Night without Borders

Chapter 594 Why Do You Belittle Me?
The president remained silent, standing with his hands behind his back, gazing up at the sky. His eyes were deep, silently observing the gathering and dispersing of clouds, as if exploring the secrets of the cycle of lifetimes and the immortality of human life.

Qin Ming was taken aback. Had she triggered something? Had she traced back to the past and was now comprehending the true meaning of immortality?

The small courtyard with its blue bricks was silent, and Qin Ming did not go forward to disturb it.

The president, dressed in pristine white, possessed an innate aura of purity that kept her untouched by worldly affairs. In the night, she stood alone, detached from worldly concerns.

After a long pause, she finally spoke slowly: "This scripture... has a flaw."

Qin Ming: “…”

Clearly, she had been studying silk calligraphy, pondering deeply, and immersing herself in the scriptures, unable to extricate herself, appearing profound and enigmatic.

The yellow parasol carried the truth quietly.

Qin Ming's lips curled into a smile, and he almost burst out laughing.

It turns out that the peerless and independent president has been maintaining this posture of gazing at the night sea since noon.

There was no martial art in the world that she couldn't master—that was her confidence. Yet, in this remote village, she found herself trapped within the scriptures, feeling utterly lost.

The president's spiritual light was burning, and her physical instincts were running wildly, but she just couldn't master this true scripture, which made her question the meaning of life.

Qin Ming replied with certainty, "There is absolutely no problem with the cultivation method!"

Then, he added in a gentle tone, "I mastered it when I was sixteen."

The president finally moved, no longer standing there gazing at the sky, but turning back to look at him, as if trying to confirm something.

His physical instincts revealed that this so-called Lord was not lying.

The president walked to the stone table, lowered her eyes to look at the pages of paper that contained spiritual essence, and said, "Let me take another look."

She refused to accept this. A vague shadow in her mind reminded her that she should transcend all things. How could a mere scripture be difficult for her? She could surely master it.

In the night, the courtyard was bathed in a soft glow. The president's silver hair fell onto the stone table as he once again immersed himself in the scriptures.

Qin Ming comforted him, "It's only been two days, you still have time, no need to rush."

Needless to say, the president sat motionless all night. She was firmly "pressed" into the courtyard by Qin Ming's words, refusing to believe this nonsense.

As night fell, Qin Ming strolled out of the house, looking refreshed and energetic.

He watched as dewdrops rolled down the president's silvery-white hair, smiled and greeted him, saying, "To understand the scriptures and comprehend the Tao, one must balance work and rest."

A moment later, a delicious aroma filled the air. Qin Ming began to eat the Crimson God Worm and asked, "Want some?"

The president turned his head, his expression dazed and somewhat confused, and said, "You made me eat this kind of insect before?"

Qin Ming was slightly surprised that he could remember that.

He remained calm and said, "Think about it carefully again."

The president stared intently, her delicate brows furrowing, and said, "I can't remember, but it feels vaguely familiar."

Qin Ming spoke lightly, saying, "Don't look down on it. This is a delicacy, ranked fifteenth on the list of rare insects. It's something that ordinary people can only dream of."

The president stopped dwelling on the issue and instead focused his gaze on the paper on the stone table, damp with night dew, saying, "I'm certain that this cultivation technique has serious problems; normal people simply cannot master it."

Qin Ming looked up at her, raised an eyebrow, and said, "Are you insulting me?"

Immediately, he called out from across the courtyard wall, "Wenrui, come here, I want to test your skills."

Wenrui was diligent and tireless, exercising under the black and white twin trees early in the morning. He had just returned from his training when he heard his uncle's voice transmission and immediately rushed over.

Qin Ming said, "How's your practice going lately? Let me see your progress in silk calligraphy."

"Okay." Wenrui was very composed, but he was still a child after all. Hearing this, he was overjoyed and fully demonstrated his cultivation achievements, wanting his uncle to give him some guidance.

"Excellent, calm and composed, grand and imposing, the right approach," Qin Ming commented, giving his approval.

Wen Rui stretched his muscles and bones, and a shimmering light flowed through his flesh and blood. His aura was balanced and peaceful, and his every move was reminiscent of Qin Ming's youthful charm.

Finally, he stood up, his back crackling with energy, and layers of silver ripples spread out, as if cleansing his very bones and marrow.

