Night without Borders

Chapter 379 Sensation
Under the long night, a bright-eyed young man appeared. His slender body looked as if a gust of wind could blow him away, but many people recognized him at a glance as Qin Ming.

This caused a commotion, with gasps of surprise. How could someone who had been dead for so long suddenly reappear?

Many people found it hard to believe, and some couldn't believe their eyes.

Since Qin Ming went all out and started eating the newly sprouted, tender spirit mushrooms, he has never been thin again. In fact, he has been radiant these days.

He himself felt that after being trapped in a desperate situation for so long, it would be quite unbelievable to walk out "smoothly and gracefully".

At this level, it's incredibly easy for him to "reduc" his body weight; "evaporating" the water vapor in his body is the most effective method.

Therefore, Qin Ming is not exactly skinny, but she is far from plump and radiant. Her outer garments are quite loose, with large sleeves fluttering in the wind.

This place instantly erupted in excitement. Not to mention others, even grandmasters were stunned. What incredible vitality this was! It was truly a miracle!
Dressed in white, Li Qingyue's hair and flawless face glowed under the light of the fire spring, making her appear as if she were bathed in a divine radiance.

She floated forward, all her worries and anxieties swept away.

Seeing the familiar figure return, she completely relaxed, as if a ray of morning glow had fallen upon her, and her slight smile was bright and radiant.

In recent days, she had considered using the Bagua Furnace as a "bet" to ask the patriarch to find someone.

Unfortunately, the Great Dream Mushroom blocked the way. The old senior was very classy and directly advised her not to engage in meaningless exploration. He said that no one in the younger generation could survive in such an environment.

“Fairy Mu, think about it carefully. If my brother Ming has offspring, the door panels and lintels of the New Life Road will all be the child’s uncles, and the two great gods of the future will protect him.”

At the back of the crowd, Wu Yaozu, who had been earnestly "talking" with Mu Xingyao, suddenly stopped talking and his eyes widened instantly.

His previously low spirits vanished in an instant, his eyes and brows sparkling with light, as if he had ascended to heaven, and his mood was... excellent.

Mu Xingyao's body tensed up; she had almost attacked just now!

She thought this short-haired boy had gone mad, being so paranoid, and that he and the other boy, who was as big as a door panel, were scrutinizing her from head to toe. If they kept talking, they'd practically drag her to get her pregnant!
Xiang Yiwu had been rather sullen and taciturn not long ago, but now he was excited and said, "I knew it! Brother Qin, as the one who paved the way, couldn't possibly die young!"

As the gatekeeper of Xinsheng Road, his large body and strong physique caused the ground to tremble violently when he took a step forward.

Meng Xinghai could hardly believe what he was seeing. He quickly covered his face with his sleeve and quietly wiped his eyes. How could he let anyone notice if his eyes were red?
He instantly recovered, chatting and laughing, and said, "Great! This kid actually came back alive and kicking. It really worried me for a long time. Now all the dark clouds have cleared up!"

Yu Gengsheng, who was originally on the verge of tears, feeling extremely sad and in great pain, suddenly had two beams of divine light shoot out from his eyes.

The wrinkles at the corners of his eyes smoothed out, and more than a hundred strands of hair on his head started to flutter without any wind. Then he burst into laughter.

His mood had truly been a rollercoaster ride. Now, having escaped from the abyss, he was standing on a cloud, his entire body glowing, as if he were about to ascend to immortality.

Li Qingyun also laughed heartily. The tightness in her chest had turned into a feeling of relief, as if she had eaten a ginseng fruit, and all the pores on her body had opened up.

Today, Tucheng was unsealed, and those who were trapped were released. People from major newspapers were all waiting here, ready to provide immediate follow-up reports.

The night newspaper staff froze, completely dumbfounded. Just a short while ago, they had reported with absolute certainty that Qin Ming had died tragically, leaving no trace of his remains.

As a result, the return of the main character was destined to cause a sensation. Qin Ming survived the death calamity and walked out of the forbidden zone formed by the Great Dream Mushroom. This was simply creating an incredible myth.

This naturally highlights the lack of rigor in the night report, which was thoroughly exposed as a blunder.

A group of acquaintances rushed over quickly.

“Brother, you’ve lost weight,” Xiang Yiwu said.

"Door panel, didn't you see Fairy Li talking to Brother Qin? Why are you rushing forward to join in the fun!"

