Night without Borders

Chapter 462 Nirvana Breakthrough
The sea of ​​night fog surged, and amidst the terrifying gales that could dispel the light of consciousness, the golden wooden ship pierced through the thick clouds and plunged toward the earth.

"The ground is like an abyss." Qi Daozhen stood at the bow of the ship and looked down. What he saw was that the cities on the dark ground were like fireflies.

Overall, 90% of the area is in absolute darkness, without a single ray of light, extremely desolate, devoid of any life, where the unknown and the darkness are eternal.

Qi Daozhen took out the silver-spotted conch shell and used it to send a message: "Senior Brother Xie, where are you?"

He came to the ground with a clear goal.

“I am in the Pure Land beyond the mundane world, where there are truly amazing immortal species. You can come here; it’s not far from you,” a young man replied immediately, emitting a silver-spotted conch shell.

His name was Xie Jinglan. He also came from heaven. He looked slightly sickly, with a hint of vicissitude in his eyes. He was prematurely aged, and his temples were already covered with white hair.

"Senior Brother Xie, I need your help." Qi Daozhen was exceptionally gifted and highly skilled, but he was cautious by nature and sought out strong reinforcements as soon as he arrived on the ground.

Rumor has it that Xie Jinglan once had the potential to reach the Grandmaster level, but an accident occurred and he was crippled for some reason.

After wasting decades, he started over and has now "attained enlightenment" again. Such a person cannot be simply measured by his level of attainment.

If he weren't over the age limit, he would definitely be considered a "blazing sun." However, if he reaches the Grandmaster level within ten years, he would still be considered "young."

Qi Daozhen had an extraordinary relationship with him, and sought his help immediately after arriving on the ground.

After learning of his goal, Xie Jinglan frowned slightly and said, "You want to find Taiyi? He's the top-ranked one. Once he ascends to heaven, many people will be eyeing him!"

Then, he whispered his advice: "Come to the Pure Land. There are people with innate fire bodies who have never appeared on the sword fighting stage. Their foundation is terrifyingly deep. There are also geniuses who have secretly mastered the Heavenly Book."

Qi Daozhen's voice was low: "Senior brother, the competition for the Great Dao is cruel, and I have no choice but to take the initiative to compete. Neither you nor I are descendants of Earth Immortals, and I am afraid of following your old path, so I want to take the initiative."

Currently, although he is appreciated by the old monster, he has no advantage in the long run. With the resurgence of various old strongholds, which young leader of each faction is not amazing?
Xie Jinglan warned: "It is said that Taiyi, who is ranked first, has the potential to become a core saint of the Jade Capital, and is destined to attract a lot of attention."

Qi Daozhen informed him, "I want to make contact with him secretly, without taking any further action."

Xie Jinglan was startled and said, "You've studied that forbidden manual in private. Could it be that you're planning to use it?"

"Senior brother, I have no other choice."

Qi Daozhen radiated light from head to toe, gentle and refined, like being bathed in the morning glow; however, once he calmed down, he acted quite radically.

It is said that the Great Dao is ruthless and treats everyone equally, but in his view, that person had an advantage in terms of status at birth, and this time, he wanted to leave the game early.

Not long after, Qi Daozhen met Xie Jinglan. Upon hearing that some of the immortal beings on the ground possessed a magical weapon that could be liquefied, he was immediately intrigued, but unfortunately, he did not meet the person in question.

"Someone has comprehended the 'Golden Palace Jade Book,' a true scripture that is extremely difficult to master even in the highest heavens. Once mastered, one's form and spirit will continuously change, and one will undergo several nirvanas."

Xie Jinglan mentioned Cui Chonghe, but they did not meet him.

It is said that Cui Chonghe, with the help of his master Sun Taichu, is undergoing a special seclusion in the Yin-Yang Furnace, as if refining a great medicine.

Clearly, some immortal and divine beings have been targeted, but each of them has a patriarch behind them, and the people from heaven are only trying to win them over.

If the celestial immortals and monsters no longer actively court and persuade, but instead turn against the higher-ups of various paths on earth, then everything will be different.

