Night Without End
Chapter 301 - 195: Gathering Storm

Chapter 301: Chapter 195: Gathering Storm

Wu Chengwang and Qin Ming were both laughing, content with each other, mutually finding each other agreeable.

The atmosphere was harmonious, perhaps this was an idyllic scene for everyone.

Soon enough, Qin Ming became alert, not to get carried away; this was a one-time deal, he didn’t plan to return here next time, why keep laughing a corpse-like smile.

He efficiently and naturally adjusted his expression, his smile gradually fading as he immersed himself in the Scripture, feigning ignorance, humbly asking, "Master Wu, why did the third page of this Scripture suddenly become difficult?"

Wu Chengwang chuckled, saying, "Miracle Technique, all are deeply profound, ninety percent of people are unrelated, unable to grasp it at all. Fortunately, with my guidance, the Golden Cicada Scripture is not that obscure, my disciples can practice it thoroughly."

"Master Wu, you truly deserve praise as the one who expands methods," Qin Ming complimented.

After reading this Scripture, he inwardly sighed, Old Wu is not simple; this manuscript carries the crystallization of his heart and soul, indeed containing extremely profound insights.

His expression transitioned naturally, from laughing heartily to a mild smile, then to seriousness, then frowning, as he prepared to leave, there was no need to linger here.

Unexpectedly, Wu Chengwang found him rather agreeable, not only giving pointers but also asking him to study in the small courtyard, saying those flowers and plants could be invigorating and enlightening.

"Do not be anxious, reminiscing back then, I was also stuck on this Scripture for quite a while during practice," he said amiably.

All these years, whoever sought him to learn Miracle Technique were filled with deep grievance, never smiling; rare to have such a youth with a reassuring smile.

Qin Ming was speechless.

The manuscript he studied carried Wu Chengwang’s intense emotions, he had already resonated with the two complete versions of the "Golden Cicada Scripture."

"Ah, too difficult, I feel I laughed too soon, this Scripture doesn’t fit me," he started finding excuses.

In the small courtyard full of medicinal herbs and exotic flowers, resplendent and fragrant, the environment was elegant, yet Qin Ming truly didn’t want to stay.

"You should practice like this, the Golden Cicada is an insect not an insect, yet a Zen Scripture..." Wu Chengwang prepared to plan long-term, not wanting him stuck on the first level, began giving him extra guidance.

Finally, Qin Ming endured a full two hours before naturally frowning and leaving.

"What a good kid," Wu Chengwang watched his departing figure, full of smiles, pitying his slightly poor comprehension, shouting behind him, "Come earlier next time."

Xiao Wu said, "Brother, did you really spend six hundred day gold on this? We’re about to run out of resources again."

"Yeah, let’s go back." Qin Ming nodded.

Until he returned to his residence, facing a sapphire-like lake, Qin Ming finally didn’t hide his smile, happily catching a few five-colored Dragon Carp.

Soon after, he returned to the courtyard and began practicing!

Wu Yaizu exclaimed, "Hiss, brother, you’re truly a genius to have mastered the essence so quickly, achieving results!"

Because he sensed Qin Ming’s demeanor had completely changed, possessing a Zen aura, and even at the most critical moment, he heard a cicada chirp that made one’s mind clear, yearning for sudden enlightenment.

That wasn’t a real sound, but Qin Ming’s flesh, organs, and bones were resonating, emitting a heavenly sound.

Qin Ming cautioned, "Just initiated, pretend you haven’t seen anything. If that old guy finds out, he’ll likely flip out, maybe even resort to violence against us."

"I understand!" Wu Yaizu nodded, and then went to study his "Blood and Flesh Soul locking Technique."

Throughout the day, Qin Ming was practicing the "Golden Cicada Scripture."

It involved not only resurgence, regeneration, Zen, etc., but also the Golden Cicada Power it gave birth to was remarkably powerful. How could one lack methods of protecting the path to achieve Miracle Technique?

Qin Ming pondered deeply, becoming increasingly convinced that this Miracle Technique was vast and profound.

"In detail, it can manifest as Death Force, Life Force, involve part of the Yin Yang changes, finally forming a complete Golden Cicada Power. If this part can be mastered, one can transform completely, from dying to rebirth."

