Longevity: Start Farming with Entries-Chapter 313 - 295: Seeking a Place for the Tribulation

Chapter 313: Chapter 295: Seeking a Place for the Tribulation

A few days later, Qin Ming returned to Wangyue Island.

The first thing he did upon returning was to use the Great Five Elements Technique to summon Spiritual Rain for the Spirit Plants.

Afterward, he arrived at the entrance of the Profound Water Crocodile’s cave.

Qin Ming sensed the aura of the slumbering Profound Water Crocodile; it seemed to be on the verge of breakthrough.

"Tsk tsk tsk, the second one needs such a long time to cultivate to the Tier Three Realm."

"Back in my day, after sleeping for half a year, I welcomed the Thunder Tribulation..."

"I think this guy might be in trouble!"

The Heaven-Devouring Rat commented critically on the side.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming couldn’t help but frown; he had invested a lot of resources in raising his two Spirit Pets.

Even rare Tier Two spiritual materials and Tier Three Spirit Transformation Demon Fruits were almost used as their meals. He even fed them the Golden Core of Golden Core Stage cultivators.

If they still can’t break through, wouldn’t he suffer a heavy loss?

"I think you still do too little work? You have strength left to talk sarcastically."

Qin Ming suddenly kicked the Heaven-Devouring Rat.

"Uh... hey, I see the second and third ones have excellent aptitude; breaking through to Tier Three is a sure thing! A sure thing, great prospects ahead!"

It rubbed its backside with its hand, then laughed sheepishly and immediately changed its tune.

Qin Ming pondered for a moment, deciding not to let the Profound Water Crocodile and Silver-winged Frost Bee break through on Wangyue Island.

Otherwise, two consecutive Tier Three Demon Kings breaking through here would be quite alarming.

It might shake the entire Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm once more.

He was already famous enough and didn’t want to be thrust into the limelight again.

If this continues, those Major Sects might become restless.

"The breakthroughs for the Profound Water Crocodile and Silver-winged Frost Bee are imminent."

"I need to find a place to help them pass their Thunder Tribulations."

He then recalled something and turned to ask the Heaven-Devouring Rat, "Where did you break through in the Beast Roar Mountain Range back then?"

"Hehe, isn’t it because I have treasure-seeking bloodline constitution, finding a Tier Three Spirit Vein isn’t that difficult."

"Only I know that place."

The Heaven-Devouring Rat said, then realized something and asked, "Do you plan to let the second and third ones break through at the Beast Roar Mountain Range?"

"Indeed." Qin Ming nodded affirmatively.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat’s eyes rolled as it thought about it and said, "That’s naturally not a problem."

"There’s just a Tier Three Spirit Vein in my old nest that can aid their breakthroughs."

In the waiting, time swiftly passed by another three months.

Qin Ming was cultivating within the Cave Mansion when he suddenly received news from the Profound Water Crocodile; it was ready to advance to Tier Three.

"Finally reaching this step?"

"I hope you don’t disappoint me."

Qin Ming slowly opened his pitch-black eyes and spoke lightly.

He finished his cultivation and walked outside. He saw the Profound Water Crocodile already waiting and its aura had condensed to Tier Two Perfection, nearing Tier Three.

It was now just one step away from advancing to Tier Three Demon King.

"Good! My painstaking effort wasn’t in vain."

Qin Ming immediately collected the Profound Water Crocodile into the Spirit Beast Bag.

At this moment.

The Silver-winged Frost Bee also flew out of its hive; after devouring a Golden Core, its aura had similarly reached the brink of breakthrough and communicated to Qin Ming.

Qin Ming was thrilled and promptly took it along as well.

Then.

He communicated his thoughts with the Lifebound Spirit Plant Yin Yang Profound Vine.

The next moment, the towering black giant tree transformed instantly into a mass of pitch-black ink, wrapping around his arm.

After completing these tasks.

Qin Ming then came to the Spirit Field, using a freshly emerged [Ripening] entry to ripen the dozen or so Tier Three Jade Emperor Spirit Rice plants.

He planned to ripen these Spirit Plants to harvest Spirit Seeds to take away.

In an instant.

The dozen or so bamboo-like emerald Jade Emperor Spirit Rice plants grew taller and emitted a unique Spirit Rice fragrance.

Qin Ming walked over and tapped one of the Jade Bamboo stems, and immediately heard the sound of Spirit Rice rolling inside.

He grinned slightly, "Seems it’s mature."

A thread of bloody Gang Qi appeared in his hand, slicing open a cut on the emerald-colored bamboo stem.

Rustle!

