Night without Borders

Chapter 508 Beat them all once

Yu Gensheng, Li Qingyun, and Meng Xinghai were deeply moved and unable to calm down for a long time. They had watched the Black and White Mountain youth rise to prominence, and now he had reached such a level.

Li Qingyun was already petrified, because after seeing those ultimate techniques, he was certain of one thing: Qin Ming was the legendary "One Sword".

Because he had been in seclusion for many years, he missed the celestial sword duel and did not attend in person, but afterwards he heard too many rumors.

He was completely stunned, like a clay or wooden sculpture. After a moment, he swallowed and looked at Qin Ming in shock, saying, "One sword pierces through the thirty-sixth heaven."

"You'll get used to it." Yu Gengsheng patted him on the shoulder.

Meng Xinghai understood his feelings and said, "Uncle Li, calm down. I won't go into details about how he is also a Taiyi and Jingjie sect member."

How could he remain calm? Li Qingyun felt his mouth go dry, his mind truly disturbed by these messages.

His heart was filled with emotion, and he said, "Qingyue didn't tell me either. You guys are too tight-lipped."

Ashes filled the air, and the sound of cracking echoed from the place.

Upon hearing the commotion, Meng Zhiyan and Xie Zhaoming immediately rushed in.

The three-eyed old man's divine kingdom is in eternal silence, plunging into absolute darkness.

Meng Zhiyan said, "Although he was a deity, he changed his life form and, according to orthodox teachings, went astray. He is a weak god, and after his death, this place that does not exist in reality will not last long."

He felt conflicted, looking at Qin Ming's unbelievably young face. How old was the other man? He had already reached such heights!

He felt that Xinghai had excellent judgment. Back then, Qin Ming was just a boy struggling to survive, but Meng Xinghai had already taken notice of him and protected him on many occasions.

Meng Xinghai even went so far as to cause a rift with the Cui family, which led to some complaints from members of the Meng family at the time.

Meng Zhiyan smiled silently. He was very close to Meng Xinghai, and he had good judgment. He had stood up for Qin Ming before and negotiated ransom with people from other regions to intimidate them.

Li Qingyun said, "Go back and investigate immediately to see if there is any traitor among us."

Who exactly spread the rumors? They almost brought Meng Xinghai to his death.

As night fell, the fire springs in Crimson Cloud City were no longer covered, as if the morning sun was rising and all things were reviving. More and more people were walking on the streets, and the breakfast stalls were crowded with people.

"I'm certain that no news has leaked." In the city lord's mansion, Meng Xinghai frowned. Even his wife didn't know that he had found the purple divine soil.

Qin Ming wandered through the entire mansion, exploring using resonance techniques, but to no avail.

Meng Xinghai pondered for a moment and said, "It was a few years ago when someone mentioned it. It was at a gathering. They joked that my choice to be stationed at Black and White Mountain might be because I was looking for some lost purple dojo..."

Obviously, it was just a joke, and no one would take it seriously.

Meng Zhiyan frowned deeply and said, "Someone almost took Xinghai's life with a single lie. It's truly hateful and despicable!"

He has already arranged for people to conduct an in-depth investigation into the uninvited guests who had previously appeared in the city.

Qin Ming said, "Uncle Meng, let me help you deal with those divine roots to prevent them from possibly reviving again."

Li Qingyun nodded and said, "That old tree root is comparable to a divine ginseng with profound cultivation; it's a powerful tonic!"

The main reason is that the three-eyed old man once transformed into roots, leaving traces of tree roots in Meng Xinghai's divine wisdom. If he cannot be nourished in return, the old man will surely suffer damage to his vital energy.

Fortunately, the esoteric Buddhist scriptures contain a clever solution.

Qin Ming secretly consulted Huang Luo Gai San, who "sliced" the old ginseng and then refined it with the Primordial Myriad Thunder Seal, eliminating all the dross and leaving behind a pile of ginseng slices brimming with vitality.

