Chapter 289 (1/2)

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Others might not know what the term soul foundation referred to, but Xiang Shaoyun knew exactly what it was. There were no limits to cultivation, and at certain points in one's cultivation, one would have to take a step forward to continue to grow.

One would start at the Basic Realm and advance to the Astral Realm, then to the Transformation Realm before eventually reaching the Skysoar Realm, also known as the King Realm. Beyond that realm was the Emperor Realm, whose official name was the Dragon Ascension Realm, as it was during this realm that one would be akin to a dragon among humans, known as Emperors. Those in the next realm were known as Sovereigns, with the official name of the realm being Soul Foundation Realm.

Since this person had mentioned soul foundation, it could only mean that he had a terrifying cultivation level, high enough to have a soul foundation. Xiang Shaoyun came from a tier-7 sect. Thus, he was clear that even those at the Sovereign Realm would have a hard time living for 10,000 years. This person was most likely above that realm.

Of course, his physical flesh was already dead and only his soul survived. But his soul alone was so powerful few people could contend against him. Because of that, when that person noticed that Xiang Shaoyun had talent in soul cultivation as well, he lured him down here so as to s.n.a.t.c.h a new body for himself. But since Xiang Shaoyun was the heir of his master, he gave up on that plan.

”You are saying I need to find a body capable of storing your soul foundation? That is the only way you can leave?” Xiang Shaoyun asked.

”That's right. There is a formation in place preventing my soul from leaving. Thus, I am forced to remain in this body. Otherwise, I would have been free long ago,” he said with a sigh.

”What cultivation level does a person need to be at to be able to store your soul foundation?” asked Xiang Shaoyun.

This person would be a great help to him if released. The thought of that tempted him more to help this person.

”I need the body of at least a late-stage Dragon Ascension Realm cultivator,” he said.

Dragon Ascension Realm, commonly known as the Emperor Realm, and the cultivator even had to be in the late stage. That was quite a high requirement. One ought to remember that it was basically impossible for Emperors to enter this place. They would be killed by the formations here.

”I'm afraid I won't be able to get that done,” said Xiang Shaoyun helplessly. ”Are there no alternatives?”

”Yes, you have to find me some treasure capable of storing souls,” he said. ”But forget it. With your strength, it will be impossible for you to get one. Just go look for the experts of the Xiang Clan to come rescue me. Tell them I am the Devouring Ghost of the Five Great Skyslaying Generals serving under the Overlord. They will know to come for me after hearing that.”

Devouring Ghost, a name that struck fear in one's heart. In truth, 10,000 years ago, this person was indeed a top expert that was greatly feared by many. But it had been too long since that era, and because of that, Xiang Shaoyun had never heard of the affairs from back then.

Xiang Shaoyun smiled bitterly, ”I won't be able to reach the Xiang Clan, so I'm afraid that will not be an option either.”

”Looks like the Xiang Clan of today has changed,” said Devouring Ghost with a sigh. ”Fine. Just wait until you grow strong enough. You can come for me then. But I really don't know if I can last that long. AHHHH! d.a.m.n it! I can't accept this!”

His voice was extremely mournful, filled with enough hatred that anyone hearing it would feel their hairs stand on end. Xiang Shaoyun sank into silence, but a voice seemed to have appeared in his head, telling him he had to rescue Devouring Ghost.