Spiritual Qi overflowed, and a small pile of jewel-like Spirit Rice rolled out from the cut; the Jade Emperor Spirit Rice was nearly twice the size of regular Spirit Rice.

Sparkling and translucent, resembling grains of jade.

Qin Ming promptly took out a jade box to collect these precious Tier Three Spirit Rice.

Next.

He followed suit, breaking open the remaining dozen Spirit Rice plants to harvest the Jade Emperor Spirit Rice inside.

After harvesting all the Jade Emperor Spirit Rice, Qin Ming realized the yield of this Spirit Rice was extremely limited; after processing these dozen Spirit Plants, altogether only produced less than two catties of Spirit Rice, barely enough for one or two meals...

"Indeed it’s reasonable, the higher the grade, the rarer the quantity."

However, after storing these Spirit Rice seeds, he could grow a sufficient quantity of Jade Emperor Spirit Rice.

Enough to supply his daily cultivation during the Golden Core Stage.

After finishing these tasks, Qin Ming called Wu Jiang over.

"Fellow Daoist Wu, I’m planning to go on a journey soon; it could last a few years or even over a decade, I’m not sure."

"During my absence, I’ll leave you in charge of watching over the Spirit Island."

"If there’s any issue you can’t resolve, feel free to seek Fellow Daoist Nalan Xi from Vast Sea Immortal City; I’ll inform her beforehand."

Wu Jiang was a bit stunned by this, but he understood that Isle Master Qin, having reached the Golden Core Stage, could travel anywhere in this vast realm.

He must venture out to seek higher opportunities.

"Rest assured, Isle Master; I’ll handle everything on the island well."

"When you return, the Spirit Island will be even more prosperous."

"With your assurance, I’m relieved." Qin Ming nodded, then handed over two bottles of pills to him.

"Here are two bottles of Essence Enhancement Pills, which will help you advance your cultivation at the Early-stage Foundation Establishment."

"Though you are rather advanced in age, you shouldn’t stagnate here; if possible, attempt to break through to the next stage."

Wu Jiang’s hands trembled as he received the pills, "Thank you, Isle Master, for gifting the pills. I’ll heed your advice and strive to break through to Mid-stage Foundation Establishment."

"Okay, there’s nothing else; go ahead and attend to your duties."

"Yes!"

...

Qin Ming flew to the top of the Spirit Island, looking around at Wangyue Island.

"Unknowingly, I’ve already cultivated and lived on this island for more than a jiazi."

"Time flies by so quickly..."

Then, he transformed into a green streak of light, flying outside of the island.

Over half an hour later.

Qin Ming arrived at Vast Sea Immortal City.

The guards at the gate, seeing a Golden Core Master descending, and it was Master Wangyue, instantly opened the Defense Array with excitement, respectfully bowing.

"Greetings, Master Wangyue!"

The cultivators coming and going at the city gate, upon seeing this legendary figure, couldn’t help but show expressions of admiration and awe.

Qin Ming nodded in response, then entered Vast Sea Immortal City, heading straight for the main peak.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, you came from afar and didn’t even give me a heads up." Nalan Xi flew out from the main peak, coming to greet him.

Qin Ming had a faint smile on his face, "Hehe, I have some matters to ask Fellow Daoist Nalan for some help with, came in a hurry."

"Oh? Fellow Daoist Qin, please come in to discuss." Nalan Xi was quite surprised, not expecting there would be times Qin Ming would need her help.

However, this was an opportunity she couldn’t pass up, getting a favor from this dual master was sure to be a profitable exchange.

"No need, I plan to go on a journey. Although Wu Jiang is managing Wangyue Island for me, there are some matters he cannot handle. I’ll have to trouble Fellow Daoist Nalan to look after them."

After speaking, Qin Ming took out a jade bottle and handed it over.

"Inside is a Dust-annihilating Pill, consider it my remuneration for Fellow Daoist Nalan, hehe."

Upon hearing this, although Nalan Xi was very tempted by the Dust-annihilating Pill, she still said, "Fellow Daoist Qin, there’s no need to be so formal."

"These are small matters, I will certainly take care of them for you. As for such a grand gift, it’s unnecessary."

Qin Ming insisted, "I am off to a distant journey and don’t know when I will return. Fellow Daoist Nalan, please don’t refuse."

Seeing him say so.

Nalan Xi hesitated for a moment, then accepted the jade bottle, cupping her fists toward Qin Ming, "Then I thank Fellow Daoist Qin."

"Speaking of it, if I weren’t so entangled with the affairs in the Immortal City to the point of being unable to leave, I would also wish to go on a journey like Fellow Daoist Qin."

