Night without Borders

Chapter 320 Raising Dragons in the Immortal Lake of the Human Body
Under the cover of night, golden rays suddenly shone on the mountain, which was over a thousand meters high, attracting some old beasts to spy on it. They mistook it for a sacred tree bearing fruit that was gradually ripening.

Once they realized it was a humanoid creature, they quickly retreated.

On a quiet mountaintop, atop a giant rock, Qin Ming's entire body glowed, even his long hair seemed to be made of gold threads, and his eyes seemed to contain lightning.

The effects of the golden fruit exceeded his expectations. A scorching flame and vitality surged within his body, as if it were transforming his body.

At this moment, it seemed as if cicadas were chirping within his body, or perhaps accompanied by the roar of a dragon, and the unexpected release of Vajra Immortality.

This is naturally because it involves various scriptures related to physical constitution, such as the Zen meaning of metamorphosis in the Golden Cicada Scripture and the true essence of flesh and blood enhancement in the Dragon and Snake Scripture.

Without a doubt, after Qin Ming consumed the fruit rich in spiritual substances, his Vajra Force became the most active among all techniques, which was the most compatible remedy for him.

Now his eyes and brows were filled with golden light, his body was surrounded by the fragrance of sandalwood and musk, and his flowing blood had temporarily turned into a dazzling gold.

Qin Ming stood up and circulated the Diamond Sutra to further enhance the effects of the medicine.

At the mountaintop, golden light surged, and his every move exuded a sacred majesty. Each time he raised his Vajra Fist, it was as if a golden crow was flapping its wings, creating a deafening sonic boom.

Immediately, he spread his five fingers on his right hand, and the tangible vajra materialized. He held it in his hand and gently pushed it away. The thick old tree and the hard basalt in front of him silently shattered into dust in the golden light.

He had mastered this technique and perfected the Vajra Strength, but the medicinal effects were still very strong and had not yet been fully exerted.

In the blink of an eye, Qin Ming switched to practicing the "Flesh Body Chapter" passed down by the founder of silk calligraphy, a true scripture that he now attaches great importance to.

His body began to undergo subtle changes; his tendons, like coiled dragons, stretched and vibrated continuously, becoming crystal clear and far more resilient than before.

Qin Ming had a strange feeling that all the major tendons in his body had come alive, like "real dragons" reviving and extending through his flesh and blood, swimming freely.

He had long realized that the true value of the "Flesh Body Chapter" was far beyond that of ordinary secret manuals, and that it could truly open up a new path forward.

If this continues, he won't need to use the Heavenly Light Force; he can kill enemies simply by relying on his superior physique.

"Ah."

Clearly, the changes in his body were far from over.

"I've never heard of such a Yi Jin Jing before!" Qin Ming felt that all the meridians in his body had come alive, full of spirituality, and covered with a layer of Daoist charm.

This experience made him feel as if he had been fitted with dragon tendons.

Because, from his every move, one could sense that his physique was exceptionally strong. Now, without using any external force techniques, he should be able to kill an opponent of the same level with his bare hands.

Qin Ming absorbed the medicinal properties of the Vajra Medicine and continuously practiced the "Flesh Body Chapter".

As time went by, his meridians and tendons revived further, and when he shook his flesh and bones, a dragon's roar actually rang out.

"This is the gentle resonance of the Dao."

Qin Ming's eyes gleamed with golden light as he unleashed his fist intent, stretching his body and using the Body Strengthening Technique to stretch his tendons, making the dragon's roar within his body even louder.

A moment later, his expression suddenly changed.

He saw one acupoint after another glowing, as if they contained strange energy, like precious medicines waiting to be discovered.

"Sure enough, another way!" Qin Ming looked inward and his eyes gleamed with a strange light.

After he mastered the "Li Huo Jing" to perfection, he unlocked the secret treasure and not only obtained a secret manual but also a diagram of acupoints, which he needed to study in the third realm.

Now, he is practicing the physical body technique, which also involves acupoints. Moreover, he is directly opening and activating them, even ahead of schedule, as if there are small "lakes" glowing.

"It truly lives up to its reputation as one of the mother texts from which silk calligraphy draws its nourishment; it's incredibly mysterious!" Qin Ming exclaimed.

