Night without Borders

Chapter 590 Returning with a Full Load
Two pure white flowers, moving with lightning speed, are like two clusters of fire falling from the heavens and streaking across the sky.

Neither the war beast nor the Huang family grandmaster could have imagined that such a powerful combination would become a target for hunting.

Is there no law anymore? Is there no justice left?

Even grandmasters become prey for others; who would believe it if word got out?
However, four lunatics are doing just that, determined to fight to the death, and they've already caught up with us.

To be honest, both of them were still a bit confused. What had they done to deserve this? They had only glanced at those four people a few more times, how had they stirred up such a hornet's nest?

Why did this happen? I was hunted down for no reason.

The war beast was a large, imposing figure with wildly flowing hair. He suffered from madness, which had always made him a figure of fear and apprehension. But today, the situation was completely reversed.

"How can he be even crazier than me?" He couldn't help but ask.

How could he, with his "medical history," possibly bear this? He was forced to be gentle and refined, pure and innocent, and to avoid four silent madmen.

"This is outrageous!" the war beast exclaimed indignantly.

In particular, when he saw that the Grandmaster of the Huang family was running even faster and was about to leave him behind, he quickly shouted: "If we split up, we will be defeated one by one."

“That makes sense.” The white-haired figure ahead slowed down and began to fly alongside him.

The beast asked himself, having not had a relapse recently and having not provoked anyone, "Old Huang, have you offended someone?"

"No." The Grandmaster of the Huang family was furious. Lately, everything had gone wrong. The family's prodigy had died, and he had been blamed for it. Now, he was being hunted down for no reason, which made him extremely angry.

"Hmm?" He looked back and his expression changed; the four people weren't moving as fast as he had imagined.

The war beast also noticed and said, "Why are we running? Those four aren't as fast as you, so we can handle them."

The two reflected on their actions. They hadn't even fought, yet they had simply run away. This... upon closer inspection, was incredibly shameful. They had inexplicably fled without a fight.

"Yeah, we're not sure if they're stronger than the two of us."

The two realized that their preconceived notions and sensed that the other party harbored malice and wanted to deal with them led them to believe that the other party was one of the four Grandmasters.

However, upon closer inspection now, it seems that's not the case; they escaped in too "hasty" a manner.

The two looked back frequently, beginning to seriously compare their respective strengths.

Qin Ming realized he had been too aggressive. Mainly, seeing the two men show fear and avoid his attacks, he simply spoke his mind and launched a relentless pursuit.

It seems that both sides... misjudged the situation and misjudged each other?

He's definitely capable of fighting war beasts, after all, he has a proven track record of success, having even killed Huang Zhaoting, who was his equal.

But when facing a Grandmaster, it's hard to say; those who lack talent simply cannot reach that level.

Moreover, Qin Ming had learned that the Huang family's Grandmaster was over three hundred years old.

When he thought of that number, his heart sank and his steps slowed.

Thinking about it carefully, he felt a chill run down his spine. How profound must the cultivation of this old monster, who had been cultivating for more than three hundred years, be?
This kind of person is not just a name; if it really comes down to a life-or-death battle, their methods will be far more terrifying than you can imagine.

But... can he stop? Absolutely not.

If he stops, the other party might immediately turn around and chase after him.

Therefore, Qin Ming not only accelerated, but also targeted the battle beasts, trying to see if he could kill one first.

With a flick of his sleeve, Qin Ming unleashed a dense array of golden rays, which were sword auras from the nine domains of Yin Yang, Five Elements, Wind, and Thunder, blending with the heavenly light—truly a trump card.

At the same time, the guild leader, the two terracotta warriors, and the little insect all followed his lead and set their sights on the war beast.

"What's going on? I'm really uneasy."

The war beast, with its keen telepathic senses, vanished from its spot and teleported away, leaving Old Huang quite a distance behind.

The Grandmaster of the Huang family outlived many of his peers. His ability to live so long and ultimately rise to prominence demonstrates his exceptional risk management skills.

He changed positions repeatedly, leaving behind afterimages, and disappeared into the distance in an instant, catching up with the war beast once again.

