Although the iron-clad corpses are impervious to swords and blades, even upper-grade spiritual artifacts struggle to pierce their defense. However, lacking consciousness, they cannot exert their potential to the fullest like the living.

Thus, although these iron-clad corpses, transformed from the remains of powerful ancestors, possess half-step innate strength, they can only display a fraction of their potential.

Thankfully, this afforded everyone a chance to fight back; otherwise, with over a hundred people, they would surely have been annihilated, leaving no survivors.

Even Wang Ruoxie could not fend off dozens of true half-step innates, let alone those with iron armor steel bodies.

Thanks to Wang Ruoxie's warning, everyone found the weakness of these iron-clad corpses and, after sacrificing dozens of lives, finally managed to eliminate all of them.

Glancing at the scores of iron-clad corpses on the ground, Xiahou Lie, Lin Jingfeng, and others secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

These iron-clad corpses were incredibly troublesome; even with upper-grade spiritual artifacts, they couldn't injure them. Without Wang Ruoxie's reminder, they might indeed have faced annihilation.

Even so, more than half were dead or injured, leaving fewer than a hundred people now.

However, those who survived are mostly at the Ninth Layer of Element Transformation Realm, and their strength is formidable.

As for Xiahou Lie, Lin Jingfeng, and the other dozen or so half-step innates, naturally, they all survived.

"What do we do with these iron-clad corpses? What if they come back to life?"

Someone asked.

Everyone turned their gaze to Wang Ruoxie, as they knew little about these iron-clad corpses and how to destroy them completely.

Originally, they planned to take the remains of these powerful predecessors back, but now, they abandoned this idea.

It's a joke; bringing these terrifying iron-clad corpses back would only harm themselves and others.

"With our current strength, we can't completely destroy these iron-clad corpses. However, we've removed the lifeblood of their keeper, rendering them dormant. They shouldn't awaken for a while."

Wang Ruoxie mused briefly and spoke.

Hearing this, the group had to give up the idea of completely destroying these iron-clad corpses.

Without further delay, they stepped forward, continuing towards the depths of the great hall.

Although this place might be a Living Dead Tomb, they still haven't given up seeking opportunities, and they increasingly believe the Essence Pill Realm's heritage exists here.

Otherwise, why control so many iron-clad corpses to stop them?

Moments later, they reached the end of the great hall, seeing a portal ahead, shrouded in darkness, leading to the unknown.

"Enter."

After a slight hesitation, they all stepped into the portal.

Soon, including Wang Ruoxie, several dozen people entered the portal.

Upon entering, they found themselves in a rather cramped inner hall, enveloped in darkness.

Of course, with their cultivation, they could still see at night, so it didn't affect them much.

"So many treasure resources."

Suddenly, someone exclaimed, and everyone looked intently to see a massive stone platform in the center of the inner hall.

On the stone platform were treasure resources, weapons, armor, heavenly materials and earthly treasures, and many ancient books.

"They're all Earth Artifacts, and there are Fourth Grade Pills. My God... those are Earth Tier heavenly materials and earthly treasures."

"Am I seeing this right? There's Innate Essence Liquid, and a whole pool of it."

Excitement and thrill filled everyone's faces. They were right; these treasure resources must be the heritage left by the Essence Pill Realm existence.

"Guys, these wastes are of no further use. Why don't we join forces to kill them all, then fight for these treasure resources by our means?"

Xiahou Lie spoke with a cold, sinister smile to Lin Jingfeng, Tang Liren, and the other dozen half-step innates.

He didn't lower his voice, clearly unafraid of being overheard, as he believed that regardless of whether others knew his plan, the outcome wouldn't change.

"What, join forces to kill us all?"

Hearing Xiahou Lie's words, everyone's expressions changed dramatically to one of horror.

They never imagined Xiahou Lie would do such a thing, especially those from the Fire Cloud Kingdom, their expressions turned extremely grim.

However, they said nothing, seemingly unsurprised by Xiahou Lie's actions, indicating his reputation as the Third Prince of the Fire Cloud Kingdom wasn't very good.

Wang Ruoxie's expression remained unchanged, clearly having anticipated this behavior.

Human nature is such that in the face of danger, people might unite against foes, but in front of treasure resources, it's a battle to the death.

It's not just about coming from the same kingdom or force; even friends or brothers might become foes in pursuit of immense profit.

"I agree, but there's no need to kill them all, just expel them."

Lin Jingfeng nodded in agreement.

"I agree too."

Su Lian'Er slightly nodded with an indifferent gaze.

Following that, other half-step innates also nodded in agreement.

However, most didn't want to kill indiscriminately. Not out of mercy, but because if all their companions died, it would be hard to explain upon return.

Ultimately, Xiahou Lie, Lin Jingfeng, and others decided to drive everyone but themselves out of the inner hall.

"You are unworthy of these treasure resources. Either leave or die."

Xiahou Lie's gaze was cold as he addressed the crowd.

"Why? After risking our lives to get here, we won't leave empty-handed."

A blue-clad youth at the Ninth Layer of Element Transformation Realm retorted to Xiahou Lie.

Others were equally unwilling to leave, but most dared not voice their defiance, for not everyone had the courage to oppose a dozen half-step innates.

"Because our strength surpasses yours."

Xiahou Lie sneered, then abruptly appeared before the blue-clad youth and struck mightily with his palm.

"Bang!"

The blue-clad youth's body was instantly flung back, blood spraying everywhere—dead.

"So ruthless."

This scene made everyone's hearts tremble violently.

"You have ten breaths to leave. If not, don't blame us for being ruthless."

Lin Jingfeng's gaze followed, addressing the crowd coldly.

As his words fell, a violent aura surged from him, oppressing everyone.

Immediately, everyone felt suffocated under an overwhelming force, as if ready to choke them.

Some with weaker strength even had blood trickle from their mouths, faces pale.

"Too strong, we can't possibly resist."

Many eyes showed fear, realizing even united, they couldn't contend with Lin Jingfeng.

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