He discovered that the veins that seemed to have been resurrected as true dragons were more active, connected to the "lakes," drinking water from those glowing orifices.

“These are different from ordinary acupoints. They are like divine treasures deeper in the flesh and blood, or the immortal lake of the human body. The power they contain can help the ‘dragon’ to accumulate strength, promote its growth, and greatly improve its physique.”

Sure enough, Qin Ming found that his physique had become even stronger. He felt that if Li Qingxu were in front of him, he could kill him with just his fists.

"The medicinal properties of the Diamond Fruit are being used up quickly; is it almost gone?" Qin Ming asked in surprise.

The divine treasure deep within the flesh and blood, also known as the immortal lake of the human body, releases its own spirituality while simultaneously refining medicinal properties, rapidly transforming them into physical strength.

Clearly, this is the initial manifestation of the wonders of the "Flesh Body Chapter".

Qin Ming realized that he was only now getting to know the essence of this scripture.

Next, in order to practice the "Flesh Body Chapter," he even used the Diamond Sutra to nourish his body.

Soon after, he used the two rare blood samples he had obtained on the desert battlefield, and subsequently, a miraculous phenomenon of water being drawn from his body appeared.

Those sinewy dragons continuously absorb the mysterious substances from the immortal lake within the human body.

The crackling sounds were incessant as Qin Ming's muscles and bones stretched, his body seemed to be reshaped, and he was bathed in a layer of sacred light imbued with Daoist charm.

Finally, the mountaintop quieted down, Qin Ming's divine light receded, he returned to his original simplicity and peaceful state, but his body still had a faint fragrance, like ambergris or sandalwood.

Qin Ming beckoned, summoning the Thunder King Bird of the Third Realm to attack him. He wanted to test the technique, as he felt that his physique had undergone a fundamental change.

It hesitated and said, "This... isn't that a bad idea? The lightning I spewed out was really not weak."

"It's okay, come on!"

Then, streaks of lightning appeared in the night sky. These were naturally far inferior to the lightning during a thunderstorm, but they were indeed genuine third-realm techniques.

Qin Ming did not use the Heavenly Light Force; his fists and palms only carried a faint, mysterious Daoist charm. Relying solely on his physical body technique, he easily dispersed the lightning bolts.

He punched the cliff face, creating a terrifying fist-shaped hole. Then, large sections of the cliff began to collapse and fall. Qin Ming himself was deeply surprised, because he had mastered the "Flesh Body Chapter" to the level he had always dreamed of, and its power was similar to that of when he used the Heavenly Light Force.

This is equivalent to a significant increase in his physical strength, resulting in astonishing defensive capabilities. As the saying goes, "Indestructible as Vajra, why would one need supernatural powers?" His physical body is simply indestructible.

If faced with a life-or-death battle, when his Heavenly Light Force is exhausted, his physical body can still fight, and it will not be weaker than before, which is equivalent to recreating himself to participate in the battle.

"You've reached the level I've been pursuing so quickly?" Qin Ming felt it was somewhat unreal.

He has been practicing various Heavenly Light Forces for almost a year now, but the Physical Body Technique has caught up with him. How could he not be surprised?

"This Diamond Fruit is extraordinary!"

At first, he was not satisfied because when he used his battle merits to exchange for them, he had no choice but to get an unripe diamond fruit, which was half gold and half green.

Now it seems the other party wasn't lying to him. Mature Vajra Fruits are used to refine powerful medicines for fourth-realm experts, and this green fruit is enough for him.

"A true treasure!"

The most precious medicine found on a celestial tomb demonstrates its true value.

Qin Ming quickly calmed down. Even if the Vajra Fruit was most suitable for body tempering and matched the "Flesh Body Chapter," it shouldn't have been chasing his Heavenly Light Force so fiercely.

He pondered it, and then he understood.

"Actually, I've been practicing it all along; it's not like I've only been practicing it for a short time."

His silk calligraphy already contains some of the essence of the "Flesh and Blood" chapter, such as the "golden jade burial suit" that appeared when he practiced, the gold needle picking the thread, and the jade mud applying medicine. These are the most direct manifestations.

Therefore, he was able to quickly master the physical body technique and reach this level.

