Longevity: Start Farming with Entries

Chapter 705 - 549: Harvesting the Fruit

Dragonbone Reef, territory of the Merfolk Race.Yu Jiao led Qin Ming and two others to the entrance of the reef cluster.

Many Tidal Demon Guards of the Merfolk Race were stationed here.

The Demon Guards responsible for overseeing the Array saw Yu Jiao bringing three Merfolk and immediately saluted with great respect:

"Subordinates greet the Grand Commander!!"

"Who are these three?"

"Impudent! Does this commander need to report my affairs to you? This is a tribal secret, it’s not for you to know. Let us pass quickly!" Yu Jiao snapped, immediately terrifying the Array-guarding Demon Cultivator to the point of their scalps tingling.

"Yes, yes, my subordinates realize the mistake!" A group of Demon Guards hurriedly took out their Tokens, opened the Grand Array on the island, and welcomed the few into it.

Through some understanding, Qin Ming also learned that these Merfolk Race inherit a bloodline system, calling themselves ’Dragon Blood Progeny.’ The higher the bloodline they inherit, the more complete the vertical dragon mark on their foreheads becomes, and the stronger their cultivation power.

Merfolk of higher bloodlines completely suppress those below them in all aspects, controlling life and death.

Qin Ming and the others passed the Array detection without any abnormalities and entered the Merfolk Race’s interior.

Subsequently, they found a coral reef to settle down.

The Merfolk Race had numerous tribespeople, and the sudden addition of three more tribe members attracted no attention.

"Fellow Daoists, I did not expect such a change on the island. We three should split up to explore three forbidden areas; once we’ve scouted out the location of the Heart Inquiry Fruit Tree, we will reconvene and act immediately." Lii Qianjie was not one to be indecisive, immediately planning.

But the next moment.

Qin Ming directly said, "No need to search. That Heart Inquiry Fruit Tree is right inside Tide Sound Cave Heaven."

"Oh? Where does Fellow Daoist Qin get this idea?" Xiao Xun’s expression tightened, asking in surprise.

Lii Qianjie was equally shocked; he had placed spies in the archipelago for over a hundred years without confirming the Heart Inquiry Fruit Tree’s location.

It was Qin Ming’s first time on the island, yet he confidently stated the location of the Spirit Fruit.

This was entirely beyond his realm of understanding.

"I am a Spirit Plant Master and have some sensitivity to the aura emitted by Spirit Plants," Qin Ming calmly replied, "But it seems that a Tier Four Late Stage Great Demon of the Merfolk Race is also in retreat there; if we enter rashly, it may alert that fiend." Qin Ming said calmly.

Lii Qianjie was equally startled at his words. "Ah? I didn’t expect Fellow Daoist Qin to have such skills."

Immediately after, the three discussed further.

Lii Qianjie still decided to kill the Crown Prince of the Blood Flood Dragon Race, creating greater conflict and seizing the chance to draw out the retreating Sea-Splitting Demon Saint.

Then the three would seize the opportunity to pilfer the Heart Inquiry Fruit.

"By the way, do you think anyone else could have infiltrated Dragonbone Reef and entered Dragon Burial Abyss before us?" Lii Qianjie suddenly remembered and asked.

"This matter is somewhat strange, perhaps done by insiders of the Demon Race," Xiao Xun analyzed. "After all, besides us, there are only a few high-tier Nascent Soul cultivators in the Outer Sea, but to escape from the Merfolk Race’s territory unscathed, it’s nearly impossible unless you’re at the Late-stage Nascent Soul."

Qin Ming wasn’t clear about this, so he didn’t comment further.

Just that the matter revealed various mysteries.

After staying on the island and reef for several days.

Lii Qianjie decided to personally head to the two tribes’ border to execute his plan.

While Qin Ming and Xiao Xun secretly awaited an opportunity.

...

Time passed slowly.

