"Alas~ we should retreat from here!"

Elder Xu looked at the situation outside, even as a Fake Pill Stage ancestor, he felt a deep sense of helplessness.

He immediately called out to Qin Ming, preparing to use the Teleportation Talisman to teleport out of the Vast Sea Immortal City.

Qin Ming couldn't wait for the other party to use the Teleportation Array.

In fact, he was already somewhat impatient...

"Elder Xu is absolutely right, let's leave quickly!"

At this moment!

Zheng!

A dazzling sword aura, transformed into a white practice dozens of feet long, crossed the sky with unstoppable force, arriving in an instant!

The Tier Three Earth-Shaking Bear King, engaged in battle with Master Vast Sea, suddenly sensed a crisis from behind!

So it abandoned its fight with Nalan Xi, quickly turning to use demon techniques to defend!

Whoosh!

Even with its tough hide and thick skin, this fierce Sword Qi still slashed a shocking gash across its chest.

Countless demon blood gushed out like a fountain.

As the first sword of Wei Country, after achieving the Golden Core, Wei Wuya's sword always drew blood, and the opponent was a Tier Three Demon King!

Roar!

The Earth-Shaking Bear King, both shocked and angry, looked up to see a man with a high crown and jade-like face, soaring towards the Immortal City like an unsheathed divine sword.

Before the man arrived, his sword had already reached.

Following closely was another Golden Core ancestor from Profound Creek Valley.

Master Vast Sea and Ancestor Xuan Rain, engaged in fierce combat with the Demon King, sensed the arrival of Thunder Origin Sect's newly promoted Golden Core ancestor Wei Wuya, along with another Golden Core from Profound Creek Valley.

Their tense nerves immediately relaxed.

Even Qin Ming and the people from Pill Furnace Pavilion, who were about to flee through the Teleportation Array, stopped in their tracks and turned back.

Xu Yue showed a look of surprise and exclaimed, "Elder Wan has come to aid!"

"And also Elder Wei from Thunder Origin Sect!"

Elder Xu looked up at the battlefield, let out a breath, and sighed, "This dire situation is finally resolved."

"No need to teleport away now."

Qin Ming also looked up to where the sound came from.

In the celestial vault of the Immortal City, with the addition of two more Golden Cores on the human side.

The battle at the upper levels, once precarious, was instantly reversed.

Especially with Wei Wuya's Celestial-Grade Spirit Root achieving Golden Core, his strength far exceeded that of ordinary Golden Core cultivators, heavily injuring the Earth-Shaking Bear Demon King with a single strike.

And the arrival of Elder Wan from Profound Creek Valley, with his extraordinary divine techniques, the four Golden Cores together quickly forced the three Demon Kings into a retreat.

They even managed to slash off one of the Bear King's paws.

At this point, the three Demon Kings, sensing danger, all fled back to the Beast Roar Mountain Range.

The demon beasts below, quick to come and quicker to retreat, followed their respective kings and withdrew like a tide.

The cultivators defending the Vast Sea Immortal City seized the opportunity to annihilate all the demon beasts that had charged into the city.

However, at the northwest district of the outer city, where the array had breached, it suffered severe damage, with heavy casualties among nearby cultivators.

Fortunately.

Due to Wei Wuya and Elder Wan's timely support, the inner city and core areas were largely spared from the demon beasts' impact.

Qin Ming looked out at the smoke-filled outer city and couldn't help but sigh.

"Friend Qin, now that the crisis in the Immortal City is resolved, please come upstairs for a chat."

"The follow-up matters should be handled by the people of the Immortal City."

Elder Xu, returning to his normal expression, gestured invitingly to Qin Ming.

Qin Ming nodded and followed the two of them up to the Pill Furnace Pavilion.

Since the beast tide had just retreated, it seemed unsafe to leave the city now; better to wait and observe once things settled down.

The three sat in a private room, drinking Spirit Tea, and gradually calmed down from the earlier chaos.

"Fortunately, our sect's two Golden Core ancestors came to Wei Country's aid, otherwise, the Immortal City might not have survived this disaster!" Elder Xu sighed with his Spirit Tea.

Xu Jing nodded gently from the side as well.

But Qin Ming frowned, deep in thought.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, is there something you're worried about?" Xu Jing poured him some tea and asked.

Qin Ming accepted the tea, saying hesitantly, "This beast tide seems... odd!"

"As far as I know, the three demon forces attacking the Immortal City are located at vastly distant points in the Beast Roar Mountain Range."

