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A half-decayed corpse jumped out, lying between Wu Fei and Fang Zhi.
Fang Zhi carefully took out a sandalwood box from his chest and opened it. Inside the box were hundreds of red Grains, plump and translucent, as if they were about to burst at any moment. Under the glow of the surrounding phosphorescence, these Grains shimmered with an eerie light, intertwining red and blue hues. Fang Zhi meticulously stuffed these Grains into the corpse's mouth.
Before long, the Grains began to crackle and move lightly, producing a strange sound as worm-like creatures emerged from the Grains, eagerly devouring the decaying flesh. In no time, these worms grew several inches long and burrowed deep into the corpse's skull.
After a moment, a series of cracking sounds echoed as the entire corpse began to turn red. The rotting areas inexplicably became moist and twitched slightly, while the long-dried veins and blood within it gained new life in an evil and bizarre manner.
Fang Zhi was overjoyed, murmuring incantations under his breath. Suddenly, he bit his middle finger, letting his blood drop onto the corpse's forehead, and shouted, "Rise." With a loud thud, the half-decayed corpse stood up.
Wu Fei was almost frozen in shock, staring blankly at this horrifying scene. He suddenly blurted out, "Gu Corpse, what is your relationship with those bitches on Phoenix Mountain?"
Fang Zhi chuckled and replied, "Bitches love to flaunt themselves. I merely employed some charming techniques to make them obedient; naturally, they are generous towards me. This Gu Corpse is a formidable figure from the Tang Dynasty, with nearly a thousand years of history tied to Phoenix Mountain. I had to expend considerable effort and wear myself out just to acquire such a rare item. If it weren't for Brother Wu today, I truly wouldn't have been willing to part with it."
Wu Fei took a deep breath, feeling a chill in his heart. He knew well the power of the Gu Corpse. Among the Xiangxi Miao People, men were Corpse Drivers while women practiced sorcery. Among all Grass Witches, the Phoenix Maidens of Phoenix Mountain held a transcendent status; their skills in controlling insects had reached an extraordinary level. They passed down a secret method through generations: transforming living people into corpses and nourishing them with sorcery to create immortal monsters sealed in coffins. After waking up after a thousand years, they would become Gu Corpses that feared neither fire nor water nor thunder—immortal beings. If these Gu Corpses had been violent or harbored deep grudges in life, the Phoenix Maidens would accumulate their resentment upon them; the heavier the resentment, the more powerful the Gu Corpse produced.
However, forming a Gu Corpse was a lengthy process that required dozens of generations of Phoenix Maidens nurturing it day and night with Curse Poison; neglecting even for a day could ruin everything. Thus, the success rate for creating Gu Corpses was exceedingly low. A slight disaster or human error could undo centuries of effort. As far as Wu Fei knew, there were no more than five existing Gu Corpses on Phoenix Mountain.
He never expected Fang Zhi could control one.
Fang Zhi tapped his Yin Luo and smiled. "Brother Wu indeed has good eyes; since you recognize this item, let’s call it quits here. Just let me know if you want another round; we’ll be good."
Wu Fei was usually proud and arrogant. Given that the Wu Family had dominated Zhu You School for years, he looked down on Fang Family's adherence to moderation and harmony. Yet Fang Zhi was restless and had repeatedly embarrassed him at the Corpse Driving Conference. After five years of silence filled with hardship and suffering to refine his Infant Spirit Corpse, he had hoped to regain his pride at this upcoming conference by defeating Fang Zhi. He never anticipated that Fang Zhi could summon a Phoenix Maiden for assistance and acquire this Gu Corpse. Although the Infant Spirit Corpse was precious, it paled in comparison to this rare Gu Corpse that appeared only once every few thousand years in terms of quality. However, now that matters had come to this point, how could Wu Fei show fear before battle?
Wu Fei let out a cold snort and said, "It seems the world has truly changed. Brother Fang, this dignified seven-foot man is willing to act as a plaything for those harlots on Phoenix Mountain. How pathetic, how lamentable."
Fang Zhi smiled slightly and replied, "I fear, Brother Wu, that you may appear strong on the outside but are weak within. Even if you have the will, you lack the strength."
Wu Fei's anger flared. "You!"
"Such words are pointless; let’s see the true skill beneath." With renewed vigor, Fang Zhi's aura surged as he wielded the Yin Luo, producing a peculiar sound. The Gu Corpse before him was shrouded in black mist, and one could faintly see the long, repulsive Gu Worm coiling around its body. Under Fang Zhi's control, the Gu Corpse moved like a puppet, charging toward the Infant Spirit Corpse on the ground.
At that moment, the Infant Spirit Corpse had already devoured most of the White Zombie, leaving only tattered remnants behind. The headpiece of the White Zombie lay askew nearby, with pearls scattered all over the ground.
Upon seeing the Gu Corpse, the Infant Spirit Corpse emitted a hissing sound and immediately reached out with both hands. Employing its previous tactic, it clung to the thigh of the Gu Corpse.
Wu Fei launched another Controlling Needle from his hand, piercing directly into the back of the Infant Spirit Corpse's neck. The Infant Spirit Corpse lunged at the Gu Corpse again, but before it could bite down, the Gu Worms on the Gu Corpse swiftly crawled up onto the Infant Spirit Corpse’s body. Their speed and sheer number were astonishing.
In an instant, the Infant Spirit Corpse seemed to be encased in armor or coated in glue, its movements becoming sluggish. The Gu Worms burrowed continuously into its skin. The Infant Spirit Corpse's skin was already semi-transparent, allowing a clear view of these Gu Worms wriggling inside—within its brain, heart, and large intestine. The Gu Worms began to move rapidly within the Infant Spirit Corpse’s body, biting, reproducing, and multiplying.
Wu Fei's expression changed drastically as he shot another Controlling Needle; however, this time it did not penetrate into the Infant Spirit Corpse but was blocked by the outer layer formed by the combined Gu Worms.
With a "thud," the Infant Spirit Corpse was completely enveloped by the Gu Worms, resembling a brown stone as it fell from the Gu Corpse's grasp, entirely concealed by them.
Wei Ning felt increasingly disgusted and grew more repulsed by these members of the Corpse Driving Sect. Just as she was about to intervene and stop them, suddenly the Red Pearl on her chest emitted a blinding red light and began to stir restlessly in Wei Ning's embrace.
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