Meng Xinghai was speechless; the three-eyed old man had truly become a divine ginseng.

A crackling sound came from the night sky as an arc of electricity streaked across the sky.

Upon seeing this, Qin Ming immediately stood up, greeted the others, and turned to leave.

Where is he going?

"Practice."

The rainy season was almost over, and it was rare to have such weather. Qin Ming rushed towards the Thunderfire Alchemy Hall. For him, the "thunder medicine" falling from the sky was not to be missed.

He didn't try to hide his tracks, intending to lure out experts from organizations like the Demon, the Pure World Sect, and the Blood Immortal Sect. He didn't know if they had already retreated.

At the City Lord's Mansion, a luminous bird landed and delivered a letter to Xie Zhaoming. After reading it, he smiled, stood up, and took his leave: "Since the Star Sea is safe and sound, I should go back now."

"Thank you, Brother Xie. You've gone to a lot of trouble." Meng Zhiyan expressed his gratitude. Although the two had a life-or-death friendship, he was still quite moved that his old friend hadn't hesitated to come to his aid overnight, even though he knew that a Grandmaster's intervention would cause him to be injured and cough up blood.

Moreover, he knew that Xie Zhaoming's favorite grandson was about to get married.

"Thank you, Senior..." Meng Xinghai, along with his wife and children, bowed deeply in gratitude and escorted them all the way to the outside of the mansion.

Xie Zhaoming waved and walked away in the rain.

In the Thunderfire Alchemy Hall, Qin Ming used the Primordial Heavenly Light to condense wine cups, drawing in thunderfire. It was like cup after cup of fragrant nectar, which he drank down in succession.

When Yu Gensheng, Li Qingyun, Meng Xinghai, and Meng Zhiyan arrived, they were all somewhat dazed. Why was Xiao Qin's training becoming more and more outrageous?
At the same time, they saw that in the courtyard shrouded in rain, there were still some people lying haphazardly, half-dead, their hair disheveled and covered in charred black.

With a deafening roar, several thick bolts of lightning struck the golden hall, making the tiles almost translucent. Qin Ming sat quietly inside, drawing in even more lightning power this time.

Even though they were quite far apart, they could all see that there was a dazzling golden elixir in his abdomen, connected to thunder and fire, being forged and refined.

They watched quietly, without disturbing them.

The thunderstorm lasted for half an hour before gradually dissipating. Qin Ming sighed softly, realizing he needed to hurry to the world beyond the Ancient Misty Gate. This should be the last time he took the Thunder Medicine in Night State this year.

He walked out of the Thunderfire Alchemy Hall. By then, everyone on the ground had already breathed their last. He had already resonated with their thoughts before.

Qin Ming said, "People from the Demon Sect, the Pure World Sect, the Blood Immortal Sect, and the Longevity Abode have all come to Crimson Cloud City. There are indications that Uncle Meng is probably implicated because of me."

He couldn't be completely sure, mainly because these people were only responsible for handling matters and had nothing to do with rumors; it was all his own speculation.

Meng Zhiyan said, "The truly despicable ones are the people who spread the news, but unfortunately, we couldn't find them out immediately."

"It's alright, let's fight them all!" Qin Ming said, a murderous intent surging within him that he had nowhere to vent, and he was ready to come out of seclusion and strike hard on each one.

Do you really think he has a good temper? You've crossed his bottom line time and time again.

When Qin Ming learned that Master Xie had left in a hurry because his grandson was getting married, he was in a daze and stared into the distance in the drizzling rain, somewhat silent.

He thought of his grandfather. After mastering his skills, he unlocked his childhood memories. The two of them depended on each other for survival and lived in great hardship.

Back then, his grandfather fell ill and worried that his young son would not grow up smoothly. He also sighed and said that his greatest wish was for his son to be safe and sound and to get married and have children.

Now that he's grown up and capable of taking care of his grandfather, he can no longer see him.

