Chapter 251: The Netherworld's Creation of the Corpse Deity, Dao Fruit's Second Transformation, Divi

Chapter 251: The Netherworld's Creation of the Corpse Deity, Dao Fruit's Second Transformation, Divine Ability, and White Jade Capital

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

The Corpse God Seal spun within You Liqing's bloodied and blurry corpse, revealing a pair of pale pupils and two dark Corpse God Seals, emitting a formidable and terrifying pressure.

The Corpse God Envoy of the Jade Curse Corpse, who was extremely close to You Liqing's body, felt an overwhelming chill envelop his heart.

"Corpse God?!"

Horror and fear spread from his eyes.

Within the Corpse Deity Sect, the hierarchy among cultivators was extremely strict.

The gap between ranks was like an insurmountable chasm, an absolute suppression.

For example, the Jade Curse Corpse could completely suppress the Golden Curse Corpse, who couldn't even resist.

Similarly, the Golden Curse Corpse's suppression of the Silver Curse Corpse was just as absolute, and if it wanted to kill the Silver Curse Corpse, the latter wouldn't even have the strength to escape.

All of this was due to the Corpse Curse Seal! It was a mysterious mark that bound the three souls and seven pores, binding a person's soul. Once the seal was imprinted, it was like an indelible mark of class.

Unless one could transcend the class through cultivation, there would always be a higher-ranked existence oppressing them.

This was the case for the Jade Curse Corpse at this moment. Despite having the cultivation of a Jade Curse Corpse, and even though You Liqing's corpse only possessed the aura of a middle-ranked Corpse God Envoy of the Six Ministries, the oppressive feeling was extremely terrifying.

This was because within You Liqing's pupils, the Corpse God Seal was spinning! Within that Corpse God Seal...

This Jade Curse Corpse sensed an irresistible and majestic Corpse God will.

The terrifying pressure caused this Jade Curse Corpse, no, even the two other Jade Curse Corpses in the distance, to break out in cold sweat, feeling immense pressure. Even though these three Jade Curse Corpses were comparable to three Supreme Grandmasters of the Apex Triflower Realm, they didn't dare to release their Death Qi and Corpse Qi.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The three Jade Curse Corpses knelt on the ground, shattering the dark alley's green stone surface with their kneeling. Spider web-like cracks instantly spread out. The Dragon Empress Consort's black robe fluttered, and her dark blue hair danced wildly on her exquisite face. Her eyes were filled with astonishment as she saw the Corpse God Seal in You Liqing's pupils, and her heart trembled as if struck by a heavy hammer.

But the next moment, madness appeared in her eyes.

"Ahhhh!!!"

You Liqing's three souls and seven pores... were devoured?!

Devoured by the Corpse God?!

Didn't this mean that You Liqing was completely dead? Erased from this world! Her soul scattered!

In this world... there was still Ao Yu Xin.

But there would never be You Liqing again!

Boom!!!

The Dragon Empress Consort's eyes shone with azure brilliance as she took a step forward, her blood surging like flowing fire. It was as if countless streams of blood were flowing within her, and the Blood Qi, Dragon Qi, and Three Flowers True Aura transformed into towering waves.

In the pitch-black alley, she suppressed the Death Qi and Corpse Qi of the three Jade Curse Corpses.

"Who are you?!"

"Who are you?!"

The Dragon Empress Consort instantly appeared before You Liqing, her eyes filled with sadness, despair, emotion, and pain as she faced You Liqing's corpse, whose pupils were spinning with the Corpse God Seal.

However, in response to the Dragon Empress Consort's appearance, You Liqing's corpse calmly clenched into a fist.

The Death Qi and Corpse Qi in the alley surged, and the Three Flowers True Aura erupted from You Liqing's bloodied corpse, merging with the Death Qi and Corpse Qi.

A fist struck towards the Dragon Empress Consort!

There was no mercy or hesitation, no emotional turmoil. Cold and ruthless, like an enemy walking towards a dead end, only the farewell between life and death.

You Liqing's corpse, under the baptism of the Corpse God Seal, had its aura rising step by step, even surpassing its strength in life. With the Three Flowers True Aura unleashed, the surging aura condensed into a fist imprint that fiercely descended.