"Who said I'm a door panel?" The burly Xiang Yiwu's eyes widened as he searched through the dense crowd.

……

The news shocked everyone. Wasn't it said that no one could survive in that forbidden area?

Cui family: "Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

When the Cui family elders received the news, they were completely stunned. Could there be anything more outrageous than this? The patriarch himself determined that, apart from the spirit mushroom, all life in that desolate region had been extinguished.

The Cui family members remained stunned for a long time, unable to laugh anymore, their expressions turning solemn.

Under the long night, when some of the older members of other large organizations saw the letter on their desks, they almost all had the same reaction: they thought it was fake news.

Once the information was confirmed to be reliable, some of the older guys were completely stunned, instinctively blurting out, "This young man, I'm speechless!"

How could he have survived? Everyone thought it was a fairy tale.

In the distance, the boy behind the Mind Monkey, upon hearing the latest news, muttered to himself, "He actually didn't die, didn't turn into ashes. That's quite interesting. Perhaps you really do have a place in this era. It seems that one day, I'll have to personally take action to send you to your release."

He gazed towards Kunlun and said, "In this era of road construction where a hundred schools of thought contend, having some shining competitors makes it less lonely."

Qi Yunxiao's face turned ashen. He had celebrated for nothing; that person was still alive!
He was a brilliant sun from the East, but after his spiritual journey was abandoned, he was still in Yezhou. He had no face to return to the East in the short term, and he felt that he had become a joke.

Outside the city, under the cover of night, Li Qingyue personally cast a spell to brush away the dust from Qin Ming's body, which was naturally a touch of vicissitude that the latter had deliberately added to himself.

If he returned untouched by the world, it would be somewhat unreasonable. Qin Ming felt that he was being very low-key at the moment, but he was still overwhelmed by pairs of burning eyes.

He knew, of course, what many people were thinking and wanted to know how he had survived.

He had already reported some things to the patriarch, so there was no need to repeat them to unrelated people.

At that time, several patriarchs came to the scene and were briefly surprised when they found him, wondering if the boy had been possessed by the Great Dream God Mushroom.

However, after the Celestial Mirror inspected the situation, it concluded that Qin Ming had no problems whatsoever.

Therefore, Qin Ming had to secretly report that Lu Zizai had left him a mysterious "backup plan" to help him successfully avoid disaster when he was in dire straits.

Some patriarchs of the immortal path did not believe it and wanted to try it themselves, personally probing his consciousness and spiritual light.

However, since the patriarch of the new life path is here, and the Buddha of this world is nearby, he can make a final decision. Since Qin Ming has investigated through the Heavenly Mirror, there is naturally no problem.

Luo Yao, a girl in white, was also present to greet Jiang Ran. At this moment, she stared wide-eyed at Qin Ming.

She said, "I even burned two pieces of paper for him. It wasn't for nothing that we got to know each other. And yet he came back to life?"

Even surrounded by a crowd and surrounded by various voices, Qin Ming still heard her words and wanted to give her a finger.

"Sister Ran, if you were alone in the wilderness, with spores flying everywhere, could you survive?" she asked in a low voice.

“That kind of scene is hellishly difficult!” Jiang Ran, dressed in green, replied.

In fact, everyone who entered Tu City knew very well how valuable it was that Qin Ming was able to survive on his own. If it weren't for the protection of the patriarch, how many people in the city would have been safe?

Many people need the protection of the ancestral master, otherwise they will die.

At this moment, Pei Shuyan, Zhuo Qingming, and the others were all extremely shocked, their hearts filled with unease, and they secretly marveled at what kind of prodigy this was! He actually managed to survive on his own!

Little Buddha stared at Qin Ming for a long time. He considered himself the orthodox one, and his lineage had living sages who could suppress the world and guide future generations of disciples.

And that boy from a collateral branch, could he have mastered the Chaos Force and comprehended the true meaning of "immortality"? He was even able to withstand the erosion of the divine spores. He had deep doubts about this!
Cui Chonghe remained silent, feeling a sense of urgency for the first time. In the realm of talent, he felt he had encountered an incredible opponent, someone who was almost unbelievably strange.

