"While everyone is enlightened, I am muddle-headed..."

"A hundred years of vicissitudes, laughing as the tides rise and fall..."

On Wangyue Island, Qin Ming lay on a wooden chair under the Spiritual Peach Tree, attended by the Heaven-Devouring Rat and Little Silver Fox, who were burning incense and brewing tea.

His gaze leisurely fixed on the Spirit Farmers cultivating in the Spirit Field below the island, feeling utterly at ease.

Now that the Spirit Veins within his Little Spirit Realm had been elevated to a Tier Five Spirit Vein environment, there was naturally no need to risk exploring treacherous places like Primordial Extreme Mountain to seek treasures.

As Qingyang the Old Demon said, as long as one steadily cultivates and farms, the Divinity Transformation Dao is within reach.

These days, the island has become much more peaceful, with visits from fellow Nascent Soul cultivators gradually dwindling.

Otherwise, Qin Ming would have had quite a headache.

"It seems being too exceptional is also a bother, with everyone wanting to team up with me..."

During this period,

Qin Ming guessed that some cultivators had already entered the inside of Primordial Extreme Mountain, and those like the Cloud-Fishing Elder, who possessed secret information, would certainly seize the opportunity ahead of others.

He toyed with the Primordial Extreme Order in his hand, his eyes flickering with thoughts of whether to sell it, as such a treasure would undoubtedly fetch a good price.

Those Nascent Soul fellow cultivators who would go to any lengths to enter Primordial Extreme Mountain would certainly be willing to pay any price for it.

As he pondered, he saw a green streak flash past outside and land on the outskirts of Wangyue Island.

The Escape Light dissipated, revealing the silhouette of Cold Crow Ascendant.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, it’s been a long time, your cultivation has advanced again, truly enviable."

A young man in a green robe, face filled with smiles, greeted Qin Ming with cupped hands.

Qin Ming smirked slightly, knowing that this guy wouldn’t come here for no reason; it was likely related to the matter of Primordial Extreme Mountain.

"Fellow Daoist Cold Crow, it’s been a while, please come and discuss on the island."

Qin Ming invited him into the Cyan Wood Pavilion on the island and immediately ordered the Heaven-Devouring Rat to serve Spirit Tea.

After a casual chat between the two,

Cold Crow Ascendant wore a meaningful smile, "Ah, Fellow Daoist Qin, you truly live a carefree life. Unlike me, an old man still struggling hard."

"I’ve heard that the Cloud-Fishing Elder came looking for Fellow Daoist Qin again?"

"Indeed, he traded some Spirit Rice and Spirit Tea with me and then left," Qin Ming nodded in response.

Cold Crow Ascendant sighed, "That old fellow truly has something up his sleeve! I heard he found a method to enter Primordial Extreme Mountain ahead of others and has quietly gone in."

"Alas! It’s really infuriating!"

"Did he mention anything about it to Fellow Daoist Qin?"

Qin Ming pondered for a moment, then replied, "I naturally know a thing or two, but I’ve promised the Cloud-Fishing Elder to keep matters concerning him strictly confidential."

"Ah? So that’s it, the old fellow sure is cautious." Cold Crow Ascendant realized he couldn’t further inquire.

Seeing this, Qin Ming said, "However, I do know some information about Primordial Extreme Mountain that I can share with Fellow Daoist Cold Crow."

"Didn’t I previously have the Heaven-Devouring Rat send a message to Fellow Daoist Cold Crow? That place was the site of a great battle involving Ancient Cultivators, numerous formidable Restriction Arrays, truly the Fallen Demon’s Land, and could be considered the source of the decline in Spiritual Qi in the Human Realm. There’s no need for Fellow Daoist Cold Crow to risk yourself there."

"Alas! No need to persuade me further, Fellow Daoist Qin. My mind is made up; I seek this slim chance on my journey. I know I have very few years of lifespan left; if not forced to this extent, I wouldn’t take such a risky step." Cold Crow Ascendant sighed.

Hearing this, Qin Ming also sighed inwardly. It seemed these old monsters were indeed left with no choice.

