Chapter 382: Chapter 380: On Auxiliary Corpses Rong Heng is a true inheritor male disciple with slightly yellowish skin and an honest appearance. Wearing a dark blue Daoist robe, he looked in his thirties, with disheveled clothes, messy hair, and a somewhat dazed look in his eyes. Upon seeing Bi Yaoyao, he managed to muster a smile on his wooden face. "M-mi-miss." "I need your help with something," Bi Yaoyao said unceremoniously. "M-mi-miss, feel free to instruct." Rong Heng hadn’t interacted with others for a while, initially stammering, but gradually speaking more smoothly. The three stayed in the side chamber of Rong Heng’s cave mansion. Lou Yi took out the combination array plate he obtained from the Li family’s ancestor. The array plate was the size of a bowl, each one blood red, with the surface engraved with numerous black talisman patterns, exuding an air of killing intent. "This is an impressive array plate, not simple at all." Rong Heng, who had been wooden-faced, had his eyes light up at the sight of Lou Yi’s set of array plates. He hurriedly took it in hand to examine, as if he had seen his beloved woman. "This array plate contains a vast amount of energy; huh, it’s actually fused with spirit stones and engraved with a spirit-enhancing formation, able to automatically absorb the energy between heaven and earth, without needing an extra supply..." "The most basic nine-palace array technique, arranged in sets of three, with surrounding positions as array feet and the center as the array eye, extremely simple to set up. Not as complicated as other formations, yet it doesn’t lose its power..." "Extraordinary, extraordinary, the designer of this array plate is a genius!" Rong Heng stroked the array plate, continuously praising it. Upon seeing the strange expressions of Lou Yi and Bi Yaoyao, he embarrassedly returned the array plate to Lou Yi. According to Rong Heng, the power of this set of combination array plates is significant, possibly exceeding Qi Cultivation level and reaching Foundation Establishment Realm. Self-charging effect included, and currently, the energy is fully charged. Just set them up according to the nine-palace array, find each array eye or corresponding array foot guardian, and the effect can be triggered directly. "Array guardian?" Lou Yi was stunned when he heard it. The array plates total nine, equivalent to eight array feet and one array eye. Even if he himself acts as the array eye, where can he find the other eight array guardians? This isn’t difficult per se, after all, Corpse-Driving Sect is full of cultivators. But Lou Yi needs to carry the array plates on him, ready to use anytime, how can he find eight cultivators to follow him around? Seeing Lou Yi’s puzzled expression, Rong Heng added, "If no one helps, you can also find eight spirit pets, but they must act according to the intent of the main array eye to unleash the true power of the formation... This is the most basic nine-palace array, the incantation is common: heaven and earth limitless, borrow the method of heaven and earth, the middle palace acts as pivot, nine palaces divide the fields..." As Rong Heng chanted the incantation and output spiritual power. The array plates in his hand, along with the other eight array plates arranged in the nine-palace, lit up with dazzling brilliance. But due to the lack of sufficient number of array guardians, it only flickered briefly before losing its luster. Lou Yi came to understand this was a foolproof array, anyone can use it as long as they meet the conditions. The biggest challenge lies in finding eight guardians or spirit pets. ’Could I capture some beasts from the surrounding mountains?’ Lou Yi’s mind flashed this thought. After all, he has control talent, and his current divine sense is unprecedentedly strong, saying he might actually control nine. Then he dismissed the idea. How can beasts comprehend the output of spiritual power or control array plates? "Pity there’s only one lifebound corpse, if only there were nine." Lou Yi couldn’t help but lament. "You could purchase auxiliary corpses, but subsequent advancement is challenging, unable to synchronize intentions with the owner." Rong Heng wondered, "But even with buying them, how could you control eight or nine at once? As far as I know, even Foundation Establishment Elders struggle to achieve this." Lou Yi’s eyes brightened upon hearing this. Foundation Establishment might struggle, but it doesn’t mean he can’t. After all, he is a ruthless individual with perfection in Corpse Control Technique and control talent, under dual buffs, Foundation Establishment Elder may not be able to compare to him. "What is an auxiliary corpse?" Lou Yi asked, it’s the first time he’s heard this term. "Most of our sect’s people, due to limited energy, often only refine one lifebound corpse," Bi