Chapter 521 Hermit
Within the Small Spirit Realm.
The eighty-one cyan-green Wood Monarch Nails had all reached the High Fourth-Rank Magic Treasure level.
Qin Ming's Nascent Soul pointed a finger, and the Grand Formation Divine Ability power of the complete set of Wood Monarch Nails Spirit Treasures erupted entirely!
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
In an instant, the cyan-green emerald radiance from the eighty-one nails infinitely split, transforming into billions of cyan rays of light, overwhelmingly dense threads cutting through space, resembling countless shooting stars streaking across the sky, interweaving into an Azure Light Shadow Array.
Within the Grand Formation, cyan light, crimson gold, and orange flames of three different attributes alternately emerged, annihilating everything within the array.
It was as if even the void space could be cleaved open.
Qin Ming could sense that this Azure Light Shadow Array formed by the cyan-green nails could penetrate and cut through anything; even a High Fourth-Rank Defensive Spirit Treasure would probably be unable to withstand it.
Immediately, he contentedly put away the Wood Monarch Nails Spirit Treasures, continuing to nurture them within his Natal Spirit Plant, the Evergreen Immortal Vine.
"Once the complete set of Wood Monarch Nail Magic Treasures is unleashed, under the Azure Light Shadow Array, even a Late Nascent Soul Stage Great Cultivator will have to drink their hatred."
Of course, Qin Ming's Nascent Soul Magic Power was robust, comparable to the Late Nascent Soul Stage, otherwise he wouldn't be able to drive these Fourth Grade Upper Level Spirit Treasures across realms.
The higher the rank of a Spirit Treasure, the greater the Magic Power required naturally was; if one forcefully activated it, one might even be drained of Magic Power instead.
With Qin Ming's current Cultivation Level of Magic Power, driving this Azure Light Grand Formation Divine Ability was more than sufficient.
"The Natal Magic Treasure was actually elevated to the Fourth Grade Upper Level in one go, as expected of the Spirit Fruit and Entry produced by a Fifth-Order Divine Tree!"
Qin Ming walked out of the Artifact Refining Room, his gaze deep as he looked at the incomparably divine Seven Wonders Treasure Tree.
With the advancement of the Wood Monarch Nails, their power greatly increased, and Qin Ming had another powerful trump card.
Qin Ming was in a good mood, and summoned his four Spirit Pets again, drinking and making merry within the Small Spirit Realm, celebrating the great success of artifact refinement.
Subsequently.
He also consumed those five [Nascent Soul Power] Entries, and with the continuous consumption of Azure-Scaled Underworld Fish, as well as the auxiliary Cultivating effects of Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Nectar and Ascending Dragon Pills.
The Nascent Soul on the Purple Palace Spirit Platform became even more solid again, and Magic Power accumulation was already advancing towards the Late Core Formation Stage, progressing by more than half.
While others were risking life and death to venture into those fiercely dangerous Secret Realm Ruins, struggling bitterly for some Longevity-Increasing Spirit Items.
Qin Ming relied on diligently striving to farm, raise fish, brew wine, refine pills, and nurture demons, steadily and progressively improving his Cultivation Level step by step.
He was getting closer and closer to the goal of becoming a Great Cultivator.
The increase of Magic Power in the Nascent Soul Stage, even a trace, was extremely difficult, yet for him, there was new progress every day.
…
Time flew by leisurely, and five years passed in a flash.
Inside the Azure Wood Pavilion, Su Yuqing and Yue Ling Yan sat beside Qin Ming.
He was browsing the Information sent back by Hua Tian Xiong and Mo Lingwei in his hand.
Among them, the most explosive piece of Information was that the batch of Nascent Soul Cultivators who had entered Primal Peak Mountain back then were all trapped inside without exception, and not a single one had come out to this day, and all of them were without news.
"Sigh! Fellow Daoist Cold Crow Fishing Cloud Old Man, could it be that you two are not coming back? Then wouldn't I be at a huge loss…"
Immediately, he asked Hua Tian Xiong and the other two in the Great Hall:
"Is there any other news?"
Hua Tian Xiong hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Reporting to Master, there is also news from other major Sects that several Nascent Soul True Lords' Natal Soul Lamps left in their Sects have already been extinguished…"
"Even a Senior of the Mid Nascent Soul Stage from the Star Palace has perished."
