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Chapter 952 Ancestor
At this moment, Qin Ming gave them a feeling that he was completely unfathomable.

He was no longer the ordinary-looking young cultivator he once was.

Not only has his temperament changed drastically, but his appearance has also become exceptionally handsome. Every gesture he makes exudes an air of unparalleled composure, making him appear every inch the boss.
"Fellow Daoist Li, you actually lied to me. That's really not fair. You broke through to the Integration stage without a word. You need to have a good talk with me about this."

Gu Chang'an glanced at Qin Ming and said with a meaningful smile.

Master Hanya then put on his signature smile, cupped his hands in greeting to Qin Ming, and said:

"Congratulations to Senior Li on achieving the union."

Yin Yangzi smiled and looked Qin Ming up and down: "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Li. But may I reveal your real name? After all, we've come this far, so you don't need to hold back anymore."

"When I went to Little Turtle Peak, I knew that you were also an ascended cultivator from the lower realm."

Now that Qin Ming has become a powerful figure in the Integration Stage and stands at the top of the Spirit Realm, he no longer needs to hide his identity like before.

Therefore, he answered frankly, "I am indeed an ascended cultivator from the mortal realm, and my real name is 'Qin Ming'."

“I knew you were hiding something, kid. It’s true, you’re an ascended cultivator from the mortal realm. No wonder you’re like this.” Gu Chang’an looked thoughtful and then said, “You ascended cultivators are all formidable. Compared to native cultivators of the spirit realm, you have to go through more hardships, but that’s how many powerful freaks are born.”

“Li Bu, you should be called Fellow Daoist Qin now. You are one of them. Among the ascended cultivators I have ever met, you are the most special one.”

"Since you've just broken through to the Integration Stage today, you must bring out some good wine to entertain me, otherwise it won't be easy to get away with it."

Qin Ming smiled calmly and said, "Fellow Daoist Gu, please don't be offended. I offended the Demon Ancestor in the mortal realm before. After arriving in the spirit realm, he wanted me everywhere. I had no choice but to keep a low profile. I really had some unspeakable difficulties. I hope Fellow Daoist Gu can understand."

"I, Qin, have recently brewed a seventh-grade Great Dream Thousand Autumns Spirit Wine. I would also like to invite you two fellow Daoists to try it."

When Gu Chang'an heard Qin Ming's explanation, he wanted to say something, but when he heard about the seventh-tier Great Dream Thousand Autumn Spirit Wine, he completely forgot about what had happened before.

Ever since.

The group then sat down in the pavilion, clinking glasses and chatting.

Qin Ming also took this opportunity to learn from the two fellow cultivators in front of him who had rich experience in cultivating at the Integration Stage.

Yin Yangzi has a rather open-minded personality, no wonder he was able to get together with Gu Chang'an.

Unknowingly.

Several days passed as the group talked.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Qin, why did you choose to break through within the Lingmiao Sect?"

"What are your plans next?"

"Those at the Integration Stage are capable of supporting a major force in the entire Spirit Realm."

Yin Yangzi voiced the question that had been on his mind.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming replied directly, "To be honest, my successful breakthrough to the Integration Stage is thanks to a favor from Ancestor Lingyuan."

"Oh? Ancestor Lingyuan? Could it be..." Gu Chang'an had a vague guess in his heart.

So Qin Ming then recounted his story with Lingyuan Ancestor to the two of them.

After hearing Qin Ming's words, Gu Chang'an and Yin Yangzi were both deeply moved.

"I never imagined that the illustrious Lingyuan Ancestor would ultimately perish in the Soul Clan ruins, dying at the hands of the old devil Renshui."

"We two came here to deduce some things about the Demon Clan, but we didn't expect to encounter Fellow Daoist Qin undergoing tribulation here."

"So, the Lingmiao Sect is quite lucky to have met Fellow Daoist Qin. It seems their fortunes aren't going to run out." Yin Yangzi took a sip of the Great Dream Thousand Autumns Demon Wine and said with great relish.

"On another note, Fellow Daoist Qin's brewed spirit wine is truly a rare find in the world. This is the first time I have ever tasted such a divine brew."

Gu Chang'an was also completely absorbed in the wine, and he couldn't bear to leave the wine glass.

Unfortunately, despite the excellent spirit wine, Qin Ming only brought out two cups.

"Since Fellow Daoist Qin intends to fulfill Ancestor Lingyuan's dying wish and take charge of the Lingmiao Sect, the matters concerning the Integration Ceremony and the succession to the Ancestor should be carried out together."

"I, Gu, will inevitably come over again to mooch a few more cups of spirit wine."

He smiled slightly, already making plans in his mind.

"Alright, we won't bother you any longer. There's been some unusual activity on the Demon Clan's side, and two Demon Stars have even arrived. We need to go to Beidou Immortal City to take charge and check it out."

Qin Ming nodded and said, "If there is anything I can do to help, please feel free to ask me, fellow Daoists."

