Chapter 430: The Demon Saint Arrives

On Moon-Gazing Island, as nearly all the cultivators had arrived.

Qin Ming ascended the platform, made a brief appearance, spoke a few short words, and then the celebration banquet commenced.

All the cultivators present shouted congratulations to the name 'True Person Moon-Gaze,' and the atmosphere instantly reached its peak.

Immediately following.

Dishes of immortal delicacies from immortal mansions, along with spiritual wines, fine brews, and spiritual fruits, were all placed upon the tables.

These were all personally planted and brewed by Qin Ming.

At the tables reserved for the Foundation Establishment stage, a chorus of exclamations immediately erupted.

"Wow! Aren't these the long-famous Second-Grade Spirit-Perching Rice and Rice-Flower Spirit Fish? It is said that a single bite can increase one's magic power and cultivation; they are greatly beneficial for us at the Foundation Establishment stage."

"True Person Moon-Gaze is truly generous, actually willing to use such spiritual rice to treat guests; coming to celebrate this time was truly a huge profit."

"And there is this Bai Yulin Wine! Drinking it can also increase cultivation."

"Senior True Person Moon-Gaze is indeed different from others; while others use grand ceremony banquets to collect gifts and make fortunes, he instead brings out such spiritual treasures to treat us; this trip was truly not in vain."

"He is indeed the model of our Southern Desolate Immortal Realm."

"By the way, speaking of this spiritual rice, can I pack some to go?"

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The cultivators at the Foundation Establishment seats had already begun eating like a whirlwind sweeping away clouds; after finishing the spiritual rice and spiritual wine, some even broke through their bottlenecks on the spot; in the future, this would become another series of fine tales within the Immortal Realm.

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At the Jin Dan stage tables, what was arranged was Third-Grade Jade Emperor Spiritual Rice, Rice-Flower Spirit Fish, and Bai Yulin Wine.

Even for Jin Dan True Persons from various Immortal Realms, such high-grade spiritual rice is usually unattainable.

Thus, at this moment, they also put aside their dignity, opened their bellies wide, and began devouring fiercely.

Missing such a fortuitous opportunity, one never knows if there will be another chance like this in the future.

Just at this moment.

"Hey, hey, hey! Eat a bit more cautiously, everyone! Each person is limited to five bowls; this Third-Grade spiritual rice ripens only once every ten years, is difficult to plant, and is extremely precious."

Such high-grade spiritual rice was naturally supplied in limited quantities.

Shi Tian Shu, holding a rice ladle in its paw, followed by two members of the Wu family carrying a large bucket of jade-green Jade Emperor Spiritual Rice that emitted an overflowing fragrance.

It was currently serving rice to the crowd of Jin Dan cultivators.

While speaking, Shi Tian Shu's gaze fell upon one particular table, whereupon it hastily called the Wu family cultivators behind it and walked over.

Arriving before this table, it lowered its voice and said, "Hee-hee! Fellow Daoist Nalan, Fellow Daoist Gu, please eat as much as you like; if it is not enough, just call me to add more rice."

The crowd of Jin Dan cultivators: "."

While serving rice, Shi Tian Shu's eyes wandered, glancing east and west toward the outside of the spiritual island from time to time, as if waiting for someone's arrival.

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As for the Nascent Soul stage seats, Qin Ming had arranged Third-Grade Jade Emperor Spiritual Rice and Demon Flame Wine.

"This is Demon Flame Wine personally brewed by Qin Mou; please, everyone, taste it; it was brewed using the demon cores of late Third-Grade demonic beasts."

After tasting it, the various Nascent Soul True Persons fell deeply into endless aftertastes, finding it simply impossible to describe the mellowness of this spiritual brew with words.

"Truly excellent wine! I never expected Fellow Daoist Qin to also know how to brew spiritual wine; forgive my presumption, but does Fellow Daoist Qin have any surplus of this wine? This seat wishes to purchase a few jars from you," True Person Wan Bao asked involuntarily after finishing his drink.

Obviously, he was the first to taste some of the underlying principles within it.

"Hehe! Fellow Daoist Wan Bao, this wine was brewed over a period of more than ten years; when consumed for the first time by someone at the late Jin Dan stage, it allows for an immediate breakthrough of the bottleneck, reaching the Jin Dan Perfect realm," Qin Ming explained with a smile, "therefore, Qin Mou's stock is not large either; I fear I must disappoint you."

