Night Without End
Chapter 156 - 101 All Parties Arrive

Chapter 156: Chapter 101 All Parties Arrive

Qin Ming spoke the truth, not a word was fabricated. Just now, he indeed saw an ancient great grandmaster approaching him, wielding a Big Spear that stirred the sky full of dark clouds into a surging turmoil, summoning thunder and lightning to fall, an outstanding heroic figure that shook the heavens and the earth.

Unfortunately, the Overlord did perish in the end, and his death was extremely tragic. After he pierced the old senior’s pearly white palm to a bloody mess, the latter locked him with golden Immortal Patterns. That old senior, renowned in the Yewu World, struck him six times from afar, targeting the Overlord’s limbs, torso, and head. Each blow caused an explosion in one of those parts.

In the moment before his head shattered, the Overlord remained silent, glaring with rage, with two streaks of golden lightning shooting out of his eyes.

But the old senior, with hair as white as a crane and the face of a child, lightly wiped with his palm as smooth as jade, causing the incoming lightning to crumble apart and dissipate into nothingness.

The Overlord was at a lower realm than the old senior, and it was indeed earth-shattering that he could wound such a prestigious person from the Outer World and cause their right hand to bleed, going back more than a hundred years.

After the Overlord died, the fresh red blood that fell to the ground was actually shining, lasting a long time without extinguishing, like clusters of undying Divine Flames. In the end, it was stomped out by the old senior, turning that area into scorched earth and making all anomalies completely disappear.

Before this incident, the Overlord was able to escape and pen down his life’s wisdom, a testament to his extraordinary abilities, but it also had to do with the old senior’s unhurried pursuit.

"I see some hope on this path. I want to do something for future generations. I wish to record what I have seen and experienced, pen down my insights to pave a path for those who come after, hoping they can travel farther than I did..."

This was the reason why the Overlord, even while gravely injured and fleeing, still insisted on writing down what he had learned throughout his life.

In fact, he did write everything down, but the old senior tore out half of the book, browsed through it, and then crushed it to ashes.

This bloodstained black Beast Skin Book in front of Qin Ming was thrown out by the old senior himself—he wanted to see who would learn from it and whether the Overlord still had any relatives or disciples.

"A hundred years of vicissitudes, everything is now dust to dust, earth to earth. The Overlord left only regrets. His legacy was cut off, yet that old senior still lives on high above. In recent years, he has even started taking Disciples again."

Of course, these were words that Qin Ming dared not speak out loud; he only sighed inwardly.

At the same realm, outsiders from Fangwai could usually suppress those on the Newborn Road, but the Overlord was capable of defeating those stronger than him. In that era, many people saw it as defying the natural order!

An Outer Disciple spoke up: "The Overlord was brave, but ultimately he has passed away. After just over a hundred years, few people know of him, while that old senior continues to thrive as if the sun at noon. This is the difference between the Immortal and Mortal."

Tang Xumi nodded and said, "You make a good point. We should strive to match the achievements of our predecessors as soon as possible, to approach immortality, to seek the truth!"

Then, he handed a two-inch tall Jade jar to Qin Ming, saying, "Brother Li, are you injured? You can take this medicine to strengthen your spirit."

"I’m fine," Qin Ming declined.

But Tang Xumi insisted on giving it to him, meaning: You are injured.

Qin Ming saw his enthusiasm and really couldn’t pretend to be fine anymore. What he was accepting wasn’t just Spiritual Medicine, but a form of recognition and acceptance. It would be rude to refuse again.

Tang Xumi smiled and said, "Brother Li, is this your first time in Luo Fu City? Let Junior Sister Li show you around those ancient sites that are worth seeing. We’ll be taking our leave, not to disturb your enjoyment. We’ll gather properly another day."

"Are all people from Fangwai this warm?" Qin Ming had a good impression of the few elite Disciples; without them, he might not have had the chance to come across Ba Wang’s Will.

"Tang Xumi is inherently not a bad person, but is not as simple as he appears on the surface; he’s probing me," said Li Qingyue.

At this time, they were already on the street preparing to head to the ancient architecture district to eat.

