Chapter 762 - 603: Unexpected Discovery
Chapter 762: Chapter 603: Unexpected Discovery
A few days later.
Qin Ming summoned Lan Bing Fairy, "I need to make a trip to the East Sea. Please take me there."
Lan Bing Fairy nodded gently.
The next moment.
Her figure transformed dramatically, and a magnificent black Ice Crystal Nether Sparrow, resembling a Divine Phoenix, appeared beside him.
Mo Lingwei, who was watching this scene, was stunned: "Divinity Transformation Stage... Demon Venerable..."
She suddenly recalled sensing a Divinity Transformation Level aura descending upon Wangyue Island not long ago, fleeting yet palpable...
This terrifying Ice Crystal Nether Phoenix before her must be the source...
Mo Lingwei couldn’t help but sigh in amazement; a Demon Venerable of the Divinity Transformation Stage willingly serving as Isle Master Qin’s mount, indicating how formidable his strength had become...
Moreover, she had privately conversed with Lan Bing Fairy before.
Mo Lingwei also bore the Phoenix Body, which Lan Bing Fairy naturally perceived.
However, hers was a Spirit Body, not a bloodline trait.
Screeeech!!
The Ice Crystal Nether Sparrow let out a long cry, spreading its extremely radiant wings, soaring rapidly nine miles high in an instant!
All the Spirit Farmers on the Spirit Island were utterly shocked at this sight.
"What... what is that?"
"Too fast, I couldn’t see clearly."
"It seems... seems like Lord Island Master..."
"I seem to have seen a giant Phoenix..."
...
In the Celestial Wave Immortal City, within the Main Peak Holy Hall.
The leaders of several major sects from the East Sea were gathered to discuss matters.
At the head was Supreme Yang from the Star Palace. After nearly a hundred years, he had successfully broken through to the Late-stage Nascent Soul, exuding even more worldly and Daoist elegance.
On the table before them lay several pieces of black ore, emanating incredible fire attribute aura, with a hint of gold, as if golden flames were burning within.
If it weren’t for special containers and array restrictions containing them, the terrifying heat they emitted could likely burn the Celestial Wave Holy Hall to ashes.
A Nascent Soul Elder from the Crystal Palace, intently gazing at the ore, dared not harbor any greed but sighed in awe:
"Who would have thought that East Pole Island could produce such high-tier Spiritual Ore. Could this be what Venerable Wangyue has been seeking?"
Supreme Yang, staring at the ore, mused, "Since a Venerable Divinity Transformation specifically requested this item, we can’t keep it to ourselves. However, whether or not it is the legendary ’Golden Flame Essence Crystal’ will depend on Elder Qin’s judgment."
"I have already sent word to Fellow Daoist Mo on Wangyue Island."
The Nascent Soul Elder from East Pole Island also said, "Judging by the spiritual aura fluctuation within the ore, it must be Tier Five and above spiritual materials, though it’s unexpected that after occupying this mine for thousands of years, our sect has only now unearthed such high-tier ore."
The Nascent Soul Elder clearly felt the sting of surrendering the treasure unearthed from their own soil to a Venerable Divinity Transformation.
Yet he understood well that Tier Five spiritual materials were meant for the Divinity Transformation Stage’s exclusive use. Failing to obediently hand them over might incur Venerable Wangyue’s wrath, bringing ruin to East Pole Island.
"It’s peculiar, why would a Tier Five vein suddenly be discovered on an island within your sect’s jurisdiction?" wondered Elder Chen Muzhi from the Penglai Sect, furrowing his brows.
Implying that East Pole Island might be concealing some truth.
Elder Lu from East Pole Island, displeased by the insinuation, said, "How could I have anything to hide?"
"The Spirit Island where the ore was found had indeed been desolate for years. Our sect recently began palace construction, aiming to extract regular bronze ore, never expecting to unearth such high-tier spiritual ore."
"However, strictly speaking, we did not extract these ores ourselves."
"They emerged on their own..."
Everyone in the hall was taken aback.
Supreme Yang asked, "Elder Lu, are you jesting with us? A Tier Five spiritual ore bouncing out on its own?"
"Alas! Indeed, during mining activities by disciples, the island suddenly shook, opening a deep chasm in the mine’s depths, from which these ores flew out."
Many of our disciples responsible for mining fell into that chasm, filled with Void Turbulence. Even a Divinity Transformation would likely not survive, so why would I hide anything from my fellow Daoists?"
