, an investment guaranteed to yield returns.

"In my half-life, I have leaped over countless barriers, straight toward the heavenly canopy to pluck the purple clouds."

Li Haorang stepped onto the rainbow bridge, his aura vibrant, reciting poetry loudly, his demeanor spirited.

Just as Li Haorang stepped off the rainbow bridge, both feet touching the ground of Fangsu District.

’Shoo!’

A silver rope, radiating dense spiritual light, flew toward the sky, its head forming a small loop, abruptly aiming for Li Haorang’s head!

"How dare you!"

Li Haorang shouted angrily, the Sixth Layer of the Spirit Platform, resembling a gray fortress, suddenly rose above his head, protecting him, invulnerable to all magic, blocking the silver rope.

’Snap!’

The silver rope was thwarted by the seemingly tangible Sixth Layer of the Spirit Platform, unable to succeed.

Yet its power was considerable, causing the unprepared Li Haorang to stagger, retreat several steps, and almost falling, his previously dignified demeanor vanished.

"Son of a bitch, who ambushed me?" Li Haorang shouted angrily.

From the opposite side, an elderly man in a yellow-brown Daoist robe with a hooked nose emerged, coldly saying, "Come with me, I have a few questions for you."

Upon seeing the ancient script ’Taiyi’ embroidered on the elder’s chest, Li Haorang knew he was a cultivator from Taiyi Sect.

Yet having cultivated to his current realm, he naturally possessed a sense of pride, therefore he boldly refused, "Based on your attitude, even if I knew, I might not say."

Were he in the main world, he would fear Taiyi Sect; but in the first layer of the Abyss, Taiyi Sect had few who could deal with him.

"Hmm?" The old man with a hooked nose scowled, "Refusing a drink of respect to drink one of punishment!"

"Why bother talking so much with him?" A middle-aged man in a dark blue Daoist robe beside him stepped forward, hailing from the Five Elements Sect, and said coldly, "The Immortal Dao Alliance is investigating the murderer of Daoists and Daoistesses. Anyone unwilling to cooperate is likely in cahoots with the killer!"

"What a big accusation!" Li Haorang exclaimed in anger and laughter, "I’m leaving today; what can you do to me?"

Having said that, a plush flying carpet appeared beneath him, and he was about to get up and leave.

"You really think the Sixth Layer of the Spirit Platform is invincible in the first level of the Abyss?" The middle-aged man in blue sneered, and a black sack suddenly appeared in his hand, tied with hemp rope.

Upon untying the rope, a beam of gold and white light shot into the sky, revealing a peculiar-looking man.

This man was covered in crystalline white jade fragments, each about the size of a thumbnail, interconnected with golden threads. His entire body glowed radiantly, his expression stiff, and his pitch-black eyes were filled with coldness, lacking much vitality.

"Golden Luster Jade Armor, this is... the Undying War Puppet!" Someone exclaimed in surprise.

Those who had heard of the war puppet’s fame backed away, knowing how terrifying it was.

Li Haorang’s pupils contracted sharply, and without another word, he turned to flee.

However, the Undying War Puppet wouldn’t give him the chance, taking a step forward and throwing a fierce punch.

’Boom!’

The space around Li Haorang seemed to freeze under the punch, frightening him into hastily deploying the Sixth Layer of the Spirit Platform to smash it towards the Undying War Puppet!

’Bang, bang, bang!’

The Undying War Puppet’s body was incredibly strong, enduring the heavy blows of the Spirit Platform, punching again and again, causing the platform’s surface to dent, eventually striking it away.

Seeing the Undying War Puppet flying forward, Li Haorang, in a panic, unleashed a spell, a black light brimming with the aura of death, accurately hitting the war puppet.

However, to Li Haorang’s shock, complex runes emerged suddenly on the war puppet’s surface, dissipating the gold-iron black light instantly, achieving no effect at all.

The Undying War Puppet forcefully approached Li Haorang, extinguishing all his spells and choking his neck, throwing him onto the ground like a dead dog.

’Whoosh!’

The previously ineffective blue rope suddenly encircled him tightly.

’Puff!’

Li Haorang spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turning pale.

"I ask, you answer," the blue-robed middle-aged man from the Five Elements Sect said with a sneer.

"This Five Elements Sect is too domineering!"

"Strange, they usually fancy themselves as the Alliance Hierarch Sect, yet today they’re so shameless?"

Many onlookers were displeased and puzzled.

After all, although the Alliance Hierarch Sect was strong, they usually wouldn’t act so aggressively.

"How did the Ningshuang Daoist from our sect die?"

Upon hearing the question from the blue-robed middle-aged man, everyone suddenly understood.

Li Haorang also felt bitter in his heart, realizing the reason behind the opponent’s sudden attack was the demise of the sect’s Daoist.

"How would I know?" Li Haorang replied with a bitter face.

"Did Zhao Wushuang, the Daoist from our Taiyi Sect, clash with anyone in the Blessed Land?"

"Have you seen True Mastery Daoist, who looks like this?"

"Daoist Heaven-Burning from our Leaving Fire Palace fell unexpectedly, do you know anything?"

Besides the blue-robed middle-aged man from the Five Elements Sect, the old man with a hooked nose from the Taiyi Sect, and people from the Spirit Treasure Sect, also stepped forward to ask questions.

Upon hearing so many Daoists and Daoistesses had fallen, everyone present was dumbfounded, not understanding who could have done all this.

"I know the Demon Clan has entered the Blessed Land; could it be related to them?" Li Haorang said.

"Demon Clan?" The old man with a hooked nose sneered, "Even the Demon Clan can’t kill four Daoists at once!

Quickly tell the truth, or you’ll find out what real means are!"

A ’creaking’ sound was heard, and the spiritual artifact rope tightened on Li Haorang’s body, making his face pale as blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

"Wait a moment!" Li Haorang hesitated and said, "I didn’t see how the Daoists and Daoistesses of your esteemed sect fell.

But before entering the Blessed Land, Daoist Heaven-Burning from the Leaving Fire Palace clashed with Red Hero, receiving severe injuries and fleeing into the Blessed Land..."