Chapter 500: Chapter 500

The sensation of continuously stacking lifespan was a bit intoxicating, making Jiang Yuan feel exhilarated, and a flash of inspiration streaked through his mind!

The false promises he made to Zhao Wuji just now seemed to have hit the mark; otherwise, Zhao wouldn’t have been so tempted.

In that case, why not use the Corpse Control Technique to completely control him and turn him into a puppet?

With the protection of the Xiu Bamboo Building, secretly recruiting and enticing evil cultivators to join the Wanshou Sect, I can periodically sweep through a batch of evil cultivators, which is far more efficient than searching all over the streets.

Moments ago, while in the building, I overheard vendors muttering, and there was some truth in their words—no matter how strictly other cities are managed, they cannot stop black market transactions, indicating there is a significant demand.

Cultivation is free, and the Cultivation Realm has no laws prohibiting certain cultivators from willingly falling into depravity.

Bamboo Mountain City views black market trading as a method to accumulate wealth; even if Lin Ti destroyed the entire city, there would still be a continuous stream of evil cultivators unable to resist temptation, opting for depravity, so why not directly exploit it?

"Ah! Help..." Meanwhile, Liang San, whose realm wasn’t high, struggled desperately but could only manage to squeeze out two intermittent cries from his throat.

Then his entire body began to turn to ashes, starting from his lower limbs slowly moving upwards, as if devoured by invisible flames consuming his arms, neck, and head until turning into a wisp of ash and disappearing without a trace.

"Whew!" Jiang Yuan exhaled deeply, feeling refreshed.

After refining and purifying more than five thousand years of lifespan in a battle at Wo Hu Temple, the Soul-Devouring Demon Skill had leveled up. Dealing with these small fries like Karami would serve as the starting point for years, and soon I could annihilate them completely.

"Plop!" A Teleportation Talisman fell to the ground.

When the Soul-Devouring Demon Skill was activated, it consumed all of Liang San’s clothing, leaving only this item behind, proving that a living evil cultivator had indeed been here moments ago.

Jiang Yuan calmly gathered up the "loot," his eyes twinkling with amusement as he looked at his target.

Zhao Wuji felt his legs go weak, and his mouth become dry, having witnessed Liang San transform from a living figure into a pile of ashes, a process that took only a few short breaths!

He was simultaneously excited and terrified, looking at Jiang Yuan with eyes full of anticipation and fear.

"Hmm! The flavor of lifespan is quite delightful!" Jiang Yuan’s lips curved up slightly, deliberately mimicking the elegant villain archetype with a smile as he said, "I obtained 62 years of lifespan from Liang San; isn’t this efficiency far superior to your Corpse Nourishing Land?"

Zhao Wuji involuntarily let out a gasp of shock.

Corpse Nourishing Land was nonsense! Troublesome and time-consuming; if interrupted, everything would be in vain. How could it compare to the Soul-Devouring Demon Skill!

"Senior..." He plastered a flattering smile on his face, rubbing his hands together as he laughed dryly, "What are the taboos of cultivating the Soul-Devouring Demon Skill?"

Jiang Yuan hadn’t intended to truly teach him and chuckled softly upon hearing the question, "There are no taboos in practicing this skill, and the Soul-Devouring Demon Skill is different from other evil techniques; even if you consume the lifespan of others, no evil aura remains on you.

Even Cultivators in the Tribulation Crossing Realm won’t detect anything amiss. However, to consume lifespan with the Soul-Devouring Demon Skill, one must specifically target cultivators with a realm lower than one’s own, otherwise, I wouldn’t have wanted to collaborate with Zhao Louzhu through this opportunity."

Taking the opportunity to emphasize cooperation, he dispelled the other’s doubts, "Zhao Louzhu has the Xiu Bamboo Building and the Wanshou Sect, fully utilizing the time, location, and people.

As long as you recruit more recently fallen evil cultivators, or wait until the heat dies down, and find suitable candidates from the various merchants traveling north and south to consume lifespan, wouldn’t that be easily done?"

His words enticed Zhao Wuji, who was extremely eager for lifespan, causing his eyes to turn red, and he eagerly exclaimed, "Senior, you’re wise and discerning! If Zhao can obtain your true teachings, I will spare no effort in following your lead and share the great cause of Wanshou together!"

Jiang Yuan stretched out his left hand to stop him from drawing cakes in reverse, "Zhao Louzhu, there’s no need for such empty words. Fallen on the path of evil, there are no shackles of ethics and morals; it’s better to trust oneself more.

I will only bestow upon you the first layer of the Cultivation Technique, enabling you to consume the lifespan of others, though the conversion rate is not that high, but it will alleviate pressing needs.

