The surrounding disciples were once again panting.

"That green zombie is controlling the other zombies! I can hardly believe it!!"

"Heavens! Why did I never know about green zombies before? This is unprecedented!"

"That green zombie is amazing! It's only at Level 7 or 8 of Qi Condensation, but look how it controls all the other zombies! Simply terrifying!"

Xu Xiaoshan was breathless at the sight, and soon, his eyes were sparkling. However, before he could say anything, laughter filled the air, emanating from none other than the Great Elder of Corpse Peak.

"Excellent," he said, sounding very excited. "Simply excellent!" He became blurry for a moment, then stood in front of the green zombie.

Instantly, an incredible pressure radiated from him, causing the surrounding zombies to tremble. However, they did not stop roaring. The elder seemed unperturbed and couldn't stop looking at the green zombie, almost as if it were a gemstone. He seemed to become more and more excited.

"You are called Nightcrypt?" he asked, turning to look at Yan Xiaobao, his gaze as intense as when he looked at the zombie.

Yan Xiaobao didn't know who the person was, but he quickly put on a very serious expression. Clenching his fists, he bowed and said, "Disciple Nightcrypt at your service. Greetings, elder!" 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

"We call it the Emerald Zombie. Did you improve it? How?"

Yan Xiaobao blinked a few times. The truth was, he really didn't know why the zombie refining process caused the zombie to look or behave in such a way. But he quickly recorded the formula he used onto a jade plate and handed it over.

After a moment of consideration, he conducted a quick, secret test to see if he could establish a spiritual connection with the Emerald Zombie. It was supposed that because the medicine contained some of his own blood, he might be able to.

To reduce his punishment, he also handed over the jade plate that could control the Emerald Zombie.

Of course, he had noticed the reaction of other disciples upon seeing the elder, and the level of respect they expressed. Clearly, he was a very important person.

The Great Elder took the jade sliding plate to look at it. His eyes burned with passion, and he laughed exuberantly, then looked at Yan Xiaobao with admiration.

"Nightcrypt, I am the elder of Corpse Peak. What you have done here is excellent. Truly excellent. You have created a completely new type of zombie. I need to go back and study this method to determine how to reproduce it. You have provided an excellent service to Corpse Peak!

"So what if you destroyed a poor corpse refinery? They are easily replaceable. Besides, you did not do it intentionally, and in the end, no one died. In fact, even if you had accidentally killed some people, you have always been serving this sect, and it hardly matters at all!

"Elders, give him 5,000 spirit stones and 30,000 merits. Also, make it known that anyone who dares to steal spirit stones from him will be regarded as my personal enemy!" Laughing excitedly with eyes full of praise, the Great Elder turned and left the Emerald Zombie.

"Hm?" Yan Xiaobao stood there watching the elder leave. All the surrounding disciples were furious but had no choice but to swallow their anger. They all saw the encouraging expression in the great elder's eyes. One of the Corpse Peak elders went over to give Yan Xiaobao 5000 spirit stones and transfer 30,000 merits to his identification badge.

Although Xu Xiaoshan was unhappy, a smile crept onto his face as he hurried over to chat. From his wording, it was clear he hoped to get a copy of the formula, so Yan Xiaobao gave it to him with a significant amount of talent. After all, the formula was only in the early stages of development and wasn't worth much.

Xu Xiaoshan was delighted and immediately gave Yan Xiaobao a high score for his mission task. It appeared he had just gained a precious fortune, and he hurriedly left.

Yan Xiaobao looked around at the emptiness and remnants of the corpse refinery, taking a deep breath. He was entirely forced into punishment, only to have everything go contrary to his expectations. Suddenly, he realized that this place was truly very different from the Spiritual Sect.

