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Chapter 803: A Visit for Exchange, the Saint Lord’s Invitation

On Little Turtle Peak.

The various heavenly and earthly phenomena behind Qin Ming gradually receded and vanished.

Earlier, when Devourer Rat saw Qin Ming summon the True Spirit Fivefold Monument, a gigantic phantom of the Devour-Spirit Rat clan had clearly appeared atop it.

It immediately straightened its back and raised its chin. Then it turned its head from side to side, glanced at Blue Ice Fairy and Yue Lingyan beside it, and said smugly:

“Ahem! Did you two see that just now? That divine mountain of the Master's was refined using my vital essence blood. Its power is really incredible!”

“It actually managed to withstand such a terrifying heavenly tribulation.”

Seeing that neither of them reacted, it leaned close to Blue Ice Fairy’s ear and whispered:

“The Master said there are five divine mountains in total. Next time, he'll probably need your essence blood, Blue Ice Fairy.”

Judging from its tone, it even sounded a little pleased by the thought.

When Blue Ice Fairy heard this, her brows knit together. A piercing chill instantly shot down Devourer Rat’s spine.

The rat immediately shut its mouth and behaved.

…

Inside the cave abode.

Qin Ming’s Void Refinement cultivation at the mid-stage had completely stabilized. His understanding of Spatial Force, as well as his mastery and application of divine abilities, had advanced tremendously.

After the Demon Infant Primordial Spirit completed its breakthrough, it returned to Yin Lingzi’s body.

Following this breakthrough, Qin Ming’s main cultivation technique, the Eternal Green Emperor Scripture, combined with its lifespan enhancement and the effects of consuming a Profoundspirit Immortal Peach, extended his life by another three thousand years.

Together with the effect of the 【Abundant Lifespan】 trait, his lifespan increased by more than ten thousand years.

His total lifespan had now reached a staggering thirty-six thousand years.

In addition, his soul power had grown dramatically. The degree of Crystallized Divine Sense had deepened further, making it comparable to that of a peak Void Refinement cultivator.

He could divide his divine sense into countless fragments.

With stronger divine sense, whether in alchemy, artifact refinement, advanced formations, or farming, he would be capable of far more intricate control and deduction.

He raised one hand and curled his fingers.

A vast amount of Wood-attribute Spiritual Energy gathered from the void and drifted over like swarming mayflies.

Roar!

A domineering dragon’s roar suddenly rang out.

The mayfly-like spiritual energy rapidly accumulated, transforming into an Azure Wood Dragon with horns. It roared as it circled through the air, radiating an imposing aura. The pressure of an ancient king spread outward as though a true dragon had descended into the world.

Unlike ordinary Void Refinement divine abilities, this Azure Wood Dragon formed from mayfly spiritual energy was a derivative divine ability gained after Qin Ming advanced the Mayfly Chapter of the Eternal Green Emperor Scripture to the mid-stage of Void Refinement.

The Azure Wood Dragon could sever all connections to the world’s elemental energies, surpassing even Yuanji Divine Radiance.

Once struck by this great divine ability, whether it was Five-elemental spiritual qi or demonic energy, it would instantly be cut off from its owner and become prey for Qin Ming.

In a sense, it possessed a spirit-nullifying effect on worldly energies. As his cultivation of the Mayfly Chapter deepened, its power would continue to increase.

Against opponents, it greatly weakened their methods and could be considered an exceptionally sharp special divine ability.

Qin Ming nodded in satisfaction. With a casual wave, the enormous Azure Wood Dragon dispersed into countless points of green spiritual energy.

“After one thousand four hundred and twenty years of cultivation, I’ve finally stepped into the mid-stage of Void Refinement.”

The phantom of his Indestructible Immortal Body spirit plant gradually faded away.

A flash of emerald light passed through his ink-black eyes.

The Four Seasons Divine Light emitted from the Green Emperor’s Divine Eye on his forehead also withdrew completely.

At this moment, every movement he made was fundamentally different from before. It was as though he had fully merged with heaven and earth.

A powerful confidence radiated from him.

Given the increasingly dangerous environment of the Spirit Realm, his strength now provided him with much greater assurance.

As long as he did not encounter old monsters of the Integration Realm, he could handle virtually anyone within the Void Refinement Realm.

Qin Ming concealed his Spiritual Pressure and stepped out of the cave abode.

Protected by a sixth-tier formation and two Heaven-Tribulation Treasures, this tribulation had posed almost no threat to him.

The main peak had also escaped damage, as he had blocked the tribulation completely.

Part of the tribulation power had been absorbed by the Void Spirit Pill Seed.

The Nine Revolutions Tribulation Transformation Pill planted within Qin Ming’s soul now bore three silver lightning-pattern Dao marks on its surface. This represented its growth into a sixth-tier mid-grade divine pill after this tribulation.

