Chapter 405: Chapter 403: Scheming Corpse-Driving Sect, Sect Leader Peak. Standing over five thousand zhang tall, it was shrouded year-round with ethereal white mist. Not only was it the tallest of the thirteen peaks, but also the most mysterious. A palace stood atop the mountain, adorned with glazed tiles, red jade bricks, and spiritual springs as channels, surrounded by divine light, and purple aura rising... Even the most luxurious palaces in the mortal world could not compare to it. The most extraordinary aspect was that the palace was not built on the ground; below it stood eighty-one white jade pillars, forcibly supporting the palace. Each jade pillar was four to five zhang thick and over ten zhang high, carved with intricate dragon patterns. A careless glance would reveal that the dragons were in different positions. Some were at the base of the pillars, with only their upper bodies showing, as if they had just crawled out from underground. Others were at the top, showing only a tail, seemingly about to enter the palace. This palace was the residence of the Corpse-Driving Sect’s Sect Leader, the Three Corpses Daoist. At this time, dozens of individuals gathered outside, each enveloped in spiritual light, with powerful auras, clearly all at the Foundation Establishment level of great cultivation. "The Nine-Nine Convergence Formation not only gathers the entire mountain’s spirit vein without leaking a bit. It also subtly aligns with the workings of the celestial stars, bestowing its occupants with great fortune, smoothing their cultivation with hardly any bottlenecks..." one person spoke with envy. "The Sect Leader should be near breaking through that heavenly pass, right? If he succeeds, our Corpse-Driving Sect could have five hundred years of prosperity..." "Hard to say, hard to say, that pass is as difficult as ascending to heaven. Thunder tribulations, human calamities, demon disasters, none of them are easy to overcome..." Amid the discussions, the palace doors slowly opened, and the assembled Foundation Establishment cultivators no longer hesitated, marching straight in. A few moments later, they reached a vast space deep within the palace. On the jade walls around them, exquisite ink paintings depicted the life of the Corpse-Driving Sect’s founder. In the corners, bronze cauldrons emitted trails of green smoke. The ceiling of the grand hall was inlaid with splendid pearls the size of fists... In a high black seat, a figure sat quietly. He wore a gray Daoist robe, holding a horsetail whisk, appearing to be around fifty, with black, shining hair and a kind countenance, looking no different from an ordinary wealthy elder. Yet, the elders below knew this was just a facade. The Three Corpses Daoist reached fifteen Qi Cultivation, Foundation Establishment by thirty, and nearly reached the pinnacle of Foundation Establishment before fifty. Beneath his command lay the lives of countless demon generals, and he even had glorious records of combating but not falling against Fake Pill Giants. Below him sat three lifebound corpses, each at the pinnacle of Silver Corpses, only a step away from Golden Corpses. Even in the thousands of years of the Corpse-Driving Sect’s history, he was one who could compete for the top ten geniuses. Within the sect, he was absolute, no Foundation Establishment elder dared to cross him. From above, the Three Corpses Daoist’s voice rang out loudly: "The Young Wolf Lord of the Ironback Wolven Lineage is attacking Thousand Fox Mountain. That old fox demon has sought our help; what do you think, should we help?" Upon hearing this, the Foundation Establishment elders below looked at each other. "The Ironback Wolven Lineage is among the most flourishing lineages of Cyan Wolf Ridge, on par with the Shadow Wolves of the Nether and the Celestial Howling Wolves, renowned for their formidable bodies, with the Wolf Lord being one of the few great demons of Cyan Wolf Ridge." "Though Thousand Fox Mountain borders the spirit veins of Zhao Kingdom, that old fox demon has always been well-behaved, never committing any heinous acts." "I recall that Young Wolf Lord reaching the pinnacle of a demon general over fifty years ago..." "Back then, the old fox demon failed to condense a demon core, but survived the thunder tribulation, with a solid foundation. However, its strength was lacking, after all, it came from wild roots... And wolves and foxes share origins, if