Becoming a Saint by Touching Corpses

Chapter 601: Chapter 578: Blood and Valor

The Faith Liquid Block is Lou Yi’s trump card, so naturally, the bigger the better.

Of course, while Lou Yi was ’putting out fires’ across the country, he was also constantly monitoring the situation in Huai City, as it was the stronghold of his followers.

And when Huai City was unharmed, other fallen cities were in a more urgent state, requiring his help more.

At one moment, his heart stirred as he sensed something unusual, and without any thought, he rushed rapidly toward Huai City.

Outside Huai City, a forest of demons stood, demonic aura filled the air, and the sounds of battle cries shook the heavens.

Various Pig Demons, Cow Demons, Tiger Demons, Tree Demons, Insect Demons… their bodies were enormous, their appearances sinister, and the intense aura of the Demon Clan almost formed a thick black cloud above.

A thin and blood-stained figure, facing a crowd of colossal creatures, appeared exceptionally forlorn.

“Human, you can’t possibly hold on for long; surrender now, and you might have the chance to become our slaves.

If you wait until the city falls, we will surely slaughter you all, leaving not a single chicken or dog alive!” A cold voice echoed.

The speaker was a werewolf with silver-white fur all over.

Although its size was less than ten feet, even among the many towering monsters, it was still as dazzling as the blazing sun, commanding an aura that couldn’t be ignored.

It was none other than the Young Wolf Lord, Chi Lechuan of the Howling Moon Sky Wolf Clan, who had astonishingly reached the Realm of Perfection in bloodline, unrivaled in the war between humans and demons.

“Monster, humans and demons have always been irreconcilable! How could Zheng succumb to your deception? If you want to fight, then fight rather than waste words!” The thin figure proclaimed, full of unwavering defiance.

“Zheng Jingming, if you are willing to submit, I’ll give you the position of Great Elder.” Another voice spoke, from a middle-aged man in a green robe standing atop a black banner.

“Join that vile organization of the Yellow Springs Sect? Never would I stoop to such disgraceful lengths, it would throw the face of the Zheng family!” The thin figure laughed heartily.

Upon hearing this, the green-robed cultivator’s face suddenly darkened.

“Why bother with so much nonsense with this guy? He’s heavily exhausted these days; I don’t believe he can hold on much longer!”

“Kill him!” The silver werewolf Chi Lechuan nodded.

Saying this, its figure shot toward the Great Elder of the Corpse-Driving Sect, Zheng Jingming, like a thunderbolt, about to close in for the kill.

The green-robed middle-aged man also waved his hand, and dozens of frenzied green snakes appeared ahead, their bodies covered in tangible green scales, lunging at the Great Elder with fangs and claws.

“Yin Qi Arrow.”

Facing the pincer attack of two masters, the Great Elder remained calm, his Spiritual Essence surging within.

Suddenly, dozens of giant arrowheads over ten feet long appeared in front of him, their surfaces carved with complex patterns, clashing with the green snakes in agile collisions, mutually neutralizing.

As the two forces scattered, the massive Primordial Qi fluctuations surged around like a storm, stirring up billowing dust around.

“Ghost Wall.”

Simultaneously, a series of blurry gray shadows surged like water waves, blocking Chi Lechuan’s path, obstructing its approach.

“Sky Splitting Claw!”

The werewolf Chi Lechuan swung its claws, slicing through the space with ten silver blades, tearing through the gray shadows one by one.

But its speed was inevitably affected, making it difficult to close in on the Great Elder as desired.

’Whoosh!’

Meanwhile, another black-gray shadow silently charged at the Great Elder, its claws swung forward, even producing bright lightning in the void.

“Fourfold Fiend Prison.”

The Great Elder, unhurried, waved his sleeve, and four array banners flew towards the surroundings like shooting stars, instantly forming a black cubic cage several feet in diameter, securely protecting him in the center.

’Bang!’

The claw from the attacking shadow nearly broke the cage but ultimately failed to do so.

At this moment, a silver figure entangled the attacker, giving it no chance for further attacks.

The attacking shadow revealed its true form—it was a lifeless, shriveled werewolf, with its entire body and even its eyes in inconspicuous black-gray, none other than a naturally-born assassin of the Wolf Clan, an Umbral Shadow Wolf.

“Begone!”

The Umbral Shadow Wolf repelled the Lifebound Corpse dispatched by the Great Elder, its form fading again, concealed within the void, seeking the right moment for the next attack.

“This old guy is indeed formidable.” Despite the joint efforts of three great masters, the Great Elder was effortlessly holding them off, prompting admiration from the werewolf Chi Lechuan.

“He’s burning his potential; he can’t last much longer.” The green-robed cultivator said sinisterly.