Li Qingyue said, "This Jade jar is made of special material and carries a wisp of Tang Xumi’s Consciousness Spirit Light. Once it’s in your hand, it will soon enter your blood and flesh."

Qin Ming was startled, but he felt no discomfort. His spirit highly focused, he almost instantly used his unique resonating ability and detected a faint light at the bottom of the jar.

"He doesn’t know I have already cultivated the special Spiritual Eyes and seen that wisp of light. He wants to see how long after the Spirit Light enters your body will I notice it," said Li Qingyue.

If she remained unaware, then after entering the spirit cave, Qin Ming would be used by Tang Xumi to pinpoint his location, allowing him to be clearly sensed within a certain range.

Following that, she showed a different expression and said, "Your Heavenly Light Force is very special, and can even be described as extremely powerful. It has blocked his Light of the Soul."

Qin Ming naturally understood what was going on. At this stage, his Heavenly Light possessed full Spiritual energy and could automatically protect his body, preventing insects from approaching and hair from collecting dust.

"My Heavenly Light Force is indeed extraordinary. Having this jar on me, I’m afraid I might accidentally break apart that wisp of Light of the Soul." He took out his flood dragon Armor and temporarily wrapped the Jade jar in it.

Qin Ming said, "To think I saw him as enthusiastic, trying to win you over through me and thought he was a straightforward good person. I didn’t expect that he had designs on me."

Li Qingyue nodded, saying, "To rise among the Outer Disciples, he is definitely not a simple person. Both he and I are popular candidates for competing over the Close to immortal artifact, so it’s normal for us to probe each other."

Qin Ming said, "Let’s buy a slightly Spiritual sparrow later and release it in the spirit cave. Let Tang Xumi be a bird-chasing youth."

"That could work."

"Heh heh."

Then, Li Qingyue solemnly told him that this time, an Abandoned Disciple of Tathagata might have been invited, posing a great threat to the Golden Armor Guard.

"A disciple of the Ru Lai power?" Qin Ming was truly shocked. Since he stepped onto the Newborn Road, he had been very attentive to this sect, as it was talked about frequently.

Li Qingyue shook her head, "It’s not a true disciple. It’s said that he was expelled just after learning the basics. However, it’s rumored he has merged it with some other Heavenly Light Force, and is still very formidable, able to injure outsiders of Fangwai."

"An Abandoned Disciple of Tathagata who’s only learned the basics. I do want to see for myself," Qin Ming remarked, then asked about other powerful figures among the Golden Armor Guard.

"Cui Chongxuan, your brother, shouldn’t be underestimated either. With the Six Imperial Heart Sutra he practices, once his Jin Technique reaches Small Success, his power is quite domineering and can also harm outsiders from Fangwai."

Six Imperial Heart Sutra, an ancient text shrouded in legend that even outsiders hold in some fear.

During his time with the Cui Family, Qin Ming was once less than three feet away from the book, but he was not permitted to peruse it.

This time, Cui Chonghe couldn’t participate since some old folks from the Outer World decided after a discussion that only disciples who joined within the last three years were allowed to compete.

Their reasoning was simple: battles between new disciples are controllable, and even if there are accidents causing bloodshed and casualties, it won’t deeply harm the foundations of various families.

"If we allow old disciples to take part, then we might as well have us old folks battle it out. The Close to Immortal artifact is presently unique, most suited for the youngest disciples."

Upon hearing the news, Cui Chonghe immediately went to find his master. How could he be considered an old disciple?

Although his master was renowned in the Yewu World, there were still some in the Outer World who could confront him on equal footing, rendering the objection ineffective.

Cui Chonghe was very keen on acquiring the rumored item from the spirit cave; thus, he supported a junior disciple, personally accompanying him to seek the Yin Yang Great Medicine to enhance his abilities.

Even for that item, Cui Chonghe brought his own blood brother Cui Chongxuan into the fray, whose practice of the Six Imperial Heart Sutra could harm outsiders and break others’ Heavenly Light Force!

Li Qingyue said, "This time, the exclusion of old disciples from participating also applies to the golden armor guards of new disciples, with an age restriction implemented, also requiring them to be youths."

Otherwise, some noble offspring would dare to bring their family elders as accompaniment.

