“So this is the Cloud-Gathering Fruit? I’ve only ever heard of it before! And Qing Cang said that even if this item appears in the world, it’s very rare. I only sent out a few spirit flowers, and Fellow Daoist Qin actually gave me this Cloud-Gathering Fruit as a return gift. How could I possibly accept it?”
“I’ve already sent it out, so I can’t take it back. As long as you like it, Little Ci, and don’t worry, I’ve already tasted the deliciousness of this spirit fruit myself,” Qin Gou said with a gentle smile.
“Yes, I really like it. Thank you, Fellow Daoist Qin!” Ren Ci nodded and smiled, but she didn’t eat it immediately. Instead, she placed it in a delicate small box and put it back into her Nas Ring.
“By the way, Little Ci, I’m not going to the Divine Bridge Sanctuary today. Do you remember what we discussed before? I’m finally preparing to enter the Realm Lord Realm. I’m going to find Arid Prison and some of my disciples to discuss this matter.” Qin Gou had no intention of hiding it and spoke frankly.
“Is that true?” Ren Ci’s eyes lit up, and she said without hesitation, “Then, as I said, during these most critical days, I will personally guard you, Fellow Daoist Qin!”
Qin Gou nodded, “Yes, once I successfully enter the Realm Lord Realm, I will definitely thank you properly again, Little Ci.”
Not long after, Qin Gou gathered everyone and informed them of his good news one by one. After a joint discussion, a conclusion was reached.
Qin Gou’s uniquely secluded cultivation place for these few days was still chosen as the Abyss Palace. After all, neither the Divine Bridge Sanctuary nor the Demon Lord’s Tower were very convenient for Xin Ting and the others.
And in the Abyss Palace, Lu Zhili, who had now resumed her identity as the Supreme Priest, could directly put it into a lockdown state with a single word. Even if this might attract the attention of some Demon Lords, Little Ci could step in. All she needed to do was put on the cold and aloof exclusive face of Lord Jia Ren, and it would have a miraculous effect.
As for the Abyssal Divine Bridge, Yan Suoyun would continue to monitor it. After all, the Divine Bridge Consciousness’s fanatical worship of the Demon God was deeply ingrained in its bones from the very beginning. From its previous eagerness to obtain news about the Godplunder Altar, it was not difficult to see that this guy had actually never given up on letting the Demon God return to the Abyss and conquer the human world again. It was something to guard against.
An hour later.
Qin Gou stood alone in a quiet room within the Abyss Palace.
“Although I don’t know how many years this Demon Race Abyss Palace has existed, I should be the first cultivator to ascend to the Realm Lord Realm here, right?”
After all, it was rare for people like Old Qin to seal themselves off for promotion. Back then, Demon Emperor Mo Qingyang also could not have broken through the last layer of the Dharma Aspect Realm relying on the faith of his own Abyss Guards.
And the only two examples Qin Gou knew of that were relatively similar to his current situation were:
One was Xiao Shuang’er. After being bound to him and inseparable for a month, she completed her mortal transformation with the help of Old Pal and the outbreak of her Heart Monkey Qitian Body.
The other was Qingyu. The method used by Little Yu was quite unorthodox and extremely difficult to replicate.
In reality, she had never entered the Mortal Transformation Stage for even a second. Little Yu, who had been stationed on Dragon God Island all along, had no such opportunity. She had relied on the power of the Sea Soul she guarded, and after a series of transformations, she continuously impacted the last layer of her Dharma Aspect Realm. After meeting Qin Gou again, she was recognized and fulfilled the promise she made to the soul of the Dragon Gate on the day she transformed into a dragon. With the reward-like feedback power, she achieved the Realm Lord body!
“A Xi, as we agreed, I should now voluntarily enter the Mortal Transformation Stage, right?” As he spoke, Qin Gou formed a spiritual seal, preparing to communicate with the Heavenly Dao and seal his cultivation.
“Ding. The host can do so as soon as they feel this place is safe enough and they are ready.”
“Of course, not only do I have disciples here, but there are also Yuan Zhen, Chengying, and Ren Ci helping to guard. I’m afraid not even a fly could get in. Is there any place in this world safer than this?” Qin Gou smiled knowingly.
A moment later, an invisible and majestic Heavenly Dao power swept through.
Qin Gou took a deep breath and examined his hands again. “So this is the Mortal Transformation Stage? I really can’t feel any spiritual power anymore, and I can’t even actively absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.”
“Ding. How does the host feel?”
“It’s alright,” Qin Gou shrugged and chuckled, “For me, isn’t it pretty much the same as when I first left Arc-Moon Mountain? For a long time before that, I felt like I was always in mortal transformation! Now, it’s up to you. Let’s officially begin!”
…
“Eh, Sister Yi, I’ve never seen this formation you’re setting up before. Can you teach me?” Little Chair asked with great curiosity.
“Of course,” Crane-cloaked Yi Chengying said with a clear smile.
“Oh, it’s quite a coincidence. Palace Lord was originally planning to go to the Hidden Immortal Absolute Beauty Tower today. But just before she was about to leave, Lord Qin announced the good news that he was finally entering the Mortal Transformation Stage. So now Palace Lord insists on postponing it for another two days.”
“Shhh!”
“Sister Yi?”
“Silly Chair, keep your voice down. Be careful not to ruin the Palace Lord’s important matter!”
“Oh, right!” Little Chair quickly nodded her small head like a pecking chick, and then said, “But, Sister Yi, when you call me ‘Silly Chair,’ you really don’t hide your smile at all. Is it particularly satisfying?”
“Cough, after all, this is indeed a very special experience!” The crane-cloaked Big Chair winked her beautiful eyes proudly, puffing up her chest.
At the same time.
Outside the courtyard of Qin Gou’s cave dwelling.
“Master should not have forgotten that I specifically informed him that I would lend a helping hand when Master entered mortal transformation,” said the young girl in a black dress with a voluptuous and enchanting figure, carrying her hands behind her back, looking towards the cave dwelling not far away, and muttering softly.
“Palace Lord Ye?”
At this moment, an unexpected voice sounded.
Ye Qishuang looked at the cold and elegant woman before her with some surprise. “Senior Jia Ren? Why are you here?”
“I, of course, have the same purpose as Palace Lord Ye!” Ren Ci said earnestly.
“What? This… this is unlikely, right?” Young Girl Ye chuckled awkwardly and asked, “Could it be that Master called you here?”
“It’s also my fault for not explaining clearly before,” Ren Ci spread her small hands. “This is actually a promise I made to Fellow Daoist Qin earlier. During his closed-door cultivation to ascend to the Realm Lord Realm, I will guard him and absolutely not let anyone with ulterior motives approach or dare to obstruct Fellow Daoist Qin in the slightest! And you, why are you here now, Palace Lord Ye?”
“I actually have an important matter to see Master.”
“Then hurry in. You are Qin Gou’s direct disciple, so I naturally feel relieved.”
“Got it!”
