Chapter 166: Entry: [Spirit Vein Enhancement]

On the surfaces of the three Spirit-Transforming Demon Fruits, several golden spirit runes had appeared; within each spirit fruit lurked immense demon power, and faintly visible, it seemed as though a demon soul was hidden inside.

The moment the Spirit-Transforming Demon Fruits ripened, the Profound Water Crocodile and the Silver-Yin Yi Shuangfeng had long since shown excitement in their eyes, staring fixedly at the demon fruits.

Their longing for them had already surpassed everything else; they had even forgotten that they still suffered from severe injuries.

Yet without Qin Ming's command, neither of them dared to secretly approach and devour the demon fruits, so they lay quietly on the ground waiting.

"Don't rush; there will be enough for you—one each," Qin Ming said, looking at the three ripe third-rank demon fruits before him and clicking his tongue in wonder.

He took out a small jade knife from his storage bag and gently plucked the three spirit fruits.

Doing this could ensure to the greatest extent that the medicinal properties of the spirit plants would not be lost.

Afterwards, Qin Ming tossed one of the plucked Spirit-Transforming Demon Fruits to each of his two spirit pets.

The instant the demon fruits were swallowed, the Profound Water Crocodile and the Silver-Yin Yi Shuangfeng erupted with a layer of earth-yellow fluorescent light around their bodies.

The powerful medicinal force contained within the Spirit-Transforming Demon Fruits circulated and dissolved inside them, filling the limbs and bones of the two beasts; their originally severely injured bodies began to recover at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Not only that, but the Spirit-Transforming Demon Fruits were also continuously improving the origins of the two beasts, greatly opening their spiritual intelligence.

The aura on the Silver-Yin Yi Shuangfeng was climbing continuously; having failed to complete its breakthrough last time, now after consuming the demon fruit, the demon power within its body suddenly accumulated to its peak.

Above the Lingdao, a vortex of spiritual energy rapidly formed, pouring incessantly into the Silver-Yin Yi Shuangfeng's body.

At this moment.

Qin Ming's life spirit plant, the Longevity Vine, suddenly stirred; among the dancing vines, it scattered a silver rune that sank into the Silver-Yin Yi Shuangfeng's body.

Suddenly.

Countless dense silver spirit runes burst forth on the surface of the Frost Bee's body, weaving together into a patch.

Boom! The aura on its body changed abruptly, instantly soaring another level higher, and began to resonate with the spiritual energy between heaven and earth.

A aura of a second-rank mid-stage great demon suddenly appeared on the Silver-Yin Yi Shuangfeng, and its body more than doubled in size.

After a long while, the vortex of spiritual energy in the sky dissipated.

"Second-rank middle stage; finally broken through!" Qin Ming stared at the Frost Bee, his face revealing joy.

On the Silver-Yin Yi Shuangfeng's body, many profound spirit runes had appeared, making its current appearance seem even more mysterious.

Not only were its injuries completely healed, but it had also successfully broken through; extremely happily, it let out a cry, flew to Qin Ming's side, and affectionately rubbed against him.

Qin Ming immediately communicated with it using his mind several times and learned that after its successful breakthrough, its Dharma-protection attribute had increased again; now, spell attacks below the level of Foundation Establishment perfection could no longer cause it effective harm.

Furthermore, it had gained a sharp spell bestowed by the Longevity Vine—Soul Shockburst! At critical moments, it could use its six wings to resonate and emit a piercing screech in all directions; cultivators hit by this spell would be unable to cast spells for three breaths.

It could affect any cultivator below the cultivation of Foundation Establishment perfection.

For those with lower cultivation, or even worse, it could cause irreversible damage to their divine souls, turning them into idiots.

"Hahaha!"

"Truly sharp! If a cultivator cannot use spells, wouldn't they just become my meat dummy!"

"Three breaths of time is enough to decide life and death in a Dharma battle."

Roar! A low growl sounded.

Hearing the sound, Qin Ming looked toward the Profound Water Crocodile beside him; as the number one vanguard in the fight against the Double-Pupil Demon Ape, its injuries were far heavier than those of the Silver-Yin Yi Shuangfeng.

After consuming the Spirit-Transforming Demon Fruit, it had fallen into a deep sleep.

It was not until ten days had passed.

The injuries on the Profound Water Crocodile's body gradually recovered rapidly until they were completely healed, and it once again became full of life and energy.

Relying on its Heaven-grade bloodline, its life bloodline divine ability had evolved once again.

"Wu Earth Divine Thunder, comparable to a full-power strike from someone at Foundation Establishment perfection."

Furthermore, the aura on its body had already taken a huge step forward toward becoming a second-rank late-stage great demon.

