Chapter 1023 - 728: Profound Spirit Immortal Peach Wood

Chapter 1023: Chapter 728: Profound Spirit Immortal Peach Wood

Years slip by like a white horse crossing a gap.

A few months later.

Little Turtle Peak was adorned with colorful lights and decorations, brimming with an atmosphere of festive celebration.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat, Little Silver Fox, and Tian Ling’er appeared in the form of Daoist children, with two bun hairdos, dressed in bright red robes, looking extraordinarily festive.

Baili Hui and Mo Lingwei were busy organizing and welcoming the guests, with Xu Family members also assisting.

This time, Qin Ming invited influential forces and cultivators from the surroundings, so they dared not be careless or negligent.

On the White Jade Square at the main peak, tables were set with wine feasts, and the high-tier spirit fruits and spiritual peaches planted on Little Turtle Peak were continuously served.

Additionally, Tier Five Demon Grain Spirit Rice was served as the main dish...

Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquid was also served in pots.

Everything on the banquet table was rare in the Cultivation Realm, capable of greatly improving one’s cultivation, truly akin to the Immortal Mansion Grand Assembly.

Between the mountain pavilions and towers floated layers of immortal clouds and mist, ethereal and mystical, resembling a Human Immortal Realm in a paradise.

Moreover, the Xu Family somehow found a group of graceful fairies who danced to immortal music...

Suddenly, the air was filled with the sound of flutes and strings, a scene of celebration and harmony.

Transforming the secluded Little Turtle Peak into a grand Peach Blossom Assembly.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat nibbled on a Spiritual Peach as it paced towards Xu Xuan, leisurely reminding him, "Remember to note the gifts from those coming; under no circumstances should they be recorded incorrectly."

"Please rest assured, Heaven-Devouring Monarch, I will remember, and there will be no mistakes." Xu Xuan hurriedly stood and bowed to the Heaven-Devouring Rat.

Only then did the Heaven-Devouring Rat nod in satisfaction, turning away to inspect other duties.

Soon after.

Outside Little Turtle Peak, numerous Dharma Ships and various flying bird chariots, imperial carriages, colorful and splendid, landed at the platform beside the main peak.

Influential Void Refining Elders within Celestial Star City, as well as ancestors from surrounding forces, entered one by one, each bringing congratulations.

Qin Ming’s old friends Su Yuqing and Cloud-Fishing Elder had come too.

Heaven-Devouring Rat stood by Xu Xuan, watching for a while, seeing the gifts from those Void Refining luminaries, astonishingly pieces of milky white, spirit essence-laden Immortal Jade!

In just a short time, these cultivation resources from the Void Refining Stage amassed over ten pieces.

Watching the scene made it drool, unable to move its legs.

Not far away, Little Silver Fox noticed and quickly pulled it away, "Brother Mouse, our master needs us to attend to him, let’s go help quickly."

Only then did the Heaven-Devouring Rat reluctantly withdraw its gaze, leaving with the Little Silver Fox.

"Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Lii for achieving Great Success in Void Refining, may the Immortal Dao prosper eternally!"

After the feast began, Qin Ming emerged with a smile, greeting fellow Daoists outside.

"Thank you, each and every Daoist friend, for attending today. Li Mou is deeply grateful, feel free to enjoy."

Qin Ming exuded an ancient, timeless aura, conversing leisurely with those who came to congratulate him.

This time, apart from the Heaven-Holding Hall Elders from Celestial Star City, other Divine Monarchs in the city arrived without invitation.

They wished to make acquaintance with Qin Ming, the newly ascended Void Refining cultivator.

Every visitor was a guest; Qin Ming naturally welcomed them warmly.

Once they settled at the tables and observed the array of immortal mansion delicacies, they praised endlessly.

Though these offered no cultivation improvement for Void Refining cultivators, the enchanting flavors were savored by these old monsters.

The Divinity Transformation table indulged greedily, fearing delay, as these spiritual objects indeed enhanced their cultivation.

As the Netherworld Abyss was at peace recently, even the wild beasts near Celestial Star City had calmed considerably.

Influential cultivators within the city attended.

Baili Hui and Mo Lingwei felt honored, having never seen such a spectacle.

Nonetheless, they managed to make a presence.

Some Divinity Transformation cultivators waited outside in ships, lacking entry qualifications.

At that moment.

A golden light streaked across the sky outside the main peak, and another massive golden Dharma Ship docked on the outer platform.

From it descended two people; one had a resolute expression, burly stature, full of dignity, wearing golden Star Guard Armor, evidently a Void Refining Elder.

The visitors were Jiang Tian and his son.

Seeing the Golden Armor Star Guards arrive, Baili Hui and Mo Lingwei dared not obstruct, hurriedly ushering the father and son into the venue.

Qin Ming noticed the unexpected arrival of these two, showing a peculiar expression.

Still, he rose to welcome them, "Welcome, Fellow Daoists, please join us and have a glass of wine."

"Haha! Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Lii for becoming a Divine Monarch Void Refining. I’ve brought my disobedient son here to congratulate you and to offer an apology." Jiang Wuji said shamefully, "I failed in teaching him and restricting him; earlier there was offense to Fellow Daoist Lii. I’ve grounded him now; I hope you won’t hold a grudge. Here is a small token of apology from Jiang, please accept it."

With Jiang Wuji’s words, the banquet fell silent, the Gold Armor Star Guard from Celestial Star City apologizing to a newly advanced Loose Cultivator Void Refining was extremely rare.

