Chapter 180: Advancing to Late Tier 2 Great Demon
Outside the Immortal's Cave, beneath his Life-Bound Spirit Plant Longevity Vine.
Qin Ming silently circulated the Ancient Wood Longevity Skill, completed his daily practice, slowly exhaled a breath of air, and opened his eyes.
A fragrance of flora and fauna emanated from his body, accompanied by a Power of Time with a sense of vicissitude.
As Qin Ming finished his practice, the silver Spirit Plant Cultivation phantom behind him disappeared, transforming into a Silver Rune that vanished into the space between his eyebrows.
After the Spirit Vein Environment of Moon Gazing Island improved, the growth rate of the Longevity Vine significantly increased.
Qin Ming acquired even more Flora Qi, as well as the Power of Time.
The Silver Rune representing the Ancient Wood Evergreen Body had now completed two-thirds of its construction and was not far from being fully formed.
In addition, under the Medicinal Power of the Blood Bone Pill and Fiend Blood Pill, the Qi and Blood True Qi within Qin Ming's body grew rapidly, and it was estimated that before long, he would reach the requirements for cultivating the Third Transformation of True Qi.
Although the current Qin Ming, regardless of his Magical Power Cultivation or Body Refinement Cultivation, could crush Foundation Establishment Cultivator across realms, he still maintained a low-profile attitude, silently developing and cultivating on Moon Gazing Island.
"Sigh! That Zhou Ping of the Loose Cultivator Alliance hasn't come to Moon Gazing Island to purchase Pills in almost two years."
"Could he have kicked the bucket?"
"Why is there no news or movement at all?"
"I wonder how Vast Sea Immortal City is doing; Gu Qingzhao still hasn't given me the several Spirit Materials needed to plant the Rank 3 Spirit Plant 'Three Crimson Soul-Returning Grass'."
"Could something have happened there too?"
In the past two years, Moon Gazing Island had rarely encountered a few groups of Demonic Beast, but none of them could even enter the outermost Mist Illusion Realm, allowing Qin Ming to harvest a lot of Low Rank Blood Bead, all of which he fed to the Longevity Vine.
Qin Ming exited the Immortal's Cave and very leisurely reclined under the Spirit Peach Tree at the Immortal's Cave Entrance, savoring the aftertaste of the Jade Unicorn Wine.
However, he discovered that the effect of Jade Unicorn Wine on increasing Cultivation was not unlimited; the effect of increasing Cultivation was most significant at the beginning.
After he drank seven or eight jars, the increased Liquid Mana began to gradually diminish.
But even so, it allowed his Cultivation to advance a big step, and the Lake of Mana in his body expanded again by more than double.
Now, Qin Ming's Longevity Magic Power was not only extremely pure but also several times greater than that of a Same-Rank Cultivator, already surpassing ordinary Perfected Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.
In addition, it had been two and a half years since Qin Ming brought back the 'Innate Breath Soil' and buried it deep within Moon Gazing Island.
Perhaps the Wu Clan people still couldn't feel any changes.
But Qin Ming possessed Divine Sense intensity comparable to the Perfected Foundation Establishment Level; he discovered that the territorial area of the entire Moon Gazing Island had unknowingly expanded outward by more than a hundred yards.
And as time went on, it continued to slowly grow larger.
The Dark Water Crocodile had been asleep for two years since devouring that Thunder Roc's Demon Core and eating the Tier 3 Spirit Transformation Demon Fruit.
This made Qin Ming a little worried because his method of nurturing Demonic Beast was simple and crude: directly feeding them Resources.
He was also completely clueless when it came to this kind of situation.
"Isn't this forcing me to eat crocodile meat?"
Perhaps the Dark Water Crocodile also sensed the thoughts of its master.
In an instant.
The Sky Above Moon Gazing Island began to be covered in dark clouds again.
A huge Spiritual Energy Vortex continuously gathered above the Dark Water Crocodile's Immortal's Cave.
The abundance of Spirit Qi provided by the Tier 3 Middle Grade Spirit Vein was now incomparable to the past.
Roar! The Dark Water Crocodile slowly woke up.
"This blockhead, after sleeping for so long, is it finally going to Breakthrough?" Qin Ming came outside the Dark Water Crocodile's Cave Residence, released his Divine Sense, and observed its condition.
The Silver-Winged Frost Bee also heard the movement, transformed into a silver light, and appeared nearby.
Seeing that the Dark Water Crocodile was about to Breakthrough before it again, it seemed very unconvinced.
This Breakthrough of the Dark Water Crocodile was even more spectacular than before.
Mountain collapse and tsunami-like Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy continuously poured into its body.
Several hours later.
Buzz～ The Demon Power Aura of the Dark Water Crocodile suddenly surged, directly raising it to a higher level.
An aura of an unparalleled Great Demon suddenly descended upon Moon Gazing Island, comparable to the Double Pupil Demon Ape back then.
Startled, some Low Rank Demonic Beast, snakes, insects, and ants on the Island were stunned in place, not daring to move.
Below the Spirit Island.
A group of Spirit Farmer from the Wu Clan were also trembling.
