Night without Borders

Chapter 337 Kill them all
The blades flashed brilliantly, like a rainbow shooting at the sun, like a galaxy falling to earth, a vast expanse of dazzling light.

The plump woman, Huang Shang, was no ordinary person; she was the Jade Emperor's cousin and a direct descendant of the high-ranking officials of Xuankong Ridge.

As she charged forward with her sword drawn, two other people followed behind her.

Even when they were still some distance apart, the two men felt as if many of their body hairs had been cut off by invisible blade energy, and they were immediately terrified.

They stopped abruptly. If they continued like this, the invisible blade energy would slice their bodies apart. What terrifying blade intent!

Even so, when they stopped, strands of hair fell down, bloodstains appeared on their foreheads, and their faces turned pale.

If they were all like this, one can only imagine the pressure the voluptuous woman, who was even further ahead, was under—she was facing real, tangible blades!
Huang Shang was shocked. That terrifying slash, after slicing apart the sword slave who had accompanied her cousin in sword training for twelve years, still possessed undiminished power and was incredibly dazzling, enveloping her once again.

Even though she was a very powerful demon sword immortal, she was now feeling her scalp tingle, knowing that she had encountered a formidable opponent, and that if things went wrong, she would lose her life.

The hairs standing on end on her body were falling in a rustling sound as the invisible blade intent slashed through the air, putting her under immense pressure.

Then, her hair and eyebrows started to fall off, and she was immediately horrified.

Huang Shang had never encountered such an opponent before, one who gave her such an overwhelming feeling of being unable to resist, her very soul trembling.

She felt a warmth on her face, the blood flowing through it. At the same time, her vision turned red, and bloodstains from her forehead slid down to the corners of her eyes.

"How is this possible!" She couldn't believe it. Before they had even truly clashed swords, her opponent had instilled in her an unshakeable sense of fear, as if a demon king had been born.

At this moment, the demonic sword in her hand trembled violently, bearing immense force, and bent as if a mountain of sword intent was pressing down on it.

At the critical moment, she activated the life-saving "sword seed" given to her by her cousin. Instantly, a grand sword intent erupted, and the sword light soared into the sky like the rising sun, helping her block the mutton-fat jade iron knife.

Otherwise, she worried that she wouldn't be able to catch it and would suffer the same fate as the sword slave, being cut in two with a single blow.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye.

Upon their first meeting, Huang Shang was driven to the brink of despair.

Sword energy raged across the arena, intertwined with golden runes. It was the Jade Emperor's Flying Immortal Sword Energy, which was terrifying. It was as if the Milky Way had been torn apart and transformed into violent rays of light, sweeping across this land and destroying everything.

The mutton-fat jade iron knife in Qin Ming's hand clanged, its blade intent as blazing as the sun, dazzling and seemingly carrying strands of immortal truth.

The clash of blade light and sword energy was like the eruption of two active volcanoes, with scorching lava flows splashing and pouring out.

The ground sank, as if it had been pierced and sheared away by the flashes of blades and sword energy, leaving a huge, deep pit.

However, the sword seed is ultimately just a sword intent carried by a special object, not the Jade Emperor's true full power. It is only a momentary brilliance, like a fleeting moment.

Qin Ming's gaze was icy. In the blinding rain of light, he drew his knife and charged towards the plump and beautiful woman.

Huang Shang was already retreating when she unleashed her sword seed, certain that she was no match for the upright ape demon boy.

Qin Ming charged forward, piercing through the sword light, showing no intention of letting her go.

Huang Shang was shocked. Her cousin's sword technique was terrifying. Normally, even if he couldn't withstand the Jade Emperor's flawless sword intent, it would be enough to kill someone in the third realm, right?

But the other person was unharmed, and this result frightened her!
She regretted that she should have sought a more powerful sword seed after her cousin's breakthrough; otherwise, the boy in front of her might have already been killed.

"stop!"

The two people behind her shouted, clearly wanting to help her out of respect for the Suspended Ridge and the Jade Emperor, and each used different demonic techniques.

Qin Ming remained silent. For such opportunists and sycophants, the best course of action was to crush them!
In an instant, the two powerful demonic spells were extinguished by him like fireworks.

