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Chapter 870 Heavenly Evolution Divine Technique, Identity Exposed

As the patriarch of the Flower Spirit Clan, the Holy Lord of Myriad Flowers at his peak possessed a strength that the Golden Beetle could not match in his current state.

Upon meeting, Jin Guizi was quite wary of the woman in palace attire before him.

Back then, it was Gu Chang'an's avatar that entered the Linglong Immortal Mansion secret realm, and through a series of coincidences...

Together with Qin Ming, they rescued the Flower Spirit Clan from the misery of being enslaved by the Insect Race.

In the secret realm, if it weren't for his avatar sacrificing his own essence to use the seventh-tier Dao-Merging Spirit Talisman to resist the seventh-tier ferocious insect and buy 'Li Qianjie' enough time, he wouldn't have been able to successfully destroy the insect core altar.

In the end, it was Gu Chang'an who used a seventh-tier recovery-type holy talisman as an exchange to help the Myriad Flowers Saint Master stabilize her injuries.

Jin Guizi knew all these things perfectly, as if she had personally experienced them, and everything was still vivid in her mind.

He and the Holy Ancestor of Ten Thousand Flowers have an inextricable connection.

"Although I had already guessed when I was in the Linglong Immortal Mansion that the person back then was just an avatar, I never expected that my young friend Gu would be the famous Golden Beetle of the human race."

The Holy Master of Myriad Flowers was quite surprised by the arrival of the Golden Beetle.

However, since the two were already acquaintances, they didn't fight and damage their relationship.

Instead, they sat down on Little Turtle Peak and had a long talk.

As for Baili Hui, who was ordered by Qin Ming to guard the mountain gate, he was already so intimidated by the aura of the two big shots in front of him that he could not speak properly.

Either of these two individuals possesses a cultivation level significantly higher than the Supreme Elder of the Great Unity Sect he once belonged to.

Not to mention him, a mere Nascent Soul cultivator, this was the first time he had ever seen such a powerful cultivator.

Fortunately, Master Han Ya came to his rescue, saying a few kind words for him and quickly pulling him away to avoid disturbing the two esteemed figures' conversation.

Next.

The Holy Lord of Myriad Flowers and Gu Chang'an's true form spent half a day exchanging ideas.

During this time, Jin Guizi reluctantly explained some of the reasons to the Holy Master of Ten Thousand Flowers.

For cultivators in the spirit realm, it is perfectly normal to develop external avatars after reaching the Integration stage; some even have more than one.

Generally speaking, even if these incarnations perish, it will not affect the main body's cultivation at all.

However, some special incarnations have a very deep connection with the original, and then everything is different.

"So, the reason why you've been searching for this avatar all along is because of that spirit pet that awakened the Xuanwu bloodline?" The Holy Master of Ten Thousand Flowers found it somewhat unbelievable after hearing this.

According to Jin Guizi, the secret technique he cultivates is crucial to his ultimate breakthrough to the Mahayana realm.

This secret technique is inextricably linked to the Xuan Turtle, and a deep connection must be established between them.

Furthermore, each step of advanced cultivation is related to one's natal spirit pet.

When Jin Guizi practiced this great technique, he originally did not intend to choose the Xuan Turtle as his first choice.

However, due to a series of unexpected events, he ended up obtaining the legendary Spirit Summoning Fruit from Qin Ming.

That black tortoise was also quite lucky, directly awakening the bloodline of the ancient true spirit Xuanwu, and it was still improving.

Therefore, the Golden Beetle no longer hesitated and directly established a deeper spiritual connection with it, spending a great deal of effort to plant a Dao seed in the Xuan Turtle's body.

In daily cultivation, in addition to having an external avatar to watch over it at all times, one must also regularly infuse the seed of Dao with one's own magical power as nourishment.

Therefore, Gu Chang'an has always lived a secluded life, staying in his cave to cultivate, and rarely goes out on weekdays.

Who would have thought that Li Qianjie, along with that Xuan Turtle, would trick and deceive him, and lead him away to who knows where.

If the Xuan Turtle is unharmed, that's fine, but if it perishes, it will inevitably affect his future attempt to reach the Mahayana stage.

The Holy Master of Myriad Flowers seemed to realize something, and after telling the Golden Beetle what she knew, she left Little Turtle Peak.

After she left.

The more Jin Guizi thought about it, the angrier he became. Because of his relationship with the Holy Master of Ten Thousand Flowers, he couldn't just take Yue Lingyan away directly.

So he simply settled down at Xiaoguifeng, where he stayed for decades.

In her spare time, Jin Guizi would occasionally give her some pointers on her cultivation.

After Yue Lingyan awakened the bloodline of the Qingqiu Fox Clan, her cultivation progressed rapidly, and she directly advanced to the fifth-order perfect realm.

Even Baili Hui got a bit of luck and received his guidance.

Therefore, they regarded this human patriarch as an ancestor and worshipped him.

