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Chapter 150 - 97: Climbing the Summit
Chapter 150: Chapter 97: Climbing the Summit
Qin Ming received three strands of Outer Heaven Light, and although his entire body was pitch black, he was not injured; on the contrary, his spirit was even more vigorous than before.
As he circulated the Lihuo Scripture, he felt a surge of vitality and waves of heat coursing through his body, like a baptism and purification of his flesh, nourishing his spirit.
Qin Ming was amazed. This was indeed a miracle technique that seemed capable of cleansing and refining the body, and after beginning to practice it, his constitution had actually improved.
"The Lihuo Scripture is extraordinary. Once understood, this cultivation technique can slowly mutate the body. In the long run, one can fully reap its wonderful benefits."
He felt that he was now stronger than during the battle in the desert. This palpable change fueled his dedication to persevere in strenuous cultivation.
He washed up, removing all traces of Thunder Fire, his black hair dotted with water droplets, his body lines smooth and his skin lustrously radiant, his vitality clearly enhanced.
Not long after, Qin Ming arrived at the City Lord’s Mansion and said, "Uncle Meng, you were looking for me?"
Meng Xinghai said, "We will be heading to the Outer World soon. Don’t go into the Thunder Fire Alchemy Hall and cause trouble anymore; keep your body in optimal condition."
"I just desperately want to become stronger, to be capable in the Outer World," Qin Ming said.
Meng Xinghai smiled and said, "Hmm, I knew you’ve been eager to make progress recently. Don’t busy yourself with other things; everything has been prepared for you."
He pointed to two boxes on the coffee table and said, "A miracle technique and a rare Spiritual Material, both of which can significantly enhance your strength."
Qin Ming’s smile was unstoppable. After cultivating the Lihuo Power, he now heard such good news. It was a double blessing, and his strength could climb even higher.
He eagerly opened the box containing the secret book, and with a puzzled expression, he said, "Golden Silkworm Technique, is this a cultivation technique related to Alien Species?"
Qin Ming had heard that although some special scriptures imitate High level Creatures, the powers they ultimately exhibit far surpass the original Alien Species.
"This book doesn’t have much to do with the high level abnormality, the Golden Silkworm; the name is merely a pretense," Meng Xinghai said seriously, informing him of some details.
If he could fully practice this miracle technique, he might even see an even more extraordinary secret scripture.
Qin Ming looked astonished and said, "So the words ’Golden Silkworm’ are just a cover, and there’s an even more powerful scripture behind it?"
Meng Xinghai nodded and said, "When I prepared the Xinsheng Skill for you, I naturally thought long-term. Unfortunately, I don’t have the ability to get you that rarer secret book. If you can practice this one, and ultimately gain recognition, you might be able to see the other."
Qin Ming immediately became spirited and began to study it right there, wanting to discover its marvels.
He finally understood why it was called the Golden Silkworm Technique. The cultivation technique recorded in this scripture allowed one to cultivate the Heavenly Light Force, which was like silkworm threads, forming a cocoon of light outside the body, providing astonishing defense.
Moreover, as one advanced to higher realms, it could absorb the rare Golden Essence Qi, making the silkworm-like Heavenly Light Force and the cocoon even tougher and indestructible.
"Is it primarily for body protection in the early stage?" Qin Ming showed a strange expression. Recently, he had obtained several defensive secret techniques, such as the Golden Armor Skill and the Golden Light Shield, all of which were extraordinary.
Unfortunately, he had only begun to cultivate the Vajra Power and the Golden Light Power. Without consuming the Three Colored Flower or going to the Thunder Fire Alchemy Hall to receive Outer Heaven Light, it was difficult to enhance them.
Meng Xinghai said, "Many hard skills are indeed powerful, but being too rigid can lead to breakage. The Golden Silkworm Technique is flexible yet strong; its ingenuity is boundless. And if you look further back, its offensive power is even more terrifying."
Qin Ming continued to read, his expression turning serious. Indeed, it was a miracle technique. Without delving into the later Chapters, the application of Heavenly Light Force alone was frightening.
