Chapter 1021 - 726: Congratulations (2)

Chapter 1021: Chapter 726: Congratulations (2)

Jiang Tian feared Qin Ming would seek revenge after advancing to the Void Refining stage, and even his father, Jiang Wuji, wouldn’t be able to save him.

"Alas! After some time has passed, you should bring lavish gifts and personally apologize. With Fellow Daoist Lii’s reputation for purity of character, he wouldn’t hold a grudge over past trivial matters."

"Forget it, let me go with you instead!" Jiang Wuji said helplessly.

On another side, in the Star Guard Army’s camp.

The Luoo Cultivator was sweating profusely, his expression revealing complexity, as he reported to the Divine Monarch Jin Ao seated above:

"Ling Tianjun’s Soul Lamp left in Celestial Origin Valley has extinguished; it seems... he has already fallen."

"What?! With his cultivation of several thousand years, he’s actually dead at the hands of a novice who just stepped into Void Refining?" Upon hearing this, Divine Monarch Jin Ao’s countenance immediately became tense.

The Luoo Cultivator also found this reality hard to accept: "How could such a mere Loose Cultivator possess resources to assault the Void Refining stage?"

"Hmph! This individual’s Alchemy Dao and Spirit Plant Skill are remarkable, and he secretly raised a group of subordinates, so it’s possible he procured resources covertly."

"Otherwise, he wouldn’t have gotten so close to Old Monster Feng from the Wood Crystal Race," Divine Monarch Jin Ao said coldly.

"Indicating that he was already preparing for breakthroughs in the Void Refining stage before coming to Celestial Star City..."

...

Not long after.

Near Celestial Star City, news of another cultivator successfully advancing to Divine Monarch Void Refining spread like a storm into the Kunlun Realm.

In no time, Qin Ming transitioning from Loose Cultivator to Void Refining stage became the buzz among cultivators.

Such rare occurrences, even within the entire Kunlun Realm, were considered breaking news.

In a Spirit Realm, the birth of a newly advanced Void Refining cultivator once every few thousand years was exceptionally normal.

After a fortnight.

Qin Ming tended to his Spirit Plants and then stepped out of the Cave Mansion.

However.

Just before he set foot outside, he heard a discussion from outside, from Baili Hui and the Heaven-Devouring Rat.

"What do you think, what title will the master take upon breaking through to the Void Refining Realm this time?" Baili Hui asked first.

"He might be called ’Divine Monarch Wangyue’," Mo Lingwei thought for a moment and said.

"Divine Monarch Wangyue?" Xu Xuan asked in extreme surprise, "Why would Elder Lii use such a name?"

The Heaven-Devouring Rat scratched its head and blinked as it timely inserted: "To not call him Divine Monarch Wangyue, this place is named Little Turtle Peak, so he can’t be called Divine Monarch Turtle, right?"

Everyone heard this and nodded repeatedly, instantly thinking what it said made perfect sense.

Qin Ming stepped out and grabbed the Heaven-Devouring Rat’s ear asking, "Who are you calling Divine Monarch Turtle?"

"Ouch! Master, I’m sorry, wasn’t I just praising you?" The Heaven-Devouring Rat repeatedly pleaded.

Qin Ming immediately let go of it.

Subsequently.

All present stepped forward to congratulate Qin Ming on his emergence.

"Congratulations to the master on Great Success in refining void, numerous forces and cultivators have sent congratulatory invitations these days, awaiting your decision."

After Baili Hui offered congratulations, he respectfully handed him a jade scroll.

Qin Ming took it, briefly browsed, and then said, "I dislike the hustle and bustle; for minor powers, you all may decide on my behalf, and for those I cannot decline, I will personally appear."

Days later.

Upon learning Qin Ming was out of seclusion, Yao Tiannan, Su Yuqing, and Cloud-Fishing Elder were the first to arrive together.

These three old acquaintances required a personal meeting from Qin Ming.

He immediately had the Heaven-Devouring Rat welcome them in.

Once Su Yuqing and the others arrived at Little Turtle Peak, they found Qin Ming sitting inside the pavilion, delightfully at ease.

He was accompanied by Little Silver Fox and Tian Ling’er, two females attending to him, burning incense and brewing tea, utterly carefree.

Seeing them arrive, Qin Ming naturally smiled and invited them to sit.

"Brother Su, Brother Yao, Fellow Daoist Cloud-Fishing, you’ve come, do take a seat."

"Elder Lii, we wouldn’t dare!" Yao Tiannan quickly came forward and performed a salute.

"The Cultivation Realm observes hierarchical respect; since Elder Lii has already achieved Void Refining, naturally, we cannot overstep."

"Then... very well." Qin Ming could only say.

