Days of Cultivation always pass quickly.
This day.
Qin Ming was in his Cave Residence, refining a special Pill – a Mid-Second Order Spirit Pill called the 'Myriad Illusions Pill'.
Its main material was the Top-Grade Spirit Plant Mist Illusion Mushroom, supplemented by over ten other rare Spirit Materials.
After taking the Myriad Illusions Pill, a Cultivator could Shape-Shift and Disguise, transforming into any appearance and physique, and maintain it for about seven days. Those below the Core Formation Stage could not see through it.
Qin Ming was focused and single-minded, eliminating distracting thoughts, manipulating the Devouring Spirit Poison Flame to refine the Pills in an orderly manner.
Half an hour later.
A clear and sweet Pill Fragrance emanated from the Mystic Jade Furnace.
Qin Ming raised his hand and with a grab, eight purple Spirit Pills fell into his palm.
He picked up one of the Pills, examined it briefly, and then swallowed it without hesitation.
Instantly.
Qin Ming's entire aura changed, transforming him into a Curly-Bearded Strongman with dark skin.
"Heh heh! It really is quite magical."
"Su Yuqing can really get his hands on all sorts of strange Pill Recipes."
Qin Ming hadn't been out for a long time.
He planned to personally go to Heavenly River Market to inquire about the current Situation of the Spirit Dwelling Islands.
However, the Mist Illusion Realm that appeared in Moon Gazing Lake some time ago caused quite a stir.
He decided to disguise himself to avoid causing unnecessary trouble again.
Leaving his Cave Residence, Qin Ming communicated with the Silver Wing Frost Bee with his intention.
Whoosh! A silver flash flickered, and a Silver Wing Frost Bee emerged from the Beehive on the Longevity Vine.
Then its body enlarged, becoming the size of a calf.
The Silver Wing Frost Bee fluttered its wings and stopped in front of Qin Ming.
He leaped up and sat on the Spirit Bee's back.
"Let's go!"
Whoosh! A silver stream of light streaked across the Horizon and instantly disappeared.
The Dark Water Crocodile, seeing this, sent a message to Qin Ming's mind, seemingly wanting to go out with him as well.
"You stay at home obediently and don't run around."
Immediately, Qin Ming threw it a Karma Spirit Pill. The Dark Water Crocodile inhaled with its large mouth, and the Pill smoothly fell into its mouth.
Shaking its head, it submerged into the bottom of the Lake again to digest the Medicinal Power.
Afterwards.
Qin Ming, riding the Silver Wing Frost Bee, arrived in the Sky Above the Spirit Dwelling Islands. His gaze swept downwards.
He saw that the once bustling and prosperous Spirit Islands had become scarred and desolate under the baptism of war.
Many Spirit Island Families had left their homes and fled to other places for refuge.
Some Spirit Islands were even half destroyed.
Compared to these Spirit Islands, only Qin Ming's Moon Gazing Island remained intact.
Before long.
Qin Ming, transformed into the Curly-Bearded Strongman, arrived near Heavenly River Market. He put the Silver Wing Frost Bee into his Spirit Beast Pouch.
Then, he suppressed his aura to the Perfected Qi Condensation Stage before landing.
The guards at the entrance of Heavenly River Market had also increased in number and were strictly scrutinizing the Cultivators entering the Market to prevent unscrupulous individuals from sneaking in.
After some questioning, Qin Ming paid five Spirit Stones and entered the Market.
The Truth-Revealing Mirror in the guard's hand failed to detect Qin Ming's Disguise.
Because Within the Market, safety was relatively more guaranteed than outside.
Therefore, Heavenly River Market was still very lively, the streets were crowded, and the cries of various vendors were incessant.
Qin Ming casually found a Wine House by the street, ordered a few side dishes, and started drinking.
He often frequented this Wine House, where Various Factions gathered, and all sorts of Cultivators could be found.
Many bits of inside information could be gathered here.
He stayed for most of the night and finally gathered some useful news.
"Sigh~"
"I wonder when this war will end, it's just endless."
"The Spirit Stones in my pocket are almost running out."
"Soon, I'll let you in on a piece of news."
"I'm afraid the Zhao Family is really finished this time."
"Ah?! Really?"
"Could it be that the Loose Cultivator Alliance has bought Tier-3 Formation Breaking Talismans again?" "No! I heard from people in the Loose Cultivator Alliance that their Senior Members recently invited an extremely powerful High-Level Formation Master, who is preparing to use Array-Breaking methods to break through the last Barrier of Thousand Leaf Spirit Island."
