[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses":3,"chapter-becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-298":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Becoming a Saint by Touching Corpses",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},315695,581,"Chapter 298 - 296: Assessment in Progress","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-298",298,"\u003Cp>Steward Kong didn’t mind and asked, \"Is everything finished?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me see... Huh, there’s still one more.\" The disciple holding the paper document hesitated, \"But it’s located in... Zone Wujiu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zone Wujiu?\" Steward Kong’s face suddenly darkened, \"Nonsense!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Zone Wujiu is where Elder Wen used to raise insects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of these insects are so dangerous that even some of the true inheritances in the sect don’t want to provoke them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could they assign it to a new disciple who just entered? This is absurd!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, should we still go to check it out?\" The disciple was intimidated by Steward Kong’s serious demeanor and asked timidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go, why wouldn’t we?\" Steward Kong cast a cold glance at Wei Jian, making his scalp tingle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It’s over, it’s over. If this Kong reports this matter, the sect might hold me accountable...’ Wei Jian felt uneasy as he led Steward Kong and his group onward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking for half a day and crossing a mountain, their legs were a bit sore by the time they reached the fields of Zone Wu. Zone Wujiu was at the very end of Zone Wu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when they arrived at the scene, everyone couldn’t help but widen their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How, how is this possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He actually planted a field of Spirit Rice, how did he do it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that there’s no longer any insect infestation here...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of Steward Kong and Wei Jian’s group was a field about an acre in size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spirit Rice plants, each about two feet tall, were lush and verdant, swaying with the wind and emitting a fragrant rice aroma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steward Kong walked up to the field, his pupils constricting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are so many insect corpses in this field, hiss... This young man is terrifying!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface of the soil, there were yellow Centipede corpses broken in half, Golden Beetle corpses with shattered shells, and spider corpses larger than a fist, covered in spiky hairs...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the extent of drying, these corpses should have died in the last few days, which made Steward Kong even more astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there anything special about the disciple cultivating the Spirit Field?\" he couldn’t help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has a Lower-Grade Spirit Root and is from Jin City. As for anything special... it seems his Martial Arts cultivation is quite high. He had a previous encounter where he fought an Iron Corpse and did not lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Able to contend with an Iron Corpse? That’s not something an ordinary Martial Artist can achieve, not even the top-tier ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To achieve such a feat at his age indicates he’s a prodigy in martial arts.\" Steward Kong nodded approvingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the upper limit of Martial Arts is much lower than that of the Immortal Path, it is the most widely practiced and accessible form of cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, even though he hadn’t practiced Martial Arts, Steward Kong was thoroughly familiar with its various nuances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the Spirit Rice on the field and began to analyze: \"These Spirit Rice plants, although shorter than those cultivated by others, have extraordinarily plump grains and brighter color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This indicates that he has put a lot of effort into the Rain Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, how could the standards of Zone Wujiu be the same as those of Zone Jia or Yi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grade, Middle Jia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the others showed signs of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the Corpse-Driving Sect’s unwritten rules, most people’s A-grade ratings are Jia Lower; Jia Upper is rare, and Middle Jia is the highest evaluation one can give.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since Steward Kong was the chief examiner with one vote deciding, naturally, no one objected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Jian breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems that Steward Kong merely has exceedingly high standards, not personal animosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Wei Jian led Steward Kong’s group in evaluating the field’s yield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi, You Qingyi, and all other disciples, including their Lifebound Corpses, were all gathered on the open space atop Disciple Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awaiting the arrival of another assessment steward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There will be a unified evaluation soon: Spiritual Cultivation, Magic display, and Lifebound Corpse manipulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was filled with both tension and anticipation, with some even making frequent bathroom visits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi found it rather endearing, reminding him of taking exams in school in his past life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who do you think will come in first this time?\" someone whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s a given, it has to be between You Qingyi and Wang Wenbai. They both have upper-grade Spirit Roots, on a completely different level from us common folks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not necessarily, Rong Xuejian is renowned for his high comprehension, and his Spirit Root is only slightly inferior to theirs, being a top-tier Mid-grade Spirit Root.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hear the top ten get rewards; I wonder what they are this time. We don’t need to be first, just make it to the top ten, haha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the discussions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Qingyi remained expressionless, while Rong Xuejian became even more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Wang Wenbai had a slight upward curve at the corners of his mouth, clearly enjoying the compliments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, someone who liked to flatter agreed: \"In this evaluation, Brother Wang is sure to secure the top spot. Apart from You Qingyi posing a slight threat, I don’t see anyone else being a concern.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, Brother Wang has both talent and a prestigious family background, taking first in this competition should be effortless, right?\" Another chimed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this evaluation, as long as it’s not too bad, it’s fine. I’m not concerned about the scores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Immortal Path is long, no need to compete for short-term gains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wenbai waved his hand indifferently, but the upward curve of his mouth was even harder to conceal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, a red-robed elder with partially white hair arrived on the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him were three young disciples dressed in light blue Daoist Robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One held a paper document, another held a White Jade Document, and another carried a transparent pebble, matching the specifications on Steward Kong’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only hearing the red-robed elder sternly say, \"I am Steward Wen Feng of the Law Enforcement Hall, here to inspect your assignments today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those with comprehensive scores at the top will receive rewards from the sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t linger, with a wave of his hand, a jade tablet appeared in front of everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jade tablet was about as tall as a person, milky white throughout, with a smooth, unblemished surface, and a distinct palm seal mark near the top center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All who come forward, place your hand on the palm seal and input your Spiritual Power with full force, hold nothing back,\" ordered the red-robed elder, Steward Wen, \"After measuring, each person can receive a Qi Absorption Pill to quickly recover Spiritual Power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to him, a disciple stepped forward and began calling names from the paper document: \"Dai Xiang, Lower-Grade Spirit Root.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person named Dai Xiang stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi recognized him as the chubby person who had bribed the steward when the fields were being assigned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chubby person placed his hand on the palm seal, took a deep breath, and began to operate the Profound Yin Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All his Spiritual Power flowed from his right arm into the jade tablet, and others could see a faint dark light surface on his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few moments, the jade tablet turned from milky white to a pale red, then quickly returned to its original state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steward Wen saw this and said indifferently, \"Upper Ding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chubby person, upon hearing it, displayed a distressed expression, clearly unsatisfied with the result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After him, a few others went up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But none of their evaluations were higher than Middle Ding or Lower Ding, not even as good as his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the chubby person smiled happily once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",1305,"2026-05-30T02:45:59.888Z","2026-06-01T04:30:04.667Z",1,"novelbin.me","1d8aa49457ca3dd59be9ba7c65d7fe4a6f71dc365d909fdf0424c2aa46e69b67","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-299","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-297",784,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-cover.jpg"]