After another five days, shocking news arrived that the only Crown Prince of the Blood Flood Dragon Race had died at the hands of the Merfolk.

And the manner of death was extremely tragic, with the head and Demon Pill both taken.

This completely ignited the fury of the Blood Flood Dragon Race.

South of Dragonbone Reef, within the territory of the Blood Flood Dragon Race.

Bang!

A tall, burly figure stood in the grand hall, casually crushing over a dozen Demon Cultivators, turning them into a cloud of blood mist.

"Who!!"

"Who killed my son!"

"I vow to extract their soul and refine it, smash their bones to dust!"

The Demon Cultivators of the Blood Flood Dragon Race standing in the grand hall were chilled by the furious aura, trembling uncontrollably, not daring to breathe out loud.

"Re...reporting to the Blood Python Ancestor, I saw with my own eyes, it was...it was the Merfolk Race from the north!" The Demon Cultivators below nervously reported, trying to save their lives.

"Hmm! These self-important bastards, I haven’t even troubled them, yet they dare to push their luck further."

"Pass my order, gather the army and attack the north!"

With the command of the Blood Chi Demon Saint, countless Demon Race armies set out, crossing borders to wage war against the Merfolk Race, and the long-standing grievances between the two major demon tribes on Dragonbone Reef exploded in full force.

Lii Qianjie’s actions were akin to throwing a barrel of explosives, completely detonating the Dragonbone Reef cluster.

In an instant.

The Blood Flood Dragon Race and Merfolk Race erupted into an unprecedented life-and-death battle.

Demon blood immediately stained the Dark Sea.

...

Meanwhile, within the Merfolk Race.

As the two tribes’ warfare fell into an unprecedented fierce battle, even Qin Ming and Xiao Xun, disguised as Tier Two Demon Cultivators, were summoned to the square.

Not long after.

A figure with a phoenix crown, exuding extreme nobility and beauty, dragged a palace dress and slowly walked to the throne above.

There was an almost complete dragon mark on her forehead.

This person was the Dragon Princess, who held great power within the Merfolk Race, with a cultivation at Tier Four Mid-Stage, equivalent in strength to a human Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator.

Considering its unique high-tier bloodline, even when looking across the entire Outer Sea, its true strength ranks among the top ten.

Her extremely cold blue eyes slowly swept over the gathered crowd in the square, and she said:

"This sudden large-scale attack by the Blood Flood Dragon Race on our race must be the result of someone’s manipulation."

"Don’t let me find out who did it, or I will grind their bones to dust!"

"Now that the Blood Flood Dragon Race’s offensive is fierce, a decisive battle between the two races is inevitable, so let’s settle everything with this battle!"

"Warriors of the Merfolk Race! Show your courage to me!"

As her voice fell, thundering battle cries resounded through the sky from the densely packed square.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

Subsequently, the army set off, heading towards the bloody battlefield.

The Dragon Princess watched the demon race army below, her gaze flickering, brows furrowed, deep in thought...

Qin Ming and Xiao Xun took the opportunity to sneak away, which was a simple task for both of them.

Soon.

Lii Qianjie also arrived, joining them.

"It’s really strange. Things have developed to such a chaotic state, so why hasn’t the Sea-Splitting Demon Saint of the Merfolk Race emerged?" Lii Qianjie pondered grimly, perplexed.

Qin Ming immediately said, "In my opinion, that Sea-Splitting Demon Saint is likely at a critical breakthrough stage and cannot afford to be interrupted."

"Even with the tribe facing a life-and-death crisis, he doesn’t show up."

"I believe Fellow Daoist Qin is right. Otherwise... should we take this chance to investigate the Tide Sound Cave Heaven?" Xiao Xun also agreed with Qin Ming’s view.

Lii Qianjie nodded: "That’s all we can do."

The trio disappeared from sight, taking advantage of the chaos between the two warring armies, and flew unobtrusively towards the east to Tide Sound Cave Heaven.

Meanwhile.

