Chapter 1182 : Secrets of the Netherworld Treasure

The Ancient Ruins Yin Lord paused briefly, his tone turning uncharacteristically serious as he spoke, "Within the Treasure Box resides a ferocious entity, one I captured long ago from the depths of the Netherworld Hell."

"Should you wish to command her, you must exercise great caution, lest you suffer her backlash."

"I understand,"

Eldrin Chen nodded, though inwardly he was truly shaken.

Among these treasures, both the Soul-Snatching Mirror and the Nether Spring Sword were peerless Netherworld Ghost Treasure of slaughter, capable of posing a significant threat to Eldrin Chen.

Yet the great menace within the Treasure Box was even more terrifying, evoking in Eldrin Chen a sense of facing a formidable enemy, which only deepened his astonishment.

"How could the Ancient Ruins Yin Lord, a mere Half-Step Ghost Progenitor, possess such supreme treasures?"

Shocked, Eldrin Chen pondered for a long moment before a sudden realization struck him.

He cast a profound glance at the Ancient Ruins Yin Lord and then offered a slight, respectful bow. "So, Senior is an Eight Tribulations Ghost Immortal. I have been truly disrespectful."

In that instant, Eldrin Chen comprehended the true, dreadful nature of this Ancient Ruins Yin Lord. Read the full novel exclusively on audi0-n0vel.c0m.

The cultivation path of a Ghost Immortal [an immortal who has transcended death and cultivates through the power of faith and offerings] differs from that of a true Immortal. They rely on Incense Offering Power [the spiritual energy generated by mortal worship and offerings] for their advancement, and thus their dependence on the world's natural resources is far less. Consequently, the Heaven and Earth Great Tribulation [the catastrophic heavenly trials that test cultivators] they face is significantly lighter.

As long as they remain within the domain of the Netherworld [the underworld realm of spirits and the dead], they are seldom subjected to a Great Tribulation.

However, a rare few Ghost Immortal choose to venture into the Immortal Domain [the realm of the living and true immortals] when their Great Tribulation arrives, deliberately facing the trial there.

Should they successfully transcend this tribulation, they are naturally blessed with the corresponding tribulation's opportunity [a stroke of fortune or enlightenment gained from overcoming a trial], greatly enhancing both their strength and their Deep-Seated Foundation [the fundamental spiritual and physical constitution of a cultivator].

The Ancient Ruins Yin Lord before them was not only astonishingly powerful but could also effortlessly produce two supreme-grade Netherworld Ghost Treasure [powerful artifacts forged in and attuned to the Netherworld] and had even managed to seal away a fearsome and terrifying entity. This alone spoke volumes of his formidable capabilities.

Indeed, as Eldrin Chen had anticipated, the Ancient Ruins Yin Lord gave a slight nod and said, "We Ghost Immortal are not like you true Immortal. Though I bear the cultivation of eight tribulations, I am still far from matching an Immortal of equivalent standing."

"These mere eight tribulations are nothing of great note."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen's expression grew even more solemn.

His own cultivation was now considerable, and he understood well the fearsome nature of an Eight Tribulations Ghost Immortal.

In the past, the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor, who was merely a Six Tribulations Immortal, possessed the strength to contend with an Earth Immortal Progenitor [a foundational Earth Immortal]. A Seven Tribulations Immortal would likely be even more powerful than a first-stage Earth Immortal.

However, an Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has attained immortality and merged their essence with the earth] possesses the support of their Earth Immortal World [a personal inner world or domain created by an Earth Immortal], granting them a wellspring of Mana [the spiritual energy used to power spells and cultivation] that never runs dry, allowing them to contend with a Seven Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived seven heavenly tribulations].

As for an Eight Tribulations Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality], their power is even more terrifying. Such existences number fewer than the fingers on both hands within the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea region in the cultivation world], and each possesses the strength to suppress and slay an Early Stage Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal in the initial phase of that realm].

The Ancient Ruins Yin Lord before them was an Eight Tribulations Ghost Immortal [a ghostly immortal who has endured eight heavenly tribulations]. Even if his strength fell far short of a true Eight Tribulations Immortal, it was still extraordinarily formidable.

It is likely that even a Netherworld [the underworld or realm of ghosts and spirits] Ghost Ancestor at the Early Stage Earth Immortal level would be utterly powerless against the Ancient Ruins Yin Lord.

For such an Eight Tribulations Ghost Immortal, taking one more step to break through to the Ninth Order Ghost Immortal [the ninth and highest tribulation stage for a ghost immortal] realm would be enough to reverse their nature and forge a Pure Yang Body [a body of pure yang energy, counter to the yin nature of ghosts], mending the flaw of lacking a physical form.

The power of such a Nine Tribulations Ghost Immortal would be on par with a Nine Tribulations Immortal. After breaking through to Earth Immortal, their strength would be nearly indistinguishable from an Immortal Domain [a higher realm of existence for true immortals] Earth Immortal.

"So that's it. Now I understand."

Understanding this, Eldrin Chen finally realized why the Ancient Ruins Yin Lord sought the Resurrection Herb [a legendary herb said to possess the power to restore life or form].

He glanced at the Ancient Ruins Yin Lord and could not help but draw a quiet, deep breath. This Ancient Ruins Yin Lord was an Eighth Order Ghost Immortal; he was likely one of the foremost powerhouses within this region of the Netherworld.

If he could take that final step to reverse his nature and attain a Pure Yang Body, he would undoubtedly become one of the central protagonists within the entire Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [a major immortal realm] and its associated Netherworld Hell [a specific hellish layer of the Netherworld] in the days to come.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen clasped his hands and said, "Since you, Senior, have lent the three treasures, I will naturally exert my full strength."

