[{"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-304":6,"glossary-terms-581":24},{"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},316001,581,"Chapter 304 - 302: Joining","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-304",304,"\u003Cp>\"How is this possible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, my God!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aliens were all dumbfounded, unable to believe that someone in the world could withstand cannonballs barehanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that martial artist had reached an inhuman level?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Retreat, retreat!\" the alien leader cried out in fear...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, Lou Yi opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive amount of energy from between heaven and earth entered his body, continuously enhancing his physical form, including bones, organs, blood, and even his brain and nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All his cells were transforming and being reborn at a rate millions of times faster than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This included his True Strength, whose total amount was also increasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Screech!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eagle deep in his mind roared excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the martial artist techniques from his memory, Lou Yi focused his energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a trance, he seemed to merge completely with the eagle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the eagle’s golden eyes suddenly shot out a cold light, displaying a calmness and wisdom never seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, all the muscles, joints, and even the True Strength in his lower Dantian were clearly reflected in Lou Yi’s mind, granting him detailed and complete control over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He mobilized the True Strength, dividing it into five equal parts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he channeled it to his right-hand fingers, making the fingertips emit a blinding red light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Swish! Swish! Swish!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five beams of red True Strength shot out simultaneously, instantly creating five extremely deep holes in the cave wall beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The equidistant spacing of the holes showed Lou Yi’s ultimate control over True Strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’From a rifle to a machine gun.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’With Divine Control of Qi, the stronger the Divine Sense, the more adept the control over True Strength.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Extreme Fist has ascended to the Realm of Perfection, with basic strength increased by three thousand catties, reaching fifty-three thousand catties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the current physical strength conditions, this is quite remarkable.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having advanced the Extreme Fist, Lou Yi remained unsatisfied and shifted his focus to magic:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corpse Control Technique (Great Success 0\u002F5000) → Corpse Control Technique (Perfection)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rain Technique (Proficient 0\u002F1000) → Rain Technique (Minor Achievement 0\u002F6000)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, a large amount of cool energy flowed into his body from heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the energy was enhancing the eagle in Lou Yi’s mind, his Divine Sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eagle’s size expanded by a full third before stopping, reaching nearly five feet tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most direct effect was sharper senses and a quicker mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he quieted his mind, he could even hear the sound of his fellow disciples snoring inside the cave halfway up the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he could control the True Strength even more freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The True Strength no longer simply fired in a straight line; it could move in arcs or parabolas, with greater stealth and mobility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi looked at the Attribute Panel:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Name: Lou Yi\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Age: 20\u002F130\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realm: Four Aperture Martial Artist (500\u002F600), Iron Skin Martial Artist (374\u002F600), Qi Cultivation 0 Level (346\u002F600)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivation Techniques: Yellow Extreme Breathing Technique (Second Stage, Perfection), Skin Refining Technique (Proficient 0\u002F1000+1 Leech Glue), Profound Yin Technique (Skillful 0\u002F1000+Moonlight Dew)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skills: Lou’s Axe Skill (Perfection), Extreme Fist (Perfection), Light Body Technique (Great Success), Secret Skill: Dragon Piercing Technique - Fragment (One)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic: Corpse Control Technique (Perfection), Rain Technique (Minor Achievement 0\u002F6000), Sword Control Technique (Not Initiated)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talents: Petrification (Great Success 0\u002F10000+1 Ice Soul), Swift (Skillful 0\u002F100+1 Celestial Silkworm Silk), Disguise (Skillful 0\u002F300+1 Earth Vein Spirit Marrow), Tenacious (Proficient 0\u002F1000+1 Spirit-devouring Vine), Venom (Initiated 0\u002F20+1 Bone Decay Grass), Control (Skillful 0\u002F120+1 Yanpo Mushroom), Fireproof (Initiated 0\u002F30+1 Hundred-Year Phoenix Tree Core), Wind Stabilization (Initiated 0\u002F30+1 Cyan Sky Feather)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Energy: 16858\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus far, martial arts skills have reached their peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fist techniques perfected, axe skills perfected, Lou Yi can now be considered a Martial Arts Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same goes for magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rain Technique isn’t of much use for future development; no need to upgrade indefinitely, an opportunity must be found to exchange it for a Combat Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi hasn’t forgotten; he still has a chance for a free magic spell exchange, which he’ll use once he breaks through to Qi Cultivation Layer One.