Night without Borders

Chapter 317 We Are So Strong

“The situation to the south is unknown,” Jin Yuan said.

He stared blankly at the dark sky, somewhat lost in thought. As a master in the mid-stage of the fifth realm, he couldn't even figure out the true state of the world he was in.

Currently, humanity feels it has explored extremely far, but looking back, it seems to still be in a dusty corner.

However, according to ancient records, they should have lived on a planet, so how could they have such a large territory?

Everything changed mysteriously as the sun disappeared, and many things simply couldn't be explained.

The limits of the territory they can now reach are farther than the distance from the moon recorded in the books.

The long night was like an abyss, and the mist spread and expanded, not knowing where it led or merged with the land beneath their feet.

Qin Ming was puzzled and asked, "How can the south be unknown? Haven't you explored it before?"

“Everyone who went there has disappeared,” Jin Yuan informed him.

To the south, the fog was thick, and all the creatures that ventured deep into the fog never made a ripple and never returned.

Qin Ming said, "Is this how the creatures of the surrounding areas perceive our place, a corner covered in dust?"

Jin Yuan nodded and said, "Don't worry about it. They are neighbors with us and have not gone beyond this area."

Qin Ming frowned deeply, showing a sense of unease.

He began, "Our situation isn't much better. If we're targeted by some bloodthirsty races under the Long Night, or noticed by some powerful civilization, the consequences would be unimaginable."

Jin Yuan laughed and said, "So many years have passed, and nothing has happened, has it?"

Qin Ming was taken aback and couldn't help but look at him.

Jin Yuan added, "Actually, everything is fine. Kunling is connected to Yujing, isn't it?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming's heart stirred. The creatures that escaped from there were often Earth Immortals, and there might even be more powerful beings among them.

Jin Yuan said, "Yujing is not in reality, but it should be quite intimidating to some unpredictable creatures and immortal forces in the distance."

Once you reach the Earth Immortal level, there are no reckless fools. Before invading a territory, they will do their research and investigation carefully.

Jin Yuan spoke slowly: "Under the night fog, even provoking certain unknown 'phenomena' could lead to devastating disasters, let alone some myths and legends that have not yet faded away and can still affect reality."

Qin Ming suddenly felt that his place of survival was no longer in a precarious situation.

Jin Yuan smiled and said, "Besides, we are quite energetic here. Our ancestors are full of vitality, just like the legendary morning glow, with a red sun rising slowly. The future is promising."

Qin Ming remained silent, and the faces of the others on the spaceship twitched slightly. Old Man Jin really dared to say anything just because the patriarch wasn't here, huh?

Jin Yuan laughed and said, "I'm telling the truth. Don't underestimate the resources on your own territory."

Clearly, the young people had limited knowledge, but the older generation seemed to be deep in thought, and then they couldn't help but nod in agreement.

On another spaceship, an old man spoke up: "Starting from the sixth realm, one can change their life state to become a god or embark on the path of immortality, but in this era, very few patriarchs make that choice."

He was a master in the mid-stage of the fifth realm of the Immortal Path, named Qian Yuan. As a grandmaster, he naturally had a great deal of knowledge about various secrets.

Jin Yuan nodded in agreement and said, "Yes, the patriarchs were unwilling to change their own form and wanted to always be 'human' and continue on their path. It can be said that most of the patriarchs of this era have great ambitions."

Qian Yuan said, "Whether it is the esoteric sect, the path to immortality, or the path to rebirth, they have all obtained the scriptures for becoming gods or immortals. If the patriarchs want to 'set off on the path,' there is absolutely no problem."

According to people's estimates, the "powerful ancestors" of each path are already able to deal with the Mao God and the Yu Immortal, so the powerful people of the sixth realm have no sense of awe when facing gods and immortals.

Qin Ming immediately thought of the river goddess in the Shuyu River in the capital of the Great Yu Dynasty, guessing that the more powerful ancestor was not afraid of her at all.

Some immortals and gods who have cultivated for a long time and accumulated profound Taoist cultivation should have firmly stepped into the seventh realm, such as the mirage immortals that the patriarchs slew.

Although it is not good at fighting, it has accumulated a wealth of experience and its ability to turn falsehood into truth is truly remarkable.

Jin Yuan said, "The biggest problem facing those legendary immortals and gods is that their potential is easily locked, and it is extremely difficult for them to break through major barriers. It can even be said that most of them can no longer see the path to advancement."

This is also why the founders of the Sixth Realm were unwilling to come into contact with that realm.

For example, some corpse-dissolving immortals endure long years of hardship in large tombs, their own lifespans nearly exhausted, accumulating what they consider to be profound cultivation, yet in the end, they can't even reach the edge of the middle stage of the seventh realm.

In fact, if we trace the upper limit of immortals and gods, it is mostly related to the "self" before changing form. Those who think about becoming gods or immortals as soon as they step into the sixth realm mostly become hairy gods or feathered immortals.

Qian Yuan said, "A very small number of sixth-realm experts whose strength far exceeds the standard can already kill immortals and gods in the early stage of the seventh realm. Regardless of whether such ancestors are human or aliens, they have such abilities. What reason or desire do they have to change their path?" Obviously, the stronger the ancestors who accumulate on the original path, the higher their upper limit will be after they become gods or immortals.