Upon hearing these words, Upper Man Li Huo hastily set down the spiritual wine he had only half-finished, exclaiming with deep regret, "Ah?! This Demon Flame Wine actually possesses such heaven-defying effects?"

"Such spiritual wine is merely a matter of extra gustatory desire for us, but for our sect disciples, it is a rare and precious spiritual treasure!"

Being able to nurture another Jin Dan Perfect cultivator holds extraordinary significance for a sect.

Immediately, Upper Man Li Huo, disregarding the dignity of a Nascent Soul True Person, directly poured the remaining half-cup of spiritual wine into a jade bottle, silently stored it away, and acted as if nothing had happened.

Following his lead, the other several Nascent Soul True Persons also imitated him one after another, each secretly storing the spiritual wine in their hands into jade bottles; such a bizarre scene left Qin Ming somewhat speechless.

It seemed this group cared exceedingly well for their disciples; even spiritual wine they could not bear to drink themselves, they still wanted to take back.

Qin Ming had no choice but to serve them two more jars of Bai Yulin Wine, after all, the congratulatory gifts sent by the several True Persons were indeed substantial.

His treatment of them could not be too shabby.

Moon-Gazing Island was filled with lively celebration, sounds of joy and laughter echoing with congratulatory cheers.

This Nascent Soul grand ceremony, worthy of being recorded in history, naturally had dedicated historians present to record it on the spot.

"With four Nascent Soul True Persons alone coming to observe the ceremony and celebrate, True Person Moon-Gaze truly has extensive connections and immense prestige."

Just as this historian cultivator was recording.

"Jiu! Jiu! Jiu!" Above Moon-Gazing Island, a series of long, ethereal bird cries rang out.

All the cultivators on the island were drawn by this sound.

Amidst the crowd's extremely astonished gazes, three Green-Plumed Flying Luan birds, all radiating the aura of late Third-Grade great demons and looking spirited and vibrant, pulled a treasure carriage draped in spirit-patterned silk curtains, driving into the island.

The immense aura emanating from within the carriage caused even the several Nascent Soul True Persons atop the main peak to have their expressions turn grave, their faces unable to help but change.

After becoming familiar with it.

The Green Luan treasure carriage came to a halt in the sky above the main peak.

"Three Green Luan birds pulling the carriage; truly magnificent! Which Nascent Soul True Person's mount is this?" Everyone held their breath, extremely curious, staring fixedly at the carriage in the sky.

The next instant.

The spirit-patterned silk curtain was lifted, revealing a youth in green robes walking out from within.

Upon seeing this person, Upper Man Li Huo could not help but pause for a moment, then blurted out, "Fellow Daoist Han Ya?"

He was also puzzled; Fellow Daoist Han Ya's entrance style was truly too flashy, even overshadowing the entire group of Nascent Soul cultivators eating at the banquet.

Elder Master Han Ya gave a bitter smile.

But before he could speak, the spirit-patterned silk tent flap was lifted again, and out walked a beautiful woman in palace attire along with a towering, iron-pagoda-like giant of a man.

The moment these two appeared, the atmosphere across the entire Moon Gazing Island froze; a terrifying spiritual pressure seemed poised to crush and devour everyone present.

"The Silver Moon Heavenly Fox Wang Zu, Silver Moon Demon Sage, comes to offer congratulations; congratulations to Qin Zhenjun Moon Gazing on the great completion of your Nascent Soul, and for your Immortal Dao advancing another step."

"The Mountain-Slaying Giant Ape Wang Zu, Gushan Demon Sage, comes to offer congratulations; I have long admired the great name of Qin Zhenjun Moon Gazing."

Thereupon, Elder Master Han Ya had no choice but to follow closely behind, speaking weakly: "Elder Master Han Ya of the Great Zhou Profound Pure Observatory congratulates Daoist Friend Qin on ascending to the Nascent Soul realm."

As soon as his words fell.

Boom! The crowd below instantly erupted into an uproar.

"It's actually Great Demon Sages from the Demon Race!!"

"How did they come to Qin Zhenjun Moon Gazing's Nascent Soul grand ceremony?"

"Too terrifying!"

Many cultivators had already begun to tremble uncontrollably.

The few Nascent Soul cultivators present also noticed the two great demons, but when their gazes landed upon Demon Sage Gushan.

