I am a late bloomer in the world of cultivating immortals

At this moment, the appearance of the 'Owl Demon Soul', which had lost the control of the Seven Treasures Demon Ancestor's divided soul, had changed drastically. It had transformed from a human form into an owl-headed human body with flowing hair and red eyes. The aura of its ghostly form had also become extremely cold, as if it could freeze the void.

And this is precisely the true form of the 'Owl Demon Yin Ghost' recorded in the dark golden jade slip.

Then, after examining them, Wei Tu didn't hesitate. He immediately bit his fingertip and dripped drops of his blood onto the [Blood Fiend Spirit Nails] arranged in the order of the Earthly Fiends.

Several days later, under the continuous nourishment of his essence and blood, the appearance of the seventy-two [Blood Fiend Spirit Nails] deeply embedded in the ground changed slightly, turning as red as blood and emitting a rich blood aura.

After doing all this, Wei Tu immediately made a hand seal again and said "Rise".

The next moment, the seventy-two [Blood Fiend Spirit Nails] rose from the ground with a series of cracking sounds. Under his magic, they were condensed into one and then fell one by one into the ghost body of the 'Owl Demon Yin Ghost' in front of him.

Instantly, a feeling of having a firm grasp on this evil creature arose in Wei Tu's heart.

“However, as a ‘soul ghost’ crafted using secret methods, this ‘Owl Demon Yin Ghost’ can only be controlled within the range of my divine sense, unlike the previous ‘Blood Ghost Split Soul’ which could cross realms…” After urging the ‘Owl Demon Yin Ghost’ in front of him with his divine sense for a while, Wei Tu’s eyes flickered slightly and he shook his head secretly.

Of course, he also understood that this 'evil thing' was fundamentally different from the 'blood ghost split soul' made using the secret techniques of the Mist Ghost Clan... One was a split soul similar to a 'second nascent soul', while the other was a 'yin and evil thing' above the immortal realm that he indirectly controlled with the 'blood evil spirit nail'. It was naturally not like the 'blood ghost split soul' that could be controlled at will with just a thought.

However, when he thought about the convenience of remotely controlling the 'Blood Ghost Soul Split', he, as a Taoist cultivator, couldn't help but sigh with regret.

“However, the power of this ‘Owl Demon Yin Ghost’ is far beyond that of the ‘Blood Ghost Soul Split’.” Wei Tu’s lips moved slightly as he used a spell to activate the Blood Fiend Spirit Nail embedded in the ‘Owl Demon Yin Ghost’s’ body.

The next moment, the 'Owl Demon Ghost' controlled by the [Blood Fiend Spirit Nail] paused for a moment, then raised its finger and gently tapped the void in front of it.

In an instant, an extremely powerful soul force mixed with blood evil energy burst forth, tearing through the void in front of him, and in the blink of an eye, leaving a visible, bloody wound corroded by black evil energy on Wei Tu's arm.

Moreover, strangely enough, this 'black evil energy' was like a leech, and even with Wei Tu's amazing self-healing ability, it was difficult to completely expel it immediately.

After a short while, it will reignite, clinging firmly to Wei Tu's wound and continuously eroding Wei Tu's physical body.

It seems that only by cutting off this part of the flesh can it be completely eradicated!

And this is precisely what pleased Wei Tu.

Among cultivators of the same realm who have achieved the same level of integration, few can match his ability to cultivate both body and spirit, and who is unafraid to sever his own flesh and blood.

"Its power is no less than that of a single blow from an ordinary Mahayana practitioner. Although it does not have the overwhelming power of a Mahayana practitioner's magic... the soul poison it leaves behind is not something that ordinary people can cure."

"Furthermore, the power of this 'Owl Demon Ghost' is only one of its supernatural abilities, comparable to that of a Mahayana Immortal. The greater supernatural ability of this 'evil creature' is to appear without a trace and disappear without a trace, a terrifying method that can even assassinate a Mahayana Immortal."

Wei Tu raised his hand, allowing the 'Owl Demon Ghost' to remove the soul poison clinging to his wound, and then estimated the situation in his mind.

The technique 'Owl Demon Yin Ghost' is a rare 'Four Tribulations Immortal Technique' even for immortals who have transcended tribulations.

Therefore, the fully-formed 'Owl Demon Yin Ghost' is comparable in strength to a Tribulation Transcending Immortal.

Of course, the "Owl Demon Yin Ghost" in his hand, which was only refined from the "remnant soul of Mahayana", could not possibly be comparable in power to a Tribulation Transcending Immortal who was several levels higher than the Seven Treasures Demon Ancestor...

Its complete form, most likely, can only dominate within the Mahayana realm.

Now that he has 'unsealed' it four or five hundred years ahead of schedule, its power will naturally be somewhat reduced.

Even so, the sheer power of this 'evil creature' was enough to surprise him!

After all, he is currently only a Nascent Soul cultivator.

