At the bottom of the cliff.

Two massive Spiritual Energy Vortexes appeared again in the sky, the Profound Water Crocodile and the Silver-winged Frost Bee reached the edge of a breakthrough.

Boom!

With a deluge of Spiritual Qi rushing in like a flood.

Two astonishing Spiritual Pressures emerged at the bottom of the cliff.

Under Qin Ming's accumulation of resources, both the Profound Water Crocodile and the Silver-winged Frost Bee broke through to Tier Two Perfection Great Demon.

They were just one step away from Tier Three Demon King.

"This Tier Three Zhurong Pill, though not specifically a Spiritual Pill for Demon Beast cultivation enhancement, as a Spiritual Pill to restore Power of Origin, still provides a significant boost for Tier Two Demon Beasts."

Qin Ming felt very gratified to see the two Spirit Pets that had followed him for years achieve breakthroughs.

Right after their breakthrough, the Profound Water Crocodile and Silver-winged Frost Bee flew back to Qin Ming, reduced their body size, and rubbed against him vigorously.

Qin Ming could also feel the excitement in the mood of the two Spirit Beasts after their breakthrough.

Especially the Silver-winged Frost Bee, which had evolved step by step from an ordinary, non-ranked Queen Bee to a Tier Two Perfection Great Demon, imagining the journey of its heart.

"Everything is ready."

"Next, we can prepare to take action."

Boosted by Tier Three Spiritual Pills, Qin Ming's Spirit Pets had significantly increased in power, now completely comparable even against Golden Core Stage Cultivators without fear.

However, he didn't return to Profound Creek Valley immediately, but instead stayed in the cliff cave mansion for a few days for the Spirit Pets to stabilize their cultivation.

Three days later.

Qin Ming rode on the Silver-winged Frost Bee, put the Profound Water Crocodile and Silver-winged Frost Bee into the Spirit Beast Bag, and headed towards Profound Creek Valley.

After the Silver-winged Frost Bee's breakthrough, its flying speed surged again, carrying Qin Ming as a silver streak, disappearing instantly in the sky.

Its speed now compared to the full tunneling speed of an Early-stage Golden Core Master.

After flying at lightning speed on the Silver-winged Frost Bee for two days, Qin Ming arrived near Profound Creek Valley, put away the Silver-winged Frost Bee, transformed into 'Yu Changqing', then flew into the sect.

The first thing he did upon returning to Profound Creek Valley was report and register at Qianyuan Peak before returning to Jade Bamboo Forest.

During his return to the sect, Qin Ming noticed Profound Creek Valley was deploying a large number of cultivators, boarding Dharma Ships for unknown tasks.

The entire sect was filled with a tense atmosphere.

Qin Ming shook his head indifferently, it was none of his concern anyways.

...

Inside Jade Bamboo Forest.

As soon as Qin Ming returned, he saw that Yanm RuYanm was diligently clearing weeds and pests in the Spirit Field.

She managed dozens of acres of Purple Crystal Spirit Rice Field in perfect order.

Seeing Qin Ming return, she quickly made a respectful bow to him: "Honored Guest Elder."

"Hmm." Qin Ming responded lightly and went back inside the house.

Watching 'Yu Changqing' leave, Yanm RuYanm muttered to herself, "This Honored Guest Elder truly has a strange temperament."

Then, she took up her Spiritual Hoe again and got back to work.

Inside the house.

Just as Qin Ming sat down, a voice from inside the Spirit Beast Bag sounded:

"Master, shall I go steal the Golden Core Formation Pill Formula now?"

"Hmm, wait a couple more days, seems something is off in Profound Creek Valley." Qin Ming pondered slightly and said.

"Alright."

Afterward, Qin Ming spent some time alone in the house, then called in Yanm RuYanm who was working outside in the Spirit Field.

Yanm RuYanm used a Cleaning Technique to tidy her dirty appearance before entering the house.

She made a graceful bow to Qin Ming, "Honored Guest Elder, you called for me?"

Looking at Yanm RuYanm, Qin Ming saw little of the previously exquisite and fairy-like demeanor, after planting in his fields for over half a year, she had gradually been developing into more of a village woman...

"Sit." said Qin Ming casually, then poured her a cup of tea.

Yanm RuYanm felt a bit flattered by this, unable to grasp the intentions of Honored Guest Elder?

Rarely did he invite her over, especially with such a warm attitude.

Truly a surprise for the sun to rise from the west.

"I went out to handle some matters, and upon returning, I sensed something wrong with the sect's atmosphere."

"Has anything happened during my absence?" Qin Ming asked.

Yanm RuYanm nodded respectfully and truthfully replied: "Just a few days ago, Demon Beasts from Beast Roar Mountain Range attacked Moyuan Immortal City and the outer areas of our sect."

"I'm not clear about the situation outside, but I heard from the senior sisters that several Tier Three Demon Kings seemed to have come."

"And a fierce battle broke out, but they were forcefully repelled by Elder Qingxuan."

"With the strength we have in Profound Creek Valley, those Demon Beasts should soon be swept away."

After listening, Qin Ming fell into contemplation.

Judging by the situation, things may not be as simple on the surface, as his instincts have never been wrong.

After a brief chat with Yanm RuYanm, he gave her some pointers on Spirit Rice planting techniques and then let her retire.

Another five days passed.

This day.

As Qin Ming expected, the alarm bells in Profound Creek Valley rang loudly, spreading throughout the entire Sect.

Countless disciples of Profound Creek Valley were on high alert, the Sect's grand array fully activated, and the blue light curtain exuded a terrifying momentum and power.