Qin Ming believed that once he passed the two remaining minor heavenly tribulations at the late-stage and perfected stage of Void Refinement, the Nine Revolutions Tribulation Transformation Pill could advance to sixth-tier supreme grade, or perhaps even reach the legendary seventh-tier Dao Pill level.

If that truly happened, it would become one of his greatest foundations when facing the Integration Tribulation.

Aside from the newly obtained Seven Emotions Six Desires Tree, it could be considered another opportunity for reaching the Integration Realm.

As for the Demon Infant Primordial Spirit, Qin Ming had it continue possessing Yin Lingzi and secretly return to the Redwater Wasteland.

As soon as Qin Ming arrived outside the main peak, his spirit pets and subordinates gathered around him.

Devourer Rat rushed forward first. Seeing how unfathomable Qin Ming had become, it immediately cupped its paws and grinned.

“Congratulations, Master, on breaking through to the mid-stage of Void Refinement and advancing further on the immortal path!”

Blue Ice Fairy, Yue Lingyan, Little Silver Fox, Silver-Winged Frostbee, the Blackwater Crocodile Demon King, Tian Ling’er, and the others all stepped forward to offer their congratulations.

“Congratulations, Master!”

Seeing Qin Ming’s cultivation rise higher and higher naturally delighted them.

“Congratulations, Peak Lord, on your great advancement in cultivation. May your immortal path endure forever!”

Baili Hui and Mo Lingwei also offered their sincere congratulations.

Qin Ming smiled warmly.

“Very well. You may dispense with the formalities.”

“Master, today is a joyous day. Should we hold a grand banquet to celebrate?” Devourer Rat rubbed its paws together eagerly.

“You’re always the one causing the most commotion. Still, with such a major breakthrough, everyone nearby has probably already noticed. A small-scale celebration will be enough.”

After a brief moment of thought, Qin Ming added:

“Fairy Mo, Baili Hui, inform all the cultivation families and affiliated forces within Little Turtle Peak’s territory that all taxes will be waived for the next hundred years.”

Baili Hui and Mo Lingwei exchanged glances and immediately bowed.

“As you command, Peak Lord!”

…

Several days later.

A grand banquet was held on Little Turtle Peak.

The entire territory was filled with a festive atmosphere.

The families and rogue cultivators fortunate enough to be accepted into Little Turtle Peak’s lands all sang praises of Moonwatch Divine Lord’s legendary deeds.

With a mid-stage Void Refinement powerhouse protecting them, the fear brought by the insect disaster gradually subsided.

During this period, Qin Ming’s old friends from Starfall City came to congratulate him. Even Lord Zichen personally arrived and brought gifts.

It was only a breakthrough of a minor realm.

Qin Ming had originally not wanted to make such a grand affair of it, but his fellow cultivators were too enthusiastic, so he accepted their goodwill.

Such social obligations in the cultivation world would eventually have to be repaid anyway.

Qi Xiaoyu and Fishercloud could only sigh in amazement. Back then, they had all come from the mortal world together.

Now they had to address him as Senior.

It truly felt as though times had changed.

Daoist Xuanguan from Starfall City’s Alchemy Pavilion and Master Kongzhi also attended.

Both were filled with admiration after learning that Qin Ming had passed his Void Refinement heavenly tribulation and successfully advanced.

“Fellow Daoist Li truly possesses extraordinary fortune. Advancing to the mid-stage of Void Refinement in barely two hundred years leaves us ashamed.”

“Even in Starfall City’s council of elders, there are only a handful of mid-stage Void Refinement cultivators. You could count them on one hand.”

“I heard that Fellow Daoist Li obtained an entry qualification for the Lesser Mount Sumeru Dharma Assembly. With your current cultivation and fortune, your gains there will surely be immense.”

Qin Ming invited them to sit and poured each of them a cup of spiritual wine.

“This wine is called Moon-Inviting Skybrew. I brewed it personally, and the process was quite difficult. Since today is such a joyous occasion, please give it a taste.”

Daoist Xuanguan raised his cup and took a sip.

His expression instantly froze.

His eyes widened.

Master Kongzhi, sitting nearby, waved his hands repeatedly.

“A monk cannot violate the precept against alcohol. Still, I thank Fellow Daoist Li for his kindness. I’ll use tea in place of wine.”

At that moment, Daoist Xuanguan finally recovered from the unique flavor of the brew and exclaimed:

“A sixth-tier peak immortal wine! It greatly benefits both Void Refinement cultivation and comprehension of Spatial Force. This immortal wine is truly unparalleled in the Spirit Realm!”

“To taste such a brew in this lifetime leaves my immortal path without regrets. Wonderful!”

Hearing this, Master Kongzhi immediately lost his composure.

“What?! A sixth-tier peak immortal wine?!”

Without another word, he set down his teacup, picked up the Moon-Inviting Skybrew, and said calmly:

“Since this is Fellow Daoist Li’s joyous day of breakthrough, what does breaking a precept once matter?”