Ten Thousand Dragons Suppressing Deity!

Strike the Dragon!

Rumble, rumble, rumble!

The alley erupted with a terrifying blast of energy, almost emptying the air within the entire alley. The three Jade Curse Corpses kneeling on the ground struggled to breathe, nearly suffocating.

It was known that these three, as upper-ranked Jade Curse Corpses, had formidable combat power, comparable to Supreme Grandmasters in full bloom of the Three Flowers Realm. Yet at this moment, due to the Corpse God Seal, they were left with only suppression and terror.

"Ten Thousand Dragons Suppressing Deity?!"

"How can a dead corpse understand Ten Thousand Dragons Suppressing Deity?!"

Facing You Liqing's sudden punch, the Dragon Empress Consort was stunned, her body covered in dragon scales. However, she felt a great threat from this punch. The angle and control of its power were so strong that even she dared not take it lightly.

But because of the close distance, the Dragon Empress Consort could only defend with all her might, as if a gigantic azure dragon shadow appeared behind her.

Ding!

You Liqing's corpse unleashed a merciless and ruthless punch, slamming into the dragon shadow unleashed by the Dragon Empress Consort.

It was like a heavy bronze bell atop a lofty peak, struck with immense force. The ground in the alley instantly shattered, and the sound waves seemed to have substance, spreading in concentric circles.

The alley's walls crumbled, and the green stone bricks were directly lifted, revealing the ground beneath. Countless streams of air surged, deathly energy rose, and dust and sand were thrown high into the air.

The entire alley became a ruin. If not for the Corpse Deity Sect's experts setting up a formation beforehand, this commotion would have exposed their location and identity.

"Escape!"

While the Dragon Empress Consort and You Liqing's corpse clashed.

The three Jade Curse Corpses finally broke free from the irresistible suppression of the Corpse God Seal. The leading Jade Curse Corpse envoy pointed his finger, and a black ball of Death Qi and Corpse Qi shot towards the Dragon Empress Consort.

"Your Highness, we accept the Corpse Deity Sect's cooperation in eradicating the Netherworld. Please consider our sincerity..."

After throwing the black ball of Death Qi and Corpse Qi, the Jade Curse Corpse envoy immediately left with the other two without looking back.

Corpse God Seal!

Within You Liqing's corpse, there was actually a Corpse God Seal!

Could it be...

That a major event was about to occur in Heavenly Origin Dao City, one that even the Corpse God would intervene?

Was it because of the recent rumors about the Divine Falcon Ridge's Strange Shrine of the Six-Eared Hell Lotus Monkey Two-Hearted Great Sage, where the Willful Golden Iron Spear had appeared?

Due to this reason?

According to rumors, obtaining this weapon of the Two-Hearted Great Sage would allow one to ascend the city walls of Heaven-Attaining City and find the Heaven-Attaining Primordial Willful Staff on the tower!

The Dragon Empress Consort's blood essence surged, and she collected the pearl, then punched out again, attacking the corpse of You Liqing!

With each punch, the Dragon Empress Consort felt endless heartache!

Buzz—!!!

You Liqing's bloody and blurry corpse clenched its fist again, its flesh cracking like porcelain, unable to bear the overwhelming power.

You Liqing was indeed dead, his corpse having lost its vitality long ago. The sudden eruption of this power hinted at the possibility of shattering and annihilation.

However, there was no holding back!

Roar!!!

Dragon roars reverberated, and countless black lights and blood vessels seemed to descend like a red moon, shrouded in darkness. You Liqing's corpse suddenly exploded, and countless shattered rays of light seemed to transmit from afar, using the Corpse God Seal as a medium!

Ten Thousand Dragons Suppressing Deity, the punch unleashed like a dragon!

The Dragon Empress Consort's heart ached, her eyes drowned in sorrow.

"You Liqing..."

She knew that after today, she would even lose You Liqing's corpse.

This meant that You Liqing would be completely erased from this world!

Two immensely powerful forces collided!

In an instant, dragon shadows and fist shadows intertwined in the sky, like an inverted waterfall. The already shattered green bricks were completely pulverized into dust.

