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Chapter 1012 The Myriad Immortals Alliance Cultivators See Through the Act
At the bottom of Gray Mist Valley, inside the cave dwelling of an ancient cultivator.

Upon hearing this, Master Maomu and Fairy Nishang were greatly surprised and quickly turned around to look in the direction of the sound.

The person who suddenly appeared was none other than...

It turned out to be that rogue cultivator who caused quite a stir during the Spirit Wine Festival in Yunzhou Immortal City!

Qin Ming stood in mid-air, and on his shoulder sat a gray rat with its arms crossed, sizing them up.

On that day, Master Maomu and the other two witnessed Qin Ming's prowess firsthand. He not only overpowered the spirit wine of their two clans, but also won the championship. Even Elder Xintu held him in high regard.

Unexpectedly, this powerful rogue cultivator was secretly following him.

Master Maomu felt uneasy and a bad premonition arose in his heart.

After all, this place was deserted, so even if the other party killed them both, no one would know.
Master Maomu and Fairy Nishang exchanged a tense glance, then bowed deeply to Qin Ming:

"This junior greets Senior Qin; I didn't expect you to be here as well."

"Since you have taken a liking to this spiritual ginseng, senior, I dare not disobey. However, I have a question."

Qin Ming remained expressionless and replied calmly, "Why would I be targeting the two of you?"

"Actually, I already saw the companion spirit herb back at the Xuanyuan Pavilion restaurant. Do you understand now?"

Master Maomu suddenly realized that he had originally thought only he, a seventh-level spirit plant master, had discovered it.

Unexpectedly, Qin Ming, this senior rogue cultivator, also saw through it, while he was still complacent.

Upon realizing this, he felt a wave of bitterness wash over him.

All that hard work has gone to waste, only to have it all benefit someone else.

Furthermore, it is evident that Senior Qin's expertise in spiritual plants far surpasses that of this junior.

However, Qin Ming's next words were completely unexpected for the two of them!
"I know you two want to use this Nine-Aperture Spirit-Connecting Ginseng to plead with Elder Xintu of Yunzhou Immortal City, asking him to help refine a seventh-order Dao Integration Pill, right?"

Qin Ming didn't make things difficult for the two of them, after all, he wasn't the kind of person who would seize by trickery or force, or kill and destroy evidence at the drop of a hat.

Master Maomu was surprised that even he knew this, and realized that he must have been secretly watching his every move. He quickly admitted, "Yes, senior."

"Then there's no need to look for him. It just so happens that I, Qin, am proficient in alchemy. If the two of you can gather the necessary materials for a Dao-Merging Pill, I can make an exception and help you out, as a trade for capturing this Nine-Aperture Spirit Ginseng for me." Upon hearing Qin Ming's words, the two people opposite him were immediately stunned.

They originally thought they might lose their lives on this trip, but they never expected to meet a virtuous and noble senior!

So much so that even Master Maomu and Fairy Nishang could hardly believe it was real.

Then, he carefully confirmed again:
"Is what Senior Qin said true?"

"What? Do you two young friends not trust me?" Qin Ming raised an eyebrow and asked indifferently.

"I rent a place in Yunzhou Immortal City. If you gather enough materials for alchemy, you can come to me anytime."

"However, this Nine-Aperture Spirit-Connecting Ginseng will belong to me, and there will be no further karmic ties between us."

Upon hearing this, Master Maomu revealed an excited smile. He quickly reached out and grabbed the Nine-Aperture Spirit-Connecting Ginseng on the ground, binding it with a golden rope to prevent it from escaping.

He then carefully placed it into a special spirit-sealing jade box, affixed a talisman to it, and then bowed and handed this top-tier treasure of the cultivation world to Qin Ming.

The Devouring Rat on Qin Ming's shoulder snatched the jade box that was handed to him and said in an old-fashioned tone:
"You two are really lucky to have run into my master, the peace ambassador of the cultivation world."

"If we were targeted by other powerful monsters who have achieved fusion, we wouldn't even know how we died. We'll have to be careful in the future."

Upon hearing this, Master Maomu's lips twitched, and he broke out in a cold sweat, saying, "Yes, yes, yes, senior is right to teach me a lesson!"

After receiving the spirit ginseng, the Devouring Rat lovingly stroked it, then handed it to Qin Ming with a grin, saying:

“Master, this is truly a treasure. I feel a bit weak lately and urgently need a few spirit whiskers to replenish myself, or even just one.”

Qin Ming turned his head and glared at the Devouring Sky Rat, then took the jade box from its hand and put it away.

"You're still weak, and you think you haven't made enough? I have another purpose for this. It's for Tian Ling'er."

Upon hearing this, the Devouring Rat looked greatly disappointed, but then it sniffed around again, trying to find some treasures in this ancient cultivator's cave hidden deep underground.

Suddenly.

Qin Ming's expression shifted. His powerful divine sense detected a group of people outside heading towards the bottom of the valley, and the leader seemed to have a strong aura.

