In the East Sea Cultivation Realm, over a stretch of the sea several hundred miles away from Demon Abyss Island.

A burly man with a robust build stood in mid-air; this man was none other than the ’Demon Monarch Qishang,’ who struck fear into countless cultivators of both the righteous and demonic paths.

Qin Ming’s Demon Infant was quietly waiting at this moment.

A moment later.

In the void several zhang in front of him, a void vortex suddenly appeared, followed by spatial distortion, and then countless golden runes burst forth.

Buzz~

As the space wriggled, the golden light instantly collected.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat, with the appearance of a chubby child, staggered and suddenly appeared in front of Demon Monarch Qishang.

It was likely due to undergoing a long-distance teleportation that the Heaven-Devouring Rat, upon arrival, was dizzy and spun around several times on the spot.

He shook his head to dispel the discomfort, then recovered and focused his gaze on the Demon Monarch Qishang, showing a highly excited smile and said:

"Master, it really worked! I didn’t expect this ancient talisman to be exactly as Qingyang the Old Demon said, it’s real!"

"Such a distant distance, yet accomplished in a single thought, truly incredible!"

What usually took more than half a year to travel, was now reached instantly.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat clutched the talisman, surveyed the surroundings, and quickly understood that he had arrived near Demon Abyss Island.

"Hmm, did you feel anything else out of the ordinary just now?" Qin Ming’s Demon Infant chuckled lightly and asked then.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat scratched his head and said, "No significant discomfort, just a bit dizzy after landing."

Next.

He took out the Profound Mysterious Stone to inspect it, only to find that the void power inside was depleted, and with a pinch, it turned into a pile of powder.

Demon Monarch Qishang naturally observed this scene too, and after a brief thought, he said, "I didn’t expect using an ancient talisman once, just to teleport from the Southern Wilderness to the East Sea, would consume one Profound Mysterious Stone... If it were to teleport across realms, it would certainly require even more Profound Mysterious Stones."

Immediately, Demon Monarch Qishang’s gaze returned to the Heaven-Devouring Rat, and he reached out to grab the chubby child in his hand, patting his belly and said:

"Think carefully again, apart from those two demonic Nascent Souls, what else have you consumed before? Otherwise, it wouldn’t produce a spiritual object like the Profound Mysterious Stone."

The Heaven-Devouring Rat allowed Qin Ming’s Demon Infant to examine him, showing a slightly embarrassed smile and said:

"Master, I ate so many things before coming back, I can’t recall them all at once."

"However, it seems that only after consuming those two demonic Nascent Souls did a strong reaction occur in my stomach."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming’s Demon Infant showed a thoughtful expression, then released the Heaven-Devouring Rat.

"Hmm... In that case, this matter must be related to devouring Nascent Souls."

"Teleport back to Wangyue Island."

"We’ll make further plans."

The Heaven-Devouring Rat nodded and immediately took out another Profound Mysterious Stone, activating the ancient talisman again.

...

In the cave mansion on Wangyue Island.

At the spot where Qin Ming left the void coordinates, a void vortex suddenly manifested, and the Heaven-Devouring Rat’s figure returned once more.

"Master, I’m back, this talisman can truly traverse time and space!"

The Heaven-Devouring Rat handed the ancient talisman back to Qin Ming.

Qin Ming showed a greatly satisfied smile and put away the ancient talisman.

After this experiment, he was able to confirm that this ’Nine Heavens Cyan Yuan Marvelous Response True Talisman’ could still be used.

With this ancient talisman, by then preparing a few more Profound Mysterious Stones, he would have a powerful life-saving method.

In the future, when the cultivation realm is in chaos, encountering uncontrollable situations, or facing a Venerable Divinity Transformation he cannot defeat.

Qin Ming could use this talisman to leave himself a way out.

Next.

Qin Ming gave the Heaven-Devouring Rat a break; having just managed to break through to a Tier Four Demon Saint, he let him wander around.

Understanding his nature well, he would undoubtedly visit the Silver Moon Celestial Fox tribe and boast in front of the Little Silver Fox.

"I permit you to leave for a month, but remember to act low-key and don’t overplay it."

"Hmm, by the way, make sure to eat everything you ate before in the Fox Tribe again; do you understand my meaning?"

"Yes! Master, I’ll be back soon, I promise not to cause any trouble, rest assured!" the Heaven-Devouring Rat declared confidently.

...

...

After the Heaven-Devouring Rat left.

Just as Qin Ming was preparing to return to the Little Spirit Realm to farm.

His Demon Infant from the East Sea Cultivation Realm sent him earth-shattering news.

On Demon Abyss Island, inside the great hall of the Blood Demon Palace.

The Nascent Soul Demon Monarchs of the five major demonic sects of the Blood Realm were all gathered together.

They were whispering among themselves, continuously discussing something.

"Fellow Daoist Qishang, as an elder of the Blood Refining Demon Sect, do you know why Alliance Leader Celestial Hatred has summoned us this time, is there any important matter?" asked the Six Desires Demon Monarch from Ghostly Palace to Qin Ming’s Demon Infant.

With his question, the surrounding Nascent Soul Old Monsters quieted down, wanting to hear what was going on.

After all, the last time, the Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch was ruthless, publicly killing the Nascent Soul Demon Monarch from Infinite Mountain; that incident still lingered vividly in their minds.

This made the Demonic Nascent Souls all on edge, not knowing when this late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator would be in a bad mood and target them again.

