The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World
Chapter 408: You Were Doomed to Die

Ever since the Blood Evil Yin Fire had refined enough Nether Fire Crystals to evolve into the Netherfire Devouring Flame, Chu Xuan had already devised a strategy to have the fire bees store the Netherfire Devouring Flame within their bodies.

However, these fire bees were bred by the Blood Bee Queen, who was a fourth-transformation Gu, yet it didn't mean the fire bees themselves were of the same caliber. Even though Chu Xuan had used the insect cultivation method from the cave world to enhance these fire bees, they could only store the Blood Evil Yin Fire for extended periods. The more powerful Netherfire Devouring Flame, however, was beyond their capacity.

At most, the fire bees could hold the Netherfire Devouring Flame for only ten days before they would burn up from the heat and die. These fire bees had been cultivated during the voyage to the Nine Yin Island, and now was the time to use them.

"This flame… it's the Nether Fire from the Nether Fire Valley!" True Master Yin's voice trembled, and his eyes widened in shock. "How do you have it?"

His soul was being ruthlessly burned, consumed by the Netherfire Devouring Flame. At that moment, he remembered the terrifying battle he had fought against the Netherfire King in the Netherfire Valley. His soul had been gravely injured in that battle.

Chu Xuan remained silent, his eyes cold. Under his command, the fire bees continued to spew Netherfire Devouring Flame relentlessly. Every time True Master Yin tried to break free, the fire forced him back.

Desperately, he tried to retract the Black Yin Pearl to protect himself. But with a swift wave of Chu Xuan's hand, Hu and Long surged forward, one on each side, directly blocking the Black Yin Pearl. Especially after Hu landed a mighty punch, the surface of the Black Yin Pearl cracked.

True Master Yin's face turned ashen with despair.

Who was this Nascent Soul cultivator?

His magic treasures were endless, his Spiritual Qi vast, his spiritual sense terrifying, his mastery over poisons and Gu arts uncanny, and his ability to cultivate corpses astonishing!

Was this something a normal person could achieve?

What he didn't know was that Chu Xuan still had several trump cards yet to be played.

"Spare me... spare my life," True Master Yin gasped, struggling to maintain his composure. "I can give you anything you want... There's no need for this to end in death... We can cooperate... and both benefit..."

Chu Xuan's voice remained icy and emotionless. "From the day you started chasing me, you were doomed to die."

True Master Yin froze, his eyes wide in disbelief. After a long pause, he roared, "You… You are Chu Xuan?! You're still alive?!"

Chu Xuan smiled faintly. "Now you know? Too late. Make your journey. You shall become the food of the Netherfire Devouring Flame."

With a swift motion, he unleashed more black-red flames.

Boom!

The vast cave was almost entirely engulfed by the Netherfire Devouring Flame.

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True Master Yin screamed in agony, but he could no longer resist. His flesh and soul were being refined by the flames.

Chu Xuan couldn't help but shake his head.

Under the burning heat of the Netherfire Devouring Flame, the Black Yin Pearl quickly lost its luster, cracking from end to end. True Master Yin's other magic treasures were likely destroyed as well.

Such a pity.

Only after True Master Yin's life force had completely dissipated did Chu Xuan retract the flames.

"Huh, the storage bag is still here?"

Chu Xuan's expression shifted with surprise as he noticed the storage bag amidst the pile of black ash. He picked it up and quickly realized why it hadn't been burned.

This wasn't a magic treasure but rather a spiritual artifact!

It wasn't just any storage bag, but a Universe Bag. While a high-grade storage bag could hold a thousand cubic feet, the Universe Bag could hold up to ten thousand!

Moreover, while a storage bag couldn't store living creatures, even a top-tier one, the Universe Bag could.

It could hold spiritual beasts, Gu insects, and the like. However, due to the lack of Spiritual Qi inside the Universe Bag, any creatures stored within would fall into a dormant state, and their growth would slow considerably.

To raise them properly, one would need a specialized Universe Bag, such as a spiritual beast Universe Bag or a Gu insect Universe Bag.

"This might just be my first spiritual artifact," Chu Xuan mused with a smile as he stowed the Universe Bag away.

True Master Yin might have left something behind in this bag, so he would wait for a safer time to open it. After all, there were still two people waiting outside. He couldn't afford to delay them.

...

Outside the cave, Pei Yuankui and Ge Rong exchanged glances.

Ge Rong lowered his voice. "The eighth brother has been inside for so long. Why hasn't he come out yet?"

Pei Yuankui shook his head. "Indeed. Why hasn't Master summoned us?"

Neither of them knew what had happened inside the cave.

It was common practice to set up soundproofing and light-absorbing formations in caves. Given that True Master Yin was a Deity Transformation cultivator, he would have arranged formations of the same caliber.

Chu Xuan and True Master Yin's battle had not disrupted the formations, so naturally, no noise or disturbance reached the outside.

At this moment, the heavy stone door crashed open. True Master Yin's hoarse voice echoed once more.

"Ge Rong, come in."

Ge Rong's face turned pale. "Master, can Senior Brother go in first?"

True Master Yin's voice came again, tinged with mockery. "What's wrong? Are you worried I'll eat you? Chen Jin is still alive and well. Why should you worry?"

Then, a voice from inside the cave rang out: "Second Senior Brother, don't worry."

Ge Rong froze for a moment.

Huh? Not eaten? Had he misjudged the situation? Had he underestimated the Master?

Pei Yuankui also felt a pang of doubt.

Chen Jin was still alive. Was True Master Yin really planning to take them on as disciples?

Ge Rong swallowed nervously, hesitating but then stepping into the cave, still unsure.

The stone door shut behind him with a resounding thud.

Outside, Pei Yuankui was left standing alone, growing increasingly anxious.

After some time, the heavy stone door opened again.

True Master Yin's voice sounded once more.

"Yuankui, you may enter as well."

Pei Yuankui gritted his teeth, unwilling to move forward.

True Master Yin's voice darkened. "What's this? Are you planning to defy my orders?"

Pei Yuankui gave a bitter smile. "Master, didn't you say you wouldn't eat me? Previously, when the other Nascent Soul cultivators went in, I waited outside. If they tried to escape, I'd help you catch them and throw them in. You promised me, Master. Why are you including me this time?"

True Master Yin snorted coldly. "I truly see you as a disciple! Yet you think so little of me! Your two junior brothers are still alive, aren't they?"

Immediately, Chen Jin and Ge Rong's voices rang out from within the cave.

"Yes, Senior Brother, we're both still alive."

Hearing those voices, Pei Yuankui felt a chill run down his spine. He sighed deeply. "Master, with your abilities, it would be easy to disguise their voices. Master, are you really going to eat me? Even now, I'm still here to serve you, gather information, and collect treasures for you. Why would you want to eat me?"

Clack, clack.

Footsteps approached. A figure walked out from the cave.

Pei Yuankui raised his head, shocked to see the figure of Chen Jin, the eighth leader.

His expression was a mixture of confusion and disbelief. "How... how is it you? Where's Master?"

Chu Xuan patted his stomach and smiled faintly. "Guess."