Back when Qin Ming was just his stand-in, he didn't take him seriously at all. But as the other party rose to prominence time and time again, he finally realized that this was a young man with boundless potential. If this continued, the Cui family might be in great danger someday!
Xiao Jinye, Lu Chenxiao, Qi Jiyue and other outstanding figures from beyond the realm also looked at Qin Ming with complicated expressions. This young man, who was not qualified to attend the Peach Banquet, actually managed to create such a miracle!

Tu Cheng was also followed by others, including the Twelve Golden Immortals, the First Ancestor, and other young figures with astonishing backgrounds, such as Gao Chan. He looked at Qin Ming with a strange expression. Was this young man, who hadn't been given an invitation, really that powerful?
Outside the body of the high-ranking monk, a field of energy, known as Sumeru, rippled and then quickly receded.

Everyone was amazed and shocked. Only Mu Xingyao breathed a sigh of relief. If the real person didn't show up soon, she was going to fight Xiao Wu to the death. That guy was spouting wild and inappropriate words, and she was about to explode with anger.

"Young friend Qin actually survived such a life-threatening ordeal, defying all common sense, it's like a myth," an old man sighed.

"The patriarch himself said that only those with extraordinary talent, mastery of divine fire, and skills close to the Dao can fight for that sliver of hope. Brother Qin is able to possess all of these qualities; he is truly a genius!" Even a renowned elder addressed a young man like Qin Ming as a brother.

"Incredible! The younger generation is truly formidable!" Even a grandmaster couldn't help but exclaim.

People were full of praise, and this miracle truly touched many people and sparked a heated discussion.

Li Qingyue's slender, white hands emitted a soft, gentle light that flowed into Qin Ming's body. She used the power of the Eight Trigrams Furnace to purify Qin Ming's body, worried that he might have hidden injuries.

Helian Zhaoyu's pupils contracted, and then he felt a sharp pain in his heart. He clenched his fists, his emotions surging, and said, "Who knows how he survived!"

Although the sound was very soft, everyone nearby heard it.

Beside him, Wei Cheng, dressed in black, whispered, "Could it be that he's been possessed or his mind is being controlled by the Great Dream God Mushroom?"

Qin Ming, with his keen senses, clearly heard the voice. His eyes immediately shot out two cold beams of light. At this moment, to say such a thing, the other party's intentions were hardly benevolent.

Wei Cheng, in particular, is quite vicious.

His seemingly casual remark was absolutely intentional.

If this is interpreted in depth and various doubts arise, it might put Qin Ming in a dangerous situation.

Li Qingyue's pretty face was frosty as she said, "You who slander others behind their backs, do you even deserve to be called immortals? I am ashamed to be associated with you."

She took a step forward, and ripples immediately spread out beneath her feet. A radiant light expanded across the ground, causing Wei Cheng and Helian Zhaoyu to tremble violently and stagger backward.

She questioned, "Is there anything you can't say directly to my face?"

Clearly, Li Qingyue wanted to subdue the two and make them apologize. Qin Ming gestured to her that he would do it himself.

He walked forward, and the crowd immediately parted to make way for him.

Qin Ming said, "The Heavenly Mirror reflects my image without any problem, and the patriarchs personally guided me out of my predicament without any doubt. Do you not recognize the Heavenly Mirror, or do you not trust the patriarchs?"

Wu Yaozu also spoke up: "You two are truly despicable people. My brother Ming survived a near-death experience and returned from the battlefield, and you still slander him. Are you even human?"

Wei Cheng said, "I was just saying it casually, you don't need to take it to heart. If you have a clear conscience, you won't feel anything."

"Some things shouldn't be said carelessly!" Xiang Yiwu said in a deep voice, his eyes flashing coldly, sensing that the other party had a very sharp tongue.

Qin Ming looked directly at the two men and said, "I suspect that you have been possessed by demons from outside Yezhou!"

He had barely returned when someone started causing trouble. He spoke frankly, saying, "Since we suspect each other, let's check each other out."

Then, a spiritual field expanded outward from Qin Ming's body, covering both of them.

Wei Cheng and Helian Zhaoyu's expressions changed, and they naturally had to retaliate. They knew very well that this prominent figure on Xinsheng Road was extremely powerful and had a terrifying spiritual aura.

No one expected that the conflict between the two sides would be so swift and direct; they started fighting without even exchanging a word.

Qin Ming had indeed just returned from the battlefield. He had killed many mushroom men and had made meritorious contributions. Since the other party had tried to smear him, he was naturally not going to be polite. Everyone could see that the other party had provoked him first, so what did it matter if he tore off the mask now?

