Chapter 1938 397: Calling Himself the Corpse King
Chapter 1938 397: Calling Himself the Corpse King
A ghostly voice echoed through the forest, lingering around Lin Yifan.
Lin Yifan felt a chill run down his spine and asked, "Are you a human or a ghost?"
"Me? Haha, I am the Corpse King of Xiangshan. What do you say I am?"
"Stop pretending. Ghosts don't speak."
"Ignorant youth, always so naïve. Well, I'll let you die simply then!"
In the next moment, a shadow suddenly appeared beside Lin Yifan, reaching out with long black nails, attempting to pull out Lin Yifan's heart.
Before the shadow acted, Lin Yifan had already used the Shadow Clone Technique, so the shadow attacked his False Body, not his real one.
Once the shadow appeared next to his False Body, he swiftly swung his sword at the shadow.
The shadow's eyes narrowed, instantly grabbing the sword swung by Lin Yifan.
Lin Yifan tried to pull the sword back, but found no matter how hard he tried, it was useless.
The opponent was immensely powerful; he was no match.
"Fool, you think your tricks and strength can dominate the life and death of a Mysterious Immortal Realm master? Use your brain," the shadow mocked disdainfully.
Lin Yifan indeed hadn't guessed wrong; the opponent was truly a Mysterious Immortal Realm master. He's probably doomed now, as there's no one around to help him.
"Didn't you say you're a ghost? How come you're flesh and blood?"
"Still daring to mock your enemy, quite sharp-tongued."
"Without courage, who would dare to venture into Xiangshan alone?"
"Such audacity, but before coming, didn't you find out there's something here you can't afford to provoke?"
"You act so meticulously; who knows how high your realm is."
"Indeed, with my intelligence, how would I let those fools know about these secrets? Otherwise, there would be no one coming to Xiangshan to train in the future," the shadow said with some accomplishment.
"Are you a Yin Spirit Master?" Lin Yifan asked.
"Your insight is quite remarkable, noticing the clues at a glance."
"Hmph, with your attire, anyone could guess your identity."
"Could it be you're also a Yin Spirit Master?"
Lin Yifan thought this was an opportunity. Perhaps if he claimed to be a Yin Spirit Master, the opponent wouldn't kill him, as they were of the same profession with no need for internal conflict.
"That's right, I am also a Yin Spirit Master."
"You look fair-skinned and have the demeanor of a prominent sect. How could you be a Yin Spirit Master?"
"Is disguise not allowed? You know Yin Spirit Masters are like rats crossing the street, everyone wants to beat them. To operate in the city, one must dress this way."
"Seems plausible, but what do you use to prove it?"
"Then I'll show you a thing or two."
Lin Yifan immediately took out the Ghost Golden Bead and set up a Ghost Army Order array, releasing Curse Power.
Feeling the surrounding filled with the intangible curse, even with a higher realm, the shadow couldn't help but be afraid.
Lin Yifan had no malicious intent and did not attack him, reducing much of the hostility in the shadow's heart.
"The Ghost Army Order, one of the ten major curses, indeed extraordinary."
"Senior, your insight is quite impressive, recognizing this curse at a glance."
"This curse has been lost for a long time, why do you know how to set it up?" the shadow asked.
"Of course, it was taught by my Master," Lin Yifan replied.
"Master? You actually have a Master?"
"It's normal for a cultivator to have a Master."
"Who is your Master, is he also a Yin Spirit Master?" the shadow pursued.
"Of course, but my Master isn't in this world."
"Not in this world? Could it be someone from the higher plane?"
"Exactly!"
"Which sect do you belong to?"
The higher plane has numerous Yin Spirit Master sects, so the shadow is curious about which sect Lin Yifan is a disciple of.
Lin Yifan thought for a moment, suddenly thought of a sect, and answered, "Gen Ghost Palace!"
Upon hearing these three words, the shadow was shaken, hardly able to believe.
Because it's a sect he dreams of joining, moreover, the cultivation technique he practices is somewhat related to Gen Ghost Palace.
If what Lin Yifan says is true, then he must try to ingratiate himself.
However, a single statement shouldn't be taken to heart; holding a skeptical stance is more reasonable and wise.
"How to prove your identity?"
Lin Yifan pondered, but didn't have something like a Waist Token, though he had one item he could try to use.
So he took out the Blood Yin Banner and showed it to the Corpse King of Xiangshan.
"What is this?"
"Didn't recognize it? It's the Blood Yin Banner, crafted personally by my Master," Lin Yifan replied.
"Blood Yin Banner! It's actually the Blood Yin Banner!"
The Corpse King of Xiangshan felt quite astonished, extremely excited.
Because it's something he's longed for day and night! Now he actually saw it with his own eyes!
"What surprises you, Senior?"
"I am also refining such things, but the results aren't as good," the Corpse King of Xiangshan replied.
Lin Yifan finally understood why the Corpse King of Xiangshan kept killing people, it was to refine the sinister Blood Yin Banner.
Yin Spirit Masters are all malicious people, which is why he doesn't want to associate with them.
Now his life is in the hands of the Corpse King of Xiangshan, so he must temporarily compromise.
"If Senior wishes to refine, I can teach you."
"You know how to refine the Blood Yin Banner?"
"A little familiarity!"
"But why shouldn't I directly take this one?" the Corpse King of Xiangshan asked.
"Senior, look far ahead. Collaborating with me guarantees your entry into Gen Ghost Palace, and then you can have as many Blood Yin Banners as you want!" Lin Yifan replied.
"Really?"
"If I'm lying, I'm a little dog!"
"Great! Then come back with me now, teach me to refine the Blood Yin Banner."
"Okay!"
The Corpse King of Xiangshan was extremely excited, feeling like he's found treasure on this trip.
Whereas Lin Yifan felt quite helpless, encountering such a demon, seems like it'll take some time to rid the evil.
The reason he didn't use the Ghost Army Order curse against the opponent earlier was because he was also a Yin Spirit Master, knowing how to avoid these things attached, the effect wouldn't be very evident.
Following the way, it wasn't long before he entered a gloomy dark cave.
Here, he smelled a strong stench of corpses, feeling a bit nauseated.
Yin Spirit Masters are like this, specialized in coexisting with corpses; if they don't smell this, they feel uncomfortable.
"Senior, could you give some light? It's so dark, can't see anything," Lin Yifan asked.
"Aren't you a Yin Spirit Master? Aren't Yin Spirit Masters well accustomed to such darkness?" the Corpse King of Xiangshan asked suspiciously, confused.
"I am a Yin Spirit Master, but I've stayed in the big city for a long time, and suddenly am not used to this environment," Lin Yifan replied.
"Alright! Alright! Just as you wish."
The Corpse King of Xiangshan didn't want to sour their relation, agreed to Lin Yifan, and lit up a lamp for him.
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