Night without Borders

Chapter 367 Great times have always been fraught with trials.

Under the cover of night, before the earthen city, a group of patriarchs... knelt down!
Whether it's esoteric Buddhism, the path to immortality, or the path to rebirth, without exception, the entire leadership goes forward to pay homage.

This scene stunned everyone, especially the young adults and promising teenagers. They felt as if the sky had fallen and the earth had sunk, their worldviews were shattered.

In their eyes, the founder of Yezhou was confident and strong, never bowing his head. Even when faced with the combined attack of the hunting civilization and the demon civilization, he dared to face them alone and win. Even when the Pugong Earth Immortal attacked, he was able to remain calm, dig a big pit in advance, and "send them away".

Now, how come the ancestors' knees buckled? They kowtowed in public like this, overturning the understanding of all young people.

After the great earthquake in the hearts of the visitors from outside the region, they wanted to watch the excitement here, only to find that some of their own sixth-realm experts were also bowing down.

For example, disciples of the Earth Immortals from the wild north, experts from the western border, and kings and nobles from the eastern lands all eventually stepped forward to pay their respects and performed the grandest of rituals with utmost care.

"Greetings, Fifth Ancestor." This time, even Cao Qianqiu came. Even he bowed his head, no longer displaying his former domineering arrogance or the wildness that once threatened to break through the "iron plate" of the world.

In the past, when the Buddha's heart was filled with turbulent waves, he dared to put on airs when facing the Buddha of his time, and openly call him "Junior Nephew." But here, he kowtowed and said, "Greetings, Third Patriarch!"

Immediately, the masters and young men behind them finally realized what had happened. The group of people who came out of Tu City were all the ancestors of their respective paths.
They were a group of road pioneers from ancient times!
This group of people are enshrined in the ancestral hall. They once dared to "pioneering" at special historical junctures on various paths, making great achievements and excavating new worlds in their respective systems. Their life stories are well known to high-ranking officials throughout history.

Today, they have stepped out of legend and into reality!

"Greetings, First Ancestor!" Even Helian Chengyun knelt down.

The people of the Immortal Path were shocked: the founder of the Imperial Immortal Sect was still alive?

This sent chills down the spines of the group; such an ancient monster was simply too far removed from the present day.

Even if one becomes an immortal and a being of the seventh realm, by this time one should have passed away. Time is like a millstone, and one's immortal lifespan should have come to an end long ago.

"Greetings, Second Ancestor!" Qingtian, a burly man with bulging muscles, also arrived at the scene. His expression was quite complicated, as he had unexpectedly encountered a living ancestor.

If he had known this would happen, he would have been better off staying in seclusion within the church and not getting involved in this mess.

Qingtian looks rugged, but he can't be a real brute who has lived this long. He believes that the return of these "living fathers" who should have disappeared in the old era could be even more troublesome than the "retired emperor" rebellion if not handled properly.

In fact, some of the higher-ups here originally did not want to "recognize their ancestry" immediately, but wanted to consider it further, taking into account the current stability issues in Yezhou.

However, some of the higher-ups were direct descendants of the old pioneers who had become immortals, and they couldn't wait to "recognize their kinship" on the spot, putting the other patriarchs who were still "keeping their distance" in a dilemma.

"Get up, all of you. You are all much stronger than we were before we became immortals. A new generation replaces the old. You are all exceptionally talented and remarkable."

Amidst the ethereal mist and along the golden path, a group of venerable ancestors nodded in approval, personally helping up the kneeling masters with expressions of satisfaction.

With a whoosh, after figuring out the situation, a group of grandmasters, young adults, and young immortals all knelt down and kowtowed, having no choice but to pay their respects with the highest honors.

"You are all good children, get up quickly!" A group of ancient masters smiled kindly, emitted divine light, and lifted up a group of descendants.

Some of the old masters seem to be in a daze; how many years has it been since they were called children? This really does evoke a sense of history.

At this moment, these children, who are at least over 100 years old, seem to have returned to their innocent and ignorant days.

In fact, the emotions of visitors from outside the region are more complex. They have traveled tens or even hundreds of thousands of miles to reach this place, and it is truly outrageous that they can encounter a group of "living fathers" across such a vast territory.

No one expected that after the mysterious earthen city associated with Yujing was discovered, and the "original inhabitants" emerged, this place would become a large-scale ancestor recognition site.

"Our esteemed ancestors are eternally youthful and in their prime. Their return from the depths of the mist is truly a momentous occasion. We humbly request that you enlighten us. We are here to listen to your teachings."

Such words were certainly not something Qingtian or Cao Qianqiu would say. In fact, when "Rough Guy" saw Old Cao, he wanted to beat him up again in front of all the patriarchs.

