"The Sixth Immortal of the Eight Immortals, True Master Xuan Yu, possessed an Exotic Treasure, the 'Taiyin Soul Drum.' Once struck, it could shatter the souls of all living beings within several miles, and would be received by three senior brothers proficient in Soul Capturing and guarding spirits."
"The Seventh Immortal, True Master Hua Xue, possessed an Exotic Treasure, the 'Blood Transformation Divine Blade.' With a single slash, it could cut down a hundred thousand, a truly sinister artefact for slaughter... to be taken up by Senior Sister Zheng and Senior Brother Wang, both adept in the art of killing."
Naturally, last in line was Tao Qian, obviously given special consideration in the arrangements made by Senior Brother Xuu Xun.
The reflection in the Spirit Mirror revealed a gigantic toad that had almost completely lost its Human Clan form.
Its appearance bore some resemblance to the "rotten golden toad" that Tao Qian had encountered in front of the Joyful Pavilion Market in Southern Yue, only much larger by an indeterminate factor.
It squatted in a filthy swamp, its whole body rotting away, with the swamp beneath it formed from the pus and blood oozing from its own body.
On its back, a chaotic array of thousands of crimson eyeballs.
At the crown of its head, a huge, twisted, emaciated human face.
And a horn, curving and winding like a blade, seemingly striving to pierce the sky.
With every resonant 'croak' from this Horned Toad, it would open its mouth and expel a giant, pitch-black pearl that cast a vile light capable of corrupting anything it shone upon, leaving nothing unscathed.
At this moment, Senior Brother Xuu Xun turned to look at Tao Qian, as well as the three-headed and six-armed Daoist standing next to Huang Zhen.
He pointed at the giant toad, then said:
"This is Master Jade Toad; before his death, he also belonged to the Ultimate Happiness Realm, but he was gravely injured during the final battle, with even his core essence severely shattered. Now reborn as an Immortal Corpse, he is the weakest among the eight revered masters."
"Of course, he is still capable of slaying any Cavernous Mystery Cultivator, so you two junior brothers must not underestimate the enemy."
"That treasure is called the 'Nine Toad Bead,' an exotic artifact passed down from the Heterodox Sect of the Nine Toad Sect. Originally there were nine, one of which fell into Uncle Jade Toad's hands, the others' whereabouts unknown. Even just one is immensely powerful, one throw capable of claiming the lives of ordinary Cavernous Mystery Cultivators."
"I know Junior Tao has refined a Buddha Bird Relic, capable of summoning the Buddha Ape Guardian for assistance, which should suffice for protection."
"Additionally, Junior Brother Ma has cultivated the Demon-suppressing and Barrier-clearing Divine Ability. Together, you should be able to help Uncle Jade Toad in his Corpse Disintegration Ascension."
With everything said by Xuu Xun, the instructions seemed quite comprehensive.
Tao Qian was also surprised to find out that the brother with the surname Ma, with three heads and six arms and skulls hanging from his body, was also practicing Dual Daoist and Buddhist Cultivation.
After listening, both bowed and agreed in unison.
With that, the duties were fully assigned.
Just as everyone was about to set foot on the island, Xuu Xun suddenly recalled something and added a few more points:
"On Eight Immortals Island, aside from those eight exotic treasures, naturally, there are other relics and treasures."
"Whether it's those Eight Treasures or anything else, they're for all junior brothers and sisters to claim based on their strength and karma."
"Just remember, we are all true inheritors of the Spiritual Treasure Sect and we should support each other. Do not be like those dazed cultivators who, for the sake of some treasures, disregard the lives of their fellow sect members."
Upon hearing these words, everyone nodded in agreement.
Then, without any delay, they saw Xuu Xun wave his sleeve robe, and an Absolute Immortal Token swirled out, followed by a surging surge of Spirit Treasure Immortal Light, rolling onto Eight Immortals Island, instantly smashing the demon miasma enveloping the island's outer layer to bits.
Led by him, the fourteen true inheritors descended onto Eight Immortals Island.
His hearty voice also echoed throughout the Big Island.
"The eight revered masters have suffered for many years. Today, the current true inheritors of the Spirit Treasure Sect have come to aid the eight uncles in their Corpse Disintegration Ascension."