Chapter 606: Chapter 483: The Difficulty of the Great Dao

The Heaven-Devouring Rat held up the hoe, looking at the endless hillside within the Little Spirit Realm, and lamented, "I never thought that even after reaching the Transformed Demon Saint realm, I’d still be stuck with the fate of farming... But who asked me to follow a master who loves farming so much..."

After a round of complaining, the plump little body wielded the Divine Hoe and started cultivating the Spirit Field with a grunt.

Meanwhile, Qin Ming also arrived outside Wangyue Island, taking out some Spirit Seeds to plant on the Spirit Island. After future harvests, he could reap a batch of entries.

The Spirit Plant Seeds he was currently planting were all harvested from the Immortal Mansion Grand Assembly during his travels to the East Sea Cultivation Realm previously.

Thus, after the situation in the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm stabilized, Qin Ming returned to days of farming, cultivating, alchemy, and nurturing demons.

Although the days were repetitive and monotonous, they were not without their own charm.

And since the last battle, the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm became famous, drawing many cultivators from the surrounding West Nether Cultivation Realm, East Sea Cultivation Realm, and Central Continent Cultivation Realm seeking refuge from the demonic disaster.

This also presented Qin Ming with development opportunities for the Southern Wilderness.

Among these cultivators, there were quite a few wealthy cultivation clans or disciples.

With their arrival, many rare cultivation resources started flowing into the Southern Wilderness.

After all, having a Nascent Soul True Monarch holding the fort in the Southern Wilderness wasn’t enough; its conditions in all aspects needed to elevate to a higher level for future rise.

Qin Ming ordered Wei Wuya to only allow those cultivators worthy of being absorbed by the Southern Wilderness to enter the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm.

Most of the refugees could still not be accepted, lest they cause further trouble.

Should a demonic cultivator mix in with them, it would be inviting a wolf into the fold.

Receiving Qin Ming’s orders, Wei Wuya respectfully set off to carry out the task.

...

Meanwhile.

In the East Sea Cultivation Realm, on Demon Abyss Island.

At the headquarters of the Blood Refining Demon Sect, the Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch, wearing a white mask, looked at the heavily injured Demon Monarch Qishang and asked:

"Elder Qishang, you are considered one of the most senior Demon Monarchs of our sect. How did such a simple surprise attack on a small Southern Wilderness end up like this?"

The Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch did not overly blame Demon Monarch Qishang, as he could see that Qishang’s injuries were indeed severe and couldn’t possibly be faked...

"Celestial Hatred Grand Elder, I didn’t expect Wangyue Island to be such a hard nut to crack; it’s indeed not easy to take down."

"Although the Wangyue Island Master only had early-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, his divine techniques were no weaker than those of the mid-stage Nascent Soul."

"He even mastered the Nascent Soul Realm and had a Spirit Cauldron Spiritual Treasure for protection; even I could only fight him to a draw."

"Additionally, the Southern Wilderness was well-prepared this time. It seemed True Monarch Wangyue was already on guard, even summoning the Demon Saint Gushan of the Beast Roar Mountain Range."

Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch listened, eyes brightening with thought and nodding slightly, then comfortingly said:

"Hmm... there is indeed something strange about this. Elder Qishang, recover well; we won’t touch the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm for now. I will intensify the attacks on other cultivation realms."

"Once we capture other regions, the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm will eventually fall into our hands."

"Overall, this plan was fairly successful. Capturing those two East Sea Sects will bring considerable benefits to our Blood Realm."

"Next, we will focus the spread of demonic Qi on several other cultivation realms to ensure the eventual arrival of the Saint Ancestor."

"I am too partial to you, and it might leave me open to criticism among the other old folks from various factions."

"How about this, once you’ve recovered, take Crown Prince Xuan Ce of the East Sea Dragon Palace back to the Blood Realm to meet the old folks of the Demon Flood Dragon Race, to avoid suspicion."

"Externally, I’ll say you returned to the sect to receive punishment."

Demon Monarch Qishang nodded, accepting this task.

His burly face flickered with light.

’The Demon Flood Dragon Race, huh? Looks like the Flood Dragon Essence Blood I’ve been using to irrigate Spirit Rice will soon be replenished...’

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...

In the East Sea Cultivation Realm, near the Outer Sea region.

Golden clouds filled the sky.

Hundreds of large floating islands connected here, with magnificent Immortal Palaces standing on them, resplendent and glorious.

The outer floating islands surrounded the largest central floating island like stars embracing the moon, forming a progressively concentric circular shape.

The entire floating island was enveloped in Five-Colored Radiance, its top nowhere in sight, hidden within the golden clouds of the twilight sky.

This is the location of the number one sect in the East Sea Cultivation Realm, the Divinity Transformation Sect—Star Palace.

