Night Without End
Chapter 247 - 158: Recognized as Silk Scripture

Chapter 247: Chapter 158: Recognized as Silk Scripture

Six Imperial Ancestor Court, adorned with picturesque sceneries all around.

Even for the experienced Outer Disciples, exploring this place fills them with wonder.

"How colossal must the original body be for such a towering skull?"

Ahead, a 500-meter-tall skull stood erect, not eerie but translucent and shimmering, sprouting various Spirit Vines and strange trees from its seven orifices, emitting a thick medicinal fragrance.

"This is the renowned Seven Orifice Elixir, even some Elders from the Fangwai Immortal Land drool over it, alas, it cannot be moved."

"Be silent, have you forgotten where we are? This is the Ancestral Court!"

Behind, upon hearing this, Lu Zizai’s black hair began to float without any wind.

He had not left yet, and the Miracle Medicine in his own backyard had already caught the other’s eye, indicating how long people from the Outer World had been coveting it.

For Qin Ming, it was also his first thorough exploration of this Dojo, greatly broadening his perspective with all the unusual sceneries.

Even he almost drooled over the Seven Orifice Elixir, but seeing Lu Zizai’s expression, he immediately looked up at the fluctuating clouds in the night sky, showing an attitude of not being swayed by honor or disgrace.

"This small group of Outer Disciples is deeply rooted, quite extraordinary, the Fangwai Immortal Land truly thrives unceasingly," Lu Zizai watched their leaving figures.

He personally came over to get a measure of them, seeing in these young ones the familiar old rivals through the flowing qi mechanisms in their bodies.

"Are they all very strong?" asked Qin Ming.

"For the challenge against the Six Imperial Forces, they have prepared well, with masters helping to refine parts of their Consciousness Spiritual Light, bringing traces of Pure Yang Qi Mechanisms," Lu Zizai replied.

He didn’t disparage them but assessed objectively, believing that the Outer World was testing new ideas.

"In the first two realms, Core Disciples of the Six Imperial Ancestor Court at the same level are not afraid of this group, but after reaching the Spirit Field Realm, trouble increases," sighed Lu Zizai.

In fact, even at the Outer Saint Realm, the advancement speed of Newborn Road suddenly slows down, rapidly widening the gap.

A group of Outer Disciples, even while walking in the Six Imperial Ancestor Court, are quite confident.

Because, even the Fighting Immortal Scripture, which can compete with the Six Imperial Heart Sutra, is only regarded by them as a method to protect the path, not the main cultivation technique.

Some old seniors from the Outer World told them that their path is the Immortal Road, which overlooks all paths, establishing the strongest belief in all disciples.

In reality, this was also the case when they were selecting disciples; those without Spiritual essence cannot enter the Outer World; those without Divine Wisdom cannot join the Esoteric Buddhism.

Those normal people left from selection could only rely on mutating their bodies to embark on a difficult path.

"On the Newborn Road, it’s indeed not easy for a Taoist lineage like Six Imperial to arise," said a Core Disciple from Immortal Land.

"Standing firmly in the Yewu World, renowned far and wide, and even gaining approval from some of the old seniors in Immortal Land is truly an amazing feat."

They felt they were evaluating objectively, but in reality, they carried a strong psychological sense of superiority.

Because, they believed that they were the victors from the selection phase, and those ordinary people rejected were left with the Newborn Road.

In a way, this was truly the difference between immortals and mortals in their eyes.

"The contest is tomorrow, do any of you feel confident?" asked Luo Yao, the girl in white, her delicate eyebrows curved, and her eyes sparkling, clearly not one of quiet disposition.

"Junior Sister Luo, don’t worry, it’s not a big problem," responded a young man in yellow, his body manifesting dazzling Heavenly Light Force, even his hair tinged with golden light.

The others also voiced their confidence, as they knew well the significant background of the girl in white; the "elder sister" she once followed held a high position in Immortal Land, strong enough to contend with the previous generation despite her young age.

And Luo Yao herself was exceptional; she went on to compete for Core Disciples and defeated many competitors, succeeding in her first selection.

