Chapter 279: 177, The Divine Path of the Jin Emperor's World_2
From then on, any records of the Emperor Jin World in the Bloodline World were lost, with no traces of information passed down.
"He is at the Elixir Mark Realm."
Although the fox demon didn't know why Xu Xing asked her this, she hesitated for a moment before telling him everything, "Martial Artists at the Cave Sky Realm and Ghost Immortals at the Elixir Rune Realm can refine a domain into their own Spatial Magical Tools. The Fierce Tomb is Black Bone Elder's Spatial Magical Tool..."
Before the fox demon could finish, Black Bone Elder, who was nearby, sensed something was amiss. He recited an incantation, and his left arm detached from his body, instantly darting towards the fox demon's neck.
Seeing this, Xu Xing flicked the Dragon Flame Yin Fire trapping the fox demon, repelling the Bone Claw.
The Bone Claw, seared by the Dragon Flame Yin Fire, instantly lost much of its spiritual nature. It rolled on the ground, emitting miserable shrieks.
This Black Bone Elder has such a ruthless heart! I mistakenly thought his cultivation was lower than mine, but he's actually a step higher—a Nine Tribulations Ghost Immortal... Xu Xing's thoughts raced. Above the Golden Body Realm is the Cave-heaven Realm, which corresponds to a Nine Tribulations Ghost Immortal. The fox demon said that cultivators at both the Elixir Mark Realm and the Cave-heaven Realm can create a domain and refine it into a personal Spatial Magical Tool... So, the Elixir Mark Realm must be another name for Nine Tribulations Ghost Immortal in this world. That makes sense. According to my deductions, I was bound to face powerful enemies as soon as I left the Emperor Jin World; this is a limitation of fate... However, even if fate dictates it, strength can also determine destiny. Although Black Bone Elder is a realm higher than me, he isn't necessarily stronger. My Dragon Flame Yin Fire has already rendered him helpless...
In that brief moment, various thoughts flashed through Xu Xing's mind. The major realms of the Immortal Path are nearly impossible to overcome. It's a fool's dream for a Pride of Heaven at the Immortal Foundation Stage to defeat an ordinary cultivator at the Returning Core Realm by conventional means. But this might not be true for the Ghost Immortal Path in the Bloodline World and Emperor Jin World. The difference between an Eight Tribulations Ghost Immortal and a Nine Tribulations Ghost Immortal is more like that between small realms, not major ones. Small realms allow for challenging those above! For instance, Fox Demon Huan'er doesn't know I'm only an Eight Tribulations Ghost Immortal; she thinks my realm is equal to or even above Black Bone Elder's. In the Main World, the disparity between cultivators of two different major realms is almost visually discernible; such a misunderstanding would never happen.
"You Daoist..." Black Bone Elder continued to try to bewitch Xu Xing. "Since you don't want to come in and kill me, why not spare my life? All the wealth within my tomb can be yours."
Although Ghost Immortals at the Elixir Mark Realm could refine a domain into dwelling Spatial Magical Tools, these Spatial Magical Tools were often carried on one's person, or their range was extremely small. His Fierce Tomb Magical Instrument, under his special methods, concealed its treacherous nature from most people...
Although Fierce Tomb Ridge was infamous, few knew its true killing power.
However, Xu Xing, who already knew the dangers within, would not fall for Black Bone Elder's deceit.
He took out an Ancient Mysterious Treasure he had obtained in the Inner Three Palaces of Moyun Palace—the Beheading Cloud Treasure Sword.
At the same time, his lips moved slightly as he recited the spiritual incantation for refining treasures.
Infused with Yin Soul power, the Beheading Cloud Treasure Sword erupted with a brilliant golden light, waves of pressure emanating from its blade.
Damn it, he saw through my trick? It must be what this fox demon said! Black Bone Elder cursed inwardly. Ungrateful wolf cub! He glanced warily at the Carp Dragon Flying Sword lodged in his brow bone, a flicker of pained reluctance in his eyes. He forced out a drop of black blood from his fingertip, flicking it towards the Dragon Flame Yin Fire.
Once the Dragon Flame Yin Fire on the Carp Dragon Flying Sword was extinguished, Black Bone Elder hastily pulled out the Flying Sword and used his Bone Claw to grind away its spiritual nature.
"Ghost Body of Hidden Depths, heed my command..."