When our cooperation becomes stable, I will then transmit more Cultivation Techniques to you. I hope Zhao Louzhu will adhere to the agreement, otherwise, with you in the open and me in the dark, deceiving me won’t end well for you."

"With the Cultivation Technique bestowed by Senior, how could Zhao not appreciate it?" Zhao Wuji hastily slapped his chest, guaranteeing.

To deepen his trust, Jiang Yuan waved his hand dismissively, "That’s a mistaken way to speak. I am not gifting you the Cultivation Technique; transmitting the Soul-Devouring Demon Skill costs three thousand Immortal Jades."

Three thousand Immortal Jades?

Zhao Wuji’s expression twitched in pain, but with the other party setting conditions and demanding Immortal Jades, it instead made him believe there were genuine intentions, so he agreed without hesitation.

After all, the Xiu Bamboo Building is his own turf, and once he verifies the effects of the Cultivation Technique can indeed extend lifespan, then planning further wouldn’t be too late.

Of course, if there is an opportunity to turn the tables and consume his lifespan entirely, that would be even better!

"The Soul-Devouring Demon Skill must be imparted face-to-face, Zhao Louzhu, please extend your right hand." Jiang Yuan squinted slightly, preparing to initiate the zero-frame move.

Zhao Wuji hesitated slightly, having just witnessed Liang San die this way at the hands of the other moments ago.

"Only two months of lifespan left, Zhao Louzhu thinks it’s necessary for me to make such a fuss? I have long-term vision." Jiang Yuan impatiently urged, "Do you want to learn or not?"

Upon reconsideration, what the other said made sense; what’s the use of absorbing my remaining two months of lifespan? Keeping the cooperation would be more beneficial!

"I trouble Senior to impart the technique!" Zhao Wuji took a deep breath and extended his right hand.

Jiang Yuan grasped it lightly, saying in a low voice, "It’ll hurt a bit at the beginning, but don’t worry, soon you won’t have to worry about lifespan again."

A use of the Soul-Devouring Demon Skill drained the lifespan nearly to the brink of life, then promptly activated the rarely used Corpse Control Technique!

[Please select the level of Corpse Ghost to refine]

[Consume ten thousand Spirit Stones to obtain a Low Level Corpse Ghost, without pain or sensation, devoid of intelligence, fearless, and obedient to simple commands]

[Consume one hundred thousand Spirit Stones to obtain an Intermediate Corpse Ghost, without pain or sensation, with slight intelligence, fearless, and obedient to slightly complex commands]

[Consume one million Spirit Stones to obtain a High Level Corpse Ghost, indistinguishable from ordinary people, can disguise to avoid revealing the identity of a Corpse Ghost, intelligence, memory, and learned skills remain intact, obedient to complex commands. Note: Driving a High Level Corpse Ghost requires continuous consumption of Spirit Stones, approximately consuming fifty thousand Spirit Stones per month when not in long-term combat state]

It was Jiang Yuan’s first time using the Corpse Control Technique to refine a living evil cultivator into a Corpse Ghost with a new operation interface very intriguing to him.

Previously, using the Corpse Control Technique involved directly capturing the already heroically sacrificed Yu Hu warriors into Corpse Ghosts, so there was no choice.

Now... of course, choose the most expensive option.

After all, with Zhao Wuji serving as the first living evil cultivator refined into a Corpse Ghost, and he’ll be managing the Xiu Bamboo Building while developing the Wanshou Sect, he can’t be foolish.

Clicking to select the highest level Corpse Ghost, a black circle of light enveloped the dying Zhao Wuji, starting the progress bar.

"I..." Zhao Wuji felt something was amiss.

But he could still see his body, confirming he hadn’t turned into ashes like Liang San.

However, the initial burning pain throughout his body rendered him voiceless, unable to even cry for help; then, it turned icy cold, as though plunged into an ice cellar, with even his breathing on the brink of freezing.

Could the transmission of the Soul-Devouring Demon Skill be this painful?

His consciousness gradually blurred, bodily pain fading, as if something was being pulled away, leaving a light and ethereal sensation. Google seaʀᴄh novelꞁire.net

Then Zhao Wuji’s once confused and dazed eyes blinked back to their usual brightness.

[Corpse Ghost Tool has been bound—Zhao Wuji]

[Please recharge the account for continued use. Note: If the account balance reaches zero, the Corpse Ghost Tool will cease all activity. If not recharged within a three-day countdown, the Corpse will begin to decompose, automatically unbinding, and cannot be refined again as a Corpse Ghost for use]