The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World

Heavenly Infinite Sect, in the main hall of the sect.

Chu Xuan, Shang Xingchen, Wei Ji, Liu Ruoshui, and other Nascent Soul cultivators were gathered together. Shi Juntian had also returned to Mystic Azure Star, and it was from him that the terrifying news had been revealed.

"What? Forced conscription?!"

Wei Ji's expression was one of shock, and he was at a loss for words. Liu Ruoshui furrowed her brows tightly, also speechless. As for Chu Xuan and Shang Xingchen, they had already anticipated such a day and were, therefore, not particularly startled.

Shi Juntian gave a wry smile and raised his right arm to clasp his hands in greeting. He had lost one of his arms.

"Sect Master, fellow daoists," he began. "This is not my decision, but an order from the upper sect."

He paused before continuing. "Please do not hold it against me. The upper sect has issued an order. Within ten days, all Nascent Soul cultivators from Mystic Azure Star must proceed to the extraterritorial battlefield through the ancient teleportation array. There can be no delay. Mystic Azure Star may only have one Nascent Soul cultivator left to guard it."

Shi Juntian's voice grew softer. "I have been injured and can no longer participate in the outer battlefield. Therefore, I will be the one to remain behind and guard Mystic Azure Star."

Wei Ji clenched his fists. The forced conscription was a clear indication that the war had intensified to a critical point. Who would want to throw themselves into a battlefield at this stage?

It was essentially a death sentence. If they encountered a Deity Transformation cultivator, a single flick of their finger could wipe them out. After hundreds of years of Nascent Soul cultivation, would it all be for nothing?

"Since this is a direct order from the upper sect, none of us can refuse," Chu Xuan said as he stood up first. He clasped his hands and bowed to the sky. "I, Chu Xuan, eat the upper sect's food and follow its summons. I am willing to go."

His words immediately left Wei Ji, Liu Ruoshui, and the others astonished. Even Shi Juntian was surprised.

He remembered that Chu Xuan had always been someone who kept a low profile. During the Mystic Azure War, Chu Xuan had hidden among the disciples of Wan Hun, only revealing himself at the last moment. Now, how could he say such things and act in this way? It seemed a bit too righteous and self-sacrificial, almost like an idealistic hero.

Shi Juntian still had a ninth-level Corpse King in his storage ring, a gift from his master, Bloodwing True Person, when he returned to Mystic Azure Star. Blood Wing True Person had clearly stated that there would be someone in the Heavenly Infinite Sect who would refuse to comply with the conscription, and at that time, the ninth-level Corpse King would be sent to subdue them.

But now…

With Chu Xuan, the sect leader, taking the lead and willingly agreeing to go, it seemed there would be no need for the ninth-level Corpse King to be deployed after all.

Shang Xingchen was the second to rise. "Shang Xingchen, willing to go."

With the two strongest Nascent Soul cultivators having spoken, Wei Ji, Liu Ruoshui, and the others no longer had a choice. They had to rise and, in a somewhat resigned manner, say, "We are also willing to go."

Shi Juntian was deeply moved, and seeing this, he bowed deeply. "The upper sect will not forget the actions of all you fellow daoists today!"

Chu Xuan waved his hand grandly. "You all have ten days to arrange your affairs—ah, I mean, to make arrangements." He paused, and then his tone turned cold and commanding. "But let me say this clearly—anyone with second thoughts, who dares to defy the upper sect's conscription, I, Chu Xuan, will personally execute!"

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With that, he turned and walked out of the sect hall first. Wei Ji and the others immediately followed behind. Shang Xingchen was the last to leave.

Shi Juntian watched their retreating figures and couldn't help muttering to himself, "Could it be that I was mistaken? Is Sect Master Chu really that loyal?"

He shook his head and decided to stop pondering. After all, his master, Blood Wing True Person, had helped him escape the disaster and allowed him to remain as the guardian of Mystic Azure Star. If everything went as planned, he would eventually become the new sect master of the Heavenly Infinite Sect.

Rather than dwelling on Chu Xuan, he needed to focus on how to diminish the influence left by Chu Xuan and replace him at the helm.

