Longevity: Start Farming with Entries-Chapter 389 - 365: Late-stage Golden Core

In the Little Spirit Realm.

Qin Ming sat cross-legged before the Lifebound Spirit Plant Yin Yang Profound Vine.

He then utilized the newly acquired [Mana Spring] Entry.

Boom!

A boundless and familiar mana erupted from within Qin Ming’s body. He quickly began to cultivate using the Cyan Emperor Technique.

The Cyan Origin Sect’s Cyan Emperor Technique consists of eighteen layers. Qin Ming had already cultivated up to the 8th Layer and needs only to complete the 9th Layer to break through to the Late-stage Golden Core.

Time passed by slowly.

As Qin Ming exhausted the ten [Mana Springs], his Flawless Golden Core within had grown over twice its previous size, equaling several decades of hard cultivation.

Qin Ming seemed to transform into an ancient evergreen tree, weathering the millennia, experiencing the vicissitudes of life and the cycle of seasons...

A vast plant essence and Time Qi continuously flowed into him from the Lifebound Spirit Plant Yin Yang Profound Vine.

Behind him, the blue-green Spirit Plant phantom formed by the Cyan Emperor Wood Emperor Sacred Body began growing visibly, sprouting two tiny verdant branches.

In an instant.

A rich fragrance of plants and trees, full of vitality, emanated from Qin Ming.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat, Profound Water Crocodile, and Silver-winged Frost Bee, his three Spirit Pets, had long been beside him, greedily absorbing this Essence Qi.

"Cyan Emperor Wood Emperor, the cycle of birth and decay..."

Boom!

A clear chime rang in Qin Ming’s ear.

Not only did the Lifebound Spirit Plant Yin Yang Profound Vine, but all the Spirit Plants in the Little Spirit Realm emitted tiny emerald gleams; this starlike energy converged into Qin Ming like pilgrims.

In a flash, the Cyan Emperor Technique reached the 9th Layer.

Within his Dantian Sea of Qi, the Flawless Golden Core radiated nine halos of light, forming circles of Pill Halos.

The mana aura on Qin Ming’s body began to soar, resonating with heaven and earth.

Soon thereafter.

A powerful Late-stage Golden Core Spiritual Pressure emanated from him.

At the same time, Qin Ming’s Divine Thought and mana surged.

At this moment, his Divine Thought could easily cover a range of five hundred miles, comparable to an Early-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator.

His lifespan increased again by one hundred and twenty years, restoring it to over 2,300 years.

Ordinary Golden Core cultivators breaking through to the later stages could at most gain a few decades of lifespan, but Qin Ming’s unique Cultivation Technique, coupled with the Time Qi of the Lifebound Spirit Plant, allowed for a greater extension.

The number of Four Seasons Divine Light strands of his Spirit Plant Divine Technique also increased from twenty-one to thirty-six.

Qin Ming’s mana depth far surpassed that of his peers, even rivaling Golden Core Perfection.

He emitted a strong aura of oppression, his power greatly increasing.

"Finally, the Late-stage Golden Core."

Qin Ming opened his eyes, dark like ink, with a flowing cyan-blue Time Qi.

He felt the pure, immense mana within his Flawless Golden Core, feeling extraordinarily satisfied.

In large cultivation realms, Late-stage Golden Core marks top-tier power, second only to Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

In the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm, there was only Elder Qingxuan of Profound Creek Valley.

"From now on, I can truly call myself a Great Cultivator!"

Qin Ming extended his hand, and thirty-six Lifebound Artifact Wood Emperor Nails appeared, radiating terrifying power with his mana.

The number of Wood Emperor Nails he could wield at once increased, making them a formidable threat.

"Congratulations, Master, on your great advancement to the Late-stage Golden Core, hehehe!"

The Heaven-Devouring Rat came over, massaging Qin Ming’s shoulders with flattery.

Although it knew its master’s breakthrough was inevitable, it couldn’t help but be envious.

Originally, the Heaven-Devouring Rat had outpaced him in cultivation, but now Qin Ming had surpassed it, reaching the Late-stage Golden Core first.

"Hmm, how is your cultivation of the Five Elements Banner progressing?" Qin Ming asked pleasantly.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat chuckled smugly: "I’ve completely cultivated it, and with my current cultivation, if I expend most of my Demonic Power, I might manage to deploy the Five Elements Heaven-Burning Array once, equivalent to a full strike from a Golden Core Perfection."

