Chapter 100

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The city tower, standing about fifty feet tall, was no challenge for Chen Mo. With a few leaps and bounds, he reached the dilapidated pavilion in less than three breaths.

Pressing himself against the crumbling wall, a pungent, blood-soaked smell hit his nose, making him feel nauseous. He could faintly hear the sound of heavy chewing inside. Clearly, the once-living eagle had now become food for the Golden Corpse.

Chen Mo activated his divine sense, sweeping it into the pavilion. Even in the darkness, every detail appeared vividly in his mind.

"Hiss..."

Chen Mo couldn't help but draw in a sharp breath. It wasn't just a simple Golden Corpse inside. He had planned to lure it away with Xiao Ba to find an opportunity to take the Four-Leaf Corpse Devil Mushroom, but there were actually two Silver Corpses inside as well.

His gaze fell on Xiao Ba beside him. "Father and son in battle, brothers in slaying monsters."

"An elixir of the second rank." Chen Mo began to make gestures to entice him.

As expected, Xiao Ba perked up, but after a quick glance, he shook his head.

"Alright, how many then?"

Xiao Ba tilted his head, thinking hard, and then extended his entire paw.

Chen Mo's mouth twitched. He grabbed Xiao Ba by the leg and whispered, "You little turtle, taking advantage of the situation to demand five elixirs? I might as well feed you to the Corpse Devil." With that, he threw Xiao Ba out, sending him flying in a perfect arc toward the pavilion.

In mid-air, Xiao Ba flailed his limbs, the webbed flesh between his fingers almost tearing. Tears welled up in his eyes. Brother Ba had only wanted two, but with the webbed paws, he couldn't retract them.

"Bang"

The sound of something hitting the ground, followed by a few rolling sounds, shattered the silence in the tower. The three Corpse Devils—one Golden and two Silver—glowed with excitement. It seemed they were surprised; just when an eagle had come to die, a turtle had flown in.

Xiao Ba poked out half his body, cautiously peering at the three Corpse Devils. Before he could pretend to be dead, the Corpse Devils moved.

Fangs bared, they pounced like mad demons.

Xiao Ba frantically scrambled with his five limbs, moving at a speed that was anything but turtle-like, dodging and weaving under the feet of the three Corpse Devils.

"Clang" With a well-timed dash, Xiao Ba broke through the scattered bricks and tiles, sprinting out and leaping into the air, jumping from the nearly fifty-foot-high tower.

His mid-air posture was as graceful as it could be.

"Roar," accompanied by the howls of the three Corpse Devils, the Golden Corpse led the way, followed by the two Silver Corpses. The Golden Corpse, without hesitation, jumped after Xiao Ba.

"Bang" One of the Silver Corpses suddenly stumbled, its head crashing into the tower's wall, deeply embedded in the earth, clearly unable to pull itself out for a moment.

"Hey." The other Silver Corpse, which hadn't had time to chase, suddenly felt a hand on its shoulder. Sniffing, it detected a human scent and immediately turned around.

Boom~

The Silver Corpse's head was hit by a punch, flying a dozen feet and smashing through the wall, landing on the ground.

Chen Mo held off the two Silver Corpses to ease the pressure on Xiao Ba. After all, a Golden Corpse at the initial stage of the Innate realm was already terrifying; he couldn't really risk Xiao Ba's life for the Four-Leaf Corpse Devil Mushroom.

The Silver Corpse's defense was astonishing, and it was fearless in death. It burst out of the rubble, roaring and charging at Chen Mo.

"Seeking death!" A single fist burst forth, a flame-like aura surrounding it, moving as fast as lightning and striking like a thunderclap.

"Thunder Cannon"

A powerful aura surged into the Silver Corpse's chest, piercing through it. The entire body shot out like an arrow from a bow.

"Bang" The limbs exploded into pieces in the air, black blood splattering, turning into chunks of rotten flesh that fell to the base of the tower. A third-rank corpse core emerged, and with a wave of his divine sense, Chen Mo caught it in his palm.

Killing a Silver Corpse equivalent to a high-stage Spirit Master with one punch was already a stroke of luck.

Just then,

A cold wind mixed with a foul smell came from behind, accompanied by a heart-chilling roar, clearly from the other Silver Corpse charging fiercely.

Chen Mo hurriedly urged his Qi Sea, the Bright Mystic Qi rapidly spreading through his meridians and merging with his flesh and blood.

"Golden Bell Cover"

Instantly, an ancient golden bell appeared, seemingly transparent but containing a powerful defensive force.

Thanks to the effects of the fifth-rank Yi Jing Pill, Chen Mo's Golden Bell Cover had already reached a slightly accomplished stage, with extremely strong defense.

"Clang" The collision with the Silver Corpse produced a sound like metal clashing. The Silver Corpse was directly repelled and hit by Chen Mo's follow-up punch, smashing into a crooked wooden pillar and exploding into pieces.

"Roar" The Silver Corpse struggled to rise, roaring.

"Ha, you're quite tough," Chen Mo's eyes flashed with a fierce light. The Mystic Qi in his body surged, and he leaped into the air, kicking straight at the Silver Corpse's head.

"Lightning Flash"

In an instant, his leg cut through the air filled with demonic poison, whistling.

