dāng rán ， bú shì yóu xiū shì liàn zhì ， ér shì shī tǐ tōng líng zì rán xíng chéng de 。
当然，不是由修士炼制，而是尸体通灵自然形成的。
Of course, it wasn't a cultivation technique crafted by a cultivator. Instead, it was naturally formed from the corpse's spirit.
wàng zhe ōu yáng shēn tǐ zhōu wéi de jīn guāng ， tā yǎn jīng wēi mī ， yǐn yǐn lù chū le jǐ fēn jǐng màn 。
望着欧阳身体周围的金光，他眼睛微眯，隐隐露出了几分警慢。
Observing the golden light around Yang欧阳's body, his eyes narrowed slightly as he showed signs of caution.
fǎ xiàng ？
法相？
Dharma form?
zhè kě yǒu xiē ràng rén chà yì ， yì bān lái shuō ， bú shì fú zōng xiū xiān zhě cái huì yǒu lèi sì de shén tōng ， hái yǒu biàn shì yāo mó ， yě yǒu lèi sì de mó xiāng mì shù 。
这可有些让人诧异，一般来说，不是佛宗修仙者才会有类似的神通，还有便是妖魔，也有类似的魔相秘术。
This was somewhat surprising. Generally speaking, only Buddhist cultivators or demons and monsters would have similar divine transformations.
cǐ nǚ de yīn bō gōng suī rán qí tè ， dàn yīng gāi shì shǔ yú dào jiā de xuán mén zhèng zōng ”
此女的音波功虽然奇特，但应该是属于道家的玄门正宗”
Although this woman’s Sound Wave Technique was peculiar, it should belong to the orthodox Taoist sect.
shī mó jīng è zhī yú ， yǎn zhōng zì rán duō le jǐ fēn jǐng jù 。
尸魔惊愕之余，眼中自然多了几分警惧。
The zombie devil was shocked but naturally grew more wary in his eyes. He didn't dare let her continue. A sharp roar echoed, followed by a sound of bones breaking. His clothes were torn apart as he suddenly grew an inch taller. His zombie fur turned a sickly red, and an unbearable stench filled the air.
tā yě bù gǎn fàng rèn cǐ nǚ shī zhǎn xià qù 。 yī shēng lì hǒu ， gē bēng gē bēng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。 yī fú bèi chēng pò ， tā de shēn gāo ， jū rán bào zēng le yī chǐ ， shī máo biàn chéng le xīng hóng sè ， zhōng rén yù ǒu de xīng chòu mí sàn ér chū 。
他也不敢放任此女施展下去。一声厉吼，咯嘣咯嘣的声音传入耳朵。衣服被撑破，他的身高，居然暴增了一尺，尸毛变成了猩红色，中人欲呕的腥臭弥散而出。
Then, with a single hand raised, countless claw-like shadows appeared three feet in front of the young woman.
suí hòu tā dān shǒu yī yáng ， bàn suí zhe “ chī chī ” de pò kōng shēng xiǎng ， kōng jiān mó hú ， wú shù zhǎo máng chū xiàn zài le shào nǚ shēn qián de sān chǐ zhī chù 。
随后他单手一扬，伴随着“嗤嗤”的破空声响，空间模糊，无数爪芒出现在了少女身前的三尺之处。
The sound symbols that came at her were like paper-thin, easily torn apart by his technique. Although this zombie was despicable and cunning, its divine abilities were truly commendable. At least among early-stage元婴 cultivators, it stood out.
yíng miàn ér lái de yīn fú yǒu rú zhǐ hú ， bèi qīng ér yì jǔ de sī pò ， zhè liàn shī suī rán bēi bǐ yīn dú 。 dàn shén tōng què zhēn de méi huà shuō ， zhì shǎo zài yuán yīng chū qī de cún zài zhōng suàn shì chū lèi bá cuì de le 。
迎面而来的音符有如纸糊，被轻而易举的撕破，这炼尸虽然卑鄙阴毒。但神通却真的没话说，至少在元婴初期的存在中算是出类拔萃的了。
However, Yang欧阳 still kept her eyes closed as if unaware of the danger. The zombie devil was momentarily stunned before being replaced with a look of frenzied malice. With a surge of power, his claws became more urgent,
rán ér ōu yáng yī jiù shuāng móu jǐn bì ， fǎng fú hún rán bù zhī wēi xiǎn yǐ jìn zài zhǐ chǐ ， nà shī mó xiān shì yī è ， suí hòu jiù bèi kuáng xǐ yǔ dǎi dú de yǎn shén gěi dài tì le ， yī cuī fǎ lì ， nà zhǎo máng biàn dé yuè jìn jí ，，
然而欧阳依旧双眸紧闭，仿佛浑然不知危险已近在咫尺，那尸魔先是一愕，随后就被狂喜与歹毒的眼神给代替了，一催法力，那爪芒变得越劲急，，
Just as they were about to pierce the young woman's body, she suddenly opened her eyes. The golden light behind her also surged, brighter than the sun.
