The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World

In the cavern world, the Fire Ant Tribe had effectively implemented Lie Yong's will, firmly controlling the people of the Devouring Thunder Ant Tribe and striving to assimilate them.

The disappearance of a few small tribes wouldn't cause any ripples, but the vanishing of a mid-sized tribe like the Devouring Thunder Ant Tribe was enough to stir a moderate storm in the vicinity.

There was no doubt that the Fire Ant Tribe had obliterated the Devouring Thunder Ant Tribe, and it was inevitable that the Holy Ant Tribe would come to inquire.

Why had the Fire Ants committed this act of usurpation?

After all, for the Fire Ant Tribe to replace the Devouring Thunder Ant Tribe and become a new mid-sized tribe, they needed the approval of the Holy Ant Tribe.

This highlighted the importance of Lie Yong's justified and renowned strategy from the beginning. Chu Xuan believed in Lie Yong's wisdom to handle these matters perfectly.

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Blood River Star.

At the gate of Heaven Blood Alliance, the sovereign power on Blood River Star, formed by the merger of several fourth-level cultivation sects. The main color theme of the gate was red. Red flowers, red trees, red flowing waters, even every pebble seemed to exude a fierce and intense aura.

At this moment, the Alliance Leader, Luo Zhantian, strode into the council hall. Inside, a young man was leisurely walking back and forth with his hands behind his back, occasionally examining the hall's decorations. He seemed somewhat surprised.

This Shang Xingchen had been left hanging here all day, yet he remained completely composed, showing no signs of impatience or agitation. Luo Zhantian internally praised, "My old fellow truly has some commendable sons."

Finally, Luo Zhantian greeted with a smile, "Fellow daoist Shang, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Shang Xingchen turned around, also smiling, "Greetings, Alliance Leader Luo."

Luo Zhantian waved his hand, "Your father and I were peers, we even fought together back in the day, don't call me Alliance Leader Luo, it sounds too formal. Call me Uncle Luo."

Shang Xingchen instantly replied warmly, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Uncle Luo."

Luo Zhantian gestured for Shang Xingchen to sit down. "I've been neglectful due to my many duties, I apologize."

He glanced at the table, then suddenly frowned, "You've been waiting in this hall for so long, why hasn't tea been served yet?"

Luo Zhantian slammed his hand on the table and bellowed, "Where are the people?"

A cultivator hurried over and knelt down, "Greetings, Alliance Leader."

"Why is there no tea?" Luo Zhantian demanded.

The cultivator trembled, unable to speak.

Shang Xingchen offered a faint smile. "Uncle Luo, no worries, I didn't come for tea."

Luo Zhantian scoffed, "You should be thanking my nephew. Now get out!"

"Yes, yes, yes!" The cultivator wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and hurriedly dashed out.

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He pondered secretly, wasn't it the Sect Leader who instructed me not to serve tea, deliberately snubbing Shang Xingchen? Why am I being blamed instead?

How fierce the Sect Leader is!

Luo Zhantian turned to Shang Xingchen, his smile returning. "I heard that recently you contributed a Turbid World Blue Lotus to the Reincarnation Divine Sect, and in the presence of Feather Transformation Heaven Palace, Spirit Feather True Master was utterly crushed. It's still quite impressive to recall."

"My nephew, that was quite the feat," he said, giving a thumbs up.

Shang Xingchen just smiled, "It was merely leveraging power to suppress others, a minor trick really."

Luo Zhantian smiled, "It's been a while since I've heard from you, nephew. What brings you to my Blood River Star?"

Instead of answering directly, Shang Xingchen countered, "I see that Blood River Star is gearing up for battle. Is the Heaven Shaking Divine Sect about to go to war with the Reincarnation Divine Sect?"

Luo Zhantian raised an eyebrow, "That's a sect secret, even I am not privy."

Though it was clear to any observant person that war was imminent.

But exactly when it would start, he, the leader of the Heavenly Blood Alliance, was also in the dark.

Shang Xingchen continued, "Mystic Azure is solid as a rock; if the Sect wishes to penetrate it, they'll have to break through the realm's protective grand formation. That would take too much time, costing many cultivators' lives and draining the strength of the Heavenly Blood Alliance."

Luo Zhantian's expression darkened.

Indeed, that was the case.

Currently, only Northern Cold served as a foothold on Mystic Azure, with most of the power in the hands of the loyalist faction of Feather Transformation Heaven Palace. Achieving the upper sect's goal was going to be exceedingly difficult.

Since Blood River Star was closest to Mystic Azure, the Heavenly Blood Alliance would inevitably lead the charge.

The longer the war dragged on, the worse it would be for the Heavenly Blood Alliance.

Luo Zhantian was indeed worried about this.

Shang Xingchen smiled, "I know the predicament of the Heavenly Blood Alliance, Uncle Luo. I've come especially to bring you a significant gift."

"Oh? What kind of gift?" Luo Zhantian inquired.

"Ancient teleportation array unknown to Feather Transformation Heaven Palace," Shang Xingchen revealed.

Luo Zhantian paused, taken aback.

"How about it, Uncle Luo? Isn't this gift substantial enough?" Shang Xingchen smiled.

Luo Zhantian's gaze towards Shang Xingchen shifted.

An ancient teleportation array unknown to Feather Transformation Heaven Palace. It held immense strategic value. If used well, it could serve as a continual point of reinforcement once the war began. Capturing Mystic Azure would then be much less strenuous!

Suddenly, Luo Zhantian asked, "What do you want?"

"I wish to become a true disciple of the Heaven Shaking Divine Sect," Shang Xingchen stated directly.

Luo Zhantian scratched his head, "I can't decide that; I need to consult the higher-ups."

Shang Xingchen nodded, "I can wait."

"Alright." Luo Zhantian nodded, casting a deep look at Shang Xingchen before departing.

Moments later, Luo Zhantian returned to the council hall and announced solemnly, "The upper sect has agreed, and the Third Elder has consented to take you as his disciple."

Shang Xingchen smiled and nodded in appreciation. He produced a jade slip imprinted with his spiritual sense. "This is the location of the ancient teleportation array. This was discovered by our Nether Dao Sect long ago and never made public, hence it remains out of Feather Transformation Heaven Palace's control. Uncle Luo, make good use of it."

Luo Zhantian nodded gravely, accepting the jade slip.

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Northern Cold.

Chu Xuan strode out of the cultivation chamber. The cultivator guarding the door bowed respectfully and went to prepare spiritual food for him.

Soon, the long table in the hall of Black Devil Peak was laden with exquisite dishes.

Chu Xuan, as usual, devoured the meal.

"It's not as good as the spiritual food made by Zhu Jie, alas..." He shook his head. The taste of this food paled in comparison to Zhu Jie's.

Just then, he felt a tremor in his storage bag. He withdrew a communication jade, and Shi Juntian's voice immediately emitted from it.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, the Reincarnation Divine Sect has launched a surprise attack on our sect's Deity Transformation Elder. The two sects have begun warring. Feather Transformation Heaven Palace will surely act soon. Fellow Daoist Lin, please be cautious. Our task is to prevent the full activation of the protective grand formation, to assist our sect's Deity Transformation Elder."

Chu Xuan raised an eyebrow.

After such a long wait, the battle had finally begun.

"So many will die in this conflict," he mused. "A speck of dust from the era becomes a mountain for the common folk."

Chu Xuan pondered, "Let's see how things unfold. If possible, we'll fight; if not, we flee. After all, one must not put oneself in peril unnecessarily."