The moment the Array was completed.

A profound spiritual mechanism surged up on Wangyue Island, resonating with the spiritual qi between heaven and earth.

From then on, Wangyue Island took on the semblance of a grand island.

"This Tier Three Middle-Grade Grand Array from the Thunder Origin Sect is indeed worth every spirit stone! Quite impressive," Qin Ming remarked with a faint smile, hands clasped behind his back as he gazed up at the sky.

The people of the Wu Family also noticed this development and curiously looked at the massive, turtle-shell-like light barrier above the celestial vault, in awe.

"Ah! To think I've lived this long, and it's the first time I've personally experienced the protection of a Tier Three Grand Array. My life is worthwhile, hahaha!" Clan Leader Wu Hanyuan of the Wu Family sighed.

Wu Jiang chuckled, saying, "How about it, old man? I made the right choice back then!"

"If I hadn't been stubborn and ventured into the Yunhuang Marsh, I wouldn't have met Fellow Daoist Qin."

"Back then, I could already tell with my keen insight that Fellow Daoist Qin was no ordinary person and would surely soar to great heights. Now look at Wangyue Island, the spirit vein has been enhanced, and even a Tier Three Middle-Grade Grand Array has been set up."

"Nowadays, even Phoenix Perch Island at the Loose Alliance Headquarters can't compare to this, hehe!"

"Hmm... I've seen potential in you since you were young."

"From now on, Wangyue Island is truly impregnable."

...

Two days later.

Qin Ming was meditating in seclusion within his cave mansion.

Suddenly!

He abruptly opened his eyes.

Above Wangyue Island, a demonic wind raged.

Dozens of black demon birds circled within the clouds above; three or four among them exuded an aura reaching Early-stage Tier Two, while the rest were at Tier One mid to late stages.

The people of the Wu Family, being mere Qi Cultivation novices, also sensed these fearsome demon beasts. Even with the protection of a Tier Three Grand Array, the sight of a beast tide made them visibly uneasy.

"No need to worry, they're just some stragglers passing by, likely trying to bypass the Loose Alliance's defenses and enter the Spirit Nest Islands," Qin Ming calmly noted, glancing up.

The Profound Water Crocodile and Silver-winged Frost Bee below were already eager to act, but Qin Ming signaled them to hold off.

If they were to slay the demon birds above, it might attract an even larger demon beast clan, turning Wangyue Island into a battlefield - which would be undesirable.

As expected, the group of demon beasts hovered in the sky for half a day, unable to see through the pink mist below, and dared not approach.

Eventually, they flew off southward.

Three months after the beast tide hit.

The outskirts of the Spirit Nest Islands also began to show traces of demon beasts.

...

The signs of the beast tide had actually begun to appear years ago.

Back when Lvu Liang was leading the Scout Camp, he had noticed frequent disturbances among the demon beasts in the Beast Roar Mountain Range.

Furthermore, when the Double-Pupil Demon Ape clan sought vengeance against the Spirit Nest Islands, it escalated the conflict between the demon beasts and the Human Race.

From the news Qin Ming received from Aunt Long of the Mirror Snow Pavilion, the scale of this beast tide could possibly exceed imagination.

Both Vast Sea Immortal City and the major sects in the cultivation realm have issued numerous tasks, calling upon disciples and loose cultivators to hunt down demon beasts at the front lines.

Many demon hunting cultivators seeking fortune by acquiring materials from demon beasts are also emerging in large numbers.

In addition to guarding the lines and hunting demon beasts, there are backline cultivators using demon beast materials to forge talismans, pills, and magical artifacts - the Hundred Skills of Cultivation. These cultivators will also receive higher rewards than usual.

Though Qin Ming decided against confronting the demon beasts, after discussions with the Loose Alliance, he agreed to occasionally supply some battle necessity pills.

This was his way of contributing to the cultivation realm within the Spirit Nest Islands.

After all, if the demon beasts managed to conquer the Spirit Nest Islands, he would truly be stranded on a lone island.

...

Two more months passed.

News arrived from the front lines that this beast tide was no ordinary event. Even Celestial River Market and several Foundation Establishment Spirit Island clans had been overrun and devoured by the beast tide.

The market prices for talismans, pills, magical artifacts, arrays, and spirit rice consistently skyrocketed.

In particular, therapeutic and life-saving supplies were extremely scarce, skyrocketing to more than ten times their usual price while still unable to meet the demand.

The stock of Golden Spirit Rice, Beast Fang Rice, Five-Colored Rice, and a small amount of Spirit Nesting Rice in Qin Ming's possession had been depleting rapidly and was partially sold to the Loose Alliance.

Fortunately, with the Wu Family farming on Wangyue Island, the stock of spirit rice remained substantial.

In addition, Qin Ming utilized demon beast materials supplied by the Loose Alliance to craft many therapeutic pills and a few Tier Two Spiritual Pills, which he then sold together to them.

Unexpectedly, the arrival of the beast tide had brought great fortune to Qin Ming, a loose cultivator who rarely ventured beyond his seclusion.

The intensity of the beast tide far exceeded the expectations of the Loose Alliance's upper echelon, depleting their pill reserves almost completely within just a few months.

In the face of such a calamity, it was indeed challenging to remain unaffected.

Even the Thunder Origin Sect and Spirit Feather Sect, whose conflict had escalated to the point of hostility, had to shelve their grievances temporarily to address the issue of the beast tide first.

On this day.

Qin Ming was about to tend to the spirit field when his Communication Talisman delivered an incoming message.

Upon checking, it turned out the 72 Island Loose Alliance was once again seeking to purchase pills.

Thus, he set down the Spiritual Hoe in his hand and flew out of Wangyue Island.

Several Dharma Ships of the Loose Alliance were hovering and docking near Wangyue Island.

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