At the same time, Huang Shang also transmitted his voice at lightning speed. If he wanted to speak, there was no time at all. In this moment of sword fighting, the sword intent could be applied to her multiple times in the blink of an eye, causing her to be separated from her body.

"I come from Suspended Ridge..." she spoke in a flash of consciousness, and told them that her grandfather was an unparalleled grandmaster, and that everything was negotiable, and that he was willing to buy her a way out with rare and precious medicines.

"Even if your father is a Grandmaster, it's useless!" Qin Ming said coldly. No matter how prestigious the Suspended Ridge was, it was still the lineage of the demon race. What did it have to do with humans?

Huang Shang was truly terrified, because all her beautiful hair fell out in a cascade, including her eyebrows, which were all severed by the invisible blade energy.

A thin layer of light appeared on her body, indicating that the edge of the blade was approaching her and about to sever her skin.

Everyone was stunned; before the knife even arrived, her head was already bald.

Click!
The demonic sword in Huang Shang's hand exploded and shattered into dozens of pieces. In the end, she was still no match for Qin Ming's speed and was caught up in the blink of an eye.

No matter what methods she used, unleashing magic, spiritual weapons, and sword energy at the same time, she could not stop her opponent's sword intent that pressed down like a flying immortal mountain.

"Ah..." Crimson cracks appeared on her body, splitting open in the flash of the blade.

At the last moment, Huang Chang lay prone on the ground, not only to dodge the blades, but also to unleash the innate abilities of his clan.

Her long legs kicked backward, and a terrifying light burst forth, as if two large, serrated swords were slashing backward.

She wanted to use the force of that kick to speed up her escape.

However, her hopes were dashed. In an instant, blood spurted out, and she screamed as her long legs were severed from her body.

Then, with a soft thud, Huang Chang was severed at the shoulder, blood splattering everywhere. Her internal organs disintegrated in the flash of the blade, and even her demonic soul could not break free.

The blade flashed like a waterfall, engulfing her entire body, burning through and igniting her consciousness, killing her completely.

Her body fell to the ground covered in blood. Although her head was intact, her spirit had been extinguished, and her eyes went completely dark.

The two demons behind her did not come to her aid at the critical moment because they themselves also sensed a life-or-death crisis. Even if the Suspended Ridge and the Jade Emperor were powerful figures, it was not the right time to flatter them.

"Trying to escape after making a move?"

Qin Ming moved with lightning speed, sweeping through the enemy ranks with his swirling blades. The gleaming light of his blades was devastating, shattering their protective demonic aura, destroying their weapons, severing the two demons at the waist, and extinguishing their consciousness.

The two demons' screams were brief and urgent as their bodies were broken into four pieces and fell to the ground, splattering blood everywhere.

Both Jian Nu and Huang Shang were very powerful demon sword immortals, far superior to Huang Fei, yet they were still swiftly killed.

Even though the two demons behind Huang Shang were not weak, they were both killed in an instant.

Qin Ming's swift and decisive actions intimidated many demons.

It wasn't that his opponent wasn't strong enough, but rather that Qin Ming had used his true abilities. The opponent sent a sword slave to deal with him, and if he fought this person to a standstill, it would truly be considered a humiliation.

Therefore, he did his best and killed the sword slave with a single stroke.

He then killed the Jade Emperor's cousin in public in an instant, which meant that he was not being slighted or humiliated, but rather that the Flying Locust Beast Clan was utterly vulnerable.

The atmosphere was heavy, and many people were stunned by his performance.

It wasn't that no demon clan wanted to come to the rescue, but they simply didn't have the time. Qin Ming killed his opponent with just a few strokes of his sword, as easily as harvesting crops.

The Jade Emperor's handsome face was as cold as frost. He stepped forward with his sword in hand, feeling disappointed in Huang Shang. He had tried to dissuade her before, but his cousin was too willful.

"Your opponent is me!" Pei Shuyan blocked his way.

He was born with the potential to become an immortal in his youth, and now he is twenty-five or twenty-six years old. His cultivation has naturally accumulated to a great extent. In terms of cultivation alone, he is at least among the top three of the younger generation in the Pure Land.

