## Chapter 540: Netherworld Pill
Moon Gazing Island, within Azure Wood Pavilion.
Qin Ming and Fishing Cloud Old Man were exchanging toasts, enjoying the Fairy's dance performance.
Before long.
He promptly shifted the topic to the Ancient Demon who had escaped from Within Yuan Extremity Mountain and was causing chaos everywhere in the Cultivation World.
"Senior Lu, is it possible that even with your combined strength, you are still unable to eliminate that Rock Demon?"
Fishing Cloud Old Man heard this, put down his wine cup, and immediately replied, "Alas! Little Friend Qin, you are unaware, the Demonic Beasts that were sealed in Primal Peak Mountain back then all originated from the Ancient Demon Realm. The Lifespan of cultivators of the Same Stage far exceeds ours, the Human Race, by several times, even dozens or hundreds of times."
"According to the Recorded accounts from back then, if those two Demon Realm leaders were willing to pay some Price, in the Ancient Era when Spirit Energy was abundant, they could even unleash Divine Abilities comparable to the Void Refinement Stage in the Mortal Realm."
"Fortunately, Time has passed, and these Demonic Beasts have been sealed for tens of thousands of years. Their Cultivation Level and Strength are less than ten percent of what they once were. Furthermore, the Heaven and Earth Origin Energy in the Human Realm today is weakened and thin, unable to be converted into pure Demonic Energy on a large scale."
"We Old Guys are not afraid of them, but we simply lack the means to completely kill them."
"If it really comes to that point, it will be a fight to the Death."
Speaking of this matter, a deeply troubled expression involuntarily appeared on Fishing Cloud Old Man's dark face.
Qin Ming also secretly used the Yin and Yang Profound Mirror to Observe Fishing Cloud Old Man. His original Lifespan of four hundred years had already drastically reduced by more than half, leaving him with only two hundred years.
Clearly, it was the Great War with the Ancient Demon that triggered Realm Power Backlash, costing him a significant amount of Lifespan.
Two hundred years of Lifespan, for a Spirit Transformation Stage cultivator, meant they were not far from Ascending (to become immortal).
Qin Ming had already anticipated that Fishing Cloud Old Man's hurried visit was not for the Ascension Platform, but certainly for the matter of Longevity.
These Old Monsters who were able to achieve Spirit Transformation Stage in the Human Realm were all individuals with exceptional talent and Luck/Fortune.
If they could successfully Ascend to the Spirit Realm within these two hundred years, At That Time, receiving the nurturing of Heaven and Earth Origin Energy, their Lifespan could at least double, giving them a chance to advance to higher Realms/States and extend their Path of Cultivation.
Therefore, people like Fishing Cloud Old Man would not willingly wither and die in the Human Realm.
Sure enough.
Fishing Cloud Old Man then steered the conversation to his purpose for coming.
"To be honest, Little Friend Qin, This Old Man has come this time to ask you for some Longevity Spirit Elixirs and Panaceas."
"This Old Man Learned from Little Qi that you are able to refine High-Rank Longevity Pills. As for what you want in exchange, just name it. This Old Man has lived for so many years and has accumulated some Family Fortune, more or less."
Qin Ming heard this, and a delicately crafted porcelain bottle appeared in his hand, which he handed to the other party, "I wonder if this Heaven-Extending Pill can meet Senior's requirements?"
"Alas! This Old Man has already taken Heaven-Extending Pill once." Fishing Cloud Old Man took the porcelain bottle, opened it, glanced at it, and sighed.
"Then Qin has no other Longevity Spirit Items on hand either," Qin Ming could only say.
The next moment.
Fishing Cloud Old Man returned the Heaven-Extending Pill to Qin Ming. Spirit Light flashed in his hand, and an ancient Jade Scroll of pale yellow color appeared in his hand, which he then handed to Qin Ming:
"Little Friend Qin, please take a look."
Qin Ming took the Jade Scroll and browsed through it with his Divine Sense.
After a moment, he frowned and said:
"Netherworld Pill?"
"That's right, this Jade Scroll was obtained by This Old Man from an underground palace in Primal Peak Mountain. It is a top-grade Longevity Treasure Medicine for Ancient Cultivator to defy fate and change their destiny. It can be Ingested twice in succession. After Ingesting it, it can increase Lifespan by five hundred years, and the second time by three hundred years. This Pill is ranked Fifth Grade, Low Rank."
