Chapter 385 Situation Changes
On Sunset Cloud Mountain, enthusiastic cheers erupted.
The Devouring Heaven Rat advanced to Late Third Order Demon King, causing all the Demon Beast in the Fox Clan Holy Land to exclaim in admiration.
This is a grand event that is rare in a hundred years! The Fox Clan internally produced another Partially Humanoid Great Demon, which is a natural deterrent to the surrounding Demon Race, a symbol of the group's strength.
A group of Demon Beast pointed and gestured at the Holy Mountain Main Peak with extreme envy.
Not every Demon Beast can obtain such a fated chance of Transformation from Mortal to Saint.
The path of advancement for Demon Beast is fraught with difficulties. Each Minor Realm Advancement requires undergoing Thunder Tribulation trials, not to mention the Major Realm Thunder Tribulation being several times stronger than that of the Human Race, making the path of cultivation even harder.
Therefore, every step a Demon Beast takes requires not only strong Cultivation Strength, but also a certain amount of Luck and fated chance.
Only with Luck bestowed upon them is it possible to withstand the trials of Thunder Tribulation.
Moon Spirit Yan looked into the distance, her red lips slightly parted, and said to Qin Ming beside her, "Fellow Daoist Qin, you are truly generous. I (formal) see that set of Five Elements Command Flag Magic Treasure, it must have a significant background, right?"
"It can actually form the Four Symbols Grand Array, gathering Five Elements Spirit Qi into one, invoking Heavenly Thunder Earthly Fire, and directly resisting Thunder Tribulation. Its power is almost comparable to that of a Spirit Treasure."
"Fellow Daoist Lingyan, you are too kind. This item can also be considered a great fated chance for the Devouring Heaven Rat. It was obtained by chance from a Demonic Path Cultivator."
"It is said that the Demonic Cultivator also obtained it from a Secret Realm."
"Originally, there was only one Vermillion Bird Flag. Later, the Devouring Heaven Rat cracked the Restriction within it and obtained the complete Crafting Method, only then did it gather all the Spirit Material."
"I simply crafted the remaining four Command Banner for it as well, and I didn't expect the power of this treasure to be so surprisingly great."
Qin Ming explained with a smile.
"Fellow Daoist Qin, you truly invest heavily in your Spirit Pet!"
"Even I (formal) am quite envious of this set of Magic Treasure." Moon Spirit Yan said jokingly.
Qin Ming truly treats the Devouring Heaven Rat as a partner.
Instead of enslaving Demon Beast like other Human Race.
This is also one of the reasons why she is so willing to build a Close Relationship with Qin Ming, this Human Race Cultivator.
Inside the Mountain Cave.
After the Devouring Heaven Rat Breakthrough, its body moved, transforming into a Spirit Light, and instantly flew and stopped in front of Qin Ming.
It looked heroic and high-spirited, and said with a grin, "Master! I finally broke through to Late Stage of Rank Three!"
"Hmm, not bad. It wasn't a waste to give you so many Spirit Item to eat." Qin Ming nodded with a smile.
After the Devouring Heaven Rat advanced to Partially Humanoid Demon King, he also gained a great help.
Now that its strength has greatly increased, coupled with the Five Elements Flag Magic Treasure in its hands, it can be considered an Outstanding Person among Demon King.
Even ordinary Perfected Golden Core Cultivator may not be its opponent.
"Little Silver Fox congratulates Rat Brother on your Breakthrough!"
"By the way, after your Breakthrough to the Semi-Humanoid Realm, aren't you able to initially transform into Human Form?"
"Could Rat Brother show Little Silver Fox?"
"Why are you still the same as before, without much change?" The Little Silver Fox beside her asked with a puzzled expression.
She has an innate desire to transform into a true Human Form, and even Semi-Humanoid is very enviable to her.
Because her Mother Moon Spirit Yan is a very good example, with a fairy-like appearance that is rare even in the Human Realm.
Qin Ming also felt a little curious and cast an inquiring gaze at the Devouring Heaven Rat.
Hearing Little Silver Fox's question.
