In an instant.

He asked again with a somewhat displeased expression: "Old ghost, is there nothing else that can substitute?"

"Uh... yes, apart from spiritual materials like the Transmission Stone, nothing else can withstand the power of cross-realm spatial distortion, even those at the Divinity Transformation Stage have a great chance of perishing in the Void Turbulence..." Qingyang the Old Demon, seeing Qin Ming’s expression, immediately offered some comfort, "But with Friend Qin’s skills and Divine Techniques, now armed with two Supreme Treasures, surely he won’t be troubled by a mere matter of ascension?"

"Believe that there will eventually be a way, there is no need to worry excessively."

Having heard this, Qin Ming quietly replied to himself: "Yes, I’ll plan the matter of Divinity Transformation first when I get back, and proceed with the repair of the Ascension Platform simultaneously. With Fellow Daoist Qi, there’s still hope."

"Friend Qin speaks sensibly. This young Master Qi’s mastery of the Array is such that even this old man can only sigh in admiration..." Qingyang the Old Demon remarked in awe.

After the two exchanged some private words.

Qin Ming made no attempt to hide it, and immediately said to Qi Xiaoyu: "Brother Qi, I don’t doubt your prowess in the Array Dao, but as I happened to learn in the Luotian Hall, the materials for the Ascension Platform connecting the Human Realm to the Spirit Realm are made from a spiritual material unique to the Spirit Realm known as the ’Transmission Stone’. I’m afraid whether this exists in the Human Realm is not yet known."

"You don’t need to be overly pressured, just focus on repairing the Array Pattern. Qin will also keep an eye on this matter."

"I see! Just judging from the images, Qi couldn’t discern that it was such a Spiritual Object related to the Spirit Realm." Qi Xiaoyu suddenly understood.

Shortly after.

The two exchanged stories of their respective experiences and the current state of the Cultivation Realm, then sealed the cave beneath the ore vein and left the West Nether Cultivation Realm.

As they bid farewell.

Qin Ming said to Qi Xiaoyu with a smile: "Brother Qi, if you ever have the time, feel free to visit me at the Southern Wilderness Moon Island. I also have a friend who is a Pill King whom I’d like to introduce to you so we can enjoy drinking together."

"Oh? That sounds great, is Brother Qin speaking of the Sultan of Great Jin’s Longting Lake? Qi has heard much about him but has been unfortunate not to meet him." Qi Xiaoyu said with delight, saluting Qin Ming.

Qin Ming nodded noncommittally.

Qi Xiaoyu showed a hint of hesitation and asked Qin Ming: "Brother Qin... forgive my presumptuousness, but is it possible... have you already broken through to the Late-stage Nascent Soul Realm?"

"Indeed." Qin Ming nodded in response.

Qi Xiaoyu: "..."

...

Several days later.

Qin Ming and Qi Xiaoyu parted ways, returning to the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm.

With Qin Ming’s current tunneling speed at the Late-stage Nascent Soul, the journey from the West Nether to the Southern Wilderness took significantly less time.

In the Spiritual Habitat Cultivation Realm, on Wangyue Island.

During the autumn harvest season, the entire Spirit Island was filled with the fragrance of golden Spirit Rice, with bountiful Spirit Grains swaying in the breeze.

The Spirit Farmers on the island were diligently cultivating, and the Spirit Plants on the main peak were thriving, presenting a scene reminiscent of the Peach Blossom Immortal Realm.

Suddenly.

In the sky above Moon Island, a vast and boundless void fluctuation arose, causing the Spiritual Qi to tremble violently, and innumerable azure light spots, like leaves, appeared out of thin air, slowly coalescing into the figure of a young man.

Witnessing such a strange phenomenon.

Two individuals immediately flew out from the island; they were Hua Tianxiong and Mo Lingwei, who, upon seeing Qin Ming’s return, were overjoyed and bowed deeply, saying:

"Welcome back, Lord Island Master!!"

...