Night without Borders

Chapter 464 Leaving the Three Realms

Above the pitch-black heavens, howling winds swept across the sky. Deep within the Sea of ​​Night Mist, inside a magnificent jade palace, an old monster set down his teacup, frowned slightly, and said, "What's the situation on the ground? Judging by the time, the top young scholar should have ascended to heaven by now."

Beside him, a female disciple standing by smiled and said, "Although you will rise to the top in one step, you will still have to leave your homeland. Young people may be reluctant to leave and may even say goodbye to their families."

The two earth immortals who were playing chess put down their black pieces and said, "If we bestow blessings upon them, could there be some unexpected event?"

Another Earth Immortal picked up a luminous white chess piece and asked, "What will you do if someone tries to stop you?"

The Earth Immortal holding the black pieces chuckled lightly, "Heh, can you stop him?"

……

At night, on the silvery beach, various seashells glistened and shone brightly.

Qin Ming clutched his head, feeling a crack appear in his mind and spirit, his mental field almost completely torn apart. Even with his eyes closed, the axe light still lingered in his mind.

He was unharmed when he first grasped the inner workings of the Heaven-Opening Axe, but at the very last moment, the overwhelming and unstoppable light completely engulfed him, and everything changed.

“Resonance is risky, and enlightenment requires caution.” Qin Ming rubbed his head and muttered to himself. He hadn’t had such a terrifying experience in a long time.

As his cultivation level increased, his endurance became extremely strong. However, just now, he seemed to be in a desperate situation with no way to escape, and his body and spirit seemed to have been cleaved apart.

Qin Ming circulated his fundamental essence, and his mind gradually healed, and he recovered.

"The Heaven-Opening Axe of the Inner Realm is truly extraordinary!" He finally understood why Xie Jinglan's Inner Realm at its peak was destroyed, thus wasting decades of his life.

Even though Qin Ming was prepared for "resonance," he almost fell for it, let alone when the other party was caught off guard by the axe light's artistic conception the moment they touched the axe handle.

On the coast, Qin Ming's inner vision had been activated, manifesting a giant axe that, carrying unparalleled power, cleaved into the vast ocean. In an instant, the entire sea surface split apart, forming a terrifying rift that continued to spread forward.

Then, the entire vast sea collapsed, with towering waves crashing against the sky. The huge waves washed away the night sky, and the thick fog in the high sky also burst apart, as if thunder had struck from the heavens. Runes intertwined, and the sound was deafening.

What's most terrifying is the atmosphere; the axe's light is invincible, as if it could truly split the heavens.

"Above the nine heavens, there are methods to kill gods and Buddhas." Qin Ming pondered. Such terrifying techniques probably belong to the final chapters of the famous scriptures in the heavens.

He pondered carefully. The Inner Realm Heaven-Opening Axe did not require the fusion of eight kinds of sacred evil spirits or "seeing the nine perfections." As long as one's mind was strong enough to withstand the axe light inheritance diagram, one could continue practicing.

Some ingenious techniques and offensive methods, as long as one's comprehension is sufficient, can possess power beyond the ordinary without the need for additional sword energy or calamity energy.

For example, the longevity sword intent not recorded in the text of the "Scripture of Living in the World".

Instantly, a lush green leaf appeared beneath Qin Ming's feet, lifting him into the night sky, and a faint green hue appeared around his eyes and brows.

However, as the night wind blew, his hair eventually turned jet black again, returning to its natural state. Only a branch with tender buds appeared in his hand, lush and vibrant with life.

With a whoosh, he lightly swept his hand across the water, instantly cutting off the towering wave completely. Time seemed to freeze, and the broken wave remained suspended in the night sky.

Only after a moment did the massive wave, which had been trapped in the night fog, explode and turn into water vapor, completely evaporating.

"Even a single field can be pushed to its limits!" Qin Ming muttered to himself.

Upon closer examination, he still has considerable room for improvement.

Of course, he would not give up his advantages. The fundamental principle is to master all laws and constantly integrate them. Otherwise, why would there be the saying that the Hunyuan Force is invincible? If he does not explode, he will be feared by all parties.

Not long after, Qin Ming practiced the Inner Realm Heaven-Opening Axe again, becoming even more proficient, causing unrest in this sea area and alarming even the grandmasters among the sea monsters.

However, by the time a massive, island-sized Kun fish arrived, Qin Ming had already fled. He naturally knew that the commotion had been quite loud.