The Devouring Heaven Rat hesitated for a long time before laughing awkwardly, "Hehehe! I'm still used to my current form, so I won't transform into Human Form."
"Being neither human nor Demon Beast... I'll wait until I can completely transform into Human Form."
As soon as Qin Ming heard this, he knew there was something fishy. He guessed that its Transformation form was not handsome enough, or there was some unspeakable reason for fear that Little Silver Fox would be disappointed and look down on it, something like that.
He knew the Devouring Heaven Rat's character too well.
However, he didn't expose it or reveal its secret.
Subsequently, Qin Ming, seeing the Devouring Heaven Rat extremely happy, rewarded it with some Jade Unicorn Wine and Spirit Fruit meat.
He let it, Little Silver Fox, Mysterious Water Crocodile, and Silver-Winged Frost Bee go to the Small Spirit Realm to celebrate.
Qin Ming himself then followed Moon Spirit Yan and was invited into her Cave Residence for in-depth exchanges.
"Time really flies!"
"In the past few years, the situation in the Cultivation World has changed quite a bit again!"
"Fellow Daoist Qin, it's truly rare for you to not forget your original intention and continue to diligently Farming on Five Elements Mountain, doing everything yourself. This perseverance is truly commendable." Moon Spirit Yan stretched out a pair of soft hands like mutton fat and poured him a cup of Spirit Wine.
"This is Monkey Wine that Demon Sage Gu Shan gave to I (formal). It is said to be brewed from several different Vermillion Fruit of five hundred years old, absorbing the essence of the sun and moon on an Ancient Tree."
"Although it can't compare to Fellow Daoist Qin's Jade Unicorn Wine, its taste is still quite unique."
Qin Ming took the Spirit Wine and took a sip. A warm current entered his throat, fresh and sharp, and then dense Spirit Qi flowed throughout his body.
His eyes immediately lit up, "It is indeed good wine! Although the taste is not as memorable as Jade Unicorn Wine, the efficacy of this Monkey Wine is even better."
"Fellow Daoist Qin, you are truly talented. Not only are you extremely skilled in Pill Refining and Spirit Plant Skill, but I didn't expect you to have such unique insights into the Spirit Wine Path, making I (formal) admire you." Moon Spirit Yan praised.
"However, Fellow Daoist Qin, being so outstanding, haven't you considered finding a Dao Companion?"
Qin Ming didn't expect Moon Spirit Yan to ask such a question.
But observing her Expression as usual, calmly sipping Spirit Wine, it should just be a casual question.
After all, Moon Spirit Yan is now a Fourth Order Demon Saint, and there is a world of difference between her and him, a Golden Core Brat of the Human Race.
Although Qin Ming once saved her life, and there was some ambiguity in the Cold Pond of the Mountain Cave.
But that was all out of necessity and coincidence.
Moreover, Moon Spirit Yan's daughter Little Silver Fox is already old enough to be helpful, so Qin Ming naturally wouldn't have any improper thoughts towards her.
"My ambition lies in the Great Dao of Longevity, and I don't have any considerations in this regard for the time being."
"Everything depends on fate."
Qin Ming replied with a slight smile.
He now possesses a Lifespan of two thousand eight hundred and fifty years. In the future, after Harvesting Entry, his Lifespan will only become longer.
Even if he had a Soulmate, he would probably have to watch her grow old in front of him. Moon Spirit Yan smiled gently and didn't ask any more questions.
Then, she shifted the topic to the recent situation.
"I (formal) have learned that after the Annihilation of Great Zhou, many Great Li Demonic Path have infiltrated Great Jin. Is this true?"
Qin Ming nodded slightly, "That's right, but they have all been cleared by the Defenders of the Dao Alliance with Thunderous Means."
"At least the Great Jin Southern Region is relatively stable."
"It shouldn't collapse as easily as Great Zhou."
"I (formal) have also heard News that it seems to have a great Connections with that Old Crow Ghost. Is this true?" Moon Spirit Yan asked.