Even nearby Heaven-Controlling Hall Master Qianyuan and Elder Lin exchanged glances, "I didn’t expect Jiang Wuji, that old rascal, to be so open-minded, bringing his son to apologize publicly..."

"How could Jiang Wuji have reached his status otherwise... he’s still perceptive, recognizing Fellow Daoist Lii’s limitless potential, having just advanced in Void Refining yet able to defeat peers. Wouldn’t I be sleepless if I offended such an Evil Star..." Master Yuhan took a sip of Spirit Wine, smugly amused.

It was apparent that Jiang Wuji was not on favorable terms with the few present.

Therefore, the other Elders also agreed with Master Yuhan’s viewpoint.

Qin Ming took the jade box handed over, opened it to have a look, and his expression changed slightly. Inside, there were five pieces of Immortal Jade and a short black piece of peach wood.

Apart from the five pieces of Immortal Jade, which were indeed sincere,

what surprised Qin Ming the most was that the seemingly ordinary piece of black peach wood emitted a Tier Six High-Grade spiritual material aura...

"It’s actually a branch of the Profound Spirit Immortal Peach Tree..."

At the banquet, Master Qianyuan seemed to recognize the object and exclaimed:

"Old Monster Jiang is really generous, willing to give away such extremely rare refining materials."

"Profound Spirit Immortal Peach Wood can serve as the main material for refining Tier Six High-Grade Returning Void Treasures, possessing great power to ward off evils and subdue demons. I heard that this old guy got a small piece in the Sumeru Celestial Realm hundreds of years ago. I didn’t expect it to be true," Elder Lin remarked while stroking his beard, with words laced with surprise.

Even Master Qianyuan, with Void Refining late-stage cultivation, holding the high position of the Heaven-Holding Hall Master, showed a very tempted expression when looking at that piece of spiritual peach wood.

This was enough to show the extraordinary preciousness of this Immortal Wood.

After presenting this incredibly precious gift as compensation, Jiang Wuji’s face turned stern, quickly urging Jiang Wuji to come over:

"You worthless boy, why aren’t you quickly coming over to apologize to Fellow Daoist Lii? You’re making me lose my old face completely!"

Jiang Tian, at this moment, shrunk behind Jiang Wuji like a quail.

Hearing his father’s rebuke, he timidly stepped forward and gave Qin Ming a deep bow: "Elder Lii, the earlier offenses from this clueless junior were many. Please punish as you see fit and forgive the young man."

Qin Ming closed the jade box, looked at the Jiang father and son duo. They had already expressed earnestness to this extent.

He promptly decided in his heart to erase Jiang Tian’s name from his black list.

Looking back, Jiang Tian was kind of a lucky star to Qin Ming. If it weren’t for him meddling at the Ascension Platform back then,

Qin Ming wouldn’t have ended up with the Wood Crystal Race, obtained a Realm Transformation Pill, met Qian Mo Fairy and Elder Feng Qi, building such connections.

This later paved the way for obtaining the ’Taiyi Yin Jade,’ a Void Refining Opportunity,

Otherwise, given the rarity of such an item, Qin Ming wouldn’t know how long it would take to gather the materials and refine the Yin Yang Void Returning Pill to reach the Void Refining Realm.

Hence, after putting away the gift box, Qin Ming said with a faint smile:

"Why, Fellow Daoists, I’m not a narrow-minded person who holds grudges for nothing. I’ve long forgotten what the previous incident was about."

"From now on, we are all old friends. Fellow Daoist Jiang, feel free to visit Little Turtle Peak anytime..."

Upon hearing this, the father and son duo of the Jiang family repeatedly cupped their hands, letting out a long breath of relief, their faces once again revealing smiles.

Looking at Qin Ming, he didn’t seem to be lying.

Brother Mouse, holding a plate, looked their way and couldn’t help but sigh: "Who would’ve thought that someone could actually be forgiven by the master one day... Probably because they offered too much?"

On the White Jade Square, those witnessing this scene were astonished.

To have Elder Jiang himself bring his son to apologize, inside Celestial Star City, truly, there were not many.

For a moment, their view of this newly promoted Divine Monarch Void Refining of Little Turtle Peak, Qin Ming, changed.

This was just a small interlude.

The banquet resumed normal progression, remaining lively and vibrant.

For a time, cups clinked, and glasses exchanged.

...

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Inside the tent of the Star Guard Army.

The usually bustling hall seemed a bit desolate at the moment.

Divine Monarch Jin Ao sat in the principal seat, his face gloomy.

His three direct Golden Armor Elders stood awkwardly below.

Everyone was silent, the air ominously quiet.

"This Lii Qianjie is indeed too oblivious."

"All fellow Void Refining cultivators in the Immortal City were invited, yet none from our Star Guard Army were invited. Isn’t that blatantly opposing us?"

"This person just broke through to the Void Refining stage and is already getting a bit cocky, humph!"

The Luoo Cultivator said a bit indignantly.

"If you can lower yourself, learn from the Jiang father and son, go uninvited... Maybe bring a punishment apology, hah..." someone next to him said sarcastically.

"You!" The Luoo Cultivator, choked to silence, looked angry and about to erupt.

Suddenly, Divine Monarch Jin Ao raised his hand to stop him:

"Enough, everyone calm down."

"Just a newly promoted early-stage Void Refining, not worthy of our attention, not even in my eyes."

"Did you clean up the aftermath of the last incident thoroughly? Make sure nothing is left behind."

"I’ve received news that the new Grand Commander from Star Palace is about to take office."

"We should also prepare to withdraw from Celestial Star City."