Corpse Burier: I Can Nourish Corpse

Chapter 767: Chapter 367: Nangong Huan’s Schemes, Anchaosheng Strikes

The three formations completely enveloped the ten-mile radius where the demonic qi erupted, and also covered the East Spring Undying Bone. The trapping formation was invisible, seemingly present everywhere. The killing array appeared in the form of a silver-white sword net, standing alongside the trapping formation.

The thunder array was on the outside, transforming into a lurking serpent constantly weaving between the two formations like a living creature. Whenever any demonic creature approached within fifty miles of the three formations, the thunder serpent would strike with lightning speed.

As the three formations took root, although not of the Tier Three Top-Grade Grand Array level, its lethality was not much different.

"No wonder Nangong Huan can resist ninety-nine percent of the late-stage Golden Core cultivators," Wen Jiu observed the three formations briefly, then his gaze returned to the Mountain Pavilion Scroll. After several hours, the Mountain Pavilion Scroll resembled a bottomless pit, continuously devouring the demonic qi with increasing ferocity.

Previously, it was only about seventy to eighty percent effective, but now every wisp of demonic qi emitted was being unerringly absorbed.

After Gu Qinghe completed the formation, he retreated to the side of the East Spring Undying Bone with satisfaction, saying, "The three formations are complete. Unless Perfect Golden Core power is unleashed, trying to shake them is wishful thinking, even for us. Fellow Daoist Lu, feel free to stay within the formation. The two of us will ensure that whoever comes will be slain."

"Alright."

Wen Jiu responded with one word.

"Now, it’s up to Fellow Daoist Nangong." Gu Qinghe took out a signal jade talisman and crushed it with a flick of his hand.

Mere moments after the jade talisman shattered, the Mountain Pavilion Scroll suddenly expanded like a rampaging giant beast, increasing from its initial hundred zhang to a thousand zhang, with its immense suction power increasing several fold.

Originally, the Mountain Pavilion Scroll only absorbed the emitted demonic qi, but it now acted as if its mouth had directly engulfed a giant pit, forcibly dragging and consuming the demonic qi from underground. In just moments, the demonic qi surrounding the thousand li area around the giant pit had thinned by thirty to forty percent.

Not only that, but the massive demon array overhead was also affected, as the towering column of demonic qi began to contract.

Wen Jiu controlled the East Spring Undying Bone and extended his divine sense outward, surprised again as his gaze returned to the Mountain Pavilion Scroll. Although this Mountain Pavilion Scroll was a Tier Three Top-Grade Spatial Treasure, its efficiency and capability in devouring demonic qi had clearly exceeded the Tier Three Top-Grade category.

It is well known that demonic qi has a corrosive effect on magical artifacts. Even demonic qi capable of transforming the Celestial Yin Mountain Range into a demon realm being absorbed, a Tier Three Top-Grade Spatial Treasure would likely be affected.

"No wonder Nangong Huan left the Mountain Pavilion Scroll behind," Wen Jiu thought, seeing the increasingly powerful swallowing effect of the Mountain Pavilion Scroll that had now covered ten thousand li, even he couldn’t help but be secretly amazed despite being mentally prepared.

Gu Qinghe was evidently surprised by these changes as well, a hint of oddness flashing in his expression, but he quickly concealed it after glancing at the East Spring Undying Bone. "Fellow Daoist Lu, the demonic qi is dissipating extremely rapidly. It won’t be long before it affects the entire Celestial Yin Mountain Range. We can’t be sure when the demon cultivators will attack, so be ready to protect the grand array and confront the enemy.

"Okay, okay."

Wen Jiu controlled the East Spring Undying Bone, nodded, and took his place in the formation center, casting spells to aid Gu Qinghe in sustaining the three formations.

...

Inside the Black Hall.

Lin Yingyunshan’s tense voice suddenly erupted, penetrating the Black Hall, reaching Anchaosheng standing below the stone steps.

"Fellow Daoist, there’s a problem. The spatial artifact Mountain Pavilion Scroll left by Nangong Huan for Gu Qinghe is devouring the demonic qi at an alarming rate, able to absorb several decades’ worth of accumulation from a True Spirit Demon Tree in an instant.

It hasn’t even been half an hour, yet the demonic qi emitted by over a dozen True Spirit Demon Trees has been completely absorbed by the Mountain Pavilion Scroll, affecting the entire Celestial Yin Mountain Range. If this continues, even the demon array might be unsustainable."

As his words fell.

Anchaosheng instantly appeared before the Black Hall, his brows furrowing as his divine sense spilled out, covering thousands of li underground.

After a careful probe, wrathful killing intent surged around Anchaosheng. "Nangong Huan, you truly are surprising."

Just as he was about to move, he realized something and said, "That Nangong Huan lent the Mountain Pavilion Scroll to Gu Qinghe and the others but hasn’t shown himself. Perhaps he intends to feint an attack. Fellow Daoist Yun Shan, I’ll leave this to you."

"You’re going personally?"

Lin Yingyunshan was somewhat surprised.

Anchaosheng nodded, "They forced my hand."

"Aren’t you afraid this is a trap?"

"A trap?"

Anchaosheng sneered disdainfully.

He was only concerned if it wasn’t a trap!

If it wasn’t.

That would be far too boring.

...

Time quietly passed another half an hour.

