Helping each other with countless me.

Chapter 498 The world is bustling with activity, all for profit.

Zombie levels, based on ancient traditions and exploration, are roughly divided into:
Purple Zombie, Black Zombie, Green Zombie, Hairy Zombie, Flying Zombie, Drought Demon, Jian.
However, in this degenerate age, drought demons and wolves are like celestial masters and true immortals—they cannot possibly exist.

Flying zombies are roughly the limit of what zombies can become.

to be frank.

The restaurant owner never imagined things would turn out this way.

After all, it generally takes a thousand years for a flying zombie to become a flying zombie.

Of course, this thousand years refers to a completely natural evolutionary period without any human intervention.

For those who create zombies, it doesn't take that long, but it will still take at least several decades.

Therefore, it is understandable that they were unable to kill all members of the Ren family.

He didn't really mind; killing Ren Fa was a way of venting his anger.

However, he never realized that his father was playing such a ruthless game.

After some planning, a dragonfly skimming the water hole was used to nurture the zombies for twenty years. Once all their direct blood relatives were killed, they could actually advance to flying zombies!

He hesitated.
This is a flying zombie!
It can be said that in this era where no celestial masters have emerged.

Once his zombie transforms into a flying zombie, he can go anywhere in the world, and no one can make him bow down anymore.

"Gulu~~"

Thinking of this, the restaurant owner couldn't help but swallow hard.

The world is bustling with activity, all for the sake of profit.

He was willing to let Ren Tingting go, but he didn't want to fight to the death with that man named Li Zhongren, and he didn't want to completely offend Lin Jiu.

"but."

"Flying zombie!"

"That's a flying zombie!"

According to ancient records.

The Flying Zombie, with a thousand years of cultivation, resembles a Rakshasa, flies freely, and is skilled in magic. It can slay dragons and bring plague; only a Celestial Master can subdue it.
"Done!!"

He pondered for a long time.

The restaurant owner made a tough decision.

Once this opportunity is missed, there will be no going back. The current pause in evolution will not last forever. Once the array his father left inside the zombie is completely stable, the evolution will end forever. Then, if he wants to evolve this zombie into a flying zombie in the future, he will have to pay a huge price.

However, although the current zombies are much stronger than before, they are still at the level of hairy zombies. They definitely cannot win against that man and Lin Jiu.

So, he had to do something.

That is it.
Like his father, he gave up one of his arms.

In the past, he wouldn't have been willing to give up an arm, but if he could get a "flying zombie" in return, he wouldn't hesitate at all.
"bring it on."

Take a deep breath.

The restaurant owner took out a precious pill from his pocket, one that he had kept for a long time but had never been willing to take.

After taking a pill, his complexion immediately became rosy, and the wounds on the tips of his ten fingers visibly healed.

May my ancestors bless me.

He bowed to the memorial tablets of his father and ancestors.

The restaurant owner sat down in front of the altar once again.

With a thud, five fingers were inserted into the array plate.

Then, the sleeping zombie suddenly opened its eyes.

A pair of bloodthirsty eyes flashed with a cold light, and the whole person—no, the whole zombie—darted out of the basement with incredible agility and disappeared into the night sky.

This is the hairy zombie that evolved after consuming the blood of Ren Fa and more than thirty other people.

Modern zombies have transcended the concept of being rigid.

He walks, sits, and lies down just like any other person.

In fact, if it weren't for its own control, this zombie would have already regenerated a true spirit from its body.

night sky.

Mao Jiang ran towards the Ren family compound at lightning speed, each step as light as a feather, covering dozens of meters.

Therefore, facing this town, which is not particularly large to begin with.

It only lasted for a few tens of seconds.

Mao Jiang then arrived at the Ren family mansion.

Looking around, the house was silent and dark.

Clearly, at this stage, the eldest daughter of the Ren family has no intention of expanding the workforce.

Of course, this is better, to avoid killing another batch of innocent people.
"Array up!"

"Boom!"

Countless vines suddenly erupted from all around the Ren family mansion, like tentacles, firmly enveloping the entire mansion. Then, endless yellow mud gushed out from outside the vines, making the place look like an egg from a distance.
That's right, that's what the restaurant owner was thinking.

