Chapter 385: A Fateful Reunion

The description in the

Heavenly Yin Corpse Art

matched perfectly—this flying yaksha had undergone a metamorphosis from a Foundation Building living corpse, transforming into its current form.

The sudden pause from the ghostly hand earlier was due to Qin Sang’s attempt to influence its actions using the Heavenly Corpse Talisman.

A flying yaksha was equivalent to a Golden Core refined corpse. However, its strength was undoubtedly inferior to that of a true Golden Core cultivator.

The

Heavenly Yin Corpse Art

forcibly elevated a Foundation Building cultivator into a flying yaksha, causing inherent deficiencies. Even so, it was still powerful enough to suppress a Fake Core cultivator with ease.

The previous exchange had already demonstrated this. Qin Sang and Wandering Man’s combined sword strike had been effortlessly shattered by a single punch from the flying yaksha—the gap in strength was simply too vast.

Despite being prepared, their escape had been fraught with danger. Along the way, the flying yaksha had nearly knocked them off the flying boat multiple times.

Against a refined corpse of this level, Qin Sang was uncertain whether the Heavenly Corpse Talisman could exert any meaningful influence on it.

Through careful testing, he discovered that by fully channeling his spiritual consciousness into controlling the talisman, he could indeed cause a slight delay in the flying yaksha’s movements.

Though the effect was extremely limited, and he lacked the strength to use it continuously, in a fierce confrontation, it could serve as an unexpected trump card with significant impact.

The Spiritual Bamboo Flying Boat landed in a safe location, and as expected, the flying yaksha did not pursue them.

Wandering Man, his gaze filled with anticipation, did not dare to interrupt Qin Sang’s contemplation.

After a moment of deep thought, Qin Sang made his decision. "Senior, this entity is indeed related to a secret art I have mastered, and I am capable of influencing it. However, I need to conduct further tests..."

"Alright!"

Wandering Man had complete trust in Qin Sang and voiced no objections. The two of them took a short rest before returning to the entrance of the ice hall.

After several trials, Qin Sang gained a deeper understanding of the flying yaksha.

Its most renowned ability was its mastery of the five-elemental evasion techniques, allowing it to move unpredictably. However, thanks to the Heavenly Corpse Talisman, Qin Sang could detect its movements whenever it approached.

Additionally, its physical body was incredibly resilient—remarkably tough and possessing an astonishing regenerative ability.

The ebony sword could only inflict minor cuts on its body, which would rapidly heal as torrents of Earth Malevolent Qi surged forth. There was no way for Qin Sang to exhaust the flying yaksha’s Earth Malevolent Qi reserves.

However, this did not matter to him, as his goal was not to slay the creature.

What truly made the flying yaksha terrifying was the corpse poison it carried. Qin Sang resolved that under no circumstances could he afford to be wounded by it.

He mentally simulated the scenario countless times and concluded that he might be able to hold out for fifteen breaths. However, attempting to bypass the flying yaksha and venture deeper into the side chamber in search of a corpse or relics would be a death sentence.

The side chamber where the flying yaksha resided was at the very depths of the ice hall, and there was no telling how much farther it extended.

Traversing such a long distance while fending off the flying yaksha and simultaneously activating the Nine-Dragon Heavenly Chariot Talisman to escape was simply impossible. Even if he managed to charge inside, he would ultimately be trapped within the ice hall.

Unless he could find another way...

A thought flashed through Qin Sang’s mind—his Corpse Puppet Pouch still contained two refined corpses: one malevolent corpse and one living corpse.

Within a certain range, he could use his soul imprint to perceive the environment surrounding his refined corpses. He could send one inside as a decoy to take his place.

However, doing so would mean certain doom for the refined corpse—it stood no chance of escaping the flying yaksha’s grasp.

Losing the malevolent corpse was one thing, but a living corpse was exceedingly difficult to refine, making the loss a painful one.

This plan amounted to gambling with a precious refined corpse.

