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Shi Wuming recoiled in disgust, wiping at his clothes. "Ugh, its saliva got all over me!"

Xiang Wenxuan and the others looked at the reanimated corpse that Shi Wuming had slapped away. They weren’t sure if it was just their imagination, but it looked like the corpse’s teeth had shattered.

Shattered?

They vaguely recalled that the corpse had bitten Shi Wuming’s shoulder just moments ago.

Could it be that Young Master Shi’s enchanted robe was so strong that it could shatter a corpse’s teeth?

Completely unaware that it wasn’t the garment but Shi Wuming’s own formidable body, Xiang Wenxuan and the others genuinely mistook him for one of those disciples covered in magical treasures—and in fact, that was true.

While Shi Wuming had once again shattered the corpse’s teeth, it also confirmed to Xiang Wenxuan and the others that he was just as ruthless.

As for Wen Qiao and the others, they didn’t see Shi Wuming as someone who needed protecting. In fact, whenever the number of reanimated corpses increased, they’d kick him out to serve as bait, drawing the corpses toward him so they could take them all out at once.

Having someone like Shi Wuming as bait—someone who didn’t have to worry about being bitten—definitely sped up their efforts to eliminate the reanimated corpses.

Xiang Wenxuan and the others watched in a daze, but Shi Wuming couldn’t help but protest.

"This is ridiculous! Why is it always me? Using me as bug food was bad enough, but these corpses are disgusting! Now I’m covered in corpse qi and death qi, and I can’t even eat!"

Wen Tudi, still holding a grudge, shot back, "The capable do more. If not you, then who? My sister?"

When Ning Yuzhou glanced over, Shi Wuming quickly stammered, "Of course not Little Sister Qiao! It has to be… me."

The positions of Ning Yuzhou and Wen Qiao in the team were unshakable, and they absolutely couldn’t be used as bait. Wen Guanggun was too cute for Shi Wuming to bear using as bait. Wen Tudi could be used as bait, but he was in the Yuanchuang stage, and Shi Wuming couldn’t beat him.

After considering everyone, Shi Wuming realized with a sigh that he was the only one left who could serve as bait.

At that moment, the sound of human screams and the howls of reanimated corpses came from ahead.

Hearing this sound, everyone understood the situation, and Wen Tudi threw Shi Wuming out again.

As Shi Wuming flew horizontally through the air, he cursed Wen Tudi in his heart. Despite looking so cute, she was a rogue rabbit who didn’t respect her elders or care for the young.

Shi Wuming flipped mid-air and landed smoothly just as a group of reanimated corpses chasing several cultivators appeared in front of him.

The fleeing cultivators were battered and bruised, their condition no better than Xiang Wenxuan’s group when they had escaped to the altar. Worse, the number of reanimated corpses chasing them was even larger.

When Shi Wuming appeared mid-air, the reanimated corpses let out even louder howls.

As the cultivators running for their lives approached him, Shi Wuming resignedly pushed them behind him and blocked the group of reanimated corpses.

Seeing Shi Wuming gather the reanimated corpses together, Wen Tudi charged over with a hammer in hand.

Wen Qiao naturally wouldn’t just stand by. She used her long whip to cut the reanimated corpses at the waist, rendering them unable to fight, and then activated the Diamond Talisman.

The fleeing cultivators ran into Xiang Wenxuan and the others. If not for their quick reflexes in supporting them, they would have fallen to the ground.

Ning Yuzhou checked their condition and fed each of them a Crimson Sun Pill.

These people had wounds from being scratched and bitten by the reanimated corpses, and dark energies had been lurking, attacking them. The dark energies in their bodies were severe, and if not treated, they would soon become half-corpses.

The Crimson Sun Pills melted in their mouths, quickly neutralizing the dark energies in their bodies.

Ning Yuzhou then gave them a Spirit Restoring Pill to replenish their energy and a healing pill for their external wounds. Soon, their injuries were mostly healed.

Meanwhile, Wen Qiao and the others quickly dealt with the group of reanimated corpses they had lured over.

They walked back and saw that the few people had been healed by Ning Yuzhou, who were gratefully thanking them for saving their lives.

The few people said, "We don't know what happened. Suddenly, a lot of reanimated corpses and dark energy appeared and started attacking people..."

They were aware of the situation. It was because the Dark Energy Pearl in the pool of dark energy had been taken, causing the reanimated corpses and dark energy to go on a rampage.

Xiang Wenxuan and the others couldn't help but glance at Ning Yuzhou's group, noting how calm and composed they remained. Their composure made Xiang Wenxuan's group feel inexperienced by comparison. They couldn't help but think, "They’re clearly from prestigious sects. This level of composure and mental fortitude is beyond most people."

Ning Yuzhou said, "This place is indeed very dangerous. If you don't mind, how about leaving together with us?"

The few people were overjoyed and gladly agreed.

They had noticed that this group was actively attacking the reanimated corpses, and their methods were violent, direct, and effective. Not to mention the Diamond Talisman thrown out, which demonstrated their immense wealth. And the Crimson Sun Pill Ning Yuzhou used to treat them was no ordinary pill. Although not extremely rare, it was highly sought after in the market and not easy to acquire in large quantities. Clearly, it had been refined by Ning Yuzhou himself.

This group not only had strength but also skill. Anyone who didn’t follow them would be crazy.

Afterward, they encountered several more groups of cultivators being chased by reanimated corpses. After rescuing them, these people invariably chose to leave together with them.

It was because Changpan Mountain’s extremely yin environment had suddenly turned dangerous. Many people who entered were attacked by the suddenly rampaging reanimated corpses and dark energy. Many had even been turned into reanimated corpses, causing their numbers to increase. The situation for the cultivators trapped in Changpan Mountain became more perilous.

Ning Yuzhou’s group clearly had deep pockets, with an endless supply of Diamond Talismans that could repel dark forces. With just the Diamond Talismans, they could clear a path. Anyone who didn’t follow them would be crazy.

Xiang Wenxuan's group felt somewhat emotional seeing how Ning Yuzhou's group actively saved people and were even generous with their Spirit Restoring Pills.

Although the sudden rampage of the reanimated corpses and dark energy was because Ning Yuzhou's group had taken the Dark Energy Pearl, the survival rules of the cultivation world were indeed cruel. The strong would claim the treasures, while the weak could barely hope to survive, let alone benefit from them. Those who chose to enter Changpan Mountain were after the treasures nurtured by the extremely yin environment. They couldn’t fault others for taking the treasures first.