Chapter 647: Chapter 515: Thousand Phantasms

Qin Ming was overjoyed upon receiving news from Mo Lingwei and the other two.

After pondering for a while.

He decided to handle the matter personally, as it concerned top-grade spirit stones that even Nascent Soul Old Monsters coveted.

If the reserves were vast, it could lead to a bloody storm.

Hence, Qin Ming summoned the Heaven-Devouring Rat.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat was tending to the Jade-Scaled Night Fish with the Little Silver Fox in the Little Spirit Realm and came out immediately upon receiving the message.

"Master, what do you need me for?"

"Follow me to the West Nether to meet up with Mo Lingwei and the others. If news of this leaks, I fear they won’t be able to protect the top-grade spirit stones," Qin Ming said calmly.

Upon hearing this, the Heaven-Devouring Rat immediately perked up, patting its chest with excitement, and said, "Rest assured, Master. You won’t even need to act; I alone am sufficient."

Qin Ming nodded slightly, then went to the West Nether Cultivation Realm with the two beasts.

The West Nether Cultivation Realm bordered the Southern Wilderness’s Wuu Country, and to Qin Ming now, it wasn’t particularly far.

...

Half a month later.

West Nether Cultivation Realm, Northern Domain Black Sand Ridge Mountain Range.

The Golden Core Clan, the Sha Family, was located here, led by a clan leader at the early-stage Golden Core, named Sha Kang.

At this moment, inside the great hall of Sha Family Castle, Mo Lingwei, Hua Tianxiong, and Shi Jin were seated, the atmosphere somewhat subtle.

Sha Kang, a dark-skinned old man with a crafty look, personally served tea and entertained the three due to the higher cultivation they possessed.

"Old Ghost Sha, have you considered the matter?"

"If you delay any longer, I won’t bother talking anymore and might just take action!"

"To be honest, I also seized those Flame Marrow Ores."

After some negotiation, Shi Jin and the others realized that this old fox, Sha Kang, was merely stalling for time.

Mo Lingwei and Hua Tianxiong also stared intensely at Old Ghost Sha.

To avoid complications, they didn’t want to escalate the issue. After a few days of covert reconnaissance, they were almost certain that top-grade spirit stones existed within the Sha Family’s mines.

The three had disguised themselves, intending to buy the mine at a high price.

"Uh... Fellow Daoist Shi, it’s not that I don’t want to hand over the mine... it’s just that I’ve already made a deal with the Ancient Sword Sect of the East Sea..."

"My daughter is the concubine of the personal disciple of True Monarch Qingchen."

Old Ghost Sha shuddered upon hearing this, forcing a smile as he spoke.

Meanwhile, he mentioned True Monarch Qingchen, hoping to instill caution in the three Golden Core cultivators before him.

Hua Tianxiong sneered; True Monarch Qingchen of the Ancient Sword Sect was once defeated by Qin Ming in a duel at the Immortal Mansion Grand Assembly on Dragon Abyss Island.

Now that his master had arrived, top figures like the Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch would even avoid him, let alone a mere Ancient Sword Sect?

"There’s no need to say much more. You have the time of half an incense stick to think this through. The offer is generous; otherwise..." Hua Tianxiong hadn’t finished speaking.

"Otherwise, what?" A strong voice intervened.

Soon, the great hall’s space rippled violently before waves spread across like water.

In the next instant.

An overwhelming Nascent Soul-level spiritual pressure descended, causing all present to change their expressions.

A purple-robed middle-aged man with a high crown, along with a pair of young men and women, appeared in the hall.

Hua Tianxiong’s face changed slightly. This haughty-looking purple-robed man was True Monarch Qingchen, known for fiercely protecting his disciples and showcasing them.

The young man had a handsome appearance, his cultivation at the late-stage Golden Core, suggesting he had consumed a Youthful Appearance Pill or similar spiritual pill.

The lady cultivator was quite attractive, with late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation. She immediately ran to Old Ghost Sha, worriedly asking, "Father, are you okay?"

"I’m fine, I’m fine. Junior greets Senior True Monarch!" Sha Kang sighed in relief, respectfully bowing to True Monarch Qingchen of the Ancient Sword Sect.

Witnessing this, the expressions of Hua Tianxiong and the others turned grim.

They had long followed Qin Ming, traversing the cultivation realm for years, and it wasn’t hard to infer that the Ancient Sword Sect had likely been informed before the transport of the Flame Marrow Ore.

After all, the matter involved the Nascent Condensation Pill, which could only be held by a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

"Three little Golden Cores dare to covet top-grade spirit stones. Since you’ve learned of this, to prevent leaks, I have no choice but to send you on your way."

True Monarch Qingchen’s gaze flashed coldly, and a massive spiritual pressure transformed into a storm, crushing down on the trio!

Despite having many techniques, Hua Tianxiong, Mo Lingwei, and the other could not escape from a Nascent Soul Great Power, akin to a ridiculous daydream.

The powerful spiritual pressure left them without resistance, spitting blood as death loomed imminent.

Screech!

At this moment, a sharp cry echoed in the hall, with crimson light flashing across Mo Lingwei’s body. A phoenix’s shadow emerged, resisting the spiritual pressure.

But it was only temporary; Mo Lingwei’s pale face was like a flower in the wind, ready to wither at any moment.

"Phoenix Body!"

True Monarch Qingchen’s eyes lit up, excitement flashing across his once haughty features, blurting out in surprise.