"It has worn down their fighting spirit that had just been raised." Moreover, Qin Ming felt that if they could really get rid of the war beasts, and only Old Huang was left, they might as well kill him.

He knew very well how precious the Primordial Qi and the Profound Yellow Qi were, and Old Huang might not have much of them. If they really fought to the death, he might be able to outlast his opponent.

As the war beast flew through the clouds, it quickly transmitted its voice, saying, "Old Huang, that person might be your great enemy—Zheng Guang. Think about it, how could there be so many unfamiliar experts who are hostile towards us?"

The Grandmaster of the Huang family naturally considered this possibility as well.

Previously, members of the Strange Insect Alliance had tried to win over Zheng Guang, presumably bringing these outsiders together.

The war beast roared, "It's you—Zheng Guang!"

The war beast was afraid that Lao Huang would run away on his own, since he was already faster. Therefore, in order to keep this ally in check, it was necessary to find a reason for him not to escape.

Qin Ming was taken aback. Had he been discovered? It didn't matter. He was about to make his move anyway, and his true identity would inevitably be revealed.

Now, as long as he can efficiently kill the war beasts, he has a chance to outlast the Grandmaster.

Therefore, he not only prepared his earlier trump card, but also suddenly accelerated.

A golden bridge spans the sea of ​​night mist, stretching all the way to the horizon.

The war beast transmitted its voice, saying, "Old Huang, this is indeed the person who killed Huang Zhaoting."

Both of them had heard that Zheng Guang used the Golden Bridge as his escape light, as if he were ascending to heaven on a cloud.

Old Huang was furious and said, "Damn it! The culprit who killed my clan's Qilin child is now hunting me down?"

In an instant, his murderous aura surged.

However, he became enraged again and again, and even after his third outburst, he still did not stop and continued to flee.

"He's targeting me, Lao Huang, make your move!" the war beast roared, facing a terrifying attack.

Qin Ming stood on the bridge bathed in golden light, dressed in white robes that were as pure as snow, his sleeves catching the breeze and the clouds, exuding an aura of unparalleled elegance and independence.

He waved his sleeves, and countless golden rays shot out instantly, appearing as a rain of light and containing chaotic sword energy, piercing through the night and distorting the void.

The president, with her graceful figure, fair skin, and flowing golden hair, stood beside Qin Ming as if bathed in divine light, and was also going all out.

The two terracotta warriors have dignified expressions and an imposing presence. They coldly watch the fleeing war beasts ahead and hurl a thunderous spear.

The little insect had a faint smile on its lips as it joined the attack on the war beasts of Star Mountain.

In an instant, the war beast was bleeding profusely. Even with its indestructible battle body, it was not able to withstand the attack. Surrounded by four experts, it dared not confront them directly and used teleportation to hide in the east and west.

At the critical moment, the Grandmaster of the Huang family, knowing the situation, did not abandon those around him and continued to help him resolve the crisis.

Qin Ming's expression was solemn. As expected, beings in the Grandmaster realm lived up to their name; their attacks were terrifying from the very first move.

The war beast was wounded, blood trickling from its mouth, and its left arm was nearly severed.

He immediately understood that Huang Zhaoting's death was not unjust.

"Four... Zheng Guang level opponents?" Old Huang was a bit overwhelmed. He had fully assessed the strength of his opponents. They weren't Grandmasters, but they were still very strong. This also meant that they had abundant vitality and could fight for a long time.

What kind of world is this? Four unparalleled geniuses have suddenly appeared, and they're even traveling together.

"The battle beast's golden body is extraordinary." Qin Ming stared ahead. Now that he was completely exposed, he would charge forward and fight the enemy to the bitter end.

Who is afraid of who?

He used his Qi to create three inscriptions, focusing on attacking the war beast, intending to take it down first.

The beast thought that Lao Huang would go berserk in the face of his enemy, to avenge Huang Zhaoting and clear his name of the blame for the poor rescue, but he never expected that Lao Huang would activate the teleportation talisman.

"Old Huang...you're going to run away?" The war beast opened its eyes wide in surprise. This was too spineless, completely lacking in integrity.