Wu Jiang's face turned pale, and he looked at the Sky above the Main Peak, saying in disbelief, "How long has it been?"
"Fellow Daoist Qin's Dark Water Crocodile is probably advancing to Late Tier 2 Great Demon."
After the Dark Water Crocodile completed its Breakthrough, its size grew to over thirty yards, like a primeval behemoth, looking down upon the Demonic Beast realm.
It shrunk its body to half a yard in size, and as usual, wagging its head, ran to rub against Qin Ming's feet, and roared proudly a few times.
Qin Ming communicated with the Dark Water Crocodile and learned that after its Breakthrough to the Late Stage, it had completely refined and absorbed the Thunder Roc's Demon Core.
And it once again gained a Mystical Power—Yi Wood Divine Lightning.
In addition, it also learned the Thunder Roc's Life-Bound Demon Technique—Thunder Escape Technique.
Now it was not only thick-skinned and powerful, but also possessed three Lightning Bloodline Divine Ability: Gui Water Divine Lightning, Earth Deity Lightning, and Yi Wood Divine Lightning.
Coupled with its surprise speed, it was simply a perfect killing machine.
However, the Immortal Path values life, and Qin Ming didn't plan to let it out to wantonly slaughter everywhere.
Unless he couldn't resist. Qin Ming patted the Dark Water Crocodile's big head and jokingly said to it, "You blockhead, following me is truly a great blessing. Not to mention your Bloodline Talent has been raised to Heaven Grade, your Cultivation has even surpassed me, your master."
The Dark Water Crocodile rubbed against Qin Ming, communicating with him through Intention, saying that it swore to be loyal to him to the death and would go wherever he pointed! Qin Ming smiled, and he was quite Rest Assured about this. From the Dark Water Crocodile's fearless performance when facing the Double Pupil Demon Ape whose Strength far surpassed it, he could see this.
Moreover, Qin Ming had used the Beast Taming Art on it and signed a Spirit Contract, so there was no possibility of betrayal and devouring its master at all.
Afterward.
"It's time to calculate; it's almost time to go to Vast Sea Immortal City."
"In addition to collecting Spirit Material and inquiring about Information."
"The Pill Cauldron Pavilion also needs to be contacted."
"Well, while keeping most of my Trump Card, I'll reveal a little something to obtain more Resources Information."
"Now that I have a Dark Water Crocodile comparable to the Double Pupil Demon Ape, plus the Silver-Winged Frost Bee, as long as I don't become enemies with a Golden Core Ancestor or encounter a Tier 3 Demon King, I can go anywhere in the world."
Qin Ming pondered for a moment and secretly made a decision.
Subsequently, he also refined some Upper Grade Second Tier Spirit Pill according to the Pill Recipe given by Su Yuqing, which had a great effect on the Magical Power growth of the Late Foundation Establishment Stage.
Taking these Spirit Pill, a few Rice Blossom Spirit Fish, and the last four jars of Spirit Fire Wine, Qin Ming prepared to set off for Vast Sea Immortal City.
Before leaving, he instructed Wu Jiang again.
"Ah? Fellow Daoist Qin, are you leaving the Island?"
"Yes, firstly, I have some things that I must deal with, and secondly, I want to see how the outside world has developed."
"Then I wish Fellow Daoist Qin a safe journey. I believe that with Fellow Daoist Qin's Cultivation and Spirit Pet, there won't be any problems."
"Well, by the way, your Five-Color Spirit Rice is planted quite well. It seems you've put in a lot of effort." Qin Ming suddenly said with a smile.
Wu Jiang scratched his scalp and smiled, "Hehe, it's alright, thanks to Fellow Daoist Qin's planting experience, otherwise, it would have been impossible for me to succeed in planting for the first time."
"The survival rate of this batch is still a bit low, but I guarantee that I will be more skilled next time I plant. When the Spirit Rice matures then, I will send the Spirit Farmland land rent Tax to Fellow Daoist Qin together."
"Hehe! No hurry, no hurry. It's commendable that you can persevere until now. Keep up the good work." Qin Ming patted Wu Jiang's shoulder.
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Qin Ming summoned the Silver-Winged Frost Bee, brought the Dark Water Crocodile along, and then opened the Formation to leave Moon Gazing Island.
The moment he left the Island.
Qin Ming had a feeling of being in another world. The surroundings of Moon Gazing Lake were as peaceful as ever.
Those Demonic Beast groups, except for occasionally passing by this place, were hardly interested in this remote corner.
He rode the Silver-Winged Frost Bee, transformed into a silver light, and disappeared like lightning and flint into the Horizon.
Along the way, Qin Ming's gaze looked at the scenery receding below.
The Moon Gazing Lake Range was still alright.
But after he came out for a distance, he saw that the Spirit Dwelling Islands were now covered with Demonic Beast.
When Qin Ming passed by the Heavenly River Market Sky Above, below was already a scene of devastation. The once bustling and lively Market no longer existed, only ruins and broken walls remained, instead becoming a Nest for a group of unknown Demonic Beast.