"To be honest, This Old Man's remaining Lifespan is not much. If I were to fight that Ancient Demon again next time, it would probably be the day of my Death."
"Moreover, Little Qi also told This Old Man that the Spirit Material to repair the Ascension Platform in the Dao Lord Palace is the World-Crossing Stone unique to the Spirit Realm. Such Spirit Items are probably impossible to find in the Human Realm, so This Old Man no longer has any hope."
"We Old Guys, after resolving the matter of that Ancient Demon as soon as possible, if we cannot repair the Ascension Platform, we will have to find a stable Void Node and risk trying to Ascend by crossing the Void Turbulence."
"Everything is left to fate."
"The future of the Human Realm still depends on outstanding talents like Little Friend Qin!"
Fishing Cloud Old Man said this, losing the Deity-like feeling of a Spirit Transformation Stage cultivator he had just displayed. He seemed several years more weathered.
Qin Ming was also filled with emotion. He had not expected that even mighty cultivators of the Spirit Transformation Stage would feel a deep sense of helplessness when facing the approaching end of their Lifespan.
Fortunately, he did not need to worry about Lifespan. As long as he continued farming, he could even gain more Lifespan.
Now, he possessed a long Lifespan of five thousand six hundred years, enough for him to live a secluded life in the Human Realm until the end of Time.
After pondering for a moment, Qin Ming truthfully said:
"Senior Lu, Qin is willing to give it a try, but the Spirit Material required for this Netherworld Pill... the Fifth Order Spirit Turtle Demon Core, plus the Fifth Order Myriad Crane's Natal Feather. Just these two Main Materials alone, I'm afraid..."
But before he could finish speaking.
He saw Fishing Cloud Old Man take out a small bag from his Storage Bag and hand it to Qin Ming, saying:
"Little Friend Qin, please rest assured. If This Old Man had these two items on hand, I wouldn't have made a special trip to find you."
Qin Ming opened the bag and saw that it contained two Jade Boxes affixed with Spirit Talismans, as well as many High-Rank Heaven and Earth Spiritual Material.
He took out the two Jade Boxes and opened them. Inside, he saw a black and white Feather, and a large, earth-yellow Monster Core, exuding a terrifyingly fierce Demonic Power.
It was indeed the two Main Materials needed to Alchemy the Netherworld Pill. Even the Auxiliary Materials were all gathered, complete in every aspect.
This could not help but make Qin Ming sigh in admiration. The Foundation of these veteran great powers was truly strong!
It seemed that during his trip to Primal Peak Mountain, although Fishing Cloud Old Man did not successfully obtain a Spirit-Connecting Treasure, he still had significant Gains, otherwise, he would not have been able to take out so many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures at once.
After Qin Ming finished checking, if this portion of Spirit Material was divided, it would allow him to attempt Alchemy about six or seven times, still leaving some room for error, but not much.
Involving Fifth Order Monster Core and Spirit Material, Qin Ming did not dare to make rash promises:
"Forgive This Junior for asking presumptuously, Senior, Why didn't you seek out alchemists from the Ice God Palace Master or Star Palace Master to Alchemy this Pill, but instead came to Qin?"
"After all, within Deity Transformation Sects, there is no lack of complete Elixir Path Inheritance. This Junior's Alchemy level is only at Fourth Order High Grade, and I have never Alchemied Fifth Order Spirit Pills before. Qin also doesn't have much confidence. If I were to waste the Spirit Material that Senior painstakingly collected, that would be..."
Fishing Cloud Old Man waved his hand and said, "This Old Man is very clear about the Alchemy level of those Old Guys in the Human Realm."
"If it weren't for that, This Old Man wouldn't have come to Little Friend Qin. I have heard that Little Friend Qin is also adept at making Longevity Pills of the Heaven-Extending Pill's difficulty, so I am willing to take a gamble."
"If Alchemy fails, This Old Man will not blame Little Friend Qin. Then it is just fate."