In an instant, dark light surged from Wei Cheng's body. He was like a black sun, bursting out with extremely powerful spiritual light. Clearly, he had cultivated an extremely powerful technique on the path to immortality.

Helian Zhaoyu had fought Qin Ming before and suffered a crushing defeat. Today, under intense emotional turmoil, he casually uttered a sentence that sparked a conflict. Knowing that regret was useless, he immediately retaliated.

The main thing is that he was motivated by shame and worked hard for the past year. He believes he is stronger than he was last winter and may be able to redeem himself.

Then, people saw the slender Qin Ming step forward, his sleeves fluttering, without any intention of using his hands, relying solely on the expansion of his spiritual energy.

In an instant, the dark light that Wei Cheng unleashed was all squeezed back, flowing back like a waterfall and disappearing into his own body, causing him to tremble violently.

Helian Zhaoyu has mastered the Gonggong Dharma Image and the Zhurong Golden Body. When the two are combined, they can form a Yin-Yang Diagram of Water and Fire. In addition, he has other inner realm deities. When all realms are combined, he is truly incomparably powerful!
However, he was horrified to discover that Qin Ming had made even greater progress than a year ago, surpassing his own rate of improvement. Even the superposition of his many inner divine realms had been suppressed.

With a thud, Wei Cheng knelt down on one knee. He could no longer hold on and was overwhelmed by Qin Ming's spiritual aura.

Helian Zhaoyu retreated again and again, but he couldn't stop the spiritual energy wave.

Qin Ming walked forward and placed his hand on Wei Cheng's head, as if examining it.

Wei Cheng knew that this was just an insult to him. If it were a real life-or-death duel, he would already be dead. One palm strike from his opponent would surely kill him instantly.

He was filled with shame and indignation; in a moment of carelessness, he had suffered such a humiliating disgrace.

Qin Ming shoved him aside without any politeness, leaving him lying on the ground, and continued to stride forward, heading straight for Helian Zhaoyu.

Qin Ming's nonchalant attitude made Wei Cheng feel extremely humiliated. The other party was too casual and treated him as nothing. He was now lying on the ground like a scarecrow, unable to move.

As everyone's gaze fell upon him, Wei Cheng felt as if his chest was about to explode.

Helian Zhaoyu was shocked. The other party's progress was even faster than his. He retreated with difficulty, trying to break free from the restraints of the spiritual field.

However, he found himself increasingly powerless, and after a year apart, his opponent had become far more dangerous than before.

Many people stepped aside, giving them room to make their move.

However, Little Buddha did not retreat. Instead, he stood still and saw Helian Zhaoyu struggling to retreat. He placed his hand on the back of the other man to help him dispel the suppression of the spiritual field.

"You want to get involved in this mess?" Qin Ming looked at him.

"That's enough for you." Little Buddha had short, naturally curly hair and a sturdy build. He said calmly, seemingly casual and composed, but actually quite eager to step in and hopefully suppress this collateral descendant with one hand.

Qin Ming's spiritual energy field became clearer and more tangible, like layers of ripples or divine rings, undulating forward.

At this moment, Helian Zhaoyu was stunned. He was completely suppressed and unable to move. Most importantly, he seemed to see a giant mushroom towering into the dark clouds.

His mind was pounding with disbelief. He felt as if he were still helping the patriarch test the magic and research the divine spores, which caused him to experience various hallucinations.

Little Tathagata was stunned, and then felt like vomiting, because for the past few months he had been experiencing the illusory realm and being eroded by divine spores, and the sight of mushrooms made him want to gag.

Now, he discovered that Qin Ming's spiritual field was filled with spiritual mushrooms of all sizes and colors, ranging from the size of a water basin to the size of a mountain peak, with close-up and distant views overlapping, creating a hazy and mysterious atmosphere.

He gasped, wondering if he was re-entering Tucheng and reliving that unbearable experience.
He even doubted at one point whether he had left Tucheng and was still in an illusion.

For a moment, Little Buddha was lost in thought, and his chaotic energy erupted, causing him to retreat rapidly and escape from that strange spiritual field. Only after he was completely out of that area did he realize that he had almost been hit.

This is a bit outrageous. He was standing at the fourth realm, yet he fell into a trap. It's truly unbelievable.

