At the edge of the slum district, within a small courtyard.

Nine Profound Ascendant trembled as he received the black talisman, then spoke to Vice Alliance Leader Zuo:

"Alliance Leader Zuo, this old man is risking his life this time, you must fulfill the promises made to us!"

He probably knew some things, but evidently, the Mist Concealment Loose Alliance leader hadn’t told him all the details.

"Naturally, you rune masters have worked tirelessly, and when we take down the Netherworld Sect, you will certainly be the primary heroes!" Vice Alliance Leader Zuo agreed, nodding.

"There’s no time to lose, Alliance Leader Yangg has already dared to come with the main force, we need to hasten the coordination inside and out, and capture the Netherworld Sect’s proud Qianji Immortal City."

Next.

A number of rune masters in the courtyard stood at specific positions, following which they crafted a peculiar Dharma Seal with their hands.

In the next moment.

Only the Spiritual Light of Nine Profound Ascendant and the other rune masters drifted crimson strands from their brows, continuously merging into the black talisman held by Alliance Leader Zuo.

A strange phenomenon occurred.

Under Qin Ming’s gaze, the Forbidden-Breaking Talisman, originally only at Tier Five Low-Grade, suddenly burst with Spiritual Light, and its symbolic force surged rapidly upward with an exaggerated speed.

In just a few moments, it transformed from Tier Five Low-Grade to Tier Five Middle-Grade...

As time passed, a half-cup of tea later, the talisman’s aura became more terrifying, continuously rising to Tier Five High-Grade...

Finally, accompanied by an inexplicable strong fluctuation radiating from the black talisman.

Within a short period, the black talisman completed its transformation from Tier Five Low-Grade to Tier Five Top-Grade...

Meanwhile.

The faces of Nine Profound Ascendant and several rune masters quickly turned gaunt, their hair turned instantly white, as though a hundred years had passed in an instant...

After completing all this, they all slumped to the ground, exhibiting severe Primordial Qi injuries, each taking out some Essence-Stabilizing Pills to begin their meditative recovery.

...

"Such a technique exists?" Qin Ming watched incredulously.

If placed in the Human Realm, it would surely be impossible.

But this is the Spirit Realm, where unimaginable secret techniques abound, even broadening Qin Ming’s horizons.

With the emergence of the Tier Five Top-Grade Forbidden-Breaking Talisman, Mist Immortal Loose Alliance’s Alliance Leader Zuo, and the Netherworld Sect’s Profound Nine Yin, shrouded under a black robe, both involuntarily cracked a satisfied smile.

This Tier Five Top-Grade talisman, usually, would not be refined without symbolic Dao attainment beyond Tier Five High-Grade.

Nor can a rune master above Tier Five High-Grade be found, let alone in a loose alliance; even a sect like the Netherworld Sect, with a Void Refining Great Power, cannot afford...

Thus, the alliance went through endless hardships, obtaining the secret technique of the Spirit Source Talisman Seed, and spent considerable resources, managing to recruit Nine Profound Ascendant, a Tier Four Rune Master, to accomplish this.

Alliance Leader Zuo held the Tier Five Top-Grade Forbidden-Breaking Talisman, immediately pointing a finger, turning the black talisman into a stream of light, shooting toward the purple curtain atop the Celestial Vault.

Suddenly.

Boom!

Crack, crack!

As the black light exploded, it released a void-shaking terrifying spatial fluctuation, fiercely striking the Tier Five Defense Array of Qianji City.

The bald elder of the Netherworld Sect was originally wielding the array, killing all directions.

But the next moment, he seemed to sense something, and his expression changed drastically!

The bald elder exclaimed: "It’s bad!"

A huge hole was visibly torn open on the purple curtain!

Although only a few feet in size, under the influence of the Forbidden-Breaking Talisman, a layer of black light surrounded that damage, making it impossible to repair.

Combined with the external bombardment by the Celestial Patrol Battleships, the great array of Qianji City shattered, the purple curtain wavered, soon disintegrating like foam.