In the rain and mist, Qin Ming burst into tears, feeling deeply distressed.

Even with his current brilliant achievements, he can hardly make up for that regret.

"Will we never see him again?" Qin Ming murmured. Had his grandfather and that old traveling merchant both turned into spirits? He found it hard to accept. "Don't be sad. If fate allows, you will..." Meng Xinghai knew about his situation, but he couldn't continue.

That was just an ordinary old man; normally, he wouldn't have been able to survive.

Qin Ming was somewhat depressed. When they parted in their childhood, his grandfather coughed and said that he could only live for another ten years at most, and now eighteen years have passed.

……

In a manor, a middle-aged man held a teacup, his demeanor elegant and leisurely. He gently blew on it, and the tea soup shimmered with a silvery glow. He took a sip of the 'Enlightenment Tea' and casually remarked, "The gods of the Three-Eyed Sect have indeed not completely extinguished their divine fire; it has actually risen from the ashes. How interesting."

"Meng Xinghai is unharmed," a man in gray reported from the hall.

The middle-aged man spoke up: "His life is quite tough. The corrupt gods of the Three-Eyed Cult returned empty-handed, and they didn't even take their anger out on him in despair. Could it be that the Three-Eyed God can live for many more years, so he didn't dare to go too far?"

The man in gray said, "I heard that the Meng family's Grandmaster left his ancestral home and rushed to Crimson Cloud City. Qin Ming also appeared, but probably because a Grandmaster was with him, the Blood Immortal and the Pure World Sect were unable to capture him."

The middle-aged man hummed in agreement and said, "Let's not get involved anymore. It's just a rumor, and it's already quite effective."

"Won't they find out about us?"

The middle-aged man put down his teacup and replied lazily, "Investigate what? It's all just rumors."

Then he stood up, seemingly in high spirits, and began to paint with ink, saying, "Only barbaric and vulgar people get involved in disputes. Directly fighting is a sign of incompetence. It has nothing to do with us."

……

Qin Ming quickly composed himself, left the Thunderfire Alchemy Hall, and discussed things for a long time with Meng Xinghai, Li Qingyun, and others.

Yu Gengsheng exuded the aura of a Grandmaster, his face filled with anger, and said, "Could they be targeting Xiao Qin? We must find out who's behind this!"

They felt that involving Meng Xinghai for Qin Ming's sake was truly malicious.

Even a grandmaster's emotions fluctuated.

Qin Ming said, "There's no need to find any evidence against those kinds of people. Just call them one by one, and you're guaranteed to be right."

Moreover, if he wants to find evidence, given his methods of resonance, he might be able to gather enough after attacking a few companies.

Meng Zhiyan was rather traditional, fearing that he might kill the wrong person and even more so that the consequences might be too widespread.

Qin Ming pondered for a moment and said, "Well, to avoid indiscriminate killing of innocent people, I will start with Blood Immortal, Pure World Pavilion, and Longevity Abode. Otherwise, they will continue to attack me. If I don't scare them, these organizations will not know that there are some businesses that cannot be involved in and some people that cannot be provoked."

"Xiao Qin, what do you mean? Are you going to go alone again?"

Qin Ming nodded and said, "Yes, I can handle it myself. Under the current circumstances, it is not suitable for the seniors to participate in the battle."

"That won't do!" several people objected.

In the end, not only Yu Gengsheng, Meng Zhiyan, and Li Qingyun would travel together, but Meng Xinghai would also participate.

……

Luoyue City is a large city with a magnificent mansion where exotic flowers bloom, silver bamboo grows in abundance, and the stone arch bridge is reflected in the spirit lake, creating a pleasant scene.

This is an important stronghold of Changshengju, a hidden gem in the city.

A strikingly beautiful woman, who appeared to be in her early thirties, was strolling in the garden, playing with a Tibetan Mastiff cub that was following her.

