Longevity: Start Farming with Entries

Chapter 713: Chapter 557: All Five Main Ingredients Acquired

After Qin Ming listened to Qingyang the Old Demon,

his gaze returned to Nanming Ancestor’s split soul.

His tone turned icy: "At this point, do you still refuse to tell me the truth? Don’t blame me for directly performing a soul search."

Upon hearing this, Nanming Ancestor was shocked and hurriedly smiled bitterly, saying: "No, no, no! I didn’t expect Friend Qin to have such incredible divine techniques, you even found this out."

"Back when my time was up, I did whatever it took to break through, trying every possible method."

"When there was no way out, I happened upon a celestial demon qi in a Demon Race Secret Realm outside."

"With no other choice, I risked devouring the celestial demon qi in the hope of breaking through. Although I succeeded in the end, I ended up as half-man, half-demon."

"Every full moon night, I would lose my mind and go on a killing spree, so I locked myself in that Demon Ruins completely."

"Alas! It’s not that I don’t want to return to Lihuo Palace, but going back might bring trouble to the Five Great Cultivation Realms, so it’s better to let it be..."

At this point, it was clear that Nanming Ancestor still cared greatly for Lihuo Palace.

After all, it was the foundation he built with his own hands, bearing his countless efforts.

However, in his current state, returning to Great Jin would likely lead the sects of the Five Great Cultivation Realms to besiege Lihuo Palace.

"At least you have some self-awareness, not going back to cause trouble for Lihuo Palace," Qin Ming sneered.

Nanming Ancestor seemed to age significantly, his expression extremely bleak as he asked: "After thousands of years, I wonder how Lihuo Palace is doing now?"

Seeing his state, Qin Ming briefly recounted what had happened to Lihuo Palace.

When he heard that Lihuo Palace’s only Nascent Soul cultivator was killed by the devil path of the Blood Realm, and there weren’t any Nascent Soul cultivators left, leading to its decline,

Nanming Ancestor’s emotions fluctuated violently.

"Friend Qin, could you let me go? I’m willing to share the details of the Outer Sea Demon Ruins Secret Realm with you, and I believe you acquired the Heart Inquiry Fruit to prepare for Divinity Transformation. I can share my experience in that regard without reserve."

"You already have half of the Reversed Scale Stele. I can also tell you where the other half is."

However, as he spoke, a strong demon qi emanated from him, like maggots clinging to bones, instantly taking over his mind, making him extremely irritable.

Seeing this, Qin Ming resealed him into the jade bottle.

"It seems that Nanming Ancestor is indeed quite ill!"

Fortunately, he had the self-awareness to confine his true form in the Outer Sea, not coming out to wreak havoc on the cultivation world.

However, as Qin Ming observed, even though Nanming Ancestor was at the Divinity Transformation stage, he had very little lifespan left.

This was why he possessed Ascendant Lingtao, looking for a way to the Demon Realm, ready to go down a dark path.

Suddenly, he thought of something and asked the old demon inside the Blood Massacre Spiritual Treasure:

"Old ghost, you said Nanming Ancestor devoured the celestial demon qi and turned half-man, half-demon, so why am I fine?"

"Ah! Not everyone has the fortune of Friend Qin. First mastering the Demon Race Scripture, then tempering your body with thunder tribulations, devouring true demon qi to condense a demon infant, and finally cultivating the domineering demon-monster true power..."

"In the world, perhaps only Friend Qin can do this, no one else can replicate it."

"I must admit, even I am quite envious..." Qingyang the Old Demon said sourly.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming pondered for a moment and nodded.

...

Next.

After resealing Nanming Ancestor, Qin Ming took out the Flower Basket Spiritual Treasure, which contained two Heart Inquiry Fruits.

He took the Flower Basket Spiritual Treasure to the Little Spirit Realm and planted one Heart Inquiry Fruit near the Earth Spirit Spring.

He consumed five "Time Flies" entries, ripening it to five thousand years.

Days later, a small tree three inches tall had grown sturdily, exuding the unique aura of a Tier Five Spirit Plant.