The Nine Serpent Ancestor of the Blood Flood Dragon Race, filled with boundless rage, had already attacked the territory of the Merfolk Race.

With the terrifying might of a late-stage Tier Four Demon Saint, the battlefield was filled with blood and chaos, almost a one-sided situation.

The Dragon Princess revealed her massive true demon form, exchanging a few moves, yet she was instantly repelled, not even able to withstand a single round.

She spat demon blood from her lips and scolded angrily: "Stupid old man, can’t you see this is someone’s plot to sow discord?"

"Hmph! I only know that your Merfolk race killed my son, and the evidence is irrefutable!"

"Call that old Sea-Splitting guy out to fight me. Dare to kill my son, and it’s a battle to the death with you!"

Lii Qianjie had killed the Crown Prince of the Blood Flood Dragon, and he was the only bloodline heir, which nearly drove the Nine Serpent Ancestor insane with rage, his eyes red with the desire to kill.

The Dragon Princess was secretly anxious as well, knowing that the Sea-Splitting Ancestor was at a critical breakthrough moment, and without him, no one in the tribe could match the opponent.

Watching countless Merfolk clan members die tragically at the hands of the Blood Python Ancestor, her face was both shocked and angry.

On the other side.

Qin Ming and the others had secretly infiltrated Tide Sound Cave Heaven, as the surrounding Demon Guards and restrictions were practically non-existent to the three Great Cultivators.

As they went deeper.

They surprisingly discovered that the place was composed of a large group of corals capable of absorbing Star Power.

The Spirit Vein environment seemed superior to that of the outside world.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, are you certain that the Heart Inquiry Fruit Tree is here?" Lii Qianjie couldn’t help but ask.

His maneuver had worked; he had instigated a war between the two races, and most of the Demon Guards had been sent to fight, leaving this place unattended.

"My intuition cannot be wrong. After advancing a few more miles inside, we should arrive at the destination," Qin Ming said, showing no emotional fluctuation.

"Is it really!" The other two, upon hearing this, were immediately invigorated and continued to delve deeper while concealing their tracks.

Before long, their vision brightened.

A vast cave space appeared before them.

In the center of the cave was a deep pool, within which floated a gigantic, pitch-black skeleton. In its center, surprisingly, grew a Spirit Plant about two feet tall.

This plant emitted astonishing Spiritual Qi, with a vermilion mist hovering over it, intertwining and not dispersing.

On the lush green branches, four azure-blue Jade Fruits the size of eggs hung, exuding a vast Dao Essence.

"Tier Five Heart Inquiry Fruit!"

Seeing this Spirit Plant, Lii Qianjie’s scarred face revealed a fanatical smile.

He couldn’t help but say eagerly: "Pavilion Master Xiao, as per our previous agreement, you shall pick the fruit."

"Furthermore, as I contributed the most in this operation, taking two Spirit Fruits isn’t excessive, right?"

"The remaining Spirit Fruits, one each for Fellow Daoist Qin and you."

Qin Ming and Xiao Xun exchanged a glance and immediately nodded in agreement.

After all, Lii Qianjie had prepared and plotted for this matter for a long time, so he deserved an extra share.

Lii Qianjie was excited, secretly considering if more fruits were harvested, he’d take a few more.

But they only found four, so weighing the pros and cons, he had to settle for this.

He originally planned to use the trait of the Heart Inquiry Fruit that it withers once plucked to press Qin Ming, but that was no longer necessary.

However, Qin Ming’s eyes flashed, his thoughts turning to the fruit tree itself...

But at the next moment.

Just as Xiao Xun took out a verdant Jade Ruyi Spiritual Treasure, preparing to pick the fruit, a sudden change occurred!

Rumble! Rumble!

Black clouds rapidly gathered in the Celestial Vault, and terrifying thunder began to brew and accumulate above Tide Sound Cave Heaven...

Soon, a terrifying Celestial Tribulation descended.