"Ha ha!"
Duanmu Ji gave Qin Hao a deep look and smiled. "Rest assured, fellow daoist. Old Man does not intend to kill this young friend, but to grant him a fortunate opportunity!"
"I see that this young friend is currently at the Core Formation stage. This bottle of Earth Transformation Pills and Infant-Establishing Pills shall serve as advance payment!"
Earth Transformation Pills could raise a Core Formation stage cultivator by one realm, while Infant-Establishing Pills could increase the chances of successfully forming a Nascent Soul.
As he spoke, he took out two bottles of pills and tossed them to Wang Lin.
Wang Lin did not accept the pills. Instead, he looked toward Qin Hao.
Qin Hao glanced at Duanmu Ji and asked, "What do you need him for?"
Of course, he knew why Duanmu Ji wanted Wang Mazi, but he could not reveal it at the moment.
Duanmu Ji looked at Qin Hao and asked, "Fellow daoist, could we speak in private?"
After seeing Qin Hao, he had also decided to invite him along.
The Land of the Ancient God was filled with danger. One more person meant one more measure of security.
Although Qin Hao was at the peak of the early God Transformation stage, far above Duanmu Ji in cultivation.
This time, however, four city lords from Seven Plum City would be heading to the Land of the Ancient God.
Four against one—wasn't the advantage theirs?
"Mm!"
Qin Hao nodded and walked to Duanmu Ji's side.
With a casual wave of his hand, a soundproof barrier appeared.
"To be honest, fellow daoist, we have found a treasure land. It is extremely dangerous; even Nascent Soul stage cultivators face near-certain death within it. Only False God and God Transformation cultivators can investigate it."
Duanmu Ji said gravely, "But danger aside, the rewards are immense. Magical treasures, pills, cultivation techniques—everything is there!"
"Most importantly, there are even the legendary Infant Transformation Pills inside. Just one pill can turn someone into an expert of the Nascent Soul Transformation Stage!"
As he spoke, he watched Qin Hao closely.
Sure enough, when Qin Hao heard the words "Infant Transformation Pill," his expression shifted.
Duanmu Ji chuckled inwardly. He knew the Infant Transformation Pill would tempt Qin Hao.
"Since it is so dangerous, why are you looking for a core formation cultivator?"
Qin Hao knowingly asked again.
"This cultivator from your War God Temple knows the Death Curse Technique. He can play a crucial role in the third trial."
Duanmu Ji invited, "Furthermore, fellow daoist, you may come with us as well. Let us seek the Infant Transformation Pill together!"
"Fine!"
After pondering for a moment, Qin Hao finally nodded. "I am willing to bring him along."
The Land of the Ancient God would also be a new map.
If he signed in there, he might even advance directly to the Nascent Soul Transformation Stage.
However, what truly moved Qin Hao was the Ancient God inheritance there.
Ancient God Tu Si was an eight-star peak Royal Ancient God. Within the Alliance Star Domain, only Immortal Emperor Qing Lin of the Immortal Realm of Rain and Nan Yunzi could surpass him.
His inheritance was naturally terrifying, reaching directly to the Third Step.
Ancient God Tu Si and Tuo Sen were both outsiders and could not activate the system.
But if Wang Mazi obtained the inheritance, Qin Hao could gain it as well.
"Ha ha ha!"
Duanmu Ji laughed. "With fellow daoist joining us, we will certainly obtain the Infant Transformation Pill this time and establish a Level 5 Cultivation Nation in the future!"
Qin Hao asked again, "When will we depart?"
"There is no rush."
Duanmu Ji said, "I still need to visit the nearby Tianmao Kingdom and invite a God Transformation fellow daoist. I will come find you here then. You may first make arrangements for your sect."
"Alright, I'll wait for you!"
Qin Hao nodded.
If he had a way to enter the Land of the Ancient God and did not need Wang Mazi to go there and light up the map, he would not have wanted to go through all this trouble!
"Fellow daoist, do not forget our agreement. Old Man shall take his leave!"
