Chapter 403 Golden Core Perfection
Beneath the Fourth Rank Spirit Vein of Five Elements Mountain, the Underground World.
Qin Ming and Devouring Heaven Rat restrained the Aura on their bodies and directly entered the Small Spirit Realm to hide, secretly observing in the dark.
He fixed his gaze and saw the Seven Wonders Treasure Tree, emitting seven-colored brilliance, standing quietly beneath the Rock Wall, radiating a profound Aura.
Fourth-Order Top Grade Spirit Plant!
Even though it was not the first time seeing it, Qin Ming could not help but feel a surge of Mental Focus.
At this moment, near the Seven Wonders Treasure Tree, around the huge Altar, were already crowded with Cultivators from Divine Path Mountain and Yin Demon Sect.
Each of them looked tense, obviously knowing today was extremely important.
There were even four or five Realm Descent Demonic Cultivators from Blood Forging Demon Gate watching from the sidelines.
Qin Ming considered that he carried the 'Blood Ring Curse Seal' on his body. Even if he stayed in the Small Spirit Realm, he would still be detected by the Demonic Cultivators of Blood Forging Demon Gate. Therefore, he also probed from a hundred miles away.
After the last incident, he also understood.
This Blood Ring Curse Seal could only be activated and manifested within a certain distance. Qin Ming had already noticed this when he killed the Demon Sect Sacred Child before.
Qin Ming released his Divine Sense, comparable to a Nascent Soul True Monarch, and brought every movement in the Underground World entirely into his view.
Beneath the Fourth Rank Spirit Vein.
Those responsible for presiding over the Sacrificial Ritual were two Late Golden Core Stage Elders.
The entire Underground World was already heavily guarded by Cultivators of Yin Demon Sect and Divine Path Mountain, so strictly that even a fly could not get in.
"Elder Wu, today's matter is no small affair. Has everything around been arranged properly?"
"We must not make any more mistakes."
"Otherwise, the two Grand Elders will not lightly spare us."
The Late Golden Core Stage Elder of Yin Demon Sect said to a Divine Path Mountain Core Formation Stage dressed in peculiar attire beside him.
The Old Man called Elder Wu had complex and bizarre tattoos engraved all over his body, his eyes gleaming, and his skin dark.
He only replied faintly, "Elder Yan, you can Rest Assured."
Silence fell into the air again.
After a long time.
"It's not that This Seat doesn't trust Fellow Daoist Wu! It's just that your Sect is really too careless, to actually have a spy from Fire Palace planted without even knowing, and even leaked such a major event."
"The Superior Sect was furious about this..." Elder Yan of Yin Demon Sect said with a slightly dissatisfied tone.
Elder Wu of Divine Path Mountain, however, did not take it seriously, "It has been fully several years from when the Secret Realm was discovered until now."
"Moreover, the Fourth Rank Spirit Vein of Five Elements Mountain is not solely occupied by my Divine Path Mountain. Fire Palace also occupies the other half. We are so close to each other, being able to conceal the news for so long is already quite difficult."
"It's not that we are willing to see such a situation either. Presumably, Elder Yan also knows that the key to opening the Secret Realm is entirely tied to this Seven Wonders Treasure Tree."
"Today's Sacrificial Ritual is of great importance. The Supreme Elder of my Sect will also come to personally oversee it."
"Therefore, Elder Yan can Rest Assured Without Worry."
"Because even after the Ritual, it will take at least several years for the Seven Wonders Treasure Tree to bloom."
"What if the Defenders of the Dao Alliance has taken notice? Even Revered Person Separating Fire of Fire Palace cannot bypass the Seven Wonders Treasure Tree and directly enter the Secret Realm."
As the two spoke.
The Space in the Underground World suddenly produced a violent Fluctuation, which then rippled out like water waves.
Immediately afterward, from within the Void Space ripples near the Altar, an Old Man with Chicken Skin and Crane Hair slowly walked out, wearing a black Mysterious Robe, with turbid eyes, and a hooked nose.
When Qin Ming saw this person appear, his gaze could not help but suddenly shrink! 'Nascent Soul Old Monster!'
Therefore, even in the Small Spirit Realm, he also operated the Withered Wood Technique to the extreme, like nothingness itself.
With his current Cultivation, the Aura Concealment Divine Power he displayed could not be detected even by Nascent Soul Old Monsters.
The moment this black Mysterious Robe Old Man appeared.
An enormous Spiritual Pressure filled the entire Space.
Causing all the Cultivators near the Altar to be terrified.
Even the two Late Golden Core Stage Elders knelt on the ground, "Welcome Exalted Person Wan Gu!!"
