Night Without End
Chapter 309 - 201: The Best Era

Chapter 309: Chapter 201: The Best Era

Yu Gen Sheng and Zhao Ziyan are both quite old, with sparse hair. Usually, they wear a cheerful smile, but when they get serious, they exude an aura of majesty.

Zhao Ziyan said, "Cheng Rui, next, you will follow Ming Hui to study in the Book Collection Building."

"Ah?" The girl in yellow was taken aback. What is going on?

Soon, she nodded like a chick pecking at rice; with instructions from two venerable seniors, she couldn’t disobey.

"Have you not thanked the seniors yet!" Xin Youdao reminded her; that is a good place to be.

Yu Gen Sheng said, "Qian Chuan, Tang Jun, you two go to the Mist Land behind the mountain."

Both were dumbfounded; that is not a safe place. Usually, the academy’s teachers warn them not to wander there carelessly, as it could lead to trouble.

Yu Gen Sheng said, "Some old folks live there. Qian Chuan will be the gatekeeper, and Tang Jun will deliver meals to them. Whether you can earn their favor depends on your skills."

"Thank you, seniors!" Upon hearing this, both showed joy, understanding that this was indeed a good opportunity.

After a brief consideration, Yu Gen Sheng and Zhao Ziyan realized the seriousness of the issue. A disciple with a Grandmaster-level talent appeared on the Newborn Road, and this was no trivial matter.

For safety, they personally made "arrangements." Otherwise, Zhao Minghui’s mere warning to keep quiet would have been ineffective.

"Xiao Xin, you are also on the Newborn Road. If you encounter any problems you don’t understand, come directly to me." Yu Gen Sheng said.

"Yes, teacher!" Xin Youdao immediately gave a grand ceremonial bow.

Zhao Ziyan said, "Ling Yu, your senior sister brought you to Kunleng mainly for the Blood of Auspicious Beast and to register you at Shanhai Academy. For now, follow me."

"Okay, senior!" Ling Yu quickly stepped forward to pay respects.

These youngsters were momentarily confused, feeling honored to be esteemed by the seniors.

Tang Jin understood; this was to prevent the youths from losing their composure and speaking carelessly later on.

"Ming Hui, take those three away now." Zhao Ziyan instructed, pointing to Qian Chuan, Cheng Rui, and Tang Jun.

"Okay!" Zhao Minghui led the three off.

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Yu Gen Sheng began, "Let us discuss important matters now. Recently, on the highland outside the Third Forbidden Zone, some special ’Blessed Lands’ are about to open, which can be called Secret Realms."

He looked at Qin Ming, Wu Yaizu, Ling Yu, and Xin Youdao, seriously informing them to prepare themselves in the coming days, as the four of them are qualified to enter.

Yu Gen Sheng said, "Alright, more details will be provided later."

He called the others over, his words surprisingly brief.

Soon, Tang Jin noticed that the gaze of the two elders also fell upon her.

Yu Gen Sheng smiled and said, "Miss Tang, I heard you have a junior apprentice brother with true Grandmaster-level talent?"

Tang Jin’s pupils contracted. How did he know?

Qin Ming’s heart stirred slightly. It seemed there was indeed an even more powerful disciple in that line!

Apparently, Ling Yu was in the loop and wasn’t kept in the dark—not a mere stand-in.

Back at Black and White Mountain, Tang Jin had said, "The person I have chosen is like a Fierce Sun breaking through the black clouds, but they shouldn’t be exposed too early, or they might invite heaven’s envy."

The talking sparrow had vaguely overheard.

And not long ago, when Ling Yu had been unable to defeat Qin Ming, he mentioned that as far as he knew, Qin Ming should be one of the best in the First Realm, with the legendary Grandmaster-level talent.

All of this confirmed that there was indeed a Hidden Disciple in that line!

Zhao Ziyan said, "Your junior apprentice brother was suspected after using your lineage’s Sect Suppressing Scripture during a battle with a disciple from Immortal Soil."

The so-called Hidden Disciple was not raised within the Mountain Sect; this lineage knew well how to cultivate disciples with wild nature. The youth was undergoing intensive combat trials and verifying the ’New Skill’ after dual path fusion.

"Were they discovered?" Tang Jin furrowed her brows.

Zhao Ziyan smiled, "The matter was suppressed; only a few people were present, just like our current situation. One of my descendants happened to be there."

