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Chapter 960 Azure Emperor Immortal Vine, True Immortal Remains

Within the desolate realm.

Qin Ming's natal spiritual plant has completely completed a new round of transformation and advancement, exuding an extremely mysterious aura.

A strange power emerged from the tree canopy that blocked out the sky, seemingly gradually changing the rules of this small world.

Even the beings hidden in the sealed land were awakened and stirred by this power.

The vine also became extremely large, with its main trunk resembling a coiled dragon, and a vortex-like shape appearing at its core, as if a new ability had been born.

A terrifying aura, surpassing that of a seventh-tier spiritual plant, emanated from the black vine and entered Qin Ming's mind.

Even the Old Demon Qingyang was speechless with shock at the astonishing changes in Qin Ming's mysterious black vine.

After a long while, he exclaimed, "Incredible! Incredible! Young friend Qin, even I can't discern the origin of your natal spiritual plant! It seems to have a very special history."

"Didn't you obtain a Longevity Stone? You can take this opportunity to give Black Vine a boost."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming immediately remembered that when Yin Yangzi came to congratulate him, he had given him an extremely rare seventh-tier Longevity Stone.

He immediately took out the blue-green longevity stone and threw it directly to Black Vine.

The jet-black vines wrapped around the Longevity Stone and disappeared into the heart of the swirling vines.

In an instant.

The entire spiritual plant exuded a vast aura of time and age, and the two hundred thousand years of growth that had been consumed by using its natal technique were instantly replenished by more than half.

Under Qin Ming's gaze, dense black flower buds sprouted from among the black vines that had completed their transformation. The surface of these buds was covered with gold and silver runes that resembled tadpoles, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

at the same time.

Three golden entries suddenly appeared in his field of vision:
[Name]: Azure Emperor Immortal Vine [Status]: Fusion Mana x5 (Maturity 1%)
【Name】：Azure Emperor Immortal Vine 【Entry】：Primordial Purple Qi x1 (Maturity 1%)
[Name]: Azure Emperor Immortal Vine [Affix]: Longevity x5 (Maturity 1%)
【Primordial Purple Qi】: After using this entry, you will receive a wisp of the Great Dao's fortune.

【Long Live the Emperor】: Consuming this entry will immediately extend your lifespan by ten thousand years.

"Azure Emperor Immortal Vine"

"A new luck-related attribute has actually been refreshed, and there's even a heaven-defying attribute that can extend one's lifespan by ten thousand years!"

"I was originally worried that the lifespan of my natal technique wouldn't be enough. If it can grow to a lifespan of hundreds of thousands of years, then the trump card will be even more powerful."

"The mere twelve demon stars, nine demon lords, and seven sons of the human race are not a big problem for me."

Looking at the completely renovated 'Creation Vine' in front of him, Qin Ming also revealed his joy.

"There is hope for immortality!"

He then frowned, as if he had remembered something.

"However, on the other hand, the reason this black vine was transplanted here was entirely to absorb the power of faith and incense offerings. That scoundrel, the Sky-Devouring Rat, just made up the name 'Azure Emperor Immortal Vine' on a whim."
Compared to Qin Ming, the natives of the Desolate Realm were even more shocked. Seeing such a 'miracle,' they thought it was the Azure Emperor Venerable manifesting his power again, and they all knelt down and prostrated themselves in worship.
Even the Frost Shadow of the Soul Clan had an extremely shocked expression on her face, and kept making prayers to the Black Vine with her hands clasped together:

"Great Azure Emperor Immortal Vine, please help me find my lost clansmen as soon as possible. If I succeed, my Soul Clan will serve the Azure Emperor as our master for generations to come."

Seeing this, Qin Ming couldn't help but smile.

Since Shuangying obtained the core inheritance in the Soul Clan ruins, her cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds. Although she tried to hide it, she still could not escape Qin Ming's discerning eyes.

She was undisturbed here, which was perfect for her cultivation, and she was living a good life. The main problem was that Devouring Sky Rat, who would bring food to feed her every few days.
After tending to the spiritual plants, Qin Ming left the Lesser Spirit Realm and immediately began studying the third orb of light he had obtained from the Exquisite Immortal Abode.

"My last attempt to forcefully break through failed. Now that my soul strength has reached the peak of the Fusion Realm, I should be able to open it, right?"

Qin Ming immediately took out the black ball of light, and then a surge of divine power rushed into the ball of light like a torrent.

boom!
This divine thought was so powerful that it caused a tremor in the spiritual energy of the Lesser Spirit Realm, and even the Old Demon Qingyang came over to watch.

I want to see exactly what the last treasure left behind by that immortal from the upper realm was before he died.

Qin Ming had previously extracted the upper-realm secret technique for cultivating the soul, the "Taiqing Yuandao Visualization Technique," from the second ball of light, which caused his soul to undergo a transformation.