Black mist filled the air, the blue fire in the sea gradually dimmed, and the heavy night descended, making the world seem somewhat different.

In the increasingly deep sea, some vermilion coffins floated, some headless corpses drifted with the waves, and some graves rose and fell in the waves, the soil still intact, not yet sunk into the sea.

As night fell, a series of absurd and terrifying scenes unfolded, accompanied by the innocent, clear laughter of children echoing from the sea.

They were fair-skinned and plump, with pure smiles, yet they were holding blood-stained heads, laughing incessantly on the dark sea, splashing water.

"Old Huang, are you hungry?" Qin Ming asked.

The yellow parasol remained silent, unsure of the situation. It felt that the area was filled with an evil aura, which was absurd and shouldn't be like this.

Just then, the night sky not far away shattered, accompanied by thick fog, ghostly figures appeared, and human heads fell down with a crackling sound. There were also figures dressed in mourning clothes, and crimson blood poured down from the gap in the sky.

"Just how many lives have been lost? Did they slay through the thirty-six heavens?" The Myriad Gods Banner rippled, even this treasure, which had seen all kinds of great things, was unsettled.

Qin Ming activated the Heavenly Light and summoned it.

The yellow parasol turned, and wisps of clouds and purple mist hung down from the tassels along its edge, accompanied by the rising purple aura from the east, creating a sacred scene. Then, starlight began to fall in a soft patter.

In the night sky, after the blood had flowed down, dark shadows swooped down, only to be blocked by the umbrella.

"Huang'er, is it delicious?" Qin Ming asked with concern.

"Pah!" The umbrella shook, shaking off the bloodstains and disintegrating the dark figures. It kept spewing black smoke, as if the creature had eaten something bad and was vomiting.

"You're still such a picky eater?" Qin Ming asked in surprise.

The yellow parasol emitted a ripple and said, "These remaining spiritual entities have long been deeply corrupted. Purifying them would not be enough to offset my consumption; it would be a losing proposition!"

Meanwhile, in the deep sea, Xie Jinglan and Qi Daozhen were dumbfounded and deeply shocked.

As night deepened, the entire sea transformed. Around them, graves rose and fell with the waves, and rotting corpses floated on the water. The entire ocean seemed to have turned into a sea of ​​death, and the children's laughter was particularly jarring, sending chills down one's spine.

"Is there a detailed record of the Night Market in the heavens?"

The language is unclear.

"How can we go any deeper? Let's sink to the bottom of the sea immediately!"

The two were deeply horrified; this world was too abnormal, completely contrary to common sense, and should not exist.

However, they were forced to travel to distant places, unable to defy the constraints of the Immortal Contract, and unable to break free from the shackles deep within their minds.

They stood in silence, unable to see the road ahead, with no home to return to; all they had in sight were corpses and the distant horizon.

"If the ancestor in heaven were to intervene, could he save us?" After a long silence, Qi Daozhen finally spoke.

Xie Jinglan said, "The Immortal Pact is difficult to break. The most crucial point is that we probably haven't even ascended to heaven yet. If we break the pact, we will die. Unless Taiyi is strong enough, he will take the initiative to break it for us."

……

Late at night, Qin Ming was on the run when he encountered danger and was chased by a monster with blue eyes all over its body.

This creature had an old face, covered in wrinkles. Not to mention other parts of its body, there were thirty-six eyes on its wrinkled face alone, making it look quite terrifying.

Qin Ming reflected on himself and realized that he had been a bit carried away. He actually wanted to explore the blood hole in the night and enter the second level of the Night Ruins.

As a result, a fair and gentle hand appeared in the sky, holding a large, black hammer, and struck him like whack-a-mole.

At that time, he had just begun to emerge and had not yet truly ventured into the second layer of the Night Ruins.

As a result, a giant hammer, as big as a small mountain, crashed down, causing the nearby heads, blood, and shadowy figures to explode.

At the critical moment, Qin Ming activated the yellow parasol, held it above his head, and then swooped down at high speed.

Even so, the shockwave from the massive black hammer caused his bones to crack, blood to flow from his seven orifices, and his body to be covered in cracks. He nearly exploded on the spot and was completely sent away.

Then a humanoid old monster with blue eyes swooped down from the night sky and chased after him.

"Huang'er, you're useless! I was almost shattered by the shock!" Qin Ming expressed his dissatisfaction.