"Sigh! Just as expected!" Qin Ming sighed deeply, "I said long ago that Primal Peak Mountain must be an Extremely Ominous Land, unexpectedly even Nascent Soul Cultivators have gone and not returned…"
Su Yuqing and Yue Ling Yan exchanged glances upon hearing this, and said to Qin Ming with some lingering fear, "We two are still thankful for listening to Daoist Friend Qin's advice, otherwise our outcome would probably be the same as theirs."
"It's just that those Fellow Core Formation Daoists who are still alive, why can't they come out?" Su Yuqing was somewhat puzzled, "Logically speaking, those Fellow Daoists holding Yuan Extremity Tokens should be able to freely enter and exit Primal Peak Mountain."
As soon as these words came out, even Qin Ming was puzzled.
However, none of them had been to Primal Peak Mountain, and had no clue about this matter.
At this time, Mo Lingwei stepped forward, respectfully bowed to the three people at the head, and immediately reported:
"According to reliable Information that has been investigated, besides our Righteous Path Alliance, several Core Formation Demon Lords from the Blood Realm have also perished in Primal Peak Mountain."
"However, the Demonic Path's power is strong, taking advantage of the fact that all the Nascent Soul Cultivators are trapped in Primal Peak Mountain, they have successively launched large-scale offensives against several major Cultivation Worlds of the Mortal Realm."
"Under this round of Demonic Tide offensive, the Western You and East Sea Cultivation Worlds are somewhat unable to cope, and the Situation is not optimistic."
Qin Ming and Su Yuqing frowned upon hearing the news of the deteriorating Situation.
Su Yuqing also sighed and said, "Fellow Daoist Cold Crow and Daoist Wanbao, as well as Tian Jizi and the other three, have all gone to Primal Peak Mountain and have not returned to this day."
"Within the Defenders of the Dao Alliance of Great Jin and Great Zhou, only I am currently in charge, and recently the Demonic Path's offensives have been frequent, it is indeed somewhat exhausting to deal with."
"If things continue to develop like this, the war Situation is probably not too good."
Yue Ling Yan pondered slightly for a moment, but said something that shocked everyone present, "I estimate that this time it's not just Human Core Formations, I'm afraid even those Spirit Transformation Stage Ancestors are trapped and cannot get out."
"Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan told me about this matter, because Demon Venerable White Lin also entered Primal Peak Mountain, and the Human Spirit Transformations naturally wouldn't let go of such an opportunity, if an Ascension Platform exists within Primal Peak Mountain, these big figures will definitely not hesitate to pay any Price."
"Otherwise, the Situation in the East Sea and Northern Cold areas would not be so tense."
Qin Ming nodded slightly, feeling that there was also reason to it.
After all, these two Cultivation Worlds were the leaders of the Human Realm, if even they couldn't withstand it, then other places would be even more out of the question.
"It seems that Brother Qin's Southern Wilderness also has to step up its defenses, with so many Nascent Souls perishing within Primal Peak Mountain, it must be that some kind of major change has occurred, exceeding the Control of all Factions, I will also have people investigate the Information." Su Yuqing spoke out to remind him.
Qin Ming said, "Thank you for Brother Su's reminder, other places are beyond my reach, but Moon Gazing Island, this small Territory of mine, Qin is confident that I can defend it."
Su Yuqing and Yue Ling Yan also nodded slightly, their recognition of Qin Ming's Cultivation Level Strength was beyond doubt.
Immediately afterwards.
After a Conversation,
Su Yuqing and Yue Ling Yan Take Leave and Leave Qin Ming.
Their visit this time was also to discuss future advances and retreats with Qin Ming.
After all, so many Fellow Core Formation Daoists had been trapped in predicament, causing panic, and the war between the Righteous and Demonic Paths was about to usher in a critical period.
As a Mid-Core Formation Stage Cultivator, Qin Ming could also clearly feel the changes in the Spirit Qi between heaven and earth, it was estimated that the Realm Convergence Tide between the Blood Abyss World and the Mortal Realm had already begun to weaken.
After a hundred years of development, the current Southern Wilderness Cultivation World, coupled with Qin Ming, this Mid-Core Formation Stage Cultivator, sitting in charge, could also be considered a powerful Cultivation Territory.
It was even stronger than Western You and the Three Kingdoms of Central Continent by a lot.
