Night without Borders

Chapter 471 The Terrifying Consequences of Spilling the Sky

The sky was pitch black, like an abyss, with howling winds, like the mournful cries of gods and demons. These winds could scatter the spiritual light of a grandmaster's consciousness, and traces of the old era could be seen, such as the trembling phantom of an old woman staggering by, and even a mutilated real head chained up, fluttering in the gale like a kite, the chains rattling as they finally tightened.

The light only appears when the "Dao Chains" are visible, like lightning flashing across the inky sky on a rainy night. This is part of the scene above the Nine Heavens, where chains of rules and order intertwine, locking in a blessed and pure land above the sea of ​​night mist. Beneath the base, amidst the windstorm, lie traces of the past, including the decaying remains of beings surpassing even the Earth Immortal level.

The thirty-six Heaven-Stabilizing Stakes, arranged according to specific nodes, are now slowly rising, about to pierce through the heavens!
In the darkness, one after another blurry figure stood. An old woman in red brushed aside the snow-white hair that was covering her forehead and sighed softly, "I never thought that I would be so impulsive and hot-blooded in my old age."

She knew there was no turning back; everything was about to change drastically.

The old barbarian god had a faint golden aura surging around his body. He turned his head to look at her and said, "This means we are not old yet and still have vigorous vitality. At worst, we can leave the Northern Wilderness and start all over again. Maybe we can live another life."

“An old woman tosses her hair, a young man is wild, hahaha…” the sage of Pugong laughed.

The thirty-six Heaven-Stabilizing Divine Stakes are of unknown origin. They are forbidden objects and the most powerful weapon in the Night State. Every time they are used, it is related to the fate of the clan.

Now, even the fate of the immortals from beyond the realm has been drawn into this mess.

In the sea of ​​night mist, a dazzling light burst forth, and the thirty-six Heaven-Stabilizing Divine Pillars grew larger, like giant pillars supporting the heavens and earth, extremely brilliant, with dense inscriptions lighting up, they were nailing into the pure land locked in the sky!

……

In the heavens, within the Jade Palace, several earth immortals leisurely drank wine. The days were peaceful and serene. Although the aroma of the wine was tempting, someone shook his head and said, "The 'Drunken Thousand Autumns' of recent years is not as mellow as it was a few years ago."

He held a divine glass wine cup with a lotus scroll pattern between his fingers. The cup shimmered with a light like the morning glow, and its mellow aroma spread throughout the place, but he disliked it.

Another Earth Immortal laughed and said, "Let's make do with this for now. It will be soon. After the heavens are completely sealed, this place will be blessed with lasting fortune. All kinds of old herbs in the immortal fields will sprout and bloom again. At that time, there will be no shortage of top-grade immortal wine."

Someone nearby spoke up: "Hmm, I've heard that things on the ground are progressing slowly. Could there be some unexpected changes?"

"They won't cause any trouble. In my Star Mountain, there is a top-level Earth Immortal who wants to refine a powerful weapon in preparation for the great prosperity of the future 'Creation of Heaven' period. If there are any changes on the ground, it will be a good reason to go out and collect the tribulation fire of the mortal world."

"We must not be careless; there may be lost treasures on the ground. By the way, I just heard that the old fellow of Zixiao Cave has awakened and personally inquired about recent events. Could it be that he has not completely decayed yet?"

The old man they mentioned—Zhuo Kun—was emaciated. He slowly rose from the bed, his brows furrowed, and he seemed uneasy.

"Ancestor, there is no need to worry. Everything in the heavens is fine, and there are even missions going to the ground to investigate. The world today has long been leveled and is no longer like it used to be. Even if there are occasional rebellious wild immortals, they are just a few insignificant ripples in the face of the overwhelming tide."

The skinny Zhuo Kun spoke up: "Hmm, has any new Seven-Day Stackers appeared in my Zixiao Cave in recent years? We mustn't let the generation of talent fail, lest Fengtian end up doing all the work for someone else."

"After sealing the heavens, within three years, a new powerhouse will likely emerge, and he will be a descendant of your lineage."

A faint smile appeared on Zhuo Kun's wrinkled face as he nodded and said, "Good. It's good as long as someone with exceptional talent rises up, no matter which lineage it is. What I fear most is that my Zixiao Cave will have no successors, and after the world opens again, I will have to crawl out of my coffin to save face."

"Rest assured, Ancestor. After the Heavenly Sealing, your physical activity will increase and your lifespan will be extended. It is not impossible for you to live another life. You can continue to look down on the world and issue orders that will be obeyed by all within the four seas."

