Night without Borders

Chapter 440 A Sword Pierces Through Thirty-Six Heavens
On the dueling platform, Cui Qi stood tall, serious, and rigid. Every time Qin Ming saw him as a child, he felt a sense of oppression.

At this moment, Cui Qi's expression thawed, and he smiled: "Fellow Daoist, please!"

Qin Ming nodded, understanding his personality. His dignified and unsmiling side depended on who he was dealing with; he often wore a smile when facing important outsiders.

"Please." Qin Ming responded, his aura was strong at this moment, with an undeniable sharpness that was very intimidating.

Because his identity has changed; now he is a master who walks the path of a sword immortal.

A chilling sword aura emanated from his body, like a piece of divine iron honed over many years, which at this moment transformed into a celestial sword, its sharpness revealed in an instant.

Cui Qi suppressed his smile. Facing someone whose heart was devoted to the sword, no amount of rhetoric or emotional manipulation would work. The only option was to fight with all his might.

In an instant, his whole body turned green, and a divine aura burst forth. His thick black hair turned green and fluttered around him, and an "immortal aura" formed around his body.

Qin Ming was surprised. He had never seen him practice the "Scripture of Preserving the World" before, but he never expected that he would have comprehended it to this level.

At this moment, Qin Ming had nothing to say. A pure Yang sword light burst forth, like a rainbow streaking across the sky, cleaving through the night mist and sweeping out in an instant.

Cui Qi was indeed very strong. His green hair flew wildly, and he moved like a ghost. His tall figure was very elusive, moving left and right to dodge the light of the Pure Yang Sword.

He quickly approached his opponent, intending to engage in close combat.

Now, Qin Ming is a person who has embarked on the path of immortality, so he naturally uses immortal techniques. After the pure Yang sword light shot out like a bolt of lightning, it drew a beautiful arc, turned around, and slashed at the dodging Cui Qi.

Although Cui Qi appeared like a ghost, changing direction unpredictably, he was still no faster than the Pure Yang Flying Sword, whose chilling sword light approached his body.

With a soft shout, his body surged with green light, and the Longevity Spirit Field seemed to distort the void. He was interfering with the trajectory of the flying sword and using this to quickly close the distance.

Zheng!
The pure Yang sword energy shot out, drawing blood from Cui Qi's face, and a lock of his long hair was also cut off.

Although his spiritual energy field was extraordinary, it could not change the trajectory of the flying sword. If he had not dodged quickly, he would probably have been cleaved in two by the sword.

Below the dueling platform, many people showed surprise. The battle at the bottom of the rankings was so intense right from the start, which was truly beyond their expectations.

Blood streamed down Cui Qi's face, and his green hair was broken off, but he was incredibly brave. Not only did he not retreat, but after dodging the sword's edge, he accelerated his charge, trying to imprison his opponent with a tangible spiritual field.

The next moment, Qin Ming's dazzling sword light flashed, almost beheading him in one strike.

Cui Qi dodged to the side, but still couldn't escape the Pure Yang Flying Sword's rapid pursuit. At the critical moment, he stretched out his right hand to block, and blood splattered everywhere.

His palm was pierced, and with a twist of the flying sword, his entire right hand was shattered.

Cui Qi was a ruthless man. Ignoring his injuries, he used this opportunity to close the distance. The Longevity Spirit Field seemed to distort the void, trying to lock his opponent completely in place.

"Hmm." Many people exclaimed in surprise.

The sword cultivator on the high platform was unaffected. His flying sword was dazzling and radiant, tearing through the tangible, green spiritual field.

However, Cui Qi did not panic at this moment. In front of him, the earthy yellow air suddenly surged out, and he activated his inner vision without warning.

His fundamental teachings actually come from Tantric Buddhism; he is on the path to godhood!

The so-called path to rebirth and the spiritual field are just supplementary cultivation methods. When he is really close to his opponent, he will unleash his full potential.

Cui Qi's instincts told him that this was a very dangerous opponent, so he went all out and immediately showed his trump card.

He wanted to abruptly pull his opponent in and defeat him in his area of ​​expertise.

The Pure Land of Gods opened, enveloping his opponent and the terrifying Pure Yang Flying Sword within it.

This was indeed beyond Qin Ming's expectations. After so many years in the Cui family, he had no idea that Cui Qi was a member of the esoteric sect.

