Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 862 - 385: Spirit Worm Breaks Through Fourth Rank; Divine Techniques Astound

"Don’t worry, Master, leave it to this little mouse!"

The Water Rat patted its chest, its eyes filled with the confidence of someone who’s "been there before."

"But, Master..."

The Water Rat showed a fawning smile, "You promised me earlier, once you’ve broken through to the Fourth Rank Middle Grade in Body Refining, you’d give me a Dragon Blood Fruit..."

"Rest assured, once the Dragon Blood Fruit ripens this time, I’ll give you one." Xu Ping nodded slightly.

Having broken through to the Fourth Rank Middle Grade in Refining, his need for this level of Dragon Blood Fruit had greatly diminished.

It was time to experiment and see if the Dragon Blood Fruit could purify the Water Rat’s bloodline.

If it could, then it would be a huge profit.

"Thank you, Master!" The Water Rat was overjoyed.

No more than a decade, it could finally taste the Dragon Blood Fruit it had longed for.

Xu Ping waved his hand, letting the Water Rat share its breakthrough experience with the Spirit Worm, then returned to the secret chamber.

...

Time flew by, and two months passed in the blink of an eye.

On Blood Bone Island, due to Jin Linger’s temporary stay, there was a fresh vibrancy that the island had not seen before.

Duan Shuang seemed to be quite fond of Jin Bao’Er, and sometimes even looked at Xu Ping with a complex expression.

On this day.

Above Blood Bone Island, the long-shrouded ominous blood mist suddenly began to churn and spin violently without warning.

As if an invisible giant hand was stirring it.

"It’s starting!"

Atop the Blood Bone Hall, Xu Ping stood with his hands behind his back, his black robe fluttering, his gaze piercing through the churning mist, locking onto the center of the island’s spirit vein convergence.

Duan Shuang’s figure quietly appeared by his side, her clear eyes filled with gravity.

Deep underground, the large body of the Spirit Worm coiled at the core where the earth lung fire vein met the ominous mist.

It had adjusted itself to its peak state.

The medicinal power of the Transforming Demon Herb surged within its body.

It raised its head and let out a silent roar.

Buzz!

As if in response to its determination.

High above the nine heavens, the tribulation clouds rapidly gathered at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Boom!

The first Tribulation Thunder, as thick as a water barrel and entirely black and yellow, tore through the ominous mist and slammed into the ground.

"Roar!"

A painful screech echoed from underground.

The earth shook violently, cracking into bottomless chasms.

The second bolt, the third bolt... each Tribulation Thunder was fiercer than the last, but the Thunder Tribulation had finally passed.

At this moment, the Spirit Worm was already covered in wounds.

Had Xu Ping not prepared enough tribulation-crossing items for it, the Spirit Worm would have possibly fallen under this Thunder Tribulation.

However, before the Spirit Worm could catch its breath, the Heart Demon Tribulation immediately followed.

An indescribable oppressive aura began to spread across Blood Bone Island.

Time ticked away, second by second.

A full nine hours passed.

The dark clouds dispersed, the lightning subsided, and were replaced by a peaceful multicolored glow.

"Roar!"

A roar of joy broke out.

Amidst the pervasive smoke and tribulation aura, a massive yet completely transformed figure slowly stood up.

The Spirit Worm.

Its previously dark gold ring-patterned enormous body had now shrunk to about three zhang in length, its entire form flowing with a warm jade-like, yet earth-heavy dark golden hue.

The once ferocious mandibles and compound eyes had disappeared; the body still resembled a giant python, yet two thickly scaled, powerful arms had grown.

"The Fourth Rank... it’s done!"

Having closely monitored the tribulation process with Divine Sense, a genuine smile finally appeared at the corner of Xu Ping’s mouth.

After investing so much effort and resources, the Spirit Worm had not let him down.

A glance of brilliance swept through Duan Shuang’s cool eyes as she slightly nodded.

The creatures of Water Rat Lake were naturally genuinely happy as well.

However, before Xu Ping and the others could react further, the breakthrough-successful Spirit Worm’s massive head suddenly dipped, drilling into the underground Spirit Vein.

Rumble!

The entire Blood Bone Island seemed to come alive.

A sea of pure Spiritual Qi no longer dissipated chaotically; under the guidance of the Spirit Worm’s Demon Monarch power, it surged into the island’s Spirit Vein like rivers returning to the sea.

"Hmm?"

A trace of surprise flashed in Xu Ping’s eyes, then understanding dawned, and the smile at his lips widened, "Good Spirit Worm, it knows to use the opportunity of this Spiritual Qi infusion to feed back to the Spirit Vein, refining itself."

The Spirit Worm’s foundation was rooted in the earth and Spirit Vein.

This time, using the post-tribulation Spiritual Qi surge to refine the Spirit Vein not only rapidly stabilized its own realm but also enhanced the quality of the Spirit Vein, strengthening the island’s foundation and amplifying the Spiritual Qi presence.

And the enhancement of the Spirit Vein would in turn nurture it, forming a perfect cycle.

"This is all thanks to the Master’s insightful teaching; we little ones learned this bit just from watching and listening!"

The Water Rat seized the opportunity to approach, its blood-red eyes blinking with flattering intent.

Xu Ping had long been immune to this mouse’s flattery.

But at this moment, witnessing the Spirit Worm’s successful breakthrough, with the hope of a Fourth Rank Upper Grade Spirit Vein and even the touch of the elusive Fifth Rank threshold, he felt genuinely pleased inside.

So, he rarely gave the Water Rat a "you know what’s good for you" look.

...

Two months passed silently amidst the increasingly dense Spiritual Qi on Blood Bone Island.

On this day, in the underground chamber of the Blood Bone Hall, the ground silently rose.

The Spirit Worm’s half-human form, covered in dark golden scales, slowly ascended, its aura smooth and solid, devoid of any post-breakthrough instability.

The realm of a Fourth Rank Demon Monarch was completely stabilized.

At the same time.

A wave of Spiritual Qi, far purer and more abundant than before, spread from the island’s depths, like invisible sweet rain, nourishing every inch of the island’s land.

The air felt as if it had been cleansed, refreshingly invigorating.

The spring water gushing from the Spiritual Spring Eye showed a noticeable enhancement in Spiritual Power.