Chapter 413: Returning Home in Glory

"Senior Lu, we have arrived at the Southern Wasteland Immortal Realm."

Shi Jin, captain of the Black Sail Pirate Group, stood with his monkey-like son and spoke to Qin Ming with utmost respect.

For this entire period, he had not dared to rest for even a moment, hoping only to reach the Southern Wasteland as quickly as possible, just as Qin Ming had instructed.

He was terrified of slighting this senior whose strength was unfathomable.

Consequently, for these past three months, they had pushed themselves to the limit, sailing full speed toward the Southern Wasteland, not daring to make any detours to plunder along the way.

Even if it meant earning less, they had to deliver Senior Lu to the Southern Wasteland first.

"Senior Lu, here are the spirit stones you gave us previously. If it weren't for your intervention to save us, our entire ship would likely have been wiped out by the Lou clan. It truly feels wrong to accept your travel fee."

After saying this, Shi Jin took the spirit stones from his son's hands and prepared to return them all to Qin Ming.

Qin Ming waved his hand. "No need. You should keep them."

"You have been tossing about for over half a year; it is equivalent to making a dedicated trip for me."

Shi Jin paused, then put the spirit stones away. He took out a conch magic treasure from his robes and handed it to Qin Ming, saying:

"Our Black Sail Pirate Group has no way to repay Senior Lu's life-saving grace. This is a Myriad Spirit Conch. If Senior Lu has any need for us in the future, you may contact me through this object."

"As long as I am on the ocean, even across ten thousand miles, I will be able to receive your message."

"Oh? There is such a miraculous object?"

Qin Ming felt curious upon hearing this, then nodded slowly and accepted the Myriad Spirit Conch from the other party.

After all, he might need to travel to the East Sea Immortal Realm in the future, and there might be a use for them.

These pirates were well-versed in navigation and familiar with the geography of the seas.

"Alright, you may stop here."

"If I have need, I will contact you all."

Qin Ming said indifferently, then transformed into a streak of azure rainbow and vanished into the horizon. Shi Jin's gaze was profound as he watched Qin Ming depart, remaining silent for a long time.

"Father, is this senior truly a Nascent Soul True Person?" the monkey-like youth raised his hand to gaze into the distance. "We have been to the Southern Wasteland more than once, and we have never heard of any Nascent Soul great power here?"

"Hmm... perhaps it is some great power heading to the Southern Wasteland on business who did not wish to speak much. How could people like us fathom the affairs of such figures?" Shi Jin took a deep breath, as if a heavy stone had fallen from his heart.

He then raised his voice and roared! "Little ones! The senior's mission is complete; it is time for us to get back on the road!"

"As the saying goes, surviving a great disaster brings future blessings!"

"We haven't opened for business in three months; this time, I, your father, am going to find a fat sheep!"

Once these words were out, the fish-men on the ship became fanatically excited.

"Woo woo woo woo woo!"

"Long live Captain Shi!!"

Afterward, amidst the cheers, the Black Sail pirate ship submerged back into the deep sea, transforming into a giant black sea shark and gradually disappearing into the distance. After Qin Ming had flown far away,

he put away his True Demon Illusion divine ability and restored his original, plain-looking appearance.

Qin Ming did not intend to hide his identity upon returning this time.

Now, his cultivation strength was no weaker than a Nascent Soul True Person, and even a Tier 4 Demon Saint could not withstand a single punch from him.

He was only one final step away from condensing his Nascent Soul.

Furthermore, the various treasures and foundations he possessed were no weaker than those of an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator.

Within the Southern Wasteland Immortal Realm, there wasn't even a single Core Formation perfection cultivator; it could be said he had no opponents left. The loneliness of being a master. "Returning with my Core Formation perfection this time is truly returning home in glory."

"If I were to continue keeping a low profile like this, it would truly be going too far."

Immediately, Qin Ming took out a Tier 2 High-grade Lingxiao Treasure Carriage and sat inside.

This Lingxiao Treasure Carriage had been found in the storage bags of the two Lou clan demons he had killed earlier.

He did not know which Sea Clan Crown Prince these two great pirates had plundered to possess such a luxurious vehicle.

The Lingxiao Treasure Carriage was incredibly opulent, decorated with dragon patterns, with a high canopy and carriage, emitting five-colored precious light.

Qin Ming then released the Qing Xuan Water Crocodile and had it pull the carriage in front.

It was well-fed and well-cared for on a daily basis; it was time for it to do some work.

On both sides of the carriage were eight Sea Clan seahorse demon beasts, stepping on the azure waves, looking exceptionally handsome.

A Tier 3 Late-stage Giant Crocodile Demon King pulling the carriage, with eight seahorses stepping on the waves as an escort—with this kind of style, even if a Core Formation ancestor encountered them, they would have to obediently make way...

Southern Wasteland Immortal Realm, Northern Border of the Wei State.

"Snort!"

"Huff huff!"

A black wild boar-like demon beast, its body covered in steel-needle-like hair, with a pair of white tusks growing on both sides of its nose, its serrated mouth opening and closing, was bloodily devouring the minced meat on the ground.