“I’ll drink first. Fellow Daoist Li may do as he pleases.”

He then drained the cup in a single gulp.

Qin Ming: “...”

After that, Devourer Rat and the others joined everyone else at the banquet and ate and drank to their hearts’ content.

Meanwhile, Qin Ming took the opportunity to exchange information with Lord Zichen, Daoist Xuanguan, and the others about recent developments.

Unfortunately, most of the news concerned the expanding insect invasion.

The situation was already beginning to show ominous signs.

After savoring a sip of wine, Lord Zichen said:

“The insect disaster is growing worse. According to information from the upper levels of my sect, insects above the seventh tier have already begun emerging from the wormholes. This matter won’t be easily resolved.”

“The outbreak within the demon territories will likely persist for thousands of years.”

“Indeed,” Master Kongzhi said solemnly. “I heard the same from my master. The insect valley in the Redwater Wasteland continues to spawn endless swarms. A great human expert even personally went there to destroy the spatial wormhole, but apparently failed.”

At this point, Master Kongzhi suddenly remembered something and turned to Qin Ming.

“Wasn’t there once some conflict between you and Insect Devil Yin Lingzi?”

“How is it that you’ve become so close to him recently?”

“To be honest, we did have some minor grievances in the past,” Qin Ming replied calmly. “But that was long ago. Through a series of circumstances, we resolved our differences.”

“After several transactions, we even became rather good friends.”

Lord Zichen nodded.

“That is for the best. He has risen rapidly over the years. Not only has he become the commander of the allied forces in the Redwater Wasteland, but his cultivation has also advanced greatly. The fact that he independently slew Demon General Ao Qing speaks for itself.”

Qin Ming’s thoughts stirred, and he followed the topic.

“Before my breakthrough, Fellow Daoist Yin Lingzi visited Little Turtle Peak to exchange for supplies and informed me of a very important matter. It will probably reach the upper levels of the human race soon, but I still wanted to warn the Commander.”

“A few days ago, while in the Redwater Wasteland, Fellow Daoist Yin Lingzi uncovered a demonic plot. According to him, demon infiltrators have already entered the human heartlands. They intend to use the insect disaster to stir up internal chaos and create an opportunity to breach the defenses we established along the Skyridge Mountains.”

“Moreover, even Mogulu personally arrived with his forces. It appears they are planning something significant.”

The moment those words fell, everyone present changed expression.

“What?!”

The infiltration of the human territories by demons was an extremely serious matter.

Especially when high-ranking demons were involved.

Human border monitoring and defensive formations were notoriously powerful.

For the demons to slip through meant they almost certainly had help from human collaborators.

Lord Zichen’s face turned ugly.

“Such a matter is no small thing. Are you certain, Fellow Daoist Li?”

“Absolutely. After completing the exchange two days ago, Yin Lingzi immediately rushed back to his sect to report it. Ren Water Ancestor has likely already forwarded the information upward. It should reach Starfall City within the next few days.”

After learning this news, the visitors from Starfall City quickly bid Qin Ming farewell and hurried back to prepare countermeasures.

More than half a month later.

Little Turtle Peak finally returned to peace.

A streak of green light flew in from the Southern Domain and landed outside the main peak.

When the light faded, Elder Tu’e of the Flower Spirit Clan appeared.

Upon seeing Qin Ming, even as a late-stage Void Refinement cultivator, Elder Tu’e found him completely unfathomable.

He immediately put on a smile and said:

“The Flower Spirit Clan congratulates Moonwatch Divine Lord on advancing to the mid-stage of Void Refinement. Since we were unable to visit earlier, our Saint Lord has sent me to invite Fellow Daoist Li for a meeting. She wishes to see you personally.”

As expected, Qin Ming responded calmly:

“Oh? Your clan’s Integration Realm ancestor wishes to meet me?”

“Hehe, indeed. We are neighbors now and will undoubtedly have many dealings in the future. There is no need to be nervous, Fellow Daoist Li. The Saint Lord simply wishes to meet a young talent such as yourself. She has no other intentions.”

Naturally, Qin Ming was not nervous.

After all, he had already met the Myriad Blossoms Saint Lord before and had even gone through hardship alongside her.

Thus, he nodded in agreement.

“Since Senior Myriad Blossoms has graciously extended an invitation, I would be delighted to accept.”

Elder Tu’e stroked his beard and smiled.

This human cultivator was remarkably easy to get along with and lacked the usual scheming tendencies.

For some reason, Qin Ming gave him a strangely familiar and friendly feeling.

Much like Insect Devil Yin Lingzi and Profound Tortoise Divine Lord before him, Qin Ming seemed perfectly suited to his temperament.

Afterward, Qin Ming gave a few instructions to Devourer Rat before departing with Elder Tu’e, flying toward the Flower Spirit Clan’s territory.

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