"Bang" Black blood splattered, and the Silver Corpse, which had been roaring, was decapitated by Chen Mo's kick.

With a flip, he jumped into the dilapidated tower. A foul, demonic smell immediately hit him, making him feel nauseous. But the Four-Leaf Corpse Devil Mushroom, with its rosy glow, was very eye-catching.

Four green leaves, dripping with sweet dew, cradled a fleshy-colored lingzhi mushroom, with a faint yellow pattern at the edge, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth. Affected by the demonic aura, it had turned a dark, jade-like black, looking lively and fresh, with an excellent appearance.

The fresh Four-Leaf Corpse Devil Mushroom was now in his palm. He could feel the slight coolness from the four green leaves, accompanied by a rich, fragrant aroma that invigorated the lungs. The fleshy, rosy, and smooth texture made it look delicious.

What a good thing, what a good thing. Chen Mo admired this gift of nature, feeling elated. Now he had the main ingredient for the Soul Reviving Pill, which was the hardest to find. Of course, he still needed a fourth-rank corpse core.

Fourth-rank corpse cores, according to legend, could only be obtained from Golden Corpses with a certain probability. To ensure three chances to refine the Soul Reviving Pill, it would be best to get three fourth-rank corpse cores.

Because a corpse core was used once, and the Four-Leaf Corpse Devil Mushroom could be divided into three portions for refinement.

"Roar!" A furious roar came from outside the tower, and Xiao Ba let out a mournful, dragon-like howl.

"Uh, Xiao Ba."

Chen Mo slapped his head, having been so engrossed in admiring the Four-Leaf Corpse Devil Mushroom that he almost forgot Xiao Ba was still dealing with the Golden Corpse.

Although he knew Xiao Ba's strongest point was defense, Chen Mo was still a bit worried. After all, it was a Golden Corpse equivalent to the initial stage of the Innate realm.

He hurriedly flew over to help.

At the base of the tower, Xiao Ba had transformed into his true form, a black turtle the size of a small house, with a horn on his forehead and fierce spines, exuding a strong, ancient, and wild aura.

Though young, one could see that the black turtle race, in ancient times, had dominated the heavens and earth, causing mountains to collapse and seas to overturn.

But at this moment, Xiao Ba had no dignity at all. All his limbs were retracted into the thick, rune-covered shell, allowing the arrogant Golden Corpse to pound him relentlessly.

This dead-pig-not-fearing-boiling-water attitude completely disgraced the black turtle lineage, which had once ruled the ancient world.

Perhaps the Golden Corpse was tired of hitting or realized it couldn't break the shell to get to the delicious turtle meat. After a fierce kick, it started to retreat.

Xiao Ba, responsible for taunting and luring the monsters, slowly poked out half his head, roaring with a dragon-like voice.

"Raging Sea Waves!"

A thin jet of water shot out, accurately hitting the Golden Corpse's face. He stuck out his tongue, his turtle face full of disdain.

The Golden Corpse, now possessing some intelligence, seemed greatly insulted, roaring and pouncing again, biting and scratching at the shell. Unfortunately, the shell was too hard, and the poor Golden Corpse ended up with its body riddled with holes from the spines.

Chen Mo's mouth twitched, and sweat dripped down his face. In novels, the protagonist's battle pets were usually dragons or tigers, or at least majestic howling moon wolves. But why did he end up with such a fool?

Moreover, this fool had an extremely strong sense of perception. It seemed to know he was coming, and suddenly its huge body shrank, transforming into a small, cute, and adorable form, dashing toward him with a look of委屈 (grievance) on its face.

"Roar"

In a furious roar, the Golden Corpse kicked the shell, sending Xiao Ba flying toward Chen Mo. The Golden Corpse, moving at high speed, extended its sharp claws, which pierced the wall, leaving deep claw marks. It climbed quickly, about to reach them at the same time as Xiao Ba.

Chen Mo felt a chill. What a joke, he wasn't as hard as a turtle. How could he block the Golden Corpse?

He stomped the ground, leaping up. The Willow Fluff Body Technique made him realize its importance in critical moments. He caught the flying Xiao Ba in mid-air, turned, and landed lightly, quickly fleeing the area.

But a cold wind swept past his ears, filled with intense killing intent.

"Finished."

He sighed, knowing he couldn't escape this time.

Suddenly, Xiao Ba transformed in front of him, becoming a dark green shield blocking Chen Mo's back.

"Bang" The Golden Corpse's claws hit the shell, making a sound. Xiao Ba's body clearly leaned forward, effectively neutralizing the force of the claws.

In mid-air, Chen Mo's Mystic Qi condensed to its limit, his blood surging, and his muscles and bones crackling. Every bit of strength was mobilized to the utmost, like a mighty river formed from countless streams.

Xiao Ba's turtle face was nearly contorted in pain, which made Chen Mo's heart ache. The Bright Mystic Qi surged, rapidly gathering in his fists. He slid his feet, kicking up a layer of dust to blind the Golden Corpse, and then lunged forward, punching straight at its chest.

"Vajra Subdues Demons!"

A powerful strike, gathering all his strength.

"Boom" The aura stirred up dust, enveloping the surroundings.

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