Longevity: Start by refreshing your entries through farming.

Chapter 740: Inquire about information
After Qin Ming refined the Seven Crimson Condensing Void Pill, he consumed one himself to further consolidate and enhance his cultivation.

These kinds of elixirs that can directly enhance one's cultivation level in the Void Refinement stage are highly coveted even by Elder Lin and Yu Hanzi.

There's nothing available for sale outside of the local market.

Not to mention that the spiritual resources required to refine this pill are truly enormous, even in Tianxing City, those who can refine sixth-order divine pills are few and far between.

About half a month later.

Outside the cave.

Qin Ming listened to the intelligence sent back by Baili Hui, his expression revealing a wealth of thoughts.

"You mean the demon and monster races have joined forces and engaged in several fierce battles with the human alliance, and the conflict may continue to escalate?"

"At that time, even the Kunlun Domain might be drawn into it?"

"Didn't they say the situation was about to stabilize?"

If a war breaks out between different races, that would be bad news.

Baili Hui adjusted his melon-shaped hat and said with a slightly helpless tone, "Alas! That's right. It's said that the demon and monster races have gone mad for some reason and have started to mobilize troops from the Tianji Mountains to launch a large-scale invasion of the Yellow Spring Devouring Abyss."

"The human race and several other alien races in the alliance also suffered losses."

"Even three cultivators at the Void Refinement stage have perished."

Qin Ming sighed upon hearing this. In the face of such a conflict, even a Void Refining Divine Lord could not completely protect himself.

"It seems that this conflict is not only not going to stop, but is actually escalating."

"These two races, demon and monster, are making such a big move; doesn't it seem like they're going all in?"

"I suspect that the Yellow Springs Devouring Abyss is a powder keg that is not far from exploding."

"Alright, go down and gather the latest intelligence for me. Report back immediately if you find anything."

Baili Hui quickly bowed and replied, "Yes, Master."

After instructing his men, Qin Ming left Little Turtle Peak and flew towards Tianxing City.

Through this conversation, he could sense that a storm was brewing.

It seems that the demon race and the monster race are brewing some big plan.

His trip to the Immortal City was to sell the Seven Crimson Void Condensation Pill and, incidentally, to purchase other cultivation resources.

Half a day later.

Inside the Nine Spirits Chamber of Commerce in Tianxing City.

Qin Ming had just stepped into the shop.

Manager Huang then ushered him into the private room with utmost respect.

"Yo! Welcome, Senior Li!"

Afterwards, Manager Huang ordered his men to serve him the finest spiritual tea in the shop, along with some exquisite snacks and desserts.

Manager Huang had also heard about Qin Ming's previous deeds, and when he saw him arrive, he guessed that Qin Ming might have already refined the Seven Crimson Condensing Void Pill.

After all, Qin Ming had previously purchased pill formulas and spiritual materials from him, and given the amount of time that had passed, it was quite possible.

Manager Huang also looked expectant.

He first personally poured Qin Ming some spiritual tea, then couldn't help but put on a smile, rubbed his hands together, and asked, "Senior Li, did you come here for the Seven Crimson Void Condensation Pill?"

“Indeed, I recently successfully refined this pill and have come to fulfill the promise we made in our transaction.” After saying this, Qin Ming took out an exquisite jade bottle and placed it on the table.

Manager Huang was excited. He immediately took the jade bottle, opened it, and probed inside with his divine sense.

Inside the jade bottle lay two sixth-order divine pills, each surrounded by a blue aura. On the surface of the pills, seven special Dao patterns were clearly formed, indicating that they were undoubtedly Seven Crimson Condensing Void Pills.

"It really is the Seven Crimson Void Condensation Pill!"

"And there were two of them!!"

Shopkeeper Huang never expected that Qin Ming would give him such an unexpected surprise.

These sixth-tier divine pills would be considered the most prized possessions even within their own merchant guild.

"Hehe! Senior Li is truly generous!"

"Our shop can purchase these two Seven Crimson Condensation Pills for fifty Immortal Jade each. Alternatively, if Senior Li needs any spiritual materials, you can also ask me for them."

Qin Ming was amused when he heard this. He had held a Void Refinement Celebration and only collected twenty-one Immortal Jade in total.

This single divine pill is worth more than twice its original value.
After thinking for a moment, he said, "Then give me fifty pieces of immortal jade, plus a set of spiritual materials for refining pills."

"Alright! No problem!" Manager Huang immediately beamed with joy.

He hurriedly ordered people to transfer the immortal jade and spiritual materials from the merchant guild and deliver them to Qin Ming.

Transaction is over.

Huang, the representative of the Jiuling Chamber of Commerce, saw him off with utmost respect from the shop.

Manager Huang watched Qin Ming leave, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "It's all thanks to the Chief Steward's discerning eye! To be able to make the acquaintance of such a human alchemist is truly a blessing for our merchant guild."

"Qianmo Fairy is truly deserving of this position."

……

After leaving the shop, Qin Ming did not rush to leave. He had come all the way to Tianxing City, so he took the opportunity to stroll around.

