Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 344 Report on Duties. (First Update!)

Zheng Que was immediately taken aback. The ghost bride possessed such a large number of ghost skills and Yin arts!

Moreover, in addition to her innate species, ghost skills, and Yin techniques, the Ghost Bride possesses more cultivation methods, spells, and supernatural powers than ordinary ghosts.

Cultivation techniques are used by cultivators for practice.

As for spells and supernatural powers, these are all methods used by cultivators.

The ghost bride possesses the skills of both cultivators and ghosts.

However, he seems to be able to see through the ghost bride's ghostly techniques at the moment; the techniques of the opposing cultivator are completely indistinct to him...

In addition, the ghost bride is now a soul-reaping messenger and holds five other positions.

The first three of these powers are similar to those of the underworld officials. The [Soul Recognition] ability allows one to see through the cultivation level and methods of other ghosts.

【Forbidden Ghosts】can disable a technique possessed by another ghost.

【Returning to the Underworld】means that the ghosts and living people killed by them, along with their yin energy and souls, will be absorbed by the underworld.

Of course, due to the upgrade of her Yin rank, the Ghost Bride's three powers can be used on ghosts of the [Scissors Prison] level and above, but they will not work if the target's cultivation level exceeds that of the Ghost Bride.

【Soul Capture】 and 【Dream Binding】 are unique powers of the Soul Reaper.

【Soul Binding】This ability can bind the soul of the target to the underworld. It can be used on ghosts as well as living people.

【Dream Binding】is the ability to bind the dreams of living beings, filled with resentment, hatred, and fear, to the underworld.

The creature bound to the dream will not remember anything from the dream, as if it never dreamed. The yin energy on its body will also weaken as resentment, hatred, and fear disappear...

This can reduce the power of Yin energy within a cultivator's body, which is extremely important for ordinary cultivators.

However, he has the Book of Life and Death to absorb Yin energy, but he doesn't really need to use it.

After reviewing the various methods the Ghost Bride possessed, Zheng Que nodded slightly and then said, "You did a good job on this mission."

"My discerning eye is infallible; I can perceive everything that happens in the world in a single thought."

"However, you are now a soul-reaping messenger, unlike ordinary underworld officials."

"From now on, you are permitted to report to me on any major events."

"I hope you will continue your efforts, avoid arrogance and impetuosity, and you will surely achieve great things in the future!"

"Alright, now you can begin to recount the course of this mission. Remember, every detail is essential and must be meticulously recorded."

Hearing the praise and encouragement from the being on the steps, the ghost bride was overjoyed. Anticipating the reward to come, she quickly kowtowed and respectfully replied, "Yes! Your Excellency, after receiving your orders and leaving this place, I dared not delay and immediately went to Qingrao Prefecture..."

Next, she recounted her entire experience of this mission in detail.

Including his battle of wits with the prefect in front of Qingrao Prefecture, his "unpredictable" fight with the Iron Tree Prison after returning to Taiping County, and his duel with the Nine Netherworld Treasures... Zheng Que listened, and couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

Before the ghost bride came to save her, she fought with the prefectural magistrate.
Furthermore, the [Nine Netherworld Treasures] can not only disguise its appearance in the underworld, but also use the [Soul Binding] technique, just like the Soul Reaper.
The "Nine Netherworld Treasures" were also granted imperial titles?

Or is it possible to borrow the authority of the underworld?
Thinking of this, Zheng Que immediately noted down this crucial information, so that he would be careful of this if he encountered other [Nine Netherworld Treasures] in the future.

Furthermore, according to the ghost bride, that "strange" creature's cultivation level was the fourth level of the [Iron Tree Prison], equivalent to a ghost that had entered the middle stage of the [Iron Tree Prison].

Under normal circumstances, even if the Ghost Bride and Mu Xian Gu joined forces, it would be difficult for them to win.

However, this "weird" creature is of low intelligence, and all its actions are driven by instinct. Moreover, the ghost skills and underworld arts it possesses are all learned from low-level ghosts and are not worthy of serious consideration.

Its innate talents and demonic skills are all designed to target the living...

Therefore, although this "strange" cultivation level has four levels of the Iron Tree Prison, the actual strength it can exert is only three levels of the Iron Tree Prison, or even two levels of the Iron Tree Prison.

Although both Ghost Bride and Mu Xian Gu only possessed the cultivation level of the first level of the Iron Tree Prison, both female ghosts had the seal of the Underworld on their bodies, and the strength and purity of their Yin energy far exceeded that of ghosts of the same level, allowing them to fight against those of higher levels.

After initially joining forces to severely damage the [mysterious creature], either the Ghost Bride or Mu Xian Gu could handle it alone...

This is why, after receiving the title of Soul Reaper, the Ghost Bride did not go to help Mu Xiangu, but went directly to deal with the [Nine Netherworld Relics].

When dealing with the [Nine Nether Treasures], the Ghost Bride initially used a war of attrition after figuring out its weaknesses.

Then Mu Xiangu arrived, and the two female ghosts joined forces again.

Finally, the ghost bride used her authority as a soul-reaper to imprison Mu Xian Gu and the [Nine Netherworld Treasure] that wanted to possess Mu Xian Gu, and dragged them both into the underworld...

After hearing the whole story, Zheng Que took a deep breath.

If the Ghost Bride and Mu Xiangu had killed the "Strange Iron Tree Prison" right away, his fate in this calamity would have been truly grim!
Before he entered the underworld, the Book of Life and Death lacked a bridge to connect with reality, and the Yin energy could not compete with the Nine Netherworld Treasures.

Once that "weird" creature is slain, its Yin energy will be immediately intercepted by the [Nine Netherworld Treasures].

At that time, the Ghost Bride and Mu Xiangu will no longer be dealing with the "weird" Iron Tree Prison, which is low in intelligence and lacks skills, but with a "Nine Netherworld Treasure" that possesses four layers of Yin energy from the Iron Tree Prison!
The true Yin energy strength of the [Nine Netherworld Relics] that Ghost Bride and Mu Xian Gu are dealing with this time is only as difficult as that of the [Scissors Prison].

If the Yin energy of the [Nine Netherworld Treasures] were to reach the [Iron Tree Prison] level... let alone the fourth level of the [Iron Tree Prison], he might not even be able to survive past the hour of Hai (9-11 PM)!
In addition, before the Ghost Bride and Mu Xiangu arrived, he tried to use the imperial edict to seal the "Strange Iron Tree Prison," but was blocked by the "Nine Netherworld Relics."

At that time, if he had actually used the edict, not to mention whether his internal abilities would have been unleashed without the edict.
The mere fact that the [Nine Netherworld Treasure] has received the Soul Reaper's decree will likely make it much harder for the Ghost Bride and Mu Xian Gu to deal with it...

Looking back now, even if Mu Xiangu hadn't arrived in time to save him when that "weird" slapped him, as long as he kept the edict lit but didn't have to come out, that piece of [Nine Netherworld Relic] wouldn't have killed him!

Thinking of this, Zheng Que shook his head slightly, then continued, "You did well this time."

"Once that human cultivator is completely safe, I will reward him handsomely!"

"Alright, you may leave now."

(End of this chapter)