Chapter 614: Chapter 489: Shifting Situations

Wangyue Island has returned to its rare tranquility of the past.

The Spirit Farmers below diligently cultivate, and the Spirit Island resembles a celestial paradise, presenting a thriving scene.

Qin Ming completed his daily cultivation and came under the Spiritual Peach Tree to sip tea, brewing a pot of Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea and enjoying it leisurely.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat’s belly was round and full, lying flat on the grass sunbathing.

Since Qin Ming last fed it two Tier Four Flood Dragon Demon Pills, it again produced two fist-sized Profound Mysterious Stones, enough for Qin Ming to use the ancient talismans for several journeys.

To say nothing else, he gained another crucial life-saving trump card.

Furthermore, from the storage pouches of the Demon Flood Dragon Gen Chi and Crown Prince Xuan Ce, Qin Ming acquired many treasures.

"They all say these Sea Race Demon Beasts love to collect treasures, and they are indeed right!"

"Countless Spirit Stones and Demon Crystals, piles of Tier Four spiritual materials, cultivation techniques, and pills."

"The foundation of thousands of years of the Demon Flood Dragon Race’s legacy has been freely given to me."

This wave of harvest also directly skyrocketed Qin Ming’s wealth several times over.

Besides that.

Qin Ming discovered something through recent cultivation.

That is the cultivation speed of the Cyan Origin Sect’s supreme secret text, the Cyan Emperor Technique, has become unusually slow.

Even with the blessing of his Lifebound Spirit Plant, the Immortal Vine, absorbing Time Qi and Plant Essence Qi every day, it also started to slow down like a tortoise...

Although he had long heard from Qingyang the Old Demon that this Cyan Origin Core Technique, after the 9th Layer, becomes increasingly difficult to cultivate, he prided himself with the Cyan Emperor Wood Emperor Sacred Body. With his Lifebound Spirit Plant, it shouldn’t be too slow.

But reality still taught him a lesson.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, be content. Back then, how many extraordinary talents in the Cyan Origin Sect couldn’t reach your level."

"Those few Great Powers who ascended to the Upper Realm only cultivated to the 16th Layer at most."

"You have now cultivated to the 13th Layer, which is extremely rare."

Qingyang the Old Demon said calmly.

Qin Ming nodded; he was just used to the rapid progress of cultivation, and it became incomparably slow all of a sudden, which he found a bit uncomfortable.

This also shows that this Cyan Origin Core Technique is no ordinary method.

...

Meanwhile.

In the Blood Realm.

Qin Ming’s Demon Infant has already returned to the Blood Refining Demon Sect, and started looting the sect’s treasury.

Demon Monarch Qishang, as the highest authority in the Blood Refining Demon Sect, second only to Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch, holds the power of life and death within the sect.

In the Demon Sect, apart from the Divinity Transformation Stage Supreme Elder who is seldom seen, he manages almost all matters, big and small.

"Elder Qishang, you are here."

A Early-stage Nascent Soul Demon Monarch guarding the treasury, seeing Demon Monarch Qishang personally coming, quickly stood up to welcome him.

’Demon Monarch Qishang’ nodded slightly, saying indifferently: "I need a few things to heal wounds, came to fetch them."

The guarding elder, without even registering, directly let him in, took out a talisman, and opened the Blood Refining Demon Sect’s treasury.

After entering the treasury, even though Demon Monarch Qishang had some memories of the place, Qin Ming’s Demon Infant was still shocked by the dazzling array of treasures.

Without saying a word, he specifically selected those rare Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects from the Blood Realm and filled his storage pouch to the brim.

Then, in the bewildered gaze of the guarding elder, he swaggered out of the treasury...

Even so, the elder dared not say much.

Back in the Cave Mansion, Qin Ming’s Demon Infant began closed-door cultivation.

He took out the Essence Blood of the Demon Flood Dragon Gen Chi and ingested it, operating the Primordial Evil Seed Demon Scripture. Immediately, Demonic Qi surged, and his aura continuously climbed upward.

