Demon Cultivator in Abyssal Era

Once the skeletal framework is constructed and the Divine Soul is powerful enough to withstand the scorching sun, the transformation towards ”Ghost” can begin.

Of course, this doesn’t mean Chu Xiu will transform into an ordinary ghost from the Soul Banner, but rather, into a ”Divine Office of the Underworld” that has a strong suppressive power over ghosts!

Whether the Underworld truly exists is something very few people know, so this ”Divine Office” is merely an abstract concept. In actuality, it is a special ”Soul Body” with innate ghost subduing abilities, created through millions of years of in-depth research by numerous Demon Sect leaders!

To achieve this special Soul Body, one must first undergo ”Soul Shedding,” which means further refining the soul body with Yin Qi until a metamorphosis akin to rebirth occurs, making it indistinguishable from the ”Divine Office Soul Body.” Then, through ”Visualization,” the structure of the ”Divine Office Soul Body” is constructed, and finally, the consciousness fully merges with the new soul body, completing the ”Divine Manifestation.”

During this stage, the strength of the Divine Soul will continually increase, but it’s only after completion that you can gain the divine technique of a ”Ghost Soldier!”

Half a day later.

Above Chu Xiu, who was in seclusion, a strong ripple suddenly appeared, and at the same time, a vast Divine Sense, like a torrent, surged in all directions! In an instant, it covered an area spanning several miles!

[Consumption of 796,312 Cause and Effect Points, ”Soul Shedding” completion of Divine Soul!]

[Spirit +5800, Mental Defense +2400.]

The completion of this step is the reverse of soul emergence; the refined soul body does not significantly increase mental defense, but the fundamental change causes a significant rise in mental attributes!

Chu Xiu could feel that his Divine Sense was at least twice as strong as before cultivation!

”With my current Divine Soul strength, it should be enough to see through the disguise of the Murder Ghost.”

”Even if deceived, I still have the [Deep Diving Complete Rope] and [Time Travel] as two life-saving measures.”

With that thought, Chu Xiu felt quite reassured.

With ninety thousand Cause and Effect Points left, he felt it wasn’t enough for a breakthrough, so he decided to save them for unexpected needs.

Next, he began to focus on refining the Ghost King, preparing to stabilize its realm completely before entering the Hundred Ghosts Melting Furnace.

Chu Xiu was greatly looking forward to the terrifying resources within the Hundred Ghosts Melting Furnace, hoping to cultivate his ghostly legion to an unprecedented level with the help of this inheritance!

Just half a day before the appointed time, Jiang Miaoyin suddenly sent a message.

”Senior, the Investigation Bureau wants to contact you.”

”Investigation Bureau?”

After a brief contemplation, Chu Xiu said, ”Connect.”

With his words, a figure was projected from Chu Xiu’s communication wristband.

It was a young man with gold-rimmed glasses, appearing refined and courteous.

”Ah, it’s Brother Zhao,” Chu Xiu said.

Chu Xiu recognized him as Zhao Jie, a capable operative of the Investigation Bureau.

Upon seeing him, Chu Xiu knew immediately why he had come.

Jiang Miaoyin had previously mentioned that he was in charge of tracking down the Murder Ghost this time.

So it was natural for him to seek Chu Xiu out regarding the Murder Ghost matter.

Without any small talk, Zhao Jie directly said, ”The latest anchor point in the Hundred Demons Melting Furnace World was purchased by our Investigation Bureau for the pursuit of the Murder Ghost.”

”I’m calling to see if Brother Qin would be willing to join forces with me to eliminate and capture this person. If successful, half of all the items on them will be your reward, Brother Qin.”

”What do you think, Brother Qin?”

Zhao Jie’s words made Chu Xiu touch his chin, pondering.

If possible, Chu Xiu certainly preferred to deal with the Murder Ghost alone, so that all the items on them would be his.

But the problem is, the difficulty of killing the Murder Ghost is very high, extremely high.

Firstly, they have a very strong concealment ability. Currently, Chu Xiu has only managed to prevent being easily ambushed, but if the Murder Ghost is determined to hide and not meet him, Chu Xiu wouldn’t have any way to deal with it.

Secondly, that Murder Ghost has a very troublesome space escape divine technique, where all its Spirit Puppets constantly maintain an [Unstable Spatial Passage]. If destroyed or subjected to excessive mental attacks, this spatial passage would automatically activate, transferring its consciousness back.

This allows it to use Spirit Puppets as stand-ins with almost no risk.

Combined with their cautious nature, Chu Xiu really doesn’t see a chance to kill them.

