Duanmu Ji's Invitation; Arrangements

"Hahaha!"

Duanmu Ji took a deep look at Qin Hao and laughed, "Fellow Daoist, rest assured. Old Man does not intend to kill this little friend, but rather intends to grant him a stroke of fortune!"

"I observe that this little friend is currently at the Core Formation stage. This bottle of Earth Transformation Pill and the Infant-Establishing Pill shall serve as advance payment!"

The Earth Transformation Pill could raise a Core Formation cultivator by one minor realm, while the Infant-Establishing Pill could increase the success rate of Core Formation.

As he spoke, he took out two bottles of pills and tossed them to Wang Lin.

Wang Lin did not accept the pills, but instead looked toward Qin Hao.

Qin Hao glanced at Duanmu Ji and asked, "What do you want with him?"

He naturally knew Duanmu Ji's purpose for seeking Wang Mazi, but he could not reveal it at this moment.

Duanmu Ji looked at Qin Hao and asked, "Fellow Daoist, might we step aside to speak?"

Upon seeing Qin Hao, he had also decided to invite him along.

The Land of the Ancient God was fraught with danger; having one more person would provide an extra layer of security.

Although the other party was at the peak of the early Spirit Transformation stage, far higher in cultivation than his own, their Seven Plum City would have four city lords heading to the Land of the Ancient God this time.

Four against one—did the advantage not lie with them?

"Hmm!"

Qin Hao nodded and walked to Duanmu Ji's side.

With a casual wave of his hand, a sound-dampening barrier appeared.

"Fellow Daoist, I will not hide it from you: we have discovered a treasure trove. It is extremely dangerous; even for those in the Nascent Soul realm, entering is a nine-in-ten chance of death. Only False God and Spirit Transformation cultivators can hope to explore it."

Duanmu Ji said in a deep voice, "However, while the danger is great, the rewards are even greater. All manner of magical treasures, pills, and cultivation techniques are available in abundance!"

"Most crucially, it contains the legendary Infant Transformation Pill. A single grain is enough to make one an expert of the Nascent Soul Transformation Stage!"

As he spoke, he watched Qin Hao closely.

Sure enough, upon hearing the three words "Infant Transformation Pill," the other party's expression shifted.

Duanmu Ji chuckled in his Inner Heart; he knew the Infant Transformation Pill would entice the other party.

"Since it is so dangerous, why are you looking for a Core Formation cultivator?"

Qin Hao asked, knowing the answer full well.

"This cultivator from your War God Temple possesses the Death Curse Technique, which can play a vital role in the third trial."

Duanmu Ji extended an invitation, "Furthermore, Fellow Daoist, you may also join us. Let us conspire together for the Infant Transformation Pill!"

"Fine!"

Qin Hao pondered for a moment before finally nodding, "I am willing to bring him along!"

The Land of the Ancient God would also serve as a new map.

As long as he checked in there, he might be able to promote directly to the Nascent Soul Transformation Stage.

However, what tempted Qin Hao most was the Ancient God inheritance located there.

Ancient God Tu Si was a Royal Ancient God at the peak of the eight-star level. 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, leading directly to the Third Step.

This Ancient God Tu Si and Tuo Sen both belonged to the outsiders and could not trigger the system.

But if he allowed Wang Mazi to obtain the inheritance, he could acquire it himself.

"Hahaha!"

Duanmu Ji laughed, "With the addition of Fellow Daoist, we shall certainly obtain the Infant Transformation Pill and be able to establish a Level 5 Cultivation Nation in the future!"

Qin Hao asked again, "I wonder, when shall we depart?"

"No rush."

Duanmu Ji said, "I still need to go to the nearby Tianmao Kingdom to invite another Spirit Transformation Fellow Daoist. I will come here to find you then; you may arrange your sect affairs in the meantime."

"Very well, I shall await you!"

Qin Hao nodded.

If not for the fact that he lacked a method to enter the Land of the Ancient God and still needed Wang Mazi to go there to light up the map, he would never have bothered with such trouble!