swallowed by the Young Wolf Lord of the Ironback lineage, it’s feared Cyan Wolf Ridge may produce another great demon!" The elders, having lived numerous years, immediately deduced the situation from their leader’s few words. The Three Corpses Daoist nodded and said, "Our sect, the Red Sun Sect, the True Blood Sect, and Qingluan Palace combined can barely resist Cyan Wolf Ridge. If they produce another great demon, it could break the balance, with endless trouble to follow." "Is the Sect Leader suggesting we stop the Young Wolf Lord?" one elder voiced concern, "But would Cyan Wolf Ridge stand by as we act? Besides, the Ironback Wolven Lineage already has more than one great demon..." "From what I know, all the great demons of the Ironback lineage are currently preoccupied with more pressing matters, temporarily away from their clan. And the other demon clans of Cyan Wolf Ridge likely wouldn’t want another great demon outside their own branch either." the Three Corpses Daoist finished, a mysterious look flickering in his eyes. Among the Human Race, the Corpse-Driving Sect and the Red Sun Sect often vied against each other for life and death. It was only natural that the demon clans weren’t united either. "I’ve already contacted Yunding Tian and the True Blood Sect’s sect leader, each sect will send five people to assist Thousand Fox Mountain." "This sounds excellent, with four sects combined, we share the burden together." an elderly Foundation Establishment cultivator with white hair praised. And as the Three Corpses Daoist continued to ask, "Who among us is willing to go?" Upon this question, the Foundation Establishment great cultivators could only fall silent. Involving Cyan Wolf Ridge and a top-notch demon general on the verge of becoming a great demon, a single misstep could lead to demise, and none could ignore the risks involved. "Those willing to go will receive priority entry during the next ancestral land opening." With these words, a slight commotion stirred below, with some showing eager expressions. "I’m willing to go!" The speaker was in a red robe, robust in build, with tiger-like eyes gleaming with cold light—it was Bi Yao Yao’s father, Bi Lingyuan. "I’ll go too!" "Count me in!" 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢 In no time, four people were gathered. Other elders either lacked sufficient strength or had long adopted a laid-back attitude, leaving the fifth spot undecided. "Let’s have Wang Hongyue help us, his Four Directions Demonic Prison Formation is unparalleled in trapping." Elder Bi suddenly suggested. Elder Wang, who had been comfortably standing at the back, changed his expression upon hearing this, hastily waving off the suggestion, "I am merely at the early Foundation Establishment phase, unworthy of partaking in such a battle? Besides, I’ve recently been injured..." Before he could finish, Elder Bi abruptly interrupted, "Stop your babbling, we’re not asking you to risk your life, just to help us trap the demons from the rear." "Wang Hongyue, are you willing to go?" Seated above, watching with a smile, the Three Corpses Daoist glanced over, freezing Elder Wang’s spine. In earlier times, carrying such a smile, the Three Corpses Daoist had either slain or expelled the contenders for the position of sect leader, achieving his current remarkable success. "Of course, I can." Elder Wang felt wronged but could only grit his teeth and agree. ... In Thousand Fox Mountain, towering over a thousand zhang tall, its steep body was covered with lush greenery and various fruit trees. The countless cave openings served as homes for numerous fox spirits, echoing with cries of ’waa waa’ every night. At this moment, the renowned mountain’s foot was surrounded by a massive pack of gray-furred giant wolf demons, numbering perhaps over a thousand. The smallest of these wolf demons were already two zhang long and over a zhang high. The beast king Lou Yi encountered during the beast tide in Wangjiang County would only be considered the lowest-ranking soldier here. Larger ones were not lacking—giant wolves five to six zhang, even over ten zhang long were present. Each was covered with thick, sturdy fur, with thick layers of horny armor at their necks and chests, and their fierce red eyes glinting ominously, clearly indicating they had become demons. Among them were seven to eight wolf demons encircled by the pack, moving as upright as humans. ...