A method that can rival a 'Great Ascension Immortal' to some extent is undoubtedly a deadly threat to Nascent Soul cultivators of the same realm.

Moreover, when necessary, this evil object can even be used by him to deal with 'Mahayana Immortals' and for maneuvering.

"Moreover, unsealing this 'Owl Demon Yin Ghost' ahead of time doesn't mean that this evil creature has no more growth potential... If it breaks through to the Mahayana realm in the future, it can be nurtured again. At most, its growth potential will be greatly reduced..." Wei Tu pondered.

After thinking it through, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Now, with this 'evil object' by his side, he finally has some real security and can temporarily relax his 'cross-border manhunt' against the Qilin Fire God Clan.

As long as he doesn't suffer the misfortune of being personally hunted down by the Demon Ancestor or a Mahayana Immortal, the remaining dangers can be ignored.

……

After testing the power of 'Owl Demon Yin Ghost'.

Wei Tu once again secretly emerged from this 'inner cave' and peeked at the two clans' cultivators who were waiting in the Hundred Tombs Yin Land.

At this point, the cultivators of both races had reached the most crucial moment to break through the 'blood-colored formation'.

Only one or two steps are needed to open this 'blood-red array'.

However, upon seeing this, Wei Tu pondered for a moment and did not linger. Instead, he flicked his sleeves and flew away.

Now, he has already stolen the greatest benefits of this 'Hundred Tombs Yin Land'. The only thing of value to him is the deeply hidden 'Inner Cave'.

It perfectly matched the purpose he had when he first came to the 'Hundred Tombs Yin Land'.

—To find a wondrous place that can withstand heavenly tribulations and be used for secluded cultivation.

In terms of concealment, this 'inner cave' is superb, enough to withstand the prying eyes of Mahayana beings.

After all, it was built by the Seven Treasures Demon Ancestor as a treasure trove to hide the supreme treasure, the 'Owl Demon Yin Ghost'.

The only remaining danger is the original owner of this cave—the Seven Treasures Demon Ancestor.

But there's nothing to worry about in that regard.

Firstly, the journey to the Rebirth Realm was only a hundred years ago. Even if the Seven Treasures Demon Ancestor, who lost the 'Nine Aperture Immortal Embryo' and failed to advance to Mahayana, sensed the annihilation of his previous soul fragment and the theft of the 'Owl Demon Yin Ghost', he would most likely not dare to return to this 'Hundred Tombs Yin Land'.

The Seven Treasures Demon Ancestor was unaware that the cultivator who obtained this 'Owl Demon Yin Ghost' was either a junior cultivator at the Integration stage, or a Mahayana cultivator or a Tribulation Transcending Immortal.

Secondly, even if this demon returns, with the 'Owl Demon Yin Ghost' by his side, he will not be afraid of the Seven Treasures Demon Ancestor.

If he could kill one of the demon's 'clones' in the realm of rebirth, he would have no fear of the demon's second or third clones.

only--

This is ultimately just a hypothetical scenario, not reality.

He wouldn't be so foolish as to take such a risk just for a cave dwelling used for secluded cultivation.

Of course, more importantly, having acquired the 'Owl Demon Yin Ghost' to his side, his strength is now largely dependent on his cultivation level, so there's no need for him to rush into further cultivation.

This happened a few days after Wei Tu left 'Bai Ling Yin Di'.

The cultivators of the two races, who had been trapped in the 'Crimson Array,' finally broke free and saw the light of day again.

However—after breaking through the formation and sensing the specific cave scene inside the 'great tomb' with their divine sense, the two protectors who had been calmly watching the Fourth Princess and the man in blood-stained clothes encounter danger instantly changed their expressions. After exchanging a glance, they directly crushed the token that was kept in their sleeves to contact their clan's ancestor.

The stolen treasures from the cave, and the other passage leading directly into the 'Great Tomb', none of them proved that while they were breaking through their cultivation, another Nascent Soul expert was lurking nearby...

Admittedly, they did not encounter any attacks from this powerful being during this period, so they escaped unscathed.

It seems unnecessary to attract Mahayana immortals here.

However... as the protectors of the Fourth Princess and the Blood-Clad Man, they also knew that the two were highly valued by the Flower Feather Ancestor and the Golden Dragon Saint Lord!
The tokens on either side were merely used to communicate with these two Mahayana immortals.

Meanwhile, Wei Tu, who had already fled far away from the 'Hundred Tombs Yin Land', was unaware that after his departure, the cultivators of these two races had directly attracted the Mahayana Immortal behind them...

Even knowing this, he would secretly rejoice at the decision he made.

Being overly cautious might mean missing out on some opportunities, but it also greatly improves safety.

……

More than a decade later.

Within the Heavenly Demon Realm, in a desolate corner known as the 'Lost Forest', lies a spiritless place.

Wei Tu, who had carved out a cave dwelling underground and sat cross-legged, also began to prepare to face the first 'life-severing tribulation' he would encounter within the Fusion Realm—the Thousand Armor Life Tribulation.

