Chapter 1086: Cave
The corpses were all preserved perfectly, not even showing signs of decay. They were fully dressed, like statues.
"This..."
Dao Lord Taichu was somewhat startled and could not help taking a step forward.
The moment he took that step, he sensed something different. The aura emanating from the surrounding corpses had all reached the Yao Saint level.
Moreover, blood flowed over every one of those corpses, and strands of baleful energy spread from them, filling the entire palace with the stench of blood.
Dao Lord Taichu did not know who these corpses were, but he could sense that they were anything but ordinary. They had undoubtedly been left behind by great powers.
Just then, an angry roar came from nearby, and a massive phantom slowly approached.
"This is... a Vermilion Bird?" Dao Lord Taichu saw the enormous illusory body and immediately recognized it as a divine bird—the Vermilion Bird!
"Screech!"
The Vermilion Bird let out a piercing cry before charging forward at astonishing speed. Blazing flames wrapped around its claws as it grabbed at Dao Lord Taichu.
Dao Lord Taichu snorted coldly. "It is merely a Divine Bird, yet it dares try to harm me."
He thrust out his spear, unleashing terrifying power from its tip—power enough to destroy all things.
The spear collided with the Vermilion Bird's claws. Violent energy swept outward, forcing Dao Lord Taichu to fly backward as blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
"What formidable power."
Dao Lord Taichu's eyes lit up. He wiped away the blood from his lips and charged forward again.
He exchanged hundreds of moves with the Vermilion Bird, fighting until heaven and earth seemed to darken. He severed one of its wings, and in the end, it let out a miserable cry before vanishing.
Yet he