"Thinking about it, they can only compete with us in the first two realms; after the Third Realm, all they can do is watch our backs. I wonder why the Elders want to test this method?" some questioned.

"Every path needs constant refinement; this is probably in preparation for the Great Exploration. Disciples of the first two realms need various methods to protect the path."

Luo Yao, unlike usual, spoke seriously, "You all take care, don’t end up getting thoroughly defeated, that would be embarrassing."

Then, looking towards a young man in purple next to her, she said, "Li Daocheng, you must hold the fort at the end. It’s the first trial by a few old seniors, and you can’t embarrass them."

Li Daocheng nodded, saying, "Senior Sister Luo, don’t worry. The Fighting Immortal Scripture I comprehend is comparable to the Six Imperial Heart Sutra and seems naturally suited to me, to the point of obsession. I was almost lost in the Scripture and delayed my cultivation on the Immortal Road."

He even had a head of purple hair, his expression serene, with faint hints of Purple Mist swirling deep in his eyes, a sign of reaching a certain level in practicing the Fighting Immortal Scripture.

In fact, whenever he breathed, slight purple mist would flow towards him.

Luo Yao smiled, "Hmm, you were evaluated by my sisterล this time you should perform well, I’ll lend you her cultivation notes for a look when we return."

Afterwards, they no longer discussed this topic, but instead admired the marvelous scenes.

Ahead, a towering Lapis Lazuli willow soared into the night sky, its massive canopy covering miles around, like a mountain, its draping branches fiery red as dawn, strikingly beautiful.

"I feel itť the people from the Outer World always carry a psychological sense of superiority over us," said Lu Zizai.

"Because we are ordinary people who rely on physical mutation," Qin Ming laughed and nodded, already accustomed with no perturbation in his heart.

In fact, when he first met the girl in white, Luo Yao, although she meant no harm, she laughed at his simplicity, saying they seemed separated by vast mountains and seas.

Lu Zizai glanced at a few youngsters then no longer watched them, turning around and walking back.

Qin Ming asked, "Brother Lu, in tomorrow’s confrontations, as one of the Six Imperial Disciples, should I demonstrate the Six Imperial Forces to them?"

Initially, he was too embarrassed to raise this matter since he had already received so much, and wasn’t so thick-skinned. Now, he believed it was more appropriate to teach the opponents using the signature Jin Technique of the Six Imperial Ancestor Court.

Lu Zizai said, "The Method of the Six Imperial has issues; you don’t need to follow it in practice. What I am doing now is forgetting the past cultivation techniques. I see you as one of my peers, and I don’t want you to walk the path of our predecessors. Every Ancestor Master blazed their own trail, carving out new heavens and earth, and you should do the same."

Qin Ming sighed privately, his practice of the Silk Scripture was very unorthodox; it appeared beneficial to have multiple cultivation techniques, but he felt it improper to bring this up again.

After all, he was also one of those about to escape.

Lu Zi, with his back towards him, stopped walking and said, "I suspect your Method resembles a special Scripture in history, but everyone who tried has failed, some died, some became useless, involving Grandmaster Level figures."

Hearing this, Qin Ming was shocked, feeling that what Lu Zizai mentioned very much resembled the Silk Scripture!

Lu Zizai turned his head back and said, "If you truly take this path and can endure to the end, come find me later!"

He added, "In the early stages, if I gave you the Six Imperial Heart Sutra which still has problems, I fear it would overwhelm you. Better to progress step by step."

"Brother Lu, who exactly are you?" Qin Ming couldn’t help but ask, revisiting old matters.

Lu Zizai replied, "Want to know that badly? Okay, after defeating the people from the Fangwai Immortal Land, I’ll tell you before I leave."

That evening, Qin Ming’s body radiated Golden Radiance. Although he had comprehended the Heluo Scripture, the time was too short to fully master the Heavenly Light Force and it wasn’t greatly successful; now he had a solution.

In a moment, he transformed the Heavenly Light Force using Gold induces Water, quickly turning the Golden Radiance into a dense water mist, enveloping him with a strong vital essence.