After a brief silence, the yellow parasol emitted a ripple and said, "I don't want to talk to you!"

It has fallen from grace and is now shrouded in the dust of the mundane world. Yet it was once a priceless treasure. Now, it is passively blocked from view and brutally attacked, which is truly undignified.

"One glance, one year's ring; strip away." Behind them, the monster with blue eyes all over its body emitted terrifying and insane mental fluctuations.

Hundreds of blue beams shot out and flew towards Qin Ming.

Qin Ming felt a chill run down his spine. Could this be a monster at the Grandmaster level? It was difficult to assess the opponent's level because his various methods were different from those under the control of Yu Jing.

Without saying a word, he picked up the yellow parasol and vigorously activated it, enlarging the canopy so that it blocked his way.

With a loud bang, the golden umbrella shook, and Qin Ming spat out a mouthful of blood. This magical treasure itself could not absorb force; it was merely sturdy enough at the moment.

Hundreds of blue beams of light fell on the umbrella, attempting to shorten its lifespan and strip it of its vitality. Moreover, these blue beams materialized, turning into tentacles that tugged at the umbrella's surface.

"Huang'er, is our fate coming to an end, and we must part ways?" Qin Ming sighed. If things were hopeless, he could only abandon his umbrella and flee.

He felt a little annoyed. He had been sweeping aside the young prodigies in the sky, but he never expected to encounter a strange monster from the Night Ruins and face a life-or-death crisis.

"Spiritual rubbish!" Huang Luo Cangsan responded. It wouldn't care if it were outside, but it absolutely did not want to be in the Night Market, where the "food" was seriously problematic.

On the umbrella's surface, a pattern glows—it's a tattoo it recently acquired. Originally a magic chain, it's now stuck together by dozens of blue tentacles and has begun to glow.

"Sizzle!" The magic chains left behind by Yujing revived, piercing through the monster's tentacles and shooting out, piercing dozens of its eyes and causing blue liquid to splatter.

With a muffled groan followed by a piercing scream, the monster gouged out dozens of blue eyes, then, enveloped in a thick blue mist, turned and fled, soaring into the blood-red hole in the night sky. Qin Ming immediately fled, occasionally taking to the air and riding the Nine-Colored Sword Aura. He could briefly soar through the air, traveling over a thousand miles without stopping, escaping the Night Ruins.

"Old Huang, you and I are practically brothers in arms." Qin Ming was panting heavily in the abandoned secret cave outside, temporarily returning to the territory of Yezhou.

Huang Luo, with his umbrella-like figure, responded succinctly and forcefully: "A scapegoat for each other!"

"Why say such harsh things? Not long ago I sent you the soul of a celestial being, and you smiled sweetly at me, bestowing auspicious purple light upon me."

"Bring another hundred souls!"

How can you be so realistic?

……

Qin Ming joked, but cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Facing that creature with blue eyes all over its body was extremely dangerous; one wrong move and he could really die.

The world filled with night is too mysterious; every region is shrouded in mist, and everything is somewhat incomprehensible.

In the second level of the Night Ruins, he was barely allowed to show his face before he was nearly annihilated.

Qin Ming estimated the time and waited all night to make sure that it was already "dawn" and normal in the Night Market before he entered again. It was time to meet with his two loyal subordinates.

In the deep sea, Xie Jinglan and Qi Daozhen followed the map and found the cave left behind by an ancient powerful being. They lingered outside and discovered that other experts were already lurking nearby.

"Gentlemen, this place is very mysterious. We should join forces!" suggested one of the sea monsters.

Xie Jinglan and Qi Daozhen mingled with the monsters and went on the adventure, feeling that going with the flow was safer than being unconventional.

This sea area is indeed extraordinary, with continuous five-colored coral walls, golden shells covering the ground, and pearls the size of human heads illuminating the water. Deep in the sea, there are even seven-colored palaces, like a dream.

In the end, the group unearthed some great medicines, including a fiery red fruit that could extend lifespan by decades. They also discovered a Dragon Transformation Pool, which drove a group of sea monsters mad.

And this is not even the core area. Deep within the underwater palace, there are ancient immortal trees with lush foliage, seemingly bearing the legendary Earth Immortal Fruit, and several remains of Earth Immortals guarding the palace gates.

Xie Jinglan and Qi Daozhen were both shocked and felt their blood boiling. Could it be that their chance to defy fate had come?
They were cautious and did not rush forward immediately; instead, they retreated.