Without touching the ground or making a sound, the president arrived at Wenrui's side, his eyes shining with an amazing light as he carefully examined Wenrui from head to toe.

"Uncle, is this...the new aunt?" Wenrui asked softly.

Not long ago, when Yu Que had six generations under one roof, they were still talking about how the mountain lord should get married. But not long after, the younger uncle had such a stunningly beautiful woman by his side.

The president remained silent, not bothering with these matters, but simply stared intently at Wenrui, seemingly somewhat disbelieving. However, her reason told her that the child had indeed been practicing the Silk Calligraphy.

Then, she glanced at Qin Ming.

Qin Ming said calmly, "Even a child can master this technique."

At this moment, the president finally couldn't hold back anymore.

The serene expression on her fair face froze. Then she looked up at the sky again and said, "The heavens are vast and boundless, why have they treated me so cruelly?"

"Auntie, Fairy, are you alright?" Wenrui asked cautiously.

He had some ulterior motives and was testing the relationship between the woman and her uncle.

Qin Ming smiled and waved, beckoning him to come and have breakfast, so that he could use the Crimson God Worm to nourish his body.

That morning, the president was devastated.

Even though she had just recovered, the resonance between her physical body and the light of her soul constantly reminded her that she was transcendent, looking down upon the vast world, and omnipotent.

But now, she has some self-doubt, and that sense of superiority she once had has been somewhat diminished.

She couldn't understand it at all. How could she not be able to master a skill that even a child could learn?
Therefore, she opened her divine eyes and used her heavenly ears to gaze and listen to the fundamental trajectory of Wen Rui's movements, confirming that the two were practicing the same technique.

"Do you want me to teach you?" Qin Ming asked.

The president's silver hair fluttered as she glanced at him.

Qin Ming said, "If you are willing, from now on you will be Wenrui's senior sister and the sect leader's eldest disciple."

"No!" The president blurted out without thinking, his body and mind resonating as he reminded himself that he absolutely could not kneel down like this.

No one in this world can accept her formal bow.

Qin Ming reminded him, "According to the agreement, if you fail to complete the training, you must sincerely submit and never have any other thoughts or rebellious intentions again."

The president said, "The deadline is not yet; it will be tomorrow morning."

"Okay," Qin Ming replied calmly.

Then, he was very down-to-earth and teamed up with Wenrui to grab the last plate of Crimson God Worms.

"Uncle, stop eating. Leave this plate for the fairy," Wenrui said, unable to win against his uncle, he became quite generous.

He looked at the guild leader and said slowly, "Fairy sister, if you want to cultivate my uncle's techniques, you must first understand his past and be familiar with his style. You see, immersing yourself in the mortal world and tasting ordinary food is also a form of cultivation. You stand high in the nine heavens and have attained immortality, which is too ethereal. You must be able to let go of your pride and not enter the mortal world. How can you transcend it?"

Qin Ming nodded upon hearing this and said, "This young man is teachable."

He continued, “Where did you come from, and where are you rooted? If you cut off the path you came from, and only rely on the misty clouds, you may see golden palaces and jade halls, shining brightly for a time, but just like the grotto in the sea of ​​night mist, it will eventually decay and fall.”

Then he asked, "Would you like something to eat?"

The president was slightly lost in thought. After a moment of spiritual resonance, he seemed to hear someone from the old era whispering in his ear: "From ancient times to the present, many supreme temples have shone brightly and then faded away. Even though gods and Buddhas have come and gone in countless cycles, and were extremely brilliant in those great eras, they could not overcome the chasm of lifespan and eventually vanished like smoke."

Her brows were furrowed, and her expression was solemn.

Suddenly, she felt something, and her mouth was filled with... food.

She had just been lost in thought, reminiscing about old words.

When Qin Ming asked her a question, she nodded subconsciously. Then, she was fed and was eating insects.

Beside her red lips, there were still brilliant petals formed from chaotic energy, which lingered for a long time. It was these petals that had just carried the Crimson God Insect to its destination, as if reminding her that this skill was not difficult to master.

Qin Ming was also lost in thought. There were quite a few people around him who were either very influential or exceptionally talented, such as Liu Mo, Lu Zizai, the president, and even potential figures like Er Yong and Xiao Chong.

He was already looking to the future. If one day he could organize these people together to explore the deepest part of the Night Fog World, he might be able to venture out and perhaps glimpse a mysterious corner of the core area shrouded in thick black fog.