However, to make it blossom and bear fruit would require many entries, so Qin Ming wasn’t in a hurry for now.

Considering his current level of alchemy, having one Heart Inquiry Fruit for alchemy was sufficient.

After planting the spirit fruit, Qin Ming tended to the spirit plants in the Little Spirit Realm, and gave the Blood Pearl to his Lifebound Spirit Plant, the Immortal Vine.

The Immortal Vine absorbed the Blood Pearl, and its growth improved significantly.

Then.

Qin Ming left the cave mansion and, after informing Hua Tianxiong, departed from Wangyue Island.

He intended to seek out Cloud-Fishing Elder and exchange the main materials for refining the Divinity Transformation Ointment, as previously agreed.

Seven days later.

Qin Ming, riding the Lingxiao Imperial Carriage, arrived at Luoyun Creek, located at the border of the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm and the Beast Roar Mountain Range.

Fortunately, it wasn’t far, and he found it quickly.

The area was picturesque, shrouded in mist, with mountains and rivers where various birds and beasts roamed, exuding a sense of an otherworldly paradise.

The spirit vein environment here wasn’t very high, which, for a Venerable like Cloud-Fishing Elder at the Divinity Transformation stage, besides ascending to the Spirit Realm,

everything else was trivial.

In the current environment of Spiritual Qi in the Human Realm, even with Cloud-Fishing Elder’s supreme talent and comprehension, he had been stuck at the peak of Early-Stage Divinity Transformation for thousands of years, unable to break through.

No wonder they spared no expense to find the Ascension Platform.

Upon reaching Luoyun Creek, Qin Ming sent a communication talisman to Cloud-Fishing Elder.

Soon after.

As the mist cleared before Qin Ming’s eyes, the space twisted, suddenly opening a luminous curtain from which emerged the figure of the Cloud-Fishing Elder, resembling an old farmer.

"Oh! Fellow Daoist Qin has arrived! Please come to my cave mansion for a chat."

Seeing it was Qin Ming coming, Cloud-Fishing Elder’s whole demeanor was jubilant, and he warmly invited him inside.

After passing through the luminous curtain, inside was another world, akin to an idyllic paradise, showcasing picturesque mountains, rivers, and a pastoral scene.

The cave mansion of Cloud-Fishing Elder, called a mansion in name, was actually several simple thatched huts built by the creek, exuding a charming rustic elegance.

However, the Spirit Vein environment here was of Tier Five Low-Grade.

Beyond comparison to the outside world.

Qin Ming discerned some intricacies; this place was like his Little Spirit Realm, an independent space of Blessed Land, although Cloud-Fishing Elder didn’t have an entry, unable to carry it with him like Qin Ming.

"Elder Lu’s cave mansion is truly a paradise of treasures," remarked Qin Ming politely upon entering.

Cloud-Fishing Elder led Qin Ming to a stone table outside to sit down, then took out a set of tea utensils, beginning to burn incense and brew tea.

"Ah, it’s just for peace and quiet, really. Friend Qin’s Wangyue Island is what’s truly enviable, haha!" said Cloud-Fishing Elder with laughter while pouring Spirit Tea for Qin Ming, "Come, try some, this is Cloud Dew Tea, wild grown, I don’t know much about tea cultivation."

"Although it might not compare to Fellow Daoist Qin’s Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea, it has a unique flavor."

Qin Ming lifted the tea cup and took a sip, indeed it was fragrant and lingering, an ethereal taste reminiscent of drifting clouds and mist.

After enjoying the Spirit Tea for a while.

Cloud-Fishing Elder smiled expectantly and asked, "Friend Qin, you’ve come to see me specifically; has the Mysterious Pill been successfully refined?"

"Indeed, junior did not disappoint; after some research, I successfully refined a batch," Qin Ming smiled faintly, immediately placing a porcelain bottle upon the stone table.

Hearing this, Cloud-Fishing Elder was exceedingly excited, as this was exactly what he was lacking right now.

He opened the porcelain bottle to take a look, seeing two Tier Five Mysterious Pills lying within.

