Night without Borders

Chapter 470 Counterattack Against the Sky
On the shimmering sea at night, earth immortals appear, breaking the usual tranquility.

A mysterious map suddenly appeared, shining brightly and captivating everyone's attention.

When it is turned over, an object is depicted on the back. Although it is far away and not large, it is still visible.

"What is depicted is what is called a treasure."

A tattered cloth, embroidered with most of a blazing sun, could not be obscured by the dark mist, its golden rays illuminating the heavens and earth.

Even beings at the Earth Immortal level couldn't take their eyes off the scene, their hearts churning with immense turmoil, yet they skillfully concealed these emotions.

Five hundred years ago, a change occurred in Yujing. After years of silence, it suddenly sent people out to investigate a piece of "strange gold cloth", which caused turmoil.

Back then, a few of the most powerful individuals on Earth had heard of it.

What they saw before them was merely a drawing on a map, not the actual object, yet it possessed a certain charm that stirred deep emotions in the eyes of many elderly earth immortals.

In the sea, Qin Ming opened his newly born eyes and carefully memorized the terrain map he had just seen.

He noticed that Old Bu was different from before. In addition to the trembling, there was a faint flow of light, as if he was solemnly "gazing" at the topographical map in the night sky. This time he was very attentive.

On the tattered cloth now, apart from the black mist and the waning moon, the most prominent feature is the fragments of the blazing sun, but it is severely lacking compared to the image depicted in the sky.

Clearly, the strange gold map hidden in that area is probably even larger than Old Bu's.

An immortal from the earth spoke up: "Old friend, don't go, we still have something to ask you."

However, upon hearing the term "old friend," the four remains of the Earth Immortals ran even faster, carrying the coffins of immortality and sprinting away, causing the vast ocean to surge and crash against the sky, blocking the pursuers' view.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment," the old earth immortal from the Eastern Land called out.

"Chase!" The old barbarian god was decisive. His enormous body, towering to the sky and standing upright in the sea, was so large that even the vast ocean could not submerge him.

His entire body emanated a pale golden aura of blood, and as he waded through the sea, towering waves instantly erupted as he stretched out his large hand.

A demon of Earth Immortal level from beyond the realm unleashed the power of the Law of Heaven and Earth, towering and majestic like an ancient divine mountain, traversing the night sky and charging ahead.

The group gave chase without hesitation, never expecting to encounter a "big fish." To their even greater surprise, the fish had a very serious health problem, and every old monster wanted to "catch it."

An old man with a mutilated body and disheveled hair sat in the coffin, his hands glowing as he pressed them against the edge of the coffin. This immediately caused the four earth immortals carrying the coffin to accelerate, shrinking the earth to an inch, and disappearing in an instant like floating light.

Finally, the mighty being who had been sitting up in shock during his deathbed disappeared at the edge of the sea.

A group of old monsters frowned, no longer fighting to the death, as they had already sensed that the person in the coffin was no ordinary person.

Black and white bear licked its lips, sighing inwardly. That old fellow was extremely extravagant; even his coffin was a living thing, seemingly a divine tree with lush, verdant leaves. What excellent food it would be! If only it could be planted on Black and White Mountain.

These earth immortals embarked on their return journey and did not linger in the Night Market.

Such a commotion could easily attract other top "predators" in this world, so to be on the safe side, they would naturally avoid unnecessary conflict.

"If the person in the coffin is in their prime... could they have surpassed an Earth Immortal?"

"The old man seemed helpless, but he actually harbored malicious intentions. The terrain in that map is probably difficult to explore and full of dangers, otherwise he would have already taken the treasure inside."

Which of the immortals present hadn't weathered many storms? They were all highly experienced.

“That map looks familiar. I feel it resembles the terrain of your Yezhou in ancient times, before the rivers changed their courses and the mountains and rivers changed.” An old earth immortal spoke up, revealing the secret.

In fact, it wasn't just him; others had also viewed the ancient topographical map of Yezhou, which did indeed resemble what they had just seen, but they didn't say anything.

"No wonder Yujing stopped and didn't go far. Could it be that the former ruler of Yujing was also searching for that broken 'Different Gold Map'?"

Immediately, some Earth Immortals made connections, and one of them said, "Now that those 'old mountain strongholds' in the heavens are reviving, hoping to unify the earth and establish a vast Earth Immortal Dynasty, could it be that they want to hold some kind of ceremony to bring out that strange gold map?"

"It seems that this seemingly barren region of Yezhou holds many secrets."

This was their consensus, but unfortunately, the secret was locked away in the heavens, and their knowledge was extremely limited.

They then discussed the current situation.

"The trouble ahead is immense, and the disaster is imminent!" the sage of Pugong said solemnly.

They have returned to Yezhou and must now consider how to deal with the crisis in the sky. After hunting down the four Earth Immortals, there will likely be a huge storm.

……

In the night market, on the seabed, fire springs surge, the vast ocean displays a bluish hue, various schools of fish dart about, enormous sea beasts appear, and divine shells absorb the essence of heaven and earth, shimmering in the light.

