Chapter 392: Corpse-Nurtured Bees
Chapter 392: Corpse-Nurtured Bees
"How could the Sorcerer's Toxin be so powerful?"
Facing the sudden onslaught of venomous bees, the valley was already in chaos. Countless flesh carvers were in a panic, scattering and fleeing into the wooden houses. They sealed the doors and windows, hid under the beds, and trembled in fear, praying fervently without daring to peek outside.
However, outside the valley, including those who escaped slowly and those who couldn't escape due to their status, were quickly surrounded by the bee swarm after a moment of hesitation.
Several people, terrified, started swinging their blades wildly, managing to slash down a few bees. But after a few swings, their faces, necks, and bodies were in excruciating pain. Their faces turned black, and they softly collapsed to the ground.
Even the old master of Zhuang Erchang, nicknamed Iron Bridge Sun, was startled by this unusual scene. His eyebrows twitched violently, and his voice grew faster and more strained, with a strange and eerie tone. A chilling wind swirled around him.
As the venomous bees approached, they were engulfed by the chilling wind he had summoned, falling to the ground like black beans.
He not only protected himself but also the people around him, keeping them safe from the venomous bees.
However, he dared not relax. For him, protecting himself was easy, but protecting others was challenging. The more he used his abilities, the more he depleted his Dao cultivation. The bees were endless, and he wondered how long he could hold out.
"Master, someone's coming..."
The buzzing sound filled his ears, almost blowing the wind from the bees' wings onto his face.
Even Zhuang Erchang was startled and quickly whispered a reminder.
Master Sun focused his gaze outside the valley and was surprised to see that the bee swarm had grown like a tidal wave, buzzing towards them.
The bees were densely packed like a chaotic black mist. Behind them, a faint shadow could be seen, its head wrapped, dressed in Sorcerer's attire, leisurely playing a flute as it approached the valley.
"To catch a thief, catch the king first. Kill him!"
Beside Master Sun, someone spoke in a deep voice and whistled.
Suddenly, a blade was drawn from the waist of the speaker, revealing another Blood Xiu Guardian who had cultivated his vital organs. He strode forward, swinging his blade, and sliced through the venomous bees, causing them to fall to the ground in pieces.
Some bees managed to get through the blade's glow and sting him, but his robust body could endure the pain, not stopping his momentum.
"Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle..."
His charge was lightning-fast, drawing the attention of many bees that chased after him, reducing the pressure on others.
"Hah!"
The Blood Xiu Guardian knew that he could withstand the toxin for a while but wasn't immune. He didn't know when he would succumb, so he cherished every moment. As he rushed forward, he reached the edge of the valley and slashed at the Sorcerer.
The blade struck the Sorcerer's head with a solid hit.
Unexpectedly, the Sorcerer's head split in two with a loud crack, and his neck seemed incredibly fragile, snapping instantly. Even his entire body shattered into pieces.
But instead of the imagined scene of the Sorcerer screaming and blood splattering, a swarm of bees flew out from his body.
Amid the buzzing, a dry, putrid smell filled the air, and the Blood Xiu Guardian shivered, realizing the truth.
"This isn't a Sorcerer..."
"This is a dead man, a human body turned into a beehive..."
"..."
He had seemingly slashed the man, but in reality, he had slashed into a beehive. What would happen next?
The Blood Xiu Guardian could only manage a bitter laugh before being engulfed by the bees. His body fell to the ground, and from a distance, one could see the bees crawling all over him, his body occasionally twitching like a wave in the tide.
"Those are Corpse-Nurtured Bees..."
The others, witnessing his tragic state, felt a chill in their hearts.
The Dharma King of the One Coin Sect, upon seeing this, cried out, "Sorcerers have a vicious toxin technique. They plant venomous bees inside a human body, hollowing out the blood and flesh to nurture the bees."
"After death, the body can still move and walk, and even mimic human speech, but it has already become a beehive... This toxin technique is extremely evil, and even Sorcerers list it as the first among the Ten Forbidden Techniques..."
"The Sorcerer actually cultivated such a thing..."
"But each time the bees are used, they require fresh human blood and flesh to feed them. With so many bees, how many people must be sacrificed to nurture them?"
"..."
The Dharma King had seen many things in his life, but this toxin technique defied logic, and he couldn't even imagine it.
Before his cry could finish, his voice abruptly stopped, and his eyes were filled with terror.
Master Sun's second disciple had risked his life to slash the Sorcerer to pieces, thinking it would buy them some time. But as soon as the Sorcerer fell, three figures slowly emerged from the black smoke at the valley entrance.