However, he remained calm. No matter how many tricks his opponent had up their sleeve, he only needed to clear the way with his sword. In the face of absolute strength, all the so-called methods and techniques were useless.

Chi!
Qin Ming raised his sword high into the air, its dazzling sword light surging forth, threatening to cleave the entire pristine land in two.

Cui Qi summoned the spirit, and instantly a yellowish-brown aura rose. In this inner realm, a huge figure emerged from the earth, crashed into the flying sword, and then embraced Qin Ming.

"The Earth God?" Qin Ming sneered. Was this the kind of deity that Cui Qi was built upon? It wasn't a high-ranking deity in mythology.

With a clang, sword energy surged like a rainbow in this inner scene. Qin Ming activated his flying sword and fiercely cleaved the Earth God in two.

Then, he unleashed a sword strike, intending to dismantle the entire sacred land.

"Hmm?" Qin Ming looked surprised. In this pure land, the earthy yellow aura was boiling, and a blurry earth temple appeared, which quickly took shape.

With a whoosh, the temple swallowed its flying sword.

This is somewhat unusual. When others open their inner realm, they can summon wind and rain and manifest divine power. Why did Cui Qi build a temple instead?
Qin Ming's expression changed slightly. It was quite strange that this blurry building had actually managed to absorb the flying sword formed from his pure Yang energy.

Cui Qi fully unleashed his esoteric Buddhist techniques, causing the inner landscape to resound with thunder. The Earth God reappeared, and an additional Earth Goddess joined in, as they launched a joint attack.

Qin Ming discovered that he had lost contact with the flying sword formed from the pure Yang energy, which was truly unexpected.

However, this meant nothing to him. A new pure yang flying sword shone brightly, traversing this pure land, slashing continuously, shattering the ground, and beheading the land god, demonstrating the domineering power of a single sword breaking through all laws.

Cui Qi's expression turned solemn. With a low growl, the entire Pure Land of Gods contracted, attempting to trap Qin Ming within. This place was like a quagmire; the more a prey struggled, the deeper it sank.

Moreover, Cui Qi himself was also approaching his opponent, releasing the Longevity Spirit Field to resonate with the Pure Land, attempting to seal off that sword cultivator.

Qin Ming remained indifferent. Although his opponent had many tricks up his sleeve, none of them could cause him any real harm.

In an instant, pure yang sword light erupted from his body, and several more flying swords appeared, like several small suns soaring in the sky, slashing horizontally and vertically, ultimately tearing apart the pure land and destroying the spiritual field.

Cui Qi was disheveled, his green light was dim, and he was covered in blood. His foundation for becoming a god had been destroyed. If he were in the outside world, he would be in a very miserable state.

Qin Ming was surprised. He found a handful of yellow soil under the earth god temple, which actually wrapped the Pure Yang Flying Sword and severed its connection with him. Only now has he been able to successfully retrieve the flying sword.

"A rare treasure!" He was certain that this handful of yellow soil was extraordinary, so he... accepted it.

Cui Qi's face tightened. It was a mysterious and unpredictable type of soil that might help him become a true land god, or even glimpse higher realms.

He wasn't in a hurry. This handful of yellow soil of unknown origin was special; he had already refined it, and he should be able to retrieve it.

"Huh?" Qin Ming was surprised. The yellow soil, like fine sand, poured out from between his fingers, trying to escape.

He suspected that this was a priceless material, and naturally, it would not be allowed to leave. Moreover, it was a treasure of the Cui family, so confiscating it would make even more sense.

He used his pure Yang power to block it and pulled it back. When he realized that it was about to turn into grains of soil and float away again, Qin Ming decisively kicked out and attacked the main target, sending Cui Qi flying.

He then absorbed the loess into his body and silently stored it inside the tattered cloth.

“My divine treasure!” Cui Qi’s expression changed; he had lost contact with that special yellow soil.

He charged forward, but Qin Ming gave him no chance, slashing him down from the platform with a single sword stroke.

Qin Ming and Cui Qi have a complicated relationship, and there was no intention to humiliate them in public.

If it were any other member of the Cui family who made a move, he would have to strike them dozens of times first.

“In reality, I would already be dead.” Cui Qi’s face turned pale.

