After the Spirit Field incident occurred.

The Spirit Feather Sect dispatched a large number of Law Enforcement Disciples to investigate the matter.

After all, the death of a Foundation Establishment Stage Elder is a major event for the Sect, even affecting its internal affairs.

Even Qin Ming was called to the Law Enforcement Hall to be interrogated several times in succession.

Of course, like other Spirit Plant Masters, he claimed ignorance.

At this special moment.

Any disturbance could stir the nerves of the Spirit Feather Sect, given what they were plotting was no small matter.

The Spirit Feather Sect not only heightened its vigilance over the Qingyang Market.

They also increased manpower for patrolling the Spirit Field.

Qin Ming could almost daily see a large brigade standing guard.

He was tense for a while.

Afraid that Lin Zixiao might come back to trouble him again.

But after more than a month passed without any incident.

Qin Ming's life returned to peace.

Half a year passed by.

The Qingyang Market was enveloped in a strange atmosphere.

Cultivators from different factions were everywhere, yet the intense confrontations of the past were absent.

Qin Ming arrived at the seventh floor of Juxuan Pavilion.

"Long time no see, I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Qin to have broken through to the late-stage Qi Cultivation, congratulations!" Guu Qingzhao smiled faintly and poured him a cup of tea.

Qin Ming took the cup and sipped the tea, modestly saying, "My cultivation is nothing compared to Fellow Daoist Guu's."

"Any recent developments?"

Guu Qingzhao heard this, pondered for a moment, and said with unprecedented solemnity, "According to the intelligence we control, it seems the fight for that Ancient Ruins is truly the main event compared to the Tier Three Spirit Vein."

"There are various signs indicating that the Ancient Ruins are a place left by a Great Power from ancient times."

"Whoever opens the ruins and obtains the heritage inside..."

"Their future achievements would be unimaginable."

"It's likely... the Thunder Origin Sect can't hold back much longer."

Qin Ming frowned, puzzled, "At this point, the Thunder Origin Sect still hasn't sent anyone over?"

"Fellow Daoist Qin might not know, the reason why all sect forces are holding back is because a few keys to open the ruins are still missing."

"Without all the keys, no one can enter the ruins."

"So currently, the situation is that beneath a seemingly calm surface, everyone is secretly trying to find the whereabouts of those keys."

These so-called keys are none other than Dragon-shaped Tokens.

Qin Ming nodded secretly, fearing the day all the Dragon-shaped Tokens are gathered, a full-on conflict would break out among the factions.

He knew the precise location of one of the tokens.

But after the incident with Lin Zixiao, Qin Ming realized that these Dragon-shaped Tokens seemed to be able to sense each other.

He wondered if, after Fellow Daoist Fengg's death, that token had been retrieved by someone.

Apart from this.

Spirit Feather Sect had secretly managed to have a Celestial Spirit Root Foundation Establishment Perfection Cultivator break through to the Golden Core Stage, even Guu Qingzhao didn't seem to know.

"Could it be that Fellow Daoist Qin is also interested in the inheritance within the ruins?" Guu Qingzhao smiled faintly at Qin Ming and asked.

Qin Ming waved his hand, "My cultivation level is too low, I dare not covet such an opportunity."

"Haha, then does Fellow Daoist Qin have something to trade this time?" Guu Qingzhao asked.

Qin Ming, unhurried, took out three jade bottles of pills from the storage pouch and placed them on the table.

Guu Qingzhao reached out gently and opened one of the jade bottles, immediately a strange pill fragrance permeated the air.

"It's a Spirit Storage Pill!" her beautiful eyes were filled with deep surprise, she then asked, "Could it be... Fellow Daoist Qin has broken through to a High-Grade Alchemist?"

Qin Ming nodded, not admitting nor denying.

Guu Qingzhao's beautiful eyes showed a hint of brightness, quickly pouring Qin Ming spirit tea again, congratulating him, "Then I must congratulate Fellow Daoist Qin once again, congratulations!"

