[{"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-458":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},315955,581,"Chapter 458 - 456: Nimble","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-458",458,"\u003Cp>\"Array, activate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder defending the city roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, six Foundation Establishment cultivators flew to six different spots on the city wall, each sitting cross-legged, their bodies emanating spiritual essence, initiating the array!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the city wall, six white beams of light shot up into the sky, connecting with each other to form a giant white, hemispherical shield, enveloping the entire city inside!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep sense of security involuntarily rose in everyone’s hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me test the weight of this array!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fox demon that had been boasting earlier suddenly spewed out a cloud-like mass of red flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames sizzled against the white shield, turning it crimson, but failed to break it in the slightest; the City Defense Array remained as stable as Mount Tai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other attacks like the giant toad demon’s poisonous smoke, the thousand-legged centipede’s thousand swords, and the tiger demon’s aerial grasp were all ineffective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon clan knew that without breaking this shield, their attempt to breach the city would be a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the array was jointly controlled by the six Foundation Establishment cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the one with the lowest cultivation among them was at early Foundation Establishment, and some were at mid Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had maximized the array’s power, making it insurmountable for ordinary demon generals!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me try!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hill giant spoke, his voice like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing over a hundred zhang tall, it was like a moving hill in front of Huai City’s wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With its enormous, stone face, it looked down at the tiny figures on the city wall, expressionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, it raised an arm like a long dragon, a gray-white hand descending from the sky!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh crap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, dodge!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some cowardly cultivators and soldiers on the city wall found their minds shattered at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wanted to flee to the sides, but the wall offered them no space for escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Boom!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant hand slammed into the protective shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visible ripples spread across the contact surface, flowing to other areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shield shook continuously, and the faces of the six elders turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the power of the city’s defense array was even more formidable than imagined, plus the protection from the six Foundation Establishment cultivators, it held firm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Boom!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Boom!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Boom!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hill giant’s massive hand could practically grasp the sun and moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each terrifying blow whipped up large gusts, blowing the surrounding demons off balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet it still couldn’t overcome Huai City’s defense array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, it glanced at the nearby aloof Mirage Demon, its voice rumbling: \"You’re just going to watch?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I intervene early, the lord won’t be pleased.\" The Mirage Demon was unafraid, chuckling softly, and then gracefully floated above the white shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ʊæəʊɜː...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It began chanting a spell in an unintelligible language, and the white mist from its body flowed like water, wrapping around the human race’s protective shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, the glow from the array patterns carved on the city wall began to weaken, their flow slowed significantly, making the protective shield noticeably dimmer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hill giant’s eyes lit up and it struck again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Boom!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A palm descended, as if mountains were falling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white shield guarding Huai City started to shake violently, flickering as if it could break at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Pfft!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The six elders controlling the array spat out a mouthful of blood simultaneously, their faces turning ghostly pale!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We must kill this Mirage Demon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining three elders exchanged glances, their eyes showing determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strongest among them was Elder Wen, the only late Foundation Establishment cultivator present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a gentle-looking, white-haired elder, holding a horsetail whisk, and flew out of the array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whisk’s countless white threads tangled towards the Mirage Demon, trying to capture it, but it agilely evaded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old human, your opponent is me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another powerful demon among the clan, a Water Demon with ancient royal bloodline, had an aura as strong as the hill giant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It shot out numerous tentacles, which divided mid-air into countless calf-sized Water Demons, spreading like mud, with tentacles turning into swords, fiercely enveloping Elder Wen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the hill giant also targeted Elder Wen, reaching out, intending to crush him directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Wen was forced to retreat back into the city in disarray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surrounded by a host of demons, he couldn’t find the slightest opportunity to slay the Mirage Demon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it was, Huai City found itself in a predicament. Given time, the city walls were bound to be breached!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the protection of the city walls, the disparity in strength between humans and demons was too great. It would inevitably lead to a massacre!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders exchanged glances, each seeing the helplessness in the other’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have thought that even nine elders couldn’t hold the city?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Corpse-Driving Sect had already made a significant move, but it couldn’t send all its elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Lou Yi’s influence was only significant around Huai City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Zhao Kingdom’s borders were vast, under siege from numerous Demon Clan forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also beings like the Three-headed Lion Demon, standing at the pinnacle of the Demon Generals, needing more than one late Foundation Establishment cultivator to restrain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Bang!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hill Giant slammed its palm heavily onto the protective barrier once more, causing its light to dim even further, with numerous fine cracks appearing on its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other demons nearby were rubbing their hands eagerly, eyes gleaming with ferocity, ready to launch into a grand assault the moment the array was broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would certainly be a brutal bloodbath!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when everyone was filled with worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Screech!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gigantic red eagle, measuring fifty to sixty yards long, soared into the sky, painting half of it red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It then swooped downwards, diving into the crowd of demons at the rear, slaughtering a large number of these minor demons!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screams and howls echoed continually, causing massive casualties and fatalities in the rear of the Demon Clan army!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s the Red Hero making an appearance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The many cultivators of Huai City were instantly revitalized, each displaying a look of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there were discerning individuals like Elder He, who frowned instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Red Hero was renowned across the world for his ghostly assassination techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To show himself so easily, wasn’t he abandoning his advantage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the demon ranks, a figure in a black robe floated out, disbelief written all over his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare he appear so openly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed person was an elder of the Yellow Springs Sect, absolutely livid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi’s blatant appearance made the truth-seeking mirror he’d prepared for so long seem like a ridiculous toy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When someone doesn’t hide, what truth are you seeking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the black-robed figure, a commotion arose among the defending cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are there humans siding with the demons?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It must be people from the Yellow Springs Sect... In normal times it’s fine, but helping the demons attack us now, if not human traitors, then what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd atop Huai City was enraged, each wishing to kill the black-robed person immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In most people’s minds, human traitors were a thousand times more hateful than the Demon Clan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this the Red Hero? His strength doesn’t seem that great to me.\" The Hill Giant’s thunderous voice echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill him, then breach Huai City, and our mission will be accomplished.\" The Six-tailed Demon Fox crazily yelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Demon Generals, such as the Demon Fox, Tiger Demon, and Toad Demon, moved forward, approaching Lou Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Lou Yi transformed into a streak of red light, fleeing into the distance without any desire to engage them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, his speed was astonishing, outmatching most Demon Generals who could not catch up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ignore him, continue the assault on the city!\" the Water Demon shouted angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right, if we attack where he must defend, the Red Hero will come to his death naturally!\" The black-robed man from the Yellow Springs Sect revealed a sinister smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Fox and other Demon Generals withdrew to continue their assault on Huai City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Screech!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From another direction at the rear of the Demon Clan army, another gigantic fiery red eagle appeared, rushing in with violent force and directly slaughtering an unknown number of demons!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So satisfying!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi mused to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single Celestial Eagle Transformation, he could kill hundreds of minor demons, seeing his energy surge by a thousand points!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Demon Clan army hadn’t been collectively assaulting the city, all clumped together, how could he have killed so many in one move?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing a group of Demon Generals charging over, Lou Yi swiftly fled away like a whirlwind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, when the enemy retreats, I advance; when the enemy pursues, I run. Only a fool would engage them head-on!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can this guy be so shameless?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Generals were utterly infuriated, their noses bent out of shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one was fuming with anger, their hairs standing on end like steel needles, utterly furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",1489,"2026-05-30T02:45:59.888Z","2026-06-01T04:30:04.667Z",1,"novelbin.me","8276972619fbd55f1011f0b638e8dec945b82cd3173e760ba2af8e00d0031a0c","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-459","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-457",784,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-cover.jpg"]