He felt empty inside, as if he had lost something very important. He had a feeling that the loess soil must have a more significant origin than he had imagined.

Qin Ming stood still. Now that the old one had been beaten, shouldn't the young one come next?
At this moment, a new list appeared, and the name at the bottom of the list had changed, now clearly stating: "One sword pierces through thirty-six heavens."

"That's his name? He really dares to give it that name!"

"Goodness, such a long name. Is it trying to grab a bigger spot on the new list and be more eye-catching?"

"That name is incredibly imposing and full of killing intent!" Many people commented, gazing at the figure on the dueling platform.

Qin Ming is now a sword cultivator, so he should naturally have the aura and spirit of a sword immortal. He doesn't need to worry about naming himself; he can cut down everything with a single sword strike, which is in line with his current identity.

He is now inhabiting the body of a stone man, and his entire body is flowing with pure Yang sword energy.

He stood on the high platform, exuding a sharp aura, scanning everyone, but he didn't see Cui Chongxiao or Cui Chonghe come on stage immediately.

"Father and son, why aren't you here?" He waited quietly for a moment in his stone-like form, but Cui Da and Cui Er did not appear.

Helpless, Qin Ming jumped off the platform.

He guessed that the two Cui brothers were always cautious and did not want to retaliate immediately, fearing that their true identities would be exposed.

Qin Ming guessed that the two might try to stop him later.

"That stone man is back on stage, challenging the number eighty expert. Could he be planning to challenge his way to the top?"

"He is quite strong, but if you think he can fight his way through the third realm like his name suggests, you're definitely dreaming."

Qin Ming's name was so long that no one read it aloud, and in the end, everyone just called him: Yi Jian.

He quickly defeated the illusory figure on the dueling platform and earned the right to a real challenge.

The eightieth-ranked master returned in his true form, his white robes fluttering, his spirit soaring, exuding the vigor unique to youth. He looked at the stone figure in front of him and said, "You're a sword cultivator? What an impressive name!"

"Not bad." Qin Ming nodded. He felt that this should be a real young man, not an old monster. His ranking was already quite extraordinary.

The white-robed youth, Gu Yanci, spoke up: "Well then, let's have a fight. Starting from the third realm, it's time for us immortals to rise up, and those barbarians should gradually withdraw!"

Qin Ming was displeased. He was not a true immortal. If he were in the fourth realm, the pure yang spiritual light he cultivated would not be enough, and most of it would be melted into the heavenly light.

Now that he has established himself in the third realm, he has reversed the pure Yang power within the heavenly light, which is now sufficient for him to become a true immortal sword cultivator.

Qin Ming said, "Fellow Daoist, be careful with your words. In this world of diverse schools of thought and competing paths, no single system dares to claim absolute superiority."

Gu Yanci stood with his hands behind his back, his white robes fluttering, exuding an indescribable ethereal and otherworldly aura. He calmly spoke: "Outside of my immortal system, who dares to claim supremacy?"

Qin Ming didn't want to say much to him and challenged him directly, immediately using wisps of holy energy.

Gu Yanci was displeased and said, "You dare to underestimate me and attack me with the methods of a strongman?"

Qin Ming replied calmly, "Do you know what it means to be a top sword cultivator? It means refining the Saintly Fiend into sword light."

Gu Yanci was certain that the other party had not used the so-called sword aura. Was this a deliberate attempt to belittle him? In his view, this was simply the method of a strongman.

He said in a deep voice, "You dare to be so arrogant? Watch me use my immortal techniques to break through the barbarian's magic!"

Qin Ming felt that since the other party was arrogant, he should teach him a lesson. He used pure holy light to kill the enemy without having to unleash sword energy.

"You!" Gu Yanci felt that the sword cultivator was not using his true skills by not drawing his sword, which was a sign of contempt for him.

Qin Ming interrupted him rudely, saying, "What do you mean 'you'? Don't you know that every advanced sword cultivator refines their evil aura and is considered a body cultivator? You dare to disrespect me, so I'll suppress you with the most primitive methods!"

Gu Yanci soon paid the price for his arrogance.

Despite his pure Yang consciousness shining brightly and summoning one rare treasure after another to continuously unleash pure Yang sword energy, it was all to no avail.

He discovered that the other party was using a mysterious and extraordinary technique to cause his five elements to become unbalanced. When the fire-attribute holy evil appeared beside him, it almost caused the pure yang power in his body to burn up.