"That's Cao Tian, ​​unruly and arrogant, his background is not simple!"

Xie Jinglan advised Qi Daozhen not to focus solely on the top spot, but to acknowledge the existence of other exceptional talents worth recruiting, as people from various old factions were secretly making contact with them.

"Little Tathagata, hailed as the core disciple of the orthodox lineage of Chaos Force, is truly extraordinary. Although Qin Ming comes from a collateral branch of this lineage, he is very famous..."

Qi Daozhen couldn't help but speak up: "Senior brother, time is of the essence. If I don't go to find Taiyi soon, he might be sent to heaven."

"You're too eager for quick success," Xie Jinglan sighed.

Qi Daozhen's voice was hoarse as he said, "Although I am currently standing in the spotlight and valued by the Ancestor, the future is unpredictable. If we do not strive, we will ultimately find it difficult to enter the core circle. I have no choice."

Xie Jinglan said, "Judging by the time, Taiyi should have ascended to heaven by now."

"No, not yet, senior brother, please lend me a hand!" Qi Daozhen pleaded. In an environment where even grandmasters wouldn't easily take action, this senior brother Xie might be able to help him achieve great things.

Finally, Xie Jinglan nodded and said, "Alright, I'll bring some men to accompany you!"

The team he led was mainly there to lobby prestigious sects, and they wouldn't target anyone unless the higher-ups turned against them.

Now, the group has quietly departed.

Before descending to the land, Qi Daozhen had already obtained the unique "Dao Beacon" corresponding to Taiyi, which could be used to track him with the help of rare treasures. At the same time, he learned about Taiyi's relevant information: Taiyi was a rogue cultivator, relatively young, and not highly cultivated.

"The new list is unfathomable, hanging high in the sky, yet it knows everything under heaven." Someone exclaimed on the way.

This team is small, with only a dozen or so members in total.

Qi Daozhen really wanted to say that Xinbang had once roamed the world and even visited the medicinal fields of the Earth Immortals, so how could he not know those things?
"He's entered the Night Ruins!" When they tracked him to the vicinity of Gengjin City, they realized where Taiyi had gone. No wonder the previous team had been slow to find him.

……

At the beach, Qin Ming had already gotten up and was practicing his sword against the waves, hoping to boost his physical activity and thus embark on a meaningful new life.

This was destined to be different from the past, because this was in the Night Ruins, a different world with a rather different Daoist charm, which might have a great impact on his body.

If successful, he would then be considered half a Night Market person.

"Compared to Yezhou, progress is slightly slower, and the difficulty has increased." Qin Ming frowned.

With a single sword stroke, he cleaved the sea in two, and dozens of massive waves exploded from his sword energy, transforming into a sky full of mist, like a surge of celestial energy.

The yellow parasol emitted a fluctuation: "The greater the changes in the world, the more intense the conflicts of Daoist principles. You've moved to a different environment, so the difficulty of breaking through here will naturally increase dramatically."

It then mentioned that this is actually a good thing.

“Those who were particularly outstanding in ancient times often traveled to various civilizations. Among them, those who were exceptional talents who could withstand the impact of different systems of Daoist philosophy can be rated as top-grade.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming was greatly encouraged. He activated the "Overturning the Sea Scripture," and with a single sword strike, nine-colored sword light swept across the entire night sky, carrying towering waves.

The surging night fog was shaken away, and the entire sky was filled with sword light, a dazzling sight.

Qin Ming swung his sword, his body already burning hot. Wave after wave rose with his sword energy, the water on the ground flowed backwards to the sky, and the sea poured into the air, creating a terrifying scene.

At this moment, he felt "hungry" and wanted to consume the Daoist essence of the Night Ruins Realm.

Qin Mingren allowed the spiritual matter within his body to undergo changes and absorb new Daoist principles in order to adapt to this new world.

"It's not enough. The old Daoist aura has accumulated too deeply. To adapt to the Night Market and have a decent meal, we need to replace part of the original Daoist aura. We need to find a treasure land."

Ultimately, Qin Ming ventured into the sea in search of a blue super fire spring, a place brimming with spiritual energy and more likely to draw upon the invisible Daoist principles of heaven and earth.