Considering all this, he asked, ”Does Brother Zhao have a method to capture the Murder Ghost?”

Zhao Jie nodded, ”Naturally, have you heard of my talent?”

”I only know it’s a reconnaissance divine technique.”

”Exactly, it’s called [Eye of Past and Future (SSS)], allowing me to see past and future events at a location.”

”With this divine technique, as long as I come to a place the Murder Ghost has been, I can track them down all the way.”

”More importantly, I carry an artifact that isolates space.”

”The Murder Ghost’s retreat passage is extremely fast, and an ordinary Awakened, even with a similar artifact, would not have time to stop it. But I am different; I can use the Future Eye to predict their actions and preemptively block them.”

Listening to Zhao Jie’s words, Chu Xiu couldn’t help but take a serious look at the man in front of him.

He had heard before that this person was the youngest-ever head of a subdivision in the history of Huaxia’s Investigation Bureau.

With such a terrifying talent, it was no wonder he rose so quickly.

For Chu Xiu, this was a collaboration with no downsides, and he agreed readily after only a brief consideration.

He asked Jiang Miaoyin to provide Zhao Jie with the coordinates of the Domain Ghosts, agreeing to meet there after finishing the hunt for the giant ghost.

Having sealed the cooperation, Zhao Jie said no more and hung up after bidding farewell.

Chu Xiu then continued to refine the Soul Banner.

Half a day later, through the Awakening Space, he descended into the Hundred Ghosts Melting Furnace World.

The moment he arrived, an extremely dense Yin Qi enveloped him.

However, this time, rather than being uncomfortable, Chu Xiu felt like a fish in water.

He waited in place for a while, and approximately ten minutes later, saw the space beside him ripple as a graceful figure walked out.

”Hey, Senior! Long time no see!”

Jiang Miaoyin waved with a smile.

Today, she wore a full-covering black gown with black lace gloves, resembling an elegant noblewoman from the Middle Ages.

This girl really had a touch of cunning, possibly afraid that if Chu Xiu arrived late, she’d face danger alone, she intentionally delayed her arrival by a few minutes.

Chu Xiu didn’t mind and only slightly shifted his gaze to Jiang Miaoyin’s left arm.

”Oh dear, I thought wearing something more covering would stop you from noticing, Senior.”

Noticing Chu Xiu’s gaze, Jiang Miaoyin removed the glove from her left hand, revealing a snow-white, delicate hand.

She waved her arm in front of Chu Xiu and said with a laugh, ”I had my arm chopped off back in Peng City, and this new one looks too tender. It doesn’t match my original arm, so I just cover them all up.”

Jiang Miaoyin’s words left Chu Xiu momentarily speechless, before he said, ”Who knew you had such a compulsion.”

On further thought, this girl’s previous outfits have indeed been rather light.

Jiang Miaoyin playfully blinked, ”Well, of course! I have very high standards for my own appearance.”

Chu Xiu didn’t engage in further small talk, simply saying, ”Let’s go.”

With that, he waved a hand, and a Garuda appeared before him.

This powerful Flying Heaven Corpse merely flapped its wings lightly, carrying the two of them thousands of miles away, beginning to search for the tracks of giant ghosts in the Yin Qi-shrouded Twilight Realm.

This astonishing speed left Jiang Miaoyin secretly gasping; she recalled last time when Chu Xiu had to rely on her Curse Spirit for movement, and now, just a few months later, he had summoned a creature whose speed surpassed her Curse Spirit by unknown multiples.

Combined with Chu Xiu’s performance in Peng City, Jiang Miaoyin felt increasingly that Chu Xiu was a mystery.

”Uh...” Looking at Chu Xiu’s back, Jiang Miaoyin hesitated a little and said, ”Senior, do you need me to release Curse Spirits to help you search? Although many of my Curse Spirits have perished, some can still be of use.”

Chu Xiu glanced back at her and said calmly, ”Don’t worry, regarding the twenty percent share we agreed upon, I won’t renege.”

With those words, Jiang Miaoyin breathed a long sigh of relief.

She knew in this hunt for the giant ghost, she couldn’t provide much help, and if Chu Xiu decided to take all the resources for himself, she couldn’t say anything.

Yet she was in desperate need of souls to replenish her Curse Spirits, so her feelings were incredibly conflicted.

Now, hearing Chu Xiu’s words, gratitude naturally shone in her beautiful eyes.

Chu Xiu then turned back, focusing on the search.

Soon after, his expression shifted as he looked ahead.

A massive, mind-boggling figure appeared in their line of sight.