"Mm, rise." Exalted Person Wan Gu's eyes were sinister, and his hoarse voice echoed Underground.
"Prepare to begin."
Immediately, the surrounding Cultivators began to busily arrange matters related to the Ritual.
It could be seen that a foot-sized hole had been made in the Dome of the Underground.
The Moon Essence from outside, following the hole, sprinkled onto the Altar.
When the Hai Hour (9-11 PM) arrived.
The Celestial Bodies revolved in the Celestial Cycle, and a Blood Moon hung high.
"The Auspicious Time has arrived, begin the Ritual!"
Elder Yan of Yin Demon Sect took out a large vat of Cultivator Essence Blood and Living Soul, poured it into the Altar, and then began to perform the Ritual.
Seeing this, Qin Ming frowned slightly. Just from the Essence Blood and Living Soul poured out of this vat, one could imagine how many living beings these two Sects had slaughtered. Afterward, Elder Yan began to use Secret Technique to preside over the Ritual.
Countless Wailing Souls wailing, fell into the Stone Platform at the top of the Altar.
When the Hai Hour (9-11 PM) arrived, scarlet Moon Essence descended from the Cave Entrance, landing on the Stone Platform.
Immediately afterward, seeing that the timing was about right, Elder Yan bit the tip of his tongue, sprayed out a cloud of blood mist, chanted incantations, and the gong and drum Magical Artifact in his hand violently shook.
Waves of scarlet and bizarre Runes swirled, intertwined and converged in Mid-Air.
Dong!!
In an instant, waves of dense blood-red radiance erupted from the Altar, converging towards the Seven Wonders Treasure Tree.
With the injection of blood-colored radiance, on the coral-like Seven Wonders Treasure Tree, those green and immature flower buds actually began to bloom with Rifts at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"It's working!"
"The Soul Burial Heaven Blessing Art is indeed effective!"
Elder Wu of Divine Path Mountain said excitedly.
Exalted Person Wan Gu, the Nascent Soul Old Monster watching from the side, also revealed a hint of brilliance in his sinister eyes.
Seeing that the Ritual was successful and effective on the Seven Wonders Treasure Tree, he nodded with extreme satisfaction, "Good, continue."
Half a day later.
Elder Yan of Yin Demon Sect, having finished presiding over the Ritual, was completely exhausted, sweating profusely, and his face pale.
He walked down from above, bowed to Exalted Person Wan Gu and said, "Senior Wan Gu, the Ritual has been completed, but to wait until enough Moon Essence has been accumulated to catalyze this Treasure Tree to the point of Blooming, I am afraid it will take at least three years."
Exalted Person Wan Gu nodded in satisfaction, "You continue to maintain the Ritual's progress. After it is done, This Grand Sire will naturally remember a great merit for you."
"Thank you Supreme Elder for your grace!" Elder Yan and the other Elder hurriedly bowed respectfully.
Subsequently, Exalted Person Wan Gu's figure dimmed and blurred, completely disappearing into the Underground World.
The few Disciples of Blood Forging Demon Gate were also extremely excited, because if it was three years, it would be just some time before they returned to the Upper Realm.
Beneath the Spirit Vein returned to tranquility.
Seeing this, Qin Ming, carrying Devouring Heaven Rat, retreated back along the Earth Cave without leaving a trace.
"It seems that even with the blessing of the Ritual, it will still take three years for the Demonic Path to open this Secret Realm."
However, two years is also very fast for Cultivators.
"Master, that Azure Origin Sect Secret Realm is about to open, do we want to go in and grab some benefits? Eheheh!" Devouring Heaven Rat rubbed its small paws and said.
Qin Ming slowly shook his head, and said decisively, "When the Secret Realm opens, this place will definitely become the center of the storm."
"It is estimated that Nascent Soul Sects such as Fire Palace, Myriad Paths Merchant Alliance, and Profound Clarity Monastery will definitely not watch Divine Path Mountain and Yin Demon Sect exclusively enjoy this Ancient Secret Realm."
"There will inevitably be a Bloody Storm, and it is estimated that even Nascent Soul Old Monsters will not be able to sit still."
"There is also the Great Dark Heaven Demon Saint of the Demon Clan, also eyeing covetously, secretly desiring it."
"To snatch benefits from this group of people is tantamount to snatching food from a tiger's mouth. It is better not to compete with them."
"My current Nascent Soul Opportunity is almost collected. Returning to plan for Nascent Soul Formation is the Serious Matters."