yǎn kàn jiù yào cì rù shào nǚ de shēn tǐ ， ōu yáng tū rán zhēng kāi le shuāng móu ， ér tā bèi hòu de jīn guāng ， tū rán yě suí zhī bào zhǎng 。
眼看就要刺入少女的身体，欧阳突然睁开了双眸，而她背后的金光，突然也随之暴涨。
The golden and noble light,
biàn dé bǐ tài yáng hái yào míng liàng 。
变得比太阳还要明亮。
Like spring snow meeting sunlight, those claw-like shadows seemed to be swallowed by bubbles, failing to have any effect.
jīn sè ér zūn guì de guāng máng ，，
金色而尊贵的光芒，，
The zombie devil was stunned, but this was just the beginning. Amongst the golden light, faint silhouettes could be seen—Yang欧阳’s dharma form.
fǎng fú chūn xuě yù jiàn yáng guāng ， nà zhǎo máng jìng rán yǒu rú qì pào yì bān bèi yān mò ， méi yǒu qǐ dào rèn hé xiào guǒ 。
仿佛春雪遇见阳光，那爪芒竟然有如气泡一般被淹没，没有起到任何效果。
Three heads and six arms, no, not quite. The number far exceeded that as the golden light faded away. Behind Yang欧阳 appeared numerous overlapping figures.
shī mó jīng dāi le ， ér zhè bù guò shì biàn huà de kāi shǐ ， nà jīn guāng zhī zhōng ， yǐn yǐn kě jiàn yī xiē xū yǐng fú dòng ， shì ōu yáng de fǎ xiàng 。
尸魔惊呆了，而这不过是变化的开始，那金光之中，隐隐可见一些虚影浮动，是欧阳的法相。
Those eyes, those eyebrows, that nose—it was like Yang's shadow, plus her own body, making a total of nine heads and eighteen arms.
sān tóu liù bì ， bù ， bú duì ， nà shù liàng yuǎn yuǎn bù zhǐ ， suí zhe jīn sè de guāng máng tuì qù 。 ōu yáng shēn hòu chū xiàn le chóng chóng dié dié de shēn yǐng 。
三头六臂，不，不对，那数量远远不止，随着金色的光芒退去。欧阳身后出现了重重叠叠的身影。
The spiritual pressure on the young woman seemed to have surged to an early-stage元婴 level.
nà yǎn ， nà méi ， nà bí ， jiù fǎng fú ōu yáng de yǐng zi ， jiā shàng běn tǐ ， jū rán yī gòng chū xiàn le jiǔ tóu shí bā bì 。
那眼，那眉，那鼻，就仿佛欧阳的影子，加上本体，居然一共出现了九头十八臂。
What secret technique is this?
shào nǚ shēn shàng de líng yā sì hū yě bào zēng dào le yuán yīng zhōng qī 。
少女身上的灵压似乎也暴增到了元婴中期。
The zombie devil was shocked. Even the low-grade ghostly creatures around him felt uneasy, stopping their howls and no longer daring to attack.
zhè shì shén me mì shù ？
这是什么秘术？
A faint fear appeared in his eyes as he stared at the young woman enveloped by golden light.
shī mó mǎn liǎn jīng è ， biàn shì nà xiē wéi zài yī páng de dī jiē guǐ wù yě gǎn jué yǒu xiē bù miào le ， tíng zhǐ le sī hǒu ， méi yǒu shuí zài gǎn chū tóu jìn gōng 。
尸魔满脸惊愕，便是那些围在一旁的低阶鬼物也感觉有些不妙了，停止了嘶吼，没有谁再敢出头进攻。
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yǐn yǐn de ， yǎn zhōng liú lù chū wèi jù ， wàng zhe nà bèi jīn sè guāng huá bāo wéi de shào nǚ 。
隐隐的，眼中流露出畏惧，望着那被金色光华包围的少女。
Nine heads and eighteen arms—this dharma form was indeed terrifying!