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next focus is finding the key items to advance Skin Refining Technique and Profound Yin Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Corpse-Driving Sect’s rule preventing outer disciples from leaving for three years gives Lou Yi a stable period for growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he can finally leave, his power will undoubtedly have reached unimaginable heights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day after the quarterly assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Xuejian came to find Lou Yi, saying there was finally movement at the Four Seas Association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hall Master Zhang Li wanted to see him, offering him an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi understood that Zhang Li must have received the news, that he had again topped the quarterly assessment, which prompted this swift reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Rong Xuejian, Lou Yi met with Hall Master Zhang Li of the Four Seas Association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hall Master is the lowest position in the Four Seas Association; above them are the Incense Master and Squad Leader, but the power they wield is considerable, enough to recommend alliance members for entrance, usually without rejection by the Headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Li was also a young man in his twenties, not very tall, with a full beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most notably was his prominent forehead, which occupied almost half his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his deep blue Daoist robe, Lou Yi knew he was a True Disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’A Hall Master who’s already at the late-stage Qi Refining, what about the Incense Master and Squad Leader?’ Lou Yi felt a chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foundation of the Four Seas Association might be even stronger than he had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Li stood with his hands behind him, his expression indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dark grey Iron Corpse ’bang bang bang’ walked out from behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Iron Corpse was much taller than the one Lou Yi encountered with the cow-grass boy Su Pei before, standing nearly eight feet tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black lines on its body were more complex, as if they were constantly flowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Li said blandly, \"Junior Brother Lou, Junior Brother Rong has been recommending you, saying your close combat skills are quite strong, able to contend with the Iron Corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, my Iron Corpse has been tempered with Thunder Technique, different from others, it’s power exceeds thirty thousand catties. As long as you can withstand three moves, then...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished speaking, a shadow flashed before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Boom!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Lou Yi had stomped something into the ground, with only two dark grey arms waving upwards occasionally, striving desperately yet to no avail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother, what three moves were you talking about?\" Lou Yi showed a confused look on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Li’s face twitched, he waved his hand: \"No problem, you passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In our Four Seas Association, early-stage Qi Cultivation disciples are rarely considered, especially those with lower-grade spirit roots like you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I’m willing to take a gamble. This year I have one special recommendation opportunity, hope you keep up your bold and aggressive momentum, don’t let me down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Senior Brother!\" Lou Yi clasped his hands with a smile, then relaxed his foot that was pinned on the Iron Corpse’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Iron Corpse seemed to have some autonomous intelligence; after standing up, it threw a punch at the back of Lou Yi’s head!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Boom!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, it flew backward without resisting, soaring at least a hundred yards away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a strong body.\" Zhang Li gave Lou Yi a profound look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for his Lifebound Corpse’s condition, he wasn’t worried at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Iron Corpse was almost invulnerable to blades and bullets, more so because Lou Yi hadn’t used lethal force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days later, Lou Yi received the Alliance Member Token from the Four Seas Association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The token was made entirely of silver metal, without a name, only a number; Lou Yi’s was ’Huang Twenty-Eight.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becoming a member of the Four Seas Association, one could share the resources within the association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it wasn’t free; one needed to use silver or items of equivalent value for trading and purchasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, compared to the Corpse-Driving Sect’s official demands for contributions and cultivation restrictions, this was already considerably convenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After joining the Four Seas Association, Lou Yi stated his needs for Leech Glue and Moonlight Dew and was willing to offer sufficient silver for purchase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hall Master Zhang Li helped him submit the request, telling him to await the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",1397,"2026-05-30T02:45:59.888Z","2026-06-01T04:30:04.667Z",1,"novelbin.me","fd9b85a24655a33589a5493a481f33401aa041001e165399edf6ac510ecd6198","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-305","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-303",784,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-cover.jpg",{"terms":25},[]]