Devouring Heaven Rat's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he immediately nodded and said, "Indeed, indeed, Master's Nascent Soul Formation is the most important. When Master becomes Nascent Soul Realm, those old fogeys will all be Master's defeated opponents."
"Anything you want will be easily obtained, just take it!"
"Can you stop flattering me so much? Why is your little mouth as sweet as if it's smeared with honey?" Qin Ming couldn't help but say.
"Eheheh! It's not that Master is really too outstanding, and I don't know how to express my inner admiration..."
Just then! Qin Ming's Divine Sense stirred, and in an instant, he noticed a trace of anomaly.
Seeing this, Devouring Heaven Rat closed his mouth with tacit understanding.
Qin Ming suddenly spread out his vast Divine Sense, but was surprised to find that dozens of miles away from here.
The Black Feather Demon Cultivator he had drunk with in Five Elements Mountain Market before was also secretly probing the situation of the Secret Realm's opening.
The Black Feather Demon Cultivator was driving several pangolin Demon Beasts, and was also building a secret Observation place inside the Mountainside a hundred miles away from the Secret Realm.
"'It seems this person has also been plotting for a long time. Moon Spirit Yan was right.'"
"'The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Divine Path Mountain and Yin Demon Sect are painstakingly trying to open the Secret Realm, and the Major Power under Defenders of the Dao Alliance are also eyeing covetously.'"
"'But unexpectedly, even the Demon Race has gotten involved.'"
"'Since ancient times, wealth has moved People's Hearts!'"
Qin Ming sighed inwardly, and then silently withdrew from the Earth Cave and returned to the Spirit Field.
...
Since there were still three years, Qin Ming, having grasped this extremely crucial information, was not at all flustered.
In the Five Elements Mountain Spirit Field, he Cultivated according to his normal routine.
Half a month later.
Qin Ming suddenly received a Message Transmission from Hua Tianxiong.
"Master, Pill King Su, on the fifteenth of next month, will hold a Fourth Level Alchemy King celebration within the Su Family of Dragon Court Lake."
"At that time, all Major Power figures in the Great Jin Cultivation World will attend. Pill Master Su specifically asked me to invite you to come for a gathering."
"Thanks to your Connections, our Thousand Machines Trading Company has also received an Invitation Letter, hehe."
"Mm, I know, help me convey a message to Brother Su, I will definitely be there then." A faint smile appeared on the corner of Qin Ming's mouth.
Fourth Level Alchemy Kings are Rare as Phoenix Feathers and Qilin Horns in the Cultivation World.
Even if their Cultivation is only Core Formation Stage, their Status is also equivalent to Nascent Soul True Monarch.
Because most of the Miraculous Spirit Pills needed by Nascent Soul True Monarchs can only be refined by Fourth Level Alchemy Kings.
It can be said that Su Yuqing's current Status is already completely different, completely standing at the peak of the Cultivation World.
Even in Great Jin Dynasty, Fourth Level Alchemists can be counted on one hand.
Every few hundred years, the birth of a Fourth Level Alchemy King is considered burning high incense.
And now, Su Yuqing, with his young age of less than two hundred years, has such achievements, which immediately caused a shock in the Cultivation World.
Qin Ming was sincerely happy for this person who was both a teacher and a friend to have such achievements, and naturally wanted to personally go to celebrate.
"At that time, the Congratulatory Gift must also be carefully prepared."
In the Small Spirit Realm.
Qin Ming sat cross-legged under his Natal Spirit Plant Yin-Yang Vine to Cultivate. Behind him, the Illusory Image of the Azure Emperor Wood Monarch Body emerged.
He repeatedly operated the Azure Emperor Art. From the Yin-Yang Vine, streams of verdant Aura of Time continuously poured into his body.
At the Sea of Qi Dantian, the Flawless Golden Core and the Physical Body Core emitted a mesmerizing brilliance, rotating alternately.
Devouring Heaven Rat, Mysterious Water Crocodile, and Silver-Winged Frost Bee, whenever Qin Ming Cultivated, would run over and lie beside him, quietly absorbing the Flora Qi that overflowed.
These verdant Essence Energy, for them, were even more beneficial than the Demon Power obtained from Cultivation.
While transforming their Talent Bloodline, it could also increase their Cultivation and strengthen Mystical Power.
Now, every step of their advancement can be said to be closely related to Qin Ming.
Qin Ming finished his daily Cultivation and finished his work. The three Beast Pets also slowly woke up from their ecstatic state.
Suddenly.
Devouring Heaven Rat squinted his eyes, arched his sensitive nose, and couldn't help but wonder, "What's this smell?! This Grand Sire seems to smell the scent of Treasure!"