jiǔ tóu shí bā bì ， zhè fǎ xiàng què shí tài guò hài rén le xiē ！
九头十八臂，这法相确实太过骇人了些！
Yang欧阳 didn't have time for idle thoughts. She was performing a secret technique from the end of the Sound Wave Technique scroll. Although this divine ability could be practiced by early-stage元婴 cultivators, it greatly benefited them with refining effects. However, it clearly stated that only cultivation could be done, not used to harm others.
ōu yáng què méi yǒu shí jiān dān gē ， tā shī zhǎn de shì yīn bō gōng juǎn mò jì zǎi de mì shù ， zhè zhǒng shén tōng suī rán yuán yīng qī xiū shì jiù néng xiū liàn ， duì yuán yīng hái shì ** dōu dà yǒu hǎo chù ， yǒu zhe cuì liàn de xiào guǒ ， rán ér zài mò wěi de shí hòu què jì zǎi de qīng qīng chǔ chǔ ， yuán yīng xiū shì zhǐ néng liàn ， què bù néng yòng zhè shén tōng kè dí 。
欧阳却没有时间耽搁，她施展的是音波功卷末记载的秘术，这种神通虽然元婴期修士就能修炼，对元婴还是**都大有好处，有着淬炼的效果，然而在末尾的时候却记载的清清楚楚，元婴修士只能炼，却不能用这神通克敌。
Once activated, nine heads and eighteen arms would place immense strain on a cultivator’s body and spirit. While boosting strength, they would also suffer severe damage.
yīn wèi yí dàn shī zhǎn ， jiǔ tóu shí bā bì ， duì yú xiū shì de yuán yīng yǔ ròu shēn dōu shì jí dà de fù dān 。 suī rán néng gòu shí lì bào zhǎng ， dàn yǔ ròu shēn yǔ yuán yīng dū huì shòu dào jí dà de shāng hài 。
因为一旦施展，九头十八臂，对于修士的元婴与肉身都是极大的负担。虽然能够实力暴涨，但与肉身与元婴都会受到极大的伤害。
A minor illness at best; in the worst case, collapse and death.
qīng zé dà bìng yī cháng ， zhòng zé bēng kuì yǔn luò 。
轻则大病一场，重则崩溃陨落。
But Yang欧阳 had no time for such considerations. With nowhere else to turn, she decided to die alongside her enemies rather than be devoured by them.
rán ér ōu yáng yǐ gù bù dé ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā nǎ lǐ hái yǒu duō yú de xuǎn zé 。 yǔ qí zàng shēn guǐ kǒu ， bù rú hōng hōng liè liè de tóng guī yú jìn suàn le 。
然而欧阳已顾不得，此时此刻，她哪里还有多余的选择。与其葬身鬼口，不如轰轰烈烈的同归于尽算了。
A young man’s face flashed through her mind.
nǎo hǎi zhōng shǎn guò yī shào nián de miàn róng 。
脑海中闪过一少年的面容。
Though he wasn’t handsome, even ordinary, Yang欧阳 loved his warm smile that lingered at the corners of his lips.
suī rán tā bù shuài ， shèn zhì kě yǐ shuō shí fēn pǔ tōng ， dàn ōu yáng què xǐ huān kàn tā zuǐ jiǎo biān nà hé xù de xiào róng 。
虽然他不帅，甚至可以说十分普通，但欧阳却喜欢看他嘴角边那和煦的笑容。
If only I could see him again.
rú guǒ néng zài jiàn tā yí miàn jiù hǎo le 。
如果能再见他一面就好了。
A tear rolled down her crystal cheek.
yī dī yǎn lèi cóng shào nǚ jīng yíng de liǎn jiá shàng huá luò 。
一滴眼泪从少女晶莹的脸颊上滑落。
In this moment, she was filled with reluctance but also wished Lin Xuan well on his cultivation journey.
zài zhè yī kè ， tā suī rán xīn zhōng bù shě ， dàn yě zhǐ yǒu zhù fú lín xuān néng gòu zǒu hǎo yú xià de xiū xiān zhī lù 。
在这一刻，她虽然心中不舍，但也只有祝福林轩能够走好余下的修仙之路。
She sighed deeply and then cast a spell.
