I have a city in another world

Just as Tang Zhen had expected, there was more than one divine remains in the puppet processing workshop of this secret realm.

And they were all transformed into powerful monsters.

The further you go, the more ferocious the monsters become, making it nearly impossible for ordinary cultivators to withstand them.

Besides the mechanical puppets, the vengeful spirits and evil spirits were also abnormal, more like they were forcibly extracted and refined using secret techniques.

The transformation of normal souls into ferocious evil spirits was likely intended to control mechanical puppets.

Tang Zhen knew of a secret technique, similar to the corpse refining method in the cultivation world, but the difference was that it did not strengthen the corpse, but rather extracted bones and fascia for replacement.

Only with stronger bones and muscles can one withstand greater force output; otherwise, one will injure oneself before injuring the enemy.

Equipped with various armors and weapons, they are impervious to blades and spears, and resistant to fire and water, allowing them to rampage through enemy camps.

The modification does not require a lot of time, and the equipment can be manufactured in advance and equipped directly when needed.

When needed, a zombie army can be easily assembled in a short period of time.

However, these corpse monster puppets must be controlled by the evil spirits that are created, which is also the most crucial step.

This secret realm should also be used to refine similar corpse monster puppets; those evil spirits are just half-finished products.

Or perhaps the puppet decayed, allowing the evil spirit to escape and linger in the secret passage.

Tang Zhen had no interest in investigating the specifics of the situation.

One thing is certain: the creator of this secret realm could not have been an ordinary cultivator; they must have possessed formidable strength.

Even so, the fact that the secret realm still appears within the Astral Plane indicates that the original world no longer exists.

The original owner of this secret realm may have already vanished into thin air.

Those powerful gods, after their fall, turned into remains, which were then obtained by cultivators and made into puppets.

The organization that possessed the God Relic Puppet was defeated by the Astral Wizards, and now its Secret Factory is open to exploration and plunder.

This is the world of cultivation; it enjoys unparalleled glory today, but it is not immune to future calamities.

Even if one becomes a god, one will likely not find peace after death.

Tang Zhen didn't care what the future held. If a cultivator was hesitant and indecisive, it would be difficult for them to achieve great things.

Although he could sense the danger ahead, he still went in without hesitation.

If he backs down today, he will miss out on this treasure.

Before long, powerful figures from the outside world will arrive upon hearing the news, vying for this opportunity within the secret realm.

When that time comes, facing a group of powerful individuals vying for it, Tang Zhen will have no chance of monopolizing the benefits.

There are countless powerful beings in the Star Realm. How could a mere ninth-tier cultivator be allowed to run rampant? If he were to provoke them into taking action, Tang Zhen would likely have to flee in disarray.

Behind that passageway was an exceptionally spacious area, comparable in size to four football fields.

Huge pillars supported this dark space, and various runes were engraved on them.

In this space, four figures stood, each twenty or thirty meters tall.

With the help of the faint light, their shapes could be vaguely seen; they were clearly four statues of military generals.

Covered in heavy armor and holding a weapon, he struck a majestic pose.

Although it is completely still, like a statue, it is definitely not a dead object.

Tang Zhen could feel sharp gazes shooting at him, as if trying to see through his body.

As a ninth-level cultivator with a powerful divine soul, he also felt immense pressure at this moment.

A sound rang in my ears, like a thunderclap.

Ants!

Since you have seen the gods, why don't you kneel?
Kneel down.

Pay homage.

Kneel down and worship immediately!

The sound echoed incessantly, captivating the senses and instilling a deep sense of dread and panic.

If it were any other cultivator in this environment, they would probably have been intimidated and subdued long ago.

Tang Zhen remained steadfast and unmoved. Seeing that intimidation tactics were ineffective in subduing Tang Zhen, the four figures sprang into action.

In the blink of an eye, their positions changed, surrounding Tang Zhen in the center of the arena.

From four directions, they simultaneously reached out to Tang Zhen, bringing with them another wave of invisible pressure.

It was as if four invisible giant hands were pressing down on Tang Zhen from a distance, trying to crush him into dust.

Faced with such pressure, Tang Zhen chose to tough it out, standing tall like a javelin.

Looking at the ground around him, the hard stones could not withstand the pressure and turned into dust that flew around.

Within moments, a large crater appeared in the surrounding area.

Even so, Tang Zhen remained unfazed, as if he had not been affected at all.

At that moment, he heard another roar in his ear.

"You ant, I'll give you one chance."

"Kneel down and submit, and you will gain opportunities and endless benefits."

"If you continue to fight, you will be crushed to pieces, and all your hard work will be in vain."

A threatening voice came from beside him, trying to bewitch Tang Zhen and make him submit willingly.

Such elaborate planning, using both threats and inducements against Tang Zhen, clearly indicates a ulterior motive.

Tang Zhen sneered, remaining unmoved.

He knew perfectly well that these four evil spirits controlling the giant puppets had absolutely no good intentions.

They are insane and twisted, more terrifying than fallen demons, and if they get their way, their fate will be worse than death.

Seeing that Tang Zhen was unmoved by reason, the evil spirit controlling the puppet was enraged and finally couldn't resist the urge to kill and launched an attack.

A statue of a military general raised its large foot and stomped down on Tang Zhen, trying to crush him into a pulp.

The other three statues were also poised to launch an interception attack on Tang Zhen.

At this moment, a dazzling golden light burst forth from Tang Zhen's body, and then he disappeared from the spot.

When he reappeared, he was already in mid-air, holding a long iron chain wrapped in flames.

"A bunch of cobbled-together ragtag puppets who think they are real gods, shamelessly making all sorts of promises."

Having been locked up for so long, he must have lost his mind to spout such nonsense.

Upon hearing Tang Zhen's mockery, the four warrior statues were enraged and launched another attack on him.

Tang Zhen then brandished the iron chain and struck the statue of the military general, causing flames to erupt instantly.

These martial arts statues, which originally knew nothing of pain, now truly felt as if they were being burned alive.

"Damn ant, what have you done?"

An evil spirit controlling a puppet statue of a military general questioned Tang Zhen in shock and anger, while constantly retreating and dodging.

The other three divine puppet statues rushed towards Tang Zhen, unleashing a barrage of attacks.

Tang Zhen flitted through the air like a butterfly flitting among flowers, constantly lashing out with his flaming whip.

The iron chains fell onto the statue, igniting flames that caused the evil spirits to let out miserable howls.

The four enormous figures, each seemingly stronger than Tang Zhen at first glance, were being toyed with by him and were spinning around in circles.

As the battle was underway, shouts of battle erupted, and a large number of explorers and wizards poured in.

Upon seeing the four enormous figures and Tang Zhen flying through the air, everyone was immediately shocked.

One of the warrior statues, seeing so many outsiders intruding again, was immediately enraged.

"You ignorant ants, all of you, die!"

As soon as he finished speaking, flames shot out from his mouth and landed in the group of explorers.

The monks were prepared and quickly set up protective measures to block the burning flames.

More than a dozen figures flew in from the end of the passage. The leader, a wizard, waved his hand, and the raging flames were extinguished. (End of Chapter)