Night Without End
Chapter 243 - 154: Craving Tears_2

Chapter 243: Chapter 154: Craving Tears_2

Certainly, there was more than one provocateur.

"See that? If the Six Imperial Heavenly Light is truly mastered, even the strongest of Esoteric Buddhism, the sages from the Outer World would be crushed. However, I have not perfected it yet; it’s still undercooked."

Zhou Tao praised the ancestral court’s ancient techniques, boosting the spirits of the group of young people.

The night fog surged, and the red Exotic Bird and the middle-aged man were no longer visible, only occasional flashes of light tearing through the darkness could be seen from afar.

"Ah..."

As the White Peacock carried them into the Mountain Sect, a scream came from afar.

Zhou Tao exhaled a breath of foul air and said, "The battle was fast, wasn’t it? Just that fierce. In an instant, the invaders were dealt with, that old geezer was slapped into a pulp, exhilarating, with a rain of blood filling the sky!"

He could vaguely see, but a group of young people were confused. Too far away to see the final scene, yet still deeply shaken and extremely excited, full of anticipation for the Six Imperial Heart Sutra!

Zhuo Ya’s delicate brows slightly furrowed; her parents were members of Esoteric Buddhism with quite the background. She understood the complex situation of the times - the once glorious Six Imperial was indeed on the decline. Hearing it’s quickly going downhill, could the decaying Six Imperial be reborn?

Qin Ming was quite unsettled inside. All he could see was the splendid light from Fire Spring, yet there was also a heavy stench of blood in the darkness outside the mountain gate.

The Six Imperial Ancestor Court stood towering with mountain after mountain, grand yet delicately beautiful. Some mountains were shrouded in mist, with the Giant Palace built of Lapis Lazuli looming intermittently, some peaks had Fire Spring waterfalls, and there were Spirit Trees swaying with colorful light.

Even though it wasn’t in its heyday, the Six Imperial Ancestor Court still had numerous Disciples; it was far from desolate, with figures practicing their skills visible everywhere.

"After traveling forty thousand li, you must be tired. Rest for the night, and tomorrow I will take you to the place of mentorship," Zhou Tao said before hurrying off with much to report and explain.

The group of young people still settled into the Golden Forest, returning to their respective cabins.

In the latter half of the night, Qin Ming awoke from his deepest sleep, sensing something, and caught a glimpse of an old man with a hunched back, nearly bald, drifting past the window.

What’s going on? He wasn’t sleeping well, and he hoped he wasn’t being targeted by some wretched old man.

Having stood out in the Land of Divine Tragedy, could it be that he had attracted some trouble?

Qin Ming really wanted to return to Chixia City to seek guidance from Meng Xinghai, mainly because he knew so little about this Great Sect and worried about complications.

The next day, after breakfast, the group of young people was incredibly excited, about to be introduced to a profound Cultivation Technique ahead of time.

The Six Ancestor Ancestral Court was vast, encompassing all sorts of terrain. They were led to a Stone Mountain Area with few plants, full of cliffs, precipices, and numerous caves.

The group dispersed into different areas, leaving only Qin Ming, Zhuo Ya, Cao Wuji, and Cui Chongxuan behind.

"Given your exceptional performance this time, you’re being granted the opportunity to choose a Miracle Technique," Zhou Tao said with a smile, his eyes bloodshot as if he hadn’t slept well the previous night.

Even Zhuo Ya and Cui Chongxuan were surprised; to be directly offered a Miracle Technique was quite generous.

Cao Wuji was so excited he was nearly beside himself. Of the four, he was the most eager for Cultivation Techniques. He immediately thumped his chest and declared, "I’ll stay at the Six Imperial Ancestor Court, no need to go to other Sects for assessment!"

He made his position clear on the spot. The vision of Lu Yuzhi, the sister of the Yuqing Sect who was as beautiful as a Banished Immortal, suddenly didn’t seem so ethereal, fading into blur.

Qin Ming’s heart was also not at peace, the Six Imperial Ancestor Court, although no longer as glorious as before, still had an imposing presence, allowing them to pick a Miracle Technique right away.

