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Chapter 992 Fierce Battle with Ancient Spirits, Immortal Ancestor
On the icy plains.

The decisive battle between the two tribes, with the appearance of the Ancient Spirit Elder of the Immortal Origin Clan, suddenly introduced many more variables.

The two powerful cultivators from the Frostwolf tribe, fearing the other's formidable cultivation techniques, actually fled the battlefield.

This truly broadened Qin Ming's horizons as an outsider.

Lei, the elder of the Frostwolf tribe, was already heartbroken, but seeing that Qin Ming had not retreated, he still had a sliver of hope.

Intense fluctuations of spiritual energy erupted in the sky. Ancestor Lei also exerted all his strength and fought against the Black Moon Tribe's Black Nether Old Ghost.

Meanwhile, the Black Nether Old Ghost revealed an expression of absolute certainty of victory.

It was quite a coincidence that this high-ranking and powerful elder of the Immortal Origin Clan suddenly appeared in the Extreme Ice Domain a few days ago and happened to run into him.

Subsequently, at great cost, the Black Nether Old Ghost finally managed to persuade Elder Gu Ling to take action, thus ensuring that nothing went wrong.

It was a major trump card in this war between the two races, and it was only revealed unexpectedly at the very end, catching the Frostwolf tribe off guard.

The disparity in strength between the two sides was so great that the gap widened immediately.

After all, although it was a war between two major tribes, the final outcome would depend on the victory or defeat of these Nascent Soul stage ancestors.

These elite troops, though they appear imposing and their battle cries are deafening, have almost no impact on the course of the battle.

As soon as Elder Gu Ling of the Immortal Origin Clan appeared, after dismissing the two Nascent Soul stage experts, his gaze immediately fell on Qin Ming, and he said thoughtfully:

"Why do I feel this fellow Daoist looks so familiar? It turns out he's a fellow human Daoist who participated in the Hundred Races Alliance back then."

"Actually, the reason I have come all this way is on the orders of the Ancestor to find the whereabouts of some fellow human beings. Why don't you come back to the Void City with me?"

"Why should you, fellow Daoist, get involved in the mess with the Ice Clan?"

When he spoke, he spoke with the tone of a superior, exuding an air of unquestionable authority, as if he were not discussing something with Qin Ming.

After all, Elder Gu Ling's cultivation level in the late stage of the Fusion Realm was undeniable; it was a confidence ingrained in his very bones.

To put it bluntly, even if Qin Ming was unwilling, he intended to take him away today.

Although it's unclear which human cultivator the Dragon Tree Ancestor was targeting when he was pursuing them, he was able to find out by asking.

But is Qin Ming someone who can be easily manipulated?
Now that he's determined to obtain that seventh-tier spiritual eye spring, why would he give up at this point?
Therefore, Qin Ming retorted sarcastically, "Elder Gu Ling, you have a nice way of putting it, but why are you meddling in the affairs of the two tribes and coming to help the Black Moon Tribe?"

"Besides, it's none of your business how Qin works."

As soon as he finished speaking, the expression of the Ancient Spirit Elder of the Immortal Origin Clan changed drastically.

Even when the strongest warriors of all races gathered, no one had ever dared to say such a thing.

"Hehehe! Very well!" The ancient elder of the Immortal Yuan Clan laughed in anger. "The younger generation is indeed formidable! It seems that another young talent has emerged among the human race. Let me test your supernatural abilities."

The Immortal Yuan Clan is a super clan in the Spirit Realm. He, a dignified elder of a major city, was rejected by a cultivator from a small clan.

Putting aside the issue of personal face, the dignity of a powerful clan cannot be violated.

The two Frostwolf Clan members, who had originally intended to leave, immediately showed expressions of disbelief upon seeing Qin Ming dare to offend the Ancient Spirit Elder of the Immortal Origin Clan:
"Does this human brat want to die?"

"How dare he, a mere early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, directly confront the wrath of a late-stage Nascent Soul powerhouse?"

So they stopped and watched from a distance, wanting to see Qin Ming make a fool of himself.

next moment.

boom!!

The ancient elder of the Immortal Yuan Clan's aura surged, unleashing the terrifying spiritual pressure of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator without reservation.

His golden robe billowed wildly without any wind. He made a grasping motion with his five fingers, and a ball of golden light appeared from his palm, instantly condensing into a golden spear.

A surge of sharp, metallic energy suddenly erupted, and the numerous profound Sanskrit characters engraved on the spear seemed to come alive under his control.

"It's the Immortal Yuan Clan's top-tier Dao Integration treasure, the 'Eight Desolate Burning Gold Spear'!!"

The two powerful Nascent Soul cultivators who were watching were also taken aback when they saw Elder Gu Ling directly unleash this heaven-defying spiritual treasure.

"Legend has it that this Eight Desolations Burning Gold Spear once killed a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, but it ended up in Elder Gu's hands."

Just as everyone was stunned by the terrifying power of the Immortal Yuan Clan's Ancient Spirit Elder and immersed in shock,

An enigmatic mark lit up between the elder's brows, and his body was covered in a purple-gold armor, making him look like a majestic war god.

