Chapter 1698: The Corpse Refining Sect

When the heavenly tribulation appeared, everyone within the Corpse Refining Sect's area looked this way, all thinking the same thing: who is going to undergo the tribulation?

This Tribulation Realm heavenly tribulation is no ordinary tribulation, far beyond what a Golden Core tribulation could compare to; its momentum is immense, impossible to ignore, and the commotion of this tribulation is spreading outward from the Corpse Refining Sect, already drawing much attention even before it arrives.

Inside the Corpse Refining Sect, on the seat of the sect master, the Corpse Refining Sect's sect master, White Forehead Corpse King, opened his eyes, his narrowed gaze like a line, fixed on the direction of the cave dwelling of the First Corpse General, and murmured softly: "That direction is the cave dwelling of First Corpse General Jiang Tiansheng; is he about to advance that Green-Eyed Corpse King in his hand? Is he going to complete the advancement so soon?"

"The commotion he's stirring up is huge; he's killed many people, and many of our fellow sect members have disappeared—apparently he's been using them to feed that Green-Eyed Corpse King. Jiang Tiansheng, Jiang Tiansheng, you're ruthless, sparing no effort for that Green-Eyed Corpse King."

"This matter has been exposed; those people in the sect certainly don't want you to succeed in your advancement, nor will the Tian Du Men and the Accumulated Dust Sect, nor the Mangshan Mountain Range side, agree to your successful advancement."

"Wanting to fully complete the advancement—how could that be easy? What should I do, my lord?"

He did not rise, nor go to ask the Dharma Protector for help; instead he continued staring in that direction. Soon, the Red-Eyed Corpse Generals came over, not heading straight to the First Corpse General's cave dwelling—his dwelling lies within the Corpse Refining Sect's area, but not too far nor too near, a fine spot with thick yin qi, ideal for zombie cultivation.

The Red-Eyed Corpse General spoke directly: "Sect Master, regarding the advancement of the Green-Eyed Corpse King, what should we do?"

The other corpse generals fell in one by one, except the Second Corpse General; all came. Needless to say, the deceased corpse generals—these underlings have lost many men, many of them promising disciples they had taken a liking to, who mysteriously vanished. Previously they had suspected First Corpse General Jiang Tiansheng but lacked proof; now this matter is completely confirmed.

The Green-Eyed Corpse King cannot possibly finish its repair and also complete the advancement so quickly; this step is extremely difficult.

Remember, the Green-Eyed Corpse King was injured last time, and so was the First Corpse General; to achieve both repair and advancement in such a short span would, if the Green-Eyed Corpse King succeeds in advancing, be a boon for the Corpse Refining Sect—another corpse king, another strength—but for them it may not be a good thing.

On the contrary, it would be bad, because once the Green-Eyed Corpse King completes its advancement it will need blood fodder, large amounts of flesh and blood; likely the First Corpse General will continue to strike at his own people, and they cannot stop him, leading to utter chaos.

The disciples of the Corpse Refining Sect cannot satisfy him; the Green-Eyed Corpse King needs more flesh and blood, so the disciples of the Tian Du Men and the Accumulated Dust Sect will also face death.

Likewise, the demonic beasts of the Mangshan Mountain Range are in the same situation; the Red-Eyed Corpse General worries for his own safety, as well as for the sect's disciples, and the other surrounding corpse generals share this thought.

The Golden Armor Corpse said, worried: "Sect Master, the First Corpse General is dangerous; his previous actions have severely affected the sect's future—this cannot be left as is."

The Undying Corpse General said: "Sect Master, you must quickly decide—what should we do? Help the Dharma Protector, or choose…?"

The Red Earth Corpse General said: "Exactly, Sect Master; we all listen to you—whatever you tell us to do, we will do."

The First Corpse General is ruthless and won't care about their lives; once such a person holds power, once he fully completes his advancement, it will be a disaster—just look at the fates of the Second and Third Corpse Generals to see; the next could be them, and no one can say for sure.

They cannot help but worry about this situation and prepare in advance; within the sect, only the sect master can suppress him and prevent him from running amok. This time, the advancement of the Green-Eyed Corpse King to corpse king will surely cause a great commotion; the Tian Du Men side will have movement, and so will the Mangshan Mountain Range.

Those people will not let this good opportunity pass; moreover, they have received news that the Tian Du Dragon King has left his seclusion.

This time, the Tian Du Dragon King will surely come; whether we can block him is a question.

The White Forehead Corpse King looked down at the corpse generals; of the Corpse Refining Sect's nine great corpse generals, only these few remain before us—we cannot afford to lose any more.

"Junior brothers, I know all your thoughts; on this matter, even I as elder brother cannot decide." The Corpse Refining Sect sect master pointed into the distance and said: "Jiang Tiansheng is my junior brother and also your senior brother; his life or death concerns the face of our Corpse Refining Sect—if we let someone just beat him to death, wouldn't our Corpse Refining Sect be laughed at by everyone in Cangzhou?"

"This time, for his advancement, we must protect his safety and ensure he can advance to corpse king; we cannot sacrifice him to personal selfishness."

The Corpse Refining Sect sect master rose, spoke with righteous fervor, yet he made no movement and issued no command.

Regarding First Corpse General Jiang Tiansheng, he had long been dissatisfied, but previously lacked the chance to act; now this is the opportunity—however, he cannot let gossip arise; he will let things develop freely, and he will certainly help, how and how much depending on his mood.

After glancing at the other junior brothers, those corpse generals understood; the Red-Eyed Corpse General immediately grasped it, clasped his hands and said: "What the sect leader senior brother said—we obey."

The other corpse generals nodded in unison: "We will follow the sect master's orders."

The crowd did not move, standing in place, watching the heavenly tribulation brew.

…Over at the Tian Du Men, the Tian Du Dragon King had just returned to the Tian Du Men not long ago, his gaze cold and sharp.

"Corpse Refining Sect, the First Corpse General advancing to corpse king? Hah, nothing could be simpler."

"Forget it; this time I'll just make a trip to the Corpse Refining Sect."

The Tian Du Dragon King said to the approaching crowd: "You hold down the Tian Du Men; I'll personally go to the Corpse Refining Sect."

The last time he advanced, the Tian Du Dragon King witnessed everything the Corpse Refining Sect did; he bears a grudge, so how could he let Jiang Tiansheng advance so easily? He must take revenge, preferably by killing Jiang Tiansheng.

The Tian Du True Person said anxiously: "Your Excellency Dragon King, why not let me accompany you?"

The Tian Du Dragon King waved his hand: "Enough, I can go alone; the Tian Du Men needs you to hold the fort—no one is allowed to leave."

"This time, I will personally slay Jiang Tiansheng; if the Corpse Refining Sect dares to block my breakthrough, this time it will be their turn."

"I will make them know who is the strongest in Cangzhou."

"To offend him and then think the matter is settled—how could that be?"

The Tian Du Dragon King will certainly not let the Corpse Refining Sect off, nor will he let First Corpse General Jiang Tiansheng go; he must kill him, to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys.

"Yes." The Tian Du True Person and the others could only obey; since the Tian Du Dragon King has said that, what else could they say?