Chapter 596: Chapter 476: The Heaven-Devouring Rat’s Temple of the Five Viscera

Qin Ming nodded and casually summoned back the Blood Massacre Spiritual Treasure.

The figures of Old Monster Luoo from the Longevity Temple and the youth with the single surname appeared, looking disheveled.

The onlookers watched this sudden scene in shock and fear.

The demonic qi and mana emitted from the two made it easy to judge that they were Nascent Soul Stage demonic cultivators.

"Hmm? Aren’t these the two demonic cultivators who escaped from me before?"

From afar, Demon Saint Gushan’s gaze turned cold as he instantly recognized the identity of the two individuals.

"It seems they were also drawn by the Transformation Celestial Tribulation, but it looks like they’ve fallen into Fellow Daoist Qin’s Spiritual Treasure," Yue Lingyan remarked with slight surprise on her face.

"Fellow Daoist Gushan... should we intervene?" asked the golden-haired elder.

It’s evident that the elder harbored strong hatred towards the demonic cultivators of the Blood Realm.

After all, the demonic cultivators had slaughtered many demon beasts of the Beast Roar Mountain Range.

Only to see Demon Saint Gushan respond indifferently, "Let’s wait and see."

As soon as the words were spoken.

They saw a black thrilling haze shoot out from Wangyue Island.

The two from the Longevity Temple in the sky had already been tortured by Qingyang the Old Demon until they were skin and bones, almost abandoning their bodies and using Nascent Soul Instant Teleportation to escape.

Suddenly, they were surprised to find themselves released.

But before they could rejoice for even a moment, their Nascent Soul Divine Thought quickly discovered they were surrounded by numerous demon saints and Qin Ming.

After the Heaven-Devouring Rat flew out, its body expanded, transforming into a gigantic demon beast three hundred feet in size, with gray fur flickering with silver spirit patterns.

The black steel fork ’Immortal Slaying Halberd’ in its hand swept horizontally, the tip erupting with a mass of black profound light, blasting towards the two individuals.

The two were already heavily wounded, unable to withstand such physical power, and each used survival techniques to try to evade.

"Humph! Weren’t you two planning to take my demon pill? Why are you thinking of running now?"

The Heaven-Devouring Rat bore grudges, clearly aware of what had happened outside while crossing the tribulation.

Swoosh!

Bang!

The sweep of the black profound light caused a bizarre ripple to resonate in the void.

The two demonic Nascent Souls tried to escape but found that the entire space was imprisoned, like a cage, rendering escape techniques ineffective.

Even the teleportation talismans in their hands lost their function.

The two were hit by the aftermath of the black steel fork, flying several hundred feet away and shedding a rain of blood in the air.

The terror-inspiring demonic power of the Tier Four Demon Saint’s strike showcased unmatched strength.

Qin Ming did not intervene, but stayed on the side to guard.

After advancing to Tier Four, the demon saint’s strength was comparable to the mid-stage Nascent Soul of the Human Race, dealing with two demonic Nascent Souls was no problem.

In mid-air, Old Monster Luoo and the youth with the single surname were severely injured by the Heaven-Devouring Rat, their terror boundless, unable to escape the range of the black light curtain.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat’s bloodline divine technique of Forbidden Profound Light, after breaking through to Tier Four, significantly improved in both restriction breaking and spatial imprisonment.

Any teleportation or escape technique within this black light curtain was like being trapped in a mire, unable to flee.

The magic roaring in the sky dyed half the heavens in a riot of colors.

Surrounding cultivators instinctively kept their distance from the Nascent Soul battle on Wangyue Lake.

However, they could clearly see that the one battling the two demonic Nascent Souls was the newly-ascended Tier Four Sacred Beast, the Heaven-Devouring Rat.

Its huge form was easily recognizable at a glance.

"Oh my! Just advanced and already so fierce, pounding those two demonic monarchs mercilessly."

"No wonder it’s True Monarch Wangyue’s top spirit pet."

"Indeed, a great demon that can withstand celestial tribulation is not an easy character."

"If only I had such a spirit pet too."

"What are you dreaming of? First, you’d need Nascent Soul Stage cultivation..."

"..."