With a casual swipe of his spear, he cleaved a crack in the air.
Upon seeing this, the Black Moon Tribe's Black Nether Ancestor couldn't help but show a look of surprise, and couldn't help but think to himself:

'Was it really necessary for Elder Gu to make such a big fuss to deal with a human cultivator at the Fusion stage?'

'Even I wouldn't dare to deal with such an extravagantly powerful Dao-merging treasure.'

But just as he was thinking this, an unbelievable scene unfolded.

Roar!
The Immortal Yuan Clan's Ancient Spirit Elder pointed his Eight Desolate Burning Gold Spear at Qin Ming, and a beam of golden light transformed into a ray of light, piercing through the void and arriving in an instant.

The violent, sharp metallic aura seemed unmatched.

Just then.

But Qin Ming, who had remained unmoved, formed a profound hand seal, instantly transforming into a towering ancient demonic ape.

Immediately afterwards, a layer of crystal-clear True Demon appeared on his body, his explosive muscles bulged high, and then his five fingers came together, turning into a fist, which crossed the void and struck horizontally!

Above the terrifying fist shadow, countless black lightning bolts exploded, like falling meteors, slamming fiercely into the golden light.

Boom!
A blinding burst of light exploded in the sky, like the sun rising from the horizon.
The terrifying shockwaves of the battle swept through the surrounding space, causing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth within a radius of thousands of miles to suddenly stagnate.

Some of the nearby alien cultivators were instantly vaporized.
Even the two Ice Clan members who were watching from afar, after being struck by the two's earth-shattering attack, had their blood and qi surge and almost fell from mid-air.

They hurriedly circulated their magical power to forcibly suppress the discomfort, their faces showing shock and fear.

When the light dissipated, it was seen that the Primordial Demon Ape that Qin Ming had transformed into easily withstood the Eight Desolate Burning Gold Spear of the Immortal Yuan Clan's Ancient Spirit Elder with its physical strength.

"A body-refining cultivator!"

"What terrifying physical strength! To actually withstand a top-tier Dao Integration treasure with bare hands using only his physical body!"

Not only the Black Moon Tribe's Black Ancestor, but even the Frostwolf Tribe's Thunder Ancestor showed surprise.

"So Fellow Daoist Qin, you were actually hiding your true strength."

The Eight Desolate Burning Gold Spear is a divine weapon listed on the Golden Scroll of Creation in the Spirit Realm.

Ordinary cultivators at the Integration Stage would be severely injured, let alone withstand a direct hit. Even if they were touched by the sharp metal aura it emitted, they would be severely injured, if not killed.

Moreover, the person who wields this treasure is an ancient elder of the Immortal Origin Clan who is in the late stage of the Integration Realm, and has already completely refined this treasure.

"Hmm? Physical body merging with the Dao?"

The elder of the Immortal Origin Clan, having missed his attack, looked surprised and retreated several hundred feet before stopping.

He looked at the demonic ape, whose body resembled a colossal beast from the primordial era, and already had some guesses in his mind.

"No wonder he was able to escape from the hands of the Great Ascension Demon Ancestor. It seems that Fellow Daoist Qin's strength is not to be underestimated."

The next moment, the spiritual pressure of the Immortal Yuan Clan's Ancient Spirit Elder surged once more, transforming him into a golden giant, wielding a spear and attacking Qin Ming again.

Qin Ming's gaze was sharp. The enormous ape's five fingers made a grasping motion, and a pitch-black Wind and Thunder Staff appeared in his hand.

Immediately afterwards, black treasure wheels appeared behind him, and his physical strength surged several times over.

In an instant.

The two powerful figures clashed in mid-air, causing the sky and earth to change color, space to become chaotic, and spiritual energy to run rampant, as if the end of the world had arrived.

Faced with such a high level of combat, the cultivators from both races were terrified and scrambled to find places to hide.

Both the Black Nether Ancestor and the Thunder Ancestor looked on incredulously.

They were both at the late stage of the Integration Realm, but why did the difference in their abilities seem so vast compared to Qin Ming and Elder Gu Ling?
This was the first time Qin Ming had encountered an opponent who was evenly matched with him in the path of body refinement.

This ancient spirit elder of the Immortal Yuan Clan was extremely powerful, and he did not let his guard down.

The ancient demonic ape, wielding a black staff, swept it away, deflecting the golden spear attack, and the golden giant retreated.

'Since this person's physical cultivation is so powerful, coupled with his possession of top-tier spiritual treasures, it will be difficult to determine a winner in a short time.'

'That weakness likely lies in its spiritual aspect.'

Thinking of this.

With a thought, Qin Ming summoned his Soul-Destroying Demon Sword!
In an instant.

A jet-black demonic sword, its entire body wreathed in terrifying demonic energy, hovered three feet above Qin Ming's head.

The moment the Soul-Destroying Demon Sword appeared, the ancient elder of the Immortal Origin Clan's expression changed drastically, and a nameless fear rose in his heart, as if a great calamity was about to befall him.

His natal spirit within his Purple Mansion Spirit Platform was firmly locked in by a calamity force, with no possibility of escape or avoidance.

"What kind of treasure is this?"

boom!!