On the Five-Colored Divine Mountain, within a cave mansion brimming with leisure and elegance.

The Alliance Leader of the Celestial Sea Alliance, True Monarch Canghe, stood respectfully on the open ground, face pale, seemingly waiting for someone to arrive.

The next moment.

A fluctuation appeared in the air ahead, followed by the scattering of starry sparkles.

These sparkles appeared out of thin air, silent and undetected, even by True Monarch Canghe, a late-stage Nascent Soul great cultivator.

Subsequently, these tiny golden sparkles gathered into the shape of a human figure before him.

It was a middle-aged man dressed in a jade robe, looking scholarly with a square face and a gentle expression, giving off a sense of spring warmth.

As soon as he appeared, there were five auras converging above his head, and golden lotuses surged beneath his feet.

Such a miraculous scene caused even a great cultivator like Elder Canghe to feel utterly captivated.

The moment the middle-aged man in the jade robe appeared.

True Monarch Canghe quickly stepped forward and bowed deeply with utmost reverence, saying, "Disciple Canghe pays respects to the forefather!!"

Before this person, True Monarch Canghe was cautious, behaving as if treading on thin ice, not daring to offend in the slightest.

"Hmm, how has your injury recovery been?" the middle-aged man in the jade robe asked in a mere whisper.

True Monarch Canghe once again bowed and confessed, "Thanks to the forefather’s rescue, I have recovered more than half, but I’ve disgraced the sect, and I beg for the forefather’s punishment!"

"Let it be. Your ’Star Technique’ is a bit lacking, losing to Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch of the Blood Realm is quite normal. I’ve heard a bit about him, it’s not entirely your fault," the middle-aged man in the jade robe said.

"However, within Star Palace, your talent is the highest now. If you can’t break through this barrier, reaching the great success of the ’Star Technique’, it might be hard for you to achieve Divinity Transformation in the future..."

"My days are numbered, the future depends on you juniors of the sect." The middle-aged man sighed, then asked, "How is the preparation for stabilizing the Void Passage?"

"Reporting to the forefather, the Void Passage our sect found leading to the Blood Realm has been stabilized. We can now completely send the cultivator army through it," True Monarch Canghe reported. "This time, I will personally lead the team to the Blood Realm to wash away the shame and not disappoint the forefather."

"Hmm, I hope you seize this chance to temper yourself and advance your cultivation." The middle-aged man said, with a slight point of his finger, and a compass-shaped treasure dropped in front of Canghe.

"Star Disc!!"

True Monarch Canghe stared blankly at the compass in front of him, his eyes revealing shock and his heart tumultuous.

"This is merely an imitation ancient treasure of the Star Disc. If you can collect enough Star Power in the Blood Realm and fully refine it, you can unleash half the power of an ancient treasure, making you unmatched below the Divinity Transformation stage."

"But once you’re there, you’ll have to rely on yourself. I won’t be able to save you again as I did this time."

"Go now, then."

"Yes! Rest assured, forefather, this disciple will surely break through the heart demon this time! Directly pointing towards the Great Dao!" True Monarch Canghe respectfully accepted the imitation ancient treasure Star Disc and then withdrew.

The middle-aged man in the jade robe watched True Monarch Canghe leave and sighed to himself, "Ah! How difficult is the Great Dao..."

...

At the Demon Abyss Island, near the massive Eye of the Void.

’Demon Monarch Qishang’ stood tall and proud, quietly waiting.

Soon, several streaks of rainbow light arrived from afar, landing before him, and bowed:

"Fellow Daoist Qishang, this time we must trouble you for an introduction. Once successful, this king will have additional rewards!"

The escape light dissipated, revealing the Second Prince Xuan Ce of the East Sea Dragon Palace, along with the Green Lizard King and others.

They gazed at the Eye of the Void at arm’s length, as if already seeing another world, unable to contain the excitement in their eyes.

Qin Ming Demon Infant glanced at the people behind Xuan Ce, presumably followers of his faction, not knowing why they were so excited and eager to return to the embrace of the Demon Dragon Race...

"No need for courtesy, Fellow Daoist Xuan Ce, since you’ve collaborated with us and shown your worth, I will naturally fulfill my promise."

"Everyone, please follow me onto the Guiding Platform."

’Demon Monarch Qishang’ rarely squeezed out a faint smile on his stern face and spoke to the Dragon Palace’s crowd.

Upon hearing this, everyone stepped onto the black platform, after which Demon Monarch Qishang crushed a black jade talisman in his hand.

Buzz!

Surrounding Demonic Qi surged, enveloping everyone, while a glow emanated from the Eye of the Void, landing on them.

As the glow retracted, all their figures vanished from the original spot instantly.

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