Yet, Qin Sang did not hesitate for long. Sacrifices were necessary for gains. If he could obtain the secret art for refining flying yakshas, losing a living corpse would be a worthwhile trade.

Returning to this place was no easy feat. Wandering Man’s preparations had been incredibly meticulous, and Qin Sang was uncertain whether he could replicate them.

With that thought in mind, he made up his mind. He nodded at Wandering Man, signaling that he was ready.

Wandering Man, normally resolute in mind, found himself slightly unsettled at this moment. He clasped his hands and spoke in a solemn tone, "Brother Qin, I have left a message for my sect. If I do not return, take my token to the Taiyi Core Sect. I have also prepared a few items for you as a token of my gratitude. I hope you will not find them unworthy... My future now rests in your hands!"

"Senior, rest assured—I will do everything in my power!"

Qin Sang’s expression grew serious as an immense pressure suddenly settled on his shoulders.

Wandering Man turned to gaze at the passage’s end, where the lifeless ice hall loomed in silence. It resembled the gaping maw of a monstrous beast, waiting to devour any intruders.

No one knew what was running through his mind.

After a moment of distraction, Wandering Man suddenly smiled in relief. Raising his hand, the Flawless Orb floated from his palm, radiating a brilliant light.

Qin Sang immediately sensed the surging demonic qi released from within the Flawless Orb. He couldn’t help but wonder—did this peculiar artifact possess additional abilities?

Noticing Qin Sang’s curiosity, Wandering Man explained briefly, "The Ninefold Azure Frost Grass is not entirely useless. With my cultivation improved, I can now wield more supernatural abilities through the Flawless Orb. By using the orb in combination with these artifacts, we should be able to evade that strange entity’s detection for a short time."

As he spoke, Wandering Man produced two silver, cone-shaped artifacts.

"Brother Qin, I will go ahead! If fate allows, we shall meet again!"

Before his words had fully settled, Wandering Man vanished on the spot.

Qin Sang silently counted the time. Moments later, as yin qi swirled in his palm, ten Yan Luo Banners of Ten Directions slowly emerged.

With a shift in his hand seals, the banners spread out, swirling rapidly around him, emitting eerie wails of ghostly cries. Finally, the formation took shape, retracting before him, ready to be unleashed at any moment.

If something was to trap a flying yaksha, it would be the Yan Luo Array of Ten Directions.

Back in the Heavenly Corpse Cave, Qin Sang had already tested that Ghostly Threads were highly effective against living corpses. Now, with all ten Yan Luo Banners gathered, the power of the Yan Luo Array had increased significantly, making its effect even more pronounced.

This array, coupled with the Heavenly Corpse Talisman, was the foundation of Qin Sang’s confidence.

Next, he patted his Corpse Puppet Pouch, summoning a malevolent corpse and a living corpse. They stood behind him, following closely.

Against the flying yaksha, they were pathetically fragile. Qin Sang had no intention of using them to engage it in battle. Instead, he would wait for an opportunity to send them into the chamber to search for the corpse and relics of the Heavenly Corpse Sect cultivator.

With the Yan Luo Array set in place, the front remained eerily silent.

This meant that enough time had passed for Wandering Man to infiltrate the ice hall and enter the side chamber. His method had clearly worked—the flying yaksha had not noticed his presence.

Now!

Qin Sang stomped heavily on the ground and leaped forward without hesitation, flashing several times until he reached the entrance of the ice hall.

Before he could even steady himself, his expression abruptly changed—an ominous warning surged through his heart. Though he couldn’t see through the flying yaksha’s evasion technique, he could faintly sense its presence through the residual qi of the Heavenly Corpse Talisman. The creature was already alarmingly close.

He had deliberately created a commotion to draw the flying yaksha’s attention.

"It’s here!"

Qin Sang suddenly opened his mouth and let out a long howl, signaling to Wandering Man that he had engaged the flying yaksha.

They had to act together; every second counted!