"Hmm." The thin and bony Zhuo Kun nodded, and at the same time took a bowl of golden medicinal soup. It was made with two thousand-year-old ginseng as the main ingredient, but he only took a small sip and put it down to moisten his throat.

Meanwhile, in the Lei Ze Palace, someone frowned and put down his teacup, saying, "The tea has been a bit bitter lately; it's all low-grade aged tea, really hard to swallow."

The celestial tea, which is priceless in the outside world, was poured out by the Palace Master of Lei Ze and spilled onto the dragon carp in the divine lake outside the palace.

"After the heavens are sealed for a period of time, the tender buds of the Great Dao Tree can be harvested." Outside the Thunder Palace, the divine lake rippled with spiritual light, adorned with waterside pavilions and long corridors. A female immortal leaned on the railing and gazed into the distance, with a faint seven-colored divine wheel shining on her body, which was quite astonishing.

She turned around and said, "Zhuo Kun of Zixiao Cave has been revived. Could he really be pulled back from his decaying state? Does my Lei Ze Palace have such an old fellow?"

Palace Master Lei Ze said, "Don't speak recklessly. Just focus on achieving your Great Nirvana after the Sealing of Heaven!"

……

In the heavens, melodious music filled the air, celestial music sang, white mist drifted, and celestial radiance lingered. Among the various "old mountain peaks," dragons coiled and cranes danced. Time passed peacefully, carefree and serene.

Some immortal disciples, carrying jade flutes and musical scores, travel through the clouds to visit friends, sit quietly by the Milky Way to comprehend the Dao, or gather at the ruins of the Tongtian Tower, where orchids and magnolias exude fragrance, to reminisce about the past. They are no different from those before the dramatic changes in the world, their clothes untouched by worldly affairs, all living in great carefree ease.

A fairy in white said, "Taiyi, the Realm Sect, and One Sword Slash Through Thirty-Six Heavens—why haven't any of them come up? I've heard that some of the top-ranked individuals aren't very old, and I'm really eager to see them!"

A young man in a golden robe nodded and said, "Yes, this kind of person may become the leader of the Slaughter Department in the future."

They didn't say it explicitly, but they all knew that even if the selected geniuses were exceptionally gifted, they would find it difficult to compete for the third, and in the future, fourth and fifth, Great Flower.

The top spot can be reused, but only in moderation.

"I've heard that some people in the lower realm didn't participate in the competition for the new rankings, such as Jiang Ran, Chunyangzi, Jin Puti, and the Innate Fire Body. I hope we can recruit them this time and use them for our purposes."

Above the nine heavens, each of the "old mountain peaks" was once a grotto-heaven, with the divine lake rippling and the sacred mountains radiating immortal splendor, illuminating the darkness and creating a magnificent and peaceful scene. Compared to the endless black and barren ground, it was like two different worlds.

Just then, a dull thud was heard, and the blessed, peaceful paradise in the night sky began to shake violently.

Amidst the rumbling sounds, in an instant, as if the world were about to be turned upside down, terrifying gales rushed into some areas, and the boundless darkness seeped in, extinguishing much of the divine light.

"What happened?" No one expected that a massive earthquake would strike the sky, causing some palaces to crumble and collapse amidst the smoke and dust.

Some people saw that a pillar as thick as a mountain pierced through the ground, and dark clouds and strong winds poured in, as if connected to the sea of ​​night fog.

An even more terrifying scene unfolded: the intertwined chains of Dao locked in the void were under attack, and the light shield covering the sky, which had been fully revealed, was actually damaged.

Then, some mountains in the sky shattered, the earth collapsed, the chains on the road cracked, and some even snapped.

In the sea of ​​night mist, thirty-six thick divine pillars flowed with a cold metallic luster. The forbidden runes inside were activated, bursting out with dazzling light. Driven by a group of people, they were blasted into the sky.

"Destroyed!"

"burst!"

A group of people roared, their blood boiling. They seemed to have returned to their youth, reckless and full of energy, disregarding everything, determined to pierce the sky with thirty-six big holes.

This forbidden object—the Divine Stake—had just been refined with the blood essence of the four Earth Immortals and unleashed unimaginable power, shattering large sections of the Dao Chains and piercing through the half-rotten Immortal Cave.

Amidst the terrifying sounds of collapse and the surging of Daoist energy, the heavens and earth seemed to be torn apart, and the entire sky trembled and roared, as if it were about to fall from the night sky.

High above, many palaces dimmed, the patterns of the magic arrays went out, and jade tiles flew everywhere, golden bricks flew up, and buildings disintegrated from time to time.

In those fairy fields, some areas were crisscrossed with dark cracks, through which strong winds blew in.

