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Chapter 985 Reunion with an Old Acquaintance

In the void.

The Devouring Rat sensed a terrifying aura sweeping in from behind, causing its hand to tremble in fright.

It almost dropped the flying spirit disc it was using to control the Boundary-Breaking Shuttle.
The Devouring Rat gritted its teeth, ready to fight to the death!
It bit its tongue and spat it out into the void ahead!
next moment.

The entire space trembled violently, and then a nebula-shaped black hole appeared, revealing an extremely strong devouring power.

At this moment, it missed Fairy Blue Ice terribly. If she were here, with the astonishing speed of the Nine Netherworld Sparrow and the Ice Phoenix bloodline, it could...

There's no need to go to such lengths to shake off that Mahayana Demon Ancestor behind us.

In the blink of an eye.

The Boundary-Breaking Shuttle transformed into a streak of silver light and disappeared into the black hole in an instant.
Just as Qin Ming and his servant narrowly escaped...

A streak of pitch-black demonic light swept past, striking the spot where the black hole appeared, but missed its target.

After a few breaths.

The majestic figure of the Holy Ancestor Longshu, who looked down upon everything, appeared out of thin air, shrouded in demonic energy.

He glanced at the distant void, a hint of surprise on his face:
"Hmph! You actually have a spirit beast capable of opening spatial passages, but with that alone, you think you can escape from the clutches of this Demon Ancestor? That's just wishful thinking!"

As soon as the Dragon Tree Ancestor finished speaking, his voice filled with murderous intent, he prepared to use the power of the laws to pursue the place where Qin Ming and the others had disappeared.

However, at that moment...

A sudden change has occurred!

But then, countless purple petals fell from the void in front of him, and then condensed into the figure of a purple woman, who was also at the Mahayana stage of cultivation.

As soon as she appeared, the Dragon Tree Ancestor's gaze suddenly narrowed: "Nightmare, didn't you say you were going to deal with those alien cultivators who gathered in the Void Realm City?"

Why are you blocking my way?

The Dragon Tree Ancestor's tone was rather displeased. He had finally managed to find the whereabouts of that human boy, and as the saying goes, enemies are especially hostile when they meet.

He was in a hurry to catch up with Qin Ming, otherwise he would let him get away again.

But at this critical juncture, this advanced Nightmare Ancestor seems to want to interfere.

In terms of cultivation and strength alone, she was merely a newly advanced demon, and compared to him, who had roamed the ancient demon realm for countless millennia, she was still somewhat lacking in experience.

But who among them could advance to the Mahayana level without some skill and luck?
Moreover, at this moment, both of them had descended to the other world as clones through the demon race's interdimensional array.

After the woman in purple arrived, she said casually, "I've already taken care of things in the Void Realm City. I just happened to come and see if I could help Fellow Daoist Longshu. I didn't expect you to be so heartless."

"Can't you tell I'm chasing that human brat? I don't have time for catching up!" The Dragon Tree Ancestor said impatiently, noticing that Qin Ming and the others were gradually slipping out of his control.

He then prepared to bypass the woman in purple and continue chasing after Qin Ming.

But at that moment, a move by the woman in purple angered the ancient demon ancestor.

Suddenly, a vast expanse of precious light appeared beneath the Nightmare Ancestor's seat, weaving together a giant kaleidoscope that completely isolated this space from the outside world.

This time.

The Holy Ancestor of Dragon Tree immediately lost track of Qin Ming.
He instantly flew into a rage, his face turning icy as he raised his hand and unleashed countless demonic branches, imbued with demonic energy and radiating a power of law, which sprouted from the void in all directions, twisting and sweeping towards the woman in purple.

These demonic branches easily pierced through the purple-clad woman's body and tore her to shreds.
But in the blink of an eye, in the void not far away, the previously fragmented figure of the purple woman was reassembled once again.

"Nightmare, what do you mean by this?"

The woman in purple replied nonchalantly, "Do I need to report to an old man like you when I act on my whim?"

In an instant, the auras of the two great demon ancestors of the ancient demon realm collided in the void, creating a huge spiritual pressure vortex that spread outwards.

Because of this delay, Qin Ming had already disappeared.

The two holy ancestors, secretly vying for power, did not choose to engage in direct confrontation.

The Holy Ancestor of Dragon Tree coldly uttered a single sentence: "Hmph! The Demon Ancestor will remember this debt."

After saying that, his demonic energy surged, and he disappeared in another direction in an instant.

Nightmare Ancestor remained in place, lost in thought, before leaving the area.

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the other side.

Qin Ming was fleeing for his life when he was about to be caught by the Dragon Tree Saint Ancestor. However, he discovered that someone had actually blocked the enemy for him, allowing him to escape.