"Senior, do you mean..." Tang Jin looked at him. Everyone else was arranged, indicating a concern about her disclosing Qin Ming’s true potential.

Yu Gen Sheng said, "In the past, when an Overlord emerged, it was such a pity. We do not wish for such things to repeat."

A future new Ancestor Master being prematurely stifled made many elders feel heartache at the mere thought of it, but unfortunately, no one could do anything against Cao Qianqiu in his ’prime years.’

Qin Ming felt a surge of warmth and gratitude; the two elders had made these arrangements and said so much, all out of concern that his Grandmaster-level talent would be exposed.

Tang Jin shook her head, speaking earnestly, "Senior, you overthink. Although we are close to the Outer World, we are also people on the Newborn Road and would not be so dishonorable!"

The Purple eyed Crow also spoke, "I can vouch for this; we’re all on the same side, and the Great Grandmaster is also pleased to see a youth with Grandmaster-level talent on the Newborn Road, helping him verify the new skill."

"Hmm!" Both elders nodded.

"What was the outcome of that battle?" Master Wu asked.

"It ended in a draw," Zhao Ziyan informed.

"My junior apprentice brother, possessing Grandmaster-level talent, dual paths concurrently, and already at the great perfection of the First Realm, yet it only ended in a draw?" Tang Jin was not satisfied with the result.

Zhao Ziyan explained, "The disciple from Immortal Soil is extremely formidable, and if not for his lower current cultivation level, once he reaches the Late Stage of Yellow Court, he will surely become a Quasi Immortal Seed."

Except for a few exceptions, the Immortal Seeds from the Outer World are generally confirmed at the Yellow Court Realm.

Qin Ming was astonished. How strong is a Quasi Immortal Seed? He couldn’t help but inquire about the person’s specific realm.

"Also at the great perfection level of the First Realm," Yu Gen Sheng replied with a smile.

Qin Ming understood; he currently had experienced rebirth eight times, with one more rebirth opportunity available!

Xiao Wu patted his chest, saying, "I was scared to death just now; I thought he was at the mid-stage of the First Realm."

Immediately, the two elders looked at him with peculiar eyes.

Tang Jin frowned slightly, suspecting, "It seems the Immortal Soil has expanded the road again, teaching the future Immortal Seed ahead of time, or else my junior brother wouldn’t have needed to use the ultimate skill bestowed by the teacher!"

Zhao Ziyan sighed, "This is the best era, but also a time of the most brutal and bloody competition. All the paths are still not perfected, all expanding and developing. In the future, those who shine could become nearly immortal ancestors."

All paths are still in the pioneering stage, whether it’s Sun Taichu or Cao Qianqiu, who are already standing in the clouds, or the younger generations who came later—everyone has a chance!

Yu Gen Sheng said, "Since it’s all out in the open, there’s no problem."

Eventually, only two old men, Qin Ming and Wu Yaizu, remained here.

Soon, Xiao Wu also gained recognition, surprising Yu Gen Sheng and Zhao Ziyan. What’s happening this year? Suddenly, there are such pleasant surprises.

Xiao Wu confirmed his path, deciding to diligently cultivate his body, never to abandon it in the future!

The two elders had a dispute here because of Qin Ming.

Yu Gen Sheng wanted to cultivate Qin Ming in secret and give him everything!

Yet Zhao Ziyan opposed, thinking such actions unsuitable.

He worried that in the end, it would forcefully ripen him into a bitter melon or bad fruit, equating it to "raising pigs."

Xiao Wu almost busted a gut laughing upon hearing this.

Qin Ming glared at him, wanting to punch him twice.

Zhao Ziyan said, "The present Buddha raises disciples by letting go; to obtain resources, abandoned disciples must strive courageously through bloodshed. Even the hidden disciples from that lineage were not raised in greenhouses. What do we have to compare with grandmaster-level individuals? We are not qualified to teach him!"

He believed that a wild Qin Ming was the best Qin Ming, relying on himself to reach these heights.

Now, they shouldn’t alter Qin Ming’s developmental trajectory!

Ultimately, Yu Gen Sheng was persuaded, saying, "If the Cui Family intervenes or some other old guys attempt to kill, naturally we won’t stand by and watch, but otherwise, we won’t interfere."