Qin Ming asked, "Old Huang, do you know where this terrain map is?"

Huang Luo, with his umbrella, responded: "The Night Fog World is so vast that even an Earth Immortal could not reach its end in a lifetime. Moreover, there are places like the Night Ruins, which are impossible to judge."

Qin Ming lay low for a long time, silently moving away from this sea area.

"Those old monsters are incredibly bold, actually joining forces to kill a celestial immortal!" He truly hadn't expected that a group of old guys would cause such a commotion; their actions were decisive and ruthless.

Clearly, this area of ​​the sea is no longer safe to stay in.

He surmised that once the people in the sky investigated and traced the source using rare treasures and other methods, some top-tier experts would inevitably enter the Night Ruins and arrive at this place.

"Night Prefecture is about to descend into chaos, and it might not be just that. The entire territory radiating from Jade Capital will likely be thrown into turmoil." Qin Ming knew that this matter could not be resolved peacefully.

Today it's clear that multiple forces have joined together: the old barbarian god, the earth immortal-level demon, the strong from the East, the experts from the West Sea... they've all appeared.

……

After carefully studying the Dao Chain, Ye Zhou, Black and White Bear, the Sage of Pugong, and others all frowned deeply. Without special treasures to counteract it, it would be easy to fall into its trap.

"Is this a 'dog leash' prepared for us?"

"Too deceiving!"

"What are your plans? Do you intend to travel to distant lands? Such journeys would clash with our Daoist principles, and some of us might die far from home after leaving the Jade Capital."

Right now, no one is in a very good state.

After the dramatic changes in the environment, the Earth Immortals, who were already "seriously ill," have now fully recovered. The fierce battles they fought have worsened their conditions.

“This is not over yet. Passively responding is not our best option. We must persevere.” Someone from the Ye Zhou ancestral master team spoke up.

"What do you intend to do?" asked a local immortal from the Western Sea.

Leng Mingkong said, "Didn't they seal the heavens? Let's join forces, tear a hole in the heavens, and let them mend it, so they won't care about anything else on the ground."

An old earth immortal's expression changed, and he said, "You guys are too audacious! The Nine Heavens are a place of unfathomable depth. If you dare to cause trouble there, you will die without a burial place!"

The old barbarian god reminded, "The Heaven-Sealing Formation is very difficult to break. It is a chain of Dao that is intertwined, forcibly locking away a pure land from the harsh environment."

Chu Canglan, a peerless master of the esoteric sect, spoke up: "After testing, the Heaven-Stabilizing Divine Stake has resistance to the Dao Chains and should be able to break through that boundless magic array."

Not long ago, he tore Xiao Qingheng apart with his bare hands, displaying astonishing skill. He did not change his life form; seven divine rings covered his body. Breaking through to the seventh realm in the face of such drastic changes was truly terrifying.

The Earth Immortal from the East nodded and said, "If that's the case, it wouldn't be bad to give those old monsters in the heavens something to do. We can use offense as defense, and if we're really no match for them, we can flee to another place."

All eyes were fixed on the thirty-six Heaven-Stabilizing Stakes, hidden in the night mist, gleaming with a cold metallic luster, each stained with blood. Not long ago, the four Earth Immortals had perished tragically, most of their flesh and blood absorbed by the stakes. This powerful weapon had been sacrificed, and it was time to put it to use.

The sage of Pugong was quite dignified and spoke with great weight, saying, "Yes, I am very familiar with these divine stakes, and I should be able to break through the heavens!"

He stated that he could be deeply involved in the process, helping to refine the thirty-six Heaven-Stabilizing Stakes.

The group of patriarchs in Yezhou politely declined, not allowing him to come into contact with this powerful weapon. They said that if needed, he could simply activate the mighty Heavenly Light Force.

Undoubtedly, they remained wary of this terrifyingly powerful master of silk calligraphy.

The sages of the time sighed: "Time flies, and everything is irreversible. You should all remember the ancestral teachings of Yezhou, for those who have been away from Yezhou for too long are not to be trusted. Alas, even I, with my disciples and grand-disciples here, am no exception. You really need to be wary of me. People like us, once we leave Yezhou, have no way back."

The Buddha of that time had mixed feelings and remained silent.

The old man in front of him was his teacher's mentor, yet he could not fully trust him.

The main reason is that the Night Fog World is unpredictable. If a master who leaves Night State returns after decades or even centuries, he may no longer be the same person he once was.

Some people have changed their mindset and their stance has shifted.

For some people, their minds may have been replaced!

The worms are nothing compared to the patriarchs and earth immortals.

However, deep within the world of night fog, there are even more terrifying things, as well as some incomprehensible phenomena.

……

Qin Ming returned and set foot on the land of Yezhou once again. He found the Thunder King Bird in a mountain range and asked it for the latest information.

"In each of the giant cities, beside those super fire springs, void tunnels have appeared, fully opening up paths to the distant horizon?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming's expression turned solemn. The old guys were ready to run away at any time, which also left a way out for others.