Densely packed Demonic Beast nested, reproduced, and multiplied on the Island of Heavenly River Market.
Seemingly sensing that there were human Cultivator flying overhead in the Sky Above, deep within Heavenly River Market, a Second Rank Great Spirit Beast with a terrifying Aura raised its head and looked towards Qin Ming.
But when it saw the Silver-Winged Frost Bee that Qin Ming was riding, the killing intent that had just surged instantly subsided and dispelled the idea of pursuit.
The Seventy-Two Island Scattered Alliance, which initially united the Islands to establish a defense line against Demonic Beast, was also destroyed beyond recognition.
'Sigh! It seems the Beast Tide has surged into the Spirit Dwelling Islands Core Area.' Qin Ming observed the Spirit Island after Spirit Island occupied by Demonic Beast and had already guessed the general situation.
'The loss caused by this Beast Tide outbreak, which is so fierce, to the Cultivation World is immeasurable.'
'What exactly is the reason?'
'The rapid reproduction of Demonic Beast is only one factor.'
'Could it be that in the Beast Roar Mountain Range, more than one new Tier 3 Demon King was born?'
'Or is it that there is even a Demon King who has advanced to Mid-Third Stage, with one clan dominating, preparing to unify the Beast Roar Mountain Range.'
"Currently, it seems that these are the only possibilities. Compressing the living space of other beast groups can cause such a large-scale Beast Tide."
'It seems the situation is much more severe than I thought.'
In the current Spirit Dwelling Islands, everywhere Qin Ming's eyes could see, whether in the Sky Above, underground, or in the water, was full of Demonic Beast appearing in groups.
Just during Qin Ming's flight, in less than a quarter of an hour, he successively encountered several short-sighted avian Demonic Beast, all of which turned into Blood Bead in his Storage Bag.
Suddenly! Qin Ming's Divine Sense detected that five miles ahead of him, there was a huge Magical Warship, also speeding towards Vast Sea Immortal City.
On the Mast of the Magical Warship, the Banner of the Seventy-Two Island Scattered Alliance was hung.
Qin Ming's eyes suddenly lit up, he put the Silver Wing Frost Bee under him into the Spirit Beast Pouch, and immediately deployed his movement technique, transforming into an azure Escaping Light, quickly flying towards that Scattered Alliance Magical Warship.
In just a few breaths.
Qin Ming arrived in front of the Magical Warship. The Cultivator on duty on the deck, seeing a Foundation Establishment Stage Escaping Light arriving, all became as if facing a formidable enemy.
"Don't act rashly! It's Senior Adept Qin of Moon Gazing Island!"
Just then.
A Cultivator captain at Qi Condensation Perfection on the deck raised his hand to signal, stopping everyone's nervous movements.
Qin Ming's figure flickered blurrily and instantly appeared in front of the Cultivator, asking in confusion, "Do you recognize me?"
That Qi Condensation Perfection Cultivator respectfully gave Qin Ming a great salute, and then replied with an excited expression, "Reporting to Senior Adept Qin, more than two years ago, this junior happened to have gone to Moon Gazing Lake once under the leadership of Elder Zhou Ping."
"If it weren't for Senior Adept Qin's Beast Pet displaying great power at that time and crushing that Thunder Roc Great Demon, I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to stand here and talk today."
"Oh~ I see!" Qin Ming suddenly understood, and then continued to ask, "By the way, where is Elder Zhou Ping? Is he currently on board?"
Upon hearing this, the captain revealed a sad and dejected expression, stammering and unable to speak.
Seeing his reaction, Qin Ming had already guessed the general situation in his heart.
"Sigh! Elder Zhou Ping has Fallen."
Just then.
A familiar voice entered Qin Ming's ears, and then a blue Escaping Light flew out from the Pavilion on the ship and landed in front of him, revealing the appearance of the person.
"Fellow Daoist Qin, it's been a long time!"
"What a rare guest! How have you been lately?"
Opposite Qin Ming, Li Yuanqing, the Deputy Alliance Lord of the Seventy-Two Island Scattered Alliance, cupped his hands at him and greeted him warmly.
"Deputy Alliance Lord Li, long time no see."
"How did Fellow Daoist Zhou Fallen? Could it be that..."
Qin Ming returned the greeting and couldn't help but ask.
Moreover, Qin Ming observed that Li Yuanqing's Cultivation had also Breakthrough to the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, but the Magical Power Aura on his body was extremely unstable. His originally energetic and healthy face also had a hint of vicissitude, and his temples had already begun to turn gray.
Qin Ming could see at a glance that Li Yuanqing must have taken some kind of Stage-Breaking Pill and forcibly improved his own Cultivation Realm at the cost of consuming his vitality Lifespan.
But in this way, it will create irreversible obstacles for Breakthrough to later Realms.
"Fellow Daoist Qin, with your current Reputation, just call me Fellow Daoist; please don't embarrass me."
"Please move to the Room Interior; Li will tell Fellow Daoist Qin the Origin of this in detail."
"Sigh! Not only has Elder Zhou Ping Fallen, but even Alliance Lord Huo Qianqiu has Fallen..."
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