Mercenary Harem in Murim Novel

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Howling ravine received its name due to the howling wind that always blew through it. It was a natural formation and the wind was strong, making it difficult to enter and leave the area.

The ravine was located at the center of the mountain range and was well hidden.

Usually, wild lives avoided the area due to the high amount of ominous Qi, and the human couldn't approach the place without getting lost or dying.

But for those who dared to enter, they had to be ready to face the darkness and its army.

Heartless Undertaker, the 7 Star demonic martial artist, was hiding in the ravine. His Qi was so dense that it affected the air and the sky above him. He was sitting in front of a large gate made from stone, hidden behind a waterfall.

The gate was closed and its inscriptions were ancient. The demonic cultivator had been researching it for a while, trying to find the secret inside.

And he was so close to unlocking it before the time.

"Soon."

A low growl escaped a man's lips. His appearance could be described as a walking corpse. His skin was pale, and his face was filled with cracks like broken glass. He was wearing a ragged cloak, and his hands were covered with sharp nails.

Around him, a few corpses were standing still. Their robes indicated they were martial artists, and their Qi was still present in their body. Their chests moved up and down as if they were breathing. True enough, their hearts could be seen through the hole on their chest, albeit a different color.

Their eyes were blank and their body was stiff because they were the Corpse Army of Heartless Undertaker.

"Oh, Supreme Evil. Master of all creations and martial artists. This blessing of yours, I shall take it. Please, allow me to have a few hours to open this resting area of yours. Once I do, your return will be imminent. I, your loyal follower, will not disappoint you."

The man kneeled, facing the gate and started praying.

The Corpse Army around him didn't move an inch, their Qi still flowing back and forth from and to their master. Growl escaped their mouth as if they were trying to talk.

It was a terrifying sight, and their presence could be felt for miles away. Outside the waterwall, a group of martial artists were watching them. They were pinned down by the corpses army and eaten alive one by one.

Their flesh and blood were ripped off their bones, and their Qi was absorbed by the corpses. Before long, their hearts were ripped and eaten, ending their lives.

However, their bodies magically stood up. Dark and murky Qi swirled on the hole in their chest, turning into a beating dark heart, replacing their original one.

They became a part of the Corpse Army, with no will and only following orders from their master.

This was the power of Heartless Undertaker. Hundred Corpses Dance.

Meanwhile, the mysterious mercenaries were slowly advancing, hiding in the shadows. They watched everything from the top. A distortion in the space could be seen from where they were. It was the result of their bodysuit's unique feature.

"Jack, you have a good view. What's the situation?"

"There are a thousand six hundred and sixty-three corpses in the ravine, including the new ones. There is a heat sign behind the waterfall, probably Heartless Undertaker. He said that he would open the gate soon. I thought it would only open at full moon?"

"That guy must be the leader of the Corpse Army. I think we can take him down easily, Leader." Shui said, holding his sword tightly.

"Coco will be able to handle these mindless corpses." Chiaki added. "They don't have any intelligence, just following orders."

"Hmm..." Leo mused, narrowing his eyes. "Heartless Undertaker must've prepared something special to open the gate a week ahead. Let's wait for a while and see what he will do. Jack, keep an eye on the situation and let me know if there is anything different. Feel free to fire an explosive bullet or a laser."

"Got it, Leader."

With that, the group continued their observation.

The next hour, the corpses started moving and digging the ground. They dug a large hole and put a strange stone inside.

"That's a soul stone. A demonic tool created by sacrificing hundreds of innocent babies." Leo explained with a frown.

Creating soul stone was forbidden by Murim and it was considered the darkest deed. The soul stone was used to absorb the soul and use it as fuel for demonic Qi, allowing the user to control the souls that were sacrificed.

The way to create it was also lost. And, once again, could be found in one of Supreme Evil's epigraphs.

At one time, Murim Alliance managed to keep the method and the epigraph that contained it a secret. But it was lost a few decades ago.

And, from this, it was clear that Heartless Undertaker had stolen it.

"Should we stop him, Leader?"

"Not yet. Wait for him to open the gate."

Everyone waited.

When they heard that the soul stone was made from sacrificing innocent babies, they wanted to kill the bastard right away. But their leader's words stopped them.

They couldn't afford to miss the opportunity to get the epigraph, especially since they were on a mission.

Thankfully, they didn't need to wait long.

Grumble- grumble-

The ground started to shake and the air filled with ominous Qi. The Corpse Army stopped digging and stepped aside.

"Supreme Evil, I have brought you a gift."

Heartless Undertaker's voice rang clearly in the ravine. His expression was calm, but his body was shaking with excitement.

The gate started to tremble and a dark mist appeared from the cracks. The energy was so thick that the ground broke apart and the mountain trembled.

At that moment, Leo canceled his optical illusion. His figure, clad in black suit, appeared on top of the mountain. He was holding a large rifle crackled with electricity.

Following him were three other people. Two of them squatted, while Jack was in a prone position, one of his eyes looked through Photon Sniper's scope.

Without any warning or hesitation, Leo pulled the trigger.