Night without Borders

Chapter 359 The Ancestral Masters Have All Gone Mad
The new world is mysterious and unknown, but now it also has a touch of terror. The grandmaster took the lead in running away, and like a herd mentality, almost everyone followed suit.

Some ambitious and strong individuals actually wanted to stay and explore, but they were forced to retreat because they were swept up by the "rout" crowd that had returned.

"Elder, what exactly did you see?" Xiang Yiwu pressed for details, wanting to get to the bottom of the matter.

Gu Xicheng's expression was unusually solemn as he said, "Although you have mastered a special eye technique, you are still far from perfect. I saw something extremely terrifying...!"

Xiang Yiwu, a burly man with legs as thick as wooden stakes, a broad face like a square basin, and short hair as straight as steel needles, was now staring wide-eyed in shock.

"Is it... a 'living field'?" He knew all too well how powerful Elder Ximing was; he had already developed the Tathagata's Dharma Eye, able to discern the truth from a great distance by observing the aura.

Whether the former "live field" is still alive is unknown. Its field radiates like the sun, which is truly astonishing.

Qin Ming and Xiao Wu looked at each other in bewilderment. Was that not a phenomenon, but a "living thing"?
Behind them, the rising sun painted the mountains with golden light, making the cliffs and vegetation appear exceptionally sacred and peaceful.

The night ahead was dark and mysterious, like an abyss, yet they chose to walk against the light, doing everything they could to escape as far away as possible.

While still en route, Elder Ximing began writing a secret letter, preparing to report it.

According to him, it wasn't about the sun rising from the abyss, but rather a vast "field" related to powerful beings, though they were almost completely dead.

"Senior, what level of being is that?" Wu Yaozu asked, his heart pounding.

A sense of absurdity surged within Qin Ming. The remaining "biofield," with its afterglow overflowing from behind the mountain, was shining upon everything like the morning glow, which was truly chilling upon reflection.

Unfortunately, they were unable to witness the view behind the mountain.

Without a doubt, it was absolutely spectacular.

“Surpass all the founders!” Gu Xicheng responded.

Finally, they rushed into the Golden Light Cave, escaping the new world where the mountains and rivers were imbued with spiritual energy and the plants and trees grew freely under the caress of the "morning glow," and stepped once again into the silver-clad world.

Before my eyes, the weather was freezing cold, and a cold wind swirled snowflakes in my face.

Everyone felt a sense of unreality; separated by just a cave, it was like a dream spanning heaven and earth.

That night, Gu Xicheng released several lightning birds to deliver a message to the Buddha's Sect.

"You must avoid the past Buddha!" ​​he instructed.

"Elder, is that 'morning glow' very important?" Xiang Yiwu asked.

"Of course, it's of great importance."

In the icy, snowy landscape, the Minotaur towns were brightly lit and bustling with activity. People returning from the New World were all talking about this as they entered the taverns and inns.

An old master of the esoteric sect said, "Old Gu, you're really something as a leader. You turned around and ran away at the crucial moment. This is going to be a battle between two armies. What you did will definitely lead to a great defeat."

Gu Xicheng said, "These are two different things, okay? Maybe I saved all of your lives this time."

In the dead of night, a thunderclap suddenly rose from the ground in Niuben City!

The grandmasters from Yezhou were all awakened by a piece of news.

"Some old guys didn't come back. They braved the impact of the bursting crowd's divine light and other forces, walked to the end of the rosy dawn, and saw the truth."

"Several fellow Daoists traced back there, but in the end only that old fellow from the Immortal Path escaped back; the others were left there!"

The masters in Niuben City received the information while they were still on their way, and they immediately gathered together for a secret meeting.

As the snow fell heavily, the Grandmaster of the Immortal Path, still shaken, was drinking strong liquor to calm his nerves when he was surrounded by a group of old men in the inn.

"That scene was truly sacred, yet also terrifying. It would immediately capture your attention. That tangible atmosphere was like the most magnificent dream. Several grandmasters prostrated themselves with each step, moving forward in worship, as if on a pilgrimage..."

The old master on the Immortal Path seemed to be talking in his sleep. He was clearly terrified and struggled to escape from that bizarre and fantastical place before fleeing back.

Elder Gu Xicheng said, “How about it? Everyone here, kowtow to me. I saved all of you.”

"Stop making a scene. Make him explain in detail. This matter needs to be reported immediately," a grandmaster said.

There are three Grandmasters in this place, who are responsible for guarding the Golden Light Cave.

In the middle of the night, the grandmasters adjourned the meeting and were told to keep their mouths shut.