Yaoyao interjected, "But some are dissatisfied, feeling that one spirit corpse, no matter how powerful, is limited, so why not adopt a corpse group strategy? Thus, auxiliary corpses were born. Lifebound corpses often originate from the Corpse Forest of Corpse Planting Peak, carefully selected from the source corpse, then nurtured by a master using great divine skills to spur spiritual nature. Finally buried in the forest built by the patriarch, nurtured for at least three years before having a chance to become a grass corpse... Auxiliary corpses are made by our sect’s cultivators themselves, imitating lifebound corpses, very crude. Unable to synchronize intentions with the owner or cultivate independently, yet they are stronger than average Mortal World martial artists, can serve as cannon fodder, form simple arrays, etc..." After Bi Yaoyao finished, Rong Heng supplemented: "The so-called corpse group strategy is actually difficult to achieve. In our sect’s history, only over five thousand years ago was there a renowned Master Qian Si. Despite being a master, known as thousand corpses, the real number of auxiliary corpses he controlled was just a bit over a hundred. Moreover, after his passing, the secret method to command the corpse group was lost. Common sights in my sect are generally Two Forms, Three Talents Array, at most the Four Symbols Array, even the Five Elements Array is seldom seen." "No matter, it’s all within one’s effort." Lou Yi is confident in himself and asked, "Where can auxiliary corpses be bought?" "Elder Lin of our sect excels at this, but he is in seclusion recently, fortunately, I know his disciple, I’ll go ask on behalf of junior brother." Lou Yi was brought by Bi Yaoyao, so Rong Heng was more eager to assist him. Unfortunately, Elder Lin’s disciples are not in the sect at this time. Either visiting family, or on a mission, unsure when they’ll return. Lou Yi knows that impatience won’t solve the matter, so he asked Rong Heng to keep an eye open for him. Meanwhile, to thank him for his help today, he handed over a few Divine Movement Talismans. After eliminating a bunch of followers from Red Sun Sect and True Blood Sect in True Cave Mansion, Lou Yi’s wealth is more abundant now, with talismans aplenty. When leaving Ten Thousand Dao Peak, Bi Yaoyao gifted him a precious stone for recording, transmitting the sound: "If that old guy forces you, record it as evidence, submit it to the Law Enforcement Hall, even if he’s an elder, he won’t get away with it." "Alright." Bidding farewell to Bi Yaoyao, Lou Yi did not immediately return to Disciple Peak, but instead went straight to find Zhang Li, the Hall Master of Four Seas Association. "...Dragon Saliva Grass, Ice Soul, Spirit-devouring Vine?" Zhang Li shook his head, "These things you want, several I’ve only seen in ancient texts, not even found in the sect’s Spirit Medicine Hall." "I’ll still trouble Senior Brother Zhang." Lou Yi had no other way. After all, he’s not some elder’s child, the only channels he can use are within Four Seas Association. Of course, these Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures he’s also mentioned to Bi Yaoyao and Rong Xuejian to see if they have any way to procure them. After arranging everything, Lou Yi embarked on his cultivation path. Everyday, either cultivating Demon Summoning Scripture or Profound Yin Technique in his cave mansion, or heading to farmland in Zone Wujiu to kill insects, accumulating energy, with strength steadily improving step by step. As for Elder Wang, perhaps warned by the Sect Leader, he seemed to disappear during this period, with no sign nor sound. Such tranquility lasted for a month, and the time came to the next year, Lou Yi’s age grew by a year. In cultivation sects, the concept of years is very indifferent, with no major celebrations for the new year, at best close acquaintances dine together outside the sect. Lou Yi dared not leave the sect, staying steadily on Disciple Peak, not accepting any tasks. That day, in front of his dwelling cave, an unexpected guest arrived. Wearing a dark blue Daoist robe, with fair skin, tall stature, a demeanor with a touch of sinister charm, yet still undeniably a handsome man, it was Yan Zechen, whom Lou Yi had previously met. Simultaneously, he had another identity: a disciple of Elder Wang. "Junior Brother Lou, are you there?" Yan Zechen did not recklessly enter the mountain cave but called out loudly from the outside. Lou Yi came out, seeing Yan Zechen, his face still expressionless. Saluting with clasped hands, he asked, "For what purpose has Senior Brother Yan come?" "Naturally to bring good news to Junior Brother Lou." Yan Zechen smiled faintly, "My master invites Junior Brother Lou to the cave mansion, ready to personally teach Dao skills. Junior Brother, your great opportunity has arrived!" ...