After a moment of silence, the old mountain peaks erupted with terrifying roars, beams of immortal light shot up, and powerful weapons were being revived.

"Hold on!"

"Activate the Heavenly Guardian Array!"

Someone shouted, "Let all the experts act together to prevent the situation from deteriorating further!"

As you can see, magical treasures are rising from each of the "old hilltops," stabilizing the void. Most terrifyingly, an unknown magic array is reviving, quickly stopping the backflow of external wind disasters and the encroachment of darkness.

Furthermore, even thicker chains of Dao appeared, locking the heavens and earth in place. Many powerful figures took action to mend and repair this torn and shattered pure land.

"Boom!"

The old hilltops were shaken one last time, causing parts of the mountains to collapse and the thirty-six sacred pillars to quickly recede.

"Pfft!" A powerful cultivator who was in seclusion coughed up blood, clearly disturbed and suffering a backlash.

Some old monsters, whose lifespans were nearing their end, even had their eyes dimmed, suffering a tremendous shock from this unexpected turn of events.

Many of the younger disciples were terrified and their faces turned pale. They still didn't know what had happened. Could someone really dare to invade the heavens?

"The sleeping ancestor... I hope nothing bad has happened to him?" someone whispered.

"Heavens! The Celestial Magnetic Nest has cracked! Immediately repair it with Dao Chains!"

"The roots of the Great Tree have broken off, and fallen leaves cover the ground!"

"Two coffins deep within the frigid Nine-Colored Ice Mountain have shattered, and the two elders are completely exhausted, with no hope of revival!"

……

In an instant, all sorts of terrible and horrible news spread from the heavens, causing exclamations everywhere, followed by an endless surge of anger.

In the sky, the leaders of the various old mountain strongholds were practically going crazy. The losses this time were incalculable; they were simply too great!

At the same time, they found it hard to believe that the Heaven-Sealing Formation, which isolated the heavens from the outside world, should have been safer. How could it have been broken?

"Could it be that there are still corrupt gods in this world, and it was they who made the move?"

"Even if there were beings of that level, they could only unleash the power of a Great Perfection Earth Immortal at most. With the drastic changes, there are no more Supreme Gods left, and they are no longer able to shake the heavens!"

"There are unimaginable weapons of mass destruction in the outside world!"

The higher-ups in the sky were both shocked and furious, while among the younger generation, some were worried and fearful, some were indignant, and some wanted to retaliate immediately.

"We must mend the heavens first, otherwise the Nine-Colored Ice Mountain will be eroded by wind disasters and night fog, and will absorb harmful external Dao energy. Some of the seniors who are about to 'die of old age' will die completely, with no possibility of rebirth!"

Chaos reigned in the sky!
……

"We should go!"

In the Sea of ​​Night Mist, the thirty-six Heaven-Stabilizing Stakes had been retrieved. A group of people were excited, yet their expressions were complex; they had actually managed to pierce the sky. "The Nine Heavens aren't as strong as we imagined. I thought they were indestructible and impregnable. How about another big battle?" a radical Earth Immortal suggested.

"Look, the thirty-six Heaven-Stabilizing Stakes have pierced the sky, as if they have been further blood-sacrificed, and their spirituality is becoming more and more abundant, enough to support the next great battle."

People realized that it was due to the baptism of the heavenly Dao, and that the divine stake was like a nail piercing into the sealed "heavenly coffin," drawing out an invaluable mysterious substance.

The sage of Pugong spoke up: "Calm down. There are powers in the heavens that surpass the level of Earth Immortals, such as weapons, great formations, and even possibly decaying gods!"

"Let's go!" Leng Mingkong and Chu Canglan said one after the other, believing that this place was not a good place to stay.

Even the radicals realized that they were not yet capable of fully conquering the old mountain in the sky and that it was time to retreat.

Once they made their decision, they were incredibly decisive, transforming into streaks of light and plunging towards the earth without wasting any more time.

They knew very well that a huge storm was brewing in the sky!
In the night sky, it looked as if shooting stars were falling to earth, and the group of people who had been attacking from the sky quickly returned.

"Friends, may we meet again someday, though the mountains remain green and the rivers flow on forever!"

Some Earth Immortals have already made up their minds to temporarily leave for distant lands, even if their Daoist aura clashes with theirs and worsens their illnesses. Otherwise, the heavens will surely hunt them down, and the retaliation will be extremely fierce.

"Don't worry too much. Just get through this period. The Heaven-Sealing Formation is irreversible. It was almost completely closed anyway. After they spend time patching it up, this window of opportunity will be over. The Pure Land, which has been blessed with endless blessings, will disappear from the world."

