In the Little Spirit Realm, under the Immortal Vine Tree.

Qin Ming finished studying the Spirit Communication Treasure, the Immortal-Slaying Gourd, and then took out the newly advanced "Eight Gates Reincarnation Mirror" for research.

Unlike the Immortal-Slaying Gourd,

the Artifact Spirit of this ancient treasure was a child-like figure formed from a white mist, looking somewhat endearingly naive.

After the Artifact Spirit reached its complete form, it fell silent, ignoring the will of its master, Qin Ming.

However, ever since Qin Ming broke through to the late-stage Nascent Soul and cultivated the "Cyan Emperor Technique" to the sixteenth layer, his control over this supreme treasure of the Ancient Cyan Origin Sect had deepened significantly once more.

’After the Treasure Mirror opens three divinatory gates, the life-shortening divine technique of the Golden Divine Flame transforms from a one-to-ten ratio within the same realm and can spur this heaven-defying divine technique across great realms. Even against Divinity Transformation stage cultivators, it now becomes an equal one-to-one life-shortening ratio. With my currently remaining lifespan, it wouldn’t be hard to desperately defeat a fully-blooded Divinity Transformation stage.’

’Who else is there within the five-thousand-year kill boundary?’

’Only, if not absolutely necessary, this trump card should not be used lightly.’

After all, his goal was immortality, not endless fighting.

Qin Ming was thoroughly pleased as he caressed the bronze mirror and stored it within his Lifebound Spirit Plant for continued nurturing.

Having completed all this,

he was just about to sit down for cultivation when Qingyang the Old Demon cheerfully remarked:

"Friend Qin, hold on, didn’t I say before that after we return to the island, I would bestow upon you a fortuitous opportunity? Hehehe!"

"Oh? What kind of opportunity?"

Qingyang the Old Demon grinned and sent a Spiritual Light towards him, which instantly merged into Qin Ming’s body.

"Friend Qin, now that you are a late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator, you must be preparing for the significant task of Divinity Transformation. I bestow upon you a Divinity Transformation opportunity, but do not spread this information."

Receiving the Spiritual Light, a torrent of complex information flooded into Qin Ming’s mind. After reviewing the information, he found that it was titled:

Divinity Transformation Ointment Pill Formula: Five core ingredients, "Moonlight Lingzhi," "Profound Nether Cold Marrow," "Heart Inquiry Fruit," "Ruyi Creation Mud," "Three Drops of Transformed Spirit Plant Essence Blood"...

Forty-nine types of Tier Four auxiliary materials...

As for the alchemy steps, they involved even more profound Tier Five Alchemy Techniques and the technique of using the Power of Heaven and Earth Yin and Yang for medicine refinement...

...

After a long while.

Qin Ming couldn’t help but say firmly: "It’s actually the Divinity Transformation Ointment Pill Formula?!"

"Old ghost, you’re not mistaken, are you?"

He never expected this old guy to hide so deeply, actually keeping such a heaven-defying pill formula concealed.

"The authenticity of this pill formula is beyond question. It was a parting gift I took from the Cyan Origin Sect back in the day."

"When I went to the Penglai Sect before, upon seeing that Transformed Spirit Plant, I mentioned that one day I would use that connection. Friend Qin, do you remember? Hehe!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming indeed recalled the matter.

"Oh? It was Fellow Daoist Dragon Wood’s treasured disciple, Tian Ling’er. Alas! With Fellow Daoist Dragon Wood’s demise, I wonder how Tian Ling’er is faring. It seems I will have to make another trip to the Penglai Sect in the future."

After hearing Qingyang the Old Demon’s words, Qin Ming was convinced of the credibility of the pill formula.

The old demon would hardly use a fake formula to deceive him.

Along with the vast knowledge and insights Qingyang the Old Demon had shown along the way, it proved he was not bluffing.

"However, the five core ingredients listed on this formula are all Tier Five Spiritual Objects, and I don’t even know if they still exist in the Human Realm. Even the Moonlight Lingzhi is a Tier Five Middle-Grade Spirit Plant... Moreover, the formula spans thousands of years, and during the Ancient Times, Spiritual Qi was far denser, at least ten times that of now in the Cultivation Realm. Refining this pill currently might require the inclusion of materials imbued with the Power of Time."