"Abyssal Chasm?" At this, all fell silent.
Such a perilous place that would trouble even Venerable Divinity Transformations immediately quelled their interest.
Supreme Yang then declared, "In that case, let us adjourn this meeting. I shall personally present these spiritual ores to Venerable Wangyue."
However, at that moment.
Outside Celestial Wave Immortal City, the bustling streets were lined with people, the harbor filled with ships coming and going.
But suddenly, the entire Immortal City was enveloped by intense spatial fluctuations.
The surrounding Spiritual Qi began to tremble violently.
The Nascent Soul True Monarchs within the Celestial Wave Holy Hall all went outside to observe the situation.
Crack!
Under the horrified gazes of everyone present, the void was suddenly torn open, creating a massive space rift.
Faintly visible beyond was the dark and terrifying void turbulence.
Screech!!
Accompanied by an astonishingly loud phoenix cry, a gigantic black Ice Crystal Nether Sparrow flew out from the pitch-black void, exuding extraordinary momentum!
A Divinity Transformation Stage spiritual pressure instantly swept through.
The group of Nascent Souls in front of the holy hall all turned pale, their hearts shaken with no understanding of the situation.
They even thought the Demon Race was coming to attack.
The cultivators in Celestial Wave Immortal City all looked towards the sky in panic, and those with slightly lower cultivation were already lying on the ground.
"Is that... the legendary True Spirit Phoenix?"
"Look quickly, there seems to be a cultivator standing on top!"
"What? Such a terrifying demon bird is just a means of transportation?"
"What kind of cultivation realm does the person above possess?"
Observant cultivators noticed unusual details.
...
In front of the Celestial Wave Holy Hall, Supreme Yang and others also noticed the young cultivator on the back of the Ice Crystal Nether Sparrow.
As soon as this person appeared, he did nothing, yet caused the surrounding Spiritual Qi to surge and gather.
Five Qi towards the origin, Earth-Surging Golden Lotus.
Supreme Yang was no stranger to this scene and immediately stepped forward to respectfully greet:
"This junior respectfully welcomes the arrival of Venerable Wangyue’s celestial chariot!"
"Celestial Wave Immortal City welcomes the arrival of Venerable Wangyue’s celestial chariot!"
Qin Ming’s figure disappeared into thin air, and when he reappeared, he was already standing in front of the Nascent Soul True Monarchs.
With Lan Bing Fairy’s aid, he traveled from the distant Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm to this place in less than half an incense stick’s time.
It used to take him more than half a year to visit the East Sea Cultivation Realm during his Golden Core Stage.
Now, the speed of the Ice Crystal Nether Sparrow showed its astounding tunneling speed.
Much faster than Qin Ming flying by himself.
Qin Ming’s demeanor was calm as he casually said, "You may all rise, no need for formalities."
Then.
The Ice Crystal Nether Sparrow in the sky transformed into the form of Lan Bing Fairy and quietly stood beside Qin Ming.
’Tier Five Demon Venerable!’
Supreme Yang and the other Nascent Souls were all on edge!
Only Venerable Wangyue, the first cultivator of the Human Realm, could keep a Tier Five Demon Venerable as a spirit pet mount.
The crowd was even more anxious and fearful.
At that moment, these top great powers of the Human Realm were also fidgety in front of Qin Ming.
Subsequently.
Qin Ming asked, "I heard you’ve discovered the whereabouts of the Golden Flame Essence Crystal?"
"Yes, Elder Qin, those High-Tier Ores are currently placed within the grand hall; this junior was just about to present them to you and didn’t expect you to come personally." Supreme Yang respectfully led him into the hall.
Once inside the hall.
Qin Ming’s gaze immediately fell upon several pieces of Black Ore within a vessel.
Under the amazed gazes of everyone, Qin Ming made a simple gesture, causing the layers of Black Ore to peel back like cocooning, revealing three small gold crystalline pieces, crystal clear, with a flame cloud-like fluid slowly flowing inside, giving off an intense heat.
Qin Ming casually held a crystal in his hand, the fearsome heat having no effect on him.
After a brief observation, a hint of joy appeared on his face.
"Indeed, it’s the Golden Flame Essence Crystal. Where did you discover this?"
Supreme Yang truthfully reported, "Elder Qin, it was found on a Mining Island within the jurisdiction of East Pole Island..."
Afterwards, he asked Elder Luh to recount the entire process to Qin Ming in detail.