Chapter 527 - 387: Celestial Soul Banner, Immortal Corpse Technique, Fusing Corpse Puppets

Wei Yan knew that if he stayed any longer, he’d only embarrass himself further, so he slunk off with his tail between his legs.

Still, as long as he kept his life, nothing else mattered.

On the path of cultivation, survival is always the top priority.

If you’re dead, what’s the point in talking about friendship?

"Brother Lin, thank you so much for saving us. We’re all disciples of the Cyan Cloud Sect—if you ever visit, we’ll definitely repay your kindness!"

Once Wei Yan left, Junior Sister Yang, striking and bright-eyed, spoke with admiration.

Their sect wasn’t considered especially powerful, so meeting someone like Lin Chang’sheng, who ranked first on the Celestial Pride List, made Yang Min’s heart flutter.

"You don’t have to wait until later to repay the favor. You can do it right now!"

After stowing away the black-robed man’s corpse and the shattered Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure in his storage bag, Lin Chang’sheng turned around and spoke.

Yang Min’s face flushed deep red. Did he mean...?

"Whatever you need me to do, just say it, Brother Lin. I’d never refuse!"

Yang Min replied, blushing all the way to her ears.

"Just stand there and don’t move! The cultivation technique I practice requires a woman to act as protector!"

Lin Chang’sheng teased.

Yang Min was caught off guard. That was all?

"Alright!"

Still, she agreed without hesitation.

The rest of the disciples saw what was happening, realized their presence would just get in the way, and left with knowing smiles.

"Junior Sister Yang, we’ll be taking off so we don’t interrupt your romantic moment!"

Xia Yu laughed, tugging the other two male disciples away.

Yang Min felt utterly at a loss.

Now that they were gone, if Lin Chang’sheng actually tried anything, how was she supposed to resist by herself?

But honestly, she was overthinking it.

Lin Chang’sheng wasn’t that kind of guy.

He really did just want her to stick around so he could grind proficiency with his Void Saint King Technique.

Void Saint King Technique Experience Points +1!

Void Saint King Technique Experience Points +1!

.....

As Lin Chang’sheng kept watching her, the experience points for the Void Saint King Technique kept ticking up.

[Void Saint King Technique: Perfection!]

Finally, after observing her for three hours, the Void Saint King Technique hit perfection.

By now, the sun was setting beyond the hills.

"Done!"

Lin Chang’sheng slowly got to his feet.

"It—it’s over?"

Yang Min could barely believe it—Lin Chang’sheng really had only wanted her to act as his protector.

And it only took a few hours, then it was finished.

"I’ve got things to do. You can head back to your sect on your own!"

Lin Chang’sheng tossed the words over his shoulder, ready to leave.

After snagging the black-robed man’s storage bag, Lin Chang’sheng had discovered a stash of treasures inside.

He needed to find a place to process it all.

"I—I’m a little scared. If I run into more Immortal Corpse Sect folks out in these wilds, I’m probably dead meat! Could you—could you escort me home?"

Yang Min pleaded, scared.

Partly because it was getting late, but mostly because she wanted to spend a bit more time with Lin Chang’sheng.

"Uh..."

Now Lin Chang’sheng felt a bit troubled.

But since she’d already helped him practice the Void Saint King Technique, he couldn’t just be heartless.

Lin Chang’sheng agreed to escort Yang Min back to Cyan Cloud Sect.

The sect wasn’t far, just over two hundred li away.

Lin Chang’sheng summoned his Lightning Thunderclap Eagle; it wouldn’t take long to arrive.

"What’s the story with this Immortal Corpse Sect?"

On the road, Lin Chang’sheng asked Yang Min.

He’d killed a member of Immortal Corpse Sect, letting their divine soul get away. Once the sect found out, they’d definitely seek vengeance.

So the more he knew about Immortal Corpse Sect, the better for him.

"Immortal Corpse Sect is a colossal, evil force that rivals the top ten powers of the Immortal Realm. Average sects can’t root them out, and the big powers aren’t willing to go to the trouble. That’s let Immortal Corpse Sect run rampant—they’re everywhere now, even in the heartland of every province."

"Rumor has it their Sect Leader is a half-human, half-corpse Loose Immortal—his cultivation is off the charts. Under him are multiple Mahayana and Tribulation Crossing Elders, and their followers cover all Nine Provinces."

Yang Min spilled everything she knew.

Hearing this, Lin Chang’sheng couldn’t help but frown.

This outfit was clearly no joke!

Soon, the Lightning Thunderclap Eagle arrived at Cyan Cloud Sect.

With all the disciples looking on in envy, Yang Min leaped off the eagle’s back.

Then Lin Chang’sheng rode the Lightning Thunderclap Eagle away, disappearing into the horizon.

"So, how was it, Junior Sister Yang?"

Xia Yu cracked up when she saw Yang Min come back.

She was convinced something had definitely happened between Yang Min and Lin Chang’sheng!

Yang Min flushed scarlet. She wished it had—but they hadn’t even held hands, let alone done anything else.

.....

"Looks like I’m still not strong enough. Facing an Integration Stage expert is hard enough—let alone a Mahayana or Tribulation Crossing cultivator!"

After leaving, Lin Chang’sheng thought to himself.

Even though his progress was already considered outstanding among the celestial talents...

...compared to those monsters, he was still far off.

If you want to survive in the Immortal Realm, you’ve gotta have serious cultivation.

"First, I need to digest this kid’s loot!"

Lin Chang’sheng muttered, planning to absorb the treasures in the black-clothed man’s storage bag—maybe they’d boost his strength a bit.

Arriving in a deserted mountain valley, Lin Chang’sheng took out the storage bag.

Inside, there were several thousand Immortal Crystals, plus a pile of weapons and immortal techniques—including three Lower Grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures, and with two broken ones, five in total.

Those Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures would be perfect for fusing.

Among the immortal techniques, Lin Chang’sheng spotted a secret scroll called the Immortal Corpse Technique.

"This Immortal Corpse Technique must be the secret they’re using in Immortal Corpse Sect to refine corpse puppets."