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"Not bad, even somewhat unexpected." Ren Pingsheng stored two secret manuals and a bottle of elixir into his spatial bracelet. As for the other items, they were just mid-level sword techniques, a Movement Technique, body refining methods, and a few Qi Gathering Pills—nothing particularly valuable.
He directly collected the silver coins and the antidote for corpse poison, discarding the rest on the ground. To him, those were all useless items.
"However, this Ghost Path secret is quite interesting," Ren Pingsheng said, intrigued by the book. He had previously suspected how that scholar-like young man knew so much about zombies; it seemed he had learned it all from this book.
It truly appeared to be an ancient text, and he wondered where it had come from. The content introduced various matters related to Ghost Path and zombies, including some techniques used by ghost cultivators. There was also a detailed introduction to zombies, their types, evolution, and some rare varieties.
Ren Pingsheng skimmed through some of it, treating it merely as a way to broaden his knowledge without fully believing everything written inside. After all, some of the secrets mentioned were quite absurd.
It claimed that some powerful beings could forcibly occupy a suitable zombie's body at the end of their life through their soul, becoming a zombie to evade reincarnation and continue cultivating anew. However, it also mentioned drawbacks: when transforming into a zombie, one would lose most of their memories.
Although the Ghost Path secret stated that zombies are born from the resentment and misfortune of heaven and earth—neither aging nor dying nor perishing—they are cast aside from the Three Realms and Six Paths, wandering aimlessly and not entering reincarnation. This made it seem somewhat feasible.
Yet this was also where Ren Pingsheng had his doubts. If such a method truly existed, wouldn't that person achieve eternal life? Why would they still work so hard on cultivation? Thus, he believed this was merely a conjecture or perhaps a delusion that could not be realized.
Just as he finished packing up and prepared to leave, three people suddenly burst in. Upon seeing Ren Pingsheng, they froze momentarily. When they noticed the two corpses on the ground, their pupils involuntarily constricted.
"What’s going on? Need something?" Ren Pingsheng asked expressionlessly as he looked at the three intruders.
"Ah? Oh, nothing. We accidentally came in here; we’ll leave now," the leader immediately replied while backing away slightly, raising his hands to show he meant no harm.
"Oh, I thought you were friends of theirs!"
"How could that be? We don’t know them at all; we’ll leave now."
Watching the three retreating further away, Ren Pingsheng's gaze remained calm with no fluctuations. To him, as long as they bore no ill intent and he did not take action against them, he couldn't be bothered to intervene.
"Big Brother, are we just leaving like this? There are three of us, and he's all alone! Plus, he only has the cultivation of the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement. He’s definitely not our match!" one of the three said greedily.
"Hmph, if you want to die, go ahead! I don’t want to lose my life," the leader replied, looking pale with fear.
"Big Brother, this isn't like you. Is there something we're not aware of?" The other two quickly caught on.
"You're not stupid. Do you know who those two dead people were? They were the leader and Second Brother of the Black Wind Triad, who have been quite famous recently. I never expected them to die here. It seems that Third Brother won't escape either; I just haven't seen the body."
"What? The Black Wind Triad? They were killed? No wonder the leader backed off. One person killed three; that person's strength is truly terrifying."
"We're still a bit inferior compared to the Black Wind Triad. The most important thing is that guy just now didn't suffer any injuries at all. His strength can't just be described as terrifying. Judging by his attire, he should be a disciple from a sect; it's just unknown which sect produced such a powerful figure."
After discussing for a while, the three distanced themselves from the area. For them, it was no longer a safe place; who knew if they would be silenced after witnessing what had just happened?
Ren Pingsheng was completely unaware of their concerns. After looking around, he determined a direction and continued deeper inside. He was still eager to see that Elixir.
"Quickly, quickly! I heard that the Elixir has been discovered and is not far from here." Two days later, while battling a Black-Haired Zombie, Ren Pingsheng was suddenly drawn in.
"The Elixir has appeared? Finally, I've been waiting for this." With a forceful swing of his sword, he pierced through the heart of the Black-Haired Zombie, instantly resolving the battle.
Ren Pingsheng followed a few martial artists who had just passed by and encountered many others heading in the same direction. It seemed that quite a few people had received the news. They exchanged glances and quickened their pace.
About an hour later, Ren Pingsheng saw nearly thirty people gathered around him, all at least at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement, with two whose cultivation levels were inscrutable; they were likely Perfected Qi Refinement experts.
Not far away, on top of a Tomb, there was a strange plant growing—a tree about two meters tall with three dark fruit the size of fists. Oddly enough, there was even a human face growing on it. It looked rather unsettling.
"What is this thing? Could it be the Elixir that was mentioned before?" Ren Pingsheng's face was filled with confusion; he clearly did not recognize it. After all, it was not surprising that there were no records of an Elixir growing in such an eerie environment since they were already rare.
