Night without Borders

Chapter 345 Piercing the God's Pure Land

The howling wind, like the wailing of ghosts and gods, carried a blizzard that crashed down from the night sky like a vast white waterfall.

Amidst the raging winds and snowfalls, two figures, like lightning tearing through the darkness, are engaged in a fierce battle. Seven-colored flying swords shoot out like lightning, clashing with black and white light. Vast areas of ice and snow surge and churn like a raging torrent!
Helian Zhaoyu indeed had the capital to be arrogant. His understanding of the "Immortal Scripture" had reached a state of perfection. When the snowfield collapsed and the sea tsunami struck, he went with the flow. His seven-colored flying sword carried the rolling white torrent, as if he were mobilizing the power of the entire mountain range.

Even from a great distance, all the spectators could clearly feel the suffocating pressure.

Right before their eyes, a white wave of snow roared past, carrying a chill and a large amount of snow particles, crashing down on them.

The ice field was shaking violently, and an avalanche broke out.

Helian Zhaoyu used his seven-colored flying sword as a blade, carrying this momentum, to blast the figure in front of him.

Many spectators felt their hair stand on end, truly experiencing what it meant to be overwhelmed by a tidal wave, feeling as if they were about to be buried in a sea of ​​snow.

At this moment, Helian Zhaoyu seemed to be one with the entire ice field, and every move he made was controlling all things and mobilizing the power of heaven and earth.

However, amidst the snow waves, Qin Ming rode his sword, managing to block the sect-level Immortal Control Technique and destroying the overwhelming white torrent with heavenly thunder and earthly fire.

His fists reflected life and death, prosperity and decline, yin and yang, smashing through the rolling snow waves with overwhelming force and shattering the avalanche.

The snowfield looked as if a vast ocean had been shattered, with white waves scattering in all directions, and countless snow particles covering the onlookers.

At this moment, even the slightest breath felt like swallowing ice shards; the bone-chilling cold penetrated deep into the mouth and nose, mixed with a faint smell of frozen earth.

The dazzling flying sword, which traversed the heavens and the earth, let out a mournful cry as Qin Ming used the power of Yin and Yang to forcibly sever it.

Time and space seemed to suddenly stand still across the entire turbulent snowfield.

The so-called power to control all things and the great power of heaven and earth were all shattered by the light of his fist!
A moment later, the collapsing snow wave crashed down from the night sky, and the boundless white air currents nearly crashed into the Pure Land of the Outside World.

The group of people all tried to escape, but were nearly overwhelmed.

The seven-colored flying sword broke into three pieces, with Qin Ming holding a small portion between his two fingers as he said, "This is power approaching the realm of ancient sages. You are defaming them!"

He flicked his broken sword, like the aurora borealis streaking across the night sky, shooting towards the black-clad youth's brow.

Helian Zhaoyu flicked his finger, knocking the broken sword away with a clang, his expression utterly indifferent.

"The flying swords are all broken!"

"This is a rare treasure that he has nurtured for many years!"

Many spectators showed surprise and were secretly amazed that Qin Ming could be so powerful even when facing a sect-level technique, and even break the seven-colored flying sword with his bare hands.

Helian Zhaoyu showed no sense of defeat; on the contrary, his momentum was rising, making him seem even more dangerous than before.

He said coldly, "If I had fully stepped into the realm of the ancient sages in their youth, would you still be standing here unscathed?"

Qin Ming held up a finger and shook it at him, saying, "No means no. If your skills stop here, then it's all over."

Helian Zhaoyu's aura suddenly surged, causing the nearby ice and snow to rush into the night sky, mixed with a large number of rocks, and swirling around him at high speed.

His face was icy cold as he said, "I underestimated you before. I originally intended to save my strongest form for the future, to meet the number one on the Immortal Path and the number one in the Secret Sect."

Then, in a low voice, he said, "I didn't expect you to be so troublesome. In that case, as you wish, come and pay homage to the sage of your youth!"

Before Qin Ming could say anything, a commotion erupted behind him.

"My foolish cousin, he's quite the actor!" Helian Yaoqing, dressed in pure white, spoke, still in men's attire, exuding an indescribable dashing charm.

The young man, Helian Mingxu, whose jade pendant jingled on his body, asked with dissatisfaction, "Aunt, whose side are you on?"

Many people looked serious, wondering if Helian Zhaoyu had been too arrogant. He had already used the most powerful scripture, the "Immortal Control Scripture," so what could he do next?

Helian Zhaoyu walked forward step by step, his aura indeed surpassing that of before, his whole body flowing with unpredictable power.