With the sudden development.

The bald elder of the Netherworld Sect, upon seeing this, showed an expression of disbelief, then turned furious.

His Divine Thought swept toward the courtyard from which the black light came.

The next moment, the bald elder seemed to realize something terrifying, and without hesitation, abandoned the disciples inside the city and directly fled to the outskirts...

Qin Ming knew, the old man had certainly discovered the presence of the Netherworld Sect’s Profound Nine Yin; this man was at Late-stage Divinity Transformation, crushing Early-stage Divinity Transformation as easily as crushing an ant.

Thus, the bald elder, being decisive, immediately escaped when seeing the situation wrong, giving no chance for the opponent to act.

Directly selling out the disciples stationed inside Qianji City, without a hint of hesitation...

And the Loose Cultivators inside the city, seeing the Netherworld Sect’s Supreme Elder fleeing, along with the attack from outside by the alliance, all became opportunistic looters.

These were originally gathered at the Thousand Mechanism Poison Swamp to strike it rich, a motley crew of variegated groups seeking fortune.

With such a golden opportunity before them now, how could they let it slip?

The Loose Cultivators’ true nature revealed itself this instant, alongside their long-held resentment and hatred towards the Netherworld Sect, which had exploited them for so many years.

Following the lead of some malicious Tribulation Cultivators, countless cultivators began to plunder Qianji Immortal City.

"Brothers! Quick, take action!"

"We endured so long in the Poison Swamp, isn’t it for this moment?"

"The Netherworld Sect afflicted many, reclaiming some interest is just right, seize your chance!"

Rumble!

Buildings collapsed, dust rose.

Various escapes and magic darts flew around, and cultivators were struck down by calamity if not careful.

Under the barbaric acts of the cultivators, Qianji City began to crumble, the disciples of the Netherworld Sect suffering considerable casualties, a few narrowly escaping.

Qin Ming was ready to return to Black Obsidian Peak, to gather things and leave this place of turmoil.

Even not far from him in the alley, an elder dwarf rushed out, it was Baili Hui.

He anxiously looked behind him at the falling Spiritual Energy Giant Cannon, appearing quite bedraggled.

Seeing Baili Hui, Qin Ming figured the old man had done quite a bit for him, couldn’t just leave him to perish.

Thus, he reached out and snatched him up without a word and fled toward Black Obsidian Peak.

Baili Hui only felt a blur in front of him, then suddenly someone grabbed him, nearly losing his soul.

But upon seeing it was ’Elder Lii,’ he felt relief and gratitude: "Many thanks to Elder Lii for the rescue!"

"It’s fine, you’ve done much for me, offering protection within my capacity is only right," Qin Ming said blandly.

"The city has become unsafe, let’s return to Black Obsidian Peak."

Then, Qin Ming continued flying toward Black Obsidian Peak.

Just then.

Profound Nine Yin in the courtyard suddenly glanced toward the departing Qin Ming and Baili Hui.

Vice Alliance Leader Zuo asked upon seeing this: "What’s the matter, Young Sect Leader?"

"Nothing, maybe it’s just my imagination." Profound Nine Yin frowned, shaking his head.

Vice Alliance Leader Zuo smiled pleasantly: "The Netherworld Sect’s downfall is imminent, next we should meet up with Alliance Leader Yangg and head to purge the Netherworld Sect’s headquarters."

Profound Nine Yin of the Netherworld Sect was about to nod in agreement.

When the surrounding Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi seemed to be vacated, converging toward the mountain range at the back of Qianji City.

It was at the Netherworld Sect’s main gate of its headquarters.

Then.

Thunderous crack and boom!

Shortly after, an immense golden thundercloud began to brew, within which a terrifying Tribulation Thunder faintly flickered.

At Black Obsidian Peak.

Qin Ming had just returned to his Cave Mansion and sensed this astonishing disturbance...

"Pure golden Tribulation Thunder... It’s the Great Celestial Tribulation of Void Refining Stage!"