"Perhaps even go to the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty to seek a Nascent Soul Opportunity."

"Sometimes, even when one reaches such a level of cultivation, one may still find oneself constrained by one’s circumstances!"

"Then I wish Fellow Daoist Qin, long-lasting Immortal Path, and hope that the next time we meet, your cultivation will have greatly progressed once more."

Qin Ming smiled slightly, also cupping his hands in return, saying to Nalan Xi, "Then I thank Fellow Daoist Nalan for your kind words."

After exchanging a few words with Nalan Xi, he bid farewell and left Vast Sea Immortal City.

...

After leaving the Immortal City, Qin Ming flew towards the Beast Roar Mountain Range.

"Heaven-Devouring Rat, are you sure you haven’t made a mistake with the direction?"

From within the Spirit Beast Bag came the voice of the Heaven-Devouring Rat, "Rest assured, master, there’s absolutely no mistake."

"My old lair is very well hidden, hehe!"

The Beast Roar Mountain Range is vast and boundless, and can even be considered as tens of thousands of great mountains.

Next, Qin Ming ventured deep into the Beast Roar Mountain Range, following the Heaven-Devouring Rat’s guidance.

Half a day later.

Qin Ming crossed a mist-covered mountain ravine and arrived at a Spirit Qi-rich valley.

"This is the place!"

Qin Ming released the Heaven-Devouring Rat, which ran ahead, leading Qin Ming into the valley.

Upon setting foot inside, he could clearly feel the rich Spirit Qi rushing towards him.

"Indeed, a Tier Three Low-Grade Spiritual Vein."

"It’s sufficient for the Profound Water Crocodile and Silver-winged Frost Bee to break through."

The Heaven-Devouring Rat skillfully led Qin Ming to a thousand-zhang-high waterfall.

Pointing behind the waterfall, it said, "Master, back there was once my cultivation ground."

"Hmm, not bad, I didn’t expect you to know how to enjoy yourself. A Water Curtain Cave, huh?" Qin Ming looked at the valley’s beautiful and unique scenery and nodded.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat humbly said, "Cough! It’s just a humble abode, a humble abode."

Then, Qin Ming released the Profound Water Crocodile.

The instant its massive body appeared, it felt the Spirit Qi outside.

The Profound Water Crocodile glanced back at Qin Ming, immediately indicating it was ready to break through.

Qin Ming nodded, taking the Heaven-Devouring Rat with him to back away from the valley, observing the Profound Water Crocodile from a distance.

Two days later.

A mass of black Spirit Qi vortex, in a funnel shape, wildly surged and gathered above the canyon, pouring into the center of the valley where the Profound Water Crocodile was.

A few days later.

The Spirit Qi clouds in the sky expanded to cover a ten-li radius, almost enveloping the entire canyon.

Boom!

Suddenly.

The Spirit Qi within the entire valley was instantly drawn out, all pouring into the Profound Water Crocodile’s body.

An aura of a Tier Three Demon King’s might radiated from it, causing the surrounding Low-Tier Demon Beasts to tremble in fear, frozen in place.

"Here it comes, the most critical step!"

The Heaven-Devouring Rat watched from afar, secretly sweating for the Profound Water Crocodile.

Rumble!

Accompanied by the soul-stirring sound of thunder, a mass of dark Tribulation Clouds rapidly twisted into formation above the valley.

An aura capable of destroying worlds surged and brewed amid the clouds.

The Tier Three Thunder Tribulation for Demon Beasts is the most difficult hurdle to overcome, and its power is incredibly terrifying.

Among the Demon Beasts that can pass such Divine Punishment and transform into a Demon King, less than one in ten succeeds.

The Profound Water Crocodile looked up at the celestial vault, a determined belief shining in its eyes!

Boom! Crack!

A thick purple lightning pillar, flickering with countless arcs, spanned the distance between heaven and earth, instantly striking the Profound Water Crocodile.

Blue electrical glows equally flickered across the scales of the Profound Water, spreading over its entire body.

Using its extraordinarily hard armor, it forced itself to withstand this stroke of tribulation lightning.

Despite this, the Profound Water Crocodile’s body was blasted open with wounds, continuously oozing fresh blood.

"No way? This strong?"

From afar, Qin Ming watched and also raised an eyebrow.

He didn’t expect the Thunder Tribulation for a Demon Beast breaking through to a Demon King to be so terrifying, almost half as powerful as his own past Divine Punishment Thunder Tribulation.

Boom! Crack!

The tribulation thunder in the sky continued to descend, terrifying celestial phenomena unfolding above the Beast Roar Mountain Range.