yōu yōu tàn qì le kǒu ， suí hòu ōu yáng yī dào fǎ jué dǎ le chū qù 。
幽幽叹气了口，随后欧阳一道法诀打了出去。
Golden light surged once more. Various musical instruments appeared in the hands of the dharma forms—ancient zithers, jade flutes, lutes, and oboes.
jīn guāng zài qǐ ， suí hòu nà xiē fǎ xiàng de shǒu shàng ， jū rán chū xiàn le gè zhǒng gè yàng de yuè qì 。
金光再起，随后那些法相的手上，居然出现了各种各样的乐器。
Adding her seven-stringed qin, there were nine altogether.
gǔ zhēng 、 yù dí 、 pí pá 、 dòng xiāo ……
古筝、玉笛、琵琶、洞箫……
"Want to take my life? Fine, let you see 'The Nine Heavens Soul Capturing Melody'!"
jiā shàng běn zūn shǒu zhōng de qī xián qín ， yī gòng yǒu jiǔ zhǒng zhī duō 。
加上本尊手中的七弦琴，一共有九种之多。
With a light flick of her jade fingers on the strings, the dharma forms moved. Golden sound waves spread out, and the melody was beautiful—more enchanting than any she had played before. It seemed to dance with one's soul.
“ xiǎng yào běn xiān zi de mìng me ， hǎo ， jiù ràng nǐ men jiàn shí yī xià 《 jiǔ tiān shè hún qū 》！”
“想要本仙子的命么，好，就让你们见识一下《九天摄魂曲》！”
The ghosts’ eyes showed confusion as their murderous intent gradually dissipated.
yù zhǐ qīng bō ， zài qín xián shàng fú guò ， nà xiē fǎ xiàng yě gè zì dòng le ， jīn sè de yīn bō mí sàn ér chū ， nà qǔ diào hěn měi ， shèng guò le ōu yáng yǐ qián yǎn zòu guò de rèn hé qǔ zi ， rán ér què yǒu yī zhǒng gōu hún dàng pò zhī yì 。 měi dé fǎng fú hún pò dōu yào suí zhī qǐ wǔ 。
玉指轻拨，在琴弦上拂过，那些法相也各自动了，金色的音波弥散而出，那曲调很美，胜过了欧阳以前演奏过的任何曲子，然而却有一种勾魂荡魄之意。美得仿佛魂魄都要随之起舞。
Even the zombie devil couldn’t escape this fate despite being an early-stage元婴 monster. In front of The Nine Heavens Soul Capturing Melody, he appeared dazed.
nà xiē lì guǐ yǎn zhōng lù chū mí máng zhī sè 。 jiàn jiàn de ， shēn shàng de shā qì yě bèi yī fēn yī fēn de xiāo mó
那些厉鬼眼中露出迷茫之色。渐渐的，身上的杀气也被一分一分的消磨
"Ah."
biàn shì shī mó yě bù néng miǎn sú ， jǐn guǎn pāo yǐ shì yuán yīng qī guài wù ， dàn zài zhè jiǔ tiān shè hún qū miàn qián ， què fǎng fú yǐ shī diào le shén zhì shì de 。
便是尸魔也不能免俗，尽管抛已是元婴期怪物，但在这九天摄魂曲面前，却仿佛已失掉了神智似的。
After half a cup of tea, Yang欧阳 suddenly clutched her chest.
“ ké 。”
“咳。”
Already weakened by the spider venom and now using such a technique that strained both body and spirit, she trembled as her face turned deathly pale.
yǎn zòu le bàn zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， ōu yáng tū rán yòng shǒu wǔ zhù le xiōng kǒu 。
演奏了半盏茶的功夫，欧阳突然用手捂住了胸口。
A light cough stopped her from playing the seven-stringed qin. The dharma forms and the main figure synchronized, pausing 'The Nine Heavens Soul Capturing Melody.'
yuán běn jiù zhōng le tiān zhū zhōng dú ， zài shǐ yòng zhè zhǒng duì shēn tǐ yǔ yuán yīng dōu yǒu dà fù dān de shén tōng 。 cǐ nǚ jiāo qū dōu yǒu xiē dǒu ， liǎn sè bái dé yǔ sǐ rén chà bu duō 。
原本就中了天蛛盅毒，再使用这种对身体与元婴都有大负担的神通。此女娇躯都有些抖，脸色白得与死人差不多。
"Ugh..."