"Wow! Such a rich Spirit Qi, it's really too amazing! It must be a sign that something incredible is about to appear!"
The Mysterious Water Crocodile and Silver-Winged Frost Bee next to him, not having Devouring Heaven Rat's Treasure Hunting Divine Ability, looked at it in a daze.
"Oh?" Qin Ming was immediately energized when Devouring Heaven Rat said this.
He had planted many Heavenly and Earthly Treasures in the Small Spirit Realm. Could it be that some High-Order Spirit Plant had matured?
No!
Qin Ming's eyes suddenly lit up, and he also sniffed his nose. A rich and fragrant Spirit Wine aroma faintly wafted over.
"Could it be..."
A look of great joy appeared on his face, and he immediately looked at the ground where he was sitting.
"Could it be that 'Demon Flame Wine' has fermented and brewed?"
Immediately, he got up and had Devouring Heaven Rat dig open the soil layer under the Yin-Yang Mysterious Vine Tree, revealing the Spirit Wine jars that Qin Ming had cellared back then.
"Wow! This is really too fragrant, right?"
Devouring Heaven Rat vigorously wiped his Saliva, his eyes fixed on the Spirit Wine jars.
Qin Ming raised his hand, and one of the jars of Demon Flame Wine immediately fell into his hand.
He could undoubtedly confirm that the strange fragrance just now was coming from the wine jar.
Immediately, he patted the wine jar and opened the seal.
Boom! A ball of Demon Flame suddenly burst out from the mouth of the wine jar, and then a unique and extremely mellow Spirit Wine aroma, fragrant and overflowing, filled the Small Spirit Realm.
Qin Ming looked into the wine jar and saw that the Spirit Wine inside was crystal clear, without any impurities, like glazed jade liquid, intoxicating, and Spirit Qi compelling.
Roar roar!
In the Spirit Wine, it seemed that one could even see an Illusory Image of an Azure Flood Dragon swimming back and forth inside, which was very miraculous.
After the precipitation of time, the Demon Flame Wine was completely brewed.
"Originally, after this wine is brewed, it still needs ten years of precipitation to gather Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy and accumulate Aura of Time."
"Unexpectedly, being buried Under Yin-Yang Mysterious Vine Tree and affected by it, the cellaring time has been shortened by two years."
Smelling this heartbreaking Spirit Wine aroma, he could not help but swallow several times.
Demon Flame Wine is a High-Tier Spirit Wine brewed using the Demon Core of a Late Stage of Rank Three Blue-Faced Poisonous Flood Dragon as the Main Material, supplemented by hundreds of rare Spirit Materials.
Whether it is the taste or the effect, it far exceeds the Spirit Wine Qin Ming had brewed before.
When drinking this wine for the first time, it can help Cultivators in the Late Golden Core Stage Breakthrough to Golden Core Perfection.
Moreover, it can refine the Golden Core to the realm of flawless and unobstructed! Qin Ming immediately took out a sea bowl, poured a large bowl for himself. The glazed jade liquid flowed, accompanied by a layer of Demon Flame emerging outside.
"This Demon Flame Wine is indeed worthy of its reputation!"
"Let me taste what kind of taste it is."
Then, Qin Ming raised the sea bowl and drank it all in one gulp!
Boom! First, a taste that made people intoxicated, surged into the abdomen along the throat.
Immediately afterward, an incomparably majestic and scorching Energy exploded in the Sea of Qi Dantian.
Vast Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy continuously began to strengthen Qin Ming's Flawless Golden Core.
Even the Natal Spirit Plant Yin-Yang Vine seemed to sense it, sending out joyful Aura, and once again gushed out a stream of Aura of Time, pouring into Qin Ming's Spirit Body behind him.
The effect of Demon Flame Wine completely exploded in his body.
The majestic Magical Power Aura on Qin Ming's body began to continuously climb.
The Small Spirit Realm had a Third-Order Supreme-Grade Spirit Vein Environment.
At this moment, the surrounding Spirit Qi, like a huge funnel, filled with vigorous Spirit Qi, as if encountering relatives, scrambled to drill into Qin Ming's Flawless Golden Core.
Half a day later.
Boom! Ka! An immense and boundless Aura echoed in the Small Spirit Realm, causing Resonance with Heaven and Earth.
Qin Ming's whole person was like a verdant Ancient Tree that had experienced vicissitudes, standing eternally unyielding, emitting the Aura of Time like an Ancient Tree ever green.
He opened his eyes as dark as ink, and a wisp of azure-green light flashed between his pupils.
"Finally, Golden Core Perfection!"
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