One of the three Grandmasters decided to make the trip himself, which was somewhat risky, because after the "reinforcement," the current limit of the Golden Light Cave barely allows a Grandmaster to pass through.

"This is a matter of great importance, and I need to witness it with my own eyes."

The Golden Light Cave roared and trembled slightly. The Grandmaster passed through it unharmed.

The other two grandmasters were on high alert, ready to destroy the Golden Light Cave at any moment should the situation turn out any badly.

The following day, many people from Yezhou heard the rumors, causing an uproar.

After all, there are immortals and gods here, and the paths are wide open. Some of the grandmasters are their elders.

"Incredible! To encounter such a major event on the very first time we open the gate to a new world, the powerful figures on all paths must be going crazy!"

"Brother, please tell me in detail, what exactly happened?"

"In the new world, there may be gods and demons who have passed away, involving extremely profound inheritances, and their remaining 'fields' are as bright as the sun."

The new world holds great promise, and it's impossible to hide it now; there are simply too many grandmasters who know about it.

It was eerie there; several grandmasters knelt down and then proceeded by kowtowing, which made people uneasy.

On that day, a thick fog surged in the Golden Light Cave, and the rosy light expanded outwards like crashing waves, startling the two grandmasters guarding the entrance so much that they almost destroyed the place.

"It's me!" An old man appeared, carrying back the four unconscious grandmasters.

"Hiss, so fast?" The two grandmasters guarding the cave were taken aback.

"These four people took one step and bowed one head at a time, which touched the residual field of that area. It was as if something had changed. By using their spiritual light, divine wisdom and other powers, the pressure was not so great." The grandmaster of the expedition returned safely.

The two grandmasters guarding the cave said nothing, but used a precious mirror to examine him and confirmed that there was nothing wrong before they breathed a sigh of relief.

One of them asked, "Did you see it clearly?"

The returning Grandmaster nodded and said, "I saw it. There is indeed something there that would drive even the Ancestor crazy. I tried, but I was too far off and couldn't get close to the core."

Now, there's nothing they can do but wait for the patriarch to arrive in person.

"In the land bathed in the glow of dawn, there are special weapons, more complete and astonishing than Helian Chengyun's broken arrow and Leng Mingkong's tattered measuring ruler!"

Now, explorers in Night State are discussing it privately.

It should be noted that Helian Chengyun's broken arrow and Leng Mingkong's broken ruler can both be transformed into sacred battle armor, which once helped them slay a seventh-realm demon immortal.

"There is also a piece of pure white bone."

"Is that bone? Conservatively speaking, it's most likely a relic of an immortal!"

In Niuben City, the divine and immortal beings of Yezhou were restless and sought out grandmasters for verification. Moreover, there were an unusually large number of explorers entering the new world that day.

Some people didn't believe it and wanted to see for themselves.

"Now, it only takes half a day to get there. I saw a wonder of nature. There was once a creature that was suppressed there. What a pity!"

"I have spotted a book of earth immortals!"

On that day, some explosive news came back.

"I actually misjudged the situation; a major crisis didn't erupt," Gu Xicheng reflected.

Qin Ming, Xiang Yiwu, and Xiao Wu couldn't resist going in again, wanting to see that natural wonder with their own eyes.

Sure enough, this time they didn't feel any pressure and were able to unleash their Heavenly Light Force, increasing their speed and heading towards their destination.

Along the way, the lush vegetation stretched out its vigorous vitality, and with the "earth immortal relic" shining brightly, it was dyed with golden clouds, making the whole world incredibly vivid.

Qin Ming and his group arrived. There were already quite a few people there, but no one dared to cross a red line, for fear of getting lost in the Earth Immortal Dreamland.

“Everyone says it’s a relic of an earth immortal, but that’s a conservative estimate. It might be even more extraordinary!” an old man said excitedly.

At this moment, Qin Ming and the others stood on the mountainside, which was completely illuminated by the golden glow and looked like gold, staring in disbelief at the scene before them.

Behind the mountain, there is a slightly shorter but incomparably dazzling sacred mountain, bathed in rosy light. Its shape resembles a severed hand pressed against the ground, suppressing a creature.

However, the golden mountain has been broken into pieces, and light is emanating from it.

The creature had almost struggled out from the foot of the mountain, but tragically, it was pinned to the ground by a purple sword and turned into a human-shaped pile of ashes.

A "relic of the earth immortal" was left behind. It was golden in color, and the part that was cut open by the sword emitted an incomparably rich "morning glow".

It can be clearly seen that the earth immortal relic manifested many blurry and wondrous scenes, like a person's past, revealing fragmented pieces of their life.