Unlike himself, who possessed a lifespan of five thousand years, as stable as an old dog.

Thus, he took out the ’Primordial Extreme Order’ and handed it to Cold Crow Ascendant.

"Fellow Daoist Qin...what is this?" Cold Crow Ascendant received the dark-toned Profound Wood Token.

Qin Ming immediately explained the function of the Primordial Extreme Order in detail.

Cold Crow Ascendant, upon hearing this, was so ecstatic that his hand trembled, nearly dropping the token, "What?! Primordial Extreme Order!"

"Holding this order, one is not affected by the Power of the Extreme Mountain!"

"And can freely enter and exit the three Daoist Palaces of Primordial Extreme Mountain, unaffected by the arrays within!"

After hearing all this, he realized the priceless value of this object.

Holding this order increases the survival chances when exploring the Secret Realm by several times.

Cold Crow Ascendant clutched the Primordial Extreme Order, somewhat reluctant to let go. He earnestly inquired, "What conditions would Fellow Daoist Qin require for this exchange?"

"Ahem! I know Fellow Daoist Cold Crow is deep-pocketed. If you can provide something of equal value, an exchange is naturally possible. After all, I won’t be heading to Primordial Extreme Mountain, and I obtained this token by chance, having no use for it myself."

"Since Fellow Daoist Cold Crow needs it, I’d be happy to exchange it."

Upon hearing this, Cold Crow Ascendant looked embarrassed and said,

"To be honest, Fellow Daoist Qin, after the decline of Xuanqing Temple and the consumption from a century of warfare between the Righteous and Demonic Dao, I’ve nearly exhausted its resources. I have almost nothing left..."

"Currently, what I have in hand is also stretched thin, and I don’t have any treasures that match the Primordial Extreme Order."

Qin Ming: "..."

Qin Ming was startled by the sound, unexpectedly realizing that even the distinguished Duobao Daoist would have a day when he’d empty his treasure vault...

He carefully considered for a moment, thinking about the deal he made with the Cloud-Fishing Elder.

Then Qin Ming proposed a compromise: "Giving the Primordial Extreme Order to Fellow Daoist Cold Crow is not out of the question, however, if you return safely with treasures, I would like to choose one item from your gains. How does that sound to you?"

"Fellow Daoist Cold Crow is not an outsider. I trust in your character and reputation, so there’s no need for collateral. Consider it an investment from me."

"Deal!" The Cold Crow Ascendant gritted his teeth and readily agreed.

"Then I wish Fellow Daoist Cold Crow a triumphant return. I shall wait here for the good news." Qin Ming said with a slight smile.

"You can be assured, Fellow Daoist Qin, my reputation is something I do possess. But what if I am fortunate enough to acquire that Divinity Transformation Spiritual Object, or perhaps a Spirit Communication Treasure? After all, the Primordial Extreme Order is invaluable, yet..." The Cold Crow Ascendant pondered for a moment and then said.

Hearing this, Qin Ming’s smile deepened, "Since Fellow Daoist Cold Crow has asked for this Primordial Extreme Order, naturally, you must bear the risk. Who knows, with some luck, you might obtain two supreme treasures, and we will both be very pleased."

"Fellow Daoist Qin has a point. If there is only one, I’ll have to accept my fate. As long as I can acquire something to break the realm before my lifespan ends, this journey won’t be in vain." The Cold Crow Ascendant nodded in agreement.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat carried a teapot, watching their conversation, and was somewhat stunned, thinking these two old fellows haven’t even found the treasures yet, and they’re already discussing how to divide them...

After some negotiation, the Cold Crow Ascendant, as if possessing a precious treasure, left Wangyue Island joyfully and headed straight for Primordial Extreme Mountain...

Qin Ming watched him depart, sighed inwardly, and hoped that the Cold Crow Ascendant could return safely.

Including the Cloud-Fishing Elder, he had already invested in two fellow Daoists.

If both of them come back safely, I’ll have hit the jackpot.

And I don’t even have to take any risks myself; it’s a win-win situation.

...

Months later.

The undercurrents in the Cultivation Realm surged again, and the situation grew treacherous once more.

