High Martial: I Can Copy All Root Bones!

Xuansha had neither the time nor the inclination to care about the inner thoughts of Xu Fan and Purple Zombie.

Xuansha levitated into the air, his figure becoming a phantom.

SWOOSH SWOOSH SWOOSH!

Moving at a speed far surpassing everyone else, Xuansha took down all six Bone Refining Fifth Layer experts with a single punch each.

Having activated his Demon Fiend Bloodline, Xu Fan could barely perceive Xuansha’s speed, but he was completely unable to mount an effective response.

The gap between the Rebirth Realm and the Bone Refining Realm was simply too vast. It was like the difference between heaven and earth.

Barely managing to raise his longsword to defend himself, Xu Fan felt a tremendous force slam into him. His body was sent flying backward, smashing a man-shaped crater into the ground.

And this was purely the power of a Spirit Body.

If Xuansha had used a Spiritual Martial Art—something unique to the Rebirth Realm—the result likely wouldn’t have been as simple as a crater left by a blow that held back.

After the six men hit the ground, they all stared at Xuansha, their eyes filled with shock and fear.

’So this is the power of the Rebirth Realm? It’s absolutely terrifying!’

They hadn’t even had a chance to fight back.

The might of the Rebirth Realm was dreadful to behold.

’The Dark Buddha Demon Sect is not to be trifled with!’

Having brought the situation under control, Xuansha flashed back to Lu Changfeng’s side, remaining within a ten-meter radius of him.

’Beyond ten meters, just throwing a few punches made my Spiritual Power drop rapidly. This feeling is awful. It’s much more comfortable staying near Lu Changfeng.’

"From now on, we’re all one big family, so let’s not get rough with each other," Lu Changfeng said with a laugh as he strode out of the inn.

He wore a purple robe, and his domineering yet composed aura naturally inspired awe.

"Greetings, Saint Master!" Purple Zombie was the first to drop to one knee before Lu Changfeng, with the two Elders from the Heavenly Corpse Demon Sect following close behind.

Xu Fan’s expression shifted. ’What does he mean, "one family"? Is he so sure he can just swallow the Moon Concealing Sect?’

’The Dark Buddha Demon Sect, the Seventh Demon Sect, and now what appears to be the legendary Heavenly Corpse Demon Sect have all shown up.’

’This Saint Master’s power is clearly already unstoppable.’

’This time, I really tried for a quick score and ended up losing big time.’

Even a prodigy like Xu Fan couldn’t help but curse his rotten luck.

His initial arrogance gone, Xu Fan bowed to Lu Changfeng. "I hope the Saint Master will forgive me. I was merely trying to protect myself."

"Since the Saint Master looks down on a minor sect like Moon Concealing, then I will take my leave."

Lu Changfeng watched Xu Fan with great interest. ’This fellow is Old Luo’s master. He might even be around a hundred years old.’

’He was once a top-tier prodigy of his Sect.’

’But now he’s forced to be so deferential before a young man like me.’

’Betraying one sect after another, only to end up like this. I wonder if he regrets any of it.’

"Are you truly unwilling to join my Saint Demon Sect?"

Xu Fan gritted his teeth. "I ask for the Saint Master’s understanding!"

Lu Changfeng waved a hand. "You may go. I’ll come looking for you again one day."

Hearing this, Xu Fan’s heart tightened. He backed away, and seeing that Lu Changfeng made no move to stop him, he immediately beat a hasty retreat.

The disciples of the Moon Concealing Sect departed like a receding tide.

"Saint Master, why did you let them leave? Wouldn’t it have been better to kill them all?" Purple Zombie couldn’t help but ask, looking up as Xu Fan and his men departed.

Lu Changfeng shot the "purple-skinned man" a glance. "Do I need you to teach me how to do my work?"

Purple Zombie gave a sheepish smile, revealing a mouth of white teeth that stood out starkly against his skin. "Of course I wouldn’t dare presume to teach the Saint Master how to act!"

"Hmph. Though you were late, you did show up in the end," Lu Changfeng said. "Lead me to your Heavenly Corpse Demon Sect’s headquarters for a visit."

Purple Zombie hastily replied, "You jest, Saint Master! The entire Heavenly Corpse Demon Sect belongs to you. Its headquarters are naturally your headquarters. We are simply returning to our own home!"

’This Purple Zombie fellow is pretty quick on the uptake.’

Lu Changfeng didn’t mind these opportunistic turncoats who swayed with the wind. As long as they could be brought to heel, they were useful.

’When the time comes and the situation is settled, if I need someone to do the dirty work, I’ll just have these turncoats charge in first.’

"Alright then. Let’s head back to our own home for a visit," Lu Changfeng said with a smile.

"We respectfully welcome the Saint Master back to the Sect!" Purple Zombie shouted, leading the cry.

Disciples of the Heavenly Corpse Demon Sect brought over an eight-man palanquin, apparently having prepared it in advance.

Lu Changfeng didn’t stand on ceremony, leading Xuansha into the palanquin.

"Purple Zombie, you get in too," Lu Changfeng’s voice called from inside the palanquin.

A look of delight crossed Purple Zombie’s face as he scrambled into the palanquin.

Flanked by an honor guard of Heavenly Corpse Demon Sect disciples, the eight-man palanquin swiftly departed into the distance.

「A long while after they had gone」 The townsfolk of Yellow Cloud Town finally began to poke their heads out of their homes.

One of the stall owners suddenly remembered a fellow who often bought goods from him. He looked just like those Demon Dao disciples, with colored skin.

"I’ve been doing business with the Saint Demon Sect for years!" the stall owner muttered, frozen in place.

...

Inside the palanquin, Lu Changfeng immediately took the offensive.

"Let’s hear it, Purple Zombie. You must have heard the news of my appearance in Jiangzhou. Why didn’t you come to see me? Even if you didn’t come yourself, you should have at least sent someone over."

Purple Zombie’s expression soured. "Saint Master, I truly had no choice! For all these years, the Heavenly Corpse Demon Sect has been in hiding. Our Sect’s resources are almost completely depleted."

"Besides, you were far off in Jiangzhou, which is the territory of Jiangnan’s Righteous Dao. We couldn’t be sure it wasn’t a trap."

"To be on the safe side, we in the Heavenly Corpse Demon Sect decided it was best to wait for you to arrive in person, or for a handwritten order from the Sect Leader."

Lu Changfeng grunted softly but didn’t press the matter, which counted as an acceptance of Purple Zombie’s explanation.

"Tell me about the current state of the Heavenly Corpse Demon Sect," Lu Changfeng said.

Purple Zombie slowly began to explain.

The Heavenly Corpse Demon Sect’s situation was even worse than that of the Dark Buddha Demon Sect.

Purple Zombie himself was at the Bone Refining Fifth Layer, as were the two Elders who had just made a move.

They had ten people at the Bone Refining Fourth Layer, and more than twenty others in the Bone Refining Realm.