The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World-Chapter 418: Spiritual Shadow Root

In the warm and encouraging atmosphere created by Chu Xuan, the Zombie Matriarch and Zombie Empress fully tapped into their creativity and resourcefulness. In just ten days, they successfully used the deep-sea zombies Chu Xuan brought as templates to create a new breed of zombies.

These new zombies had a human upper body and a fish's tail, with a specialized air chamber within their bodies. When they ascended, the air chamber reduced the pressure, and when they descended, it increased the pressure. This mechanism ensured that the internal and external pressures remained roughly equal, preventing them from exploding or collapsing due to rapid ascents and descents. Moreover, these new zombies also possessed the ability to forage for food in the deep sea.

"Not bad, this new zombie," Chu Xuan mused. "Let's call it the Mermaid Zombie."

He nodded in approval. His reason for needing these Mermaid Zombies was clear. He intended to use them to uncover the secrets hidden in the deep sea. The giant corpse he had found was remarkably intact, and the leg bone presented by Luo Gang and the others suggested that there were more such giant corpses scattered across the sea floor. He was eager to learn where they came from—such massive beings couldn't have appeared out of thin air.

However, he soon noticed a dip in production efficiency. It had already been an entire day, and only one Mermaid Zombie had been produced by each of the Zombie Matriarch and Zombie Empress.

Looking at their earnest effort, Chu Xuan could tell they weren't cutting corners. It was clear that their capabilities were limited.

This was to be expected. The Mermaid Zombies had to be capable of operating freely at depths of ten thousand meters in the ocean, and producing such a zombie required far more energy than making a regular one.

As a result, the production process was slower. But this also meant that the production speed of other types of zombies, like the Human Skin Zombies needed for magic symbols, and the Meat Sac Zombies required for planting spiritual herbs, was also affected. This posed a problem.

Chu Xuan couldn't help but feel a bit vexed. While he considered upgrading the Zombie Matriarch and Zombie Empress, it was clear that they'd already reached their limits. There was no room for further improvement.

"I wonder if there's such a thing as a Zombie Matriarch Nest... Maybe some Merit will push it into existence for me?" Chu Xuan muttered, tapping his fingers in frustration, with a helpless chuckle. Merit, after all, wasn't a wish-granting machine—it still came down to relying on his own efforts.

Seeing that one Zombie Matriarch and one Zombie Empress weren't enough, Chu Xuan decided to double down and ordered the Black Blade to find another advanced-level zombie capable of creating more zombies. As an incentive, anyone who captured and brought back such a specimen would be rewarded with a pound of Purple Star Rhinoceros Meat.

This incentive immediately sent the Black Blade members into a frenzy, eager to prove their worth.

Luo Gang, Xiong Zhen, and Liu Huafang immediately took action, leading their teams out into the world to search for these advanced zombies.

Though Blue Star had regained its strength through Chu Xuan's teachings, with humanity now practicing body-refining techniques and growing stronger, the emergence of extraordinary creatures and high-level zombies had been a notable consequence.

These creatures and zombies, over time, had mutated and grown more powerful. While the gap between humans and these creatures wasn't substantial, their numbers had significantly decreased. Most had gathered under the command of particularly powerful individuals, creating their own territories in the mountains and forests, ruling over their respective domains. Unlike before, when zombies aimlessly wandered, these beings now roamed with purpose, concentrated and dangerous.

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After issuing the orders, Chu Xuan made a quick trip to the Soul Star, filling the Sky-Shielding Umbrella with several million wandering souls before returning to his Water Curtain Cave. There, he immersed himself in his work on talisman crafting.

He had indeed claimed to be merely proficient in the art of talismans, and he was being humble. His expertise, though limited, was formidable in his chosen field: crafting Soul-Sealing Talisman to trap souls within. While crafting talismans with the souls of mortals and beasts proved challenging, the rich supply of powerful souls on Soul Star provided him with the material he needed.

Over time, Chu Xuan had nurtured countless souls, many of which were comparable in strength to the Ghost Commanders or Ghost Kings. By sealing them within human skin, he could create potent Demon Soul Talismans. These talismans, when used in battle, could unleash a swarm of spirits that would drown the enemy.

Though these souls might not be as powerful as the likes of the Two Arms or Four Arms Ghost Kings, they made up for it with sheer numbers. Whether in blocking the enemy's advance or surrounding them, they were the perfect choice.

While working on the talismans, Chu Xuan also kept an eye on the Merit Soil.

"Eh? A seedling has sprouted?" he exclaimed as he looked through the glass jar. Tiny black shoots had emerged, signaling the growth of Spiritual Shadow Roots.

This particular spiritual plant, Spiritual Shadow Roots, had roots that were prized for their medicinal properties. The part above ground was simply a small black grass, no thicker than a thumb, which could easily be overlooked if one wasn't paying attention.

Chu Xuan marveled, "The Spiritual Shadow Root sprouts in a hundred years, and can be harvested for medicine in two hundred years. How is it already nearing its hundred-year process?"

His eyes shone with excitement as he gazed at the Merit Soil. Earlier, he had experimented with Foundation Establishment-stage spirit plant seeds, and though he couldn't discern significant results, he had learned that the Merit Soil could indeed accelerate the growth of spirit plants. To his surprise, it had fast-tracked the plant's progress by an entire century!

"Good, good, good! Well done, this makes all my efforts worthwhile," he praised, his mood lifted as he admired the deep black, fertile soil. Even something as dark as this soil seemed to glow with potential under his gaze.

Chu Xuan immediately settled his mind and continued crafting talismans. When he grew tired, he connected his spiritual sense to the Myriad Realm Mirror to check on the progress of his cave world. Every so often, he would visit the small island in the East Sea to catch up with the Taotie Tree and, while at it, replenish a few years of his lifespan. Life had become quite comfortable, even though his own cultivation had slowed down considerably.

His Qi Refining realm still lacked the final stage of the Soul Transformation Secret Method. After completing that, he would need Deity Transformation-grade spiritual materials to break through into the Deity Transformation realm. As for his body-refining realm, it was similarly stagnant, lacking higher-tier cultivation techniques.

Time passed quickly.

As winter gave way to spring, ten years had slipped by since Chu Xuan arrived on Blue Star. One day, as he was focused on his talisman crafting, he suddenly felt an unusual shift within his body.

Without hesitation, he turned his attention inward to his Nascent Soul. Sure enough, the Ghost Shadow Worm had emerged for the third time from its cocoon. After its third transformation, the worm had fully metamorphosed into a butterfly, far more beautiful than before.

Chu Xuan's Nascent Soul had also undergone a transformation, its color shifting to a soft purple. The overall strength of his Nascent Soul had increased, and it expanded slightly, enhancing the essence of his Nascent Soul.

"A great blessing," Chu Xuan thought, a pleased expression on his face. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

With this, he had fully reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage. Additionally, his cultivation of the Soul Transformation Secret Method had increased his chances of reaching the Deity Transformation realm.

Chu Xuan couldn't exactly gauge how much the Soul Transformation Secret Method had enhanced his own chances, but it was likely at least a 10% increase. After all, the original method required a real Ghost Shadow Worm to have a 30% success rate, while he was using its descendant, which made a considerable difference. But no matter how it was, it was still an improvement.

Stretching lazily, Chu Xuan connected his spiritual sense to the Myriad Realm Mirror and shifted his focus to the cave world. "Let's check on the cave world again. How is Lie Xiao's rebellion going? Has he made any progress in his uprising?"

He surveyed the dark, cold environment around him and couldn't help but nod in approval. "Impressive, looks like his rebellion has landed him straight into prison."