Using the Five Elements Formation, they completely sealed off the Ren family mansion, and then fought Li Zhongren to the death inside.

Yes, a death match.

Since he wanted to advance to the Flying Zombie realm, killing Li Zhongren was an unavoidable step.

Therefore, this battle was destined to be a fight to the death.
"Guji~"

"Guji~"

The next moment, the restaurant owner controlled the zombie and walked into the barrier.
Outside, steam rose again.
The sudden appearance of dark fog plunged the entire Ren family mansion into darkness, making it appear as a hazy, misty expanse from afar.
"I haven't even looked for you yet, and you've already come to my door."

The restaurant owner looked in the direction of the sound.

Li Zhongren was on the balcony of the Western-style building, shirtless, wearing a pair of black cloth-wrapped trousers and kung fu shoes.

Holding onto the railing with both hands, he quietly gazed at himself.

Or rather, it's a zombie under your own control.

Under the light, one could clearly see the other's body, which seemed as hard as steel.

"You must be that feng shui master, or rather, his descendant."

Li Zhongren spoke first.

"The Ren family and you have already clashed once before. Wouldn't it be better if we both took a step back? Why must it be a fight to the death?"

"It was fate."

The restaurant owner, controlling the zombie, slowly spoke.

"Today, only one of us can leave this place alive. Rise!!"

After saying that, the restaurant owner, who was far away, suddenly spun the roulette wheel.

This is because he deliberately accelerated the rotation of the roulette wheel.

The trade-off is that the time spent controlling the roulette wheel will be shortened.

However, the advantage is that it can maximize the power of the roulette wheel.

In an instant, countless vines and roots gushed out from the ground, chasing after Li Zhongren. Some even chased him into the Western-style building. Although they wouldn't kill Ren Tingting, since blood is useless once a person dies.

However, it could also interfere with Li Zhongren.

"Humph!!"

Faced with such an attack, Li Zhongren stomped his foot and let out a loud groan. In an instant, blood and qi, like a red mist, gushed out from the pores of his body!

Wherever it passed, it left only scorched earth.

Whether it's the buildings or the vines.

Anything that touches the vines will simply dry out and decompose.
"I guessed you would do that."

On the balcony, Li Zhongren remained unmoved, using only his qi and blood to resist the vines.

“However, I know even more that you cannot control this formation for long.”

"Therefore, I have no need to confront you head-on. I'll just wear you down and see who gives up first!"

"Humph"

The restaurant owner did not respond to Li Zhongren's words, but instead continued to manipulate the power of the barrier through the zombies.

It's very open, and the frequency of vine appearance has decreased.
Because the array has already rotated to the next mark.

It turned into water
In an instant, a torrent of water gushed out from all directions, engulfing the entire Ren family compound in a flash.

However, what surprised the restaurant owner was...

The red mist contracted and gathered, transforming into a semi-transparent, crimson wall of air that kept the water out. No matter how the vines in the water whipped and tightened, the mist remained unmoved.
The restaurant owner remained unmoved.

The array plate continued to rotate.
The floodwaters have receded.
Countless rocks fell from the sky.

It crashed to the ground with a deafening roar, striking the red air barrier. However, it still failed to break through the barrier.
Then, the scale rotates again.
This time, it was flying swords, top-quality flying swords from who-knows-where, shooting towards Li Zhongren like a torrential rain.

Unfortunately, there was still nothing that could be done about that thin film, even though it looked like it was about to collapse.
fire! !

Finally, the five elements cycled, eventually reaching the element of fire.

Upon arriving at this point, the restaurant owner finally revealed a sinister smile.

The Five Elements Rotation Formation doubles in power with each rotation.

If fire is at the end, then nothing in the world can withstand the temperature of that final flame.

The only cost is that the time it takes to maintain the temperature depends on his cultivation level.

His cultivation level wasn't high, so when the blazing fire snakes spewed towards his opponent...

His arms could no longer control the rotation speed of the array plate.

Right now, the choice is either to leave and let go.

Either
He sacrificed his own arm.

"Die!!! Ah!!!"

In the basement.

It was accompanied by piercing screams and the sound of bones shattering.