They, too, played flutes as they approached, and the bees following them tripled in number, filling the valley with their buzzing dance.
One person, one beehive, and with three people, there were already three beehives.
"Be careful..."
Even Master Sun, who had just seen the shadows of four or five people appear, shuddered.
How could they possibly fight this? Even if he exhausted all his Dao cultivation, there seemed to be no end to it...
He had been reciting the Mansion Gate Shadow Incantation to protect everyone, but now he suddenly stopped and shouted a warning. Then, he scanned the area and took a step forward.
His speed was so fierce that many bees blocking his path were shattered by his collision, falling to the ground. The next moment, he had already reached the edge of the valley and stretched out both hands to grab two wooden frames.
There were plenty of such frames in the Blood Meat Mine, and he grabbed one with each hand. With a 'hey' sound, he threw one forward with a thousand pounds of force, and the heavy wooden frame flew out, tumbling as it went.
"Puff... Puff... Puff... Puff... Puff..."
Not only did he throw the frames with great force, but his aim was also precise.
Just as the five or six shadows were about to enter the valley, the gatehouse at the mine entrance was smashed, falling with a loud crash, trapping the shadows inside.
The Sorcerer who had cast the curse was surely nearby. Sorcerers were not skilled in close combat or rapid battles, and the fact that he had summoned such powerful venomous bees meant that he was also present. If they could kill him...
Master Sun's mind raced, and he fixed his gaze on the three figures, who were crushed to the point where their flesh and blood exploded and their bodies were shattered.
However, as they were smashed, a buzzing sound emanated from within their bodies, and countless venomous bees emerged, causing everyone's scalp to tingle.
Master Sun couldn't help but gasp, "They're all Corpse Nurturing Bees, not a single real person among them?"
"Where is that Sorcerer hiding?"
"..."
"Master..."
At that moment, someone shouted from behind, it was his disciple, Zhuang Erchang.
Master Sun had just made his move, and although he hadn't killed the Sorcerer who had cast the curse, he had destroyed more and more Corpse Nurturing Bee hives, making the pressure on the people in the valley even greater.
Without Master Sun's Mansion Gate Shadow Incantation to protect them, they had to face the venomous bees themselves. Moreover, the number of bees had increased several times over, causing them to cry out in pain as they were stung repeatedly.
Fortunately, the Corpse Nurturing Bees relied on their numbers, and although their venom was potent, it wasn't specifically targeted at the Dao cultivators, so they were still alive.
"Damn it!"
Master Sun, filled with anger, was about to charge towards the valley entrance again.
The Year-End Guardian had no effective method against the Sorcerer who had cast the curse; he could only slash at him with his sword. Although Master Sun could still withstand the bees, or perhaps the bees didn't affect him as much as they did others.
Now he was certain that the Sorcerer who had cast the curse was nearby. If he charged forward without hesitation and climbed up, he could find and chop him down. But this hesitation...
He hesitated and looked back at the Dharma King of the One Coin Sect, sighing heavily in his heart. The Dharma King was not a Year-End Guardian, and although he could hold on for a while longer, without Master Sun's protection, he would likely die within moments. So, he had no choice but to turn back.
And when he turned back, he didn't hesitate. He grabbed the Dharma King like a little chick and strode forward, waving his sleeves to sweep away countless bees.
Carrying the Dharma King, he rushed deep into the valley, climbing the rocks as if they were flat ground, and in an instant, he was far away.
"He escaped?"
Those left in the valley, including Zhuang Erchang, were stunned as they witnessed this.
For a moment, they couldn't believe their eyes. The Year-End Guardian, facing these vicious venomous bees, had actually fled?
Of course, the situation might be more complicated. Perhaps he wasn't afraid but had other reasons for leaving.
But regardless, the fact remained that he had escaped...
"Wu Ya, it's time..."
At that moment, Master Sun suddenly took the Dharma King and fled, leaving behind not only his disciples but also the others, causing panic and chaos.
Meanwhile, Wu Ya, who had just consumed a large piece of the Dark Empyrean during the chaos, had transformed into a strange figure with dark skin and vertical pupils. Her expression seemed dazed, but a bizarre smile, incongruous with her appearance, curled her lips.
It was as if another person was awakening within her body, slowly taking control.
The Wu Clan Leader stared at her deeply, then carefully held up the damaged Venom Basin and brought it to her, whispering, "This is our only chance..."
(End of Chapter)
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