Moreover, he felt it was best to complete the rebirth before nightfall.

After all, this world is quite eerie. As night falls, coffins and graves rise and fall in the sea with the waves, accompanied by children's laughter. Blood may even flow from the sky, and human heads may fall.

Qin Ming was well-versed in the "Classic of Sea Expansion," and could enter and exit the vast ocean as if walking on land. No matter how deafening the waves were, he could walk on flat ground and sink into the sea.

He walked toward the light, where blue fire springs surged on the seabed, and the underwater world was not dark.

Qin Ming naturally wanted to find a top-tier fire spring, but he knew very well that such areas were not unclaimed. He did not want to disturb dangerous creatures and only hoped to sit quietly nearby.

The underwater world was completely different from the monotonous world Qin Ming had imagined; it was colorful and magnificent, and he saw a group of coral palaces.

There are also Fishbone Palace, Tortoise Back Palace, etc.
Colorful corals and luminous golden pearls can be seen from time to time. The wonders of the seabed are abundant, adorning the palace of marine creatures and creating a magnificent sight.

"A Grandmaster's residence? I can't afford to offend him!" Qin Ming saw a building made up of many giant tortoise shells, with rare spiritual herbs planted in the super blue fire spring.

But he could only watch with envy, avoiding the area from afar and leaving that sea area completely.

Finally, Qin Ming arrived near a group of underwater volcanoes, where there were super fire springs and occasionally terrifying underground fire eruptions. Sea monsters rarely appeared here.

Although it is in the deep sea, it is very bright. In some areas, red flames surge and the seawater is boiling. In other areas, blue fire springs gurgle, as if a large number of blue diamonds are refracting light, which is quite brilliant.

"Good place!"

Qin Ming was very satisfied. This was the secluded place he needed. He didn't need to stay in seclusion for long; half a day at most would be enough.

A spiritual place imbued with rich Taoist charm—this is what he craves most right now.

"Hmm, there are plants in underwater volcanoes?" Qin Ming asked in surprise.

Those were red lotuses, and the scorching fire could not harm them in the slightest. On the contrary, it promoted their growth, and there were quite a few of them, a large patch of them.

Undoubtedly, this can be considered a spiritual medicine, but it is of little use to Qin Ming, who is at the fourth realm.

"It's a pity there's no thousand-year red lotus. That kind of precious medicine is extremely rare." Qin Ming shook his head. He picked some lotus pods, took out the lotus seeds that were glowing with fire, and tasted a few.

Afterwards, Qin Ming sat cross-legged on the boundary between the fiery aura and the blue fire spring, quietly meditating and absorbing the richer Daoist energy.
His body was getting hotter and hotter, and his activity level was rising. He was in the initial stage of rebirth, and his body was about to begin to transform.

In the place where red and blue meet, on one side fire burns fiercely, and on the other side fire springs mingle with the deep sea, chilling to the bone, creating a sense of the interplay of yin and yang.

"The fire spring in Night Ruins is surprisingly cold, quite different from the warmth of Night State."

Qin Ming noticed that the crimson and ice blue colors were intertwined, and the terrain really did resemble a yin-yang diagram.

Immediately, he circulated the "Black and White Scripture" and found that absorbing the Daoist essence was much smoother, which suited the terrain here.

Moreover, the Daoist energy within his body was altered and replaced. As he used the "Black and White Scripture" to organize it, the two Daoist energies gradually formed a Tai Chi diagram, becoming increasingly harmonious and intertwined in a more perfect way.

And at this moment, his transformation began.

His body was as hot as a red-hot iron, his flesh and blood activity surged dramatically, and the nascent form of the Heart Lamp that had long existed within him began to emerge, growing brighter and brighter.

The human body has three clusters of life fire, located on the left and right shoulders and above the head. After the heart lamp is concentrated, the three clusters of life fire merge into one, like a bright lamp hanging high.

From then on, the body and spirit merge, purifying the spirit and cleansing the flesh and blood, thus sweeping away the dust in the heart and illuminating the path ahead.

