Chapter 396: The Corpse Transformation
Qin Sang diverted a portion of the Demonic Flames of Nine Hells, blocking the flying yaksha from advancing.
At the same time, fearing that Yu Hua might still have the strength to retaliate, Qin Sang drove the remaining flames forward, utterly destroying the Yan Luo Array of Ten Directions. Only after confirming that Yu Hua had fallen unconscious, completely unable to resist, did he regain his composure. He swiftly moved to Yu Hua’s side, sealed Yu Hua's Qihai, and set up a barrier to begin the process of refining Yu Hua into a living corpse embryo before storing him inside the Corpse Puppet Pouch.
With its target gone, the yaksha seemed confused, standing motionless for a moment before vanishing—returning to its lair.
Qin Sang retrieved the scattered Five-Elemental Breaking Sword and turned his gaze toward the barrier.
He did not choose to exit the ice hall.
Firstly, after the Flying-Horned Ichthyosauruses' nest had been destroyed, he had no idea how they would react—whether they would leave the dark pool or roam the passageways. In his current state, escaping if he encountered them would be nearly impossible.
Secondly, he feared Yu Hua might have accomplices waiting outside.
By contrast, the space beyond the barrier was a rare safe haven, with the yaksha guarding the entrance.
It was safer to heal first, then plan an escape.
Once Qin Sang was transported back to the ice hall, he collapsed onto the ground.
Looking back on everything that had transpired—from delaying the yaksha for Wandering Man, to encountering and killing Yu Hua—it had all happened in an astonishingly short time. Yet, he had sustained severe injuries, and his mind had been under constant strain, without a moment's respite.