After a while, the two from the Longevity Temple could no longer hold up, their mana exhausted and their lives in grave danger.

Luoo Demon Monarch directly sacrificed his lifebound spiritual treasure flying sword, attacking the Heaven-Devouring Rat.

The ink-black long sword expanded to a hundred feet, its demonic qi overwhelming, slashing down with earth-splitting force.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat looked at the demonic sword before it and sneered slightly, then opened its giant mouth, revealing sharp teeth, and bit hard!

Crack!

The hundred-foot demonic sword spiritual treasure shattered and fragmented in response, as it was forcibly bitten apart by the Heaven-Devouring Rat!

Then, in a few quick bites, it chewed it up and swallowed it.

"Puh!"

Luoo Demon Monarch’s eyes showed terror, his lifebound demonic treasure destroyed, causing a massive shock to his heart spirit, losing contact, and spitting out a mouthful of old blood.

Before he could react, the giant black steel fork swept by, sending a splendid head flying high.

Blood gushed from the headless corpse as it plummeted from the air.

Old Monster Luoo’s Nascent Soul showed a terrified expression, trying to use Nascent Soul Instant Teleportation to flee.

However, the next moment.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat opened its giant mouth, instantly forming a whirlpool of suction like a black hole that engulfed everything nearby.

As it sucked forcefully, Old Monster Luoo’s Nascent Soul was attracted like encountering a magnet, completely beyond its control, swiftly falling into the Heaven-Devouring Rat’s mouth.

Before Old Monster Luoo could scream.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat closed its mouth, directly grinding the Nascent Soul and swallowing it.

The single surname youth saw this scene, his soul already on the brink of flying away, desperately attempting to break through.

Only to be processed in the same way by the Heaven-Devouring Rat, swallowed into its belly.

After consecutively devouring two demonic treasures along with two Nascent Souls, the Heaven-Devouring Rat transformed, shrinked in size, reverting to a white, plump child form.

Having just ascended to Tier Four and eaten two Nascent Souls, it showed a still unsatisfied expression, reaching out its tongue to lick its lips.

For him, a Human Race Nascent Soul is an invaluable tonic.

With a casual wave, Qin Ming collected the two corpses, tossing them directly into the Little Spirit Realm, then began to clean up the battlefield.

After finishing all this, he turned his head and asked the Heaven-Devouring Rat, "Is this the bloodline power you’ve awakened?"

The Heaven-Devouring Rat grinned proudly, "Indeed. This bloodline divine technique can cut through metal and stone, easily gnaw through artifacts, and can devour all things under the heavens, especially having a tremendous restraining effect on cultivators’ Nascent Souls."

"One suck, and it’s a guaranteed hit, eh heh heh!"

"Not bad at all." Qin Ming walked over and patted his shoulder, feeling that he had gained another capable subordinate from the performance of the Heaven-Devouring Rat.

Grumble! Grumble!

Just then.

"Ouch!" The Heaven-Devouring Rat clutched his stomach and grimaced in discomfort.

Qin Ming furrowed his brows and couldn’t help but ask, "What’s the matter? Ate something bad?"

"It’s my first time using this divine technique, maybe some indigestion... Master, please excuse me while I find some relief." With that, the Heaven-Devouring Rat clutched his behind and dashed off out of sight.

Qin Ming could only shake his head speechlessly at the sight.

Where’s the demeanor of a Tier Four Sacred Beast?

But next.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat brought him a surprise.

A little while later.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat secretively transmitted his voice to Qin Ming, "Master, come quickly, I have something precious to show you!!"

"What treasure? Surely not just a big lump?" Upon hearing this, Qin Ming couldn’t help but frown.

Nevertheless, he hurried over to the Heaven-Devouring Rat’s location.

There he found the Heaven-Devouring Rat crouched behind a rock.

He was bent over, carefully examining the place where he had just done his business.

"Master, look." The Heaven-Devouring Rat quickly stepped aside and pointed to the ground.

Qin Ming focused his eyes, and at first glance, he saw three black rice-sized mouse droppings on the ground...

But in the next instant, Qin Ming’s expression suddenly changed.

Reaching out at once, he summoned the three black crystal stones into his hand and began to observe them with Divine Thought.

