rú bǎo wù zhēn de hái zài ， huì ràng zhěng gè gǔ xiū mén pài wèi zhī fēng kuáng ， bìng zuì mén dà huò de dōng dōng ， bù yòng xiǎng ， kěn dìng shí fēn nì tiān le 。
如宝物真的还在，会让整个古修门派为之疯狂，并最门大祸的东东，不用想，肯定十分逆天了。
If the treasure really still existed, it would drive the ancient cultivation sects mad and bring great calamity. Without a doubt, such an item must be incredibly extraordinary.
lín xuān de liǎn shàng bù yóu de lù chū yī sī xiàng wǎng zhī sè 。
林轩的脸上不由得露出一丝向往之色。
Lin Xuan's face showed a hint of longing.
tuì yī wàn bù shuō ， jiù suàn sī shā de liǎng pài méi yǒu tóng guī yú jìn ， ér shì yóu yī fāng shèng chū ， bìng jiāng bǎo wù dài zǒu ， kěn dìng yě huì yí liú xià yī xiē qí tā yǒu jià zhí de dōng dōng 。
退一万步说，就算厮杀的两派没有同归于尽，而是由一方胜出，并将宝物带走，肯定也会遗留下一些其他有价值的东东。
Even if the two factions didn't annihilate each other but one emerged victorious and took away the treasure, they would definitely leave behind some valuable items.
bié de bù shuō ， zhè yī lù xíng lái ， lín xuān kě shì shōu jí le bù shǎo líng qì bǎo wù ， suī rán yǐ tā de yǎn guāng ， bìng bù dǎ suàn liú zuò zì yòng ， ná qù fāng shì ， yě kě yǐ huàn qǔ shù liàng bù fēi de jīng shí 。
别的不说，这一路行来，林轩可是收集了不少灵器宝物，虽然以他的眼光，并不打算留作自用，拿去坊市，也可以换取数量不菲的晶石。
Apart from that, Lin Xuan had collected many spirit artifacts along the way. Although he didn’t plan to keep them for himself, selling them in the market could fetch a considerable amount of crystal stones.
hé kuàng lín xuān xiǎng yào cóng zhè lǐ chū qù ， yě bì xū shēn rù yī tàn yǐn mì 。
何况林轩想要从这里出去，也必须深入一探隐秘。
Moreover, Lin Xuan needed to delve deeper into this secret area to find his way out.
dāng rán ， jīn suǒ zài zhī dì hái jǐn jǐn shì yù xuán zōng de wài mén ér yǐ ， guǒ zhēn de dào le mén nèi zhòng dì ， wēi xiǎn yě shì bù shǎo 。
当然，今所在之地还仅仅是玉玄宗的外门而已，果真的到了门内重地，危险也是不少。
Of course, they were still outside the main gate of the Jade Mystery Sect. If they really reached the inner sanctum, danger would be inevitable.
qǐng kè jiān ， lín xuān jiù xiǎng qīng chǔ le qí zhōng de lì hài ， qí zhōng bìng méi yǒu dì èr tiáo lù kě xuǎn 。
顷刻间，林轩就想清楚了其中的厉害，其中并没有第二条路可选。
In an instant, Lin Xuan understood the situation clearly; there was no other choice.
lín xuān de liǎn sè biàn huàn bù dìng ， hěn kuài jiù guī yú chén jìng 。
林轩的脸色变幻不定，很快就归于沉静。
Lin Xuan’s expression fluctuated before settling into a calm demeanor.
“ zǒu ba ， kàn kàn qián miàn hái yǒu shén me dōng xī 。”
“走吧，看看前面还有什么东西。”
"Let's go and see what else is ahead."
