ATPnovel Chapter 735 - 576: [Entry]: Red Dust Slash!
Chapter 735 - 576: [Entry]: Red Dust Slash!
Several years later.The legendary deeds of True Monarch Wangyue still circulate endlessly in the Cultivation Realm.
"The first Nascent Soul Great Cultivator of the Human Realm."
"The legendary Spirit Plant Master of the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm."
"The founding ancestor of the Farming Realm."
"The greatest Loose Cultivator of the Five Great Cultivation Realms."
Such tales are constantly sung among the cultivators.
Having completely become the talk around tea and meals, and the object of admiration for all.
The Cultivation Realm, after a century of war between righteousness and demons, has begun to gradually restore order, emerging from the chaos of war.
During this period.
Besides farming and cultivating, tending to Spirit Plants, and nurturing Demon Beasts, Qin Ming also took the time to visit Hidden Immortal Valley to find Qi Xiaoyu.
He too had great merit in the previous great battle.
It was the Tier Five Array he refined that caused heavy losses to the demonic path, securing victory.
The Tai Hao Nine Luminaries Immortal Extinction Array, once unleashed, even the Blood Prison Demon Venerable had to retreat, not daring to face it head-on.
If the Array were to be upgraded again, the power would be unimaginable.
After the two met and exchanged a few words.
Qin Ming gave him some Spiritual Pills to increase Nascent Soul Dharma Power, Jade-Scaled Night Fish, and Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquid, as a form of compensation.
In addition, Qi Xiaoyu had already completely deduced and repaired the Spirit Patterns for the Ascension Platform, only waiting for the materials to be gathered.
After all, the expectations of those old folks in the Human Realm all depended on him, so Qin Ming encouraged him once more.
"Brother Qi, continue to help me guard the Demon Suppression Array of the Primordial Extreme Mountain."
"I’ll take a trip to the Outer Sea to find the other half of the Reversed Scale Stele, and perhaps by then, we can repair the Ascension Platform."
"Alright, Brother Qin, take care on your journey!"
After bidding farewell.
Qin Ming then summoned the Lingxiao Imperial Carriage and flew towards the East Sea Cultivation Realm.
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In the Northern Cold Cultivation Realm, within the Primordial Extreme Mountain.
In the Fallen Demon’s Land.
The towering Rock Demon, in his hand, released tens of thousands of vengeful spirits’ Blood Evil Qi, as he continuously tried various ways to awaken the slumbering Demon Realm Saint Ancestor.
But after several years, the gray space remained extremely silent, giving him no response.
This made the Rock Demon look very grim, as he muttered to himself, "Damn it! It seems that Human Race Cultivator, back then, deepened the Sealing Power not just by a little, even Master Saint Ancestor could not maintain a conscious state..."
Then his fierce face revealed a trace of ruthlessness, as he directly slashed his brow, from which a strand of black Essence Blood gushed out.
The Rock Demon muttered incantations, urging a profound Demon Technique, and the black Essence Blood immediately wriggled along a specific trajectory, forming a bizarre symbol.
Soon after.
The Demon Talisman turned into a black light, disappearing into the void ahead.
In the darkness, the three-headed giant snake occupied by the Six Paths Saint Ancestor seemed to have absorbed some incredible nourishment, gradually waking from its slumber.
The gray mist thinned, and one head of the three-headed beast opened its scarlet vertical pupil, and the Split Soul of the Six Paths Saint Ancestor awakened, a woman’s voice coldly asking:
"What happened? You actually burned your Lifebound Demon Blood to awaken the Saint Ancestor."
After the Rock Demon used the Secret Technique, his face turned pale, greatly injured in his Primordial Qi, but he still respectfully bowed to the Six Paths Saint Ancestor.
Then.
He dared not delay, reporting the results of the final battle between righteousness and demons in the Human Realm to the Six Paths Saint Ancestor.
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"Now those puppets in the Blood Realm cannot be relied on, it seems there emerged an extremely powerful cultivator in the Human Realm, and next they will surely take action against the Primordial Extreme Mountain."
"Concerned with Master Saint Ancestor’s safety, I could only use this desperate measure to awaken you, to see what to do next?"
