The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World
Chapter 395: A Win-Win Situation!

Yuan Zichu responded in a low voice, "Fu Peng was chasing a late-stage Golden Core cultivator of Red Flame Pavilion and followed him into the Nether Fire Valley. He never came out. The Nether Fire Valley is a place where the underground Yin Qi and the fire Spiritual Qi of the world converge, creating an environment teeming with Yin Fire Spirits. Once Fu Peng entered, it's highly likely he met his end. We have declared him dead."

Fu Peng had once been a Golden Core cultivator of the Myriad Souls Sect, alongside Bai Jinkun, Zhong Yan, Cao Moren, and Lin Fan, all disciples under Wan Hun's command. After the Mystic Azure War, Fu Peng had joined the Heavenly Infinite Sect along with Wan Hun and his followers. An aging and frail cultivator, Fu Peng had come to Holy Flame Star with a desperate heart, intending to secure enough cultivation resources for his bloodline. Unexpectedly, he perished in such a foreign land.

Chu Xuan stroked his chin, deep in thought. The Yin Qi combined with fire Spiritual Qi... Nether Fire Valley? This place sounded quite intriguing.

"How much do you know about this Nether Fire Valley?" Chu Xuan inquired.

Yuan Zichu respectfully replied, "Sect Master, I have interrogated several Red Flame Pavilion prisoners and gathered intelligence about the valley. The Nether Fire Valley is one of the most dangerous places on Holy Flame Star. Even Nascent Soul cultivators of Red Flame Pavilion rarely venture deep within. They only dare to capture some Yin Fire Spirits from the outskirts for their own use.

I've heard that at the deepest part of the valley, there might reside a powerful Yin Fire Spirit King. Years ago, the Deity Transformation cultivator of Red Flame Pavilion, Blazing Fire True Master, entered the valley with the intention of taming it. He was eventually repelled, and the matter was never pursued further."

Chu Xuan raised an eyebrow. It certainly seemed like a promising place! His own Blood Evil Yin Fire had become ineffective against Nascent Soul cultivators. This fire, derived from the cultivation technique Blood Evil Demon Refining Scripture, had initially been Corpse Refining Blood Fire, which was later refined and enhanced into the Blood Evil Yin Fire.

However, the Blood Evil Demon Refining Scripture only recorded this particular transformation. It didn't mention whether the Blood Evil Yin Fire could evolve further. Perhaps even the creator of the technique hadn't delved into the full potential of this fire.

Yet, Chu Xuan felt that the Blood Evil Yin Fire still had room for improvement. Moreover, this fire was capable of injuring both the body and the soul. To abandon it now would be a great waste. If he could capture a few Yin Fire Spirits and harness their power, he might just discover a way to advance the Blood Evil Yin Fire.

However, that could only happen after they had completely eradicated the remnants of Red Flame Pavilion.

"Well done. You may leave now," Chu Xuan waved his hand.

Yuan Zichu immediately bowed and withdrew.

Chu Xuan's expression darkened, and the feeling of unease remained, an unshakable presence.

"I must quickly refine these magical treasures and make them my own," he murmured to himself.

Chu Xuan sat cross-legged, focusing his mind on cultivation.

Since arriving at Holy Flame Star, he had only taken action twice, killing two early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. Their storage bags contained a few high-grade magical treasures, which, given the severe depletion of his own treasures, was already quite a fortunate haul.

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After all, many of his magical treasures had been lost to that old monster. The Yin Frost Bottle and the Life-Span Ghost had been recovered, but in the rush, he hadn't managed to retrieve the two Icy Sun Crossbows. Coupled with the destruction of the Iron Peak Mountain and the Dragon-Snake Flying Sword, it had truly pained him.

Now, though, he was refining a few magical treasures. While they weren't top-tier, at least they were high-grade, ensuring that he wouldn't be left without treasures to use during combat.

A few days later, the night before the battle.

Chu Xuan, Shang Xingchen, and Wei Ji were cultivating in their respective caves. Meanwhile, Yun Lan, Tian Mu Sen, Zhang Jinzhou, and Shi Jun Tian gathered together in one place.