He found that within these three black crystal stones, a vast void power surged, forming a special Dao Pattern structure that was even more formidable than the Void Divine Stone!

"Profound Mysterious Stone!"

Qin Ming’s heart was stirred. Isn’t this the very Profound Mysterious Stone he had been desperately searching for?

"Did you just...excrete this?"

The Heaven-Devouring Rat scratched his head upon hearing this and nodded.

"Besides those two Nascent Souls and the Demonic Artifact, what else did you eat?"

Quin Ming was somewhat excited. He never expected that the Profound Mysterious Stone, crucial for activating the ’Nine Heavens Cyan Yuan Marvelous Response True Talisman,’ would turn out to be a product of the Heaven-Devouring Rat.

However, he could comprehend this now, given that the Heaven-Devouring Rat species was innately endowed with void divine techniques.

It was highly possible that the legendary Profound Mysterious Stone was naturally excreted by Tier Four Heaven-Devouring Rats, which explained why it was so hard to find even after scouring the Cultivation Realm.

"Well... before I returned, I ate quite a few good things in the Fox Race, which I forgot about." The Heaven-Devouring Rat glanced sneakily at Qin Ming and said awkwardly.

Qin Ming’s expression brightened as he patted its head, "I never imagined your stomach could have such powers; that’s really well done!"

"Searching high and low, yet finding it with no effort at all!"

He then took out a jade box and carefully stored the three Profound Mysterious Stones, intending to experiment with them another day.

For now, a large group was waiting outside, so it wasn’t the right time.

Qin Ming took out a jar of Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquid and tossed it to the rat, saying:

"This is your reward. Go into the Cave Mansion and consolidate your cultivation. Do not be careless or arrogant. I’ll handle the matters outside for you."

"Heheheh, many thanks for the reward, Master." The Heaven-Devouring Rat accepted the jar and was overjoyed.

It had been coveting this immortal brew for a long time; previously, its cultivation was insufficient to taste it, but now it could finally indulge in a hearty drink!

Immediately, the Heaven-Devouring Rat strutted proudly back into the Little Spirit Realm.

The Profound Water Crocodile and Silver-winged Frost Bee swarmed around, congratulating it eagerly... so full of envy.

Half a day later.

"Fellow Daoists above Nascent Soul, you are welcome to come to the island for a visit."

Qin Ming’s voice, full of energy, spread out from Wangyue Island, resonating within hundreds of miles around, as if someone were speaking directly next to everyone’s ear.

"Truly worthy of being a Nascent Soul Great Power. Not everyone can perform a divine technique as if an immortal has descended," marveled the cultivators observing from the periphery.

And those fortunate enough to witness the demon beast’s tribulation were filled with excitement, eager to witness the grace of the Tier Four Sacred Beast.

Unfortunately, they could only dream.

"Goodness, a Tier Four Sacred Beast! Our Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm is finally rising!"

"The Fellow Daoist speaks truly. First, True Monarch Wangyue emerged to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm, ending our Southern Wilderness’s centuries of having no Nascent Soul True Monarch to hold the ground."

"Not only did it help Southern Wilderness to free itself from being a vassal of the Great Jin, but it also successfully repelled the invasion of the Celestial Demon Tribulation."

"Now, its subordinate beast pet has broken through to a Tier Four Transforming Demon Saint, equating to mid-stage Nascent Soul strength, greatly enhancing our overall strength in the Southern Wilderness."

"From now on, the world has changed."

"Though the resources in the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm are limited, our top combat strength is already on par with the Three Kingdoms of the Central Continent, hahahaha!"

...

Before long.

Several figures with strong auras appeared one after another on Wangyue Island.

"Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Qin on your subordinate spirit pet’s successful tribulation, achieving Tier Four Demon Saint Realm; it’s truly a matter for celebration!"

"Congratulations, congratulations!"

Demon Saint Gushan, Yue Lingyan, and others, as well as Master Tianji from the West Nether Cultivation Realm, Cold Crow Ascendant of the Guardian Dao Alliance, Wanbao True Monarch, and others had all arrived.

Qin Ming responded with a light smile to each, welcoming them into the main peak of the Cyan Wood Pavilion.