Wait… I’m a Druid in a Cultivation World?!

It carried the flavor of the True Essence of Fire!
Qi Ping was absolutely certain he wasn’t mistaken!
This meant the creator of this technique must have comprehended the True Essence of Fire and integrated some of their insights into this spell set!
Because of this, the value of this spell set to Qi Ping was virtually immeasurable.

Furthermore, even without Meng Yan’s explanation, Qi Ping knew the price of this Blazing Fire Explosion spell set was something he simply couldn’t afford right now.

Yet, Qi Ping did not refuse or decline the technique. Instead, he accepted it with utmost seriousness!
“My thanks, Brother Meng, for this gift!”

Of course, he understood that accepting these gifts meant he would inevitably be required to participate in upcoming battles.

It might also lead to life-and-death struggles against the mysterious Fallen Believers Alliance, the Heavenly Fire Pavilion, and even certain individuals within the Qingyuan Sect.

But Qi Ping still chose to accept!

Through Meng Yan, whether obtaining powerful spirit beasts or acquiring these strong and rare spells, played a crucial role in Qi Ping’s journey on the path of immortality and his acquisition of comprehensive cultivation knowledge!
Although Qi Ping disliked dangerous situations and preferred to avoid conflicts, if there was a compelling reason, he was not afraid to fight.

If he was afraid of battle, how could he even tread the path of immortality?

Wouldn’t he be devoured by inner demons one day, or suffer backlash from his cultivation and the laws of nature? Did anyone truly believe immortality was so easily attained?
This was also a chance for Qi Ping to temper his combat will and mentality.

Especially since the terms Meng Yan offered were impossible for Qi Ping to refuse! If he lost this opportunity, he couldn’t conceive of a second, better path to obtain such rare techniques and resources.

Of course, the most important factor was that Qi Ping still retained the initiative. It was far better than the constrained state of a sect disciple. Qi Ping had sufficient confidence in his ability to escape.

Even facing a Foundation Establishment expert, if Qi Ping could withstand the first wave of attacks using the Beast King’s Flame, Blazing Fire Net, and Wood Shield Technique, his swarm of tens of thousands of bees would allow him to regain the initiative and immediately transform to flee.

How powerful an attack he could withstand would depend on whether he could comprehend the True Essence of Fire and how proficiently he could master those three methods.

Seeing Qi Ping accept the jade slip, a smile appeared on Meng Yan’s face.

What he had feared was that Qi Ping would refuse.

Now that Qi Ping had accepted, he could set his mind at ease.

Then, he took out a spirit fruit and two seeds from his storage pouch, saying:

“This is a first-grade, high-tier Scarlet Dragon Fruit. It pairs quite well with this Blazing Fire spell set. And these two are seeds for the Fire Rain Flower. These are the only two types I have on me for now…”

Qi Ping accepted these two items without hesitation as well.

After handing over the items, Meng Yan slowly began to explain the matter for which he needed Qi Ping’s assistance.

“Recently, the sect assigned me a task: a pair of demonic cultivators known as the Black and White Twins have entered Qingstone County. I must locate them and eliminate them.”

“These two are twin sisters, both at the ninth level of Qi Refinement. Their coordinated combat skills are exceptionally refined, and their methods are formidable. I engaged them once before and nearly fell victim to their tricks, but they managed to escape in the end…”

“Due to pressure from multiple factions on the Qingyuan Sect’s upper echelons, the leadership is largely maintaining a silent stance. Currently, in Qingstone County, I’m the only one officially acting.”

“I’ve recently found a trace of their whereabouts, but my chances of success aren’t high alone. Moreover, they might have allied with others. So, I’m hoping Brother Qi can lend your assistance when the time comes!”

Facing Meng Yan’s request, Qi Ping agreed without the slightest hesitation.

“Two at the ninth level of Qi Refinement? No problem! Just notify me in advance using the message talisman!”

Since he had already made a commitment, he would naturally do his best to fulfill it.

In conflicts between factions, right and wrong often became irrelevant; it was simply a matter of kill or be killed. Especially since the Qingyuan Sect was currently the invaded party. The strong preying on the weak was a natural law of the world.

“Excellent! With Brother Qi’s help, we are sure to achieve victory in this battle!”

Seeing the expression on Qi Ping’s face, Meng Yan knew the mentioned twin demonic cultivators hadn’t caused him much concern.

Meng Yan was certain that besides Feathers, Qi Ping must possess other, equally extraordinary combat power!
Qi Ping then inquired further about the specific details of the enemies and the current situation in Qingstone County before taking his leave.

From Meng Yan, Qi Ping learned that the current state of the Qingtian Domain was that the Qingyuan Sect was facing joint pressure from multiple major powers due to some underlying reason.

Currently, several forces, including the Heavenly Fire Pavilion and the Fallen Believers Alliance, were jointly pressuring the Qingyuan Sect.

The result was that the Qingyuan Sect strictly restricted actions by cultivators at the Golden Core level and above. Even Foundation Establishment level cultivators faced certain battlefield restrictions—a situation tacitly agreed upon by the upper echelons of both sides.

Now, disciples from various factions had entered the Qingtian Domain, engaging in slaughter and contention under the direction of their respective leaders.

But as for what exactly they were fighting over, even Meng Yan didn’t know; his master remained tight-lipped on the matter.

All he knew was that the participating disciples from all sides were merely pawns, following the commands and directives of their sect superiors.

Meng Yan even suspected that the objectives of the various leaders might not be aligned. This wasn’t baseless speculation but a clue he’d pieced together from numerous complex bits of information.

It was against this backdrop that Meng Yan sensed a profound crisis. Thus, after meeting Qi Ping, he conceived the idea of allying with someone not on any faction’s game board.

This was the method he could currently devise to ensure his own survival.

So, upon discovering Qi Ping’s talent and hidden strength, he was overjoyed.

He didn’t expect Qi Ping to play a major role in the broader conflict or help him achieve great merits. He only needed Qi Ping’s covert assistance to help him survive certain life-or-death crises.

Meng Yan had little interest in these conflicts to begin with. If possible, he just wanted to forge in peace and walk his own path to immortality!

He even felt rather pleased about the possibility that Qi Ping’s talent might surpass his own. What he needed now was a powerful external ally, outside the game board, to jointly face various dangers! Since the higher-ups were playing their grand game, why couldn’t he play a smaller one of his own?
The world held countless geniuses, and mediocrities were as plentiful as sand. Comparing innate talent was meaningless.

What truly mattered was walking one’s own path of immortality with conviction!

Comprehend the Dao Heart! Reach the pinnacle!
After bidding farewell to Meng Yan, Qi Ping stealthily transformed into a bee and secretly returned to Peak Twenty-Nine.

Everything on the mountain peak was as before. The bees were busy as always, gathering nectar, making honey, tidying the weeds…
Right now, they seemed more like the true spirit farmers than Qi Ping himself…
Sitting beneath the ancient pine tree, Qi Ping looked at the jade slip in his hand, an irrepressible smile spreading across his face.

“The gains from this trip are truly beyond expectations…”