Under the heavy darkness of night, amidst the raging wind and snow, as he stepped forward, it seemed as if all laws were retreating. Layer upon layer of divine halos appeared around his body, dazzlingly bright. His entire being, standing on the icy plain, resembled a young deity descending to earth for the first time.

He said coldly, "You are fortunate enough to witness the power of this realm today!"

As he spoke, some of the young disciples who had just joined Pure Land suddenly felt an increased pressure, as if they were seeing famous figures recorded in history books, returning to their youth, and walking step by step into this era.

Qin Ming said coldly, "If the ancient sages knew this from beyond the grave, they would probably open their coffins and slap you hard for insulting them time and time again."

He slapped him across the face, clearly disapproving of the other person's attitude!
In an instant, the entire snowfield exploded with loud noises, snowflakes flew everywhere, and the night sky seemed to be torn apart like a tattered cloth.

Dressed in black, Helian Zhaoyu met the blow head-on with his fist. A blinding light flashed across the sky, like a thunderbolt passing through.

At the same time, the swirling snow and boulders around Helian Zhaoyu exploded, and ripples emanated from him.

"Huh?" Everyone was taken aback, and then looked surprised.

The place where Helian Zhaoyu stood transformed into a pure land, much like the third realm of Esoteric Buddhism—the Inner Realm—expanding out at this moment.

In an instant, in his pure land, the surging river appeared and disappeared, and the majestic mountains revealed their blurry outlines from the clouds.

Although those were distant views, they were incredibly oppressive, a terrifying landscape painting approaching the snow-covered plains.

"I understand. Although he is a disciple of the Immortal Path, he is actually a divine being. Because he was born into the Helian family in the Pure Land, it is inconvenient for him to directly join the Secret Sect," someone revealed the truth.

"In fact, in ancient times, gods and immortals were not separated. He could naturally follow the path of esoteric Buddhism in the Pure Land, and he must not lack the corresponding scriptures. This is his true ability and foundation."

People were shocked; it was only now that Helian Zhaoyu had revealed his true skills.

The third realm of Esoteric Buddhism—Inner Vision—is the foundation for future deification.

This is the divine path that one contemplates and resolves to take after it has been constructed and refined. Only then will the inner vision be revealed, and it will eventually align with the unique terrain and celestial landscape.

Now, what Helian Zhaoyu is showing is a magnificent landscape painting.

It is obvious that this is a sacred land formed by the fusion of the mountain god and the river god.

The place where he stood was dazzling, like a small world of his own.

In an instant, a mountain and river seal appeared, carrying a rich Daoist aura, like a magnificent mountain range crashing down, covering Qin Ming below.

Qin Ming remained calm, casually striking out with his palm. Instantly, an endless burst of dazzling light erupted, blinding everyone. In a daze, people seemed to see a legendary golden crow shattering the abyss, piercing the darkness, and soaring directly into the sky—it was truly magnificent.

With a snap, the landscape was torn apart, and the golden sun streaked across the night sky, as if to illuminate the entire snowfield.

Everyone was astonished. It was clear to everyone that Qin Ming's seemingly simple palm strike had unleashed such incredible power.

Even Helian Zhaoyu's expression was solemn and his heart was filled with trepidation. He said he wanted to step into the realm of young sages, but he was hit hard as soon as he made his move.

The Mountain and River Seal disintegrated and fell into pieces.

At the same time, his expanded inner landscape shook violently, and the clear divine land almost shattered.

"Could that be the 'Golden Crow Illuminating the Night Sutra'? He actually mastered it!"

Some people realized why Qin Ming's seemingly ordinary palm strike had such great power.

"hiss!"

In an instant, the middle-aged and young generation gasped in shock. Qin Ming had just emerged from the Immortal Land and had already achieved something? What terrifying talent!
"That's the 'Golden Crow Illuminating the Night Sutra,' and he's already comprehended it in such a short time?" Even the older generation was deeply shocked.

Everyone was stunned.

At this moment, everyone truly felt how strong Qin Ming's talent was.

"Unfortunately, this true scripture is severely incomplete, consisting of only a thin volume." Some people sighed, "Although the 'Golden Crow Shining at Night Scripture' is extremely famous, it is ultimately an incomplete scripture."

However, it is truly both practical and terrifying. Once mastered, it can enhance one's consciousness and the power of celestial light, among other things!
"That's it?" Qin Ming's expression turned cold, and he quickly made his move, wanting to end the battle as soon as possible.

Click!

Amidst surging lightning, the scene in Helian Zhaoyu's sacred land of mountains and rivers changed once again, with the Thunder God and Lightning Goddess appearing. He also controlled another sacred land of the gods, which was now superimposed on the original.