The establishment of the Four Nations Alliance had also allowed many Mid to High-level Golden Core Cultivators to begin to emerge successively, and the cultivator army had also formed a certain combat power.
It was no longer the soft persimmon that could be easily manipulated back then.
…
This day.
Spirit Incense curled within the Azure Wood Pavilion.
Qin Ming was holding an ancient book and browsing it, while the Devouring Heaven Rat and Little Silver Fox were dozing off on the meditation cushion beside him.
Hua Tian Xiong, with his big belly protruding, walked in excitedly and reported to Qin Ming:
"Master, there's progress on the High-Grade Array Master you asked me to look for before, hehe."
"Oh? Tell me, who is it?" Qin Ming put down the book in his hand, immediately becoming interested, "What is the other party's level?"
Hua Tian Xiong explained, "Speaking of which, I also encountered it Unintentionally, it was a servant girl of this person who came to Star Moon Market to sell Formations. After some inquiries, I discovered that it is rumored that this person's Array Art Proficiency level has already reached an unparalleled level."
"However… I estimate that Master you will have to go there yourself, the Defense Array laid out by this person is truly sharp, even Late Golden Core Stage cultivators like us can only watch from afar, and cannot get close at all."
"This person is named Qi Xiaoyu, and is a hermit who avoids the world, although his Cultivation Level is at the Early Nascent Soul Core Stage, his Array Art Proficiency has already reached the Fourth Order High Grade Realm, it is said that several major Nascent Soul Sects invited him to come out of the Mountain but were unsuccessful, and they couldn't even get to meet him."
Qin Ming was also surprised upon hearing this, "Oh? Is it really so? I didn't expect there to be such an extraordinary person in the world…"
"Then This Seat wants to pay a visit to him, where is this person currently located?"
"Reporting to Master, this person is living in seclusion in 'Immortal Hermit Valley' located at the Border Region where Western You and our Southern Wilderness intersect." Hua Tian Xiong truthfully replied.
Qin Ming nodded, "Mm, you have done well in this matter."
"You shall take me to Immortal Hermit Valley."
After saying that, he immediately waved his hand, and a bottle of Spirit Pills steadily landed in front of Hua Tian Xiong.
"Thank you for Master's Reward!" Hua Tian Xiong accepted the Spirit Pills, and was immediately overjoyed.
Half a month later.
Qin Ming drove the Lofty Sky Treasure Carriage, arriving at the Border Region line.
This place was a secluded Mountain Valley, the environment was indeed uniquely tranquil.
"Master, we've arrived just ahead." Hua Tian Xiong pointed to a Mountain Valley not far away, shrouded in white misty light, and said.
"Mm." Qin Ming nodded, and immediately released Divine Sense comparable to the Late Nascent Soul Stage, probing towards the inside.
However, in the next moment, his powerful Divine Sense, upon entering the misty light, was like a mud ox entering the sea, instantly swallowed up without a trace…
"Somewhat interesting… this Illusion Array is actually somewhat similar to the Mist Illusion Realm I set up on Moon Gazing Island back then, it's just that the current one is much more brilliant than the mist produced by the Mist Illusion Mushroom, it can actually isolate and devour even Late Core Formation Stage Divine Sense…"
"It seems that this time we've encountered a Great Array Master."
Qin Ming was not only not angry because of the unsuccessful probing, but instead had some joy.
Just this Formation Master alone, the Formation he laid out outside the Mountain Valley was so brilliant, it was enough to say that this "Qi Xiaoyu's" Array Art Attainment was definitely not simple.
Subsequently.
Qin Ming circulated Nascent Soul Magic Power, and transmitted sound towards the Mountain Valley, "This Seat, Wang Yue Perfected Person of the Southern Wilderness, has come to pay a visit to Fellow Daoist Qi."
The incomparably majestic voice resounded throughout the entire Mountain Valley, but there was no response.
After a long time.
Even Qin Ming, this Nascent Soul True Lord of considerable renown, was turned away.
Hua Tian Xiong, watching from the side, was extremely angry, and hurriedly transmitted sound towards the Mountain Valley filled with white mist:
"Senior Qi! It's fine if you don't see me, but you don't even give my Master's face, how can you have such a big air… it's truly outrageous!"
Qin Ming raised his hand to stop his exasperated voice.