Even with his Divinity Transformation Stage composure, he nearly couldn’t contain his excitement.

Unexpectedly, Qin Ming gave him a delightful surprise by managing to refine two pills at once!

The first time the Mysterious Pill is consumed it can extend one’s lifespan by five hundred years, and the second time by three hundred years.

This means he can gain eight hundred years of lifespan!

"Ah, Friend Qin! I truly wasn’t mistaken about you; your talent in the Alchemy Dao is unmatched in the Human Realm."

"Ah! This time I’ve completely owed you a great favor."

Cloud-Fishing Elder laughed heartily, "Haha! Increasing lifespan by eight hundred years, if Old Ghost Bingyi and Master Fuyao find out, they’ll be furious!"

"Those two old fools, constantly tease me about having little time left, now it’s their turn to be anxious, hahaha!"

With that, Cloud-Fishing Elder waved his hand above the stone table, storing away the Mysterious Pill.

Then, with a flash of brilliance, two white jade boxes appeared before Qin Ming, "These are the Moonlight Lingzhi and Ruyi Creation Mud that you wanted."

"To exchange these from those two stingy old fellows, I paid quite a significant price."

Qin Ming opened the jade boxes to see a semi-transparent umbrella-shaped Lingzhi emanating a luminous moonlight hue, and the other jade box contained a colorful gelatinous crystalline mass—that legendary Tier Five Spiritual Object, Ruyi Creation Mud.

The Ruyi Creation Mud contains the power of the Five Elements fusion, the essential material for reshaping a cultivator’s Nascent Soul, transforming it into a Primordial Spirit.

On the surface, Qin Ming appeared calm as a serene lake, but inside he was quite thrilled.

Counting the spiritual materials obtained from Cloud-Fishing Elder.

He had remarkably gathered all five core materials necessary for refining the Divinity Transformation Ointment!

As for the remaining hundred-plus Tier Four spiritual materials, Hua Tianxiong and Mo Lingwei had managed to collect some too.

’The path to Divinity Transformation is right before me!’

Qin Ming couldn’t help feeling sentimental; it was unexpected that a simple Spirit Farmer would come this far one day.

He waved his hand to store away the jade boxes, expressing sincere gratitude to Cloud-Fishing Elder, "Thank you, Elder Lu. I offer you a toast."

Honestly, if not for the intervention of Cloud-Fishing Elder, this mighty Divinity Transformation figure.

Qin Ming himself wouldn’t know how many years it would take to find these two major materials.

Just the endeavor to fetch Heart Inquiry Fruit from the Outer Sea had caused quite a stir, ultimately alarming even a Tier Five Demon Venerable.

So, though his interaction with Cloud-Fishing Elder was merely an exchange, peacefully acquiring such items nearly extinct in the Human Realm was undoubtedly the best outcome.

Next.

Each having obtained what they most needed at the moment, both were truly delighted.

Seizing this chance to converse with Cloud-Fishing Elder, this Venerable Divinity Transformation, Qin Ming inquired about breaking into the Divinity Transformation Stage.

These are secrets of Major Sects, not accessible unless one is chosen as a successor.

Cloud-Fishing Elder had an appreciation for juniors like Qin Ming, and they shared similar humble beginnings, each climbing up from being a Loose Cultivator to their current position.

He gladly shared some wisdom with Qin Ming.

Cloud-Fishing Elder sipped his tea, slowly explaining:

"Not to boast, if I were born a few thousand years earlier, I might have long ascended to the Spirit Realm."

"In the past, the Divinity Transformation Stage cultivators could ascend to the Spirit Realm simply by reaching the early and middle stages, and could ascend via the Ascension Platform to the Spirit Realm to pursue higher realms."

"Furthermore, if one could attain the late-stage of Divinity Transformation, the Ascension Platform wasn’t necessary; they could use their formidable divine techniques to traverse the void and ascend independently to the Spirit Realm."

"But now the dwindling Spiritual Qi in the Human Realm is insufficient to support cultivation to the middle and late stages of Divinity Transformation..."