And at an extremely fast speed, they arrived near the entrance of the ancient cultivator's cave.

Meanwhile, Master Maomu and Fairy Nishang were still immersed in the joy of this extraordinary opportunity.

After hearing Qin Ming's promise, he said, "Reporting to Senior Qin, we have spent all our savings over the years of cultivation and have managed to gather two sets of spiritual materials, which we will send to you at that time."

Qin Ming was also amazed upon hearing this, marveling at how incredibly abundant the resources were in the Myriad Spirits Realm. He was impressed that the two Void Refinement Elders from the great clans before him could gather enough materials for two Dao Integration Pills.

Those ancestral masters in the outer spirit realm who fought to the death trying to gather these spiritual materials for their disciples and descendants all ended up dying and their cultivation dissipating.

However, he didn't have the extra time to discuss these matters with the two of them.

Qin Ming said with a serious expression, "Someone has come in from outside. Let's hide for a while."

Upon hearing this, the smiles on the faces of Master Maomu and Fairy Nishang froze.

Without much thought, they knew that for a cultivator like Qin Ming to need to conceal himself, there must be another Nascent Soul stage cultivator who had entered this place.

Could it be that they were being targeted by more than just Qin Ming, a powerful cultivator at the Integration Stage?

next moment.

Qin Ming waved his hand, unleashing a divine spell to conceal their auras, enveloping the three of them.

It then hid behind a stone pillar in the southeast corner.

With his current cultivation level, the True Demon Illusion he can unleash is undetectable to cultivators below the Mahayana stage, and he can also cast it on others. Therefore, there is no need to worry about those two alien cultivators being detected.

Just as the group concealed themselves for a moment...

Several figures, streaked with light, appeared one after another in the cave of this ancient cultivator.

Qin Ming and his companions were observing from the shadows when they spotted a very familiar figure in a green robe among the crowd.

This person is none other than Du Lingzi, who previously took out the Azure Nether Poison Wine at the Spirit Wine Festival, attempting to embarrass the elders of the Immortal City.

It seemed that he was the one who led that group of people here, appearing quite familiar with the place.

When Master Maomu and Fairy Nishang saw the appearance of Poison Spirit, they also frowned.

What surprised Qin Ming the most was that one of the people in the group looked exactly like Fei Dashao of the Gu clan, except that his eyes had a slightly cold and sinister aura.

His cultivation level was at the peak of the early stage of the Integration Realm, and he was only one step away from the middle stage.

This group seemed to have him as their leader.

Qin Ming immediately recalled the portrait of Young Master Fei, and combined it with the cultivation aura of the person in front of him, he had already guessed the other party's identity.

'Could this person be the wanted criminal from the Gu tribe?'

'Fei Chan, the younger brother of Fei Da Shao who fled with the clan's sacred artifact.'

He never expected that he would encounter his opponent here after only a few months away from Yunzhou Immortal City. He should know that the person before him was a seeker from the Gu Clan, one of the sixteen great true spirit races of the Myriad Spirits Realm, possessing an ancient true spirit bloodline inheritance; he was undoubtedly a formidable character.

Furthermore, according to Young Master Fei, this person was carrying that extremely dangerous sacred object.

Therefore, Qin Ming knew that he could not simply be compared with ordinary Nascent Soul stage cultivators.

Moreover, Fei Chan was accompanied by a hunched old monk and a middle-aged man in a jade robe, who were also cultivators in the Integration stage.

Behind these individuals followed a group of trusted followers, all of whom were cultivators at or above the Void Refinement stage. They wore uniform attire, with a twisted vertical pupil embroidered on their chests, representing the 'Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance'.

After bringing the group to this place, Du Lingzi said with extreme flattery:
"This is the place for the seniors of the Myriad Immortals Alliance."

"This junior accidentally discovered this ancient cultivator's cave, but unfortunately, due to my weak strength, I was unable to break the restrictions on it and obtain the opportunities within, no matter how hard I tried."

"This time, I do not expect to obtain any ancient relics. I only hope that when the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance attacks Yunzhou Immortal City, I can be counted in."

Fei Chan first surveyed the extremely spacious cave dwelling, then, with a thoughtful expression, said softly to Du Lingzi:
"You've done very well. This is indeed undoubtedly an ancient cultivator's cave dwelling. Will there be a share after the matter is accomplished?"

"As for the cooperation between your Bijing clan and Wanxian City, we will give you a satisfactory answer later."

"Chief Qi and Chief Luo will communicate with the higher-ups."

As soon as he finished speaking, Du Lingzi smiled and quickly cupped his hands, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, seniors!"

The old monk surnamed Qi nodded slowly: "Since it is Fellow Daoist Fei's business, then it is my Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance's business. If you do well, you will naturally be rewarded."

"If we conquer Yunzhou Immortal City, you can manage the operation rights of the cave dwellings inside."

Hearing their promises, Du Lingzi's smile widened.