No one knew how long it had been.

The storm in the alley finally subsided, and the Dragon Empress Consort's black hair whipped in the wind as she stood in place, stunned.

However, at the location of You Liqing's corpse, only a cloud of blood mist remained, unable to bear the terrifying power and disintegrating. A gentle breeze blew it away.

The blood mist drifted with the wind, scattering into the vast heavens and earth like ashes.

It was as if the last shred of belief in the Dragon Empress Consort's heart had been drained.

...

...

Night snow silently fell in the gentle breeze.

Heavenly Origin Sect.

Disciple City, Elder Manor.

In the study, candlelight flickered.

The Corpse God Seal on You Liqing's Binding God Chess Piece detached and returned to the Heavenly Chessboard, suppressed by the Impure Heart Deity.

Although Li Cheng had already refined the Corpse God Seal with the help of the Great Black Dog, he still constantly suppressed it with the Impure Heart Deity to be safe.

You Liqing's Binding God Chess Piece regained clarity, and his expression was somewhat complex.

"Thank you, Master."

You Liqing clenched his fists and bowed deeply.

Li Cheng waved his hand, "No regrets? Destroying your own flesh..."

"If that flesh wasn't destroyed, it would fall into the hands of the Corpse Deity Sect and be refined into a Curse Corpse. It's better to destroy it completely." You Liqing said solemnly.

"Moreover, after bearing the Corpse God Seal this time, I vaguely adapted to its power. Perhaps I can master the Corpse God Seal and eventually obtain its power."

You Liqing bowed and said.

Li Cheng's eyebrows raised slightly, "Oh?"

This was indeed an unexpected joy.

The Corpse God Seal wasn't very useful to Li Cheng; it was merely used to sense and detect the Corpse Deity Sect's evil methods.

If he could transform the Corpse God Seal into a combat power, it would indeed be an unexpected joy.

Li Cheng looked at You Liqing, the carving knife spinning on his fingertips.

Through this Corpse God Seal, he could cultivate You Liqing into a Corpse God?

Well... it was worth a try.

In the future, when facing the Corpse Deity Sect directly, if they summoned a Corpse God, he could also summon one.

If he could gather six Corpse God Seals, he could cultivate six Corpse Gods, and the Netherworld might truly be considered genuine.

"Since that's the case, this Corpse God Seal... I'll reward it to you."

Li Cheng smiled faintly.

"After mastering the Corpse God Seal, can you sense the situation of the Corpse Curse Seals around you?"

Li Cheng asked, thinking of something.

Upon hearing this, You Liqing's eyes flickered, recalling the feeling of merging with the Corpse God Seal earlier. That clear and thorough suppression of the Corpse Deity Sect's three Jade Curse Corpses made him nod unconsciously.

"Very good."

"After you refine this Corpse God Seal, help me find the hidden evil person from the Corpse Deity Sect within the Heavenly Origin Sect."

Li Cheng said calmly.

The next moment, he flicked his finger, and the Corpse God Seal turned into a stream of light and shot into You Liqing's Binding God Chess Piece.

This fusion was different from before.

You Liqing's Binding God Chess Piece only felt intense pain.

Li Cheng opened the Heavenly Chessboard, isolating and examining it, allowing You Liqing to refine the Corpse God Seal amidst the pain.

Meanwhile, Li Cheng quietly carved in the study.

After completing his daily carving practice, he spread out Xuanhuang paper on the desk.

He clenched his five fingers, and a wolf-hair brush landed in his hand, dipped in cinnabar ink.

Of course, Li Cheng didn't intend to draw a Locking Spirit Talisman; his current Divine Nature cultivation was still lacking, making it extremely challenging to draw a Locking Spirit Talisman.

Although the path of Divine Talismans and Divine Carving had some similarities, they were fundamentally different.

Divine Talismans didn't require a high level of martial arts cultivation from the Divine Talisman Master, but they did demand an extremely high level of Divine Nature cultivation.