“ hǎo 。” yuè ér diǎn le diǎn tóu ， méi yǒu lì kè jiù zǒu ， ér shì yī huī yī xiù ， yī dào guǐ wù fēi ér chū ， juǎn xiàng liǎng míng xiū shì de shī tǐ ， zài tā men de xīn kǒu chù ， fēn bié chā zhe yī bǐng jīn sè yǔ yín sè de xiǎo jiàn ， guò le zhè me duō nián ， yī jiù líng shí zú ， xiǎn rán shì pǐn cì bù dī de bǎo wù 。
“好。”月儿点了点头，没有立刻就走，而是一挥衣袖，一道鬼雾飞而出，卷向两名修士的尸体，在他们的心口处，分别插着一柄金色与银色的小剑，过了这么多年，依旧灵十足，显然是品次不低的宝物。
"Agreed." Yue'er nodded. She didn't move immediately but waved her sleeves, sending out a ghostly mist that enveloped the bodies of two cultivators. A golden and silver small sword each pierced their hearts; even after so many years, they still retained their vitality, indicating high-grade treasures.
shùn shǒu qiān yáng ， liǎng bǐng xiān jiàn liú zài zhè lǐ ， zhe shí yǒu xiē kě xī 。
顺手牵羊，两柄仙剑留在这里，着实有些可惜。
It was a pity to leave these divine swords behind.
rán ér jiù zài zhè shí ， què fā shēng le lìng rén mù dèng kǒu dāi de biàn yì 。：
然而就在这时，却发生了令人目瞪口呆的变异。：
But at this moment, something astonishing happened:
nà guǐ wù yī jiē chù dào liǎng míng xiū xiān zhě de shī tǐ ， zuǒ cè de yī jù dào méi yǒu shén me ， nà jīn sè de xiǎo jiàn yī xià zi bèi xī rù dào le yuè ér de shǒu xīn lǐ 。
那鬼雾一接触到两名修仙者的尸体，左侧的一具倒没有什么，那金色的小剑一下子被吸入到了月儿的手心里。
The ghostly mist came into contact with one of the corpses on the left side. Nothing unusual occurred there as the golden small sword was sucked into Yue'er's palm.
kě yòu cè de nà jù ……
可右侧的那具……
However, on the right side...
jū rán huó guò lái le ， yuán běn kōng dòng de yǎn zhū lǐ ， rán qǐ le tuán guǐ yì de hóng máng ， ér yuè ér suǒ huī chū qù de guǐ wù ， jū rán bèi xī rù dào le shēn tǐ 。
居然活过来了，原本空洞的眼珠里，燃起了团诡异的红芒，而月儿所挥出去的鬼雾，居然被吸入到了身体。
The corpse suddenly revived. A strange red light ignited in its empty eye sockets, and the ghostly mist Yue'er had cast was absorbed by the body.
“ zěn me huì zhè yàng ？”
“怎么会这样？”
"Why is this happening?"
yuè ér liǎn sè dà biàn ， zhè xiē nián gēn zhe shào yé sì chù mào xiǎn ， yě suàn shì jiàn duō shí guǎng ， kě zhè me guǐ yì de shì qíng ， lián tīng dōu méi yǒu tīng shuō guò …… shī biàn ？
月儿脸色大变，这些年跟着少爷四处冒险，也算是见多识广，可这么诡异的事情，连听都没有听说过……尸变？
Yue'er’s expression changed dramatically. After following her master on numerous adventures, she had seen many things, but such a bizarre occurrence was unheard of... Corpse reanimation?
kě qián yī kè ， zì jǐ míng míng yòng shén shí sǎo guò ， zhè xiū shì cán cún de fǎ shēn zhī zhōng ， míng míng shì yì diǎn qì méi yǒu 。：
可前一刻，自己明明用神识扫过，这修士残存的法身之中，明明是一点气没有。：
But just moments ago, she clearly sensed no demonic aura from the dead cultivator's residual essence.
dà huò bù jiě ， yuè ér de fǎn yìng kě yì diǎn bù màn ， yīng chún wēi qǐ ， dào lì máng cóng tán kǒu zhōng pēn shè chū qù 。
大惑不解，月儿的反应可一点不慢，樱唇微启，道厉芒从檀口中喷射出去。
Confused, Yue'er didn't hesitate to open her mouth and emit a sharp light.
liàng jīng jīng ， míng huǎng huǎng ， zhèng shì nà yuān yāng dāo fǎ bǎo 。
亮晶晶，明晃晃，正是那鸳鸯刀法宝。
The bright, shimmering light was the Twin-Blade Talisman.
“ gā ……” nà mó shī sōu de zhàn qǐ ， xíng dòng xùn jié yǐ jí ， shēn xíng yī shǎn ， yǐ jīng dùn dào le biān 。
“嘎……”那魔尸嗖的站起，行动迅捷以极，身形一闪，已经遁到了边。
"Kaa..." The demon corpse stood up swiftly. It moved with incredible speed, vanishing to the side.