Despite those words, the two still approached and handed over a copy of the "Immortal Butterfly Scripture."

Qin Ming felt as if he were in a dream, for this was the most "affluent" day since he embarked on the Newborn Road—he suddenly obtained two Miracle Techniques in one day!

"Child, we cannot compare ourselves with grandmaster-level figures, much less expand the road..."

The two thought that the current path Qin Ming walked was very steady, similar to historical ancestors, all relying on their initiative, progressing with wildness and sharpness.

They feared that wrong "feeding" would "ruin" him!

They thought it was inappropriate to intervene, lest he stray from his original course.

Qin Ming initially wanted to say something, but ultimately just nodded.

"Alas!" Yu Gen Sheng sighed, telling him about the Secret Realm.

That territory, co-governed by the academy of Kunleng, the Outer World, and Esoteric Buddhism among others, has consistently reduced the number of entrants due to the lackluster performance of those on the Newborn Road over the years.

Zhao Ziyan said, "We can blame no one else. We couldn’t compete for consecutive years, causing the quotas on Newborn Road to continuously decrease, forming a vicious cycle—it’s our lack of tenacity to blame."

Now, newcomers can only be hired to enter, or they must enter as "companions."

"What is a companion?" Xiao Wu couldn’t help but ask.

"You have to team up with others to enter, do hard work like pathfinding, managing sudden occurrences, and so on."

Qin Ming and Xiao Wu were dumbfounded upon hearing this—it was all dirty, tiring work!

Yu Gen Sheng said, "I think, for you two, it shouldn’t be much of a problem going in; if necessary, leave the team and act alone to survive, and you can still get the benefits you deserve."

The key is, if you want to enter the Secret Realm, you either need to be hired or "join up" with others.

"What a miserable state!" Xiao Wu couldn’t hold back his comment.

That instantly made Yu Gen Sheng and Zhao Ziyan feel pricked in the heart, but reality was just this harsh.

"How did things get this way?" Xiao Wu further pressed in sword style.

Zhao Ziyan said, "Over all these years, the Yuqing Sect has closed its mountain, and the Six Imperial Ancestor is dying, Qingtian’s days are numbered, and the major ancestral courts have kept a low profile with no core disciples coming. Just relying on the newcomers from Kunleng can’t compete."

The Secret Realm is extremely mysterious.

Its ability to attract quasi-immortal seeds from the Fangwai Immortal Soil, Pure Land, and Yang Soil says enough.

Most of the time, divine seeds from the Esoteric Buddhism will also arrive.

So, the newcomers from this region indeed cannot compete.

Furthermore, the demons from the highland outside the Third Forbidden Zone might also enter, for the Secret Realm was originally seized from them.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming and Xiao Wu were immediately energized. A place on everyone’s mind must have considerable benefits.

In the next two days, Qin Ming meticulously studied the "Dragon and Snake Scripture," repeatedly practicing, sensing its extraordinary qualities. This technique could alter one’s root bone, transforming from a snake to a dragon—remarkably difficult.

In a daze, he seemed to see a big snake, flesh and blood mangled by lightning in a rainy night, breaking apart inch by inch—that’s the hardship and difficulty of an ordinary creature attempting to rise to the heavens, like a chasm hard to cross.

"This scripture... is not simple; achieving even a portion during the newcomer stage is quite good. This is the difference between immortal and mortal, requiring qualitative change, a path obstructed—this too is the transformation from mortal to divine."

Qin Ming pondered; this scripture was extremely difficult to practice!

Xiao Wu came to call him, saying, "Bro, stop practicing. The two seniors are calling us; it seems we’re going to ’join up’ for the first time."

They arrived next door to the Flying Immortal Academy, watching as Xin Youdao and Ling Yu were forcefully pulled away, warmly welcomed; the two were somewhat dumbfounded.

They were even thinking that if nothing else worked, they’d team up with those two.

In fact, those two had already been warned to avoid being overly conspicuous, and not to form a four-person team with Qin Ming and Xiao Wu.

"Choose those two!" Xin Youdao immediately suggested to the person beside him.

However, that person shook their head, telling him that this team’s slots were already full.

"Fairy Zhao, I think those two are quite extraordinary in strength." Ling Yu also recommended them to acquaintances, only to be told the members had long been decided.

Qin Ming and Xiao Wu exchanged glances; had they both just been rejected?!