Now, even he has some doubts: when the Grandmaster of the Huang family rushed to Huang Zhaoting's aid two days ago, did he hesitate to fight and intentionally delay the process?

Old Huang shook his head and sighed, "I wish I could skin him alive, but alas, I only have a trace of Xuanhuang Qi left. I can't hold on for long, so I have to leave."

In this cruel era, he had to accept his age and his inability to fight for long periods of time was his biggest weakness. The Xuanhuang Qi he brought from the Huang family was almost exhausted.

If he doesn't run away soon, he'll die of exhaustion.

Otherwise, how could a Grandmaster like him avoid battle? He may look powerful now, but once he reveals his strongest form, his life will be in danger.

At the critical moment, he pulled his war beast along instead of abandoning his teammates and going far away alone.

Qin Ming felt it, and it followed him like a shadow.

Dense, intricate threads entangled the war beast.

This was a technique he learned from the Holy Traveler: teleportation, which allowed him to lock onto his opponent in advance and follow them as they shifted space.

"We can't escape!" the war beast cried out anxiously.

Old Huang was also enraged. In an instant, terrifying blood energy spread, as if it were about to tear the sky apart, and lightning inexplicably descended from the void of this area.

This is the power of a Grandmaster!
Qin Ming avoided direct confrontation and focused on the war beasts, believing that effectively killing one first was the optimal fighting strategy.

Old Huang, who was in control of the Xuanhuang Qi, was forced to step into the fray to help the peerless genius of Xingchen Mountain fight against the monster.

His three hundred years of arduous cultivation directly manifested itself, proving to be unfathomable and plunging the entire region into a terrifying storm of destruction.

In the night sky, the wind and clouds swirled, forming terrifying tides. Then, lightning, heavenly fire, and fierce winds appeared as if three calamities had appeared at once, converging and intertwining, striking towards the four opponents.

Qin Ming was awestruck. Was this the true Grandmaster?
"Fight and retreat, then seek reinforcements," Old Huang transmitted telepathically.

He dared not fight to the death, fearing that he would not be able to kill his opponent and would waste his Xuanhuang Qi in vain. Instead, he controlled the pace and flew away into the distance.

The war beast was very grateful that the Grandmaster of the Huang family had never abandoned him and had been sharing the firepower with him.

In fact, Lao Huang was also helpless. If he fled alone and the war beast was killed, then two peerless geniuses would have died because of him, and he would be completely burdened with the infamy of not helping those in need.

As night fell, many people suddenly looked up, startling all the experts in this area.

"With the Three Calamities upon us, who is this being wielding such power? It's terrifying!" "What did I just see? Zheng Guang is chasing after the war beast and the Huang family's Grandmaster right through the Three Calamities?"

"Hiss, there are three more people on par with Zheng Guang, currently ganging up on the two top experts from the old mountain stronghold!"

Many people were stunned and found it hard to believe.

The sudden appearance of so many powerful figures of this caliber, with six top experts locked in a fierce battle in the night sky, was truly earth-shattering.

Below the clouds, some mountains had collapsed.

Qin Ming unleashed his full power, pointing his finger and sending out the Soul-Stabilizing Bell, which was enormous and enveloped the war beast below. With a deafening roar, the bell rang out.

The guild leader, clad in flowing robes, seemed like a god or demon wandering through a sea of ​​night mist, constantly disappearing abruptly, intent on annihilating his opponent.

The little insect was very fierce; it rushed into the Soul-Stabilizing Bell and attacked the war beast.

Boom!

Three calamities struck, and the Soul-Stabilizing Bell exploded.

The Grandmaster of the Huang family was quite responsible, constantly helping the war beast out of trouble.

"Master Zhishan...so powerful, and he even has three great helpers!" someone exclaimed from afar.

Many people are confused: who is the Supreme Master of Goodness?

"Naturally, it's Zheng Guang. Don't you know? He said it himself, and more than once. He claimed to have the heart of a Bodhisattva, personally sending a group of people to their deaths, but also effectively preventing the mob from dying in vain. He also said that he was kind-hearted and that he helped lovers to be together in the end."

Therefore, within a small circle of outsiders, some jokingly refer to him as the Supreme Master of Goodness.