Next, he attempted further transformations, continually swapping among the Five Elements, becoming more skilled.

Eventually, he could change attributes in a single thought.

The next day, at a vast Practice Field of the Six Imperial Ancestor Court, the area was already filled with people.

Everyone knew that people from the Fangwai Immortal Land had come for an exchange and competition, wanting to test their methods from the Newborn Road against theirs, creating quite a stir.

Many Disciples of the Six Imperial Ancestor Court were holding their breath, feeling offended; it didn’t matter whether the opponents won or lost, using their own weaknesses against the enemy’s strength. But if they won, what face would the Six Imperial Lineage have left?

"Our Disciples here, practicing the methods from the Newborn Road, haven’t even reached five years," an old man said cheerfully.

"Hmm, the disciple we’re sending out has only been on the Newborn Road for two years," one Elder from the Six Imperial Ancestor Court responded calmly.

In fact, he was echoing the words of Lu Zizai from behind the scenes, acting completely as a "messenger."

Yesterday, Lu Zi had personally observed the Outer Disciples from the Fangwai Immortal Land and already knew their depth.

At this moment, Qin Ming, dressed in a green robe, stood quietly in the arena, unrecognized by anyone.

Lu Zizai was also afraid that his outstanding performance might lead the shameless old seniors of the Fangwai Immortal Land to remember him, just like the Overlord of old times, meeting a tragic end.

However, Qin Ming’s realm was still low, temporarily not catching the eye of major figures. But if he is noted by people every time, over time, he would certainly make a strong impression.

Near the Practice Field, the Fire Spring flowed gently, and the silver trees were swaying, all glowing and illuminating the place.

The people from the Fangwai Immortal Land sat on a high platform, looking relaxed, but they actually took this matter very seriously, hoping their trial of methods would succeed, so several old seniors could continue to verify many astonishing ideas.

The Lapis Lazuli paved ground was very hard; a youth from the Fangwai Immortal Land approached, dressed in spotless white robes.

As he advanced, green leaves appeared one after another followed by yellow withered leaves dancing around his body.

"It’s actually the Withering and Flourishing Scripture, how could he practice to this extent at his age? The Heavenly Light Force is not only externalizing but also transforming, forming a special spectacle?"

Some Disciples of the Six Imperial changed their expressions, and all were greatly shaken.

"What’s the panic, it’s just Chunyang Consciousness Radiance carrying the Heavenly Light Force, all is illusory," an Elder softly scolded, calming them down.

Despite his words, he started feeling uncertain himself, as the people from the Outer World seemed to have combined two paths, which was quite troubling.

The youth in white smiled, operating the Withering and Flourishing Scripture, and splendid buds bloomed in the Void, then swaying towards where Qin Ming stood.

Even as he initiated the attack, he was displaying an otherworldly, floating Immortal Energy, exceedingly ethereal and detached.

Qin Ming stood there, plucking the flower with a finger, slightly smiling, his clear spiritual demeanor evidently surpassing the opposing youth.

The foreheads of the youth in white began to sweat, that flower carried his Heavenly Light Force, and even had the Chunyang Consciousness Radiance refined by the Elder, originally mighty enough to explode instantly, but was now treated as a mere "mundane flower", appreciated by someone—what kind of monster was this?

Then, he urged another divine bud to spin rapidly towards his opponent.

Qin Ming still used the same hand to gently pluck the flower, while the other hand was casually behind his back, easy and natural, like a Banished Immortal facing mundane mortals.

In the eyes of the people from the Fangwai Immortal Land, everything was reversed.

With a flick of his hand, Qin Ming sent the two flower buds flying back faster than they came, blooming and blossoming mid-air, then suddenly exploding!

The youth in white couldn’t dodge, was covered in petals, his white robe ripped open, his Body showing cracks, coughing blood profusely. He violently trembled and finally collapsed to the ground, blood staining the earth red.

"Is this it? Did you come to the Six Imperial Ancestor Court just to offer flowers?" Qin Ming asked, one hand behind his back.