Those flexible strands of Golden Silk, once cultivated to advanced levels, could be shot outwards quickly, piercing through opponents.
Even more so, at higher levels, the Heavenly Light Force turned Golden Silk, moving chaotically, could tear through others’ Heavenly Light, Weapons, etc., as though twisting the space itself.
Qin Ming was invigorated and said, "I wish I could master it immediately and find the Outer World Disciples for a spar!"
Meng Xinghai reminded him, "In the Xinsheng Realm, it only greatly increases your defensive power. As for other aspects, consider them once you step into the Outer Saint Domain."
"Uncle Meng, are you worried I will encounter trouble in that spirit cave and provided me with such a defensive technique? But in a short time, even though I can begin learning it, how can I enhance the total amount of Heavenly Light Force?" Qin Ming asked. A miracle technique like this was definitely very demanding.
Meng Xinghai first added Calming Incense to the Purple Copper Incense Burner and then said, "You just need to initially cultivate the Golden Silkworm Power. I will arrange the rest."
Qin Ming’s eyes shone brightly, looking forward with great anticipation.
Meng Xinghai did not elaborate but told him that the gift could enhance his total Heavenly Light.
"Right, with the onset of early spring, Esoteric Buddhism, Blessed Lands, and some special High level Academies will begin selecting disciples. Hmm, the annual major examination is about to start. You don’t need to take part in the initial stages. Being the City Lord, it’s within my power to appoint you the first place in this city. Of course, if you aim higher, you cannot avoid some confrontations later on. For instance, striving to be first in larger arenas comes with many benefits."
"I should first enhance my strength!" Qin Ming said. He would be traveling to the Outer World soon and shouldn’t entirely rely on Li Qingyue’s protection.
Even, if the opportunity arose, he might wish to have a bout with some of the Outer Disciples.
Meng Xinghai nodded and said, "Hmm, you’re right; don’t get distracted. The conflict between the Outer Disciples will likely become the focus in the coming time, drawing the attention of all parties. Right now, you are also essentially preparing for battle."
"I am a Newcomer, not an Outer Disciple. By the way, Uncle Meng, since the spirit cave is filled with dense and untamed Outer Heaven Light, the Spiritual Material it once contained hasn’t dissipated, has it? If I undergo another baptism there, couldn’t I rebirth once more?" Qin Ming asked.
"Don’t mess around; the Heavenly Light there is extremely fierce. You’re not content, are you? Trying to quickly elevate your realm to contend with the Outer Disciples?" Meng Xinghai looked at him jokingly, "Lucky for you, your realm is not sufficient to steal the limelight from others."
"How could that be? I clearly know who the main participants in that battlefield are, I’m just going to broaden my horizons," Qin Ming laughed, then took his leave, preparing for his fifth rebirth.
That night, he opened the Jade jar, which contained a purple glowing liquid, flowing with hazy mist, exuding rich and unfathomable Spirituality.
Qin Ming tilted his head back and drank it all, then he felt his entire body burning hot, as if aflame, vibrant vitality surging throughout his body.
This was not his first experience, and he already knew what to expect, paying it little mind as he first practiced the Xinsheng Skill from the silk scripture and then contemplated the Golden Silkworm Technique.
Qin Ming could clearly feel that his physique was continuously improving with an all-around boost, from strength to perception and everything in between.
The fifth rebirth mainly manifested in toughness of the body; simply put, increased resilience to beatings. The sixth rebirth might very well give birth to some special ability.
That night, as he fell into a deep sleep, the Golden Silk Jade Robe appeared again, but regrettably, he did not dream of his grandfather, nor did he see himself as a child.
This is because his childhood experiences of learning from the silk scripture, before he entered the Cui Family, all came flooding back during the previous rebirth.
In the early morning, Qin Ming sighed, wondering whether his grandfather was still among the living. The old man had said he could live another ten years, but now thirteen years had passed.
"I’m not strong enough yet, otherwise, I would just directly question the important members of the Cui Family."