This time Qin Ming showcased some of his strength to demonstrate his own worth.

Only in this way, in the future, could he gain more information from Guu Qingzhao.

Guu Qingzhao's reaction was as he expected, once again extending an olive branch to him.

After the transaction ended.

Qin Ming returned to his courtyard.

...

A few months later.

Qin Ming harvested five [Ripening] entries from the Spirit Medicine Field in his courtyard.

He immediately ripened all five Tier Two Divine Essence Fruits and consecutively consumed two [Quality Enhancement] entries to elevate the final ripe fruit to the Top-Grade level.

This time, Qin Ming harvested a total of eighteen Top-Grade Divine Essence Fruits and five [Soul Power Crystal] entries.

It must be noted that these are the fruits of Tier Two Spirit Plants.

If placed outside, they could attract countless cultivators vying for them.

Holding the Divine Essence Fruit, the size of a chicken egg, Qin Ming couldn't help but feel overjoyed.

He quickly used a specially made jade box to seal it, ensuring the fruit's spirituality did not dissipate.

"Thinking about it, so much time has passed."

"With Su Yuqing's qualifications, he should have broken through to the Foundation Establishment Stage by now, right?"

"Perhaps, he might have already advanced to a Tier Two Alchemist Master."

After a burst of inexplicable emotion.

He entered the Cultivation Quiet Chamber.

Qin Ming planned to use the five [Soul Power Crystal] entries to further enhance his Divine Soul.

He sat cross-legged on the mat.

But the thought of enhancing his Divine Soul each time brought about an agonizing sense of tearing pain.

He couldn't help but shiver.

But to increase his strength, Qin Ming gritted his teeth.

"Let's go for it!"

Qin Ming calmed his mind, focusing on the [Soul Power Crystal] entry.

Buzz~

A terrifying force exploded in his Sea of Consciousness.

Like a giant light rising in the midst of darkness, constantly transforming and growing bigger, it instantly turned into daylight.

Soon, it entirely occupied Qin Ming's entire Sea of Consciousness.

Crack!

A new power was born in his Sea of Consciousness.

Divine Thought Power!

This was the power acquired upon breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Qin Ming's previous Divine Soul was already amplified to a terrifying degree.

Now, the last barrier vanished like paper, pierced through by him.

After a bout of intense pain.

Qin Ming's mind returned to clarity.

He slightly moved his thoughts, a strange force emerged from his body.

Clearly enveloping a range of several dozen feet around him.

It could not only observe from afar but also scrutinize into microscopic details.

The entire area within several dozen feet was under his control.

"Is this Divine Thought Power?"

Qin Ming was exhilarated; he tried to move a table not far away with his Divine Thought but only managed to shift it slightly.

Finding it somewhat exhausting.

He then targeted a book on the table and found it could be lifted with ease.

Flying and twirling through the air.

"Manipulating objects with Divine Thought is truly marvelous."

After half an incense stick's time.

Suddenly.

Qin Ming felt his vision darken and his face turn pale.

The book in mid-air fell to the ground with a thud.

Qin Ming gasped heavily, "It seems Divine Thought Power shouldn't be overused."

The intensity of his Divine Thought was now comparable to an Early-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

When fully spread, it approximately covered a range of sixty feet.

With the acquisition of Divine Thought, both in daily cultivation and in combat, unparalleled convenience was achieved.

Following this, Qin Ming made an all-out effort.

Spending a few days.

Consumed the remaining four [Soul Power Crystal] entries completely.

His Divine Soul was further enhanced.

The intensity of his Divine Thought elevated to the peak of an Early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, capable of enveloping hundreds of feet when fully extended.

Just as Qin Ming finished cultivating and was about to exit seclusion.

He received a Communication Talisman from Guu Qingzhao.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, the situation has changed!"

"The latest intelligence shows that all factions have now gathered most of the keys."

"Only one is left now."

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