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Chapter 964 The Changes in Tianxing City

On Little Turtle Peak, a winding stream flows.

Upon hearing Baili Hui's report, Qin Ming immediately frowned slightly.
"What? Elders Jiang Wuji and Yu Hanzi have both perished?"

"Was the elders of Tianxing City almost completely wiped out back then?"

He had just returned when he heard this news.

It is conceivable how terrifying this calamity was; even the Void Refinement Elders in a large main city like Tianxing City were unable to protect themselves.

"Alas! Things are unpredictable," Baili Hui sighed deeply. "The Feathered Spirit Clan, which was originally allied with the Human Race, saw that the Human Race was weak and chose to switch sides, launching an attack while the two elders were away negotiating."

Qin Ming was also surprised that the Feathered Spirit Clan, who had been on good terms with the human race, had also sided with the demon race.

"However, later, Elder Jiang's son made great contributions, received high-ranking rewards, and broke through to the Void Refinement stage, continuing to serve as an elder in Tianxing City," Baili Hui added.

Qin Ming asked, "You mean Jiang Tian?"

“That’s right.” Baili Hui also knew that Jiang Tian and Qin Ming had some past entanglements, and couldn’t help but sigh.

The scene when Jiang Tian and his son came to Xiaoguifeng to admit their mistakes and apologize is still vivid in my mind. I never thought that things would have changed so much since then.

Qin Ming then inquired about the situation from Baili Hui.

In short, the situation in Tianxing City is dire and far from optimistic.

Half a day later, he couldn't help but say, "That old fellow Yun Gu Zi is really good at fooling people. It seems being a retainer is quite an easy job for him."

Baili Hui and Mo Lingwei then reported to Qin Ming on the development of the Little Turtle Peak spiritual land and the profits generated over the years, handing them all over to Qin Ming.

Qin Ming was unaware that the taxes collected from the vassal families and the market city alone over the years had amounted to a substantial amount of resource revenue.

It's even enough to supply the cultivation resources of an ordinary Nascent Soul stage cultivator.

However, Qin Ming is different; these resources are now just a drop in the ocean to him.

Just raising those few spirit pets is a considerable expense, making them veritable money-devouring beasts.

Especially those two, Devouring Rat and Little Green, their stomachs are like bottomless pits; the word "full" simply doesn't exist in their dictionary.
Qin Ming praised the two of them with great satisfaction, and then gave them some pointers on cultivation, which enlightened them. They left respectfully as if they had found a treasure.

Then.

He arrived at the summit, before the Azure Sky Tree that coiled like a dragon, and with a thought, he communicated with the tree spirit inside.

After so many years of growth, and with Qin Ming's nurturing, the tree spirit of this seventh-tier celestial tree has even surpassed that of the Wood Crystal Clan.

If Qin Ming wanted to, he could even create a massive immortal city just like Azure Sky City, but naturally he wouldn't do that.

After communicating with the tree spirit, he only took one spirit seed from the Heavenly Tree and continued to cultivate and accelerate its growth in the Small Spirit Realm.

With Qin Ming's current cultivation level and the ability to accelerate the growth of his inscriptions, it won't take long for him to cultivate a Azure Sky Tree of the same level.

Originally, he came back this time intending to transplant and take away this giant tree that looked like it was growing on a tortoise's back.

However, when Qin Ming returned to Xiaogui Peak and saw the changes and prosperity there, he changed his plans.

Within Xiaoling territory.

Qin Ming planted the spiritual seed of the Azure Sky Tree atop the Green Mountain. Then, with a wave of his hand, countless rich wood spiritual energies, as if summoned by heaven and earth, transformed into a gentle spring breeze and fine rain to nourish the spiritual plant.

Gradually, a seedling broke through the soil and grew into a lush and towering Azure Sky Tree, all in less than a few days.

This reflects a completely new level of understanding he has achieved since advancing to the Integration Stage, demonstrating his mastery of the primordial energy of heaven and earth and his comprehension of the laws of wood.

Therefore, mobilizing the vitality of spiritual plants is as easy as using one's own arm.

He then used several more ripening-enhancing entries to ripen the tree to the age of ten thousand years.

A towering, thousand-foot-tall azure tree grew in his hands, a truly miraculous feat.

"This is the power of the Integration Stage, capable of changing the world. It's truly amazing."

Qin Ming looked at the fruits of his labor with satisfaction, which could be considered as giving Xiao a good beating.

With the blessing of this seventh-tier celestial tree, once he obtains several other spiritual items, he will be able to begin cultivating 'Azure Immortal Rice'.