The Six Paths Saint Ancestor fell silent for a moment, then coldly spoke, "To sever a Divinity Transformation with a Nascent Soul body... it must be one of those few Human Race in the Luotian Hall that day, this one surely acquired that Immortal-Slaying Gourd of the Venerable Cyan Emperor... to accomplish such a feat."
"Immortal-Slaying Gourd? Is it the Spirit Communication Treasure that stirred up a bloody storm in the Spirit Realm tens of thousands of years ago?" the Rock Demon asked in shock.
The Six Paths Saint Ancestor slowly nodded, "Indeed, it is, but I’m very puzzled how he used Nascent Soul Dharma Power to activate this treasure..."
"Even at the Divinity Transformation Stage, it’s difficult to operate."
"It seems Venerable Cyan Emperor had set up quite a large game in the Human Realm back then..."
"That gourd contains an Innate Sword Qi, which can only be activated with a special Treasure Refining Technique and power, and the Human Race cultivator who killed the Blood Prison Demon Venerable most likely inherited his legacy."
"Moreover, Innate Sword Qi can sever all causes and cycles, even if the Split Soul of the Saint Ancestor is struck, it will only lead to a path of soul annihilation, unable to be reborn again, let alone you."
"If this person achieves Divinity Transformation, it will certainly be the day they return to the Primordial Extreme Mountain, and also the day we are destroyed."
The Rock Demon was startled to hear this, grateful he reacted in time and at any cost awakened the Six Paths Saint Ancestor.
He didn’t anticipate that the situation was so severe.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t even know how he died, while also feeling immense dread towards the Human Race mentioned by the Six Paths Saint Ancestor.
"Then... Master Saint Ancestor."
But before the Rock Demon could speak, he heard the Six Paths Saint Ancestor slowly saying, "This time the Saint Ancestor has limited time awake, but the Divine Soul within the last head of this giant snake who possesses the Candle Dragon Bloodline has been nearly worn down by me and the Lan Bing Saintess."
"Once I fully control this serpent body with Candle Dragon Bloodline, I can then perform part of the Great Divine Techniques, break open a thread of the Grand Array’s seal, and then with your cooperation, take those two Spirit Communication Treasures, and together annihilate the Human Race."
"And when I can fully control this body, during that time, gather the blood necessary to undo the formation’s seal, for the closure of this world is near, we must act quickly."
"Yes, Master Saint Ancestor!" the Rock Demon immediately responded respectfully.
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The Rock Demon was overjoyed to hear this, hurriedly agreeing, then turned and left the Gray Mist Space...
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On the other side.
A little over half a month later.
Qin Ming had already arrived at the East Sea Cultivation Realm.
He was preparing to travel to the Outer Sea via a secret route left by Xiao Xun from the East Sea.
Although Qin Ming could use the Profound Crystal to activate the Nine Heavens Cyan Yuan Marvelous Response True Talisman to reach instantaneously, this item was limited and should be used sparingly.
The Heaven-Devouring Rat transformed into a chubby white boy, driving the Lingxiao Imperial Carriage ahead of him, urging the sea horse.
It muttered mournfully, "Ah! I really miss the day when the second child was around~"
Inside the carriage, the scent of spirit incense curled in wisps.
Qin Ming was sitting with closed eyes, resting his mind, while Tian Ling’er and Little Silver Moon were obediently massaging his shoulders, back, and legs...
Suddenly, a sense of contentment without bounds arose within him.
He immediately waved the two women away, opened his eyes as black as ink, and said lightly, "Let’s go, take a look, it seems like the Heart Inquiry Fruit Tree and Divine Crystal Fruit have both blossomed."
The two women were also pleased. Both of them had carefully tended to those Tier Five Spirit Fruits, and there would naturally be rewards once they matured.
Within the Little Spirit Realm.
Qin Ming first arrived in front of the Heart Inquiry Fruit Tree, which was over a foot tall.
After years of ripening with the entries, it revealed four enticingly red buds, surrounded by a layer of rosy mist that twisted without dispersing, emanating a rich spiritual aura and dao essence.
