Chapter 165: The Eerie Malevolent Corpse
Although malevolent corpses were stronger than zombies, they were still lifeless entities without intelligence. The ones they encountered earlier were all grotesque in appearance, with stiff expressions, driven by nothing but a primal instinct for bloodlust and slaughter.
Can it be that this malevolent corpse has remained in the cave dwelling for so long, absorbing spiritual power, that it has developed intelligence?
Not fully reassured, Qin Sang preemptively activated the Heavenly Star Tear to protect himself. He also grabbed a large handful of talismans from his Mustard Seed Pouch, secretly holding the Essence-Devouring Spike and Profound Yin Thunderbolts in his hand.
These two artifacts were one-time-use items and extremely valuable, but compared to his life, what did their cost matter?
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The vast hall in front of them was even more majestic than the two Qin Sang had encountered earlier. The massive, towering black iron doors were adorned with even fiercer images of ancient corpses, their ferocious eyes glaring menacingly at anyone approaching, sending chills down the spine.
Upon entering the hall, the three of them felt an overwhelming sense of pressure and unease as they cautiously surveyed their surroundings. The hall was in complete disarray, with shattered stone pillars and debris scattered everywhere. The ground and walls were crisscrossed with deep cracks, clearly remnants of an intense battle. However, there were far fewer bones, and no other malevolent corpses in sight.
In the left corner of the hall lay a peculiar skeleton. The white bones were leaning against the wall, with a clear blade wound on its chest, especially where the heart was, as the ribs had been completely cleaved—this was likely the fatal injury.
In front of the skeleton was a black iron stake embedded in the ground. The stake was covered in dust, but faint dragon and cloud motifs could still be discerned, along with numerous fine cracks. It appeared to be an artifact, though it had been damaged to the point that it was unclear whether it was still usable.