Each of them immediately acted as if facing a great enemy, each breaking out in a cold sweat of shock! A Tier 4 mid-stage shapeshifting great demon!

Even if all of them joined forces, they might not be his match; if this Demon Sage Gushan were to go on a killing spree here, I'm afraid there would be no one capable of stopping him.

Elder Brother Li Huo was complaining bitterly; he never expected that Elder Master Han Ya, who hadn't come at all until now, would bring such a heaven-shaking 'surprise' the moment he arrived! Qin Ming was also somewhat confused by the situation before him.

He had clearly only invited Yue Lingyan, so how did Demon Sage Gushan come along as well?

This Demon Sage, whose bloodline inheritance dated back to ancient times, made even him feel his scalp go numb just seeing him.

But Qin Ming thought again; Yue Lingyan acting this way must not be without purpose, and she likely had her reasons.

Thus, Qin Ming plastered on a smile and welcomed the three: "Three Daoist Friends traveling ten thousand li to come here brings Qin Mou immense honor; please, take your seats."

Between the Demon Race and the Human Race, wars had broken out year after year, leaving them in a state of hostility.

Under the beast tides, the Human Race had suffered countless casualties.

It would not be an exaggeration to call them mortal enemies.

Therefore, the arrival of the two Tier 4 Demon Sages caught everyone present completely off guard.

For a moment, it left everyone seated there utterly bewildered.

"Old Monster Master Han Ya, what exactly are you up to?"

"How did you bring back two Great Demon Sages from the Demon Race? Jokes aren't played like this; are you just messing around?!"

"Don't tell me you've colluded with the enemy and betrayed us?"

Elder Brother Li Huo secretly transmitted his voice to ask Elder Master Han Ya.

"You ask me, who should I ask? Go ask the newly ascended Daoist Friend Qin yourself; he was the one who invited them back, what does it have to do with this seat? Hmph!" Elder Master Han Ya replied indignantly, then turned his head away and ignored the other party.

Elder Brother Li Huo: "."

The iron-pagoda-like Demon Sage Gushan, seeing the atmosphere on site somewhat frozen, immediately raised his hand to cast a barrier, enveloping everyone within, before explaining:

"Several of you need not panic; this Sage comes with no malicious intent, but rather, taking advantage of Qin Zhenjun Moon Gazing's great joyous day today, to discuss with all of you an alliance between our two races to jointly deal with the matter of the Blood Ring Realm descending."

"To be honest, this descent of the Demonic Dao has encountered complications; its scale has expanded, and our Demon Race has also suffered deeply from it, with several great clans already slaughtered."

"Your Excellency, being a Tier 4 mid-stage Demon Sage, surely cannot be powerless against these Jin Dan demonic cultivators from the Blood Ring Realm, can you?" Qin Zhenjun Yousha of the Western Nether Immortal Realm asked rhetorically, seemingly unconvinced and somewhat sneering.

Upon hearing this, Demon Sage Gushan did not become angry, but instead explained calmly: "Deep within the Beast Cry Mountain Range, Nascent Soul Demon Lords have already descended; I believe that soon, as the convergence of realms expands, your Western Nether, and even the East Sea, North Cold, and South Desolate Immortal Realms, will all face this situation."

"After all, the Blood Ring Realm contains not only the Blood Refinement Demonic Sect, but also several Soul Transformation sects."

"What?!"

Upon hearing this news, every Nascent Soul Qin Zhenjun seated there was shocked.

That Nascent Soul Demon Lords could descend was certainly not good news.

A dignified Tier 4 mid-stage Demon Sage would not lie about a matter of such grave importance.

Qin Ming's heart immediately grew cold; he had killed the Holy Son of the Blood Refinement Demonic Sect, and if a Nascent Soul Qishang Mojun successfully descended, that would indeed be quite troublesome.

"Has the situation actually developed to such a severe point?" Qin Zhenjun Long Mu also said, frowning.

"If that is the case, I'm afraid none of those present here can remain uninvolved."

"Hehe! This Daoist Friend speaks most correctly; if it were not for Qin Zhenjun Moon Gazing having considerable friendship with our clan's Silver Moon Daoist Friend, an alliance and peace talks between the two races would be nearly impossible, and this Sage would not have come here."

As soon as Demon Sage Gushan spoke these words, everyone's gazes fell upon Qin Ming.

They had not expected that a human cultivator like Qin Ming would actually know such a powerful great demon.

(End of Chapter)