“ yuè ér ， bié jí 。”
“月儿，别急。”
"My lady, don’t rush."
lín xuān yě fā xiàn le zhè biān de biàn yì ， zhì zhǐ le xiǎo yā tou xià yī bù de gōng jī 。
林轩也发现了这边的变异，制止了小丫头下一步的攻击。
Lin Xuan noticed this anomaly and stopped Yue'er from attacking further.
“ shào yé ， zhè shì zěn me huí shì ？”
“少爷，这是怎么回事？”
"My lord, what’s happening?"
“ méi shén me ， zhǐ bù guò zhè jiā huo biàn chéng le jiāng shī 。” lín xuān kàn zhuó yǎn qián de guài wù ， dàn dàn de kāi kǒu shuō 。
“没什么，只不过这家伙变成了僵尸。”林轩看着眼前的怪物，淡淡的开口说。
"It's just that this guy has turned into a zombie." Lin Xuan looked at the monster and said calmly.
“ zěn me kě néng ， qián yī kè wǒ míng míng méi yǒu cóng shēn shàng gǎn jué dào mó qì 。( gèng duō xīn zhāng jié qǐng dào 、” yuè ér hào qí de fǎn bó 。
“怎么可能，前一刻我明明没有从身上感觉到魔气。(更多新章节请到、”月儿好奇的反驳。
"How is that possible? I didn't sense any demonic aura on him just now," Yue'er curiously rebutted.
“ zhè bù qí guài ， jiāng shī zhè zhǒng guǐ wù ， xíng chéng tiáo jiàn běn lái jiù bù kě yòng cháng lǐ chuài dù 。”
“这不奇怪，僵尸这种鬼物，形成条件本来就不可用常理踹度。”
"Indeed. Zombies are ghostly creatures with unpredictable conditions for formation."
yuè ér suī rán zhǔ xiū 《 xuán mó **》， què bìng méi yǒu cān wù qí zhōng de “ tiān mó guǐ shī shù ”， suǒ yǐ duì yú jiāng shī ， bìng bù rú hé de liǎo jiě 。
月儿虽然主修《玄魔**》，却并没有参悟其中的“天魔鬼尸术”，所以对于僵尸，并不如何的了解。
Although Yue'er primarily practiced the *Mystic Devil Corpse Technique*, she hadn’t fully understood it, so she wasn’t well-versed in zombies.
jiāng shī gòng fēn wéi liǎng zhǒng 。
僵尸共分为两种。
There were two types of zombies.
yī zhǒng shì liàn shī ， gù míng sī yì ， zhè shì xiū liàn guǐ dào shī shù de xiū xiān zhě ， lì yòng sǐ rén shī tǐ ， jiā shàng gè zhǒng zhēn xī cái liào ， fèi jǐn qiān xīn wàn kǔ ， zuì zhōng jì liàn ér chéng de guài wù 。
一种是炼尸，顾名思义，这是修炼鬼道尸术的修仙者，利用死人尸体，加上各种珍稀材料，费尽千辛万苦，最终祭炼而成的怪物。
One was a refined corpse, created by cultivators who used dead bodies and various rare materials to form monstrous creatures through painstaking efforts.
zhè zhǒng jiāng shī lì dà wú qióng ， xiū wèi què pǔ biàn bù gāo ， néng gòu lì zhù jī qī de xiū shì ， jiù yǐ jīng hěn bù róng yì 。
这种僵尸力大无穷，修为却普遍不高，能够力筑基期的修士，就已经很不容易。
These zombies had immense strength but generally low cultivation levels. It was already difficult for them to reach the Foundation Establishment stage.
suǒ yǐ kòng shī shù zài gāo jiē xiū shì de dòu fǎ zhōng ， bìng méi yǒu duō dà zuò yòng 。：
所以控尸术在高阶修士的斗法中，并没有多大作用。：
Thus, controlling such zombies wasn’t much use in high-level battles.
hái yǒu yī zhǒng ， zé shì zài zì rán tiáo jiàn xià ， shēn mái yú xià de shī tǐ ， zì jǐ tōng líng ér xíng chéng de guài wù 。
还有一种，则是在自然条件下，深埋于下的尸体，自己通灵而形成的怪物。
The other type formed naturally from corpses buried deep underground, which became sentient on their own.