The Jade Emperor was younger than him, yet he was able to rival Pei Shuyan; his combat prowess was truly terrifyingly absurd.

"I'll let it go for now, but I'll remember this debt from Suspended Ridge," the Jade Emperor said. He was in the fourth realm, and the person opposite him certainly wouldn't give him a chance to get close to Qin Ming.

Qin Ming said, "You talk as if you're so detached. Stop bragging about the Hanging Ridge. It's an old, dilapidated place. It's fallen from the sky and is no longer the high-altitude paradise it once was."

Wu Yaozu immediately nodded and said, "Brother Ming, I should be the one saying these things. Just maintain your demeanor as a young master."

Their back-and-forth banter made the faces of the people at the Hanging Ridge darken.

Xiang Yiwu also spoke up, saying, "Whose ancestors weren't once wealthy? In fact, even when I was down on my luck in my youth, I could still eat grasshoppers all day long. What are you looking at? I'm the kind of person who's going to climb mountains."

On the other side, the people of the Flying Locust Beast Clan glared angrily, wanting to say that they were the Feathered Clan, not locusts.

The Jade Emperor's expression was cold, but he did not get angry. He turned to the demon camp and said, "Are there any fellow cultivators in the third realm willing to slay this fiend? I will personally reward you."

These words caused an awkward silence, because many people had already realized that Qin Mingqiang had gone too far. Killing the sword slave with a single blow was something everyone had to think about.
Not to mention the demon race, even the various factions in Yezhou looked at Qin Ming with strange eyes. They were wondering if they could have blocked that sword strike if they were in the third realm.

Many people in both camps have already designated him as the future patriarch.

If it were a real contest in the field, even the most outstanding seed would consider him a dangerous person.

"We had planned to kill him today, but is no one willing to make a move against him?" Some of the Heavenly Demons from the Fourth Realm were very dissatisfied.

At this moment, Cui Chonghe exerted his power, establishing himself in the fourth realm, and forcefully defeated an opponent who was a minor realm higher than him, causing an uproar among the demon race.

He glanced at Qin Ming, his expression remaining calm. Now that his immortal embryo was just formed, he could kill enemies without even using that power, and he had absolute confidence.

Furthermore, he will have a smooth path ahead in the future, whether it is in terms of resources or in terms of comprehension, he has enough confidence.

Just like the Dragon Tiger Elixir, it was all made by his master, Sun Taichu.

Whether it's rare medicines or special secret places like mountain and river spirit nests, the Immortal Path possesses far more than the New Life Path.

"You can't even defeat a human boy at the third realm?" A voice came from afar, and several figures appeared.

On the demon side, many people showed joy.

"Hiss, it's the three of them!"

"With Wu Youdao, Jin Gui, and Xin Yuan around, everything will be fine!"

Even within the demon race, this sparked discussion, demonstrating just how extraordinary the three individuals' identities were.

Qin Ming was taken aback. He was familiar with the three of them; he had met them before.

On the day he officially stepped into the third realm, he traveled in spirit to find Ning Siqi. On his way back after killing the Heavenly Demon Seed, he was intercepted and killed by these three demons.

Of course, they did not engage in a life-or-death battle. Qin Ming was in a spiritual state that day and could not stay away from his physical body for long. He was already very tired and intentionally avoided it.

He was deeply impressed by the three demons, because they were really strong, and they seemed to be practicing the most powerful and secret scriptures of the immortal path, with their consciousness and spiritual light accompanied by strange phenomena.

The three demons may have been human ancestors, but they took a path of mutation and eventually became high-ranking members of the demon camp.

The three demons exuded a powerful aura. Although they were all in the third realm, they showed no respect to the fourth-realm Heavenly Demon.

"Jade Emperor, I don't want your favor. If you'd like to execute him, how about letting me take a bath in your Immortal Pool in the Hanging Ridge? Just one day and one night will suffice," said Heart Monkey. Today, he was walking a large white dog, quite carefree, and didn't seem to care about this duel at all.