Suddenly.

Just as Qin Ming was about to activate the Soul-Destroying Demon Sword, his powerful divine sense suddenly sensed something, and his expression became uncertain.

He immediately made a hand seal and put away the Soul-Destroying Demon Sword.

next moment.

The surrounding space rippled, and an even more terrifying spiritual pressure descended upon the scene, far surpassing that of the Nascent Soul cultivators.
"Alright, Gu Ling, stop fighting."

"If we continue fighting, we'll be disgracing our Immortal Origin Clan."

As a faint voice rang out, a dwarf old man in a gray robe appeared out of thin air without a sound, with a huge bulbous nose.

The aura emanating from him was clearly that of the Mahayana stage.

A mysterious and obscure fluctuation swirled around him, giving people a suffocating sense of oppression.

"Greetings, Second Ancestor!"

Upon seeing this person arrive, the Ancient Spirit Elder of the Immortal Origin Clan withdrew his supernatural powers, transformed back into a golden-robed elder, and floated down in front of the dwarf elder, bowing deeply in respect.

Mahayana Celestial Venerable!!
The Ice Clan cultivators present were all stunned into a blank mind upon seeing the arrival of the Immortal Origin Clan's Mahayana Celestial Venerable. They lost the ability to think.

What was originally just a decisive battle between two tribes unexpectedly ended up involving even a Mahayana stage expert.

The two patriarchs of the Black Moon and Frostwolf tribes, along with their two allied reinforcements, obediently stopped fighting and stepped forward to pay their respects with utmost deference.
"This junior greets the senior!"

They were all patriarchs in their respective realms, and in the spirit world, they were all extremely extraordinary in terms of both cultivation and status.

But now, in front of the dwarf old man, none of them dared to show off. They were all sweating profusely and remained as still as cicadas in winter.
"The Great Vehicle Celestial Venerable is terrifying indeed!"

The Devouring Rat let out a strange cry and vanished in a flash; no one knows where it has hidden itself.

The second patriarch of the Immortal Origin Clan paid no attention to the others.

When his gaze fell on Qin Ming, a smile immediately appeared on his face, and he said:

"Young human friend, please don't misunderstand. I'm only looking for a few people who came to participate in the Immortal Alliance Conference because I have a few questions to ask. I have no ill intentions."

"I have been observing you in secret for a long time. I never expected that such a talented person would emerge from the human race."

"To be able to fight on par with late-stage cultivators of one's own clan at the early stage of the Integration Realm is truly remarkable."

The dwarf old man looked Qin Ming up and down a few times, ignoring the rest of the group, and instead said a lot to him.

This shows how highly this Mahayana Celestial Venerable regarded Qin Ming.

Elder Gu Ling was also still shaken. He could sense that if his ancestor hadn't appeared, he probably wouldn't have been able to withstand Qin Ming's strange sword strike.

On the other side...

The two Ice Clan cultivators who had previously looked down on Qin Ming now had complicated and difficult expressions, finding it hard to believe that a small clan like the Human Clan actually had a cultivator who had achieved the Dao of Physical Integration and possessed such powerful supernatural abilities.

They probably couldn't withstand a single punch from the Primordial Demon Ape.
I finally understand what it means to have mountains beyond mountains and people beyond people.
Seeing that the dwarf old man's words were indeed not malicious, Qin Ming stopped his transformation, landed in mid-air, and bowed to him.

"Qin Ming, a junior of the human race, greets the Mahayana senior of the Immortal Yuan Clan."

"Since it is a request from a senior, I, Qin, will cooperate fully."

He couldn't fathom the depth of the dwarf old man before him; this man's aura was among the strongest he had ever encountered.

Even more unfathomable than the Nightmare Ancestor, he must be a renowned figure among the Mahayana cultivators of the Spirit Realm.

It is estimated that it is still above the early stage of Mahayana Buddhism.

The difference between the Integration Stage and the Mahayana Stage is not just a little bit.

What if this dwarf old man had malicious intentions while secretly observing?

I can control myself even if I have a random thought.

There's no need for me to show up in person and explain my purpose to him.

The dwarf elder stood with his hands behind his back, looking completely at ease. Then he turned to the Ancient Spirit Elder beside him and said coldly:
"Why aren't you getting out of here?"

"I sent you to find someone, but you actually rebelled for profit and dared to meddle in the affairs of foreign tribes."

"After you return this time, you will be removed from your position as elder of the Void City and return to Black Wind Cave to receive your punishment!"

With that cold snort, a surge of spiritual pressure descended, striking Elder Gu Ling and causing blood to flow from his mouth and nose.
Elder Gu Ling's face turned deathly pale with fear. He quickly bowed and replied, "Yes! Second Ancestor!"

He then left the place in a rather disheveled state.

"Hehe! Young friend Qin, that old woman from the Ice Tribe is coming over soon. This is not a place to stay for long. Let's go back to the Immortal Origin Clan and talk in detail."

As soon as he finished speaking, the dwarf old man swept his sleeve over Qin Ming, enveloping him completely, and then vanished from sight.
Qin Ming did not struggle; he only felt a dizzying sensation before being carried away.

(End of this chapter)