More miraculously, on these four buds, two golden entries appeared:
[Name]: Heart Inquiry Fruit[Entry]: Divinity Transformation Power x5 (Ripeness 41%)
[Name]: Heart Inquiry Fruit[Entry]: Red Dust Slash (Ripeness 40%)
[Red Dust Slash]: After use, an Extinction Flower will bloom within, severing all emotions and desires instantly, clearing the heart of demons, and resisting outer demonic influences.
"It’s actually the [Red Dust Slash] entry, truly sharp!"
"This entry is likely meant to assist in transcending the Red Dust Tribulation of Divinity Transformation," Qin Ming couldn’t help but smile.
After a Nascent Soul Cultivator reaches Great Perfection, they must face the Red Dust Tribulation, Five Elements Tribulation, and finally, the Divinity Transformation Thunder Tribulation when advancing to the Divinity Transformation Stage.
The Red Dust Tribulation is dozens of times more terrifying than the Heart Demon Tribulation of the Nascent Soul Stage, and according to Qingyang the Old Demon, the more formidable the cultivator, the more terrifying the Red Dust Tribulation they face.
It may even attract an invasion of Outer Heaven Demons, disrupting and tempting the dao heart.
Even a slight wavering or lack of determination could result in eternal damnation.
Next is the Five Elements Tribulation; a Divinity Transformation Cultivator must endure the tribulation of backlash if they wish to control the spiritual qi of heaven and earth.
Moreover, even after achieving Divinity Transformation, they can only master a single Five Elements Spiritual Qi.
Only by cultivating to more profound levels can they command more Powers of the Five Elements.
For instance, the Blood Prison Demon Venerable previously slain by Qin Ming could manipulate Water Element Qi to perform divine techniques.
After inspecting the Heart Inquiry Fruit Tree, Qin Ming moved to the vicinity of a Spirit Lake in the Little Spirit Realm.
There he saw the Divine Crystal Fruit glowing with a soft blue light, with three silver and blue interwoven buds on its slender branches, flashing with spirit patterns.
Two golden entries appeared in Qin Ming’s sight:
[Name]: Divine Crystal Fruit[Entry]: Divinity Transformation Power x5 (Ripeness 42%)
[Name]: Divine Crystal Fruit[Entry]: Soul Power Essence x5 (Ripeness 41%)
At the Tier Five Spirit Plant level, although the entries refreshed are of higher grade, the maturity period extends longer.
Fortunately, there are ripening entries.
Moreover, the entries on Tier Five Spirit Plants are incomparable to those from before.
In the days that followed.
Qin Ming continuously used the ripening entries to hasten the maturity of the two spirit plants, though it required the [Time Flies] entry on the lifebound spirit plant to fully mature.
After all, the maturation of these two spirit fruits demands thousands of years.
Several months later.
Qin Ming reached the Outer Sea again through another hidden channel of the Celestial Edge Sea Pavilion.
As soon as he entered the waters of the Outer Sea, the relentless, erratic severe weather attacked him once more.
Dark clouds overshadowed the sky, thunder rumbled and lightning flashed, the black sea surface erupted with landslides and giant waves, while numerous demon beasts lurked beneath, roaring and howling incessantly.
In short, the environment here was even more brutal than that of the Five Great Cultivation Realms.
Qin Ming transformed into a dazzling escape light, arriving above the End of the World.
Before long.
A purple silhouette with a veiled face stayed in front of him, smiling beautifully and speaking happily, "You’ve arrived so quickly?"
Qin Ming also smiled faintly, nodding, "Yes, I’ve handled all the social engagements on my end, and now it’s just the Ascension Platform left."
Subsequently, Xiao Xun invited Qin Ming into her cave mansion within a Spirit Island of the Celestial Edge Sea Pavilion, the place where spiritual qi was most abundant.
It had a Tier Five Middle-Grade Spiritual Vein environment.
Such a rich spiritual qi environment was more than sufficient for him to attempt a breakthrough to the Divinity Transformation Stage.
However, on his way here, Qin Ming encountered several large-scale beast tides, almost reaching the End of the World.
So Qin Ming set down the Spirit Tea that Xiao Xun had poured for him and asked, "Has something happened in the Outer Sea? Why is the Demon Race so active?"