"As expected, a huge storm is about to break out!"

Qin Ming felt that going to another realm should be safer than staying in the Night Ruins.

If a celestial being from heaven falls in the Night Market, it will surely be investigated. Moreover, there are so many paths leading to distant places; do the celestial beings have the energy to investigate them all?
Qin Ming quietly arrived in the outside world and unexpectedly learned that the patriarchs and earth immortals had all gone on a killing spree.

On that day, the beings from heaven were filled with fear and trembling. Even being a disciple of a celestial immortal or an envoy of a top family in heaven was of no use.

These people had made significant contributions in the past. When they lobbied on the ground, they used either coercion or enticement to make many people bow down and compromise with them.

Why did the royal family of Da Rui submit so quickly? It must have been thanks to these "angels".

Now, the ancestral master group is offering blood sacrifices to the thirty-six Heaven-Stabilizing Stakes, and naturally, the more offerings the better.

"Stop! Even in war, one should not kill envoys. How much more so should we, as angels, be killed? What you are doing is going too far. Everyone, let's have a good talk."

A patriarch shouted, "When you secretly used your magic chains to bind away some of the most gifted talents on earth, why didn't you speak properly?"

When some messengers realized something was wrong, they tried to escape back to heaven. However, a group of patriarchs had already left the group and were specifically targeting them, destroying their heavenly treasure ships immediately.

Now that the Earth Immortal has returned and the thirty-six divine stakes have been brought back, the situation has become even more brutal.

Those "angels" were once incredibly proud, walking on the ground with an air of superiority, but now they are fleeing in panic, like stray dogs.

Some of the young messengers were mentally broken. Some of them had not yet been found and were on the run, filled with shock, anger, and fear.

Yesterday, they were honored guests of various organizations, and no one dared to do anything to them. Wherever they went, they were surrounded by people like stars around the moon.

Today, the situation has reversed. Even the four great Earth Immortals are being hunted down, and their chances of survival are probably slim. Let alone them?

Many people are unaware that Nian Songhe, Mu Cangwu, and others have all been wiped out.

Soon after, an even more terrible event occurred.

A large delegation descended from the heavens, but before they could even reach the ground, their path was cut off.

The esoteric Buddhist master Chu Canglan personally went to greet them and negotiated with them personally.

A moment later, with a loud bang, a dazzling seven-colored divine light burst forth, accompanied by a bloody rain and a stench of blood, and the entire delegation was wiped out!

……

"Lend us your mounts, and one day we'll grant you a magnificent heavenly realm!"

While Qin Ming was on his way, he encountered several people who looked rather disheveled. They actually blocked his path and demanded the Thunder King Bird from him.

Currently, major forces on the ground are still very wary of the people in the sky. Even some powerful organizations turn a blind eye to them and have not participated in the hunt.

Only the higher-ups are now completely unrestrained and have gone mad with killing, wanting to exterminate them all.

As for Qin Ming, he was naturally not afraid of these people. This was not the first time he had encountered such envoys. He had already killed three groups of people. Now that he had met them by chance, he would not hold back.

"Hurry up! Your generosity today will surely be rewarded by us personally guiding you to heaven in the future!" a beautiful woman exclaimed urgently.

In their view, as long as they didn't encounter the founder of Yezhou, everyone else would treat them very politely.

"I lent you my mount, and now you want to convert me and put a 'dog leash' on me?" Qin Ming said, knowing the truth, so he couldn't smile.

In an instant, he made his move, using his newly mastered "Inner Realm Heaven-Opening Axe," which could also be considered a test to see how effective it was in actual combat.

Opposite them, several young men and women stared wide-eyed, deeply shocked and puzzled. How could people on the ground possess such legendary and profound skills?

Boom!

After the terrifying and heavy weapon appeared, the dazzling axe light pierced the night. No matter how hard the people fought, they could not change their fate.

The interior of the scene, featuring the axe that seemed to cleave the heavens, was truly terrifying to the extreme.

Wherever the axe flashed, all of these people exploded!

……

After slaying the newly arrived delegation, the patriarch of Yezhou and the earth immortals from beyond the realm began to ascend to the heavens, searching for the weak points of the Heaven-Sealing Formation, intending to break through the heavens!

"Everyone, the time has come to switch from defense to offense. After today, the 'old mountain' in the sky may be too busy to take care of itself and may need to mend the sky. It may also be enraged and, without regard for anything else, bring boundless disaster upon us!"

"Just to confirm, are you willing to make a move today?"

At this moment, a group of people stood high in the sky, looking at the crisscrossing chains of Dao in the sea of ​​night mist. In a while, those chains of divine order would completely disappear.

By then, the sealing of heaven would have been completed.

"Since we're already here, we should naturally make a move!"

"Well, after we commit this major crime today, we will either shine brightly in the world and become a legendary tale, or we will flee to a foreign land and live a life of bloodshed and violence, turning the world upside down in the blink of an eye!"

"Do it!"

Without a doubt, a tremendous storm is about to begin!
(End of this chapter)