However, he didn't get carried away, because he thought of the Yellow Silk Umbrella, a supreme treasure in human form. How powerful would it be? But she still withered away, cast into the dust, and remained in ignorance and oblivion for a long time.

On that day, the president, with his hair still green, was engrossed in his studies, completely absorbed in the scriptures, pouring his heart and soul into them, forgetting himself and the world around him, seeking enlightenment.

Finally, she forced herself to practice, and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth.

However, her eyes grew brighter and brighter, and she never gave up.

Qin Ming reminded him at the right moment: "Be careful, don't die from disintegration."

"I've got a clue!" The president looked up and stood up. She wanted to go into Black and White Mountain to try to unravel the last obscure parts of the true scripture.

She might cause quite a stir at that time.

Qin Ming nodded and said, "Okay, go ahead."

Could she really master it? Qin Ming shook his head, not believing it.

Undoubtedly, the yellow parasol will accompany them.

A light drizzle fell, and Little Yellow transformed once more, no longer in the form of an imperial umbrella, but into an exquisite beauty umbrella. The two of them, one person and one umbrella, appeared hazy in the rain, exuding a sense of ethereal beauty.

Qin Ming transmitted his voice, saying, "Little Huang, we've always been of one mind, haven't we? In the end, we won't end up 'flying away and the umbrella running away,' will we?"

Huang Luo, with his umbrella, replied, "Then you must be careful with your words and actions in the future. Why have you treated me so poorly lately? I had just washed off my makeup, and now you've put on heavy makeup again. It's really hard for me to look happy."

Qin Ming stared blankly, pondering to himself: Is this rebellious streak contagious?

However, given Huang Luo's personality, if he said it to her face, there shouldn't be much of a problem. After a day and a night of fermentation, the discussions outside about Qin Ming breaking through the barrier grew even louder.

The story of a 22-year-old master of the Heart Lamp Realm on the Road to New Life is like a fairy tale, instantly stirring up a huge wave of excitement.

The little Buddha said solemnly, "This progress is too fast, incredibly vigorous!"

How many years did it take him to break through to the fourth realm? Compared to this young man who was also practicing the Chaos Force, he was too embarrassed to reveal his age.

If this continues, will I be caught up?

Little Tathagata wondered if the other party would reach the fifth realm—True Form—before him. For a moment, he felt a heavy pressure.

Li Wanfa's eyes shone brightly, and his demeanor was calm and composed. He leisurely put down his teacup and said, "It is indeed fast, but it is still far from the Grandmaster realm. It will take another ten or twenty years."

The young Buddha looked grave and asked, "Can he be that fast?"

Li Wanfa nodded and said, "The 'Five Heavens Iron Law' of the new system failed on him before, so he is an exception. However, the road ahead is becoming more and more difficult. Even with his outstanding talent, he will still need one or two decades of honing."

Little Buddha's gaze was deep and mysterious as he said, "A Grandmaster who set out on his own without guidance!"

At this moment, the direct descendants of the Cui family are holding a meeting behind closed doors.

Qin Ming's fierce breakthrough was like seeing a mountain emerging from the depths of the night fog, giving some people a sense of suffocation.

Because some people harbored malicious intent back then and are now worried about being purged.

"It can't be that bad. We haven't provoked him in the past two years."

Cui Chongxiao found it hard to accept. If things continued like this, not to mention combat strength, even in terms of cultivation level, the Cui family's twin dragons would be surpassed by that abandoned child.

He muttered to himself, "How is this possible? How strong must his physique and spirit be to break through to the fourth realm in six years? During that time, he must have broken the 'ironclad rules' on the path of cultivation."

There is an ironclad rule in the world: no matter how outstanding a person is, and how many precious medicines they have, it is impossible for them to break through more than five levels of the Heavenly Realm within a year.

Only a very few exceptional individuals can cross the red line and move forward.

The human body has its limits. After breaking through multiple barriers, a buffer period is needed, as well as to eliminate any toxins that may be present in the precious medicine.

Moreover, these "Five Heavens Iron Laws" are mainly written for the first major realm. The further one goes, the more difficult and harder it becomes to overcome.

The old master of the Cui family spoke up: "It is said that Qin Ming dug up a 'Void Bamboo Shoot' in Black and White Mountain back then, which helped him break the iron law of the fifth heaven and bought him enough buffer time in the first major realm, so that he could rise rapidly."