"Allow me to make some preparations, and then I shall launch the assault on the Crimson Dragon Sea."

Ancient Ruins Yin Lord nodded, then said with a faint smile, "We Ghost Cultivator [cultivators who have chosen the path of spectral existence], once we set foot in the sunlit realm of the Immortal Domain [the world of the living], inevitably attract calamitous tribulations upon ourselves. This matter can only be entrusted to you."

Speaking to this point, Ancient Ruins Yin Lord added, "Bring me their Remnant Soul [the lingering fragments of a soul after death], and I shall reforge the Divine Soul [the complete spiritual essence] for your old friends."

"My thanks."

A flicker of joy stirred within Eldrin Chen's heart as he retrieved three Soul-Gathering Pearl [magical orbs used to collect and preserve soul fragments] from his sleeve. This chapter is provided by audio novel.com. Support the original.

Within these Soul-Gathering Pearl resided the Remnant Soul of Silas Chen, Dao Lord Magnus, and Riverlord Chang, respectively.

After a moment's thought, he also produced the half-scroll of the Long River Setting Sun Scroll [a treasured scroll depicting a long river at sunset] and the damaged Virtuous Heaven Sword [a sword embodying virtuous heavenly power], handing them over as he said, "These were their life's...(This chapter is not finished!)

The Ancient Ruins Dao Lord [a title for a supreme master of the Dao] received the treasures, carefully placing them within a Soul-Gathering Bell [a bell used to gather and refine soul essence]. His expression then turned grave. "Their Divine Soul have scattered across the myriad heavens and cosmos. Reforging them will be no simple task."

"This Soul-Gathering Bell of mine is a Netherworld Treasure [a treasure forged in or attuned to the underworld] of World-Opening Grade [a supreme grade of artifact], yet it will still require tens of thousands of years to fully reconstitute their Soul Spirits [the core spiritual consciousness]."

"That the Soul Spirits [the spiritual essences of the departed] can be reunited is enough."

Eldrin Chen let out a sigh of relief, then cupped his hands and said, "For this matter, I must trouble you, Senior, to expend your efforts."

Ancient Ruins Yin Lord shook his head, offering only a faint smile. "If you can live up to my commission and retrieve the Resurrection Herb [a legendary herb capable of restoring life] for me, that will be the best thanks you can offer."

After departing from the Ancient Ruins Yin Lord, Eldrin Chen returned to Verdant Ghost City.

By now, Qing the Ancient Ancestor and Kael Chen had already brought back the key treasures from the two ghost cities, giving this spectral metropolis its initial form.

Though the current Verdant Ghost City was merely in its nascent stage, it already possessed three Soul-Cleansing Pool [pools of mystical water that purify spiritual essences] and a Reincarnation Well [a well that serves as a gateway to rebirth]. From now on, the Soul Spirits within the ghost city wishing to undergo the Cycle of Reincarnation [the cosmic process of death and rebirth] would likely not face excessive crowding.

Eldrin Chen gave it only a brief glance before recounting the experiences of his journey to the other two.

After listening, Qing the Ancient Ancestor could not help but express a sense of retrospective fear. "The Ancient Ruins Yin Lord is actually so formidable. It is fortunate we did not provoke him."

Eldrin Chen nodded, yet spoke with calm assurance. "His strength is indeed extraordinary. However, he is ultimately confined to a Ghost Immortal [an immortal whose form is that of a powerful spirit or ghost] body. His power should be comparable to a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has nearly ascended to the Earth Immortal realm] who has weathered four or five heavenly tribulations."

"If he possessed a true immortal's body—one that could suppress even an Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is rooted in the earth] with a mere gesture—he would not have needed to seek my assistance."

At this point, Eldrin Chen gazed at the three Netherworld Ghost Treasures [powerful enchanted artifacts forged from the essence of the Netherworld] in his hand and said, "With these three treasures, I have gained some confidence in facing Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor."

"However, to achieve a complete victory, further preparations are still necessary."

Kael Chen's brow furrowed slightly before he spoke, "What do you mean?"

Eldrin Chen did not answer directly, instead saying, "Accompany me back to the Immortal Domain [the primary realm of the living] in the Yang World, and we shall make our plans there."

Leading Kael Chen all the way back to the Crimson Dragon Sea, Eldrin Chen immediately summoned several of the clan's Immortals [beings who have ascended to immortality] and informed everyone of the events that had transpired.

After hearing the account, everyone's expressions changed abruptly.

Taking a deep breath, Verdant Consort could not help but speak, "If Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor has truly cultivated a Great Luo Foundation [the supreme foundational realm of an immortal], then his current cultivation level becomes the critical factor."

Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

After all, Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor was a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a being one step away from becoming an Earth Immortal] in his previous life. Having now reincarnated and rebuilt his cultivation, forging a foundation of Great Luo Foundation caliber, his strength undoubtedly far surpasses that of his peers.

Eldrin Chen, Lyra Jiang, and the others all possess Great Luo Foundation foundations themselves, and thus understand clearly the power of such Immortals.

According to their estimations, if Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor attained cultivation at the Seventh Level of Immortal Ascension Realm, then combined with the Deep-Seated Foundation of a Great Luo Foundation and the Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure from his past life, his strength should approach that of a Half-Step Earth Immortal.

If his cultivation reached the Eighth Level of Immortal Ascension Realm, his power would be comparable to a Four Tribulations Immortal who had just entered the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm. Should he have cultivated all the way to the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality, he would likely be capable of handling even a Five-Tribulation Immortal with ease.

Such a formidable foe would not be easy to slay. For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel dot com.