However, they were soon astonished to find that even after arriving in the outer region, they could not avoid the unexpected turn of events.

In fact, when they saw this cave from afar, it already meant they couldn't escape; the area within a hundred miles was in danger, covered by a magic array.

Xie Jinglan and Qi Daozhen were completely disoriented and numb.

"You live for your master, you are born for your master, and from this day forward, you are here to do everything in your power to bring your master back to life."

In their sea of ​​consciousness, a black "paper of light" appeared, and a certain contract was reached, forcing them all to submit to this ancient cave.

Xie Jinglan and Qi Daozhen were completely devastated. In just one day and one night, they had been subjected to two different contracts. There was nothing darker or more outrageous than this; they had been doubly enslaved.

The main reason is that only 70% of the Immortal Contract runes remained, so the black runes took advantage of the loophole and were also effective.

The most terrifying thing is that if the glowing immortal contract and the black "contract script" conflict, their mental consciousness may explode and be burned to ashes.

Qin Ming met the two men and learned part of the truth. He said, "Are you saying that the ancient cave was a scam to lure experts there and then recruit them?"

“The real cave dwelling does indeed have great potential, but the remnant soul of its master is still there. It seems that many conditions are needed for a full resurrection…” As Qi Daozhen said this, part of his consciousness and spiritual light burned, and he groaned with blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

He could not continue speaking, for he was in a precarious situation due to his double enslavement and could not disobey the will of his two masters.

"The sky, we can't go back." Xie Jinglan said sadly. The obscure will in that cave had imposed its first constraint on them: they could not leave this sea area.

"Neither of you are allowed to reveal any information about me!" Qin Ming said.

He sighed. What kind of mess is this? Is it always like this, no matter where you are? He finally managed to recruit two subordinates, but after only one night, they were snatched away and no longer belong to him completely.

However, he didn't feel it was a great pity. After the two attacked him, he captured them, intending to "make the best use of them."

Qin Ming looked at Qi Daozhen and said, "You come here to practice the True Spirit Dao Scripture. Well, I'm not asking you to pass it on to me. Just consolidate it on your own and cultivate quietly here."

Qin Ming tried to obtain fragments of the scripture through resonance, but Qi Daozhen coughed up blood repeatedly, his consciousness burned, and he almost exploded on the spot.

Xie Jinglan and Qi Daozhen were both shocked. Could this person be stealing the "True Spirit Dao Scripture"? This immediately caused Qi Daozhen to suffer a backlash.
Qin Ming sighed and ended the resonance.

He said, "You must forget the scenes involving me, do not leave the sea area, and keep a close watch on that ancient powerful being's cave. That's all for now. I look forward to our next reunion."

Xie Jinglan and Qi Daozhen felt utterly desolate. They were about to be completely trapped in the Night Ruins Sea, temporarily becoming "sleeping pawns" waiting for Taiyi to activate them in the future.

"Hmm, there are ancient powerful beings in this sea waiting to fully recover and enslave you. It seems there is no solution. However, looking into the distance, there is also a celestial maiden with a very powerful background. You can make your own judgment."

……

Qin Ming left, departing from the Night Market.

At this moment, the Thunder King Bird, which was guarding the mountain range outside the secret passage of the exit, immediately brought its three big heads together to express its joy when it saw Qin Ming return.

"Let's go to Kunling!" Now that the "beacon" on Qin Ming's body has disappeared, he is completely relieved and no longer worries about being locked on by the people in the sky.

He was going to Shanhe Academy to see Yu Gengsheng and deliver longevity medicine to him.

The world is undergoing drastic changes, which have already affected the Grandmaster. Qin Ming is somewhat worried that the old man's already limited lifespan cannot withstand such turmoil.

At Kunling, at the Mountain and River Academy, Yu Gengsheng saw that familiar figure and immediately grabbed him, saying, "Xiao Qin, don't run around lately. The world is in chaos, and something terrible might happen. It's best to hide first!"

As he spoke, he covered his mouth with his sleeve and coughed repeatedly; there was even blood on his sleeve.

"Senior!" Qin Ming asked with concern, asking how he was.

Yu Gensheng shook his head, pretending to be relaxed, and said, "It's nothing. All the grandmasters in the world are starting to have problems. I'm still considered normal."

He spoke nonchalantly: "I have no children, and my early disciples are either dead or scattered. I am all alone. Even if I were to pass away now, it would be no big deal. It's just a pity that I won't see the day you soar to the heavens."

