Longevity: Start Farming with Entries

Northern Wei Country, Spirit Nest Islands.

On Wangyue Lake, the vast blue waves shimmer endlessly, shrouded in a light mist, refracting sunlight into a kaleidoscope of colors, like a dream.

In the center of the lake, Wangyue Island remains enveloped in an impenetrable Mist Illusion Realm.

After decades of development with Innate Earth, the entire island’s size has expanded more than double.

Wangyue Island has become a medium-sized Spirit Island, and notably, it contains a Tier Three Top-Grade Spiritual Vein, making it a premier cultivation land in the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm.

Within the Spirit Island, a blue Escape Light gracefully landed in the outer Spirit Field area.

As the Escape Light dissipated, it revealed a stunning young girl with mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, none other than Wu Wangyue.

Wu Wangyue originally had quite high cultivation potential, possessing an Innate Spiritual Body, and with resources from the Thunder Origin Sect, her cultivation has advanced remarkably quickly.

Within just decades, she reached mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm.

She beamed with excitement and said to an elderly white-haired man in the Spirit Field, "Father, I heard the Island Master has returned to the Southern Wilderness?"

"I heard that upon his return, the Island Master swiftly eliminated the Great Demon that besieged Vast Sea Immortal City."

"And recently, his eradication of the remnants of the Six Demonic Sects has caused quite a stir in various Immortal Cities."

"Also... Can’t you avoid working in the fields? You’re getting old; leave these tasks to the Spirit Farmers."

The white-haired elder paused his work, his face etched with the wrinkles of time, vaguely recognizable as Wu Jiang, a faint smile spread across his face: "It’s good he’s back. I thought my old bones would never have the chance to see the Island Master one last time."

"Father, listen to yourself!"

As they spoke, a purple light flew in and landed before them, revealing a young man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, also with mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, it was Wu Wangfeng.

Wu Wangfeng, with his Earth-Grade Spirit Root cultivation potential, was considered a prodigy even within Thunder Origin.

The old Wu Jiang gazed at his children, nodding with satisfaction.

In his life, two things made him most proud.

First, when young, he wisely chose to follow Qin Ming.

Second, producing two talented children, carrying all his hopes and expectations.

Wu Jiang knew well that his own Spirit Root was average, and succeeding in Foundation Establishment in his seventies was a divine blessing.

Though his own cultivation was limited, he was content.

Wu Jiang asked his son, Wu Wangfeng: "Feng’er, have you heard any news? Is the Island Master really returning?"

"Should we go to Vast Sea Immortal City to greet him?"

"Father, according to the news, after handling matters in Jin Country, the Island Master disappeared."

"He must be on his way back to the Spirit Island, perhaps with his own considerations," Wu Wangfeng thought and replied.

"If that’s the case, let’s prepare and wait for the Island Master’s return on the island," Wu Jiang advised calmly.

With that, he put away the Spiritual Hoe and began preparing with his children and the Spirit Farmers.

Meanwhile.

Qin Ming, with his Spirit Pets, dealt a thunderous blow to eradicate the remnants of the demonic sects, quelling the Beast Tide, and rescuing Master Pei Qing of Beast King Valley, spreading across the entire Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm like a tidal wave.

Now, the name of Master Wangyue, the Legendary Cultivator, reached a peak of reverence in the hearts of all cultivators in the Southern Wilderness.

...

Seven days later.

"Finally... back again!"

A dazzling Lingxiao Imperial Carriage transformed into a rainbow, led by a Profound Water Giant Crocodile, drawn by the Jade Wave Sea Horse, a grand sight indeed.

Upon reaching the sky above Wangyue Island, the pink mist over the Spirit Island parted like meeting its master.

The Lingxiao Imperial Carriage instantly entered the Spirit Island.

Simultaneously, several Escape Lights flew out from the island, landing mid-air, bowing deeply to Qin Ming’s Lingxiao Imperial Carriage:

"Welcome back, Lord Island Master! Wu Jiang and the disciples on the island pay respects!"

Wu Jiang, gazing at the Profound Water Crocodile, reminisced about feeding it as a child, now transformed, exuding dominance, sighed with emotion.

Indeed, one person’s success elevates all around them!

Soon after, a familiar voice emanated from the carriage:

"Hmm, come to the main peak’s Cyan Wood Pavilion to see me."

"As you command!"

Then, Qin Ming casually waved his hand, dispelling the Mist Illusion Realm around Wangyue Island entirely.

"From now on, Wangyue Island won’t need this illusion; perhaps it’s time to set up a more advanced Defense Array."

He recalled that in "Demon Artisan’s Creation," there is a method for crafting Tier Four Arrays...

Immediately.

A paradise-like island appeared again before Qin Ming, abundant in Spiritual Qi, and the island’s area had more than doubled.

Various Spirit Plants lined the peaks, at the outskirts lay over a hundred fertile acres of Spirit Fields, where verdant Spirit Rice swayed in the breeze, and the Spirit Farmers gazed in awe at the sky, continuously bowing to the Lingxiao Imperial Carriage...

"The changes on Wangyue Island are truly remarkable!" the Heaven-Devouring Rat exclaimed as it peered at the charming landscape outside.

Upon returning to the main peak, Qin Ming felt an overwhelming sense of familiarity and warmth.

He released the Profound Water Crocodile, Heaven-Devouring Rat, and Silver-winged Frost Bee to play outside the island.

Not having returned for decades, these three Spirit Beasts couldn’t contain their longing for home.

Inside the main peak’s Cyan Wood Pavilion.

The Wu Family members stood respectfully in the grand hall.