He was also surprised and uncertain, and for a moment he did not know what had happened.

Fortunately, it could be sensed that the terrifying Demon Ancestor was no longer pursuing them.

"Ugh! I'm exhausted!"

"They finally escaped."

Upon escaping its predicament, the Devouring Rat plopped down on the ground and rubbed its aching back.

Yun Gu Zi was also exhausted. He had just assisted the Devouring Sky Rat in controlling the Boundary-Breaking Shuttle, which had also burned a lot of immortal jade.

After all, he escaped with Qin Ming, so he couldn't just do nothing.

Just as Qin Ming was about to breathe a sigh of relief.

He was suddenly startled, only to find a vast kaleidoscope in front of him.

"What...what is this?" Before Yun Gu Zi could react, a buzzing sound came from her head, and she fainted.

Only Qin Ming and his servant remained conscious.

The Boundary-Breaking Shuttle was also bound by a force and remained stationary.

The Sky-Devouring Rat scrambled to its feet, quickly retreating to the back to shield Qin Ming in front, and looked around, saying:

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Just as the master and servant were filled with doubt and uncertainty.

In the void ahead, a woman dressed in purple suddenly appeared, emanating an extremely terrifying Mahayana-stage spiritual pressure.
Qin Ming's eyes narrowed suddenly as he recognized the person in front of him as his old acquaintance, 'Succubus Star', though he should now be called 'Nightmare Ancestor'.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, how have you been? It's been a long time, but you still look as dashing as ever." Nightmare Saint Ancestor looked at him with a smiling expression.

Qin Ming recalled that someone had helped him stop the Dragon Tree Saint Ancestor earlier; only she could have done that. But what was this powerful figure from the Ancient Demon Realm planning now that had approached him again?
He immediately put away the Boundary-Breaking Shuttle, then grabbed the Devouring Sky Rat and threw it into the Little Spirit Realm. This guy had broken through to the seventh-tier Fusion Stage, yet he was still as cowardly as a mouse.
It's a good thing it's a dignified ancient spirit, and it usually prides itself on its noble bloodline. It feels like such a waste.

"Thank you so much for saving me, Senior Nightmare. I am deeply grateful," Qin Ming said, bowing with his hands clasped in thanks, while also being on high alert.

After all, the other party was a member of the demon race. Although their relationship was fairly good, her status and position were now quite different, so they had to be wary.

Qin Ming originally thought that after Succubus Star advanced to the Mahayana stage, he might never have any contact with her again, but he didn't expect to meet her again so soon.

But then the Nightmare Ancestor gave him a strange, light laugh, and then invited him:
"It's not convenient to talk here, Fellow Daoist Qin, why don't you come and sit in my cave?"

As soon as she finished speaking, a portal to the kaleidoscope world opened.

Qin Ming hesitated for a moment, but still followed her into the cave.

After a moment of dizziness.

Qin Ming found himself in a blessed land, which was obviously created and refined by the Nightmare Ancestor with immense power and fortuitous circumstances.

However, it still cannot compare to the small spiritual realm that is like a miniature world of its own.

The Nightmare Ancestor's personal cave dwelling was clearly a treasure trove, with a space spanning dozens of miles.

To Qin Ming's surprise, the cave dwelling was extremely simply furnished. Apart from a cave dwelling used for meditation, the outside was hardly maintained.

After sitting down.

Nightmare Ancestor then said to Qin Ming meaningfully, "Fellow Daoist Qin, you owe me a considerable favor this time. To help you stop that old fellow Long Shu, I've already fallen out with him."

Hearing her say that, Qin Ming understood the implication.

That was more than just a huge favor; it practically saved his life.

Qin Ming had always found it strange that the Demon Realm Saint Ancestor had always treated him so well, and he didn't know why.
Could it be because she once witnessed Qingyang the Old Demon making a move in the Soul Well of the Soul Clan?
After so much time, Qin Ming has come to realize that the identity of the Old Demon Qingyang is definitely not simple; he is most likely an ancient figure from the Demon Clan.

But this old guy was cunning; he refused to let Qin Ming reveal a single word, always making excuses to fob him off.

After thinking it over, Qin Ming realized that this was the only possibility.

After all, even the 'Myriad Transformations Heavenly Demon Ruler True Body,' which has reached the Mahayana realm, can be created with such a heaven-defying technique.

"Of course, I will remember this matter. If I have the opportunity to repay this favor in the future, I will definitely do so," Qin Ming said.

Nightmare Ancestor seemed to have been waiting for these words, and immediately smiled and said:

"This is what Fellow Daoist Qin said. I went to great lengths to forcibly descend a clone from the Ancient Demon Realm. Besides dealing with the old man who helped me, there was another major reason: to find you."