...

Time passed, and years flew by.

In a blink, five years have passed.

Qin Ming spent his days farming, practicing alchemy, and cultivating on Wangyue Island, living quite comfortably.

During this period, the Demon Alliance in the Blood Realm and the Human Realm engaged in several large-scale battles, with countless casualties on both sides.

Not only were Low-Tier cultivators harvested like straw, but even several Nascent Soul Stage cultivators fell in the wars.

According to Qin Ming’s Demon Infant’s messages, the original five major sects of the Blood Realm thought this Descent Realm invasion was a sure success.

But who would have expected that the Human Realm, having developed quietly for thousands of years, is not much weaker than the Blood Realm overall.

Because, ultimately, what determines the victory or loss of a war is the number of top cultivators.

Through long development, the Southern Wilderness turned its previous downfall, having produced an Alchemy Grandmaster like Fang Han.

Profound Creek Valley now has the momentum of restoring its past glory and peak.

Another significant factor is that all demonic plans for Descending Realm invasions into the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm were blocked by Demon Monarch Qishang.

Therefore, for the past five years, there have been only minor skirmishes, unlike the continuous warfare in other Great Cultivation Realms, leading to widespread devastation.

The Southern Wilderness has instead become a land far removed from the flames of war.

During this process, Qin Ming also received pleas for help from the surrounding two cultivation realms.

Qin Ming symbolically had Wei Wuya send out cultivators from the Four Nations Alliance to provide support.

Cold Crow Ascendant and Master Tianji even personally visited Wangyue Island twice.

"Younger Brother Qin! Why do you think this demonic faction refuses to attack your Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm?"

"Why are they targeting us specifically?"

"My Great Zhou is really under tremendous pressure! If this continues, we truly won’t be able to hold on."

Cold Crow Ascendant looked troubled, utterly baffled, and lamented nonstop.

"Exactly! Fellow Daoist Cold Crow speaks the truth. My West Nether can hardly hold on any longer either."

Master Tianji seemed to have been injured in his confrontations with the demonic factions, his face extremely pale.

"It feels like these demonic forces are exceptionally vile, as if they’re picking the weakest to bully..."

"Fellow Daoist Qin here doesn’t even have a ghost of a shadow around..."

Qin Ming brewed a pot of Spirit Tea for the two of them, sighed, and said with feigned depth, "My fellow Daoists, your words are slightly off."

"Ten years ago, when the demonic forces first launched a large-scale descent, our Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm was right at the forefront! Even I had to seek aid from both of you..."

"As you both know, that battle was exceedingly dangerous... I was seriously injured and nearly fell to Demon Monarch Qishang."

"Our Southern Wilderness also went through a fierce battle to earn this brief period of peace..."

Qin Ming was speechless; these two old fellows really had no shame, coming to him for help multiple times.

But as he spoke,

it seemed he struck a nerve with them both.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, it’s good that you mentioned it. Each of these demonic cultivators possesses astonishing divine techniques, their methods insidious and unforeseeable. Neither of us possesses the formidable strength of Fellow Daoist Qin, able to stand against a mid-stage Nascent Soul demonic cultivator like Demon Monarch Qishang."

"In the last battle, I merely faced an early-stage Nascent Soul Demon Monarch from the Ghostly Palace and nearly lost my life. Alas!" Master Tianji said bitterly.

Qin Ming said, "But my fellow Daoists, there’s no need for undue worry. According to reliable information I have, Star Palace and Ice God Hall have already opened a breach in the Blood Realm, and now the demonic factions are cautious, definitely not daring to act recklessly."

"I believe that the end of the descent will come soon."

Upon hearing this, the two previously dispirited individuals perked up, their expressions excited as they said:

"Fellow Daoist Qin, is this true?!"

"Hopefully so, otherwise who knows how long this battle situation can last."

Cold Crow Ascendant and Master Tianji both hoped the Celestial Demon Tribulation would soon end.