Qin Ming’s expression became serious, because it wasn’t finished yet; incorporating Wu Chengwang’s insights, adding his own understanding, continuously exploring.

He believed this was a treasure trove of Miracle Techniques.

For this, he used the Five Elements Mysterious Skill he cultivated to form a light wheel to simulate Golden Cicada Power.

"Cicada chirping like a thread, though subtle, continuously persistent, Zen unending, Golden Cicada Power can be ceaseless."

Qin Ming researched Zen aura, while also focusing on combat, for a moment, delicate rain like threads, cicada wings like swords, Golden Cicada Power unending.

"Golden Cicada changes again, cicada sound like thunder, at this point, Golden Cicada Power is no longer gentle but masculine, domineering, its light can even ascend and radiate in every direction."

He studied diligently, wanting to simulate with other Heavenly Light Forces but failed; currently, it was fundamentally impossible, only causing great commotion in the small courtyard.

Overall, Golden Cicada Scripture’s two versions, one focuses on the body’s transformation, tearing the old shell and rebirth.

The other version emphasizes changes and more, interpreting various divine Heavenly Light Forces, leaning more towards combat.

"Above this miracle technique, there is the ’Divine Cicada Scripture,’ which belongs to the realm of Secret Scripture, on the same level as the ’Zhu Shi Scripture.’

Even the legendary ’Separated People’ may be somewhat connected to ’Divine Cicada Scripture.’

Qin Ming sighed inwardly; each miracle technique has a higher-level follow-up; this truly is ’well-ordered heritage,’ making him quite longing and expectant.

Next, he diligently practiced the Golden Cicada Scripture, actively preparing for the ninth rebirth.

This is to accumulate foundation, solidifying basics; each additional miracle technique significantly enhances his strength by inducing quality changes in Heavenly Light!

Moreover, for the final rebirth, he wished to make some changes, not following the original method.

However, he must first master the Golden Cicada Power!

While Qin Ming and Xiao Wu quietly practiced and accumulated their Taoist skills, the outside world was buzzing with excitement, with countless people engaged in heated discussions.

As expected, last night Ling Yu and Xin Youdao’s showdown made the front page, widely reported. The brilliance of an extraordinary genius cut through the night fog, illuminating various places.

Though Xin Youdao was defeated, the Nightly News did not belittle him but gave him high praise. As for Ling Yu, there’s no need to say; he was finally openly referred to as the Young Ancestor, no longer concealed.

"Ling Yu will test his sword across the world. When he elevates his realm, he will likely compete with those Immortal Seeds and Divine Seeds."

"Absolutely, he will rise swiftly with his dual advancement. I’m anticipating that day to come!"

...

The entire Kunling City was abuzz with conversation.

However, the two involved had complex feelings and weren’t as happy as imagined; they both went off to train diligently!

Qian Chuan looked at the newspaper in his hand, his expression colorful, wanting to say: No one understands the truth better than I do!

He glanced towards the lakeside, where behind the green bamboo and golden vine tree, two mysterious youths reside, who had once toppled the two greatly praised geniuses in the newspaper.

If this were to get out, it would surely cause a huge sensation!

Qin Ming and Wu Yaizu were living fulfilling lives, each practicing, earnestly learning news related to the Third Forbidden Zone, wanting to know when to hunt that auspicious beast.

"That highland produces all sorts of medicinal herbs, contains some special secret realms, and also hosts large numbers of demons and monsters. By then, people of various methods and different realms will all have a chance to participate."

This was not only practical training but also military drilling and a small-scale rehearsal for the upcoming major development in the depths of the Yewu World.

Qin Ming and Wu Yaizu learned that various dojos and academies were surveying the highlands, planning to divide more detailed boundary areas.

"Each participant will carry several memory crystals to ensure the authenticity of the battle record. Killing scenes of demons or monsters must be recorded at the final moment."

The precautions strictly warned against internal strife; if someone violates, others can rally against them to ensure rightful self-defense.

"The First Realm, the Second Realm..." Qin Ming glanced at the current rough sketch map, showing complex terrain with marked areas for activity by people of different realms.

