Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 985 - 425: Spirit Worm’s Breakthrough; Qi and Blood Breakthrough

Xu Ping pushed aside the unease in his heart, his form shifted, and he arrived at the deepest recesses of the underground lair.

With a mere thought, he summoned the Spirit Worm from its subterranean hiding place.

"Master!"

The Spirit Worm presented a sycophantic demeanor.

At this moment, its aura was exceptionally potent, its demonic power surging forth, having already reached the pinnacle of Fourth Rank Lower Grade, mere inches from ascending to the Middle Grade realm.

Xu Ping regarded it with a placid gaze and stated calmly, "The spiritual requisites for your advancement are nearly all assembled."

"Over the ensuing period, you must engage in introspection, meticulously adjusting your internal state to its zenith, refining your demonic power to the highest possible purity, devoid of any hint of impatience."

"Ascending to the Middle Grade realm is no minor feat; any misstep could render all your past endeavors utterly in vain."

The Spirit Worm eagerly responded, "As you command, Master. This humble servant will exert every fiber of its being, and dare not harbor the slightest negligence! I shall refine my cultivation to a state of absolute flawlessness."

"Mm."

Xu Ping offered a slight nod and imparted a few critical directives concerning the circulation of demonic power and the cultivation of one's mindset, then gestured for it to withdraw to the depths of the lair to commence its cultivation.

Time flowed by with quietude, and another two years elapsed.

During this two-year span, Yan Feng of the Mystic Water Sect, true to his word, delivered a treasure — a "Demon Yuan Barrier-Breaking Pill," comparable in size to a dragon's eye, with patterns of lightning fire flickering across its surface.

The pill's efficacy was gentle, capable of effectively aiding demon beasts in overcoming bottlenecks without compromising their fundamental constitution or innate potential, thereby improving their chances of a successful breakthrough, precisely what the Spirit Worm required.

Xu Ping, naturally, conveyed his profound gratitude once more and bestowed a commensurate, generous recompense.

Thus, the trio of crucial treasures intended to facilitate the Spirit Worm's breakthrough were finally gathered.

The Demon Yuan Barrier-Breaking Pill for the primary surge, the "Hundred Herbs Soul Refining Elixir" for the consolidation of the soul, and the "Ten-Thousand-Year Stone Milk Bamboo Shoot" for fortifying the foundation and nurturing essence, were all within reach.

Xu Ping arranged the three treasures before the Spirit Worm, his tone impartial yet imbued with an unmistakable authority: "The three spiritual objects are now before you; should you still fail to achieve a successful breakthrough this time, you are well aware of the repercussions yourself."

Sensing the chill that permeated Xu Ping's words, the Spirit Worm's immense form shuddered, and it hastily pledged, "Rest assured, Master, this humble servant shall not disappoint you!"

A further year transpired.

Under Xu Ping's diligent oversight, the Spirit Worm ultimately perfected its internal state to its absolute extreme, its demonic power refined and concentrated, its divine soul complete and in perfect harmony.

The moment for ascension had finally arrived!

On this fateful day.

Xu Ping activated all defensive protocols within the underground lair, even deploying several precious array talismans to mask any potential disturbances arising from the Spirit Worm's breakthrough.

At the lair's heart, adjacent to the spiritual vein's source, the Spirit Worm's colossal body coiled, its demonic qi ascending towards the heavens.

It first opened its maw and consumed that segment of the Ten-Thousand-Year Stone Milk Bamboo Shoot.

Instantly, a boundless and gentle vital energy permeated its being, flowing into its limbs and bones, solidifying its already abundant core as if it were bedrock.

Next, it meticulously channeled the contents of that small vial of Hundred Herbs Soul Refining Elixir into its demon soul.

A soothing coolness pierced directly into its soul, akin to myriad pure elemental spirits meticulously cleansing its divine sense, rendering its demon soul progressively more robust and translucent, significantly enhancing its resilience against external heart demon temptations.

Finally, it drew a deep breath and ingested the Demon Yuan Barrier-Breaking Pill, enveloped in a shroud of thunder and fire.

Upon entering its stomach, the pill instantly transmuted into a gentle yet inexorable warm current, acting as a catalyst to immediately ignite its maximally accumulated demonic power.

"Boom!"

Resembling a dormant volcano erupting with sudden fury, the dark golden patterns emblazoned upon the Spirit Worm's body flared to life with startling brilliance.

An overwhelming demonic power, far surpassing that of Fourth Rank Lower Grade, surged outward in all directions like an impetuous tide, causing the entirety of the underground lair to shake violently; had it not been for the protective restrictions in place, it would have surely crumbled.

Above the lair, the celestial and terrestrial phenomena on Blood Bone Island began to shift, with the dense earth-attribute Spiritual Qi converging madly, forming a colossal vortex of Spiritual Qi.

However, due to the concealing nature of the array, outsiders found it exceedingly difficult to detect this anomaly.

"Roar!"

A pained cry escaped the Spirit Worm, its enormous form writhing with intense agitation. The dark golden markings adorning its exterior flickered erratically as it ravenously consumed the energy from the spirit vein and the potent medicinal essence from spiritual items, desperately battering against the unyielding barrier of its bottleneck.

From a distance, Xu Ping and Duan Shuang remained seated, serving as its guardians.

Xu Ping’s spiritual sense meticulously tracked every minute alteration within the Spirit Worm.

The outcome, success or failure, rested precariously on this moment.

Should the Spirit Worm falter in its breakthrough, not only would valuable resources be squandered, but it would also throw his meticulously laid plans into disarray – plans that involved fortifying the spirit vein and preparing for subsequent advancements.

Moments unfolded, one after another.

The Spirit Worm’s cries gradually subsided from their high pitch, yet the surges of its demonic power grew increasingly formidable. Under the relentless assault of the medicinal potency and its own accumulated strength, that bottleneck barrier began to show fissures.

Finally.

After a span of three days and three nights, a profound roar, echoing with the ferocity of ancient wastelands, thundered from the Spirit Worm’s maw!

"Roar—!"

Its colossal body convulsed violently. All the dark golden patterns across its surface instantly interlinked, forming an intricate web. This transformation coalesced into a beam of light that pierced the heavens, unleashing a commanding pressure befitting a Middle Grade Tier Four Demon Beast.

The vortex of Spiritual Qi in the sky swirled with immense speed, pouring downwards and integrating into its being, aiding in the stabilization of its newly conquered realm.

This celestial spectacle lingered for approximately an hour before gradually dissipating.

"It succeeded!"

Upon witnessing this display, Xu Ping finally exhaled a breath of profound relief.

This Spirit Worm had truly lived up to his expectations, not betraying the years of his dedicated preparation.

Concurrently, Xu Ping couldn't help but reflect on the sheer difficulty inherent in a Spirit Worm's realm breakthrough.

Only with such an immense investment of resources did the Spirit Worm manage to barely ascend to Middle Grade Fourth Rank.

If the objective had been a breakthrough to Upper Grade Fourth Rank, even cultivators at the Divinity Transformation stage might have found it a challenging feat to support.

"Congratulations, Xu Ping," Duan Shuang said, her sweet smile gracing her lips. "The Spirit Worm’s successful breakthrough ensures the upgrade of Blood Bone Island’s spirit vein. Your efforts have paid off." Her star-like eyes conveyed a discernible hint of admiration.