Qin Ming used the Black and White Scripture to refine his physical body and spirit, achieving a harmonious unity of form and spirit, while simultaneously governing different Daoist energies, allowing them to merge perfectly with each other.

His flesh and spirit were undergoing a transformation, and the light in his heart was growing brighter. "If I were to travel to various civilizations and draw more Daoist principles into my body, would the current balance be disrupted?" Qin Ming pondered.

The answer is obvious: a new balance needs to be reached at that time.

He suddenly realized that this was quite in line with his silk calligraphy, which not only blended various strengths but also incorporated various Taoist styles in the future, in line with the main theme of the scriptures.

Qin Ming increasingly felt that choosing this method as his fundamental scripture was the most suitable path for his future.

His body shone with divine light, becoming completely transparent. He had absorbed enough Dao essence, so he could leave this place now without any problem.

Furthermore, as the Daoist energy changes and some spiritual matter is replaced, the "Daoist beacon" within his body becomes increasingly faint and will disappear completely in the near future.

Qin Ming breathed a sigh of relief. The rebirth process was accelerating, and the Daoist energy within his body was abundant and would not be interrupted.

He observed that the heart lamp was still in the nurturing stage. When it rapidly increased its cultivation in the future, it could be integrated with various true fires, such as the Six Ding Divine Fire and the Nanming Li Fire.

If he were to obtain another true fire, he could attempt to merge it with the Heart Lamp to strengthen the foundation of the three clusters of life fire within him.

Afterwards, if the heart lamp is in full bloom, it can give birth to all kinds of wonders and give birth to tangible things. If the progress is smooth, it will be wonderful beyond words.

Suddenly, Qin Ming noticed a colossal creature quietly approaching.

It was a dragon, but with a shrimp-like head and a bluish-green body, interspersed with some scattered red scales, and it was spying.

“A creature of the fourth realm should be a lobster in its original form, but now it has become a shrimp dragon!” Qin Ming realized that this shrimp dragon might be living in this place.

"Fellow Daoist," the shrimp-dragon called softly. It had a single horn on its shrimp head and had become a true dragon, like a carp leaping over the Dragon Gate.

"Could this be your residence, fellow Daoist?" Qin Ming asked.

Xialong shook his head and said, "It's not really. I once ate a few Dragon Transformation Grasses in the fire spring here, so I have some affection for this place and occasionally come to stay for a while."

Qin Ming knew that rare spiritual herbs could be nurtured in the super fire spring. He had searched for them here not long ago but found nothing. He never expected that this shrimp-dragon would be so fortunate.

Xialong said, "Fellow Daoist, are you in seclusion here? If so, I won't disturb you."

Qin Ming was surprised. He thought there would be a conflict, but he didn't expect the shrimp dragon to be so polite and not make any trouble.

"I will be leaving soon and will not stay here for long," Qin Ming immediately stated, indicating that he would not occupy its territory.

Xialong said, "I have no intention of driving you away, fellow Daoist. You can go into seclusion in peace. I came here to make some good connections. There is a seabed cave in the distance that is beginning to show signs of life. I would like to invite you to go with me."

Qin Ming was taken aback. He had only gone into seclusion, yet he had encountered such a thing.

“Fellow Daoist, there is no need to doubt me. I have no ill intentions. Many sea creatures in the vicinity already know that it is a cave dwelling left behind by a powerful being. It has many restrictions, and it will take the joint efforts of all parties to break through it. Therefore, I would like to invite you to go there together.”

It did not linger, leaving behind a route map before swimming towards the deep sea. Before leaving, it told Qin Ming that if he was interested, he could go directly there after leaving the pass.

"Wouldn't opening that powerful being's cave require a lot of cannon fodder?" Qin Ming couldn't help but wonder.

However, he couldn't care less about that right now; his rebirth was accelerating and becoming increasingly intense.

Soon after, Qin Ming switched to using the Silk Script. Golden threads intertwined around his body, and jade light appeared, as if he were wearing a sacred armor.

Moreover, within his flesh and blood, accompanied by the fragrance of medicine, the process of rebirth was intense. He used the silk calligraphy to govern all the scriptures, as if he were refining a furnace of flesh and blood medicine.