Everyone realized that it was priceless!
Besides, there was another book that was pierced through by the purple sword and pinned to the blade, yet it wasn't destroyed. "They say it's an Earth Immortal, but it's more likely someone who has accumulated seven layers of power. After being suppressed there, they struggled to break free, but still died under the purple sword. It's truly terrifying!"

"It could also be a god!"

People's eyes burned with fervor as they stared at the Earth Immortal Relic, the Purple Sword, and the Book of Earth Immortals. They had no way of gauging the value of these items. If used properly, Yezhou would surely break through its shackles and move towards an unprecedented glorious future.

Qin Ming, Xiang Yiwu, and Xiao Wu were all mesmerized and dizzy, but the treasure was right in front of them, yet they couldn't get close.

That night, they returned from the Golden Light Cave, only to be told that, for the sake of secrecy, all explorers were isolated in a manor outside Niuben City and were not allowed to go out.

"This matter is far too important, as it concerns the future of my Night State. Therefore, everyone, please keep a low profile for now!" This was the order given by the three Grandmasters.

Everyone was speechless, but there was nothing they could do. Even prominent figures like Cheng Sheng and Jiang Ran, as well as people with strong backgrounds like Helian Yaoqing and Yao Ruoxian, were kept out of the manor.

Several days later, the patriarch of Yezhou appeared, and he came secretly with a group of people!

They came here for only one purpose: to jointly study the "Gate" and reinforce the Golden Light Cave. The powerful beings of the sixth realm were preparing to personally travel to the new world.

Half a month later, they left again because they needed some extremely precious natural materials, and they might need to use the thirty-six Heaven-Stabilizing Divine Pillars to help with the refining.

Three of the patriarchs stayed behind to guard the place, and they valued the Golden Light Cave even more, which greatly enhanced its importance and status.

Furthermore, there are no fewer than ten Grandmasters here!

Qin Ming, Xiang Yiwu, and the others have a wider range of activities. In addition to their daily cultivation, they can also wander around the manor, as long as they don't stray too far.

Being in the same place, they naturally met many acquaintances, such as Pei Shuyan and Zhao Qingcheng, and could exchange information with each other.

"The ancestors have gone mad. They actually used the thirty-six Heaven-Stabilizing Divine Pillars, which are related to the fate of the clan, to refine the components of the 'gate', thereby ensuring the 'immortality' of the Golden Light Cave and allowing them to freely roam and enter and exit."

The main reason is that the three things in the new world are so important that they caused a great shock to the hearts of the patriarchs of all paths when they heard about them.

"It is said that if a relic of a terrestrial immortal is absorbed by a terrestrial immortal in the perfect realm, or by someone who has accumulated seven days of enlightenment, they may be able to break through to a higher realm."

"Perhaps, it might be a celestial relic!"

In that case, the level of the Purple Sword and the "Book of Earthly Immortals" will also need to be raised. Who wouldn't be envious and tempted?
A few days later, a group of uninvited guests arrived.

They were the group of people who had returned from Pugong, ranging from teenagers to the elderly.

In fact, Jian Huaidao, Xie Lin, Lu Wei and others had arrived long ago and were also confined to the manor.

Now, their elders have arrived, having heard rumors of the "earth immortal's relic" from somewhere.

“I knew the news had leaked. They have people on every road; it’s impossible to keep it a secret,” Grandmaster Gu Xicheng sighed.

In particular, one group of people went straight to the headquarters of the Tathagata sect after entering the manor.

A man sitting atop a four-tusked white elephant was quite conspicuous; his mount was of seed-level quality, which suggested his extraordinary status.

Xiang Yiwu was dissatisfied and said, "They really came here as soon as they smelled it. They clearly went to Pugong, but now that they're back, they're fighting over everything. They've got their eyes on the Earth Immortal's treasure!"

Qin Ming noticed that the man on the four-tusked white elephant was looking at him.

In an instant, the man's eyes lit up like two golden lamps, so dazzling that they seemed to be filled with chaotic runes, as if they could see through everything.

His true age is unknown, but he doesn't look very old, probably in his early thirties. He has short, curly hair, a rather sturdy build, and seems to possess the power of a dragon and elephant within him. His physical vitality is extremely strong, and the aura of blood he exudes is very intimidating.

"Who is he?" Qin Ming asked secretly.

"Little Tathagata," Xiang Yiwu transmitted his voice, his tone tinged with some emotion, clearly displeased with the man on the four-tusked white elephant.

Because throughout history, the title "Little Buddha" has held special significance, indicating that the Buddha is likely to take charge of the Buddha's teachings in the future and is considered a legitimate successor.

However, this title was not bestowed upon men by the Buddha of this era, but rather appointed by the "past Buddha" who returned from Pukung.