"They’re here!"

Gu Qinghe suddenly exclaimed.

The killing array sword net abruptly transformed into countless sword lights, and after merging with the thunder serpent, the killing momentum began to spike sharply.

The sword lights swept through the air.

The Thunder Serpent slithered.

The power of the Trapping Array suddenly began to spread violently.

The surrounding heavenly and earthly energy became as heavy as a mountain under the power of the Trapping Array, causing even East Spring’s Undying Bone body to sink slightly. It’s no exaggeration to say that even a regular Golden Core Body Cultivator entering the array would be instantly crushed.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, please fully support the Grand Array!" Gu Qinghe reminded, a killing intent filling his eyes, and then a smile crept onto his lips, "This Mountain Pavilion Painting Scroll is really pushing these Demon Cultivators to their limit, daring one of them to rush out alone. Today, this old man will make sure you don’t return!"

In the next moment.

A purple-black giant bell shot out like lightning from the giant pit, crashing violently against the power of the Trapping Array.

Countless sword lights and Thunder Serpents rushed forward in succession, but as the black giant bell emitted a "dong" sound, the sword lights and Thunder Serpents shattered one after another. When the giant bell struck a second time, producing a second sound, it directly shattered the power of the Trapping Array. The attacking sword lights and Thunder Serpents were reduced to ashes without exception.

Gu Qinghe’s eyes, previously filled with killing intent and a smile, were instantly replaced by a deep seriousness.

"A Tier Three Top-Grade Demon Artifact, the Demon Roar Celestial Sound Bell!"

"It’s Anchaosheng!"

"Fellow Daoist Lu, this bell is Anchaosheng’s life-source Demon Artifact, the Branch Master of the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect’s Dark Altar Lineage. The bell’s sound not only breaks arrays and shatters spells but also directly assaults the Divine Soul. Previously, even late-stage Golden Core Cultivators have perished under this bell."

After urgently warning, a sudden Array Disc appeared in Gu Qinghe’s hand. He immediately began casting a spell while spraying a mouthful of vital essence onto the Array Disc, turning the Thunder Serpent into a Flood Dragon, and the sword network into a River.

However.

When the Demon Roar Celestial Sound Bell struck for the third time, whether it was the Thunder Flood Dragon or the Sword River, they both collapsed completely within the span of ten breaths.

"It’s actually this strong!" Gu Qinghe couldn’t help but curse inwardly, then quickly looked at East Spring’s Undying Bone behind him, "If this continues for a few more rounds, I’m afraid the three formations won’t last long. Fellow Daoist Lu, do you have any solutions?"

"No."

Wen Jiu, controlling East Spring’s Undying Bone, shook his head.

Gu Qinghe obviously didn’t believe this, saying, "Fellow Daoist Lu, now is not the time to hold back. The Demon Roar Celestial Sound Bell is already here, and Anchaosheng will surely follow closely. If the three formations break, you and I won’t be able to escape."

With those words.

Gu Qinghe had no time to consider further and hurriedly transmitted a message to Nangong Huan, "Fellow Daoist Nangong, things are not looking good. Anchaosheng has directly taken action!"

However.

After sending the message, there was no response.

But just as Gu Qinghe finished speaking, a faceless Demon Cultivator with a terrifying aura appeared before the three formations.

"Anchaosheng!"

Seeing the faceless figure, Gu Qinghe was shocked.

Daring not to initiate an attack, he defended with the three formations.

Anchaosheng’s cold voice followed, "Gu Qinghe, I didn’t expect a coward hiding in Blessed Cave Heaven to dare come to the Celestial Yin Mountain Range. Since you’re here, stay forever!"

With those words.

The Demon Roar Celestial Sound Bell suddenly expanded and shot skyward. Anchaosheng also leapt up, disappearing from sight, before a massive bell sound rang out, and Anchaosheng descended, stepping on the Demon Roar Celestial Sound Bell.

"Damn it!"

Gu Qinghe cursed under his breath, his expression grim, and immediately focused all his efforts on controlling the formations, combining the power of the three formations to resist the impact of the Demon Roar Celestial Sound Bell.

However.

Just as the Demon Roar Celestial Sound Bell was about to fall, the Array Bell Mountain Pavilion Painting Scroll suddenly erupted with a suction force much stronger than before, pulling in both Gu Qinghe and Anchaosheng.

The two had no time to react and were sucked in.

Through East Spring’s Undying Bone, Wen Jiu could feel the Mountain Pavilion Painting Scroll’s primary targets were Anchaosheng and Gu Qinghe.

Only afterward did it focus on him.

When that terrifying suction targeted East Spring’s Undying Bone, it nearly got pulled in as well, despite not using the power of the Top-Grade Undying Golden Core. At this moment, Wen Jiu was utterly convinced that this suction didn’t originate from the Mountain Pavilion Painting Scroll, and that there must be something else hidden within it.

And it was certainly not simple.

Otherwise, even the Divine Sense of East Spring’s Undying Bone couldn’t detect it.

"No wonder they left the Mountain Pavilion Painting Scroll for us. So Nangong Huan not only planned against us but also against Anchaosheng."

Wen Jiu wasn’t angry; instead, he was somewhat delighted.

With Anchaosheng sucked inside, whether he could break free or not, it indirectly bought time for him.