[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my":3,"chapter-eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-195":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Eternal Life: Starting with Farming to Refresh My Stats",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2332068,4560,"Chapter 195: The Great Battle Against the Demon Ape (Part 1)","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-195",195,"\u003Cp>The days that followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wangyue Island returned to its former tranquility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming gathered all the materials, cleared some time, and began a new round of winemaking; following the steps in the Wine Immortal’s Divine Recipe, he blended the spiritual ingredients, placed them in a specially crafted steamer, and used the Soul-Devouring Poison Flame to heat and distill them, spending two full days and nights to brew over a dozen jars of Yulin Wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then stored them underground beneath the Purple Gold Bamboo Grove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition, Qin Ming had recently fed one demonic core each to the Blackwater Crocodile and the Silverwing Frost Bee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, these were their spoils of war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was sitting beneath the Dragon Blood Divine Tree at the entrance of his cave, gently sipping tea while holding the puppetry jade slip, when suddenly his expression shifted and a smile appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After feeding you so many rare treasures, you’re finally about to break through!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent, excellent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blackwater Crocodile had just sent him a mental message: the demonic core it had swallowed was nearly digested, and it was now ready to break through to Second Stage Mid-Level Demon Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming immediately flew to the cave the Blackwater Crocodile had dug and stood guard for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM! The spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged into the Blackwater Crocodile’s body like a dam breaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This continued for several hours, and the creature’s aura steadily rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It kept its eyes tightly shut as its demonic power circulated relentlessly through every limb and vein.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, its body trembled violently, and a powerful aura erupted outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its scales changed color, shifting from purple-gold to dark gold, streaked with threads of crimson; its massive body grew even larger, and explosive power churned and brewed within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blackwater Crocodile slowly opened its vertical pupils, radiating an air of supreme dominance over all demons, its entire being exuding terrifying ferocity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, the Blackwater Crocodile could likely stand a chance against a Second Stage Late-Level Demon Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Blackwater Crocodile’s breakthrough ended, the gathered spiritual energy around it gradually dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It shrank its form, crawled up to Qin Ming, and proudly lifted its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This heavenly bloodline truly is extraordinary—its cultivation speed is incredible,” Qin Ming patted the Blackwater Crocodile’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, he was even a little envious of the beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then went to check on the Silverwing Frost Bee and found it still asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Silverwing Frost Bee had not yet broken through, another demonic flower had bloomed on the Longevity Vine; for it, Second Stage Mid-Level was merely a matter of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside Lingdao, after Wu Jiang had spent this time gathering intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming learned that after the Thousand Leaf Island incident, the cultivation world of the spiritual energy Archipelago had become extremely tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lei Yuanzong took a heavy blow this time—not only losing a third-stage spiritual vein, but also an affiliated family,” Qin Ming remarked calmly while sipping Spirit-Nourishing Tea by the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang sipped his spiritual tea, savoring it deeply, then said: “Exactly! Qin Daoist speaks truly—especially after Zhao Wuyang, that demon, escaped, causing widespread panic and becoming a thorn in Lei Yuanzong’s side.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I also heard the beasts of the Beast Roar Mountains have recently begun acting strangely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems not only the Demon Ape lineage is stirring—other beasts are restless too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s said Canghai Xiancheng has even formed a specialized Beast Defense Force.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Given these complex factors, the previously hostile relationship between Lingyu Men and Lei Yuanzong has noticeably eased.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah! How quickly the situation has changed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded. “Yes, things have been unsettled lately—better to be cautious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the way, how are your two children doing in Lei Yuanzong? Qin Ming asked, remembering the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Wu Jiang’s face fell, and he sighed: “Alas—I never imagined the struggle between Lei Yuanzong and Lingyu Men had reached a point of mutual annihilation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wangyue and Wangfeng are doing alright—they’re being heavily valued and cultivated by the sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I don’t know what the future holds. If I’d known, I’d regret sending them to Lei Yuanzong so early—it was truly ill-advised.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming comforted him: “Wu Daoist, don’t worry too much—the current situation still hasn’t determined who will win or lose.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hope so,” Wu Jiang said, shaking his head with a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two more days passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peaceful days are always rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, an unexpected guest arrived at Wangyue Lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was in seclusion within his cave, cultivating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snapped open his eyes and sent out a powerful spiritual sense toward five li beyond Wangyue Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blackwater Crocodile and the Silverwing Frost Bee also flew out of their nests, appearing as if facing a dire threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s spiritual sense landed on the figure racing toward Wangyue Island—he drew in a sharp breath. “The Reptilian Demon Ape!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, this fiend was covered in bruises and blood, clearly badly wounded, and its aura had dropped from Second Stage Peak to Second Stage Late-Level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, Qin Ming’s nerves tightened, his expression grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With the mist illusion array equivalent to a third-stage formation blocking it, it shouldn’t be able to get in, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Qin Ming summoned both beasts to his side and swiftly sent a message talisman to Wu Jiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Something major may happen on the island soon—take your clan and hide. Don’t come out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the island, Wu Jiang, who had been hoeing the spirit fields with grunts, received the talisman, opened it, and immediately turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quick! Something major’s happening—hide yourselves!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside Wangyue Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Reptilian Demon Ape panted heavily, its strange double pupils glancing at the pink mist surrounding Wangyue Island, then behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, it activated its bloodline technique—“Breaking Law Reptilian Eyes”—leapt forward, and plunged into the mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two beams of divine light erupted from its eyes; the mist illusion array, equivalent to a third-stage formation, had absolutely no effect on it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not only does it break laws—it breaks illusions too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming saw the Demon Ape charge in without restraint, heading straight for the rear slope of the main peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calmly, he transmitted an intention to his two spirit beasts: “Prepare for battle!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If it’s only Second Stage Late-Level… we can still take it on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had the Reptilian Demon Ape been at full strength, Qin Ming would have abandoned the Wu family and fled immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only hope they’d fend for themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, things were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH! Qin Ming, accompanied by his two spirit beasts, flew toward the rear slope of the main peak, standing ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only half a stick of incense later, a massive black shadow appeared before Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the Reptilian Demon Ape passed through the mist illusion, it sensed the presence of one man and two beasts ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It showed surprise—it hadn’t expected this hidden realm, nor that a cultivator resided here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its gaze settled on the human in the center—only Foundation Establishment Stage—then it sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, a human cultivator of such low cultivation would have been easily crushed by its hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worse still, the human dared to enslave spirit beasts—this was one of the greatest reasons demons hated humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ROAR! The Reptilian Demon Ape let out a thunderous roar toward the sky, swung its massive fists, and charged toward Qin Ming!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming did not flinch; his battle spirit surged, his blood and true aura exploding outward—a crimson giant ape phantom appeared behind him, his five fingers clenched into a fist, crossing dozens of zhang to meet the Demon Ape head-on!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1279,"2026-06-20T20:44:51.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2ed278684923aaaecef25204d33edb939cc1b6f3e3eac750b7e4705bc1aa4a47","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-196","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-194",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]