The expected bloody battle did not break out. One side was thinking of escaping first, while the other side mainly targeted the war beasts. The bloodiest scene did not occur.

It is indeed difficult to stop a grandmaster from leaving.

The war beast suffered terribly, enduring repeated saturation attacks, and it looked as if it was about to lose one of its arms.

In fact, it was all because Qin Ming had his eye on the large chain on the left hand of the battle beast. Such a conspicuous storage bracelet came from a peerless genius and could not be missed.

In the end, the beast itself realized that Zheng Guang wanted to take away its storage bracelet.

He would accept it if the other party took the chain and left, but he was afraid that the other party would become even more aggressive after he handed it over.

"puff!"

Ultimately, the beast's left arm was severed.

"In the end, I got it through my own ability." Qin Ming was very satisfied.

"!" The war beast roared in a low voice, furious.

Suddenly, Qin Ming's hair stood on end.

He instantly activated the teleportation talisman, carrying the guild leader, the two puppets, and the little insect away, disappearing into the horizon.

"The patriarch has arrived!" Old Huang said, staring into the distance.

Sure enough, a terrifying radiance illuminated the heavens and the earth, as if a blazing sun had crossed the sky. All living beings along the way trembled with fear, and many wild monsters, even those in a daze, prostrated themselves on the ground.

As for the others, those who were watching the battle fell from the night sky immediately, and many of them were trembling like leaves.

This is already the work of a master.

As for those with low cultivation levels, they had already collapsed to the ground, trembling in fear.

Not long ago, Lao Huang felt he could not hold on any longer, so he fought and retreated. He immediately used the conch shell to secretly contact the patriarch and let him know their current critical situation.

If Qin Ming hadn't possessed keen senses and entered a state of mental clarity as the calamity approached, thus sensing it in advance, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

In addition, the patriarch's eagerness to save people and his frantic journey also revealed signs in advance. When he passed through the area, some towering mountains were blown up one after another, causing an excessive commotion.

He didn't care; once he appeared in this place, the bright light would catch his eye and he would be unable to escape!
Even if Zheng Guang had a teleportation talisman, he could still catch up.

Qin Ming disappeared into the vast night, hiding behind the thick, dark clouds. He immediately put the three bodies into a tattered cloth, and finally, his own body also disappeared.

He clung to the tattered cloth, silently wandering in his mind, changing direction repeatedly, before plunging into the ground and flying along a crack in the earth towards the depths of the earth.

The patriarch appeared at the scene as if by teleportation.

In an instant, the world was illuminated, as bright as day by the light he radiated, revealing the fine details of the grass blades and their textures.

"Grandmaster, you've finally arrived." Old Huang spat out a mouthful of blood, his Xuanhuang Qi almost completely exhausted.

If this drags on any longer, he'll end up in a bad situation.

The war beast didn't know whether to be happy or angry. In the end, it was actually the one who took the initiative to cooperate and cut off his arm to save his life. But as soon as he gave up that arm, his ancestor arrived.

He vowed that he would never wear such a bright, shiny chain again.

Under the blazing sun, the patriarch didn't utter a word and continued his pursuit. However, in the end, he frowned, realizing he had lost his sense of his target.

"Is it a teleportation talisman crafted by a peerless master?"

He frowned deeply, sensing that something was amiss.

With a deafening roar, the patriarch unleashed his power, causing this area to resemble a landslide and a tsunami, a scene reminiscent of the end of the world.

The clouds in the sky all exploded, and terrifying solar radiation emanated from them. Ripples swept across the entire void, and if the target was hiding there, they would surely be wiped out.

Then, on the ground, mountains collapsed, giant lakes dried up, and meandering rivers and streams dried up in an instant. Water vapor rose into the sky and began to burn again, then exploded and disappeared completely.

In addition, parts of the mountain melted, with lava flowing freely.

In this land, all things are dead; everything has been destroyed.

Many people trembled, watching from afar, all falling silent.

Is this the Patriarch? In the blink of an eye, mountains and rivers lost their color, and all things were destroyed.

Many people trembled at the sight, and cultivators of lower realms collapsed to the ground, unable to get up.