"Indeed, according to reliable Information Qin has obtained, Ancestor Cold Crow should have escaped to Great Jin territory while heavily injured, but no Force has his specific whereabouts."
"After all, Ancestor Cold Crow lost half his life, his Strength is less than one-tenth of what it was, and he also took away all the Foundation Secret Treasure of Profound Clarity Monastery. Naturally, he will be coveted by many."
Qin Ming explained after a slight thought.
Moon Spirit Yan suddenly asked meaningfully, "Fellow Daoist Qin, aren't you interested in the Treasure Trove of Profound Clarity Monastery?"
"That's a Foundation that can cultivate Core Formation True Lord."
"No matter how tempting the Treasure Trove is, you must have the life to enjoy it." Qin Ming smiled faintly, and then continued, "Qin still has self-awareness. How can we speculate about the Ability of Core Formation True Lord? Maybe they have some Trump Card Secret Art that they haven't used yet."
"Perhaps we will encounter great misfortune."
"Those who attempt to take advantage of others' misfortune are mostly seeking their own death."
"After all, even if a Core Formation Cultivator is at their worst, with just a slight Ability, isn't annihilating Golden Core as easy as crushing ants?"
Moon Spirit Yan chuckled lightly and nodded slightly, "Fellow Daoist Qin, you are indeed very different from other Human Race, truly a wonderful person! Hehehe!"
"What you said is right. Even if a Nascent Soul Cultivator's Physical Body is destroyed, as long as the Nascent Soul is still there, no matter how many Golden Core Cultivator there are, it's useless."
"Unless it is like the Holy Son Holy Maiden of the Blood Forging Demon Gate, whose Mystical Power Means are no weaker than Cultivator in the Nascent Soul Realm."
"Because the essence and Foundation of Core Formation True Lord are all condensed in the Nascent Soul."
"Even if the Physical Body is destroyed, as long as the Nascent Soul is still there, finding a suitable Physical Body and restoring to Peak Period Cultivation is not difficult, it's just a matter of time."
"However, Body Seizing has many requirements for the Natural Aptitude of the Physical Body, etc. The recovery situation of Nascent Soul strength also depends on the Aptitude of the object being Body Seizing."
"However, after Nascent Soul Projection, Lifespan will be greatly reduced. If a Physical Body for Body Seizing cannot be found in a short time, it is also quite troublesome."
It was rare to hear Secret news related to the Nascent Soul Realm, so Qin Ming listened carefully and with great interest.
'So Nascent Soul Projection, after escaping, also has Lifespan limitations.'
"I (formal) have also heard of something. People from Yin Demon Sect and Blood Forging Demon Gate seem to have found a Treasure that can cause the Seven Wonders Treasure Tree Spirit Plant Protecting the Azure Origin Sect Secret Realm Entrance to Acceleration Blooming."
"I don't know if it's true or false."
Moon Spirit Yan suddenly said.
Qin Ming was also very surprised to hear this, "Oh? Is there really such a heaven-defying Treasure in the world? That can make a thousand-year Treasure Tree Blooming?" He himself has Entry that can Ripening, but he has never heard of such heaven-defying Ability in the Outer World.
"Exactly. I heard it's a Demonic Path Secret Treasure, but it needs to be used with special rituals and Mystical Art." Moon Spirit Yan nodded slightly, "Holding the ritual also requires a specific day."
"I (formal) estimate that those Demonic Path Cultivator are waiting for this special opportunity."
"After all, this Realm Descent of the Blood Abyss Realm can only last for ten years. Three years have already passed, and the remaining time is not enough for the Secret Realm to open."
"Only by using special Ability is it possible to enter it."
Qin Ming understood completely after listening, and couldn't help but ask, "How did Fellow Daoist Ling Yan learn of such Secret matters?"
Moon Spirit Yan did not hide it, "Hmph, isn't it that Great Dark Heaven Demon Saint? Wanting to get a piece of the pie, I don't know where he got the News from."
"Not long ago, at our Demon Race Council, he mentioned this matter, wanting us to participate in it, but it didn't pass the resolution."
