Chapter 498 - 418: Alchemy
Wangyue Island Main Peak, within the Little Spirit Realm.
Qin Ming completed his daily cultivation exercise, emerging from his meditative state and opening his pitch-black eyes.
His Lifebound Spirit Plant Yin Yang Profound Vine provided ample Time Qi and Plant Essence Qi whenever he cultivated.
Continuous wisps of rich Plant Essence Qi emanated from his body, spreading around him.
Beside Qin Ming.
His three Spirit Pets lay quietly nearby, enjoying absorbing the Plant Essence Qi, which was very beneficial for refining their cultivation.
At this moment.
Within the wooden box tossed not far in the Little Spirit Realm, Qingyang the Old Demon’s mind was in upheaval.
His eyes bulged with disbelief as he exclaimed in his heart, "How is this possible?! The tenth layer of the ’Cyan Emperor Technique’ is in perfection!"
"And the Cyan Emperor Wood Emperor Sacred Body has reached minor success..."
"Who is this boy? How did he cultivate this? Is it possible that one of the old monsters from the sect reincarnated and is cultivating again?"
"No, no, not even I am in such dire straits, what others couldn’t accomplish either."
"It’s unbelievable!"
For a moment, Qingyang the Old Demon’s gaze flickered, considering all possibilities, yet he dared not speak recklessly.
Confined within the wooden box, he could still view the scenery in the Little Spirit Realm.
Suppose Qin Ming found him noisy and threw him into the storage pouch; it would be eternal darkness...
"Sigh! Young people are still too impetuous! They don’t understand respecting the old and loving the young."
"Ready at any moment to scatter someone’s soul to the winds..."
"If it weren’t for my wit, I might be reunited with that Lin Zixiao boy by now."
...
After finishing cultivation, Qin Ming arrived at the medicine garden.
Under the irrigation of the Earth Spirit Spring, the many High-Tier Spirit Plants he gathered from Great Jin were flourishing, full of vitality.
He took out a piece of Spirit Wood, bent down, and gently picked a lotus-shaped Spirit Plant. This flower was enveloped with spirit essence, and its petals radiated a seven-colored glow, very mystical.
This was one of the main ingredients for refining the Ice Heart Jade Soul Pill, the "Seven-Aperture Tribulation Flower."
Since obtaining this Spirit Plant, Qin Ming had continuously used the [Regenerative Spirit Seed] entry and the [Leaf of Space-Time] entry to nurture a total of three plants for refining pills, which should be enough.
Subsequently.
Qin Ming proceeded to his Spirit Medicine Garden and sequentially harvested the other medicinal herbs needed for alchemy.
This is the fearsome aspect of a High-Tier Spirit Plant Grandmaster!
Whatever pill needs refining could be self-supplied from personal cultivation, achieving a self-sufficient supply.
There is no concern over the sufficiency of spiritual materials.
At this moment.
Qingyang the Old Demon, tossed not far away, with his extensive knowledge, recognized the pills Qin Ming was about to prepare.
’Seven-Aperture Tribulation Flower, Extinguishing Chill Heart Grass, Nine Desire Severing Mushroom...’
’This... is...’
’Could it be... this boy intends to attempt breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage?’
Upon realizing this, Qingyang the Old Demon couldn’t help but gasp!
Because a Cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage, even in ancient times, is a Great Divine Techniques user, those born with less fortune could never achieve it easily.
Throughout history, those who have reached this cultivation realm are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.
Numerous exceedingly talented individuals have been obstructed by this heavenly moat.
’Sigh! I’m truly unlucky! Why didn’t I meet him sooner?’
’Lin Zixiao really misled me!!’
’Had I not been shrewd, I might have perished alongside him...’
Immediately after, Qingyang the Old Demon hesitated, then coughed lightly, trying to adopt a mysterious air as he gently and tentatively spoke:
"Ahem! Ahem!"
"Friend Qin, may I boldly ask a question?"
"Are you collecting these spirit herbs and medicines to refine that Ice Heart Jade Soul Pill meant for breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage?"
"To be honest, I have a bit of experience in refining this pill."
"If Friend Qin doesn’t mind..."
At this moment, Qin Ming frowned and interrupted his words.
"You claim to be from the Ancient Cyan Origin Sect, how can you prove it?"
"Just recognizing my ’Cyan Emperor Technique’ isn’t enough."
"With demonic qi all over you, you shouldn’t have any connection with upright sects, should you?"
Qingyang the Old Demon’s expression froze upon hearing this, and he confidently chuckled, "Friend Qin’s ’Cyan Emperor Technique’ should have been taught by the remnant soul of Moi Qingshan, right?"
"Moi Qingshan was the last Instructor Elder of our sect, ahem, to be honest with you, he was personally cultivated by me."
"As for the Demon Technique I cultivated, it was also inherited from the Cyan Origin Sect. As long as I can achieve eternal life, the cultivation technique itself is neither good nor evil."
Qin Ming was taken aback, seeing the other speak earnestly, as if telling the truth, yet he didn’t immediately believe Qingyang the Old Demon.
These ancient monsters are extremely cunning; naturally, he had to be cautious.
He was not like Lin Zixiao, willing to negotiate with the tiger, even if it meant giving up some opportunities, he was unwilling to gamble.
After all, he possessed entries, with the prospect of the Path of Eternal Life.
So he inquired again, "Then do you know what exactly is happening with the Ancient Secret Realm of the Cyan Origin Sect in the Great Jin Southern Domain?"
"Huh? Secret Realm? What Secret Realm?" Qingyang the Old Demon was dumbfounded, somewhat at a loss.
Seeing this, Qin Ming’s face darkened!
He immediately reached out with a claw-like hand, lifting the wooden box from the ground and prepared to destroy it along with the Spirit Body inside.
Qingyang the Old Demon was terrified, feeling an immense pressure assault him, nearly causing his soul to fly away.