Night Without End
Chapter 295 - 190: Testing the Sword Across the World

Chapter 295: Chapter 190: Testing the Sword Across the World

Under the night sky, the chirping insects seem to weave a delicate thread, while a path paved with cobblestones winds through the tranquil woods. In the distance, the fiery glow struggles to infiltrate the gaps between the lush leaves, shimmering like scattered gold in the dark.

Qin Ming had seen them before; the Purple-eyed Crow was Master Wu, and the woman in black was Tang Jin, hailing from Liuguang City, once on a quest to find the most suitable heir for her master.

According to the talking sparrow, Qin Ming was not favored by Tang Jin at the time, as she did not believe he could become a closed-door disciple of her master.

The young man beside Tang Jin was not unfamiliar to Qin Ming either, as he frequently appeared on the Nightly News. Currently, while not yet a household name, he was already quite renowned.

His name was Ling Yu, dressed in a blue robe, with black hair cascading past his shoulders. His eyes were deep and, despite his calm demeanor, contained an inward vigor, his body brimming with vibrant vitality.

Recently, he had sparked significant commotion by challenging cities with his sword trials and was hailed by some as the Young Ancestor.

Encountering them here, Qin Ming was somewhat surprised but not bewildered, because soon Ling Yu would face Xin Youdao in a duel.

The latter was also a fierce contender, having swept through Eighty One Cities, a noteworthy figure on the Nightly News and among the most celebrated talents in this year’s exams.

Tang Jin’s figure was graceful, even though her true face was not revealed, as her loose black robe failed to conceal her curves when the night wind rustled the leaves.

Qin Ming glanced at her briefly as he passed by, without speaking, and certainly not acknowledging each other, despite having seen each other before, they truly had no friendship.

But Wu Yaizu glanced at her twice, agreeing with his grandmother that the outside world was colorful, even these tranquil woods were dazzling.

After they passed each other, Tang Jin felt a sense and turned to gaze at one of the young men’s back.

Back then, in the special node scramble at Black and White Mountain, she dared to chase down the green-robed woman who obtained the greatest creation, naturally of extraordinary skill.

"Found nothing!" Master Wu flew back, then, with a puzzled expression, also looked at Qin Ming’s back.

"He looks familiar, isn’t he the boy I missed back then?" Possessed with mysterious purple pupils, it has the ability to discern truths invisible to others.

"Who, is he strong?" asked young Ling Yu.

The Purple-eyed Crow nodded and scrutinized the retreating silhouette, saying, "Hmm, personally, I think one of the young men is quite remarkable, bringing unusual phenomena upon his first rebirth. Hmm, the other kid seems rather extraordinary as well. Interesting, such two individuals can walk together."

Walking far away, Wu Yaizu whispered, "Brother, I feel that woman was looking at me just now."

"Be cautious, at this moment, do not trust your feelings." Qin Ming said, stopping to examine the important letter he’d tucked into his sleeve.

Wu Yaizu said, "Really, yeah, that black crow was looking at you."

Qin Ming ignored him, staring at the brief message on the letter, his emotions surging instantly.

Lu Zizai’s message contained only simple words: "Fight for the Blood of Auspicious Beast with all your might, ensure your fairness!"

Qin Ming had initially given up on the auspicious beast blood, knowing it involved too many people and interests, with widespread implications.

Cui Chonghe, Sun Jingxiao, and others, why were they appearing in Kunling?

Moreover, while Qin Ming traveled on the Vermilion Bird Spaceship, he encountered multiple Immortal Seeds and Divine Seeds, not merely to collect Nine Heavens Essence Energy from above but also in pursuit of the Auspicious Beast Blood.

Qin Ming could hardly suppress his emotions; he knew that Lu Zizai himself also bore immense pressure. For instance, Sun Taichu wanted to act against him today.

In such a situation, Lu Zizai gave him a promise, encouraging him to fight without reservation, despite facing potentially adverse circumstances himself!

Such favor was indeed heavy.

"Brother, what’s wrong?" Wu Yaizu asked.

"Auspicious Beast Blood, let’s fight for it!" Qin Ming said, turning back to scrutinize those rules.

No matter what, if fair competition can be ensured, how could he not have a share in the Xinsheng Domain?

At that moment, a small golden bird flew by and perched on a branch near Qin Ming, its eyes glowing brightly.

"Senior!" Qin Ming promptly greeted in a low voice.

The golden bird sighed softly, saying, "He values you highly. In his eyes, the path of rebirth sees a maximum of four people pave the future, including both him and you."

Qin Ming’s blood gradually boiled. Though he was only in the First Realm, Lu Zizai saw him in such light.

He felt a surge of impulse, longing to shout that he will definitely pave the road in the future!

But he restrained himself, for he was still a mere newcomer, and it was too early to discuss the future. For now, he must stay grounded and repay Lu Zizai with practical actions.

Qin Ming felt somewhat worried for Lu Zizai. The white-haired figure he saw today carried heavy signs of decay.

"How is Brother Lu?" he asked in a low voice.

Secretly transmitting sound, the golden bird said, "He is fine. The golden giant you saw today was transformed from his past Taoist practices, not his true form. It’s the ’Merit’ he endeavors to forget."

Though Qin Ming had suspected it, the confirmation stirred him greatly. Few could bear to let go of such "Merit"; Lu Zizai transcends the ordinary!