tōng líng tiáo jiàn fēi cháng kē kè ， jù tǐ xū yào xiē shén me ， bù shǎo guǐ dào xiū shì zuò guò yán jiū ， què bìng méi yǒu nòng qīng chǔ ， yì bān rèn wéi ， mái cáng shī tǐ de dì fāng ， xū yào dà liàng de yīn qì ， yě jiù shì yīn mài zhī dì 。
通灵条件非常苛刻，具体需要些什么，不少鬼道修士做过研究，却并没有弄清楚，一般认为，埋藏尸体的地方，需要大量的阴气，也就是阴脉之地。
The conditions for this were extremely strict, and many ghost cultivators had studied it but couldn't pinpoint exactly what was needed. Generally, a place with ample阴气 (yin qi) or阴脉 (yin mài), like a yin pulse ground, was believed to be necessary.
dàn jǐn jǐn zhè ge tiáo jiàn shì bù gòu de 。
但仅仅这个条件是不够的。
However, that wasn’t enough.
zǒng ér yán zhī ， zì rán xíng chéng de jiāng shī bù duō ， xiū wèi què yuǎn yuǎn gāo yú liàn shī le ， shèn zhì yī xiē jiāng shī tōng líng yǐ hòu ， jì xù xī shōu yīn qì ， kě yǐ kāi qǐ líng zhì ， rán hòu jì xù xiū liàn 。
总而言之，自然形成的僵尸不多，修为却远远高于炼尸了，甚至一些僵尸通灵以后，继续吸收阴气，可以开启灵智，然后继续修炼。
In summary, naturally formed zombies were rare and far more powerful than refined corpses. Some could even develop consciousness after absorbing more阴气 and continue their cultivation.
zuì lì hài de wàn nián shī dì ， shèn zhì kě yǐ lì yuán yīng hòu qī de dà xiū shì 。
最厉害的万年尸帝，甚至可以力元婴后期的大修士。
The most formidable, the Ten Thousand Year Corpse Emperor, could reach the late元婴 (yuan ying) stage.
niàn jí zhì cǐ ， lín xuān yǎn jīng bàn mī ， dǎ liàng qǐ yǎn qián de guài wù ， zhè ér nǎi yù xuán zōng nèi bù ， líng qì chōng zú ， dāng rán bú shì shén me yīn mài zhī dì ， rán ér shàng gǔ shí qī de nà chǎng hào jié ， xīng fēng xuè yǔ ， bù zhī dào yǔn luò le duō shǎo xiū shì 。
念及至此，林轩眼睛半眯，打量起眼前的怪物，这儿乃玉玄宗内部，灵气充足，当然不是什么阴脉之地，然而上古时期的那场浩劫，腥风血雨，不知道陨落了多少修士。
Thinking of this, Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes as he sized up the monster. This was inside the Jade Mystery Sect where the air was rich in qi but not a yin pulse ground. The ancient calamity had left many corpses behind, and even without阴气, the lingering spirits and resentment of fellow sect members could have enabled zombie reanimation.
shī tǐ yī duō ， jiù suàn méi yǒu yīn qì ， tóng mén xiāng cán ， zhè yuān hún lì qì zì rán shì shào bù liǎo ， ér zhè ge tiáo jiàn huò xǔ yě yǒu kě néng ràng jiāng shī tōng líng de 。
尸体一多，就算没有阴气，同门相残，这冤魂戾气自然是少不了，而这个条件或许也有可能让僵尸通灵的。
Why hadn’t this happened for so long? Lin Xuan couldn't figure it out.
zhǐ wèi hé zhè me duō suì yuè dōu méi yǒu xǐng lái ， ér shì zài yuè ér yī dòng zhī xià jiù fā shēng yì biàn ， lín xuān kě cāi cè bù tòu 。
只为何这么多岁月都没有醒来，而是在月儿一动之下就发生异变，林轩可猜测不透。
Perhaps it was related to Yue'er’s ghostly mist.
huò xǔ yǔ xiǎo yā tou jì chū de guǐ wù yǒu guān 。
或许与小丫头祭出的鬼雾有关。
Lin Xuan didn’t delve into the specifics. Although the monster seemed powerful, he wasn’t intimidated.