Although it was only a momentary lapse in concentration, it could be very serious in a real life-or-death battle; he might be severely injured or even killed.

The crowd was puzzled. The Great Dream Spirit Field was targeted. They did not see the Spirit Mushroom, but they found that Helian Zhaoyu was frozen and his consciousness was dazed, while Little Tathagata flew backward as if avoiding a snake or scorpion or seeing a ghost or god. This was really outrageous.

Qin Ming stepped closer to Helian Zhaoyu, placed his hand on his head, and then patted his left shoulder, saying, "Take care of yourself!"

He didn't intentionally humiliate his opponent, but simply standing in front of him and making casual movements while the opponent couldn't retaliate spoke volumes.

Qin Ming's nonchalant attitude truly shocked many people.

Everyone present knew that he had completely distanced himself from Helian Zhaoyu, Wei Cheng, and the others. The latter were no longer his match, and if they were on a real battlefield, they would have already lost their heads.

Qin Ming did not launch a fierce attack, but rather strolled leisurely, calmly and easily crushing his two opponents with just his spiritual energy wave.

Moreover, it seems that Little Buddha also almost fell victim to the attack.

At this moment, the little Buddha who had retreated turned grim. He had once withstood a blow from a grandmaster, and he was indeed extremely powerful in the fourth realm, truly extraordinary.

Today, due to his carelessness, he was actually frightened away by a collateral descendant of the third realm, which he felt was a loss of face.

He took a step forward and pressed forward again.

"Forget it, how old are you? Still trying to act like a teenager? Don't you even know your real age!" Yu Gengsheng said, stepping forward to block his way.

Qin Mingsheng's return filled Old Yu with immense excitement and joy. Having come to this place in person, how could he possibly tolerate Little Buddha's aggressive behavior?

Li Qingyue flicked her finger, producing a clanging sound. A ball of Six Ding Divine Fire emerged from her fingertip. She set her sights on Little Rulai. If he dared to be presumptuous again, she would strike directly.

"Why is this so?"

There's no need for a major fuss.

Others also spoke up.

Little Buddha snorted coldly and retreated, with no chance of survival.

The atmosphere here then returned to its lively state.

"Brother Qin, how did you manage to get through this?" Many people asked, surrounding Qin Ming.

Qin Ming said, "With lofty ambitions, I'll feast on divine mushrooms when hungry, and drink spirit mushroom soup when thirsty. Alas, these past few months, I feel nauseous whenever I see mushrooms."

“Let’s go to Kunling City together, and I’ll give you a welcome dinner!” Wu Yaozu said.

Immediately, Meng Xinghai and Li Qingyun nodded in agreement, and Li Qingyue and Qin Ming walked together, heading towards Kunling City.

In fact, there were many acquaintances nearby who had escaped from Tucheng and were all going to Kunling City. As a result, many acquaintances accompanied them, making it quite lively, such as Zhao Qingcheng and Pei Shuyan.

"The rich aroma of all kinds of dishes is intoxicating. For the past four months, every time I think of any kind of food, my mouth waters." Qin Ming was enjoying a hearty meal in a restaurant in Kunling.

Jiang Ran was also there, her expression showing surprise. She said to Qin Ming, "Is Hunyuan Jin really that magical and domineering? It helped you overcome the desperate situation, and I even want to learn it myself."

The entire restaurant was full of acquaintances; they had gathered here after escaping from Tucheng.

Qin Ming said, "This technique is very dangerous. If you are not careful, it will inevitably disintegrate in the final stage."

Then, he showed a strange expression and said, "Two years ago, you obtained the greatest opportunity in Black and White Mountain. Can you tell me what it was?"

……

Outside, all sorts of rumors are flying around.

The night report had to clarify that Qin Ming was still alive, which immediately caused a sensation.

With the Great Dream Mushroom slain and the Earth City unsealed, people from all directions were freed, naturally sparking heated discussions.

On that very day, the Earth Immortal of Tucheng officially stepped forward to personally oversee the process of unifying Yezhou, which caused a tremendous upheaval and shook the entire world.

Everyone sensed that the emergence of the Earth Immortal would forcefully push for unification, which was destined to affect the future trend of Yezhou.

"What is the ultimate goal of the beings in Yujing and Tucheng? What is their true intention that they would seek answers on the land of Yezhou?"

(End of this chapter)