Qin Ming was undergoing a great rebirth, his inner light dimming and then brightening again, his flesh and spirit constantly merging, bursting forth with vitality.

On the sea, a golden wooden boat crossed the water, and Qi Daozhen and Xie Jinglan arrived with their men.

"Dao Biao is rapidly weakening. Is he undergoing a baptism of new Daoist principles in the Night Ruins, trying to erase his mark? We must find him as soon as possible."

"We're not far now, he's just ahead, it seems... he's underwater."

……

A blazing sun-like glow appeared on the seabed, causing the crimson fire energy in this volcanic area to surge violently. Qin Ming had no choice but to get up, his brows furrowed, for an uninvited guest had arrived.

"Fellow Daoist, are you Taiyi? We apologize, we accidentally wandered into the volcanic cluster and disturbed you," Xie Jinglan said.

After tracking them here, they sensed the Dao marker on Qin Ming's body and confirmed his identity.

"Who are you?" Qin Ming asked calmly.

"We come from the highest heavens," Qi Daozhen and Xie Jinglan announced their names.

"Excuse me, where are Jiang Yan and Shen Wei?" Qi Daozhen asked.

"We've headed to the deep sea, where the cave dwellings of ancient powerful beings have appeared. They want to participate in the competition," Qin Ming replied.

"Damn it, those two are probably in grave danger," Xie Jinglan secretly transmitted.

The group knew very well that with Jiang Yan and Shen Wei present, it was impossible for them to venture into the dangerous Night Market without their consent; their chances of survival were slim.

They believed that Taiyi was no pushover!
In an instant, they made their move, taking the initiative to attack, because at this point, any pretense or words were meaningless; their opponents had the blood of the Heavenly Beings on their hands, and words alone were useless.

Qin Ming instantly shifted to the side, and the spot where he stood exploded with a deafening roar, the seawater boiled, and huge cracks spread across the seabed.

Qi Daozhen just now wielded a golden divine staff and unleashed a terrifying attack, causing not only the seabed to shatter but also a volcano to explode, resulting in a massive eruption of fiery energy.

At the same time, Xie Jinglan thrust out a spear, piercing through Wang Yang and then exploding, revealing the night sky. The chilling spear light dispersed the night fog above the sea.

Qin Ming, like a ghost from the seabed, dodged several times. Standing at a distance, he showed surprise. These two were indeed not simple, especially the latter, who seemed capable of piercing the sky with a single shot.

"His body is brimming with vitality. Could it be that he is about to undergo a complete rebirth in this other world?" Qi Daozhen's pupils contracted.

He was a true prodigy, otherwise he wouldn't have been chosen by the old monster. It was precisely because of this that he understood even more clearly how difficult it was to improve one's cultivation in a place with a different Daoist aura.

Moreover, the opponent is not only breaking through the barrier, but their body also seems to have been completely reborn, which is quite frightening.

Even Xie Jinglan showed surprise, saying, "The world is undergoing drastic changes, and the environment is harsh, yet his body and spirit have been reborn, undergoing a complete transformation. Doesn't this mean that when the real world approaches, he will be fearless and can adapt to the drastic changes in the environment through multiple transformations?"

The dozen or so people behind them were dumbfounded upon hearing this. What kind of terrifying monster was this?

It should be noted that apart from Xie Jinglan and Qi Daozhen, anyone else would find it very difficult to enter and exit this Night Ruins without the protection of the magic chains, as they would not be able to adapt to the Daoist atmosphere here.

Qin Ming's voice boomed: "Knowing that I am breaking through a barrier, you still came to attack and block my path. This enmity is irreconcilable!"

Fortunately, he had absorbed enough Dao essence, and his Nirvana had already begun, so it wouldn't come to an abrupt end. Otherwise, he would really be in a killing frenzy by now.

Even so, he could not suppress the surging anger in his heart. The other party's intention to block his way was so straightforward and undisguised that he had to retaliate with thunder!
Qi Daozhen said in a deep voice, "Something's wrong with this Taiyi. He's actually in the fourth realm. The information that the ancestor extracted from the new ranking list is incorrect!"

