Night without Borders

Chapter 528 Supreme Training Camp
"How dignified!"

In the night sky, a line of celestial script suddenly appeared, with iron hooks and silver strokes, vigorous and powerful. Each stroke fell like a sword resonating, making a buzzing sound.

Immediately, those people who had blocked the vicinity of the large ship, no matter how powerful their background or how high their status, froze for a moment, and then retreated like a tide.

"Enter the city." This time, only two words appeared, concise and powerful. Even those who did not recognize this kind of immortal script could understand its meaning through the resonance of the Daoist rhyme.

Everyone knows that this is the power of the Golden List radiating outwards.

It is very rigid, serious, and even harsh, only adhering to rules and showing no mercy. Some people in heaven have already suffered at its hands.

Qin Ming took the opportunity to shake off the group and breathed a sigh of relief. Those enthusiastic senior brothers and prospective fathers-in-law seemed like a group trying to deceive him.

Not only him, but outstanding individuals from Yezhou, Taixu, and Dongtu all experienced what just happened. It was practically a "marriage contest" under the banner of the imperial examination.

In some individuals, there were even more people appearing just now than near Qin Ming.

For example, Tang Yushang, as a direct descendant of Taixu, is rumored to have the divine blood of the Lord of Yujing flowing through her veins, which has attracted the attention of various forces such as Tianshenling, Zixiaodong, and Xingchenshan to surround and block her.

Around her were many handsome and talented men.

After Tang Yushang escaped the crowd, her face was dark.

Bai Meng was very dissatisfied and said, "These big moths and wild bees in the sky are outrageous. Do they think they can seduce my sister?"

Tang Yushang glared at him fiercely. What kind of nonsense was this? It easily brought to mind the phrase "attracting bees and butterflies." She immediately stopped him, saying, "Shut up!"

In addition, the descendants of the Demon Emperor were also once besieged.

Legend has it that the supreme scripture of the demon race has reappeared in the human world, and nine destined individuals, with clear minds, were able to read the scripture together across the void.

Li Shi'an not only received the secret teachings, but there is also a theory that the demon race's supreme treasure has already appeared, and it seems that he has initially established some kind of connection with it.

This is noteworthy because the demon race's special weapon was undamaged and remained intact after the ancient war, which deserves attention from all parties.

In this world, even fragmented special weapons are priceless, let alone complete ones, which are true clan treasures.

Therefore, Lai Si-an is of great interest to all parties.

"Is this the Sky City?" Qin Ming stared intently.

The colossal city stood before us, its towering walls stretching like an endless mountain range, exuding an oppressive aura. It was grand in scale, both magnificent and imposing.

Qin Ming had long heard of its name; the earthen city on the Kunlun Mountains was under the jurisdiction of this sky city.

Behind them, the Night Mist Sea surged and stretched endlessly, looking like a real ocean rising and falling, with several large ships anchored on the shore.

In the boundless night, the Sky City sits on the sea.

The towering city gates stood open, like a gateway to the world, connecting to the distant horizon.

In fact, this city is a celestial realm suspended high in the heavens, and another theory is that it is the abode of the gods—the Golden Palace.

However, in this era, the gods have completely decayed and no longer exist in the world, and these grotto-heavens are all problematic, either broken or "leaky".

Looking at the city from afar, it is like a lighthouse on a foggy sea, extremely conspicuous. However, once inside the city, what you see is completely different from what you imagined.

The city was still dazzling, but most of the area was not a bustling district, but rather famous mountains and rivers, and wild forests. It was a completely new world, with abundant super-hot springs that dispelled all the black fog.

There is indeed a city, which is very prosperous, and there are many areas scattered throughout this magnificent landscape.

"What is a grotto-heaven? This place is a real world in itself," someone explained.

This land was originally on the ground, and it was once more famous and prosperous than Yezhou. Later, that civilization was recruited by Yujing and ascended into the sky with its grotto.

Of course, that entire area couldn't be moved here, but its essence is concentrated here.

"So, the people in the heavens all came from the ground?"

"You can understand it that way too."