When Xiaoqing saw Qin Ming planting trees and how tall they had grown in such a short time, she immediately jumped out of the lake, turning into the size of a calf, and ran to him to play happily.

Qin Ming patted Xiao Qing's head and said, "This is for gathering spiritual energy, not for you to eat."

Then, as if remembering something, he tentatively asked Xiaoqing, "Do you still have the beads you gave the Devouring Rat?"

This Kunpeng Saliva is a wonderful thing, with endless uses. It can even help monsters like the Devouring Sky Rat and the Little Silver Fox, who possess the bloodline of ancient true spirits, break through their cultivation levels.

It is easy to imagine how precious this item is; Qin Ming will surely find it very useful in the future.

Xiaoqing tried her best to purse her lips and mentally told Qin Ming that there was nothing left.
Qin Ming immediately took out some rare and precious materials and fed them to it. Perhaps it was because it ate too much that it was born such a spiritual treasure.

After tending to the spiritual plants and Xiao Qing, Qin Ming went to check on the Devouring Sky Rat and the Little Silver Fox, and found that they were both still asleep, with their internal energy steadily increasing.

I believe it won't be long before I can break through to a higher realm.

Next.

Qin Ming stayed at Little Turtle Peak for some time before setting off for Tianxing City to meet Yun Gu Zi.

After all, he had already agreed to serve as a guest advisor, so he had to make an appearance.

But when he arrived outside Tianxing City, he found that it had been through a great battle and was no longer the same as it used to be.

Beyond that enormous wall that stretched as far as the eye could see, there were countless traces of war.

Furthermore, along the thousand-mile stretch of the city wall, numerous defensive formations were newly built, and at regular intervals, a large Star Guard army was stationed on the outskirts, ready for battle.

The number of cultivators entering and leaving Tianxing City has also decreased significantly, a stark contrast to its former bustling and lively scene.

The main reason is that, under the current circumstances, the procedures for entering and leaving the Immortal City are quite strict.

Qin Ming originally wanted to send a message directly to Yun Gu Zi, but then he thought that the old guy would definitely arrange some grand ceremony to welcome him, making a big fuss.

So he decided to go in by himself, without bothering anyone else.

Qin Ming landed directly at the outer teleportation array, where a few scattered cultivators who wanted to enter the city were queuing up. Soon it was his turn.

The silver-armored star guard in charge of verifying identities, holding a celestial mirror, said to Qin Ming, "Why do you look unfamiliar? What brings you into the city?"

The Star Guard Captain, who had the highest cultivation level, couldn't discern Qin Ming's exact realm and asked a question.

Qin Ming remained expressionless, only slightly releasing a trace of his cultivation aura.

next moment.

A tremendous spiritual pressure, far exceeding that of the Void Refinement stage, suddenly descended, nearly causing all the cultivators present to collapse to the ground in fear.
"Combined Power"

The silver-armored star guards turned pale instantly, and their Sky-Patrol Mirrors nearly fell to the ground.

Qin Ming concealed his aura and said calmly to the group:

"I have something to discuss with Yun Gu Zi."

"Yes, yes, yes! We'll arrange it for you right away." The silver-armored star guards came to their senses and carefully opened the city's entrance formation for Qin Ming.

Qin Ming stood on the teleportation array, and amidst the flashes of golden light, a beam of light fell straight down on him, teleporting him into the city.

After he left, the silver-armored star guards, still shaken, nervously asked their leader:
"Captain, are we sure we're not mistaken?"

"A powerful being at the Integration Realm even personally queued up to enter the city. Are they really that particular about rules?"

The leading Star Guard captain also looked puzzled:

"How could you or I possibly fathom the thoughts of such a powerful senior?"

……

Just as Qin Ming entered the city.

Inside the Starshine Temple in Tianxing City, Yun Gu Zi was talking with two other cultivators.

Coincidentally, the two were the Northern Ancestor of the Taiyi Sect and the Chequ Ancestor of the Ten Thousand Beasts Valley.

At this moment, Yun Gu Zi looked worried and said gratefully to the two of them, "At this critical moment, I am truly grateful to have the help of you two fellow Daoists!"

The Old Ancestor of Beiling sat upright in his chair and waved his hand in reply, "Fellow Daoist Yun Guzi, there's no need for you to be so polite. We two are here on orders from above."

"Now, the Lingmiao Sect is the only powerful force in the Tianyuan Domain. With the Moon Ancestor presiding over it, even the Demon Clan keeps their distance with respect."

"Therefore, we two old bones have no choice but to be exiled here."

Old Ancestor Chequ looked indifferent, clearly unwilling to have fallen to such a state.