Qin Ming set aside these thoughts, allowing his body to rebirth. He delved into studying the Golden Silkworm Technique.
In the evening, he completed his fifth rebirth; perception, speed, physical toughness all greatly improved, and his strength exceeded 6000 jin.
Without a doubt, his prowess was climbing rapidly.
Qin Ming did not leave the house, knowing this was still not enough. He earnestly grasped the Golden Silkworm Technique, continuously practicing in the courtyard.
On the fifth day, he developed the Golden Silkworm Power, wisps and threads of golden light emerged from his skin like germinating malt, brimming with vigor, but were not yet woven into a net; he had merely reached the threshold of the practice.
But this was enough for now, as Meng Xinghai had already prepared a grand gift for him to further enhance his abilities.
In recent days, the competition among the Outer Disciples of the Fangwai Sect had indeed been making waves everywhere, drawing attention from all sides.
Eventually, even the topic of the upcoming grand examination was overshadowed.
Primarily because the path of the outsiders is incredibly powerful, any slight movement attracts worldly attention, let alone the imminent competition among a group of core disciples.
Now, in every city, teahouses and restaurants were buzzing with heated discussions about it.
After Qin Ming entered the City Lord’s Mansion, he found that Meng Xinghai had a visitor, a somewhat familiar young man.
"Chong He... No, Brother Qin, it’s been a while," the youth said with a smile as he stood up to greet him, his lips red and teeth white, eyes sparkling with intelligence, seemingly of considerable strength.
Qin Ming recalled carefully and recognized him; they had met before in Qinghe City. His name was Li Qingxiao, now likely fourteen years old, and he was the cousin of Li Qingxu.
"It indeed has been some time," Qin Ming nodded.
"I originally wanted to come to Uncle Meng for a golden touch, to be appointed the first of this city. But since Brother Qin has taken the lead, I won’t compete with you for it. I’ll choose another city," Li Qingxiao said with a smile.
Qin Ming smiled faintly; he didn’t believe that this scheming young man hadn’t known beforehand that he was here.
He guessed it must be related to when he killed the woman in black and an Outer Saint in the desert; some of his old acquaintances didn’t know who had done it and had debated it.
Qin Ming surmised that Li Qingxiao indeed wanted to find a city to build his reputation, and while passing by, he took the opportunity to probe for information.
Li Qingxiao sighed, "I didn’t expect Brother Qin to be so impressive, silently becoming the first here. No wonder my cousin speaks so highly of you."
Qin Ming couldn’t be bothered with him; everyone knew about the feud with Li Qingxu, and with this young man mentioning such, his intentions were clearly not kind.
"Find another city, off you go," Meng Xinghai began to shoo him away.
Li Qingxiao lingered stubbornly, "Uncle Meng, you’re really biased. I’m barely seated and you throw me out, yet you cater to Brother Qin so attentively."
He laughed, "Brother Qin, my cousin said, you will definitely meet in the future, and he holds you in very high regard. All those past incidents were just some small misunderstandings."
"Uh-huh," Qin Ming uttered just one word.
Seeing that he was not getting much of a response, Li Qingxiao turned the subject towards himself, "My cousin said that, Brother Qin, when you reach the peak on the path of rebirth, you will be able to enter the Outer World."
Is that a high compliment? Outside, ordinary newcomers might be very excited by such recognition from the outsiders.
However, such an assessment from Li Qingxu meant little to Qin Ming.
Clearly implied, Qin Ming should strive to rise and struggle to the peak before having the chance to enter the Outer World to meet Li Qingxu.
Of course, there was an underlying message too; what would a master on the path of rebirth do in the Outer World? Become a Jade Armor Guard, or maybe a Divine Armor Guard.
Meng Xinghai’s face showed displeasure, "Stop stirring trouble, and tell your cousin to focus more on the competition among the Outer Disciples. He may not be able to get that item in the spirit cave."
"I don’t think he can get it either," Qin Ming added.
With a smile on his face, Li Qingxiao said, "Let’s wait and see, the competition among the Outer Disciples is about to begin."
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