Cao Qianqiu ignored Qingtian. This was his period of dormancy; he had to endure the loneliness. One day he would make a strong comeback.

The first patriarch of the Imperial Immortal Sect said, "Since ancient times, prosperous times have often been fraught with trials, and only those who survive the tribulations enjoy blessings."

The Heavenly Tribulation could be a natural disaster, or it could be a celestial demon.

The third patriarch of the Tathagata sect spoke up: "Yujing has temporarily stopped here, radiating auspicious light, and scriptures and rare treasures have been scattered among it. Once it goes far away, Yezhou may be afflicted by calamity and needs to have the power to protect itself to avert the crisis."

The patriarchs' simple words caused the high-ranking figures from all walks of life to frown deeply. Could it be that the future of Yezhou is bleak?
The Grandmaster and the young man felt a chill in their hearts. In the present day, even Earth Immortals dared not enter Yezhou, which seemed to be a place of refuge from calamity. But once Yujing was far away, something big might happen and the heavens might change!
This meeting in front of Tucheng caused a huge uproar in Yezhou and shocked the world.

Throughout history, prosperous times have often been fraught with hardship. The impending disappearance of Yujing has sparked widespread fear. Will the long-peaceful Yezhou face calamity in the future?
"not necessarily!"

After the leaders from various routes left Tucheng, they were not uneasy. Some of them were secretly discussing the matter, feeling that the ancient patriarchs were exaggerating.

In fact, in front of the earthen city, they spent a long time with those "living ancestors," showing respect while also asking many questions directly.

However, some of the answers did not satisfy Helian Chengyun, Qingtian, and others.

Those patriarchs said that they were able to survive because of the "gift" of the Jade Capital, and that they had been in slumber for most of the long years.

Therefore, they missed many major historical events.

"They say that Yezhou, as a small dock temporarily anchored in Yujing, should not be punished by Heaven. Perhaps it will prosper one day. Everything they are doing now is in accordance with the 'divine will' of Yujing."

"When the Jade Capital disappeared in the past, it was briefly on the verge of collapse, and it seemed that there were some problems with itself!"

"Although they are the founders of their respective paths, I always feel that they are hiding something, or perhaps they have other purposes."

The high-ranking officials of Yezhou were somewhat overwhelmed during their secret meetings, as they did not yet have a good way to deal with those "living ancestors".

They suspected that something might have happened in Yujing, otherwise why would they have lingered there for so long?

Why did the patriarchs of all generations revive and return? Perhaps we need to "find the answer" in Yezhou.
Not long after, those old masters from the old era personally left Tucheng and appeared in various parts of Yezhou, some even returning to their own lineages.

Under the long night, countless people in numerous cities were engaged in heated discussions.

Many young monks showed fervor, showing great respect and admiration for the founder of the sect and those "celebrities" who left a strong mark on history, and they all wished they could go on a pilgrimage immediately.

"They became immortals, and then returned; this is an immortal myth integrating into the present world!"

In Yezhou, people on all roads were restless.

The contemporary patriarchs realized that it was easier for these elders to seize power than for the retired emperors. This was because, apart from the highest levels, everyone else highly respected the patriarchs and wished they could worship them.

After traveling the world for many days, one of the first ancestors of the Immortal Path finally spoke, using his immense influence.

"In the present state of Ye, although the various routes maintain a fragile facade of cooperation, deep-seated grievances have accumulated. Moreover, the vast land is divided among three major dynasties and more than a dozen other dynasties, making it like a pile of loose sand. Only by uniting all forces and working together can there be a possibility of rebuilding a glorious era."

The primordial figures are living myths. Regardless of their true level of cultivation, their words now stir up the winds and clouds, affecting all things in the world and causing tremors in all directions.

Clearly, many people agreed, nodding in agreement and agreeing that what he said made perfect sense.

"Yezhou, after a long period of division, will surely unite. It is time to rebuild a unified dynasty."

"Wrong! The patriarchs have all become immortals. Perhaps it's time to establish an immortal celestial dynasty!"

The leaders of various factions in the world have remained silent in the face of the actions of these "living ancestors" after their return, and many have chosen to go into seclusion.

Under the long night, people in various cities held a great discussion, believing that the three major dynasties and more than ten dynasties should be merged, and the Immortal Dynasty should be established.

Neither the patriarch nor the leaders of various paths seemed to be in a hurry, letting the news spread and become a hot topic of discussion in various places.

Time flies, and more than three months have passed in the blink of an eye. We have moved from early spring into summer, which means the rainy season has arrived.

During this period, Qin Ming studied the scriptures in a remote place, far away from the dazzling metropolis and out of the spotlight, and cultivated diligently in the Thunderfire Alchemy Hall.

He naturally heard the news from the core area of ​​Yezhou. At first, he was indeed stunned, but he quickly calmed down.