After exchanging pleasantries with Qin Ming, Gu Chang'an and Yin Yangzi bid farewell and left Cui Xu Garden.

After seeing the two off...

Qin Ming stood there for a moment, pondered for a moment, and then made a decision.

He cast a spell, sending a clear and powerful voice transmission towards the main peak of the Lingmiao Sect, tens of thousands of miles away.

All of a sudden.

Atop the main peak, a vast and majestic voice echoed, as loud as a bell:
"All cultivators of the Spirit Void Refinement Elder level and above from the Spirit Void Sect, as well as core disciples, come immediately to the Spirit Herb Garden to see me."

Qingluzi and the others were still feeling uneasy, wondering how the conversation between the two seniors, Jin Guizi and the senior who had broken through in the medicine garden had gone.

After all, it concerns the future of the sect, so it would be a lie to say that I don't care.

But as soon as Qin Ming finished speaking, everyone from the Lingmiao Sect showed signs of tension.

They dared not delay and immediately used the sect's teleportation array to rush over according to Qin Ming's instructions.

But when the major peak masters of Qingluzi arrived at the Spirit Herb Garden with their disciples...

Zhao Xuan stared at the incredibly familiar place before her and said in disbelief:
"Isn't this Junior Brother Li's Cui Xu Garden?"

Upon hearing this, the peak masters of Qingluzi all looked at her, their expressions becoming strange.

But they quickly suppressed these thoughts.

After a while.

The array in Cui Xu Garden was activated, and everyone filed in.

Upon seeing Qin Ming, Qing Luzi, Elder Chen, Zhao Xuan, and the others were all stunned!

Looking at Qin Ming's incredibly familiar face, they couldn't reconcile the image of an unknown outer disciple farming in the spirit herb garden with that of a Nascent Soul stage expert.

But the facts are right in front of them, and they have no choice but to accept them.

The most shocked person of all was Zhao Xuan. She had been getting so close to Qin Ming, yet she never imagined he was actually a Nascent Soul stage expert.
Upon seeing Qin Ming again, she was filled with mixed emotions.

At this moment, Qin Ming exuded an extremely terrifying aura. Even the Void Refinement stage elders of the Lingmiao Sect looked terrified in front of him.

She followed Qingluzi and the others, bowing respectfully to Qin Ming:
"Disciple of Lingmiao Sect pays respects to Senior!"

Qin Ming's gaze slowly swept over the elders and disciples of the Lingmiao Sect. Then, with a wave of his hand, everyone was lifted up by an invisible force.

"No need for formalities. My breakthrough to the Integration stage at the Lingmiao Sect is a kind of fate that brings us together."

The members of the Lingmiao Sect were completely baffled by Qin Ming's words.

But what Qin Ming said next shocked them even more. "When Ancestor Lingyuan passed away, he entrusted the Lingmiao Sect to me, asking me to run it for a thousand years."

Without further ado, Qin Ming took out the soul jade containing the remnant soul of the Spirit Origin Ancestor and flicked it to Qing Luzi.

Suddenly.

An aged, illusory figure emerged from the Soul Jade; it was none other than the Spirit Origin Ancestor.

When Qingluzi and the others saw this soul, they were able to sense a bond that was thicker than blood.

The person before them must be their ancestor.

"Disciple pays respects to the Ancestor!"

All the elders of the Lingmiao Sect bowed deeply to the remnant soul in mid-air.

The remnant soul of the Old Ancestor Lingyuan gazed upon his disciples and grand-disciples, sighing deeply.
Seeing their ancestor again in such a scene, Qingluzi and the others were almost moved to tears.
Qin Ming then said to them, "Fellow Daoist Lingyuan has something to say to you. I'll give you some time alone."

"Thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Qin." Ancestor Lingyuan reappeared and was filled with emotion upon seeing that Qin Ming had become a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Qin Ming nodded slightly and immediately returned to his cave.

With Ancestor Lingyuan present, he naturally didn't need to offer any further explanation to the disciples of Lingmiao Sect.

Half a day later.

It seemed that after Lingyuan Ancestor finished explaining his will to Qingluzi and the others, the group watched as his remnant soul completely dissipated into the world.

After exchanging glances, the peak masters of Qingluzi came to Qin Ming's cave.

Qin Ming came out upon hearing the sound, but did not offer any further explanation. He simply said, "I presume you all understand the cause and effect of this matter."

"Who agrees to Qin becoming the patriarch of the Lingmiao Sect? Who opposes it?"

After he finished speaking, the air fell silent.

Only a few breaths later.

The members of the Lingmiao Sect bowed deeply to Qin Ming, performing the sect's grand salute.

"Well, no need for formalities. My surname is Qin, and my given name is Ming. Little Turtle Peak in Tianxing City is also my sacred ground, as you should all have heard of. Now that we are all on the same side, you should know my identity."

Qin Ming looked at them and said.