Jin Guizi waited anxiously for Qin Ming's return on Little Turtle Peak for decades, but there was still no sign of his return, and Jin Guizi was starting to lose her composure.

"Could this guy really have died out there?"

Ever since.

His deep gaze drifted into the distance, as if a certain resolve had been made, and he sighed, "Alas! It seems I have no choice but to ask that old fellow for help once."

"We'll have to go through a lot of bloodshed."

After speaking, the Golden Beetle produced an ancient golden talisman in its hand, which then spontaneously combusted without a trace and disappeared.

Another six months passed.

A ripple suddenly spread out from the outer perimeter of Little Turtle Peak.

An elderly man with an air of otherworldly wisdom, holding a divination banner, was seen riding a donkey leisurely towards the main peak.

He was dressed like a charlatan.

When the golden beetle saw that the other party had arrived, it also came out to greet him.

"Yin Yangzi, it has been quite a journey for me to find you, and you have only just arrived."

The old charlatan, a smile on his face, said to the golden beetle, "You're quite something! What happened that made you willing to come to this old man?"

"My fortune-telling is not cheap."

"Is this your new stronghold? The environment is quite nice, and the name 'Little Turtle Peak' perfectly matches your reputation as a turtle keeper."

After inviting him into the main peak, the Golden Beetle went straight to the point:

"This is a long story, so I won't go into details. The reason I've summoned you here is to ask you to use your supernatural powers to determine the whereabouts of one of my missing avatars and a Xuan Turtle spirit pet. This matter is of great importance to me."

Yin Yangzi stroked his beard and smiled, "That's certainly possible, but there's this..."

"Don't worry, if we can find out the whereabouts of that avatar, you can choose one of the several top-grade seventh-rank talismans I just refined. Are you satisfied now?" Jin Guizi said impatiently, seeing that the old man kept bringing up the good points.

It should be noted that the difficulty of refining a seventh-grade top-quality talisman is extremely high. Even he considered it his most treasured possession, and he had no choice but to bring it out for trade.

"Satisfied! Of course I'm satisfied!" Yin Yangzi was overjoyed. "Gu the Turtle has been much more generous lately."

"Don't worry, when I'm in charge, the service will be top-notch and excellent value for money."

Without hesitation, he took out several yarrow stalks imbued with Daoist wisdom and began to divine and make inferences.

Clearly, the yarrow in his hand was extremely precious, made from a spiritual plant of the seventh rank or higher.

Suddenly.

In the darkness, a profound secret of heaven emanated from his hands.

Two incense sticks had burned in a row.

But then, the yarrow stalks in Yin Yangzi's hands, which were used for divination, turned into a wisp of black smoke and dissipated.

A strange expression immediately appeared on his face, one that even he himself found hard to believe. "How is it, old man?" Golden Beetle asked, frowning at the sight.

Yin Yangzi said in a suspicious tone, "Your avatar and spirit pet are not currently in the Spirit Realm, but in the Ancient Demon Realm."

"And it seems that the two have already merged into one."

"What?! The Ancient Demon Realm?" Upon hearing this, even the Golden Beetle couldn't hold back any longer.

He never expected to travel so far.

"What on earth is Li Qianjie up to? He actually managed to lure my avatar into the Ancient Demon Realm."

As for why the avatar and the spirit pet could coexist, he was perfectly clear about it, because he had also researched and developed the secret technique of soul possession.

Humans naturally cannot survive in the ancient demon realm.

After exhausting all his efforts, the Golden Beetle finally discovered the whereabouts of the clone, only to receive such a result, which was somewhat unacceptable to him.

For beings like them, traveling to the Ancient Demon Realm is not impossible, but the price they would have to pay would be extremely high.

Furthermore, even if one reaches the Ancient Demon Realm, one cannot stay for too long, otherwise one will be corrupted and eroded by the Heavenly Demon Qi, and the chances of becoming a demon cultivator will be extremely high.

"How is that kid surnamed Li doing now?" Jin Guizi couldn't help but ask again.

Yin Yangzi calculated again with his fingers and came to an even more astonishing and perplexing conclusion:

"The divination indicates a very auspicious sign. That junior cultivator is still alive and well, and is currently with your spirit pet."

"This is really strange. Isn't this kid human? Why can he move freely in the Ancient Demon Realm? He doesn't seem to have been corrupted or assimilated by the Heavenly Demon Qi."

"Could this person be a spy from the demon race?"

“Yin Yangzi, you’re right. Although this kid has a lot of tricks up his sleeve, he shouldn’t be a spy from the demon race. I can guarantee that. But how he managed to stay at peace in the ancient demon realm is quite puzzling,” Jin Guizi said thoughtfully.

Having spent some time with Qin Ming, he naturally knew that Qin Ming possessed exceptional talent and fortune, and his methods far surpassed those of other cultivators of the same level.

"This boy is probably not so simple. Even I cannot fathom his specific situation. It seems that his destiny is being shielded by a force of luck, making further calculation impossible."

