Chapter 1425: The Encounter of Yin Gui Zhenren

Her eyes emitted white light as she leapt skyward, her massive body arched, confronting the accumulated dark clouds.

Within the brewing dark clouds hid a Thunder Tribulation, the bombarding thunder ready to strike her, Luo Tian Laozu's demonic aura spreading, facing boundless thunder without fear or dread.

Her eyes were filled with resilience and chill as she roared at the Thunder Tribulation.

"Hiss—"

She spat a serpent's fang; her massive body seemed to attack the sky, her huge maw opening, the gaping mouth appearing ready to swallow the entire Thunder Tribulation, which was enraged, and boundless thunder bombarded her body.

Every inch of skin was bombarded by the Thunder Tribulation, leaving no gaps; the upheaval was so great that the entire cave heaven was affected.

From afar, Bai Xinlan watched the scene, feeling fear yet daring not approach; the spreading Thunder Tribulation's might made her scalp tingle, preventing direct resistance, only allowing a strained counter.

"The Thunder Tribulation descends—so this is the Ancestor's cultivation?"

Above the Dao Realm lies the Tribulation Realm: ninefold Thunder Tribulation, ninefold Tribulation Realm, also called the Nine Tribulation Realm.

At each step, passing a layer of Thunder Tribulation triggers a metamorphosis of power, and the body changes accordingly.

Each metamorphosis enables a qualitative ascension, a terrifying and frightening advancement.

The Ancestor's cultivation had always been a mystery; now Bai Xinlan realized the Ancestor's strength far exceeded her expectations.

"This Thunder Tribulation won't be easy to pass—will the Ancestor be alright?" Bai Xinlan couldn't help worrying; the Ancestor's cultivation had just recovered and was undergoing tribulation again.

This Thunder Tribulation was clearly not simple; it would not be easily passed.

If she failed, the Ancestor might fall beneath the Thunder Tribulation.

Many demonic beasts fear the Thunder Tribulation and ultimately fall beneath it; the Ancestor was no exception.

"Boom—"

The dense thunder bombardment left no chance, granting no respite, intent on eradicating such defiant existence in one breath; anyone who defied heaven and earth must be punished.

The Thunder Tribulation is their punishment: failure means death and dissolution of the Dao.

Success allows completion of metamorphosis, a transformation of life.

Taking this step is not easy.

Bai Xinlan was increasingly worried, staring at the Ancestor's body; under the Thunder Tribulation the Ancestor's form began to crumble, the attacks so powerful she dared not look directly, any single strike could kill her.

Yet the Ancestor persisted, her surroundings constantly being destroyed and restored.

Each restoration brought a different change.

The body grew stronger, cultivation metamorphosed, flesh, bones, and even the scales all changed.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Under the Thunder Tribulation, Luo Tian Laozu's body had long lost its former majesty and pride.

Instead she lay on the ground, convulsing; the sky's Thunder Tribulation reached its final stage, the last bolt struck down, precisely hitting Luo Tian Laozu's head, seemingly to kill her.

"Boom—"

The Thunder Tribulation hit the head flawlessly; this bolt of thunder was the most terrifying and powerful.

Luo Tian Laozu's body trembled, the arched form turning entirely charred.

Horrifying energy spread throughout her.

Finally, the Thunder Tribulation dissipated, and the sky above returned to its former calm.

Bai Xinlan rushed forward, reached the Ancestor, quickly drew out pills and shoved them into the Ancestor's mouth.

"Ancestor, Ancestor, are you alright?"

"Ancestor, you must not die."

After stuffing many pills, Luo Tian Laozu's body began to repair, gradually restoring her vital energy.

Those eyes slowly opened, and she smiled at Bai Xinlan.

"I'm fine, Xinlan."

Her body began to twist, a layer of skin shedding, the scales falling off with it.

At last, her brand‑new body emerged, white as jade, stunning Bai Xinlan.

Such whiteness, such a form—truly beautiful.

Luo Tian Laozu slowly assumed a human shape, standing before Bai Xinlan, pale‑faced yet her eyes sparkling with mirth; she continuously absorbed the pills' effects, repairing herself while also solidifying her cultivation.

Having broken through, she naturally needed to firmly consolidate her cultivation.

"Congratulations on the breakthrough, Ancestor; from now on you need not worry about the Mangshan Demon Emperor," Bai Xinlan bowed in celebration.

This is indeed good news—for the Luotian White Snake Clan; the Ancestor is unharmed, even breakthrough achieved, having taken that step; neither lifespan nor strength is an issue.

The Ancestor can continue to protect the Luotian White Snake Clan, the burden on her shoulders halved.

Bai Xinlan exhaled, feeling considerably lighter.

"Xinlan, keep this matter hidden; do not spread it," Luo Tian Laozu instructed, telling her not to disclose.

Her cultivation must be stabilized, the Luotian White Snake Clan must continue to develop; being a little discreet brings no harm.

"Disciple understands, Ancestor, rest assured; this matter is known only to you and me."

"Very well."

Bai Xinlan's mouth is tightly sealed; she cannot leak it.

In this, Luo Tian Laozu trusted completely, so she would not worry.

"From now on, the Luotian White Snake Clan shall remain as before, without change; this will confuse the Mangshan Demon Emperor and also other Demon Kings."

"Yes."

Bai Xinlan bowed in reply, naturally understanding why this was done—to numb those other scheming individuals.

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Far away, in a distant place.

The fate of Yin Gui Zhenren was indeed tragic; they encountered many dangers and were constantly on the run.

After being separated alone, I can no longer find my companions.

He is far more miserable than the White Deer King and the others; the White Deer King can still avoid misfortune, whereas he can only keep searching for ways to improve his cultivation.

As a ghost cultivator, he naturally uses the methods of ghost cultivation, going to places thick with Yin energy to train; this is necessary.

After his pills are exhausted, if he wants to raise his cultivation, he must take risks.

Searching for resources naturally brings danger.

The previous few times, he was lucky, obtaining some resources and also gaining cultivation improvement.

He now possesses the True Person Seventh Heaven cultivation; the True Destiny Realm is also close. He could have reached the True Person pinnacle early, but unfortunately he was injured, encountered a strong opponent, couldn't defeat him, and his cultivation regressed.

See, he's still fleeing.

He dares not linger a moment, fearing being caught.

"Damn it, that bastard's lingering spirit won't disperse; why does it keep fixating on me?"

"So many people don't go after it, yet it insists on fixing its gaze on me."

"Hoo hoo."

Yin Gui Zhenren sensed the aura behind him; that chilling aura shares the same origin as his, both being ghost cultivators.

The opponent has set its sights on him and will not give up.

He also knows clearly that once the opponent catches up, it will be a dead end.