Seeing Qin Ming’s familiar face upon his return, each couldn’t help but feel envious.

As the decades passed by, the current Isle Master remained unchanged, like an evergreen tree, just as when he had left, without any alteration.

Yet, the cultivation level of the Isle Master had become exceedingly profound, merely standing before him exerted an immense pressure.

Wu Wangfeng and Wu Wangyue were the same; such formidable presence had never been felt even from their Supreme Elder.

Likewise, as Qin Ming gazed at the few individuals before him, he couldn’t help but feel a wave of emotions.

Especially Wu Jiang, now an old man with snow-white hair, whose vibrant life force had significantly faded, leaving him with at most twenty years of lifespan.

The same went for Wu Wangyue and Wu Wangfeng, the two children he had watched grow up from little brats who played around to mature and steady sect prodigies.

After looking around briefly, Qin Ming asked Wu Jiang, "Where is your father, Wu Hanyuan?"

"Reporting to the Isle Master, my father passed thirty years ago..."

Qin Ming didn’t expect that many old acquaintances had departed since his last return.

’Truly, time flies like a shuttle, fleeting and transient, as the world transforms, one group of old friends after another ages and fades away...’

’The waves wash away everything, yet I alone stand unshaken.’

Following that.

Qin Ming inquired further about the recent developments over the years from Wu Jiang and others, sharing a simple conversation.

After the discussion, he took out a pill from his storage pouch and gifted it to Wu Jiang: "This is a Longevity Fruit Pill, capable of extending your life by several decades. Beyond that, it will depend on the fortunes destined by the heavens..."

"When I returned, the arrangement of the cultivation cave mansion on the main peak, along with the pavilions and terraces, remained unchanged, and the Spirit Field and Spirit Plants were well maintained."

"You have tended to Spirit Island for decades for me, and that is commendable."

Even at Wu Jiang’s age, upon seeing this gesture, his eyes reddened, almost unable to hold back his aged tears.

He trembled as he received the jade bottle, "A high-tier Longevity Pill! Isle Master, how can this be justified?"

"This old man is already in his twilight years, nothing but old bones, better to leave it for someone useful."

"Well, you can decide its disposition yourself." Qin Ming said calmly.

"Thank you, Isle Master, for bestowing the pill!"

After meeting with everyone on the island, Qin Ming dismissed them.

In a flash, he remembered something and called back Wu Wangfeng.

"By the way, I heard Brother Wei got injured while breaking through to a higher realm? What exactly happened?"

Hearing this, Wu Wangfeng hurriedly turned back and bowed, struggling with his words before replying, "Reporting to the Isle Master, the Supreme Elder indeed failed in his attempt to reach the late stage of the Golden Core, causing a reverse of his spiritual meridians, and sustained serious injuries which he has been suppressing over the years..."

Considering this concerned sect secrets, he dared not speak carelessly, especially since Master Wei had always treated him well.

Wei Wuya was the stabilizing force of the Thunder Origin Sect. If anything happened to him, the sect would be in trouble.

But knowing the good relationship between the Isle Master and his ancestor,

and given that Qin Ming had inquired himself, Wu Wangfeng answered honestly, leaving nothing unspoken regarding what he knew.

"Hmm... Here is a Pulse Revival Pill, which can heal and restore the damage to the meridians. Pass it to Brother Wei on my behalf." Qin Ming said after a slight contemplation, handing a delicate jade bottle to Wu Wangfeng.

"Pulse Revival Pill?"

Wu Wangfeng shuddered; with his knowledge, such a pill was unheard of...

Yet anything taken out by the Isle Master would surely not be ordinary.

He dared not refuse, and thus carefully accepted the pill.

"I thank the Isle Master on behalf of Master Wei!"

"Hmm, you may leave."

Having dismissed everyone, Qin Ming stood atop the pavilion of the main peak, gazing at the peach forests and bamboo groves on the island, as well as the lush tea gardens.

Taking out a flask of Demon Flame Wine, he drank alone in solitude.

...

Phoenix Perch Island, headquarters of the 72 Island Loose Alliance.

A servant quickly entered the grand hall of discussions, presenting a jade scroll to the person seated at the head throne, and bowed to report:

"Reporting to the Alliance Leader! There’s confirmed news that Master Wangyue, Qin Ming, has returned to the island."

The current Alliance Leader is Ren Tianqi, who assumed the position under Qin Ming’s witness before he left the Southern Wilderness.

Ren Tianqi was young when he took on the role, but now he has matured into a man of stability and weight, carrying the demeanor of a great regional leader.

Since he took over as the Alliance Leader, the cultivation realm of the Spirit Nest Islands has undergone several reforms, becoming more prosperous than before.

Of course, the more significant reason was that the islands had given birth to the legendary cultivator, Master Wangyue, attracting numerous cultivators to settle and grow there.

Upon receiving the news, Ren Tianqi immediately stood up, his eyes shining, and waved his hand:

"Quick! Send a greeting card to Wangyue Island and prepare generous gifts. The Alliance Leader himself will personally visit Elder Qin."

"As you command!"

Such scenes unfolded continuously within the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm’s four countries.

Many major powers worth their salt were hastily making arrangements to send people to pay respects at Wangyue Island.

In the subsequent months, the once-quiet Wangyue Island, dormant for decades, became bustling once again...

Yet, Qin Ming politely declined all these visits one by one.

He instructed Wu Jiang to release the word that he planned to undergo closed-door cultivation for a period, thus closing his doors to visitors.

Since next, Qin Ming had more important matters to attend to.

Which involved refining the Nascent Condensation Pill and the Ice Heart Jade Soul Pill for the Heart Demon Tribulation.

...