Being a Tier Four Peak Pill King, he’s naturally very clear about the critical aspects of refining this pill.

Aside from its refining difficulty, this alone is enough to baffle most alchemists in the Human Realm.

After all, the Divinity Transformation Ointment is a top-grade ancient strange medicine capable of helping cultivators transform the Nascent Soul, reconstructing and elevating it to the Primordial Spirit.

Qingyang the Old Demon pondered for a while before saying, "Though the Tier Five spiritual materials are hard to find, there should still be a few. Without saying much, the Primordial Extreme Mountain must have some."

"Once Fellow Daoist Qin’s strength advances further, or you completely master the Immortal-Slaying Gourd, you may venture there to explore once again."

Qin Ming nodded, "What you said makes sense, old ghost."

Then.

Qin Ming stopped thinking about anything else and began closed-door cultivation to consolidate his cultivation.

...

...

Time went by; another two years passed.

When Qin Ming woke up from his cultivation state again, the mana within him returned to simplicity and purity, radiating the verdant, lush aura of the years around him.

At a glance, it gave the impression of growing younger with age.

Qin Ming opened his deep and profound eyes, his spirit reserved, a hint of green brilliance flashing through his pupils.

"Master, you’re out of seclusion?"

The playful voice of the Heaven-Devouring Rat sounded in Qin Ming’s ear.

It was grinning broadly as it looked at him.

Qin Ming turned to look at it, seeing it still at the Tier Four Early Stage Realm, and couldn’t help asking, "You’ve slept for such a long time; why haven’t you broken through yet?"

The Heaven-Devouring Rat scratched its head awkwardly and said, "I don’t know what’s wrong either... Normally, a demon beast that has devoured so many Nascent Souls should long achieve Tier Four Mid-Stage."

"But rest assured, Master, I definitely haven’t been slacking. I shall intensify my cultivation from now on. This is the Profound Mysterious Stone obtained from devouring the Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch, ehe!"

After speaking, the Heaven-Devouring Rat handed two fist-sized, pitch-black Profound Stones to Qin Ming.

"You rascal, eating so much finally proves useful." Qin Ming nodded and immediately put away the Profound Mysterious Stone.

Originally, he intended to lecture the Heaven-Devouring Rat for a bit.

However, the next moment.

Qin Ming’s eyebrows raised, and his powerful Divine Thought sensed a formidable aura heading toward Wangyue Island.

He immediately took the Heaven-Devouring Rat and Little Silver Fox out of the Little Spirit Realm, waiting outside the Wangyue Island Main Peak.

Seeing Qin Ming just emerging from seclusion with such a grand display, Hua Tianxiong and Mo Lingwei hurriedly approached and respectfully said:

"Lord Island Master, is there anything you need us to arrange? Please feel free to instruct us."

Qin Ming didn’t even turn his head, merely saying calmly: "There are esteemed guests coming to the island, you two make the arrangements."

Just as he finished speaking.

Buzz buzz buzz!

Suddenly, scattered golden glimmers appeared above the Wangyue Island Main Peak, then gathered more and more, causing the surrounding Spiritual Qi to fluctuate wildly.

Ignoring the external Tier Four Top-Grade Defense Array.

The void twisted, forming a vortex.

The golden specks instantly coalesced mid-air into a cultivator resembling an old farmer, walking out from the void as if appearing out of nowhere.

The faint Spiritual Pressure he emitted gave the impression of facing a deity.

The Cloud-Fishing Elder grinned at Qin Ming and walked over through the air, shrinking the ground to an inch, each step accompanied by an Earth-Surging Golden Lotus, stirring the heavenly Spiritual Qi.

"Friend Qin, long time no see, I didn’t expect you’ve already broken through to the late-stage Nascent Soul, truly worthy of celebration! Hahaha!"

"After coming out of seclusion, this old man went to see Young Master Qi, and learning you had also come out from Primordial Extreme Mountain, I hurried here directly."

At this moment, the Cloud-Fishing Elder did not conceal his cultivation, appearing using Divinity Transformation Stage techniques.