Drawing a Five Elders Rank Divine Talisman, even one of the Five Elders Lower Rank Locking Spirit Talismans like the Sect Master's Consort, required at least a Divine Embryo Embryonic Breath Exhausted Divine Nature cultivation, or even the Divine Nature cultivation of the first Divine Transformation.

Li Cheng's current Divine Nature cultivation was only at the Divine Incarnation level, and although his Seven Emotions and Six Desires Divine Incarnation was extraordinary, his Divine Nature rank was similar to the Corpse Deity Sect's Corpse Curse rank. Li Cheng's Seven Emotions and Six Desires Divine Incarnation was not yet complete, and if it were, it could probably rival the Golden Body Evolution.

Therefore, although Li Cheng's Divine Nature power wasn't lacking, he still fell short of drawing a Five Elders Rank Divine Talisman.

The main reason was that his Celestial Artist Fruit's maturity wasn't high enough.

However, drawing a Lower Rank Six Courts Divine Talisman was worth a try.

Li Cheng flipped through the 'Heavenly Dao Xuan Talisman God Sect Divine Talisman Book' and found a Lower Rank Six Courts Divine Talisman.

Profound Thunder Subduing Spirit Slaying Talisman

An offensive type of Divine Talisman!

In fact, Li Cheng's understanding of the path of Divine Talismans wasn't profound, but with the Celestial Artist Fruit, it was easy and convenient to draw.

The Celestial Artist Fruit in his chest cavity pulsated intensely.

The next moment, Li Cheng opened his eyes, and his gaze seemed to have a dense ink color dripping down like light smoke.

Holding the wolf-hair brush, dipped in cinnabar ink, he began to draw the Profound Thunder Subduing Spirit Slaying Talisman.

Scratch, scratch, scratch...

The wolf-hair brush gently stroked the rough and uneven talisman paper, and the cinnabar ink was instantly absorbed by the paper.

Between the eyebrows, the Niwan Palace tears open, revealing the Star-Plucking Eye.

Infinite analysis, perceiving the void and returning to the true!

Li Cheng didn't know how long he had been painting, but with each stroke of thick ink, his Divine Nature was wildly drawn into the talisman paper.

Fortunately, Li Cheng's cultivation of the Seven Emotions Divine Nature allowed him to adapt to any type of talisman.

Boom!

With his Primordial Divine Incarnation's Divine Nature, Li Cheng managed to endure the Six Ministries Lower Rank talisman.

If all else failed, Li Cheng could also summon the Law Sky Earth Spirit Bright True Ape's Divine Incarnation for support. Its renowned Divine Nature was vast and mighty.

Even the Divine Nature of the Primordial God's Divine Incarnation was mighty!

Boom!

A deep thunderous sound reverberated throughout the study.

Li Cheng's black hair danced in the air as he took a step back, his eyes gleaming with brilliance.

Thunder snakes seemed to slither within the study, illuminating the dimness.

"Success!"

Li Cheng's ink-stained robe fluttered as he put away the wolf-hair brush with a flick of his wrist.

This was his first time formally drawing a divine talisman. The yellow talisman paper and divine ink he used were from his previous harvest, and he hadn't personally prepared them before.

However, Li Cheng was very satisfied with the result.

Holding the yellow talisman, the cinnabar ink still wet, with crackling currents seemingly flowing into his body.

The Thunder Magnetic Body was involuntarily activated.

"This talisman... is just right for cultivating the Thunder Magnetic Body!"

Li Cheng's eyes lit up, as if he had discovered a new path of cultivation.

Drawing the talisman and letting thunder strike his body! Achieving true self-sufficiency.

According to the records in the Xuanfu Divine Sect's talisman manual, there were eight types of Six Ministries talismans in total. The talisman he had just drawn, the Profound Thunder Suppressing Deity Slaying Talisman, was one of them.

As for the Five Elders Rank talisman, there was also one called the Minor Celestial Pinnacle Five Thunder Shocking Killing Talisman, but there was no detailed drawing technique introduced.

Not a single bit of information was given to outsiders!

Suddenly, Li Cheng held the Profound Thunder talisman and sat cross-legged in the study.

He felt as if everything in the world had become quiet, devoid of sound.

All was silent, and his mind was at peace.