"I see. Thank you for informing me, Fellow Daoist Ling Yan."
"Fellow Daoist Qin, you're welcome. Come, let's continue drinking."
Qin Ming stayed at Sunset Cloud Mountain Fox Clan Holy Land for another two days.
In these days, he learned a lot of the latest Information about the Upper Levels of the Cultivation World from Moon Spirit Yan, this Fourth Order Demon Saint big shot.
It is also crucial for his future plans.
At the same time, Qin Ming also learned a lot about the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm, which benefited him greatly and broadened his horizons.
Afterwards, time was almost up. He bid farewell to Moon Spirit Yan and prepared to return to Five Elements Mountain Spirit Field.
The Spirit Plant Cultivation in the Spirit Field are still waiting for him to go back and tend to them.
But when Qin Ming entered the Small Spirit Realm, he saw that the four Spirit Beast inside were all drunk.
One by one, they were lying sprawled on the Grassland, unaware of Demon Beast affairs.
Black lines flashed across Qin Ming's forehead. He didn't expect that this Devouring Heaven Rat actually got Little Silver Fox drunk too.
How could he explain this to Moon Spirit Yan outside? Qin Ming sighed helplessly, then took some Earth Core Spirit Spring from the side and fed it into Little Silver Fox's mouth.
Then he fed her a Spirit Pill for sobering up.
"Hiccup~ Rat Brother, little girl... can still drink more..."
Little Silver Fox woke up groggily.
The Jade Unicorn Wine he brewed is beneficial for improving Cultivation, but drinking too much of it, even Cultivator or Demon Beast, will still get drunk.
After all, it's High-Tier Spirit Wine.
Qin Ming picked up Little Silver Fox and sent her back to Moon Spirit Yan's arms, saying somewhat embarrassedly, "Fellow Daoist Ling Yan, I am really sorry. That Devouring Heaven Rat, I don't know how much Spirit Wine it gave them to drink."
"Hehehe! It's alright. After all, it's the grand event day of Devouring Heaven Rat King Upgrade, it's appropriate to celebrate." Moon Spirit Yan smiled gently while holding Little Silver Fox and patted her back gently.
"Then Qin will take his leave. Thank you for the Hospitality these past few days."
"Fellow Daoist, take care, see you another day."
"Definitely!"
Subsequently, Qin Ming transformed into an Azure Rainbow Escape and disappeared into the Horizon.
Moon Spirit Yan watched Qin Ming leave into the distance.
She always had a strange feeling that every time she saw this young Human Race Cultivator, there was something different about him.
Judging by her discernment, Qin Ming's Luck is extraordinary. With his own efforts, given time, it is not impossible for him to become an existence at the same Realm as her.
It can also be considered making Good Karma and making an investment for the future.
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On the other side.
After Qin Ming flew out of Sunset Cloud Mountain, he entered the Small Spirit Realm.
The Devouring Heaven Rat was sticking out its butt, snoring loudly, and still hiccuping in its mouth.
A snot bubble hung from its nose. Where was the appearance of a Late Stage of Rank Three Demon King?
"Hiccup~"
Qin Ming walked over, kicked it in the butt, and woke it up.
"It's been days, and you still haven't slept enough?"
"You brat, you actually got Little Silver Fox drunk too."
The Devouring Heaven Rat jumped up with a start, rubbed its butt with its hand, opened its sleepy eyes, and instantly became completely awake.
Seeing that it was Qin Ming who had come, it sniffed, and said with a dry laugh, "Hehehe! Wasn't I just happy drinking, Master? Just a little tipsy, just a little tipsy."
"I didn't drink too much!"
"Hmm, it's not easy for you to Breakthrough to Late Stage of Rank Three. I'll let you off this time, but there can't be another time." Qin Ming said.
"This is still someone else's territory. If anything happens to Little Silver Fox, Fellow Daoist Ling Yan will roast you."
"By the way, after your Breakthrough to Late Stage of Rank Three, your control over that set of Five Elements Flag Magic Treasure should be even more effortless, right?"