"Welcome, Elder Lu, to Wangyue Island; I apologize for not receiving you from afar, please, let us discuss this on the island," Qin Ming smiled slightly, making a gesture of invitation.

Qin Ming had a good impression of the Cloud-Fishing Elder because if it weren’t for his intervention at Luotian Hall, the Ancient Demon might have caused quite a trouble.

Moreover, the Cloud-Fishing Elder was not one to disregard the safety of the Human Realm; although he could have taken two Spirit Communication Treasures from the Fallen Demon’s Land, after learning it might disrupt the Grand Array suppressing the Ancient Demon, he decisively gave up taking those treasures, demonstrating his character.

This individual was also very trustworthy, handing over two pieces of Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Materials obtained from Primordial Extreme Mountain to Qin Ming as agreed.

"Late-stage Nascent Soul?!"

Upon hearing this, Hua Tianxiong and Mo Lingwei were greatly shocked, immersed in unparalleled astonishment.

Their Lord Island Master had quietly become a late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator.

And what shocked them even more was that even as a late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator, Qin Ming addressed this elder as a senior.

Combining with the appearance of this person, could it be that he is one of those elusive Venerable Divinity Transformation figures in the Cultivation Realm?

Thinking this, the two felt immense inner waves, revering this person as if facing a divine being.

After all, Venerable Divinity Transformation, for cultivators, occupy the pinnacle of the Human Realm, an unattainable height for ordinary cultivators in their lifetime.

The two Golden Core Junior Cultivators were fortunate to meet such a figure, considering it a worthwhile experience.

Moreover, the more they observed the Divinity Transformation Stage Great Power, the more familiar he seemed...

Suddenly, they simultaneously recalled that the Cloud-Fishing Elder had visited the island twice before...

They hadn’t expected their Lord Island Master to have a connection with such a figure.

Hua Tianxiong and Mo Lingwei hurriedly bowed, not daring to delay, and went to prepare a banquet.

After some time.

In the Cyan Wood Pavilion.

Qin Ming had the Heaven-Devouring Rat and Little Silver Fox attend to them, specially preparing Cyan-Scaled Dusk Fish and Blood Flood Dragon Green Rice, and opened a bottle of vintage Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquid to entertain the Cloud-Fishing Elder, this big shot.

The main hall was filled with singing and dancing, many scantily clad fairies danced gracefully, while celestial music played.

The Cloud-Fishing Elder was not courteous, indulging himself in eating and drinking, as even he rarely got to enjoy such spiritual objects.

"Is this Cyan-Scaled Dusk Fish? Could it be that Friend Qin knows that Demon Venerable from Beast Roar Mountain Range?" the Cloud-Fishing Elder asked with a lingering smile as he drank the fish soup.

Qin Ming replied with a slight smile: "This junior has never met the Demon Venerable, only obtained a few Spirit Fish from Demon Venerable Bai Lin through other means, trading my self-brewed Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquid, then attempted to cultivate them on my own, unexpectedly succeeding by a lucky fluke."

"Oh? Bai Lin would surely be furious if he found out, hahaha!" the Cloud-Fishing Elder laughed heartily, "Back then, when I sought Spirit Fish from him, he stubbornly refused, treasuring them like precious items, refusing even for Tier Five Spiritual Objects."

"Now, I’ve already eaten several, hehehe!"

"But Friend Qin’s brewed spirit wine is truly at the Immortal Brew Level, intensely delightful, no wonder Demon Venerable Bai Lin would trade with you."

As he spoke.

The Cloud-Fishing Elder felt a complex sensation in his heart, knowing that upon meeting Qin Ming again, it was evident he must have received great opportunities from Primordial Extreme Mountain.

Despite this, he harbored no ill intent.

Because from the first moment seeing Qin Ming, he had an inexplicable feeling, vaguely sensing that Qin Ming seemed utterly unafraid of him...

This was a cultivator’s strong confidence in their own power.

Moreover, the Cloud-Fishing Elder couldn’t discern Qin Ming’s true depth, although he was only at the late-stage Nascent Soul, he seemed to have means to contend with Divinity Transformation.

’This boy...’

The Cloud-Fishing Elder, for a moment, didn’t know how to comment.