Qin Ming weighed the matter again and again. Since the other party said so and also provided Alchemy materials, before Alchemizing Spirit Transformation Paste, he could also use the Netherworld Pill to practice, which was simply killing two birds with one stone.
So he Nodded and agreed, "Then This Junior will undertake this matter. After becoming familiar with the Alchemy recipes, I will start Alchemy as soon as possible."
A smile appeared on Fishing Cloud Old Man's face, "What This Old Man wants is precisely Little Friend Qin's words, haha!"
"Cough! If This Junior is fortunate enough to Alchemy it successfully, then I will need any two of these Heaven and Earth Spiritual Material: Moon Essence Spirit Fungus, Wish-Fulfilling Creation Clay, Heart Questioning Fruit..." Qin Ming immediately stated the five major Spirit Material required for Alchemizing Spirit Transformation Paste and proposed his conditions to the other party.
"Oh? Heart Questioning Fruit? Moon Essence Spirit Fungus?" Fishing Cloud Old Man was also surprised to hear this, "Little Friend Qin, are you preparing to Alchemy Spirit Transformation Paste? Preparing to break through to Spirit Transformation Stage?"
Although Fishing Cloud Old Man was not very proficient in the Path of Pills, he still knew a thing or two about the great names of these Spirit Material.
Qin Ming did not hide it from him. After all, Fishing Cloud Old Man had told him everything about his Bottom, and said calmly, "Exactly."
"Little Friend Qin is truly remarkable, even preparing to Alchemy such Spirit Items personally. If we Old Guys had not received the Blessings/Legacy Fortuitous Encounter from our predecessors, we would not have reached this stage." Fishing Cloud Old Man said with emotion, "When This Old Man first entered Primal Peak Mountain, I was fortunate enough to obtain a portion of Spirit Transformation Paste, otherwise, I would not be where I am today."
"Little Friend Qin's conditions, This Old Man agrees. Even if I have to bleed a little, I will exchange with other fellow Daoists for at least two kinds of Spirit Material. Rest assured."
Qin Ming was overjoyed to hear this. He had not expected this Old Guy to agree so readily.
It seemed that he knew his end was near and had no choice but to spend lavishly.
"Deal."
Immediately after.
The two conversed about the Situation of the Cultivation World for a while, and then Fishing Cloud Old Man Take Leave from Qin Ming and departed.
Nine Heavens Astral Winds howled. Fishing Cloud Old Man could not help but turn his head to look back at Moon Gazing Island, and deeply sighed,
"This child, whether in terms of temperament or Luck/Fortune, far surpasses those of the Same Stage. I'm afraid his chances of achieving Spirit Transformation are very high."
Having said that, his figure blurred for a moment and completely disappeared into the Void.
…
Several days later.
Qin Ming had studied the Netherworld Pill Alchemy recipes several times, but had not yet begun Alchemy.
Instead, he planned to travel far, to Dragon Court Lake in Great Jin Dynasty to find Elixir King Su Yuqing to Exchange and discuss this Alchemy recipes.
After all, it involved Pill Alchemy from the Ancient Era, and there was only one portion of materials. Qin Ming was not very confident and could only be extremely cautious.
He also planned to go to Penglai Sect in the East Sea to see if Tian Ling'er, the Transformation Spirit Plant, was still there, as she was the Crucial Point for Alchemizing Spirit Transformation Paste.
On the way, Qin Ming clearly felt that the Demonic Path's offensive had weakened a lot.
It was estimated that it was greatly Influenced by the Perish of Heavenly Hatred Demon Lord. Without this person to command and mobilize the army, the Demonic Path seemed to have lost its backbone, greatly demoralized.
Half a month later.
Qin Ming simply called Qi Xiaoyu, and the two of them went to visit together, after all, he had mentioned before that he would introduce the two to each other.
After all, one was a genius in the Path of Arrays, and the other was a monster in the Path of Pills.
Adding Qin Ming, this Spirit Plant monster, it could be said to be a gathering of talents.
Qin Ming understood these two very well. If it were not for the lack of materials in the Human Realm, suffering from being unable to make bricks without straw, their Attainment in the Hundred Crafts of Cultivation would probably have broken through to the Fifth Grade Skill level.
After all, both of them were able to innovate and learn from the ancients without being bound by them.
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