Within the Little Spirit Realm, under the Immortal Vine Tree.

Qin Ming opened the bottle containing the Tier Five Ape Ancestor Demon Venerable Essence Blood.

Boom!

Suddenly, an intense and wild ancient barbaric aura assaulted his senses.

He immediately activated the "Demon-Monster True Power Technique" and, following the method provided by Qingyang the Old Demon, arranged an auxiliary array on the ground.

"Nine Nether Blood Refining Array, arise!"

An intricate blood-colored Grand Array rose from the ground, covering an area over ten zhang.

The golden essence blood of the Ape Ancestor hovered three inches above Qin Ming’s head.

"With the myriad transformations of Heaven and Earth as the guide, summon the ancestral blood back to its origin!"

Qin Ming immediately performed an incantation, biting his tongue to spray a wisp of lifebound essence blood. The blood-colored ape shadow suddenly erupted and entered the Purple Mansion Spirit Platform.

In that instant, even with Qin Ming’s terrifying physical strength, the impact of the Tier Five Ape Ancestor Demon Venerable Essence Blood caused his vision to go black, and he nearly lost consciousness.

His muscles and tendons rippled like waves, and numerous intricate and obscure ancient demon scripts suddenly appeared and danced around him.

Qin Ming hurriedly formed a seal, flicking his fingers to consume the Spiritual Radiance Purifying Essence Water before him, protecting his heart and meridians.

With his current cultivation, it was impossible to completely refine this mass of Tier Five Demon Venerable Essence Blood, but even refining a small portion would yield endless benefits.

The violent power of the essence blood began to flow through his limbs and bones.

The pitch-black demon infant within Qin Ming’s central palace appeared to encounter something long-awaited, displaying a wicked smile of excitement.

It then flew out from the black lotus platform, forming an intricate hand seal, absorbing the golden ape blood strand by strand.

Next, the "Demon-Monster True Power Technique" was activated to begin the refinement of the essence blood.

Because Qin Ming had previously absorbed the essence blood of the Mountain Giant Ape, which shared the same lineage, he withstood the enormous impact of the demonic power without being overwhelmed.

As the Vajra Demon Form appeared, the refinement of the Tier Five Ape Ancestor Essence Blood entered the first stage.

Rumble!

The tremendous commotion attracted the Heaven-Devouring Rat and several other spirit pets.

"Good gracious! What terrifying cultivation technique is the master practicing now?"

"This terrifying demonic aura, could it be the refinement of that Tier Five Demon Venerable Essence Blood?"

Tian Ling’er also snapped out of her grief, her wide eyes staring in amazement at the scene under the Immortal Vine Tree.

Before long.

Scarlet blood fog steam began to seep from Qin Ming’s pores, his blood boiling violently within.

This was the sign of the first stage of blood refinement, blood boiling.

Days later.

As the blood mist completely enveloped Qin Ming, dense golden patterns began to appear on his body, gradually spreading all over, reaching his neck.

This marked the beginning of the second stage of blood refinement, ’blood pattern devouring body’.

The bones within Qin Ming’s body erupted with the sound of striking metal and stone, once again beginning their transformation.

The demon infant also gradually became more solid, transforming into a youthful form, revealing a bizarre smile, with golden patterns covering its surface, and its aura steadily rising.

At this moment.

Roar!

The demon soul of the Ancient Ape Ancestor seemed to realize it was about to be refined, awakening one last trace of consciousness, unleashing an unparalleled killing aura, instinctively disturbing Qin Ming’s heart and mind.

Qin Ming frowned deeply, hurriedly flicking his finger to consume the Purifying Fire Glaze.

Instantly, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects transformed into a burst of pure spiritual mechanism, suppressing the demon qi, locking in his humanity to prevent a complete descent into the demonic path.

Gradually.

The golden patterns on Qin Ming’s demon infant began to stabilize, entering the final stage of refinement.

According to Qingyang the Old Demon, this was the most crucial step.

The "Demon-Monster True Power Technique" went into full combat, and the vast demonic power began transforming Qin Ming’s physical body.