"No!" What terrified him most was that when the water-attribute holy energy surrounded him, the water within his body lost control and became completely agitated.

Qin Ming's seemingly simple and unadorned methods actually employed the Five Elements Secret Manual, a profound and wondrous technique, in which the power of the Five Elements was circulating at this moment.

Gu Yanci felt like he was turning into a dried-up corpse, with water vapor rising from his body and his flesh shriveling up.

The most terrifying thing is that he desperately needed to urinate!
He came here in person, not in spirit, and now he can't help but... start to seduce people in public.

"I... damn it!" He almost exploded on the spot, feeling like all the suffering in his life had been swallowed in one bite at this moment. How could he bear it in front of everyone?
Below the dueling platform, everyone was stunned.

Gu Yanci was furious and charged at Qin Ming, but embarrassingly, he was not only sweating profusely, but also sprinkling water along the way.

"This guy can't stop peeing!" someone exclaimed.

Gu Yanci was going crazy. As a celestial being, he had never suffered such humiliation. Even without his opponent's attack, his pure Yang consciousness was already in disarray.

"I'll grant your wish!" Qin Ming said, and the sword aura appeared. The dazzling sword light mixed with the holy aura, and with a whoosh, it slashed off the white-robed youth's head.

Anyone could see that Gu Yanci was actually very strong, but his mentality collapsed first, which destined him to lose.

At this moment, he let out a scream, his face filled with terror, and the light of consciousness in his head struggled violently as he deeply felt the terrifying approach of the shadow of death.

Fortunately, this was on the dueling stage, not outside, otherwise he would have really died.

Daoist energy descended from the night sky, restoring his injured body. He leaped off the high platform, his face pale.

"You wait!" After regaining his composure, Gu Yanci felt deeply humiliated and turned to leave, wanting to ask someone to help him vent his anger.

Qin Ming said, "Go ahead, even if you call your ancestor here, I'll take him!"

He is now a sword cultivator, and his name is "One Sword Slash Through Thirty-Six Heavens." His personality naturally has to match his identity, and he speaks his mind directly.

Less than ten breaths later, Gu Yan returned, dressed in black. His connections were truly extensive, as he directly brought along three experts of different ages.

The three of them were quite decisive. Without saying a word, they stepped onto the dueling platform one after another and immediately began to fight.

This time, Qin Ming showed them full respect. He only used his sword aura after a fierce battle, beheading, chopping, and cutting them in half one after another.

"This stone golem is incredibly strong. Could it possibly have a chance to break into the top sixty? I have a feeling that the three experts from earlier were no ordinary opponents!"

"He lived up to his name, slaying all his opponents with just one sword."

Those who expressed amazement were mostly energetic young people, because this ranking range was precisely the area where competition was most intense for their age group.

Qin Ming noticed that many people were staring at him; his senses were naturally extremely sharp.

At this moment, Cui Chonghe made a move and was about to go on stage, because his father secretly told him that he had lost a treasure related to the path of Tao.

Cui Chongxiao remained calm, standing among the crowd, and did not show himself for the time being.

He diligently followed his teacher's teachings, using his mind to sever the will of Heaven and remain unmoved by external things.

At this moment, Cui Chonghe leaped onto the dueling platform.

He altered his form and aura, making him completely different from his true self. However, the moment he made his move, Qin Ming knew who he was.

At this moment, Cui Chonghe is confident and radiant, walking bathed in divine light, as if a supreme deity has descended to earth.

He mastered the three great immortal scriptures and consumed the three great elixirs that his master, Sun Taichu, had prepared for him. From his physical body to his spirit, and even the cultivation techniques he practiced, he underwent three nirvanas.

Having made up for past flaws and regrets, Cui Chonghe was at the peak of his conviction. He wanted to make a difference in the third realm of the new rankings and prepared to start by attacking the sword cultivators in front of him.

Three kinds of rich immortal light surrounded his body, which were the manifestation of the perfect integration of the three great immortal scriptures. He seemed to be shrouded in three dazzling immortal rings.

Sword cultivator Qin Ming stood with his left hand behind his back, calmly watching him. The two had been entangled in a long-standing feud, and today they finally faced each other head-on.

(End of this chapter)