[{"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-432":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},315829,581,"Chapter 432 - 430: The Descent","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-432",432,"\u003Cp>\"If one can cultivate the third step to its limit, their prospects are limitless, and their power and speed will undergo a qualitative change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In close range, even a late-stage Qi cultivation cultivator cannot withstand a single punch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon saying this, Lou Yi left everyone feeling stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be able to rival a late-stage Qi cultivation cultivator is already very powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Foundation Establishment great cultivators are rare in the cultivation realm, and most people may never encounter one in their lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time, that mysterious black-armored man, who could defeat a group of late-stage and mid-stage cultivators, must be at the third step? Everyone couldn’t help but speculate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there a fourth step?\" Overlord Chu Feng couldn’t help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m still exploring that myself. If there is progress, I will share it with everyone,\" Lou Yi replied with a smile, \"However, by then, there might be different insights, and today’s three steps may be overturned or rebuilt, who knows.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The path of martial arts is cut off; Lou Yi is also crossing the river by feeling the stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the aid of the attribute panel, he might not even be able to deduce the above three steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Lou Yi’s three steps explanation, these top martial artists, including Old Man Shi, were eager to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Lou Yi’s explanation, they have developed divine sense and already stepped out into the second step and can attempt the third step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lou boy, come teach us the third step,\" Old Man Shi shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, let us test the power of that strange artifact you mentioned,\" Chu Feng laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are unsettled right now; it’s not suitable for cultivating the third step,\" Lou Yi directly refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nonsense, I’m perfectly fine!\" Old Man Shi retorted, glaring with bulging eyes, \"Hurry up and teach us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Urged by the three of them, they couldn’t wait for even a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lou Yi firmly disagreed, insisting they first cultivate the Demon Summoning Scripture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first martial arts congress concluded thusly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, Lou Yi called Feng Heguang to a closed room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could speak, Feng Heguang proactively took out the white mud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside was a slightly smaller sinister black scale, suitable for beginner use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The larger piece, more powerful, was in Lou Yi’s possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am willing to present this item to my sect to contribute to everyone’s martial arts path,\" Feng Heguang declared resolutely, obviously having made up his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This item is still yours; Wangjiang Sect is only borrowing it,\" Lou Yi shook his head, rejecting, \"At the same time, the sect will provide you ample resources and will not treat you unfairly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Sect Leader’s graciousness in letting my daughter and me join to learn martial arts, and helping me resolve this congenital ailment is already a tremendous favor, so how can it be unfair?\" Feng Heguang expressed gratefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Shi and the others are truly talented individuals, having practiced the Breathing Technique to the Martial Master Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few days, they preliminarily comprehended the Demon Summoning Scripture and eagerly sought Lou Yi to observe the strange artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time Lou Yi truly couldn’t resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he had earlier exchanged for some spirit-stabilizing elixirs within the Corpse-Driving Sect, such as ’Ice Heart Pill’ and ’Soul Stabilizing Pill.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These can help Old Man Shi protect his divine sense, and with Lou Yi as their protector, he barely agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Shi became the first in Wangjiang Sect to try eating the crab.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi dared not experiment within the sect but brought him outside the Ping’an Village city, into a secluded forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing no one around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then opened the white mud box, revealing a black scale the size of a fingernail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Endless eerie radiation permeated, causing Old Man Shi to get goosebumps all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, an itchy and swelling sensation arose from his abdomen, forming a visible fist-sized lump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It resembled a peach, covered with menacing blood vessels, pulsating forcefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Thump!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Thump!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take the Ice Heart Pill, operate the Breathing Technique and the Demon Summoning Scripture!\" Lou Yi commanded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing, Old Man Shi immediately calmed his mind, sitting cross-legged, his qi-blood surged skyward, as if boiling, and gurgling white mist emitted from the surface of his body, steam rising around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi, on his third time observing the scale, saw something different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a colossal shadow, unclear in its full form, existing in an environment filled with endless ominous energy and dark green toxic rivers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body’s surface was covered with numerous black scales, each the size of a house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The piece in Lou Yi’s hand might just be a casually discarded fragment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the shadow faded from view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transforming into a sinister blood-colored eye, seemingly holding infinite evil, suddenly gazing at himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Boom!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An impending sense of doom instantly struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi broke out in a sweat, hurriedly snapping the white mud box lid shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feeling of being watched lessened but still lingered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instinctively operated his Disguise Talent, feeling temporarily freed from this unknown gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Having plucked too much wool, am I being watched?’ Lou Yi’s face looked a bit grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the influence of the scale, a tumor appeared inside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was soon drained by his Minor Achievement of the Demon Summoning Scripture, meanwhile increasing his High-tier Anomaly progress by thirty points, saving a whole month’s worth of arduous cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opposite him, Old Man Shi’s brows were tightly furrowed, as two distinct Qi-blood forces tangled within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi guarded beside him, but did not intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helping Old Man Shi now would be detrimental to his future development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Shi, worthy of years as a Martial Artist, rich in experience, quickly found a way to suppress the tumor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the stagnated Qi-blood bottleneck began to show a hint of movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his eyes, full of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, good! I never imagined that in this life I would have the chance to explore realms beyond Martial Artist; even if I die on this path, I would have no regrets!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Old Man Shi, it was Daoist Xuanji’s turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he lost an arm, his cultivation had deepened over the years, not inferior to Old Man Shi by a fraction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Learning from last time’s experience, Lou Yi had become much more cautious this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several hours before opening the white mud box, Lou Yi activated his Disguise Talent in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disguise (Passive): The longer one stays in a fixed environment, the easier it is to blend into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The upper limit of the Disguise Talent was even higher than Lou Yi imagined, this time the black scales did not infect him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Daoist Xuanji also, without Lou Yi’s intervention, suppressed the emerging tumor himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, it was Overlord Chu Feng’s turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was now in his prime, his Qi-blood strength ranking first among the three veteran Martial Artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a doubt, all three veteran Martial Artists successfully suppressed the tumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their talents and intelligence are among the highest among all martial artists in the world, not to be judged by common sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, after passing down the martial arts knowledge, Lou Yi also compiled a booklet, documenting all his cultivation insights along the way, as well as each step’s precautionary measures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This booklet is extremely precious, personally managed by Old Man Shi, accessible at any time by the Vice Sect Leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others who are not core disciples of the Wangjiang Sect are forbidden to view it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three veteran Martial Artists, aided by the Demon Summoning Scripture and rare items, began entering a period of rapid cultivation growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost improving a bit every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And upon hearing the news, other martial artists of the Wangjiang Sect were ecstatic, all eagerly gearing up, actively progressing in Lou Yi’s three-step martial arts teaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi was happy to see such changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, he merely sowed a seed, later he would investigate the legacy of ancient Martial Cultivators and come back to continue nurturing it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In time, he believes martial arts will eventually shine in this world!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ping’an Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fully clad in black armor, Lou Er silently emerged from a corner, returning once more to Lou Yi’s Corpse Storage Bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, his efforts were instrumental in driving away the cultivators of the Wang Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’A few more days here, then back to the sect.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The path forward cannot be halted, let’s see if there’s any way to find the key items for talent, martial arts, body cultivator, and qi cultivation advancement.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi pondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he jerked his head toward the northwest direction, an expression of shock on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of miles away, Pan City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Buns, buns!\" The street vendor’s shout ceaselessly echoed on the busy street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aunt Li, what do you think of our family Qingzi?\" In a certain old yet pristine hall, two middle-aged women in fabric clothes were chatting and laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, the girls at our Lianhua Pavilion are all gentle as water.\" The old brothel keeper with a mole on her face, thickly powdered, enthusiastically pitched to a grandly dressed patron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The multitude, everyone living their usual mundane lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the sky above Pan City darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People outside couldn’t help but look up, expressions of terror, as though struck by lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People inside the buildings, though unable to see the outside scene, unanimously felt chest tightness, fatigue, and lethargy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The patron who was leaning on the girl moments ago, directly rolled his eyes and fainted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frightening the girl terribly, who screamed loudly ’Help, help, he’s having a stroke!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above Pan City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a giant black cloud slowly descended, enveloping the entire city, making it instantly fall into darkness as if night had come early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Crack!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Rumble, rumble!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Clatter, clatter!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a fierce wind blew, torrential rain poured, and lightning danced...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Numerous tents, wooden frames, and white banners in the city were blown down and away, dust filled the air, Pan City was thrown into utter chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",1673,"2026-05-30T02:45:59.889Z","2026-06-01T04:30:04.667Z",1,"novelbin.me","82b1fbefbba48111c77bc1fff94d78de74b5b3a1524cfef3cf6699a3804ccfd5","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-433","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-431",784,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-cover.jpg"]