Some low-level celestial demons, unaware of the inside story, were quite surprised. They watched as the Heart Monkey lazily conversed with the renowned Jade Emperor, seemingly unconcerned.

"Is he very strong?" asked a second-stage Heavenly Demon.

"Observe more, speak less. Its name is Heart Monkey, which is quite significant and has a very powerful background," a third-realm celestial demon secretly reminded him.

The Jade Emperor personally went over and treated the Mind Monkey very politely, without putting on airs of a high-level expert, and treated him as an equal!

Xin Yuan, with sword-like eyebrows reaching his temples, exudes heroic spirit. He appears in human form, but his pupils are adorned with golden cross patterns. His entire being possesses an outstanding aura, with a unique Taoist charm surrounding him.

"Could it be that the Mind Monkey, already in the third realm, is already comparable to the Jade Emperor in the fourth realm?" Some celestial demons exchanged secrets.

A powerful demon said with a solemn expression, "That's not it. No one can cross the border and defeat the Jade Emperor of the fourth realm. It's just that the Heart Ape's background is too extraordinary. Even some demon ancestors have high expectations for him."

"No way?" The demon race prodigy, who was hearing about it for the first time, was shocked.

Even though they are all Heavenly Demons, they are all unlikely to catch the eye of the Demon Ancestor until they reach the fourth realm. What merit does this Mind Monkey have to be valued so highly?
"He grew up immersed in the spiritual pool of the sacred mountain!" a great demon revealed a secret.

People discovered that the Jade Emperor was not only polite to the Monkey King, but also smiled broadly and got along well with Wu Youdao and Jin Gui.

Xin Yuan nodded and said, "Alright, since you've agreed, I'll go to the Demon Immortal Pool for a bath in half a month. I'll take action for you today."

"Very well, I believe in your strength, you will surely be able to kill him!" The Jade Emperor had great confidence in him.

Xin Yuan walked over, leading the big white dog, still lazy and indifferent. He looked at Qin Ming and said, "We meet again. Now, offer your neck for slaughter."

On the Yezhou side, some people showed solemn expressions, sensing that this ape was extraordinary.

The mature-looking man from the Six Imperial Ancestral Court, who possessed the power of the Three Imperial Forces, approached Qin Ming and solemnly reminded him: "This demon is strange. Even the Jade Emperors of the Four Realms treat him as an equal. If things cannot be accomplished, do not force it."

"His consciousness was accompanied by a golden lotus, a remarkable sight," said Zhuo Qingming of the Immortal Path, his vertical eye between his brows emitting a divine light.

A mysterious pattern also appeared deep in Jiang Ran's eyes, reminding her: "He is practicing the authentic Immortal Path Scripture, which is very similar to the lost 'Avoiding Calamity Immortal Scripture' in my otherworldly realm."

The disciples of the Immortal Path were all in an uproar and deeply shocked. How could that supreme martial art, which they all longed for, have fallen into the hands of demons?

Even Cui Chonghe showed surprise, because the lost "Avoiding Calamity Immortal Scripture" was not necessarily inferior to the "Undying Immortal Scripture" he practiced.

His immortal embryo is newly formed, and every step forward will cleanse his marrow and improve his condition. If the other party steps into the fourth realm, the "Avoiding Tribulation Immortal Scripture" will also have unfathomable wonders, and will most likely become impervious to all laws.

"Be careful, this monkey seems to be quite extraordinary!" Xiang Yiwu warned, as he also possessed a special pupil technique.

Qin Ming nodded, and after being warned by those present, he walked forward with a very serious expression, holding the mutton-fat jade iron knife.

He never underestimated Xin Yuan; he sensed danger when the three demons ambushed him last time.

He believes that a one-on-one match today would not be a problem.

"Big White, go and weigh him up!" Heart Monkey said, a faint smile on his face, as if he wanted to unleash the vicious dog to hurt people.

"You demons are all the same. How can this elevate yourselves?" Qin Ming said, his voice filled with killing intent.

The large, snow-white dog was running forward when suddenly its fur stood on end. It was very strong and sensed that if it continued to rush forward, it would die.