zhè yī qīng ké ， zì rán tíng xià le bō nòng qī xián qín de dòng zuò ， ér nà xiē fǎ xiàng yǔ běn zūn tóng bù 。 jiǔ tiān shè hún qū dùn shí chū xiàn le jiàn xiē 。
这一轻咳，自然停下了拨弄七弦琴的动作，而那些法相与本尊同步。九天摄魂曲顿时出现了间歇。
The low-grade ghostly creatures remained expressionless, but the early-stage元婴 zombie devil suddenly jolted awake with shock.
“ wú …”
“唔…”
He didn’t hesitate, shifting his form and fleeing into the distance, leaving behind a stench of decay.
dī jiē guǐ wù yī jiù shuāng yǎn wú shén ， dàn nà yuán yīng qī de shī mó què měng rán yí gè jī líng ， liǎn shàng yǐ quán shì hài rán zhī sè ， zhè yī huí tī dào tiě bǎn le 。
低阶鬼物依旧双眼无神，但那元婴期的尸魔却猛然一个激灵，脸上已全是骇然之色，这一回踢到铁板了。
Yang欧阳’s face was still filled with pain. But seeing this scene, she gritted her teeth, forcing herself to gather power as her slender fingers resumed playing the strings.
tā èr huà bù shuō ， shēn xíng yī zhuǎn ， jiā zá zhe xīng chòu de shī qì ， měng rán xiàng yuǎn chù fēi dùn ér qù 。
他二话不说，身形一转，夹杂着腥臭的尸气，猛然像远处飞遁而去。
The soul-drawing music resounded once more.
ōu yáng de liǎn shàng yī jiù mǎn shì tòng kǔ ， dàn jiàn le cǐ mù què měng rán yī yǎo bèi chǐ ， qiáng chēng zhe tí qǐ fǎ lì ， xiān xiān yù shǒu yòu xiàng qín xián shàng fú qù 。
欧阳的脸上依旧满是痛苦，但见了此幕却猛然一咬贝齿，强撑着提起法力，纤纤玉手又像琴弦上拂去。
Unlike before, which merely confused their minds, this time the primary instrument was the lute. Resounding sounds filled the air, brimming with resolve and determination.
duó rén xīn pò de yīn yuè zài cì xiǎng qǐ 。
夺人心魄的音乐再次响起。
In sync with the melody’s changes, golden sound waves shot out from her fingertips, forming arcs of light that scattered in all directions.
rán ér yǔ gāng cái jǐn jǐn shì mí huò xīn zhì bù tóng 。 zhè yī huí jiǔ bān yuè qì zhī zhōng ， què shì yǐ pí pá wéi zhǔ ， zhēng zhēng shēng xiǎng ， chōng mǎn le shā fá jué duàn zhī qì 。
然而与刚才仅仅是迷惑心智不同。这一回九般乐器之中，却是以琵琶为主，铮铮声响，充满了杀伐决断之气。
Rumbling echoed in Yang欧阳's ears.
yǔ qǔ diào biàn huà hòu xiāng suí de ， shì nà cóng zhǐ jiān fēi shè chū qù le yīn bō ， biàn chéng le yī dào dào jīn sè de guāng hú ， xiàng zhe sì zhōu sǎn shè 。
与曲调变化后相随的，是那从指间飞射出去了音波，变成了一道道金色的光弧，向着四周散射。
The golden arcs, though colored differently, resembled wind blades but were far more powerful. The surrounding ghostly creatures were sliced to pieces as if made of paper.
hōng lōng lóng de shēng xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
轰隆隆的声响传入耳朵。
Knowing the difference between human and ghostly bodies, some ghosts had a hardness that even demons found astonishing. It took several strikes from a magical weapon to cut through them.
nà xiē jīn sè de guāng hú ， chú le yán sè 。 yǔ fēng rèn pǒ yǒu lèi sì zhī chù ， rán ér wēi lì què dà bù xiāng tóng ， nà xiē wéi zài zhōu wéi de yīn hún lì guǐ ， rú tóng zhǐ hú yì bān bèi gē dé qī líng bā suì 。
那些金色的光弧，除了颜色。与风刃颇有类似之处，然而威力却大不相同，那些围在周围的阴魂厉鬼，如同纸糊一般被割得七零八碎。
But these golden sound waves were so fragile it was unimaginable.