After all, Tianxing City is notoriously dangerous and is heavily targeted by the demons. Even these elders who were invited to the Nascent Soul stage must be prepared to fight the demons to the death.

His constant fighting and killing goes against the very desires of these old monsters to achieve immortality and attain the Dao.

"In any case, you two fellow Daoists did not refuse and came from afar from Tianyuan Domain to help. I will remember this favor. If we can overcome this crisis, please let me know if you need anything," Yun Gu Zi said sincerely.

The Old Ancestor of Beiling then asked, "What is the situation here now?"

"Alas! It's truly a long story. The main problem is that the Feathered Spirit Clan, which borders our human race, recently betrayed us. The Golden Feather Old Monster, a Nascent Soul cultivator, actually attacked our delegation, causing heavy losses to the Star Guard Army. Even several Golden Armor Star Guard Elders perished, which can be described as crippling them."

Yun Gu Zi did not hide the truth and told the two ancestors about the problems that Tianxing City was facing in detail.

After listening, Ancestor Chequ frowned and asked, "So, does that mean the Demon Clan's sudden retreat was also influenced by the disastrous defeat of the Demon Clan army in Tianyuan Domain?"

"Indeed, we really have to thank Fellow Daoist Qin. If he hadn't just advanced to the Integration stage and then displayed his divine power to kill the two great demon generals, Golden Ring Old Demon and Renshui Ancestor, and severely injured Sikong Old Demon, defeating the demon army, we wouldn't have been able to catch our breath for a while." Yun Gu Zi was still immersed in sighs and emotions when he said this.

It's hard to imagine that a cultivator who has just broken through to the Integration stage could possess such terrifying strength; it's simply astonishing.

"However, besides these, there is another important reason. According to intelligence from higher-ups, the reason why the demons withdrew their troops in large numbers is because a certain important figure among the demons has fallen."

Upon hearing this, the other two elders exchanged bewildered glances, never expecting that there was such a profound reason behind the demon race's withdrawal.

"Is this really true?" The two elders from Beiling were also taken aback.

Yun Gu Zi then said calmly, "Although the demons have been temporarily repelled, they will inevitably make a comeback. Taking advantage of the Feather Spirit Clan's geographical advantages, they will be even more ferocious than before."

"According to reliable information I have received, the Feather Spirit Clan will gather a large army to attack Tianxing City in half a month."

"As for the movements of the demons, we have not yet found a single clue."

Just as the group was discussing countermeasures...

Within the core area of ​​Tianxing City, on a circular white jade platform, a cultivator in the Void Refinement stage, clad in golden armor, was leading a squad of Star Guards, preparing to activate the teleportation array.

On the white jade platform, intricate golden array patterns flickered, followed by a spatial fluctuation.

As the light faded, a young man with a serene demeanor appeared before everyone, blending seamlessly into the world as if he didn't exist at all.

His cultivation aura was so concealed that even the golden-armored star guard couldn't discern its depth.
It is conceivable that the other party's cultivation level must far surpass theirs to have caused such a situation.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, it's been a long time."

After Qin Ming teleported in, he ran into a small squad of Star Guards from Tianxing City, and the leader of the golden-armored Star Guards was none other than his old acquaintance, Jiang Tian.

Startled by the shout, Jiang Tian snapped out of his daze, his expression revealing utter shock.
"No, it should be 'Paying respects to Senior Qin'."

He learned from the upper echelons of Tianxing City that Qin Ming was the ascended cultivator he had almost tripped up.
Isn't that a coincidence?
Now, Qin Ming has not only advanced to the Fusion stage, but has also become a powerful ancestor, fighting against powerful demons and becoming famous throughout the cultivation world.

His glorious deeds are known to almost everyone.

Jiang Tian never expected that he would see the other person again after so many years.

Given that Qin Ming is a powerful being at the Integration Realm, Yun Gu Zi should have come out to greet him with high honors.

If it weren't for his deadbeat father taking him to Little Turtle Peak to apologize, he wouldn't have believed that he had offended such a person.

Qin Ming arrived alone and quietly, catching the Star Guards somewhat off guard.

"Greetings, Ancestor Wangyue!" Everyone behind Jiang Tian was filled with awe and quickly followed suit.

Jiang Tian immediately stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "I wonder if there is anything I can do for you, Senior Qin, when you arrive in Tianxing City?"

Just as Qin Ming was about to reply, he saw a void fluctuation coming from the Starry Temple above the clouds.

Immediately afterwards, three powerful figures appeared on the scene, accompanied by Yun Gu Zi's extremely surprised and delighted voice:
"Fellow Daoist Qin, you've returned to Tianxing City so soon? You didn't even let me know."

(End of this chapter)