Cui Chonghe's father, Cui Qi, spoke up: "A miraculous medicine that can break the iron law is extremely rare. Could he have taken it again later? Besides, even the best medicine has toxins. If he always relies on miraculous medicines to break through his cultivation, his subsequent cultivation will become slower and slower."

“Long-term medication will accumulate toxins. The only way to remove them without harm is through thunder and fire. In ancient times, this was called ‘crossing tribulation.’ I heard that he liked to sit in the Thunder and Fire Alchemy Hall, which makes sense.”

In fact, it wasn't just the Cui family researching Qin Ming's past; other organizations were also carefully examining the investigation report.

Inside a massive mountain gate, a super-powerful fire spring blazed brightly. A woman gazed into the distance and murmured to herself, "Fortunately, this era is cruel, the old monsters are slow to move, and you've been quite cautious, probably keeping it a secret by a major realm, right? Otherwise, a great calamity might have befallen us."

Then, she took a step and reached the horizon. From the clouds came her whisper, "I've come to see you in person."

……

High above the heavens, in the Lu family of the Celestial Venerable, Lu Jingli, under pressure, developed a rebellious spirit and said, "There are countless geniuses in the world, why do you always mention Qin Ming?"

An old man asked, "How many others are just as dazzling?"

Lu Jingli was unconvinced and said, "Master Zhengguang—the Supreme Goodness Master—is far stronger than him!"

An elder of the Lu family reprimanded, "Wake up! That's someone who can fight a Grandmaster. Whether you can win or not, he's already worthy of sitting at the same table as me. Even if you try to get close to him, you can't. Do you want to become a concubine or a maid? My Lu family can't afford to lose face like that!"

That day, Qin Ming, who was far away in Shuangshu Village, received several letters. Some people wanted to visit him, while others invited him to the capital of Dayu for a chat and a small gathering.

"Who are you? I don't recognize you!"

Qin Ming casually flicked some papers into pieces, including handwritten letters from Lu Jingli, Grandmaster Lei Zegong, and the eldest daughter of the Huang family.

On that day, in the outer area of ​​Black and White Mountain, a woman stood silently in the clouds. In the end, she did not pass through in her true form, but rather part of her spiritual light left her body and wandered towards Shuangshu Village.

In the village, Qin Ming suddenly looked up and sensed an unusual aura in the night fog outside the village, which made his body tense up instantly. Could it be that a top expert had come to visit?
In this day and age, it's difficult for old folks to move around freely, so it's truly astonishing that someone has made him feel uneasy.

He walked to the village entrance and immediately saw a hazy full moon with a tall, slender figure standing in the center, quietly gazing at him.

Then, the woman's figure dimmed, went out, until it became almost invisible.

Clearly, the other party had intentionally alerted him to come out and meet him; they had arrived silently beforehand.

"Let's meet secretly so as not to arouse suspicion," the woman transmitted.

"Alright, please come to my courtyard," Qin Ming said.

The woman looked into the depths of the Black and White Mountains, glancing warily at them.

"It's alright," Qin Ming said, leading the way.

He entered a moment of spiritual clarity, but there were no warning signs of danger.

A moment later, the aroma of tea filled the courtyard.

The woman was in a state of pure yang consciousness, where heavenly light and mingled with pure yang energy, so she couldn't drink tea. She merely picked up the cup, smelled it, and asked, "You've reached the fifth realm?"

Qin Ming remained seated, calmly looking at her.

However, a slight ripple stirred in his heart. Who was this person? How could they have seen through his true level of understanding?

"Why do you say that, senior? What is the meaning behind it?"

The woman was pretty, though not stunningly beautiful, but she had an outstanding charm and particularly bright eyes that made her unforgettable at first glance.

Qin Ming was certain that he had never seen him before.

"My name is Xie Yunshu, and I come from the Yuqing Sect." The woman got straight to the point and stopped trying to hide her identity.

Then she added, "You came to the Six Imperial Ancestral Court, so you must have obtained the two true scriptures that Lu Zizai left for you, right?"

Qin Ming sat up abruptly. This woman actually knew all this!
Xie Yunshu said, "Actually, you don't need to be too hasty. After all, the sixth realm of the New Life Path—Hun Yuan—is the right time to integrate all kinds of laws. Even if you are exceptionally talented, you shouldn't try to integrate all the classics of the New Life System in advance, otherwise, it will inevitably explode."

