Bian Sixuan, Zhao Lianyun, and Fei Hongyun, who had just ascended to immortality, were properly arranged to ensure they could steadily consolidate their cultivation.
However, at this moment, an unexpected situation arose: Liu Chen suddenly received an Information Path transmission from Snow Pine Child!
It turned out that someone had invited him to jointly attack a blessed land. If the operation succeeded, he would receive an immortal gu as a reward. However, due to an alliance agreement, he could not provide detailed information.
Upon hearing this news, Liu Chen thought to himself, "Hmm... this is quite interesting! It seems Shadow Sect is finally making a move on that refining furnace."
Despite having insight into the changing situation, Liu Chen had no intention of warning the Lang Ya Earth Spirit.
After all, this involved the future Battle of Fate, where one move affects the whole; he neither wished to see Shadow Sect return in defeat, nor did he want them to win too easily. Shadow Sect needed Refinement Path Immortal Gu to refine the sovereign immortal fetus gu, and Liu Chen already considered Lang Ya Blessed Land his own possession. Therefore, how to strike the right balance required careful consideration and meticulous planning.
Fortunately, the current Liu Chen not only possessed profound Wisdom Path attainment but also controlled a vast amount of key intelligence from both camps, providing a solid guarantee for his plans.
"Hmm?"
Liu Chen was secretly surprised. He had expected to receive a distress signal from Lang Ya Blessed Land, but the first message actually came from Fang Yuan.
The other party hoped to cooperate with him to surround and kill a powerful Rank 7 Immortal Zombie. To achieve this, a Battlefield Killing Move was needed to trap the target, with all costs borne by Fang Yuan. Liu Chen would be the primary attacker, and Fang Yuan only required the Immortal Zombie's identity.
Liu Chen fell into deep thought. If Fang Yuan hadn't gone to Yu Lu Blessed Land, then his true target was likely still locked onto the Northern Plains Corpse Alliance. Should he help? After a brief reflection, Liu Chen did not refuse directly. He was also quite interested in the Zombie Alliance's Earth Trench. Thus, he ultimately accepted Fang Yuan's invitation.
Immediately after, Liu Chen unhesitatingly activated the Star Gate Killing Move, instantly opening a portal shimmering with brilliant starlight. Through this mysterious passage, he successfully traversed two regions and arrived at Fang Yuan's location in the blink of an eye.
Seeing Fang Yuan disguised as an ordinary Immortal Zombie, Liu Chen asked, "Fellow Daoist, do you have a specific plan or arrangement?"
"Fellow Daoist Wuming, everything is ready! We just need to wait a moment for that fellow to appear. Then, we follow the established plan... with these operations, success is guaranteed!" Fang Yuan looked forward with a steady gaze, laying out his scheme.
Unless absolutely necessary, a Gu Immortal would never choose to become an Immortal Zombie. Once that happens, their strength is significantly weakened. This was why Fang Yuan was fully confident in defeating this Rank 7 Immortal Zombie. However, defeating the opponent was not easy and required a Battlefield Killing Move to trap the enemy. Lacking such key methods, Fang Yuan had sought Liu Chen's help.
After hearing Fang Yuan's detailed combat plan, Liu Chen nodded in approval. "Since it is so meticulous and rigorous, I naturally have no worries. I only hope everything goes smoothly and this painstaking planning is not in vain."
"Fellow Daoist Yellow Sand, where does that Mad Sand Demon Crocodile reside?" The Rank 7 Immortal Zombie, Old Immortal Kumu, was unremarkable in appearance, looking like a decaying, withered tree.
"Reporting to Lord Ku Mu, that injured Mad Sand Demon Crocodile is hiding in the valley ahead. I was truly unwilling to give up on it." Fang Yuan led the Rank 7 Immortal Zombie toward the ambush site he and Liu Chen had prepared. The so-called injured Mad Sand Demon Crocodile was merely a forgery made from some purchased crocodile blood, intended to lure the enemy into the trap.
"If I can successfully subdue this Desolate Beast, I am willing to pay twenty immortal essence stones!"
Old Immortal Kumu had clearly not come at Fang Yuan's invitation but had used his own sharp perception to find clues, obtaining the information through threats and inducements.
Though Old Immortal Kumu wanted to monopolize this Desolate Beast, he couldn't go too far because of the Zombie Alliance. Thus, he was willing to exchange immortal essence stones to avoid appearing too overbearing.
"Then I shall trouble Lord Ku Mu. Look there, it seems to be escaping!" Seeing this, Fang Yuan unhesitatingly threw a punch, sending a powerful fist phantom whistling out. Simultaneously, a pair of huge, hideous bat wings sprouted from his back, and he charged toward the canyon with a sharp Aura, as if afraid the Desolate Beast would escape.
The Aura emitted by the Mad Sand Demon Crocodile was incredibly weak.
This was naturally a phantom forged by Fang Yuan, realistic enough to pass for the real thing.
"Wait a moment, how can I let that beast escape so easily?" Seeing the situation, Old Immortal Kumu immediately accelerated in hot pursuit.
As the two approached the Desolate Beast, Fang Yuan rejoiced inwardly.
"The time has come!" Immediately after, he quickly sent out a message.
"Battlefield Killing Move: Infinite Sword Works!"
In the blink of an eye, Liu Chen deployed his battlefield, trapping both Old Immortal Kumu and Fang Yuan within a strange space composed of countless razor-sharp Immortal Swords.
However, while activating the move, Liu Chen deliberately controlled the power output, using only four immortal gu to fuel the battlefield. Even so, for a Rank 7 Immortal Zombie, escaping would be as difficult as reaching the heavens.
"Yellow Sand, you treacherous wretch! You dare collude with outsiders to harm a fellow member of the Zombie Alliance! Let me tell you, I won't fall for this! If you know what's good for you and withdraw immediately, I can let this go; otherwise... don't blame me for being merciless!" Old Immortal Kumu threatened with a contorted face, though his heart was already in a state of panic.
However, facing Old Immortal Kumu's threats, Fang Yuan showed no fear. Without a word, he directly unleashed his signature Immortal Path Killer Move: Ten Thousand Selves Giant Hand!
In an instant, an incredibly powerful force swept toward Old Immortal Kumu like a crashing mountain wave.
Not only that, but at this moment, two more pairs of huge bat wings suddenly emerged from Fang Yuan's back! As these six pairs of wings flapped frantically, Fang Yuan's figure blurred, turning into a bolt of lightning as he charged at Old Immortal Kumu, striking with two giant hands containing terrifying power!
"Not good!" Old Immortal Kumu was shocked, knowing he might not escape this time. But at this point, words were useless; he could only grit his teeth and use his final life-saving measure—Killer Move: Thistle Fortress!
Suddenly, countless thorns as hard as steel erupted from around Old Immortal Kumu, quickly weaving into a massive, airtight, and indestructible fortress that tightly enveloped him. Clearly, Old Immortal Kumu only hoped to hold out a bit longer to give himself time to activate another Immortal Path Killer Move.
Fang Yuan's two Strength Path giant hands were simply too fierce and overbearing, as unstoppable as Mount Tai crushing an egg. Two muffled booms rang out, and the seemingly unbreakable Thistle Fortress was smashed into debris! Old Immortal Kumu himself was heavily injured, coughing up black blood, his body in a state of utter ruin.