Black Bone Elder formed hand seals, and a somber suit of armor materialized on his body. He stared at Xu Xing, then produced a Wailing Stick.
Driving the Wailing Stick with his Divine Soul Power, he swept it towards Xu Xing's position.
One by one, malevolent ghosts emerged from the Wailing Stick, greedily pouncing towards Xu Xing's Yin Soul.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye, in less than half a breath.
Suspended in the air, Xu Xing remained calm and fearless. The Seven-Spirit Chain on his left hand transformed into a seven-colored protective ward, shielding his entire body.
Under this ward, the malevolent ghosts driven by the Wailing Stick could not get near him at all.
How does he possess so many Ancient Mysterious Treasures? Which great sect is he from, to be so extravagant? Ancient Mysterious Treasures are typically standard for powerhouses at the Life Sea Realm. If he's from a great sect... If I offend a great sect, my fate will be uncertain. Seeing this, Black Bone Elder was stunned and amazed. He had thought Xu Xing producing the golden sword already indicated considerable wealth, never imagining he also had the Seven-Spirit Chain for protection. Black Bone Elder hesitated, no longer daring to strike a lethal blow. He was an earth-bound spirit, practically trapped for eternity on Fierce Tomb Ridge.
However, in the moment Black Bone Elder hesitated, Xu Xing finally activated all the Prohibitions of the Beheading Cloud Treasure Sword. This Ancient Mysterious Treasure, radiating horrifying power, shrank to the size of an embroidery needle and shot towards Black Bone Elder.
Under this attack, Black Bone Elder was struck as if by lightning. His treasure bones, as hard as bedrock, were pulverized by the potent sword light, leaving only a thick layer of black powder within the coffin...
After his bones shattered, the Yin Soul hidden within them was also obliterated by the sword light.
This coffin should be the control center of this Fierce Tomb Magical Instrument...
Seeing Black Bone Elder dead, Xu Xing was eager to explore the tomb. However, as he was about to step forward, he instantly dispelled the notion. Black Bone Elder was at the Elixir Mark Realm, and his cultivation wasn't weak. If I didn't have extraordinary treasures, eliminating him would have been far from easy. If Black Bone Elder were still alive, entering the tomb would be walking right into a trap.
So, he first ordered Fox Demon Huan'er to scout the Fierce Tomb several times. Only after confirming there was no danger did he dispatch a fragment of his soul to the coffin.
It's a pity this Fierce Tomb Magical Instrument is half-damaged. Otherwise, it would have been a fine treasure.
After roughly refining the coffin and seeing that more than half of the Prohibitions inside had vanished, he felt a pang of regret.
At this time, he also understood why Black Bone Elder had tried to trick him into entering the Fierce Tomb. The reason was simple: the Fierce Tomb and Black Bone Elder were almost a single entity. Black Bone Elder was a crucial part of the tomb's core. The Fierce Tomb could be considered Black Bone Elder's domain...
Generally, the dwelling Magical Artifacts refined by Ghost Immortals of the Elixir Mark Realm were not overwhelmingly powerful.
Xu Xing stepped outside the tomb and, with a mental command, urged the coffin. In a moment, the Fierce Tomb shrank to palm-size, and he casually tucked it into his sleeve.
"Thank you for your life-saving grace, dear Daoist. I have no way to repay you and am willing to offer myself to you..." At this moment, Fox Demon Huan'er had reverted to her human form. Seeing Xu Xing's gaze fall upon her, she hurriedly kowtowed, not daring to delay in the slightest.
However—before she could finish her words, Xu Xing's pupils suddenly turned silvery. He grabbed her by the collar with one hand and began a Soul Searching.
Three Fox Ridge, the Three Fox Immortal Ladies. Three fox demons... none of them resemble Friend Xiang. There's no news of their reputation here either. It seems the Bronze Immortal Door teleports to different regions; it's not a targeted Teleportation Array.
With a palm strike that shattered the fox demon's head, Xu Xing stroked his chin, beginning to ponder how to profit in this world and benefit his main body in the Main World.
Most of what Fox Demon Huan'er had told him via voice transmission was true. But this fox demon was no saint. Setting aside her aiding a villain, the mere memory of her venturing out to feed and devouring the souls of no less than a thousand common people meant Xu Xing could not condone her actions or spare her life.
The cultivation path in this world is similar to that of the Bloodline World. However, above these two paths, there are even higher realms, and perhaps... even a divine path exists...