He could also see that there was a tense atmosphere in Tianxing City, which meant that the battle at the front was very intense and had even affected the main human city.

Qin Ming followed the main road, making several turns, until he arrived at the main road of the inner city.

He originally wanted to visit Su Yuqing to catch up, but after learning that she was still in seclusion and cultivating diligently, he decided not to disturb her.

So Qin Ming went to the Pill Pavilion to talk to Daoist Xuan Guan and Master Kong Zhi, and also asked them about the recent situation.

The results were largely consistent with the information reported by Baili Hui.

"It's really strange. Normally, these demon and monster bastards wouldn't start a direct conflict with us humans so quickly."

"I don't know what's gotten into them this time."

The Taoist priest in the black robe took a sip of tea and said calmly.

Clearly, they were also somewhat bewildered by this sudden turn of events.

The three were talking in the Dan Pavilion.

A group of people walked in hurriedly from outside.

The leader, clad in a purple-gold holy armor, exuded extraordinary aura; he was none other than Zi Chen Divine Lord, the Grand Commander of Tianxing City.

Upon seeing this, Qin Ming and his two companions were surprised that this great figure would personally come to their door, and they quickly stood up to pay their respects.

"Meet the Commander-in-Chief."

"It's alright, alchemists, no need for formalities. Fellow Daoist Li is here too?"

"That's perfect."

When Zi Chen Shenjun saw Qin Ming there, he showed a hint of surprise, then forced a smile and greeted him.

"Greetings, Commander-in-Chief. I've come to purchase some spiritual materials and also to exchange a few words with you two fellow Daoists." Qin Ming also stood up and cupped his hands in greeting to the other party.

Immediately afterwards, they invited Lord Zichen to come in and take a seat.

"I happen to have some matters to attend to, and I need to trouble the three of you. Since Fellow Daoist Li is here, there's no need for you to make another trip."

"I wonder what important matter the Grand Commander has summoned the three of us for?" Upon hearing this, Qin Ming, Xuan Guan Dao Ren, and the other two exchanged glances and asked.

After dismissing the people around him, Zi Chen Shenjun said, "I have received news that in two months, the demon and monster races, along with several other alien races, will launch a final all-out attack on the Yellow Spring Devouring Abyss, and attempt to use this opportunity to launch a feint attack on Tianxing City."

"However, I suspect that the two forces that will launch the sneak attack will be mainly composed of demons and monsters."

“I am not worried about the others, but I am wary of the World-Eroding Dragon King. This Fiend’s control over spatial power is no weaker than that of a Nascent Soul cultivator.” “Furthermore, this Fiend’s special bloodline soul poison is impossible to guard against.”

"It is estimated that this fiend will also make a move at that time, so just in case, I would like to ask three alchemy masters to refine another batch of 'Three Talents Returning to Origin Pill'."

"And the more the better. As for the materials, I have already gathered three sets."

"After this is done, in addition to the contribution points from the Immortal City, I will owe you three a favor."

Upon hearing such explosive news, Qin Ming and the other two were initially shocked, and then Xuan Guan Daoist hurriedly said:

"Commander, what are you saying? With a formidable enemy at hand, we have the opportunity to contribute, so naturally we must do our utmost."

"Very well. I am doing this for unforeseen circumstances, since it may not be me who faces the Dragon King of the Eclipse Realm then." Divine Lord Zichen nodded lightly.

"Only this pill can cure the poison of the primordial spirit; otherwise, I wouldn't have troubled the three of you."

Immediately, a storage bag appeared in his hand and he handed it to Qin Ming and the other two.

"Oh Amitabha! May I ask, Your Excellency, with the demon and monster races launching such a fierce offensive, could it be that the calamity of the alien races is about to erupt ahead of schedule?"

"My master is still in seclusion and hasn't received any news yet?" Master Kongzhi asked, his hands clasped together.

After all, the siege of the human race's main city by the demon and monster races was no small matter. Logically, the powerful beings of Tianxing City should have taken charge of the overall situation.

"This matter is still not entirely certain. It could be a false signal released by the alien race. We are just taking precautions," explained Divine Lord Zichen.

Qin Ming and the other two were relieved and immediately agreed.

So, Qin Ming, who had finally come to the Immortal City, was also conscripted into the army.

The next days.

He collaborated with Xuan Guan Dao Ren and Master Kong Zhi once again to refine elixirs.

With the experience from their previous alchemy session and ample spiritual materials, they succeeded again this time, refining three 'Three Talents Returning to Origin Pills' without any mishaps.

Then, Xuan Guan Dao Ren, as the representative, personally handed over the refined sixth-grade superior divine pill to Zi Chen Shen Jun.

"Commander-in-Chief, I have successfully completed my mission."

"Thank you all for your trouble. I will have Elder Qian of the Zhitian Palace transfer the contribution points to your respective identity tokens." After accepting the pills, Divine Lord Zichen showed a rare look of joy.