Qin Ming, Mao Mu Shangren, and the other two, who were hiding in the shadows, couldn't help but become solemn after learning this shocking news.

"Senior Qin, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance actually wants to attack Yunzhou Immortal City. Have they gone mad?" Master Maomu secretly transmitted his voice to Qin Ming.

It should be noted that Yunzhou Immortal City is a sacred place for rogue cultivators in the Southern Region, and it is also guarded by a powerful giant toad clan member at the Mahayana stage.

The Myriad Immortals Alliance clearly valued its important geographical location and the abundant resources in the surrounding area.

Qin Ming glanced at the group and secretly transmitted his voice, "Don't act rashly yet, let's observe first."

He happened to have the 'Qianji Lingpu' amber, a communication item given to him by Young Master Fei. A Qianji Lingpu was sealed inside the amber, and they could locate and communicate with each other as long as they were within the Southern Region.

Right now, Qin Ming has encountered that traitor from the Gu Clan and has also uncovered a major conspiracy by the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.

After a moment's thought, Qin Ming activated the Spirit Amber in his hand. The spirit insect sealed inside the amber glowed faintly, indicating that it had sensed another spirit insect far away.

at the same time.

Inside the upper level of the Immortal City of Yunzhou, in a separate cave dwelling.

Fei Dashao, the Radiant Envoy of the Gu Clan, was currently meditating and cultivating. He had finished dealing with most of his affairs in the Immortal City and planned to leave the place on a chosen day.

Suddenly.

He opened his closed eyes and took out an amber from his pocket that was the same as the one in Qin Ming's hand. The spirit pet inside flashed with light and transmitted a sensory message to his mind.

"what?!"

"Fellow Daoist Qin, you discovered Fei Chan's whereabouts so quickly?"

Young Master Fei's expression suddenly changed, and he abruptly stood up from the prayer mat.

The next moment, his figure vanished on its own, and when he reappeared, he was already in the council hall on the mountaintop.

The gray-robed elder who came with Young Master Fei, as well as the Gu Clan guards, were also gathered outside.

Elder Xintu was in the main hall, handling the city's affairs, when he saw Young Master Fei walk in with an extremely solemn expression.

He immediately put down what he was doing, put on a smile, and stood up to greet him:

"It's rare for Fellow Daoist Fei to come and reminisce with me. Please have a seat."

"But what is it you wish to discuss?"

After entering, Young Master Fei did not sit down. He waved his hand and said, "Just now, I received a spiritual connection from Fellow Daoist Qin and discovered the whereabouts of our clan's traitor. He is in a gray valley in the southwest."

"What? Is that really true?" Elder Xintu was deeply moved upon hearing this.

"It's unbelievable that even with all the manpower we mobilized to search, we still couldn't match Qin Ming's luck."

"In that case, let's gather our forces and head there immediately. Did Fellow Daoist Qin reveal the size of their forces?"

Young Master Fei shook his head and said, "This Spirit Amber can only sense each other's location. We'll have to wait until we get there to find out the specifics."

"In that case, I will accompany Fellow Daoist Fei on this journey. Without further ado, let's set off immediately," Elder Xintu said after much deliberation.

Having said that, he began to issue orders swiftly and decisively.

Only half an incense stick later.

Above the Immortal City of Yunzhou, more than ten large golden spirit ships rose up and sailed away in a grand procession toward the southwest.

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the other side.

Inside the main hall of the ancient cultivator's cave.

Fei Chan and the two leaders of the Wanxian Alliance observed the environment inside to prevent any powerful formations or restrictions from being triggered.

Just then.

The old monk surnamed Qi from the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance suddenly turned his gaze to the ground where the Nine-Aperture Spirit-Connecting Ginseng had fallen, and then said with a puzzled expression:
"How strange, why is there a lingering spiritual aura of a rare and precious herb here?"

Upon hearing this, Fei Chan and the other middle-aged man in the jade robe also looked in the direction of the voice.

After sensing the surroundings, he immediately said, "Could it be that someone came in before us and took the spiritual herbs from this ancient cultivator's cave?"

Upon hearing this...

The two people hiding in the shadows, Mu-mu Shangren and Ni-shang Fairy, were practically in their throats.
In contrast, Qin Ming remained calm and composed, his expression unchanged, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

Just then.

Du Lingzi stepped forward and said, "That's impossible. Only I have been here before, and there is an extremely powerful high-level restriction at the stone steps under the stone bed above."

"Unless one is a Nascent Soul stage expert who is proficient in array formations, it is impossible to get close to the core area."

"I have already tried this myself, otherwise I wouldn't have troubled the three seniors of the Myriad Immortals Alliance."

Upon hearing this, Fei Chan's gaze sharpened, and she casually cast a spiritual spell towards the stone steps ahead to test the waters.

hum~~
As expected, a layer of dark blue light suddenly appeared in the void in front of them, blocking his spell.

(End of this chapter)