He was already comparable to a peak-level expert in the initial stage of the Fusion Realm, which is quite remarkable.

The last orb of light, which is the most difficult to open, is obviously the one with the greatest treasure value among the three orbs.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have been sealed off so tightly.

However, as time passed, Qin Ming's terrifying divine power continued to impact the outer restrictions.

To their surprise, although the restrictions had loosened somewhat, the speed was still as slow as a snail's pace.

Qin Ming spent most of the day trying to pry open a tiny crack, but seeing a glimmer of hope, he patiently used the skill of grinding water to slowly wear away the restriction bit by bit.

More than half a month has passed.

As the black light cluster flashed, a burst of light appeared, then dissipated, finally revealing what was inside.

However, when the ball of light was dispelled, the treasure that was revealed was somewhat unexpected by Qin Ming.

Because this was a sealed coffin, inside which lay the remains of a man in golden armor, perfectly preserved, his skin, apart from being slightly pale, was remarkably smooth.

On its skin surface, there seemed to be a layer of crystal-clear film.

Even Qin Ming's divine sense probe was instantly reflected back.

The moment the corpse appeared, it gave off an extremely strong sense of oppression, and even Qin Ming subconsciously felt a chill.

The Devouring Rat quickly hid behind Qin Ming, poked its head out, and said tremblingly, "Isn't this terrifying? How could these immortals from the upper realm have a penchant for collecting corpses?"

Upon seeing this, the Old Demon Qingyang merely glanced at him twice before revealing an excited expression, and said to Qin Ming:

"Young friend Qin, you truly are a chosen one!"

"The treasure within this last ray of light was actually a complete set of remains of a True Immortal."

"However, it seems that the True Immortal of the Linglong Immortal Mansion wanted to completely refine it into a puppet, but for some reason he gave up halfway, and now it has become a half-finished product."

“His ‘Yang spirit’ has been completely extinguished, leaving only a shell. Therefore, there is no danger. Young friend Qin, you don’t need to worry.”

He looked completely at ease, stroking his beard and clicking his tongue in amazement.

"What?! The remains of a true immortal!" Upon hearing this, the Devouring Rat's eyes gleamed with excitement, and it hurriedly mustered its courage to approach and examine the remains closely. "I've roamed the mortal and spirit realms for so many years, and this is the first time I've ever seen the remains of a true immortal. So this is what they look like?"

Little Silver Fox, Tian Ling'er, and Silver Wing Frost Bee also heard the commotion and came over to look at the majestic golden-armored corpse in front of them.

However, when the Silverwing Frost Bee saw the corpse, it seemed that the source of the Mother of Calamity in its mind reminded it of something deep in its memory. It clutched its head and a strange emotion surged up, filled with a murderous aura.

This sudden turn of events startled Qin Ming slightly. He looked at Silverwing with concern and asked:

Silverwing, are you alright?

After a few breaths, Silverwing returned to normal. A hint of doubt flashed across her usually indifferent face as she looked at Qin Ming and said:

"Master, according to the memories of the Insect Mother's essence within me, the reason why that True Immortal from the Linglong Immortal Mansion descended to the mortal realm was not to eliminate the Three Ancient Calamities, but to extract the Insect Mother's essence and refine a puppet far exceeding the True Immortal level, ultimately reaching the Profound Immortal level. However, for some reason, he failed halfway and suffered a backlash."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming and Qingyang the Old Demon immediately understood.

The Old Demon Qingyang clicked his tongue in admiration, saying, "I never imagined that the upheaval at the Linglong Immortal Mansion back then had such hidden secrets. I knew those True Immortals in the Upper Realm couldn't possibly have good intentions, going to such great lengths to descend to the mortal realm to relieve suffering."

"Old Demon, how do you know everything? You even know about the affairs of the True Immortal Realm, and what is this 'Yang God' you're talking about?" Qin Ming had been kept in suspense by this old guy all day long, and finally couldn't stand it anymore.

The old demon Qingyang chuckled and said bluntly, "Hehehe! Now that young friend Qin has reached the pinnacle of the spirit world, it won't hurt to reveal a few things to you."

"When a cultivator in the Integration Stage advances to the Mahayana Stage, the Yin energy and karma within their body will be completely refined, causing their primordial spirit to completely transform into a Yang spirit. In the Spirit Realm, a cultivator in the Mahayana Stage can already be called a Loose Immortal, and is actually no different from an ordinary True Immortal in the Upper Realm. The difference is that there is a Tribulation Transcending Stage afterward, which requires enduring the Five Signs of Decay of Heaven and Man."

"Therefore, it is also called 'Pure Yang True Immortal'. Once you, young friend Qin, reach this level, you will naturally understand everything. There is no point in me talking about it here."