Then, he took out a brocade box and said, "This is some of my savings. I don't have much money, it's just material possessions. Since you're here, take it with you so I don't have to make a will."

"Senior, what are you saying? Put it away quickly, you'll be fine." Qin Ming immediately took out a miraculous medicine that could extend one's life by eighty years and handed it to him. In an instant, the golden divine pear emitted a rich fragrance that permeated the entire room.

Yu Gengsheng exclaimed in surprise, "Hiss, could it be a golden pear? I heard that the old barbarian god of the Northern Wilderness raised one, but it was robbed a while ago. There were only a few fruits on the tree to begin with, and they were all stolen overnight."

Qin Ming strongly suspected that Newrank had once gone to Old Barbarian God to "purchase goods"!
Yu Gengsheng said, "I'm too old for this kind of rare and precious herb. It's a waste for me to consume it. There's no need to send it to me. I'll leave it to fate. It's better for me to go see Old Zhao sooner rather than later!"

He thought of his old partner, Zhao Ziyuan.

Qin Ming firmly placed the fruit in his hand and said, "Senior, please accept it. I once ascended to the heavens and overpowered all the heroes on the dueling arena, gaining many benefits. This fruit is nothing to me."

Yu Gengsheng immediately perked up and inquired about the battle in the sky. His old face trembled slightly with excitement as he repeatedly exclaimed, "Good, good, good!"

In the end, he accepted the golden pear, heeded the advice, and ate it on the spot. His sparse hair on the top of his head grew a layer of hair at a speed visible to the naked eye.

However, he eventually used the sunlight to remove it completely to avoid attracting attention.

Yu Gengsheng said, "Since I can live a few more years, I will perfect the 'Heavenly Magnetic Secret Manual,' combining the ancient magnetic scripture with the new profound magnetic method. After a thorough review, I will give you the brand-new magnetic manual."

Not long after, Qin Ming left, intending to keep a low profile, lie low in the shadows, and observe the potential chaos of the Heaven-Sealing Rebellion.

In the heavens, within the Jade Palace, an earth immortal rose, having already received some definite news.

"The two groups searching for Taiyi and Jingjie Sect have disappeared without a trace. Could it be that some old monster from the ground is interfering?"

"Heh, does someone really want to stop us? Even if the environment changes drastically, we Earth Immortals are not incapable of personally descending to the ground to take action."

……

The ground was indeed in disarray, and the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense.

For example, the young Buddha was hiding and did not want to go to heaven, and he mentioned Qin Ming to the messenger.

There's also the Cui family. Some people have mentioned that Qin Ming is exceptionally gifted and is one of the most famous young prodigies of his time, known as the face of Xinsheng Road.

At this moment, Qin Ming was not carrying a Dao Beacon, successfully extricating himself from the controversy surrounding his status as the top-ranked figure. However, his true identity was still being targeted.

"You're looking for Xiao Qin? He's gone traveling and hasn't returned yet." Meng Xinghai dealt with another group of envoys.

He continued, "You don't think his practice of silk calligraphy is special, do you? The source of that scripture is in Pugong. You should go find Little Buddha. He considers himself orthodox and can be called the top figure among the younger generation."

Meng Xinghai added, "Actually, Qin Ming's cultivation is still shallow, only at the third realm. Did you know that he was once Cui Chonghe's double? The real one is known as the Dragon Among Men."

He had naturally heard some rumors. Since someone wanted to use flattery to his detriment, he didn't hesitate to praise the person in question. Who doesn't know how to do that?

……

"The true form of an Earth Immortal is about to descend to the mortal realm!" On that day, such a shocking piece of news spread.

"They even dare to kill angels! Some people on earth have truly lost their sense of awe!" Without a doubt, the old monster in the sky possesses some terrifying abilities. He has already calculated that Jiang Yan, Shen Wei, and others are dead, and he even knows that Qi Daozhen and Xie Jinglan, who should have been uninvolved, are in trouble.

In the night sky, the seven-colored celestial light was incredibly dazzling and terrifying, illuminating the heavens and the earth. Four earth immortals descended from the sky at the same time, each carrying an incomparably terrifying pressure.

At this moment, Qin Ming lay dormant deep in the dark mountains, observing the development of events. He had transcended the Three Realms and was no longer involved in the strife, and was ready to enter the Night Market at any time.

(End of this chapter)