"Yes, most likely they won't be able to emerge from their self-imposed 'cocoon' until the creation of the world. If we are still alive at that time and haven't made any progress, then we will be in real danger and may have little chance of survival!"

"Farewell, everyone, take care!"

A group of patriarchs and earth immortals were about to disperse in a carefree manner, fleeing to the ends of the earth and going to distant lands.

"Hmm, this is bad. Instead of the people in the sky rushing to mend things, someone has already attacked, and they are carrying terrifying weapons."

Almost simultaneously, all the powerful beings on the ground looked up and saw a dazzling rain of light pouring down from the heavens, illuminating the entire sky.

Sword lights intertwined in the sky, and someone wearing liquid metal battle armor, with an incredibly terrifying scroll floating above his head, led a group in pursuit.

"He is actually an extremely powerful individual, possibly a Seven-Day Ascension user, and he possesses a special weapon and carries a killing formation diagram that can evolve into a mysterious sword formation!"

Everyone was astonished. The abundance of resources in the heavens indeed allowed for the birth of incredibly powerful individuals. That must be a veteran Seven-Day Stacker who had not changed his form, showing no signs of decay and possessing extreme strength.

Most importantly, while others were seriously ill, he hid in the Sealed Heaven Pure Land, unharmed and in his strongest state.

"He's being a bit arrogant. He only has four Earth Immortals with him. I think we can make a big profit before he leaves!"

"I'm afraid it will be difficult. He has special weapons and that mysterious array diagram. At the very least, we can ensure his safe retreat."

Helian Chengyun spoke up: "Not necessarily. We are not without special weapons. Everyone, stop hiding them and take them out. Besides, our Heaven-Stabilizing Divine Pillar might not be unable to withstand that killing formation diagram. Before we leave, let's try to kill it!"

This is a group of ruthless individuals. Whether they are the founders of Yezhou or the Earth Immortals from beyond the realm, none of them are simple people who have reached this level on barren ground.

They almost immediately agreed to carry out one last killing before leaving, as a deterrent.

"Everyone, I have an idea. Let's lure them to fight near the 'Emerging Jade Capital.' I believe that those 'old hills' in the sky cannot represent the true will of Jade Capital. If there are still creatures in that newly formed city, they might sense something!"

An elderly earth immortal spoke up, wanting to take a slight risk, hoping that some living beings or powerful wills within Jade Capital might be slightly revived during this period.

"Well, according to what we know from soul searching, the current actions of those 'old strongholds' are seriously contrary to the original intention of Jade Capital. The medicinal fields, celestial magnetic nests, the Great Dao Tree, and various lands of creation above the Nine Heavens are resources reserved for all the geniuses within the Jade Capital's radiation zone. As a result, a group of old guys want to steal them and leave them specifically for the use of the celestial beings. If we go to the newly established Jade Capital city and cause a ruckus, it might really have a miraculous effect!"

"I also think it's feasible, just maintain a safe enough distance and don't get too close to Yujing!"

Apart from Dog Sword Immortal, who was deeply influenced by Liu Mo, almost everyone else agreed.

After thinking it over, Black and White Bear decided to go with them anyway, saying, "What needs to be experienced firsthand should be experienced firsthand. I'll go and see what's so special about that mysterious city."

After the Jade Capital was reborn, it was called the "prototype" because it was very far away, very hazy, and hung high in the sky, like clouds and mist surging, seemingly not yet solidified.

"attack!"

The group on the ground was incredibly radical; even at this critical juncture of imminent escape, they still dared to confront the Seven-Day Stacker in its strongest form in the sky.

In an instant, they activated the thirty-six Heaven-Stabilizing Divine Pillars, which shot upwards to meet the terrifying powerhouse descending from the heavens.

"A group of old, weak, sick, and disabled people, all suffering from serious illnesses, dare to fight like this?" In the night sky, the Seven-Day Stacker was indeed terrifying and awe-inspiring, arriving in the blink of an eye.

The old immortal from the Eastern Lands advised, "Everyone, there's no need to engage him in the initial battle. Drag him away and wait until we reach the vicinity of Jade Capital to unleash our full power!"

In the night sky, the sword energy was boundless and overwhelming, like countless meteors crashing down, causing the thirty-six Heaven-Stabilizing Pillars to rumble incessantly.

At this moment, everyone on earth and in every city was horrified. The battle in the night sky was truly terrifying. The overwhelming killing intent, even from a great distance, made many people tremble and almost collapse to the ground.

The group of people who soared up from the ground to meet the attack also changed their expressions drastically. The attackers were indeed terrifying, and their sword formation seemed to have the power to break through anything.