Roar! Roar! Roar!

Suddenly, thunderous roars exploded in Qin Ming’s mind.

At this time, encounters of the Ancient Ape Ancestor leading countless apes into fierce battles on the primordial battlefields unfolded in Qin Ming’s mind, unstoppable.

In an instant.

Qin Ming entered the third stage of refining the Tier Five Demon Venerable Essence Blood—Soul Roar.

Fortunately, his divine soul strength was extraordinary, and even without the aid of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects, he withstood the final stage.

After passing this stage, Qin Ming’s demon infant revealed a three-headed six-armed phantom, and his Body Refining Cultivation began to surge.

The number of arms on Qin Ming’s Vajra Demon Form began to increase, and whereas there were originally only two black treasure wheels, at that moment, the third one’s prototype began to gradually form.

Time passed bit by bit.

After just over half a month.

The third black treasure wheel was completely formed.

An immense demonic power aura spread out into the air.

The demon infant completed its transformation, stepping into the late-stage Nascent Soul Body Refining Realm, its small face showing a look of joy.

"The third level of ’Demon-Monster True Power Technique’—accomplished!"

Qin Ming felt a power filling his body, but he did not stop and continued refining the remaining essence blood.

At this time, he had broken through to the late-stage Nascent Soul Body Refining Realm, yet less than half of the Tier Five Ape Ancestor Demon Venerable Essence Blood had been consumed.

An immense aura of ancient fierce beasts emanated from Qin Ming’s body.

Wind and clouds surged, and Heaven and Earth changed colors.

Fortunately, he was cultivating within the Little Spirit Realm; if it were outside, it might have startled the cultivators in the Celestial Wave Immortal City.

As time went on, the number of arms on Qin Ming’s Vajra Demon Form increased to seventy-two, before all disappearing again, reverting to six robust ape arms, with silver demon hair growing on his body surface.

Pronounced silver keratin grew on his palms, with a defense so astonishing it seemed capable of tearing apart spiritual treasures by hand.

After a year.

The Tier Five Ape Ancestor Demon Venerable’s Essence Blood was finally half refined by Qin Ming.

Qin Ming’s "Demon-Monster True Power Technique" reached the peak of the third layer, allowing him to fully transform into the form of the Ancient Demon Ape.

Boom! Ka-ka!

In the Little Spirit Realm, lightning flashed violently.

At the location of Qin Ming, nine blood-colored lightning pillars shot up into the sky, and the true body of the Ape Ancestor slowly stepped out from the thunder, with faint primordial sounds erupting and ceasing ceaselessly.

In Qin Ming’s mind, a large amount of information suddenly surged:

"When the Ancient Chaos was first judged, the Ape Ancestor came with stars breaking the realm, its blood where it fell transformed mountains into demons..."

Suddenly.

In Qin Ming’s vision, an immense hand reaching to the skies appeared, tearing through the celestial vault, suppressing everything from the clouds, crushing the mountains and rivers below into nothingness!

"Ape Demon Heaven-Shaking Hand!"

Qin Ming snapped back from the images in his mind.

At the same time.

The aura of Qin Ming’s demonic shadow surged again, with golden lines constantly spreading on its surface.

In an instant, a half-circle of a phantom black Treasure Wheel gathered behind him, which was the fourth circle.

Through exploration, Qin Ming also realized the function of the black Treasure Wheel behind him: consuming one circle could instantly double the divine power.

As the sound of bones reverberated through his body again, a three-colored flame appeared around the Demon Infant, precisely the Ancient Poison Flame.

The Demon Infant, clad in the Poison Flame, exuded an imposing aura.

Qin Ming absorbed and refined the Tier Five Ape Ancestor Demon Venerable’s Essence Blood, consecutively breaking through two small realms, achieving Nascent Soul Perfection in body refining.

As if a humanoid primordial great demon.

"If the Demon-Monster True Power Technique is fully exerted, it’s already invincible within the Nascent Soul Realm!"

Suddenly.