"The Blood Flow Sect is great! The giant's hand is related to my cultivation, I can work faster on the Immortal Heavenly King than anywhere else, and if an issue arises from pill concoction, the sect won't punish me; it will reward me!" he sighed. Clearly, if he had done the same thing and didn't produce that zombie, the Great Elder of Corpse Peak would have been furious. Most likely, even death wouldn't rectify such an offense.

All the elder cared about was the result. As for what happened in the process, he didn't care at all, not even the bystanding occurrences!

However, Yan Xiaobao was uncertain about one thing, whether the attitude of the Corpse Peak elder reflected the overall leadership of the Blood Flow Sect. Or would someone not tolerate him tormenting other disciples, regardless of potential benefits?

Either way, the Blood Flow Sect was essentially a Demon Sect that valued straightforwardness and ruthlessness!

They don't believe that a person's attainment of their Dao can benefit everyone. They believe success can only be achieved after climbing over a pile of bones!

Sighing, Yan Xiaobao headed toward his Immortal Cave. Since he had completed his task, he only needed to wait for all other disciples to do the same, and then he could participate in the Foundation's trial with fire.

It was evening now, and as he wandered through the sect, he happened to notice in the distance a gigantic stele, approximately three men high. A young woman was sitting cross-legged at the base of the stele, her hair and clothes gently fluttering in the wind. As she sat there, there was a strange allure.

She wore a blood-colored mask adorned with plum blossoms. As she gazed into the distance, there was a desire, even a melancholy expression in her eyes.

Yan Xiaobao immediately recognized her. Many within the sect chatted idly about this young lady; she was Xue Mei.

As for the gigantic stele, it was strangely distorted, as if it was incomplete. The more he looked at it, the more it seemed like a wall. It was actually a place where disciples of the Blood Flow Sect sometimes sought enlightenment, famous as the "Cliff of Never-ending Blood". It was the holy medicine wall fragment!

It is said that those seeking enlightenment there can see a projection of someone concocting medicine. If they attain enlightenment, they gain a deeper understanding of the Medical Path. According to the story, the Blood Flow Sect stole the wall from the Pill Stream Sect 10,000 years ago.

Although the Blood Flow Sect doesn't have many medicines, 8,000 years ago, a genius emerged within the sect. He created a mysterious medicine called Immortal Blood Pill, shaking the entire sect. Of course, he accomplished all this thanks to the wall fragment.

Few attain enlightenment from the holy medicine wall fragment. Even the impersonating Nightcrypt tried his hand, only to fail. As Yan Xiaobao walked by, he couldn't help but glance at Xue Mei and the wall.

Xue Mei seemed to sense him watching her, a glint flashed in her eyes beneath her mask. She looked at Yan Xiaobao, exuding cold arrogance, as if she was a higher existence, an immortal or a devil looking down on ants. She turned silently, transforming into a blood-colored beam shooting towards Ancestor Peak.

This condescending manner infuriated Bai Xiaochun. Evidently, Xue Mei was too arrogant for her own good.

"What's so special about you, huh? Mr. Bai has already founded the Heavenly Dao Foundation. If I reveal my true face, you'd be scared to death!" grumbling to himself, he lifted his chin and flicked his sleeve. "One day, Yan Xiaobao will flick you to ashes with a finger!" Months flew by. Yan Xiaobao wasn't the only one qualified to participate in the Foundation trial. But, the designated trial time hadn't arrived, so those who finished their tasks early were forced to wait.

During these months, Yan Xiaobao didn't just sit idly. He cultivated the Immortal Heavenly King with excitement. From the time he started cultivating until now, he had never felt this way before; he had no pressure and could focus on his cultivation.

As he cultivated the Immortal Heavenly King, his body was filled with a tingling sensation. Initially uncomfortable, now he had grown accustomed to it and found it somewhat enjoyable.

Every day, he would spend some time using Tai Chi Boxing in his Immortal Cave to test his strength, and the results were always the same. "Haha! I'm getting stronger. Bring on the pain!"

The blood qi rising from the ground always excited his heart greatly.

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