The restaurant owner, who managed to hold on for about a minute, finally said goodbye to his left hand.

A severed hand stood upright on the array plate.

The array plate was completely stained red with blood.

The restaurant owner, panting heavily, looked into the distance through the zombie's eyes.

Within the barrier, it was scorched by the intense heat for one minute.

The entire Ren family compound has been reduced to ashes.

However, to his disappointment, he was able to 'see' thanks to the zombie's unique senses.

Li Zhongren and Ren Tingting are both unharmed.

The good news is that Li Zhongren seems to be at his limit, and the oppressive feeling he gave off has largely disappeared. It seems that most of his power was used to fight against his Five Elements Revolving Array.

Then, while you're still sick, I'll take your life!
The next moment, the zombie, who was practically unharmed and whose strength had reached the peak of the Mao Jiang, rushed directly towards Li Zhongren with lightning speed. Without any fighting skills or tricks, the zombie, in full condition, was determined to wear down Li Zhongren, who was suffering from severe blood loss.

Moreover, the other party absolutely cannot fake this current state.

Because the most powerful thing about the Liu family is these eyes—the ability to observe qi!

Everything can be deceiving, but aura reading can't.
In the blink of an eye, the zombie had rushed in front of Li Zhongren, its ten sharp fingers pointing straight at his chest.

It's going to work!

This was what Liu Cheng was thinking.

However.
Suddenly, for a fleeting moment...

Liu Cheng saw Li Zhongren raise his hand.

It pointed towards itself at an even faster, faster, faster speed, before itself, and then it encountered itself.
"Da~~"

It seems like just a tiny bit.
But he could see nothing at all.
"How can it be??"

In the basement.

Liu Cheng vomited blood, his eyes filled with disbelief.

That's a peak-level Mao Jiang! Even if a Grand Mage came, taking it down would be no easy task.

But the other party actually defeated him with just one finger?
Or rather, did he sever his connection with the zombies?
"How can this be???"

"Nothing is impossible; your man is just that amazing."

The Ren family mansion.

Li Zhongren, with his arm around Ren Tingting, looked at the zombies that were already burning in the distance, resembling fireworks, and answered Ren Tingting's questions.

In a normal battle, dealing with this thing would indeed be difficult.

Whether it's strength, speed, or stamina, the zombie is no less than him.

But who can blame them when Qi and blood are the nemesis of all evil spirits in the world?
After he instantly transferred the martial arts-like energy within his body to the zombie on the other side.

The corpse-raising technique on the other side shattered completely at that moment.
This is the natural counter.
Just like how the Star Lord of the Rabbit Day restrains the Centipede Demon.
There's nothing we can do.
"Tingting."

"What's wrong, Ren-ge?"

"Help me up, let's get out."

"Where?"

Go find that guy.

Li Zhongren is indeed at his last gasp right now. However, the greatest characteristic of practitioners of Qi and Blood Martial Arts is their rapid recovery. Although he made a mistake tonight, losing the initiative due to indulging in a gentle embrace, he was still able to overcome the initial challenge.

But as long as he didn't die on the spot.

That's alright.
With Ren Tingting's help, the two walked forward, and with each step, Li Zhongren's complexion improved by a third.
Why is this?
Naturally, this is another characteristic of blood and qi being like mercury.

There is a spiritual energy between heaven and earth.

He can devour even purer souls.
It can also absorb and release spiritual energy.
Especially when his blood and qi are like mercury, the blood in his body is like a strange sponge, with countless invisible tentacles spreading between heaven and earth, and he absorbs a massive amount of spiritual energy into his body.

Of course, because the concentration of spiritual energy in the world can never compare to that of the soul.

Therefore, it's impossible for him to recover to full condition.

However, after he stepped outside the barrier's range...

It looks just like usual now.

Then, he scooped Ren Tingting up in his arms and, with a shy cry, sped away into the night.
"I lost the bet..."

The feng shui master sat there blankly.

He could have escaped.

Despite his severe injuries, he had not completely lost his strength.

However, he didn't want to run away anymore.

The arm is gone, and so is the zombie.

His path forward was blocked.

Moreover, even if they escape, can they really evade being tracked down?