Under the cover of this sword formation, even the most senior veteran earth immortals who are alone will be killed and their lives will be inescapable.

Fortunately, the Heaven-Stabilizing Divine Stake unearthed from the ground in Yezhou was no ordinary object; it grew stronger with each encounter and blocked the terrifying killing light pouring down from the sword formation in the sky.

"Thirty-six Heaven-Stabilizing Stakes are extraordinary! They are truly miraculous forbidden objects, their origins difficult to trace!" The group was overjoyed.

Moreover, they did not fight to the death; after a brief confrontation, they instantly disappeared into the void beyond the heavens.

"Where do you think you're going!" The Seven-Day Overlayer was extremely confident. In this era, before the rise of gods, he possessed special weapons and was protected by a liquid battle suit, making him difficult to destroy and virtually invincible.

Furthermore, the ultimate weapon in his possession comes from the ancient mountain in the sky—Star Mountain, which is a treasure of the sect and is unparalleled in attack in this era.

He could at least protect himself, so he had no scruples and led his men to chase after him.

One side moved with divine propulsion, while the other pursued with array formations, like streaks of light across the night sky, disappearing into the thick clouds in an instant.

With a deafening boom, the two sides clashed in a hurried exchange of blows in the sky. The one who had accumulated seven days of power was forced back, his brows furrowed. The divine pillar opposite him had actually blocked the attack of the array diagram.

His throat was itchy, and blood almost welled up in his mouth.

"A relic from the ground?" His expression was solemn, but he was still not afraid. He asked the four Earth Immortals beside him for help to remove part of the seal on the array diagram, revealing an even more terrifying power.

Chu Canglan of the esoteric sect spoke up: "Everyone, that newly formed Jade Capital is hanging upside down, like smoke and mist, just like a shadow. Could it be that the so-called mysterious city does not actually exist in our world?"

In fact, others also had questions. Even for earth immortals, most of them were seeing the Jade Capital up close for the first time.

Of course, what is called "close distance" is actually still an unknown distance, and its outline can only be vaguely seen in the pitch-black night fog.

It seems to be something that can only be admired from afar, but never touched.

Just then, the two sides collided again, this time with extraordinary ferocity, causing the night fog to billow and the floating meteorites to explode in large numbers.

At this moment, on the ground, Qin Ming, who was standing in front of a void tunnel leading to another world, suddenly changed his expression. He discovered that the tattered cloth had come back to life and was about to cause trouble.

"What's going on? Old Bu, calm down!" he whispered.

He had been watching the sky, ready to flee to another land at the slightest sign of trouble, but now something was "wrong" with him. The old cloth, which had been silent all along, suddenly began to tremble and seemed about to rush into the night sky.

Qin Ming pulled hard on it, but ended up being lifted off the ground himself.

Moreover, with a whoosh, he instantly reached the sky, his speed as a man and his cloth terrifying.

Clearly, if Qin Ming hadn't been clutching the rag, it would have already gone far away on its own and disappeared into the azure sky.

Qin Ming was stunned. He had been forced to travel far away and had been taken away!
"With my current strength, if I let go, I won't die from the fall, right?" That was his first thought.

However, he worried that if he let go now, he would completely part ways with Old Bu.

He knew all too well that this piece of exotic gold cloth was of immense importance; after all, even the Yellow Silk Umbrella was wary of it.

In that instant, he had already reached above the clouds.

The only thing that made him feel fortunate was that the rag was not heading towards the pure land where the ancient mountain peak in the sky, where the Dao chains were once densely intertwined, was located.

In an instant, Qin Ming felt as if his body was about to split open. The fierce winds in some areas of the sky were terrifying, so he quickly opened his yellow parasol.

"Old Huang, protect us from the wind!"

"What's going on?" Huang Luogai Umbrella asked, puzzled after reviving. "Why do you want to fly to outer space? With your cultivation level, you are not suited for such a dangerous area."

"Old Bu is carrying us!" Qin Ming explained.

"!" The yellow parasol wanted to say that it didn't want to be with this tattered cloth, but it couldn't speak up for fear that the tattered cloth would overhear it.

"This..." Soon, Qin Ming was shocked. He knew where Old Bu was going. It should be near the Jade Capital that was hanging upside down in the sky. This made his heart pound.

"Can I let go?" He looked down into the distance, the sky beneath his feet pitch black, with howling winds. Above him, otherworldly poisonous fire and celestial light raged intermittently.

"Since I'm already here, I might as well go and see what's going on," Qin Ming muttered to himself, feeling uncertain.

(End of this chapter)