jù tǐ yuán yóu lín xuān yě bù xiǎng qù shēn jiū ， zhè ge guài wù suī rán kàn qǐ lái xiū wèi bù dī ， zì jǐ hái bù fàng zài yǎn lǐ 。
具体缘由林轩也不想去深究，这个怪物虽然看起来修为不低，自己还不放在眼里。
He would destroy it!
miè le jiù shì ！
灭了就是！
With that thought, Lin Xuan summoned the Drifting Cloud and Falling Snow Sword. Yue'er raised her eyebrows as a small banner appeared in her palm, exuding demonic energy.
niàn jí zhì cǐ ， lín xuān jiāng piāo yún luò xuě jiàn jì chū ， yuè ér méi tóu yī tiāo ， yù shǒu qīng yáo ， yí miàn xiǎo fān yě chū xiàn zài le zhǎng xīn lǐ miàn ， mó qì sēn rán 。
念及至此，林轩将飘云落雪剑祭出，月儿眉头一挑，玉手轻摇，一面小幡也出现在了掌心里面，魔气森然。
The Beast Soul Banner!
shòu hún fān ！
兽魂幡！
"Aaaah!"
“ áo ！”
“嗷！”
The demon corpse opened its mouth, emitting an ear-piercing howl. However, it seemed somewhat hesitant despite having recently awakened and absorbed significant amounts of corpse qi from its previous life. It had already developed consciousness and recognized the master and servant as formidable opponents.
mó shī zhāng kāi kǒu ， fā chū yī shēng cì ěr nán tīng de páo xiāo ， rán ér què yǒu xiē sè lì nèi rěn de yàng zi ， suī rán gāng gāng tōng líng ， yuán běn jiù xī shōu le bù shǎo shī qì ， jiā shàng shēng qián xiū wèi bù dī ， gù ér yī kāi shǐ ， jiù kāi qǐ le líng zhì ， yě kàn chū zhè zhǔ pú èr rén ， hěn bù hǎo rě de yàng zi 。
魔尸张开口，发出一声刺耳难听的咆哮，然而却有些色厉内荏的样子，虽然刚刚通灵，原本就吸收了不少尸气，加上生前修为不低，故而一开始，就开启了灵智，也看出这主仆二人，很不好惹的样子。
"Quickly!"
“ jí ！”
“疾！”
Lin Xuan didn’t want to waste time. He pointed at the Drifting Cloud and Falling Snow Sword with his hand. The sword trembled, splitting into several sword lights before transforming into a blue streak that shot towards the demon corpse.
lín xuān kě méi yǒu xīn qíng yǔ dān gē xià qù ， tái qǐ shǒu lái ， chōng zhe piāo yún luò xuě jiàn yì diǎn zhǐ ， cǐ jiàn yī chàn zhī hòu ， xiān shì fēn liè chū shù dào jiàn guāng ， suí hòu xiān jiàn běn tǐ yě huà wèi yī dào lán sè de pǐ liàn ， xiàng zhe mó shī jī shè ér qù 。
林轩可没有心情与耽搁下去，抬起手来，冲着飘云落雪剑一点指，此剑一颤之后，先是分裂出数道剑光，随后仙剑本体也化为一道蓝色的匹练，向着魔尸激射而去。
Meanwhile, Yue'er, though she had taken out the Beast Soul Banner for precaution, cast a spell on her head-mounted Twin-Blade Talisman.
zhì yú yuè ér ， suī rán qǔ chū shòu hún fān ， yě jǐn shì yǐ fáng wàn yī ， zuǒ shǒu yī qiā ， xiàng zhe tóu dǐng de yuān yāng dāo dǎ chū yī dào fǎ jué 。
至于月儿，虽然取出兽魂幡，也仅是以防万一，左手一掐，向着头顶的鸳鸯刀打出一道法诀。
This pair of talismans transformed into two spirit birds—one large and one small. Their shapes resembled swans.
zhè yuán běn jiù shì chéng duì de fǎ bǎo ， xī shōu yǐ hòu ， huà wèi le liǎng zhǐ líng niǎo ， yī dà yī xiǎo ， kàn qí xíng zhuàng ， jū rán jiù shì yuān yāng 。
这原本就是成对的法宝，吸收以后，化为了两只灵鸟，一大一小，看其形状，居然就是鸳鸯。
Flapping their wings, the size of the spirit birds increased with the wind until they reached eight feet in length. One bird spat out burning flames, while the other produced a water dragon from its mouth.