He speculated that it would probably be one of those Scriptures that circulated in the outside world, not the forbidden secrets, but even so, it was still very generous.

Subsequently, he was almost tempted to tears!

Because, Zhou Tao was also given a list by an elder with pale golden hair, which listed some miracle techniques he could choose from. He... wanted to learn them all!

The old man with pale golden hair was none other than Zhou Shize, who had specially come to see Qin Ming and nodded to him with a smile.

In fact, Qin Ming noticed that several elders who were not young had already passed by, seemingly all giving their group a few glances.

"There’s even the ’Golden Crow Illuminating Night Scripture’?" Even Cui Chongxuan exclaimed in surprise, indicating how extraordinary this scripture must be.

Because, even the Cui Family had failed to collect this secret scripture.

Zhou Tao smiled and said, "Stay calm, it’s only a fragmented scripture, but it’s still comparable to a miracle technique."

"This is the upper part of the ’Withering and Flourishing Scripture’?" Cao Wuji had never felt so ’extravagant’ before, with legendary strange scriptures available for his picking.

Zhou Tao nodded and said, "Correct, it is indeed this top-tier cultivation technique. Hmm, the sect also retains the lower part of the Withering and Flourishing Scripture, so naturally, the follow-up techniques won’t be neglected once you’ve mastered the upper strange scripture."

"I’ll choose it!" Cao Wuji immediately made his decision, as he had heard various legends in the past, although he was unable to access top-tier secret scriptures.

The Withering and Flourishing Scripture not only involves the Mu Domain of the Five Elements but also involves the changes of Yin Yang, being one of the strongest miracle techniques.

Zhou Shize approved and said, "Hmm, a wise choice. In the combination of the Six Imperial Forces, the Withering and Flourishing Scripture is indispensable."

Qin Ming was also looking at the list and noticed the "Divine Ape Scripture." He immediately thought of Tang Xumi, Hu Tingwen, and others who owed him the incomplete Divine Ape Power scriptures, which they had yet to deliver to him.

"Is this ’Light Scripture’ consistent with the domain the Young Ancestor is proficient in?" Zhuo Ya also took interest in one of the miracle techniques.

"Derived from the same origin!" Zhou Tao nodded seriously, having risen to prominence with this particular miracle technique himself, as the Zhou family is from the lineage of the Young Ancestor.

Qin Ming was having difficulty choosing; all these were good techniques, and he wanted to practice them all. The multiple scriptures all had great reputations, and he was truly struggling to make a choice.

In the end, his gaze settled on the "Heluo Jin Scripture." From the description, it was also a top-tier miracle technique, and it was the only one among these scriptures that dealt with the Water domain.

Zhou Shize revealed a kind smile to him and said, "A very good choice. Although the name ’Heluo Jin Scripture’ may seem ordinary, its wonderful uses are endless; those who practice it will know it. Moreover, once you’ve mastered it, there is another famous book available to follow up, that is, the ’Sea Covering Scripture.’"

The old man was a bit too enthusiastic, helping Qin Ming analyze and dispel his doubts, and in the end, he even looked like he wanted to pat Qin Ming on the head.

Qin Ming was pleasantly surprised, what was this situation?

The four vibrant youths were led to different realms, with streams of Fire Spring flowing nearby, all bathed in light.

Near his own cave, Qin Ming saw a youth taking a walk.

The youth was about to leave, but upon seeing Qin Ming, he stopped, looked him up and down, and said, "There’s something off about you."

Qin Ming, seeing that it was a peer, also greeted him.

The youth was handsome, and though dressed in coarse hemp cloth, he had a remarkably distinguished demeanor, stepping closer step by step.

"You’re also off." Qin Ming said.

"What’s wrong with me?" The youth asked, puzzled.

"You’re prematurely white-haired, definitely dyed it, the roots are white." Qin Ming said.

The youth, exuding immortal energy, pointed a finger at him but eventually lowered his hand, asking, "Do you know where you’re off?"