"Back then, after obtaining the 'Crimson Ghost Golden Marrow' at the Flying Cloud Gathering in the Spirit Realm, my body refinement realm had already reached the peak of the early stage of the seventh rank, just one step away from breaking through..."

"Now, hundreds of years have passed, and the medicinal power left by the Crimson Ghost Golden Marrow has long been refined and the foundation is no longer unstable... If this tribulation goes smoothly, I may be able to break through to the mid-stage of the seventh rank in one fell swoop." Wei Tu made a hand seal and looked at the 'True Spirit Immortal Bone' that was shining with brilliant golden light in his body, and pondered.

Then, without further hesitation, he raised his hand and waved it towards his physical form with a cold expression.

The next moment, a terrifying aura of calamity erupted within his body.

In an instant, his hair turned gray, and his skin went from smooth to dull and wrinkled, his whole body exuding the aged look of time.

The Thousand Armor Tribulation, a single fatal blow, costs sixty thousand years of lifespan.

For any Nascent Soul cultivator, 60,000 years of lifespan is something that can be easily endured, but... in this instant, losing 60,000 years of life essence is something that no other cultivator other than a seventh-level Body Refiner like him could possibly do.

At the moment of its death, the physical body withers and dies, and the body and the Dao dissipate.

At the same time, the tribulation clouds in the sky instantly densed, and bolts of dark purple tribulation lightning, several times thicker than the 'Combined Heavenly Tribulation', struck down.

In an instant, they were beset by internal and external troubles.

And this is precisely the difficulty of the 'Death Tribulation'.

However, Wei Tu, who was already prepared, was not afraid at all. He made a hand seal, and the life essence accumulated in his 'True Spirit Immortal Bone' gushed out like a spring, pouring into all parts of his body.

In the blink of an eye, his white hair turned black again, and his decaying body became strong and radiant once more.

boom! boom!
Immediately afterwards, the tribulation lightning arrived.

However, faced with Wei Tu's body, which had already recovered to its peak, these tribulation lightning bolts could only leave patches of charred black on his body, and did nothing else to cause harm.

"Not enough?" Wei Tu frowned secretly. The Thousand Armor Calamity was much weaker than he had thought.

This stimulation was not enough for his physical body to absorb its nutrients and break through to the 'mid-stage of the Fusion Realm' in one fell swoop.

"Is it... that my body-refining foundation is too strong?" Wei Tu felt a headache coming on. He never thought that one day he would have to struggle with having such a strong foundation.

Half a month later.

The ominous clouds above the Lost Forest dissipated completely.

Inside the underground cave, Wei Tu looked at his body refinement realm, which was still stuck at the peak of the early stage of the seventh rank, and his face showed some seriousness.

In a sense, this can be considered a barrier to his realm.

However, it was not due to a lack of talent, but rather to an extremely strong foundation.

“Unless… I find a higher-level body-refining treasure, such as the ‘Ancient Serpent Remains’, and use it to break through to the ‘Mid-stage Seventh Rank’ in one fell swoop… or perhaps I should undergo the ‘Ten Thousand Armor Life Tribulation’ again?” Wei Tu hesitated, unsure of what to do.

The difficulty of overcoming the Wan Jia Tribulation is roughly at the level of the 'late stage of the Integration Realm'. With his current strength, he has a certain chance of overcoming this tribulation...

However, relatively speaking, it would be a bit of a stretch, and there's no absolute certainty.

While it's possible to pin our hopes on a body-refining elixir like the 'Ancient Serpent's Remains,' whether this will succeed remains a big question mark.

Even if they succeed, it will take at least a hundred or several hundred years before they can try to break through this barrier again.

Suddenly, Wei Tu seemed to have thought of something, his eyes lit up, and he took out a pill from his storage artifact.

This elixir is none other than the "Nine Fragrance Elixir" he refined during his "journey to the Realm of Rebirth".

It is a holy medicine for healing within the Fusion Realm, capable of even clearing the Demon Ancestor Dao injury suffered by the Illusion Arm Demon Lord, let alone facing the life-threatening tribulation at the 'late stage of Fusion Realm' level...

With this elixir, even if one fails to overcome the Ten Thousand Armor Tribulation, one can turn danger into safety and successfully overcome the tribulation.

The only price was that one of these hard-won healing pills was lost.

"But... I am not an ordinary cultivator. As a body refiner, I rarely need to use this 'Nine Fragrance Pill' under normal circumstances... Losing this pill in exchange for the opportunity to break through to the 'mid-stage of the seventh rank' is a worthwhile thing."

"Moreover, this pill is just an insurance policy; it doesn't mean that you have to waste it to successfully overcome the tribulation."

Having thought this through, Wei Tu instantly made up his mind. After conserving his energy for several months, he continued his preparations to break through the 'Ten Thousand Armor Life Tribulation'. (End of Chapter)