In the past, there were at least dozens of magnificent cities in this sea of ​​night fog, all of which produced gods, but as time passed, they were all buried by the dust of time.

Many ancient cities have disintegrated and fallen into a dark abyss.

Above the Nine Heavens, there are still nine "old mountains," including Star Mountain, Sword Court, Thunder Palace, Heavenly God Ridge, and Purple Cloud Cave, all of which are followers of Jade Capital.

“Yujing itself has a formidable enemy and has disintegrated before. How can you expect to have dozens of parts left? That’s definitely unrealistic.”

Sky City is naturally one of the old hilltops.

The reason why the Golden List gathered the top experts from all over the country here was not without reason; it was mainly because this place was the most "scattered".

The names of the other old strongholds speak for themselves; they are all controlled by a top-tier power.

Sky City is a place jointly governed and coexisting by multiple organizations, including the Immortal Palace, the Cicada Court, the Feng Family, the Su Family, and the Gao Family. No single organization can be above all the major organizations.

Simply put, this is a relatively loose area, not a solid, unassailable zone.

However, in terms of overall strength, Sky City is actually very strong.

After Qin Ming and his group entered the city, they quickly settled down.

They camped on the edge of a wild forest, not far from any bustling place, less than 500 li away.

On that day, the forces of the other eight tribes, including Misty Peak and Thunder Palace, also arrived. No one was exempt. It was said that even the old monsters accepted the summons and came out despite being ill.

Qin Ming already knew that this expedition was about to begin, with the goal of reclaiming a legendary lost territory.

Many people were puzzled when they heard the news, wondering why this particular time was chosen.

"That was an exclave, far from the traditional territory ruled by Yujing. It was not fully occupied by another supreme civilization at first. Initially, the other side only made small moves."

The situation is different now; the place has completely changed hands.

"Is that area special or important?" someone asked.

For a mere enclave, the Golden List is actually recruiting all the top experts from heaven and earth on an unprecedented scale; there must be some hidden reason behind this.

"Yes, that place is very important. It relates to where Yujing went after it disappeared, and it also concerns the escape route for all living beings in this land."

This news caused an uproar.

One day, they might undergo a great migration?

The reasons and process behind this are enough to make one's heart pound and even shudder just by thinking about them. The scope of the impact is wide and the influence is enormous.

The relocation of a country's capital can be a matter of rise and fall, survival and extinction, let alone such a large-scale migration. If one were to carefully consider the hidden circumstances involved, it would be quite terrifying.

Qin Ming asked, "Ordinary people... probably don't have the opportunity to travel far from home, right?"

After a brief silence, the other person responded with a single word: "Yes."

A moment later, a line of celestial script appeared: "Everything is still uncertain, and there is probably no need to travel far."

However, Yujing has already disappeared.

Why is this happening? Will a major disaster befall us? Unfortunately, Jinbang did not respond to this question.

The training camp began the following day.

Everyone was given standard armor, a mixture of mithril, some a crystal-clear blue, some as black as an abyss, some as red as fire, and some as golden as a blazing sunset.

The armor is exceptionally sturdy and indestructible, engraved with various Dao patterns. It can protect the body, increase perception, conceal one's aura, enhance maximum speed, and even unleash power beyond one's own limits.

"Ingenious armor!"

Of course, the most important aspect of these standard armors lies in their ability to cooperate in combat, allowing members of the same faction to communicate and coordinate in real time over long distances.

Moreover, the runes within these armors can resonate with each other, enhancing each other's power.

When everyone works together, the power that erupts will be terrifying.

"This time, we will definitely enter a super battle formation and fight the enemy as a whole."

"This makes it easy to understand why so many experts need to be recruited. In large-scale battle formations, the more participants there are, the more coordinated their combat capabilities will be, and the more terrifying the destructive power they can generate."

In the distance, a group of ancient monsters appeared, including a patriarch and a level-one immortal. They did not stay with the young people, but instead each followed the golden path, heading into the distance, clearly with other destinations.

"Hiss!" This was alarming. Even the high-ranking members of the seventh realm were not treated specially. They were actually conscripted and it seemed that they would also receive "special training".