"Is that so? Is it clear which Grandmaster of Formations it is?"
"No, if you want to break a Tier-3 Grand Formation, then it must be a Supreme Master of Formations who can set up Tier-3 Formations, right?"
"But I have never heard of such a figure in the Wei Kingdom Cultivation World?"
"I'm not too sure about the specifics, but I heard them say that they are very confident this time."
When Qin Ming heard this, he couldn't help but frown. This made him think of someone with extremely high Attainment in Formations.
That was the Demonic Path Overlord – Lin Zixiao.
Could it be that the Senior Members of the Seventy-Two Island Scattered Alliance, in order to defeat the Zhao Family by any means, chose to collude with the Demonic Path? Because he had known long ago that Lin Zixiao had begun to be active in the Spirit Dwelling Islands and the Azure Sea Immortal City area.
If he was the one to break the Formation, then it was indeed possible.
"By the way, besides this matter."
"There is another extremely sensational thing. I heard that two days ago, the Mu Family of Qilian Mountain was exterminated."
"No one in the entire Clan survived, only some Clan Members who were outside escaped. When the incident happened, not even an SOS Message was sent out."
"If someone hadn't gone to visit the Mu Family yesterday, they wouldn't have known that the Mu Family was already wiped out."
"I heard that even the Late Foundation Establishment Stage Mu Family Grandmaster Mu Chongzhou has Fallen."
"The Scene was horrific, with hardly any complete Remains to be seen."
Such shocking news was revealed, attracting Cultivators from several nearby tables to gather around.
Originally, they were just like Qin Ming, listening with their ears perked up, but hearing about the tragic case of Clan Extermination again, they couldn't sit still any longer.
"Fellow Daoist, please tell us more about the tragic case."
"This meal is on me."
"Fellow Daoist, aren't you exaggerating? The Mu Family is so strong, how could they be easily exterminated?"
"Exactly, the Mu Family Grandmaster's Strength is extremely powerful. Even after losing his son, there are still two Mid-Foundation Establishment Stage and several Early Foundation Establishment Stage experts in his Family Clan."
"Such a powerful lineup, coupled with the Mu Family's Tier 2 Array, being exterminated…"
"Then how strong must the enemy be?"
"It's absolutely true! People from the Scattered Alliance are already investigating, and news is expected to spread in the next two days."
"Such a big thing can't be hidden anyway."
As soon as these words came out.
The Cultivators present gasped in unison, and Dark Clouds began to shroud everyone's hearts.
Qin Ming also felt a ripple in his heart. He originally just wanted to inquire about the recent Situation, but unexpectedly learned such surprising news.
He knew that Mu Yuanshan was personally sent on his final journey by him.
But who has such a great feud with the Mu Family? Could it be Lin Zixiao and his gang?
Immediately, he denied this idea again. Although Lin Zixiao had Breakthrough to the Late Foundation Establishment Stage and his Strength was extremely powerful.
But based on Qin Ming's understanding of him.
It was completely impossible to silently exterminate the entire Mu Family.
For a time, the Situation of the Spirit Dwelling Islands became bizarre again.
'Forget it, I should just go back to my Moon Gazing Island.'
'It's too chaotic.'
Qin Ming had gathered some useful news, but these two pieces of news were indeed too shocking.
Afterwards, he paid the bill and left the Shop.
After leaving Heavenly River Market, Qin Ming released the Silver Wing Frost Bee and flew back at full speed.
After returning to the Island, he reverted to his original appearance, and then summoned Wu Jiang and instructed, "Fellow Daoist Wu, if you don't have any other Important Matter recently, it's best not to leave the Island for the time being."
"Fellow Daoist Qin, Rest Assured!"
"Without your permission, I will stay on the Island during this time and not go out. It's just in time for the Farming Season in the Spirit Field." Wu Jiang quickly agreed.
Because he rarely saw Qin Ming's expression so solemn.
Obviously, the external situation was severe, and something big might happen.
Three peaceful days passed.
Qin Ming received a Message Talisman from Aunt Long of Mirror Snow Pavilion.
He carefully read the information on it.
"Honored Guest Qin, just a while ago, the Seventy-Two Island Scattered Alliance actually found a way to break the last Tier-3 Great Formation of Thousand Leaf Spirit Island."
"The Final Decisive Battle is about to begin."
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