Seeing that Qin Ming was just joking with it and didn't mean to blame it, the Devouring Heaven Rat immediately revealed strong confidence and replied, "That's right, Master. After Cultivation Breakthrough to Late Stage of Rank Three, I will be able to exert the true Power of this Tier 3 Upper Grade Magic Treasure. It can be said that even scorching the heavens and boiling the seas is nothing, hehehe!"
After getting the answer, Qin Ming nodded in satisfaction.
Generally speaking, Low-Grade Third-Order Magic Treasure is suitable for Early Golden Core Stage Cultivator to use and wield, and it can just fully exert its Power.
And Tier 3 Mid Grade Magic Treasure is suitable for Mid Core Formation Stage and Late Golden Core Stage to use.
Tier 3 Upper Grade Magic Treasure requires Late Golden Core Stage Cultivation to fully utilize all of its Power.
Firstly, the activation of Magic Treasure not only requires Magical Power from the Cultivator themselves.
For example, previously, when the Devouring Heaven Rat used Mid-Third Stage Cultivation to simultaneously activate a set of Five Elements Flag, it would exhaust all of its Demon Power.
Now that it has achieved Late Third Order Demon King, its Demon Core has surged greatly, and it has ample Demon Essence to support the operation of Magic Treasure.
Secondly, it is related to the time spent nurturing Magic Treasure and the proficiency in mastering Magic Treasure.
The more powerful the Magic Treasure, the greater the consumption required for activation.
For example, the Jade Hook Golden Light Mirror that Qin Ming obtained, each time it is used, it requires paying the Price of life.
Fortunately, he has Entry Cheat Ability, which can continuously plant Lifespan.
Qin Ming saw that the Silver-Winged Frost Bee was still fast asleep in a drunken state, so he didn't disturb it and left the Small Spirit Realm.
He once again used the True Fiend Illusion, transformed into Shopkeeper Lu's appearance, and concealed his Cultivation to Late Foundation Establishment Stage.
Then, alone, he traveled through the Beast Cry Mountain Range, hurrying back towards the Five Elements Mountain Spirit Field.
Seeing this, the Devouring Heaven Rat couldn't help but scratch its head in extreme bewilderment, and said dejectedly, "Differential treatment?!"
But at this moment.
Outside the dense forest sky, hundreds of miles away from Qin Ming.
Two Cultivator wearing Demon Mark Blood robes were flying side by side at extremely fast Escape Speed.
These two had gloomy Expression on their faces.
"Senior Brother Chou, are we just leaving like this?"
"That Old Crow Ghost, maybe he's near Five Elements Mountain Market."
The gaunt Blood Refinement Demon Gate Disciples asked somewhat unwillingly.
"It's too late to find this Old Crow Ghost. Even if we find him, it's not something the two of us can easily deal with."
"We still have to wait for Senior Brother Jiang Yuan and Senior Sister Lan Bing to arrive."
"Junior Brother Meng, we have more important things to do now."
"Let's go back to Great Li first and join up with other fellow disciples."
"A few days ago, Junior Brother Qi already sent me News, saying that there is progress on the matter of the Azure Origin Sect Secret Realm."
The rough and rugged young Demonic Cultivator explained in a calm and unhurried tone.
"Ah?! Is the News true?"
"Didn't they say that opening the Secret Realm is quite difficult and requires waiting for a High-Grade Fourth Order Treasure Tree to Blooming?"
Junior Brother Meng said, overjoyed upon hearing this.
Compared to the Mountain Gate Secret Realm of Azure Origin Sect, Ancestor Cold Crow is not worth mentioning.
"The Supreme Elder Mysterious Yin Demon Monarch of the Yin Demon Sect seems to have found a way."
"Jie jie jie! That's really great!"
Immediately, the two of them didn't say much and flew away at full speed.
Suddenly!
As the two True Lineage Disciple of the Blood Refinement Demon Gate were flying, they suddenly sensed that not far from them, there was actually a lone Cultivator flying towards them.
"Jie jie jie! Senior Brother Chou, I just need some Essence Blood to recover from my injuries. This person is left to me."
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