The speed of its cultivation was so fast that even Qin Ming was somewhat caught off guard.

"You blockhead, your fortune is extraordinarily great; unknowingly, you are about to surpass me," Qin Ming said, patting the Profound Water Crocodile's head.

"This third-rank Spirit-Transforming Demon Fruit is truly extremely miraculous; it can actually allow a demon beast to recover and heal so quickly while in such a severely injured state."

"Not only that, but it can also enhance a demon beast's strength," Qin Ming murmured to himself, holding the last Spirit-Transforming Demon Fruit in his hand.

The Profound Water Crocodile stared at the demon fruit, drool still constantly dripping from its mouth.

"What are you thinking? Eating one is enough; go cultivate yourself!"

"I have great use for this one; I still need to rely on it to grow a new spirit plant," Qin Ming said, then fiercely slapped the Profound Water Crocodile's big head.

The Profound Water Crocodile seemed to understand Qin Ming's intention; in order to be able to eat demon fruits every day in the future, it shook its head and nodded, currying favor by rubbing against Qin Ming's trouser leg.

Afterwards, it scurried back into Wangyue Lake, swam around Wangyue Island, and resumed its duty of guarding the home.

The Silver-Yin Yi Shuangfeng and its subordinate spirit bee swarm also benefited immeasurably; they returned to the beehive beneath the Longevity Vine to stabilize their realms.

"Now, with these two second-rank middle-stage great demons whose strength far exceeds that of their peers, I can basically walk horizontally within the Foundation Establishment realm."

"The strength of demon beasts was originally far superior to that of humans; now, late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators are simply not worth looking at in front of these two beasts."

With his spirit pets recovered and their strength greatly increased, Qin Ming's overall combat power had risen another level.

Next.

Qin Ming took that remaining Spirit-Transforming Demon Fruit, preparing to cultivate a new medicinal herb from it.

The one he had promised to plant for Nalan Xi would eventually have to be returned to her, but there was no rush; fulfilling the promise in a few years would suffice.

He came to the Spirit-Transforming Demon Grass, buried the entire demon fruit into the Xun Wood Spirit Soil.

Since this fruit was formed from the convergence of heaven and earth essence, uniquely created by nature, it contained no fruit pit; the demon fruit produced upon its ripening was itself the spirit seed.

Afterwards, Qin Ming used the final three 【Space-Time Leaf】 entries on the planted Spirit-Transforming Demon Fruit.

In an instant.

As vast power of time descended, a brand new Spirit-Transforming Demon Grass broke through the soil, and then, within Qin Ming's line of sight, it continuously grew taller.

Three days later.

This new third-grade Hualing Yao Cao had grown directly to three hundred years of age and bloomed with over a dozen new earth-yellow flower buds.

At the same time, a glittering golden entry refreshed in Qin Ming's line of sight.

【Name】: Hualing Yao Cao 【Entry】: Spirit Vein Enhancement (Maturity 1%)

【Spirit Vein Enhancement】: Bury a Spirit Marrow Sumeru Taisui deep within the original spirit vein; after the Taisui matures, it will excrete spirit ore marrow, transforming the spirit vein environment of this location.

Feeding it spirit materials can accelerate the growth of the Spirit Marrow Sumeru Taisui.

"Holy crap!"

"Hahahaha!"

"An entry refreshed by a third-grade spiritual plant can actually enhance the spirit vein! So powerful, this must be a purple-entry leaf, right?"

"With this entry, I can continuously improve the spirit vein environment of Wangyue Island."

"It might even be possible to elevate it to a third-grade spirit vein."

"In that case, I could also plant third-grade spiritual plants on Wangyue Island in the future."

"Beyond that, with the supply from a third-grade spirit vein, my innate spiritual plant, the Changsheng Vine, should grow even faster."

An innate spiritual plant is closely tied to one's cultivation, so naturally, the higher the spirit vein grade, the better.

Thinking this far, Qin Ming stared at the entry, his eyes flashing with intense excitement.

He was already looking forward to the scene of Wangyue Island becoming a third-grade spirit island.

Blocked by the Mist Illusion Realm, external cultivators would not learn of the changes on the island for some time.

Moreover, even in a backwater place like Yunze Dahuang, a third-grade spirit vein could be discovered.

Even if word got out, he could simply claim there was a deeply hidden third-grade earth pulse.

"By the time the third-grade spirit vein forms, my cultivation should have broken through to the late Foundation Establishment stage, or even the peak of Foundation Establishment, achieving the third transformation of True Gang Shapeshifting; even facing a fake-dan Yunxi Laozu, I would have the power to fight."

"With such strength, I would already be at the ceiling of combat power in the Wei Kingdom Immortal Realm and possess the ability to guard this spirit island."

(End of Chapter)