The Path of the Ghost Immortal

"Just a trace of tribulation aura. It should not be a cause for concern."

Chen Nianzhi put his thoughts aside and looked up into the void.

With no external tribulations blocking her path, Qu Nishang's breakthrough went very smoothly.

High above the nine heavens, a dazzling sun descended toward Qu Nishang's secluded cultivation grounds.

"She succeeded."

Chen Nianzhi murmured, revealing a hint of relief.

Yet at that very moment, boundless phenomena also erupted deep within the Vast Expanse Marshes.

Everyone looked up and vaguely saw a true dragon of the nine heavens swallowing the sky and devouring the earth, its imposing might crushing mountains, rivers, and heaven itself.

"The Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor!"

"He certainly picked a good time."

Chen Nianzhi murmured. His gaze darkened for an instant before returning to calm, and he no longer paid attention to the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's breakthrough phenomena.

Judging by the phenomena stirred by the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, he had clearly already transformed into a dragon.

With the aptitude of a true dragon of the nine heavens, breaking through to the Primordial Spirit realm was almost certain to succeed.

The Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's only concern in breaking through to the Primordial Spirit realm had been external tribulations.

However, he had chosen his timing well. At present, the attention of the human, demon, and devil races was all drawn to Qu Nishang's breakthrough. Even if they wished to block his path, they were likely powerless to do so.

Even Chen Nianzhi gave up on acting, for it was already too late. Even if he activated the Yin-Yang Annihilating Godfall Curse, he likely could not succeed under the watchful eye of the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor.

Returning to the matter at hand, as the Heavenly Soul descended, Qu