The golden bird said, "Rest assured, once he fully forgets the past and the ’New Merit’ appears, he will be stronger, rooted in past practices, achieving true ’rebirth’!"

"Good!" Qin Ming nodded, believing if Lu Zizai survived, he would eventually surpass his former self.

The golden bird spread its wings and flew away, disappearing into the vast night.

Wu Yaizu wiped the sweat from his forehead, exhaled deeply, and said, "I feel that the outside is even more dangerous than the Fourth Forbidden Land. Just a small bird makes my heart tremble, as if I’m facing a terrifying alien as large as a mountain!"

Qin Ming said, "Its true form might not be smaller than a mountain!"

The forest was quite dim, and there was a large cluster of wooden houses where many Newcomers resided.

Today, the area was filled with frustration and unease, with many people sitting quietly, contemplating the future path. This was because not long ago, the Ancestor Master of the Newborn Road appeared at the Flying Immortal Academy, exuding a decaying aura, making people feel hopeless on this path.

"The Newborn Road hasn’t had any Ancestor Master expanding the road for many years, while other paths are still being developed, alas!"

"No wonder there are rumors that someone once wanted the Ancestor Master of the Newborn Road to become a Power Warrior, it’s not without reason."

"Unfortunately, we have tried other paths, but we simply can’t progress without special talents; we are just ordinary people. The only feasible path is through physical mutation."

A group of people sighed, feeling that this night is as dark as their future path, with no visible scenery ahead.

"By the way, tomorrow evening, Ling Yu from the Trial Sword Hundred Cities will duel Xin Youdao at our academy. Aren’t they also people of the Newborn Road? Let’s look forward to it!"

...

The next day, after Qin Ming and Wu Yaizu got up, they continued familiarizing themselves with the environment of Shanhai Academy. Their evaluation of the cafeteria was just four words: not tasty, very expensive!

"Brother, that’s the Book Collection Building you’ve been thinking about, it’s quite grand and magnificent, with nine floors."

Soon, they learned that to read the tomes inside, one either needed contribution value or had to pay for reading.

After inquiring, Wu Yaizu took a deep breath of fiery mist in front of the building and said, "Wow, that’s expensive, brother, if it doesn’t work out, we really might need to fight. We’re lacking Day Gold in our Five Elements!"

Qin Ming nodded, they couldn’t let "a little" Day Gold block their path and stump the heroes.

Before noon, Shanhai Academy became lively, with people constantly entering.

The news that Ling Yu from the Trial Sword Hundred Cities would duel Xin Youdao had been circulating for days, and many had been looking forward to it.

Judging by the skyrocketing ticket prices for the viewing seats, one could see that there were considerable interests involved, naturally, someone was fanning the flames.

In fact, Ling Yu and Xin Youdao were indeed geniuses of this generation, astonishing everyone, to the point where even the title of Young Ancestor was being called out, and they were frequently featured in the Nightly News, gaining some fame in various places.

Not only in Kunling, but some people also traveled from afar from other cities.

"Ling Yu’s teacher is the person most likely to become the Ancestor Master in this era, a figure rich in legendary tales and a truly renowned figure in the Yewu World."

It was for this reason that people were even more interested in witnessing firsthand the closed-door disciple personally taught by the Great Grandmaster.

On that day, the entire Kunling City was discussing this event.

Unlike Sun Taichu’s sudden visit without any forewarning, this battle between young geniuses had been anticipated for a long time.

Even without tickets, students from a dozen or so dojos and academies flocked in, naturally not lacking veteran figures.

"Those from our Newborn Road dueling, can it really be this prestigious? People from the Immortal Road, Esoteric Path, and Different Path have all come to watch."

"Wake up, it’s just you Newcomers gilding the lily, insisting on interpreting it that way. Do you know Xin Youdao is walking dual paths? His esoteric methods are much stronger!"

"As for Ling Yu, his teacher was originally an outsider, combining aspects of the Newborn Road to strive further upward, reaching the pinnacle of the pyramid, and becoming an Ancestor Master was just a matter of course."

These words silenced many Newcomers.

Shanhai Academy was crowded like never before.

The Nightly News was actively following this matter, with headlines like "Young Master Tries Sword Across the Land" already prepared!

Wu Yaizu’s eyes shone as he said, "Brother, I think the two of us, each taking one down, is no problem at all!"

Though he hailed from the Forbidden Land, he was still young. Seeing such a grand spectacle, extensive coverage, and so many people coming to watch, he naturally felt dissatisfied, with a youthful spirit, yearning to compete with the two.

Qin Ming chuckled and said, "Don’t rush, you’ll have your chance to shine in the future, and you’ll become famous across the world sooner or later."

The two laughed here without much care, what if others heard? At most, it would be regarded as boasting.

"That’s quite a boast." Indeed, upon hearing, someone curled their lips, thinking these two were out of their minds, overly eager for fame.

However, there were beings who took it seriously!

In the distance, the Purple-eyed Crow perched on a treetop and murmured, "Tang Jin, did you hear that, and see that? The eyes and expressions of those two boys, how confident they are. Yesterday I recognized that little guy from Black and White Mountain, and he recognized us too, not even considering the person you chose."

Tang Jin smiled faintly, saying nothing.

The Purple-eyed Crow said, "Why don’t you arrange for Ling Yu to test him, to see if you misjudged on Black and White Mountain back then."

"Alright!" Tang Jin said only two words, the response quite succinct.