yào zhī dào ， guǐ wù yǔ rén zú bù tóng ， yǒu yī xiē shēn tǐ de jiān yìng chéng dù ， biàn shì yāo zú yě táng mù jié shé ， yòng fǎ bǎo pī kǎn yě yào shù xià cái kě 。
要知道，鬼物与人族不同，有一些身体的坚硬程度，便是妖族也膛目结舌，用法宝劈砍也要数下才可。
The power of 'The Nine Heavens Soul Capturing Melody' was evident.
rán ér miàn duì zhè xiē jīn sè de yīn bō ， què cuì ruò dào le wú fǎ xiǎng xiàng de dì bù 。
然而面对这些金色的音波，却脆弱到了无法想象的地步。
Not only could they cleave through anything but also moved with such speed and ferocity that they almost instantly reached the zombie devil's face.
jiǔ tiān shè hún qū de wēi lì kě jiàn yì bān le 。
九天摄魂曲的威力可见一般了。
The monster was startled, suddenly slapping his head. A black, fist-sized bead shot out.
bù jǐn wú jiān bù cuī ， ér qiě dù yě tóng yàng lìng chǎn 、 jìng wèi ， jī hū shì yī shǎn ， jiù lái dào le nà shī mó de miàn qián 。
不仅无坚不摧，而且度也同样令产、敬畏，几乎是一闪，就来到了那尸魔的面前。
Zombie Pearl!
guài wù bù yóu de dà hài ， měng rán zài hòu nǎo yī pāi 。 yī kē quán tou dà xiǎo què qī hēi rú mò de zhū zi bèi xī pēn le chū lái 。
怪物不由得大骇，猛然在后脑一拍。一颗拳头大小却漆黑如墨的珠子被牺喷了出来。
When humans or demons reach a certain stage, their bodies can condense into an infant-like entity called an essence for humans or a zombie pearl for zombies.
shī zhū ！
尸珠！
Most zombies would form a small, fist-sized bead instead.
rén lèi yǔ yāo zú xiū liàn dào yí dìng dì bù ， tǐ nèi fēn bié kě yǐ níng jié yuán yīng yǔ yāo dān 。
人类与妖族修炼到一定地步，体内分别可以凝结元婴与妖丹。
By common sense, monsters that formed essence infants were stronger, but zombie pearls had their benefits—similar to magical weapons since they were part of the zombie’s body and easier to communicate with mentally.
Zombie Devil!
Of course, it wasn't a cultivation technique crafted by a cultivator. Instead, it was naturally formed from the corpse's spirit.
Observing the golden light around Yang欧阳's body, his eyes narrowed slightly as he showed signs of caution.
Dharma form?
This was somewhat surprising. Generally speaking, only Buddhist cultivators or demons and monsters would have similar divine transformations.
Although this woman’s Sound Wave Technique was peculiar, it should belong to the orthodox Taoist sect.
The zombie devil was shocked but naturally grew more wary in his eyes. He didn't dare let her continue. A sharp roar echoed, followed by a sound of bones breaking. His clothes were torn apart as he suddenly grew an inch taller. His zombie fur turned a sickly red, and an unbearable stench filled the air.
Then, with a single hand raised, countless claw-like shadows appeared three feet in front of the young woman.
The sound symbols that came at her were like paper-thin, easily torn apart by his technique. Although this zombie was despicable and cunning, its divine abilities were truly commendable. At least among early-stage元婴 cultivators, it stood out.
However, Yang欧阳 still kept her eyes closed as if unaware of the danger. The zombie devil was momentarily stunned before being replaced with a look of frenzied malice. With a surge of power, his claws became more urgent,
Just as they were about to pierce the young woman's body, she suddenly opened her eyes. The golden light behind her also surged, brighter than the sun.
The golden and noble light,
Like spring snow meeting sunlight, those claw-like shadows seemed to be swallowed by bubbles, failing to have any effect.
The zombie devil was stunned, but this was just the beginning. Amongst the golden light, faint silhouettes could be seen—Yang欧阳’s dharma form.