According to the information Qin Ming gathered through various channels, several Nascent Soul cultivators had already entered Primordial Extreme Mountain.

Even Nascent Soul True Monarchs of both the Righteous and Demonic Dao fought fiercely outside Primordial Extreme Mountain, with two perishing before even entering...

"Master, are you really not going?" The Heaven-Devouring Rat massaged Qin Ming’s shoulders while smiling.

"Let them toil. With Primordial Extreme Mountain emerging this time, it’s estimated that even the old monsters at the Divinity Transformation Stage have sneaked in."

"In the end, who knows how many Nascent Soul cultivators will come out alive... It’s best for us not to get involved in such excitement." Qin Ming said blandly.

"Indeed, indeed! Master is wise and mighty, exceedingly prudent." The Heaven-Devouring Rat timely flattered.

Afterwards.

Qin Ming took out a Memory Jade Slip and carefully looked through it. It recorded the ancient array under the Sha Family Fort ore vein.

The array pattern restrictions were so intricate that even Qin Ming was awed, having consulted numerous ancient texts but found no clues.

"It seems that professional matters require professional people."

Several Nascent Soul comrades in the Cultivation Realm proficient in arrays had all entered the Secret Realm of Primordial Extreme Mountain, making Qin Ming unable to find the Qing Sect for a while.

Initially, he intended to find Master Tianji of the West Nether Kuzhu Sect, who, besides being sharp at divination divine techniques, was extremely adept in mechanical puppets and the art of arrays.

A bona fide Tier Four Middle-Grade Array Master.

Unfortunately, even he was coaxed into going to Primordial Extreme Mountain by the Cold Crow Ascendant to seize the opportunity.

Leaving Qin Ming currently unable to find a suitable candidate.

"Friend Qin, in my opinion, that array is likely to lead directly to a location within Primordial Extreme Mountain because it requires Top-Grade Spirit Stones to operate. At least it’s a Tier Five Array; finding those Tier Four Array Masters might be pointless, just a waste of effort." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Qingyang the Old Demon, possessing some insight, said directly from within the Blood Massacre.

Hearing this, Qin Ming also felt it made some sense because he sensed some clues in the ancient cultivator’s last words.

However, he still did not give up on this matter, instructing Hua Tianxiong and Mo Lingwei to help him gather texts on ancient arrays or find cultivators with profound array cultivation.

After giving instructions, Qin Ming arrived at the Little Spirit Realm.

In his current Sea of Consciousness, the "Time Flies" entry already had over ten instances, preparing to further ripen the Seven Marvelous Treasure Tree to see if it might advance to the Tier Five level this time.

Qin Ming came before the Seven Marvelous Treasure Tree, over a zhang tall, and continuously consumed five "Time Flies," turning five thousand years of the power of time onto the coral-shaped treasure tree in front of him.

Mysteriously, a vast and boundless power of time descended upon the Seven Marvelous Treasure Tree.

The treasure tree, supplied by the Tier Five Spirit Vein in the Little Spirit Realm along with the aging from the entries, began to grow at a speed visible to the naked eye, madly expanding.

The entire tree trunk of the treasure tree gleamed, as if enveloped in layers upon layers of multicolored treasure light.

Gradually, the Seven Marvelous Treasure Tree manifested the phantom of a giant thousand-zhang tree again, towering up to the heavens, standing tall between the heavens and earth of the Little Spirit Realm.

A mysterious and ancient aura, emanating from the treasure tree, filled the entire Little Spirit Realm; such Dao Essence and spiritual mechanism, Qin Ming had only experienced from the Tier Five Divine Tree in the Penglai Sect.

The entire Seven Marvelous Treasure Tree burst into brilliant multicolored light, gathering countless specks of spiritual light, condensing into a vague infant-shaped light cluster at the core of the tree, which then vanished and disappeared on the tree.

"The treasure tree birthed a spirit, a Tier Five Spirit Plant!!"

In the Blood Massacre, Qingyang the Old Demon, noticing the commotion outside, groggily awoke, then saw this unbelievable scene, astonishing him, leaving his mouth wide open.