"Senior, who are you?" Qin Ming pondered. Did the Jade Purity Sect have a Xie Yunshu? He had never heard of her.

Xie Yunshu frankly stated, "I am Lu Zizai's fiancée."

"Ah, sister-in-law?" Qin Ming immediately stood up. Through resonance, he sensed that the other party was not lying.

However, when he tried to resonate with more things earlier, he failed because the other person remained unmoved.

It wasn't until her relationship with Lu Zizai was brought up that this woman showed some emotion.

From then on, Qin Ming stopped offending him and stopped trying to resonate with him.

“We are not married yet,” the woman corrected.

"Actually, it's the same!" Clearly, Qin Ming had shown her much more respect and courtesy; this was actually Aunt Lu.

Xie Yunshu said, "True form requires acting according to one's ability. Even if one cannot reach the most ideal level, it can be made up for when one reaches the Primordial Realm."

She earnestly warned that those who practice Chaos Force rarely have a good ending. Even though Qin Ming is an exception, it is still too difficult for him to fuse all the true forms of the major ancestral courts of the New Life Path at the fifth realm.

Qin Ming listened attentively, nodding repeatedly, not believing that the other party was exaggerating. After all, it was already very difficult for someone who practiced Chaos Force to straighten out their true form.

"Here you go." Xie Yunshu was a straightforward person. After saying this, she handed over a booklet with three words written on the cover: Yuqing Scripture.

Qin Ming stood up, took it with both hands, his gratitude evident in his expression.

He was pondering how to obtain the Jade Purity Scripture when Senior Brother Lu's future Daoist partner delivered it to him.

Xie Yunshu said, "Lu Zizai told me that when you visit the Six Imperial Ancestral Court again, you will probably have broken through to the fifth realm. He said it would only take a few years if things went smoothly. I didn't believe it at the time, but now it seems that what he said has come true."

She was keeping an eye on the movements of the Six Imperial Ancestral Court and knew that Qin Ming had visited before, so this time she brought the Jade Purity Scripture.

Xie Yunshu said, "To avoid being discovered when you come to seek the scriptures, it's better if I go there myself."

As she spoke these words, a hint of unease flickered across her face, and she exuded a terrifying aura.

Qin Ming was immediately shocked. This was a... patriarch!
Xie Yunshu said, "No need to be surprised. I had just successfully advanced a few years ago and kept it a secret from the outside world. However, I participated in both the great battle on the Divine Grief Plain and the supreme blood battle in the enclave. I never avoided the battle."

Qin Ming was lost in thought. This guy was even more patient than him!

He sensed something from Lu's fluctuating thoughts: fear, crisis, and anger.

She revealed, "Lu Zizai and I are from the same era. We have been avoiding disaster for hundreds of years before finally emerging in this life."

Without much thought, if one wants to live for hundreds of years and resist the erosion of time, only the resin of the ancient immortal tree in Yezhou can achieve this.

As for the present world, the immortal tree of Kunlun has long since disappeared.

Although Xie Yunshu and Lu Zizai are engaged, they have maintained their long-standing habit of referring to each other by their surnames.

Sure enough, there was a hidden story and a big problem behind Lu Zizai's "trouble".

Because Xie Yunshu's emotions always fluctuate wildly when she thinks about the past.

Qin Ming forced himself to refrain from probing into the other person's privacy, only passively receiving some information.

“When you first showed your talent, Lu Zizai mentioned that he had Xiao Jin fly over the Night Mist Sea to the Jade Purity Sect to secretly deliver a message to me, asking me to protect you if necessary. That’s why I’ve been keeping an eye on you.”

Long ago, Lu Zizai released the golden bird he had raised. Xie Yunshu received a letter that night with only one simple sentence: "Lu Zizai has come back to life, and his talent is even stronger than Lu Yu's."

Xie Yunshu said, "A long time ago, Lu Zizai was harmed by someone. Now he has gone to the depths of the Night Fog World, not only to find his own way, but also to avoid disaster."

"What?" Qin Ming was horrified. Who was targeting Senior Brother Lu, who was capable of stepping into the Supreme Realm?

Xie Yunshu's expression was extremely solemn as he said, "Hundreds of years have passed, but that calamity still clings to Yezhou like a shadow, never to be extinguished."

(End of this chapter)