chì bǎng shān dòng ， liǎng zhǐ líng niǎo de tǐ jī suí fēng jiù zhǎng ， piàn kè zhī hòu ， jū rán fēn bié yǒu le bā zhàng zhǎng ， zhāng kāi kǒu lái ， yī zhī tǔ chū xióng xióng rán shāo de huǒ yàn ， lìng wài yī zhī de zuǐ lǐ ， zé yǒu shuǐ lóng mào chū lái 。
翅膀煽动，两只灵鸟的体积随风就涨，片刻之后，居然分别有了八丈长，张开口来，一只吐出熊熊燃烧的火焰，另外一只的嘴里，则有水龙冒出来。
Although neither master nor servant used all their powers, this combined attack was formidable.
zhǔ pú èr rén suī rán méi yǒu shén tōng jǐn chū ， zhè lián shǒu yī jī de wēi lì fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
主仆二人虽然没有神通尽出，这联手一击的威力非同小可。
The demon corpse showed signs of fear but it was too late to dodge. A bright red light flashed in its eyes.
mó shī liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī jù sè ， dàn xiǎng duǒ yǐ jīng lái bù jí le ， yǎn zhōng de yāo yì hóng máng yī shùn jiān | cháng míng liàng 。
魔尸脸上闪过一丝惧色，但想躲已经来不及了，眼中的妖异红芒一瞬间|常明亮。
A series of bone-cracking sounds echoed as his clothes turned into fragments. His exposed skin quickly dried up, green fur grew at an alarming rate, and grayish-white corpse qi spewed from his mouth, enveloping him.
pī lǐ pā lā yī zhèn gǔ bào xiǎng ， tā shēn shàng de yī fú dùn shí huà wèi le suì piàn ， lù chū lái de jī fū ， xùn sù gān kū xià qù ， lǜ sè de róng máo yǐ ròu yǎn kě jiàn de sù dù shēng zhǎng ， huī bái sè de shī qì cóng kǒu zhōng pēn tǔ ér chū ， xùn sù jiāng bāo guǒ 。
噼里啪啦一阵骨爆响，他身上的衣服顿时化为了碎片，露出来的肌肤，迅速干枯下去，绿色的绒毛以肉眼可见的速度生长，灰白色的尸气从口中喷吐而出，迅速将包裹。
This creature seemed intent on withstanding the attack.
zhè jiā huo sì hū xiǎng yào yìng káng 。
这家伙似乎想要硬扛。
Lin Xuan’s face showed a mocking expression. Zombies had immense strength and bodies harder than steel, even surpassing demons, but this guy was overconfident.
If the treasure really still existed, it would drive the ancient cultivation sects mad and bring great calamity. Without a doubt, such an item must be incredibly extraordinary.
Lin Xuan's face showed a hint of longing.
Even if the two factions didn't annihilate each other but one emerged victorious and took away the treasure, they would definitely leave behind some valuable items.
Apart from that, Lin Xuan had collected many spirit artifacts along the way. Although he didn’t plan to keep them for himself, selling them in the market could fetch a considerable amount of crystal stones.
Moreover, Lin Xuan needed to delve deeper into this secret area to find his way out.
Of course, they were still outside the main gate of the Jade Mystery Sect. If they really reached the inner sanctum, danger would be inevitable.
In an instant, Lin Xuan understood the situation clearly; there was no other choice.
Lin Xuan’s expression fluctuated before settling into a calm demeanor.
"Let's go and see what else is ahead."
"Agreed." Yue'er nodded. She didn't move immediately but waved her sleeves, sending out a ghostly mist that enveloped the bodies of two cultivators. A golden and silver small sword each pierced their hearts; even after so many years, they still retained their vitality, indicating high-grade treasures.
It was a pity to leave these divine swords behind.
But at this moment, something astonishing happened:
The ghostly mist came into contact with one of the corpses on the left side. Nothing unusual occurred there as the golden small sword was sucked into Yue'er's palm.
However, on the right side...
Kokoko...
