The sea teemed with corpses—grotesque, bizarre, and drawn from countless races. Ferocious beasts and monstrous birds floated among them, many bearing savage wounds, some missing limbs, torsos, or even heads. Others looked terrifyingly twisted and deformed.
But what was truly horrifying wasn't their appearance—it was their number. An overwhelming, maddening multitude of corpses surged up from the sea floor, each exuding dark corpse qi and demonic energy. Faint glimmers of metal could be seen on their bodies, a sign of how unnaturally strong these corpses had become.
Normally, any corpse falling into the Heavenly Calamity Sea would be corroded and dissolved into a pool of toxic sludge. Yet these corpses floated unscathed, immune to the corrosive waters. They were no ordinary dead bodies.
"These corpses have already turned into demons."
Liu Feng's expression darkened. Gripping his axe tightly, he felt an overwhelming sense of danger from these corpses. The aura they emitted hinted at an explosive power that could easily overwhelm them.
These were Sin Corpses, Demon Corpses—tempered by the waters of the Heavenly Calamity Sea.
No one could truly imagine how dreadful they were.
As they surfaced, Yi Tianxing distinctly felt the air around them freeze. It was as if countless eyes had locked onto him, their wicked gazes poised to strike at any moment.
In an instant, they stood within a sea of blood and a mountain of corpses—a boundless hellscape.
Though the demon corpses appeared silent, some of them had begun to open their eyes. Cold, lifeless eyes fixed on the Nine-Dragon War Chariot, staring at Yi Tianxing and Liu Feng. It felt as though they might pounce at any second, dragging them into the depths to join their ranks.
Thousands… tens of thousands… hundreds of thousands… or even millions.
Their numbers were uncountable.
And with every breath, more floated to the surface, spreading across the Heavenly Calamity Sea. Anyone with a faint heart would likely go mad on the spot.
"Let me take a swing at them first."
Liu Feng took a step forward and swung his axe at one of the demon corpses outside the war chariot. His strike followed a profound arc—simple and direct, yet unavoidable.
It was as though the demon corpse were merely a tree before his axe.
Clang!!
The axe struck the demon corpse. Sparks flew as golden light flashed across the blade, seemingly capable of rending space. Yet the blow left only a pale scratch—it hadn't even broken through.
"What the hell? That defense is insane!"
Liu Feng's hands trembled from the impact, his grip stinging. This was no corpse—it was an indestructible chunk of iron.
"Up you go!"
Yi Tianxing whipped out his Yin-Yang Chain, which slithered like a serpent and coiled around one of the demon corpses. With a sharp tug, he tried to yank it out of the water. Strangely, it was as if he had pulled on the entire sea—his strength vanished into the void. The Yin-Yang Chain snapped under the strain.
"Heavy… Their bodies are fused with the sea itself. Unless we can completely sever them from the sea, it's nearly impossible to extract them."
Yi Tianxing frowned. He had originally planned to capture a few into The Hongmeng Heavenly Emperor Tower as fuel for refinement.
Clearly, that had been far too optimistic. The Heavenly Calamity Sea truly lived up to its reputation as a life-forbidden zone.
Still, the demon corpses seemed unable to rise from the sea, confined to it. The very water that protected them also imprisoned them.
Even with their eyes open and faces twisted in ferocity, they remained submerged. Otherwise, Yi Tianxing wasn't sure even he could escape a sudden swarm.
"Fellow Daoist Yi, what do we do now? The sea's everywhere. We definitely can't step into it. How are we supposed to explore?"
Liu Feng's face was grim. It was a problem they had to solve before doing anything else.
"Hmm—"
Yi Tianxing nodded, about to speak when suddenly, the sea changed again.
White jade crystal coffins began to rise from the water—completely different from the black waters of the sea. Each one was immaculate, translucent like crystal, as flawless as works of divine art. Amid this hellish seascape, they gleamed like brilliant flowers blooming on the other shore—beautiful enough to intoxicate.
Their appearance sent the demon corpses retreating instinctively, their expressions wary, unwilling to draw near.
A reverence born of the weak for the strong.
"One… two… three… nine!!"
Yi Tianxing quickly counted—exactly nine coffins, each identical in design. Through the transparent crystal, he could clearly see what lay inside.
And what he saw left even him stunned.
Inside each crystal coffin lay a naked woman, skin like snow, jade-like and flawless. From head to toe, every inch of their bodies was perfect—their ample bosoms, long legs, and even their most private parts were visible, impossible to ignore.
The sight parched one's throat and ignited a raging fire in the chest—lust flaring up uncontrollably.
"See no evil, see no evil!"
Liu Feng quickly shut his eyes and began chanting to himself. Still, his cheeks flushed red. He had never seen a woman's body before—much less that of such stunning beauties. The impact overwhelmed him.
"Why are there so many naked female corpses in the Heavenly Calamity Sea? They look more alive than dead… And these coffins—are they gathering demonic and yin energy to nurture them?"
Yi Tianxing momentarily lost focus, but quickly recovered.
While breathtaking, these women still paled slightly compared to Cai Yan and the others. With his vast experience, he wasn't so easily swayed. He might be stunned, but he wouldn't lose himself.
Thump!!
Just then, a soft sound rang out.
"That was a heartbeat. One of the corpses has a heartbeat!"
Liu Feng's expression shifted dramatically.
Corpses don't have heartbeats. Not even zombies. For one to do so meant something terrifying.
"They're about to turn… into demons!"
Yi Tianxing inhaled sharply.
"Heeheehee—"
Suddenly, a strange, seductive laughter echoed from within the coffins.
"Do you like my body, darling? Come on—come and have fun…"
The eerie laughter rippled across the sea, piercing straight into their ears and burrowing deep into their souls. The images of those naked bodies surged through their minds, igniting overwhelming desire.
Even Yi Tianxing felt his steps shift involuntarily. Just in time, a bell from within The Hongmeng Heavenly Emperor Tower rang out—its divine chime cleansing his mind and snapping him out of the trance.
"Not good!"
Liu Feng wasn't so lucky.
When Yi Tianxing looked over, Liu Feng had already stepped beyond the war chariot—standing on the water. Yet he hadn't sunk. Instead, a bridge of demon corpses had formed beneath his feet, lifting and supporting him as he walked toward one of the coffins.
Without hesitation, Yi Tianxing summoned the Soul-Scattering Bell, which appeared in midair and rang out sharply, sending soul-shaking waves crashing into Liu Feng in an attempt to awaken him.
The bell directly targeted the soul.
Though the allure was terrifying, it wasn't enough to resist the Soul-Scattering Bell.
"Crap! How did I end up here?! I'm doomed this time."
Liu Feng regained his senses and realized the danger—he was already at the edge of the crystal coffin. These coffins were definitely not benevolent. The moment he had been lured this close, his fate was almost sealed.
"Come on—let's have fun…"
The corpse inside the coffin opened her eyes and smiled seductively. With a flick, the lid flew open, and a jade-like arm reached out—grabbing Liu Feng by the wrist and dragging him into the coffin.