"What? You came here specifically to see me, Qin?" Upon hearing this, Qin Ming couldn't help but show a strange expression.

Could it be that this Demon Ancestor has really taken a liking to me?
Not only her, but also other great beings from different races, such as the Holy Master of Myriad Flowers, sought his help to travel to the Myriad Spirits Realm to find spiritual objects.

Qin Ming has been incredibly busy lately.
So he asked, "Excuse me for asking, but as a great figure of the Demon Clan's Holy Ancestor level, you have never been hostile towards me. And this time you even came to my rescue. Why is that?"

It should be known that the demon race and the human race are sworn enemies; when they meet, it's either you die or I die.

Nightmare Ancestor did not shy away from this, stating frankly, "I have always acted according to my own will and do not care about the conflicts in the outside world. What does the prosperity of the demon race and its invasion of the spirit realm have to do with me?"

"As for Fellow Daoist Qin, we get along well, so I'm willing to befriend you. Besides, you also have a senior figure on your side."

"Does Fellow Daoist Qin not wish to be my friend?"

"It turns out I was overthinking things. Since you say so, senior, then I have no more doubts." Qin Ming cupped his hands and said, "By the way, what brings you here?"

The Nightmare Ancestor did not answer immediately, but poured Qin Ming a cup of the Great Dream Thousand Autumns Demon Wine, and said with a slight smile:
"Come, let me first toast Fellow Daoist Qin. This is the demon wine you brewed."

"Besides that, there's no need for us to be so formal. You can just call me Fellow Daoist Ziling."

"Alright, Fellow Daoist Ziling, then I, Qin, will not stand on ceremony." This was the first time Qin Ming had encountered such a peculiar demon clan expert, so he could only reply respectfully.

The two toasted each other, and after a few rounds of drinks...

Nightmare Ancestor slowly spoke, "There are actually two main reasons why I sought out Fellow Daoist Qin this time."

"The first thing I want to do is talk to that senior figure associated with Fellow Daoist Qin."

"There is another matter, but it is not urgent. I know that Fellow Daoist Qin possesses a profound spiritual treasure. When your cultivation reaches a certain level, I would like to invite you to help me deal with a formidable enemy."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming's wine glass froze in mid-air, and he almost lost his composure.

The earlier events were one thing, but the later ones were truly unexpected.

Anyone she considers a formidable enemy must be a Mahayana-level figure, whose cultivation level is not low.

So this Nightmare Ancestor came here wanting to conscript his men to fight against Mahayana stage beings?

Qin Ming put down his wine glass and replied, "I need to obtain that person's consent regarding the matter mentioned earlier."

"As for the second matter mentioned by Fellow Daoist Ziling, with my meager cultivation level, I don't know when I'll reach the later realms. Therefore..."

Before Qin Ming could finish speaking, the spirit of the Old Demon Qingyang emerged from the Little Spirit Realm, displaying an unfathomable demeanor, and said to Qin Ming, "Young friend Qin, I have agreed to her first request, so you don't need to worry about it."

Old Demon Qingyang was extremely satisfied with Qin Ming's performance.

As a soul that had long resided in Qin Ming's body, he did not act on his own when faced with the Nightmare Ancestor's conditions, but instead sought his consent first.

This shows that Qin Ming still respected him greatly, and their relationship was not that of master and servant, with Qin Ming ordering him around.

It can be said that his earlier act of risking his life to save her was not a misjudgment.

When Nightmare Saint Ancestor saw Qingyang Old Demon appear, he stood up, cupped his hands, and greeted him, saying, "I am Ziling, and I greet this senior."

"No need for formalities. I already know your purpose. You want me to help you decipher the second half of the black book brought out from the Soul Clan ruins, right?" The old demon Qingyang revealed a strange smile as he looked at the Nightmare Saint Ancestor.

"I didn't expect you to comprehend and absorb the power of the Dark Law so quickly, advancing to the Mahayana realm. This shows that your temperament and opportunities are not weak either. Compared to those old guys ranked lower in the Ancient Demon Realm, you are at least much stronger."

It was as if she had expected that she would come back to Qin Ming.

Upon hearing this, Nightmare Saint Ancestor felt a chill run down her spine. She hadn't expected that Qingyang Old Demon could see right through her thoughts.

Furthermore, the other party was clearly very knowledgeable about that black book, and immediately revealed the secret.

Her advancement to the Mahayana stage was indeed due to the extraordinary opportunity presented by this book; otherwise, she would have needed to cultivate for countless more millennia.

It's simply impossible for it to be that fast.

The twelve demon stars of the demon race are all exceptionally talented and blessed with extraordinary fortune, but very few of them are able to break through to the Mahayana stage.

(End of this chapter)