Duanmu Ji cupped his fists toward Qin Hao, then used the Art of Teleportation and vanished from the spot.
Wang Lin looked at Qin Hao and asked, "Do I have to go with you?"
"Yes!"
Qin Hao nodded. "But do not worry. I will keep you safe. Before that, I will also help you successfully form a Nascent Soul!"
Wang Lin thought for a moment, then said, "I want to see the War God Temple's Divine Dao Art!"
"Certainly!"
Qin Hao looked at Song Ming and ordered, "Take him to see the Divine Dao Art. Then wait for me in the Assembly Hall!"
"By your command!"
Everyone responded in unison.
War God Temple.
Assembly Hall.
All the Nascent Soul Ancestors of the War God Temple, along with Lan Ruo, the Progenitor of Luohe Gate, had gathered there.
Space rippled, and Qin Hao appeared soundlessly, seated upon the throne.
"We pay respects to Senior!"
Sensing Qin Hao's aura, the Nascent Soul cultivators all bowed.
Qin Hao looked at the crowd and slowly said, "I gathered you here mainly to tell you that I intend to leave for some time."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions changed.
Among them, Feng Luan and Lan Ruo both had traces of reluctance in their eyes.
Beauties loved heroes. After spending so much time with Qin Hao, they had naturally developed affection for him.
Song Ming, Yang Sen, and the strong man, on the other hand, all secretly sighed in relief.
With Qin Hao around, they had always been like servants.
Only after he left could they once again become progenitors of their own sects.
Boom!
With a wave of Qin Hao's hand, a towering ancient tree as vigorous as a coiling dragon suddenly appeared within the Assembly Hall.
Under Qin Hao's control, the great tree shattered the hall's jade floor and rooted itself in the soil.
"This tree is called the Reincarnation Tree!"
Qin Hao introduced, "Meditating beneath this tree allows cultivators to gain the insight of an additional reincarnation. It will be of considerable help to late Nascent Soul stage cultivators and those who have just entered the God Transformation stage!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was moved, and brilliant light flashed in their eyes.
Whoosh!
Qin Hao took out another Jade Slip. Extreme Realm Spiritual Sense surged forth as he left three strands of Extreme Realm Spiritual Sense within it.
He tossed the Jade Slip to Lan Ruo and said with a smile, "This Jade Slip contains a sealed divine ability of mine. With it, one can kill ordinary God Transformation cultivators!"
What he did not say was that this Extreme Realm Spiritual Sense could instantly kill any God Transformation cultivator. Even those who had reached the Grand Perfection of God Transformation would be killed in an instant.
"Thank you, Senior!"
Lan Ruo's face filled with delight as she received the Jade Slip.
With this Jade Slip, her word would be law in Huofen Kingdom.
Even if Song Ming's cultivation was higher than hers, he would still have to treat her with utmost respect.
Feng Luan gave Qin Hao a resentful look. They were both beauties, so why did Lan Ruo receive one while she did not?
Song Ming and the others, meanwhile, were all greatly alarmed.
With the Jade Slip in hand, Lan Ruo would become the number one person in Huofen Kingdom. Her status would far surpass theirs.
"Take care of yourselves!"
Qin Hao glanced at everyone and vanished from the hall.
When he appeared again, he was already in the Outer Sea of the Demon Cultivation Sea.
Qin Hao looked at his system panel. The map had already updated, showing that the map of Nandou City had been lit up.
[Ding!] [Detected that the highest-quality Alchemy Furnace currently in Nandou City is a fifth-grade Hundred Beast Spirit Furnace. Host has obtained a Sixth-grade Pill Furnace—the Thousand Beast Spirit Furnace!] [Detected that the highest-quality leather currently in Nandou City is late Nascent Soul stage Flood Dragon hide. Host has obtained early God Transformation stage Flood Dragon hide!]
Hearing the system notifications, Qin Hao thought, Alright, I have obtained these two treasures. It is time to return and find Wan'er.
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