"Stupid dog, come back. A dying man's emotions are stable, so let's not mess with his mentality." Heart Monkey sighed, genuinely afraid that Big Dog would be killed.

Wu Yaozu was immediately displeased. Was this monkey deliberately trying to provoke his opponent into anger? He immediately said, "You impudent monkey, you seem to care about your dog brother."

Xin Yuan glanced at him but ignored him.

He was no longer lazy, but became serious and said, "It seems that I will have to show my true skills today. Hmm, I am the Mind Ape, and you are the Upright Demon Ape. We are close relatives. Why don't you surrender to me and avoid being killed?"

Qin Ming greeted him warmly and kindly: "Eight days have passed, has your tail grown yet?"

"Since we can't persuade him, then let's send him on his way!" Xin Yuan's face darkened. Last time, he was ambushed by the other party's strange gold sword, and a piece of his tail was cut off, which was quite humiliating.

Those in the demon faction who knew the true background of the Heart Monkey were somewhat stunned when they heard this news.

Even the Jade Emperor's face twitched slightly before he smiled faintly. He knew that Qin Ming had gotten himself into big trouble.

"Come, let me show you what a true demon sword immortal is!" Xin Yuan said solemnly, and with a clang, he drew a crimson longsword from behind his back.

This is a jade-iron weapon. The blade is like red jade, polished to a high gloss. From the tip to the hilt, it is bathed in red light.

"The Demon Sword Immortal is invincible at the same level!" Clearly, Xin Yuan was trying to vindicate the Demon Sword Immortal.

Qin Ming gripped the hilt of his sword and said, "Let me count: Huang Fei, Wei Jian, Zhu Jianhao, Tong, and that plump woman from earlier—all of them are demonic sword immortals I've killed?"

Immediately, everyone in the demon race camp looked grim.

Previously, it was only speculation about which celestial demon species he had killed, and it wasn't entirely certain. Now, however, he has personally confirmed it.

Without another word, Xin Yuan immediately unleashed his ultimate technique, determined to defeat this person with his unparalleled prowess on par with the Demon Sword Immortal, letting his battle record speak for itself!
In an instant, dozens or even hundreds of sword energies shot out from the crimson longsword in his hand, accompanied by thunderous roars that shook the vast plain.

The expressions of all the seed-level figures changed. The young ape's swordsmanship was indeed superb, his sword energy was like thunder, and it was quite terrifying to have reached this level.

When this level of sword intent reaches its highest level, a single strike is like a bolt of lightning crashing down from the clouds, piercing through the opponent with unparalleled power.

Even now, its power is awe-inspiring.

Many people's eyes were blurred, unable to keep up with that speed. The sword energy was like thunder, crisscrossing and converging on the human youth in the arena.

Qin Ming drew his sword and rose up, the bright blade illuminating the night sky!
Although he was holding a mutton-fat jade iron knife, he was using the Sun Immortal Sword Technique, and this time he wasn't just holding the hilt; he had a real sword in his hand.

This means that he has already grasped this sword manual to a whole new level.

In an instant, golden light filled the air, sweeping outwards from him like a hurricane. This was a storm of sword energy that engulfed the so-called sword energy and lightning.

The two charged at each other, each brandishing their swords and blades, engaging in a fierce duel, clashing more than a hundred times in the blink of an eye.

Heart Monkey's heart pounded wildly, and his demonic blood boiled. He had never encountered such a powerful opponent before. His strong body, which he had developed since childhood in the Spirit Pool, could barely withstand the opponent's strength.

In the past, he could crush others with his physique, but now his right hand, which grips the sword, is somewhat numb.

Most importantly, although they were both in the third realm, he felt that this human boy was definitely not at his level, yet he was able to fight him, which was quite terrifying!

Now, he has essentially been defeated and the battle has ended in a draw.

Qin Ming was also surprised. This was the first time he had encountered such a powerful opponent at the third realm. They clashed swords and blades hundreds of times, and the Mind Monkey steadily caught them all.

The next moment, five colors of sword light appeared behind him: red, blue, black, white, and yellow. They unfolded layer by layer like a blade wheel and then slashed forward.

He had no intention of showing any sympathy when encountering such a demon; it was a bloody battle, a fight to the death, so he naturally had to kill without mercy.