"No wonder the founder of silk calligraphy said that the flesh-body scroll has withstood the test of time and is still shining brightly today, with lost treasures waiting to be discovered."

If the ancient masters have said so, this true scripture naturally deserves to be explored more deeply.

Qin Ming pondered that he could incorporate the remaining essence of this scripture into his silk calligraphy in the future.

Next, he repeatedly tested the quality of the physical body scroll and saw its ultimate value.

"It is not weaker than other Heavenly Light Forces, but it cannot compare to the unified force of the Silk Calligraphy."

By now, Qin Ming had come into contact with many classic texts, but in the end, the silk calligraphy was still the most impressive and was his fundamental scripture.

"It seems that the patriarchs incorporated many extraordinary scriptures into the silk calligraphy, displaying a very grand spirit, wishing they could encompass and suppress everything. Perhaps it is precisely because of this that even they themselves could not control it in the end, developing major problems and ultimately exploding themselves," Qin Ming remarked.

He already knew that the founder of silk calligraphy came from the ancestral temples such as Liuyu, Rulai, Qingtian, and Yuqing. He should be the previous generation's patriarch, or perhaps even one or two generations higher in status!

Even such a great figure couldn't withstand it in the end, which can only mean that the scriptures were too domineering and had flaws, making them a semi-failed method.

Qin Ming relies on his talent to succeed, and he is making steady progress at every step. He has also made minor adjustments to his calligraphy using the "Destiny-Changing Scripture," and he believes he can succeed on this path.

"My strength has improved again, which is equivalent to reshaping myself. It's a pity that I didn't break through to the third realm."

Without a doubt, he has reached the second realm of perfection.

His physical condition improved significantly, but his spiritual energy and mental abilities did not see a qualitative improvement, so he could not undergo a comprehensive transformation and could not break through major barriers.

"The road to new life is indeed difficult. Every step is a new hurdle, and breaking through major barriers is extremely difficult," Qin Ming sighed.

He stood on the mountain and looked out. The whole mountain was covered with the colors of autumn. All the grass and trees were turning slightly yellow, and the leaves were withering and falling.

"Last year, when the snow was falling heavily, I embarked on my new life journey. It's been almost a year now. Well, thinking about it that way, it doesn't seem that slow."

Instantly, his mood improved considerably.

Upon careful consideration, the second realm of the path to rebirth—the Outer Saint—is something that ordinary geniuses need thirty years to perfect before attempting to break through.

In just one year, he accomplished what others took thirty years to achieve!
If you calculate it that way, he's progressing even faster than the immortals from otherworldly realms and the divine beings from esoteric Buddhism.

"The path to becoming a freshman is generally quite difficult!" Qin Ming sighed softly, after all, he was just a special case.

The common phenomenon is that geniuses on the path to new life only reach the threshold of the third realm after they reach middle age, and many of them even have gray hair at their temples.

Qin Ming carefully sensed his own condition. Standing at the most perfect realm of the second stage, at his current peak, his strength was unprecedentedly powerful.

"Given my current excellent condition, I may be able to break through the Heavenly Barrier of the Third Realm soon, or it may take a year or two for it to come to fruition."

Qin Ming frowned; this was fraught with uncertainty.

He took out a transparent spiritual crystal, inside which was sealed a precious pill, the Dragon-Tiger Elixir.

In the past, Cui Chonghe violated regulations by entering the Luofu Immortal Mountain Ruins, which Li Qingyue caught him red-handed. In the end, he was forced to settle the matter with the Dragon-Tiger Elixir refined by Sun Taichu.

When they met in Kunlun, Li Qingyue gave Qin Ming a Dragon Tiger Medicine.

"Well, recently, I'll try to break through on my own, but I need to keep a close eye on the changing situation on the Ancestral Master's Battlefield. If anything seems amiss, I'll immediately take some precious medicine to break through!"

If things really deteriorate to that point, even though it would be a waste of resources, he would have no choice but to break through the barrier first.

From then on, Qin Ming pushed himself to the limit every single day.

On the fifth day, a metal-winged parrot flew in desperately, shouting, "Guardians of Qingfeng Town, save me! Demons have invaded, and a great battle has broken out!"

It's weekend break, so there will only be one chapter tonight. Thank you all for reading.

(End of this chapter)