The phenomena on Qin Ming’s body disappeared, reverting to the appearance of an ordinary-looking young man.

Within him, half of the Ape Ancestor Essence Blood remained, yet to be fully refined, quietly floating three inches above the Demon Infant’s head.

After the Demon-Monster True Power Technique reached the peak of the third layer, Qin Ming could achieve the initial appearance of the demon form, temporarily transforming into the Ape Ancestor for three breaths’ time, at which point he could wield strength comparable to a Tier Five Demon Venerable.

Even if facing a Divinity Transformation Stage old monster, Qin Ming could contend with him using his physical strength alone without needing to use the Eight Gates Reincarnation Mirror trump card.

More crucially, the Body Refining Divine Technique was less suppressed by interface power compared to mana cultivation.

When the remaining half of the Tier Five Essence Blood is thoroughly refined, the body refining cultivation can directly break through to the Divinity Transformation level. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Currently, he has reached the physical limit, unable to further digest the remaining Essence Blood.

Next.

The aura around Qin Ming, akin to that of a primordial great demon, suddenly dispersed, restoring tranquility within the Little Spirit Realm.

Not far away.

Heaven-Devouring Rat, Little Silver Fox, Tian Ling’er, Profound Water Crocodile, and Silver-winged Frost Bee were all intimidated by the Ape Ancestor’s overwhelming demon qi, all trembling and retreating far away.

Upon seeing Qin Ming’s significant increase in strength, the spirit pets scurried over, joyfully surrounding him.

"Congratulations to the master for your significant advancement! Dominating the Human Realm is just around the corner!"

The Heaven-Devouring Rat cupped its paws, smiling as it congratulated.

Qin Ming patted its head, showing a hint of a smile, "You’re the one who can talk the most."

"I am in a good mood today, let’s drink to our hearts’ content."

Then.

He had the spirit pets kill chickens and slaughter fish, cook Blood Flood Dragon Green Rice, and prepare Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquid to properly celebrate.

...

Days later.

Celestial Wave Immortal City.

Qin Ming ended his secluded cultivation and stepped out of the Cave Mansion.

This seclusion lasted over two years, which felt like the blink of an eye to him.

Qin Ming sent a transmission to Qi Xiaoyu, then inquired about his result in gathering spiritual materials.

However, he saw Qi Xiaoyu shaking his head and sighing:

"What Lii Qianjie said was indeed correct. It’s likely impossible to find the Deep Sea Profound Iron and Heart Inquiry Fruit within the East Sea Cultivation Realm..."

"I haven’t even seen these items at large auctions in the Immortal City. It seems we’ll truly need to venture to the Outer Sea in search of them."

Qin Ming nodded, realizing that materials involving the Divinity Transformation opportunity and Tier Five Array aren’t easy to acquire.

He only needed the seed of the Heart Inquiry Fruit to cultivate it, but after Qi Xiaoyu’s search, there was no information regarding these two items.

Now that his strength has significantly increased, being invincible at the Nascent Soul Stage, and not fearing encounters with Divinity Transformation Stage old monsters, he wouldn’t mind making a trip to the Outer Sea.

Thus, Qin Ming said to Qi Xiaoyu: "If that’s the case, I plan to join Lii Qianjie for a trip to the Outer Sea, and I’ll also help you gather the Deep Sea Profound Iron and Flood Dragon Essence Blood needed for refining the array."

"The Outer Sea is different from the East Sea Cultivation Realm. I think you, Brother Qi, shouldn’t join us. If anything happens to you, and something goes wrong with the Grand Array at the Primordial Extreme Mountain, no one else will understand it."

Qi Xiaoyu was stunned by these words and immediately understood the implied meaning of Qin Ming’s message.

He nodded in agreement, "Then I’ll leave everything to you, Brother Qin."

...

After several more days.

Before Qin Ming could send a message to Lii Qianjie, he found his way to him from afar.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, how about it? Have you thought it over?"

A slight smile emerged on Lii Qianjie’s scarred face as he asked.

Qin Ming replied calmly, "Then I shall accompany you on this journey."

...