The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World novel Chapter 164

Chapter 164: Those Who Cannot Withstand Testing Are Unfit as Partners

Atop the ruins of a sect, Chu Xuan and the impostor met, and a fierce battle ensued immediately upon their encounter. They fought from sunrise to sunset, from the eastern islands to the western ones.

Ultimately, Chu Xuan fell victim to a trap set by the impostor, stepping into a pre-arranged array that dealt him a severe blow. After tumbling into the lake, he completely disappeared.

Yuan Zichu, Zhu Yuqiao, Zhao Benhe, and other cultivators mobilized a large number of Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining cultivators to search extensively. Despite their efforts, they were unable to find Chu Xuan's body.

...

In the Treasure Ship Market, a gathering of Golden Core cultivators displayed a range of expressions—some were reflective, others regretful, some smug, and a few disdainful.

Yuan Zichu was among those who felt regret. Even though "He Liang" had used some demonic techniques and had shattered his defensive measures upon their first meeting, Yuan had always felt that he was a person worth befriending. It was unfortunate that he had now likely perished at the hands of an impostor.

Those who were smug or disdainful were the ones who had long envied Chu Xuan. They felt that he had killed too many cultivators from Myriad Islands Lake and stolen treasures that should have belonged to them. They harbored grievances against Chu Xuan and were secretly pleased at the prospect of his probable death.

Yuan Zichu spoke solemnly, "I propose to report the disappearance of fellow daoist He and request that a new Golden Core fellow daoist be sent to Myriad Islands Lake. What are your thoughts?"

"No objections," everyone nodded in agreement.

"Very well, I shall report as such," Yuan Zichu affirmed.

...

In the midst of the Hundred Refinement Sect's Golden Core cultivators discussing important matters, Chu Xuan and Wan Wuying were already toasting under the moonlight.

"Junior brother, that was quite a fierce performance. I almost thought you were serious," Wan Wuying commented while sipping wine and popping pills.

Chu Xuan chuckled, "How else to make them believe?"

The impostor Ouyang Zheng was already dead. The current impostor was naturally Wan Wuying. The daytime battle was not only a show for Yuan Zichu and others to gauge but also for Wan Wuying to see. _{fгeewebnovёl.com}

Chu Xuan was testing whether Wan Wuying was genuinely cooperating with him. After all, both were cultivators of the demonic path, and a true alliance or cooperation is never truly part of a demonic cultivator's dictionary.

Partners? As long as there was enough benefit, partners could always be betrayed!

Chu Xuan's cooperation with Wan Wuying was based solely on the latter's strength and their years of mentorship. He was not foolish enough to consider Wan Wuying a senior brother to depend on for life and death. Individuals like Liu Zhenxiong were indeed very rare.

"Let's drink this cup and then part ways for now," Wan Wuying smiled, raising his glass and pausing momentarily, "Junior brother, why the poison, though? There really was no need for that between senior and junior brothers."

Chu Xuan also raised his glass and replied with a smile, "Then senior brother also had no need to put a charm in the wine."

"It was merely an exchange of courtesies," he added.

The two looked at each other and burst out laughing. Testing each other was a constant reality. Those who couldn't withstand testing did not deserve to be partners.

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Taking advantage of the night, Chu Xuan quickly escaped. He removed his disguise, reverting to his original appearance, and soon found a secluded island.

After setting up a cave dwelling and arranging the arrays, he quickly returned to Blue Star.

During Chu Xuan's time in Myriad Islands Lake, the situation on Blue Star had been prospering. His army of undead had swept across the continents. The destruction of the Sunzi Country's government had also spread across all the lands.