Old Man Spirit
Old Man Spirit is the ancient guardian Jack meets in Trial Planet's Final Ring. After Jack survives their trial, Old Man Spirit helps him attempt a dangerous breakthrough and sends him onward with gifts and a way off the planet.
Biography
Jack's trial and departure from Trial Planet
Old Man Spirit first appears as an armored guardian with a mace, testing Jack in the Final Ring. Jack defeats him with help from the Life Drop, but the trial leaves both of them with enough respect for the other to speak openly. Old Man Spirit asks Jack to use his informal name, then gives him a Thousand Essence Flower when Jack explains that he needs to become an immortal before leaving the planet. He warns Jack of its danger but does not prevent him from taking the risk. (Chapters 220, 222–223)
During Jack's breakthrough, Old Man Spirit watches from below and reacts when the heavenly tribulation continues beyond its expected three strikes. After Jack survives and forms a Dao Domain, Old Man Spirit gives him purple robes and sends him away from Trial Planet. The account later identifies Old Man Spirit as the one who teleported Jack to the constellation's edge. His age and power remain difficult for Jack to judge; he is ancient and powerful, but his cultivation stage is unknown. (Chapters 224–226, 235)
Appearance and personality
Old Man Spirit wears iron armor and carries a mace when Jack meets him. He is informal with visitors, calling Jack and Brock his guests, but treats the Final Ring's trial seriously. His warning about the Thousand Essence Flower shows concern for Jack's survival while leaving the decision to him. (Chapter 220)
Abilities and cultivation
Old Man Spirit is an ancient guardian associated with Trial Planet's Final Ring. He can test entrants in combat, observe Jack's breakthrough, and teleport Jack far beyond the planet. The mechanism and limits of these abilities are not established. (Chapters 220, 224–226, 235)