Shi Jun Tian glanced around, noticing only the four of them, and couldn't help but express confusion. "Senior Sister Yun, why have you only called me here? Shouldn't the three of them—Sect Master Chu and the others—have been invited as well? I'll go fetch them."

Yun Lan smiled slightly. "No, this time I only called you, because the four of us are from the Divine Sect. The three of them are from Heavenly Infinite Sect and are from our subordinate sect."

Shi Jun Tian paused. His years of experience told him that Yun Lan had called him here to discuss something that only the Divine Sect disciples should hear.

"Please, Senior Sister Yun, go ahead," Shi Jun Tian said in a low voice.

Yun Lan smiled gently. "Junior Brother, you should know of the Golden Dragon Merchant Guild, yes?"

Shi Jun Tian nodded. "I know."

Yun Lan continued, "The Grand Elder of the Exquisite Treasures Alliance, Jin Yaozu, believes that the Golden Dragon Merchant Guild couldn't have disappeared without reason. Since the last place they appeared was Mystic Azure Star, and the strongest cultivator there is Chu Xuan, the disappearance of the Golden Dragon Merchant Guild is likely connected to him. Therefore, he intends to invite Chu Xuan to Exquisite Treasures Alliance to question him about the guild's whereabouts."

Shi Jun Tian's heart sank.

Invite?

It certainly wasn't a simple invitation. If Chu Xuan were to be taken to Exquisite Treasures Alliance, it would undoubtedly end in a soul search.

Shi Jun Tian spoke in a low voice, "This isn't good. No matter what, Chu Xuan is still a Nascent Soul Elder…"

Yun Lan smiled slightly. "Though we're all Nascent Soul Elders, we of Divine Sect were personally trained, while Chu Xuan only achieved this rank after reaching Nascent Soul. Can we really equate the two?"

Shi Jun Tian's expression became one of reluctance. "Senior Sister Yun, are you planning to take action yourself? Chu Xuan is extremely powerful. It may take all four of us together to capture him alive. But if we do that, it may give the remnants of Red Flame Pavilion an opening. That would delay the Sect Master's orders…"

Zhang Jinzhou laughed heartily. "Junior Brother, do you think Senior Sister Yun didn't consider this point? Let me be frank with you. Jin Yaozu has already hired a group of rogue cultivators from the Starshatter Sea. They'll arrive at Holy Flame Star tomorrow. At that time, they'll capture Chu Xuan alive and bring him back to Exquisite Treasures Alliance.

When they leave, they'll also take the opportunity to suppress the remnants of the Red Flame Pavilion. In this way, we will not only avoid delaying the Sect Master's orders but also fulfill Jin Yaozu's commission. A win-win situation! Why not take advantage of it?"

Shi Jun Tian opened his mouth to say something, but Tian Musen interjected, "Jin Yaozu has promised two vials of Soul Nourishing Essence, three hundred large spirit stones, and five vials of True Barrier-Breaking Pills."

True Barrier-Breaking Pills, a top-grade Nascent Soul pill, were an upgraded version of the Barrier-Breaking Pills. Even Nascent Soul cultivators, upon consuming them, could break through some of the more troublesome bottlenecks. As such, they were highly valuable and nearly on par with the best Nascent Soul pills.

As for the Soul Nourishing Essence, its effects needed no elaboration. It was a Deity Transformation-grade spiritual material, a treasure that every Nascent Soul cultivator dreamed of obtaining.

Shi Jun Tian sighed deeply. "Fellow disciples, are you asking me to betray the Sect Master?"

Yun Lan chuckled lightly. "Junior Brother Shi, since we are fellow disciples, your Sect Master has always been our Nan Tianhao, the Sect Master of the Heaven Shaking Divine Sect. You've never defied Sect Master Nan, so where is the question of betrayal?"

Shi Jun Tian sighed once more. "In that case, I am willing to join. But…"

Yun Lan smiled. "Rest assured, Junior Brother, your reward will not be a bit less."

Shi Jun Tian nodded reluctantly. "In that case, it seems we must inconvenience Fellow Daoist Chu and have him make a trip to Exquisite Treasures Alliance."

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