The ’Demon Monarch Qishang’ replied indifferently, staring straight ahead, "I do not know either, Elder Celestial Hatred must have his reasons, you all need not worry excessively."

As soon as the words fell.

Several ripples slowly emanated in the air of the great hall, and an overwhelming spiritual pressure descended upon everyone present.

On the highest throne, the figure of Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch appeared, wearing a white mask, slowly sweeping his gaze across the faces of those present.

The crowd below fell silent, turning the hall instantly still.

After surveying the surroundings, Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch slowly spoke, "I have gathered everyone here because I have a grand plan to share with my fellow Daoists."

A grand plan?

Hearing Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch say this, not only Qin Ming, but even the Nascent Soul Demon Monarchs from the five major sects of the Blood Realm, couldn’t help but pay attention.

For something to be called a grand plan by a late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator like Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch, it must be serious.

Suddenly, Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch turned towards the entrance of the hall and said, "Fellow Daoist Xuan Ce, please come in."

Next, to the astonishment of everyone, three cultivators from the Sea Race entered the great hall of the Blood Demon Palace.

The leader was a young man in a jade robe, with two dragon horns on his head, extremely handsome, exuding an innate nobility in every gesture.

His cultivation was surprisingly at the Tier Four Mid-Stage level.

As Qin Ming’s gaze swept over the three, his pupils couldn’t help but contract when he recognized one of them.

This person was the Tier Four Green Lizard King he encountered earlier on Ao-Bie Island, from whom he managed to escape.

"The Second Prince of the East Sea Dragon Palace?" the Six Desires Demon Monarch uttered in slight surprise.

Hearing this, Qin Ming had a vague feeling that something major was about to occur in the East Sea Cultivation Realm.

"Allow me to introduce, this is Crown Prince Xuan Ce of the East Sea Dragon Palace, who is willing to return to the embrace of the Demon Dragon Race in the Upper Realm and choose to collaborate with us..."

With Celestial Hatred Old Demon’s introduction, the crowd erupted in whispers, understanding without explanation that the elite royal family within the Sea Race had betrayed.

Simultaneously, the cunning old monsters from the five great Demon Sects all revealed inscrutable smiles.

If Crown Prince Xuan Ce led the shift towards the Blood Realm, the East Sea Cultivation Realm might suffer greatly.

The setbacks at Celestial Wave Immortal City could not only be reclaimed, but might also tear an opening in the Human Realm.

"Xuan Ce greets my fellow Daoists. I hope for your guidance from now on." Xuan Ce wore a slight smile on his handsome face, cupping his hands in greeting to the Demonic Nascent Souls present.

Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch invited the three to take their seats, then immediately revealed his plan, "The upcoming plan is of great importance, and only those present here shall know. I hope there will be no more leaks like last time..."

"Therefore, I have summoned you all here today for the immediate execution of this plan."

Following this, Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch issued a series of orders with lightning speed...

...

On Wangyue Island.

Qin Ming’s expression was indistinct; he had already learned of Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch’s plan.

"The Second Prince of the East Sea Dragon Palace has actually defected, and the so-called grand plan this time is directly targeting East Pole Island and the Crystal Palace, both allied with the Sea Race."

"It seems these two major sects are doomed... to suffer a harsh blow from the Sea Race."

"A bloody storm is inevitable."

However, what is even more critical.

In Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch’s plan, there was one aimed at the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm.

Perhaps it was the continuous fall of Demonic Nascent Souls in the Southern Wilderness that drew Celestial Hatred Old Demon’s attention.

At the Demon Alliance meeting, Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch personally assigned two other Demonic Nascent Souls to assist Demon Monarch Qishang, deciding to launch the first large-scale Descent Realm attack on the Southern Wilderness.

"Sigh! It’s just been a few days of peace, and it’s so hard to simply plant some seeds in the ground?"

"Since you are coming to the door, don’t blame me for being unkind."

Qin Ming’s eyes flickered, and he immediately called Mo Lingwei in, instructing her, "Have Wei Wuya come to the island to see me."

"Yes, Lord Island Master." Mo Lingwei received the order and immediately set off.

Half a day later.

A blue Escape Light landed on Wangyue Island, revealing the figure of Wei Wuya.

"Wei Wuya pays respects to True Monarch Wangyue, senior."

Qin Ming’s gaze fell on him, revealing a slight smile, "Brother Wei, it has been a long time, no need for such formalities."

After experiencing a failed breakthrough, with the recovery from Qin Ming’s Pulse Revival Pill, fortunately he was unharmed.

Now he had cultivated to the late-stage Golden Core realm, appearing as a resolute middle-aged man with a jade-like face, possessing the dignified demeanor of the Alliance Leader of the Four Nations.

"I wonder what urgent matter has prompted True Monarch Qin to summon me here?" Wei Wuya knew that Qin Ming would not personally summon him without something particularly important.

Qin Ming put away his smile, his expression serious as he spoke to him, "Alliance Leader Wei, the upcoming matter concerns the life and death of the Southern Wilderness, its significance cannot be overstated."

"Remember, only the core of the Four Nations Alliance can know about this, after reading, go prepare."

He then handed a jade scroll to him.

"As for other support, I will communicate with the Demon Race and the Great Jin Daoist Alliance; you just need to follow my arrangements."

For the first time, Wei Wuya saw Qin Ming so solemn.

After Wei Wuya read through the jade scroll, his face couldn’t help but change dramatically, his voice trembling as he said:

"Demon Monarch Qishang... is invading the Southern Wilderness..."

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