"Not bad," Qin Ming nodded and then took out some Spirit Fruits to reward the three Spirit Pets.

Next.

Qin Ming utilized the ten [Qi Blood Springs] Entries to refine the Body Refining Technique Celestial Demon Refining Form to its peak of the Mid-stage True Core.

He needed only one drop of Essence Blood from a Demon Beast Royal Race to elevate his physical body to the Late-stage True Core level.

Thus.

Qin Ming’s cultivation and power surged ahead, equipped with Divine Techniques and top-tier Artifacts.

Save for Nascent Soul True Monarchs and Transformed Great Demons, he feared no cultivators.

If Qin Ming were to battle the Cyan-faced Poison Flood Dragon now, even without using the Hook Jade Golden Light Mirror to cast the Life-shortening Divine Technique in desperation, he could easily kill it.

After breaking through to the Late-stage Golden Core, his Cyan Emperor Wood Emperor Body achieved Minor Success, making the casting of Divine Techniques and regular cultivation more efficient.

This unique Spirit Body exempted him from the bottlenecks faced by ordinary Golden Core cultivators.

Without it, typical Golden Core cultivators would struggle to cross the chasm to the later stages without the aid of Tier-Breaking Pills or other Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

Qin Ming concealed his mana aura and left the Little Spirit Realm.

This retreat and cultivation session had not taken too long.

Next.

Using the Star Orchid and Dragon Pattern Grass harvested from his Spirit Field, along with spiritual materials acquired from the market, Qin Ming crafted Tier Three High-Grade Soul-purifying Incense according to a formula.

This item was a luxury in the Cultivation Realm, primarily for High-Tier Cultivators.

When a Golden Core cultivator summoned this incense during practice, it could not only eradicate Heart Demon Illusions but also enhance meditation efficiency and strengthen the Divine Soul.

Just one stick of Soul-purifying Incense could fetch a high price.

The incense crafting proceeded smoothly.

Using up all his materials, Qin Ming crafted over a thousand pieces of Spirit Incense.

After selling a portion, the remaining Soul-purifying Incense would suffice to cultivate to Golden Core Perfection.

Qin Ming summoned Jia Heyi.

Handing him a jade box, he instructed:

"Old Jia, here are the Tier Three High-Grade Soul-purifying Incense I’ve crafted. Keep fifty pieces for the Southern Wilderness headquarters. Sell the remaining two hundred."

"Remember, this Spirit Incense accepts only High-Grade Spirit Stones for exchange."

"If anyone offers high-tier items in exchange, you may consider it at your discretion."

Jia Heyi accepted the jade box, his eyes widening at the cyan-green, spirit-filled incense inside.

Never did he imagine that one day their Mirror Snow Pavilion branches would sell such top-tier Spiritual Objects.

If released, their branch’s reputation in Great Jin would be cemented.

"Yes! Rest assured, Shopkeeper! I will handle this meticulously!" Jia Heyi declared enthusiastically.

He then took people to the Spirit Ruins Market to conduct business.

As Qin Ming finished handling his affairs, a message of joy arrived two days later.

Li Lan had successfully harvested over a hundred acres of Spirit Nesting Rice.

Moreover, with Qin Ming’s insights on Spirit Plant cultivation, he managed to cultivate several Tier Three Low-Grade Spirit Plants, officially becoming a Tier Three Spirit Plant Grandmaster.

Li Lan, elated and excited, rushed to Qin Ming and bowed deeply to the ground:

"Thank you, Shopkeeper Lu, for your guidance. I have not failed you and have finally cultivated Tier Three Spirit Plants!"

Without Qin Ming’s pointers and insights, he might never have achieved his current skill level in Spirit Plant cultivation.

While Qin Ming had not taken him as a disciple, in Li Lan’s heart, Qin Ming was already a revered mentor.

"Good, well done!"

"Here are Spirit Seeds of the Tier Three Jade Emperor Spirit Rice. You must fulfill your promise now and cultivate for me for thirty years."

Qin Ming handed over a small bag of Spirit Seeds.

This way, the Spirit Field, under Li Lan’s leadership, would yield maximum benefits.

All he had to do was wait to reap Spirit Stones when the time came.