"Ok?"

Xin Yuan was startled, sensing a terrifying sword intent. The opponent's five-colored divine light encompassed the five elements and was accompanied by a terrifying holy aura. Was this the ultimate trump card?
With a soft shout, the wind and clouds shifted, the world lost its color, and a golden lotus appeared around him, exuding endless auspicious energy. A misty haze rose up, blocking the blade's light.

"The 'Avoiding Calamity Immortal Scripture' is indeed extraordinary. Even in the third realm, it can vaguely demonstrate the divine charm of being impervious to all laws!" Pei Shuyan said, revealing the truth.

Dozens or even hundreds of sword lights flashed past, yet the Monkey King remained unharmed, demonstrating the extraordinary nature of this scripture.

At the final moment, the five-colored blade light—red, blue, black, white, and yellow—shone exceptionally brightly, like a five-colored sun exploding, and the restless mind was unable to dissipate.

With a soft thud, blood gushed from his shoulder, his chest was slashed open to the bone, blood splattered across his face, and a deep gash appeared on his neck.

His heart trembled with fear, and he retreated at lightning speed. His wounds were most severe on his neck, where the blade had nearly beheaded him.

He used a special immortal scripture to escape the calamity and quickly healed his wounds.

Enraged, the Heart Monkey released the Crimson Demon Sword and unleashed its Sword Control Technique. In an instant, it cleaved through the night sky like a bolt of lightning and flew towards Qin Ming.

Qin Ming sneered and released his grip as well; everyone knows how to wield a sword.

In the blink of an eye, the flying sword and the jade iron knife clashed, constantly bursting forth with sword light and knife energy.

"According to my will, all thoughts become reality." The Mind Monkey roared, its whole body glowing. The "Avoidance of Calamity Immortal Scripture" could make all kinds of magic difficult to penetrate, and at the same time, it could illuminate one's own thoughts, which could finally solidify and become reality.

In an instant, young men with restless hearts appeared from all directions, all wielding crimson jade iron swords, and slashing at Qin Ming.

With each strike, a terrifying sword aura surged forth, not an illusion, its sound like thunder. This sword intent was enough to annihilate the likes of Huang Fei and Wei Jian.

The Monkey King certainly had reason to be arrogant; his sword-wielding form was everywhere.

Even though Qin Ming blocked all the sword light, an inexplicable danger was still approaching.

Each of those figures of the Mind Monkey had a wisp of sword intent condensed within them, like threads intertwining in the void to form a sword net, carrying a rich Daoist charm.

"The sword intent is like a net in the sky, and the Daoist rhyme is rising. This is about to give birth to a sword of order, which will then slay the great enemy!" The Jade Emperor nodded to himself.

Qin Ming's expression was indifferent. The invisible spiritual field around his body expanded, and then he unleashed his full power, distorting the void.

boom! boom! boom!
The thoughts revealed by the Mind Monkey caused the figures wielding swords to explode one after another, torn apart by the spiritual field activated by Qin Ming with all his might.

"Is that a Sumeru field, or a Heavenly Demon field? No, it looks more like the expansion of pure Yang consciousness and spiritual light."

The seeds of both camps were taken aback.

Qin Ming did not want to fight him for a long time. The mutton fat jade iron knife in his hand flickered, sometimes bright and sometimes dark, sometimes white, as he unleashed the sword intent from the Black and White Scripture.

In an instant, he wielded a blade that revealed life and death, and withered growth and flourishing. Black and white light alternated, projecting a yin-yang diagram in front of him, and then bursting forth with the light of the two polarities of the blade.

puff!
The head of the Mind Monkey was cleaved away by a white light, and then its angry eyes dimmed, because its head, which was flying in mid-air, was split in two by a dark light.

In an instant, the place fell silent.

The powerful Heart Monkey was killed by Qin Ming before he was killed by two major factions.

"Your future is bleak, yet you have slain that man's restless heart," the Jade Emperor said.

Qin Ming responded: "It doesn't matter whose mind he is. Any demon from the third realm who dares to fight will be slain!"

(End of this chapter)