Having deduced this, Yin Yangzi said, "Now that things have come to this, what do you intend to do?"

"The Ancient Demon Realm is an extremely dangerous place. Even if we went there in person, we could not guarantee that we would come back unscathed."

After pondering for a long time, the Golden Beetle gritted its teeth and said, "No matter what, I must find this avatar and the Black Tortoise."

"Make me a copy of the location of their ancient demon realm."

"Uh, Golden Beetle, why are you doing this? For a mere spirit pet and avatar, you can always cultivate again." Yin Yangzi was also taken aback by the other party's ruthlessness.

He immediately used his divine sense to copy a jade slip and handed it to the Golden Beetle.

"You wouldn't understand this matter. I naturally wouldn't risk my life; I'll just send another avatar instead."

After receiving the jade slip, Jin Guizi handed over a long jade box to the other party, which contained the divination fee for asking him to tell fortunes—a considerable sum indeed.

Yin Yangzi took the jade box without even looking at it, and immediately put it away with a big smile.

"Hehe! Golden Beetle is really straightforward, much more so than those old guys like Fire God."

"In exchange, I have a Reverse Spirit Pearl here, which can help your clone adapt to the environment of the Ancient Demon Realm. However, although this item is wonderful, its effect is limited and can only last for a maximum of three months. Consider it a bonus item in this transaction."

It's clear that this old fellow is in a very good mood after acquiring the treasured possessions of the spirit world's master of talismans, Golden Beetle.

The golden beetle took the item from the other person and immediately said, "At least you still have some conscience."

Subsequently.

The two parted ways, and Jin Guizi was finally leaving Xiao Guifeng.

Before leaving, he still asked Yue Lingyan, "Are you really not coming with me? With your talent, it's a waste to follow that brat surnamed Li. Besides, it's uncertain whether he'll even come back."

With her quick wits running high, Jin Guizi also began to undermine the other party's man.

Yue Lingyan bit her red lips with her silver teeth. She naturally knew how many people would do anything to become his disciple but failed.

This is an incredible opportunity.

But she shook her head and bowed, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, senior, but I will wait here for Senior Li's return."

"Well then! If you've figured it out, you can come find me anytime." After saying that, the Golden Beetle said no more.

His entire figure blurred for a moment, then merged into the world and disappeared.

When Yue Lingyan came to her senses, she saw that only a high-level demon race cultivation technique and two bottles of pills remained on the stone table.

And the other side.

After leaving Little Turtle Peak on his donkey, Yin Yangzi continued to calculate with his hands.

He didn't fully reveal some things to Jin Guizi earlier.

His expression shifted, becoming somewhat uncertain. He couldn't help but think to himself, 'This kid surnamed Li is actually an ascended cultivator from the lower realm. Could he be one of those wanted criminals from the two great patriarchs of the Ancient Demon Realm?'

'What sins has this brat committed to warrant such a powerful demon ancestor's intervention?'

'Forget it, forget it, I can't stand it! It's best not to get involved in this mess. I want to live a few more years.'

'Even my Heavenly Evolution Divine Technique can evade it; this kid must have a remarkable background. Furthermore, he also has a karmic connection with that Fire God Child. How strange!'

……

Within the ancient demon realm.

Qin Ming, on the other hand, followed the two great demon generals, Huo Linzi and Long Yuzi, and secretly infiltrated the territory of the Holy Feather Demon Kingdom.

Several days later, they entered a demonic realm called the Burning Sky Mountains.

Not long after.

Two fifth-level demon cultivators then emerged from the shadows to make contact with them.

"Your subordinate pays respects to the three Demon Generals!"

The leader was a capable middle-aged man from the Spirit Vulture Clan, who had clearly been planted in the Holy Feather Demon Kingdom for a long time.

Their lives were entirely in the hands of the Demon Commander; there was absolutely no possibility of them defecting.

Therefore, both Huo Linzi and Long Yuzi are extremely trustworthy.

"There's no need for such formalities here. How is the situation over there now?"

The middle-aged demon cultivator hesitated for a moment before respectfully replying, "Not long ago, a spatial turbulence erupted at the edge of that void rift, causing quite a commotion."

"Several Void Beasts of the sixth rank or above have appeared, which has probably alarmed the upper echelons of the Holy Feather Demon Kingdom."

"Presumably, high-level cultivators will be dispatched to investigate this place soon."

The middle-aged demon cultivator from the Lingjiu clan dared not conceal anything and immediately told the truth.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the two demon generals became extremely solemn, and they immediately said to Qin Ming:

"Brother Ape, it seems we need to act as soon as possible, lest things change if we delay."

Qin Ming nodded and then flew after him.

Before long, a massive fiery mountain range came into view.

One of the fiery mountains stood majestically, piercing the sky and radiating astonishing heat that distorted the air. Ordinary cultivators would feel utterly terrified just by looking at it, let alone getting close.

(End of this chapter)