Qin Ming nodded thoughtfully. He had just advanced to the Integration Stage, and the Great Ascension Stage seemed to be quite far away from him. Therefore, he remembered what Qingyang Old Demon said and did not continue to ask questions.

But suddenly, he thought of something else.

He then said to the old demon Qingyang, "Old demon, isn't this a half-finished True Immortal puppet? Wouldn't this corpse be perfect for you to use as a body?"

Qingyang Old Demon understood Qin Ming's meaning, and waved his hand with a smile, saying, "I would like to too, but this True Immortal's remains are incompatible with my physique. Not only can I not control it, but we will also repel each other."

"If young friend Qin could find me the remains of a Heavenly Demon, that would be fine. Right now, perhaps..."

"The body of a demon?" Qin Ming couldn't help but mutter to himself, which was somewhat beyond his capabilities.

Qingyang the Old Demon said, "Young friend Qin, there is no need to worry. Although I cannot restore my true form for a while."

"But this remains of a true immortal are truly extraordinary; they represent a tremendous opportunity for you!"

"If you can find a True Spirit Demon Core of Mahayana level or above, you can complete the crafting of this True Immortal level puppet."

"Or you could find the legendary 'Flame of Nothingness,' combine it with your Myriad Transformations Heavenly Demon Ruler True Body, and refine and absorb the primordial power contained in this True Immortal's corpse to forge a physical body comparable to a True Immortal. At that time, those Mahayana stage cultivators in the Spirit Realm, or even the Holy Ancestors of the Ancient Demon Realm, would be powerless against you, hehehehe!"

Qin Ming was greatly intrigued upon hearing the rest!

"A puppet or physical body at the True Immortal level?"

He secretly made a mental note of the two rare treasures, the 'True Spirit Demon Core' and the 'Flame of Nothingness,' thinking that he might actually be able to obtain them someday, which would truly allow him to soar to new heights.

However, he had never heard of such a thing before, and it would be extremely difficult to obtain it.

Fortunately, Qin Ming is now a powerful patriarch who controls the resources and intelligence of the entire region.

It's not that there's absolutely no chance.

The Devouring Rat took it very seriously. It even took out a storybook and a brush and meticulously wrote down every word that Qingyang Old Demon had said that day.

"This is incredible! Master is becoming more and more extraordinary!"

"Yes, yes, we'll focus on finding these two treasures from now on. As the saying goes, when one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven!"

Its little face beamed with excitement as it wrote, already envisioning the future.
After discussing it with the old demon Qingyang, Qin Ming put the True Immortal's corpse away again and kept it safe and well-preserved.

This item can be considered one of his greatest weapons for dominating the spirit world in the future!
Then.

Qin Ming was in a really good mood. He had the Devouring Sky Rat and the Little Silver Fox harvest a batch of sixth-grade Taiyi Void Rice from the Immortal's Lost Fields. He then used the Great Dream Thousand Demon Wine to stew some spirit fish to celebrate.

However, what happened next was extremely strange.

This left Qin Ming somewhat incredulous.

He was celebrating with his several spirit pets in the Emerald Void Garden, and of course he hadn't forgotten about Xiao Qing, who could now occasionally be let out for a stroll.

Just then.

A message came from outside from Zhao Xuan, and Qin Ming instructed the Devouring Sky Rat to open the formation and let her in.

Upon seeing Qin Ming, Zhao Xuan bowed respectfully and said:
"Reporting to the Ancestor, there is a senior outside the sect who claims to be an old acquaintance of yours and wishes to meet you. Please convey my request."

Zhao Xuan was also filled with mixed feelings. She never expected that in just a few decades, her former "Junior Brother Li" would transform into her own ancestor.

I still vividly remember the moments I spent with him in the past.

Qin Ming nodded and immediately released his divine sense to scan the area briefly.

The next moment.

His expression changed involuntarily, and he muttered to himself, "How could it be her?"

A woman in purple robes stood calmly in mid-air, seemingly aware of Qin Ming's divine sense probing. She even gave him an extremely alluring smile.
The person who came to visit the Lingmiao Sect at this moment was none other than the 'Succubus Star', one of the twelve demon stars of the demon race that Qin Ming had previously dealt with.

Qin Ming was momentarily confused as to what this powerful demon was up to, having come all the way here.

He immediately instructed Zhao Xuan:
"I will go out to see him personally. You stay here and don't wander off."

"Yes! I will obey the ancestor's orders!" Zhao Xuan hurriedly replied.

However, she was also curious about who this person was that could be personally received by the ancestor Qin Ming.

As she was pondering, Qin Ming vanished into thin air and instantly appeared outside the mountain gate.

When the succubus saw Qin Ming emerge, a captivating smile appeared on her devastatingly beautiful face as she addressed him:
"Fellow Daoist Qin, it has been decades since we last met at the Soul Clan Ruins. Why don't you invite me in for a visit?"

(End of this chapter)