Qin Ming ran along the underground river. He felt the dark river behind him boiling and burning. Heavenly fire was spreading in the underground world.

That patriarch was truly terrifying.

Fortunately, the rag concealed Qin Ming's aura, preventing the opponent from locking onto him and thus hindering a precise and devastating attack.

Using the ripples of the underground river, Qin Ming's mind wandered into the distance, completely leaving this place.

He rushed towards the exit of the Savage Immortal Realm without stopping, warning himself that he could no longer be reckless, as he had actually provoked a patriarch whose power was truly frightening.

He comforted himself, saying, "No rush. When I become a Grandmaster, some patriarchs will come, and I'll have to fight them first to know who is stronger."

Qin Ming did not return to Yezhou immediately, but waited for several days until the storm gradually subsided before he walked out with clear eyes, as pure as a little white flower.

"Who didn't start out as a simple and innocent youth?"

He felt it was no big deal and that it was important to keep a low profile when necessary.

At this time, he was young and innocent, with big, bright eyes, mingling with the expedition team, gathering information, and preparing to go home.

"Grandmaster Zhishan has caused a huge commotion this time, almost killing the war beast and putting the Huang family's Grandmaster in danger, exhausting his Xuanhuang Qi."

"Master Zhishan truly lives up to his name; even the patriarch was alarmed and destroyed that area!"

Qin Ming listened to their conversation on the way and was taken aback. He was actually called the Supreme Goodness, but... it did fit his spiritual aura, so he accepted it with a smile.

"I've heard that there's a magic mirror hanging at the exit that can detect cultivation levels. It's impossible to hide it from anyone. Once a Grandmaster of the Fifth Realm is revealed by its light, they have to go through the most rigorous screening again."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming abandoned the idea of ​​returning to his physical body.

Although he could conceal his cultivation level and wasn't worried about being discovered, he feared that an old monster might be watching him personally and using some unknown secret techniques to investigate.

Finally, Qin Ming's spirit traveled, attaching itself to the tattered cloth, and floated down onto the backpack of a low-level cultivator before silently passing through the area.

In Shuangshu Village, at Black and White Mountain, Qin Ming's courtyard was filled with the aroma of tea. He had returned safely and was now completely relaxed.

He sipped his tea while counting his spoils.

The storage bracelets of Huang Zhaoting and Zhan Shou, two gods from the previous version, both ended up in his hands.

He didn't have high hopes, after all, who would bring all their savings on a journey to another world for pioneering and exploration?

In particular, these two are not independent cultivators; they are rooted in the old mountain in the sky, so they need to be extra careful with the items they carry when they go out.

"Hmm, this medicinal mud sealed with top-grade spirit jade smells familiar?" Qin Ming was taken aback. He had just opened a brightly lit bracelet when he discovered the rare and precious medicine.

"Hiss!" Qin Ming sat up abruptly and put down his teacup.

Are we going to surprise him right from the start?

"When practicing the 'Myriad Apertures Illumination Technique,' use the external application of medicinal mud!" Qin Ming confirmed that it was indeed this rare and precious medicine that was difficult to collect and refine.

Is the war beast practicing the "Myriad Apertures Illumination Technique"?
Qin Ming suddenly became energetic and then released the commander.

It should be noted that this true scripture is something that even the former president of the God-like Society has been working hard to collect, hoping to obtain the complete version.

"President, please take a close look and see if there's anything extraordinary here," Qin Ming said.

Furthermore, he also wanted to resonate here, so that the president could practice the Myriad Apertures Enlightenment Technique and see if any special physical memories could be revived.

Soon after, the president's fingertips touched something in the storage bracelet, and he closed his eyes slightly. His full head of silver hair began to flutter silently, and the "Myriad Apertures Illumination Technique" was already operating on its own within his body.

Qin Ming was shocked, knowing that he had not yet allowed the president to practice this true scripture.

Moreover, he didn't feel any emotion from that old object, so how did it suddenly seem like something was triggered?
The president's long hair was as smooth as silver satin, flowing with a radiant glow. She leisurely raised her head, slowly opened her closed beautiful eyes, and silently met Qin Ming's gaze.

(End of this chapter)