After the Nascent Soul elders left the hall, they went to their respective places. Some gave instructions to their subordinates, some focused on improving their strength, and others indulged in worldly pleasures with their disciples.

Ten days passed, neither too long nor too short.

On the tenth day, Chu Xuan and the others stood before the ancient teleportation array.

Shi Juntian led the disciples to stand by the array. He bowed deeply. "I bid farewell to Sect Master and all the elders!"

The disciples shouted in unison, "Farewell to Sect Master and all the elders!"

Chu Xuan spoke loudly, "While I am away, all of you must continue to sharpen your cultivation and not forget the sect's rules!"

The disciples involuntarily shuddered at his words.

"Go."

Chu Xuan waved his hand, stepping through the light curtain of the ancient teleportation array first. Shang Xingchen followed closely behind. Wei Ji, Liu Ruoshui, and the others immediately followed as well.

The moment Chu Xuan and the others disappeared completely, the disciples felt as though a heavy stone weighing on their chest had been lifted.

"Sect Master has left. We can finally breathe. I heard this conscription is a direct order from the upper sect. The Sect Master and the others are in grave danger. Isn't that a good thing? If the Sect Master is gone, the new rules will be abolished!"

The disciples began to gossip, and smiles appeared on their faces.

Shi Juntian surveyed the room and smiled. Chu Xuan's new rules had been very effective, causing the sect's strength to grow rapidly. He didn't intend to change them; instead, he planned to add fuel to the fire.

This way, he would naturally erase Chu Xuan's influence and turn it into his own, establishing rules under his leadership. He spoke loudly, "With the Sect Master gone, I am the acting Sect Master. The new rules of the sect are certainly beneficial, but there are some areas that are flawed. I have decided that all time limits will be shortened by one year, and all benefits will be increased by ten percent. The new rules are to be enforced immediately!"

The disciples were speechless. It had been hard enough under Chu Xuan's rule, but now, with him gone, the new rules were even harsher. They couldn't help but think: Had Chu Xuan left in vain? Would it have been better if he had stayed?

...

Chu Xuan felt the world spinning around him. Countless streaks of light flashed by at an incredible speed, racing toward the distance. After a brief moment, the scene finally settled. The spinning ceased, and solid earth returned beneath his feet. The view before him transformed into a barren, desolate landscape.

He lifted his gaze. The sky above was a blood-red haze. The land was cracked and withered, the remnants of ruined walls scattered everywhere. Only a few twisted and dried-up tree trunks stubbornly clung to the earth and the rocks, struggling to extract any remaining nutrients from the depleted soil.

Not far ahead, there were numerous dark caves scattered about. These caves led directly underground. It was here that the ancient beasts slumbered.

"Looks just like the previous extraterritorial battlefield," Chu Xuan thought to himself. He couldn't help but sigh. The extraterritorial battlefields must all be similar to this, a land of endless desolation.

Shang Xingchen, Wei Ji, Liu Ruoshui, and the others also looked around, their hearts filled with dread and unease.

"Who are you?"

A deep, commanding voice suddenly came from behind.

The group turned around and saw a tall, muscular figure standing there. Wei Ji quickly responded, "Mystic Azure Star, Heavenly Infinite Sect cultivators."

The towering figure raised an eyebrow. "Oh, so you're from the Heavenly Infinite Sect. I've been fighting for so many years, but this is the first time I've seen cultivators from Heavenly Infinite Sect."

After all, the Heavenly Infinite Sect had no Deity Transformation cultivators, so they had received some preferential treatment. When the war had first started, the Heaven Shaking Divine Sect hadn't called upon many Heavenly Infinite Sect cultivators to join the battle.

The burly figure waved his hand, speaking calmly, "State your names, realms, and be registered."

"Wei Ji, Nascent Soul Fourth Layer."

"Liu Ruoshui, Nascent Soul Fourth Layer."

"Shang Xingchen, Nascent Soul Fifth Layer."

"Zhu Shuitian, Nascent Soul Second Layer."

...

When it was Chu Xuan's turn, he replied with a calm expression, "Chu Xuan, Nascent Soul Sixth Layer."