This is a bit outrageous!

"I am getting old, and I'm afraid my life will end before I even step onto the battlefield," an old, hunched-over, skeletal earth immortal seemed to be explaining in the misty sea.

However, many people soon saw him bend over, almost touching the ground, as he was pressed down by a dense golden light.

The Golden List is extremely powerful, rigid, and strict, showing no respect even to a dying immortal.

Upon witnessing this scene, even the most unruly young people near the wild forest became low-key and obedient.

As for Qin Ming, he was never one to cause trouble. He followed the plan step by step, trained diligently here, adapted to his black gold armor, and explored the special power of various runes.

It must be said that the Golden List has very high standards. It severely reprimands everyone, and bursts of golden light appear as stern old men in different areas, supervising and guiding them on the spot.

Even if they are so-called outstanding talents or favored daughters of heaven, it is useless if they have a powerful background. Even if they are disciples of earth immortals or granddaughters of those who have accumulated seven days of merit, they will still be trained without fail.

Some people were even struck by the Radiant Whip, which penetrated through their standard armor and directly injured their flesh, leaving them with gaping wounds.

"If they lack the necessary qualifications, I can tolerate it. But if they are perfunctory and arrogant, then there's nothing to say. I'll give them ten lashes first."

The old man wasn't harsh on everyone; for example, he had even praised the descendants of the Demon Emperor.

In addition, Qian Cheng was greeted with a smile and a nod by him.

Qin Ming was surprised that this fellow villager had also been conscripted. He was sure they weren't on the same large ship as him, which he hadn't noticed before.

Qian Cheng was exceptionally gifted, and even after several years, he still remembered Qin Ming and nodded to him.

Qin Ming immediately returned the smile. After all, they had both been struck by lightning in the Alchemy Hall and practiced the "Primordial Thunder Seal" together. So far, he had a good impression of this person.

At the same time, he had high expectations for Qian Cheng, hoping that he would make new progress in the field of thunder.

Of course, Qian Cheng is also extremely dangerous, and Qin Ming will not approach him easily.

When the old man who had passed the imperial examination arrived at Qin Ming's place, he paused briefly. Although he did not say anything, the stern look in his eyes disappeared.

Over the next two days, everyone adapted to this rhythm.

The training camp wasn't meant to make them train relentlessly; the goal was efficiency. The training would end in the evening, and they could arrange their own time afterward.

"Can we go to the bustling area 500 miles away?" someone asked.

"Whatever." Jinbang's response was just two words.

Starting on the fourth day, in addition to coordinated combat requiring all armor to resonate, everyone had another challenge: entering a special consciousness space to fight. They could challenge acquaintances or have the Golden List arrange it.

Qin Ming sat cross-legged without moving his body, his spirit leaving his body. The first time he stepped into this special consciousness space, Tang Yushang came to challenge him.

"I reject!"

"Are you afraid?"

Qin Ming responded, "I don't want to kick you anymore."

"I...!" Tang Yushang insisted on taking the challenge, but to no avail. Without Qin Ming's permission, she could not step into the golden consciousness space where Qin Ming was.

The Golden List reminds you: "You can only refuse a maximum of five times. After five days, the battle between the two sides will be automatically arranged."

Da Tang laughed somewhat arrogantly, her red dress fluttering, her black hair dancing, even her snow-white chin was raised, and her eyes, like autumn water, glanced sideways at her opponent.

She rubbed her hands together, her slender, fair fingers gleaming, ready to punch Qin Ming.

Qin Ming remained silent, staring at her for a long time before finally saying, "I have good intentions towards you, why don't you appreciate them?"

"You won't be able to escape in five days." Tang Yushang was full of confidence, her bright red lips slightly upturned, ready to take him down in five days.

Qin Ming looked at her stunningly curvaceous body and said, "They say things shouldn't happen more than three times, but it seems I'll have to make an exception."

"You wait!" Tang Yushang decisively withdrew from this golden consciousness space.

In this space, Qin Ming saw many monsters and humans, all of them primitive and eating raw meat and drinking blood. Each of them had special abilities, and they were very strong.