As soon as the words ended, in the midst of the encirclement by several masters, the Great Elder suddenly had two streaks of fresh blood seeping from the corners of his mouth, and his aura visibly deteriorated.

“Great Elder!” The people atop Huai City’s walls looked toward the battlefield with worried expressions.

“Damn it, why haven’t I broken through yet, stuck here like an idiot!” Jin Tingfeng, the True Blood Sect prodigy and one of the former Seven Demon Exterminators, angrily punched the side of the city wall, smashing a dent.

“Though we claim to be prodigies, in the face of encounters between bloodline perfection and Extreme Foundation Establishment, we’re not much different from ordinary people…” Xin Zhiqing, the fairy from Qingluan Palace, shook her head helplessly.

Upon hearing these words, everyone fell silent.

After all these days, the Great Elder has been fighting alone. It’s not that they haven’t thought about providing support.

But as soon as someone dares to step out, the Shadow Demon Wolves will kill them without even a chance to defend!

The pressure of the True Blood of a higher rank renders their bodies stiff, making them unable to exert even thirty percent of their usual strength.

After the sacrifice of several Foundation Establishment Cultivators’ lives, no one dared to do so again.

“Not good, Elder Zheng can hardly hold on!” exclaimed Xia Hong, the genius of the Red Sun Sect.

Everyone looked over urgently, discovering that the Great Elder had again spit out fresh blood with a ’wow’ sound, his aura falling further.

“The Great Elder has an old ailment and cannot mobilize Spiritual Essence for long.

Otherwise, he’d lay waste to them like dogs!” The disciples of the Corpse-Driving Sect said bitterly and indignantly.

’Bang!’

The Howling Moon Wolf advanced, attacking the Four Directions Hell Furiously, its claws swung hundreds of times in an instant, finally breaking a small gap.

Seizing the opportunity, another dark grey figure slipped inside, approaching the Great Elder, its claws surged forward, its demonic power like a sword, ready to capture and kill.

“Scram!”

At the critical moment, a silver light flew out of the Great Elder’s sleeve, repelling the dark grey figure.

But a part of the opponent’s demonic power attack still hit the defense spirit shield on his body, causing him to vomit blood uncontrollably, like a stone falling to the ground, creating a deep pit.

“Great Elder!”

Worried eyes from the top of the city tower.

The Great Elder, an emaciated old man with a full head of white hair, shakily climbed up, covered in blood, his face pale, clearly reaching his limit.

“Humans, surrender now…” The werewolf’s smug voice echoed.

Yet the Great Elder still defiantly roared, his elderly voice spreading over hundreds of miles: “Monsters, even if I die today, I’ll die standing!”

Upon hearing these words, everyone’s eyes turned red instantly.

Outside Huai City, the fierce battle continued fiercely.

The Great Elder Zheng Jingming fought three great masters alone, narrowly escaping death several times, his body covered in wounds, even revealing red flesh and white bones inside, like being sliced by a thousand knives.

Zheng Jingming felt he had reached his limit, muddled, fighting entirely on instinct.

But considering the terrifying consequences if the city fell, he gritted his teeth and persisted.

The Demon Clan attacking Huai City for so long had yet to capture it.

Once the city falls, they will surely vent all their fury on these ordinary citizens, perhaps massacring for ten days and nights.

’Hold on a little longer, hold on for one incense stick.’

’Just endure for a hundred breaths; it will be a challenge afterwards.’

’I can still persist, I can still fight!’

A terrifying belief power steadfastly supported the Great Elder Zheng Jingming.

Making him block the three great masters firmly, preventing them from threatening the safety of Huai City’s citizens in the slightest.

Both sides fought fiercely for several hours; eventually, the Demon Clan began to tire.

“Forget it, we’ll come back tomorrow.” The werewolf Chi Lechuan said impatiently.

“In three days, at most, he’ll die of exhaustion!” The Green Robe protector of the Yellow Springs Sect, his gaze as sinister as a poison snake’s, said coldly, “Then I’ll extract his soul and make it my banner master soul, enslaving him for eternity.”

“He will die at my hands.” Shadow Demon Wolf appeared silently between them, speaking coldly.

Seeing the Shadow Demon Wolf materialize, the Great Elder felt relieved, almost collapsing.

But he knew, at crucial moments like this, it’s vital to keep calm to avoid a fatal outcome.

Sensing the Great Elder showing no weakness, the great Demon Clan masters finally began to retreat, soon leaving Huai City’s people’s sight.

At this moment, a faint voice echoed.

“Did I say you could leave?”

Upon hearing this voice, a fierce light appeared in the werewolf’s eyes, and the Green Robe cultivator frowned.

The Great Elder and cultivators like Xin Ziqi and Jin Tingfeng on the city tower suddenly lifted their heads, staring fixedly in one direction where a familiar figure was slowly walking over.

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