I Can Extract Divine Power-Chapter 161 - 109: The Upper Evil Sect’s Last Resort

Chapter 161: Chapter 109: The Upper Evil Sect’s Last Resort

A heavy, heart-pounding silence permeated the dark, deserted clearing in the woods. It felt as if, from the shadows, a beast with a cold, ghostly gaze was staring at anyone who walked alone in the dead of night.

A few members of the Observatory, their foreheads beaded with sweat, quickly departed after notifying Shen Bai and the others. They rushed to the next location to continue informing their colleagues guarding other spots.

Shen Bai and Zhao San exchanged a look, and they could both see the surprise in each other’s eyes.

The Fenglin State Corpse Drivers made this journey every year, but this was the first time something had gone wrong.

Shen Bai stroked his chin and said, "Let’s go take a look."

The order had been given. After a moment’s thought, the group set off without delay, heading into the gloomy woods ahead.

...

In a clearing, members of the Bing and Ding Divisions were standing guard.

The surrounding trees had been chopped down. In the center of the clearing, a dozen or so Corpse Drivers in earth-yellow clothes sat collapsed on the ground, covered in injuries.

Relief at having survived a disaster was etched on every face, along with a deep sense of exhaustion.

Streaks of blood were still seeping through the Corpse Drivers’ earth-yellow clothes.

Hong Feng and Jian Taiwen were at the very front, questioning the Corpse Drivers about their ordeal.

Just then, Shen Bai and his group emerged from the woods, drawing everyone’s attention.

Qin Shuang, a member of the Bing Division, was also part of this mission. Upon seeing Shen Bai, she didn’t shout, but simply waved him over.

Shen Bai walked closer and asked, "What happened?"

All he knew was that the Corpse Drivers’ procession had been attacked, and only these few had escaped. The thousand-plus corpses had also vanished without a trace.

’These days, there are people who steal corpses?’

’That stuff isn’t even valuable.’

Shen Bai couldn’t figure it out. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Qin Shuang glanced around before saying, "They were attacked by people from the Upper Evil Sect. It seems the Upper Evil Sect was specifically after the corpses, but we don’t know what for."

Shen Bai stroked his chin. "They really are like maggots on a rotting bone. I thought they’d quieted down recently."

"But what could those guys possibly want with a bunch of stolen corpses?"

Qin Shuang shook her head. "I don’t know either. Lord Hong questioned them for a long time but found no leads. Those guys deliberately left Fenglin State just to carry out this robbery."

Shen Bai nodded, his hand resting on Cold Moon at his waist.

’If they left Fenglin State, that would indeed be unexpected.’

While the two were talking, it seemed Hong Feng had gotten his answer. He turned his gaze toward Shen Bai.

Shen Bai was puzzled.

He could see a meaningful look in Hong Feng’s eyes and couldn’t help but wonder, ’Don’t tell me the Upper Evil Sect did all this just for me again?’

Just as he had this thought, Hong Feng made a move.

Hong Feng waved his hand and commanded everyone, "All of you, withdraw at once. Shen Bai, you stay."

As soon as he said this, the many Jianghu People present turned their eyes to Shen Bai, all of them looking curious.

Shen Bai’s various grievances with the Upper Evil Sect had started all the way back in Shengyun County.

By now, it was hardly a secret in all of Fenglin State.

Anyone with any information knew that Shen Bai and the Upper Evil Sect were locked in a feud to the death.

Now, Hong Feng’s words led everyone to speculate that this incident with the Corpse Drivers might be directly related to Shen Bai.

In the Observatory, once an order was given, it had to be carried out.

The principle of absolute obedience was ingrained in everyone’s mind.

As soon as Hong Feng finished speaking, even though everyone was curious, they all silently withdrew.

A moment later, the only ones left in the clearing were Shen Bai, Hong Feng, Jian Taiwen, and the group of Corpse Drivers.

Shen Bai took a few steps forward, his right hand never leaving Cold Moon at his waist. He asked, "Lord Hong, is this incident related to me?"

Given the circumstances, how could Shen Bai not see it? The Upper Evil Sect must have been itching for a beating again.

Hong Feng nodded and pointed to one of the Corpse Drivers. "He is the leader of this group. His name is Xu Peng. Let him explain the details to you."

The Corpse Driver leader he pointed to was a middle-aged man with graying temples and exhaustion in his eyes.

Xu Peng bowed to Shen Bai. "Lord Shen, the Upper Evil Sect ambushed us. The Corpse Drivers suffered heavy losses, and all the corpses were taken. In the end, they left only a single message."

Shen Bai frowned. "What message?"

Xu Peng organized his thoughts and said, "’Ten days from now, meet at Lamp Lake. Lord Shen must come alone. If you do not, a thousand corpses will be turned into abominations, and Fenglin State will suffer devastating casualties.’"

Hearing this, Shen Bai chuckled. "So that’s how it is. They really are targeting me. But aren’t they afraid that making such a big scene will enrage the Emperor of Great Zhou and bring the full might of the country down on them for an annihilation campaign?"

Xu Peng said nothing. The topic Shen Bai was discussing was clearly beyond his comprehension.

He was just a Corpse Driver, after all.

But Xu Peng was also curious. He had passed through Fenglin State before and knew of the Upper Evil Sect, but he had never heard of Shen Bai. He certainly never expected that Shen Bai would be targeted by the entire sect.

Hong Feng mused, "Perhaps the Upper Evil Sect is facing an even greater crisis. Or perhaps this action will bring them an even greater benefit, so they’ve chosen to take a desperate risk."

Shen Bai nodded, deeply agreeing with Hong Feng’s assessment.

If there wasn’t a greater benefit to be gained, there would be no reason to take a greater risk.

Shen Bai even had a feeling that this "benefit" might have something to do with him.