"Could it be the nascent stage of primordial gods?" Qin Ming took it very seriously. The Golden List's arrangement must have been carefully considered. He faced his enemies seriously and studied all his opponents in detail.

On the evening of the fourth day, after the training camp ended, someone came to invite Qin Ming to have tea.

"Where in that bustling area should we meet?" He refused outright.

Who would travel 500 li just to drink tea? Do you really think he's that free?

"You really want to just drink tea? There are benefits, and you might as well take them." Pei Shuyan said; he was the one who was responsible for relaying the message.

Qin Ming said, "Every benefit comes at a price, and I don't want to get involved with them."

At this moment, the golden list shone brightly, and a Daoist aura resonated out, warning all the old mountains in the sky that they could contact all the extraordinary talents, but they must not intimidate or coerce them. Anyone who disobeyed would be severely punished!

"The endorsement and guarantee from the imperial examination means that I can decide what to do and take the benefits without fear?" This is Pei Shuyan's interpretation.

Clearly, different people have different understandings.

Many people's minds started to wander. With the Golden List as a guarantee, at least they didn't have to worry about their safety. They could go and take a look at that bustling place.

Qin Ming nodded. Since the Golden List had issued a warning, there was nothing to worry about. He also wanted to visit the core area of ​​Sky City.

After all, this is a legendary paradise. Now that we're here, how can we be completely clueless and know nothing about it?

Outside the wild forest, some treasure ships were waiting to greet them.

Qin Ming discovered that, besides himself and Pei Shuyan, there were many acquaintances, such as Cheng Sheng and Zhuo Qingming, who were leaving by boat. Even Bai Meng had come, and Qian Cheng was leaving.

"Brother Ming, where are you going? I'll go with you," Bai Meng called out.

Treasure ships set sail from time to time, streaking across the night sky like shooting stars.

The journey of less than 500 li was only a very short one for this kind of Shenzhou spacecraft, and they soon arrived at their destination.

"Is this Sky City really so down-to-earth?" Pei Shuyan wondered in surprise. As soon as he entered this dazzling area, he found a street filled with the melodious sounds of traditional Chinese music.

In this area, beautiful piano music and melodious singing rise and fall, and floating "fireflies" are like lanterns, hazy and ethereal, while colorful flower boats sway in the night sky.

Qin Ming said, "Is this what it means for the heavens to want to experience the mortal world, while the earth yearns for transcendence and hopes to get closer to the heavens, all wanting to live like the other? Since they can't see it, they try to get closer to it according to their desires."

"Brother Qin, this way please." People had been waiting for a long time, and as soon as the treasure ship landed in the bustling city, someone immediately strode forward to greet it.

"It's just a cup of tea, yet you have to travel five hundred miles. Do you want to invite my brother Ming to drink the Great Dao Immortal Tea?" Bai Meng became the mouthpiece.

"The tea... is indeed very good." The visitor nodded with a smile.

At this moment, another treasure ship landed in the distance, and four figures stepped out of it: Wu Qingyuan, Wen Dao, Xie Xiyan, and Wei Shouzhen.

Even from a distance, many people looked on in surprise.

"It's them! Four of the five who received the supreme inheritance have come."

In the vicinity, many people stopped and stared, not expecting that the four saints would travel together.

The middle-aged man waiting there to greet Qin Ming also looked in that direction and said, "A true god's appearance, a celestial god in sight, a grandmaster-level strength, truly remarkable."

Then, he looked away, smiled and said, "Actually, I also have high hopes for Brother Qin. With our support, you might be able to reach their level in the future."

"Who are these people? How dare they compare themselves to my brother Ming?" Bai Meng asked, indicating that he had never seen the four figures before.

The middle-aged man said, "Young brother, they are prominent figures in the Jade Capital region. The youngest grandmaster should emerge from among them."

"I don't agree," Bai Meng shook his head.

Then, he quickly added, this time without mentioning Qin Ming, but instead mentioning another person's name, saying, "Yun Jianyue doesn't agree either."

(End of this chapter)