Qin Ming asked, "Even so, some of the young golden armor guards must be Outer Saints, right?"

Li Qingyue nodded and said, "Most have just stepped into the Outer Manifestation Realm; a few with special Heavenly Light Force might still be in the Xinsheng Realm."

"I’m not at the lowest realm, am I?" he asked, somewhat abashed.

Li Qingyue replied with a gentle smile, "You started late, just beginning your journey on the Newborn Road, but I’ve heard from Uncle Meng that your potential is boundless. I’ll protect you this time, you’ll only need to take action when countering the assault of Heavenly Light."

Qin Ming became restless, how could he, a temporary golden armor guard, be protected by Li Qingyue?

Abandoned Disciple of Tathagata, as well as Cui Chongxuan, who practiced the Six Imperial Heart Sutra, could injure outsiders and break others’ Heavenly Light Force. Qin Ming felt his abilities were no less formidable.

After enjoying some local delicacies, the two headed back to their lodging.

"How can I let you escort me? I should be the one to take you back to the inn first," Qin Ming said somewhat helplessly.

"With many Fangwai people here, their methods are unfathomable. You haven’t dabbled in the realm of consciousness yet and could be easily spied upon. It’s best I take you back to the inn," Li Qingyue insisted, knowing Qin Ming might draw unwanted attention when accompanied by her.

With Meng Xinghai present at the inn, she felt reassured; as long as nothing happened on the way there.

The presence of the ethereally beautiful Li Qingyue accompanying Qin Ming back to the inn drew frequent glances from some onlookers, filled with surprise.

Upon returning, Qin Ming began studying Ba Wang’s Will. Though not exceptionally distinctive initially, it evolved into complex changes upon reaching the Spirit Field Realm.

Although he couldn’t delve deeply into practicing it yet, he already realized that it was a precious tome of immense value, deserving of his serious attention in the future.

In the courtyard, Qin Ming wielded a bronze staff in place of the Big Spear, whirling like the wind, as if to split mountains and seas, piercing the night sky.

"This wind power is rather unique; it must have been integrated with other Jin Techniques."

In the Beast Skin Book left by Ba Wang, the early practice focused mainly on Wind Power and Internal Energy, which Qin Ming had already started practicing overnight.

In the following two days, Li Qingyue accompanied Qin Ming throughout Luo Fu City, observing various historical sites and savoring many local delicacies.

During this time, Qin Ming further refined those two special Jin Techniques, especially the peculiar Internal Energy, which he had come to realize contained extraordinary aspects. Initially unassuming, but once merged with the Spirit Field, it was bound to become terrifying.

"The early stages aren’t difficult to practice; the hard part is the various complexities that follow," Qin Ming remarked, as he initially mastered two types of Heavenly Light Force.

"It’s time to leave," Meng Xinghai said, gratified to see Qin Ming so devoted to his training in the inn.

"Where’s my golden armor?" asked Qin Ming. He had donned flood dragon armor, slung twelve short spears and a bow and arrow on his back while grabbing the bronze staff.

"It’s all in the Luofu Mountain Ruins," Meng Xinghai replied, accompanying him.

That day, Luofu Immortal Town bustled with excitement. Disciples from various Taoist lineages gathered, as well as inheritors from Blessed Lands – the number of disciples was considerable.

"Outer Disciples have gathered in Luofu Immortal Town. It seems a fierce competition is about to begin!" the news spread far and wide.

Now, countless people were paying attention to this contest, a hot topic of conversation for many days.

"No rush, we’ll formally step into the Immortal Mountain Ruins tomorrow and enter the spirit cave," Meng Xinghai said.

Li Qingyue was called away by her sect for various warnings and pointers.

Luofu Immortal Town, right next to the ruins, boasted Fire Springs and a multitude of ancient architectural remains, exuding an incredible sense of antiquity.

Qin Ming gradually saw some familiar faces, like Cui Chonghe, Wang Caiwei, Zheng Maoze, and after more than two years, he also ran into Li Qingxu again.

He didn’t stare too much and went back to his room in the town, where he began amusing a Spiritual Sparrow, quietly awaiting entry tomorrow.

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