"But from the situation just now... the three demon forces showed unprecedented unity, as if someone were orchestrating from behind."

"Even the three leading Demon Kings can put aside their differences and jointly attack the Immortal City."

"I once heard that historically, the Earth-Shaking Bear Race and the Horned Deer Race were always at odds, yet now they're cooperating..."

Only then did Elder Xu and Xu Jing realize, listening to Qin Ming's analysis, a terrifying suspicion suddenly arose in their hearts.

"Do you mean to say, Fellow Daoist Qin..."

"The previous Beast Tide retreating to the Beast Roar Mountain Range was just a facade; there might be a stronger Demon Race behind it driving them?"

Qin Ming nodded indifferently.

The initially restored mood of Elder Xu and Xu Jing was immediately overshadowed again.

"Alas! We still need to wait for the two Ancestors of our valley to return, and I must inquire about their views."

According to Qin Ming's predictions, if things indeed turn out to be this severe, their Profound Creek Valley might have to abandon and evacuate the Pill Furnace Pavilion industry in Vast Sea Immortal City sooner rather than later.

In doing so, they might reduce some losses.

"By the way, I came here this time intending to purchase a batch of spiritual materials from your pavilion."

"Plus, I have a jar of Jade Qilin Wine and some pills to sell."

The previous topic was indeed a bit heavy.

Qin Ming immediately changed the topic, speaking to the Xu family grandparents.

"Oh~ Haha, almost forgot about serious business!" Elder Xu, hearing Qin Ming's words, showed a gleam in his eye.

Next.

The heavy atmosphere in the room was somewhat alleviated.

Qin Ming, based on his needs, made a list and conducted a massive procurement; not only were materials needed to refine the Void-Breaking Pill included but also other items required for daily cultivation.

Because Qin Ming sensed that after this visit, he might not come to Vast Sea Immortal City for a long time afterward...

'Once an Independent Cultivator Sacred Land, now the center of a storm.'

With the transaction completed.

Both parties felt considerably more pleased.

Especially as Qin Ming facilitated another major transaction at the Pill Furnace Pavilion, not just Xu Jing but even Elder Xu smiled.

"Alas! I see Friend Qin's alchemy talent is no less than Grandmaster Gongsun Yang of our valley."

"I suppose Friend Qin is not far from reaching the Tier Three Grandmaster Realm?"

"I wonder if, three years later, when our valley's Pill Tower reopens, we can select a few disciples outstanding in Alchemy Dao talent."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming's heart suddenly stirred, three years later?

Immediately regained his calm demeanor and humbly replied, "The Tier Three Grandmaster Realm is still a distant goal for me."

The three then chatted about other topics.

A half cup of tea later.

Knock knock knock!

Suddenly, the door was knocked by a servant, who respectfully reported:

"Reporting to Elder Xu, outside the shop is a Fellow Lvu at Mid-stage Foundation Establishment, who urgently wishes to see Elder Qin."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming furrowed his brows and informed the two, "Please wait a moment, let me go down and check what's going on."

Then Qin Ming quickly went downstairs.

He had just entered the hall when he saw Lvu Wanjun, covered in injuries and tearfully approaching Qin Ming. Despite her injuries, she paid her respects and choked up:

"Fellow Daoist Qin, sob sob... my master, he's... nearing his end..."

"His last wish is to see Fellow Daoist Qin once."

Upon hearing this news, Qin Ming's expression changed dramatically.

"What?! Brother Lvu he..."

Today, too many cultivators in Vast Sea Immortal City perished, but he never expected that even someone at Mid-stage Foundation Establishment like Lvu Liang was among them!

"What's going on exactly?"

"Quickly, take me to him."

Although Qin Ming didn't have a very deep relationship with Lvu Liang, they were at least acquainted.

Lvu Liang had helped him quite a bit too, so he held some goodwill towards the master and disciple.

...

Under Lvu Wanjun's guidance.

The two arrived at a tent in the outer city of Vast Sea Immortal City.

Upon entering, the first sight was Lvu Liang lying weakly on the bed, his face pale as paper, with two fatal penetrating wounds in his chest and abdomen, still bleeding profusely.

Qin Ming used his Divine Thought to investigate and found Lvu Liang's Qi Sea Dantian had been shattered by a tremendous force, his cultivation entirely wasted, beyond the healing of an immortal, beyond salvation...

'Alas~ This cruel Cultivation World, even those in high positions can meet their end if they're careless.'

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