"Furthermore, I am only temporarily taking care of the Lingmiao Sect on behalf of Fellow Daoist Lingyuan. As for the daily affairs of the sect, you can continue as usual. Unless it is a major sect matter that I have to deal with, I will not interfere."

"If any of you manage to advance to the Fusion stage, I, Qin, will depart."

Upon hearing this, Qingluzi and the others also thought of the 'Moon Gazing Divine Lord' who was once famous throughout the Kunlun Domain.
I never expected it to be this big shot!

As a peace ambassador for the cultivation world, he quelled the chaos of the Yellow Spring Devouring Abyss in one fell swoop, and the deeds of the Moon Gazing Divine Lord were widely praised.
Since it was the Moon Gazing God, their last bit of concern disappeared.

After all, his reputation speaks for itself; both his character and conduct are admirable.
Qingluzi and the others were not about to let such a powerful figure slip by, and quickly said, "So you are Lord Wangyue. From now on, you will be the ancestor of our Lingmiao Sect."

"What are you talking about?"

"From this day forward, I am willing to regard you as my ancestor!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the rest of the Lingmiao Sect members echoed his sentiments, and various voices rose and fell.

"By the way, Ancestor, when will the ceremony for your advancement to the Integration Realm and your succession as the sect's ancestor be held?"

"Leave these things to us."

"Furthermore, the Spirit Herb Garden is too rudimentary. Ancestor, you may move to the cave dwelling of Ancestor Lingyuan, where the spiritual veins and environment are much better."

Qingluzi also wanted to settle the matter as soon as possible, fearing that Qin Ming would change his mind and run away.

After all, their sect is only missing a powerful cultivator at the Integration Realm level to take charge.

If Qin Ming hadn't broken through to the Integration Stage here, the Lingmiao Sect would probably have been taken over by someone else.

Qin Ming simply said, "You can handle it as you see fit. I don't like things to be too lively, so keep the ceremony simple."

"Furthermore, my cave dwelling will be located here, so there is no need for separate arrangements."

Qin Ming mainly felt that the feng shui of Lingyuan Ancestor's cave was not good, and it was indeed somewhat unlucky.
"Yes, disciple will obey the Ancestor's decree!"

Upon hearing this, Qingluzi and the others were overjoyed. After bowing, they withdrew.

After leaving the herb garden, these people felt as if they had experienced both great sorrow and great joy.

The sad thing is that the Old Ancestor Lingyuan is gone.

The good news is that another unfathomable Moon Gazing Ancestor has joined the ranks.
……

……

Several more months passed.

The earth-shattering news that a new Nascent Soul Ancestor had been born within the Lingmiao Sect, triggering extraordinary celestial phenomena, swept across the various spiritual realms like a hurricane.

This caused a huge uproar in the human cultivation world, and for a time, the various legends about the 'Ancestor Gazing at the Moon' became a hot topic of discussion among cultivators.

And at the same time.

In a void within the Tianyuan Domain, a pitch-black demon palace floated, with the towering Li Moxing and the succubus star in purple robes seated at the head of the table, two powerful demons.

Ren Shui Patriarch and Si Kong Old Demon, among others, stood respectfully below, awaiting the orders of these two peak demon clan experts.

A wicked smile appeared on Li Moxing's cold face as he addressed the old demons:

"I never expected that another Nascent Soul cultivator would be born among the human race. I have already discussed this with Succubus Star."

“We’ll deal with those two humans inside Beidou Immortal City. We’ll launch a feigned attack on the city, while you few lead the army to pacify Lingmiao Sect.”

"Aren't they planning to invite all forces to attend the ceremony? This is a perfect opportunity to gather those cowardly human bastards together and wipe them out in one fell swoop!"

Upon hearing this, the Old Ancestor Ren Shui revealed a bloodthirsty smile. He had waited so long, and finally, the opportunity to take revenge had arrived!
"I obey Lord Demon Star's command!"

With a command from Li Moxing, several old demons from the demon faction secretly directed their subordinates to teleport towards the Lingmiao Sect.

Inside the entire hall, only Power Demon Star and Demon Charm Demon Star remained.

Li Moxing turned his head and asked Succubus Star indifferently, "I will personally go to the Lingmiao Sect to meet those humans. You can handle those two guys from Beidou Immortal City, right?"

The succubus star responded calmly, simply saying, "Mm."

Upon seeing that she had agreed, Li Moxing vanished into thin air, disappearing directly from the main hall.

Succubus Star, meanwhile, gazed outside, a thoughtful expression on her face.

"Could the one who broke through within the Lingmiao Sect be that junior from the human race?"

She had personally witnessed Qin Ming's abilities. At the peak of the Void Refinement stage, he possessed the strength of a Fusion Body cultivator, and he could even sever the tentacles of a soul beast.
It's highly likely that the Power Demon Star will never return, but she didn't offer any warnings.

(End of this chapter)