Chapter 1182 8-Tribulation Ghost Immortal

Jiuxu paused briefly, his tone turning uncharacteristically serious as he said, "Within this treasure box lies a ferocious creature—1 I captured from the Netherworld Abyss in my early years."

"If you wish to control her, you must exercise caution to avoid suffering her backlash."

"I understand."

Eldrin nodded, though inwardly he was truly startled.

Among these treasures, the Soulsnatcher Mirror and the Netherspring Sword were both peerless Nether Ghost Treasures of unparalleled lethality, capable of posing significant threats to Eldrin.

The great menace within the treasure box was even more terrifying, actually making Eldrin (Person Name) feel as if facing a formidable enemy, which further deepened the shock in his heart.

"This Nether Lord of the Ancient Ruins is merely a half-step Ghost Ancestor, so how could he possibly produce such a supreme treasure?"

Eldrin was inwardly shaken. After pondering for a long while, he suddenly grasped the truth.

He cast a deep, lingering glance at the Old Ruins Nether Lord, then bowed slightly with a respectful salute. "So you are an 8-Tribulation Ghost Immortal, Senior. I have truly been discourteous."

In that instant, Eldrin comprehended the sheer terror of the Ancient Ruins Netherlord.

Ghost Immortals differ from true Immortals in their cultivation. They rely on the power of faith for their practice, with minimal dependence on the resources of heaven and earth. Consequently, they face far lighter tribulations during the cosmic calamities.

As long as they remained within the Netherrealm's domain, they would rarely encounter great tribulations.

Yet a rare few ghost immortals would venture into the immortal realm to undergo tribulation when the great calamity descended.

Once they successfully weathered the heavenly tribulation, they would naturally be bestowed with a stroke of tribulation-derived fortune, significantly enhancing their strength and foundational reserves.

The Ancient Ruins Netherlord before them not only possessed astonishing power, but had also effortlessly produced 2 supreme-grade Nether Soul Treasures and sealed away a terrifying Great Malevolence—further testament to his extraordinary prowess.

Indeed, just as Eldrin had anticipated, the Lord of the Ancient Ruins gave a slight nod and said, "We ghost immortals are not like your celestial kind. Though we possess cultivation spanning 8 heavenly tribulations, we still fall far short of matching celestial immortals of equivalent realm."

"These mere 8 heavenly tribulations are nothing to be concerned about."

Hearing this, Eldrin’s expression grew even more solemn.

His current cultivation level was no longer low, so he naturally understood the terrifying power of an 8-Tribulation Ghost Immortal.

In the past, the Yin Yang Ancestor was merely a 6 Tribulations Immortal, yet he possessed the power to rival an Earth Immortal Ancestor. A 7 Tribulations Immortal would likely be even stronger than a First-Level Earth Immortal.

However, Earth Immortals are empowered by the Earth Immortal Realm, granting them inexhaustible magic power that enables them to contend with a 7-tribulation immortal.

As for the 8 Calamity Immortals, they were even more terrifying. Such beings numbered no more than the fingers on both hands across the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, yet each possessed the power to suppress and slay early-stage Earth Immortals.

The Elder of Ruins before him was an 8-Tribulation Ghost Immortal. Even if his power was far inferior to that of an 8-Tribulation Celestial Being, he still possessed extraordinary strength.

Even an Earth Immortal at the early-stage Netherghost Patriarch level would be utterly defenseless against the Ancient Abyssal Yin Sovereign.

Such an 8-Tribulation Ghost Immortal, if they take 1 step further to break through to the Ninth-Tier Ghost Immortal realm, would be capable of reversing their nature to attain a body of Pure Yang, thereby compensating for their lack of a physical form.

The power of such a 9 Tribulations Ghost Immortal rivals even that of a 9 Tribulations Celestial Being. After breaking through to the Earth Immortal realm, they become nearly indistinguishable from the Earth Immortals of the Celestial Realm.

"So that's how it is. I understand."

Understanding this, Eldrin finally realized why the Nether Sovereign of the Ancient Ruins sought the Sun-Returning Herb.

He glanced at the Old Ruins Nether Lord and couldn't help but draw a quiet breath. This Old Ruins Nether Lord was an Eighth-Level Ghost Immortal, likely 1 of the most formidable beings within this entire expanse of the Netherworld.

If he could take it a step further and reverse his Pure Yang body, he would undoubtedly become 1 of the true protagonists across the entire Vastsky Immortal Domain and the Netherworld Abyss.

At this thought, Eldrin cupped his hands and said, “Since you have lent me the 3 treasures, Senior, I will naturally exert my full strength.”

"Allow me to make some preparations, then we shall assault the Crimson Dragon Sea."

The Ancient Ruins Yin Lord nodded with a faint smile. "We ghost cultivators incur heavenly tribulations the moment we set foot in the yang realm of the immortal domain. This matter can only be entrusted to you."

At this point, the Sovereign of Ancient Ruins spoke again, "Bring their remnant souls to me, and I shall reassemble the spiritual consciousness of your departed ones."

"Thank you."

A flicker of delight stirred within Eldrin's heart as he retrieved 3 Soul-Convergence Pearls from his sleeve.

Within these few Soul Gathering Pearls resided the fragmented souls of Chen Silas (Person Name), the Dao Lord Haoran, and Riverlord Chang (Person Name).