Therefore, the Sixth Realm Ancestors, with their lofty aspirations, all yearn to forge ahead, and no one is willing to undertake the so-called "leap of life" unless they are in dire straits.

Jin Yuan sighed, "In a sense, no matter if you were a human or an alien before, once you become an immortal or a god, you are no longer the original species."

Qian Yuan nodded and added, "The forms of immortals and the states of gods are incredibly diverse. Only a small fraction are sacred, transcendent, and ethereal. It's best not to mention the appearances of most gods and immortals; they are far from as beautiful as you imagine."

"At what level is the strength of a being at the Earth Immortal level?" someone asked.

Qian Yuan pondered for a moment, then gave a range, saying, "At least in the middle of the seventh realm, or even in the late stage."

Everyone pondered that it was no wonder the patriarchs dared to face the immortal tombs directly, calmly look at the corpse-dissolving immortals, and have an equal conversation with the earth immortals sealed in the main tomb; they had quite a bit of confidence.

Jin Yuan spoke earnestly: "If a few extremely advanced pioneering masters were to change the essence of life now and choose to become immortals, they would probably eventually be able to step into the realm of Earth Immortals."

This caused quite a stir, and many people looked surprised.

"We're so strong!" someone exclaimed.

Jin Yuan laughed and said, "It can only be said that we have a solid foundation and great potential. Our ancestors are full of vigor and vitality, always looking to the future, and are very energetic, like the legendary sun that has just risen into the sky..."

"Stop." Qian Yuan quickly stopped him. This old guy had no sense of propriety. Talking about the patriarch like this behind his back, if word got out, he might get into trouble when he returned to the secluded place.

Someone spoke up: "Hearing that there are Earth Immortal level experts in the neighboring territories, I was quite apprehensive, fearing that they would invade. Now I feel a little more at ease."

Jin Yuan's expression was serious as he said, "Earth Immortals and Earth Immortal-level beings are completely different states. The former is still manageable, but the latter's potential has not yet been fully utilized, which is truly terrifying."

Someone asked, "Since the patriarchs had not yet reached the level of immortals or gods, why did they identify their own path so early on and want to keep expanding forward?"

Qian Yuan said, "Do you think we were just busy for nothing, unearthing so many ancient sites and rummaging through stacks of ancient books after we pioneered the land? Our ancestors kept verifying and forging ahead, and we were always able to discover some truths."

When the strongest in the most advanced fields try to break through the barriers, they will sometimes see the regrets of the ancients. By comparing them with the classics, they are having a dialogue with the sages of the past and can find various traces in the river of history.

Qian Yuan revealed part of the truth, saying, "Even the Mao God, the Yu Immortal, and even the Earth Immortal cannot achieve immortality. Their lifespan is only slightly longer, and their actual situation doesn't seem so comfortable."

Jin Yuan agreed, saying, "Therefore, some beings regret their past and want to return, even at a great cost, to retrace their steps... Among them are not only Earth Immortals, but also Celestial Immortals and Gods."

Such words are quite astonishing.

At that very moment, a deafening roar, as if the heavens and earth were collapsing, echoed across the night sky. In the distant "Cave Heaven," a massive cloud of colorful mist surged and churned, accompanied by countless bolts of lightning.

At the same time, the passage connecting to it turned an even more tragically crimson, with red energy substances cascading down.

For some reason, everyone felt a pang of anxiety.

The expressions of Jin Yuan and Qian Yuan, both masters at the mid-stage of the fifth realm, changed.

"It can't be that much of a coincidence, can it?" The two looked at each other, both seeing nervousness in each other's eyes.

"Retreat quickly, set sail!" the two ordered hastily.

What earthly immortal treasures, extraordinary sacred objects, celestial immortal scriptures—these are all meaningless now. With such profound cultivation and extremely powerful spiritual fields, both grandmasters sensed an inexplicable terror emerging. This was truly an extremely bad omen.

"what is that?"

At this moment, some of the renowned figures tensed up, feeling as if a mountain was about to burst out of the colorful mist, or as if a colossal creature was about to crush their hearts.

“Now, there is a fourth explanation for the waterspout phenomenon,” Jin Yuan said solemnly.

Within the chilling, colorful mist, crimson substances continuously flowed into the passage. Some of those who had mastered advanced pupil techniques widened their eyes in astonishment, all feeling a chill run down their spines.

"Was that a living creature?"

A few experts witnessed a bloody human skin detach from the massive cloud of colorful mist, drifting into the passage and constantly shaking its "body".

The human-skinned face, with its hollow eye sockets, shimmered with blood and intertwined with runes. It glanced toward the two spaceships, a truly horrifying sight.

Others might not know, but Qin Ming certainly did. He had seen a handwritten note, possibly by Liu Mo, in the thatched hut in Kunlun Shadi, which mentioned these things.

He was somewhat bewildered, as he had actually witnessed such a thing in real life.

Jin Yuan, his head as big as a bucket, said, "The people and things in this world, and even all living things, are truly beyond our control. In this terrifying world of mist, whatever we talk about or fear will eventually come to pass!"

(End of this chapter)