Obviously, the further into the highlands one goes, the higher the level of demons and monsters.

"In the First Realm, who are we afraid of? We can make an attempt in the Second Realm too!" Xiao Wu said, eagerly rubbing his fists.

Qin Ming cautioned him, saying: "Don’t be arrogant; in the Second Realm, there will surely be Quasi Immortal Seeds, Divine Seeds, Exotic Species, etc."

In recent days, Kunling City has grown increasingly lively. Why did Sun Taichu bring Cui Chonghe here? The target is clear!

Lately, people from Fangwai Heaven Pure Land, Immortal Soil, Yang Soil, and Esoteric Buddhism, those unknown Immortal Seeds, Divine Seeds, etc., have been arriving one after another.

The reason is primarily due to this extraordinary auspicious beast, whose blood essence can prolong the life of grandmaster-level figures and naturally offers greater benefits to the younger generation!

Wu Yaizu nodded and said: "Brother, let’s strive to undergo nine times rebirth during this highland exploration, advancing even into the Outer Saint Domain, then we’ll explore the Second Realm’s territory and gain substantial benefits!"

In Kunling City, people were discussing Ling Yu and Xin Youdao, also fervently debating which Quasi Immortal Seeds had arrived and which Divine Seeds had stealthily appeared.

The common folk listened with keen interest, while insiders sensed a surge in power. This region will be turbulent, and major events will occur soon.

"Little Sparrow has traveled over mountains and rivers, coming from afar, finally arrived at Kunling City with the Purple Lightning Beast Princess and others." A talking sparrow carrying a small bag descended from a massive airship along with the Purple Lightning Beast, Four Tusked White Elephant, and other exotic species.

"Mountain Master, I wonder how you have been. I’ve made significant progress recently!" The sparrow fluttered its wings, flying forward, now a trusted aide to the Purple Lightning Beast.

"Xiao Qin has been missing for a long time; did something happen to him on the airship?" Li Qingyun also arrived, frowning, as Meng Xinghai had asked him to definitely find Qin Ming, while he too wanted to visit Li Qingyue.

...

Ling Yu was frustrated and, after calming for several days, couldn’t endure it any longer. He found Tang Jin again, strongly requesting her to arrange a showdown with the boy from Black and White Mountain.

Last time, he was taught a lesson and scolded, so Tang Jin didn’t agree.

"Is the Five Colored Thunderbolt ready? Has the Four Symbols Condensation been completed? Have you cultivated with a strand of Pure Yang Consciousness Radiance as seed and fished the Heavenly Light? Have the Miracle Techniques been thoroughly integrated?" Tang Jin asked him.

Ling Yu, full of fighting spirit, said: "Senior Sister, I’ve achieved all these and reached perfection. If I can’t duel him, I can’t sleep and my Taoist skills won’t progress an inch."

Qin Ming had already mastered the Golden Cicada Power. For ordinary people, mastering a Miracle Technique could take half a lifetime, while researching it could take a lifetime; for him, it was clearly not that difficult.

"I need to master another Miracle Technique!" he murmured to himself.

In the past, every time he underwent rebirth, he paired one Miracle Technique with several types of Heavenly Light Force.

But this time, he didn’t want to practice conventional Heavenly Light Force but instead prepared to see if he could master and integrate two major Miracle Techniques simultaneously.

"Next, which Miracle Technique should I choose, and how should I acquire it?" Qin Ming frowned.

After careful research, he was quite fond of the "Dragon and Snake Scripture," a Miracle Technique practiced by the Qingtian Ancestor during his ninth rebirth. It not only allows one to come back to life from death but also cultivates tremendously vigorous Heavenly Light Force.

The Qingtian Ancestor was renowned for being able to lift the heavens with his hands, possessing world-shaking divine power!

Qin Ming felt that this Ancestor Master’s rebirth path was quite extraordinary, and the scripture practiced at certain critical junctures deserved close study.

"The Dragon and Snake Scripture is hard to obtain; it’s in the collection of Shanhai Academy but surprisingly not publicly available." He contemplated whether to look to other dojos to acquire it.