Only the sound of the Celestial Artist Fruit leaping in his chest remained, like a thunderous explosion, so loud it seemed to draw even the beating of his heart.

Then, slowly, a beam of light appeared before his eyes.

[Dao Fruit: Celestial Artist (lv4, 0%)]



The Celestial Artist Fruit had finally reached lv4!

Li Cheng held the talisman, his ink-stained robe fluttering, a slight smile curving his lips, his mood elated.

For this Dao Fruit's promotion, Li Cheng had maintained a calm and steady mindset.

Originally, he had been improving the Celestial Artist Fruit's maturity through the actions of its clone.

But as time passed, this improvement in maturity became increasingly difficult.

Now, having touched upon the path of divine talismans, he had found a quick way to enhance the Celestial Artist Fruit's maturity.

Li Cheng's eyes narrowed, and suddenly, his pupils seemed to turn into thick, unyielding ink, stirring and spreading like a vortex!

The vortex swirled, bursting forth with a powerful force, pulling him into the familiar vast and boundless world.

The vast land sprouted a Dao Tree, its roots and vines like earth dragons, covering the earth, sturdy and mighty!

The Dao Tree soared into the clouds, as if piercing through them, forming a ring-like canopy.

The umbrella-like canopy spread wide, enormous, as if enveloping the entire vast world.

Branches and twigs extended, with translucent and crystal-clear green leaves, countless and incredibly lush, their veins clear, resembling a vast network of paths across heaven and earth.

Li Cheng exhaled.

No matter how many times, each time Li Cheng felt a significant improvement in his strength, he would gaze upon this vast world and still be overwhelmed, his spirit shaken, feeling his own insignificance, like an insignificant creature gazing upon the vastness.

His eyes scanned the Dao Fruits hanging high, those that had reached lv5 maturity, shining as bright as the sun.

In comparison, the Celestial Artist Fruit, having just reached lv4, seemed less dazzling.

But at this moment, the Celestial Artist Fruit was the protagonist, instantly capturing Li Cheng's attention!

Li Cheng raised his hand, as if plucking stars, about to pick the Dao Fruit.

Boom!

Suddenly, everything before Li Cheng's eyes began to tremble.

It was as if someone was shaking a scroll, the vast world, the towering Dao Tree, the hanging Dao Fruits...

Everything seemed fake, violently trembling.

Li Cheng's gaze intensified, his eyes flowing with countless streaks of thick black ink.

Looking around, he saw beyond the scroll, a blurry figure holding a brush.

This familiar feeling was like when the Chess Sage Dao Fruit reached lv4, the vague figure standing outside the heavenly chessboard, bringing a sense of ethereal transcendence!

At this moment, the figure holding the brush seemed to be painting outside the scroll.

Suddenly!

Countless ink splattered downward.

The earth shook, and thunderous sounds echoed!

The vast world experienced a downpour of ink.

Everything turned into black and white!

Li Cheng's consciousness was instantly engulfed by blackness, and then he withdrew from the vast world.

Everything disappeared.

Li Cheng took a breath, his heart slightly stirred.

However, his mind remained calm.

Whether it was the green finger in the mysterious cave, the mysterious chess player outside the heavenly chessboard, or the brush-wielding figure this time.

Li Cheng had encountered too many mysteries.

He had long accepted tranquility.

He didn't bother with speculations.

Because now, he couldn't understand or guess, so he wouldn't burden himself with unnecessary worries.

When his strength improved and his level was high enough, he would naturally come into contact with the so-called mysteries and power.

His eyes narrowed.

The beam of light slowly unfolded, the ink swirling.

[Dao Fruit lv4, Second Evolution, Divine Ability (Ink Kill) Promotion, Obtained Divine Ability (Painter in the Picture: White Jade Capital)]



Dao Fruit Second Evolution.

Divine Ability.

White Jade Capital.

This chapter only has five thousand words, and I'm exhausted. Although I have the subsequent plot in mind, I feel too tired to continue. I'll pick it up tomorrow. If you have monthly tickets or recommendation votes, please cast them to give Old Li a boost of energy. I'm feeling drained now. Good night, everyone!

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