Seizing Destiny From Heavens Hands-Chapter 373: The Corpse Refining and Spirit Control Puppetry Art – Nine Yin Corpse Refining Elixir

Chapter 373: The Corpse Refining and Spirit Control Puppetry Art – Nine Yin Corpse Refining Elixir

Shen Mo shook his head. "No, that’s too much. At most, I can give you one demon emperor’s corpse."

Lin Dongtian also shook his head. "How about this? Let’s both compromise—four demon emperor corpses."

Shen Mo’s head shook like a rattle drum.

The two continued to negotiate.

Finally, they reached an agreement: Shen Mo would hand over two demon emperor corpses and three Golden Summit Demon King corpses in exchange for the spirit control method.

Both sides were satisfied.

Lin Dongtian quickly left with the demon corpses, fearing that Shen Mo might change his mind.

Shen Mo smiled faintly.

He truly only needed the spirit control method.

Because he was about to obtain an even better corpse-refining elixir.

…

As night deepened.

After a grand victory celebration, almost all the cultivators, except those on guard duty, had fallen into a deep sleep.

Cultivators could usually use their spiritual energy to dispel the effects of alcohol.

However, after slaying so many demons, there was no need to remain fully alert.

Sometimes, it was necessary to indulge and get thoroughly drunk.

In the darkness, a figure moved swiftly, entering the vast mountain forest.

His speed was incredible—one moment he was in the camp, and the next, he was hundreds of meters away.

Moreover, he didn’t alert anyone or any beast.

It was as if a drop of water had merged into the ocean, or a ghost had blended into the night.

After about half an hour, the figure stopped at a raised mound of earth.

There were many ruins scattered around.

Moonlight fell on the figure’s face, revealing Shen Mo’s features.

"This is the place. It was once the mountain gate of a sect in Mist Province."

"Now, it’s in ruins."

Following the guidance of his life panel, Shen Mo found a passage leading underground through the ruins.

After some searching, he indeed found a shattered stone slab.

On the slab were carved strange, fantastical beasts.

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At first glance, one might think it was the whimsical work of a carver.

The demons probably hadn’t understood what it was either, which was why they hadn’t taken it.

But Shen Mo knew that what was carved on it was a formula for a corpse-refining elixir, created by a genius!

Hundreds of years ago, the Sacred Spirit Sect had produced a genius with extraordinary talent in corpse refining.

However, he wasn’t part of the sect’s orthodox lineage but belonged to a different faction.

This led to the genius being frequently ostracized by the orthodox faction.

In the end, unable to endure the humiliation, he faked his death by making it appear he had been killed by a demon beast and fled the Sacred Spirit Sect.

The genius traveled south and eventually settled in Mist Province, where he gradually grew in strength.

Thanks to his talent, he quickly became the young sect master of a local sect.

The formula for the corpse-refining elixir was the result of countless days and nights of experimentation.

He named it the "Nine Yin Corpse Refining Elixir."

This elixir was more comprehensive and superior to any of the corpse-refining elixirs currently used by the Sacred Spirit Sect.

The final product, the puppet, would lose the least amount of blood energy.

This meant that the puppet could retain the maximum level of strength it had possessed in life!

The Sacred Spirit Sect had spent over a thousand years trying to improve their corpse-refining elixirs, but it was ultimately a genius they had ostracized and driven away who succeeded.

If those who had pushed him out knew this, they would surely be filled with regret.

However, this eccentric genius ultimately couldn’t escape the wheels of history.

He died at the hands of the Demon Emperor Gu Ming.

Shen Mo bowed slightly to the stone slab before taking it, as a gesture of respect to the genius who had come before him.

This opportunity had been buried deep within the ruins.

If he had come looking for it earlier, it would have been extremely difficult to find.

But now, the battles between Xiong Luan and the other demon emperors and the human cultivators had caused changes in the surrounding terrain.

Frequent small earthquakes had occurred.

This had caused the slab to be unearthed from the depths of the ruins, making it possible to discover.

According to Lin Dongtian’s recent opportunities, he would have come here two days later with a handsome man to discuss sword techniques.

While lost in the afterglow of their conversation, they would have accidentally discovered the entrance to the ruins and eventually found this stone slab, taking it back to the Sacred Spirit Sect.

But now, it belonged to Shen Mo.

"With this, I can finally refine puppets."

Shen Mo smiled.

The corpses of bear demons were exceptionally strong, making them one of the most suitable materials for refining puppets.

And Xiong Luan, as the second strongest demon beneath Gu Ming, though he had been no match for Shen Mo, possessed a body that was terrifyingly powerful.

Once refined, it would undoubtedly become a significant asset in critical moments.

Even if it proved less useful, it could at least serve as a meat shield to block a fatal blow.

After obtaining the stone slab, Shen Mo quickly left and found a secluded spot. He easily dug a deep hole and began preparing the elixir.

Most of the ingredients for the corpse-refining elixir were not hard to find. As for the rare ones, given Shen Mo’s current status, all he had to do was make a request, and someone would willingly deliver them to him.

Thus, Shen Mo soon gathered all the necessary ingredients for the elixir. He then submerged Xiong Luan’s corpse into the mixture and began the refining process.

The corpse-refining process was slow.

It would take at least half a year for the corpse to fully absorb the elixir.

However, after this battle, both the demons and humans had suffered significant losses.

The demons’ losses were even greater.

After all, so many tribes had been destroyed, and the nearby resources had been plundered.

For Gu Ming to gather millions of demons again, he would need to mobilize forces from the heart of the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom.

As for provisions, they would also have to be transported from the core regions.

This would undoubtedly slow down the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom’s northern campaign.

Therefore, Shen Mo could afford to wait the six months.

…

Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom, Capital.

The eldest prince, Hu Yong, and the third prince, Xiong An, led a large group of demons out of the city to welcome the returning army.

Even though Gu Ming had not yet arrived, they knelt halfway, and none dared to rise.

After a long while, the ground began to tremble slightly.

The demons couldn’t help but lift their gazes.

Sure enough, a dark line appeared on the southern horizon, gradually growing larger and revealing the figures of countless demons.

It was the triumphant main army.

At the forefront, on the imperial carriage, stood a figure clad in dark gold.

An aura of dominance radiated from him, making it impossible not to bow in submission.

Many traitors had surrendered simply because they had glimpsed Gu Ming’s kingly demeanor from afar.

Before the main army even arrived, the sounds of celebration and excitement could be heard.

Hu Yong and Xiong An even saw that the crystal throne of the South Sea King had been dug up and carried back.

Clearly, the battle in the South Sea had yielded great rewards.

However, they couldn’t bring themselves to smile.

Because they had to present the grim report from the northern front to Gu Ming.

Before long, the army arrived before the gathered demons.

Gu Ming stood on the imperial carriage, looking down at Hu Yong, Xiong An, and the others.

He smiled and said, "Why are you still kneeling? Rise."

Hu Yong and Xiong An didn’t dare to speak.

After a moment, Hu Yong respectfully said, "Father, this is the report from the northern front."

With that, he presented the report with both hands.

Gu Ming’s eyes flickered.

He instinctively sensed that something was wrong.

Gu Ming unfolded the report and quickly scanned its contents.

Ye Yan stood beside Gu Ming, not daring to peek at the report.

But his keen senses immediately detected the shift in the atmosphere.

Gu Ming casually clenched his hand, and a crimson flame erupted, instantly reducing the report to ashes.

His expression was hidden behind the dark gold armor, making it impossible to discern.

But the cold, icy gaze from his crimson eyes was unmistakable.

Hu Yong, Xiong An, and the other demons couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of fear.

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