"Some of the legendary patriarchs who have left their mark on history are still alive. If they were to return to this era, a major event would likely occur..."

One summer night, a torrential downpour and lightning raged, turning the entire Thunderfire Alchemy Hall a fiery red, almost transparent, with countless fireballs rolling across its metal tiles.

Qin Ming sighed. The types of materials in the world are limited, and thunder and fire do not always bring new light and brand-new flames. It is becoming increasingly difficult to seek "resources" from the heavens.

Suddenly, he looked up in the golden palace and saw a tall figure walking through the rain and into the night sky, strolling leisurely towards him.

This person possessed extraordinary perception; even amidst the dense, intertwined lightning, his figure dodged it high in the sky, displaying remarkable detachment and clarity.

Qin Ming's pupils contracted. This was an extremely dangerous and unfathomable expert who seemed to be after him.

He hid in this place in great seclusion, enduring solitude for several months, but was eventually found and his tranquility was shattered.

Qin Ming's eyes were deep as he chose to wander in his mind, his consciousness merging with the light of the sky, and instantly leaving his body. He deliberately entered the night sky covered by torrential rain.

His physical body sat peacefully in the Thunderfire Alchemy Hall. In fact, he retained a little consciousness, and due to practicing the "Body Refining and Dao Integration Scripture," his physical combat strength was also astonishing.

In the heavy rain, as streaks of lightning illuminated the dark sky, the figure in the night sky was clearly revealed.

He was a young man in blue robes, possessing both a detached and serene air, and a menacing aura of killing intent hidden beneath his calm demeanor; he was a rather dangerous individual.

"You're very good!" He nodded as he watched Qin Ming disappear into the night sky.

Qin Ming knew that the visitor was up to no good. The other party chose to "visit" on such a rainy night because they didn't want to alert anyone, and they had already locked onto him.

"Is the world about to descend into chaos?" Qin Ming murmured. Right now, all the paths are at their best, yet someone is trying to come after him.

He guessed that this person might not be from Yezhou.

"Are you a visitor from outside the region, or a descendant of the Tu City?" Qin Ming asked.

The young man in blue smiled faintly and did not respond. With a flick of his finger, a nine-colored flying sword appeared out of thin air in the rainstorm, releasing a dazzling light that seemed to outshine even the lightning, tearing through the dark night.

Qin Ming frowned deeply. This was indeed a master of the fourth realm, and a seed-level figure at that, while he himself was still in the middle stage of the third realm.

A prodigy on this path, a top seed admired by the world, if someone were to surpass him by a whole realm, his chances of survival would be slim once they clashed.

Qin Ming is very strong and has never encountered an opponent in the same field. However, his opponent has a higher realm and deeper cultivation, which is enough to crush everything.

Moreover, this person seems to have extraordinary talent and is quite remarkable!
“However, today might be different!” Qin Ming said, fearless.

It's all because of today's unusual weather: torrential rain pours down like rivers, and lightning weaves a net across the sky.

The most important point in "The Last Testament of the Overlord" is that one should use the power of heaven and earth to nourish oneself and combine the energy of mountains and rivers with one's own.

Undoubtedly, Ba Wang referenced some of the secret teachings of Tantric Buddhism and effectively combined them with the path of rebirth.

On this basis, Qin Ming also drew on the methods of the Immortal Path, merging the three paths into one and using the spiritual field as a bridge. Whether it is the earth field, the heaven field, or the myriad phenomena of heaven and earth, as well as various strange landscapes, they can all be leveraged.

Without a doubt, Qin Ming should be very strong under the current extreme circumstances!

At this moment, spiritual energy waves expanded outward from him in concentric circles.

"The legendary... Heavenly Demon Force Field!" The young man in blue looked at him.

Qin Ming did not respond. He sensed something and looked westward. In the rain, a woman in white appeared. In the night, under the rain, and when lightning flashed, she was particularly conspicuous.

Above her head, a canopy appeared, flowing with precious light, blocking the torrential rain and shielding her from the lightning, making her appear incomparably noble and mysterious.

The young man in blue frowned, unsure whether he didn't recognize the woman in white or simply didn't want her to appear.

Qin Ming turned his head again and looked due south, where a man and a woman were approaching. The two of them were walking through the night sky in the pouring rain.

"Is it this lively tonight?" Qin Ming asked, scanning the surroundings. The spiritual energy ripples emanating from him seemed to gradually take on an immortal glow.

Meanwhile, a nearly charred human skin traversed the night fog and torrential rain, entering the Black and White Mountain area and rapidly approaching Shuangshu Village.

He transmitted his voice through the rain, saying, "I heard that a senior has been living in seclusion here, so I have come to pay my respects."

(End of this chapter)