Qin Ming had already gathered four of the five peaks of his True Spirit Five Peaks Mountain. This powerful mountain-type exotic treasure only lacked the final peak before it could be completely refined.
With his prior experience engraving restrictions upon the first three divine mountains, coupled with his cultivation having now broken through to Late Void Refinement, this complicated process had become much easier.
Another half year passed.
The war between the two demon kingdoms reached a turning point.
Qin Ming received orders from the White Marsh Demon Emperor to prepare for a withdrawal.
Meanwhile, the Devouring Sky Rat came racing back in a flurry. With excitement written across its face, it said to Qin Ming:
"Master, I learned the latest news. Apparently, the two kingdoms have reached many terms of agreement in order to end this war."
"Before long, we'll probably be sent to the Spirit Realm frontlines. Come to think of it, I still miss the days at Little Turtle Peak in the Spirit Realm."
Qin Ming revealed a thoughtful expression at those words.
"So soon?"
By his original estimate, it should have taken at least several more years.
After giving it some thought, Qin Ming instructed the Devouring Sky Rat, "All right, This Seat understands. Make the most of the time before we leave the Ancient Demon Realm and gather as many unique resources from this realm as possible."
"Yes! Master, don't worry. Scouring for treasures is my greatest specialty." The Devouring Sky Rat patted its chest and spoke with utmost confidence.
In the days that followed.
Qin Ming had the Mystic Water Crocodile and the Devouring Sky Rat, two demon generals who commanded considerable Demon Race forces, procure some local specialties of the Ancient Demon Realm and stuff them all into the Lesser Spirit Realm to