Three heads and six arms, no, not quite. The number far exceeded that as the golden light faded away. Behind Yang欧阳 appeared numerous overlapping figures.
Those eyes, those eyebrows, that nose—it was like Yang's shadow, plus her own body, making a total of nine heads and eighteen arms.
The spiritual pressure on the young woman seemed to have surged to an early-stage元婴 level.
What secret technique is this?
The zombie devil was shocked. Even the low-grade ghostly creatures around him felt uneasy, stopping their howls and no longer daring to attack.
A faint fear appeared in his eyes as he stared at the young woman enveloped by golden light.
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Nine heads and eighteen arms—this dharma form was indeed terrifying!
Yang欧阳 didn't have time for idle thoughts. She was performing a secret technique from the end of the Sound Wave Technique scroll. Although this divine ability could be practiced by early-stage元婴 cultivators, it greatly benefited them with refining effects. However, it clearly stated that only cultivation could be done, not used to harm others.
Once activated, nine heads and eighteen arms would place immense strain on a cultivator’s body and spirit. While boosting strength, they would also suffer severe damage.
A minor illness at best; in the worst case, collapse and death.
But Yang欧阳 had no time for such considerations. With nowhere else to turn, she decided to die alongside her enemies rather than be devoured by them.
A young man’s face flashed through her mind.
Though he wasn’t handsome, even ordinary, Yang欧阳 loved his warm smile that lingered at the corners of his lips.
If only I could see him again.
A tear rolled down her crystal cheek.
In this moment, she was filled with reluctance but also wished Lin Xuan well on his cultivation journey.
She sighed deeply and then cast a spell.
Golden light surged once more. Various musical instruments appeared in the hands of the dharma forms—ancient zithers, jade flutes, lutes, and oboes.
Adding her seven-stringed qin, there were nine altogether.
"Want to take my life? Fine, let you see 'The Nine Heavens Soul Capturing Melody'!"
With a light flick of her jade fingers on the strings, the dharma forms moved. Golden sound waves spread out, and the melody was beautiful—more enchanting than any she had played before. It seemed to dance with one's soul.
The ghosts’ eyes showed confusion as their murderous intent gradually dissipated.
Even the zombie devil couldn’t escape this fate despite being an early-stage元婴 monster. In front of The Nine Heavens Soul Capturing Melody, he appeared dazed.
"Ah."
After half a cup of tea, Yang欧阳 suddenly clutched her chest.
Already weakened by the spider venom and now using such a technique that strained both body and spirit, she trembled as her face turned deathly pale.
A light cough stopped her from playing the seven-stringed qin. The dharma forms and the main figure synchronized, pausing 'The Nine Heavens Soul Capturing Melody.'
"Ugh..."
The low-grade ghostly creatures remained expressionless, but the early-stage元婴 zombie devil suddenly jolted awake with shock.
He didn’t hesitate, shifting his form and fleeing into the distance, leaving behind a stench of decay.
Yang欧阳’s face was still filled with pain. But seeing this scene, she gritted her teeth, forcing herself to gather power as her slender fingers resumed playing the strings.
The soul-drawing music resounded once more.
Unlike before, which merely confused their minds, this time the primary instrument was the lute. Resounding sounds filled the air, brimming with resolve and determination.
In sync with the melody’s changes, golden sound waves shot out from her fingertips, forming arcs of light that scattered in all directions.
Rumbling echoed in Yang欧阳's ears.
The golden arcs, though colored differently, resembled wind blades but were far more powerful. The surrounding ghostly creatures were sliced to pieces as if made of paper.
Knowing the difference between human and ghostly bodies, some ghosts had a hardness that even demons found astonishing. It took several strikes from a magical weapon to cut through them.
But these golden sound waves were so fragile it was unimaginable.
The power of 'The Nine Heavens Soul Capturing Melody' was evident.
Not only could they cleave through anything but also moved with such speed and ferocity that they almost instantly reached the zombie devil's face.
The monster was startled, suddenly slapping his head. A black, fist-sized bead shot out.
Zombie Pearl!
When humans or demons reach a certain stage, their bodies can condense into an infant-like entity called an essence for humans or a zombie pearl for zombies.
Most zombies would form a small, fist-sized bead instead.
By common sense, monsters that formed essence infants were stronger, but zombie pearls had their benefits—similar to magical weapons since they were part of the zombie’s body and easier to communicate with mentally.