Qin Ming's killing intent surged. After carefully examining himself, he felt completely at ease and prepared to fight with all his might.

He had already broken through the barrier and was undergoing a rebirth. As time went by, he grew stronger every moment. With a clang, his Pure Yang Flying Sword shot out.

Qi Daozhen felt the golden staff in his hand vibrate violently. He almost failed to block the attack. When he looked down, he found that the weapon was almost broken.

He gasped in shock; with just one sword strike, his opponent had nearly destroyed his weapon.

In an instant, his body glowed, and a long cry of a divine bird rang out. The entire ocean was dyed gold, and he transformed into a terrifying golden crow, not a phantom, but a real appearance and descent.

Apart from Xie Jinglan, everyone present, including the dozen or so people who came from the heavens, was shocked and realized what had happened: Qi Daozhen had actually mastered the legendary "True Spirit Dao Scripture".

His body can transform into a mythical spirit in an instant, possessing equal power.

Right now, Qi Daozhen has become a terrifying golden crow, carrying towering flames that threaten to burn this vast ocean to ashes.

Xie Jinglan also approached Qin Ming step by step. As he stepped into the seawater, the ocean parted automatically, leaving behind one glowing footprint after another, all imbued with Daoist charm and interwoven with mysterious patterns.

The sun crowed, and the vast sea seemed to burst its banks, with towering waves burning fiercely. The boundless fire waves merged into the ocean, creating a terrifying spectacle.

When the Golden Crow flapped its wings and ignited the land, Qin Ming remained fearless. He condensed the Nine-Colored Sacred Fiend into a sword and unleashed a thunderous strike.

How could this be? The dozen or so people behind were stunned.

The top-ranked "One Sword" has only fused eight kinds of holy evil, so how could this Taiyi be stronger? In an instant, they realized that One Sword and Taiyi were the same person, overlapping each other, and that One Sword had been hiding his strength on the dueling stage.

With a soft "poof," the golden crow that had come carrying a raging inferno had one wing severed by the Nine-Colored Sword Fiend, its body covered in blood, and its blood-stained golden feathers fluttered across the sea.

People were horrified, for perhaps only those who had achieved the Nine Perfections could slay the legendary true spirit with a single sword strike.

Unfortunately, Qi Daozhen encountered just such a person.

Xie Jinglan opened up the inner realm, and around him, light rained down. He was like a god reincarnated, with brilliant rays of light pouring out and illuminating all things.

Before him, it was as if a divine realm had formed.

Most terrifyingly, a giant axe appeared in the inner realm, bursting forth and cleaving towards Qin Ming.

Not to mention others, even Qi Daozhen, who had broken the Golden Crow's Wings, was deeply shocked. He knew a little about the truth about Xie Jinglan's wasted and squandered decades of his life.

In the past, Xie Jinglan's involvement was not only related to a battle of wits, but also to a tremendous opportunity.

Qi Daozhen's heart was filled with turmoil. The crippled Senior Brother Xie had obtained the initial opportunity. Could this be the prototype of the Inner Realm Heaven-Opening Axe?
The Nine-Colored Sword Demon returned as a stream of light, and Qin Ming also opened his inner vision to directly confront the giant axe that seemed to be about to split the heavens.

"Qiang!"

A terrifying divine light erupted like towering waves, clanging and trembling, causing the giant axe to shudder and finally fly backward.

Xie Jinglan looked down. The giant axe was dull, the blade was pitted and had some terrible chips, and the handle was charred black and almost burned through.

"I'm right, he's still number one—the Realm Sect!" someone exclaimed.

"How is this possible? The three top spots are all held by the same person?!"

On the golden wooden boat, more than a dozen people were stunned, unable to believe what they were seeing.

Qi Daozhen was even more shocked. Only he knew how terrifying Senior Brother Xie was, who had started over. After decades of accumulation, Xie Jinglan had finally grasped an unparalleled opportunity, yet he still suffered a loss. Was the one who unified the three top ranks really so beyond the realm of common sense?

(End of this chapter)