"Hey, it looks like this brother doesn't know much about this place." A somewhat lewd-looking young man approached with a familiar demeanor.
"Oh, may I ask your name, big brother? You seem to know a lot about this place," said Ren Pingsheng, welcoming such a person to gather information.
"Haha, I'm Wu Zhi Dao from the Yunxing Sect. Judging by your attire, you must be a high disciple of the Azure Wind Sword Sect! What brings you here? This is actually closer to our Yunxing Sect."
"Hehe, my name is Ren Pingsheng. I'm out here for some experience and ended up wandering a bit far. However, I heard about the happenings in Wanzang Valley, so I came to take a look," Ren Pingsheng did not hide anything.
"No wonder! Speaking of which, Wanzang Valley is within our Yunxing Sect's territory, so we know a bit more about it. But we only dare to roam around the outskirts; we wouldn't venture into the inner areas. I've heard that the zombies there are at least of Warrior Strongman cultivation level, and there are quite a few sword masters as well."
"This is just the outskirts? Wanzang Valley is truly vast!"
"Naturally! I've heard that there are even more formidable beings at the center of Wanzang Valley. As for this Elixir, if I'm not mistaken, it should be the Yin Soul Fruit."
"Yin Soul Fruit? It seems quite rare; I've never heard of it," Ren Pingsheng said with some regret. There were many heavenly materials and earthly treasures on this continent that he was unfamiliar with.
"Haha, the Yin Soul Fruit is indeed quite rare because it grows in a very harsh environment. Not only does there need to be a large number of deaths nearby, but it also requires an abundance of yin energy and cannot be exposed to any sunlight; otherwise, it will wither instantly," Wu Zhi Dao explained.
"That makes sense. I wonder what effects the Yin Soul Fruit has? Can it help break through the Warrior Strongman bottleneck?"
"About that? I can't really say. The so-called Yin Soul Fruit is a fruit that gathers a large amount of yin soul power. I've heard that its effect can enhance a person's Soul power. As for whether it can help break through the Warrior Strongman bottleneck, only those who consume it would know."
"Enhancing Soul power? That's amazing! The Soul is something invisible and intangible. It's truly hard to judge by appearances."
"Indeed! However, if a person's Soul power is enhanced, it greatly benefits their control over strength and their understanding of realms and techniques. Even if it doesn't help break through the bottleneck, it's still an invaluable heavenly material."
"It's just a pity that there are so many people here; it seems unlikely." Although Ren Pingsheng was tempted, he remained wise. He knew that if he jumped out now to seize it, he would definitely be surrounded and face great danger. He could only wait for the right moment; with three Yin Soul Fruits available, if luck was on his side, he should be able to get one.
"That's not all. Do you see anything strange about that Tomb under the Yin Hun Fruit Tree?" Wu Zhi Dao's keen eyes quickly spotted the issue.
"Oh, there really is something odd inside that Tomb. It might even be hiding a big creature!" He noticed a dark hole beneath the Yin Hun Fruit Tree, with dried bloodstains around it.
"Hehe, just watch slowly; someone will inevitably lose their patience." The two stayed to the side, chatting occasionally. Ren Pingsheng was hearing many things for the first time from his knowledgeable companion. Although he rarely interjected, he enjoyed listening.
"This person is probably not simple!" Ren Pingsheng had a strong intuition, especially as their conversation deepened.
"Looks like someone is about to make a move; the show is starting!" Suddenly, Wu Zhi Dao, who had been talking non-stop, paused and pointed ahead with a broad smile.
Sure enough, not far away, a young man with an arrogant demeanor was becoming restless. He had attained Refining Qi Level Eleven, just one step away from Perfected Qi Refinement. Here, he was considered one of the few experts.
The young man cautiously approached the Tomb, and when he was three steps away, he suddenly leaped forward and reached for the Yin Soul Fruit. Many people below were also eager to move, disregarding the danger as they rushed toward the Yin Hun Fruit Tree. Some even began to fight among themselves along the way.
Just as the Handsome Young Man's hand was about to grasp the Yin Soul Fruit, an angry roar suddenly erupted from the Tomb. Those who heard it felt dizzy for a moment; although it was just an instant, it snapped back to reality those who had been greedy before and halted their actions.
The Handsome Young Man, suspended in mid-air, also paused and landed on the ground. However, unwilling to give up what was almost within reach, he immediately sprang back up.
"What a foolish guy! Instead of running for his life, he's still thinking about these external possessions," Wu Zhi Dao said with a hint of sarcasm. Ren Pingsheng shook his head helplessly; such a person was destined not to live long.
At the moment the Handsome Young Man jumped up, a hand emerged from the dark hole—long nails and an arm covered in white fur. It swiftly grabbed his ankle and yanked him down.
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