Qin Ming noticed that the situation on each road was somewhat delicate, even chaotic.

"What realm is he at?" Qin Ming asked.

"He's definitely not a Grandmaster; he should be at the fourth realm," Xiang Yiwu told him. This person's identity was extremely extraordinary; he was a grand-disciple of the Buddha in the past and was deeply favored by him.

Qin Ming asked the question because he noticed that Little Buddha was observing him.

They practice the same Chaos Force, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're on the same path; he needs to know this beforehand.

As the four-tusked white elephant approached, the little Buddha, seated cross-legged, smiled slightly and said, "You are Qin Ming, right? If you have time, go and meet the sage."

Qin Ming addressed him as "brother" and greeted him.

"You should address my teacher as Tathagata."

Behind the four-tusked white elephant, a young man and woman stepped forward and spoke one after the other.

"At the very least, you should call him senior."

Qin Ming shook his head and said, "I'm not much older than your master. Calling him that would make him sound older."

The young couple had clearly mastered the Chaos Force and were very serious. They were both older than Qin Ming, so how could they tolerate him being of the same generation as his master?

"How dare you be so rude! You practice our lineage's Chaos Energy Technique, how can you not respect your teacher and the Way?"

Qin Ming was unhappy. He practiced his family's traditional silk calligraphy, which wasn't closely related to their lineage at all.

Xiang Yiwu said, "Qin Ming has a different lineage."

Wu Yaozu also spoke up, saying, "My brother Ming has never received any guidance from you!"

"Now that you have mastered the Chaos Force, you should respectfully address my master as a senior!"

"The true lineage of this method now belongs to us, Qin Ming. Why are you so rude?"

Clearly, the young couple was quite "stubborn".

Qin Ming felt a surge of anger. What kind of technique had the other party taught him? The so-called source of Chaos Energy had several patriarchs. What gave this lineage the right to claim orthodoxy?

Moreover, the other party had never given him any guidance and started putting on airs as soon as they met.

Qin Ming spoke up: "How did my lineage become a collateral branch? Who decided on the legitimate lineage?"

He continued, "Moreover, Lu Zizai is my senior brother. Neither of you are qualified to be my peer."

The young man and woman's expressions changed.

Even when Little Buddha heard the name Lu Zizai, a flash of divine light appeared in his golden eyes.

"You two, do not be rude," Little Buddha said, indicating that his two disciples did not need to say anything more.

He then looked at Qin Ming and said, "We are indeed of the same origin. You should hurry up and pay homage to the sage. He has also mentioned you."

"The one who returned from Pugong?" Qin Ming asked. He had no good feelings towards that person. The Tathagata of the past that he recognized was an old senior who dared to fight for Yezhou and took two demon gods with him before his death.

This one now calls himself the Buddha of the Past, but it's hard to win his heart.

How dare you be so rude again?

"Either venerate the sages and saints, or venerate the Buddhas of the past!"

The young couple both looked unhappy and spoke one after the other.

Qin Ming's face darkened. He had never received any favors from these people, nor did he have any close interactions with them. How could they possibly ask him to show them respect again and again?

If it were the true form of the old man who was the master of the "Past Tathagata" and one of the sources of the Chaos Force, he would be willing to pay homage. Some of these disciples and grand-disciples are arrogant and have a big air about them.

Qin Ming said in a deep voice, "Who are you two? How dare you speak to me like that? If we're talking about Senior Brother Lu Zizai, you both have to address me as 'senior'."

"Be bold!"

Do you want my master to call you "senior" too?

The two stepped forward, their bodies radiating chaotic energy, their light dazzling, like two small suns blooming in the morning glow.

Many people in the same manor had already noticed the commotion, especially after the two of them unleashed their divine light, which alarmed some immortal beings and divine beings.

After all, the fluctuations of Hunyuan Jin are extremely intense!
"Youngsters, you should show me respect!" Qin Ming stared at them, the ripples emanating from his body blocking the chaotic energy emanating from the two.

Moreover, his divine light was even more dazzling and terrifying, directly pressing down on the two men, causing their bones to creak and groan as if they were about to break. The powerful pressure descended like a flying immortal mountain, making it difficult for them to bear. Their faces turned pale, and they could only bow their heads and bend over, as if they were about to prostrate themselves.

Everyone in the manor who witnessed this scene was shocked. Although they practiced the Chaos Force, they looked very different, like two completely different methods. Which one was the true orthodox one?

I've been resting and recuperating for a while now. If I were to routinely ask for guaranteed monthly votes at the beginning of the month, would anyone want to attack me? Please be gentle, thank you so much.

(End of this chapter)