He pondered for a moment, then retrieved the half-remaining scroll of the Long River Setting Sun Painting along with the fragmented Sword of Vast Righteousness, handing them over as he said, "These were their original possessions in life." (To be continued in this chapter...)

Chapter 1,182: 8-Tribulation Ghost Immortal The 3 cultivators exchanged glances, their eyes flickering with uncertainty. After a long silence, the elder in blue robes finally spoke, his voice low and measured, "The legendary 8-Tribulation Ghost Immortal's life-bound treasure... If the rumors hold truth, it might indeed help us restore our damaged souls far sooner than anticipated."

The Dao Lord of Ancient Ruins received several treasures and carefully placed them into the Soul-Converging Bell. With a grave expression, he said, "Their divine souls have scattered across the myriad heavens and cosmos. Reconstituting them will be no simple task."

"My Soul-Gathering Bell is a Nether-rank treasure of the Heaven-Sundering grade, yet it still requires tens of thousands of years to fully reconstruct their souls."

"It is enough to be able to reunite the soul."

Eldrin let out a sigh of relief, then cupped his hands respectfully and said, "I must trouble you, Senior, to devote extra care to this matter."

The Ancient Ruins Yin Lord shook his head, merely smiling faintly as he said, "If you can live up to this lord's trust and retrieve the Sun-returning Herb for me, that would be the greatest gratitude you could offer."

After the Old Ruins Yin Lord departed, Eldrin returned to the Cyan Ghost City.

At this moment, Patriarch Qing and Kael (Person Name) had successfully retrieved the key treasures from the 2 ghost cities, granting this spectral metropolis its initial form.

Although the current Obsidian Ghost City was only in its nascent stages, it already possessed 3 Soul-Cleansing Pools and a Reincarnation Well. From now on, the spirits within the ghost city seeking reincarnation would likely not face excessive congestion.

Eldrin merely cast a fleeting glance before recounting the journey's events to the 2 of them.

After hearing this, Patriarch Qing couldn’t help but say with lingering fear, “The Eldrin (Person Name) is actually so powerful. It’s fortunate we never provoked him.”

Eldrin nodded calmly and said, "She is indeed formidable, but after all, she only possesses a Ghost Immortal body. Her strength should be comparable to a Half-Step Earth Immortal who has undergone 4 or 5 heavenly tribulations."

"If he truly possessed the body of a True Immortal—1 that could suppress even an Earth Immortal with a mere gesture—he would never have resorted to seeking my aid."

At this point, Eldrin gazed at the 3 Nether Ghost Treasures in his hand and said, "With these 3 treasures, I now have some confidence in dealing with the Crimson Dragon Ancestor."

"However, to achieve complete victory, some additional preparations are still necessary."

Kael’s brow furrowed slightly before he spoke, “What do you mean?”

Eldrin did not answer, merely stating, "Come with me back to the Sunlit Immortal Realm, and we shall make further plans there."

Returning to the Crimson Dragon Sea with Kael (Person Name) in tow, Eldrin (Person Name) immediately summoned several of the clan’s immortals and recounted the entire course of events to the assembly.

Upon hearing this, everyone’s expressions shifted abruptly.

Taking a deep breath, Qing Ji (Person Name) couldn't help but speak out, "If Patriarch Crimson Dragon (Person Name) has truly established his Great Perfection Foundation (Cultivation Realm), then his current cultivation level becomes absolutely pivotal."

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but nod in agreement.

In his previous life, the Crimson Dragon Ancestor had after all been a Half-Step Earth Immortal. Now, having reincarnated to cultivate anew and having forged a foundation worthy of the Great Luo, his strength was undoubtedly far beyond that of his peers.

Eldrin and Lyra, among others, all possessed the foundation of a Great Luo, and they understood the power of such immortals all too well.

According to their estimation, if the Crimson Dragon Ancestor had reached the seventh level of Ascendant Immortal cultivation, combined with his Great Perfection foundation and the supreme immortal treasure from his past life, his power should approach that of a Quasi-Terrestrial Immortal.

If 1's cultivation is at the Eighth Level of Ascension, their strength would rival that of a 4 Tribulation Immortal who has just stepped into the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm. Should they have cultivated to the Ninth Level of Ascension, they would likely have no trouble contending even with a 5 Tribulation Immortal.

To slay such a formidable foe would be no easy task.

Chapter 1,182 8-Tribulation Ghost Immortal The void trembled as spectral energy coalesced into swirling vortexes of Yin energy. A figure emerged from the shadows, his form flickering between corporeal and ethereal states. This was no ordinary cultivator—he had weathered 8 heavenly tribulations, each more devastating than the last, yet he persisted in his path toward immortality. "8 tribulations..." he murmured, his voice echoing through the desolate realm. "The ninth approaches, and with it, either eternal ascension or utter oblivion." Around him, ghost fires danced like will-o'-the-wisps, illuminating ancient runes carved into obsidian monoliths. These were the legacy of countless ghost immortals who had walked this path before, their wisdom etched in stone for those daring enough to follow. He raised a hand, and 32,000 spirit stones materialized in the air, forming a complex array that hummed with primordial power. With a thought, he activated the formation, drawing upon centuries of accumulated energy to prepare for the final trial. For thousands of years, he had wandered between life and death, mastering arts that would make mortal cultivators tremble. Now, with the ninth tribulation looming, he could feel the fabric of reality straining against his burgeoning power. "The path of ghost immortality is paved with suffering," he whispered to the emptiness, "but through 8 calamities I have endured. What is 1 more?"