Chapter 1396: The Extreme Yin Corpse King's Methods

"Daoist friend, if we join forces, I can't say we'll dominate Cangzhou, but as long as we don't have to confront a terrifying being like the Heaven Capital Dragon King, we have no fear." Lian Hongchen was thrilled.

She needs a helper, a capable assistant, and doesn't have to worry about the other party coveting her body.

The people of the Corpse Refining Sect are not good partners; her attraction to them is too great—it's truly terrifying.

But Chen Chuyang is different; he looks down on her body and on her cultivation method. Everything is inferior to the resources in Tianwai. When the time comes, Chen Chuyang will want resources and territory, while she only needs those people's corpses and flesh, etc.

Between the two there is no direct conflict of interest; this is the most stable form of cooperation. Compared with cooperating with other factions, who knows how many times safer it is. If Chen Chuyang wanted to kill her, he could do it now.

Why wait until later? The person before her already admires her strength and wisdom, needing her to do some tasks. After all, Chen Chuyang's identity is rather special and cannot be exposed lightly.

People of the small world daring to scheme against Cangzhou—what a great treason, what audacious boldness.

That's what makes it interesting, isn't it?

Lian Hongchen wants to overturn everything, to make those lofty sects fall to the mortal world, to become ruined dogs of waste, just like she once was; she wants those people to experience the misery she endured back then.

"With my help, I can do many things and stir up Cangzhou, allowing you to reap the fisherman's profit."

"Daoist friend, imagine this: I attract the attention of all forces in Cangzhou, causing them to overlook you, giving you a chance to develop and rise."

"This small world is too weak, and the people inside are too feeble. They need time to grow; even if you send them to Tianwai, they'll be discovered and then eliminated."

"Chaotic Cangzhou is what you want to see, and I can help you achieve all of that."

Chen Chuyang said slowly, "You are very clever."

His thoughts were seen through; this woman is not simple.

Precisely because of that, Chen Chuyang chose not to kill her but to keep her.

Keeping her is more useful than killing her.

"But you're too weak," Chen Chuyang said with some disdain.

Lian Hongchen: "Um."

She stared in shock at Chen Chuyang, not knowing what to say for a moment; it was her first time being dismissed as too weak. Even if she is not at the Corpse King level, at least she is a half‑step Corpse King.

But the man before her despised her for being too weak.

It was her first time encountering this; Lian Hongchen was both amused and exasperated, yet she had to admit that Chen Chuyang could indeed say that.

"Your strength can contend with many people, but against an entire sect it's still too weak." Chen Chuyang shook his head, doubting she could disrupt Cangzhou.

Nevertheless, this woman is clever and will find a way to cause chaos.

And another point—if she were to reveal her existence, wouldn't that…?

He is uneasy, not at all at ease.

Lian Hongchen sensed Chen Chuyang's gaze and immediately said, "Daoist friend, I can swear."

"I will never leak any information about this place, nor expose your existence."

Chen Chuyang squinted, staring at her. Lian Hongchen was nervous, gritting her teeth: "Daoist friend, if you still feel uneasy, I can hand over… a soul."

She is very sensible and clever.

She immediately cut off a soul and gave it to Chen Chuyang; life and death were placed under his control, and by controlling that soul, he could control her life and death.

Lian Hongchen is a ruthless person.

Chen Chuyang accepted the soul; when dealing with clever people, he must be extremely cautious.

He raised his hand and pressed it to Lian Hongchen's forehead; the motion was so fast that she couldn't dodge.

"You—"

"Buzz."

The sealing technique's engraving completed the final step.

Her brain, heart, soul, or even her entire body was controlled and sealed.

Life and death rested on Chen Chuyang's single thought.

After completing this step, Chen Chuyang finally released his hand; meeting his gaze was Lian Hongchen's resentful eyes. He pretended not to see them and said, "You are too clever; I don't know if you have any other way out, and I'm uneasy about you."

"This is also forced by circumstances; don't blame me."

"Now, I can trust you."

"Hehe." Lian Hongchen chuckled; she truly didn't want to speak, having met such a cautious person for the first time.

She had already sacrificed a soul, yet this extra step made it clear he didn't trust her.

This person even said it to her face; truly a murderous, heart‑cutting act.

"Daoist friend, you are truly cautious."

A smile that was actually mockery.

Such mockery made him… delighted; at least Chen Chuyang was happy.

Seeing Lian Hongchen like that made him happy.

"You, don't worry; from now on you're one of us." Chen Chuyang patted her shoulder, speaking earnestly: "Cangzhou still counts on you."

Lian Hongchen said wordlessly, "You really make me angry."

She wanted to strike the bastard, but she knew she wasn't his match; if she acted, she might suffer, not Chen Chuyang.

She wouldn't do such a foolish thing.

"Hahaha, Lian Hongchen, spend this time cultivating well; when the time comes, I will send you to Cangzhou."

"Understood."

"Bang."

Lian Hongchen lay down, slamming the coffin lid down hard, as her silent resistance.

Chen Chuyang ignored her, casually burying that coffin, preventing her from leaving this place. Hongxue and the others should avoid contacting Lian Hongchen; this woman is very clever and also dangerous, so caution is paramount.

Tianwai, Cangzhou, Corpse Refining Sect.

Inside a certain cave dwelling.

The Extreme Yin Corpse General returned to the Faction, hid inside a cave dwelling, placed both hands on the ground, and a massive Formation platform appeared, engraved with a huge Formation; on that Formation was an object bearing Lian Hongchen's aura, which was one of her garments.

Blood seeped from both hands, staining the Formation crimson.

The Extreme Yin Corpse General's face grew grim as he said, "Soul‑Pursuing Great Method."

"Pursue."

The Formation activated, red light flickered, the Extreme Yin Corpse General's consciousness merged with the platform, beginning to track Lian Hongchen's location.

He cannot let Lian Hongchen escape; the Corpse King reserve he finally located can soon undergo Advancement to Corpse King, and then his own strength will rise dramatically. The Corpse King is closely linked to her, just one step away from refining Lian Hongchen and then helping her achieve Advancement to Corpse King.

All these plans have failed.

The Extreme Yin Corpse General naturally could not endure it; after decades of effort he gained nothing, yet had paid a huge price.

"Buzz."

The Formation trembled, red light pierced the void, following Lian Hongchen.