As a sixth-grade superior divine pill, if taken in advance, it can naturally resist the poison of the primordial spirit of the Corrupting Dragon King.

With this pill, he felt more confident.

Qin Ming and the other two naturally knew that the contribution points personally awarded by the Purple Star Divine Lord were certainly not a small amount.

Contribution points in Tianxing City are quite valuable. They can be exchanged for various resources in the treasure vault and have many uses.

After their efforts, the three of them didn't come away empty-handed.

After putting away the pills, Divine Lord Zichen privately called Qin Ming aside and said meaningfully:
"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Qin still has any of that Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquid? The spirit wine I asked you for earlier has already been finished."

"Ever since I tasted the spirit wine brewed by Fellow Daoist Li, other wines just don't feel quite right."

"I am willing to exchange something with you."

"By the way, I heard that you brewed an even more potent immortal wine than the Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Elixir. I wonder if you succeeded?"

Upon hearing that this was the matter, Qin Ming couldn't help but chuckle. He immediately took out two jars of Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquid from his storage bag and handed them to the other party.

"It's just a little bit of spirit wine, Your Excellency, you don't need to be so polite."

"As for the other spirit wines, they haven't been aged long enough and need to be refined for a period of time before they can be opened."

Without any hesitation, Lord Zichen accepted the two jars of spirit wine that Qin Ming handed over.

"Hahaha! Then I won't stand on ceremony."

"To be honest, I'm quite looking forward to it. I've never even heard of sixth-tier spirit wine before."

"At that time, I certainly won't take advantage of Fellow Daoist Li for nothing."

Taking this opportunity, Qin Ming also chatted with the Star Palace prodigy in front of him for a while.

As the commander-in-chief of Tianxing City, the other party, who has been in charge of overall affairs for many years, naturally has more accurate and confidential intelligence information.

So Qin Ming subtly inquired about Xiao Xun's situation and also mentioned it in passing.

After all, it was common knowledge that Xiao Xun was immediately taken away by the Star Palace of the three holy lands when he ascended to the Spirit Realm and arrived in Tianxing City.

"Oh, Fellow Daoist Li is referring to that female cultivator who ascended from the human realm?"

"Although I have been stationed in the Tianji Mountains for many years, I have heard about some things within the sect. I heard that this woman possesses a certain kind of Star Saint Body and her talent for cultivation is not low. She has just been deceived because she has been in the lower realm for a long time. Moreover, she has had great opportunities and luck and has obtained the inheritance left by our sect in the human realm."

"Before I came to Tianxing City, I heard from my master that she had already become a disciple of the Second Palace Master, so her future path to immortality is boundless."

After hearing her story, Qin Ming was relieved to learn that she was doing quite well.

"Hehe! I never expected there to be such a brilliant and talented person in the human realm." He said casually.

But the next moment.

But then Zi Chen Divine Lord suddenly said, "Hehe! Fellow Daoist Li, don't underestimate these cultivators who ascend from the lower realms. Those who can ascend to the Spirit Realm on their own are all exceptionally talented individuals."

"According to a reliable source we obtained from the Demon Clan, an extremely powerful cultivator has reportedly emerged in the mortal realm, who actually destroyed the incarnations of two of the Demon Clan's Holy Ancestors."

"He possesses the qualities of another powerful being who ascended to the Spirit Realm tens of thousands of years ago."

"Such an extraordinary figure, whose achievements are sure to be remarkable in the spirit world."

"Right now, our human race's high command and the demon race are searching everywhere for this cultivator's whereabouts."

"However, this matter is already a high-level secret, so it's best for Fellow Daoist Li to know it himself."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming immediately felt a chill run down his spine.

He never expected that simply asking for information would lead him to this very situation.
Seeing that things were not going well, they quickly changed the subject.

After exchanging ideas with Divine Lord Zichen for half an hour, Qin Ming bid farewell to his two fellow Daoists and returned to Little Turtle Peak.

……

He returned to his old lair.

They quickly gathered everyone on Little Turtle Peak and held an emergency meeting.

Qin Ming told them to prepare for any unforeseen events that might occur.

"What?! The demon race and the monster race are going to join forces to attack Tianxing City?"

"With such a long front, they can't possibly break through, can they?"

Baili Hui and the Xu family were also greatly surprised when they heard this.

"Since the President has said so, we should also make preparations, just in case."

"For the time being, you should try your best to stay within the spiritual area, reduce going out, and prepare for this impact."

After hearing Qin Ming's instructions.

The people on Little Turtle Peak also went to make their own preparations.

Qin Ming immediately summoned the Devouring Sky Rat and had it carry a message to inform the other spiritual plant sects in the Donghuang Mountains.

Suddenly, an ominous premonition gripped everyone's hearts once again.

Time passes slowly.

Sure enough, only half a month later.

The Star Guard army surrounding Tianxing City began secretly deploying troops, with countless spirit ships heading towards the front lines.

News also came back from time to time.

An unprecedented battle has broken out between several races in the Yellow Springs Devouring Abyss.

(End of this chapter)