Refinement Successful, Transformation!

[Wandering Zombie Gu +10]

[Wandering Zombie Gu +15]

[Wandering Zombie Gu +18]

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Over the course of ten days, Bai Yu continuously refined Wandering Zombie Gu.

A large basin sat before him, filled with vast quantities of ghostly blue "mycelium."

These mycelia were the initial form of Wandering Zombie Gu.

Though the Wandering Zombie Gu was not of a high grade, its effects were exceedingly unique. If a Gu Master absorbed it personally, it could transform their flesh into a zombie body. In daily life, they would only need to drink a little blood to survive peacefully.

This was also the final escape route for some Gu Masters whose lifespans were nearing their end.

After all, abandoning one's cultivation to linger on in a wretched existence was still better than dying outright with nothing left.

Its other use was corpse refinement. Due to the nature of Wandering Zombie Gu, it could lay the foundation for a zombie's evolution. Combined with corpse-refining materials prepared in advance, it could theoretically greatly raise a zombie's potential.

The Wandering Zombie Gu in the basin continuously gathered, while gurgling sounds rang out from within the Bronze Coffin. An exceptionally dense Corpse Qi swirled around it. If one carelessly inhaled that Corpse Qi, their mind could easily be affected.

Even an ordinary person turning directly into a walking corpse would not have been surprising.

[Wandering Zombie Gu 500/500]

As Bai Yu maxed out the Wandering Zombie Gu's progress, no mutation occurred directly. Still, being able to master a type of Gu to the point of refining it at will in merely ten days already left Bai Yu quite satisfied.

Looking at the cracks that had appeared on the Bronze Coffin, Bai Yu let out a heavy breath. With a flick of his right hand, the coffin lid was sent flying.

At this moment, the scarlet bloodwater and the materials surrounding Zhao Yun had vanished, replaced by dense black Qi coiling around her.

Zhao Yun's snow-white skin had become even paler, like jade. Her bright red wedding gown had dimmed somewhat, and together with that exquisite copper coin mask, her entire person radiated an overwhelming sense of pressure.

Looking at Zhao Yun, who had already become a corpse, Bai Yu gradually sank into thought. It could be said that all the preliminary preparations had been completed.

Next, he would use the Profound Yin Drought Demon Corpse Refining Art together with the Wandering Zombie Gu to refine her. Finally, he would use the souls obtained in Zhao King City to shape a soulless consciousness within her that would obey only his commands.

But was that truly the limit of corpse refinement?

Perhaps according to the records, this was already perfect. But as a Gu Master, shouldn't he possess at least a little spirit of innovation?

Could he add something more on top of this foundation?

At that thought, a trace of madness flashed through Bai Yu's eyes.

He slowly rose to his feet and darted straight toward the Dragon Bone in the pond. Looking at the two Dragon Horns atop the dragon's head, black as obsidian, he did not hesitate in the slightest before snapping them off!

Crack!

The Dragon Horns broke. Two horns as thick as washbasins and over twelve meters long floated in midair. Pure Dragon Qi surged directly from the breaks, and the Blood River Body Tempering Art activated passively, crazily refining the power within the space.

"I hope these can help you take another step forward."

Bai Yu murmured softly, then directly took the Dragon Horns and planted them beside the Bronze Coffin.

After adjusting himself to his best state and confirming that it was night outside, he greeted Yu Linglong.

As moonlight fell upon Zhao Yun, Bai Yu formed hand seals with both hands. His mana surged forth and transformed into countless runes that continuously descended onto Zhao Yun's body.

Buzzz!

As the runes swirled around her, scarlet flames unexpectedly began to emerge from Zhao Yun's body. Before long, the flames ignited the Bronze Coffin and enveloped the Dragon Horns nearby as well.

Though the scarlet flames seemed to hold no heat, they caused Zhao Yun's body to turn crimson as she began absorbing the Dragon Qi pouring from the Dragon Horns.

As the flames grew increasingly vigorous, Zhao Yun's clothes burned away completely. When only the copper coin mask remained on her body, black scales suddenly emerged across her skin, radiating a cold and ghostly gleam.

These black scales were a fusion of Corpse Qi and Dragon Qi. Perhaps due to the Corpse Qi, the evil dragon's will hidden within the Dragon Horns was fully awakened and continuously fused with Zhao Yun, ultimately forming a new "form."

Watching Zhao Yun continuously evolve, Bai Yu did not dare relax in the slightest. He controlled the process with the power of the Profound Yin Drought Demon Corpse Refining Art.

The fusion of the Dragon Horns alone took five days.

When the last wisp of black Dragon Qi entered the corpse, Bai Yu finally let out a heavy breath. Though he had nearly been drained dry, he had ultimately completed this crucial step.

He cut open his palm with a dagger, letting his blood pour over the Wandering Zombie Gu. Once the Wandering Zombie Gu in the basin had drunk its fill, Bai Yu lightly pointed forward. The Gu within the basin immediately transformed into a streak of blue light and entered Zhao Yun's glabella.

At the same time, Bai Yu took out the Soul Tablet, released all the souls inside, and forcibly made them enter Zhao Yun's body!

Aaaahhh!

Wooo!

Miserable wails rang out. Zhao Yun's body had already risen into the air, while the Sha Qi surging around her continuously devoured the souls. A ghostly blue lotus pattern also appeared upon her glabella!

At this moment, the dragon scales on Zhao Yun's body slowly faded away, while the Sha Qi around her transformed into a black-and-gold wedding gown. Her skin took on the cold hue of snow, her slender fingers overlapped over her lower abdomen, and her long nails resembled shears.

According to the records within the Profound Yin Drought Demon Corpse Refining Art, Zhao Yun had now taken form. The final step was to draw in Profound Yin Qi and awaken the power within her body!

Sensing that will in his heart, like Black Charcoal's, Bai Yu changed his hand seal once more and poured all his mana into the Corpse Soil on the ground. In the next instant, streams of Profound Yin Qi emerged around Zhao Yun like flowing light.

This process lasted for a full twenty-seven days.

During this time, Zhao Yun gradually gained a trace of "human" presence. She no longer appeared as dull and lifeless as before. Her snow-white skin became full of elasticity, and her entire figure became even more charming and seductive. It could be said that she had undergone a complete transformation.

Bai Yu maintained this state and refined her in an orderly manner. When the sky darkened on the twenty-seventh day, Bai Yu's body suddenly trembled. He opened his bloodshot eyes, his face brimming with excitement!

Buzzz!

Amid waves of buzzing, vast amounts of dense Corpse Qi spread from Zhao Yun's body, continuously eroding the space within the Cave Heaven and even causing the temperature inside to plummet.

A pair of black horns emerged from her head. As her golden eyes opened, even the light within the Cave Heaven dimmed.

Seeing the changes in Zhao Yun, Bai Yu's expression shifted. If this continued, Zhao Yun would probably destroy the Cave Heaven!

Realizing this, Bai Yu did not dare be careless. His hands formed an unusual seal, and a low, strange chant rose from his throat.

After integrating the control authority into his sea of consciousness, he directly threw Zhao Yun out of the Cave Heaven in the next moment.