The corpse suddenly revived. A strange red light ignited in its empty eye sockets, and the ghostly mist Yue'er had cast was absorbed by the body.
"Why is this happening?"
Yue'er’s expression changed dramatically. After following her master on numerous adventures, she had seen many things, but such a bizarre occurrence was unheard of... Corpse reanimation?
But just moments ago, she clearly sensed no demonic aura from the dead cultivator's residual essence.
Confused, Yue'er didn't hesitate to open her mouth and emit a sharp light.
The bright, shimmering light was the Twin-Blade Talisman.
"Kaa..." The demon corpse stood up swiftly. It moved with incredible speed, vanishing to the side.
"My lady, don’t rush."
Lin Xuan noticed this anomaly and stopped Yue'er from attacking further.
"My lord, what’s happening?"
"It's just that this guy has turned into a zombie." Lin Xuan looked at the monster and said calmly.
"How is that possible? I didn't sense any demonic aura on him just now," Yue'er curiously rebutted.
"Indeed. Zombies are ghostly creatures with unpredictable conditions for formation."
Although Yue'er primarily practiced the *Mystic Devil Corpse Technique*, she hadn’t fully understood it, so she wasn’t well-versed in zombies.
There were two types of zombies.
One was a refined corpse, created by cultivators who used dead bodies and various rare materials to form monstrous creatures through painstaking efforts.
These zombies had immense strength but generally low cultivation levels. It was already difficult for them to reach the Foundation Establishment stage.
Thus, controlling such zombies wasn’t much use in high-level battles.
The other type formed naturally from corpses buried deep underground, which became sentient on their own.
The conditions for this were extremely strict, and many ghost cultivators had studied it but couldn't pinpoint exactly what was needed. Generally, a place with ample阴气 (yin qi) or阴脉 (yin mài), like a yin pulse ground, was believed to be necessary.
However, that wasn’t enough.
In summary, naturally formed zombies were rare and far more powerful than refined corpses. Some could even develop consciousness after absorbing more阴气 and continue their cultivation.
The most formidable, the Ten Thousand Year Corpse Emperor, could reach the late元婴 (yuan ying) stage.
Thinking of this, Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes as he sized up the monster. This was inside the Jade Mystery Sect where the air was rich in qi but not a yin pulse ground. The ancient calamity had left many corpses behind, and even without阴气, the lingering spirits and resentment of fellow sect members could have enabled zombie reanimation.
Why hadn’t this happened for so long? Lin Xuan couldn't figure it out.
Perhaps it was related to Yue'er’s ghostly mist.
Lin Xuan didn’t delve into the specifics. Although the monster seemed powerful, he wasn’t intimidated.
He would destroy it!
With that thought, Lin Xuan summoned the Drifting Cloud and Falling Snow Sword. Yue'er raised her eyebrows as a small banner appeared in her palm, exuding demonic energy.
The Beast Soul Banner!
"Aaaah!"
The demon corpse opened its mouth, emitting an ear-piercing howl. However, it seemed somewhat hesitant despite having recently awakened and absorbed significant amounts of corpse qi from its previous life. It had already developed consciousness and recognized the master and servant as formidable opponents.
"Quickly!"
Lin Xuan didn’t want to waste time. He pointed at the Drifting Cloud and Falling Snow Sword with his hand. The sword trembled, splitting into several sword lights before transforming into a blue streak that shot towards the demon corpse.
Meanwhile, Yue'er, though she had taken out the Beast Soul Banner for precaution, cast a spell on her head-mounted Twin-Blade Talisman.
This pair of talismans transformed into two spirit birds—one large and one small. Their shapes resembled swans.
Flapping their wings, the size of the spirit birds increased with the wind until they reached eight feet in length. One bird spat out burning flames, while the other produced a water dragon from its mouth.
Although neither master nor servant used all their powers, this combined attack was formidable.
The demon corpse showed signs of fear but it was too late to dodge. A bright red light flashed in its eyes.
A series of bone-cracking sounds echoed as his clothes turned into fragments. His exposed skin quickly dried up, green fur grew at an alarming rate, and grayish-white corpse qi spewed from his mouth, enveloping him.
This creature seemed intent on withstanding the attack.
Lin Xuan’s face showed a mocking expression. Zombies had immense strength and bodies harder than steel, even surpassing demons, but this guy was overconfident.