She was a master of the Longevity Abode, with one foot already in the fifth realm. If it weren't for the fear of being injured by the impact of the Dao, she would have already become a grandmaster.

Barring unforeseen circumstances, she will naturally and effortlessly enter the Grandmaster realm within six months, without any risk.

Moreover, her grandfather was a veteran master, and in this special era, the status of the grandfather and granddaughter was indeed not low.

The woman spoke calmly, saying, "Failed? If you didn't kill the target, then let it go for now. Don't make any more rash moves."

His subordinate reported: "It is rumored that the Meng family has been implicated, and even a deity has been resurrected. This commotion is quite significant. Will it affect Changsheng Residence? Moreover, although we also take on jobs, we have always been 'refined killers,' eliminating those who deserve to die. This time, we have actually crossed paths with the infamous Blood Immortal organization and are hunting the same target. Is this going too far?"

The woman shrugged it off, speaking languidly: "The rules need to change. We take money and do our bidding. What do humanity, kindness, or elegance have to do with us? To become a god, you must relinquish humanity and preserve divinity..."

With a deafening roar, she heard a terrifying clap of thunder. Looking down, she saw a large, clear hole in her chest and abdomen, pierced by a bolt of lightning.

She let out a muffled groan, incredulous. This was a relatively important stronghold of Changshengju, and she had actually been severely injured.

Then she saw a young man bathed in lightning runes appear, stepping through the void and leaving behind a series of glowing footprints as he approached her.

Qin Ming arrived, looked at the woman in front of him, and said, "You said such nonchalant words, I thought you were at least a Grandmaster, but it turns out, that's all? With your meager skills, you dare to be so arrogant?"

Before coming here, he had already targeted several strongholds of Changshengju. He followed the clues and fought his way here, killing many people in the process.

Today, Changshengju has suffered considerable losses.

In fact, even earlier, he had already destroyed many of the Demon Organization's strongholds and killed many experts.

In addition, he also took care of three renowned members of the Cui family who were traveling.

Qin Ming was keeping his "promise," saying he would kill them all one by one, and he didn't want to let a single one go.

"It's you, the target?" The woman staggered backward, her hair disheveled, her former elegance completely gone. Smoke was rising from her chest and abdomen, her flesh and blood almost roasted.

She let out a roar, first feigning an attack, then turned and fled.

As a result, her facial expression froze, and behind her, an elderly master was watching her indifferently.

A lightning chain flew rapidly from Qin Ming's hand, locking her in place and shattering her bones. With a bang, it brought her back.

The woman resisted fiercely, using every means at her disposal, only to find herself completely overpowered and unable to fight back.

Qin Ming interrogated her, and during the resonance, a bolt of lightning struck down half an hour later, turning the woman into a cloud of blood mist, leaving no trace of her body.

The entire mansion was already silent, as everyone else had been "purged" by Meng Xinghai and Li Qingyun.

Qin Ming said, "The Blood Immortal Organization has an important stronghold in the neighboring city, so let's take care of it together."

Not long after, on the outskirts of the neighboring giant city, in front of a manor, Qin Ming, Meng Xinghai, Yu Gengsheng and the others appeared and barged straight in.

"Hmm? A miniature blessed land, with an isolation array set up. Is it where rare and precious medicinal herbs are cultivated?"

"Hiss, it's actually a life-extending elixir—the Blood Vine!" Even Yu Gengsheng, who could become a Grandmaster at any moment, was greatly surprised.

Deep within that magic array, there was a grapevine as clear and translucent as red agate, with a bunch of fruits hanging from it like blood diamonds, shrouded in celestial mist, receiving the essence of the Dao.

"This place is amazing!" Li Qingyun exclaimed.

"Who goes there?" Inside the magic array, an old man looked out with a solemn expression; it turned out to be a grandmaster.

"Great, finally encountered a bigger fish." Qin Ming stepped through the void, leaving a trail of golden footprints behind him, and tore through the magic array to break in.

(End of this chapter)