"Fellow Daoist, do not forget our agreement. Old Man takes his leave!"

Duanmu Ji cupped his fists toward Qin Hao, then executed the Art of Teleportation and vanished from the spot.

Wang Lin looked at Qin Hao and asked, "Must I go with you?"

"Yes!"

Qin Hao nodded, "But rest assured, I will protect you. Before that, I will even assist you in successfully forming your Nascent Soul!"

Wang Lin thought for a moment, then added, "I wish to view the Divine Dao Art of the War God Temple!"

"Very well!"

Qin Hao looked toward Song Ming and commanded, "Take him to see the Divine Dao Art, then wait for me at the Assembly Hall!"

"As you command!"

The crowd responded in succession.

War God Temple.

Assembly Hall.

The Nascent Soul Ancestors of the War God Temple, along with Progenitor Lan Ruo of the Luohe Gate, had all gathered here.

The void rippled, and Qin Hao appeared silently, seating himself upon the throne.

"We pay our respects to the Senior!"

Sensing Qin Hao's aura, the Nascent Soul cultivators bowed in unison.

Qin Hao looked at the group and spoke slowly, "I have summoned you all here primarily to inform you that I intend to depart for a period of time."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of those present shifted.

Among them, the two beauties, Feng Luan and Lan Ruo, both held a hint of reluctance in their eyes.

Beauties love heroes; after spending these days together, they had naturally developed feelings of admiration for Qin Hao.

As for Song Ming, Yang Sen, and the Strong Man, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

With Qin Hao around, they had always felt like mere servants.

Only after he left could they return to being progenitors of their own sects.

"Boom!"

With a wave of Qin Hao's hand, a towering tree, as vigorous as a coiled dragon, suddenly appeared within the Assembly Hall.

Under Qin Hao's control, the tree shattered the jade floor of the hall and took root in the earth beneath.

"This tree is called the Reincarnation Tree!"

Qin Hao introduced, "Meditating beneath this tree allows a cultivator to gain the insight of an extra reincarnation. For cultivators at the Nascent Soul Late Stage and those who have just reached God Transformation, it will be of no small help!"

Hearing this, the crowd was moved, their eyes flashing with brilliant light.

"Swish!"

Qin Hao produced a Jade Slip, his Extreme Realm Spiritual Sense surging as he left three imprints of his Extreme Realm Spiritual Sense within it.

He tossed the Jade Slip to Lan Ruo and said with a smile, "This Jade Slip is sealed with my divine ability; any ordinary God Transformation cultivator can be slain by it!"

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.

"Many thanks, Senior!"

Lan Ruo took the Jade Slip, her face immediately lighting up with joy.

With this Jade Slip, her word would be law in the Huofen Kingdom.

Even if Song Ming's cultivation was higher than hers, he would still have to treat her with the utmost respect.

Feng Luan cast a resentful glance at Qin Hao. They were both beauties, so why give it to Sister Lan Ruo and not her?

Meanwhile, Song Ming and the others had drastic changes in their expressions.

With Lan Ruo holding this Jade Slip, she would henceforth be the number one person in the Huofen Kingdom, and her status would far exceed theirs.

"Everyone, take care of yourselves!"

Qin Hao glanced at the crowd and vanished from the hall.

When he appeared again, he was already at the outer sea of the Demon Cultivation Sea.

Qin Hao looked at his system panel; the map had updated, showing that the map of Nandou City had been illuminated.

[Ding!]

[Detected that the highest quality Alchemy Furnace in Nandou City is the fifth-grade Hundred Beast Spirit Furnace. Host has obtained the sixth-grade pill furnace—Thousand Beast Spirit Furnace!]

[Detected that the highest quality leather in Nandou City is the Nascent Soul Late Stage Flood Dragon leather. Host has obtained God Transformation Early Stage Flood Dragon skin!]

Hearing the system's notification, Qin Hao thought to himself, "Very well, these two treasures have been obtained. It is time to return and find Wan'er."