Chapter 1377: Demonic Refinement Extinguish-Heart Formation, Black Wood Coffin

"The Demonic Refinement Extinguish-Heart Formation." Heishanyang's face turned solemn.

Qinglong Daoren surveyed the surrounding patterns; they all converged at one spot, nourishing the Black Wood Coffin like a heart.

The Black Wood Coffin is the heart, also the primary core; everything serves that heart.

The entire battlefield was opened because of this place; the outside battlefield and war are merely a ruse to conceal everything here, and only by entering this place can one see the whole picture.

"Tsk tsk, truly a clever scheme; the outside battlefield merely draws others' attention, focusing the major sects' focus on the external front. The more fiercely the Bai Family and Huang Family clash, the safer this place becomes. By the time they realize something's amiss here, it will be too late."

"This Formation is arranged extremely covertly, hidden underground, intercepting the external Formation to block divine perception, then covering everything with countless ghost qi and death qi; even a being of the level of the Heaven Capital Dragon King would not discern any clue."

"Without entering the external Formation, one indeed cannot perceive this place's existence; the Extinguish-Heart Ghost King is cautious enough to have the Bai Family and Guixin Elder draw attention, thereby ignoring his presence."

Qinglong Daoren was truly interested in the entity inside that coffin; it must not be simple, for it made the Extinguish-Heart Ghost King laboriously arrange all this, so it must be extraordinary.

It even employed the Black Wood Coffin in the arrangement; that coffin is not simple, and Heishanyang has the most authority to say that.

Heishanyang noticed Qinglong Daoren's gaze and said slowly, "The coffins of the Corpse Refining Sect are all crafted by special methods, and the wood used is of a celestial treasure grade, extremely rare; even the high ranks within the Corpse Refining Sect cannot make use of coffins of this caliber."

"Only a Corpse King-level entity can wield this Black Wood Coffin. To put it plainly, in all these years within the Corpse Refining Sect, there have been only a few Black Wood Coffins, yet here there is one, and the entity inside cannot be simple."

"Kid, you must be careful; if the one inside is a Corpse King-level entity, its strength is not simple—it's only second to the Heaven Capital Dragon King. The Corpse King is the Corpse Refining Sect's top combat power."

The Corpse Refining Sect, the Corpse King—entities of this level are not something they can touch.

Moreover, here the Extinguish-Heart Ghost King actually intends to forge a Corpse King-level entity; he is truly audacious.

Such a level of entity is extremely rare, and also very... terrifying.

Even if a Corpse King-level entity were successfully forged, even as a half‑finished product, the Extinguish-Heart Ghost King could not control it.

To control a Corpse King, one's own strength must be formidable, yet the Extinguish-Heart Ghost King is only at the Seeking Dao Realm; his power is not very strong. Even if his luck improves and he makes a breakthrough, advancing to the third or fourth tier of the Seeking Dao Realm, what then?

"Perhaps we should leave first; a Corpse King-level entity is not something we can confront."

Heishanyang wanted to retreat; the aura emanating from the coffin before him was uncomfortable.

It also made one fearful.

That palpitating aura made Heishanyang hesitant to advance, mainly fearing that Qinglong Daoren could not control the situation.

If Chen Chuyang were here, Heishanyang would not be worried.

Qinglong Daoren asked, "Are you doubting my strength?"

Heishanyang nodded, "Indeed, I worry you can't handle it. If that kid Chen Chuyang were here, this coffin would have to be taken away no matter what—it's a valuable thing, and if we could refine the entity inside, it would be even more extraordinary."

That is a Corpse King; if mastered, it would be like gaining an extra Dharma Protector.

They are in Tianwai, so they need not worry about safety.

"You need not worry; I can take this coffin and hand it over to my true self for processing." Qinglong Daoren fixed his gaze on the coffin, instantly recognizing its complexity; as for the entity inside, he cannot handle it, but Chen Chuyang certainly can.

He only needs to snatch it, thereby ruining the Extinguish-Heart Ghost King's and Corpse Refining Sect's plan; the rest, he doesn't wish to deal with.

With the main core gone, the Extinguish-Heart Ghost King's plan naturally... fails.

"Kid, are you sure you can take this coffin?" Heishanyang expressed doubt.

The Black Wood Coffin is heavy, and its weight relates to the one inside; the stronger that one is, the harder it is to carry away.

If the one inside were to feign death, the two of them might suffer misfortune.

This place can also provide plenty of blood, and it is especially suitable for this coffin; the one inside is unwilling to leave.

"Of course it's possible; I'm already here—if I see a treasure and don't take it, wouldn't that be a wasted trip?" Qinglong Daoren said calmly, eyes fixed on the coffin, full of admiration and fondness.

"My true self will definitely like this coffin; Heishanyang, just tell me whether you'll help me."

Heishanyang gritted his teeth, "If you dare act, I will definitely lend you a hand."

How could such a matter be done without it?

"Fine, then let's begin."

Qinglong Daoren immediately set to work; this Formation can be altered, everything can be modified, and with some pre‑preparations, they can silently whisk away this Black Wood Coffin.

One person and one goat began the layout; the battle outside was irrelevant to them.

Three hours later.

The combat within the Formation entered a white‑hot stage.

The Extinguish-Heart Ghost King was injured; a limb of his arm broke off, blood staining the ground red. He quickly gathered ghost qi and re‑formed the arm.

Though it wasn't his true arm, there was not much difference.

The three opponents opposite were also injured; their wounds turned black, with a lot of ghost qi invading. Mu Long Wenlong's complexion was grim; he bore the worst injuries. The Extinguish-Heart Ghost King focused on him, aiming to kill him. Luo Qing and Jiang Wu were very cunning; at the crucial moment, they pushed him out.

In the end, they schemed against him once more, causing his injury.

"Cough cough, you few are really great; you've angered me." Mu Long Wenlong's face was grim as he scanned the surroundings, his gaze terrifying.

Jiang Wu chuckled coldly, "Mu Long Wenlong, earlier we failed to notice the Extinguish-Heart Ghost King's tactics and were outwitted by him."

Luo Qing added, "Yes, it's our fault."

Mu Long Wenlong stared coldly at the two; the resentment simmering inside was truly painful.

"You two..."

... were fuming.

It was Mu Long Wenlong's first time encountering such scheming; he had always been the one scheming against others, and now, being outwitted by others, he could not vent his anger.

The pent‑up fury made him feel very uncomfortable.

He laughed heartily.

On the other side, Guixin Elder was panting heavily, constantly entangling Mu Long Hai, who also felt unwell.

He bore colorful markings, yet took plenty of blows.

Mu Long Hai opposite also felt unwell; five of the Nine‑Tail Flaming Bird's tails were broken, losing its initial aura.

Mu Long Hai tucked away the Nine‑Tail Flaming Bird, his face grim: "Guixin Elder, fine tactics, clever scheming."

"Do you know what the consequences are for offending my Mu clan?"

Suppressing the fury, they did not let themselves roar.

They were truly furious, their beloved treasure was badly injured, five tails were broken, and it was still the first time they suffered such a huge loss; the person before them looked disheveled, but in fact the price paid was not great.