Qin Ming also flew out from the house to observe the situation, only to see that Di Mountain from the neighboring Wusong Ridge also came out to watch, and their eyes met.

Seeing 'Yu Changqing' come out, Di Mountain immediately approached and said, "Fellow Daoist Yu, do you know what's happening?"

"I guess it might be related to the Beast Tide," Qin Ming said indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Di Mountain came over and set up a soundproof restriction between the two, then said mysteriously, "You know one thing but not the other."

"I heard that last time, a terrifying Tier Three Late Stage Semi-Transformed Great Demon appeared near the Beast Roar Mountain Range and battled with Elder Qingxuan for three days and nights."

"Elder Qingxuan was even injured..."

"Alas! It seems we joined Profound Creek Valley at the wrong time..."

Hearing this, Qin Ming's heart couldn't help but stir.

'I didn't expect that even a powerful Late-stage Golden Core Ancestor was injured, it's very likely that the Cyan-faced Poison Flood Dragon from the demon race was behind it.'

"Master, it must be the Cyan-faced Poison Flood Dragon, only it has such strength among the demon race," the Heaven-Devouring Rat said, transmitting its thoughts to Qin Ming with a heavy tone.

Several thoughts passed through Qin Ming's mind, and he immediately transmitted secretly to the Heaven-Devouring Rat: "Now that Profound Creek Valley is in chaos, I reckon the defenses on Luoyun Peak have also been withdrawn."

"Let's prepare to take action."

"Hehe! Alright!"

Soon after, Qin Ming exchanged a few words with Di Mountain and returned to the wooden house.

Among these recruited Honored Guest Elders, apart from those with high cultivation levels like late-stage Foundation Establishment, elderly Spirit Plant Masters like Di Mountain and Yu Changqing would basically not be sent to the battlefield, but rather handle logistics at most.

Qin Ming transformed back into the appearance of a logistics disciple, secretly exited Jade Bamboo Forest, and came to the foot of Luoyun Peak.

He then released his Divine Thought, covering the whole of Luoyun Peak, and after a careful observation, discovered that there were seemingly fewer patrolling disciples on the mountain.

What surprised him even more was that the Golden Core Ancestor Wan, who had been stationed at the Scripture Pavilion, was not there, replaced by an unfamiliar Fake Pill Ancestor.

However, Qin Ming judged that Ancestor Wan probably wouldn't be away for long and should return soon.

Qin Ming immediately secretly released the Heaven-Devouring Rat and quietly transmitted, "Ancestor Wan is not here, it's up to you now, be quick."

"Leave it to me."

The Heaven-Devouring Rat didn't waste words and directly used its Divine Techniques, tunneling into the void and disappearing.

Qin Ming stood guard outside, ready to signal the Heaven-Devouring Rat should the Golden Core Ancestor return.

Time ticked away slowly.

In the dark, the Heaven-Devouring Rat moved stealthily, even passing by the Fake Pill Ancestor guarding the Scripture Pavilion, yet remained undetected.

It exhaled a black mysterious light, opening a small hole in the Pavilion's protective restriction without damaging it, and then slipped inside.

"Since the Golden Core Formation Pill Formula is so important, it's probably kept at the top level," the Heaven-Devouring Rat thought to itself, heading straight to the top floor.

An incense stick's time later.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat, breaking the restrictions along the way, reached the top level of the Scripture Pavilion.

Upon entering, it noticed that this place was quite different from other parts.

Then, it began searching around.

Before long, the Heaven-Devouring Rat found a pale yellow ancient jade scroll on a row of bookshelves.

It immediately invaded with its Demon Thought, its slender whiskers twitching in delight, "Found it!"

According to Qin Ming's instructions, the Heaven-Devouring Rat didn't take the original but took out a blank jade scroll, making a complete copy of the Golden Core Formation Pill Formula.

Having succeeded, just as it was about to leave, it suddenly paused.

Looking back at the shelves full of jade scrolls and books, it recalled noticing several Tier Three Pill Formulas during its search.

"Might as well go all out this time!"

"Copy them all back."

So it got busy again, copying all the remaining Pill Formulas.

For more than half an hour.

Having finished everything, the Heaven-Devouring Rat's powerful Demon Thought detected a figure with strong mana fluctuations heading for the Scripture Pavilion.

That should be the Golden Core Ancestor Wan from Profound Creek Valley.

It calmly used its Divine Techniques, tunneling into the void and retracing its steps back.

On the way down, it even passed by Ancestor Wan, but the latter didn't notice it.

Half an incense stick's time later.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat stealthily returned to Qin Ming's side.

"Why did it take so long?"

"Didn't I signal you? Ancestor Wan returned, almost gave me a fright." Qin Ming said.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat chuckled, "Hehe! Master need not worry, I've got the goods."

Qin Ming was pleased to hear this and put the Heaven-Devouring Rat back into the Spirit Beast Bag.

Returned to the wooden house in Jade Bamboo Forest.

But when Qin Ming received a pile of jade scrolls from the Heaven-Devouring Rat, he frowned and said, "Why did you bring so many back?"

"I saw there were many good things, so I copied them all back, hehe!" The Heaven-Devouring Rat grinned mischievously.

After going through the jade scrolls, Qin Ming showed a strange expression, then calmly smiled and said to the Heaven-Devouring Rat, "Nicely done!"

He repeatedly examined one of the jade scrolls in his hand, precisely the Golden Core Formation Pill Formula Qin Ming had been yearning for!

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