"Alright, stop shouting, This Seat will handle this matter myself."
Hua Tian Xiong immediately obediently shut his mouth.
Qin Ming's Attention was fixed on the Mountain Valley below, if he wanted to forcefully break open this Grand Formation, it was not impossible.
But in that case, the person inside the Mountain Valley would definitely not survive either, he was here to find someone to handle matters, and was not that kind of capricious Nascent Soul Old Monster.
His main approach was to be kind to people.
It's just—
Even if the other party's Formation was powerful, there was still one thing to subdue another.
Qin Ming immediately said indifferently, "Devouring Heaven Rat! Step forward!"
"Give you half an incense stick of Time to break open this Formation for This Seat."
"Yes! Master, just watch me." The Devouring Heaven Rat heard this and looked solemn, drilling out from the Lofty Sky Treasure Carriage in an instant.
In the next moment.
The Devouring Heaven Rat revealed its Monster Beast true form, transforming into a giant gray rat over three hundred zhang in size, releasing terrifying demon Power all over its body.
He just saw it condense demon Power, open its mouth, and spray out a piece of black Mysterious Light towards the thick fog below, almost enveloping the entire Immortal Hermit Valley.
As the Devouring Heaven Rat unleashed its Natal Divine Power, Forbidden Severance Light, continuously attack the outer misty light Grand Formation several times, the Formation Runes inside began to become disordered.
Suddenly.
A ray of light was emitted from within the Mountain Valley, submerging into the outer Formation light screen.
The Grand Formation, which was about to collapse, was unexpectedly instantly repaired again, and rejoined together.
The Devouring Heaven Rat was also stunned to see this, and said somewhat unconvinced, "Yo ho! You really have some skill!"
Immediately, it mustered its strength, and directly sprayed out another large piece of Forbidden Severance Light.
Half a quarter of an hour later.
Under the corrosion of a large amount of black Mysterious Light, the Formation within the Mountain Valley could no longer hold on, and a big hole was broken open.
Qin Ming saw this, and did not linger any longer.
He drove the Lofty Sky Treasure Carriage, transforming into a streak of shocking light, and rolled up the Devouring Heaven Rat, instantly entering through that hole.
In just the blink of an eye, they had entered the Mountain Valley.
Qin Ming put away the Treasure Carriage after entering, raised his eyes and looked around, discovering that this was actually a Mountain Valley with a tranquil and secluded environment.
Where he stood was in front of a simple and unadorned wooden house courtyard gate.
It was just that in front of him, there was a man and a woman who were looking at him with horrified expressions.
The young man looked sickly, slumped on the ground, holding a strange Formation Plate in his hand, blood overflowed from his mouth, looking at Qin Ming and the Devouring Heaven Rat beside him, his expression incomparably miserable.
And the other person was a young woman dressed plainly, seemingly the young man's servant.
She hurriedly helped the young man who was slumped down on the ground onto the wheelchair beside him, asking with a sobbing tone, "Young Master… how are you?"
"Cough! Cough! I'm fine…" The young man reached out and wiped away the bloodstains from the corner of his mouth, his gaze falling on Qin Ming again.
The Devouring Heaven Rat scratched its scalp upon seeing this, it was also puzzled, it just broke a Formation, it shouldn't have made the young man in front of him look so Primordial Qi damaged, right?
"Presumably Fellow Daoist is Qi Xiaoyu? Since Fellow Daoist Qi is refusing to see guests, This Seat currently has some urgent matters I want to Exchange with you, and can only come uninvited." A smile appeared on Qin Ming's face, giving people a feeling of gentle and genial.
"You don't need to be nervous, This Seat will not do anything to you."
As soon as these words came out, Qi Xiaoyu's tense expression immediately relaxed a lot.
So he quickly cupped his fists and bowed, apologizing:
"I am Qi Xiaoyu, greetings Wang Yue Perfected Person, please forgive me for my previous impropriety."
Qin Ming did not take it to heart, and did not mind it.
It was just that the first time he saw Qi Xiaoyu, he could clearly feel a strong aura of death covering his face, he must not have much Lifespan left.
He immediately unleashed the Yin Yang Mysterious Mirror Divine Power, sweeping a glance into the other party's body, and saw that the verdant Life Force at the Dantian was as faint as a hair.
"Only five years of Lifespan left, huh…"
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