It was a Tier 2 Early-stage demon beast, the Black Mane Demon Pig.

The Black Mane Demon Pig was known for its astonishing reproductive speed, so the population of this demon beast tribe was massive. They often moved in packs, and wherever they passed was like a swarm of locusts, leaving almost nothing behind.

A Qi Gathering family nearby, along with several surrounding villages, had already been reduced to ruins.

Everything edible had been gnawed clean.

The Black Mane Demon Pig, having eaten its fill, rubbed its body back and forth against a giant rock about seven or eight zhang in size nearby. Oof! Bang! After it had rubbed to its satisfaction, it suddenly used its massive tusks to push hard, and the giant rock before it instantly shattered into countless fragments, scattering and flying away.

The Black Mane Demon Pig glared with a pair of blood-red eyes and opened its giant mouth to roar, clearly having sensed some abnormal situation.

It spread its powerful limbs and charged toward the back of the giant rock!

Boom! Boom!

Under the charge of the Black Mane Demon Pig, the earth trembled, and forests of trees fell in swathes.

Suddenly! A giant Qing Xuan Rope magic treasure fell from the air in front, covering the Black Mane Demon Pig like a net! Once it was trapped, the giant Qing Xuan Rope net magic treasure suddenly contracted and tightened.

"Take this chance! Attack now!"

"Avenge our fallen compatriots!"

A silver-haired old man with a sharp expression, emitting Foundation Establishment Mid-stage spiritual power fluctuations, suddenly leaped out from the forest behind.

Without a word, he raised the flying sword magic treasure in his hand and channeled his spiritual power to execute his sword art.

The crimson flying sword magic treasure split into more than ten crimson sword qi rays in mid-air, slashing toward the Black Mane Demon Pig.

At the same time.

Behind the silver-haired old man, more than ten Qi Gathering Mid-to-Late stage cultivators of varying ages flew out.

They were well-trained and clearly divided in their duties, each taking out their magic treasures and attacking the Black Mane Demon Pig trapped within the Qing Xuan Rope magic treasure.

For a time, colorful spells, talismans, and magic treasures all rained down upon the demon pig.

"Senior Huang, we are here to assist you!"

Boom! However, these spells landed on the Black Mane Demon Pig and were all blocked by its steel-needle-like black hair.

Even after a frantic bombardment by the crowd, they hadn't even managed to damage its skin in the slightest!

"Hiss~"

"With such thick skin and flesh, what are we to do!"

Seeing the Black Mane Demon Pig struggling violently and about to break free from the net-like magic treasure, the crowd couldn't help but gasp! "Hmph! Die, you beast!"

The Foundation Establishment old man surnamed Huang shouted angrily, his sword art shifting in his hand, and an incomparably sharp crimson sword qi was released.

Swish! The crimson flying sword pierced through a gap, stabbing directly into the weak point at the Black Mane Demon Pig's tail, then exiting through its mouth, piercing the demon beast with its astonishing defense clean through.

Instant kill!

"Senior Huang is mighty!"

This maneuver made the crowd's hearts tighten, but they still couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"Hahaha! Thanks to everyone distracting this beast, I had the opportunity to kill it in one blow. Hmm?!"

"Not good!"

The Foundation Establishment old man surnamed Huang had a look of pride on his face, and just as he was about to retrieve his magic treasure,

Boom! The earth suddenly trembled violently again. Around the mountain canyons, dust rose, and thousands of black pig demon beasts appeared in a surrounding formation, eyes bloodthirsty, charging toward the crowd!

Although these demon pigs were all Tier 1 Mid-to-Late stage, they were overwhelming in number.

Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator would only meet their end under the charge of such a massive number of demon pigs. "These beasts must have been attracted by the commotion just now," a Qi Gathering cultivator said with a look of despair.

"Splitting up to flee might be our only chance of survival. May fate decide who lives and who dies!"

The old man surnamed Huang was also a decisive person; he hadn't reached the Foundation Establishment stage by accident.

Seeing the situation turn, he immediately opened his escape mode without a word.

The others also took out their life-saving talismans and magic treasures, fleeing in all directions.

But just at this moment.

Roar! In the sky, a Black Mane Demon Pig with a body size of over ten zhang flew through the air!

The spiritual pressure was so powerful that the surrounding air stagnated.

Under a single roar, even the Foundation Establishment old man surnamed Huang felt his internal spiritual power become chaotic, and he fell from mid-air.

"Tier 3 Demon King!"

The old man surnamed Huang looked despairing, his heart turning to ash.

"It's over... it's all over this time..."

"My life ends here!"

Roar roar!

Suddenly.

A beast roar came from the sky in the distance.

Amidst the astonished and shocked gazes of the cultivators,

a giant crocodile with a terrifying aura, followed by eight azure-wave seahorses, pulling a Lingxiao Treasure Carriage, appeared like a gorgeous palace in the sky.

The Lingxiao Treasure Carriage arrived in an instant. The giant crocodile opened its mouth and spat, and a thunderbolt as thick as a water bucket crashed down.

Boom crack! In an instant, the beast herd below, along with that Tier 3 Black Mane Demon King, were all reduced to fly ash in an instant. (End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 414 =====