This means that he has multiple options if he wants to become a god.

Moreover, in the superposition, in the Pure Land, countless golden dots appeared. They were strange insects, shaped like flying knives, but only the length of a thumb, and mixed with electric light.

"Knife bug!"

Some people were astonished, as it was ranked high on the list of unusual insects and was very famous. In the past, someone had raised a "Knife Insect God".

"After his inner vision expanded, it was already able to support living things?"

"It's not a real knife worm; it's a worm realm manifested in his inner vision. He has many options for becoming a god, and they are still being superimposed."

People whispered among themselves.

Although Qin Ming was eager to see how many levels of divine pure land he possessed, he wouldn't just wait idly. He immediately made his move, and with a boom, his fist light became even more dazzling as he unleashed the power of the "Golden Crow Illuminating the Night Scripture".

The landscape dimmed once more, the lightning shattered.

However, some sword-like insects, which had been hiding behind the mountains and rivers, suddenly flew out at this moment. They were densely packed and sharper than flying swords. Their wings flapped in the wind and snow, making them seem like real living creatures, as they pounced on their opponents.

Qin Ming threw a punch, and in an instant, the cycle of life and death appeared. With the blessing of the Golden Crow Illuminating the Night Sutra, all the sword insects seemed to be frozen in the annals of history.

They decayed in an instant and then fell to the ground with a soft rustling sound.

With a loud bang, Qin Ming punched through the Pure Land and charged towards Helian Zhaoyu.

At this moment, cracks appeared in the bright inner landscape in front of them, and it was about to shatter.

Helian Zhaoyu did not stop him, but instead seized the opportunity to unleash his power. His Pure Land underwent a tremendous change, with endless icy cold appearing and merging with the icy world outside.

His pupils were dark and deep, as if connected to the underworld. He pointed forward, and the Pure Land expanded, with black snowflakes covering the sky and engulfing Qin Ming.

“This is his true inner vision—the divine land; he was just concealing it before,” someone said solemnly.

Many people understand that very few people can cultivate so many divine pure lands; if one is too distracted, one simply cannot reach the pinnacle.

Those interior scenes were probably presented by Helian Zhaoyu using a rare treasure.

In an instant, Qin Ming's figure was frozen in ice, encased in a block of black ice.

"Hiss! The Netherworld Black Water can freeze a person's consciousness and seal their soul!" Someone's heart trembled violently.

Suddenly, golden light bloomed from within the pitch-black ice block. Qin Ming, who was frozen by the Netherworld Black Water, shook himself violently and broke free, causing the divine ice to shatter.

Helian Zhaoyu sighed softly and said, "You are indeed very strong. In that case, take my final blow: the Domain of Ancient Sages!"

As he spoke, he fully revealed his inner vision, the pure land upon which he would become a god in the future.

To its left, black water steams, while to its right, white flames soar into the sky. These are two opposing interior scenes, yet they blend together perfectly.

In an instant, a black and white yin-yang diagram formed where he stood.

This greatly surprised Qin Ming. The inner vision transforms into Yin and Yang; this guy's mastery of the Divine Pure Land is indeed extraordinary.

To Helian Zhaoyu's left, a powerful man with a human face and a snake's body appeared in the Yin image, while to his right, a man shrouded in a halo of flames appeared in the Yang image, holding a spear.

"That is the image of Gonggong and the golden body of Zhurong. Helian Zhaoyu actually fused these opposing and conflicting forces into the same divine pure land, thereby creating yin and yang. Truly remarkable!"

Even the older generation of masters nodded frequently, giving him high praise.

Helian Zhaoyu let out a loud shout and unleashed his full power; this was the first time he had publicly used his trump card.

At this moment, his eyes were different; they shone with black and white light, revealing his yin-yang eyes, which could see through illusions.

At the same time, within the Yin-Yang diagram in the Pure Land, the image of Gonggong and the golden body of Zhurong resonated, becoming increasingly clear as Helian Zhaoyu enhanced them with his Taoist cultivation, and then hurtled towards the opponent.

Qin Ming dared not be careless. He expanded his invisible spiritual field and directly used the Silk Script. His consciousness, combined with the heavenly light and divine wisdom, erupted here!
The ice field trembled violently, and another massive avalanche occurred on the nearby mountains.

To everyone else, the divine image of the Chinese craftsman and the golden body of Zhurong were incredibly powerful, as if ancient sages had truly returned to their youthful forms and were approaching the real world.

However, the next moment, the mysterious domain suddenly dimmed, and Gonggong and Zhurong vanished because the Yin-Yang diagram had been pierced. Then, Helian Zhaoyu coughed up blood and flew out.

(End of this chapter)