During their conversation,

Cold Crow Ascendant turned to Qin Ming and said, "Oh right, Fellow Daoist Qin, aside from seeking aid from the Southern Wilderness this time, we also have an important matter to discuss with you face-to-face."

"Oh? What matter?" Qin Ming asked.

Cold Crow Ascendant took a sip of tea and said, "Alas! The days have not been easy for the demon race at the Beast Roar Mountain Range either."

"Yin Demon Sect from Great Li and Divine Dao Mountain from the Southern Domain have joined forces with the Blood Refining Demon Sect to launch several raids, causing significant losses within the demon race."

"What? Even such a powerful race as the demon race can suffer such defeats?" Qin Ming asked with a frown, "I remember when the Poisonous Flood Dragon launched a Beast Tide, it left our Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm in turmoil, struggling to cope."

Upon hearing this, Cold Crow Ascendant sighed deeply and explained, "Does Qin Ming remember that Black Wind Demon Saint from back then?"

"Of course, I remember. When the Heaven-Devouring Rat advanced to Demon Saint, he came to Wangyue Island with Demon Saint Gushan. I even had some unpleasant dealings with him..."

"Could it be... this old guy also learned from the East Sea Cultivation Realm’s Second Prince and betrayed the demon race?" While pondering, Qin Ming already guessed the reason for the demon race’s defeat.

Master Tianji picked up the conversation, saying, "Indeed, who would have thought the death of his kin, the Great Black Heaven Demon Saint, was related to the Silver Moon Demon Saint... It’s unclear how Black Wind Demon Saint found out."

"In his rage, using it as an excuse, he directly led the entire Wind-splitting Eagle Race and secretly colluded with the demonic factions."

"Taking advantage of the demon race’s unpreparedness, they launched surprise attacks, heavily damaging several major tribes."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming’s heart tightened, and he asked calmly, "Regarding the death of Great Black Heaven, apart from the Silver Moon Demon Saint, was there anyone else involved?"

"I haven’t heard anything else; I heard the Silver Moon Demon Saint had a deep blood feud with the Wind-splitting Eagle Race, and actually eliminated them secretly. It seems the Silver Moon Demon Saint’s strength is indeed extraordinary," Master Tianji lamented.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming knew Yue Lingyan took all the blame on herself without mentioning him.

"It seems this Black Wind Demon Saint wants to follow in the footsteps of his kin," Qin Ming’s expression sharpened, and he asked the two, "What is the matter you mentioned?"

"Has the Silver Moon Race suffered from Black Wind Demon Saint’s revenge?"

Cold Crow Ascendant continued, "Indeed. However, with the Silver Moon Demon Saint present, the Silver Moon Celestial Fox Race hasn’t suffered many casualties."

"Following these events, Demon Saint Gushan was furious and decided to gather the entire tribe of the Beast Roar Mountain Range, joining forces with our Guardian Dao Alliance and the human race of the West Nether Cultivation Realm, to commence the second collaboration negotiations."

"The aim is to root out the Yin Demon Sect and Divine Dao Mountain, those demonic sects aiding the enemy, and to clean up the Wind-splitting Eagle Race to set an example."

"Honestly, I’ve long found the Yin Demon Sect and Divine Dao Mountain unpleasant, and they must be crushed as soon as possible!"

"Given the gravity of the situation, only those at the Nascent Soul level are privy to it. Demon Saint Gushan has also extended an invitation to the Southern Wilderness, preparing to convene at Thunder Accumulation Mountain of the Mountain Giant Ape Race to discuss the grand plan."

Qin Ming pondered for a moment, indeed realizing that he needed to return the favor from Demon Saint Gushan’s earlier assistance.

However, back then, the opponent genuinely fought against his Demon Infant in a battle that almost turned into friendly fire.

"What?! The Silver Moon Race was also attacked?" Hearing the trio’s conversation, the Heaven-Devouring Rat walked in from outside, an angry expression on its small face as it exclaimed, "I never liked that Black Wind Old Demon, we must eradicate him swiftly!"