Upon seeing Qin Ming again, Su Yuqing and Cloud-Fishing Elder found they couldn’t fathom Qin Ming’s aura at all.

Like a mere mortal standing before them, yet inexplicably in harmony with the heavens and earth, instilling a mysterious urge to worship...

’Is this the Void Refining stage...’

’Truly a massive gulf with the Divinity Transformation stage.’

’No matter how powerful the Divinity Transformation stage is, it remains on the level of ’Law,’ while the Void Refining stage begins to glimpse the portals of ’Dao.’"

"Greetings, Elder Lii..." Su Yuqing and Cloud-Fishing Elder came forward to salute.

At this moment, both were filled with emotions.

As Ascension Cultivators from the Human Realm, they felt increasingly distant from Qin Ming, who grew progressively remote...

"No need for excessive formality, please sit and talk," Qin Ming promptly invited them to sit, letting Little Silver Fox and company serve Spirit Tea.

It was an opportunity for Qin Ming to inquire about recent happenings within Celestial Star City.

Especially after he gleaned details through Soul Search from Ling Tianjun’s memory, discovering that the upper levels of the Human Race had deployed a Purple Gold Saint Armor Grand Commander, taking charge of Celestial Star City.

Causing Master Qianyuan and Divine Monarch Jin Ao’s struggle for power to fall by the wayside.

More crucially, the newly arrived Purple Gold Saint Armor Grand Commander hailed from the Star Palace, one of the Three Great Sacred Lands.

Qin Ming had previously learned that Xiao Xun was taken by the Star Palace, and perhaps once the Purple Gold Saint Armor Grand Commander arrived, he would gain some insight into her current situation.

After conversing and entertaining for half a day, Su Yuqing and the others bid farewell and departed.

...

Just as they left.

The high-ranking officials of Celestial Star City arrived.

Accompanied by Master Qianyuan, Elder Lin, Master Yuhan, and several Void Refining Elders from Heaven-Holding Hall, they all came together.

Master Qianyuan had previously dispatched people to grant Little Turtle Peak Spiritual Land to Qin Ming, which he considered extremely wise.

Originally, he held speculative hope regarding whether Qin Ming could progress to Void Refining stage.

Unexpectedly, the other party completed the breakthrough so swiftly.

Moreover, as Divine Monarch Jin Ao’s long-time adversary, Master Qianyuan had secretly learned, through insider accounts, a piece of intelligence even he found stunning.

That was the Void Refining stage Loose Cultivator Ling Tianjun had committed some disgraceful deeds during ’Lii Qianjie’s’ Void Refining breakthrough.

Ultimately disappearing without a trace, directly falling.

This means there was only one possibility: he was exterminated by the newly advanced Fellow Daoist Lii.

Among those of the same stage, being able to eliminate opponents typically required extraordinarily powerful divine techniques.

Before long.

The golden Dharma ship carrying numerous Void Refining Elders from Celestial Star City descended just outside Little Turtle Peak.

Behind it, over ten Silver Armor Star Guard Dharma Ships followed along.

Celestial Star City’s high-ranking members visiting a Spirit Land in such a grand fashion was the first time in millennia.

Attracting passing cultivators who marveled at the spectacle, such an honor wasn’t something one could merely possess.

Qin Ming atop the main peak naturally noticed this scene.

He personally came out, welcoming Master Qianyuan and the entire group.

"It is indeed Lord Hall Master of Heaven-Controlling Hall gracing us, how could Li Mou be worthy, please come inside." Qin Ming stood in the air, saluting towards the leading golden Dharma ship.

This was also his first time seeing this significant figure of Celestial Star City, feeling deeply the profound cultivation of Late-stage Void Refining that the individual possessed.

"Hahaha! Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Lii on achieving Great Success in Void Refining, advancing further along the Immortal Dao!"

"I had long heard of your deeds, but was so busy that I never got the chance to meet. Seeing you today, you are indeed a hidden dragon in the depths!"

Master Qianyuan took the lead flying down from the Dharma ship, stopping in front of Qin Ming, and congratulating him.

Upon first laying eyes on Qin Ming, he noted the latter’s aura was serene like water, resembling a verdant ancient tree.

However, proceeding soon after, Master Qianyuan was taken aback; with his Late-stage Void Refining cultivation, he couldn’t discern any depth of the newly advanced Void Refining cultivator before him...

Elder Lin, Master Yuhan, and others also came forward to offer congratulations.

"Hahaha! Remember last time the old man lectured Friend Lii at Dao Discussion Square, now, after some time has passed, I need to change my address to Fellow Daoist Lii..."

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Lii."

"Elder Lin praises me too highly, do come inside, enjoy a cup of Spirit Tea I cultivated." Qin Ming warmly invited.